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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.

Casa Bonita photo contest winners

By CPC | April 1, 2023

Thank you to all our readers who sent in photos of your memories at Casa Bonita over the years. These three lucky families each received a $50 gift certificate for…

Womenade’s Cinco de Mayo event – save the date!

By CPC | April 1, 2023

For 19 years, Womenade of Castle Rock has been organizing gatherings where neighbors bring a potluck dish and $25 to help out individuals or families with needs the group becomes…

Next stop… San Francisco

By CPC | April 1, 2023

From newborn to high school graduate, Kate Phillips grew up in the Briar Ridge subdivision of Castle Pines. She attended Timber Trail Elementary School, Rocky Heights Middle School and graduated…

The facts about fentanyl

By CPC | April 1, 2023

On April 4, Lindsey Simbeye of the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse, will be speaking and taking questions on fentanyl at a lunch-n-learn provided by the Douglas County Youth…

New to the neighborhood?

By CPC | April 1, 2023

A vibrant sense of community is one characteristic that sets Castle Pines – the 80108 ZIP code more specifically – apart from other Colorado communities. Neighbors know each other, they…

Bluntly Speaking…

By CPC | April 1, 2023

One of the more vibrant Wildcat histories is that of the Blunt family. It began 60 years after we became a nation in Franklin, Missouri. After son John Elmer, “John…

Castle Pines teen selected as liaison to Douglas County

By CPC | April 1, 2023

The Douglas County Youth Initiative (DCYI) is a collaboration between two representatives of the younger generation and government leadership in Douglas County. Its purpose is to involve youth so that…

Earth Day book recommendations

By CPC | April 1, 2023

The first Earth Day was observed in 1970. This year, Earth Day falls on Saturday, April 22. In honor of the global celebration, this month’s book recommendations are focused on…

American Legion honors first responders

By CPC | April 1, 2023

  Every year, American Legions (sometimes called posts) around the country seek to identify and nominate stellar first responders as part of the association’s pillars: national security and a strong…

Social Media Etiquette

By CPC | April 1, 2023
Graphic of Thoroughly Modern Manners

Dear Readers, There’s so much to talk about here, but I am going to dive into Facebook specifically with this column. Given the popularity and the longevity of Facebook, you’d…