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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.

Wildfire Prevention Open House May 9

By CPC | April 26, 2026

Following a warmer-than-average winter and below-normal moisture, wildfire risk is trending higher across Douglas County. To help residents prepare, Douglas County, in partnership with Colorado State University, is hosting a…

When the timing is right

By CPC | April 26, 2026

Originally from Muncie, Indiana, Beth Murphy knew she wanted to do something in retail and did something about it. In 2022, Beth left her job at a local preschool and…

New Resident Welcome Party

By CPC | April 26, 2026

On April 23, The Castle Pines Connection––in conjunction with the City of Castle Pines and the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce––hosted the twice-yearly New Resident Welcome Party at The Ridge…

Love-filled life began with sports talk

By CPC | April 26, 2026

Sports often bring strangers together and that could not be truer for The Village at Castle Pines residents Chierstin and Mitchell Roth. It was 2015, at a bar in Colorado…

A biomedical engineer and musician

By CPC | April 26, 2026

When the Surapaneni family moved to the Amber Ridge neighborhood in 2009, Castle Pines gained a superstar. Sriya Surapaneni, now 22, joined the ranks of first graders at Timber Trail…

A life built on hard work, kindness and compassion

By CPC | April 26, 2026

For Jen Anderson, life has been about family and philanthropy, as well as a successful career in business. Jen has a kind heart and is full of compassion. Starting with…

Heritage, motherhood and legacy

By CPC | April 26, 2026

Village at Castle Pines resident Johana (Jo) Brinkerhoff is part of a powerhouse duo at Brinkerhoff Hospitality, a name which may be familiar given that they created The Brinkerhoff and…

Sweet baby Grace

By CPC | April 26, 2026

Grace is a 4-year-old English Labrador retriever with a sunny personality just as bright as her yellow coat. She has a big heart, adventurous spirit and is the baby of…

Identity crisis, growing pains and world leadership: 1851-1910 (Part 3 of 5)

By CPC | April 26, 2026

The United States war of independence had overlooked the plight of slaves, basic freedoms for black Americans because a young nation was divided philosophically and economically. The South was agrarian,…

Colorado living: State symbols & emblems, part 3

By CPC | April 26, 2026

With 2026 marking 150 years of Colorado statehood, this month’s segment of Colorado’s official emblems and symbols highlights various plants that are official state symbols. The blue spruce is the…