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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.

RCHS welcomed foreign exchange students

By CPC | April 1, 2023

Earlier this year, Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) once again welcomed several foreign exchange students to the jungle. Ten students from France came to Colorado (with others going to Montana,…

Charlotte and the bee

By CPC | April 1, 2023

“Triglycerides,” “candelabra,” and “scruple” are all hard words to spell, but “Ayurvedic” is even harder. For Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) fifth grader, Charlotte Harris, the word “Ayurvedic” was not only…

Higher education grants for graduating seniors

By CPC | April 1, 2023

Since 1988, CORE account holders have awarded grants to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education. This year CORE will again award 35 grants – five per…

Curling: chess on ice

By CPC | April 1, 2023

When the United States won the gold medal in Men’s Curling at the 2018 Olympic games, the sport became more well-known, but Castle Pines native Alec Celecki got hooked on…

Valor goalie all smiles after state championship

By CPC | April 1, 2023

Cooper Robinson (17), a junior at Valor Christian High School, has a lot to smile about. He was the goalie on the school’s hockey team that won the 5-A state…

Big Life Integrative Health

By CPC | March 28, 2023

Big Life Integrative Health 303.952.8832 8683 E. Lincoln Ave., Suite 110, Lone Tree, CO 80124 https://biglifecolorado.com/

Long distance hiking in Ireland

By CPC | March 1, 2023

Last summer, my sister Callie and I took a hiking holiday to the southwest coast of Ireland. We booked a tour package for a Dingle Way walking excursion. The package…

Castle Pines City Council approves rezoning

By CPC | March 1, 2023

Castle Pines City Council unanimously approved a proposal to rezone nearly 300 acres of land on the northeast corner of I-25 and Happy Canyon Road. The property was designated as…

Understanding the development review processes

By CPC | March 1, 2023

There is undoubtedly a learning curve when the average resident begins investigating the layers of checks, balances and standards for approving development plans. Oftentimes, it is not until the public…

Breaking Blue: Peer Support and Community Resources Unit

By CPC | March 1, 2023

As the midway point approached for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Citizens Academy, participants became deeply vested in the program and wanted to learn more about ways to be…