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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.

Earth Day book recommendations

By CPC | April 1, 2023

The first Earth Day was observed in 1970. This year, Earth Day falls on Saturday, April 22. In honor of the global celebration, this month’s book recommendations are focused on…

American Legion honors first responders

By CPC | April 1, 2023

  Every year, American Legions (sometimes called posts) around the country seek to identify and nominate stellar first responders as part of the association’s pillars: national security and a strong…

Social Media Etiquette

By CPC | April 1, 2023
Graphic of Thoroughly Modern Manners

Dear Readers, There’s so much to talk about here, but I am going to dive into Facebook specifically with this column. Given the popularity and the longevity of Facebook, you’d…

Peter’s zoo of reptiles

By CPC | April 1, 2023

Eight-year-old Peter Howell-Bailey is a reptile enthusiast and proud owner of seven reptiles. His zoo includes Pickle the leopard gecko, Scarlett Spacecat the corn snake, Star the box turtle, Shield…

2023 Easter worship and Passover services

By CPC | April 1, 2023

Canyons Community Church 4825 N. Crowfoot Valley Road, Castle Rock Easter Sunday, April 9, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. www.canyonscc.org Castle Oaks Covenant Church 826 Park Street, Castle Rock Palm…

Springy salad for brighter days

By CPC | April 1, 2023

This is the time of year when I usually find myself with a fridge full of hard-boiled eggs. Even though my kids are all adults now, it is not at…

MiYO Celebrates 10-year anniversary with a discount

By CPC | April 1, 2023

Much has changed in the 10 years since Donna and Gary Stern purchased MiYO (Make it Your Own) breakfast and lunch eatery in The Village at Castle Pines. MiYO recently…

Howling Stackers flurry of speed

By CPC | April 1, 2023

According to the World Sport Stacking Association, sport stacking is now part of more than 47,000 school and club programs in 54 countries worldwide. The Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) Howling…

Rocky Heights middle school pledges inclusion

By CPC | April 1, 2023

Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) recently pledged to spread inclusion within the school as part of the Spread the Word inclusion campaign and in conjunction with Special Olympics Colorado. Principal…

DCSM students read aloud

By CPC | April 1, 2023

Lower elementary students at DCS Montessori participated in World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) by sharing and reading their favorite picture books to their classmates. WRAD, created in 2010 by the…