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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.

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…

RCHS sets record in Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge

By CPC | December 1, 2016

From left to right: Jacob Messenger, Jake Roblyer, Christian Butler, Eric Young, Leighton Koldyke, and Nick Caldwell earned a first place finish in the afternoon session of the Junior Achievement…

For love of God and country

By CPC | November 2, 2016

Collectively, Castle Pines residents Andrew and Lori Peeples have proudly served for 32 years in the United States military.  Andrew was a pilot in the United States Air Force, and…

Giants of the Wildcat Mountains

By CPC | November 1, 2016

Turn-of-the-century Douglas County pioneers were tough and uncomplicated. They lived in the moment. Dreams of their future were marred by hostile Indians, locusts, parched lands, dried-up streams and rattlesnakes. Long-term…

The Rock rocks the press

By CPC | November 1, 2016

The 2016 Rock Canyon High School newspaper and yearbook staff celebrating their victory at a state-wide competition.  The Rock newspaper was recently nominated for a Crown Award, presented by the…

Winter migrations lead to more incidents of wildlife-vehicle collisions

By CPC | November 1, 2016

A young buck peers through the oak brush before making his decision to cross the highway in southwest Colorado. Article and photos provided by the Colorado Department of Transportation Vehicle…

Timber Trail likes to move it, move it!

By CPC | November 1, 2016

TTE’s fifth grade blue team waiting to start the obstacle course while cheering on fellow classmates at the move-a-thon. Article and photos submitted by Timber Trail Elementary Each year, Timber…

Taking aim on new careers together; family business thrives

By CPC | November 1, 2016

Centennial Gun Club, located at 11800 E Peakview Avenue in Centennial, is locally owned and operated by Castle Pines Village residents Richard and Mary Abramson. By Amy Shanahan;  photos courtesy…