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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.

Checked off! – Hiking Devils Head

By CPC | June 1, 2024

I first heard about Devils Head as a child. My mom liked to tell me about daring to hike all the way to the top with some friends – in…

June Crossword “For the Dads”

By CPC | June 1, 2024

This crossword brought to you by Allstate Insurance – Tammy Lopez  (720) 733-1331     Across 1. Like some chairs 6. Roll call reply 10. Doomsayer’s sign 14. Ancient Greek…

Tips to avoid scams

By CPC | June 1, 2024

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Sound advice for all of us. Anyone can fall victim to scams. A 2022 report from the Federal Trade…

Castle Rock’s founding triumvirate

By CPC | June 1, 2024

  Shakers and movers are colorful folks, visionaries and risk takers seeing and often seizing opportunities that others will not. Castle Rock’s founders John Craig, Jeremiah Gould and Philip Wilcox…

Discover the Ice Age in Douglas County

By CPC | June 1, 2024

  In a little shed in the middle of 35 acres in northwest Douglas County, sit plaster casts of a skull and femur. And not just any casts: but a…

New neighbor event welcome

By CPC | June 1, 2024

On April 24, The Castle Pines Connection, the City of Castle Pines and the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce hosted the bi-annual New Resident Welcome Party at The Ridge at…

Dear Mrs. A – June

By CPC | June 1, 2024
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Dear Mrs. A, We’ve been invited to stay with our friends at their mountain home and we are curious about proper house guest etiquette and maybe thoughts on a hostess…

Tips for finding a reliable babysitter this summer

By CPC | June 1, 2024

  Summer is here, and for parents with young kids, the search is on to find reliable childcare. For many high schoolers and college students, summertime is an opportunity to…

Animals, animals…read all about it

By CPC | June 1, 2024

“Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it is too dark to read,” quipped Groucho Marx. Big and small, animals captivate us. This…

Still holding hands

By CPC | June 1, 2024

  High school sweethearts Rick and Nancy Hollis celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on April 19 at Duke’s Steakhouse, where they also celebrated their 50th anniversary. Their first date was…