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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.

Rock Canyon High School honors young female athletes

By CPC | February 1, 2016

Five student athletes from Rock Canyon High School were honored at an awards luncheon on January 15 at Chaparral High School.  Pictured from left to right: Allison Janedis, Ashley Bradley,…

DECA for the win!

By CPC | February 1, 2016

RCHS students Avery Nowak, Erin Daniel, Marissa Metcalf, and Katie Suhanyi (CP)after becoming state qualifiers at the DECA District competition on December 9 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Article and…

Acclaimed artist and author is a man for all seasons

By CPC | February 1, 2016

Ken Elliott proudly stands alongside an example of his oil paintings on canvas.  “Oils are a wonderfully expressive medium.  The color range is very large and you can have extremes…

Meet Ben Lyng; family man, businessman and political candidate

By CPC | February 1, 2016

By Terri Wiebold; photos courtesy of the Lyng Family Castle Pines Village neighbor Benjamin Lyng has filed as a Republican candidate for Colorado State Senate District 4, in Douglas County. …

Tuscan-inspired food at VistaVino Modern Grill

By CPC | February 1, 2016

By Lynne Marsala Basche; photos courtesy of Janine Glennon “We love what happens around the table.”   That simple statement from VistaVino Modern Grill’s owner, Janine Glennon, embodies her and her…

Castle Pines is mad about the new MAD greens

By CPC | February 1, 2016

Co-founders Dan Long and Marley Hodgson with Kristen, Colin, Ryan, and Martin Boublik. Article and photos by Lynn Zahorik Colorado based MAD Greens is one of the latest new restaurants…

Some of the best things in life are free … even in Breckenridge

By CPC | February 1, 2016

Sledding for free in the shadows of Breckenridge Ski Resort – not a bad way to spend the day! Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski In the wintertime, Breckenridge has…

Art show draws local professionals and amateur artists

By CPC | February 1, 2016

Left to right: Kristine Orr, Jacqueline Shuler, Jami Arthur, Carol Hein, and Veronica Vyhmeister are a few of the local artists who are exhibiting their art at the 12th Annual…

New manager for the Castle Pines Metropolitan District

By CPC | February 1, 2016

Jeff Coufal was recently appointed the district manager for the Castle Pines Metropolitan District, which services Castle Pines Village.  Coufal is pictured here with his wife Jana at their daughter…

The Bibliophiliac’s Corner: All the Light We Cannot See

By CPC | February 1, 2016

The Connection writer Amanda Merriman admits she is hopelessly addicted to books.  It has been this way nearly all her life.  Every month she will share what she has been…