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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.

Enjoying retirement in Castle Pines

By CPC | March 1, 2017

Fred and Yolanda Saltus pose in front of the sand sculpture of the Super Bowl XXXII logo at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego where the Denver Broncos beat the Green…

Asking for help is no sign of weakness

By CPC | March 1, 2017

By Michelle Post Who said asking for help is a sign of weakness?  Oh right!  My dad.  One of my dad’s “life lessons” he taught my siblings and me was…

New felony DUI law impacts the question, “What will you lose?”

By CPC | March 1, 2017

“I was just like any 25-year-old girl who would go out and party with friends.  I had a good job and never thought that I would be the one to…

“I’d do it again” – teaching snapshots of Sarah Gleason

By CPC | March 1, 2017

By Joe Gschwendtner; photos courtesy of “I’d do it again” by Sarah A. Gleason, Copyright 1982, Century One Press   Sarah Gleason was an only child of Irish immigrants born…

Save the Music … the arts are alive!

By CPC | March 1, 2017

Riley, a fifth grader at Timber Trail Elementary school, plays her violin during the closing ensemble performance of “Kashmir” by Led Zeppelin during the Save the Music student performance night…

Rueter-Hess Reservoir to start hosting residents and recreation

By CPC | March 1, 2017

This photo is taken from the east bank of the reservoir where there will be parking/access, looking west across the water to Castle Pines. By Kathy Fallert; photo by Terri…

Making the world a better place, one PB&J and pair of socks at a time

By CPC | March 1, 2017

By Amy Shanahan; photos courtesy of Jimmy’s Photography Sue Lee, one of the co-founders of the Sock It To ‘Em sock campaign (pictured center holding a cellphone) recently organized a…

RHMS young ladies represented at leadership luncheon

By CPC | March 1, 2017

Seven eighth-grade girls were selected to represent RHMS at the National Girls & Women in Sports luncheon.  Pictured from left to right, Gabby Clutter, Audrey Burt, Carley Watterson, Eryn Collins,…

Bird-watching haven close to home

By CPC | March 1, 2017

Be ready to take in some breathtaking views of the Front Range and experience some exceptional bird watching when you visit Barr Lake State Park in Adams County.  More than…

Lend a hand – it helps the heart

By CPC | March 1, 2017

By Patte Smith; courtesy photo For some older adults it is important to be able to stay in their home.  Volunteers from Neighbor Network help make that possible for many…