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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.

Lagae Road connection to Happy Canyon Road complete

By CPC | February 1, 2018

This photo is taken looking east on Happy Canyon Road at the intersection of the newly-constructed Lagae Road, expected to open by the end of February. The inset photo is…

Baltic pearls: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuani

By CPC | February 1, 2018

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in old town Tallinn, Estonia. Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner While Europe struggles with politics and copes with a mass influx of not-always-welcomed migrants, three small…

Cherokee Castle: A tale of five families

By CPC | February 1, 2018

Homes in the Cherokee Castle story, from hardscrabble homesteads to castles for society minions. Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner In 1879, the Kansas Hansborough clan settled on East Plum…

Rock Canyon receives American Spirit Leader Award

By CPC | February 1, 2018

The RCHS poms team recently won the Varsity Brands 2018 American Spirit Leader Award with an approximate retail value of $8,000. The program supports RCHS athletic events and programs at…

Girls and Women Sports Luncheon Empowers Young Athletes to be Fearless

By CPC | February 1, 2018

RHMS eighth-graders were honored at the National Girls and Women in Sports Luncheon. From left to right: Sarah Kendall, Kaley Nolte, Naomi Hawkins, Sophia McHenry, Campbell Coddington and Samantha Crispe.…

A heart for the mission

By CPC | February 1, 2018

For 15 years, Felicity Thompson of Forest Park has been traveling to Guatemala as a volunteer with Faith in Practice. Pictured with her husband Richard, who has volunteered for the…

Former mayor Jeff Huff looks back on his terms

By CPC | February 1, 2018

Former mayor Jeff Huff took a moment to smile for the camera with his daughter Elena (right) and John Beckwith (left), a board of trustees member with the Douglas County…

BRE spirit week

By CPC | February 1, 2018

BRE’s spirit week was a good time for students who went all out for holiday movie character day. Pictured left to right: Jonas T. (Santa Claus), Sydney A. (Cindy Lou…

Scholarships available for journalism students

By CPC | February 1, 2018

Information provided by the Colorado Press Association Inspiring creativity and a passion for writing is at the heart of journalism. Programs at the elementary, middle and high school levels of…

Cutest Pet in the Pines Winner!

By CPC | February 1, 2018

Congratulations once again to Bruce Cochrane for being selected as The Connection’s Cutest Pet in the Pines for 2017. Bruce was happy to receive his gift basket containing treats, toys…