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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.

Have a heart for homeless pets

By CPC | February 1, 2016

By Lynn Zahorik Animal lovers are invited to tune in to 9NEWS KUSA/KTVD on Thursday, February 11 for the Dumb Friends League “Have a Heart for Homeless Pets Telethon.” The…

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…

The Canyons development progress gains momentum

By CPC | February 1, 2016

By Lisa Crockett; graphics courtesy of the City of Castle Pines Nearly seven years after the City of Castle Pines approved its annexation, land on the east side of town…

Prepare for the best possible outcome – dog park safety/security

By CPC | February 1, 2016

Let leisure time at the dog park remain stress free, knowing you have taken the necessary precautions to keep your personal property safe from theft and vandalism. Article and photo…

Like kids in a candy store, literally

By CPC | January 1, 2016

Hammond’s Candies was host to more than 80 BRE third graders on December 1 as part of their financial literacy unit. Article and photos by Kathy Fallert December was a…

TTE students learn what it means to “Lean on Me”

By CPC | January 1, 2016

By Lynne Marsala Basche; photos courtesy of Timber Trail Elementary Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) third graders participated in an exciting economics and civics project as part of project based learning. …

Waffles for dinner

By CPC | January 1, 2016

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett Brinner (“breakfast for dinner”) is one of my favorite meals.  Breakfast foods are delicious and simple to make, and on a cold winter night…

Tradition lives!

By CPC | January 1, 2016

Article by Kathy Fallert; photos courtesy of Jeff Stotler Castle Pines (CP) residents didn’t sleep in on a blustery, snowy Thanksgiving morning as they trekked to Elk Ridge Park for…

The Bibliophiliac’s Corner – Orphan Train

By CPC | January 1, 2016

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 reading…

Women making lemonade with life’s lemons

By CPC | January 1, 2016

Womenade is dedicated to aiding the Castle Rock and Castle Pines community through a network of caring women.  Womenade of Castle Rock began in March 2004 and has raised more…