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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.

Attempted Burglary in Oak Hills Community

By CPC | October 1, 2008

by Lane Roberts On Tuesday, October 14, there was an attempted burglary on Oak Hills Dr., in the Oak Hills neighborhood near the Surrey Ridge community. According to the Douglas…

Castle Pines North Selects New City Manager

By CPC | October 1, 2008

In August, the Castle Pines North City Council unanimously approved CH2M HILL OMI as the city’s partner to provide a range of municipal services. The contract, which took effect Aug.…

City Asks Voters to Consider Re-worded Ballot Questions

By CPC | October 1, 2008

by Lisa Crockett When residents of Castle Pines North (CPN) voted last November to incorporate, they also overwhelmingly passed three tax questions – one sales tax and two property taxes.…

Arlen’s American Bistro Now Open

By CPC | October 1, 2008

by Elean Gersack Arlen’s American Bistro – the newest restaurant in Castle Pines North (CPN) – is open and ready to impress. Owners Arlen and Amy Felsen have created a…

Castle Rock Star Lighting Set for November 22

By CPC | October 1, 2008

The Town of Castle Rock will kick off the holiday season on Saturday, November 22 by lighting the star in historic downtown. Come enjoy festivities and special events leading up…

City Launches New Website

By CPC | October 1, 2008

The City of Castle Pines North (CPN) has been working for the past few months to create new web site. The site, created by City Manager CH2M HILL OMI, features…

Assume a Loan, Move into a Home – CPN Residents Tap into Forgotten Market

By CPC | October 1, 2008

Brad Clemons and Dana Hall, co-founders of HomeAssume.com (photo provided by Timi Aguilar) by Terri Wiebold The adage “everything old is new again” holds true for most things, including the…

Calling All Cars…

By CPC | October 1, 2008

by Terri Wiebold Dating back to Barney Fife and the early days of Dragnet, “calling all cars” was a police officer’s distress call for help and assistance. While the city…

“Smart Lawns” Make Grass Green and Save Green

By CPC | October 1, 2008

by Terri Wiebold For the past several months, the Castle Pines North Metro District board meeting audience had been entertained and educated on one CPN resident’s efforts to decrease his…

City Looks to Partner with Cherokee Ranch and Castle

By CPC | October 1, 2008

Cultural and educational events for Castle Pines North (CPN) residents at Cherokee Ranch and Castle may one day be a reality through the combined efforts of the new city and…