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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.

Plum Creek Garden Market

By CPC | April 29, 2016

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…

Rock Park

By CPC | April 6, 2016

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…

The Wild Animal Sanctuary

By CPC | April 6, 2016

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…

Cañon City

By CPC | April 6, 2016

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…

Waterton Canyon

By CPC | April 5, 2016

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…

Palmer Lake

By CPC | April 5, 2016

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…

Plains Conservation Center

By CPC | April 5, 2016

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…

Sand Creek National Historic Site

By CPC | April 4, 2016

Lost but not forgotten Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski Looking at the landscape, it is difficult to see evidence of the horrific Sand Creek Massacre.  Although not an upbeat…

Bluffs Regional Park

By CPC | April 4, 2016

Bluffs Regional Park: Beauty in our backyard Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski   Like many, I had seen the sign many times on my way home from Target in…

Pike’s Peak Cog Railway

By CPC | April 4, 2016

Take a ride on Pike’s Peak Cog Railway Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski Tourists have lots of time at the summit to enjoy the views.   There are three…