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Online dating after 50

By CPC | Jan 28, 2024

  In a world increasingly dominated by technology, the realm of romance has also embraced the digital age. Online dating apps have become a popular avenue for people of all…

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Community chorales unite voices

By CPC | Dec 28, 2023
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A chorus of voices transcends from the south suburban suburbs, creating a unique and uplifting experience for those aged “50 and better.” The 5280+ Senior Chorales (Chorales) invite participants to…

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A century of grace and joy: Jeanne turns 100!

By CPC | Nov 27, 2023
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                        Castle Pines is abuzz with excitement as we extend heartfelt congratulations to Jeanne Furr, a remarkable resident about…

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Retired Air Force major fulfills life-long dream

By CPC | Oct 29, 2023
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Retired Air Force Major Carl Armani, who turns 85 later this month, fulfilled a life-long dream of flying in a WWII British Spitfire fighter plane.  His family surprised him with…

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Aging Resources celebrates five years

By CPC | Sep 27, 2023
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  Aging Resources of Douglas County (ARDC) celebrated its fifth birthday on September 7 at the Healing Gardens at AdventHealth of Castle Rock.  ARDC is a nonprofit providing free supportive…

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Five Bright Sunbonnets: An invitation

By CPC | Sep 27, 2023

In 2019, friend and former rancher Dennis Niewoehner suggested that I author a collection of stories about the many remarkable characters from The Castle Pines Connection’s “Wildcat Lore” column.  As…

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Semi-retired and enjoying life

By CPC | Sep 1, 2023
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On Paul Edmondson’s last day as a teacher, all of the kids at Heritage Elementary School lined the halls and clapped to see him off in style. Paul spent 27…

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Deer Clover Way … for the second time

By CPC | Sep 1, 2023
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Not many can say they have lived in Castle Pines twice and that all of their children and grandchildren live here.  Cindy and Stew Larsen can. “Stew retired in 2018…

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An anniversary that was twice as nice

By CPC | Jul 27, 2023
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Jon and Tera Radloff celebrated 20 years of marriage in June – two times on two different June 14ths. The story began when the couple planned a trip to New…

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Senior property tax exemption

By CPC | Jul 1, 2023
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  Douglas County qualifying seniors have until July 15 to apply for the Senior Property Tax Exemption. Taxpayers 65 years and older as of January 1 and surviving spouses of…

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