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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.

Simply having a meowy holiday time

By CPC | December 1, 2019

This mischievous photo of “Gus” was sent in for the Cutest Pet in the Pines contest in 2016. If Gus is your cat, email editor@castlepinesconnection to receive a $25 gift…

Tasmania part II: The atrium

By CPC | December 1, 2019

The color contrasts at Binalong Bay detail the orange lichen, azure seas, white clouds and blue skies of the region. Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner As noted in the…

2019 Chanukah and Christmas celebrations

By CPC | December 1, 2019

By Patte Smith Chanukah, the Jewish eight-day, wintertime festival of lights, will be celebrated beginning Sunday evening, December 22 and continuing through Monday evening, December 30. Christmas services and worship…

Be a blessing and adopt an angel

By CPC | December 1, 2019

The friendly front-office staff at Brandon Linn Orthodontics. Article and photo by Carin R. Kirkegaard Brandon Linn Orthodontics, a local Castle Pines business, is partnering with the Salvation Army and…

The Bibliophile’s Corner: Letters From Father Christmas

By CPC | December 1, 2019

By Susan Helton Connection writer Susan Helton is an avid reader – more than 100 books so far this year. This month, she shares a collection of Christmas letters. Letters…

High Tea in Colorado

By CPC | November 30, 2019

A cup of Christmas comfort By Michelle Post; courtesy photo According to Ancestry.com, 77% of my ethnicity is located in England, Wales and Northwestern Europe. Perhaps this is one of…

New to the neighborhood

By CPC | November 1, 2019

By Terri Wiebold A vibrant sense of community is one of the characteristics that sets Castle Pines – the 80108 ZIP code more specifically – apart from other Colorado communities. …

Mission Accomplished

By CPC | November 1, 2019

Excited to be SWAT operators for a day, Ms. Roda’s DCSM class received a hands-on lesson exploring the inside of the Lenco BearCat armored vehicle. By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy…

RCHS Military Wall of Honor recognizes military-bound grads

By CPC | November 1, 2019

Every year, November 11, Veterans Day, serves as a day to honor those who have served us. In 2018, Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) Principal Andy Abner, math teacher Deb…

One Phenomenal Art Teacher

By CPC | November 1, 2019

Laura Kirkland, RHMS art teacher Article by Andrew Kim, RHMS intern writer; photos by Karmel Bedhoodi, RHMS student American historian Henry Brooks Adams once said, “Teachers affect eternity; no one…