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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.

Holiday traditions from around the world

By CPC | December 28, 2023

Before the winter break, DCS Montessori (DCSM) lower elementary students learned about international holiday traditions. Some of the parents helped in the fun by adding their experiences from their home…

Fieldtrip to celebrate Colorado history

By CPC | December 28, 2023
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Buffalo Ridge Elementary School (BRE) fourth grade students recently took their first field trip to the History Colorado Center in Denver. Fourth-grade curriculum includes a unit on Colorado history and…

Raising the bar at All State Choir

By CPC | December 28, 2023

Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) Principal Chris Cooke was super excited to share the news that the school has 22 students (the highest of all DCSD schools) who qualified for…

Timber Trail students lean in to help

By CPC | December 28, 2023
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Third-grade students at Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) made the holidays very special for three adopted families at the Crisis Center in Castle Rock. The economics and civics project “Lean on…

What are your 2023 New Year’s Eve plans?

By CPC | December 27, 2023

Make a drone show part of your evening! Whether you’re a new Douglas County resident or a longtime community member, New Year’s Eve is always a special time to gather…

Daddy’s Chicken Shack

By CPC | December 26, 2023

Food like the photos  In the world of fast-casual food franchises, there is a new competitor to hit the Colorado market. Born from a passion for perfect chicken and a…

The wonder of the season through the Forest of Stories

By CPC | November 27, 2023
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  To wonder and wander into the spirit of the season and to see some incredible Christmas trees transformed into literary masterpieces, head to Douglas County Libraries (DCL). Seven of…

Apples to apples: A look at grocery store prices

By CPC | November 27, 2023

Some in the community believe grocery prices are higher in Castle Pines due to having a single grocery store and, therefore, less competition for lower prices.  A review of grocery…

Vacant Safeway faces uncertain future

By CPC | November 27, 2023

  In June 2015, Safeway closed its doors in Castle Pines.  What will become of the more than 50,000-square-foot space has been a source of constant speculation in the community. …

Castle Rock library has a new name

By CPC | November 27, 2023
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  The new Douglas County Library (DCL) in Castle Rock that opened in August has a new name: The Philip and Jerry Miller Library. According to a DCL resolution to…