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 Lisa Crockett; photos by Lynn Zahorik Residents descended on the community center last month in search of a good book. The event, which is held annually, was sponsored by…
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…
New members of boys team charity Mile High League Nicole and Ryan Wight of Castle Pines participated in Comcast Cares Day at Denver Health on April 25. The team picked…
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…
By Elizabeth Wood West U.S. Congressman Ken Buck is now accepting applications to four of the five U.S. service academies – U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY; U.S. Naval Academy,…
2015 Chamber award winners (left to right): John Medved, Donna Scott, Melanie Calhoun, and Walt Kowalski. Press release and photo provided by Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce The Castle Rock…
Photo and cutline by Terri Wiebold Saturday, May 15, MAD Greens in Lone Tree opened its doors for business. According to area manager Jeremy Marshall, “We specialize in custom-made, gourmet…