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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.

Dog park renovations begin –

By CPC | April 1, 2022
Photo of ever-popular Glendale Farm Dog Park

Glendale Farm Dog Park Article and photos by Patte Smith Arf arf and big arf – dog language for great news – pooches and pals rejoice. The incredibly popular Glendale…

Charlie Alexander – of mice and men

By CPC | April 1, 2022
Photo of Charlie Alexander

By Joe Gschwendtner; photo courtesy of Sedalia Firehouse Museum Charlie Alexander was one of Sedalia’s more colorful locals, born a Hoosier in 1882. His early years were filled with hardship,…

Earth Day –

By CPC | April 1, 2022

a reminder to invest in our planet By Lisa Nicklanovich Earth Day 2022 is April 22, marking the 52nd anniversary of the first Earth Day celebrated in 1970. Earth Day…

The Art District on Santa Fe

By CPC | April 1, 2022
Photo of the "District"

Arriba! It is muy bueno. By Hollen Wheeler; courtesy photos A lesser-known but vibrant micro-hood of Denver, due south of downtown, is the Art District on Santa Fe, or “the…

Home again in Castle Pines –

By CPC | April 1, 2022
Photo of Jamie and Vinnie Archuletta

Physical therapist found her future life growing up in Castle Pines By Elean Gersack, photos courtesy of Jamie Archuletta Jamie Parsons (now Jamie Archuletta) remembers her childhood in Castle Pines…

The grifter of SoHo

By CPC | April 1, 2022

By Hollen Wheeler; courtesy photo Need a new mini-series to binge watch? Inventing Anna is one of Netflix’s latest, a drama based on a real-life grifter who swindles highbrow New…

Dining etiquette

By CPC | April 1, 2022

Dear Reader, Let’s pretend we’re at our favorite restaurant and we get carried away in conversation, but we’re not ready for our plate to be taken away. What are the…

Students making a difference

By CPC | April 1, 2022

for Mother Earth By Claire Bauer, RCHS intern writer; courtesy photo Every year, Earth Day takes place on April 22, but for the Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) Eco Club,…

Focus on Reducing for Earth Day

By CPC | April 1, 2022

By Patte Smith; courtesy photo Reduce, reuse and recycle … it’s the mantra for Earth Day and all through the year. While these three words sound similar, they are nuanced…

Crisp, tender carrots –

By CPC | April 1, 2022

for a spring feast Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I love spring. Even though I’ve experienced the change of seasons more times than I care to admit, there’s always…