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.
Friends and student council surround the registration table during the swab drive for Lukas Larsson at RCHS. Event organizer Robert Falk got a little direction from his mom Beth while…
Sheriff Tony Spurlock presented RCHS Principal Andy Abner with the Ronald M. King Community Service Award. By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Rock Canyon High…
By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of Trudi Broschat Rock Canyon High School’s (RCHS) varsity club hockey team won the state championship at Edge Ice Arena in Littleton on May 10. …
By Elean Gersack Summer is a great time for ‘tweens and teens to earn some extra money while helping families with babysitting needs. South Metro Safety Foundation (SMSF) is the…
By Patte Smith Several outdoor music concerts are in Castle Pines own backyard. Pack up a picnic basket and grab the lawn chairs to listen to tunes at the park.…
Brad Hansen (center) collected donations during school lunches. He was aided by his friends Cooper McNeily (left) and Lance Opp (far right). Submitted by RHMS students Amber St. Laurent and…
Kelly Storick, who will be a junior at Rock Canyon High School this fall, received her license this past November. By Elean Gersack; photo courtesy of Julie Storick Gone…
By Elean Gersack Businesses beware. Recently, The Castle Pines Connection nearly fell prey to a misrepresentation scam involving the “let your fingers do the walking” logo and wants to make…
Fifth graders at Timber Trail Elementary presented a “gumboot” style dance at the annual school talent show. The dance style originated with mine workers in South Africa, who stomped their…
A core group of regulars enjoy visiting Dodds Wine Vault each Friday evening to taste and become educated on new wines. On occasion the shop owners also introduce their guests…