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.
Hall’s hand-milled, re-purposed wood brewhouse east of Parker on a seven-acre homestead where Aubrey Hall also lives. By Joe Gschwendtner; photo courtesy of Hall Brewing Co. Craft beers, meaning those…
Theresa Bakken keeps bees in McArthur Ranch and produces bottled honey and homemade caramels. Hand made Honey Salted Caramels from the Bee Ranch in McArthur Ranch, are scrumptious local treats…
Kelly Storick, who will be a junior at Rock Canyon High School this fall, received her license this past November. By Elean Gersack; photo courtesy of Julie Storick Gone…
By Elean Gersack Businesses beware. Recently, The Castle Pines Connection nearly fell prey to a misrepresentation scam involving the “let your fingers do the walking” logo and wants to make…
Music is an important part of Front Range Christian Church’s ministry. Lead pastor, Ernest Smith, teaches the application of God’s word to everyday life during a Sunday service. When Ernest…
Fifth graders at Timber Trail Elementary presented a “gumboot” style dance at the annual school talent show. The dance style originated with mine workers in South Africa, who stomped their…
A core group of regulars enjoy visiting Dodds Wine Vault each Friday evening to taste and become educated on new wines. On occasion the shop owners also introduce their guests…
By Amy Shanahan; photos by Lynn Zahorik More than 900 runners from the Castle Pines community and beyond came together on May 2 to participate in the Rise & Run…
Members of the Castle Pines Village Garden Club enjoyed showing some sass while being models for the day at the club’s annual banquet and fashion show. Pictured left to right:…
Pictured above right: Dr. Malin and Genny Sadler hosted a Castle Pines Chamber ribbon cutting ceremony in May at their new concierge medical practice, For the Family Medical Care in…