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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.

Art Thru Time

By CPC | May 28, 2023

  The 2023 Douglas County Art Show featured 20 works from Timber Trail Elementary students in kindergarten through fifth grade. All were created in the theme of “Art Thru Time,”…

FirstBank

By CPC | May 1, 2023

Hotworx

By CPC | May 1, 2023

CASTLE ROCK, CO 34 E Allen Street Suite 300 Castle Rock, CO 80108 (303) 835-1247 PARKER, CO (STROH RANCH) 12919 Stroh Ranch Court SUITE E Parker, CO 80134 (720) 328-6217

Kneaders – A Taste of Home

By CPC | May 1, 2023

There are few restaurants that evoke both the taste and feel of home. While it is often lumped in with other soup and sandwich chains, Kneaders Bakery & Cafe really…

Holistic health at any age

By CPC | May 1, 2023

Even though Jillian Sparks and Caley Jones both live in 80108, it was a HOTWORX convention that brought them together after they each had purchased franchises. They were drawn to…

Aerial firefighting support at the ready in Douglas County

By CPC | May 1, 2023

Your home is your sanctuary and likely one of the most significant investments you will ever make. That is why Douglas County continues to make historic investments in the firefighting…

Breaking Blue: Forensic science

By CPC | May 1, 2023

As the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Citizens Academy approached the end of its program, participants got to tour the Unified Metropolitan Forensic Crime Lab (UFL) located in Englewood. Popular…

Rueter-Hess Reservoir open for recreation

By CPC | May 1, 2023

Beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Rueter-Hess Reservoir (RHR), northeast of Castle Pines, will be open for paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking. RHR will be open for recreation Fridays through Mondays, with…

Unity on Park provides the key to independence

By CPC | May 1, 2023

Do you remember getting the keys to your first apartment or dorm room? That feeling of independence and self-reliance is empowering. As Douglas County celebrated Developmental Disabilities Month in March,…

If disaster strikes, do you have enough home insurance?

By CPC | May 1, 2023

After the wake of the Marshall Fire in Boulder in 2021, many homeowners were shocked to learn that their policies were not adequate or up to date for compensation. According…