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.
There were 11 students from Rock Canyon High School who signed letters of intent to play their sport at the collegiate level. It takes a great deal of discipline and…
After using a vegetable peeler, don’t throw the peels, skins and stalks of produce away! Turns out, there are many valuable nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants in those…
Bugs such as flies, bees, wasps and the dreaded mosquito serve a purpose – they are a food source for birds and other animals, and they pollinate flowers. However, they…
Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) has participated in Wish Week for 14 years. Each year, the student council partners with Make-A-Wish Colorado to organize school and community-wide fundraising activities. In…
Meet 16-year-old Hannah Shur. Her parents, like most, are beyond proud of her. That is why they nominated her to be featured as a Talented Teen in The Castle Pines…
In the May issue, The Connection featured a list of 80108 graduating seniors from all Douglas County High Schools. Inadvertently, the Castle View High School list featured juniors and not…
Rock Canyon High School’s junior-senior prom, A Starry Night Soirée, was April 29 at Infinity Park followed by late night after-prom activities at the school. Caption by Hollen Wheeler; courtesy…
Field day is a favored end-of-school event celebrated at many schools throughout the country. It provides students with the opportunity to work together and show their school pride while being…
On May 4, seven fourth graders at Timber Trail Elementary each lost a tooth at school. Teacher Jeanette Proctor said, “I have been teaching for 25 years and I have…