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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.

A sanctuary for unwanted farm animals

By CPC | September 1, 2023

  About 18 miles southwest of Castle Pines, sits The Random Ranch (TRR), a beautiful place for animals of all kinds to live out their remaining years in glorious form. …

Semi-retired and enjoying life

By CPC | September 1, 2023

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…

Deer Clover Way … for the second time

By CPC | September 1, 2023

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…

Magnificent meatless Monday

By CPC | September 1, 2023

One of my children is something of a vegetarian.  He’s not opposed to eating meat, but he likes lots of vegetarian dishes, and in a nod to his preferences, I’ve…

XDrive Classic scores big again in 2024

By CPC | September 1, 2023

On Monday, July 31, a sold-out crowd teed up for the 9th annual XDrive Classic Golf Tournament at The Club at Pradera in Parker.  The event raises awareness for Fragile…

National Honey Month: how sweet it is

By CPC | September 1, 2023

September is National Honey Month, so celebrate by honoring all things honey, which begins with appreciating the hard-working honeybee.  The average honeybee will make only one-twelfth of a teaspoon of…

An apple a day…

By CPC | September 1, 2023

Apples are delicious on their own, but their versatility makes them one of the most consumed fruits in the world.  Cider, juice, sauce, crisps and pie made with apples all…

Better-for-you energy bars and bites

By CPC | September 1, 2023

Energy bars are great for a grab-and-go breakfast or snack but the store-bought ones are often filled with sugar and unhealthy oils and additives.  Creating energy bars at home means…

Summer Super Bowl recap

By CPC | September 1, 2023

Castle Pines Athletics NFL FLAG Football wrapped up the summer season with a Super Bowl.  The fall season is in full swing with more teams than ever before participating in…

School District authorizes mill levy override and bond for November ballot

By CPC | September 1, 2023

The Board of Education (BOE) of Douglas County School District (DCSD) has authorized a Mill Levy Override (MLO) and bond for the ballot this November. At the August 8 meeting,…