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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.

Sign Up for Vacation Bible School in Castle Pines North

By CPC | June 1, 2008

Two of Castle Pines North’s (CPN) churches are hosting Vacation Bible School this summer: “Power Lab” is the theme for VBS with Castle Pines Community Church, held June 23-27 from…

CPN’s Grocers Go “Green”

By CPC | June 1, 2008

by Lisa Crockett Castle Pines North (CPN) is home to two grocery stores and both of them are working to protect the environment. Both King Soopers and Safeway offer in-store…

Meet Kristie Krier CPN Resident and Timber Trail Teacher Takes Top Honor

By CPC | June 1, 2008

2008 Douglas County School District’s Apple Award winner and CPN resident Kristie Krier. Krier, who teaches second grade at CPN’s Timber Trail Elementary School, won the award’s elementary education division.…

No County Street Maintenance Scheduled in CPN for 2008

By CPC | June 1, 2008

by Lisa Crockett Castle Pines North (CPN) officially became a city in March, but Douglas County Public Works will handle street maintenance and certain other municipal functions until February, 2009.…

Kiwanis Joins Forces with Second Wind to Address Teen Suicide

By CPC | June 1, 2008

by Anthonette Klinkerman Colorado’s state rank in per capita suicide rate is sixth. The percentage of teens who have more than passing thoughts of suicide in a given year is…

Mayor Announces Student Essay Contest – If I Were Mayor for a Day

By CPC | June 1, 2008

by Anthonette Klinkerman Mayor for a day. How does that sound? Now that Castle Pines North (CPN) is settling into city-hood, Mayor Maureen Shul is proposing an essay contest for…

Kids of All Ages Enjoy CPN’s First Community Child Safety Day

By CPC | June 1, 2008

Victoria M. and her dad sneak a peak inside the South Metro Fire Rescue fire truck at CPN’s Community Child Safety Day. (photo by Carla Kenny) Quincy (right) enjoys face…

Meet the Mayor

By CPC | June 1, 2008

Mayor Maureen Shul (left) meets with CPN resident Mary Kerch at the Starbucks located inside Safeway on May 17. Mayor Shul hosts these events monthly and encourages residents to stop…

Local Resident Opens DazBog Coffee in CPN

By CPC | June 1, 2008

by Terri Wiebold A fresher cup of coffee is what Geoff Newman, Forest Park resident and owner of the new Daz Bog Coffee in Castle Pines North (CPN), is offering…

Merger Leads to Joint Fire Authority

By CPC | June 1, 2008

by Terri Wiebold South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) and the Parker Fire Protection District (PFD) are now working as one consolidated department. While each department remains a separate legal entity,…