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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.

Advice for the soon-to-be college student

By CPC | August 1, 2019

Reading Between the Pines By Stacie Chadwick As parents, we spend decades preaching and teaching. “Be a good person. Make good choices. Do good things.” Now it’s your turn to…

Author, lawyer, neighbor

By CPC | August 1, 2019

Steven Collis is a lawyer, professor and successful author in Castle Pines. By Celeste McNeil; photo courtesy of Steven Collis For one Serena resident in the City of Castle Pines,…

“Sleeping Beauty”: a summer camp production

By CPC | August 1, 2019

American Academy morning cast and crew show their excitement for another outstanding performance. By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Robert Merrick American Academy (AA) summer performing arts camp students put…

Century Communities joins the community

By CPC | August 1, 2019

The Castle Pines Connection joined Century Communities Colorado Division President Brian Mulqueen (center cutting the ribbon), along with the City and the Castle Pines Chamber, for a ribbon cutting celebration…

Baseball team stormed Cooperstown ready to play ball

By CPC | August 1, 2019

By Patte Smith; photo courtesy of Jennifer Green The South Metro Denver Barnstormers 12-U baseball team took to the field at Cooperstown, New York on July 7 to compete with…

Beating records, winning meets and having fun: The Castle Crocs had a successful summer of swimming

By CPC | August 1, 2019

Each Friday, the Castle Crocs coaches held a team meeting and awarded a swimmer of the week from each age group, going over logistics for the upcoming meet and throwing…

Castle Pines teen earns a spot on the U.S. Paralympics swim team

By CPC | August 1, 2019

Castle Pines resident Amanda Palyo will be off to Lima, Peru later this month to compete in the 2019 Paralympic Pan Am Games. By Kathy Fallert; photos courtesy of John…

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…

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…

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…