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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.

Let’s Toast

By CPC | May 1, 2022

Let us consider the “toast” as it relates to celebrating, the traditional take and the new way. Toasting with alcohol is a tradition rooted in superstition, dating back to the…

How Brunch Became an American Staple

By CPC | May 1, 2022

Chances are good that a majority of the U.S. population has sat down for brunch at one time or another, but how many have sat and thought about the origins…

Taquitos That Are a Breath of Fresh Air

By CPC | May 1, 2022

Since I can remember, I have loved having a new toy. I have lived half a century, and I still get excited when I open a box, painstakingly unpack some…

Voila! Finally, A Stamp Inheritance Solution

By CPC | May 1, 2022

Tucked away in South Denver is an extraordinary resource, a godsend for baby boomers with inherited stamp collections gathering dust. If, after a loved one passed away, you inherited the…

Greatest Joy

By CPC | May 1, 2022

One of Maura Ridder’s greatest joys in life is the relationships she has built with the children, their families and the staff at STEM School Highlands Ranch (SSHR). Not a…

The Little Things

By CPC | May 1, 2022

In the early 90s, when McDonald’s, not Starbucks, was on every street corner and fanny packs were a thing, my husband and I met while working in downtown Chicago. We…

Enjoying “Country Life” While Studying Together

By CPC | May 1, 2022

Michelle Zotos’ family was one of the first families to put down roots in Surrey Ridge Estates over forty years ago when it was fields, flowers and open space. “I…

Mush: An Opportunity of a Lifetime

By CPC | May 1, 2022

“It was cold, but so worth it,” stated Sydney Martin, a senior at Valor Christian High School, who volunteered in Nome, Alaska during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The…

Did You Know 2022 Will Be the Last Year for Elephant Rock?

By CPC | May 1, 2022

The Castle Pines Connection wants to celebrate one of the state’s longest standing cycling traditions and share your stories. Please email editor@castlepinesconnection if you are planning on riding this year.…

Victory in Missouri

By CPC | May 1, 2022

The Colorado Rangers 14U baseball team won first place in their bracket at the “Can of Corn Classic” tournament in Branson, Missouri, last month. The players hail from Parker, Castle…