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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.

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…

What’s your APPtitude? Looking to change your appearance? Time for a Face Swap!

By CPC | June 1, 2016

By Amanda Merriman Not to worry, this article is not about how 80108 residents can recreate the 1990s movie “Face/Off,” starring Nicolas Cage and John Travolta in the flesh.  It…

Take a swing at the The X Drive Classic

By CPC | June 1, 2016

Participants in the 2015 X Drive Classic form a symbolic X (for Fragile X Syndrome and X Drive Classic) – a tradition that started at the first tournament.  By Elean…

Workout group designed for babies and moms

By CPC | June 1, 2016

Fit4Mom offers Stroller Strides classes, which allow new moms to keep their babies close while enjoying a workout and connecting with other new moms. By Amy Shanahan; photos courtesy of…

Timber Trail students sparkle at fifth grade show

By CPC | June 1, 2016

The entire cast of TTE fifth grade performers, including coordinators Wendy Wilson and Cindy Berndt, in front of their show’s marquee on May 4. By Lynne Marsala Basche; photo courtesy…

Swabbing cheeks at senior checkout

By CPC | June 1, 2016

Bailey McCue swabs her cheeks to get added to the bone marrow registry list in support of Lukas Larsson.  For the second year in a row, this effort was part…

The Gnarly Root

By CPC | June 1, 2016

By Lynne Marsala Basche At first, thinking about a restaurant named “The Gnarly Root” might seem unique; perhaps even a bit peculiar.  However, the name quickly begins to make sense…