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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.

Helpful packaging tips

By CPC | December 1, 2011

– Make sure packages are able to withstand processing without the contents or packaging breaking. – Cushion items with bubble wrap, newspaper, or “foam peanuts” so they do not shift…

Custom card business is cause for celebration between friends

By CPC | December 1, 2011

Michelle Rafter and Jen Murdock Jacoway, of Creations by Jen and Michelle, show a handful of greeting card designs during their annual holiday open house on November 10. Article and…

Douglas County Aging Summit; Planning to age well

By CPC | December 1, 2011

By Joe Gschwendtner Valerie Robson, Douglas County’s (DC) adult and aging services manager, and County Commissioner Jack Hilbert enthusiastically welcomed a nearly standing-room only audience to DC’s November 9 Summit…

RCHS Choral Honors

By CPC | December 1, 2011

Pictured left (left to right): Aubrey Purdy, Quinn Kennedy, Nicole McDaniel, Matt Hopkins, and Camille Prusse. (Not pictured) Aubrey Eggett, and Ashley Kisner. These amazing singers from the RCHS Choral…

RHMS students are inspired to follow their dreams

By CPC | December 1, 2011

Keynote speaker Trish Downing and eighth grade teacher Rick Johnson at the RHMS Career Day assembly. Article and photo by Amy Shanahan October 26 was a special day for the…

RCHS Marching Band rocks the state competition

By CPC | December 1, 2011

RCHS Marching Band gets a good luck send off as they depart for the State Competition on October 27. Article by Kathy Dunker with photos courtesy of Joel Naegele For…

Theater production encourages audience to hear wisdom in the words of war veterans

By CPC | November 1, 2011

Jim Blane Press Release submitted by Kim Brandon, photo courtesy of The Greatest Generations Foundation “You ask, how we got through it?” questioned Jim Blane, a WWII veteran who survived…

Toys for Tots Toy Drive

By CPC | November 1, 2011

December 10 Cielo at Castle Pines 303-688-9412www.dclivingtoysfortots.com

The Ridge at Castle Pines North hosts celebrity line up

By CPC | November 1, 2011

By Elean Gersack with photos provided by Michael Martin Photography October was a celebratory month for hockey fans in Colorado as it capped off the remarkable career of Avalanche center,…

Town of Castle Rock aproves underpass for North Meadows Extension

By CPC | November 1, 2011

  by Elizabeth Wood West The Town of Castle Rock is pressing on with its North Meadows Extension project and public interest remains as strong as ever. After a well-attended…