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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.

The Solheim Cup countdown begins in earnest

By CPC | May 1, 2013

By Lisa Crockett Spring has sprung, and officials at the Colorado Golf Club, as well as golf enthusiasts the world over, are now excitedly looking forward to the Solheim Cup.…

What’s new at The Ridge at Castle Pines?

By CPC | May 1, 2013

Information submitted by Dennis Murray, PGA As the snow keeps flying we’re sitting here pondering when our golf season will get underway at The Ridge. Lord knows we need the…

Construction moves forward on new American Academy campus

By CPC | May 1, 2013

American Academy Charter School, founded in Castle Pines in 2009, is underway with construction of its second campus. The new building is located on Motsenbocker Road and Mainstreet in Parker.…

Timber Trail holds first robotics competition

By CPC | May 1, 2013

First place finishers at Timber Trail Elementary’s robotics competition: (from left) Sam Crockett, Ben Crockett, Sam Isert, and Clay Arnold. Back row: faculty advisor to the Robotics Club at TTE,…

Tennis pro in Castle Pines Village is a hit

By CPC | May 1, 2013

By Amy Shanahan, photo courtesy of Ben Wolfe Castle Pines Village (CPV) has a new summer tennis program for its residents, and is fortunate to have a new tennis pro…

Women golfers wanted

By CPC | May 1, 2013

Plum Creek Ladies Golf League welcomes new members to its 2013 golf season! Join the 18-hole league, which plays each Tuesday morning on the Pete Dye-designed championship golf course in…

Up close and personal with Colorado history

By CPC | May 1, 2013

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett Fourth graders at Timber Trail Elementary visited the History Colorado Center. The museum, which opened last year, features exhibits that illustrate how life would…

TTE raises awareness of autism

By CPC | May 1, 2013

Every Wednesday in April, which is designated nationally as Autism Awareness Month, Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) faculty members wore a special t-shirt designed to raise awareness about autism – a…

The last of the first teachers at BRE retires

By CPC | May 1, 2013

    Pictured above: Mrs. Davis sits on her “letter rug” and is surrounded by current and former students who will miss her dearly. Mrs. Davis will retire as the last…

Tech team at RCHS wins national mobile app design competition

By CPC | May 1, 2013

The tech team holding their new Verizon tablets and certificates for winning the national app design challenge. From left to right: Jordan Peters, Rohan Balan, Christy Street (teacher and faculty…