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.
By Michelle Post I love the written word. One of my favorite writers, Mark Batterson, in his book “A Trip Around the Sun” discussed the observation that children ask roughly…
By Lynne Marsala Basche; photo courtesy of DCS Montessori School A beloved DCS Montessori (DCSM) tradition, Mystery History is in its16th year and was held in late October. Each student…
By Lynne Marsala Basche Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) third-grade students participated in a Project Based Learning (PBL) unit called “Putting the Pieces Together.” PBL teaches students to acquire knowledge and…
The Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant is coming to the Lone Tree Art Center on May 26, 2018. Information provided by Shari Ortiz, MCSA vice president The Ms. Colorado Senior…
“Reflect upon your present blessings – of which every man has many – not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” ~ Charles Dickens By Michelle Post…
Amie Chitwood of Castle Pines at the Adventure Unlimited Ranches in Buena Vista, CO. The organization operates summer youth camps, adult and family programs and a secular program called 100…
By Lisa Crockett Friends, neighbors and co-workers. We’ve all got ‘em, and this time of year is the season when we all wonder what to give them. Here are some…
Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I’ve never known exactly what a sugarplum is, but if I were to invent one, it would look something like this month’s dessert. This…
Castle Pines resident Lynda Hernandez helped to pass out 6,000 pairs of socks at the Toy Shop Event on December 3, 2016. The Sock It To ‘Em campaign collects new…
The Assumption of Mary Church, built in late 17th century. It’s tower is 171 feet tall. Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner For 40 years, communist Joseph Broz Tito dominated…