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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.

The rich Fly’n B history

By CPC | April 26, 2026

On March 16, Forrest Dykstra, former Highlands Ranch Metro District Manager, gave an engaging presentation on the history of the Fly’n B Ranch, today called the Fly’n B Park. The…

Freedom Plane lands in Denver

By CPC | April 26, 2026

A unique traveling exhibit, the “Documents That Forged a Nation,” is coming to Denver May 28 through June 14. Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, the National Archives and Records Administration is…

Defending against mountain pine beetles

By CPC | April 26, 2026

Pine trees, specifically ponderosa pines, are part of what make Castle Pines special. Unfortunately, these magnificent trees face a recurring threat, the dreaded mountain pine beetle. Pine beetles are native…

Wild neighbors – great horned owls

By CPC | April 26, 2026

There are at least 12 species of owl that live in Colorado, from the small burrowing owl that makes its home in abandoned prairie dog burrows, to the rare and…

Cosmic reading

By CPC | April 26, 2026

National Space Day, designated on the first Friday of May, celebrates the “extraordinary achievements, benefits, and opportunities in the exploration and use of space.” The observance promotes all the support…

The Elevated Edit – May 2026

By CPC | April 26, 2026

  Dear Readers, It’s that annual rite of passage known as graduation. How can we bring our best consideration and adoration to the table? This major milestone deserves acknowledgment and…

Egg scramble

By CPC | April 26, 2026

Families came out to the City of Castle Pines for this year’s Egg Scramble, where kids in 3 age groups raced across the field filling baskets with plastic eggs, candy,…

Local nonprofits unite to strengthen Douglas County

By CPC | April 26, 2026

As part of its ongoing effort to connect nonprofits, community partners and donors, the Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) hosted its second annual Nonprofit Symposium at the end of March.…

Games & Puzzles – May 2026

By CPC | April 26, 2026

Word Search By Susan Helton In the puzzle, find and circle these May-related words. Words can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal, and forward or backward.   BLOOMS BREEZE BUMBLEBEES CANNES…

Say “cheese” (and peas)

By CPC | April 26, 2026

I have cooked long enough in my life to know exactly what I like. I love chicken breast, fixed 8,732 different ways. I love a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.…