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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.

Grand opening for Big Frog Custom T-shirts

By CPC | August 1, 2018

Caption and photo by Elizabeth Wood West Tim and Jennilyn Biery celebrated the grand opening of their new store, Big Frog Custom T-shirts in June. The Bierys invited the public…

Homeschooling, an alternative learning option

By CPC | August 1, 2018

As part of their physical education, six-year-old Dominic (red shirt) and eight-year-old James Bogue enjoy climbing on rocks. By Susan Helton; photo courtesy of Imelda Franklin Bogue Home education has…

Start with what you have

By CPC | July 1, 2018

By Michelle Post Start with what you have. This saying reminds me of the movie, “Apollo 13,” based on the true story of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission to the…

LOST AND FOUND: THE SAGA OF WILLIAM HEADLAND

By CPC | July 1, 2018

By Joe Gschwendtner; photo courtesy of The Bureau of Land Reclamation (U.S. Government) William Headland was an early homesteader in the Castle Pines Village area. Having paid $200 cash for…

Success at the Diamond

By CPC | July 1, 2018

Rock Canyon varsity baseball players charge the mound after a come-from-behind victory against Cherry Creek High School to reach the Elite Eight By RCHS intern writer Alec Sutula; photo courtesy…

There is hidden treasure in Castle Pines, can you find it?

By CPC | July 1, 2018

By Elise Brassell; photos courtesy of Groundspeak Inc. (dba Geocaching) One of the many great things about living in Castle Pines is the easy access to multi-use trails. But, did…

Timber Trail Elementary races to read

By CPC | July 1, 2018

Cindy Berndt represented TTE at the staff challenge race. Evelyn Ball, Ethan Berndt and Weston Nielson were among the TTE students who came out to support her. By Susan Helton;…

Starting over with pets means work and reward

By CPC | July 1, 2018

Retired Castle Pines resident Rita Shiell chose to become a dog mom again after a few years without pets. Article and photo by Barbara Neff An old joke goes like…

The Bibliophiliac’s Corner: “The Night Circus”

By CPC | July 1, 2018

By Amanda Merriman Connection writer Amanda Merriman admits she is hopelessly addicted to books. It has been this way nearly all her life. Every month she shares what she has…

The goats are ‘baaa’ck

By CPC | July 1, 2018

Caption and photos by Daniel Williams The goats have returned to Castle Pines. Five local neighborhoods – PineRidge, HOA1, The Estates at Buffalo Ridge, The Retreat and Glen Oaks –…