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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.

RHMS wrestlers step up to the mat for a successful season

By CPC | January 1, 2017

The RHMS wrestling team puts on their game faces for the 2016 season. By Lynne Marsala Basche; photo courtesy of Richard Diehl Wrestling at Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) has…

Jingle to a cure for arthritis

By CPC | January 1, 2017

By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of Lin Giampietro For the last six years, Team Stutler has been participating in the annual Jingle Bell 5K run/walk, which raises funds and awareness…

New Year’s feasting around the world

By CPC | January 1, 2017

By Lisa Crockett Happy Hogmanay!  That is the Scots’ word for the last hour of the year and is synonymous for the celebrations involved with New Year’s in Scotland.  Of…

Raptors football celebrates first season with a Super Bowl win

By CPC | January 1, 2017

Enthusiastic players, coaches and parents helped make the inaugural season of the third grade Raptors team an undefeated success. By Lynne Marsala Basche; photos courtesy of Mandy Krause It was…

RHMS choir students prove their talent

By CPC | January 1, 2017

Pictured left to right: Brenden Bernsdorf, Griffin Rushall, Zach Neeb and Mila Penner will be competing in the Colorado Middle School All State Choir in February.  The RHMS students auditioned…

Rachel’s Challenge/Kindness is Contagious campaign at RCHS

By CPC | January 1, 2017

The peer counseling group at Rock Canyon High School poses with the Rachel’s Challenge representative at the Kindness is Contagious campaign assembly in November. By Sarah Bermingham, RCHS intern writer;…

RHMS sets the stage for the cast and crew of the fall play

By CPC | January 1, 2017

Eighth grade student Gatlin Zbylski was one of the actors in the RHMS fall play, “The Audition.”  The play depicted the lives of middle school students and teachers. Submitted by…

Take advantage of low-cost driving safety course

By CPC | January 1, 2017

Information provided by South Metro Safety Foundation A four hour, hands-on adult/senior driving skills class is being offered through the South Metro Safety Foundation in January, February and March.  The…

New year, new beginnings as the Dizmang family adopts

By CPC | January 1, 2017

The Dizmang family holiday portrait last month was complete with the addition of soon-to-be-adopted Samuel. By Kay Bryant; photos courtesy of the Dizmang family The Dizmangs’ story began in 2008,…

TTE students have big hearts

By CPC | January 1, 2017

TTE students were excited to help make the holidays bright for those less fortunate with various school drives this season. By Lynne Marsala Basche; photos courtesy of Anna Mallinson Timber…