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.
Walt Wohlgemuth (pictured above in light blue) was humbled and thankful for the recognition he received from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Wohlgemuth was congratulated by Sergeant Ron Hanavan (left…
Castle Pines Mayor Jeff Huff (left) and Douglas County Commissioner Dave Weaver (right) presented at the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce speaker series. Article and photo by Elizabeth Wood West…
Fernando and Deb Salazar are pictured here with their two-year-old yellow lab Cody, the official mascot of their new SmartLife shop in the Village. The Salazars are excited to open…
By Patte Smith Castle Pines residents looking for thrills for Halloween have many options in and around the community. Whether haunted houses and ghost stories are your thing or if…
Members of the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce gather with Castle Pines Mayor Jeff Huff (center) and restaurant owner Chris Perry (second from right) to celebrate a ribbon cutting ceremony…
Colorful local author Louie Blanc, aka Louie du Ratté, is the author of “NFL Football in the Nutshell (Written by the Nut),” a guidebook for football fans. By Elizabeth Wood…
Former Marine Ned Wilt now serves his community as a Castle Pines city councilman. By Steve Baska; photo courtesy of Ned Wilt Ned Wilt and his wife Nancy of Castle…
Local recording star Taylor Rae with friends from Rocky Heights Middle School after a performance at the Douglas County Fair. Left to right: Alaina Spangenberger, Taylor Rae, Kara Lencke, and…
Five-year-old Trey McCleery at the splash pad in Elk Ridge Park. Prior to passing away this summer, it was one of his favorite spots to play. By Lisa Crockett; photos…
Karen Harris with her daughter, Grace, at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in 2012. Harris won top honors with her carnival style fish sticks and garlic slaw. By Lisa Crockett; photos…