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.
As part of their Project Based Learning unit “Putting the Pieces Together,” TTE third-grade students became playground engineers tasked with modifying a play space to meet the needs of children…
By Kathy Fallert; photos courtesy of Corin Meibos Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) had some fun celebrating spirit week during the last week of September. Dress like your favorite teacher on…
RCHS senior Keeley Davis and her parents Erin and Chris Lane at the final RCHS home volleyball game celebrating Senior Night. Information provided by Rock Canyon High School; photo by…
Pilates in the Pines owners Cathy Bosson (left) and Alana Norman (right) joined in the special invitation-only event. By Terri Wiebold; photos by Laura Gooding The October 16 “soft…
By Patte Smith; courtesy photo We all get caught up in the holidays – making recipe lists, deciding who is hosting Thanksgiving, cleaning the house, thinking ahead to Christmas and…
Information and photos submitted by Beverly Coggins After more than a decade of hosting (and two years off due to health issues), Becky Cohen (pictured far left) and her den…
By Michelle Post Before exploring the two new generations, let’s recap the last seven months of generational research. A generation is defined as, “all of the people born and living…
By Lynne Marsala Basche The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) and the Douglas County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition have teamed up to ask for help preventing teen substance use…
By Lynne Marsala Basche; photos courtesy of Anna Mallinson Each year, Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) has a fundraising event, and this year, students and teachers participated in a move-a-thon in…
By Amanda Merriman Ever since the world was introduced to the Weasley family’s magical clock in “Harry Potter,” I thought it would be so convenient to be able to locate…