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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.

Join The Connection to “Complete the Classroom”

By CPC | July 28, 2025

Douglas County students head back to the classroom this month. With limited budgets, many teachers need and hope for extra supplies in their classrooms–pencils, disinfectant wipes, index cards, etc. They…

Crisis services consolidate to better serve Colorado

By CPC | July 28, 2025

Colorado General Assembly bill SB25-236 combined the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line (988 Colorado) and Colorado Crisis Services (CCS) line, making 988 Colorado the primary way to connect to immediate…

Still rockin’ and dancing together

By CPC | July 28, 2025

Pam and Doug Cooper arrived in The Village at Castle Pines following Doug’s retirement in 2013. An attorney, Doug had enjoyed previous legal postings in Cleveland, Detroit and Dayton. Since…

Taking math acumen to the next level

By CPC | July 28, 2025

Vacquero resident Reagan Topping has gone from picturesque prairies to a job in finance. A recent graduate from CU Boulder, Reagan will begin her next adventure this summer at her…

A new home in nature’s surroundings

By CPC | July 28, 2025

Dan and Tristin Gleason have called Colorado home for nearly three decades. Before their recent move to The Village at Castle Pines, the family lived in Lone Tree for 23…

New Rotary Club partnership

By CPC | July 28, 2025

In July, the Rotary Club of Castle Pines (RCCP) and the Castle Rock High Noon Rotary Club became partner clubs. The latter changed its name to the Rotary Satellite Club…

Saving veterans with service dogs

By CPC | July 28, 2025

  A decade ago, Staff Sergeant Michael Connors was confined to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Walter Reed) for 18 months. He was evacuated there due to injuries sustained…

Keeping track of beloved pets

By CPC | July 28, 2025

“Time to update your pet’s microchip.” This periodically pops up on social media, but what does it really mean and how do you do it? If your pet came from…

A dog who loves family, fetch and to fish

By CPC | July 28, 2025

Rio is a 5-year-old yellow Labrador retriever full of energy and enthusiasm who joined the Grace family in April 2020. Although her coat leans to a softer cream color rather…

Cheerful hub of art in Hidden Pointe

By CPC | July 28, 2025

Since the Kindness Rocks Project went viral in the U.S. in 2015, painted rocks with inspiring messages or art on rocks have been popping up in unexpected places across the…