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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.

First grader asks City Council to allow backyard chickens

By CPC | April 1, 2023

At the young age of 6, Timber Trail Elementary first grader Chase Weaver was introduced to city government. He spoke during public comment at a recent City of Castle Pines…

Multiple miracles in the making

By CPC | April 1, 2023

Carla Sharrar, a cashier at King Soopers in Castle Pines, said, “Miracles keep happening.” Carla and her husband, Shayne, came through a very difficult experience that started with a terrifying…

Taking care of citizens like family

By CPC | April 1, 2023

Fire Chief Bob Baker grew up watching his father serve as a firefighter in Flint, Michigan, and the example never left him. He has devoted his life to public service…

Casa Bonita photo contest winners

By CPC | April 1, 2023

Thank you to all our readers who sent in photos of your memories at Casa Bonita over the years. These three lucky families each received a $50 gift certificate for…

Womenade’s Cinco de Mayo event – save the date!

By CPC | April 1, 2023

For 19 years, Womenade of Castle Rock has been organizing gatherings where neighbors bring a potluck dish and $25 to help out individuals or families with needs the group becomes…

Next stop… San Francisco

By CPC | April 1, 2023

From newborn to high school graduate, Kate Phillips grew up in the Briar Ridge subdivision of Castle Pines. She attended Timber Trail Elementary School, Rocky Heights Middle School and graduated…

The facts about fentanyl

By CPC | April 1, 2023

On April 4, Lindsey Simbeye of the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse, will be speaking and taking questions on fentanyl at a lunch-n-learn provided by the Douglas County Youth…

New to the neighborhood?

By CPC | April 1, 2023

A vibrant sense of community is one characteristic that sets Castle Pines – the 80108 ZIP code more specifically – apart from other Colorado communities. Neighbors know each other, they…

Bluntly Speaking…

By CPC | April 1, 2023

One of the more vibrant Wildcat histories is that of the Blunt family. It began 60 years after we became a nation in Franklin, Missouri. After son John Elmer, “John…

Castle Pines teen selected as liaison to Douglas County

By CPC | April 1, 2023

The Douglas County Youth Initiative (DCYI) is a collaboration between two representatives of the younger generation and government leadership in Douglas County. Its purpose is to involve youth so that…