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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.

Spring flowers blooming

By CPC | April 1, 2022
Photo of healthy seedlings thriving in a hydroponic system

By Julie Matuszewski; photos of courtesy Rebecca Jones DCS Montessori (DCSM) greenhouse teacher Rebecca Jones loves spring and all things growing green. In preparation for the spring season and DCSM’s…

Biographies on a bottle

By CPC | April 1, 2022
Photo of biography bottle of Leonardo da Vinci

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Ilana Bove Timber Trail Elementary second grade students created “Biography Bottles” in the likeness of a famous person they chose to study and research.…

Battle of the Books

By CPC | April 1, 2022

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of DCS Montessori and Buffalo Ridge Elementary Douglas County Libraries Battle of the Books (BOTB) continues to be a huge success with teams of third…

A performer at heart

By CPC | April 1, 2022
Photo of Andrew Dupper who discovered his love of theater and drama in eighth grade.

By Celeste McNeil; photo courtesy of Jean Dupper Andrew Dupper is a senior at Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) where he has been involved in the drama department his entire…

BRE students learn to ride

By CPC | April 1, 2022

By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Kelli Weinrich Kindergarten students at Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) have a new unit in PE, thanks to a program called All Kids Bike and…

Student Council gathers gift cards

By CPC | April 1, 2022
Photo of Rocky Heights Middle School Student Council

The recent Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) Student Council (StuCo) community service project was a fundraiser to aid victims of the Marshall Fire. The idea was to promote a Caring…

Purgatory Cellars

By CPC | March 31, 2022

Tasting Room  –  Special Events  – Private Parties  –  Charcuterie Boards/Tables 611 N. Wilcox Street Unit C Castle Rock CO  80104 720-524-7241 www.purgatorycellarscolorado.com/castle-rock-1

Castle Rock Foam Parties

By CPC | March 31, 2022

Easy for Parents  –  Safe for Kids  –  Safe for Yards Foam parties for all ages and celebration types! 303-913-1113 www.castlerockfoamparties.com

Brick House Tavern + Tap

By CPC | March 30, 2022

Upscale tavern continues upward trend By Chris Michlewicz Eating at Brick House Tavern + Tap for the first time is like a breath of fresh air, or rather, a bite…

Blue Island Oyster Bar and Seafood

By CPC | March 1, 2022

Seafood eateries thrive in landlocked Colorado By Chris Michlewicz Fresh seafood isn’t something people normally associate with Colorado. That is decidedly not the case for anyone who’s been to Blue…