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.
From hunting drug cartel bosses in Mexico to leading investigations on human smuggling networks, Eric Balliet’s 25-year, storied career has spanned multiple sectors of federal law enforcement. Since his retirement…
Maze By Susan Helton Find your way through the maze, starting at the entrance arrow that points into the maze and reaching the exit arrow that points out of the…
I am shamelessly in love with all things pumpkin. I find ways to work it into our regular meal rotation—in both sweet and savory forms—as soon as a single leaf…
It was a season full of tennis rallies, poaches and aces in The Village at Castle Pines (CPV). Liz Bauer is the neighborhood’s Tennis Activities Group Chairperson and United States…
Saturday, September 12, marked the 10th go-round for the Castle Cup, a men’s tennis and golf extravaganza, to celebrate the end of The Village at Castle Pines (CPV) men’s 4.0…
The start of the school year brought the excitement of getting acquainted with friends, meeting new teachers and staff and welcoming Sierra Weil, Timber Trail Elementary’s (TTE) new assistant principal.…
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School (BRE) updated and revamped the school garden this year beginning in January. Laura Brown and Shannon Santos took over as co-chairs of the Buffalo Ridge Education…
A true taste of farm life Fall is officially here and many are seeking a taste of authentic farm life; a trip north reveals a hidden gem. Located just off…
Wildfire season is year-round in Colorado, and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is prepared. According to Sheriff and Fire Warden Darren Weekly, DCSO operates the only county-sponsored helitack program…
Last month, the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce hosted a meeting featuring a Canyonside development update from Skyler Hager, project manager for North Canyons Development Company. Canyonside is a planned…