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.
Over the past year, Castle Pines elementary schools have added buddy benches to promote inclusion and friendship. These benches help students connect, make new friends, and ensure no one feels…
Summer is all about getting outside, being active and letting the inner child loose. Fourteen DCS Montessori (DCSM) fourth-to-eighth graders experienced the great outdoors firsthand while they attended DCSM’s Epic…
Two 80108 high school graduates have been selected to receive education grants from CORE Electric Cooperative (CORE). Alexandra Royal from Rock Canyon High School and Leonardo Blanco…
The award-winning Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) Dance Team (also called Poms) hosted its summer camp for interested dancers, grades kindergarten through 8th grade. The two-day camp hosted 90 junior…
Creative flexibility at The Conference Center at Lone Tree As Kristina Petrie, the event sales and marketing manager shared, “We don’t have limitations on the kinds of events we can…
The ocean must course through Mimi Espinoza’s blood. Not only because she is the owner of Trestles Coastal Cuisine in The Village Shops, but because she is a proud daughter…
Temporary single-lane traffic beginning May 28 Beginning Tuesday, May 28, Happy Canyon Road, from I-25 to south of Lagae Road, began operating as single-lane traffic to allow crews to complete…
Bryanna Munns has the perfect job. She is an Animal Law Enforcement (ALE) sergeant for Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO). Animal control services for DCSO are contracted through the Humane…
Are you an older adult in Douglas County? Douglas County wants to stay engaged with you. In 2023, you told the County what you needed to age well here. Four…
The purchase of the spectacular Lost Canyon Ranch property is complete and is the largest one-time acquisition and protection of open space in the Town of Castle Rock’s history. Castle…