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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.

Douglas County is a wonderful place to live, but it is also a wonderful place to give: 2016 Colorado Gives Day

By CPC | December 1, 2016

By Lynne Marsala Basche The idea is simple; give where you live, and for the past seven years, the Community First Foundation and FirstBank have teamed up to promote philanthropy…

Rhyolite: Tuff stuff launches early economic boom in Douglas County

By CPC | December 1, 2016

Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner Thirty-six million years ago a massive volcanic eruption near Mt. Princeton hurled molten rock and gases into Douglas County.  Traveling nearly 100 miles per…

Law enforcement communities gather to support Douglas County Detective Dan Brite

By CPC | December 1, 2016

Cherokee Ranch & Castle Executive Director James Holmes is joined by Douglas County Detective Dan Brite’s wife Christine and daughters as the detective’s brother Steve Brite provides an update on…

Celebrating the talents of our visual arts community

By CPC | December 1, 2016

United in their passion for art, Castle Pines area artists of all ages gather for the 10th annual National Arts Program Front Range exhibit.  Pictured in group photo in the…

Rock Canyon alum hits the ice at Pepsi Center

By CPC | December 1, 2016

Ansay, #29, takes a shot on goal during the 2016 Rocky Mountain Center Ice Showdown. Article and photos by Elean Gersack  On Friday, November 4, Rock Canyon High School alum…

Tony’s Meats & Market

By CPC | December 1, 2016

Meat, Seafood, Catering, Desserts, Gifts Tony’s Meats & Market – (303) 814-3888 874 West Happy Canyon Road Castle Rock, Colorado 80108 www.tonysmarket.com

Holiday shipping survival guide

By CPC | December 1, 2016

By Lynne Marsala Basche During the 2016 holiday season, the U.S. Postal Service will deliver billions of cards and packages.  While it may seem like shipping is the hard part,…

RCHS Volleyball has record setting journey to state

By CPC | December 1, 2016

Pictured right:  The RCHS varsity volleyball team presents its first place regionals plaque to the camera after advancing to state competitions.  (Photo courtesy of Chris Zadra.) By Riley Busch, RCHS…

Green Dot MoneyPak scam

By CPC | December 1, 2016

Information provided by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has received numerous reports of fraud schemes involving Green Dot MoneyPaks (reloadable debit cards).  These pre-paid cards…

Legacy Village breaks ground

By CPC | December 1, 2016

Article and photos by Kathy Fallert Mother Nature provided July-like weather on Wednesday, October 26 as the new Legacy Village of Castle Pines project broke ground at the northwest corner…