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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.

Concierge, dog mom and foodie

By CPC | August 27, 2025

Ellen O’Connor grew up near the beach in New Jersey, spent a few years living in Carmel, California, and then landed smack in the middle of the two coasts with…

Colorado living: Let’s go Broncos!

By CPC | August 27, 2025

In Colorado, most of us love our Denver Broncos football team: cheering them when they are winning and chiding them when they are not. The Broncos and Colorado have a…

Clean homes for cancer patients

By CPC | August 27, 2025

  An estimated 1.9 million new cancer cases are diagnosed across the country each year, according to the American Cancer Society. For those who face this life-changing disease, their day-to-day…

Adventure awaits

By CPC | August 27, 2025

Adventure stories have captured imaginations for centuries. Full of exploration, risk and danger, epic quests, and challenges to overcome with courage and a sense of wonder or curiosity, these stories…

Two decades of supporting youth

By CPC | August 27, 2025

On August 15, community members met at the Millhouse at Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock for an evening of fun, ice cream, games and celebration as they honored…

Fall festivals to enjoy

By CPC | August 27, 2025

Autumn is coming: colorful falling leaves, cooler evenings, and the perfect opportunity to enjoy outdoor fall festivals with family and friends. With fun ranging from arts, crafts and hayrides to…

Queen of the pack

By CPC | August 27, 2025

  What started as a surprise two-week 40th birthday trip to England for Travis Hunt ended with a loving expansion of his family from four, his wife, Robyn, and their…

Men’s fitness group builds momentum

By CPC | August 27, 2025

In 2020, a global men’s fitness group, F3 Nation, began a Castle Pines chapter and it is going strong today (see The Connection July 2023, “Men’s group more than meets…

Know a great teacher?

By CPC | August 27, 2025

The Castle Pines Connection is partnering with businesses and neighbors to purchase “wish list” classroom supplies for local teachers. If you would like to nominate a favorite teacher from American…

Abbe Ranch – Part 2: Evolution into an equestrian haven

By CPC | August 27, 2025

  Picking up where we left off last month, James Abbe’s roaring lifestyle had a way of unraveling marriages. In 1944, he and Polly separated. After co-authoring three travel books,…