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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.

2026 Easter and Passover services

By CPC | April 1, 2026

Canyons Community Church 4825 Crowfoot Valley Road, Castle Rock Easter Sunday, April 5, 10:30 a.m. canyonscc.org   Castle Oaks Covenant Church 826 Park Street, Castle Rock Easter Sunday, April 5,…

Earth Day in Castle Pines and beyond

By CPC | April 1, 2026

Earth Day on April 22 is a chance to celebrate the home we all share, whether it is joining an event or simply looking for ways to appreciate the natural…

Colorado living: State symbols & emblems, part 2

By CPC | April 1, 2026

This month’s segment of Colorado’s official emblems and symbols looks at the official state insect: the Colorado Hairstreak Butterfly. This distinctively colored butterfly that lives in Gambel oak groves was…

A mouse that roared: 1775-1850 (Part 2 of 5)

By CPC | April 1, 2026

  That the Revolutionary war began after the Battles of Lexington and Concord was unsurprising. The British monarchy did not tolerate challenges to its authority. American pioneers were upstarts by…

Counting Geigers: A rich Spring Valley history

By CPC | April 1, 2026

  Northeast of Castle Rock, near Elizabeth, are the remains of Spring Valley, a historic rural settlement known to most as a stagecoach stop on the West Cherry Stage Road…

Be In The Know – Squishy toy craze

By CPC | April 1, 2026

Squishy toy craze Middle and high school students cannot get enough of squishy toys like NeeDohs and Rainbow Mystery Dumplings. The toys come in different shapes, colors and sizes and…

Verse it up

By CPC | April 1, 2026

April is national poetry month. Established in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets to “increase awareness and appreciation across culture and education,” it has “become the largest literary celebration…

The Elevated Edit – April 2026

By CPC | April 1, 2026

Dear Readers, Easter is right around the corner and the old school fashion dictates would have you believe that you can START wearing white! Historically, Easter was a major church…

New to the neighborhood?

By CPC | April 1, 2026

A vibrant sense of community is one characteristic that sets Castle Pines––the 80108 ZIP code more specifically––apart from other Colorado communities. Neighbors know each other, they spend time together and…

Polish poker: low points win the game

By CPC | April 1, 2026

In Polish Poker, also known as Turtle, Hara Kiri and Crazy Nines, the player with the lowest score wins the game. Think strokes in golf. The connection to poker is…