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.
Roxanne Mount thought she would never leave New York, but Colorado worked its magic. Having grown up in Westchester County, Roxanne attended college and then landed a job with Starwood…
Sedalia has always been like the movie The Mouse that Roared, punching above its weight in talent and natural beauty. Iowa-bred Carole Williams is a prime example: the former editor…
Jessica Kostelecky is a regular face at a local business. Customers often hear her shout “Welcome in” and “I’ll be right up” from the kitchen as she busily makes someone’s…
This Pet Pedigree brought to you by Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center. Similar in spirit and named after the dog in the 2017 movie A Dog’s Purpose, Bailey is…
Zane Hawkins loves to fly; his career has been in the clouds. Zane is a helicopter pilot with Air Methods, an air ambulance company that provides critical care for burn,…
Pat and Susan Mooney’s son Ross is the inspiration behind Tall Tales Ranch (TTR), a nonprofit they launched in 2014 for adults living with intellectual and development disabilities (I/DD). At…
Walking into Nourish Meals on Wheels (Nourish) is truly a sight to behold. It serves as a reminder that there is an abundance of good in this world.…
Farmers markets have many charms, from chatting with farmers about their freshly-picked produce and with artisans about their unique goods, to enjoying all the sights, sounds and aromas while strolling…
March 13 made for a remarkable presentation by Beryl Jacobson, a volunteer historian for Douglas County, on the history of Sandstone Ranch at the Douglas County Libraries – Philip &…
This month’s books feature our encephalon. Complex and still largely unknown, our brains have fascinated humans since ancient times, but neuroscience as we know it began with Santiago Ramón y…