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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 JV lacrosse earns bragging rights with an undefeated season

By CPC | July 1, 2016

The 2016 RCHS undefeated JV lacrosse team (pictured from left to right) back row: Coach CJ Gerber, Hayden Brauch, Duke Avery, Tanner Stopkowski, Cole Hassett, Nicolo Piccolotti, Matt Wing, Roark…

Pino’s Italian Kitchen & Bar

By CPC | June 20, 2016

Pino’s Italian Kitchen & Bar – ( 303) 663-3421 361 Village Square Lane Castle Pines, Colorado 80108  

Charlie Daniels Band rocks Cielo for U.S. soldiers

By CPC | June 1, 2016

Roz Schroeder (center), owner of Cielo at Castle Pines, hosted a fundraiser for the American Military Family and Danny Dietz Memorial Fund nonprofit organizations last month.  Charlie Daniels (right), shown…

Celebrate our nation’s symbol for unity and strength; Flag Day is June 14

By CPC | June 1, 2016

By Terri Wiebold; additional information provided by Douglas County For more than 200 years, the American flag has been the symbol of our nation’s strength and unity.  It has been…

Construction has started on the RTD SE Light Rail line extension

By CPC | June 1, 2016

A rendering of the RTD RidgeGate Parkway Station, east of I-25 and west of Havana Street.  The station will have a 1,300-space, four-level parking garage and bus transfer facility. By…

Surrey Ridge is training ground for South Metro Fire Rescue

By CPC | June 1, 2016

By Patte Smith; photos courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) chose the Surrey Ridge neighborhood for its wildland fire training in May and June. …

Reclaimed water agreement secured to keep golf course green

By CPC | June 1, 2016

Information provided by the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District The Castle Pines North Metropolitan District (CPNMD) and the Ridge at Castle Pines North golf course have reached a new 20-year…

The future of Castle Pines parks and recreation visioning event on June 18

By CPC | June 1, 2016

Information provided by the City of Castle Pines Share your ideas about parks and recreation in the city at a visioning event on June 18 from 3 p.m. to 6…

Boot Scootin’ Ball dusts up fun and funds

By CPC | June 1, 2016

By Lynne Marsala Basche; photos courtesy of DCS Montessori School On April 17, DCS Montessori School (DCSM) held its nineteenth annual spring gala fundraiser at Sanctuary.  More than 140 parents…

Bike drive to benefit children in need

By CPC | June 1, 2016

The VIC2 collected more than 50 bikes to benefit Project ReCycle, a local nonprofit that refurbishes the bikes and gives them to low-income children. By Amy Shanahan; photo courtesy of…