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.
On September 6, the Castle Pines North Metro District (CPNMD) broke ground for five pickleball courts at Coyote Ridge Park. Twenty-four pickleballers and supporters showed up for the early morning…
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Trying to tell the difference between what is real and what is a scam when it comes to letters in the mail these days is tough. And it is getting…
On September 9, more than a dozen citizens came together to pitch in a little muscle to help save the soil at Daniels Park. As part of Xcel Energy’s Day…
Watering the garden of life Jennifer Drinkwine Rexroat is an exceptional woman of strength, character and compassion for people who need it the most. She and her husband, Karl, are…
A community is a group of people who rally behind each other in successes of life and also shoulder the pitfalls together … and the power of community is evident…
Brittany “Britt” Musser is a lead instructor at CycleBar in Castle Pines, but her journey here started 22 years ago. In 2000, the Duran family moved to the community for…
Dear Readers, I’ve just come from a barn dance, and I’m thrilled to share what I learned regarding the elements and etiquette of social dancing. Social dances are intended for…