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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 golfer wins twice

By CPC | November 27, 2023
teen holds trophy

Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) senior Charlie Tucker took home a double win from the 5A Boys Golf State Championship in Fort Collins in October.  The RCHS boys varsity golf…

RHMS Help Desk uses humor to entertain and teach

By CPC | November 27, 2023
male student holding phone on stage

  Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) produces two plays a year; the fall performance this year was the comedy Help Desk by Don Zolidis.  When choosing a play, the performing…

Full of SPIRIT at RCHS

By CPC | November 27, 2023
group of cheerleaders in school gym

  It was a clean sweep last month at the Continental League for the Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) spirit teams.  Varsity cheer, junior varsity coed cheer, varsity poms and…

Jags Go Pink: RCHS raises money for breast cancer research

By CPC | November 27, 2023
group of ladies at workout studio holding sign

Jags Go Pink (JGP), a new club at Rock Canyon High School (RCHS), hosted Pink Week to raise money for breast cancer research.  Led by two students, 16-year-old juniors Claire…

Oliver’s Italian

By CPC | November 27, 2023

Capturing the spirit and romance of Italy Chef, restaurant owner, and the Village at Castle Pines resident Sean Huggard missed the Italian American food he was surrounded by growing up…

Honoring local heroes and fundraising for community relief

By CPC | October 30, 2023

This issue is dedicated to those who have served in the military and their families.  We remember and honor those who came home, those yet to come home, and those…

Drive-thru proposed

By CPC | October 30, 2023

The community is abuzz with discussions about the possibility of a McDonald’s restaurant coming to town.  The potential addition would be built on the southwest corner of Castle Pines Parkway…

Date change on 2023 city events

By CPC | October 30, 2023
postcard for events

In April, the City of Castle Pines mailed residents a postcard featuring upcoming 2023 events.  Since the mailing of that first postcard, the city has added some additional events to…

MedicAlert bracelets available for Douglas County seniors

By CPC | October 30, 2023
medicalert bracelets

Thanks to a generous donation from an anonymous Douglas County citizen, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) can supply 180 older adults with MedicAlert’s services. Older Adults who live in…

Still time to vote in 2023

By CPC | October 30, 2023
mail vote being dropped off in box

As of October 1, there were 296,557 active citizens registered to vote in Douglas County.  Democrats numbered 53,725 Republicans 97,712, Unaffiliated 140,493 and other affiliations 4,627. While many citizens mailed…