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.
A well-stocked baking aisle in a grocery store can have such a great variety of alternatives to all-purpose flour that it can be overwhelming. While bakers understand that the type…
The holiday season brings family, festive meals, and…sometimes unexpected plumbing problems. Between extra cooking, house guests and cold weather, December is one of the most common times for sewer backups.…
Mushrooms offer a remarkable combination of nutritional, medicinal and environmental benefits. There are a multitude of mushroom varieties, each with unique characteristics, but all edible mushrooms offer a distinctive…
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Students and staff at American Academy – Castle Pines came together on National First Responders Day (NFRD) to show their appreciation for local heroes from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office…
Over fall break, Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) got an exciting new addition: 9,600 square-feet of turf installed on the playground. This upgrade was made possible thanks to the incredible support…
Located just minutes away in Larkspur, Stone Canyon Outdoor EdVentures (SCOE) feels like a world apart. For the first time, DCS Montessori (DCSM) middle schoolers attended a fall retreat at…
Kindergarten registration for the Douglas County School District (DCSD) 2026-2027 school year opened November 3. Eligible incoming students must turn 5 on or before October 1, 2026. Registration for Buffalo…
Students in Janna Robinett’s business class at Rock Canyon High School learned of a need and took strides to give back. The team made a business plan to purchase the…