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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.

Living all in

By CPC | January 1, 2023

Not many can say that they were born and raised in Silicon Valley, California before it became the tech juggernaut that it is today. Chris Janssen can. She was born…

Bring in the new year with singing bowls

By CPC | January 1, 2023

Healing practitioners using sound therapy and guided meditations often use singing bowls to deepen meditation and promote relaxation. It is an ancient practice, but with recent research showing the benefits…

Lightning strikes twice

By CPC | January 1, 2023

TJ Stark is still fast. Last April, the Rocky Heights Middle School seventh grader won first place in the POWRi Quarter Midget Nationals at the Phoenix Raceway. In November, the…

Super Bowl flag football champs

By CPC | January 1, 2023

Kids in Castle Pines wrapped up the fall season of flag football with Castle Pines Athletics on October 13 at Elk Ridge Park. Here are the Super Bowl winners by…

Weather delays and School closures

By CPC | January 1, 2023

Douglas County School District (DCSD) takes the safety of its students, staff, parents and community members seriously. The district is huge, spanning 850+ square miles, and conditions can vary from…

Calling future firefighters

By CPC | January 1, 2023

Rock Canyon High School has a Fire Science Program (FSP), one of the few in the greater Denver area. Students who enroll are required to attend three classes over a…

Cheers to being a top-20 finalist

By CPC | January 1, 2023

Next month, Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) junior and varsity cheerleader, Jaidyn Shirley, will head to Atlanta to be honored as one of Nfinity Athletic Corporation’s All-American top-20 finalists. After…

BRE second graders spread holiday joy

By CPC | January 1, 2023

The 76 second grade students at Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) recently participated in the annual Pay it Forward program. Students did extra chores at home and then donated their profits…

Holiday hot cocoa fun

By CPC | January 1, 2023

In honor of “National Hot Cocoa Day,” the parent-teacher organization at Timber Trail Elementary invited the students to share in a celebration with Legacy Village of Castle Pines on December 13.…

Straight out of Dickens novel

By CPC | January 1, 2023

A group known as The Original Dickens Carolers delivered holiday cheer to all three American Academy campus second grade classes. Dressed in Victorian-era costumes, the blended four-part harmony quartet performed…