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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.

Learning through volunteering

By CPC | July 1, 2019

Castle Pines residents Ali Merritt (left) and Ellie Olsen (right) volunteered at Legacy Village’s Hawaiian-themed day. The two volunteers got residents to join in on the hula hooping (without breaking…

A summer place to play and pray

By CPC | July 1, 2019

College students from several different schools gathered at a home in Sapphire Pointe this summer to connect with kids from other schools and also with God. They will continue to…

Douglas County Youth Orchestra

By CPC | July 1, 2019

Youth Orchestra Douglas County Youth Orchestra – Rehearsal address: Christ’s Episcopal Church 615 4th Street Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 www.douglascountyyouthorchestra.org

Buffalo Ridge Elementary honors perfect attendance

By CPC | July 1, 2019

Principal John Veit celebrated four students who earned perfect attendance in the 2018-2019 school year at Buffalo Ridge. Left to right: Evan R. finished elementary school with perfect attendance; James…

Field day, another way

By CPC | July 1, 2019

Aurora firefighter Clay Thomasson got in on the field action while American Academy students Cassidy Anderson and Natalie Barber tried to convince Thomasson to spray color his hair. Article and…

The Food Lab: Super simple strawberry freezer jam

By CPC | July 1, 2019

Article and photos by Lisa Crockett Yields about 6 cups of jam. Prepare fruit Remove the stems from strawberries and chop them roughly, then mash the fruit with a potato…

Community parks and recreation funding

By CPC | July 1, 2019

By Terri Wiebold Castle Pines City Council and the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District (CPNMD) Board of Directors each voted unanimously last month in support of a resolution approving an…

Family game fosters feelings of community

By CPC | July 1, 2019

Delaney Musick spots a photo of her brother, Brennan, in the June issue of The Connection. By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Judah Musick “Community is like a big family”…

Emma Meisel makes her Network Debut

By CPC | July 1, 2019

Pictured above are Emma Meisel and her dad, Chuck, who was able to be with his daughter in LA to watch her network debut on “The Kids Are Alright” when…

Taking care of those who take care of you

By CPC | July 1, 2019

Article and photos by Terri Wiebold “Behind our doors, we refer to you as trade partners because that’s who you are … We’re very loyal to the folks who take…