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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.

Household Chemical Roundup

By CPC | August 1, 2019

Article and photos by Terri Wiebold On Saturday, August 10, the Tri-County Health Department will host its annual drive-through Douglas County Household Chemical Roundup in Highlands Ranch at Shea Stadium,…

A familiar face takes the helm

By CPC | August 1, 2019

Jen Murdock-Jacoway was named principal at Buffalo Ridge Elementary. By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy Carlie Leach photography Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) looks forward to a smooth transition as classes begin…

E-subscribers win FREE tickets

By CPC | August 1, 2019

“Thanks for mailing us tickets to see the Outlaws lacrosse game.  What a night …. three rain delays [but still fun]!”  – Linda and Ted Blank By Terri Wiebold; courtesy photos…

exploring history and heritage

By CPC | August 1, 2019

By Kathy Fallert; photos courtesy of Biz Hansen Taglit is the Hebrew word for discovery. Taglit-Birthright Israel, also known as Birthright, is a not-for-profit educational organization that sponsors free 10-day…

Coaches vs. Cancer CLARIFICATION

By CPC | August 1, 2019

By Terri Wiebold; photo by Elise Brassell Last month, we celebrated that Farmer’s Insurance raised $24,000 at the 14th Annual American Cancer Society 2019 Coaches vs. Cancer Hope Invitational of…

Giving back to the Castle Pines community through swimming

By CPC | August 1, 2019

Alec Celecki says his years swimming and working for the Castle Crocs swim team has been a highlight of his summer for the past 14 years. Alec Celecki, pictured below…

What’s your APPtitude? AllTrails app gets you hiking your way

By CPC | August 1, 2019

By Kathy Fallert There’s nothing I enjoy more than a challenging hike, especially one that takes me to a waterfall at the end. If you do much hiking, you know…

The real Germany: Tourist mecca, tumultuous history

By CPC | August 1, 2019

Step into the past and ride the old Soviet-era trolleys still in use in Lviv. Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner Having visited Germany almost annually since 1953 and being…

Colorado summer epic adventures

By CPC | August 1, 2019

Students set high goals and “rocked” the climbing wall at Rock’n & Jam’n. By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of DCSM Campers didn’t have to travel great distances to experience the…

Arkansas River

By CPC | August 1, 2019

Rafting the wild Arkansas River Article and photo by Michelle Post C P C – Thursday, August 01, 2019 I love river rafting. I was first introduced to it in…