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.
On August 16, American Academy’s (AA) three campuses celebrated their 20th anniversary at Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock. The event was filled with music, food and heartfelt connection…
Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) students enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon at the annual Back to School Splash, held in September. The schoolyard transformed into a welcome back celebration featuring giant inflatables,…
Dining meets dopamine It is lights out and away we go! The F1 Arcade Denver had its grand opening on September 10. Located northeast of downtown Denver in the River…
Pierce Jacoway’s heart is with firefighting and family. Married to Jen for 17 years, the couple have two boys, Cooper (13) and Griffin (9) and Lucy, a yellow lab. Living…
Douglas County officials recently held the groundbreaking for a future biochar and waste diversion facility in Sedalia, south of Airport Road, off of US Highway 85. The facility, which is…
With an anticipated completion date of late 2025, the world’s largest wildlife overpass is being constructed over I-25 in southern Douglas County near the Greenland interchange between Larkspur and Monument.…
The Town of Castle Rock (Town) is planning to widen Fifth Street in downtown Castle Rock, a major arterial road connecting local and regional travel between the eastern areas of…
In August, the Highlands Ranch Community Association’s Backcountry Wilderness Area (BWA) expanded its Sunshine & Storytime program to serve more children in the community. The program now offers increased weekly…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will be in place for all areas of Douglas County due to heightened fire danger conditions. These restrictions are implemented to reduce the risk of…
On August 4, a district court judge in Douglas County sided with the City of Castle Pines in upholding the City Council’s denial of a McDonald’s drive-through restaurant in the…