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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.

Virtual fence to corral crimes of opportunity

By CPC | June 1, 2018

The City of Castle Pines has approved the installation of two “crime fighting” security cameras at the major gateways into the city. The technology captures vehicle license plate numbers and…

When lightening strikes – 80108 Zip code ranks #2

By CPC | June 1, 2018

Lightning struck a home on Buffalo Ridge Way in August 2016, igniting a small fire along a roof joist in the attic. This image shows the mammatus clouds looming in…

Take time to celebrate

By CPC | June 1, 2018

Ellen Pals of Happy Canyon, local author and expert in creating celebrations. By Elise Brassell; photo courtesy of Michele Hafey Wondering what to do with bored kids on summer break,…

I inherited a dog

By CPC | June 1, 2018

Article and photos by Michelle Post I did not think I would ever say those words, “I inherited a dog,” but I do now. Tuffy Newman is his name, and…

What’s your APPtitude? Never miss a beat with Bandsintown

By CPC | June 1, 2018

By Amanda Merriman Summer is here, and that gets me thinking of concerts. As much as I love listening to live music, I find that I miss out on shows…

RCHS newspaper and yearbook earn best of Colorado awards

By CPC | June 1, 2018

The Rock newspaper staff (top) and the Black and Gold yearbook staff (bottom) at Rock Canyon High School. The teams earned multiple awards from the Colorado Student Media Association’s Best…

The art of borrowing

By CPC | June 1, 2018

By Elise Brassell; courtesy photo As the weather gets warmer and summer begins, thoughts often turn to vacations and reading a good book by the pool, far away from work,…

Mathematical wizardry takes center stage at BRE

By CPC | June 1, 2018

The fourth-graders were not slackers in this year’s Math Olympiad. The following are fourth-grade students in the top 50 percent: Luke Houston, Selah Brown, Cooper Hibbett, Kailash Shenoy, Kiefer Duval,…

PISTONS in the PINES – A driver’s dream

By CPC | June 1, 2018

The inaugural gathering of the Castle Pines Pistons in the Pines Car Show was snowed out on April 21 (Colorado you know), but the next day, with the sun shining,…

The new identity of Castle Pines

By CPC | June 1, 2018

Castle Pines Parkway in the City of Castle Pines was adorned with American flags, thanks to a partnership between the city and a patriotic resident. Article and photo by Daniel…