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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.

Basketball programs made it to Great 8

By CPC | April 1, 2024

For the first time in school history, the Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) boys and girls basketball teams both made it to the Great 8, the quarterfinals of the Colorado…

Workout with resistance bands to stretch and strengthen

By CPC | April 1, 2024

Resistance bands are a go-to strength training tool for anyone at any fitness level. Bands are affordable, light and portable, easy to use, and safer than heavier dumbbells or machines.…

The calling to teach came early

By CPC | April 1, 2024

A career calling can come at any age. Sarah Sexton remembers the time she first felt the tug, sitting in her elementary school classroom. Sarah said, “I think I have…

Diversity and inclusion at BRE

By CPC | April 1, 2024

Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) has a new Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CDL) initiative this year. A handful of BRE staff members comprise the CDL team with the goal to intentionally…

Wish Week makes dreams come true

By CPC | April 1, 2024

Wish Week at Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) is an annual event held in March where the Jag nation partners with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado to raise funds for…

RCHS is preparing tomorrow’s emergency medical technicians

By CPC | April 1, 2024

In its third year, the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program at Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) continues to make significant progress in preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. A…

Real word applications in the classroom

By CPC | April 1, 2024

Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) speech teacher Regina Luber recently hosted the second, three-day Speaker Series (SS) of the year. Regina is passionate about incorporating real world applications into the…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza

By CPC | March 22, 2024

Pizza the way it oughta be! Mountain Mike’s Pizza has been dishing out tasty pies since 1978, just not in Colorado. It is a well-known staple in California and other…

2024 NCAA Bracket Tracker

By CPC | February 28, 2024

  March Madness! Remember to fill out your NCAA Bracket Tracker in the center spread of the March E Guide, or pick up a copy at Rockyard Brewing Co., Pines…

A goalkeeper with goals

By CPC | February 27, 2024

Castle Pines is home to many pro athletes, both active and retired. Today, we can claim a professional soccer player for the Colorado Rapids (Rapids). Adam Beaudry (17) was drafted…