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.
Chef Derek Howard creates masterful dishes and is also a wine connoisseur. Howard has a large wine cellar in his home and enjoys preparing dinner and wine pairings as an…
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…
Photo by Patte Smith FUNtastic says it all. The Canyon Crew took on the Harlem Wizards in the second annual matchup at Rock Canyon High School in February. The arena…
By RHMS eighth grade students Taylor Muckel and Riley Masten; photo courtesy of Heather Haney When was the last time you stopped and thought about the amount of waste you…
By Lynne Marsala Basche; photo courtesy of Timber Trail Elementary The Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) fifth grade singers participated in the Douglas County Honor Choir Festival and Concert, which is…
Crazy kids having a crazy time at the 2016 WinterFest celebration in Castle Pines Village. Article and photo by Amy Shanahan WinterFest has become an annual tradition that residents…
This full-length gown was created solely out of pages from The Castle Pines Connection’s first black and white issue in 2009. Thank you to the Douglas/Elbert Task Force for loaning…
Article and photos by Kathy Fallert Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) held its annual gala fundraiser this year called “Stetsons & Stilettos” at Kirk Hall on the Douglas County Fairgrounds on…
Article and photo by Lisa Crockett Every once in a while, I get curious about how other cultures express their traditions in the kitchen. To satisfy that curiosity, I have…
By Kathy Fallert The 12th Annual Kiwanis Stars of Tomorrow Premier Talent Competition hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Castle Rock is just around the corner. More than 90 kids…