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 Elizabeth Wood West Memorial Day, originally referred to as “Decoration Day,” is observed every year on the last Monday of May. This federal holiday was established after the American…
By Riley Busch, RCHS intern writer Early last month, Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) was given the honor of hosting the 2016 Musical Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) Festival. …
Cafe, Bakery Best Buddies Bakery & Cafe – Supporting Wellspring Community – (303) 660-1935 200 Perry Street – Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Castle Rock, Colorado 80109…
Garden, Flowers, Vegetables Plum Creek Garden Market – Corner of Plum Creek Parkway & Wilcox (next to Dairy Queen) Castle Rock, Colorado 80108 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through…
Climb Castle Rock at Rock Park Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski We have all seen it; it cannot be missed as we zoom south on I-25. The huge castle-shaped…
Coming together to support the animals By Julie Montoya; photos courtesy of The Wild Animal Sanctuary The Wild Animal Sanctuary is home to seventy tigers, sixty African lions, one hundred…
Doing time in Cañon City Article and photo by Joe Gschwendtner A view from the tram over the Arkansas River looking north to the Royal Gorge bridge, suspended 956 feet…
With much anticipation, Waterton Canyon has reopened Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski The vegetation is lush near the mouth of Waterton Canyon. It is a beautiful place to walk…
A genuine Colorado small town experience Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner Hankering for a small town experience? Motor down to Palmer Lake, a hamlet attracting day trippers for…
Mountains are great, but the prairie is just as fun By Liz Jurkowski; photos courtesy of the PCC website True enough, the mountains of Colorado are majestic and adventurous. Vacation…