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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.

Lots of new at BRE in ‘23

By CPC | September 1, 2023
group of kids and teachers in school gym

Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) has many new faces in the halls and classrooms this school year.  Every grade has at least one new teacher.  Kindergarten, first and fourth grades each…

Brewability

By CPC | September 1, 2023

Brewability forges new paths while serving great food Everyone wants to visit a restaurant where they feel comfortable and welcomed, and the vast community of people with varying disabilities is…

September Crossword Puzzle

By CPC | September 1, 2023

This crossword brought to you by Tammy Lopez with Allstate. 720-733-1331 – allstate.com/tammylopez Across 1. Ultra-glitzy, as ‘70s rock 5. To blemish 8. Mountain nymph 13. International money 14. Apple center 15. One…

The Famous – A Steak House

By CPC | August 1, 2023

The dining experience at one of Castle Rock’s newest restaurants mixes one part Colorado living and one part Chicago steak house. The Famous – A Steak House opened July 3…

Highest, oldest and solo: scuba diver aims to break record

By CPC | July 27, 2023
man hiking in mountains

Scuba diver David Moore has an adventurous spirit and has been training to put a high-altitude scuba diving record on the books this summer.  After turning 57 in July, Moore…

Got yard debris?

By CPC | July 27, 2023
cars and dirt

  Removing shrubs, tree limbs and brush from your property helps to mitigate the spread of wildfires.  The good news for Douglas County residents is that the County offers two…

City of Castle Pines outreach

By CPC | July 27, 2023

The Castle Pines City Council and staff are holding three outreach events in August – two in-person open houses and a live telephone town hall option.  Under discussion will be…

Work underway on gateway monuments, car wash

By CPC | July 27, 2023
mock up monument

Any resident or visitor to the City of Castle Pines has surely noticed construction activity on the north side of Castle Pines Parkway, just west of I-25. Castle Pines is…

Pino’s new owner and chef

By CPC | July 27, 2023
two men in front of restuarant

Jim Collin’s book Good to Great speaks of transitioning a business from good to great by having “disciplined people, disciplined thought, and disciplined action.”  The first step to greatness according…

Chamber hires government affairs and public relations director

By CPC | July 27, 2023
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In July, the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce welcomed Pam Swift as the newest member of the team.  Swift’s title is public relations and government affairs director. In this role,…