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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.

The art of real life

By CPC | October 1, 2024

Isabella “Izzy” Holsman, a born-and-raised Vaquero resident, began her senior year at UC Boulder this fall with a flash. An undergraduate Art Practices major, Izzy was accepted into the Bachelor…

Household hazardous waste disposal

By CPC | October 1, 2024

In the past, Tri-County Health Department ran a pop-up hazardous waste collection for Douglas County residents. The Tri-County Health Department was dissolved at the end of 2022. After that, hazardous…

Parker Water wins safety award

By CPC | October 1, 2024

  Parker Water & Sanitation District (PWSD), the water district for The Canyons neighborhood, has been named the Safest District of the Year by the Colorado Special Districts Property and…

Lucent Boulevard renamed for hero

By CPC | October 1, 2024

Lucent Boulevard in Highlands Ranch, the stretch of roadway from County Line to South Broadway, will soon be renamed Kendrick Castillo Way. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners approved the…

City Council approves plan to improve two community parks

By CPC | October 1, 2024

As the community continues to grow, there is an increased need for extraordinary park spaces for residents. As a result, the City of Castle Pines (City) began work to develop…

The best version of herself

By CPC | October 1, 2024

  JulieAnna Reinhardt started her own interior design business in January, but her journey to the Castle Valley neighborhood began decades ago. Born and raised in southern California, JulieAnna did…

Bringing her musical talents out west

By CPC | October 1, 2024

Music is an integral part of Andrea Ross Batson’s life today, as it was throughout her childhood. Born and raised in the south, Andrea was influenced from a young age…

Blessed and grateful to be here

By CPC | October 1, 2024

Kim, David and Brooke Becker are relative newcomers to Castle Pines. They bought a house in the Knightsbridge neighborhood in 2022, moving from southern California. “It was hard to give…

Celebrating milestones

By CPC | October 1, 2024

Lisa Linn is having a banner year. She and her husband, Brandon, are toasting their 25th wedding anniversary; the family business, Brandon Linn Orthodontics in Castle Pines and Highlands Ranch,…

Honoring heroes in the community

By CPC | October 1, 2024

The Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) held its second annual Heroes Gala honoring first responders, armed forces members, veterans and the nonprofit partner organizations that support these brave heroes. Roughly…