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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.

Travel in Africa: A 40,000-Foot Perspective

By CPC | December 1, 2022

My wife and I have spent a total of four months in Africa over 30 years: Egypt, the Seychelles, the Republic of South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Our recent five-week…

December Fun Around Denver

By CPC | December 1, 2022

December is a month filled with holiday celebrations and traditions. There is much to do in the greater Denver area (check out our December E Guide calendar), but here are…

Buddy Center Celebrates 20 years

By CPC | December 1, 2022

The Dumb Friends League Buddy Center, located in Castle Rock, celebrated 20 years of service on November 12. Brownie and Bandit, two dogs adopted from the Buddy Center, helped mark…

Cutest Pet in the Pines Contest

By CPC | December 1, 2022

The Castle Pines Connection is excited to bring you the 10th Annual Cutest Pet in the Pines contest. For a decade, we have been celebrating your furry friends in the…

Larkspur… aptly named

By CPC | December 1, 2022

Anyone who hikes the area gets it. In mid-spring, the Larkspur proliferates in Douglas County foothills. But what about the town so named? Let’s dig up some little-known facts brought…

Dia De Los Muertos – DCCF fundraiser

By CPC | December 1, 2022

Douglas County Community Foundation Inaugural Dia de los Muertos Event Sponsor Thank You!   Photos provided by Douglas County Community Foundation

About Personal Boundaries

By CPC | December 1, 2022
Graphic of Thoroughly Modern Manners

Dear Reader, We are living in a time of declining etiquette and breaches in personal boundaries. With the holidays upon us and our desire to behave, we should check ourselves.…

Ending the Year with Gratitude

By CPC | December 1, 2022
Graphic Angels Among Us

As the year draws to an end, we reflect on the good that surrounds us. In 2022, we featured eleven Angels Among Us stories, highlighting nonprofits that are using their…

2022 Hanukkah and Christmas celebrations

By CPC | December 1, 2022

Canyons Community Church 4825 N. Crowfoot Valley Road, Castle Rock www.canyonscc.org Hope Lives – A Christmas Service of Hope and Remembrance, December 17, 4 p.m. Christmas Eve: December 24, 4…

Latkes Light Up the Holiday

By CPC | December 1, 2022

Hanukkah begins on December 18 this year, just a few days before the shortest day on the calendar – a joyful celebration of light during dark times. I don’t celebrate…