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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 signing for student-athletes

By CPC | June 1, 2021

By Lisa Nicklanovich; courtesy photos Castle View High School Coach Handke said, “Johnny truly represented what a CV athlete should be about. He was a team player and the one…

A day to celebrate

By CPC | June 1, 2021
Photo of American Academy – Castle Pines class photo 2021.

By Julie Matuszewski: photo courtesy of American Academy American Academy – Castle Pines has celebrated graduating eighth graders with a formal cap and gown ceremony since its inception. Although this…

A formal journey

By CPC | June 1, 2021
Photo of students rocking to hit song and prom

Article and photos by Julie Matuszewski Students dressed to the nines and gathered with friends for a formal evening complete with a catered dinner from Cranelli’s, live music, photos, and…

Students seeking volunteer hours

By CPC | June 1, 2021
DouglasCoFair&Rodeo Logo

Information provided by Douglas County Students looking to earn community service hours over the summer have an opportunity to help make a 100-year-old Douglas County community tradition a success and…

Speaking his way to the championship

By CPC | June 1, 2021
Photo of Ethan Griffin, a champion at speech and debate.

By Kathy Fallert; photo courtesy of Ethan Griffin Ethan Griffin, an 18-year-old high school senior, is the captain of the Mullen High School Speech and Debate team, as well as…

Preparing to be global citizens

By CPC | June 1, 2021
Photo of classmates work together to make the perfect batch of pão de queijo

Through the love of learning, the goal of Recipes Around the World is to prepare students to be global citizens. In the combined lower elementary classroom of DCS Montessori (DCSM),…

Colorado Doodle for Google competition winner

By CPC | June 1, 2021
Isabella's Doodle design or Google

Information and photos provided by Douglas County School District Rock Canyon High School senior Isabella Rosabal was recently recognized on the national stage for her artwork. Isabella’s Doodle was selected…

80108 Valor Christian High School graduates

By CPC | June 1, 2021
Graduation cap

Last issue when we featured the list of 80108 graduates, we printed the previous year’s list for Valor Christian High School in error. Here’s the correct group of grads for…

Spring chicks hatch

By CPC | June 1, 2021
Photo of student at TTE holding newly hatched chick.

What better way to usher in spring than with hatching baby chicks? Two third grade classrooms at Timber Trail Elementary were chosen to participate in the 4-H Embryology Program through…

Firefighter Appreciation Day

By CPC | June 1, 2021