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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.

Carter Brand Takes First Place in USA Sprint Triathlon National Championship Race

By CPC | September 1, 2019

Brand proudly takes his place as the national champion on the race podium. Brand finished first in the mens 15-19 age group for the USA Sprint Triathlon. By Carin R.…

7 Tips about coworking you can’t afford to miss

By CPC | September 1, 2019

By Michelle Post; courtesy photo Coworking is the answer to staying connected for entrepreneurs, startups, freelancers, remote workers and home-based businesses. But just what is coworking? Google defines coworking as…

A True Dedication

By CPC | September 1, 2019

All smiles and shining bright Phillip Ullom takes the stage with his fellow cast and crew members for the final curtain call of American Academy’s “High School Musical.” By Julie…

A sign of the times

By CPC | September 1, 2019

The City of Castle Pines unveiled new street signs along Castle Pines Parkway on August 19. The new signage features a portion of the City’s new logo and replaces the…

BRE welcomes a new assistant principal

By CPC | September 1, 2019

Robert Thelen (pictured above with his wife, Karissa) presented at the 2019 American Educational Research Association Conference in Toronto, Canada. By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Robert Thelen Robert Thelen…

Addison Wagner Finding Life after College Through Art and Sustainable Farming

By CPC | September 1, 2019

By Carin R. Kirkegaard; Photos courtesy of Addison Wagner The transition from college to full-blown adulthood can be bumpy. Underemployment, moving back home or contemplating graduate school are real possibilities…

A lesson on the three B’s: birds, bees and botany

By CPC | September 1, 2019

Enthusiastic botanists (left to right) Landon Gulliver, Aleena Koheil, Lucas Gulliver, Alana Rotherham and Graciella Rebull enjoyed the beautiful flower gardens at Denver Botanic Gardens. By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy…

Adult Social in The Village

By CPC | September 1, 2019

Caption and photos by Nancy Koontz The Castle Pines Homes Association, as part of its yearly community events, celebrated homeowners with its summer adult-only social held on Saturday, July 27…

A passion for words leads to the Scripps National Spelling Bee

By CPC | September 1, 2019

Bhavya Surapaneni (13) was selected to compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Maryland in May after competing in several local spelling bees. By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of…

Rock Canyon’s top five: Summer shows of 2019

By CPC | September 1, 2019

By Maddy Merritt, RCHS intern writer; courtesy photo With 75 days of summer and a multitude of new arrivals to Netflix and other TV programming, Rock Canyon High School (RCHS)…