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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.

Philanthropic theater performance offers insight into aging

By CPC | October 1, 2016

By Patte Smith Wisdom Within These Walls, an education and entertainment organization whose mission is to inspire cultural re-consideration of the question of wisdom and the vitality and strength that…

Chili in the Crock-Pot

By CPC | October 1, 2016

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett It’s here, the moment we’ve all been waiting for: Crocktober.  It’s the time of year when we dust off the slow cooker and put…

Party in the Pines

By CPC | October 1, 2016

Journey Church begins construction; lays community foundation

By CPC | October 1, 2016

A temporary Journey Church sign hangs at the construction site where the new church will be located and a rendering of the 14,250 square-foot Journey Church currently being constructed. Article…

Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant

By CPC | October 1, 2016

Scenes from Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant By Lynne Marsala Basche “Can you pass that plate?”  “How does the sauce taste?  Does it need more mustard?”  “I’ll be right there once I…

South Metro firefighters raise more than $100,000 for MDA

By CPC | October 1, 2016

Article and photo by Lynn Zahorik South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) firefighters were met by generous Castle Pines and Castle Rock King Soopers shoppers when they put out their boots…

Legacy Village of Castle Pines – senior living campus underway

By CPC | October 1, 2016

Development is underway on a 177-unit senior living complex located at the northwest corner of Castle Pines Parkway and Monarch Boulevard.  Completion is anticipated by year-end 2017. By Kathy Fallert;…

Buffalo Ridge takes education outside of the building

By CPC | October 1, 2016

By Kathy Fallert; courtesy photos The Garden Club at Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) hosted its 2nd Annual Farmers Market fundraiser event.  And just like last year’s event, it was a…

Author takes readers on an alternative journey through education

By CPC | October 1, 2016

By Lynne Marsala Basche; photos courtesy of Anthonette Klinkerman On a late August evening at Civic Green Park in Highlands Ranch, Castle Pines author Anthonette Klinkerman celebrated her latest book,…

Annual Cutest Pet in the Pines contest is approaching

By CPC | October 1, 2016

Photo by Amanda Merriman Castle Pines canine Molly got a jump start on Halloween by dressing as Elsa from the movie “Frozen.”  Her owners plan on submitting her photo for…