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.
Yearbook staff members Lauren Dressler, Belen Hebbelinck and Gabby Botero posed for a picture after winning the national Pacemaker Award on April 8 for the RCHS yearbook “U Discover.” By…
By Patte Smith Searching the internet for senior discounts produces savings options that are offered to adults 50 and older. Here are a few important things to consider when searching…
Kroll’s Glendale Farm, circa 1915. Today with buildings long gone, this is now Douglas County dedicated open space and a dog park directly east of I-25 and opposite Surrey Ridge.…
A wildfire that was contained in Douglas County last year shows how easily fire spreads in dry conditions. Information provided by South Metro Fire Rescue; photo courtesy of Tim Tonge…
By Amanda Merriman My kids love to do karaoke, so I searched for an app that would let them sing when we were away from our karaoke machine at home.…
Residents Jim and Linda Day hosted a fundraiser to raise money and awareness for soldiers and veterans who have taken their lives. The event was a way to honor their…
Motivational speaker Tricia Downing (pictured above center with the Douglas family) shared her powerful story of how she went from being a competitive athlete to a paraplegic and then how…
By Lynne Marsala Basche; photo by Lynn Zahorik As of April 22, shoppers have a new King Soopers to frequent. The new market in Promenade at Castle Rock is more…
Information provided by Douglas County The Let’s Talk Colorado campaign is spotlighting the stigma around mental illness so that the people who need help are more likely to seek it.…