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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.

Simple as 1, 2, 3

By CPC | April 1, 2021

By Julie Matuszewski; photo courtesy of MacKenzie Boeckmann MacKenzie Boeckmann knew she wanted to be active in her community and be part of something that was bigger than herself. As…

Forest Park social committee

By CPC | April 1, 2021

By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of Sarah Zales An introduction made on a walk during quarantine last year turned into a friendship that led Sarah Zales and Brooke Walters to…

Dreams – never too late to be realized

By CPC | April 1, 2021

By Lisa Nicklanovich; photos courtesy of Chris Dudley Castle Pines resident Chris Dudley always knew he wanted to be a firefighter. “It was the easiest life choice I’ve ever made,”…

Show love, shop local

By CPC | April 1, 2021

By Julie Matuszewski; photo courtesy of Sarah Swift An Etsy online business owner of unique custom-made cups, hoodies and more, Castle Pines resident Sarah Swift uses her online platform “Show…

The life of a baseball mom

By CPC | April 1, 2021

By Hollen Wheeler; photo courtesy of Raptors Athletics “Take me out to the ball game, take me out with the crowd,” repeat, repeat repeat. The life of a baseball mom…

Floating away from stress

By CPC | April 1, 2021

By Lisa Nicklanovich; courtesy photos “More than a physical experience, it’s a mental one,” said resident Roger Hudson about floating in a sensory deprivation tank, also called an isolation tank,…

The health benefits of collagen

By CPC | April 1, 2021

Article and photo by Lisa Nicklanovich Is there a supplement that may improve skin health by reducing wrinkles and dryness … one that may help increase muscle mass, prevent bone…

Castle Pines Running club welcomes spring

By CPC | April 1, 2021

Photo courtesy of Castle Pines Running Club  

Hoopin’ It Up

By CPC | April 1, 2021

Caption and photo by Hollen Wheeler Seventh grade boys practiced at Coyote Ridge Park, prepping for their end-of-season basketball tournament. The team represented the Rock Canyon Jaguars in the Gold…

Rocky Heights Middle School thanks local health care workers

By CPC | April 1, 2021

By Celeste McNeil; courtesy photo National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) students at Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) recently participated in the Thank Yous for Health Care Workers project. The eighth…