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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.

Smash rooms all the rage

By CPC | July 29, 2021
Photo of rage room

Article and photo by Julie Matuszewski Rage rooms, also known as smash rooms or anger rooms, have rapidly made their way to the U.S. from Japan. These businesses offer a…

Bunco brings new neighbors together

By CPC | July 29, 2021
Photo of Bunco buddies

By Hollen Wheeler; photo courtesy of Dana Jevarjian A group of ladies came together for the first time to play bunco and enjoy some fellowship with new neighbors. Spearheaded by…

LoHi – the perfect way to spend a summer night

By CPC | July 29, 2021
Photo of landmarks of LoHi

By Hollen Wheeler; courtesy photos West of downtown Denver, roughly 30 minutes from Castle Pines and part of the greater Highland neighborhood is an eclectic little suburb called Lower Highland…

Whole-house fans

By CPC | July 29, 2021

By Lisa Nicklanovich; courtesy graphic Resident Peter Cline noticed his electricity bill going up and decided to have a whole-house fan installed. Not only does a whole-house fan use much…

Remodeling hardwood floors – is it worth the trouble and mess?

By CPC | July 29, 2021
Photo of multiple floor stain samples for wood floors

By Lisa Nicklanovich; courtesy photos Oak Hills resident Ronna Smith can attest to the disruption, inconvenience and mess of an entire main level hardwood floor remodel. The hardwood floors in…

Punctuality is one of the great character values

By CPC | July 29, 2021

Dear Readers, If you are a person who is on time, you can skip the column this month. If you are not, I have a bone to pick with you.…

Bin Blessed provides help to families

By CPC | July 29, 2021

Information and photo provided by Bin Blessed The “Bin Babes” came together in July at Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines to assemble 50 backpacks for There With Care, a…

4th of July celebrations

By CPC | July 29, 2021

from the neighborhoods

Elitch Gardens chaperone policy

By CPC | July 29, 2021

By Carin R. Kirkegaard In July, sighting a shortage of workers as well as unsupervised youth who have caused problems within the park, Elitch Gardens updated the chaperone policy for…

Baseball moms

By CPC | July 29, 2021

Photo courtesy of Beth Schneider These ladies live and breathe baseball – carting their boys to practice, scrimmages, baseball games and out-of-town tournaments. They have become close friends. Joining together…