Castle Rock Colorado Genealogical Society

With the return of variable winter weather, we will notify registered attendees when there are any changes to events.

New Members in 2026!

Diana De Haven

Randall Dodds

Lynne Fischgrund

Gilbert Hill

Sylvia Hill

Jane Lane

Sheri Lara

Jackie Murphy

Dave Munz

Nancy Stelmach

Jill Weinstein

Have hidden talents? Volunteer Webmaster STILL Needed!

Our society is in need of a tech-savvy volunteer with basic HTML knowledge to help keep our digital hub running smoothly. This vital role includes updating our website with meeting information and resources, setting up Zoom links for our virtual events, and assisting with membership contact management. Your contribution will be central to keeping our members connected and informed. Don't worry--training is included! We would love to have your help. Please email info@crcgs.org.

Ancestry Pro Tools: Increase Your DNA Analysis (Class)

Thursday, February 5, 2026

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Virtual Only

Presented by Kelli Bergheimer

Ancestry’s new Pro Tools can increase your ability to analyze your DNA matches. New filters have been added to enhance your DNA sorting. Colored dots have expanded. And the much-anticipated Enhanced shared matches tool is giving us another level of insight into our matches by showing us how our matches share DNA with each other.

Go to Member Login, then choose Class Registration.

Successful Sleuthing, Not Stalking, for DNA Matches (Program)

Saturday, February 21, 2026

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Virtual Only

Presented by Kelli Bergheimer

Have you tried to figure out who some of your DNA matches are but struggle to make progress? Learn to use some free websites, newspapers, and social media to identify some of those people you don’t know in your match list.

Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6

RootsTech Watch Party

10:00 am-4:00 pm

Castle Rock Library

Our society has reserved meeting rooms for a special two-day RootsTech Watch Party Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6!

We’ll gather to view a selection of RootsTech webinars together—some live, some recorded—and will remain flexible in our schedule based on the interests of those attending. Whether you’re new to genealogy or a seasoned researcher, RootsTech offers something for everyone: research techniques, technology tools, DNA insights, and inspiring stories from the global genealogy community.

This is a relaxed, come-and-go event with no registration required. Join us for one session or stay for the day, participate in discussion, and enjoy learning together in a friendly setting.

Feel free to bring a snack to share with the group, along with your curiosity, questions, and love of family history.

SHARE

Sharing Help And Research Experience

Most Mondays, 10:00 am - Noon 

(excluding holidays)

Hybrid - Castle Rock Library & Virtual

There is NO SHARE on Monday, February 16 for Presidents' Day. The library will be closed.

Join us for a Zoom meeting OR in-person at the library. SHARE is a drop-in collaborative discussion for all of your successes and challenges. See website for registration.

We welcome all!

DNA Questions?

If you have DNA questions, please send an email to info@crcgs.org. A volunteer will help you.

CRCGS Members



Log into the website and look for Program Recordings and Handouts in the Members section:



Handouts:

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Family Tree Maker Pro Tools: Enhance Your Family Tree

How to Save Your Research from Destruction & Ensure Its Future Survival

Program Recordings:

Family Tree Maker (FTM) SIG

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Family Tree Maker Pro Tools: Enhance Your Family Tree

How to Save Your Research from Destruction & Ensure Its Future Survival

Castle Rock Colorado Genealogical Society home page

About Us:  The Castle Rock Colorado Genealogical Society (CRCGS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization of individuals with a passion for the discovery of their ancestry. The society functions through the support of volunteers who contribute their knowledge, time, and effort. The mission of the society is to (1) promote genealogy through education and research, (2) encourage high standards of research, instruction, documentation and preservation, and (3) locate, preserve and index public and private records, and make them available. Copyright © 2025. All Rights Reserved.