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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.

Castle Pines boasts its own Junior Olympic gymnast

By CPC | November 1, 2021

By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Josh Trent Madeline Trent aims high. The Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) fourth grader enjoys all the typical activities 9 year olds do. Like many…

Mass vaccination clinic in former Castle Pines Safeway location

By CPC | November 1, 2021

Article and photo by Mindy Stone Article and photo by Mindy Stone Castle Pines residents do not have to go far to get a vaccine. A mass vaccination clinic is…

For the love of kids and cycling

By CPC | November 1, 2021

By Patte Smith; photo courtesy of Village Idiots Cycling Club The Village Idiots Cycling Club’s (VICC) October bike drive was a success, as individuals from the community dropped off bicycles…

Never tired of helping the community

By CPC | November 1, 2021

By Patte Smith; photo courtesy of Bill Pieseski Members of the Village Idiots Cycling Club (VICC) met for the Club’s semi-annual cleanup of a section of road on the South…

DCSD high school students gaining hands-on technical skills

By CPC | November 1, 2021

By Mindy Stone; courtesy photo Sophia Persichitte has a passion for cooking and dreams of opening a restaurant. She is in her second year of ProStart Culinary arts at ThunderRidge…

Local teens shine academically

By CPC | November 1, 2021

Information provided by Douglas County School District High schools throughout the Douglas County School District (DCSD) offer a varying assortment of Advanced Placement (AP) courses across a multitude of subjects.…

Teens driving in the community

By CPC | November 1, 2021

By Claire Bauer, RCHS intern writer; courtesy photo As October wrapped up, so did the 14th Annual National Teen Driver Safety Week. It is a week that highlights safe driving…

Buster the Bus

By CPC | November 1, 2021

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Jessica Petau Buster delivers safety message “seat to seat and back to back” Buster the Bus traveled his way to the preschool and kindergarten…

Kids for ColoradoGives

By CPC | November 1, 2021

By Carin R. Kirkegaard with information from ColoradoGives Kids for ColoradoGives, a family-friendly online giving program that falls under the Community First Foundation umbrella is now in its fifth year.…

BRE raises funds and gets kids moving

By CPC | November 1, 2021

Article and photo by Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Tim Ryckman Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) spent the first quarter of the school year preparing and then participating in a fun…