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.
With a roll of the dice, a neighborhood bunco group provided a chance connection for three Castle Pines women. Once known to each other by first name only, these Knightsbridge…
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The Castle Pines Connection has teamed up with local businesses to bring you the thirteenth annual Cutest Pet in the Pines contest. We invite you to share your digitally-captured pet…
Minnie Musso, a Village at Castle Pines resident and Rock Canyon High School sophomore, recently organized a service project to make items for the local animal shelter. Minnie and her…
Pine Grove simmered early rather than grew. A mere transit point, freighting and lumber processing at Gomer and Foster’s Running Creek sawmill were its early sparks. George and Mary…
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The Castle Pines community rang in the holiday season during the first two weeks of December with the annual Winter Wonderland festivities, organized by the City and Chamber and hosted…
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