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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.

Youth from The Village at Castle Pines play tennis

By CPC | July 1, 2020

By Biz Hansen; courtesy photos For eight summers, Ben Wolfe, ‑local teacher, tennis instructor and coach, has been running The Village at Castle Pines youth tennis camps. With the purpose…

Pools are open

By CPC | July 1, 2020

By Carin R. Kirkegaard; courtesy photos For parents whose kids have been home since school let out for spring break, summer, in some ways, feels like it’s been in session…

A life lived in America’s pastime

By CPC | July 1, 2020
Photo of Mike Timlin

By Lynn Zahorik, photos courtesy of the Timlin family As baseball fans, we long for a sunny day or starry night at the ballpark. We miss munching on a box…

Simply Learning offers free tutoring to the community

By CPC | July 1, 2020
Photo left to right top row: Nihaar Gupta, Naman Kapasi and Nandan Murugesan; bottom row: Derek Chen and Charlie Fu.

By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of Derek Chen When Derek Chen and Charlie Fu attended Rock Canyon High School, they were surprised to learn how expensive tutors for the SAT…

Children need to learn manners from adults

By CPC | July 1, 2020
Graphic of Thoroughly Modern Manners

Mrs. Abramovitz, would you talk to us about good manners at home? -JL What a great question and what a great time to ask it. It’s interesting that we are…

Douglas County School District puts students first

By CPC | July 1, 2020

DCSD amid budget cuts By Carin R. Kirkegaard Annually, the Douglas County School District (DCSD) must have an approved budget by July 1, the start of the new fiscal year.…

Encore – Castle Rock

By CPC | June 30, 2020

2020 Wilcox Street Castle Rock, DO 80104 720-580-2905 encorecastlerock.com  

Free electronic recycling

By CPC | June 30, 2020
Photo of recycling parking lot

Information provided by Douglas County Douglas County is sponsoring electronic recycling events this summer. On Wednesday, July 15 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., staff will accept electronics for recycling…

Dedicated to country and family

By CPC | June 1, 2020
Photo of Solomon and Twilla Castleberry.

By Lynn Zahorik; photos courtesy of the Castleberry family With nine decades of life to his credit, Solomon Castleberry has led a storied life driven by his dedication to his…

No more lines at the DMV

By CPC | June 1, 2020

Information provided by Douglas County The Douglas County Motor Vehicle (DCMV) offices are currently offering online, phone and paperwork drop boxes for motor vehicle transactions like license renewals, registrations, titles,…