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.
Article and photo by Joe Gschwendtner Wildcate Lore Beginning this month, The Connection will be featuring a column titled “Wildcat Lore.” As it turns out, the Castle Pines Connection serves…
By Patte Smith Yikes! Is it already time to apply for Medicare? Believe me, as soon as you turn 63 you will receive numerous phone calls from health insurance companies,…
Information provided by BREA Delicious Jonathan apples will be delivered to the Castle Pines area on or around September 14. The Buffalo Ridge Education Alliance (BREA) is selling full bushels…
Article and photo by Lisa Crockett Early fall is apple season. One of my favorite treats is an apple picked in the wee hours on the Western Slope, then delivered…
By Amanda Merriman There are some great tools out there to help track your finances. My family has been using Mint.com for years now and we have been extremely pleased…
Information provided by the Crisis Center The annual Future for Families Gala will be held on November 4 at the Inverness Hotel and Conference Center in Englewood. Join family, friends…
And the winners are (pictured left to right): Noah Scott, Dante Nori, Chase Jaworsky, Kohl Rullo, Carson Tinney (CPV), JT Shank (CP), Dyaln Goltl (CP), Garrett Tripplett, Dominick Cristinzio, Julian…
Article and photo by Amanda Merriman The Connection writer Amanda Merriman admits she is hopelessly addicted to books. It has been this way nearly all her life. Every month she…
DCSO Public Information Officer Lauren LeKander is enjoying her adopted home of Castle Rock, where she lives with her husband George and their four children. Submitted by the Castle Pines…
By Patte Smith; photo courtesy of Julie Lamb Castle Pines photographer Julie Lamb won six out of seven entries at the Douglas County Fair photography contest last month. Lamb’s entry,…