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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.

KnightsBridge neighbors initiate a chain of survival

By CPC | August 1, 2016

South Metro Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Mike Dell’Orfano (left) presented KnightsBridge residents Dean Nickell (center) and Pierce Jacoway (right) with a Citizen Award on July 6 for performing CPR on…

Douglas County Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Place

By CPC | August 1, 2016

Effective July 11, Sheriff Tony Spurlock has enacted Ordinance O-012-004 restricting open fires, open burning and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County (until further notice).

Toast Fine Food & Coffee

By CPC | August 1, 2016

A Toast to Toast By Lynne Marsala Basche There is something so satisfying about wrapping your hands around a mug of hot coffee; fingers laced together as the aroma of…

Household Chemical Roundup Saturday, August 13

By CPC | August 1, 2016

Information provided by Tri-County Health Department Many common products found in your home, such as oil-based paint, mercury, gasoline, degreasers, cleaning compounds and garden chemicals may be hazardous to your…

Dumb Friends League Wag ‘n Trail on Saturday, September 17

By CPC | August 1, 2016

Information provided by Denver Dumb Friends League Join us from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, September 1 at Glendale Farm Open Space Trail, located east of I-25 between RidgeGate…

CPACF and Missoula Theatre bring “Aladdin” to Castle Pines

By CPC | August 1, 2016

Special thanks to the Castle Pines Arts and Cultural Foundation for bringing Aladdin to the community this year. By Elean Gersack; photos courtesy of Dave Tweed A magic carpet arrived…

What’s your APPtitude? The phenomenon of Pokémon Go

By CPC | August 1, 2016

By Amanda Merriman I downloaded Pokémon Go to experience what has been occupying the rest of the world recently.  Pokémon Go, a game by Niantic, is the latest app to…

Tricks to beat the (mealtime) heat

By CPC | August 1, 2016

By Lisa Crockett It’s hot.  Like, melt your face off, lay down and die hot.  So the last thing you are likely to want to do is step into the…

The Bibliophiliac’s Corner – “Don’t You Cry”

By CPC | August 1, 2016

Article and photo by Amanda Merriman The Connection writer Amanda Merriman admits she is hopelessly addicted to books.  It has been this way nearly all her life.  Every month she…

Lend A Hand Back 2 School Supply Drive for Douglas County schools

By CPC | August 1, 2016

Information provided by Douglas County School District This is the eighth year of the Douglas County Educational Foundation’s (DCEF) Lend A Hand Back 2 School Supply Drive.   Last year’s…