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.
By Claire Bauer, RCHS intern writer; photo courtesy of Lexi Rufenacht When Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) sophomore Lexi Rufenacht was 5 years old, her grandmother passed away due to…
By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Alison Derbenwick Miller Blake Miller started dancing ballet in 2019. This holiday season he landed one of the lead roles in Denver Ballet Theatre…
By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of RHMS NJHS Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) has a strong National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) this year, with 37 students inducted and participating. Recently,…
By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of BRE Fifth grade students at Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) recently participated in a beloved tradition, the Young Ameritowne field trip. Young Ameritowne is an…
By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photos courtesy of Rock Canyon The Rock Canyon Community Alliance (RCCA), Rock Canyon High School’s (RCHS) parent organization, granted physics teacher Jack Van Natta $2,770 through…
A getaway with great food By Chris Michlewicz Gone are the days when couples have to go to downtown Denver or the mountains for a romantic Valentine’s Day overnight. Parker…
The student council at Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) wanted to give back this holiday season. They organized a sock collection at their school for the “One Book, One District…
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Gives, and gives and gives By Elean Gersack; photos courtesy of Douglas County Community Foundation Douglas County is often ranked among the healthiest and wealthiest counties in Colorado, and with…