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.
The Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) family came together for this year’s Wish Week to grant 6-year-old Dre’s special wish. Dre loves trains, dinosaurs, trains, Spiderman and trains! Dre has…
Thirteen-year-old Finley loves fishing, Colorado sports teams and the popular online game Fortnite. Finely was chosen as the 2026 Wish Kid for Valor Christian High School (Valor), to raise money…
PEAKY PEAK Coffee & Charcuterie: Global phenomenon & well-kept secret Once a well-kept secret of Southeast Asia, Vietnamese coffee has grown into a global phenomenon. From the bustling corners of…
Castle Valley neighbor Lauren Scott has been an athlete for as long as she can remember. But it was not until her sophomore year in high school that she discovered…
To continue supporting the growth on the east side of Castle Pines (east of I-25), North Canyons Development Company (NCDC) is actively working to realign the current S. Havana Street…
Community leaders celebrated a milestone on February 4, breaking ground at the future site of Elementary School 50 (temporary name), at 11151 Adage Road in Lone Tree. This is the…
Development is being proposed west of I-25 in Lone Tree for a new subdivision called Hillcamp Subdivision or the Mesa Tops project, with a plan to build 343 homes. Brookfield…
Douglas County, in partnership with the City of Lone Tree, Parker Water and Sanitation District, and South Suburban Parks and Recreation is building a trail connection for residents of Tall…
On February 10, the Castle Pines City Council approved a construction contract for renovations to the Castle Pines Community Center located at 7404 Yorkshire Drive. The space began as a…
After an overwhelmingly successful first year, the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is back for Round 2, bringing local first responders and the community together once again to help…