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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.

Superintendent shares lessons in leadership

By CPC | March 1, 2026

Douglas County School District (DCSD) Superintendent Erin Kane spoke last month to the Leadership Douglas County class of 2026. Kane shared her journey to the top, her leadership principles and…

Ceremony for The Four Chaplains

By CPC | March 1, 2026

American Legion Harry C. Miller Post 1187, assisted by a local Cub Scout pack, presented The Four Chaplains Ceremony on January 31 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in…

Getting ready for middle school

By CPC | March 1, 2026

Transitioning from fifth grade to middle school is exciting, and it can be a little scary and stressful for adolescents about to leave elementary school behind. For the first time,…

Scam calls on the rise

By CPC | March 1, 2026

There has been a significant increase in scam calls involving individuals impersonating members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO). In one of the most common scams, callers claim to…

Happy Crew weekly gatherings

By CPC | March 1, 2026

After a brief pause for the holiday break, Happy Crew has resumed its weekly meetings at the Happy Crew Coffee House in Lone Tree and is welcoming students from all…

Chamber of Commerce annual awards luncheon

By CPC | March 1, 2026

On January 29, Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) members gathered at Seasons 52 at Park Meadows to celebrate the successes of 2025, welcome new board members, share plans for…

A passion for history and heritage

By CPC | March 1, 2026

Jodi Stevens thought she had little time to live after experiencing a basilar artery aneurysm at the base of her brain in 2009. Jodi said she thought about her two…

Surviving and thriving

By CPC | March 1, 2026

Rachel Goodman and her family moved to the Knightsbridge subdivision in 2022. She is a mom, wife, friend, cancer survivor, volunteer, coach, book club member and financial planner. Energy and…

A betta named Boba

By CPC | March 1, 2026

Red and black with tiny flashes of shiny blue, Boba Bar, “Boba” the betta fish is not only beautiful, he is smart, curious and full of personality. The Siamese fighting…

A swimmer on her way to the delivery room

By CPC | March 1, 2026

Devon Barclay, 19, is studying to be a labor and delivery nurse at the University of Wyoming. Devon and brother, Brady (17), have both lived in the Turquoise Terrace neighborhood…