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.
At a meeting on January 13, 2025, recently elected or re-elected Castle Pines City Council members were sworn in to office. The Canyons neighborhood resident Nate Winegar joined the Council…
Avid shoppers know the place to go for a fix is the two-story market in Castle Rock: The Barn Antiques and Specialty Shops (The Barn), where a myriad of…
One of our Village at Castle Pines neighbors, Sandy Goldstein, has been nominated for the American Heart Association’s 2026 Woman of Impact Award for Colorado. At age 25, Sandy began…
Take a drive through the Forest Park neighborhood and you will see mosaic stepping stones shimmering in the sunlight from nearly every yard you pass. Most of them came from…
Jason Kennedy was appointed Undersheriff of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) in July 2025, after more than three decades of law enforcement and public safety experience in Douglas County.…
Driving by exit 186 on I-25 is routine for most of us, not realizing what special gems lie behind the massive earthmoving equipment, cranes and burgeoning rooftops of The Canyons…
Walking into The Third Place for Kids (TTP) in Parker is like walking into a wish. This warm and inviting community space, designed for neurodivergent and disabled kids, was crafted…
Congratulations Otis! This pup won the hearts of our judges, and has been selected as the Cutest Pet in the Pines for 2026. Otis’s family will receive a $100 gift…
Slithery, furry, feathery, large or small, we love our pets. Animals provide interest, joy, companionship and love. Take some time this month and pick up a book or two about…
Molson is a 2-year-old black German shepherd mix adopted from Humane Colorado’s Buddy Center in Castle Rock. He was one of eight puppies born to a German shepherd mother who…