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.
Submitted by the Crisis Center From its inception in 1985, the Women’s Crisis & Family Outreach Center (WCFOC) has been working diligently on becoming a more inclusive organization. WCFOC continues…
Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski I had always known that the Sand Creek Massacre was a devastating part of Colorado’s history, but did not fully understand the events that…
Eighth graders from the DCS Montessori School in Castle Pines take a little time out from their duties at the Montessori Model U.N. last month in Brooklyn, New York to…
By Elizabeth Wood West The public is invited to join American Legion Post 1187 at its two Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 26. The first ceremony will be held…
The students provided their own equipment and worked hard to raise money to support the teams. Eighth grade student Joe Bryson is pictured here during practice. By Amy Shanahan; photos courtesy of Melanie…
Valor Christian High School teacher and professional musician Marty Magehee at home in his Valor studio. Article and photo by JulieAnna Reinhardt With five million music albums sold worldwide, twenty-seven…
Tammy Lopez Submitted by the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce; Press release provided by The Tammy Lopez Agency As a business leader and involved citizen in the Castle Pines area,…
This year’s Town Trolley tour will feature eleven historic properties made from locally-quarried rhyolite, including The Cantril School and Victoria’s House/Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce. By Elizabeth Wood West; photos…
After an undefeated season last summer, the Castle Pines Storm swim team has been promoted to a new division. Swimmers (left to right) Cameron Karaba, Lauren Karaba, Kira Moar, and…
The 80108 zip code is home to suburban and rural neighborhoods and boasts the gamut of businesses ranging from mom-and-pop to larger retail, as well as a top-grade educational system.…