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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.

BRE Adopted families for the holidays

By CPC | January 1, 2020
Adopt A Family

By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Jenna DiLoreto Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) school generously adopted 19 families this holiday season. Gifts included toys, books and clothing for children, and additional…

Robots and Animals

By CPC | January 1, 2020
Robotics at American Academy

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of American Academy Since early fall, the American Academy (AA) robotic teams have been working hard on their robot models to compete in the American…

Sophia Sobota kills it both on and off the court

By CPC | January 1, 2020
Sophia Sobot Rock Canyon High School

By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photos courtesy of the Sobota family Sophia Sobota, a student athlete at Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) found her love for both academics and volleyball in…

Where’s the beef?

By CPC | January 1, 2020
Plant based meat substitute

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy Rebecca Jones Where’s the beef? That is the question many of us are asking as we visit our favorite burger joints and eateries, remembering when…

Kindergarten students celebrate the holidays

By CPC | January 1, 2020
Buffalo Ridge Kindergartener holidays

By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Tim Ryckman Kindergarten students from Buffalo Ridge Elementary proudly kicked off the winter holiday season with their first showcase. They spent weeks learning and…

Tell me about it

By CPC | January 1, 2020
Rocky Heights Middle School Speech competition

By Kaeli Nallathamby, student writer; Photo courtesy of Julian Bouquet In mid-November, 10 students gave their all to the judges in the Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) “Walk the Talk”…

Rocky Heights Middle School ‘Shrek the Musical Jr.’ was a mega hit

By CPC | January 1, 2020
RHMS Shrek 2019

By Alexandra Jacot, student writer; photos courtesy of Julia Rene Photo Over the years, Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) has put on countless plays and musicals. However, their last musical,…

Valor High School girls cross country team achieves national goal

By CPC | January 1, 2020
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By Steve Whitlock; photo courtesy of Parker Dragovich The Valor High School girls cross country team placed eighth in the nation at the Nike Cross Nationals. Going in, they were…

Jingling all the way to a cure

By CPC | January 1, 2020
Jingle Bell Run Castle Pines

By Lisa Nicklanovich; courtesy photos Team Stutler gathered on December 8 in Washington Park with a total of 44 members and eight dogs, winning the largest group category at the…

Young artists in a big art show

By CPC | January 1, 2020
Anna Webb Timber Trail Art Show

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Wendy Wilson Showcasing artwork is important to young artists. Art brings people together and builds communities. This is why Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) art…