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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.

XDrive Classic scores big again in 2024

By CPC | September 1, 2023
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On Monday, July 31, a sold-out crowd teed up for the 9th annual XDrive Classic Golf Tournament at The Club at Pradera in Parker.  The event raises awareness for Fragile…

National Honey Month: how sweet it is

By CPC | September 1, 2023
beekeeper with the bee hive

September is National Honey Month, so celebrate by honoring all things honey, which begins with appreciating the hard-working honeybee.  The average honeybee will make only one-twelfth of a teaspoon of…

An apple a day…

By CPC | September 1, 2023
apples in apple fields

Apples are delicious on their own, but their versatility makes them one of the most consumed fruits in the world.  Cider, juice, sauce, crisps and pie made with apples all…

Better-for-you energy bars and bites

By CPC | September 1, 2023
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Energy bars are great for a grab-and-go breakfast or snack but the store-bought ones are often filled with sugar and unhealthy oils and additives.  Creating energy bars at home means…

Summer Super Bowl recap

By CPC | September 1, 2023
team photo of youths and coaches

Castle Pines Athletics NFL FLAG Football wrapped up the summer season with a Super Bowl.  The fall season is in full swing with more teams than ever before participating in…

School District authorizes mill levy override and bond for November ballot

By CPC | September 1, 2023
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The Board of Education (BOE) of Douglas County School District (DCSD) has authorized a Mill Levy Override (MLO) and bond for the ballot this November. At the August 8 meeting,…

Braver Angels to host town hall for school board candidates

By CPC | September 1, 2023
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Braver Angels is hosting a town hall for the three Douglas County School District (DCSD) Board candidate seats up for election this November.  The event will be on September 28…

Rock Canyon High School library steps into the times

By CPC | September 1, 2023
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Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) staff and students noticed a few changes in the Library Media Center (LMC) when school began last month.  Modern improvements, interactive events, games and a…

Ivy League-bound student athlete making the most of it

By CPC | September 1, 2023
young man in suit and tie in front of rock wall

Jacob Pacheco will begin his collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania this fall, joining the school’s lacrosse team.  Pacheco is undecided on a major, but has been accepted into…

Back to school Rebels

By CPC | September 1, 2023
kids lined up in front of school

Celebrating a new school year, Executive Director of Schools at American Academy (AA) Steve Colella, along with the AA administration team, Douglas County law enforcement and town representatives, gave all…