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.
Making a point of looking for the positive things in life cultivates gratitude. Not only does gratitude help diffuse negative thought patterns and behaviors, it also activates many positive physical…
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, THANK YOU to the Castle Pines community for joining together in support of additional funding for the Douglas County School District (DCSD). While the Mill…
DCS Montessori (DCSM) took part in honoring International Education Week (IEW). IEW is typically celebrated the week before Thanksgiving across the United States and in more than 100 other countries.…
It’s already time to think about kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year. Each of the neighborhood schools has a slightly different process for enrollment: American Academy – American Academy’s…
American Academy students celebrated veterans and their families with a breakfast and an assembly. The students gifted custom T-shirts to each vet. During the dedication, Boy Scouts who are students…
A team of seventh graders at Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) honored veterans this year. The students, part of the Expeditioner pod, created an honor wall and wrote letters to…
Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) hosted and honored men and women who served in the military on Veterans Day, November 11. The idea for the special event developed at a meeting…
Marina Bonello is an active person who relishes exercise and movement. Highly educated, “Dr. B,” as she is known to her students, is the new PE teacher at Timber Trail…
Timber Trail Elementary first grade students shared the Thanksgiving holiday spirit with the residents of Legacy Village of Castle Pines. The group enjoyed cookies, conversation and a singalong to “You…
On October 28, first grade students at American Academy celebrated first responders on National First Responders Day (NFRD). The children shared breakfast, notes of thanks and heartfelt conversations with officers…