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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.

Groundbreaking for pickleball courts at Coyote Ridge Park

By CPC | October 1, 2022

On September 6, the Castle Pines North Metro District (CPNMD) broke ground for five pickleball courts at Coyote Ridge Park.  Twenty-four pickleballers and supporters showed up for the early morning…

Breaking Blue: Changing the game to improve public safety

By CPC | October 1, 2022

Sitting at a small desk in a classroom alongside 27 complete strangers on the first day of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Citizens Academy, I find myself unsure what…

DMV invites citizens to design 150th anniversary license plate

By CPC | October 1, 2022

In 2026, the state of Colorado is turning 150-years-old, and the DMV is asking for residents to submit ideas for the commemorative anniversary license plate.  Entries will be judged on…

National Preparedness Month reminders

By CPC | October 1, 2022

Natural disasters are on the rise in America.  According to the National Safety Council, there were 61,105 weather-related events in 2021.  Winter weather, heat and floods resulted in hundreds of…

Business scams that look legit

By CPC | October 1, 2022

Trying to tell the difference between what is real and what is a scam when it comes to letters in the mail these days is tough.  And it is getting…

Soil is the great connector

By CPC | October 1, 2022

On September 9, more than a dozen citizens came together to pitch in a little muscle to help save the soil at Daniels Park.  As part of Xcel Energy’s Day…

Drinkwine Family Mortuary

By CPC | October 1, 2022

Watering the garden of life Jennifer Drinkwine Rexroat is an exceptional woman of strength, character and compassion for people who need it the most.  She and her husband, Karl, are…

Women helping women is good business

By CPC | October 1, 2022

A community is a group of people who rally behind each other in successes of life and also shoulder the pitfalls together … and the power of community is evident…

Cycling back to Castle Pines

By CPC | October 1, 2022

Brittany “Britt” Musser is a lead instructor at CycleBar in Castle Pines, but her journey here started 22 years ago.  In 2000, the Duran family moved to the community for…

Let’s Hit the Floor

By CPC | October 1, 2022
Graphic of Thoroughly Modern Manners

Dear Readers, I’ve just come from a barn dance, and I’m thrilled to share what I learned regarding the elements and etiquette of social dancing.  Social dances are intended for…