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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.

The problem with household pharmaceutical waste

By CPC | September 1, 2018

Information and graphic provided by the Tri-County Health Department Unwanted or expired medications are often a common sight in the medicine cabinet.  Storing unwanted medications – prescription or over the…

Small community big on 2018 National Night Out

By CPC | September 1, 2018

By Patte Smith; photos courtesy of Isabella Schneider and Greg Smith Surrey Ridge neighbors gathered at the community park to meet Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies, including SWAT team members…

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

By CPC | September 1, 2018

By Patte Smith with information courtesy of the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Volumes of information have been published about suicide, suicide prevention and the people who have lost someone to suicide.…

Setting your student up for success

By CPC | September 1, 2018

By Catalin Varela It can be quite the challenging balance to support and guide your student through academic success while trying not to seem “over protective” or a “helicopter parent.”…

Looking back and moving on

By CPC | September 1, 2018

Linda Sovich of Castle Pines says she loves her job of helping others get their lives in order through her company, Clutter Control. “Everyone wants an organized life, but when…

Haven in the Pines

By CPC | September 1, 2018

By Joe Gschwendtner; photos courtesy of J. Schmidt For many in Castle Pines Village, the large gated driveway below the I-25 intersection with Happy Canyon Road is a curiosity. From…

Open air painting event welcomes fall

By CPC | September 1, 2018

Jennifer Riefenberg from Castle Rock describes her art as “capturing the beautiful, one brush stroke at a time.” By Elise Brassell; photos courtesy of Peter Morales Not since Bob Ross…

Party in the Pines – Vino in the Village

By CPC | September 1, 2018

The Montessori way of learning

By CPC | September 1, 2018

Information provided by DCS Montessori DCS Montessori (DCSM) is a public charter school in Castle Pines that implements the Montessori philosophy of education. The Montessori method of education, developed by…

Study tips

By CPC | September 1, 2018

Article and photo by Catalin Varela With the school year back in full swing, unfortunately the homework and tests are headed our way as well. Do yourself a favor and…