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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.

Medical spa opens in Village Square

By CPC | August 1, 2022
Photo of Denise Danzo (left) and Jackie Maestas (right)

Denise Danzo and her business partner Jackie Maestas are estheticians bringing 15 years of combined experience in the skin care industry to their new business at 361 Village Square Drive,…

Hiring a proof reader

By CPC | August 1, 2022
Art for Hiring a Proof Reader

Do you read The Connnection news paper cover–to–cover every month? How wood you like two get payed fore doing it? If reading the preceding paragraph made you crazy, then you…

Blue Island Oyster Bar and Seafood

By CPC | August 1, 2022
Photo of the Huggard family: Sean and Jennifer with children Benjamin, Gracyn, and Avery at Sanibel Island, Florida.

The man behind the oyster Blue Island Oyster Bar and Seafood opened its second location in Lone Tree earlier this year, and it has become as popular as the flagship…

Jellystone Park in Larkspur; campground experience at the next level

By CPC | August 1, 2022

In 1861, the town of Huntsville was a thriving place. It boasted a post office, sawmill, fort and hotel. The hotel, run by Sarah Coberly, was considered the best place…

7-year-old boy uses prize money for Help & Hope Center

By CPC | August 1, 2022
Photo of Jack, a second grader at Timber Trail Elementary

Bethany and Chris Joswick thought it would be a good idea to teach their 7-year-old son, Jack, the value of money at a young age. He received money for his…

Grant recipients celebrate

By CPC | August 1, 2022
Photo of Nine Douglas Count Community mental health organizations (left to right): Help & Hope Center, Hope’s Promise, Southeast Christian Counseling Center, Colorado Agriculture Leadership Foundation (CALF), Backpack Society, The Aspen Effect, Parker Senior Center, Johnny’s Ambassadors and Hide in Plain Sight.

As the regional champion of Douglas County Gives and Colorado Gives Day, DCCF is committed to responsibly managing philanthropic contributions, maintaining agile funds for emergencies, inspiring generosity, and providing support…

Church group donates to Rocky Mountain Welcome Center

By CPC | August 1, 2022
Photo of Women from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with donated items.

Earlier this year, the Castle Pines ward Relief Society from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a supply drive benefiting the Rocky Mountain Welcome Center (RMWC). Several…

Community Independence Day Celebrations

By CPC | August 1, 2022

Fossils in Florissant

By CPC | August 1, 2022
Photo of fossil hunting a fun family activity

Just 40 miles southwest of Castle Pines is one of the richest fossil beds in the world. The Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, in Teller County, was established in 1969…

Educating about safety to make communities stronger

By CPC | August 1, 2022

Erin Loeks spends much of her time educating. She might be a familiar face to many residents because she teaches the public safety courses for the South Metro Safety Foundation…