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.
The Connection writer Amanda Merriman admits she is hopelessly addicted to books. It has been this way nearly all her life. Every month she shares what she has been reading…
Ada (center) and other contestants at National American Miss got energized and had some fun during the pageant weekend. By Elean Gersack; photos courtesy of the Hanley family It has…
Castle Pines Village resident Sara Black created an advertisement to raise awareness for poverty as part of her social studies curriculum at Rocky Heights Middle School. Article and photo by…
By Amanda Merriman Finally, there is a free app out there that can make shopping for wine easier and more fun than it already is. Wandering among bottles of wine…
Always bee delicious at honey B’s macarons By Lynne Marsala Basche Imagine gazing upon beautifully-crafted, delicate confections. Eyes dance over the gorgeous display case, dashing from tray to tray. Mouths…
Aspen Walker, Manager of the Castle Pines and Roxborough branches of the Douglas County Libraries. Article and photo submitted by the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce Are you a native…
By Patte Smith Fact is fact – learning at any age is beneficial for a healthy brain. In and around the Denver-Metro area, the 50+ community has numerous opportunities to…
Granting comfort and hope By Lynne Marsala Basche Knowledge is power. Three words that CHF founders Doug and Julie Hutchison want everyone touched by epilepsy to know. With a mission…
By Amy Shanahan; photos courtesy of Susan Clifford The Country Club at Castle Pines (CCCP) and the Homes Association from Castle Pines Village (CPV) were pleased to host their third…
By Amanda Merriman; photo by Terri Wiebold Since Angel Donuts opened in Castle Pines in early June, donuts have been flying off the shelves, bringing heavenly sweetness to many happy…