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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.

The great Colorado debaters

By CPC | February 1, 2019

RHMS debate team Hofmeister-McDonald-Stroud (HMS) came in among the top three teams at the debate tournament in December, winning second place. The team members also captured the top three spots…

Thank You Tim Gamble

By CPC | February 1, 2019

Then and Now…Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines: A Story of Community

By CPC | February 1, 2019

The support and generosity of the Castle Pines community brought the library from a small bookmobile to an improved storefront facility to the magnificent state-of-the-art center the community currently enjoys.…

Then and Now…Abby Kochevar

By CPC | February 1, 2019

Abby Kochevar (20) is a junior swimming for the University of Wisconsin Badgers. Among her fans, her French bulldog, Sully. By Carin Kirkegaard; photos courtesy of the Kochevar family Ten…

American Academy Backs the Blue

By CPC | February 1, 2019

Executive Director of Schools Erin Kane and excited AA students presented Douglas County Deputy Sheriff Steve Johnson (left) and Parker Police Chief David King (right) with a donation in honor…

A fresh start for freshman year

By CPC | February 1, 2019

With overwhelming possibilities for their futures, incoming high school freshmen could be at a loss for how to start getting involved in their new school. Rock Canyon High School (RCHS)…

Business owners celebrated

By CPC | February 1, 2019

Pictured above, left to right: Joe Roos – Hide In Plain Sight, Greg Anderson – Minuteman Press, Tammy Lopez – Allstate Insurance, Steve and Andrea Peterson – Christian Brothers Automotive…

BRE S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G BEE

By CPC | February 1, 2019

Fifteen- fourth and fifth-grade students participated in BRE’s annual spelling bee. By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Tim Ryckman Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) held its annual spelling bee on Friday,…

Then and Now…American Academy and Elk Ridge Park

By CPC | February 1, 2019

View of American Academy charter school taken from atop a hill in Elk Ridge Park (in the foreground). By Patte Smith, photo by Tim Gamble The front page story and…

A walk in time

By CPC | February 1, 2019

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of American Academy American Academy (AA) students got a hands-on lesson in American history. The school chose Boston as the destination for its voluntary eighth-grade…