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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.

Behind the Badge – Einar Jensen

By CPC | June 1, 2022
Photo of South Metro Fire Rescue Risk Reduction Specialist Einar Jensen’s

Einar Jensen, risk reduction specialist for South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR), is one of five on his team, but he is probably the most familiar to Castle Pines residents because…

Lighted drone display instead of fireworks

By CPC | June 1, 2022

A drone display of patriotic lights will be the Independence Day show for residents of the City of Castle Pines this summer. Due to concerns about possible wildfires from a…

Bill could allow for free RTD rides

By CPC | June 1, 2022
Photo of RTD bus

Existing users of public transit and those from the 80108 ZIP code who are considering trying it could have the chance to do so for free this summer. A bill…

Flag Day, June 14

By CPC | June 1, 2022
Pictured right: Members of Boy Scout Troop 316 at the South Metro Fire Rescue training facility in Parker. Front row kneeling (left to right): Will Knox, Lucas Gulliver, Asa Kelley, Jack Muggenthaler and Evan Martin; Back row standing (left to right): Jeff Pepper, Miller Duval, Alex Kohl, Tyler Pepper, Kiefer Duval, Landon Gulliver, Adam Knox and Scoutmaster DeLane Duval.

Last month, 11 Scouts from local Boy Scout Troop 316 paid respect to Old Glory by retiring 204 American flags with a traditional flag retirement ceremony at the South Metro…

Open for business

By CPC | June 1, 2022
Photo of Castle Pines Connection staff members and Castle Pines residents Lynn Zahorik (left) and Julie Matuszewski (right), at new Trader Joe's in Parker

More than 100 people lined up outside the 9,600-square-foot Trader Joe’s store in Parker – the chain’s eighth Colorado location – prior to its grand opening. The store’s interior features…

Trestles Coastal Cuisine

By CPC | June 1, 2022
Photo of Verity Warriner (left) is the new head chef and Patrick Espinoza (right) is second in command.

Next generation of chefs There’s a new generation of chefs at local favorite Trestles Coastal Cuisine in The Village at Castle Pines Shops. Owners Mimi and Jose Espinoza are proud…

Chamber ribbon cutting

By CPC | June 1, 2022
Photo of Dr. Jonathan Sierk and his staff welcomed family and friends to an open house

Photo courtesy of Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce

The business of print media and why it matters

By CPC | June 1, 2022

A recent conversation with a business partner prompted me to revisit the discussion about the value of print media and why it matters. As the publisher of a monthly community…

A contagious smile and a heart of gold

By CPC | June 1, 2022

This month, we feature Cole Ansay, one of the happiest and most helpful young men around. Cole will celebrate his 25th birthday next month. He has lived 21 of those…

Connecting ladies in the neighborhood

By CPC | June 1, 2022
Photo of “Sip and Social"

Catherine Martinez has lived in Castle Pines for 15 years and realized she only knew a few ladies in her neighborhood. She stated that she would bump into women at…