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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.

Adult children living with parents in record numbers

By CPC | September 1, 2018

By Barbara Neff Many middle-aged people across the nation and in our community have adult children living with them. Some adult children have continuously lived with parents through childhood into…

Experiencing nature

By CPC | September 1, 2018

The Goodman family found an incredible view at Veil Falls on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. By Daniel Williams; photos courtesy of Jason and Rebekah Goodman Jason Goodman…

Castle Rock Adventist Hospital marks five-year anniversary

By CPC | September 1, 2018

Castle Rock Adventist Hospital staff and guests celebrated the five-year anniversary in August at the hospital’s new Healing Garden. By Elizabeth Wood West; photos courtesy of Castle Rock Adventist Hospital…

Commissioner Partridge honored with Code of the West award

By CPC | September 1, 2018

Surrounded by family, Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge accepted the “Code of the West” award from the Northwest Douglas County Economic Development Corporation. The award was given for the first…

Raised for Rugby

By CPC | September 1, 2018

Aron Bukary, RCHS student, running the ball during a rugby match for the Ranch Rugby program. By Alec Sutula, RCHS intern writer; photos courtesy of Aron Bukary Rugby can arguably…

Dumb Friends League feels “Down Home” with Alabama

By CPC | September 1, 2018

Jana (second from left) and Fred (far right) Bartlit paused for a photo opportunity with Alabama members Teddy Gentry (left) and Randy Owen (third from left). Information provided by Maia…

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…

Portugal: Oporto and points north

By CPC | September 1, 2018

Joe Gschwendtner/author standing on parapets of Valenca’s 13th-century fortress. Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner The Douro River valley is reason alone to visit Portugal in the fall. Terraced hills…

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…

Mens tennis scores big for Castle Pines Village

By CPC | September 1, 2018

Members of the CPV Green team, pictured from left to right:  Josh Reel, Brad Smith, Mike Hance, Michael Shorts, Alec Wynne, Kevin Manion (Captain), Seshu Velpuri and Chad Williams.  Not…