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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.

Apple Cider Muffins

By CPC | October 2, 2017

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett This is the time of year when all the good things happen: leaves turn, football is in full swing and Halloween is just around…

Trestles Coastal Cuisine

By CPC | October 2, 2017

Seafood Restaurant, Restaurant Trestles Coastal Cuisine – 303-663-3622 880 West Happy Canyon Road, Suite 150 Castle Rock, Colorado 80108 www.trestlescastlerock.com

TTE kickball tournament is not just for kids at recess

By CPC | October 1, 2017

Team Pitch Perfect won the ninth annual TTE mother/son kickball tournament on September 8 at Coyote Ridge Park. By Lynne Marsala Basche; courtesy photos The ninth annual Timber Trail Elementary…

Three & Two Warriors win Pee Wee Reese World Series

By CPC | October 1, 2017

The Three & Two Warriors, back row from left to right: Khaden Rullo, Kohl Rullo, Julian Terrazas, Dylan Goltl, Isaac Waschmann, Noah Scott and J.T. Shank. Front row from left…

Things you may not know about Generation Z; born between 1998 to 2010 (Part seven of a seven-part series)

By CPC | October 1, 2017

By Michelle Post Generation Z was the youngest generation until recently when Generation Alpha was named. Generation Z represents 23 million Americans. There are several discussions about the birth years…

The Austrians: Surrey Ridge

By CPC | October 1, 2017

Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner Joseph Kroll and John Schweiger Sr., likely met in the Leadville mines after emigrating from the Austrian Empire around 1870. With modest savings and…

The Bibliophiliac’s Corner: “A Dream Worth Living: Finding strength in the depths of struggle along the Continental Divide”

By CPC | October 1, 2017

By Amanda Merriman Connection writer Amanda Merriman admits she is hopelessly addicted to books. It has been this way nearly all her life. Every month she shares what she has…

Succeed with serving not selling

By CPC | October 1, 2017

By Michelle Post When you shift your focus from selling to serving, both you and the customer win. ~ Zach Robbins Every day, I receive emails trying to sell me…

Social Security COLA set to be largest in years

By CPC | October 1, 2017

By Daniel Williams If you are currently receiving Social Security, you are about to get a raise. According to the Senior Citizens League, the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2018 is…

Smorgasbord in Chile?

By CPC | October 1, 2017

Valley of the Moon, Atacama Desert; inset Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glacieres National Park Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner Mature Americans seldom consider South America for independent travel. Currency…