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The Next Chapter

There is an ever-aging yet very active population of individuals in Douglas County entering the next chapter of their lives.  Whether transitioning to empty nesters, retiring from the corporate world, caring for elderly family members, or just turning the page to see what is to come in their life’s journey, readers are wanting more information about events, activities and programs geared toward the 50+ age crowd.

The Connection is committed to its readership and will incorporate more of these type stories in its editorial content in “The Next Chapter” section of the paper.  We would love to hear your thoughts, ideas and suggestions.  Email us at editor@castlepinesconnection.com.

Castle Pines teen earns a spot on the U.S. Paralympics swim team

By CPC | August 1, 2019

Castle Pines resident Amanda Palyo will be off to Lima, Peru later this month to compete in the 2019 Paralympic Pan Am Games. By Kathy Fallert; photos courtesy of John…

A familiar face takes the helm

By CPC | August 1, 2019

Jen Murdock-Jacoway was named principal at Buffalo Ridge Elementary. By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy Carlie Leach photography Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) looks forward to a smooth transition as classes begin…

The trip of a lifetime exploring history and heritage

By CPC | August 1, 2019

Residents from 80108 (pictured from left to right) Alex Bochner, Nash Bochner and Brad Hansen had an amazing and free Birthright trip this year to Israel and the surrounding areas.…

The Food Lab: Fresh lemonade by the glass

By CPC | August 1, 2019

Article and photos by Lisa Crockett Make a simple syrup: Bring one cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan on the stove. As soon as the water…

Tenacious Cate Papula transitions to her next phase in life

By CPC | August 1, 2019

Cate Papula (pictured above) with her smiling face is the first and last person to greet customers at the REI located in Greenwood Village. Papula was hired as a greeter…

Taking advantage of the “empty nester” years

By CPC | August 1, 2019

By Terri Wiebold; photos courtesy of Debbi Haynie While we spend an entire lifetime building memories, the timeline for checking items off our “bucket list” seems to be accelerated as…

The Bibliophile’s Corner: Next Time I See You

By CPC | August 1, 2019

By Susan Helton Connection writer Susan Helton is an avid reader; she once read 64 books during the summer – just because. This month, she shares a contemporary time-travel novel.…

What’s your APPtitude? AllTrails app gets you hiking your way

By CPC | August 1, 2019

By Kathy Fallert There’s nothing I enjoy more than a challenging hike, especially one that takes me to a waterfall at the end. If you do much hiking, you know…

The real Germany: Tourist mecca, tumultuous history

By CPC | August 1, 2019

Step into the past and ride the old Soviet-era trolleys still in use in Lviv. Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner Having visited Germany almost annually since 1953 and being…

Arkansas River

By CPC | August 1, 2019

Rafting the wild Arkansas River Article and photo by Michelle Post C P C – Thursday, August 01, 2019 I love river rafting. I was first introduced to it in…