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 Joe Gschwendtner; photos courtesy of the Bailey family Castle Pines Village has an abundance of super-moms. More than a few have put high voltage lives on hold for motherhood.…
By Terri Wiebold, Owner/Publisher, The Castle Pines Connection So Facebook, you have been the topic of much discussion lately; you’ve been on my mind as well. But not because of…
Squires joined Representative Wist and his aide Patty at the speaker’s podium. Article and photos submitted by Emma Kate Squires, RHMS eighth-grade student Colorado’s Association for Gifted and Talented each…
Article and photo by Lisa Crockett One of the classic and repeated punchline topics on the beloved 90s sitcom “Friends” is the character Joey’s love for sandwiches. They are his…
Article and photo by Lisa Crocket Eggs are an important part of my diet. They’re almost miraculous: cheap, tasty, nutritious and fast. With the notable exception of a period when…
By Michelle Post There are books, blogs, websites and apps all about how to learn to let go of the things cluttering our lives. Spring cleaning is not just for…
By Lisa Crockett Spring is finally here, bringing with it a fresh crop of veggies and fruits just perfect for healthy, seasonal eating. Summer’s overflowing bounty isn’t here yet, but…
Information provided by Douglas County Did you know that disposing of branches and shrubbery properly not only helps to mitigate properties for wildland fire prevention, but also is good for…
From left to right, Missy Salum, John Conti, Audrey Will, Joe Sabia and Donnie Salum. The Salums are the owners of Fitness Gallery and donated a spin cycle to help…
Pictured left to right, Elizabeth Metz of Forest Park, Patty Trombley, Eleanor Baribault and Cindy Keller of Rochester, New York. Through a genealogy website, Metz learned that Patty and Cindy…