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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.

New club at RCHS focuses on global events and adventures

By CPC | October 1, 2017

Adventure Club International members Shreya Sundaresh (left) and Shreya Naik (right) at the Forced From Home interactive exhibit in Boulder. By Sarah Bermingham, RCHS intern writer; photos courtesy of Maria…

Mind the Gap

By CPC | October 1, 2017

Information provided by Douglas County The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is asking drivers to ‘Mind the Gap’ as part of a new safety campaign. The Gap is an 18-mile…

Social Security COLA set to be largest in years

By CPC | October 1, 2017

By Daniel Williams If you are currently receiving Social Security, you are about to get a raise. According to the Senior Citizens League, the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2018 is…

Smorgasbord in Chile?

By CPC | October 1, 2017

Valley of the Moon, Atacama Desert; inset Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glacieres National Park Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner Mature Americans seldom consider South America for independent travel. Currency…

Fans flock to the opening of the new CSU stadium

By CPC | October 1, 2017

Captions by Lynn Zahorik; photos courtesy of CSU Athletics and Castle Pines residents Many Castle Pines families traveled to Fort Collins this fall to enjoy the much anticipated new Colorado…

Rock Canyon High School has a new baseball coach

By CPC | October 1, 2017

Garrett Duman, the new head baseball coach at Rock Canyon High School. By Jack Hibbett, RCHS intern writer; photo courtesy of Makenna Allen Moving from Cherry Creek High School (CCHS)…

Run Wild winner races to plant trees

By CPC | October 1, 2017

Mark Edson, MD, Castle Pines resident and winner of this year’s nine-mile Run Wild race, donated his $500 proceeds to the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District (CPNMD) to plant trees…

Chalk, charity and fun brighten up local nonprofit

By CPC | October 1, 2017

Article and photos by John Basche; photos courtesy of Zoë Zizzo and Megan Hassler With Party in the Park providing the inspirational backdrop, 100 Castle Pines budding artists crafted their…

Volunteers are critical to the Crisis Center’s success

By CPC | October 1, 2017

Elly Harper, 80108 resident, is a volunteer at the Crisis Center and has volunteered for nonprofits for many years. Harper said, “There’s always a need for volunteers, and it can…

Using Google search tricks to become the fast and furious of research

By CPC | October 1, 2017

By Michelle Post Performing research on Google used to suck hours out of my life, but that was before I learned about various Google search tricks (proper name is site…