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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.

Douglas County clothing drive taking donations

By CPC | August 1, 2009

by Carin R. Kirkegaard Starting August 3 through August 15, Clothes to Kids (CTK) of Denver is coming to Douglas County. CTK is a non-profit organization that provides new and…

Excitement, fun, chaos, and stress – coping with heading back to school

By CPC | August 1, 2009

submitted by Alison Lammot, Counselor/Trauma Therapist It is that time of year when kids get ready to go back to school. The stores are full of families shopping for new…

HRCA offers horseback rides to public

By CPC | August 1, 2009

by Lisa Crockett The Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA) has teamed up with Bear Creek Stables to offer guided horse back rides, which are available to both Highlands Ranch residents…

Fall Festival returns to Castle Pines North

By CPC | August 1, 2009

Students enjoy one of the many attractions at last year’s DCS Montessori Fall Festival (Photo by Tracy Dudley) by Tracy Dudley For the past several years, DCS Montessori has hosted…

Free children’s learning-related vision screenings

By CPC | August 1, 2009

Dr. Audrey Dockins Submitted by Castle Rock Eye Wear “There is more to vision than meets the eye,” says Dr. Audrey Dockins, developmental optometrist at Castle Rock Eye Wear in…

Free Parent Education Event

By CPC | August 1, 2009

Helping Parents and Teens Navigate their way through those “exciting” years! Lisa A. Rue, Ph.D. has a degree in Educational Leadership and is a certified health educator with 22 years…

Edward Jones invests in financial assessment and solution tools

By CPC | August 1, 2009

CPN residents walked in the Strides for Epilepsy event. “Carly’s Crusaders” walked for five-year-old CPN resident, Carly, who suffers from epilepsy. Submitted by Edward Jones Financial W. Rey Cinocco, a…

God’s Grace Church encouraging terrific readers and writers

By CPC | August 1, 2009

Submitted by God’s Grace Community Church God’s Grace Community Church invites the community of Castle Pines to help encourage Terrific Readers and Writers at Paris Elementary School in Aurora. At…

Douglas/Elbert Task Force Food Bank Shelves Critically Low

By CPC | August 1, 2009

Submitted by Suzanne Greene Families struggling financially in this economy are now receiving less food from the Douglas/Elbert County Food Bank as supplies dwindle. Clients needing food has increased by…

Jim Christensen to step down as superintendent of DC School District

By CPC | August 1, 2009

Jim Christensen August 24, 2009 The Douglas County School District (DCSD) Board of Education announced today that it will have an emergency succession meeting tonight at 7:30 pm in the…