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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.

November Crossword 2025 – Thanksgiving Alternatives

By CPC | November 1, 2025

Crossword brought to you by Allstate Insurance — Tammy Lopez (720) 733-1331   Across 1. More wise 6. Nickname for author Kingsolver 10. Looney Tunes corporation 14. Dwelling 15. Petri…

A tufting teen

By CPC | November 1, 2025

Caleb McNeil, a freshman at Rock Canyon High School, has been hard at work crafting one-of-a-kind textiles in his basement studio. The Village at Castle Pines resident first began making…

Give thanks and read a book

By CPC | November 1, 2025

Thanksgiving, the uniquely American holiday, is a traditional time to gather with family and friends, notwithstanding the possibility of difficult interpersonal dynamics. From the first celebration in 1619, the holiday…

A half century of love letters

By CPC | November 1, 2025

Jim and Nancy Yank’s love story began with a pen and paper, thousands of miles apart from each other. More than five decades later, they are still writing their story…

Treeline Pass celebrates five years

By CPC | November 1, 2025

It was a picturesque evening at the Denver Botanic Gardens on Friday, September 26. The Village at Castle Pines residents Kari and Matt Ansay co-hosted a “Garden Gala” to celebrate…

Colorado Gives Day is December 9

By CPC | November 1, 2025

Mark your calendars for December 9, Colorado Gives Day (CGD). The Colorado Gives Foundation (CGF) launched CGD in 2010, and since then, Coloradans have raised more than half a billion…

Easy as pie

By CPC | November 1, 2025

One of the things I love about November is that it is filled with nostalgia. I love the chilly temperatures, the seasonal decorations, the falling leaves and the gatherings of…

Sourdough starters

By CPC | November 1, 2025

Making homemade sourdough bread is not new, but enthusiasm blossomed during the pandemic and the trend continues to be popular today. A sourdough starter is a combination of flour and…

All sun and fun for the Castle Cup

By CPC | November 1, 2025

Men from The Village at Castle Pines 4.0 tennis team, plus a few extra friends, enjoyed a day of tennis, golf and good times for the “sacred” honor of hoisting The…

Fall flag football Super Bowl champions

By CPC | November 1, 2025

      Photos provided by Castle Pines Athletics