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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.

Douglas County School District snow day procedures

By CPC | December 1, 2014

By Lisa Crockett Colorado weather can be unpredictable, sometimes making travel treacherous. On a snowy day, it can be tough for parents and students to predict whether or not schools…

Domo Arigato Rocky Heights roboto

By CPC | December 1, 2014

The Robotics team at RHMS took home numerous awards from the district-wide Robotics Tournament held on November 15. The competition sparked the creativity of the students who worked so hard…

Sage Canyon Elementary celebrates the fall harvest

By CPC | December 1, 2014

Cowgirls McKenna Deckert (left) and Maddie Hill sample goodies made from fruits and veggies at Sage Canyon Elementary’s annual harvest festival and farmer’s market. Article and photos by Lisa Crockett…

Three Castle Pines students were superstars

By CPC | December 1, 2014

This dramatic scene of Jesus on the cross closed out Regis Jesuit’s production of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” (Photo courtesy of Jeff Harpham) By Amy Shanahan; courtesy photos Regis Jesuit High…

Old-time family fun comes to Buffalo Ridge Elementary

By CPC | December 1, 2014

By Elean Gersack; photos courtesy of Sandy Cranston It was a blast from the past at Buffalo Ridge Elementary school on Friday, November 14. Families came out in droves to…

Fun and games for Timber Trail runners

By CPC | December 1, 2014

This season’s Timber Trail Elementary Girls on the Run team. Article and photos by Lisa Crockett Another season of Girls on the Run has drawn to a close for students…

Careers and opportunities made real for eighth grade students

By CPC | December 1, 2014

Eighth grade students from Rocky Heights Middle School had the opportunity to attend the district-sponsored Career Expo in November. Students enjoyed hearing about various careers and many came away with…

Buffalo Ridge students accept the challenge to go green

By CPC | December 1, 2014

BRE’s Green Team and the results of their lunch-time garbage bags plastic audit. The team created a baseline and will re-audit two more times this year with the hopes of…

Rock Canyon High School marching band rocks the season

By CPC | December 1, 2014

The Rock Canyon High School band performing at the Legend Show at Sports Authority Stadium on October 11 where they won first place. From left to right: Taylor Martin on…

DCS Montessori solves history’s mysteries

By CPC | December 1, 2014

William Shakespeare, Cleopatra and Theodore Roosevelt all gathered at the DCS Montessori school (DCSM) in Castle Pines for a historic day last month. The unlikely trio was joined by all…