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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.

Timber Trail Singers Enjoy Debut Season

By CPC | February 1, 2009

The brand new Timber Trail Elementary choir held its first performance last December. TTE Music Teacher Cindy Berndt is looking forward to the spring season, which will culminate with a…

Easier Access to I-25 Planned

By CPC | February 1, 2009

Plans for an alternative access road from The Meadows in Castle Rock to U.S. 85 and I-25 are still underway. The Town of Castle Rock is currently analyzing two potential…

Vandalism in CPN Costs Three Local HOAs Thousands

By CPC | February 1, 2009

by Terri Wiebold While pranks and incidents of vandalism occur on occasion in almost every community in Colorado and across America, local homeowner’s associations in Castle Pines North (CPN) are…

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Launches New Emergency Alert Program

By CPC | February 1, 2009

by Deputy Cocha Heyden, Public Information Officer Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff David A. Weaver is pleased to announce that with the implementation of the new emergency notification system, citizens…

The Silent Killer: Get the Facts About Carbon Monoxide

By CPC | February 1, 2009

Kidde 900-0146-UK Carbon Monoxide Detector by Terri Wiebold The recent tragedies of a DU student and a Denver area family have many Castle Pines residents asking the question, “What do…

H&R Block Open House

By CPC | February 1, 2009

Welcome to Our House H&R Block Open House – Valentines Day – February 14, 2009 (left to right) Dan Wittgartner, Tom Hall, Bob Wright, Kent Kochsmeier, Pat Proctor, and Dave…

Owner of Local Restaurant Plays at Inaguration

By CPC | February 1, 2009

Arlen Felsen (pictured far left), owner of Arlen’s American Bistro in Castle Pines North, was a part of the Presidential Inauguration celebration in Washington D.C. last month. Felsen plays the…

Lower Taxes and Water Should be Top Priorities

By CPC | February 1, 2009

In 1984, Castle Pines North (CPN) was a small community of about 300 homes and the CPN Metropolitan District (CPNMD) was established to provide water and wastewater and to maintain…

Local Fire Station 36 Welcomes New Captain

By CPC | February 1, 2009

Captain Susan Chesnick recently took over as the new station commander at South Metro Fire Rescue fire station 36 in CPN. Information provided by South Metro Fire Rescue Authority In…

Middle School at American Academy Ranked Number Six in Colorado

By CPC | February 1, 2009

The Colorado School Accountability Reports (SAR) have listed American Academy’s middle school as number six in the state. According to American Academy Chief Administrative Officer Roberta Harrell, eight of the…