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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.

Join the city’s leaf and pumpkin recycling event

By CPC | October 29, 2023
jack o lantern sitting in leaves

Get ready to embrace the spirit of fall as you participate in the city of Castle Pines leaf and pumpkin recycling event on Saturday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to…

Gala raises funds for the arts

By CPC | October 29, 2023

Tri Arts Project (TAP) hosted its inaugural fundraising gala, The Art of Giving, October 14 at the Barn at Rancho Vaya Con Dios in Castle Rock. The western-themed event was…

A butter board for which to be thankful

By CPC | October 29, 2023
butter with different toppings on festive orange platter

I’m way too middle-aged to spend much time on TikTok, but I’m not ashamed to say that in the last few years, most of my cooking inspiration comes from 30-second…

HOA2’s second annual fall festival

By CPC | October 29, 2023
green park with pumpkins on ground

Residents had a fantastic time at the second annual HOA2 Fall Festival on Sunday, October 8. This event took place at the clubhouse and was organized by the neighborhood social…

Retired Air Force major fulfills life-long dream

By CPC | October 29, 2023
senior and 2 kids

Retired Air Force Major Carl Armani, who turns 85 later this month, fulfilled a life-long dream of flying in a WWII British Spitfire fighter plane.  His family surprised him with…

Former college soccer player inducted into Hall of Honors

By CPC | October 29, 2023
four people in formal wear holding honors

Dr. Kelly McDonald Freeman described it as a full circle moment when she returned to her alma mater to be inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honors at the…

Creating a healthier home

By CPC | October 29, 2023
plant in pot inside home

It is a fact of life we are exposed to multiple toxins every day, and our bodies do an incredible job of detoxifying – to a point.  Experts say it…

Season of football

By CPC | October 29, 2023
group in blue outside on turf

The Castle Pines Athletics NFL flag football program ended this fall with new champions winning the Super Bowl.  The program will pick up again in 2024 with registration beginning January…

Girls ready to fly off to the next level

By CPC | October 29, 2023
young girl outside in construction machine

The HOYA Foundation is an organization that works with the U.S. Department of Transportation to garner support for small businesses that work in the transportation and construction industries.  Based in…

Buffalo Ridge students think outside the box

By CPC | October 29, 2023

Students in all grades at Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) are thinking outside the box and solving problems in the Learning Commons.  This school year, library time was added to the…