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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.

RCHS teacher paves the way for STEM inclusion

By CPC | October 1, 2021
Photo of Team “Joe Mamma” supports Joe Schneiderwind at a multiple sclerosis (MS) walk.

By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Joe Schneiderwind Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) math teacher, Joe Schneiderwind, has always loved math and science. After graduating from Douglas County High School…

Community carnival tradition returns

By CPC | October 1, 2021

By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Tim Ryckman Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) again held a decades-long family favorite community event this year, the back-to-school carnival. The carnival is a nod…

A fall retreat to Snow Mountain Ranch

By CPC | October 1, 2021

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of DCS Montessori According to the Montessori philosophy, adolescents need to begin establishing their independence as they learn to get along with one another while…

Passion for fashion – new club at

By CPC | October 1, 2021
RCHS Fashion Club Logo

Article and photo by Claire Bauer; RCHS intern writer What people are wearing and what’s considered to be in style constantly changes from season to season. What doesn’t change is…

Smashing personal records

By CPC | October 1, 2021

By Celeste McNeil; photo courtesy of Rocky Heights Middle School

Changes for drivers with a learner’s permit

By CPC | October 1, 2021

Information provided by Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles made changes to who can sign a permit holder’s drive time logs with the implementation of…

Kickin’ off the school year

By CPC | October 1, 2021
Photo of fourth grader Elise Avetisy, her sister Margot (left) and TTE music teacher Madison Armstrong.

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Tony Zalva and Samuel Avetisyan Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) Timberwolves took to the fields of Coyote Ridge Park for the school’s 12th Annual Mother…

Wild Goose Saloon

By CPC | September 28, 2021

Rocks as area’s only venue/restaurant By Chris Michlewicz The Wild Goose Saloon, which opened in July on the south end of Pikes Peak Drive in Parker, is unlike any other…

Crisis Center

By CPC | September 25, 2021

P.O. Box 631302 Littleton, CO  80163 303-688-1094 Administration 24-Hour Crisis Line 303-688-8484 Toll free: 1-888-247-7472 info@thecrisiscenter.org

Kilwin‘s

By CPC | September 25, 2021

19501 East Mainstreet, #104 Parker, CO  80138 720-638-0941 www.kilwins.com/parker