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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.

Lifelong learner and student advocate

By CPC | November 1, 2024

Michael Cordova is more than the new assistant principal at Timber Trail Elementary (TTE). In his 18 years in education, he has been a teacher, coach, counselor and mentor. Alongside…

Homecoming 2024

By CPC | November 1, 2024

Check out the photos we received from homecoming:  

A garden of inspiration

By CPC | November 1, 2024

Gardening is a mainstay for Mckenzie Ellis. She kept a garden in the maritime climate of Cape Cod where she grew up; in the humidity of New Orleans where her…

Timber Trail’s annual fundraiser raised money for gym

By CPC | November 1, 2024

The Timber Wolf Trot, formerly known as the Fun Run and Move-A-Thon, is the annual fundraiser for Timber Trail Elementary (TTE). Held every September, the event consisted of an easy…

Holidays Arrive early at TTE

By CPC | November 1, 2024

The holidays arrived early for the students and staff of Timber Trail Elementary (TTE). They returned from fall break with a ribbon cutting ceremony and donated breakfast items to unveil…

Youth leaders of Douglas County

By CPC | November 1, 2024

Youth Leadership Douglas County (YLDC) is a year-long series of field trips and activities to encourage leadership skills and expand the horizons of Douglas County high school students. YLDC participants…

RHMS journalism students win statewide award

By CPC | November 1, 2024

Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) yearbook students won the All-Colorado award in the yearbook category at the Colorado Student Media Association (CSMA)’s Journalism Day (J-Day), held at CU Boulder. The…

RCHS principal wins journalism award

By CPC | November 1, 2024

At Colorado Student Media Association’s Journalism Day, Tyree (Ty) Clark, assistant principal and activities director at Rock Canyon High School (RCHS), won the award for Administrator of the Year for…

Duct tape does the job

By CPC | November 1, 2024

Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) school held its annual fun run fundraiser for the parent-teacher association in October. The money goes toward school-wide improvements and teacher wishlist items for their classrooms.…

Hammond’s Candies

By CPC | October 24, 2024

Hammond’s Candies: A taste of tradition Candy canes, candy corn, candy hearts: whether Christmas or Easter, Halloween or Valentine’s Day, every holiday has its trademark sweet. When it comes to…