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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.

Together in the great outdoors

By CPC | November 1, 2021

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of DCS Montessori For more than a decade, the DCS Montessori upper elementary staff have partnered with YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park for…

RHMS parents serve lunch

By CPC | November 1, 2021

By Celeste McNeil Parents at Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) are volunteering in new ways this year – they are helping in the cafeteria with the lunch service. Typically, middle…

A trip with a purpose

By CPC | November 1, 2021

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Chris Todd Latin American Sea Turtles (LAST) Association is a nonprofit organization that strives to create environments where humans and sea turtles can live…

The Timberwolf Trot

By CPC | November 1, 2021

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Jessie Kenny Each year the students of Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) show their school spirit with an active fundraiser designed to support TTE’s classrooms.…

Local expertise benefits neighbors near and far

By CPC | October 1, 2021

By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Brian Delasantos Captain Brian Delasantos grew up a mile from the local volunteer fire station in Sebastopol, California. That proximity created curiosity, which led…

What’s going on in Daniels Park?

By CPC | October 1, 2021

By Chris Michlewicz; photo courtesy of Dana Giddens In late September, when pickup trucks started hauling away scrub oak near Daniels Park’s shared boundary with the Amber Ridge neighborhood on…

City presents long-term road solutions

By CPC | October 1, 2021

Information and graphics provided by the City of Castle Pines The City of Castle Pines began a full reconstruction of Castle Pines Parkway, one of the main arteries connecting residents…

Election 2021 ballots arriving mid-October

By CPC | October 1, 2021

Information provided by Douglas County The more than 275,000 registered Douglas County voters can anticipate ballots for the November 2 election to arrive by mail the week of October 11.…

Getting to know you as a City Council candidate

By CPC | October 1, 2021

By Carin Kirdegaard; photo by Terri Wiebold Political elections generally don’t fit the “a little good news” sentiment that our readers are accustomed to, but that is exactly the case…

City of Castle Pines City Clerk Tobi Duffey

By CPC | October 1, 2021

A get it done attitude leads to a successful career By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photos courtesy of Tobi Duffey For most residents, election season begins when temperatures drop, candidate signs…