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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.

BRK Smoke Alarm Issue

By CPC | May 1, 2006

South Metro Fire Rescue 9195 E. Mineral Ave Centennial, CO 80112 720-488-7164by Carin Kirkegaard BRK Smoke Alarm Issue Updated 5/2/06STEP 1 – Identification Confirm you have affected models: (all must…

“Get Your Motor Running” – Just not on Public Roadways

By CPC | May 1, 2006

Summertime brings out bikes, skateboards, scooters and motorized toy vehicles. Motorized scooters, dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles all fall under the category of “toy” vehicles, and all are prohibited from…

“War Games” Prohibited in Castle Pines North

By CPC | May 1, 2006

By Terri Weibold The Castle Pines North Mater Association and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office have received several complaints regarding simulated “war games” in the open spaces and recreational parks…

Lock It or Lose It – DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MEDIA RELEASE

By CPC | May 1, 2006

CONTACT #1: Public Information Officer, Deputy Cocha Heyden, 303-814-7096, pgr 303-826-7822 CONTACT #2: RELEASE DATE: 05/08/06 RELEASE TIME: 9:00 am CASE NUMBER: WHAT: Douglas County Sheriff David Weaver Says, “Lock…

INTERNET PHISHING SCAM – FDIC

By CPC | May 1, 2006

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has received numerous notifications from consumers of an e-mail that has the appearance of being sent from the FDIC. The “From” line of the…

Low Voter Turnout in Important Castle Pines North Metro District (CPNMD) Election

By CPC | May 1, 2006

by Carin Kirkegaard The ballots are in and the votes are tallied in the 2006 Special District Election for the CPNMD. With only a six percent voter turnout, the election…

Get Ready! The Master Association’s Community Garage Sale Is Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20

By CPC | May 1, 2006

by Elean Gersack Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20, traffic on local streets will be bustling as folks from far and wide visit Castle Pines North (CPN) in hopes…

Summer’s Here in Castle Pines North

By CPC | May 1, 2006

By Carin Kirkegaard Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching and with the extended weekend comes the beginning of summer. May 26 is the official last day of school for Douglas…

What to do in a Mountain Lion Encounter

By CPC | May 1, 2006

by Carin Kirkegaard In the past week a resident that lives on High Ridge Court in the Hidden Pointe neighborhood reported a mountain lion which ran through the resident’s backyard…

Tri for the Cure Includes CPN Women

By CPC | May 1, 2006

CPN resident Sally Wagner races toward the finish line at Tri for the Cure (Photo courtesy of The Wagner family) by Elean Gersack Ask any woman, and chances are she…