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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.

A Colorado calling

By CPC | September 1, 2024

Who says a Buff and a Ram cannot live happily ever after? The Walters are proof the two can thrive together and love all things Colorado. Lauren Walter and her…

Returning the love with gratitude

By CPC | September 1, 2024

In November 2022, then 15-year-old Cale Williams was featured in The Castle Pines Connection as a sophomore at Rock Canyon High School who had come through cancer, thanks to God,…

Multi-sport athlete hits the greens

By CPC | September 1, 2024

Caden Broghammer is not the typical 14-year-old athlete. A freshman at Rock Canyon High School, Caden is a golfer, a year-around swimmer and a mountain biker. On his swim team,…

Locals spotted at the BMW Championship

By CPC | September 1, 2024

Photos courtesy of Jeremy Gamble  

Chihuahua on a chain

By CPC | September 1, 2024

This Pet Pedigree brought to you by Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center Alexis may be a tiny tan Chihuahua, but she sure looks mighty with her link chain leash. Though…

Have you heard about Turo?

By CPC | September 1, 2024

    Almost everyone planning a trip, or looking for an extra source of income, has heard of Airbnb or Vrbo, the popular websites that allow people to rent out…

The arts are coming alive

By CPC | September 1, 2024

The arts are about to take full bloom in Castle Rock thanks to the Tri Arts Project (TAP). Initially established in 2022 as Rock the Arts, TAP used 2023 to…

Douglas County’s first immigrants

By CPC | September 1, 2024

The Douglas County Wildcat Lore pioneering stories would be incomplete without addressing the forerunners: Native Americans. In fact, using historian Larry Schlupp’s words, they were indeed our “first immigrants.” As…

An adaptive cycling program for the IDD community

By CPC | September 1, 2024

Jewish Family Service (JFS), a nonprofit organization located in Denver, recently launched an adaptive cycling program in Douglas County for the intellectual and developmental disabilities community (IDD). An adaptive bike…

Nearby fall festivals to enjoy

By CPC | September 1, 2024

With the colorful falling leaves and cooler evenings, autumn is a beautiful time of year to enjoy outdoor fall festivals with family and friends. Whether you delight in live music,…