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.
In the last few years, girls/womens flag football programs have experienced rapid growth around the nation and the world. The NCAA has labeled it the “emerging sport for women in…
Bananas are the most consumed fruit in America; according to thepacker.com, with 65% of households regularly purchasing them. More songs have been written about bananas than about any other fruit.…
Valor Christian High School (Valor) cheer and poms teams are celebrating big wins after competing for the Division II (DII) national championships in Orlando last month. Cheer The Valor cheer…
“Football is so fun and not just for boys.” Knightsbridge neighbor Marlee Jackson (11) loves football and is actively recruiting for the first girls flag football league through Castle Pines…
Every year at this time, college basketball fans wait with great anticipation for the NCAA Division I mens basketball championship tournament, commonly known as March Madness. While it has evolved…
Local elementary, middle and high schools all agree that their School Resource Officers (SRO) are amazing. In honor of National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, celebrated every year on February…
There are 18 student athletes from the 80108 ZIP code who signed letters of intent to play their sport at the collegiate level. It takes a great deal of discipline…
Adorable “future graduate” onesies are being gifted to newborns across the county by the Douglas County School District (DCSD). It is all part of the Healthy Families Partnership (HFP) of…
Douglas County School District (DCSD) Superintendent Erin Kane spoke last month to the Leadership Douglas County class of 2026. Kane shared her journey to the top, her leadership principles and…
Transitioning from fifth grade to middle school is exciting, and it can be a little scary and stressful for adolescents about to leave elementary school behind. For the first time,…