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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.

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…

Movie and wine night with a message of hope

By CPC | March 1, 2017

Joy Myers and E.J. Barklage are hosts for free movie and wine nights in Castle Pines.  The events include a showing of a talk from Dr. Brené Brown as well…

Cutest Pets in the Pines say “Thank You”

By CPC | March 1, 2017

Photo courtesy of Kristy Buirge Pixie and Emmie Buirge loved participating in the “Cutest Pet in the Pines” contest and being selected among its winners.   “We got so many…

Sausage stuffed sweet potatoes

By CPC | February 1, 2017

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett Ah, love is in the air.  It’s the time to grab the scissors and construction paper to make a homemade card for the one…

Swearing-in of Commissioner Roger Partridge, District II representative

By CPC | February 1, 2017

Information provided by Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge, who was re-elected to his second term as County Commissioner for District II in November 2016, took the oath of office from…

Summer camp equals summer fun

By CPC | February 1, 2017

By Elean Gersack It may be hard to believe, but in a few short months school will be out, and the kids will need something to do.  Sure, it seems…

Timber Trail Elementary showcases student talents

By CPC | February 1, 2017

Brad Parks, senior director of guest experience at the Denver Zoological Foundation, joined some fifth-grade students in front of their “trash-to-treasure” project.  All the fifth-grade projects were auctioned off, and…

Staying heart healthy as we age

By CPC | February 1, 2017

By Elean Gersack February is heart month, so it is the perfect time to rethink recipes and activities to be sure yours is getting lots of love.  It becomes even…

The new kid in town is Farmers Insurance

By CPC | February 1, 2017

Jerry Silverhart is new to town but not new to the insurance world where he has worked for the past 23 years. By Kathy Fallert; photos courtesy of Amy Franco…

What’s your APPtitude? Want to become multilingual? Try Duolingo

By CPC | February 1, 2017

By Amanda Merriman Nothing can inspire you more than watching the next generation learn a valuable skill.  After listening to my children talk about learning Spanish at school, I found…