GRF Board accepts resolution stating belief

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ROSSMOOR NEWS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2008
WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA
VOLUME 42, NO. 22 • 50 CENTS
GRF Board accepts resolution stating belief Rossmoor is a CSO
Budget principles are accepted,
handyman program is approved
By Wilma Murray
Staff writer
A
broad scope of discussion that ranged from a
new handyman service
program to wording on a committee charter took up four
hours at the GRF Board’s July
31 meeting.
Decisions were made on
six items of new business and
the conversation about membership transfer fees was introduced but decisions on that
topic were deferred until the
August meeting.
While there was disagreement on a number of issues,
ultimately the Board gave the
go-ahead for all.
These included: approving a
mission statement for the new
Ad Hoc Long-Range Planning
News photo by Mike DiCarlo
GRF President Fred Barnes, left, and Vice President David Smith, listen as Director Sheldon Solloway, right, offers his views on a reserve fund.
R. Duncan Carter, at the podium, talks to the Board about the
resolution to consider GRF Walnut Creek to be a community
service organization. Board members, from left, John Turnier,
Jane Carmichael and Ron Moschel listen.
CORG to update members on
Creekside and corporation yard
The Committee for an
Open and Responsive Government (CORG) has arranged for an update on the
Creekside and corporation
yard projects at a meeting
on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 2
p.m. in the Fireside Room at
Gateway.
All residents are invited. Refreshments will be
served.
A presentation will be
made by GRF President
Fred Barnes and CEO War-
ren Salmons. Residents will
have the opportunity to ask
questions and learn how the
project manager will be used
to facilitate completion of
these projects.
Residents will also have
the opportunity to indicate
areas of concern to them.
CORG will follow up these
concerns with GRF directors
and staff.
CORG urges all residents
to attend this informational
meeting.
INSIDE THE NEWS
Arts & Leisure ................ 20-25
Arts and Leisure listing ...... 34
Bridge ................................... 41
Calendar.......................... 30-33
Classified ......................... 47-59
Channel 28 TV Guide ......... 35
Clubs ................ 26-29,35,37,46
Dining Guide .................. 28-29
Health .............................. 42-45
In Memoriam....................... 36
Maintenance ........................ 45
Movies ............................. 22-23
Op/Ed Columns .............. 18-19
Religion ............................... 36
Residents Forum ................. 18
Sports .............................. 38-41
Task Force; adopting a set of
budget development principles put forth by CEO Warren
Salmons; accepting a resolution proposed by GRF General
Counsel Shannon Walpole regarding GRF Walnut Creek’s
(GRFWC) status with respect
to the Davis-Stirling Act; approving guidelines for the architectural services for Phase
1 of the Creekside project;
agreeing that staff may adopt
an “All-Inclusive Handyman
Service Program” to bring in
added revenue and provide service to residents; and changing
the wording on the Aquatics
Advisory Committee charter
to eliminate water temperature
from the GRF Board commit-
tee liaison’s decision-making
power.
Budget
Salmons repeated his explanation of the 15 budget development principles laid out at
the mid-month meeting July 8
(more complete coverage was
in the July 16 News – see principles on page 6).
“The budget that we bring
to you in draft will honor these
principles; they do not bind you
at the time that you are reviewing and evaluating the budget
and ultimately approving the
budget,” Salmons said.
The stickler for some Board
members was item 8, which
reads “The fiscal year 2009
operations budget will propose
initiation of an operations and
maintenance reserve fund(s).”
During his report, Finance
Committee Chairman Walter Braun said the committee
concurred with all the budget
principle proposals with the exception of that item. The committee, Braun said, “felt it (the
item) would unduly burden the
coupon at this point.”
President Fred Barnes asked
why this item was included
in the budget principles, and
Salmons said there is language
in the Trust Agreement that directs for there to be reserves for
operation and maintenance.
However, “We’re not proposing precisely how to impleContinued on page 2
Complaint-free movement comes to Rossmoor
The Office of Counseling Services is bringing the
complaint-free movement to
Rossmoor.
The movement started
when a pastor in Missouri,
Will Bowen, challenged his
parishioners to give up griping for three weeks and ignited a worldwide movement.
Bowen gave his parishioners
purple bracelets with instructions to switch the bracelet to
the opposite wrist each time
they complained. The goal
was to go for 21 days without
complaining.
When the Kansas City Star
published an article about
the effort toward eliminating griping, requests for the
bracelets began pouring in
from around the world. As
a result, a nonprofit, nonreligious entity, A ComplaintFree World, Inc., was created.
The Web site is AComplaintFreeWorld.org. Over five
million bracelets have been
shipped to 80 countries.
According to reports, the
consensus among people who
have taken the challenge and
succeeded in breaking the
complaining habit is that they
are much happier.
Counseling Services has
a supply of purple bracelets
in its office at Gateway Clubhouse with instructions and a
test that can be taken to measure happiness.
For information, call Counseling Services Coordinator
Priscilla Tudor at 988-7751.
Be sure to call the right number in an emergency
Residents are reminded that
in a medical emergency they
should call the Securitas emergency number at the front gate:
939-0693.
Calls to any other number,
such as the gate clearance
number, will result in response
delays.
Residents who find themselves in an emergency situation can also call 9-1-1.
A labor dispute between
Baycor Builders, the contractor working on the fire building on Golden Rain Road,
and Carpenters Union 35
came to Rossmoor’s entrance
last week. A small group
from the union held a demonstration and handed out f lyers claiming Baycor broke its
agreement with the union.
Baycor says that it chose
not to sign a new contract
with the carpenters union,
while the union maintains
that Baycor terminated the
agreement.
The demonstration was
not against the Golden Rain
Foundation and was not considered a strike. The flyers indicated that the union did not
have a dispute with any other
employer.
According to Doug Hughs,
First Mutual building maintenance manager overseeing the reconstruction of
the building in Entry 11 on
Golden Rain Road, the labor
dispute will not affect the
work on the 12-unit building burned in January 2007.
He said that Baycor has contracts with other companies
that are union.
Carpenters union has a dispute with the
contractor for Golden Rain Road fire building
She communicates with
animals.
See page 11.
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ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008
GRF Walnut Creek defines itself as a community service organization
Continued from page 1
ment that,” Salmons said.
Director Paul Rosenzweig
expanded on Braun’s comments: “Having shifted the
maintenance from the Trust to
the coupon, which is what the
Trust Agreement always called
for, the feeling of the committee was that adding a reserve at
the same time – at the time of
implementation – was in effect
a double whammy to be hitting
the residents and therefore the
coupon. That drove the vote in
the Finance Committee to delete that item.”
Barnes said he didn’t think
the principle itself puts the
burden on the coupon, it’s the
implementation.
“A step down this road has
serious implications,” Director
Sheldon Solloway said. Providing a proper reserve based
on the definition of Davis-Stirling would put the load on the
coupon very quickly, he said.
Vice President David Smith
said it is crucial to ascertain
standards before setting up a
reserve and that he is not comfortable that there is currently
enough information to make
that decision. He suggested
deleting the item and coming
back to the issue of the reserve
at a later time when the discussion could be more complete.
As a “housewife and single
mother,” Director Jane Carmichael said, she knows the importance of a reserve and feels
this issue deserved further discussion. “If you want to have
a reserve, you save; you don’t
spend everything you’ve got.
Cutting our costs is something
that Warren has consistently
mentioned in his principles
and I really applaud those and
I hope that we will continue to
do that, making sure that we
are very careful how we spend
our money from now on.”
The decision to delete the
item calling for a reserve fund
was split, with four Board
members wishing to keep it in;
however, ultimately the Board
Director Phoebe Cortessis
asks a question during the GRF
Board meeting.
voted to accept the principles
as stated with the exception of
that item.
Rossmoor and the
Davis-Stirling Act
Walpole summarized the
implications of the Seal Beach
appellate decision and how it
may or may not affect GRFWC. She said the Seal Beach
decision is not resolved and is
still under review. However, ul-
Directors Paul Rosenzweig and Christine Folger
timately, it is her opinion that
GRFWC is distinguishable
from Seal Beach in “legally
significant” ways and that, if
Davis-Stirling applies at all, it
is because GRFWC is a community service organization
(CSO).
Walpole drafted a resolution regarding GRFWC’s status with respect to the DavisStirling Act, which is available
for review in the Rossmoor Library and the office of Executive Services Manager Paulette
Jones at Gateway.
In the Residents Forum, R.
Duncan Carter spoke to the issue of the resolution.
“This is all about the power
to collect repetitive transfer
fees for the Trust,” he said.
“I appreciate the care with
which Counsel Walpole has
addressed this matter, and particularly her position that GRF
does not know if it is subject
to the Davis-Stirling Act, but
should behave as a community
service organization under the
Act.”
Carter said a distinction is
needed between GRF as trustContinued on next page
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New Handyman Service Program to be offered to all residents
under Davis-Stirling and will
continue to act as such, abiding by those sections of the
Davis-Stirling Act that pertain
to CSOs.
Handyman Service Program
As part of the direction to
staff by the Finance Committee to find ways to increase
revenue and thus spare increases on the coupon, Mutual Operations Director Paul Donner
created and proposed a program that Barnes proclaimed
to be a “win-win-win.”
The program, given the
current title of “All-Inclusive
Handyman Service Program,”
will offer to all residents the opportunity to purchase a yearly
contract with in-house staff to
conduct general maintenance/
handyman work for an annual
fee. This program is similar to
that which is offered by outside vendors, Donner said, but
the upside for Rossmoor is that
the revenues from this service
would go back into GRF’s coffers, thus taking a load off the
coupon.
Mutual Operations is the
arm of GRF that supplies
property management services
to the Mutuals. The new program would be an expansion of
that service, including selected
types of work to be covered
under the plan for an annual
fee of approximately $175 per
manor for co-ops and $225 per
ee of the Trust Agreement and
GRF as the contract provider
of services to the Mutuals.
“In whereas 19,” he said,
“we read that GRF never maintained that it is an association
under the Davis-Stirling Act.
But for many years GRF acted
as though it were such an association. GRF acted as an association for a couple of years
after the court’s decision that
it is not. GRF still walked like
a homeowners association and
quacked like a homeowners
association.
“GRF had hired counsel to
find some way for GRF to continue to collect the transfer fee
without being in violation of
part 1366.1 of the Davis-Stirling Act … GRF won a default
judgment from the commissioner, not a judge, that GRF
is not a homeowners’ association.
“We need to keep in mind
that only grandfathered organizations have the right to collect transfer fees like ours. The
risk in being wrong about the
right to collect repetitive transfer fees. lies in the possibility
that millions of dollars in fees
must be returned to the buyers.”
The Board voted unanimously to accept the resolution proclaiming that GRFWC
believes itself to be a CSO
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Peter Cortessis commended
the CEO for creating the budget guidelines.
manor for condominiums.
The income from this program would be accounted for
separately from other Mutual
Operations programs and the
revenue from the handyman
service used to offset the coupon, Donner said.
There would be a cap for
the handyman visits – probably about four per month, but
that is still to be determined.
Some of the types of work to
be undertaken will include replacing light bulbs, electrical
repairs, clearing drains, repairing plumbing, fixing appliances, putting doors and windows
back on track, etc.
Current staff would handle
the order desk, accounting,
and program and project supervision. Each 300 contracts
would cover one designated
crew member, Donner said.
The idea was well-received
at the Mutual Presidents Forum, Donner said. Although
Carmichael and Director
Phoebe Cortessis expressed
some concern about how the
program would be detailed,
Barnes suggested it was up to
staff to decide and not for the
Board to micromanage.
All directors except Carmichael approved the program
and it will become available to
residents almost immediately.
More details of how this new
handyman program will work
and how to sign up for it will
follow in next week’s News.
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Aquatics Advisory
Committee charter
In the Aquatics Advisory
Committee charter, under
“Purposes and Responsibilities,” there is a list of matters
that fall under the purview of
the committee as advisory to
staff. One of those nine items
is water temperature. The
Board’s consideration regarding this charter was whether or
not to remove water temperature as one of the committee’s
responsibilities.
Furthermore, the Board was
asked to consider striking from
the charter the statement that
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Residents speak out about finances, fire hazards, traffic safety
gives the GRF Board liaison to
the committee the authority to
approve items from that list.
In the Residents Forum, Patrick Kelly implored the Board
not to make these changes. He
said the Policy Committee’s desire to remove the issue of water temperature from the committee “sends a clear message
to all committees, standing and
ad hoc: If you run into a controversial, time-consuming, and/or
simply odious subject, be quick
to package it and send it on to
the Board.
“The Aquatics Committee
did just what you would ask of
any diligent and conscientious
committee,” he said. “They
held numerous meetings, listened to input from many residents, did research, talked to
legal and, with the Board’s permission, hired a consultant. Is
this ‘above and beyond the call
of duty’ what we want to take
away?”
Director Ron Moschel said
that water temperature, though,
unlike the other matters, was
“a health and safety issue” and
should be left to staff.
Solloway suggested an
amendment that would simply
remove water temperature from
the list of advisory areas but allow the Board’s liaison to still
make decisions on the other
matters, which include nonhealth and safety issues such as
sign-in procedures; priority of
pool uses during closures; volunteer services; signage; lane
usage; rope placement; pool/
swim configuration; and balancing different user groups.
The amendment was accepted by the majority of the Board,
except Director Chris Folger
and with Barnes and Carmichael declining based on their
opinions that no Board member should be allowed to make
decisions independent of other
Board members. The liaison to
the Aquatics Advisory Committee is Director John Turnier.
Residents Forum
A larger group of residents
than is typical of late brought
their thoughts to the podium
at the Residents Forum this
month, with subjects ranging
from items on the agenda to fire
and safety issues.
CORG President Hugh Grey
urged the Board to consider
ways to pump up the knowledge
of finances in the community,
such as broadcasting Finance
Committee meetings on Channel 28, having the News cover
those meetings in depth, and
seeking more resident input on
the budget.
“CORG believes some of the
current resident anxiety over
economic matters could be reduced if residents better understood how well the GRF is now
being run financially and could
see more clearly that the GRF
directors really understand resident concerns,” Grey said.
Rossmoor Resident Emergency Preparedness Organization President Donna Kaufman
said residents are expressing
Carolyn Hinrichs
more interest in the position
of entry coordinator and she is
encouraged by this. More entry coordinators, CB operators
and trained CERT members
are always needed. To become
an entry coordinator, residents
should contact Deborah Ott in
Counseling Services, 988-7750.
Stuart Bolinger addressed the
problem of fire hazard abatement. He said that his Mutual,
Mutual 68 (Eagle Ridge), has
complied with the abatement
needs but that GRF needs to
step in and take care of its properties adjacent to the Mutual.
“The critical issue is time
here,” he said. “We need to do
something before there’s a terrible fire.”
Passionate about
traffic safety
Another speaker passionate
about her cause was Carolyn
Hinrichs, who warned that she
needed more than three minutes
and she’d be back next time to
continue her remarks.
Her issue is safety, specifically of the traffic variety. She
said she sees “such a void” here,
such a disregard for the rules of
the road in Rossmoor and she
is determined to do something
about it.
She has done “a tremendous
amount of research” she said
and talked to many people, including Securitas, the CEO and
the police. It’s an “involved,
convoluted, sticky wicket,” she
said, but she is passionate about
seeing change.
“I am here to help make a
difference,” she said. “I’ll be
your Norma Rae.”
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First Mutual
will hold
election in
District 3
One of First Mutual’s five
districts will be electing a new
director this year. Candidates
are being sought in District 3
for a three-year term.
Entries involved in District
3 are Golden Rain Road 1, 2, 3,
4 and 5; Pine Knoll 2, 3, 5, 7, 8
and 9; Oakmont 15 and 16.
Any First Mutual member
in good standing interested in
running for a board position
must file a statement with the
assistant secretary by 4 p.m.
on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The
statement should be 300 words
or less stating the candidate’s
qualifications and background
plus his or her view on Mutual
issues. Board Services Coordinator Dyann Paradise may be
contacted at 988-7775.
The election of directors
will take place by ballot and
will be distributed to members
at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting on Tuesday, Oct.
7. Ballots will be counted in
an open meeting and winning
candidates will be seated at the
annual meeting.
More information will follow in the weeks prior to the
annual meeting.
BOARD ACTIONS
Following are the actions taken by the GRF Board at its
July meeting:
1. Approved a mission statement for the Ad Hoc Long-Range
Planning Task Force.
2. Approved the adoption the 2009 Budget Development
Principles with the elimination of item 8 on initiating an operations maintenance reserve fund.
3. Approved the adoption of a resolution regarding GRF’s
status as a Community Service Organization (CSO).
4. Approved the GRF guidelines for architectural services
with Dahlin Group Architects for the Creekside Project, Phase
I.
5. Approved an “All-Inclusive Handyman Service Program”
as proposed by the Mutual Operations Department.
6. Introduced a revised Policy 102. 1. 4, Memsbership Transfer Fee. Consideration of approval of the revised policy will be
at the Aug. 26 regular Board meeting.
7. Approved a revised Aquatics Advisory Committee Charter as recommended by the Policy Committee, which eliminates water temperature from the committee’s decision-making power.
Budget principles for 2009
approved by GRF Board
In order to provide direction to the chief executive officer, the chief financial officer,
and GRF staff as they commence preparation of the draft
2009 GRF operations and
trust budgets, the GRF Board
of Directors has prepared the
following budget development
principles:
1. The fiscal year 2009 operations budget will be prepared as a “base line” budget
reflecting a program service
package identical to the fiscal
year 2008 program. This “base
line” budget will be subject to
adjustments after being evaluated by the Board and taking
into consideration all of the information developed as a result
of the following principles.
2. The fiscal year 2009 operations budget will include a
line item expenditure summary for each operating department and division.
3. The fiscal year 2009 operations budget will utilize
unit price projections prepared
by the CFO for common commodities; i. e. , fuel, utilities,
and postage, for use by all
operating departments and divisions as they prepare their
individual department or division budgets.
4. For any proposed new
program or personnel, including programs or personnel
additions initiated by Board
action, the responsible department or division must prepare
a memorandum to describe
and justify the new program
or personnel and quantify the
cost. This includes any personnel promotions, reclassifications, or increase in hours,
etc., for existing allocated
staff. In addition, this process
will be used to justify/document one time or limited duration increases in program;
e. g. , undertaking a study or
preparing a report or a plan
which comes under the operations budget. Such a proposal
may include, for example, a
management audit to explore
efficiencies and departmental
operation, a special study re-
quired by a regulatory agency,
or a publication which requires
a large expense.
5. The fiscal year 2009 GRF
operations budget will strive
to contain any increase within
the year over year price index
change using the Department
of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics all urban consumers for
San Francisco, Oakland and
San Jose index.
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Treasurer’s report: Golf and News
revenues are up for the month of June
By Paul Rosenzweig
GRF Board treasurer
The Statement of Operations for the month of June
2008 shows a favorable variance to budget of $69,000,
before depreciation. Revenues
were over budget by $26,000
and expenses were under budget by $43,000. Cumulative
for the first five months of
the year, revenues are higher
than budget by $80,000, and
expenses are below budget by
$335,000, for a net positive cumulative variance for the year
of $415,000. All amounts are
rounded to the nearest thousand for this report.
Revenue variances for the
month were spread among
golf, the Rossmoor News and
Recreation, although the latter
was offset by higher costs.
Major expense variances in
the month:
Salaries and Employee
Expenses: under budget by
$33,000 due to three open positions.
Contractual Services: under budget by $8,000; the public safety contract (Securitas)
was under budget by $16,000,
partly offset by an unfavorable
variance in newspaper printing
of $6,000.
Trust Estate Fund
Membership transfer fees
were $252,000 for the month,
compared to $203,000 in June
2007.
Total expenditures for the
month were $172,000. Expenditures include $80,000 for
street paving and striping (primarily for the streets acquired
from Shea and for which we
received funds in connection
with the transaction); $38,000
for normal reserve work;
$20,000 for Creekside planning; and $18,000 final payment for Rossmoor Channel
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Board meetings and Channel
28 programs, among other
things, by dialing 988-7878.
The service is maintained by
Rossmoor’s TV Channel 28
staff.
The nine-year-old tele-
phone information service is
designed to keep residents informed about not only emergencies, but other information
of interest. It generally takes
about two minutes to get the
news from the RITS line.
The special line usually
tells of nonemergencies,
such as upcoming Rossmoor
events such as Fun Day and
other programs sponsored by
the Recreation Department.
It also advises listeners as to
what time to tune to popular
Channel 28 programs such as
bingo and the time, date and
place for GRF Board meetings.
The message is routinely
changed on Mondays and
Thursdays. However, in an
emergency, the message is
changed as needed.
The voices of the RITS
line are Barbara Seaver and
Katherine Stillman, Channel
28 staff members.
The service was started
for the sight impaired so they
could hear about what was
going on in Rossmoor.
Budget process to look for
ways to cut costs, find revenue
6. The fiscal year 2009 budget process will result in a full
reflection of cost of managing
trust administration and particularly the cost of implementing
trust-financed projects as a trust
budget, rather than an operations budget expenditure.
7. The fiscal year 2009 budget
process will more fully utilize
the opportunity to fund Golden
Rain Foundation acquisition
of “personal property,” such as
equipment, furnishings and ve-
hicles, etc. , provided for in the
Trust Agreement, in an effort
to move such purchases away
from the operations budget,
thereby reducing the amount of
the GRF annual coupon.
8. The fiscal year 2009 operations budget will include trust
facility/property maintenance
in accordance with the language of the Trust Agreement.
9. The fiscal year 2009 operations budget process will explore opportunities for increasing revenue or developing new
sources of revenue that could
be applied to the operations
budget and, in turn, reduce the
annual GRF coupon amount.
10. The fiscal year 2009
budget process will identify a
menu of opportunities to modify or eliminate program activities, implementation of which
would reduce the operations
budget which, in turn, would
reduce the amount of the annual GRF coupon.
11. The fiscal year 2009 budget process will identify a menu
of opportunities to more fully
recover program activity costs,
implementation of which would
increase revenue and thereby
reduce the annual GRF coupon
amount.
12. The fiscal year 2009 operations budget will assume that
the proceeds of the Rossmoor
Medical Center lease will continue to flow to the operations
budget to reduce the annual
GRF coupon amount.
13. The fiscal year 2009 operations budget process will
include exploration of options
and alternatives for the 2009
insurance program year which
could reduce operating costs
and, in turn, reduce the annual
GRF coupon amount.
14. The fiscal year 2009 operations budget will include a
management bonus program.
Implementation of any bonus
program is predicated on prior
Board approval of an objective, written policy which is
first subject to review and recommendation by the Compensation Committee. This bonus
pool is exclusive of any bonus
provided to the CEO by separate Board action.
Cash is stolen
from Pro Shop
Approximately $2,500 of
golf receipts from the weekend of July 25, 26 and 27 were
stolen from the Pro Shop at
Creekside complex sometime
Sunday night, July 27. The
theft has been reported to the
Walnut Creek Police and an investigation is under way.
An initial investigation indicates that there was forced entry to the Pro Shop. The physical conditions in the Pro Shop
are being reviewed by staff to
see if any changes need to be
made to avoid future thefts. In
addition, staff is also reviewing
cash handling procedures to see
if they need to be modified.
Anyone who has information regarding this matter
should contact Walnut Creek
Police Officer Greg Leonard at
943-5844.
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Put medications in plastic bags before dropping in box
Prescription drop-off box is located at Gateway
After only a few weeks of
use, the prescription drop-off
box that has been installed
in the lobby outside the Oak
Room (card room) at Gateway
has proven to be successful.
Residents have filled up the
box with their unwanted prescriptions.
The box is green, tamperproof and is identified as a prescription drop-off for medications no longer needed.
Residents are reminded to
put their unwanted prescription medications in a plastic
bag before putting them in the
drop-off box. Do not put the
prescription bottles in the box.
In an effort to assist residents in disposing of expired
and unwanted medicines in an
environmentally safe way, the
Golden Rain Foundation has
enlisted the help of Curbside,
Inc. in creating this drop-off
collection box.
Most prescription and overthe-counter medicine and vitamins in pills or capsule are
eligible for disposal through
the pick-up box.
Curbside, Inc. retrieves the
medications in a timely manner, takes them to the company
vehicle and, before leaving
Rossmoor, places the medications in a container with a
combustible material that will
render the drugs useless.
That material will then be
transported off site to a federally regulated transfer facility
and incinerated.
Controlled substances
Liquids and controlled substances (narcotics such as Dexedrine, Adderall, Knopin and
Darvocet, for example), cannot
be dropped off in the Curbside
box. For controlled prescriptions only, Save the Bay and
East Bay Municipal Utilities
District offer events that allow
residents to return controlled
prescriptions. For listings, visit
the Web site at www.savesfbay.
org/dispose.
Contact 1-800-606-6606 for
information and other options.
There is also a physicians’
and pharmacist Web site that
may be of help in disposing
controlled substances: www.
wastemd.com or call 1-877927-8363.
Do not dispose of medicines
into the toilet or sink. Medicines in wastewater cannot be
removed by treatment plants,
and directly enter the environment.
The prescription drop-off
box is located in the hallway
next to the card room at
Gateway.
The following incidents were
reported to Securitas, Rossmoor’s security service provider.
They appear here as they were
initially reported to Securitas.
After investigation, details of a
case may indicate a lesser or
different incident description.
Friday, July 25
Theft: A resident reported
clothing stolen from drying lines
outside her manor on Golden
Rain Road Entry 3
Fire: Contra Costa County
Fire Protection District (CCCFPD) reported a smoke investigation at a manor on Fairlawn
Entry 6
Saturday, July 26
Animal: A resident reported
seeing a coyote in the area of
Skycrest Drive Entry 3 around
7 a.m.
Auto accident: Securitas reported a vehicle accident involving the driver of a cab and a
Rossmoor resident.
Hazard: Resident of Leisure
Lane reported a tree down.
Hazard: Resident of Oakmont
Drive reported the smell of gas
in her manor.
Auto Accident: Resident reported a vehicle accident involving two residents; there were no
injuries.
Suspicion: An anonymous
resident reported hearing a
woman yelling for help.
Sunday, July 27
Fire: CCCFPD reported
a structure fire response to a
manor on Cactus Court Entry
6. It was smoke from bacon left
cooking.
Monday, July 28
Misc.: Resident reported a
confused resident was standing
in the sprinklers.
Electrical: Resident of Running Springs Road Entry 5 reported sparks coming from a
panel in his manor.
Tuesday, July 29
Theft: The Pro Shop staff
reported a theft of cash from
weekend play. Walnut Creek Police is investigating. See separate
report in this issue.
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First Mutual to discuss fire alarms Aug. 22
First Walnut Creek Mutual
will hold an open discussion at
the next Mutual board meeting, Friday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m.
in the Delta Room at Del Valle
Clubhouse. The discussion will
be on the placing of fire alarms
in the Mutual’s buildings.
Information will be handed
out about various systems and
the projected cost.
Residents are reminded that
all the Mutual’s buildings were
built to the existing codes at
the time they were built and
that there is no requirement
for any changes to be made, or
any fire alarm systems added.
It is the desire of the board of
directors to find out what residents are interested in having
and how much financial commitment they are willing to
accept.
Republicans will hear from
former Secretary of State Jones
The Rossmoor Republican Club Program Committee appointed a speaker scout to find an experienced political personality from California to speak at the August meeting. The
speaker scout successfully secured the services of former Secretary of State Bill Jones.
Jones will speak at the club’s dinner meeting on Wednesday,
Aug. 13, in the Fireside Room at Gateway. The evening begins
at 5:15 p.m. and dinner is served at 6.
Jones served with distinction as California secretary of state
from 1994 to 2002. Prior to that tenure, he won six consecutive
terms as representative of District 32 in the State Assembly.
In 1994, he won his seat by 75 percent, which is considered a
political landslide.
Jones, authored Proposition 184, recognized as California’s
Three Strikes Law, which passed by 72 percent. After its passage in 1994, California’s violent crime rate dropped. Because
of his experience in running political campaigns, Jones has
been nominated to serve as the statewide chairman of the John
McCain for President of the United States.
After his presentation, he will answer questions from the
audience.
Republican Club member are advised to watch for the
monthly Republican Journal, which contains the reservation
form. Members pay $24 for dinner; guests pay $26.
The reservation deadline is Friday, Aug. 8, at noon. Mail
checks and reservation form to 1708 Golden Rain Road No. 6,
or call 947-5878.
County to reassess the value
of co-ops, may affect taxes
For the new fiscal year that just started, July 1, 2008 through
June 30, 2009, the Contra Costa County Tax Assessors Office
will be decreasing the assessed values for approximately 720 coops in Rossmoor. This decrease may affect co-op owners in First
and Second Mutuals and Mutual 8 who purchased their homes
after 2002, when values were increasing sharply.
Co-op owners pay their property taxes as part of their monthly
coupon. Owners are now receiving notices from the county and
want to know implications for themselves.
The Rossmoor Accounting Department will need the definitive information from the county assessor in order to determine
the reduction in property taxes for co-op owners, if any. The Accounting Department will not receive all of the assessor’s official
details until later in the year.
In 2009, the property taxes on the coupon will be based on the
assessed values received from the county. Since this is a temporary decrease in value, once property values start going up again
for those who received this reduction, the county is allowed to restore the value at more than just the 2 percent annual maximum
permitted under Jarvis-Gann.
Owners of condominiums pay their property taxes directly to
Contra Costa County, not via the coupon. They may be receiving
similar notices about property tax reductions from the county.
Sign up now for the next
bus trip to Trader Joe’s
Rossmoor residents can
catch the County Connection
bus to Trader Joe’s in Walnut
Creek on the morning of Sunday, Aug. 17. The driver can
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The cost of the round trip is
$4. Sign-up is required at the
Administration Office at Gateway. The deadline is Thursday,
Aug. 14.
The bus is arranged by
Rossmoor resident Bob Caplow. The County Connection
takes residents to Trader Joe’s
on California Boulevard on
one Sunday a month.
This new Trader Joe’s subsidizes the trip, so residents are
encouraged to show management that a big Rossmoor group
will take the bus this month.
The County Connection bus
picks up residents at 11 a.m. at
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up for back-to-school readiness
Rossmoor will join the drive through Aug.15
The Contra Costa Times’
annual backpack and school
supply drive, Project Readyto-Learn, supplies new backpacks and school supplies
to impoverished children
throughout the East Bay.
This year, Rossmoor is
joining the drive. School
supplies will be collected
for elementary-school-level
children.
There will be a barrel
placed in the entry of Gateway Administration building.
Supplies can be donated through Aug.15 and the
barrel will be picked up on
Aug. 16 by Project Readyto-Learn. The supplies will
be distributed to East Bay
schools.
Supplies needed include
backpacks, pencils, crayons,
set of markers, rulers, safety
scissors, glue sticks, several wide-ruled notebooks
or chick pack of loose-leaf
lined paper, three to five colored folders and pencil box.
For information, call Joan
Abrams at 937-5620.
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GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION AND MUTUALS
All Golden Rain Foundation, Mutual and committee meetings listed here are open to Rossmoor residents. Meeting times
and locations are subject to change. For information in GRF
Board meetings, call Senior Manager of Executive Services
Paulette Jones at 988-7711; for information on Third Mutual
meetings, call Mary Burr at 988-7718; and for information on
all other Mutual meetings, call Dyann Paradise at 988-7775.
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Fourth Mutual annual meeting ..........9:30 a.m.
Vista Room, Hillside
GRF Board mid-month meeting ............ 10 a.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Fitness Center Advisory Committee .......9 a.m.
Delta Room, Del Valle
Mutual 48 board .......................................2 p.m.
Mutual Operations meeting room
Aquatics Advisory Committee ............1:30 p.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Second Mutual board ...............................9 a.m.
Peacock Hall, Gateway
Fifth Mutual board..............................2:30 p.m.
Board Room, Gateway
First Mutual board ................................. 10 a.m.
Delta Room, Del Valle
Mutual 68 board .......................................1 p.m.
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GRF Finance Committee ....................1:30 p.m.
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GRF Board regular ..................................9 a.m.
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Mutual 59 board ..................................1:30 p.m.
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This Rossmoor resident can communicate with animals
She has a close bond with her horse, Emma
By Nancy Kaye
Contributing writer
She earned degrees in math
and psychology at UC Davis.
She studied psycholinguistics
at Massachusetts Institute of
Technology. She taught math,
headed marketing departments
for Bank of America, Wells
Fargo, and Capital Holding,
and was a director in product
development for AT&T.
“She” is Diana St. James,
now retired and a Rossmoor
resident for close to four years.
With her solid background in
math and business, she seems
an unlikely candidate to be
communicating with animals,
but an animal communicator
she is. Her vocation started in
1992, at least that’s when she
became consciously aware of
her capacity to listen and talk
to animals.
“In 1990, I was at the stables
and saw a horse named Emma,
whom I thought might make a
good dressage horse” said St.
James. “But the people at the
stables disagreed. Apparently,
the horse was in the habit of
rearing, bucking, and bolting. I
bought her anyway and she was
usually fine as long as I was
around.”
Emma’s behavior continued
to be somewhat undependable,
however. “Two years later,
when I told Emma I was going
to sell her, she seemed to go into
a deep depression,” she said. “I
couldn’t stand it. So I called a
sister of a friend of mine who
was an animal communicator.
She came to the stable to meet
Emma. The communicator
talked to Emma, who told her
that she heard me, even when I
didn’t talk to her.”
The communicator insisted
that St. James, too, could communicate with Emma. In fact,
according to St. James, Emma
told her that she’d heard her all
along. And it wasn’t just verbal. The communication for the
most part was telepathic.
“When I realized what was
happening, it felt like an energy
bolt had hit my heart,” said St.
James. “My friend noticed the
change in my face. I was like an
adolescent in love.”
As it turned out, one problem the owner and horse have
in common is lack of mother
love. St. James always felt
her mother didn’t have the resources to love her because her
mother had some undiagnosed
illness. And Emma had been
taken away from her mother
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Diana St. James, pictured with her dog, Cosette, has a gift – she
can communicate with animals.
too early.
According to St. James,
Emma said to her, “You know,
Diana, I never had a mother either. It takes a full two years for
a foal to be with its mother in
order to learn how to be a proper horse. It’s one of humanity’s
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young.”
Source of talent
St. James doesn’t know how
she developed her unique communication skills. “It’s amazing to me, particularly with
my scientific background,” she
said. “I’m now trying to figure
out my limits.”
St. James claims that all
the animals she’s ever had say
she communicates well, and
that her own dogs have known
she can communicate. She recalls the time that her present
dog, Cosette, went to stay with
someone while St. James was
vacationing. When Cosette returned home, she cried because
that person couldn’t meet her
needs.
While so far most of St.
James’ skills hinge on Emma
acting as a catalyst, St. James
has found that to some extent
she can branch out on her own.
“A while back, a woman from
Morgan Hill called me and said
that two cougars were eating
domestic animals. She asked if
I could help.” At the time, St.
James laughed to herself and
thought, “Yeah! Right!”
But she asked Emma if there
were cougars in that area and
Emma said yes. “I asked her
if she could get me connected
with them and Emma said she’d
try.
“It worked,” St. James said.
“I heard two young cougars who
had lost their mother at an early
age so they hadn’t been taught
to hunt. The lady at Morgan
Hill had told me that there were
lots of deer in the area, so I connected with what I think was an
older cougar, and that cougar
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Voter registration table is at the Farmers’ Market
A voter registration table
will be set up at the Rossmoor
Farmers’ Market in the Gateway parking lot every Friday
morning during the month of
August.
The table is sponsored by
the Republican Club of Rossmoor, but persons can register as Republican, Democrat,
Libertarian, Decline to State,
etc.
Voter registration is required to vote in the Nov. 4
General Election this year. For
information, call Republican
Club President Tom Fryer at
947-5878.
of writing a book about Emma,
who’s now boarded at Briones
Regional Park. The intent is to
tell about Emma’s life and how
the horse brought St. James to
animal communication.
“Emma is nice to everyone
now. And unless she’s distracted, she always responds to me.
She has a great sense of humor
and often giggles,” she said.
“The book is all about love.
She’s 23 years old and still
very spry,” said St. James. “She
could live until somewhere in
her 30s, but I’m writing it now
so she’ll be able to help me edit
it.”
She can tell what animals want to say
told me in detail how cougars
should hunt. I then reconnected with the young cougars and
told them what I’d learned. No
more domestic animals were
killed.”
Tribute to Emma
St. James is in the process
Mutual 56 seeks candidate
There will be an election for one director on the board of
Walnut Creek Mutual 56 (Lakeshire) for a three-year term.
This position is currently held by Jean McConnell.
Any member in good standing who wishes to submit his or
her name for membership on the board should contact Board
Services Coordinator Dyann Paradise at 988-7775 in the Mutual Board Office at Gateway by Friday, Sept. 5.
Each candidate should submit a written notice of intent to
run. The statement should be no more than 300 words and
should express the candidate’s qualifications and interest in
serving on the board.
The election for the director will take place by ballot and will
be distributed to members at least 30 days prior to the annual
meeting. The winning candidate will be seated at the annual
meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 15. More information will follow in the weeks prior to the annual meeting.
Golf Advisory Committee to
hold special meeting for discussion
The Golf Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting on
Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 3:30 p.m. in the Board Room at Gateway.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss each of the suggestions contained in the FORE column in the July 30 News. The
column was written by Golf Advisory Committee member Larry
Ringer, who will be at the Aug. 19 meeting. All interested residents are invited to attend.
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Radios are available for those interested and willing to
become a part of the Rossmoor emergency preparedness
system.
There is an urgent need for volunteers to be trained as citizens
band (CB) radio operators and base control personnel.
Base control requires one hour a month to check in all CB
operators calling in on Saturdays from 8 to 9 a.m. Training is
provided and is easy.
Those interested in becoming an integral part of Rossmoor’s
growing volunteer emergency preparedness system interests
residents may call Jerry Priebat at 935-9488 or George
Lederman at 949-8478.
Residents may also volunteer as an entry coordinator or
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The Rossmoor golf courses
will be closed to walkers on
the following Mondays due to
tournaments and holiday. If
the tournament starts at noon,
walkers can still use the courses until noon. If the tournament is on the Dollar Ranch
Course (18 holes), walkers can
still use the Creekside Course
(nine holes).
• Aug. 25, Kiwanis Club
tournament, Dollar Ranch
Course, starting at 8 a.m. and
Creekside Course, starting at
9 a.m.
• Sept. 1, holiday, both
courses open for play all day
• Oct. 6, Rotary Club tour-
For health and safety,
residents must pick up
after pets.
nament, Dollar Ranch Course,
noon start
• Oct. 20, Dollar Ranch
Course, noon start
• Oct. 27, Dollar Ranch
Course, all day
tournament schedule, call the
Pro Shop at 933-2607.
The Waterford, Mutual 58’s new board and officers, who were elected in June, met at their first
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Treasurer Harold Bauman, Secretary Rosalee Dutton, Second Vice President Paul Deutschman,
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Second Mutual has board opening
The board of directors of Second Walnut Creek Mutual will
hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 9:30 a.m. in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse.
There will be one position on
the board in this year’s election.
Any member in good standing
interested in running for this position may do so by contacting Dyann Paradise, assistant secretary
in the Mutuals’ Board Office, by
the deadline of Tuesday, Sept. 2.
The term for this position
is three years. Director Wilbur
Sprague currently holds that position and intends to run again.
Candidates must submit a statement of no more than 300 words
outlining their qualifications and
interest in serving on the Second
Mutual board. The winning candidate will be seated at the annual
meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
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Tony LaRussa’s Animal Rescue
Foundation comes to Rossmoor
Tony La Russa’s Animal
Rescue Foundation will visit
Rossmoor on Wednesday, Aug.
13, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the
front parking lot of Gateway.
All Rossmoor residents are invited to stop by.
ARF would like to apologize
to all Rossmoor residents for
canceling the July visit. There
was concern that the extreme
hot weather would compromise
the health and safety of the animals. Dogs and cats left in a hot
car can suffer brain damage or
even death in a matter of minutes.
During the month of September, ARF and the Oakland
Raiders are teaming up to
highlight silver and black kittens and cats.
In addition to visiting the
mobile ARF van at Rossmoor,
Coffee Bean
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ARF is inviting all interested
residents to visit the ARF shelter and meet cats such as Moonchild and Coffee Bean.
Moonchild is a shy girl who
will need a special family to
help build her confidence. Tiny
Coffee Bean, only 10 weeks old,
had to have one eye removed.
He is playful and loving.
Visit the ARF Web site at
www.arf.net to view all of the
silver and black kittens and cats
available for adoption.
For information, contact
Rossmoor resident Pam Brett
at 300-8984 or e-mail her at
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Blood Donation Awards Committee’s ice cream social is Aug. 16
Bob Sutherland and Friends provide musical entertainment at Gateway
The Rossmoor Blood Donation Awards Committee will
sponsor an old-fashioned ice
cream social on Saturday, Aug.
16. The event will be accompanied by the sounds of music of
Bob Sutherland and Friends.
The social, from 2 to 4
p.m., will be held in the Fireside Room at Gateway Clubhouse.
Sutherland and Friends
will play favorites of the Big
Band era and will be open to
requests from ice cream lover
participants.
Tickets are $5, which will
provide the buyer with a 12ounce bowl for the ice cream
of choice, provided by Dreyers, with the option of a variety of toppings.
This event is a fund-raiser to
provide cash awards for blood
drive competitions between
Contra Costa County and Alameda County high schools.
The high school blood drives,
organized by students, are under the auspices of the American Red Cross.
There are six money awards
that go to the three top-producing schools in two categories, depending on the size of
the student body. The Blood
Donation Awards Committee raises $6,000 for these
awards. Schools may use the
money at their discretion.
Students give some 6,000
units of blood at these blood
drives during the school year.
Tickets are available in advance from members of the
committee, including Sutherland, 933-9754, chairman of
the event; Janet Mendenhall,
committee
chairwoman,
952-4013; Lisa Matthews,
930-8243; Nancy Bann, 9381571; Hank Gates, 944-9677;
Ed King, 287-0847; and Ted
Sawyer, 939-3831.
There will also be a 50/50
raffle in which the winner gets
half of the kitty. Tickets will
be available at the ice cream
social for $1 each or six for
$5.
Rossmoor has Wi-Fi hot spots
The Golden Rain Foundation provides access to the Internet
at wireless hot spot (Wi-Fi) for those residents who use laptop
computers at the following locations:
• Gateway Clubhouse
• The Redwood and Oak rooms at Gateway
• Hillside Clubhouse in the Diablo Room
• Del Valle Clubhouse
• Peacock Hall
• Mutual Operations office at 800 Rockview Drive
The connection is “rossmoor” at all locations. There is no login at this time, but there may be one in the future.
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Volunteer Exchange Program
offers members short-term services
Going away on vacation? Need someone to water the plants?
Join the Rossmoor Volunteer Exchange Program. For $15 a year,
members exchange short-term services with one another. Provide
a service now, bank the hours, and receive a service later.
Some members provide transportation to doctors’ appointments. Others do sewing and mending. Another member will do
pet sitting. And as always, the Volunteer Exchange has members
ready and willing to read to the vision impaired and visit homebound residents.
For information, or to become a member, call 988-7750.
If residents know someone who may benefit from these services, they may also call the Volunteer Exchange at the above
number.
Certificates available for needy residents
With the high cost of gasoline and groceries, many
people are finding it harder to
make ends meet. There is help
for residents feeling the pinch.
Thanks to a generous donation from the Rotary Club of
Rossmoor and the Interfaith
Council, $25 Safeway gift certificates are available through
Rossmoor Counseling Services. These gift certificates are
offered to Rossmoor residents
who are struggling to make
ends meet. There are no strings
attached and no need to repay.
To receive a gift certificate,
call Rossmoor Counseling Services at 988-7750. All contact
is strictly confidential.
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Inverted planters produce plenty of
edibles in a small space for this resident
Rossmoor resident Rusty Van Hoose wanted to find a way to have fresh produce, but he didn’t
have much space for a garden in his Sequoia Wrap manor. So he installed these Topsy Turvy™
tomato planters from the eaves of his place and now he has more tomatoes than he can eat.
The planter works as such: As the sun warms the plant, the root system explodes and thrives
inside the planter. Because the planter is upside down, water and nutrients pour directly from
the root to the fruit. Van Hoose also uses the planters for growing zucchini and strawberries
and soon will plant cucumbers, too.
Clubs can be linked to Web site
Visitors to www.rossmoor.com can view info pages
Rossmoor clubs and organizations can now get links
to their Web sites through the
Rossmoor Web site.
To get the links placed on
the site, just e-mail the Web
site URL to news@rossmoor.
com, and the Web master for
the site will set it up.
The links will be under the
club name on the “Clubs and
Organization” page, which is
listed under “Resident Info”
on the home page of www.
rossmoor.com.
Currently, the Computer
Club has a link.
To see how it works, go
to the Computer Club listing
and click on the underlined
Web address.
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Computer Center is open on Saturdays
The Computer Club will
open the Computer Center at
Gateway on Saturdays from 10
a.m. to noon.
The center is located next
to the Redwood Room in the
building just off the main parking lot.
A volunteer will be there
answering questions and di-
recting residents, their families and friends to the three
public access computers,
which are available free of
charge.
Rossmoor volunteers help residents file homeowners’ tax assistance claims.
Volunteers give tax assistance
Tax credits are available from the state for low-income
Rossmoor residents through the 2008 homeowners and renter assistance program.
Volunteer tax preparers are ready to file a claim for residents
on the following dates in the Vista Room at Hillside Clubhouse:
Thursdays, Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28, and Sept. 4 and 11, from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m.
No appointment will be necessary to fi le a claim. There may
be a short wait.
To be eligible for homeowners or renters assistance, residents
must be age 62 or older, or blind, or disabled, with a total household income of less than $44,096 in 2007. Total income includes
all monies received during 2007, the full amount of Social Security, pensions and tax-free interest.
To receive assistance on one of the above dates, residents need
to bring with them their 2007 income tax return or 2007 Social
Security statement, all 1099s showing income from pensions, interest, dividends, etc., and 2007/08 property tax statement.
Residents of First and Second Mutuals and Mutual 8 need to
apply for their property tax statement at the GRF Administration
Office at Gateway before a claim can be prepared. Renters also
need to provide landlord information: name, address and phone
number.
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The time is right to close our roadways for a
day and host a Rossmoor Grand Prix. Scheduled
events to include:
Stop-Sign-Runners Special: Winning entry
will have blown through the most stop signs in
15 minutes.
Friends and Family Sprints: start line at the
south end of the valley. The first one through the
main gate wins.
Contractor, Delivery-Driver, Rossmoor-Employee Drag Races: separate heats for each category. This will be a sure crowd-pleaser. Watch
the big trucks roll.
Tour de Rossmoor: Daring bicyclists will be
recruited to populate the course. Entrants who
complete the event without tagging a cyclist will
receive an official commendation.
The Unlicensed Driver Derby: Contestants
will be ranked by number of California Vehicle
Code violations racked up in a 15-minute time
frame with extra points for dummies picked off
in crosswalks. Purse split between the fastest and
slowest finishers.
The Lead-Foot Lollapalooza: for residents
only, with male and female heats. Top speeds,
aggression and looks of grim determination will
be the hallmarks of winning entries.
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AS YOU WRITE IT
A COLUMN FOR CREATIVITY
Identity crisis
By Iris Carryer
In my early life, it used to be that handsome men
in uniform would tower protectively over me, escort
me here and there and smile benignly. Now I get the
scary feeling that age has stamped my features with
a sly and furtive look that causes files to be assembled at FBI, CIA and Scotland Yard, plus recent
photographs that are, admittedly, enough to arouse
anyone’s suspicions.
The time came when smugglers on airplanes
used to confide in me that they had Cartier lookalikes strapped on from wrists to armpits. I knew
that THEY were going to saunter through the customs and be wished a happy day, whereas I’d be requested to expose my underwear to public gaze. Officials soar to full imposing heights with me these
days. The more I shrink, the more they tower, look
sourly down and command that I should open up
my suitcase. In gritty tones they sometimes call me
Post-race activities to include participants tossing copies of the California Vehicle Code into a
bonfire with high-fives all around. We’ve got the
talent – let’s do it!
Claudia Tierney
Running Springs Road
SPACE CONFUSION
I was told space No. 1 is reserved for handicapped parking in the guest spaces. How does one
know what No. 1 is since the spaces are not numbered? Also, if this is the case, this should be done
for all of Rossmoor with the appropriate blue logo
and then all the confusion will dissipate.
Richard Silbert
Tice Creek Drive
GIVE A HUG
All of us are lonely. Sometimes it may be for
an hour, a day, or most of the time. My suggestion is each of us every day, every opportunity,
hug one another at least three times or more
each day.
Larry Kiviat
Tice Creek Drive
“madam” and would obviously enjoy leading me to
execution.
When I lived in Northern Ireland long ago, residents were friendly, we all worked together and
then armed forces came to stand alert and stonyfaced behind security at airports. One time when
I visited, I had brought some pantyhose for my
daughter, packed in silver eggs. They loomed like
gleaming objects of destruction, each side of my
folded skirts.
A security official (10 feel tall and growing)
snarled, “Stand well back!” to the assembled crowd
behind me. To me, he said “Undo these please,
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JUST THINKING
Obamania
By Eric Anschutz
write today mainly about
Barack Obama’s speech in Berlin. But, let me begin with some
thoughts about his visit to Iraq, and
his conversation there with Gen.
David Petraeus. The general, as
expected, advised Obama against a
timetable for withdrawal, and against early departure
of American troops from Iraq. Obama, when asked
about it, said that if he were Petraeus, whose responsibilities are limited to Iraq, he might take the same
position.
As a prospective president, however, Obama’s
mission is to think globally and about America’s
interests as a whole. In the presidential context,
Obama said, he needed to consider whether the
continued and open-ended expenditure of $12 billion
monthly in Iraq, and the continuing deployment there
of 160,000 American troops, was the best allocation
of our resources. With our economy in chaos, and
considering the need for more troops in Afghanistan,
Obama concluded that as president he would serve
America’s interests best by spending that money to
restore our economy, and by redeploying some of our
troops to Afghanistan, widely agreed to be the true
focal point of the war on terror.
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CONSIDER THIS ...
Ration health care?
By Ann Singer
mericans have a visceral
negative reaction to the idea
of rationing health care.
Even so, as we move toward universal health coverage in this country
we have to consider the limits of
what we can provide for every citizen and how to distribute medical care evenly and
fairly. National health care spending was nearly $1.9
trillion in 2004, which is 16 percent of the gross domestic product (GNP). Costs must be reined in. It may
be necessary to set limits to the amount and kinds of
care we can provide individuals, but, in fact, other
means of cost containment are much more significant
and urgent.
The American health care system is sprawling and
fragmented and a variety of factors contribute to ever
rising costs. The 2008 New York Times World Almanac lists the main factors which contribute to the high
costs of health care as follows:
1. Use of sophisticated, expensive medical equipment
2. New, higher priced prescription drugs and increased consumer demand induced by drug manufacturers’ advertising
3. Excessive and arguably unnecessary procedures,
including duplication of tests and use of technologies
that yield similar results
4. Increasing elderly population, which uses medi-
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As You Write It
madam!”
This special brand of packaging has never lent itself to
easy opening, even when one
is merely running late. With
half the British Army on alert
in my direction, and a 12-foottall official looming over all, I
had the utmost difficulty obeying his instructions. It’s said
that only horses sweat, that
gentlemen perspire and ladies
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Now, for Obama’s trip to Berlin, Paris and London.
We all want to be loved – if not loved, at least respected
and liked. That aspiration is as true for nations as
for individuals. America has, deservedly, through
most of our history, been widely admired and loved
by many as the can-do nation, the fount of wealth,
the cornucopia of agricultural largess, the center of
industrial and scientific ingenuity, and the savior of
democracy in two world wars and the Cold War.
But all of this admiration and love, and the post
9/11 spike of support for America, fizzled with our
wrongheaded invasion of Iraq, and the arrogance
of George W. Bush’s neo-con-driven unilateralism.
Our moral leadership was squandered in a worldwide
frenzy of anger at the war itself, at Kyoto, at branding
negotiation as appeasement, and at such bizarrely unAmerican actions as the atrocities of Guantanamo
Bay and Abu Garabe.
“The world is waiting to love America, again,” said
an editorial in the London Observer. A poll, taken
before Obama’s speech there, shows the German
public favoring Obama over McCain 67 percent to 6
percent. To Europe, and much of the world, Obama’s
candidacy stokes memories of the America onceloved, and provides hope for a better future; French
President Sarkozy called him “my buddy.”
Obama’s Berlin speech was surely all that
Europeans were hoping for from this newly minted
candidate for the American presidency. And for the
avidly watching American audience, his words proved
beyond argument that he is ready for that office – that
he is not only a worthy candidate, he is a superior
one.
Obama, in his Berlin speech, called for nations to
unite against terror, but insisted on inclusion, in that
unity, of the Muslim majority who yearn for peace
just as do we. He spoke, wisely, of the need to tear
down walls between nations and between races and
religions, to the urgency of saving our planet through
worldwide action aimed at curbing carbon emissions,
and to the importance of a strengthened curb on
nuclear weapons.
All of that was important. All of it was impressive,
and worthy of a candidate for our presidency, and for
leadership of the free world. They were words needed
to begin restoration of America’s moral authority. We
will, under the kind of leadership promised by those
words, regain the respect and, yes, the love of a world
waiting to love America again. For me, however, as
an American, the most moving and possibly the most
powerful moments of Obama’s speech came near the
end of his speech. Here’s what he said in one of his
closing paragraphs:
“But I also know how much I love America. I know
that for more than two centuries we have strived
– at great cost and great sacrifice – to form a more
perfect union; to seek, with other nations, a more
hopeful world. Our allegiance has never been to any
particular tribe or kingdom – indeed, every language
is expressed in our public squares. What has always
united us – what has always driven our people, what
drew my father to America’s shores is a set of ideals
that speaks to aspirations shared by all people: that
we can live free from fear and free from want; that we
can speak our minds and assemble with whomever we
choose and worship as we please.”
cal care more intensely than younger people
5. Increasing number of accidents and other incidents that require emergency medical services
6. Labor intensiveness and earnings growth for
health care professionals and executives
7. Malpractice insurance
8. Administrative waste
9. Fraud
Giving individuals too much medical care is not on
the list of main reasons for rising costs. Even without
considering the 44 million people who are currently left
out of the system because they have no medical coverage at all, we in fact already ration health care among
insured people in many ways not always obvious.
A friend of mine is a Kaiser pediatric nurse practitioner. She reports that some low-income parents
are not bringing their children in for checkups, vaccinations or for minor illnesses or accidents because
they can’t afford the $30 co-payment per visit. Other
friends report they are buying only so-called catastrophic medical insurance with very high deductibles
because they can’t afford general coverage for their
families. Different insurance companies cover different illnesses, tests and treatments so that there is de
facto rationing by private companies. Long waiting
periods for doctors’ appointments or for elective surgery also effectively ration care.
The way doctors are paid encourages unnecessary tests, delays, and a great unevenness in care. In
an Op-Ed article in the New York Times on July 24,
Peter Bach notes that doctors are paid by Medicare,
Medicaid and some insurance companies for specific
services. Even though some tests and medications are
expensive, may have serious side effects, and sometimes do more harm than good, doctors continue to
prescribe these because they are paid for each service.
Medical imaging, which is often useless, is ordered
routinely by doctors who need to pay for expensive
equipment and, it must be said, because patients have
come to expect it. The actual doctor’s visit and consultation is kept to a minimum so the doctor can see
many patients.
As we move toward universal care, the consultation and time with one’s primary care physician must
take on more importance and be again at the core of
the medical system. In Britain, the National Health
Service depends on its general practitioners to discuss
options with patients and help them make wise choices about their own care. Patients, with information
and good advice from their doctor, can make use of
over-the-counter remedies, exercise, diet and preventive measures.
The United States has a shortage of family doctors. In order to pay off big medical school debts and
increase income, the majority of physicians go into
more lucrative specialties such as surgery and dermatology. Perhaps we should subsidize the training of
primary care doctors as some countries do.
Despite the technological advances and huge monetary outlay for health care in the United States, we
are not in better health nor do we have greater longevity than many other countries in the world. We are not
getting our money’s worth.
The problems are complex. It may well be that national health plan proposals should be removed from
Congress altogether and put in the hands of an expert,
non-partisan board, out of the reach of lobbyists. This
board would be given clear, specific mandates and authority. Without this sort of unbiased input and careful, thoughtful planning, Americans may never get
the universal health plan they need and deserve.
Contact Ann Singer at 256-9413 or singann@aol.
com. Some earlier columns can be read at www.andysinger.com under Ann Singer’s Column and News.
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The container slipped from my
frankly sweaty hand and rolled
across the counter. People paled.
Then a voice pierced the awful
silence. “That’s my MOTHER!!
Let her GO!!” It shrilled.
The official shrank to almost normal size. “Och, well
now! I might have known!” he
said in a warmly empathetic
Irish accent, and smilingly
helped me to repack.
Tips on prolonging life through human contact
By Priscilla Tudor, Rossmoor Counseling Services
• Talk to people in the waiting room at
your doctor’s office or while standing in line
at Safeway.
• Take a class.
• Invite neighbors in your entry to your
manor for tea or for a potluck lunch or dinner.
• Volunteer either in Rossmoor or in the
community.
• Join the Volunteer Exchange Program
(988-7750) and help others knowing that
when you are in need, you can receive help
from members of the exchange.
• Buy two tickets to an event and ask an
acquaintance to join you.
• Be an “active listener” by looking at the
speaker, nodding, leaning forward and encouraging them by saying, “Um-hum,” “Oh”
or “I see.”
• Give sincere compliments.
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A RTS & LEISURE
Cabaret tribute to Judy Garland
is set for next Concert in the Park
Features Tielle Baker, Pamela Brooks, ML Parr
“Judy, Judy, Judy,” a cabaret tribute to the songs of
Judy Garland, will be presented at the next Concert
in the Park program Sunday,
Aug. 10, at 4 p.m. The event
will be held at the Rotary
stage at the Dollar picnic
grounds.
The program will feature Tielle Baker, Pamela
Brooks, M.L. Parr and musical director Barry Lloyd.
This program is a concert
version of the hit cabaret revue celebrating songs made
famous by the legendary
Garland in her movies, recordings, TV appearances,
and concerts.
Some of the classics
performed in the show include “Come Rain or Come
Shine,” “That’s Entertainment,” “The Man That Got
Away,” “For Me and My
Gal,” “The Trolley Song,”
“Over The Rainbow,” and
many more favorites.
Baker is a musical theater
and opera star who has appeared in over 50 productions with over 20 different
companies, with versatile
performances ranging from
San Jose Stage’s production of “Beehive” to Eliza
Doolittle in CTA’s “My Fair
Lady.”
Brooks is a San Fran-
The Paganini Trio will open the 42nd Rossmoor Music
Association five-concert season on Monday, Oct. 6. Acclaimed
violinist Joseph Gold, violist Debbie Dare and classical guitarist
Jaume Torrent will present an exciting and unusual evening of
music.
The other concerts in the 2008-09 series are scheduled for
Nov. 10, Man Jun Leung, pianist; Feb. 2, 2009, the Lamplighters
Musical Theatre; March 2, 2009, Glenn Staller, classical guitarist;
and April 13, 2009, the Athena Trio.
The cost for the five-concert series is $45. Single-seat tickets
can be purchased at the door for $15 each. For subscriptions,
leave a check, payable to the Rossmoor Music Association, with
subscription form, in the Rossmoor Music Association mailbox at
Gateway Clubhouse, or send to Lillian Strader, treasurer, at 1812
Stanley Dollar Drive, 4B, Walnut Creek, CA 94595.
All concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room
at Gateway. The doors will be opened for seating at 7 p.m.
For information, call Betty Barron at 945-7293. Dial-a-Bus is
available for all concerts.
Dyna Tones have fun with music
Tielle Baker
Barry Lloyd
cisco Cabaret Gold Awardwinning performer, and an
International Pops Symphony
Artist who has appeared as a
featured soloist with premier
symphonies in this country
and throughout the world.
Parr starred in the musical
“Pump Boys and Dinettes,”
and was the featured singer
in several Emmy Award-winning commercial campaigns.
She was recently featured in
The Steinway Cabaret series
and with Alan Thicke in the
“Sing for Your Supper” program recently held at the
Lesher Theater in Walnut
Creek.
Lloyd received a DramaLogue Award for Outstanding Solo Performance in his
Cole Porter show, “A Swell
Party.” He is a celebrated
pianist and arranger, and is a
leading musical figure in the
Bay Area and New York.
Parking at the Dollar
Clubhouse is limited, so
taking the bus is suggested.
This free concert is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all
residents and their guests.
Marilyn Straka’s slide show on Aug. 11
is ‘What’s New and Fun in San Francisco’
Marilyn Straka will give a slide show presentation titled “What’s New and Fun in San
Francisco” on Monday, Aug. 11, at 1 p.m. in
Peacock Hall at Gateway.
This show incorporates history, mystery,
recreation, culture and fun. Themes include:
a trip to the newly renovated San Francisco
Zoo, what’s happening at City Hall, highlights of a new art exhibit (such as Amusing
America at the San Francisco Museum), exploring a level area to walk, and much more.
Straka has lived in San Francisco for 30
years. She is an outdoors enthusiast and has
explored the neighborhoods and parks of San
Francisco both for exercise and as her hobby.
She is currently a computer consultant but
hopes to soon pursue her second career of offering personalized tours to those with special needs.
This free program is sponsored by the
Recreation Department and is open to all
Walnut Creek Reads features Bill Bryson
As part of the Walnut
Creek Reads program, the
One City One Book selection is “The Life and Times
of the Thunderbolt Kid,” Bill
Bryson’s humorous memoir about growing up in the
1950s. Community members
across Walnut Creek will
read the book this summer,
then celebrate and discuss
the book in September and
October.
Copies of the book are
available at the public libraries, the Rossmoor Library,
the Friends Used Book Store
(1910 Olympic Blvd., Suite
Music Association opens
season with Paganini Trio
101), and local bookstores.
The book is available on audio CD and audiotape, and in
large print.
This fall’s community
events include an afternoon
tour of the Rancho San
Miguel Eichler homes, built
in the 1950s; a nostalgic presentation and exhibit about
the 1950s in Walnut Creek;
and a “dinner and a book”
event at a local 1950s diner.
The complete calendar of
events is available at libraries or local bookstores, on
the Web site www.Walnut-
CreekReads.org, or by calling 938-1481.
The Walnut Creek Reads
program is presented by the
Contra Costa Library, Walnut Creek Branch of the
American Association of
University Women, Walnut
Creek Library Foundation,
Walnut Creek and Ygnacio
Valley Friends of the Library
groups, the Rossmoor Library and the City of Walnut
Creek, with the assistance
of City National Bank, Minuteman Press of Lafayette,
the Contra Costa Times and
Walnut Creek Magazine.
Vacation time and illnesses have brought a few absentees to
the band, the Dyna Tones.
The group is now back on schedule and having fun with music.
The music should appeal to all Rossmoor residents. If musicians
are interested in joining the Dyna Tones, stop by the Las Trampas
Room at Hillside on Saturdays around 11 a.m.
For information, call Berniece Witte, 930-6560.
Opera singer Lyutsina
Kazachenko sings on Fun Day
Pianist Leo Ostrovsky accompanies
Opera singer Lyutsina Kazachenko and her husband,
pianist Leo Ostrovsky, will
perform at Fun Day in the
Sierra Room at Del Valle on
Thursday, Aug. 7, at noon.
Kazachenko
graduated
from the St. Petersburg State
Music Conservatory in Russia
with a master’s degree in vocal performance. She won numerous national vocal competitions, performed on Russian
television, and sang several
title roles in the world-famous
Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg under the baton of
maestro Valery Gergiev. Kazachenko was awarded a state
prize for best performance of
the year in 1996.
Kazachenko has performed
in major theaters across Europe and the United States.
She taught in the St. Petersburg State Conservatory for
eight years. She has performed with opera companies
in California and New York,
performed roles of Carmen
in Bizet’s opera of the same
name, as Amneris in Verdi’s
“Aida” and as Olga in Tchaikovsky’s opera “Eugene Onegin.”
Ostrovsky was accepted to
the Julliard School of Music
at age 16, making him one of
the youngest students ever admitted to the legendary music
conservatory. He graduated
in 1987 with honors, and pursued a solo career in Europe,
performing extensively in
Italy, Austria, Germany and
Lyutsina Kazachenko
Britain. His engagements in
the United States span both
coasts, with many radio and
television appearances, including “Good Morning
America.” He has composed
more than 200 works for piano, voice and orchestra.
Café Mocha will offer a
wide variety of food items for
sale prior to the show, such
as hot dogs, sandwiches, salads, doughnuts, cookies and
more. Stay after the show and
play bingo for the benefit of
Friends of Meals on Wheels
from 1 to 2:30 p.m. There is a
small fee to play bingo.
Fun Day is a free program
sponsored by the Recreation
Department and is open to all
THEATER REVIEW
Two musicals this week:
one old and one new
By Charles Jarrett
T
his past week
something old and
something new
opened in Walnut Creek
and Martinez theatrical
venues. The Willows
Theatre Company unveiled the world premiere of “Sacagawea,” a musical tribute to a
native American woman who
accompanied Lewis and Clark
on their 1803-1805 exploratory
journey to the West Coast. This
play is in the Alhambra Performing Arts Center in Martinez.
In addition, the highly
popular Lamplighters Music Theatre returned to the
Lesher Center for the Arts in
Walnut Creek with its colorful and outrageous musical
comic opera, “The Mikado.”
The Willows has brought
back the brilliant creative
team of Craig Bohmler and
Mary Bracken Phillips, the
same individuals who created
the historical musicals, “John
Muir’s Mountain Days” and
the highly acclaimed Irish historical drama, “Brimstone.”
“Sacagawea” is a wonderful adventure story taken
from the pages of history,
which reiterates the Hollywood romantic slant to this
tale of heroic sacrifice and
rarely paralleled human determination. The story tells
of two explorers who engage
a Shoshone woman to assist
as guide and interpreter on
their exploratory trek across
the rugged West.
Following the Louisiana
Purchase in 1803, President
Thomas Jefferson commissioned Captain Meriwether
Lewis to lead the expedition
in a company called “The
Corps of Discovery.” Lewis
selected second lieutenant
William Clark as his partner.
In the winter of 1804, the
company built Fort Mandan near present-day Washburn, N.D., and it was at this
point in the journey that they
came to employ a French fur
trapper, Toussaint Charbonneau, whose young pregnant
Shoshone wife, Sacagawea,
came with him to assist with
translations among the Shoshone and Nez Perce Indians
encountered along the way.
The rendering of the historical journey is chronicled in
this musical in a beautiful and
entertaining fashion. Director
Vanessa Miller has engaged a
superb professional and near–
professional cast in the execution of this world premiere.
The lead performers, beginning with Jennifer Paz as
Sacagawea, Ryan Drummond
as Lewis and Morgan Smith
as Clark, are absolutely superlative, in both their characterizations and voice. There are
many important cast members in the Corps of Discovery party who have significant
roles to underscore the
ambiguities, conflicts
and contradictions of
their relationships.
Ron Pickett plays
well the purportedly
demeaning and demanding nature of Sacagawea’s husband, Charbonneau. Joti Gore plays Clark’s
black servant, York, who likewise brings a superb clarity to
the contradiction in the treatment of slaves in America at
this time and Clark’s disdain
for Charbonneau’s mistreatment of his wife. In reality,
while on this journey and in
this company, York was pretty much treated and respected
as an equal, almost unheard
of at this time in America, especially by a slave owner.
Author Mary Bracken Phillips has studied and incorporated significant parts of the
histories (both oral and written) of Sacagawea, into this
comprehensive work. It was
probably the Hollywood contribution of a 1955 film “The
Far Horizons” that gave wings
to the belief that there was a
love liaison between Clark and
Sacagawea. While none of the
journals written by Lewis or
Clark hinted of any love relationship, it is recorded that she
was highly respected by both
leaders and their men.
In fact, were it not for her
bravery and resourcefulness,
all of Clark’s and Lewis’s
journals would have been lost
when a boat overturned on the
journey up the Missouri. She
was able to rescue the journals.
There are so many contradictions between written
and oral history that even Sacagawea’s date of death and
correct spelling of her name
are still in great debate. What
is not in debate is the fact that
this is a superb musical and
highly entertaining.
The set and its mobility
designed by Peter Crompton,
is not only functional, it is a
work of art. The lighting designed by Robert Anderson
significantly contributes to
the mood and effectiveness
of the set’s effectiveness. The
acting, the voices, the harmony and the music are well
melded and conceived. This
is what worked very well.
What did not work very well
amounted to several perceptions I came away with.
First, the music was much
too similar throughout; very
nice music indeed, but when I
see and experience a musical
that captivates me, I usually find
myself singing or hearing a particular piece resonating in my
mind as I leave the theater and
sometimes for days thereafter.
That did not happen here.
Also, throughout the oneyear journey, from the time
when Sacagawea has her baby
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Sing for Joy! lines up August entertainers
Sing for Joy!, Rossmoor’s recreational singalong, meets each Friday in August at 2 p.m.
in the Las Trampas Room of Hillside Clubhouse.
On the five Fridays in August, an impressive line-up of mid-break performers are
scheduled.
Here is the schedule: Aug. 8, trombonist,
Dr. Sandy Hughes; Aug. 15, singer-guitarist, George Hsieh; Aug. 22, trumpeter, Bob
Sutherland; Aug. 29, sax and vocals, Les
Peterson.
This year will mark the 19th anniversary
of Sing for Joy! Much of the group’s success
is due to the excellent accompanists, including the late Jo Anne Riddle and currently Patti
Leidecker.
The songs are old favorites, standards, show
tunes and movie music. Lyrics are provided.
All residents are invited to join the fun. Dolores Burris is song leader. For information,
call Burris at 935-3115.
Masterworks
Choral has
singing parts
The Diablo Valley Masterworks Chorale will hold auditions for singers beginning
Monday, Aug. 18, from 6 to 9
p.m. in Room 101 of the Music
Building at Diablo Valley College (DVC).
The Masterworks Chorale
sings major classical works in
the Walnut Creek area. Residents can experience the exhilaration of singing great choral
works with a large professional
orchestra and chorus.
To sign up for an audition
or for information, contact
Richard Kamprath at 2288690, or send an e-mail to
[email protected].
Rehearsals are Monday evenings from Aug. 25 to Nov. 17.
The next performance will be
in Walnut Creek on Saturday,
Nov. 22.
A car pool for Rossmoor
residents may be available.
DVC is located at 321 Golf
Club Rd., Pleasant Hill.
This fall’s program includes Andrew Lloyd Weber’s
Grammy Award-winning “Requiem,” as well as William
Walton’s “Belshazzar’s Feast.”
Visit the Web site www.masterworkschorale.net.
Patti Leidecker and Dolores Burris
Rossmoor Community Chorus
to hold summer concert
The Rossmoor Community Chorus will hold its summer
concert on Sunday, Aug. 17, at 3 p.m. in the Fireside Room
at Gateway.
The theme of the concert is “Oldies But Goodies From
Broadway Musicals.”
The chorus, consisting of Rossmoor residents, is under the
direction of Frank Ryken. Steve Cram is the accompanist.
Tickets are $5 per person, pre-sold or at the door. For ticket information, call Sue Hartdegen at 945-0993.
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Chamber Music Society announces
line-up for 2008-09 subscription series
DVD DISCOVERIES
“How She Move”
Alexander
String Quartet
is opener
The Rossmoor Chamber
Music Society is pleased
to announce its 2008-09
subscription series with
an opening concert by the
Alexander String Quartet
on Oct. 20. The concert
will feature major works by
Beethoven and Brahms, and
will include a selection by
California composer Terry
Riley, recently profiled in the
PBS Spark Q series.
On Nov. 17, a Rossmoor
favorite, assistant concert
master of the San Francisco
Symphony, Mark Volkert,
will lead the Volkert Trio
in music for string trio. On
Jan. 12, another Rossmoor
favorite, Roy Bogas, will lead
his Masterguild Players in
concert. Bogas is well known
to Bay Area music lovers for
his performances as pianist
By R.S. Korn
The Alexander String Quartet will open the Rossmoor Chamber
Music Society’s 2008-09 season.
with the San Francisco
Ballet.
The season will conclude
with concerts in February
and April by two groups
new to the series. The New
Esterhazy Quartet has recently
embarked on a performance
voyage featuring all 68 of
the string quartets of Franz
Joseph Haydn. The Peabody
Trio, which currently serves
as resident faculty ensemble
of the Peabody Conservatory
in Baltimore, will play
selections from the piano trio
repertoire.
All concerts are on
Monday evenings, at 7:30 in
the Fireside Room at Gateway
Clubhouse. Season tickets
may be purchased by mailing
a check for $45, payable to
Rossmoor Chamber Music
Society to June Bechtel,
treasurer, 1233 Oakmont
Drive No. 4.
Tickets will be mailed prior
to the first concert; single
tickets can be purchased at the
door for $15. For information,
contact D.D. Davies at 9457325.
The plot of “How She Move” is predictable and in some
ways cliché, but what saves this film is the dancing. The form
is “step.” Originating in Africa, it spread to college fraternities and then to the wider public. It uses a stomp like movement that bears similarity to Irish clog dancing. The music,
however, has a very different beat, rap-like and chanting, reinforced by intense clapping. In this movie the choreography is
expanded to include some break dancing and hip-hop.
The setting is a Caribbean/black neighborhood in Toronto.
Although there is some suggestion of petty crime and drugs,
for the most part the street gangs express their rivalry in their
dance teams, rather than using guns or knives. The head of
the JZJ group is Bishop. A girl whom he has known since fifth
grade, Raya, has had to return home from her private boarding
school. Her beloved older sister who was a virtuoso stepper
and a junkie, died from an overdose. The family’s finances
were so depleted by her problems that there was no longer
money to pay for Raya’s education.
She is ambitious, planning to be a doctor. She is also angry
and anxious as she returns to the world from which she wants
to escape. The girls she left behind are not particularly welcoming, especially Michelle who is competitive with her.
The aftermath of her older daughter’s death has affected
the mother as well. Now that Raya has returned home, she is
fearful that the neighborhood will influence her in the same
way it did her sister. Raya has a plan. She will take a competitive exam for a scholarship that will enable her to return to her
private school. She’s clearly a hardworking student who has
always done well, but she feels she has blown the test. Because
of her mother’s expectations for her, she doesn’t disclose her
disappointment to her. Instead she tells her that she aced it.
Bishop is interested in her and she is drawn back to the
dancing world. He offers to help her “step.” Originally she
refuses him, but when she sees that there is a contest with a
prize of $50,000 she changes her mind. She approaches him
to be part of the group, but this creates a conflict for him. The
other members are clearly opposed. In their culture, this is
an all male group; there is no way a girl can be a part of it.
One member leaves once she has auditioned and Bishop has
insisted on her joining them.
The resentment by the others does not go away once Bishop
has prevailed. Fights ensue. Raya joins another group that is also
all male. This fuels Michelle’s anger because she leads an all female team and expected Raya would join it. Her choice was made
on the basis of which team had the best chance of winning so that
she could share in the prize. At the same time she has to deny her
participation to her mother because she would see it as giving up
on the academic world in favor of neighborhood aspirations.
The plot is a coming-of-age story in which a young woman
faces family and personal pressures, as well as reality problems. She has to find her own path through all these conflicts,
especially those with her mother.
This multi-ethnic Canadian setting portrays a ghetto-like
world refreshingly different from an American one. Public
housing is clean, the importance of education is stressed and
while there is the possibility of violence, the adolescent testosterone is basically channeled. It is also a variation on another
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if you may walk
the golf course
Residents may walk Rossmoor’s golf courses on
days when they are closed.
They are closed on most
Mondays and on other
days when conditions
are not appropriate for
golfing. To find out if the
course is closed, call the
Pro Shop, 933-2607. The
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Tuesday through Sunday
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MOVIES MOVIES MOVIES
Shakespeare Society presents
‘Much Ado About Nothing’
Michael Douglas’ 2007 comedy ‘King
of California’ shows Thursday, Friday
The Rossmoor Shakespeare Society will present the film,
“Much Ado About Nothing,”on Monday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m. in
Released in 1993, the romantic comedy ran in 200 United
States movie theaters and is second only to Franco Zeffirelli’s
“Romeo and Juliet” as a successful film of a Shakespeare play. It
won Best Foreign Film awards in Spain and Germany.
Kenneth Branagh directs the film and also stars as Benedict. His
wife at the time, Emma Thompson, plays Beatrice so radiantly that
Great Britain honored her with its Best Actress of 1994 award.
Much-admired actor Denzel Washington is also featured, along
with Michael Keaton, Kate Beckinsale, Robert Sean Leonard and
Keanu Reeves.
The film is 111 minutes long. A raffle will be held. All Rossmoor
residents and their guests are welcome.
The 2007 comedy “King
of California,” starring Michael Douglas, will be shown
in Peacock Hall at Gateway on
Thursday, Aug. 7, at 1, 4 and 7
p.m. and again on Friday, Aug.
8, at 10 a.m., 1, 4 and 7 p.m.
The showings at 10 and 1 will
feature language captions.
This story chronicles the
journey of a delusional father
(Douglas) who’s convinced
that a fabled treasure is buried
somewhere beneath his Southern California suburb. His
delinquent teenage daughter
(Evan Rachel Wood), a high
school dropout who saw her
father sent to a mental institution, only to be abandoned
by her dysfunctional mother,
resists his ravings at first. But,
eventually, she starts to believe.
This film is 93 minutes long
and is rated PG-13. This free
program is sponsored by the
Recreation Department and is
open to all residents and their
guests.
‘The Bucket List’ is Saturday’s film
The 2007 comedy, “The Bucket List,” starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, will
be shown again by popular demand in Peacock
Hall at Gateway on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 1, 4 and
7 p.m. The showing at 1 will feature language
captions.
When corporate mogul Edward Cole (Nicholson) and mechanic Carter Chambers (Free-
man) wind up in the same hospital room, the
two terminally ill men bust out of the cancer
ward with a plan to experience life to the fullest
before they kick the bucket.
This film is 97 minutes long and is rated PG13. This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents
and their guests.
Western Wednesday features ‘Duel in the Sun’
The 1946 Western “Duel in
the Sun” starring Jennifer Jones
and Gregory Peck will be shown
in Peacock Hall at Gateway on
Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 1, 4 and
7 p.m. The showing at 1 will
feature language captions.
Sultry Pearl Chavez ( Jones)
is taken in by distant relative
Laura Belle McCanles (Lillian
Gish), whose husband (Lionel
Barrymore) is a rich Texas cattle baron. The quintessential
home-wrecker, Pearl is attracted to the two McCanles sons
– wild he-man Lewt (Peck)
and educated, methodical Jesse (Joseph Cotten).
This film is 146 minutes
long and is not rated. This free
program is sponsored by the
Recreation Department and is
open to all residents and their
guests.
Foreign Film Fans club presents
the film ‘Vanaja,’ story set in India
The Foreign Film Fans Club will present the
film “Vanaja” on Monday, Aug. 18, at 4 p.m. in
A coming-of-age story set in a rural area of
southern India, this film features a clever, spirited, 14-year-old heroine whose father is a poor,
alcoholic fisherman. Though low caste, she
dreams of becoming a dancer.
Taken by her father to the village’s wealthy
landowner who was a virtuoso Kuchipudi
dancer, she is hired to work, but only with the
livestock. Impressed by her personality, her employer eventually does teach her this form of
narrative dance that is so highly prized in the
region. When the employer’s handsome son returns home from studying abroad, her fairy tale
world is shattered.
Shot in the state of Andhra Prahesh, the
scenes are saturated with local color and sound.
It was made by the director as part of his master’s thesis in the film department at Columbia
University and shot over a period of years on a
$20,000 budget, using nonprofessional actors.
The film is 111 minutes long. Members showing their cards will be admitted directly. Ten
minutes before the film is shown, depending on
seat availability, nonmembers who are interested may pay a small fee to view it.
Residents can get information from the Rossmoor Web site: www.rossmoor.com
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Farmers’ Market to hold
cooking demonstration Friday
The Rossmoor Farmers’
Market will host local chef,
Lesley Stiles, on Friday, Aug
8, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
This demonstration will celebrate the summer harvest
by offering a demonstration
of how to cook corn fritters
with garden heirloom tomato
salsa. In addition, enjoy the
live music from Big Dawg,
sounds of the 1970s.
Stiles is an expert at combining fresh herbs with farmfresh produce to make light,
nutritional dishes featuring
the summer harvest. She will
be on hand to answer any
cooking questions.
Other specialties of the summer harvest at the Farmers’
Market include tree-ripened
peaches, nectarines, pluots
and vine-ripened garden tomatoes from Resendiz Farm.
Crisp lettuce from the coastal
region and sweet blackberries
are also sold at the market.
The Rossmoor Certified
Farmers’ Market, open every
Friday morning throughout
Lesley Stiles will give a cooking demonstration at this Friday’s Farmers’ Market.
the summer, is sponsored
by the California Farmers’ Markets Association, a
nonprofit grower organization, at a location approved
by the Contra Costa County
Agricultural Commissioner
where farmers offer for sale
only those fruits and vegetables they grow themselves
DVD Discoveries
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movies where the climax is the
big competition, here called
“monster step.” It lasts two
days and gives an opportunity
to showcase various groups
and styles. The judges are not
professionals, but the audience
members determine by their
response, clapping and cheers,
who will be the winner.
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Art Association has new exhibit at
John Muir Outpatient at Rossmoor
The Rossmoor Art Association (RAA)
will sponsor a new exhibit at the John Muir
Outpatient Center, beginning on Saturday,
Sept. 6.
Receiving for the exhibit is scheduled for
Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon and will take place
at the main entry lobby. John Muir Outpatient
Center is located at 1220 Rossmoor Parkway.
Members of the association are strongly
encouraged to submit their artwork. Paintings
and drawings in all media are welcome.
Artwork between 16 by 20 inches and 38 by
50 inches in size is preferred, but smaller-sized
pieces will also be accepted, space permitting.
Paintings and drawings must be appropriately
and securely framed with wire hangers
not extending above the frame. Unframed
paintings will be accepted, provided the top,
bottom and side pieces have been painted to
harmonize with the work.
To speed exhibitors through the receiving
process, active artists will receive a letter
containing forms and instructions and are
asked to complete all paperwork prior to
bringing their artwork to the outpatient center
on Sept. 6.
Artists throughout the Rossmoor community
are welcome to exhibit their work, but
membership in the RAA is required. Annual
membership dues are $8 for an individual or
$10 for a family. Send checks payable to RAA,
P.O. Box 2070, Walnut Creek 94595.
Checks for dues may also be placed in
the Art Association mailbox in the Gateway
Administration Office. There is no other charge
for exhibiting artwork.
For information, or to request an exhibit
letter, call Brigitte Turner at 938-5504.
Festival Opera Club enjoys lecture on
upcoming ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’
The Rossmoor Festival Opera Club recently
attended a lecture in preparation for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opera at the Lesher
Center for the Arts to be held on Aug. 9, 12,
15 and 17.
The lecture, presented by Diane Mauch,
provided background information, which will
enable club members and guests to have a
deeper understanding and appreciation of the
forthcoming opera.
Benjamin Britten, in partnership with Peter
Pears, wrote the libretto of “A Midsummer
Night’s Dream,” mostly following the text of
Shakespeare’s play.
The Festival Opera Company’s production
at Lesher has a cast with a countertenor as
Oberon, King of the Fairies; his Queen, Titania, a beautiful soprano; Puck, the Speaker;
numerous other singing roles and a chorus.
Counseling offers autobiography group
Residents have often expressed that they
wished they had written their memoirs, but regret never having gotten around to it.
Rossmoor Counseling Services is offering
a guided autobiography group for residents.
The group is limited to 10 people and will
begin Friday, Aug. 15. This eight-week group
is designed to start the process of putting life
stories on paper.
The group will have weekly writing assignments and share stories with one anoth-
er in a confidential, non-judgmental setting.
This is an opportunity to pass on values to
the next generation and reminisce. The group
is designed to spark ideas, but is not a writing
workshop.
Registration is required and there are still
a few slots available. Contact Naomi Warshawsky at 988-7752 for information or to sign
up to attend the group. As with all Rossmoor
Counseling Services groups, there is no fee
to attend.
Want a better understanding
of long term care?
Invest an hour on Wednesday
Aug. 6th or Wednesday Aug. 13th
Learn to protect your assets from the potential
costs of needing long-term care. There is a maze
of providers and payers for long-term care services.
Financial Representative John Kunz can help sift through the information in just an
hour so you are better able to decide whether the insurance option makes sense
for you.
Our free, no-obligation session can help. Call 925-296-5163 or email john.
[email protected] to make your reservation. If you cannot attend but would like to
learn more about long term care, please call or email for information.
Date: August 6th and August 13th
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Location:
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100 Pringle Avenue
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Rossmoor Squares start new
dance in round-dance series
Rossmoor Squares will start their second dance in the two-step
round-dance series on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. in
the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse. Additional floor time
will be available for those who wish to stay later and practice.
The next dance to be taught will be “Little White Moon.” The
workshop will start off with a demonstration of the dance, so that
participants can get a preview of what they will be learning.
No prior dancing experience is required and beginners are encouraged to attend. Couples and singles are welcome.
The workshops are taught by volunteers from the Rossmoor
Square Dance Club. Jay and June Rosenthal are continuing as
teachers for this second dance. The workshops are free.
To register, or for information, call the Rosenthals at 943-7173.
Early registration is requested.
Stamp Club meets Saturday
mornings to trade stamps
The Rossmoor Stamp
Club, also known as the
Rossmoor Philatelic Society,
will hold its second trading
session from 9 to 11 a.m. on
Saturday, Aug. 9, in Multipurpose Room 3 at Gateway.
The club maintains a collection of donated United
States and foreign stamps for
trading at the nominal price
of two cents. Members also
bring stamps they are willing to trade and sell. This
month’s trading session will
highlight German and Canadian stamps from the Robert
Hassard collection.
The club wishes to thank
Jim O’Hara of the Waterford
for the collection that he donated last month. It is being
sorted and will be available
at next month’s trading session.
The club welcomes all
those who are interested in
stamp collecting, whether
beginners or advanced collectors. The club’s purpose
is to educate and support
collectors at all levels of interest. New members are always welcome to attend the
meetings.
For information, call Rich
Kirby at 256-1317 or leave a
note at the club’s mail box
in Gateway’s administrative
building.
Rossmoor Squares has open
dances, welcomes new members
Square dancing begins every Tuesday evening at 7 in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse. This is a great venue for fun and
meeting people
Those who wish to learn how to square dance may come to the
open dance each month on the fi rst Tuesday, also in the Diablo
Room at 7 p.m.
For information, call Annabelle Cloner at 933-8806 or Maren
Waddill at 930-6836.
Sing for Joy! to hold summer party
Sing for Joy! will hold
its end-of-summer party
on Monday, Aug. 25, at
7:30 p.m. in the Fireside
Room at Gateway Clubhouse.
It will feature many of
the performers who have
appeared during the regular weekly meetings.
Regular accompanist
Patti Leidecker has had
a piano bar gig at Marcello’s in Danville for
many years and has befriended and encouraged
many performers from
the area.
Leidecker and Dolores Burris have set up
the program. Keith and
Gloria Shinn, who are
avid supporters of the
club, are in charge of all
other arrangements.
Accompanist Patti Leidecker
The Ceramic Arts Club (CAC) welcomes
back the very popular Bruno Kark to teach CAC
members the potter’s wheel.
He has worked with clay ever since returning as a lad to San Francisco from Holland and
London, England.
Kark has had many fi ne teachers in the Bay
Area as well as an apprenticeship in Japan. His
favorite medium is wheel-thrown pottery. He is
also skilled in hand building.
The internet is full of the many shows and
demonstrations and classes Kark has partici-
A women’s discussion group,
Ordinary Women Discussing
Extraordinary Issues (or Vice
Versa), seeks new members for
an unstructured group that discusses all matters concerning
human dynamics, community
and spirituality (sex, politics
and religion). The group meets
on the second and fourth
Wednesday of each month at 7
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His classes will be on Wednesdays, Sept. 3,
10, 17 and 24. The class will cost $45. The beginner’s class will be from 9 a.m. to noon and
the advanced will be from 1 to 4 p.m.
Each class will be limited to eight students
and will be canceled two weeks before the fi rst
class if not enough people have signed up for the
class. These classes are offered to CAC members only.
The $45 fee is non-refundable. There is a
sign-up sheet in the studio.
Women’s discussion group seeks new members
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There will be lots of
vocal music, solos and
duets, classical, show
tunes, standards, comic
and jazz tunes.
In addition, a little instrumental interlude will
be featured with some of
the instrumentalists, including Bob Sutherland
and Les Peterson.
Soft drinks and mixers will be provided, as
well as snacks.
Tickets are $5 each
and are available at the
regular Sing for Joy!
meetings held on Fridays
from 1:30 p.m. in the Las
Trampas Room at Hillside. Burris and Keith
Shinn will have tickets.
For information, call
Burris at 935-3115 or
Shinn at 939-7473.
Bruno Kark teaches wheel-throwing class
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DOWNTOWN WALNUT CREEK
1389 N. Main St.
(between Mt. Diablo and Cypress)
Hours: Monday – Friday 9AM–8PM
Sat. 9AM–6PM • Sun. 10AM–5PM
942-0828
p.m. at Dollar Clubhouse.
Call Julia Kiser at 256-8317
or Suzanne McCrady at 2870145 for information.
Lost and Found
Lost something? Check the Redwood Room between 8
a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Ask one of the volunteers at the café to open the lost-and-found cabinet.
Items left at the swimming pools or Fitness Center will
remain at those locations, however. Ask staff for help.
Valuables (wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry) are kept
in the Recreation Department. See Volunteer Coordinator
Kelly Spraker for these items or call 988-7703.
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Red Hatter luncheon sold out
Cruise and
Moroccan dinner
coming up
Reservations are now closed
for the Red Hat August luncheon on Saturday, Aug. 9.
Check-in and social time will
be held in the Fireside Room
at Gateway from 11:30 a.m. to
noon.
New Red Hat members are
welcome, and membership is
open to any female resident.
Dues are $15 per calendar year
and may be mailed to Dorothy Rich, 4372 Terra Granada
Drive, No. 1B, or placed in the
Red Hat Box at Gateway. Rich
may be reached at 944-0202.
New members will be contacted by Ruth Koehler at
930-9635. Residents may call
Koehler if they know of a Red
Hatter who is ill or in need.
Upcoming events
On Wednesday, Aug. 27, the
Red Hatters will take a threehour cruise from 11 a.m. to 2
p.m. on the vessel “Journey,”
boarding in Martinez. The trip
includes a buffet lunch and a
cruise around the delta with
uniformed captain and crew.
Meet at the Gateway parking
lot at 10:15 a.m. for the car
pool.
The cost is $53. Mail checks
to Sandie Hawkins, 2500 Ptarmigan Drive No. 4, or leave in
the Red Hat box at Gateway.
Hawkins may be reached at
934-6587.
On Saturday, Aug. 30, members will attend a production
of “Judy, Judy, Judy Cabaret
Review” at the Lesher Center
for the Arts. The program features the songs that Judy Garland made famous. The cost is
$12.50. Mail checks to Dorothy Rich, 4372 Terra Granada
Drive No. 1B, or leave them in
the Red Hat box. Meet at the
Gateway parking lot at 7:15
p.m. for the car pool.
On Wednesday, Sept. 17,
members will enjoy a six-course
dinner at El Morocco Restaurant in Pleasant Hill. Diners
will also be entertained by a
belly dancer. The cost is $30.
Send checks to Robin Miller,
1324 Skycrest Drive No. 2, or
leave in the Red Hat box. Meet
at Gateway parking lot at 5:15
p.m. for the car pool.
Rules of the
road
Golf carts are not allowed on the sidewalks
or in the clubhouse courtyards. Besides on the
courses, golf carts can
only be driven on the
streets of Rossmoor.
New Kids to hold gala
Chinese banquet at Dollar
New Kids on the Block invites all members and guests
to celebrate the Summer Olympics and enjoy a festive Chinese
banquet on Thursday, Aug. 21,
at Dollar Clubhouse. The event
will honor former Olympian,
Rossmoor resident and New
Kids member, Barbara Stark
Jordan.
The evening begins with a
hosted social hour at 5:30 p.m.
with complimentary wine, beer
and soft drinks will be served.
A catered Chinese dinner
will begin at 6:15 and will include crab puffs, fried prawns,
egg rolls, broccoli beef, sweet
and sour pork, chow mein, rice,
cashew chicken, mu shu pork,
lemon chicken and deluxe vegetables.
The total cost for the evening, including social hour, is
$16 for members and $19 for
guests. The deadline for reservations is Monday, Aug. 18.
No money will be accepted at
the door. Send checks to Maggie Ottenbacher, 1209 Oakmont No. 2, Entry 6, or drop
them in the New Kids’ box at
Gateway.
Seating is limited and early
reservations are recommended.
For information, call Ottenbacher at 945-1704.
Jordan will share her Olympic experiences. At 14 years
old, she was the youngest member of the U.S. Olympic team
in 1952 and held the American
backstroke record from 1952
to 1955, as well as nine other
championships.
Jordan was a member of
the All-American Swimming
Team in 1952, 1955 and 1975.
A graduate of UC Berkeley,
she was a member of its hall of
fame, as well as Acalanes High
School’s hall of fame.
Membership is open to all
single residents born in the 30s,
40s and early 50s. A $5 fee will
provide membership through
2008.
To become a member, send
a check for $5 to Chairwoman
Ellie D’Innocente, 1136 Leisure Lane No. 7, Entry 6, or
drop it in the New Kids’ box at
Gateway. For information, call
D’Innocente at 933-4239.
Education and religion is
the topic of the next meeting
of the Atheists and Agnostics
Group. The meeting will be
held Thursday, Aug. 7, at 3
p.m. in the Delta Room at Del
Valle Clubhouse.
Eric Maisel is a new
Rossmoor resident and the author of more than 30 books.
His latest book is the forthcoming “The Atheist’s Way.”
He will discuss educating
kids in the light of the views
of atheists and present a dozen
suggestions for re-visioning
and revising what is taught to
children.
Maisel has his own views
about secular education and
will air them in his talk at the
meeting. An open discussion
will follow and visitors are invited to attend.
Atheists and Agnostics to
discuss education at meeting
Hadassah
plans bridge
tournament
The Rossmoor Chapter of
Diablo Valley Hadassah will
hold a Duplicate Bridge Tournament on Sunday, Aug. 17,
at 1 p.m. in the Oak Room at
Gateway.
Hadassah America supports
two hospitals in Jerusalem; Hadassah College; three facilities
for disadvantaged youth; and
its Check-It-Out Program to
educate American high school
girls about breast health and
breast self-examination and a
companion program to educate
high school boys about testicular cancer.
There will be prizes and
light refreshments. Male
bridge players are encouraged
to come.
Donation is $18. Make
checks payable to Diablo Valley Hadassah and mail to Miriam Newman, 1575 Ptarmigan
Drive No. 1B.
For information, call Gertrude Glider at 930-0832 or
Miriam Newman at 939-5168.
Computer Club
examines uses
for Google
By Jim Bradley
Club correspondent
Google is an experience
unto itself. Spending time exploring this search engine is a
personal investment that pays
off handsomely.
A careful analysis of Google
yields immediate returns, not
only in added knowledge, but
in pleasant surprises as well.
It has matured into more
than a search engine. Clicking
on www.google.com normally
brings up a box where a question is then typed. Clicking on
Google Search will provide a
long list of Web sites that in
turn can be brought up, examined and the answer found.
This is what a search engine
does. In seconds it provides
links to information that otherwise would take hours to find
in the pre-Google era. From
this came the phrases “Google
it” and “Google knows.”
Fortunately, there is much
more. At the top of the screen
are a number of unassuming
words starting with Web, Images, Maps, News, Shopping,
G Mail and more. Click on
“more” and a drop-down menu
shows Books, Finance, You
Tube and still more.
For example, “news” becomes “Google News.” Then
choose the “Top Stories” and
the reader will find not only
the stories of the day in the
United States, but also in 29
other countries around the
world. All of these stories are
printed in the language common to that country.
The U.S. stories originate
from media sources known to
everyone, i.e., Reuters, BBC,
NY Times, Washington Post,
Bloomberg, Associated Press,
LA Times, UPI and others.
They are updated continuously.
One surprise is the reader’s
ability to find news for a local
area, regardless of location.
Anyone interested in the news
for Pacific Grove or Lake Tahoe can simply type in the city
and state and that information
is immediately available from
the local media.
Click on “Maps” and the
screen asks for the full address.
Go to “street view” and a picture likely will appear on the
monitor of the address. There
are other features including directions to and from the location.
What about finance? Interested in a certain company?
Go to “Finance” and type in
the name. There is a lot of information to assimilate and
while it may not be a good idea
to focus on one site for financial data and points of view,
this is certainly a good place
to start and then visit often.
Clicking on “Images” is
both interesting and fun.
For example, potential buyers in Rossmoor can enter
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TALK OF ROSSMOOR
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Magic number 8
n Chinese numerology,
the digit “8” stands out as
a lucky number. It is supposed to have a symbolic significance of good fortune, because its pronunciation in Chinese, “ba,” especially in Cantonese dialect, sounds like the
word “fa,” which has a meaning of boom or prosperity.
This popular belief is often
reflected in the daily life of
Chinese society in that the figure eight is the preferred choice
for the use in a house address,
automobile license plate or
telephone number. For example, among Chinese-American
residents in Rossmoor, it is unlikely to be a mere coincidence
that one of their home telephone numbers ends with 888
and another one, 8888.
It is no wonder that when
Beijing was chosen as the
site for the Olympic Games
of 2008, the opening date
was set for the eighth day of
August (the eighth month.) A
logo along the line of “Olympics 8.8.08, Beijing” will be
highlighted in the opening ceremony, which is scheduled to
start, not surprisingly, at eight
minutes past 8 p.m., local time.
The ceremony is expected to
showcase the emergence of the
host country as a booming and
prosperous nation in tune with
the spirit of number eight.
In personal life, the number
eight is no less an auspicious
sign. To live to the age 88 marks
the fulfillment of a doubly
blissful life. Four of ChineseAmerican residents who will
reach this marvelous age in the
same year of 2008 recently had
an occasion to get together in
celebration of their birthdays.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District has
put together this fire safety checklist for older people:
• Install and maintain smoke detectors.
• Use smoking materials safely.
• Pay attention when cooking.
• Heat the home safely.
• Practice electrical safely.
• Keep matches and lighters away from children.
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airline executive; Peter Sih, a
founding president of the Chinese-American Association of
Rossmoor; Chen Wei Mo, an
active member of Rossmoor
Ballroom Dance Club and Duplicate Bridge Club; and Florence Lin, a noted expert of
Chinese cuisine.
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Ted Gibson is also an 8
birthday boy. The Rossmoor
resident was born in Worcester,
Mass., Aug. 8, 1920, and will
be 88 on Aug. 8, 2008. This
World War II vet used an amateur radio before and after
the war and reports that when
he was talking with a girl over
the radio she would sign off,
“love and kisses, 88.”
During his tour of duty
during the war, he flew
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Bacchus Society to have a
wine and cheese walk-about
The Bacchus Society’s next
tasting will be at the Wine and
Cheese Walk-About to be held
on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m.
in the Vista Room at Hillside.
Doors will open at 6:50 p.m.
or shortly thereafter. Note that
members will not be permitted inside any earlier.
The theme will be fun, casual and relaxing. Members
should bring only one glass to
the event. Members will not
be required to bring appetizers to this event. However, it is
strongly urged that members
eat something prior to coming
to this tasting.
Members will get a chance
to try various wines with select cheeses matched with a
particular wine. This will be
a good sampling of what may
be served at home to guests on
a warm summer evening.
To reserve a place for
the Wine and Cheese WalkAbout, make a check out for
$11 per person, payable to
The Bacchus Society. Guests,
by separate check on waitlist basis, are $15 per person.
Include guest’s name on the
check. Mail or deliver checks
to Joyce Capece, 2101 Golden
Rain Road No. 7, Entry 14.
Since many of the Bacchus
Society events have been sold
out, members are urged to get
their reservations in quickly.
No entries will be accepted
at the door without prior paid
reservations. A reservation is
confirmed only after a check
is received and space is still
available. Deadline for reservations is Friday, Aug. 15. No
refunds are given after this
date.
The Bacchus Society encourages those in Rossmoor
with an interest in wine, food
and good company, especially
newcomers to Rossmoor, to
join its group. For information, call 938-9635.
Since the enjoyment of
wine is enhanced by its bouquet, members are asked to
refrain from using perfumes,
colognes, aftershave lotions
or anything that might interfere with the enjoyment of the
wines.
Cal Alumni’s annual barbecue
to be catered at Sportsmen’s
Cal alums and friends of Cal are invited to attend the Cal
Alumni Club of Rossmoor’s annual barbecue at Sportsmen’s
Park, Hillside, on Saturday, Aug. 16.
The hosted bar opens at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6.
Hamilton Catering will provide tossed green, potato and fruit
salads; sliced tomatoes; barbecued tri-tip and chicken; baked
beans; rolls and butter; and dessert and coffee. Wine will be
provided with dinner.
Reservations are required for assigned seating at tables
for six. The cost is $25 per person. Send checks to Rosemary
Furlong, 867 Terra California Drive No. 1.
Those who wish to sit together must send their reservations and checks together in one envelope. The deadline for
reservations is Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Proceeds from Cal Alumni events in Rossmoor provide
two scholarships on the UC Berkeley campus. Call Furlong
for information at 944-9248.
To join or renew membership in the club, cal Vicki Hipkiss at 933-5512 or Kerin Baker at 287-9365.
KATY’S KREEK
Ambiance!
SUNSET
DINNERS
ZEST
Accoutrements
By Robbee Royce
Hello
fellow
globe-trotters! The
last time we got together, we decided
to stay home for a
change and make the
“Best Damn Grilled
Chicken I Ever Ate.”
You may recall at
the end of the column, I said
that it didn’t matter what you
served as sides because no
one would remember them
anyway (the chicken being
so overwhelmingly yummy). While technically true,
Zest! still feels that she left
you in the lurch; after all, no
one can just sit there and eat
chicken (unless you are on a
strict low-carb diet).
So, with a pinch of guilt
and a dash of chagrin, I want
to be sure you have sides and
a dessert that come close to
standing up to such a memorable entree.
You can start this meal,
or any meal for that matter,
with a Spicy Roasted Red
Pepper Soup (serves four to
six, adapted from “James
McNair’s Soups,” Chronicle
Books, 1990). Have your cameras ready, because this soup
is just plain gorgeous to look
at – vivid and delicious, it sets
the tone for what is to come.
SPICY ROASTED
RED PEPPER SOUP
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs. red bell peppers
1 to 3 red jalapeno peppers
(mild to medium spicy,
depending on how many
you use)
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
2 c. peeled, seeded, and
chopped vine-ripened tomatoes (Canned plum tomatoes work here, but they
just don’t pack the summery essence of fresh.)
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. sugar
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground
black pepper
5 c. chicken or vegetable
stock (If you want to use
vegetable stock, make
your own. The canned
variety just plain doesn’t
taste good.)
Salt to taste (Again, if
you’re using canned
stock, watch the salt
content.)
Sour
cream
and
chopped fresh cilantro
for garnish
Directions
1. Roast the red peppers and the jalapenos
on a grill, in a 500-degree
oven, or over an open gas burner until the skins are charred
and evenly blackened. Place in
a paper bag and let cool for 10
minutes.
2. Rub off the blackened
skins with your fingers, using
gloves if you like. Be sure not
to put the peppers under running water, as you’ll lose that
wonderful smoky flavor. After
the peppers are skinned, seed
and chop them.
3. Heat the olive oil in a
large saucepan. Add the bells
and jalapenos, onion and garlic
and sauté over medium heat,
stirring occasionally, about 20
minutes
4. Add the tomatoes, cumin,
sugar, bay leaves, and pepper.
Sauté for 3 min. Add the stock
and bring to the boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer,
stirring occasionally, for 35
min. Discard the bay leaves.
6. Puree the soup in a blender or food processor. Correct
seasonings.
To serve hot: Ladle into
warmed soup bowls and garnish
with sour cream and herbs.
To serve cold: Refrigerate
until well chilled, correct seasonings and garnish as above.
CORN SALSA
The color and flavor of corn
at the height of summer can’t
be beat. A lot of us, though,
just roast or grill the ears and
eat the corn off the cob. Nothing wrong with that, but every once in awhile, you might
want to feature corn a different way.
I wish I could attribute the
following recipe for Corn Salsa, but it’s on a three by five
card about 30 years old. Yes,
Zest! makes this all summer
because it’s simple, colorful,
goes with everything, travels
well, and you can half or multiply the amounts depending
on how much you need.
Ingredients
1 c. precooked (grilled or
roasted) corn kernels,
chilled
2 medium shallots, minced
1 jalapeno, seeded, deveined and
minced (Optional: For a less
spicy flavor, you can substitute
a green onion with top)
8 sprigs of cilantro, chopped
juice of one lime
2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Directions (This is so complicated!)
1. Place all ingredients in a
bowl
2. Toss
3. Refrigerate until serving
time
SEAFOAM MOUSSE
Now is the time to refresh
your margarita (they really
go great with this dinner and
the chicken), and tackle one
of the loveliest and most unusual desserts Zest! has ever
run across. It is a perfect company dish as you make it in
advance and it keeps a couple
of days under refrigeration.
Seafoam Mousse (attributed
to the Metropolitan Museum
of Art, a Culinary Collection,
New York, 1973) serves six
and is as light and refreshing
as its name suggests.
Ingredients
1 – 30-oz.can of pear halves
1 package of lime gelatin
1 – 8-oz. package cream
cheese
1/4 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. heavy whipping cream
Fresh raspberries
Directions
1. Drain the pears, reserving 1 c. of the juice.
2. Heat the juice until very
hot but not boiling. Add the
gelatin, mix well and let cool
to room temperature.
3. Combine the drained
pears with the cream cheese
in a food processor. Add the
nuts and the pear-juice gelatin mixture. Combine well
and transfer to a bowl.
4. Whip the cream and
fold into the pear mixture.
5. Pour into a serving dish,
individual molds or a ring
mold. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
6. Serve with raspberries.
Now your summer dinner is complete. Zest! feels so
much better!
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Across
Prime Time Couples Club has
some openings – dinner is Sunday
Members of the Prime Time
Couples dinner club will enjoy a summer evening dinner
on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Dollar
Clubhouse. Cocktails will be
served at 5:30 p.m. and dinner
at 6:30.
Table decorations will be by
Eileen Powlesland and Helen
Suter. Malcolm Wimpress is
the wine chairman.
The dinner, catered by
Hamilton, will include tossed
green salad, roast pork tenderloin with teriyaki sauce,
noodles and vegetables as
well as fruit tarts for dessert.
The cost of the dinner is $18,
which includes hors d’oeuvres,
dinner wine and tea or coffee.
The reservation deadline is
Thursday, Aug. 14. Reservations may be left in the club’s
mailbox near the Administration desk at Gateway or mailed
to Treasurer Ken Powlesland at
1633 Canyonwood Court No.
1 and 2.
The club has openings for
a few more couples. For information, call President Pat
Quarto at 937-1255.
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International Club celebrates Spain Nifty People dine Friday
Carolina Lugo to perform
The International Club will celebrate Spain
at its dinner on Saturday, Aug. 23, in the Sierra Room at Del Valle Clubhouse.
The entertainment will be provided by
Carolina Lugo’s Brisas de España, presenting
a flamenco cabaret show, which is a traditional show presented in Spain in many leading
flamenco nightclubs. There will be two musicians and three dancers performing: principal dancers Carolina Lugo and Carole Acuna,
singer Rubina Valenzuela and guitarist Daniel
Torres.
Social hour begins at 5 p.m. with complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Bar
service will not be available until that time.
Dinner, by Hamilton Catering, will be
served at 6. The entree is a choice of paella Carolina Lugo will perform at the International
or white fish, along with vegetable and salad. Club dinner this month.
Flan will be served for dessert.
The cost of the dinner is $22 for members problem with seating, ask the reception host or
and $25 for guests. Leave reservation checks, hostesses for assistance. If reserving seats, place
payable to the International Club, in the club’s individual names on tables if they’ve been set,
mailbox in the Administration Office at Gate- or affix them to chair backs.
New members are welcome to join the Inway or send them to Betty Barron, 1812 Stanley Dollar Drive No. 3A. Include the selec- ternational Club. Membership is open to any
tion of entree and names of guests with each Rossmoor resident who was born in a foreign
check. The deadline is Tuesday, Aug. 19. Late country, who has lived outside the United States
in one country for a year or more, or who has
reservations will not be accepted.
Carolina Lugo’s Brisas de Espagna Dance traveled extensively.
Contact one of the membership co-chairs
Company combines the pulsating sound of
footwork, songs, castanets, syncopated hand Rosemary or Norm King at 943-3930 for a
clapping and guitar, painting a visual canvas membership application or pick one up from the
club mailbox at Gateway. Memberships for the
in movement through dance.
Come early to locate a seat. If there is a remainder of the year are $4.
Grandparents for Peace to picnic at Dollar
In lieu of the regular
monthly meeting of Grandparents for Peace and Justice (GPFP&J) at Del Valle,
members will gather for a
potluck picnic at Dollar picnic grounds on Monday, Aug.
11, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Those attending are asked
to bring a dish for eight to
share, such as an entree,
salad or dessert. If anyone
wishes to barbecue a meat
dish, a barbecue pit will be
fired up and ready for use.
Grandparents will also provide ice, soft drinks, wine,
utensils, cups and plates.
There will be a social hour
from 5 to 6 p.m. with chips
and dips. Food will not be
served until 6, which should
give everyone ample time to
bring their contributions.
Members of GPFP&J are
continuing to gather Fridays
from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for
the weekly vigil at the corner of Tice Boulevard and
Rossmoor Parkway. The vigil has been a constant presence at that location for the
past five years since it was
moved from the lake at the
golf course.
GPFP&J, an affiliate of
Grandmothers for Peace and
Justice, is committed to the
same goals: achieving peace
and the elimination of all
nuclear weapons and any
programs that would lead to
the creation of new weapons
of mass destruction. In addition, Grandparents recognizes that there can be no peace
without justice.
For information regarding
the picnic or how to become
a member of GPFP&J, contact either Carolyn Sugars at
947-1880 or Sandy Rappy at
[email protected].
Café Mocha
Located at Creekside
Next to the Pro Shop
Open Monday through Saturday
for breakfast and lunch
from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Proudly serving Peet’s Coffee
Stop in for dinner on
Wednesdays and Thursdays
Early Bird Dinner served
Thursdays from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Complete dinner highlights include enchiladas,
chicken picatta, lasagna, turkey burger and ravioli.
Wednesday dinner is served
4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Highlights include pork shanks, prime rib,
salmon florentine and meat loaf.
Enjoy dinner in the courtyard
The cafe will begin serving
wine and beer on Aug. 13
Make reservations now
for Aug. 13 dinner
Nifty People’s Supper Club
will have a dinner on Friday,
Aug. 8, at Dollar Clubhouse.
Social time begins at 6 p.m.
Each member should bring his
or her own refreshments. Appetizers are welcome. Dinner
will begin at 6:45.
Dinner, catered by Ruggie’s,
will include chicken mushroom
crepes, salad and dessert. Cost
of the dinner is $14 for members
and guests are welcome at $15.
Reservations checks should
be sent to Adrienne Campbell,
1332 Singingwood Court No.
5 (call 944-5123) or left in the
club box at Gateway.
Nifty People’s Supper Club
is a social club, which meets
the second Friday of the month
for dinner and good conversation. Anyone interested in joining can contact Membership
Chairwoman Claire Vocke at
935-3368.
Sunday Salon western
barbecue set for Dollar
Sunday Salon will hold its
annual western barbecue steak
dinner at 6 p.m. on Sunday,
Aug. 17, at Dollar patio.
Live entertainment will be
provided by the Marlon Green
Band. Members are asked to
bring their favorite homemade
salsa for the salsa contest.
Western dress is encouraged,
but not required.
Members are asked to send
their reservation along with a
check, by Saturday, Aug. 9, to
Carrie Jenkins, 1568 Stanley
Dollar Drive No. 1B. The cost
is $27 for members and $35 for
members’ guests.
Sunday Salon is a social
group for single men and
woman. Activities include dining out at local restaurants; Salon Escapes, which are events
and excursions around the Bay
Area; dinner groups in members’ homes and Sunday night
dinners at Dollar Clubhouse
every other month.
Walnut Creek Senior Bus
For weekday trips into Walnut Creek at $1 each. Call between 9 and 11 a.m., one day in advance: 933-1434. For
medical appointments, call two days in advance. Pickup
is at Rossmoor Safeway.
FRIDAY LUNCH
I N
R O S S M O O R
Menu for Aug. 15
Friday Lunch is served at a suggested
donation of $2. Deli bags are provided for an
additional suggested donation of $2. You must
attend Friday Lunch to get your deli bag. Deli
bags must be ordered one week ahead. Lunch
is served at 11:30 a.m. at Hillside. Reserve a
space for Friday Lunch in person right after
lunch for the following weekʼs lunch or call
988-7703. To cancel a reservation, call 9887703. Please leave name and phone number when cancelling. If
you are unable to make lunch, cancel your reservation so another
resident can take your place.
The menu:
Krabby cake; Manhattan clam chowder; extra-cheesy scalloped potatoes; tossed salad with ranch dressing; whole wheat
bread; and cheesecake with fruit topping or fresh fruit.
Options:
Hamburger plate or chef’s salad.
Please specify the entree of your choice; otherwise, you
will receive the menu item for that day.
Deli bag:
The menu for the deli bag for Aug. 15 features a roast
beef sandwich on french bread; potato salad; an apple; and
tomato juice.
Call 287-0840
1/2 PRICE OFFER
Buy any entree on our breakfast, lunch or dinner menu
and get a second (same or lesser value) for half price.
Not valid with any other offer including the Senior Menu or Dusk Feature Menu.
Coupon good for up to 1 discount per party. Only the lower priced entree will be
discounted. Does not apply to carry-out orders.
Offer expires September 3, 2008
Call 943-7100
1101 S. California Blvd. WALNUT CREEK
(Next to Longs, corner Mt. Diablo Blvd.)
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T
he following calendar information is provided to the News by Room Reservations at the Recreation Department. Residents or groups that would like to make changes
to the listing should contact Room Reservations at 988-7780 or 988-7781.
Rossmoor pools are generally open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Pools are closed for cleaning on the following days:
Dollar ...............Wednesdays, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hillside ..............Tuesdays, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Del Valle ............Thursdays, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kids swim at Dollar and Hillside according to the following schedule:
Dollar ................Tues./Thur. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hillside .............. Mon. /Wed./Fri. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
D............................... Dollar Clubhouse
G .......................... Gateway Clubhouse
H ............................ Hillside Clubhouse
MPR ....................Multipurpose Room
DV ........................................... Del Valle
CR ......................................... Creekside
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7
TIME
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:15 a.m.
8 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
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noon
noon
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7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
EVENT .............................LOCATION ..........................ORGANIZATION
Open Swim .......................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept.
Open Swim .......................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept.
Strength Circuit ..................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Mat Science ......................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Luk Tung Kuen Exercise ........Diablo Rm., H .............................. Luk Tung Kuen
Stretch/Strengthen ..............Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Low Impact Dance...............Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Open Play .........................Lawn Bowling Greens, H .......Lawn Bowling Club
Adv. Players ......................Table Tennis, H .........................Table Tennis Club
Bocce Team Play ................Bocce Courts, H ................................ Bocce Club
Café Mocha .......................Fairway Rm., CR..................................................
Open Workshop ..................Art Studio & Back Rm., G ............ Art Association
Property Tax Assistance ........Vista Rm., H ............................. Rec. Dept./AARP
Stitchers ..........................Sewing Rm., G .........................Sewing Arts Club
Tennis Open Play ................Buckeye Grove Tennis Courts ............Tennis Club
Diabetic Meeting ................Fireside Rm., G .................................. Counseling
Qi Gong ...........................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
Water Exercise ...................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept.
Watercolor ........................Art Classroom & Gall., G ............. Art Association
Qi Gong ...........................Fitness Center, DV .......Chinese-American Assoc.
Swim Lessons ...................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept.
Fun Day ...........................Sierra Rm., DV ....................................Rec. Dept.
Kid Swim .........................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept.
Light Stretch .....................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Lunch Meeting ...................Diablo Rm., H ..................................... Lions Club
Mat Science ......................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
Beg. Balance Rehab ............Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
Italian Conversation ............MPR 3, G ................................ Ital. Convs. Group
Library Open .....................Library, G...............................Library Association
Meeting ...........................Main, D .................................... R.R. Roundhouse
Beg. Players .....................Table Tennis, H .........................Table Tennis Club
Inter./Adv. Balance Rehab .....Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
Movie..............................Peacock Hall, G. ..................................Rec. Dept.
Open Swim .......................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept.
Bridge .............................Oak Rm. A, G .............................................Bridge
Parkinson’s Group ...............Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Beg. Tap Rehearsal .............Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
Line Dance .......................Diablo Rm., H ............................ Line Dance Club
Step................................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Meeting ...........................Delta Rm. A, DV ... Atheists and Agnostics Group
T’ai Chi Chaun ...................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Aquacise ..........................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept.
Picnic..............................Picnic Area 1-3, D ...................................Wet Set
Moving to Music .................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Strength Yoga ....................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
Swim Lessons ...................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept.
Circuit Training ..................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Duplicate Bridge .................Oak Rm. A, G .............................................Bridge
AA Open Discussion.............Garden Rm., D................................... Counseling
Sing-along ........................MPR 3, G ............................. Acalanes/Rec. Dept.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
TIME
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:15 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
8 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Spin/Group Cycle ................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
ABS Back .........................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Rhythm Aerobics ................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Deep Water Exercise ............Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept.
Men’s Exercise ...................MPR 1- 2, G ......................Men’s Exercise Group
Water Aerobics ..................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept.
8:45 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
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noon
noon
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Strength ...........................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Deep Water Exercise ............Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept.
Harmonica Practice .............MPR 3, G ....................................Harmonica Club
Keeping Fit Exercise ............Shasta Rm., DV ................... Keeping Fit Exercise
Farmers Market ..................Parking Lot, G .....................................Rec. Dept.
Hands On Quilters ...............Sewing Rm., G .........................Sewing Arts Club
Water Exercise ...................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept.
Muscle Movers ..................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Cribbage ..........................MPR 2, G .....................................Men’s Cribbage
Kid Swim .........................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept.
Line Dance .......................Fitness Center, DV ..................... Line Dance Club
Joint Efforts ......................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept.
Friday Lunch .....................Diablo Rm., H ......................................Rec. Dept.
Mah Jong .........................Oak Rm. A, G ...............Chinese-American Assoc.
Cardiac Rehab ...................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Line Dancing .....................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
Alt. Energy Comm’t. ............Boardroom, G ................ Golden Rain Foundation
Inter. Players .....................Table Tennis, H .........................Table Tennis Club
Life Drawing .....................Art Studio & Back Rm., G ............ Art Association
Open Workshop/Muriel San ....Art Classroom & Gall., G ............. Art Association
Beg. Folk Dance .................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Beg./Inter. Mat Science ........Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
Singing ............................Las Trampas Rm., H .......................Sing For Joy!
Ballroom Dance .................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
Piano With Avon .................Redwood Rm., G .................................Rec. Dept.
Muscle Conditioning ............Fitness Center, DV ............... Acalanes/Rec. Dept.
Partnership Bridge ..............Oak Rm. A, B, G ........................................Bridge
Services...........................Vista Rm., H ...................................... B’nai Israel
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
TIME
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
8 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
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noon
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
4 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
CB Practice .......................CB Channel 20 ................................ CB Operators
Trails Club Hike ..................MPR 3, G ............................................ Trails Club
Meeting ...........................MPR 3, G .......................................Philatelic Club
One Stroke Painting .............Art Classroom & Gall., G ............. Art Association
Saturday Play ....................MPR 2, G ........................................ Domino Club
Saturday Play ....................Oak Rm. A, G .............................................Bridge
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10
TIME
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
noon
noon
4 p.m.
Open Workshop ..................Art Classroom & Gall., G ............. Art Association
Sunday Service ..................Diablo Rm., H .......................... St. Luke’s Church
Pilgrim Sunday Service ........Vista Rm., H ...................... Pilgrim Cong. Church
Services...........................Peacock Hall, G. ................ Tice Valley Methodist
Sunday Service ..................Delta Rm. A, B, DV .......... Hope Lutheran Church
Line Dance Club .................Fitness Center, DV ..................... Line Dance Club
Shanghai Play ...................MPR 2, G .................................. World of Women
Concerts in the Park ............Picnic Area 1-8, D ...............................Rec. Dept.
MONDAY, AUGUST 11
TIME
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noon
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6:15 p.m.
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7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Gym Ball and Band ..............Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
Men’s Exercise ...................MPR 1, 2, G .......................Men’s Exercise Group
Water Aerobics ..................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept.
Crafters ...........................Sewing Rm., G .........................Sewing Arts Club
Hike................................Court of Flags, G ................................ Trails Club
Open Workshop/Bill Gillis ......Art Classroom & Gall., G ............. Art Association
Square Dance ....................Las Trampas Rm., H .............. Square Dance Club
Meeting ...........................Delta Rm. A, B, DV .........Grandparents for Peace
Qi Gong Club .....................Shasta Rm., DV ...........Chinese-American Assoc.
Luncheon Meeting ..............Diablo Rm., H ..................................Kiwanis Club
Osteoporosis Class ..............Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
Duplicate Bridge Play...........Oak Rm. A, G .............................................Bridge
Beg./Inter. Mat Science ........Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
Needle Workers..................Sewing Rm., G .........................Sewing Arts Club
Open Workshop/Sam Field .....Art Classroom & Gall., G ............. Art Association
Walking Tours With Marilyn ...Peacock Hall, G. ..................................Rec. Dept.
Parkinson’s Group ...............Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Beginning Tap ....................Shasta Rm., DV ..................... Happy Hoofers Tap
Drop-in Meeting .................Las Trampas Rm., H ....Chinese-American Assoc.
Meeting ...........................MPR 3, G ..................................Interfaith Council
Piano With Joyce ................Redwood Rm., G .................................Rec. Dept.
Sing-along Club .................Diablo Rm., H ..............Chinese-American Assoc.
Flexible Yoga ....................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
Dominos ..........................Oak Rm. A, G .................................. Domino Club
Square Dance ....................Las Trampas Rm., H .............. Square Dance Club
Meeting ...........................Garden Rm., D.......................LDS Studies Group
Movie..............................Peacock Hall, G. .............. Unitarian Univ. Society
Open AA Meeting ................Vista Rm., H ...................................... Counseling
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
TIME
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:15 a.m.
8 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
noon
noon
12:30 p.m.
12:45 p.m.
12:45 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
2 p.m.
2 p.m.
2 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
AARP Driver Safety..............MPR 3, G .................................. Rec. Dept./AARP
Bridge Class ......................Oak Rm. A, G .............................................Bridge
Ladies’ Pinochle .................MPR 2, G .................................... Pinochle/Ladies
Women’s Cribbage ..............Garden Rm., D....................... Women’s Cribbage
Grace Notes ......................MPR 1, G ............................. Acalanes/Rec. Dept.
T’ai Chi Chih Beg. ...............Diablo Rm., H .......................... T’ai Chi Chih Club
Ambassadors.....................Ivy Rm., D ........................................Republicans
Gentle Yoga ......................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
Cont. Tai Chi .....................Diablo Rm., H .......................... T’ai Chi Chih Club
Gait & Balance ...................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Mah Jong Club ...................MPR 1, 2, G .................Chinese-American Assoc.
Duplicate Bridge 0-299 .........Oak Rm. A, G .............................................Bridge
Beginning Line Dance ..........Diablo Rm., H ............................ Line Dance Club
Gait & Balance ...................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Current Events ...................MPR 3, G ............................. Acalanes/Rec. Dept.
Portrait Drawing .................Art Studio & Back Rm., G ............ Art Association
Discussion ........................Garden Rm., D........................... Philosophy Club
Ice Cream Social ................Pool, H ...............................................Swim Club
Inter. Tap ..........................Shasta Rm., DV ............................... Hot Flashers
Meeting ...........................Fireside Rm., G .......................................... CORG
Step................................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Hootenanny.......................Las Trampas Rm., H . Hootenanny Musical Group
Social Dance .....................Diablo Rm., H ......................... Social Dance Club
4:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7 p.m.
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T’ai Chi Chaun ...................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Dinner .............................Main, D ................................................. Duo Club
Circuit Training ..................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Partnership Bridge ..............Oak Rm. A, G .............................................Bridge
Square Dancing ..................Diablo Rm., H ........................ Square Dance Club
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
TIME
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:15 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
8 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
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9:30 a.m.
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10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
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11:30 a.m.
noon
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
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4:45 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
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7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Men’s Exercise ...................MPR 1, 2, G .......................Men’s Exercise Group
Trails Club Hike ..................MPR 3, G ............................................ Trails Club
Knitters and Crocheters ........Sewing Rm., G .........................Sewing Arts Club
Chinese Painting/Calligraphy .Art Studio & Back Rm., G ............ Art Association
Gentle Yoga ......................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Luncheon Meeting ..............Diablo Rm., H ................................... Rotary Club
Bridge .............................Oak Rm. A, G .............................................Bridge
Rehearsal.........................Las Trampas Rm., H .................... Comm. Chorus
Beg. Folk Dance .................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
Piano With Bob Coop ...........Redwood Rm., G .................................Rec. Dept.
Spanish Conversation ..........Garden Rm., D...................................... La Charla
BR Dance Class ..................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
Muscle Conditioning ............Fitness Center, DV ............... Acalanes/Rec. Dept.
BR Dance Class ..................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
Dinner .............................Fireside Rm., G .................................Republicans
Gentle Yoga ......................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
Print Group .......................Vista Rm., H ....................................Camera Club
Alanon.............................MPR 1, G ........................................... Counseling
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14
TIME
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:15 a.m.
8 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
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10 a.m.
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11 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
noon
noon
noon
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Property Tax Assistance ........Vista Rm., H ............................. Rec. Dept./AARP
Stitchers ..........................Sewing Rm., G .........................Sewing Arts Club
Tennis Open Play ................Buckeye Grove Tennis Courts ............Tennis Club
Meeting ...........................Cardroom 2, D ......................... Historical Society
Qi Gong ...........................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
Qi Gong ...........................Fitness Center, DV .......Chinese-American Assoc.
Fun Day ...........................Sierra Rm., DV ....................................Rec. Dept.
Lunch Meeting ...................Diablo Rm., H ..................................... Lions Club
Mat Science ......................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
Beg. Balance Rehab ............Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
Italian Conversation ............MPR 3, G ................................ Ital. Convs. Group
Inter./Adv. Balance Rehab .....Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
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Calendar of events
1 p.m.
1:15 p.m. Bridge .............................Oak Rm. A, G .............................................Bridge
1:30 p.m. Parkinson’s Group ...............Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
2 p.m.
2:30 p.m. Beg. Tap Rehearsal .............Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
2:30 p.m. Line Dance .......................Diablo Rm., H ............................ Line Dance Club
2:30 p.m. Step................................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
4 p.m.
Jack Larmour Sing-along ......Oak Rm. A, G .......................................Rec. Dept.
4 p.m.
4:30 p.m. T’ai Chi Chaun ...................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
Picnic..............................Picnic Area 1-3, D ...................................Wet Set
5:30 p.m. Moving to Music .................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
6:15 p.m. Strength Yoga ....................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept.
6:15 p.m. Swim Lessons ...................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept.
6:45 p.m. Circuit Training ..................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Meeting ...........................Main, D ............................... Shakespeare Society
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m. AA Open Discussion.............Garden Rm., D................................... Counseling
7:30 p.m. Sing-along ........................MPR 3, G ............................. Acalanes/Rec. Dept.
EXCURSIONS
FROM THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
E
xcursion tickets are on sale in the Administration Office at Gateway, Monday through
Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed from
noon to 1 p.m. for lunch). Cash, check, Mastercard or Visa payments can be made in person.
Mastercard or Visa payments can be taken over
the phone. Payment is due immediately upon
reservation.
Excursion participants are assumed to be
able to manage independently. Neither the
Excursion Desk nor the trip escort can accept
responsibility for residents who cannot do so.
The Excursion Desk has the right to cancel
a trip in advance for any reason. A full refund
will be given for all day-trips canceled by the
Excursion Desk. If residents cancel their personal reservations, they are guaranteed a refund
if cancelled at least fifteen days before the daytrip departure. Refunds will only be available after that time if a ticket is able to be resold.
Times listed in the news and on the ticket
are the actual time of departure. Names will be
called to board the bus 15 minutes prior to this
time. For information, call 988-7731.
DAY TRIPS.
DATE ADDED
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
Tuesday, Aug. 12,
Wednesday, Sept. 24 and
Thursday, Oct. 9
Extensive walking
The Excursion Desk offers residents
the opportunity to spend a leisurely day in
Carmel. World-renowned for its European
charm, beautiful white-sand beaches and
performing arts, as well as hundreds of
shops, art galleries and restaurants, Carmel-by-the-Sea was rated a top 10 destination in the United States. Hike the trails of
Point Lobos, window shop or wander the
shore. Experience fine dining at a number of
four-star restaurants or eat al fresco at the
beach. Curate art, collect art or just covet
the art and artifacts among more than 100
galleries and antique shops. Anything from
t-shirts to Tiffany can be bought. The bus
will depart Gateway at 8 a.m. and will return around 6 p.m. The cost is $37.
RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM
& BAILEY CIRCUS
Saturday, Aug. 16
Minimal walking
Take the whole family to the Oracle Arena in Oakland to see “Over the Top,” an allnew live entertainment extravaganza where
dogs fly, Asian Elephants stomp, hop and
groove, and one courageous man stands
eye-to-eye with a pack of powerful Bengal
tigers. Circus Celebrities help rev-up the
motorcycle madness, featuring one cycle
on a high wire and seven speeding riders
in the Globe of Steel. The show culminates
in a display of Chinese acrobats swinging
on vines and propelling through the air in a
glowing rainforest. The bus will leave Gateway at 10 a.m. and will return at approximately 3 p.m. The cost is $57.
BODEGA BAY AND MARINE LAB
Tuesday, Aug. 19
Moderate Walking
Travel to Bodega Bay and enjoy the
ocean breeze and panoramic views of the
coastline. Start the day by visiting the Bodega Marine Laboratory with numerous
marine aquarium displays, some of which
shatter the notion that local marine life is
drab. Learn about what is required to solve
complex environmental problems on the
marine and terrestrial sides of the tide line
in northern California. Hosted lunch is at
the Tides Wharf Restaurant where no seats
are available without a view of the Bay. Residents will have free time to explore the gift
shop and the market, or to go to the beach.
The bus leaves Gateway at 8:45 a.m. and
returns at 5 p.m. The cost is $65.
PORT OF OAKLAND
Thursday, Aug. 21
Moderate walking
The Port of Oakland was established in
1927, and is a world-class international cargo transportation and distribution hub. It is
the fourth largest and busiest container port
in the country and discharges more then 99
percent of the containerized goods moving
through Northern California. Board a ferryboat with open-air decks and experience a
new, unique view of the Port of Oakland’s
giant cranes and maritime operations.
Afterwards, enjoy lunch at Quinn’s Lighthouse. This high-quality eatery is a historic
landmark lighthouse originally built in 1890
and rebuilt in 1903. When the structure was
finally relocated to its final home, it brought
all of its history with it. Wear layered clothing for warmth and comfortable standing
shoes, as the boat tour is an hour long. The
bus leaves Gateway at 9:15 a.m. and returns
at 3 p.m. The cost is $59.
“HAIRSPRAY”
Saturday, Aug. 23
Minimal walking
Experience the one-of-a-kind Music Circus Theater in Sacramento, where no barrier
separates the audience from the story and
the music surrounds everyone. This time we
invite residents to see the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “Hairspray.” This
musical comedy will take residents back to
1962 in Baltimore, where 16-year old Tracy
Turnblad sets out to dance her way onto TV’s
most popular show. Can a big girl with even
bigger hair make this dream come true? After the show, enjoy a hosted dinner at the Fat
City Restaurant in Old Sacramento. The bus
leaves Gateway at 12:15 p.m. and returns at
7:30. The cost is $98.
SANTA CRUZ AND CAPITOLA
Wednesday, Aug. 27
Moderate walking
Discover all that Santa Cruz County has
to offer. First, visit the world-famous UCSC
Arboretum, featuring plant displays from
Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and
California. Dedicated staff and docents
will be on hand for the latest information.
There will be a hosted lunch at the Crow’s
Nest Restaurant, which has one of the most
spectacular waterfront views on the Monterey Bay. In the afternoon, stroll around
Capitola Village as the city gets ready for
its annual Begonia Festival. Founded in
1869, Capitola is California’s oldest seaside
resort town and still exudes its quintessential beach charm, with salt water taffy,
sandcastles and colorful beach bungalows.
The bus will leave Gateway at 9 a.m. and
will return at approximately 6 p.m. The cost
is $67.
SCOTTISH GAMES
Sunday, Aug. 31
Extensive walking
Learn about Scottish traditions and culture in an entertaining way. The San Francisco Caledonian Society holds the Scottish Gatherings and Games at the nearby
Alameda Fair Grounds in Pleasanton. This
annual event is produced entirely by volunteers from the Caledonian Club of San
Francisco. The event will include Highland
and Country dancing, piping, pipe bands,
Celtic rock, fiddling, Sheepdog trials, athletic events and storytelling. Both an admission ticket and a reserved grand stand
seat are included in the trip. The bus leaves
the front of Gateway at 11:15 a.m. and returns at approximately 7:15 p.m. The cost
is $49. Sign up soon.
WOMEN IMPRESSIONISTS
Wednesday, Sept. 3 and
Tuesday, Sept. 16
Moderate walking
The Women Impressionists exhibit, featuring Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt, Eva
Gonzalès and Marie Bracquemond, opens
at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco.
At the time Impressionism was born, female artists were starting to come to the
forefront of the art world. Women Impressionists breaks new ground by looking at
the work and contributions of four female
Impressionists, shown together for the
first time in the United States. Many of the
works deal with images of women – women
at home, women with family, and women at
leisure – in addition to other themes typical of Impressionism. The Excursion Desk
invites residents for a private docent tour of
the exhibit. The bus leaves Gateway at 7:30
a.m. and returns at 2:30 p.m. The cost is
$34 for FAMSF members and $46 for nonmembers.
MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM
Tuesday, Sept. 9
Extensive walking
The Monterey Bay Aquarium, which
is located on the site of a former sardine
cannery on Cannery Row in Monterey, is
one of the largest aquariums in the world.
This award-winning exhibit has an annual
attendance of 1.8 million and holds 35,000
plants and animals representing 623 species. Enjoy fun activities for all ages and
learn more about life in the oceans. Dive
into a kelp forest. Visit a coral reef kingdom, and explore a rocky shore. Rockfish,
sharks, sea otter, giant octopus and penguins call these places home. Meet them
in their magical worlds. The bus will depart
Gateway at 8 a.m. and return around 5:30
p.m. The cost is $67.
SANTA CRUZ FOLLIES
Friday, Sept. 12
Minimal walking
Travel to Santa Cruz and be entertained
by the Santa Cruz Follies cast. This year
“Lullaby of Broadway” will be presented.
This is a fast-moving musical production
that will razzle and dazzle with delightful singing, high-stepping dancing, a few
dashes of humor with original and familiar
music from Broadway shows such as “Chicago,” “Gypsy,” “Smokey Joe’s Café,” “The
Lion King” and “42nd Street.” Before the
show, enjoy the hosted lunch at the El Palo-
mar restaurant. The bus leaves Gateway at
9:15 a.m. and will return around 4:30 p.m.
Cost is $67.
SIGHTS OF SAN FRANCISCO
Monday, Sept. 22
Moderate walking optional
Join the Rossmoor Excursion Desk on
this tour, designed and lead by Rossmoor
resident Marilyn Allen. Come see some of
the sites that make San Francisco such a
popular destination. The tour stops range
from the Yerba Buena Gardens to Nob Hill,
the Embarcadero to Twin Peaks and several
notable places in between. There will be occasional stops to wander from the bus and
explore, but residents are welcome to stay
onboard. Lunch will be taken at the Beach
Chalet with its incredible view of the ocean.
The bus will leave Gateway at 8:30 a.m. and
return at 5 p.m. The cost is $59.
NEW LISTING
CHIHULY AT THE DE YOUNG MUSEUM
Friday, Sept. 26
Extensive walking
Due to the popularity of the Chihuly exhibit at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, the dates of the exhibition have been
extended. Residents have another chance
to see his extraordinary work. Dale Chihuly
is the most famous craft/ glass artist living today and the subject of many popular
exhibitions. The exhibition takes a broad
view of the dramatic, colorful and textured
works that generate instant international
recognition. In the tradition of the medieval
workshop or the studios of Louis Comfort
Tiffany, Chihuly uses his workshop as a fulcrum for his creations. His counterculture
roots manifest themselves in a school that’s
more akin to a commune than an institution
of higher learning. Other pivotal points of
artistic inspiration are Chihuly’s personal
collections. The exhibition will look at the
artist as collector and how that influences
his work. The bus leaves Gateway at 7:30
a.m. and returns around 2:30 p.m. The cost
is $34 for FAMSF members and $46 for
nonmembers.
“WILL ROGERS FOLLIES”
Saturday, Sept. 27
Minimal walking
The “Will Rogers Follies” musical will be
performed at the Lesher Center for the Arts
in Walnut Creek. Residents will be attending
the 2 p.m. performance. This Tony Awardwinning musical focuses on the life and career of famed humorist and performer Will
Rogers, and describes every episode in his
life in the form of a big production number.
The curtain rises on a follies-style tribute
to the man whose daily newspaper column
sent America on its way each morning with
a smile on its face. Rogers was a multimedia
sensation, performing a weekly radio talk
show as well as starring in motion pictures.
Between rope tricks which entertain the
audience while the show girls are changing
their costumes for “The Follies,” Rogers offers his old-fashioned common sense. The
songs “Never Met a Man I Didn’t Like” and
“Give a Man Enough Rope” are parables set
to music. Rossmoor resident Larry Crummer is in the cast. The cost is $29.
BEHIND THE HILL SERIES AT THE S.F.
SYMPHONY 2008-2009 SEASON
Thursdays: Sept. 11, Oct. 16, Nov. 6, Feb.
5, March 19 and April 23
Enjoy the upcoming 97th season of
superb guest artists and conductors at
the San Francisco Symphony. No need to
worry about parking. The charter bus will
take residents from a convenient location
near their homes to Davies Symphony Hall.
Round-trip bus transportation is included
in the series ticket price. For information,
call Louise Shalit at 939-3774 or the Excursion Desk at 988-7731.
NEW LISTING
“THE DROWSY CHAPERONE”
Thursday, Oct. 2
Minimal walking
Excursions
Broadway Sacramento will present “The
Drowsy Chaperone,” the musical comedy
that won the most 2006 Tony Awards of
any musical on Broadway. It all begins
when a die-hard musical fan plays his favorite cast album, a 1928 smash hit called
“The Drowsy Chaperone,” and the show
magically bursts to life. The audience will
be instantly immersed in the glamorous,
hilarious tale of a celebrity bride and her
uproarious wedding day, complete with
thrills and surprises that take both the cast,
literally, and the audience, metaphorically,
soaring to the rafters. The bus leaves Gateway at 12:15 p.m. and returns at 7:30. The
cost is $98.
NEW LISTING
LEONARDO AT THE TECH MUSEUM
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Moderate walking
The world premiere of the largest, most
comprehensive exhibit of the innovative
art, science and engineering works of
Leonardo da Vinci and his contemporaries
comes to the Tech Museum of Innovation
in San Jose. “Leonardo: 500 years into the
Future” combines over 200 artifacts, including life-size working models, hands-on
interactive machines and displays, multimedia presentations and priceless works
of art. There will also be hands-on design
challenges in the museum’s galleries based
on Leonardo’s engineering, scientific and
art principles. Residents will have an opportunity to see how this genius of the
Renaissance has influenced and inspired
much of the technology in use today. Residents can also visit the IMAX Dome Theatre for the world’s most powerful and immersive movie experience. The bus leaves
Gateway at 9:15 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m.
The cost is $54.
NEW LISTING
BLUE ANGELS AIR SHOW
Saturday, Oct. 11
Moderate walking
Since 1981, San Francisco Fleet Week
has been an annual opportunity for Northern Californians to honor the men and
women serving in the United States Navy,
Coast Guard and Marines. Join the Excursion Desk for this event, featuring a parade
of Navy ships and an air show with the Blue
Angels. Sail around the Bay on a California
Hornblower with its three spacious salons
and large sun deck. The cruise is three
hours long and includes an onboard buffet. The bus leaves Gateway at noon and
returns at approximately 6 p.m. The cost
is $105.
EXTENDED TRIPS
Prices do not include airport shuttle service,
which must be paid to GRF at final payment.
WAITING LIST ONLY
CHINA’S TERRA COTTA WARRIORS
Sept. 15 through 19
This five-day trip to Los Angeles is a
unique chance to see the world-famous Terra Cotta Warriors without going to China.
Bowers Museum in Santa Ana will be the
only museum in the Western United States
to exhibit the Terra Cotta Warriors. This exhibition of 120 objects will include 20 complete life-sized terra cotta figures of court
officials, acrobats and generals. Probably
the most dramatic inclusion will be two recently discovered, half-sized bronze chariots
and life-sized bronze animals. On this tour,
residents will also visit Our Lady of Angels
Cathedral in Los Angeles, Gershwin Show
at the Lawrence Welk Resort, Union Station
and Disney Concert Hall. Tour includes deluxe bus transportation, four nights accommodation at the Ayres Hotel in Costa Mesa,
baggage handling, nine meals, all entrance
fees, taxes and gratuities. The cost per person, double occupancy, is $829. A deposit
of $100 is due with application. Space is
limited, so sign up early.
FALL FOLIAGE CRUISE
Sept. 20 through Oct. 2
This trip features fall colors, rocky
headlands, lighthouses, fishing villages
and more. This is a 10-day cruise aboard
Holland America Line’s new Eurodam, with
SPECIAL EVENTS & MOVIES
T
FROM THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
he following are the current
special events sponsored by the
Rossmoor Recreation Department.
For more information on any of these
events during the month, check the
Special Events listing on the calendar page
each week, look for the article in the Arts
and Leisure section of the News, or call
the Recreation Department at 988-7732.
Events are free unless otherwise noted.
This information is posted throughout
the month on the Rossmoor News Web
site at www.rossmoornews.com.
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY MOVIE
Thursday and Friday, Aug. 7 and 8
The 2007 comedy “King of California,”
starring Michael Douglas, will be shown in
Peacock Hall at Gateway on Thursday at 1,
4 and 7 p.m. and again on Friday at 1, 4 and
7 p.m. This film is 93 minutes long and is
rated PG-13. The showings at 1 p.m. will feature language captions. This free program is
open to all residents and their guests.
FUN DAY
Thursday, Aug. 7
Mezzo-soprano Lyutsina Kazachenko
will perform in the Sierra Room at Del
Valle at noon. Stay and play bingo for the
benefit of Friends of Meals on Wheels after the show. This free program is open to
all residents and their guests.
SATURDAY MOVIE
Saturday, Aug. 9
The 20 07 comedy “ The Bucket
List,” st arring Jack Nicholson and
Morgan Freeman, will be shown in
Peacock Hall at Gateway at 1, 4 and
7 p.m. The showing at 1 p.m. will feature language captions. This film is 97
minutes long and is rated PG-13. This
free program is open to all residents
and their guests.
SUNDAY CONCERT IN THE PARK
Sunday, Aug. 10
“Judy, Judy, Judy,” a cabaret tribute
to the songs of Judy Garland, will be
performed at the Dollar Picnic Grounds
on the Rotary Stage at 4 p.m. This free
concert is open to all residents and their
guests.
MARILYN STRAKA-WHAT’S NEW AND
FUN IN SAN FRANCISCO
Monday, Aug. 11
Marilyn Straka will present a slide
show presentation detailing new and fun
activities in San Francisco. This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and
their guests.
WESTERN WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, Aug. 13
The 1946 Western “Duel in the Sun,”
starring Jennifer Jones and Gregory Peck,
will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway
at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. This film is 146 minutes
long and is not rated. The showing at 1
p.m. will feature language captions. This
free program is open to all residents and
their guests.
a hotel stay in New York and Quebec. The
cruise will depart from New York and take
residents through Newport, R.I., Boston,
Mass., Bar Harbor, Maine, and then continues through Halifax and Sydney, Nova
Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. It also
features scenic cruising on the St. Lawrence, Saguenay Fjord, before arriving at
Quebec City. Full itineraries are available at
the Excursion Desk.
YAKOV SMIRNOFF IN RENO
Oct. 29 and 30
Enjoy an overnight trip to Reno, known
as “The Biggest Little City in the World.”
There will be plenty of time to play. The
highlight of this trip is an evening of laughter with Yakov Smirnoff in the Grand Sierra
Showroom. He has fresh material and offers comedic tall tales, witty perceptions,
funny facts and huge laughs. The cost per
person, double occupancy, is $139 ($25
single supplement). Price includes deluxe
motorcoach transportation, accommodations at Grand Sierra Resort, tickets to Yakov Smirnoff, cash and food bonuses and
baggage handling. A full payment is due
with application no later than Sept. 10. Stop
by the Excursion Desk for an itinerary.
MEXICAN RIVIERA CRUISE
Oct. 31 through Nov. 10
This 10-day roundtrip cruise from San
Francisco is one of the best sellers. Residents will sail aboard the Star Princess and
visit five ports: classic Acapulco, Puerto
Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and the villages
of Ixtapa and Zihuantanejo. This cruise will
provide plenty of sun, fun, music, food and
excitement. Don’t miss out—book now.
Full itineraries are available at the Excursion Desk.
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ote: Full itineraries are available at the Excursion Desk for the following vacations from
outside agencies.
COLETTE VACATIONS
SOUTH PACIFIC WONDERS WITH
OPTIONAL FIJI EXTENSION
Oct. 2 through 16
GLORY AND RUINS OF THE MAYAN CULTURE
Feb. 16 through 26
NEW YORK CITY
April 18 through 23
PREMIER WORLD DISCOVERY
IDAHO RESORT AND RIVERS
Oct. 11 through 18
SPLENDORS OF CROATIA
Nov. 5 through 15
LONE STAR NEW YEAR’S
Dec. 28 through Jan 2
CLASSICAL GREECE
March 25 through April 4
Book early – save $100 per person.
CANYONLANDS
March 29 through April 4
Book early – save $50 per person.
CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS
July 12 through 18
CLUB TRIPS
FROM ROSSMOOR CLUBS
T
he trips listed below are sponsored by Rossmoor clubs and organizations and not by the
Recreation Department. The trips are open to
all Rossmoor residents, not just members of the
specific club. For information, contact the person
listed with each trip. Do not contact the Recreation
Department.
Rossmoor clubs and organizations wishing to
be included in this column must submit a typewritten article to the News by Wednesday at 4:30
p.m. Due to space restrictions, the News reserves
the right to edit or delete the articles.
30s/40s GO TO CACHE CREEK
Monday, Aug. 18
Members of 30s/40s Club, their guests
and other Rossmoor residents are invited
to join a day-trip to Cache Creek Casino for
gambling and lunch at the casino’s buffet,
or at one of several other fine restaurants.
The group will board the bus at Gateway
Clubhouse at 8:30 a.m. and arrive at the casino at approximately 10:15. Upon arrival,
participants will be given coupons for $5
cash, $5 table game match play, and $2
for food. A valid driver’s license or players’
card is necessary in order to receive the
cash coupons.
Cache Creek offers all Vegas table games
including blackjack, craps, three and fourcard poker, roulette, Pai Gow poker, and
a thousand various slot machines. There
is also a poker room for no-limit hold-em
players. The group will re-assemble for the
return trip at 3:30 p.m. and arrive back at
Rossmoor at approximately 5:30. The trip
cost will be $20 per person. Send checks,
payable to “30s/40s Club,” to Philip Magen
at 2217 Pine Knoll Drive No. 1. Checks must
be received by Aug. 8. Call Philip or Helene
Magen at 256-6548 for information.
CANADA AND NEW ENGLAND
DISCOVERY WITH ST. ANNE’S SOCIETY
Aug. 28 through Sept. 7
The tour features a seven-day cruise on
the MS Maasdam, sailing from Boston to
Montreal; a private cocktail party onboard
the MS Maasdam; a bon voyage orientation party; two nights of accommodations
at the Langham Boston Hotel (or similar);
one night of first-class accommodations in
Montreal; round-trip transfers in Boston
and Montreal; half-day private sightseeing
tour in Boston; a visit to the JFK Presidential Library in Boston; round-trip transfers
from Rossmoor to San Francisco Airport,
and half-day sightseeing tour in Montreal.
The trip will be escorted by Fran Long. For
information, call Gale Lydecker at 937-7748
or Long at 939-5151.
CACHE CREEK CASINO WITH ORT
Tuesday, Sept. 2
The group leaves Gateway at 9 a.m. and
returns at 4 p.m. The cost is $31, complete
with $5 cash for casino, free match and
$2 for food. For bonus points, tell cashier
if it’s your birthday month. All trips are
open to the community. To reserve a spot,
make checks payable to P. Jacobs-ORT and
mail them to P. Jacobs, 1537 Canyonwood
Court No. 7. For information, call Jacobs at
932-8229.
“THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES”
Saturday, Sept. 13
The New York /New Jersey Club has a
limited number of tickets available for the
matinee performance at 2 p.m. Members
will meet in front of Gateway Clubhouse at
1:15 and will return to Rossmoor immediately after the show. The cost is $35 for
members and $40 for nonmembers. This
includes round-trip transportation and
tickets. Send checks, made payable to the
NY/NJ Club, to Ed Berman at 2956 Tice
Creek Drive No. 2. For information, call
Berman at 280-0658.
RENO WITH ORT
Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 22 and 23
The group will leave Gateway at 9 a.m.
There will be a no-host breakfast at Denny’s in Rocklin. The first stop will be at the
Nugget for four hours. Guests will receive
$8 cash and $2 for food. The group will
then stay overnight at the Silver Legacy.
The cost is $83 for a double and $97 for
a single, tips included. All rooms are nonsmoking. Guests will receive $5 cash and
$3 for food. The next day four hours will
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Faye Kellerman novel, ‘The Quality of Mercy,’ is topic for Shakespeare Society
The Rossmoor Shakespeare
Society will devote its Thursday, Aug. 14, meeting to Faye
Kellerman’s novel, “The Quality of Mercy.”
At 7 p.m. in Dollar Clubhouse, Shirley Schwalm will
convene a panel of members to lead a discussion of
Kellerman’s mystery set in
Elizabethan England. Her
heroine is Rebecca Lopez, a
converso — a Jew who poses as a Protestant and who
practices her Jewish faith in
secret.
William Shakespeare is
a central character in this
Club Trips
be spent in Boomtown, where guests will
receive $5 cash. The trip home is nonstop.
The reservation deadline will be held firm
at Monday, Sept. 8. Make checks payable
to P.Jacobs-ORT and mail them to Phyllis
Jacobs, 1537 Canyonwood Court No. 7. For
information, call Jacobs at 932-8229.
BLACK OAK CASINO
Thursday, Oct. 16
This trip is a fund raiser for the Italian
American Club. The cost is $26 per person,
which includes a $1 driver’s gratuity fee.
The bus departs Gateway at 8:45 a.m. Play
bingo aboard the bus and watch a movie
coming home. Receive $10 cash, $5 for
match game and $5 for food. Reserva-
historical fiction. Kellerman
gives Shakespeare a Jewish
mistress and immerses him
in the middle of a murder
mystery. And yet it is much
more than just a murder mystery.
The novel is epic — romantic, bawdy, witty and abound-
ing with adventure. It has been
called “brilliantly original and
breathtaking in its scope.”
Emily Ehm will outline the
plot and June Levine will discuss the historical accuracy of
Kellerman’s story. Schwalm
will acquaint attendees with
the life and career of the au-
tions are necessary and must be made by
Wednesday, Sept. 10. Make checks payable
to Italian American Club, and mail to Fran
Long, 1621 Ptarmigan Drive No. 1C, Entry
7. For information, call Long at 939-5151.
due by Friday, Aug. 15. Full payment is due
by Monday, Sept. 15. The cost is $1,945 per
person, double occupancy, and $2,295 for
a single. For information, contact Ted Kraus
at 939-3658.
LONDON THEATER TOUR
Oct. 20 through 25
DRAG AT THE DRAKE-STARLIGHT ROOM
BRUNCH
Sunday, Oct. 26
Join the Rossmoor Evening Great Books
Group on its sixth-annual London Theater
Tour for Thinkers. Guests will view five of the
best dramas picked from the current productions at the National Theatre, the West
End, Off West End and the Fringe. In addition, each morning there will be a “Shared
Inquiry for Theatre” Great Books-type discussion. The trip includes six nights at Bedford Hotel in Bloomsbury within walking
distance of most theaters, museums and
shops. Airfare is extra. A $500 deposit is
The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) invites residents to a classic
brunch with an attitude. Guests will see
a drag queen performance while having
brunch at Harry Denton’s Starlight Room in
the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco. The divas will perform stand-up comedy routines, female impersonation acts
and lip-sync performances. The brunch
buffet features a pastry table, carving station and omelet station, along with pre-
thor.
Also at this meeting, members will report back on a trip
to the Concannon Winery in
Livermore for a production of
“Twelfth Night.”
All Rossmoor residents and
their guests are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
pared salads and enticing entrees. Fresh
fruit and juices round out the menu. Coffee
and tea are included. Alcoholic drinks may
be purchased separately. The all-inclusive
cost is $79. Make checks payable to NCJW
and mail in care of Helen Field, 1316 Rockledge Lane No. 7. Call Field at 280-7206 to
make the reservation. The bus will leave
Gateway promptly at 12:15 p.m. and return
to Rossmoor at approximately 4:30. The
deadline for reservations is Friday, Oct.
17.
RENO SNOW TRAIN
Feb. 10 through 12, 2009
St. Anne’s Society will be taking the Reno
Snow Train soon. A $20 deposit is due by
Aug. 27 to reserve a seat on the train. Make
check payable to Fran Long and mail to her
at 1621 Ptarmigan Drive, 1C, Entry 7.
ARTS & LEISURE
BANKHEAD THEATER at the Livermore Performing
Arts Center presents the New York production of the
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical, “Joseph and
the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Aug. 22, 23 and
24 at the theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. The musical
is a lively interpretation of the biblical story of Joseph of
Canaan and features headline stars from Broadway. Call
373-6800.
BEDFORD GALLERY sponsors Culture Plus Cocktails
on Aug. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gallery, located in
the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut
Creek. Guests 21 and older may enjoy drink specials and
entertainment while viewing art work, which will be
for sale at a 20 percent discount. Admission is free to
exhibiting artists, Friends of the Bedford and members of
the Diablo Regional Arts Association. The cost to others
is $7. Call 295-1417 or go to www.bedfordgallery.org.
BEDFORD GALLERY presents Art Morning, a talk
by curator Carrie Lederer and some artists from the
gallery’s exhibit, “Local Voice: Defining Community
through Art.” The event is Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. at the
gallery in the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic
Drive in Walnut Creek. Reservations are required. A $5
donation is requested. Call 295-1417.
BELASCO THEATER COMPANY presents “The
Wiz,” a hip version of the “Wonderful Wizard of Oz,”
Aug. 7 through 22 at the Malonga Arts Center, 1428 Alice
St., Oakland. The company is a youth theater training
and performance group. Tickets are $10 to $20. Call 2849544.
BERKELEY PLAYHOUSE presents “Bravado. A
Middle School Musical,” Aug. 8 through 10 at the Ashby
Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave., Berkeley. The musical tells of a
teenage group of theatrical middle school friends going
through the trials and tribulations of their awkward
adolescence while auditioning for a high school of
the arts. Tickets are $8 to $15 with a senior discount
available. Tickets may be purchased at the door or from
www.berkeleyplayhouse.org.
CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY presents “Musicale,” an
informal evening of chamber works in an intimate setting,
including a reading of a brand new piece by Mason Bates,
on Friday, Aug. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the
Arts in Walnut Creek. Tickets are $45. For tickets, go to
www.lesherartscenter.org or call 943-7469.
CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY presents “Ain’t
Misbehavin’,” the Fats Waller musical show, from Sept.
4 through Oct. 11, at the Lesher Center for the Arts in
Walnut Creek. Featuring the music of Thomas “Fats”
Waller, this show is a swinging, rollicking and fingersnapping tribute to the African-American musicians
of the 1920s and 1930s who were part of the Harlem
Renaissance. For tickets and show times, go to www.
centerrep.org or call 943-7469.
CONTRA COSTA BALLET Foundation will have a
scholarship competition for intermediate and advanced
AROUND THE BAY AREA
students, ages 13 to 18, on Aug. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the
Contra Costa Ballet Centre, 2040 N. Broadway, Walnut
Creek. Dancers should come prepared to take a class and
present a three-minute or less classical or contemporary
variation of their choice. There is a $20 audition fee. Call
935-7984. For information, go to www.contracostaballet.
org.
CONTRA COSTA MUSICAL THEATER presents
“The Best of Broadway” in concert, featuring six singers,
Aug. 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 23 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
at the Lesher Center for the Arts. For tickets, go to www.
lesherartscenter.org or call 943-7469.
DIABLO LIGHT OPERA COMPANY presents “Will
Rogers Fillies, A Life in Revue,” from Aug. 29 through
Sept. 27, at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek
(a nonstop, high-energy musical that celebrates America
and one of the most beloved entertainment icons). For
tickets and times of the show, go to www.lesherartscenter.
org or call 943-7469.
FESTIVAL OPERA presents “A Midsummer Night’s
Dream,” Aug. 9 through 17 at the Lesher Center for the
Arts in Walnut Creek. This opera by Benjamin Britten
after the play by William Shakespeare is sung in English.
For tickets and show times, go to www.lesherartscenter.
org or cal 943-7469.
GIBSON HOUSE MYSTERY PERFORMERS and
the Pleasanton Hotel present a new murder mystery
dinner show, “Murder at the KO Corral,” on Fridays, Aug.
15 and 22. Along with enjoying dinner, audiences will
partake in a crime-solving adventure where Sheriff Clint
Wayne tries to figure out who murdered the notorious
villain Wild-Eyed Pete, who was gunned down inside
the KO Corral. Advanced reservations are required by
calling 925-846-8106. Visit the company Web site at
www.gibsonhouse.com.
GREAT
PIANO
MASTERWORKS
presents
Gregory Taboloff performing Schumann’s “Carnaval,”
Beethoven’s “Appassionata,” Chopin’s “Etude,” and
Debussy’s “Preludes Book 1” among others on Saturday,
Aug. 30, at 2:30 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the Arts in
Walnut Creek. Tickets are $25 for seniors. For tickets, go
to www.lesherartscenter.org or call 943-7469.
HEARST GALLERY at St. Mary’s College presents
“Carl Sammons: California Impressionist Landscapes
from the Donna Walsh Sumner Collection.” The exhibit
runs through Sept. 21 at the Moraga college gallery.
POISON APPLE PRODUCTIONS presents “A Three
Leaf Clover” by Noelle Arms about the O’Connor family
on the shore of Ireland. Performances are at the Lesher
Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek Aug. 7 through 16.
Call 943-SHOW or go to www.poisonappleproductions.
com.
RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY
return to the Bay Area with “Over the Top,” a wacky
and whimsical circus spectacular where audiences
experience maniacal mayhem as the ringmaster and the
clown compete for control of a magic hat. The show will
be at the Oakland Oracle Arena from Aug. 14 through 17
and HP Pavilion in San Jose from Aug. 20 through 24.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.
com or by calling 510-625-8497.
STAGE DOOR Conservatory’s Teens on Stage
Ensemble presents the musical “Anything Goes,”
featuring the music and lyrics of Cole Porter, Aug. 8,
9 and 10 at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640
College Ave., Berkeley. Tickets are $10 to $20. Go to
stagedoorconservatory.org. For information, call 510521-6250.
STERN GROVE FESTIVAL features free concerts
Sundays ending Aug. 17 with a San Francisco Opera
presentation at 2 p.m. in Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th
Avenue and Sloat in San Francisco. Call 415-252-6250
or go to www.sterngrove.org.
SUMMER MUSIC SERIES concerts in downtown
Walnut Creek finish up on Aug. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30
p.m. at Plaza Escuela on Locust Street at Botelho Drive.
The Terry Disley Experience will present a jazz concert
on Aug. 13. Free admission. Parking is available in Plaza
Escuela parking garages. The event is sponsored by the
Walnut Creek Downtown Business Association. For
information, go to www.walnutcreekdowntown.com or
call Sherry Bennett of the association at 933-6778 ext.
3.
STAGE DOOR CONSERVATORY ON BROADWAY
ENSEMBLE will perform “The Wiz,” an adaptation of
“The Wonderful World of Oz,” Aug. 22, 23 and 24 at
the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2540 College Ave.,
Berkeley. Tickets are $10 to $20. Purchase tickets at the
door or at stagedoorconservatory.org. For information,
call 510-521-6250.
WALNUT CREEK HONDA AND OAKLAND
ACURA present “Judy, Judy, Judy,” a cabaret tribute to
the songs of Judy Garland, Aug, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and
31, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:15
p.m. at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.
The show will feature Tielle Baker, musical theater and
opera star; Pamela Brooks, international pops symphony
artist; and ML Parr, Emmy-Award-featured singer and
actress. Songs in the tribute include “Come Rain or
Come Shine” and “The Man That Got Away.” Tickets are
$22 for seniors. For tickets, go to www.lesherartscenter.
org or call 943-7469.
WOODMINSTER SUMMER MUSICALS presents
“Seussical,” a musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss,
at Woodminster Amphitheater from Aug. 8 through 17
at 8 p.m. The amphitheater is located in Joaquin Miller
Park, 3300 Joaquin Miller Road, Oakland. Tickets are
$23 to $38. Each adult paying full price may bring
two kids 16 and younger for free to any performance.
Tickets are available the night of the performance or by
calling 510-531-9597 or going to the Web site at www.
woodminister.com.
Lions Club
to honor
S.Y. Huang
TV GUIDE FOR CHANNEL 28
R O S S M O O R C O M M U N I T Y C H A N N E L 28
Programs running from Aug.7 through 13
The following programs are all scheduled to be broadcast this
week on Channel 28.
■ Post It! is a community bulletin board that allows residents to view
activities within Rossmoor, including trips, movies and club events.
This program runs between other programs when possible.
■ Classic Arts Showcase includes video samplings of animation,
architectural art, ballet, chamber and choral music, dance, folk art,
museum art, musical theater, opera, orchestral, recital, solo instrumental, solo vocal, and theatrical performances, as well as classic film
and archival documentaries.
■ Fitness Fun. Exercise. 30 minutes. This program is scheduled
every day at 9 a.m. The program changes daily to vary the exercises.
■ Maps and Legends. Author/book review. 50 minutes. Michael
Chabon’s new book of essays is different from his Pulitzer-Prize winner, “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay.” He is bitter and
defensive about his love for genre fiction such as mysteries and comic
books. The remaining handful of essays is more memoir-focused,
with Chabon explaining how he came to write many of his books.
■ Stone and Salman Duo. Classical music. 1 hour, 20 minutes.
Iris Stone, violinist, arrived in the United States in 1993 as a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship. As a member of the
Munich Chamber Orchestra, a world-class touring ensemble, she has
performed all over the world. Mark Salman, pianist, is a graduate of
Juilliard School and MIT where he concentrated on chamber music
and composition. He is now hailed as a “heroic virtuoso.” Music performed is by Beethoven, Ysaye and Prokofiev.
■ Hats Worn by Famous Women in History. Fashion show. 58
minutes. Four Rossmoor women model hats created by Betty Ann
Smith. The hats reflect the roles in history of famous women. This is
a colorful and entertaining hat design show. This program was first
shown in 1998 and is considered one of the best of the “Rossmoor
Hour” programs produced by the Rossmoor Video Club.
■ Grimm and Kaluski vocal performance. Classical vocal. 55
minutes. Soprano Annabelle Grimm, bass Gerry Kaluski and pia-
nist Jim Meredith combine their talents to perform a new program
full of Broadway tunes, opera and standards. Grimm was born in
Detroit and studied voice at the University of Michigan Choral Union;
Kaluski is a resident of Rossmoor, has performed all over the Bay
Area and is well known for his performances in the Festival Operas;
Meredith, artistic director and instrumental accompanist and conductor, has performed in America, Europe and Asia.
■ Hospitalist Medicine. Health. 1 hour. Dr. Peter Rowe is the founding physician and chief executive officer and president of the board of the
East Bay Hospitalist. The specialty of hospitalist is one of the newest in
the field of medicine and has grown to an organization of 20,000 physicians nationwide. Hospitalists are physicians who assume the overall care
for patients referred to them by their primary care physicians. Rowe is
double-board certified in internal medicine and also in nephrology.
■ “Mind Body Connection.” Health. 58 minutes. Dr. Alan Brast
believes that to keep health and motivation we need to keep the right
attitude. Brast explains tha mind and attitude can affect one’s entire
physical health now and in the future. Many studies have proven that
the way one thinks can have an enormous influence of how the body
behaves and how immune systems function. In this program he shares
the secrets of positive thinking, to increase well-being though a positive journey to health and happiness.
■ Martan Mann and George Young. Jazz. 59 minutes. Jazz pianist
Martan Mann and saxophonist George Young took the stage for a jazz
concert. Mann, recording artist, author, lecture and piano instructor has
played extensively throughout California and Hawaii. Young has played
with many musical legends including Sinatra, Bennett, Lennon and is
best known for playing five years with the Saturday Night Live band.
■ Pets and Seniors. Public Information. 40 minutes
Contra Costa County Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema spoke at the “Senior and Pet Lifestyle Celebration” event held in Gateway. Her speech
covers the importance of preparing a plan that would cover residents
and their pets if there is an emergency. Glen Howell of Contra Costa
County Animal Services gives information on the services they provide for pets.
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Classic Arts
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Mind
Pets
Post It
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Hospitalist
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Hats
Hospitalist
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Fitness Fun
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Maps & Legends
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Mind
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Mind
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Grimm
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Classic Arts
Pets
Hospitalist
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Stone
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Hospitalist
Mann & Young
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Mann & Young Maps & Legends
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Mind
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Pets
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Hospitalist
Maps & Legends
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Classic Arts
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Classic Arts
Mind
Hats
Mann & Young
Post It
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Stone
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Mann & Young
Hospitalist
Maps & Legends
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Pets
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The Lions Club will
honor Shing-Yi Huang
for his long service to the
club at its next meeting on
Thursday, Aug. 7, at 12:30
p.m. in the Diablo Room
at Hillside. Lunch will be
served at 11:30 a.m.
Better known as S.Y.,
Huang served as president of the club and for 15
years as its voice. He kept
the Rossmoor community
aware of what was happening with the Lions through
his writing in the Rossmoor
News. His articles also
helped to make fundraisers
for the sight and hearing
challenged successful.
Everyone is welcome to
come and voice their appreciation of Huang for all
the great work that he has
done for the club and the
community.
For information, call
Rex Fraser at 817-7207.
Enjoy
retirement
with SIR
What is Sons in Retirement
(SIR)? It is a California nonprofit organization for the retired men, devoted to the promotion of independence and
dignity of retirement. It is a
group of about 32,000 men who
are retired from full-time employment. SIR has been incorporated by the state of California as a nonprofit public benefit
organization.
SIR is organized into 175 local branches, primarily from
Fresno and Salinas north to the
Oregon border and east to the
Nevada border. There is a state
organization that oversees the
branch activities, but generally
each branch operates as an independent group, with its own
executive committee as its governing body.
The 165-member Rossmoor
branch meets the first Tuesday
of each month at Del Valle Clubhouse in Rossmoor. The social
hour begins at 11 a.m., a buffet
lunch starts at noon, followed by
a guest speaker’s presentation.
Members can take part in activities sponsored by the branch,
a group of branches or the state
organization. Branch 81 is involved in travel at group rates to
local, national or international
points of interest. Members and
guests are eligible.
The cost for SIR is the cost
of lunch at $10. There is also an
annual donation of $20 to cover
the cost of the beverage bar plus
the printing and mailing of the
monthly bulletin, which gives
highlights of the next meeting.
For information, call Dick
Cobb at 256-7609 or Carl More
at 937-8808.
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RELIGION
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
JEWISH
B’nai Israel Congregation will hold Sabbath services on Friday, Aug. 8, at 8 p.m. in the Vista Room,
Hillside Clubhouse. The chazan will be Aron Sloustcher. The hostesses for the evening will be Judy Goodman and Phyllis Orlik, who will recite the blessing
over the Sabbath candles. The greeters will be Jane
Spector and Bob Capwell, who will recite the blessing
over the Sabbath bread. There will be a social after
the service. All are welcome.
CONGREGATIONAL
Rossmoor Pilgrim Congregational Church gathers for worship on Sunday, Aug. 10, at 10:30 a.m. in
the Vista Room of Hillside Clubhouse. A time for fellowship and refreshments will follow the service.
The church will hear from guest ministers during
time Rev. Bob Howell is on vacation. Rev. Ray Welles
will tell some stories about himself and his more than
50 years of ministry through his series, “Reflections
on Recollections,” on Aug. 10, 17 and 21. Interposed
with Reverend Welles’ visits will be visits by Patricia Wood, a student at the Pacific School of Religion
specializing in ministries to seniors, and Rev. Evelyn
Vigil, chaplain of the Corrections Institution in Milpitas. Rev. Muriel James will be in the pulpit on Sept.
28, and Rev. Howell will return Oct. 5.
A cordial invitation is extended to all to participate in the activities of the Pilgrim Congregational
Church, where everyone is welcome. For information
about the church or its service to the community and
beyond, call 287-1500.
LUTHERAN
This Sunday, Aug. 10, at Hope Lutheran Church,
Pastor Bill Barrett will lead worship. Intern Pastor
Kurt Hoover’s message will lift up God’s desire to
strengthen human spirits for the storms of life and
also be present in still quiet places. Musicians from
Saint Matthew Church in Walnut Creek will provide
special music. A remembrance gathering for friends
and family of Winona Schoefer will follow Sunday’s
worship service at 12:15 p.m. A light lunch will be
served.
Hope gathers in the Delta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse Sundays at 11 a.m for worship, followed by fellowship, cookies and coffee. Come see how a meeting
room gets transformed into a warm and friendly space
for worship and fellowship. Rossmoor Dial-a-Bus delivers attendees to the Del Valle drop-off loop outside
the Delta Room. Large-print bulletins and hearing
aid T-coil complement the accessibility of worship
at Hope. Arrive early for extra fellowship. For information and pastoral concerns, contact Pastor Kurt
Hoover at 932-1955, ext 122.
EPISCOPAL
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church invites all Rossmoor
residents to a service of “caring and sharing through
inspirational worship and fellowship” on Sunday,
Aug. 10, at 10 a.m. in the Diablo Room at Hillside
Clubhouse. On this 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Rev.
Anne Cox Bailey will preach a sermon based on Matthew 14:22-33 titled, “Take Heart.” The familiar story
of Jesus calming the stormy waters will be studied.
The service includes Sung Holy Eucharist; all are
welcome to participate fully, and to enjoy food and
fellowship at the coffee hour that follows.
METHODIST
Tice Valley United Methodist Church invites
all Rossmoor residents and guests to the weekly
Sunday worship service at 11 a.m. in Peacock Hall.
Bible studies precede worship at 10 a.m. in Multipurpose Room 3. Sunday worship is wheelchair
accessible with large-print bulletins and aids for
hearing. During July and August, Rev. Joanne Peterson will give an eight-week sermon series on the
23rd Psalm, “The Shepherd’s Psalm for a Suburban
Summer.” The sermon title for Sunday, Aug. 10, is
“Hospitable Benefits.” After worship, worshipers
IN MEMORIAM
GEORGE J. HALLOCK
Former Rossmoor resident
George John Hallock died July
27 in Walnut Creek at the age
of 84.
He was born in Brooklyn,
N.Y., and grew up in a large
Irish family. He had been a
resident of Contra Costa County since 1950. He served in the
U.S. Army during World War
II and this experience led to
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
A T
R O S S M O O R
BʼNAI ISRAEL CONGREGATION
Friday Evening Service 8 p.m.
Vista Room–Hillside Clubhouse
For information call
932-4592 or 274-0304
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Worship: 11 a.m. each Sunday
Delta Room, Del Valle Clubhouse
For info, call the church office: 932-1955
Or Mary Ann of Rossmoor: 934-8541
GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
2100 Tice Valley Blvd. at Rossmoor Prkwy.
935-2100
Sundays: Worship 10 a.m.,
Pastors: Roger Reaber, Charie B. Reid
ST. ANNEʼS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sunday Masses 9:00 & 11:15 a.m.
Sat. 5 p.m., Weekdays 8 a.m.
Confessions Sat. 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Father Joseph Parekkatt
1600 Rossmoor Prkwy. 932-2324
ROSSMOOR PILGRIM
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
10:30 a.m. each Sunday
The Vista Room, Hillside
Rev. Robert Howell … 925-256-8865
TICE VALLEY
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Services every Sunday at 11 a.m.
in Peacock Hall at Gateway
Rev. Joanne Peterson • 937-4535
New Office: 1944 Tice Valley Blvd.
ST. LUKEʼS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Service 10 a.m.,
Diablo Room, Hillside,
Interim Rector: the Rev. Anne Cox Bailey
937-4820 (Office)
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES,
CALL DARLENE
AT 988-7809
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FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
#2 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek (corner of Eckley Lane and Walnut Blvd.)
Sunday 9:30 and 11 a.m. • Wednesday Evening 7:30 p.m. 934-4527
ST. ANSELMʼS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
682 Michael Lane, Lafayette
www.stanselms.ws
L on Olympic Bl. – L on Reliez Station Rd. to Glenside – L. on Michael Ln.
Sunday Worship: 8:00 and 10:00 AM
284-7420 (Office)
an interest in military history,
which continued throughout
his life.
He was a retired plumber
and belonged to Plumbers and
Pipe Fitters Local 159 for many
years, working at the Shell Oil
refinery and projects in Bishop
Ranch.
He loved bowling and belonged to two leagues at Diablo
Lanes at the time of his death.
He enjoyed attending the Oakland A’s and Cal Bears football
games with his daughters and
sons-in-law.
After living in the same
house in Pleasant Hill for almost 50 years, he moved to
Rossmoor with his wife, Margaret. He lived happily here
for eight years, enjoying the
activities, most notably his
membership in SIR. Recently,
he was a resident of Aegis of
Pleasant Hill.
He was preceded in death
in 2005 by his wife Margaret.
He is survived by his daughter,
Kathy Hallock of San Ramon;
daughter and son-in-law, Tricia
and Jeff Spires of Rossmoor;
daughter and son-in-law, Marian and Glenn Farrell, of Walnut Creek; his brothers, Jim
and Mike; sister, Delia; and
many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will
be held at Lafayette-Orinda
Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox
Drive, Lafayette, on Saturday,
Aug. 9, at 1 p.m. A reception at
the church will follow.
In lieu of flowers, contribu-
are invited to stay for fellowship and light refreshments in the Fireside Room. Everyone who comes
is greeted with “open hearts, open minds and open
doors.” For information, call the church office at
937-4535, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.
CATHOLIC
St. Anne’s Catholic Church Masses for this
week will be on Saturday, Aug. 9, (Vigil) at 5 p.m.
and Sunday, Aug. 10, at 9 and 11:15 a.m. Father Joseph Parekkatt will preach at the 5 p.m. and the
11:15 a.m Masses, and Monsignor John McCracken
at the 9 a.m. Mass. The weekday Masses are at 8
a.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday’s morning
Mass is at 9. The Rosary is recited before the weekday Masses. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is
every Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Confessions are every Saturday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
PRESBYTERIAN
Grace Presbyterian Church invites all to the
worship service on Sunday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m.
The Reverend Sayer Strauch will preach. He was a
member of Grace Presbyterian Church from 1989 to
1998 before being ordained as a Presbyterian pastor. He has served several churches and is currently
focusing his ministry on writing and leading workshops. His sermon for Sunday, “Celebrating Our
Past, Embracing Our Future: You will Be My Witnesses,” is based on Psalm 46 and Acts 1:1-8. Worship is followed by a time of fellowship. At 11:20
a.m. people gather in the Library to participate in
the video-based class, “Lost Christianities.”
There is a lot going on at Grace Church on
Wednesdays. Exercise with El is at 9 a.m., which
offers easy movements and stretches that bring
greater strength and balance to the participants. At
10 a.m. there is Bible Study in the Library with Rev.
Reaber. The passages for the upcoming Sunday are
read and discussed. At 1 p.m. a free bridge class
is offered. Newcomers will find a welcoming and
encouraging greeting.
tions are suggested to Hospice
Foundation of the East Bay,
Food Bank of Contra Costa
and Solano Counties, or a
charity of choice.
BARBARA
JUDSON HOLSBERRY
Barbara Judson Holsberry
died at home surrounded by
her loved ones on July 17.
Born in Akron, Ohio, in
April 1925, she graduated
from Buchtel High School in
1943 and then attended the
University of Akron where she
met Bill Holsberry.
After graduation, they were
married and settled in Akron. She taught in the public
schools and influenced many
young lives. She was a devoted
mother and worked tirelessly
to raise their three children.
The family moved to Walnut
Creek in 1967.
She leaves friends from
Rossmoor and Roundhill, her
PEO sisters and companions
from the Community Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her husband, Bill; her brother, Dave
(Kay) and sisters, Marilyn (Ed)
and Judy (Dick); her children,
Kim (Dave), Mickie (Andy),
and Dave (Mary); seven grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and other friends.
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life on
Saturday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. at
the Fireside Room in the Gateway Clubhouse. Donations can
be made to Vitas Innovative
Hospice Care in Walnut Creek
or to the charity of choice.
WINONA M. SCHOEFER
Winona M. Schoefer died at
her home in Walnut Creek on
July 21. A service of remembrance will be held at Hope Lutheran Church in Rossmoor on
Sunday, Aug. 10, at 12:15 p.m.
immediately following the 11
a.m. church service. A private
family service will be held in
Woodlawn, NY, where she will
lay to rest with her parents.
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charge. Due to space constrictions, the format is brief and focused on educational and career
background and organizational
memberships, particularly within the Rossmoor community.
Immediate survivor listings and
service information, as well as
memorial gift designations are
also applicable. All submitted
obituaries will be edited to follow this format. A sample with
instructions is available at the
News office in the back parking
lot at Gateway.
Bus to church
Regular bus service is available on Sundays between
10 and 11 a.m. for residents
who wish to attend church
services. Check bus schedules
for times of pick-up.
Rotary to hear about East Bay Regional
Park District bond extension measure
The Rotary Club will learn
about the East Bay Regional
Park District’s bond extension
measure at its next meeting, to
be held Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Rosemary Cameron, assistant general manager for public affairs of the East Bay Regional Park District, will talk
about the district’s regional
open space, wildlife, shoreline
and parks bond extension measure. She will provide a brief
history of the park district,
discuss accomplishments of
the Measure AA bond measure
passed in 1988, and provide an
overview of the process leading to the district’s decision to
place an extension measure on
the Nov. 4 ballot.
ORT to
picnic and
watch movie
ORT invites the community
to enjoy a picnic and movie on
Sunday, Aug. 10, at Hillside
Clubhouse. The picnic will
start at noon at Sportsmen’s
Park.
At 1 p.m. the Israeli film
“Ushipizin,” which means
“holy guests” in Aramaic, will
be shown in the Las Trampas
Room at Hillside. This is one
of the first movies filmed in the
insular Jerusalem neighborhood of Mea Shearim.
Shili Rand, who has the
lead role, retired from acting
after becoming religious. He
returned to acting just to make
this film on the basis that his
wife could play the role of his
wife in the movie.
This heartwarming and humorous Israeli drama is about
an Orthodox couple in financial crisis who pray for help.
Instead of a miracle, two escaped convicts appear at their
doorstep. The couple believes
their guests were sent to them
by God and that they are holy
guests.
Participants should bring
lunch and a beverage of
choice. Those who attend are
also asked to bring a dessert to
share. ORT will supply the paper goods.
Those who need a ride may
call Donna Yellin at 949-8588.
A $5 donation for ORT
schools is suggested. Only
ORT provides the cuttingedge training and future-focused skills that enable needy
students worldwide to enter
competitive, in-demand professions.
The East Bay Regional
Park District has 98,000 acres
of parklands in Alameda and
Contra Costa counties with
a mission to provide recreational opportunities, ensure
the natural beauty of the land,
and to protect wildlife habitat. Cameron has spent her
career working in the public
sector with management experience in regional and municipal parks and recreation,
city management and legislative affairs. She is responsible
for a full range of fund-raising
activities for the district.
Rossmoor residents and potential new members are invited to attend this luncheon
program in the Diablo Room
at Hillside Clubhouse. Social
hour begins at 11:30 a.m., with
lunch and the business meeting
at noon. The speaker program
begins at 1 p.m. Lunch is $14.
B’nai B’rith to hold picnic
The Rossmoor lodge of
B’nai B’rith will have its annual picnic on Wednesday, Aug.
20, on the Dollar Clubhouse
patio. The open bar starts at
5:30 p.m. and dinner will be
served at 6.
The menu includes fruit
salad, potato salad, kosher
hot dogs and buns, barbecue
chicken, mixed vegetables
and apple pie a la mode.
There will be soda, beer, tea
and coffee. The cost is $15
per person.
The deadline to make reservations is Saturday, Aug. 16.
Make checks payable to B’nai
B’rith Lodge and mail to Jerry Preibat, 2625 Golden Rain
Road No. 8.
The lodge will not have a
monthly meeting on Aug. 17.
All residents are invited.
For information, call Larry
Davis at 932-1646.
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Seniors advocate to speak
to Kiwanis Club meeting
At the Rossmoor Kiwanis Club meeting on Monday, Aug.
11, senior citizens’ advocate Elaine Welch will speak at 12:30
p.m. in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse.
Welch has been working with seniors since she graduated
from college in 1971.
After 25 years with Kaiser, Welch retired to become the
long-term ombudsman for Contra Costa Seniors, as well as
the county literacy tutor and youth mentor. Now she has had
10 years of volunteer service serving seniors, the last six of
which were spent as the director of the reassurance program
of the Senior Help Line Services.
The Kiwanis Club meets for lunch in the Diablo Room at
Hillside Clubhouse at 11:30 a.m. every Monday. Following
lunch, the speaker usually begins the program by 12:45 p.m.
and the meeting adjourns by 1:30.
To join the club, call President Alan Matthews at 9308243.
Contact President-elect Lindy Boyes at 943-2435 to reserve a seat at the luncheon and to be introduced to the rest
of the club.
1855 Olympic Blvd. Suite 110
DO YOU HAVE A
“BUCKET LIST?”
– A list of things to do before you
“Kick the Bucket”? The wise
person prepares well beforehand.
WE CAN HELP – You will gain an
understanding of God’s Word, the Bible.
ROSSMOOR BIBLE STUDY has been
a part of our community for over 30 years.
Starts again on 9/4/08!
We offer non-denominational study of the
Holy Bible with an emphasis on establishing a
personal relationship with God.
We feature Bible study, group discussions and
Biblical lectures every Thursday at the Dollar
Clubhouse from 9 to 10:45 a.m.
For information, call Don Pugh at 210-0120
or Jim Williams at 934-0594.
COME LEARN WITH US. ALL ARE INVITED.
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ROSSMOOR SPORTS
Golfer Barbara Smith gets a
hole-in-one at 18ers guest day
By Buff Silveria
Club correspondent
The Women’s Nine-Hole Golf Club presented the Eclectic awards to the following Niners, from
left, Marie Lowell, Judy Ross, Lorie McCurdy, Ruth Blasquez, Sylvia Landgraf, Barbara May, Judie
Taylor, Jackie Bateman, Lydia Bolinger and Sherry Marks.
Niners announce Eclectic winners
Niners presented awards at
the July 31 meeting for the annual Eclectic Tournament.
The tournament lasts five
weeks and is based on participants’ accumulative score.
It has wide participation from
the Women’s Niners Golf Club
as golfers have five different
tournaments on Thursdays to
improve their score hole by
hole.
Tennis Club
plans Wild
Card Party
By Barbara Blum
Club correspondent
The Tennis Club’s third
social event of the year will
be the fall Wildcard (not to
be confused with Wild Card
tournaments) Cocktail Party.
The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m.at the
elegant Dollar Clubhouse.
Wildcard highlights will
include light entertainment,
introduction of new members and dancing. Come
and enjoy the Wildcard bar
and winning catered hors
d’oeuvres.
The cost is $20 per person. Dress is casual. Party
hosts are Pat and John Hyde
and Pam and Tom Lee. Send
checks made out to RTC to
Betty Cook, 2658 Saklan Indian Drive No. 1.
More events
The Men’s Doubles Trophy
Tournament will be held on
Saturday, Aug. 9. The sign-up
sheet will be available soon.
Ralf Parton is the organizer
of this popular event.
The Stead Open Tennis
Results of the 2008 Eclectic
Tournament are as follows:
First flight, in first place was
Judy Ross, 43; second was a
three-way tie with Marie Lowell, Jackie Bateman and Gisela
Hendrickson with a score of
45; and fourth, Jo Mattock,
48.
Second flight, in first place
was Lorrie McCurdy, 47; second, Joan Semonsen, 48; third,
Betty Chapman, 49; fourth,
Sylvia Landgraf, 51.
Third flight, in first place
was RaeAnn Wilson, 50; second, Lydia Bolinger, 51; third,
Barbara May, 53; fourth, Ruth
Blasquez, 54.
Fourth flight, in first place
was Julia Kelly, 51; second,
Tunette Steiner, 55; third Judie Taylor, 57; fourth Sherry
Marks, 57.
Guterres, Towar tie for the
lawn bowling Fun/Social win
Ho-hum … another 18er scores a hole-in-one. During guest day
last week, guests and team members were trying for the closestto-pin award, among other distractions. Barbara Smith showed
them how to win by putting her ball in the No. 16 hole from the
115-yard-distant women’s tees.
Georgia Gordon came in second in the members’ closest-tothe-pin list. Guests Dee Hunter (5’8”) and Barbara Nilsen (6’9”)
came in first and second in the guests’ list. And there were a lot
of chips into holes from off the green: Connie Weinhold (No. 11),
Martha Dachs (No. 5), Callie Hernandez (Nos. 14 and 18), Peggy
Yamada (No. 2), guest Joan Weinstein (No. 9) and, of course,
Smith on No. 16.
Four golfers scored birdies: guests Bernice Kujawe (No. 2) and
Shirley Heinsen (No. 13), and 18ers Junetta Dawson (No. 10) and
Gail Ramirez (No. 2).
Winners in the guest day two-best balls tournament were, first
flight, Gail Ramirez, Junetta Dawson and Pil Choo, first; Barbara Smith, Peggy Yamada, Terri LaPierre and guest Mary Jo
Gelhaus, second; and guests Joan Weinstein and Norie Treichler
paired with 18ers Callie Hernandez and Rosalie Devlin, third.
Second flight winners were guests, from the Niners, Beverly
Orum and Val Helenson with 18ers Aster Yamagata and Dorothy
Mizono, first. Georgia Gordon and Mary Federico from the 18ers
came in second, which Ann Donaldson, Mary Ann Garvey and
Vivian Kuhl were third.
Blue and White is next
The annual Blue and White Tournament will be played next
Thursday, Aug. 14, and 18ers can still sign up for the event in the
sign-up room next to Café Mocha. Golfers will sign up individually, and the Pro Shop will organize foursomes for the match play
event according to handicaps.
Winning teams will have their lunch paid for by non-winners,
so bring an “A” game. The start time is 8 a.m. at the Dollar Ranch
Course. For information, call Sue Loeb or Peggy Yamada.
Four-Man Scramble winners
By Tay Wheeler
Club correspondent
Thirty-eight lawn bowlers playing for the monetary rewards
offered by the Lawn Bowling Club’s monthly Fun/Social event,
co-chaired by Nancy Richard and Harry Sherman, took to the
greens with complete cooperation from the local weather forecasters. Ed Guterres, bowling with wife, Pat, and Francis Carion
managed a first-place tie with the team headed by Jim Towar and
his supporting cast of Dick Kramer and Jack Walton, each team
putting a plus nine points on the board.
Second place was awarded to Miguel Roliz, bowling with Roe
Hazelwood and Margaret Leary, who came in with a plus three.
Of interest in that contest was the fact that the vice in the vanquished team was none other than another Hazelwood, Donald,
spouse of the winning vice, Roe. Insiders report that all is well in
the Hazelwood household, they are still a loving couple.
Following the bowling, a good crowd of those born under
the sign of Leo showed up for the celebration of their natal days,
coming from countries far and wide; Bob Penman, from Edinburgh, Scotland, Miguel Roliz from Macao, and the aforementioned Pat Guterres from far-away Hong Kong.
Chairwoman Lois Piade and the rest of the crowd had to “wing
it” on the birthday song as Keith Lee had a prior commitment and
could not attend. She was missed. Don Hazelwood did a stellar
job on the handling of the 50/50 raffle.
Monday, July 21, saw the first ever Rummikub Tournament
held in the mat house. It was a guy/gal event, but the women
Winners of the Men’s Golf Club Four-Man Scramble are, from
left, Dusty Turner, Les Unger and Paul Kim. Bart Moore was
not available for the photo.
Bocce Club to hold barbecue and night league awards
The Rossmoor Bocce Club will hold its
annual barbecue and night league awards
on Saturday, Aug. 23, in Sportsmen’s Park
at Hillside. The play-off will be from 2 to 4
p.m., the social hour will be from 4 to 5 and
dinner will be served at 5.
Tuesday and Wednesday night league winners will play for an overall first place award
for the 2008 season. Prizes will be awarded
at this event.
Dinner will be catered by Fritz. The cost
is $10 per member and $15 per guest. Make
check payable to the Bocce Club and mail to
Mercedes Voss, 2800 Tice Creek Drive No.
6, or place in the Bocce mailbox at Gateway.
All checks must be received by Thursday,
Aug. 14. For information, call Angie Schneider at 933-3653.
FORE
FOR ROSSMOOR GOLFERS
The rules are the rules
By Don Egan, Men’s Golf Club
I had mixed emotions several weeks ago when I found out
that Michelle Wie had been disqualified from a tournament
where she was in second place because she had left the scoring tent without signing her scorecard.
At first I was mildly indignant that the volunteers in the
scoring tent were so negligent that they only discovered her
missing signature after she had left the scoring tent. And
then I calmed down when I remembered that players are ultimately the ones responsible for the scores, including signing
their cards to indicate the truthfulness of the score. I can’t
think of any other sport where such responsibility is placed,
so golf is certainly unique.
Some tournaments have made an effort to try to keep
these unfortunate happenings from recurring. The Masters
keeps a tight rein on what goes on in its scoring cabin in
order to avoid another incident, such as when Roberto DeVicenco missed being declared the winner because he had
reported a wrong score on a hole. The British Open now
reviews the cards because of two players several years ago
being disqualified due to a card mix up, but it is probably an
exception.
It does seem that someone in a scoring tent might just
look for an obvious scorecard error before the players leave
the scorers tent; they didn’t do so in Wie’s case and only noticed it after she had left. However, considering the relatively
few instances where players have actually forgotten to sign
a card, it is probably a moot question as to whether a change
should be made from the traditional one whereby a player is
responsible for his own score and must attest to it with his or
her signature.
My personal experience has been, for tournaments I have
been involved with, that we amateurs only follow the rules
when it really counts, such as when we are in a NCGA tournament, and then it is mostly because an official nags at us
to do it right.
Heard around the course
My neighbor, Jim Morgan, was surprised the other day
when his third shot on the Creekside course’s second hole
went in for an eagle. What this may mean is that his game
is coming back a bit since he has gone from being an avid
golfer, playing as often as possible when he first came to
Rossmoor, to one who is gradually coming back after severe
shoulder problems, which caused him to lay off golf for quite
some time.
Residents may recall one indication of his ball-striking
ability before the problems, which involved the present Dollar
Course’s 17th hole. His playing partners were amazed when
Morgan drove the green, just under 300 yards and uphill.
One other shot he made, which I reported long ago, was one
he called a “cartie,” like the terms “birdie” and “greenies,”
because his drive managed to land in the greens keeper’s
cart on what is now the eighth hole of the Dollar Course, and
stopped near the green before it was tossed out.
Men’s Golf Club also learned of an ace by one of the
women golfers, but it was too late to put it in the column.
Marge Bones, belated congratulations on your ace.
Golfers are invited to show support for pros
By Ray Beltran
Club correspondent
Pro Appreciation Day golf
tournament is being held on
Sunday, Aug. 17. The Rossmoor
golfing community can show
support to the golf staff by taking part in the tournament and/
or the dinner at the Fireside
Room at Gateway.
Dinner reservations envelopes can be picked up in the
Pro Shop. The price for dinner
and cocktails is $23 per person
and starts with cocktails at 5
p.m. and dinner at 6. For information, contact Fred Dietz at
937-3559.
Golfing envelopes are in the
Pro Shop and the prize fund
is $16 for those playing in the
18-hole tournament; $16 and
for the nine-holers; and $8 for
Happy Hackers. For information to volunteer to help, contact Ray Beltran at 932-6904.
Here are the staffers who
will be honored on this day:
Mark Heptig became Rossmoor’s director of golf in
March 1993 and over the years
has assembled a team of pros
who work together to provide
the Rossmoor golfing community with the finest atmosphere
in which to play golf. Heptig’s
pro staff includes Terry Hall,
Wayne Weckerlin and Rob Lytle. Blake Swint became golf
course superintendent in August 2004.
Heptig has been involved
with golf all of his life from
caddying in the mid 1970s at
the Los Altos Country Club.
He attended Cal Poly College
in San Luis Obispo and worked
in the shops at the Saratoga
Country Club and San Luis
Obispo Bay Inn.
His first pro job was at Palo
Alto Municipal from 1983 to
1987 and then on to Fremont
until 1990. Marin Country
Club was his next move until
coming to Rossmoor in 1993.
While playing at the Santa
Maria Country Club, he had a
low round of 66 on a course
with a slope rating of 129.
Mark and wife, Lissa, reside
in Lafayette and have two
Lawn Bowling Club’s Four Score +++
Mixed Singles match set for later this month
dominated the entrants. Ingmar Eriksen, Jim Towar and
Jack Walton were among the
brave minority. The top four
finishers were Sandy Souza,
Virginia Farr, Jeanne Lauritzen and Lucy Guterres.
Also, under the heading
of Mat House news, the club’s
locker room now sports a brand
new Hotpoint refrigerator/
freezer thanks to the combined
efforts of Roe Hazelwood and
Dan Belton; Dan having arranged with PG&E to pick up
the oldie for a generous rebate.
Roe, the woman in charge of
everything frozen and refrigerated, hasn’t stopped smiling
since the delivery.
More matches and the Open
So far, 13 teams are signed
up for the Championship
Mixed Triples event that is
now playing. The next event
on the busy schedule of Ed
Guterres, trusty tournament
director, is the Four Score +++
Mixed Singles match for most
of us sporting hair of the color
white with a few grey strands
intermingled.
In deference to the makeup
of the participants, old affable
Ed has scheduled the playing of
this event over a two-week period, morning games on three
days of the week of Aug. 19
through 21, followed by another
three Aug. 26 through 28. The
venerable Jim “Three-Wheel”
Williams has managed to win
the last two events and is said
to be contemplating a “threepeat” performance this year.
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Jackie Purdy and Peter
Souza, in charge of obtaining markers for the 2008
USLBA National Open with
some events to be held here in
Rossmoor during the week of
Sept. 13 to 18, are still in need
of volunteers and will conduct
classes in the fine art of marking. Sign up for this duty; it’s
fun to do and gives a “bird’s
eye” view of excellent singles
play by bowlers from around
the world.
Finally, hats off to Jody
Allison, Margaret Leary and
Steve Strobel, brand new
bowlers, who took part in the
recent men’s and women’s
singles tournaments. It didn’t
take them long to jump into
the deep end of the pool. Congratulations!
sons, ages 16 and 18.
PGA first assistant, Terry
Hall, and wife, Nancy, call
Concord home and have three
grown children, a son and two
daughters. After attending San
Diego State, Hall had a variety
of jobs, some of which include
bill collector, right-of-way
manager, engineer, and Pacific
Bell marketing manager.
After taking an early retirement from Pacific Bell and
playing a lot of golf and at the
urging of wife, Hall pursued
a new career in golf. He came
to Rossmoor for the second
time in May 1994. One of his
pastimes is writing and he has
published a golf instruction
book that can be found in the
Pro Shop.
Wayne Weckerlin and his
four-legged companion, 12year-old Haley, call Walnut
Creek home. He grew up in
Deerfield, Ill., and is a Bradley University graduate. After
working in sales as a general
manager and regional marketing manager, he turned to golf
as a way of life and as a career.
He started at the Pro Shop in
February 2001.
His advice to golfers is to
start early, stretch before playing and laugh a lot. He does
keep the golfers laughing at ev-
ery opportunity via the speaker system or in person with a
quick wit and great sense of
humor.
Rob Lytle and his wife, Denise, reside in Pittsburg. Lytle
is a local product and grew up
in the Bay Area. Before becoming a PGA assistant, he did
swimming pool maintenance
and was also on tour as a professional bowler. He has been
a part of the pro staff since
March 2002.
Lytle’s favorite pastime involves baseball and remodeling their Pittsburg home to
make it more convenient for
his wife.
Since Swint came to
Rossmoor, there has been a
great deal of changes made.
The improvements on the
course have been many including a complete new sprinkler
system, redoing the bunkers
and adding a few where many
golfers seem to hit too often
and improving the quality of
the fairways and greens.
Swint and his wife, Debbie,
live in Ripon and have three
grown children, a son and two
daughters. He started working around golf courses since
the age of 12 but managed to
take enough time off to attend
Chabot College.
GOLF SHOP NEWS
FROM THE GOLF PRO
Bunker blaster
By Rob Lytle, golf professional
It seems that greenside bunkers create the most fear for the
average golfer. I think given the option, many golfers would
take having a tooth pulled without Novocain than play a shot
from a greenside bunker.
The shot is complicated because if you hit it too far behind
the ball, you get to do it all over again, but not enough sand
and don’t let anyone stand between you and your target line or
they will have to duck quickly.
Here are a couple of tips that, with a little practice, will
make the flag stick the only thing in danger.
• Aim your feet slightly left of your target.
• Dig your feet into the sand.
• Play ball position slightly forward of center.
• Open your clubface slightly.
• Swing your arms and the club head more up and down.
You want little, if any, body motion into your back swing,
but swing with body rotation, hips and shoulders looking at
your target when you’re done with your swing.
Driving range issues
It seems we have a chronic problem and we need your help.
When people use the practice range and don’t finish the basket of balls, they take the basket and balls out onto the course
in their golf carts. That doesn’t leave enough baskets for the
other golfers wanting to use the range.
The Pro Shop will provide you with a bag for the extra
range balls if necessary. So please help us and leave the baskets at the range.
The other problem is that range balls are not meant to use
for playing golf; they are for the range only. We don’t mind if
you take the balls for later use on the range, but use them on
the range not on the course.
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Tennis Club members to help at Stead Open, Men’s 7.0 heads to Oakland Hills
Championships will be held at
the Moraga Country Club in
nearby Moraga through Sunday, Aug. 10, all day. This is
a rare opportunity to view
exceptional tennis at no expense. There will be men’s
and women’s singles and
men’s, women’s and mixed
doubles events.
This year the men’s singles draw is the largest and
strongest in many years. Just
arrive, find a seat and prepare to be dazzled by some
outstanding tennis. Stop by
and see RTC members Barbara Blum and Ken Haley,
who work at the tournament
desk.
Men’s 7.0
The Men’s USTA 7.0 team
has a current record of two
wins and four losses. While
Captain Al Schwartz is away,
Co-Captain John Lee is in
Loc Barnes waits to receive a serve during a recent Wild Card
Tournament.
charge of the arrangements
and coordination of the team.
The last match was against
Hidden Hills, Hayward, and
the local team lost all three
lines. Richard Silbert and Ron
Wyman split sets and lost in
the super tiebreaker. Gene
Men’s Golf Club Invitational
set for first Friday in September
The Rossmoor Men’s Golf
Club Invitational will be held
on Friday, Sept. 5, on the Dollar
Ranch Golf Course.
The field will be limited to
144 players (72 members and
72 guests). The format will be a
two-man team best ball event.
The entry fee this year is
$100 per person, which includes
a tee prize, brunch buffet, cocktails and a sit-down dinner at the
Gateway Clubhouse after golf.
Sponsors for this year’s Invitational are Michael Stead
Chevrolet/Cadillac, Mass Mutual Financial, Kristal-Krochmal-Patch, and First Community Bank.
The Men’s Club will sell
“mulligans for charity” before
the event, benefiting Children’s
Hospital of Oakland Intensive
Care Unit. For each $10 donation, the member and guest may
purchase two mulligans apiece
to be used during the tournament.
Prizes will be awarded for
net flight winners and the overall low gross. Also, there will be
prizes for closest to the hole on
all the par 3s, including a chance
to win a new Club Car golf cart
donated by Nick’s Custom Golf
Cars, for the first hole-in-one on
the fourth hole.
Guest day is Wednesday,
Sept. 3, and will be an opportunity for both member and guest
to have a practice round before
the tournament.
Sign up early to insure a
place in this year’s Invitational
as there is a limited field for this
event. Entry envelopes are in the
Pro Shop.
For information, call Tournament Director Don Loustalet at
935-7286.
Sign-up envelopes for the
Twilight are now in Pro Shop
Join the fun at the Friday,
Aug. 22, Twilight Nine-Hole
Scramble Tournament sponsored by the Rossmoor Men’s
Golf Club on the Dollar Ranch
Course. The shotgun start is at
2:30 p.m.
All members of the men’s
and women’s golf clubs with
established handicaps are eligible to play. The play format
is a nine-hole scramble for men
and women. Foursomes will be
flighted based on handicaps.
The tournament participation
fee is $21, which includes golf
and dinner. The fee for golf only
is set at $6, and the fee for guests
at dinner only is $15. Write one
check, payable to RMGC, for
the total amount due. Do not
write separate checks for golf
and dinner. No cash or credit
cards will be accepted.
Following golf at 4:45 p.m.,
there will be a social hour
with an open bar on the Dollar
Clubhouse patio. Dinner will
be served promptly at 6 p.m.
The menu calls for a Hawaiian themed luau dinner served
buffet style. Dessert and decaffeinated coffee or iced tea will
follow dinner. Dinner seating
will be preassigned by the tournament director.
Use the new envelope system to sign up foursomes and
guests. Singles and others less
than foursomes can sign-up and
will be combined in foursomes
by the Pro Shop.
No refunds for cancellations
will be made after noon on the
Tuesday before the tournament.
For information, ask at the Pro
Shop or call Mike Fleck at 9499771.
Note: Green fees are charged
at the nine-hole twilight rate and
are payable in the Pro Shop prior
to play. All players must register
at the Pro Shop the day of the
tournament.
Ovalle and Chris Christopher
lost the tiebreaker in the first
set and lost the second set.
Marvin Suchman and Lee lost
both sets.
Hopefully, the team will
rally for a win against Oakland
Hills.
The women’s 3.0 USTA team held a luncheon at Dollar Clubhouse recently. Pictured here with Coach Jerry McConnell are,
from left, front row, Delia Wilkes, Barbara May and Captain
Janice Rubay; and back row, Kerin Baker, Barbara Phillips, Elinor Bang, Micki Remedios, Christie Maxwell and Angie Dometrovich. Not pictured: Barbara Blum, Betty Cook, Fritzie
Davis, Ana Jardine, Pat Nottingham and Carol Smith.
Trails Club’s August hikes are set
It’s summertime and hiking
is perfect, except for the occasional hot day, for members
of the Rossmoor Trails Club.
Hike destination may change
due to weather conditions
Every Wednesday and Saturday, hikes are offered at
three levels of skill or energy. The groups meet at 8:45
a.m. behind the multipurpose rooms at the back of the
Gateway parking lot to form
carpools to the various destinations.
Newcomers or anyone
interested in joining the
Rossmoor Trails Club should
call Harriet Schwartz at 9347402 before attempting a
hike.
On Mondays, Trails Club
members who want to hike
within Rossmoor, usually
on the closed golf course,
should meet at 8:45 a.m. at
the Gateway Court of Flags.
The hike schedule includes:
Saturday, Aug. 9: Super
Scramble, Ojars Kratins, to
be announced; Ramblers,
Marty Nelson, Briones near
Happy Valley; Amblers, Tunette Steiner, Briones overlook
Wednesday, Aug. 13:
Scramblers, Ann Sutherland,
Sacramento River/Port Costa; Ramblers, Sharon Williams, Briones; Amblers,
Charlotte Katz, Redwood
Park
Saturday,
Aug.
16:
Scramblers, Carl Irving,
Diablo; Ramblers, Joan and
Kelvin Booty, Briones; Amblers, Joan Motes, Tilden
Wednesday, Aug. 20:
Scramblers, Alice LeDove,
Redwood Park; Ramblers,
Johanne Emerich, to be announced; Amblers, Pat Trapani, West Ridge to Burton
Valley
Saturday,
Aug.
23:
Scramblers, Jim Woolett,
Angel Island; Ramblers,
Mt. Tam Pan Toll to West
Point Inn (six miles); Amblers, Nora Furey, to be announced.
Wednesday, Aug. 27:
Scramblers, Ta-hsia Kuo, to
be announced; Ramblers and
Amblers, Marian Herndon,
West Ridge followed by ice
cream social
Saturday,
Aug.
30 :
Scramblers Duane Lefebvre,
Round Valley; Ramblers,
Jeanne Thomas, Lake Merritt, Oakland Museum and
Jack London Square (seven
miles); Amblers, Barbara
Hallmeyer, Redwood
Check for further updates
and information about other
Trails Club functions on the
club Web Site: http://rossmoortrailsclub.weebly.com.
Trails Club to hold potluck picnic
The Trails Club continues
its year-long celebration of
40 years of hikes, friendships
and fun with its second summer potluck picnic on Tuesday,
Aug. 12, at 5 p.m. at the Dollar
picnic area.
Firemaster supreme, Duane
Le Febvre, will have hot coals
ready for whatever meat people wish to bring and cook for
themselves. For the potluck,
those with last names beginning with A through D should
bring side dishes; E through
L bring hors d’oeuvres; M
through S bring salads; and T
through Z bring desserts.
Participants should also
bring their own dishes, cutlery,
beverages, and serving utensils
for shared dishes. The club will
furnish ice, hot water, instant
coffee, tea and laughter.
picnic, call Ann Sutherland at
933-9754.
Happy Hackers hold two August tournaments
Happy Hackers will have its
first scramble at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Creekside. A
social and dinner will follow
at Creekside Clubhouse. The
fee is $15.
The Hackers’ second Au-
gust tournament will be a Pro
Day Scramble at Creekside on
Sunday, Aug. 17. Times will
be announced next week.
Happy Hackers are invited to play in the Kiwanis
golf tournament at 10:30
Domino winners
Domino winners on July 28
were Ardyce Webster, 326; Ann
Shaddle, 316; Maggie Ottenbacher, 309; Ana Jardine, 308; Kent
Croswell, 308; Joe Blyskal, 307,
and Margaret Leong, 304.
The Domino Club meets regularly on Mondays in the Oak Room
a.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, at
Creekside. The entry fee is
$20, which will benefit Rossmoorians in financial need.
For information, see the
yellow pamphlet enclosed in
this weeks’ newspaper.
at Gateway. Play begins promptly
at 6:45 p.m. Come to practice Saturdays at noon in Multipurpose
Room 2. Everyone is welcome.
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Ann Hirsch wins events at
Synchronized swimmers will perform
Pacific Masters Long Course
The Pacific Masters Long Course Swim Championships were
held at UC Santa Cruz recently, attended by Rossmoor resident
Ann Hirsch of the Walnut Creek Masters.
Hirsch won the 50-, 100-, and 200-meter breaststroke; the
400-meter individual medley; the 800-meter freestyle; and the
100- and 200-meter backstroke. She broke the record in the 100meter backstroke.
She earned high points in her age group (75-79) and her team
won first place in the medium division for teams.
Hirsch is currently training for National Long Course Championships in Portland next month.
BRIDGE TIPS
ROSSMOOR DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB
Counting cards
The bidding as shown in
the box was quite normal.
West was a shade light for
his overcall, albeit, holding
a seven card suit combined
with favorable vulnerability, it would be considered
a reasonable shot. In any
case, it has the sanction of
this department.
East bid what he thought
would make, hoping some
of West’s values would be in
Diamonds. South competes
with four Spades, which, except for the double, closed
out the auction.
Had West been blessed
with clairvoyance, his opening lead would have been
a Club. He, however, made
the standard opening lead of
his partner’s bid suit.
West’s jack of Hearts was
overtaken with partner’s
queen, who then led back
the Heart ace. This caused
West to have a surge of excitement, so he ruffed with
the seven of Spades!
East now quips, “Hey,
partner, you just trumped
my ace.” West facetiously
retorts, “Quite true, I just
love to ruff partner’s aces, it
gives me a big charge.”
The reality of this scenario was that West, before
ruffing partner’s ace, had
been doing a bit of counting.
By the sound of the bidding and the play thus far,
he reasoned that there was
a good chance that declarer
held both the ace and king
of Clubs.
If such was the case, it
meant that East was void,
so it would be expedient for
West to get on lead right
now! Therefore, West ruffs
partner’s ace, then leads a
Club for an East ruff, thereby garnering an important
extra under trick.
East-West
take
six
tricks—the ace and queen
of Spades, the Spade deuce
and seven, plus the queen of
Hearts and Diamond ace for
a net gain of 500 points.
It may be observed that
East-West have a sure game
at four Hearts, so the extra
under trick produced a plus
score for our heroes.
This could be quite important at duplicate match
points. At Chicago or rubber bridge, considering the
honors in the East hand, the
result would be a virtual
push.
Vulnerable: Neither
Dealer: South
NORTH
♠K63
♥86
♦Q543
♣J943
WEST
EAST
♠7
♠AQ2
♥J
♥ AKQ10972
♦ A 10 8 6
♦972
♣ Q 10 8 7 6 5 2 ♣ none
SOUTH
♠ J 10 9 8 6 5
♥543
♦KJ
♣AK
THE BIDDING
SO. WEST NO. EAST
1♠
2♣
2♠
4♥
4♠
Pass
Pass Dbl
Pass
Pass
Pass
Opening lead: Heart Knave
Partnership Bridge
On July 25, at partnership
bridge the winners were Carmen
Bihler and Henry Sloan 3890;
Louise Sheets and Marie Nelson
3410; Carolyn Nelson and Helen
Dailey 2820; Nicole/Ed Stabb
2770. Low score was 660.
For information, call Helen
Dailey at 934-1902 or Carolyn
Nelson at 256-0144.
On July 29, 52 persons played
partnership bridge in the Oak
Room at Gateway. Nat Argento/
Hilda Stein topped the winners
with 3530 points, including a
small slam in hearts.
Other winners were Barbara
Murphy/Carolyn Nelson, 3390;
Brucie and Duncan Carter,
3310; Simmie and Eric Baum,
3120; June Bechtel/Mary Keeler, 2920; Charlie Root/Henry
Sloan, 2870; and Sid Moss/Carmen Bihler, 2630. Low score
was 800.
Directors John and Dolores
Clark were assisted by Virginia
McKenna and Louise Sheets. For
information, call Dolores Clark at
947-1767.
in program hosted by the Swim Club
Ice cream
social Tuesday
The Rossmoor Swim
Cub has two events
planned for August.
The annual ice cream
social, where residents
can build their own ice
cream sundaes, will be
held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday,
Aug. 12, at Hillside pool.
On Saturday, Aug. 23,
at 1:30 p.m. the club will
again present the nationally famous synchronized
swimming show coached
by Marion Kane Elston.
Usually the local teams
charge $25 for admission to
a show of this caliber. There
will be a travel fund box for
those who care to donate.
For information, call The Swim Club will host a synchronized swimming show on
Jae Howell at 933-0485. Aug. 23.
Duplicate Bridge
Tuesday, July 22
Section A
N/S 1. D. Christiansen/D.
Thompson 2. R. Almdale/ J. Torczyner 3. A. Finkel/D. Durr 4. F.
Yoshida/E. Matsui.
E/W 1. J. Burnson/B. Price 2.
K. Parrish/J. Roeth 3. B. Handelsman/C. Handelsman 4. A. Woods/
B. Woods.
Wednesday, July 23
Section A
N/S 1. B. Felder/M. Newman
2. R. Herrick/ D. Grupenhoff 3.
R. DuFosee/M. Mok.
E/W 1. B. King/Z. Cooper 2/3.
E. Beltran/P. Taylor 2/3. L. DeGoff/M. Nathans.
Section B
N/S 1. J. Ellingsen/L. Daley 2.
K. Hanson/D. Wolfe 3. J. Horstkotte/R. Almdale 4. B. Gamba/H.
Oke.
E/W 1. R. Moses/F. Boriss 2.
M. Rach/N. Budd 3. B. Price/ C.
Jennings 4. E. Weiner/R. Weiner.
Thursday, July 24
Section A
N/S 1. B. Felder/E. Baum 2. E.
Beltran/M. Stuart
E/W 1. I. Darroch/C. Warner
2. L. DeGoff/L. Drury
Section B
N/S 1. J. Granich/R. Conrad 2.
L. Chien/J. Chien 3. D. Sway/H.
Sabin.
E/W 1. C. Daar/B. Price 2. E.
Weiner/R. Weiner 3. A. Coleman/
L. Coleman.
Saturday, July 26
Section A
N/S 1. L. Grawoig/L. DeGoff
2. B. Felder/F. Howard 3. M.
Juni/D. Grupenhoff 4. J. Owens/
I. Hensley.
E/W 1. I. Darroch/M. Nathans
2. B. Burgess/V. Lo 3. L. Davis/
N. Wells 4. D. Sherr/A. Gronner.
Monday, July 28
Section A
N/S 1. B. King/E. Beltran 2. R.
DuFosee/J. Zineski 3. C. Hama-
saki/K. Chun 4. B. Starin/R.
Lehman.
E/W 1. M. Suchman/G. Cunha
2. D. Terris/C. Warner 3. N.
Wells/V. Petersen 4. A. Murray/I.
Darroch.
Section B
N/S 1. L. Chien/J. Chien 2. G.
Karoly/G. Karoly 3. P. Kujachich/
S. Weingarten 4. H. Sabin/J. Johnston.
E/W 1. F. Scheffler/F. Dietz
2. A. Coleman/L. Coleman 3. M.
Keeler/M. Kessler 4. P. Weiner/A.
Kahn.
Section C
N/S 1/2. P. Vernon/M. Graddis 1/2. B. Woods/A. Woods 3.
J. Amundson/D. Bockius 4. G.
Kloomok/K. Fraser.
E/W 1. R. Weiner/E. Weiner 2.
A. Sheng/F. Sheng 3. M. Rach/C.
Jennings 4. R. Weaver/J. Ellingsen.
For additional information, see
posted results or go to http://julialowe.bridgeforyou.com.
LIBRARY CORNER
FICTION
The Broken Window, by Jeffery Deaver
The Condition, by Jennifer Haigh
Death Angel, by Linda Howard
Devil May Care, by Sebastian Faulks
Fearless Fourteen, by Janet Evanovich
Fidelity, by Thomas Perry
My Sister, My Love, by Joyce Carol Oates
Plague Ship, by Clive Cussler
Resolution, by Robert B. Parker
Sail, by James Patterson
The Sister, by Poppy Adams
The Steel Wave, by Jeff Shaara
Tailspin, by Catherine Coulter
LARGE PRINT
Santa Fe Dead, by Stuart Woods
Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen
NONFICTION
The Frozen-Water Trade, by Gavin Weightman
DVDs
Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead
Crouching Tiger/Hidden Dragon
Destination Tokyo
Lars and the Real Girl
Nine to Five
Raisin in the Sun
Savages
Tudors, discs 1-2-3-4
Crawford, discs 1-2
FILM CLUB DVDs
Anatomy of a Murder
Balanchine
Brideshead Revisited, 1-2-3-4
Color of Paradise
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
Hannah and Her Sisters
Margot
Return of Martin Guerre
Schindler’s List
Vitus
•••
The Rossmoor Library is located at the
Gateway complex. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m.;
Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday,
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Stretch, breathe, relax at
Yoga Just for U Wednesdays
Yoga class is offered every Wednesday from 6 to 7
p.m. in the Shasta Room at
Del Valle Clubhouse.
This class uses a gentle
yoga for both men and women, for all levels and with
any physical limitations.
Asanas, or yoga poses, will
be modified to accommodate these limitations.
Asanas
accompanied
with breathing techniques
make it easy to stretch. Yoga
is not how much students
can do, but how much they
relax and let their bodies do
the work. Gentle stretching
and moderate forward and
backward bending will help
students become more flexible.
The fee is $6 per class.
Josie Rupawalla is a certified teacher from India
and has 12 years of experience in the Bay Area. Until
Rupawalla recovers from
her illness, Peggy Parekh
will teach her classes.
Group helps single women
adjust to life in Rossmoor
Rossmoor Counseling Services will hold a new series
of meetings for the Transitions Support Group, starting on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
This group offers single
women new to Rossmoor in
the last year an opportunity
to make new friends, build
a support network, and explore adjustment and personal growth issues.
If residents are interested
in attending, or would like
information, they may contact Naomi Warshawsky in
Counseling Services at 9887752.
Registration is required.
As wit h a l l g roups pro vided by Rossmoor Counsel i ng Ser vices, t here is
no fee for this confidential
group.
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Bone Health Club to hold flea market
The Mt. Diablo Chapter of American Bone
Health will have a f lea market on Saturday,
Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fireside
Room at Gateway.
There are a few tables still available for vendors, so if residents have any household items
that are just taking up space in their closets
and cupboards, they may call Ingrid Bauer at
932-9622 to reserve a table for the day.
If residents just have a few things, and don’t
want to sell them, they may call Ellen Doerfer
at 943-7879 and she will arrange a pick-up.
Anything from dishes, knick knacks, books,
pictures, games, toys and jewelry to accessories, utensils, small appliances and fabrics are
welcome. Donations are tax deductible, so the
club will give residents a receipt.
The Mt. Diablo Chapter sponsors the Bone
Health Club, which conducts the annual Bone
Health Fair, bone health workshops, OsteoStrides, All About Bones meetings, and other
programs pertinent to keeping bones healthy
and strong.
Doerfer is also available by telephone to
answer any questions about how to maintain
healthy bones. Proceeds from the flea market
will help support these programs. Residents
may participate by either reserving a table or
donating slightly used items, and, of course,
by attending the flea market on Sept. 6.
Gluten-Free Discussion Group to meet
The next meeting of the
Gluten-Free
Discussion
Group will be held on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 9:30 to
11:30 a.m. in Multipur pose
Room 1 at Gateway.
Participants will continue
their discussion of their favorite gluten-free products,
recipes, restaurants and
other gluten-free-living topics. Small discussion groups
will be for med to identify
key questions to ask experts
who have extensive experience in dealing with glutenfree diets.
Another meeting will be
held on Thursday, Sept. 11,
from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in
Multipur pose Room 1 at
Gateway, where there will
be a gluten-free presentation by the Whole Foods dietitian.
The annual membership
fee is $10 per yea r, or $1
per meeting. If residents are
interested in pa r ticipating
in a gluten-free discussion
group within Rossmoor,
they may send an e-mail to
[email protected].
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in attending, they may join
members for this discussion.
John Muir
Outpatient
volunteers
to meet
The Volunteers of John Muir
Outpatient Center at Rossmoor
will hold a quarterly meeting
on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 1:30
p.m. in the conference room at
the center.
The speaker for the day will
be Lois Courchaine of the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste
Authority. For information,
call Jackie Bell at 932-4342.
How to avoid
kitchen fires
• Keep towel, potholders,
dried flowers, garlic braids –
anything combustible – away
from the stove.
• Wear short or tight sleeves
while cooking. A loose sleeve
can catch a handle and dump
a pot on the person cooking
or the stove.
• Keep a large pot lid near the
stove to smother a fire.
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Fitness Center offers Three yoga classes offered during August
new breathing class
The Fitness Center is offering a new breathing class.
There will be a free trial on
Saturday, Aug. 9, from 11:30
a.m. to noon in the Aerobics
Room at Del Valle Fitness
Center. The class will continue
to run at this time and place
every Saturday.
Residents will explore different techniques of deep
breathing to help them improve their health. Proper
deep breathing helps to detoxify the body, refreshing the
mind, increasing oxygen in
the blood and reducing stress.
Such techniques can help alleviate depression, boost the
immune system, alleviate
pain, help asthma, correct
hormonal imbalances, reduce
insomnia and revitalize the
organs of the body.
Come to class in comfortable loose clothing, and a partially empty stomach.
The instructor is Suminder
Kauer, certified in Pranyam
and yoga techniques in India.
For information, contact Sumi
at (510) 342-6512.
Men’s Exercise Group
meets three times a week
For more than 25 years, a
hearty group of Rossmoor men
has gotten together for 30 minutes of limbering-up exercises
three times a week.
Exercise begins at 9 a.m. each
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
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always looking for a few more
men to join in exercising and
trading information. There is
no fee.
For information, contact
Kurt Loebel at 943-6114 or just
drop in to an exercise session.
Yoga classes are offered for all fitness levels.
Flexible-Stretch Yoga for All is held Mondays
from 5 to 6 p.m., Stretch-Strength Yoga for All
is on Thursdays from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. and a
New Yoga Class for All (Flexible, Stretch and
Strength Yoga) is offered on Fridays from 10 to
11 a.m.
All of the Yoga classes are held in the Shasta Room, upstairs, at Del Valle Fitness Center.
Classes are open to all, especially seniors. Beginners through intermediate students are welcomed as individual attention is given. Wear
loose clothes or leotards and bring an empty
stomach.
The fees for the classes are as follows:
The monthly cost for one class per week is
$6 per class. The monthly cost for two or three
classes per week is $5 per class. Drop-ins are
welcomed at any time for $7 per class.
The instructor has taught Iyengar-style yoga
in the Walnut Creek area for 31 years. This
approach is often used for physical therapy. It
emphasizes correct body alignment and brings
greater flexibility with more limber joints, while
improving strength and endurance.
Hatha Yoga allows all to stretch and exercise in a slow, relaxing manner while releasing
body tensions. Props, such as blocks, straps and
chairs, are often used to help students work on
poses that are difficult for them.
For information, call Barbara Bureker at 9347857.
Gait and Balance classes help with movement
Residents looking for greater
ease of movement in their body
and the ability to walk with
more balance and stability may
be interested in taking Feldenkrais lessons in the Gait and
Balance classes offered at the
Fitness Center at Del Valle.
The classes are offered every
Tuesday in the Aerobics Room.
The 11:30 a.m. lesson is done
sitting on chairs or standing at
the bar. The mat class is held at
12:30 p.m. Classes are taught
by Edie Hedgecock, certified
Feldenkrais practitioner.
Each lesson starts with the
students paying attention to a
specific part of the body and
moving it in gentle ways, as
the lessons progress, the movements are expanded to call
on more parts until the entire
body is moving together in a
fuller, more efficient way. Bone
strengthening will also be practiced by using the gentle and
effective “Bones for Life” lessons.
The cost is $7 per lesson or
$25 for four lessons. To register,
call Hedgecock at 932-2618.
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ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6 2008
Wellness Group discusses Medicare strives to help seniors stay healthy
If you have Medicare, three impor- used and (2) remind yourself about other covbook ‘Never Be Sick Again’ tant(NAPS)
steps can help put you on the road to better ered services that are right for you. You can
The new discussion activity of the Rossmoor Wellness Group
will meet Tuesday, Aug. 12, in the Eisenhower Room at Dollar
Clubhouse. Featured this month will be chapters 6 and 7 of the
book by Raymond Francis, “Never Be Sick Again.”
Francis was the speaker at the January Wellness meeting,
providing new insights and information on how to avoid illness
and disease. His program is known as “The Project to End Disease,” or TPED.
The meeting discussion will emphasize cellular health and
how to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals. Hazardous products
and the impact of stress can produce toxicity and poor health. Details about how to prevent or reverse diseases will be discussed,
as well as psychological factors that produce toxins.
Handouts will be provided and plans for future meetings will
be discussed. Residents and friends are welcome.
Keeping Fit exercise group
meets three times a week
The Keeping Fit exercise
group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 to 10
a.m. in the Shasta Room (upstairs) at Del Valle Clubhouse.
An elevator is available.
Membership is open to
both men and women residents. The total cost of dues
and classes is $7 annually
with the first class free.
The exercises follow a video
expressly geared to the ability
of seniors. It features warm-up,
stretching, low-intensity aero-
bics, working with light weights
and a relaxation session. Weights
are available but participants
may bring their own. Note: there
is no floor work.
It has been found that exercising in a group is far more
beneficial than exercising
alone. Join the class and become stronger, more flexible
and better able to handle daily
activities.
For information, call Janet
Larson at 934-3158 or Dick
Frazer at 947-1432.
Resources for residents with limited vision
Beyond Eyes:A social mixer for sight-impaired and interested
others. Call Secretary Hilda Levy at 945-6274 for meeting dates
and times.
Counseling Services: Caring support during challenging
times, including short-term counseling, resource referral, longterm care planning, Volunteer Exchange. Call 988-7750.
Transportation: Dial-a-Bus or Paratransit at 988-7676.
Lions Club. Referrals for those in need. Call Ann Spry at
932-1917.
Lions Center for the Visually Impaired: 1- 800-750-3937.
Vision Quest/Discovery Counseling Center: provides a sixweek educational and counseling program for vision- impaired
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• Step 1: Know your health history.
• Step 2: Talk to your doctor about the Medicare preventive services that are right for you.
• Step 3: Register for My Medicare.gov on
any computer.
These three easy steps can take you toward
a healthier life. Being physically active, eating
a healthy diet, staying at a healthy weight and
not smoking all work to keep you healthy and
help you live longer. But there is more you can
do to protect your health and prevent disease.
Don’t overlook routine preventive services, such as cancer screenings (mammogram,
colorectal, prostate) and cardiovascular screenings and simple things, such as getting a flu
shot. These tests and services are critical to
your overall health and can help you prevent
diseases or detect them early, when treatment
works best.
If you need help remembering the services
you received and the tests you need each year,
you can use the MyMedicare.gov Web tool to
help you (1) track the preventive services you
visit the MyMedicare.gov Web site from any
computer with Internet access to take advantage of these benefits.
If you don’t have a computer with Internet
access, ask family members or loved ones if
they do. Or visit your local library, where there
are usually public computers with Internet access.
Start taking your three steps to prevention
today. Know your health history, talk to your
doctor about the screenings and services that
are best for you and register for MyMedicare.
gov. Set an example for your family and friends.
Taking these steps can lead to better health and
quality of life for you and those you love.
Look for a “Healthier U.S. Starts Here” event
in your area to learn more about Medicare
preventive services. Or visit www.medicare.
gov on the Web or call (800) MEDI-CARE
(800-633-4227) to get a free copy of “Staying
Healthy: Medicare’s Preventive Services.” On
the Web, select “Find a Medicare Publication”
under “Search Tools.” This information is prepared by the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services.
Bright ideas for avoiding sun damage
(NAPS) Recent research reviewed by Cathleen London, M.D., a board certified family
practice physician, has shed some light on the
issue of avoiding sun damage. It turns out, she
says, doing so can help you save more than
your skin.
The problem
“UV light can dramatically suppress your
immune system,” said London. “Exposure to
UV light for more than 10 to 20 minutes a day
impairs your body’s ability to fight off infections and the spontaneous occurrence of cancer cells, which happens 24 hours a day. In essence, UV light damages your body’s policemen and prevents them from doing their job.”
UV light, she explains, causes a chemical
change that can stimulate the growth of cancer
cells anywhere in the body.
“Melanoma doesn’t only occur where the
sun shines. It often shows up on soles of patients’ feet, for example,” she said.
Some solutions
London’s suggested arsenal against UV
damage includes:
· A topical sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or
higher, worn every day, even cloudy ones
· Trying to stay indoors during the peak
sunlight hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
· A broad-brimmed hat
· UVA- and UVB-resistant sunglasses
· A diet rich in foods that can boost the
body’s chemistry. “Certain molecules in some
foods, such as broccoli, can absorb dangerous
toxic substances called free radicals that at-
tack and damage DNA.”
· A natural “sunscreen” called astaxanthin,
which can slow or even prevent sunburn when
taken orally as a supplement.
“Another free radical ‘sponge’ is a littleknown category of plant called astaxanthin.
It’s a food that also happens to be a sunscreen.
You can eat it or put it on your skin,” she
said.
Natural astaxanthin, London said, has been
shown to be a potent antioxidant, more than
500 times stronger than vitamin E and 10
times stronger than beta-carotene. Astaxanthin has also been shown to enhance and modulate the immune system, helping reduce the
inflammation that leads to sunburn. The most
common sources of astaxanthin are marine
plants and the animals that eat them.
“One to three pounds of salmon, for example, contain the same amount of astaxanthin
as one patented supplement capsule. But with
the supplement, you can get those properties
without the potential of being exposed to toxins such as mercury,” said London.
This supplement, a consumer form of astaxanthin called “BioAstin,” has undergone a clinical trial. It was shown to significantly decrease
UV damage to the skin in just two weeks.
London is a clinical instructor at both the
Boston University School of Medicine and the
Tufts University School of Medicine.
Sun damage can be more than skin deep.
Protect yourself with sunscreen, a hat and the
right diet.
A major front in battle against cancer
(NAPS) The announcement
by Elizabeth Edwards, the wife
of Democratic presidential
candidate John Edwards, that
her breast cancer has recurred
and spread to her bones, is not
something that any cancer survivor or caregiver ever wants
to hear.
Fortunately, Edwards and
thousands of women fighting
recurrent breast cancer now
have a greater range of options
to battle the disease and its
many negative effects, especially pain.
Pain affects most people
with cancer as the disease
progresses. One of the most
common causes of pain in advanced cancer is bone metastases (cancer that has spread
to the bone). Bone metastases
occur in an estimated 65 to 75
percent of patients with breast
or prostate cancer and in 70
to 95 percent of patients with
multiple myeloma (cancer that
begins in the blood). As cancer
progresses, bone pain caused
by metastases often increases
in intensity.
Fortunately, there are a
number of treatment options
available for bone pain. Potential treatments include opioid analgesics, which are prescription narcotic pain medicines; a class of drugs called
bisphosphonates, used to help
strengthen bone and slow the
progression of bone metastases; and external beam radiation, where physicians target
a beam of radiation directly at
painful bone lesions.
All these options can be
effective, but have downsides
too. For example, increasing
doses of opioid analgesics is
usually necessary to control
increasing pain. As doses increase, so do side effects like
excessive sleepiness, nausea
and breathing difficulties.
Bisphosphonates, while helping to strengthen bone, are not
very effective at controlling
pain. External beam radiation,
while effective, can only target
a few painful lesions at a time.
Another class of drugs
used to treat cancer-related
bone pain is radiopharmaceuticals. Radiopharmaceuticals
are drugs that combine a radionuclide (radiation) with a
pharmaceutical. Studies have
shown that most patients with
a positive bone scan who are
suffering from pain can experience relief lasting for months
following a single injection
with a radiopharmaceutical.
In the past, radiopharmaceuticals for bone pain have
been underutilized due to concerns over myelosuppression
(a drop in a patient’s white
blood cell, red blood cell and/
or platelet counts), and the belief that repeat doses of these
treatments cannot be given.
According to new research,
however, one of these agents,
called Quadramet(r) (samarium SM 153 lexidronam injection), may be more useful than
previously thought.
“Quadramet can provide
very long-lasting pain relief
for people with cancer suffering from bone pain,” said
Dr. Oliver Sartor, M.D., from
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,
Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass.
“We’ve also found that multiple doses of Quadramet can
be given over time, and pain
relief with each treatment
seems to be similar to what
patients experience after their
first dose,” he added.
With cancer patients now
living longer than ever before,
this is good news for those
suffering from bone pain, and
their doctors.
For information about cancer and bone pain, visit www.
bonepain.net.
Commonly observed adverse events for Quadramet,
such as bone marrow toxicity,
occurred in 47 percent of patients in clinical trials. Myelosuppression may increase the
risk of infectious and hemorrhagic adverse events.
MUTUAL MAINTENANCE
FROM THE MUTUAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
FOR SERVICE, CALL 988-7650
Schedule through Aug. 13
PUBLIC WORKS: Miscellaneous service order requests for
concrete repairs valleywide.
LANDSCAPE ENTRY MAINTENANCE:
Once a month routine maintenances, and firebreaks as needed
in FWCM, SWCM, TWCM and 4WCM.
LANDSCAPE ENTRY MAINTENANCE INDEPENDENT MUTUALS:
Monday
Mutuals 28, 29, 48 and 61
Tuesday
Mutuals 8, 22, 30, 65 and 68
Wednesday Mutual 8, 29, 48, 59 and 68.
Thursday
Mutuals 28, 30 and 65
Friday
Mutuals 8, 29, 48, 56 and 59
PEST CONTROL: Call 988-7640 for service order.
LAWN MAINTENANCE: Mow weekly, fertilize.
TREE MAINTENANCE: Building clearance by Waraner
Bros in TWCM Projects 45 and 64. Arborcare does tree
maintenance in FWCM.
FWCM LANDSCAPE MEETINGS: Scheduled for Fridays
at 11 a.m., Oct. 3 and Dec 5. at the Multipurpose room at
Gateway.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Valleywide on a call-in basis.
To report exterior walkway carport lighting problems, call
Mutual Operations at 988-7650.
TRASH AND RECYCLING PROBLEMS: 988-7640.
For an explanation of services, call Tess Molina at 988-7637.
FOR ASSISTANCE, CALL:
Billing inquiries and information .................... 988-7637
Building and manor repairs:
interior/exterior .......................................... 988-7650
Bus information .............................................. 988-7670
Dial-a-Bus ....................................................... 988-7676
Landscape maintenance and pest control ........ 988-7640
Manor alterations and resales.......................... 988-7660
Recreation vehicle parking information.......... 988-7717
Use caution when
treating allergy symptoms
(NAPS) It may come as a surprise to some, but allergies can
happen at any time of the year, bringing on sneezing, headache,
stuffy nose and sinus pressure.
Because there is no cure for allergies, only treatments for the
symptoms, many sufferers turn to medications for relief. What
you may not know is that by treating these different symptoms,
you could actually be putting yourself at risk.
A recent telephone survey conducted by TSC, a division of
Yankelovich, found many people who report having allergies use
medications to treat symptoms such as sinus pressure (77 percent) and headaches (62 percent). When selecting a medication
to alleviate their symptoms, most (85 percent) who have allergies
use an allergy medication, while nearly half (46 percent) report
taking a pain reliever or headache remedy.
The danger in treating multiple allergy symptoms comes in
not knowing what active ingredients make up the medications
you are taking. By using both an allergy medication and taking
a pain reliever or headache remedy, you could accidentally overdose on ingredients commonly found in over-the-counter (OTC)
products, such as acetaminophen, an active ingredient that can be
found in many medications, including Tylenol.
When taken in excess, studies have shown acetaminophen to
cause liver failure and other serious complications. The TSC survey found that although more than half of respondents (68 percent) knew that acetaminophen could be found in pain relievers
and headache remedies, only about one-third (38 percent) knew
that it could also be found in allergy medications.
To achieve the greatest benefit from OTC products, it is important to understand your allergy symptoms, as well as the
active ingredients in the products you are using to treat them.
Further, being aware of warning labels on product labels and
packaging is another step you can take to help avoid acetaminophen overdose.
If you have questions, talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist – they can advise you on medications to treat your allergy
symptoms.
Diabetes Support Group
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ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6 2008
Camera Club announces winners in nature and creative categories
On the first and fourth
Wednesday evenings of each
month, the Rossmoor Camera
Club conducts its bimonthly competitions. The first
Wednesday is the nature and
creative competition.
Submissions in the nature
category may not be manipulated, and presented images
must adhere to the guidelines as set forth by N4C, the
“mother” club of the dozen
or so camera clubs in the Bay
Area.
For the creative category,
the photographer can present
an image that may have begun
life as a photograph, but as a
result of the options that are
offered in the various photo
editing programs, the final
presentation may be wildly
different and unrecognizable
from the original image.
Photographic submissions
are now being made only
through the Camera Club Web
site: www.rossmoorcameraclub.photoclubservices.com.
Members can register on this
Web site and view their presentations, as well as obtain
rules concerning each category under which images may be
downloaded to the Web site.
For information, call Walter Braun at 262-8268.
An experienced photographer who has training and expertise in judging is hired for
the evening to assess the presentations. Entry images are
presented under a category as
well as the grade level of the
photographer.
This month’s judge was
Dr. Barrie Bieler who resides
in Walnut Creek. He is a past
president of the Contra Costa Camera Club and member of the Oakland Camera
“Knapweed” by Carol Scott
“Amazing Maze” by Lynn
Letteris
“Bobcat on the Prowl” by
Glenn Corlew
Club. His philosophy is that
a photograph should be pictorially pleasant and/or have
a message, story, impression
or impact.
Under the creative category, this month’s winners were
as follows:
In the basic division, Lynn
Letteris won fi rst and second
places for “Amazing Maze”
and “Psychedelic City”; Hazel
Horti, third for “Hairy Egg”;
Robert Elias, fourth for “Trinket Box”; and honorable mentions went to Horti for “Vanishing” and Richard Nicholes
for “My Dog.”
In the intermediate level,
Carol Scott was awarded fi rst
place for “Reflection Pool”;
Walter Braun, second for “Tiburon Sails”; third went to
Stan Scott for “Hole in the
Earth”; fourth, to Braun for
“Spotted Gum”; and honorable
mentions went to Ojars Kratins
for “Hole in Space” and Carol
Scott for “Radiant Colors.”
In the advanced level, Tim
Christoffersen won first and
best in show for “The Looking Glass”; Selden Parmelee,
second for “The Ascension,”
and Parmelee won an honorable mention for “Red Roller
Fire prevention — clutter.
• Piles of papers, boxes and excess furniture may make
it hard to get out of a smoke-fi lled room in case of a fi re.
• The same clutter can make it hard for the fi re department to locate residents and may endanger the fi refighters’
lives as well.
• In case of a fi re, the more “stuff ” lying around (combustibles) the more fuel for the fi re to spread.
• Rossmoor’s Mutuals inspect units and if dangerous
clutter is found, Mutual representatives will help get it removed. The Mutual will deal with it for those who cannot
do so in order to keep everyone safe.
JIM’S
AUTO
BODY
Est. 1962 by Jim Maltbie
WE’VED
MOOPVBYEAND
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VISIT US
!
“Common Green Iguana” by Robert Elias
★ Direct Repair Facility for All
Major Insurance Companies.
★ Complete Painting and Body
Repairs using the Latest
2645 N. Main St.
Walnut Creek
(Between Second and Third Ave. on North Main)
925-933-2109
FREE ESTIMATES • COURTESY SHUTTLE
“The Looking Glass” by Tim Christofersen
Coaster.”
In the master’s level, Glenn
Corlew won first and second
for “Melting” and “Window.”
In the nature category, basic level, winners were Robert
Elias, first for “Green Iguana,” which also won a best in
show; second, Elias for “Imperial Eagle”; third, Letteris for
“Wood and Mallard Ducks”;
fourth, Stan Scott for “Seashore”; and honorable mentions to Horti for “Seagull”
and Stephen Shields for “Jellies at Monterey Aquarium.”
In the intermediate level,
Carol Scott, first, for “Bachelor Button”; second, Braun
for “Painted Storks”; and hon-
orable mention to Carol Scott
for “Escargot.”
In the advanced level, Parmelee won first for “Young
Pelicans”; second went to
Kratins for “Western Pond
Turtle”; and honorable mention to Parmelee for “Lion Social Licking.”
In the master’s level, Corlew won first for “Bobcat on
the Prowl.”
All Rossmoor residents
are invited to Camera Club
meetings, which occur every
Wednesday evening at 7:30 in
the Vista Room at Hillside.
Membership information can
be obtained by calling Bev
Kaplan at 287-8252.
Computer Club news and information
“Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, CA” and a variety
of pictures appear. Want to visit a new vacation
spot? Enter the name and pictures will appear.
For a fascinating glimpse at another aspect
of Google – where and how their people work
– type in “pictures Google workplace Mountain
View, CA.” Then click on “best place to work
for college graduates.” If the pictures tell the
whole story, this looks like the best place anyone could work.
Google’s Web site has far more to offer than
can be portrayed here. To appreciate its full value, seniors are encouraged to spend time investigating all that it offers. This is easy to do and
rewarding beyond description.
Other matters of interest
• The club picnic is on Thursday, Aug. 7. Reservations can be made at the Computer Center
at Gateway.
• The club is actively seeking volunteers
for the Computer Center. Each shift is for two
hours, morning or afternoon, Monday through
Friday. There are two volunteers a shift. Those
interested can stop by the Computer Center or
call the office at the number below.
• Telephone numbers: office/classrooms –
280-3984; Computer Center – 947-4528
• The club’s Web site is www.rossmoorcomputerclub.com. Check it for schedules of classes
and seminars.
• E-mail is [email protected]
• Residents should have an active, current antivirus and firewall when using any public Wi-Fi
hotspot.
• Retired teachers with experience in computers who would like to teach again, should call
the club at 280-3984.
• In keeping with prior years, no classes or
seminars are scheduled for August. They begin
again in September.
CLASSIFIED ADS
CLASSIFIED INDEX HOW TO PLACE A
CLASSIFICATION CODE
Personals .............................. 10
Found .................................... 20
Lost ....................................... 30
Miscellaneous....................... 40
Autos For Sale ...................... 50
Autos For Sale/Dealers ....... 55
Autos Wanted ...................... 60
Autos Wanted/Dealers ........ 65
Carports & Garages For Rent ..... 70
Carports & Garages Wanted ....... 80
For Sale................................. 90
Travel.................................... 95
Business Services ............... 100
Professional Services ......... 110
Health Services .................. 115
Residential Care ................ 118
Seeking Employment......... 120
Help Wanted ...................... 130
Wanted ............................... 140
Business Opportunities ..... 145
Real Estate For Sale .......... 150
Real Estate For Rent ......... 160
Real Estate Wanted ........... 170
Pets...................................... 180
CLASSIFIED AD
Classified ads in the Rossmoor
News are a minimum of $12.50
for 30 words or less for nonresidents and $8 for residents.
Each additional word is 25¢.
Phone numbers are one word.
Discount rates available for
long-term ads. Payment must
be made at the time the ad is
placed.
Place classified ads at the News
office located at Gateway
complex in the back parking
lot, or mail to P.O. Box 2190,
Walnut Creek, CA 94595.
Classified ads and payment
information can be e-mailed
to [email protected],
or faxed to 925-935-8348.
The ad deadline is Friday at
10 a.m. for each Wednesday
edition. Deadline changes due
to holidays will be printed in
the News.
For information, call the News
Monday through Friday from 8
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 988-7800.
60 AUTOS WANTED
“EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONAL
Driver” available to Rossmoor residents for door-to-door service to
doctors, dentists, shopping, airports and long distance. Wine tours
available. Licensed, Insured, safe,
dependable. Call “Jonny” 925-3958181. Excellent Rossmoor references!
CLASSIC CAR COLLECTOR seeking to expand collection. Will buy
any car, running or not. I will pay
top dollar and complete an easy
transaction. Please call Brad at
925-876-1281.
50 AUTOS FOR SALE
LEXUS, 20 0 0 LS40 0, white, tan
leather, 86,000 miles, moon roof,
privacy glass, new battery, brakes,
tires, timing belt, tune-up, factory
chrome wheels, dealer serviced
with all records, XM satellite radio
$17,500. Call 707-552-8587.
2005 PT CRUISER convertible with
only 20,000 miles on it. Purple.
Grandkids love it. Manual transmission forces sale because of sciatica and short legs. $9,999. Call
925-934-3065.
2004 LEXUS RX330 AWD (SUV)
original owner, all records loaded.
6 cylinder engine, good mileage.
Immaculate condition. Dark silver exterior, grey leather interior.
76,000 miles. $19,750. OBO. 925876-2802, Brad.
19 9 9 LE XU S ES 3 0 0 d ar k grey,
74,550 miles. Excellent condition, Blue Book $12,600. Asking
$12,500. Owner Joyce 788-7681
or 687-0932.
10 PERSONALS
45 TRANSPORTATION
LATIN LADY-63, looking and feeling younger. Attractive, sincere and
honest. Seeking a gentleman in
Rossmoor. May be a little younger
or older for a serious relationship.
Call Fanny at 925-395-8885.
PERSONAL SHOPPER & DRIVER
for your errands, grocery shopping,
and medical appointments. Pickup
and drop-off services too. Business
insured vehicle. Dependable and
caring. Leave message for Perri
at 925-969-1839. Rossmoor references.
PEOPLE FINDER; I find and reunite
adoptee and bir th parents, old
friends, college roommates, lost
ones. No find, no fee. Why wait
another day? Respectful, discreet.
Call Monica 925-383-8148.
45 TRANSPORTATION
FOR SALE BY OWNER; 2005 pale
blue Lincoln Town Car with light
gray interior leather, only 4,850
miles. Very safe, comfortable ride.
$16,500/offer. Cell: 925-915-8459
office: 925-837-6052.
2000 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, excellent
condition, original owner, maintenance records. Asking $5950.00.
Call 925-939-6553.
Regular bus service is available on Sundays between 10 and
11 a.m. for residents who wish to attend church services.
Check bus schedules for times of pick-up.
40 MISCELLANEOUS
HELPING HANDS/PERSONAL Assistant. Transportation to doctor
appointments, grocer y / clothes
shopping, errands, etc. I am reliable, honest and caring. Rossmoor
references. I would love to help
you! Call Linda at 925-825-2181.
JOHN SAUNDERS
JUST LISTED
A rare “Summit” floor plan in Pinnacle Ridge.
Spacious 1,923 square feet! Two bedrooms, 2
baths, den in pleasant setting. Two garage parking spaces. Priced to sell under $700,000.
“MY BUTLER JOHN” Making life
easier for you. These are my services: shopping; running simple
errands; transportation to appointments, airports; reminder services;
check-ins for family. I’m here to help
you. Call John 925-989-7113.
UPPER BEST BUY
PERSONAL ASSISTANT If you need
someone to run errands, take you
to the doctor, baby-sit, cook, help
make plans or just someone to talk
to etc. please call JoAnn your personal assistant at 510-860-7133.
References available upon request.
DINING IN BY DAWN - - Personal
Chef Service. Delicious, nutritious
meals prepared in your home with
love. Homemade meal ser vice
weekly/ Bi-monthly - DaVita Recipes—Dinner for Six 925-719-3917/
www.diningbydawn.com.
45 TRANSPORTATION
RELIABLE ROSSMOOR resident, retired Marine driving luxury Lexus to
airports, doctors etc. I will get you
there safely. Best rates 2/1. Call
Reliable Richard at 925-935-9266.
65 AUTOS WANTED /
DEALERS
TAKE THE HASSLE OUT of selling
your car. Call Dave Frank at “Frank
Brothers” the used car professionals, 925-942-3679. Licensed,
bonded and insured. We also buy
estate cars.
66 AUTOS /SERVICE
/REPAIRS
AUTO SERVICES, SALES, restore
c las si c s, house c alls, ele c tr i cal, body paint, tune-up, brakes,
Dent-pro, detailing 20 years. Same
Walnut Creek location. Call “Rod,”
owner and Rossmoor resident,
9 2 5 - 9 3 5 - 6172 , 510 - 414 - 4 5 9 3 ,
[email protected].
CUSTOM AUTO BY LOU Custom
detailing and auto body repair by
Rossmoor residents son. Please call
Lou for beautiful detailing, custom pinstripping or painting of your vehicle. In
business for over 30 years. Pick-up/
delivery and towing service available.
Member of BBB with Rossmoor references. Call 925-676-4521.
70 CARPORTS &
GARAGES FOR RENT
CAR STALL AVAILABLE- Terra California, Entry 9. $30 per month, 6
months in advance. Call 943-3935.
80 CARPORTS &
GARAGES WANTED
SEEKING PARKING STALL to rent
for my 2005 Toyota sedan in either
building 2801 or building 2817 on
entry 18 off Golden Rain Road.
W.K. House 2641 #7 G.R.R. 925935-0853.
RENT, LEASE OR BUY, auto/ golf
cart only. Entry 8 Terra Granada.
925-954-7914.
G A R AG E WA N T E D T O R E N TPlease call 925-943-1489.
90 FOR SALE
BEVELED GLASS COFFEE table,
$195. Kitchen table and four swivel
upholstered chairs, $ 295. Also,
two matching kitchen counter bar
stools, $75. Glass book / display
shelves (also used in kitchen) $85.
Bedroom night stand (two drawer)
$80. All items are in excellent like
new condition. Older sofa but in
good clean condition, $75. Please
call 925-837-6426.
ELECTRIC SCOOTER RIVO SV60.
Immaculate condition. Equipped
with all extras, only ridden four
times, low, low hours! Purchased
new for $ 2,400. Sell for $1,200.
Call 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Phone 925759-5703.
More Classifieds on page 48
1994 TO 2005
www.buyatrossmoor.com
“RENT- A- GENT” House, garden,
repair, clean home/garage, hauling. Just name it! Young, strong,
reliable, reasonable. References.
Walnut Creek resident. Steve, 925947-6711. Thank you!
“GIRL FRIDAY” Need assistance
with daily household chores, errands, dog walking or sitting, organizing, rides to your appointments,
etc.? I’m here to help! Call Wendy
at 925-935-6130.
WILL PAY $$$ FOR YOUR CAR Will
consider most vehicles, year and
condition. Please contact me and
let me know what you have. Also
looking for gas golf carts too! Walnut Creek resident, 925-639-4715.
Sequoia cooperative. Two bedrooms, 1 bath,
some view and only asking $149,500! Owner
says “bring me an offer!”
PRISTINE REMODEL
Two-bedroom, 1-bath gem located just across
from carport. Updated kitchen,
oversize tile shower, crown
moulding. Reduced to only
$177,600 equity!
D
L
O
S
Consistent top
producer in Rossmoor
John Saunders
WOW! WHAT A
PRICE DROP!
LOCATION! LOCATION! Overlooking
3rd fairway, Dollar Ranch Course. 2
bedroom, 2 bath, 2 carports “Sierra”
condo. Living room with fireplace,
separate dining room (could be family
room). ....................... NOW $390,000!
Available and
Priced Under Market
“Golden Gate” NO STEPS, SINGLE
STORY. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, totally
and completely remodeled with the
utmost good taste. See it and love it!
ONLY ...................................... $364,500
“Always a commitment to excellence and service.”
[email protected]
ROSSMOOR REALTY
R O S S M O O R R E A LT Y
Broker Associate and
Rossmoor Resident
932-1162 ext. 3314
or 287-3314 direct
rossmoorresort.com
Rossmoor Resident
47
287-3322 OR
932-1162 EXT.3322
48
100 BUSINESS SERVICES
90 FOR SALE
RASCAL 312 POWER CHAIR. 2 years
old, one owner. Paid $6,987 new.
Good condition, minor scratches,
upholstery perfect. Features four
wheels, reclining seat, zero point
turning radius (complete 360), power seat/ lift, swing away arm, seat
belt, side pouches. Additionally includes monster bag, folding desk.
Asking $2,750. OBO. Call Lisa 925580-5223.
OAKMONT MEMORIAL PARK, Lafayette. Double plot. Nice view of
Mt. Diablo. Value: $10,995. Will negotiate. 510-524-1242.
MY HUSBAND’S LARGE, comfortable lift-chair (used only six months)
is now available. Deep red, like new,
looks good in the living room, over
$1200 new. Please make an offer
to [email protected] or
call 925-939-0654.
GEORGEOUS SETTEE- Santa Barbara style. White wicker. Generous
size two person settee. Asset to
any furniture combination. Classic
beauty. 925-376-4171.
COUCH- WHITE LEATHER: Opens
into a full queen size bed. Wanted
$300 or best offer. Call for appointment. 925-947-0573.
LAZYBOY SOFA BED : Like new.
Must see to appreciate. $100 or
trade for like quality single bed. Or
free for moving one bed a half mile.
Bill 925-941-6336.
SHOPRIDER POWER WEELCHAIR,
13-inch rear, 7.5 inch front tires.
$4800 retail. Barely used, $1500.
Will deliver with owner’s manual
and setup. Steve, 925-937-3435.
PR I D E RE VO : 4 wheel mobilit y
scooter. New batteries. Used very
little. Like new condition. Asking
$1,100 OBO. 925-977-1889.
PATIO TABLE & 4 HIGH back, rocking chairs (white metal set). Great
condition. Always been in covered
patio. New $ 200. Sell for $400.
Call 925 - 93 8 -7650 ( Rossmoor
resident).
BEAUTY
NAIL CARE IN YOUR home, for men
and women. Pedicures, $26. Toe
nail trim only, $18. Finger nail trim
with any above service, for an additional $5. Licensed. Call Claudia,
925-228-8606 to leave a message.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE in
Rossmoor. Haircut, shampoo set,
permanent wave, manicure, pedicure, caregiver help, personal
needs, companionship, housekeeping, day or night relief, reasonable
prices, friendly, dependable, experienced. Call Mathilda 925-9330979. Leave message. Thanks.
CARPET CLEANING
CARPET CLEANING; Fast and professional service. Same day appointment available. Spot specialist. Low, low price. Sell new carpet.
Licensed. Call today 925 -383 1253.
Expanded Brookgreen
Waterford generous sized living room and bedroom,
featuring fresh paint and Berber carpet. Conveniently
located on first floor with no adjoining neighbor walls.
Carport parking and convenient to bus. Reduced to
$164,500 – motivated seller!
Brookgreen
Cute as a button! This immaculate first floor 1bedroom, 1-bath has new carpet, paint and vinyl and
it’s convenient to NW entry with parking very close.
Only $140,000.
For more information call
Valerie Petersen
Realtor Associate
ROSSMOOR REALTY
932-1162 or direct 287-3327
F
IRESTONE – Rare model, upper unit overlooking golf
course, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den/office with built-ins, large eatin kitchen. ................................................................................ $505,000
C
ASTLEWOOD – On the golf course, upper end unit
with fabulous view, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den, access to garage
from kitchen, carport. ....................................................... $599,000
W
HITNEY – Popular large single story end unit, with
carport next to garage, close to Gateway. Spacious living room,
separate dining room, large den, eat-in
kitchen. .............................. $825,000
C
ASTLEWOOD
COMPUTERS
DRYER VENT CLEANING
CARPET, UPHOLSTERY, windows,
and mini-blind cleaning. Serving
Rossmoor since 1988 with guaranteed results. You will be 100 percent
satisfied or your money back. Call
“Service First” for appointments or
estimate. Kevin 925-689-4660.
COMPUTER TUTORING, house calls
by Jack. Help with internet antivirus, MS Word, software/ hardware
setup. Ask about customizing. No
repairs. Free phone consultation.
$10 off for seniors and disabled.
925-305-3513.
DRYER VENT ALERT: We have
cleaned over 300 dryer vents in the
last 2 years at Rossmoor. Protect
yourself from possible fire, inefficient, and extra energy use. Special rates for full Mutuals. Call 925288-1911.
CARPET REPAIR
CONSTRUCTION
C A R P E T R E PA I R : R e - s t r e t c h ,
patching, seams. Small and large
jobs welcome. Owner operated.
Repairs done by professional installer. Locally based in Pleasant
Hill. Contractor license #704323.
Serving Rossmoor over 25 years.
John Paul Jones 925-676-2255.
COUNTER TOPS: Need kitchen or
bath countertops? Walls for shower
or tubs? Free estimates, then you
decide. 67 color selections by Kerrock. Rossmoor resident, Ed Ostrowski 925-287-8854.
COMPUTERS
BATH TUB & TILE; resurfacing, color
change, chip repairs, non-skid bottoms. “Perma Ceram”. Contractor license 913624. Call 925-634-0855.
ROSSMOOR COMPUTER Services.
Hardware setup, repairs and upgrades, software and application
training. New systems and software sales. Professional on Windows XP. Firewall and pop-up control. Call 925-899-8211.
WESTLAKE CONSTRUCTION Established in 1979 specializing in residential remodel work. Interior and
exterior. No job too small. We’re a
can do company. License #420423.
Michael Soto, 925-786-3477. Michael Zamora, 925-876-2304.
ERIC’S COMPUTERS- Need help?
We set up new computers, Internet
connections, e-mail. Troubleshoot,
repair, replace internal/external devices, upgrades, consulting. Digital
photography specialist. We make
house calls. www.ericscomputers.
com 24 hours, 925-676-5644.
NEED COMPUTER HELP? Call Harry, 925-926-1081, 925-788-8006.
Rossmoor resident. 30 plus years
experience. Certified. Install hardware, software. Problem resolution,
upgrades. Receive dead computers. Data backup, recovery. Networking, Internet connectivity, DSL
setup. Used computer purchases,
sale, recycle. Resolve virus, spyware problems. Free computer
performance audit. Printers, faxes,
mass mail merges, web page, publisher, Power Point, Access, Excel
development.
IN-HOME REPAIRS: New computer
set-ups, DSL installations and private tutoring. Recycling pick-ups.
Rossmoor resident, call Ralph
Stone 925-952-4949.
CONTRACTORS /FLOOR COVERING
FLOOR COVER I NG - LI CEN SED,
sales and installation handling all
your floor covering needs. Servicing Rossmoor residents for over 20
years. Quality service, reasonable
rates. Call Cliff at 925-698-4100.
License #846394.
DIRECT SALES FLOORS- Carpeting, vinyl, hardwood, laminate and
tile. Free estimates. Installation
available. 29 years in business, licensed and bonded. Tony Gomez
925 - 837- 0555 of fice, 510 - 409 2144 cell.
CONTRACTORS
CROWN MOLDING SPECIALIST
master carpenter with over 30 years
of experience. Licensed (775026)
and insured, with family and references in Rossmoor. Contact Cal at
925-372-9265 or calbuilt@comcast.
net for free estimate.
ELECTRICAL
LICENSED ELECTRICIAN & home
theater sales and installation. Dependable. Lamp repair, telephone
and television cable; quiet bath
fans, ceiling fans, can lights. No
job too small. Free estimates. Call
Bryan, 925-567-6384.
FLUORESCENT LIGHTS- replaced
or installed with free lens cleaning.
Rossmoor resident will give you the
best price and service. Call Michael
at 925-933-9410.
FURNITURE
GEORGE’S FURNITURE REPAIR
ser vice. Antiques and high-end
furniture specialty. Refinishing and
caning. Formerly of Bonynge’s.
925-212-6149. No job too small.
HANDYMAN
“HANDY-HARDY” Experienced, dependable and reasonable rates.
No job too small. Replace door
or window screens. Unlicensed,
Rossmoor resident with Rossmoor
references. Call 925-944-5990.
AMADORS ON TIME HANDYMAN
Specializes in small projects, T.V.
cable repair, doors, ceiling fans,
etc. Rossmoor references. Reasonable rates. Call Mr. Amador 925395-6272.
CRANE’S HANDYMAN SERVICES,
LLC. “Your small project expert ”
ser ving Rossmoor for nearly 10
years! Electrical, plumbing, furniture assembly, baseboards, crownmolding and more! The only handyman you’ll need! Business License
018239. Call David, 925-899-7975.
GRAHAM DOES HONEY-DO’S Experienced, references, reasonable.
Expert repairs, refinishing, remodeling. Carpentry, electrical, plumbing,
heating. Doors, baseboard, crown
molding, cabinets, windows, walls,
ceilings and floors. Free estimates,
unlicensed. Call Graham 4-quality,
925-954-7194.
STORAGE CLOSETS Graham builds
in your carport recess, starting at
$650 (unpainted). Call Graham for
quality, 925-954-7194.
PLUMBING- Experienced and reliable plumber to take care of all your
plumbing needs. Call Chris at 925852-5157. Reasonable rates and
fast service. Rossmoor references.
Have bar code.
“JACK OF ALL TRADES” No job too
big or small. We do everything from
plumbing - electrical - painting flooring - gutter cleaning - remodel.
You name it. Reasonable rates, dependable Rossmoor references. (licensed and bonded). Call Nicholas
at 925-497-2920.
EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN, call
for all your repair needs. Electrical,
plumbing, painting, tile, drywall,
and more. 18 years experience.
Rossmoor references, licensed.
Call Richard and Patty, 925-9322773, Walnut Creek.
PROFESSIONAL POWERWASHING
Cleans all exterior floor surfaces:
patios, courtyards, “Trex” decks,
sidewalks, stairs, tile, outdoor carpet, carports (oil stains removed).
Painting, caulking, expert window/
mirror cleaning. Handyman work.
Kevin James, 925-933-4403.
Lower end unit with two patios in serene setting, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den,
garage with storage loft, carport.
................................................ $575,000
M
CARPET CLEANING
ROSSMOOR
RESIDENT
Marilyn Van Story
Rossmoor Realty
932-1162 ext. 3330 or 287-3330 direct
QUALIT Y WORK GUAR ANTEED
Serving Rossmoor since 1998. Carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, tile and more. Our experts get
it done. Our work is guaranteed for
1 year. License 789782. Diamond
Certified and BBB honor role. Visa
and Master Card accepted. 9388882.
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HANDYMAN
MOVING /PACKING /HAULING
THE HANDYMAN CAN Rossmoor
resident with many successful
years of maintenance and repair in
Rossmoor. Prompt, fast, neat and
courteous. Ask for John, 925-9471767.
WILL HAUL AWAY Your throw-aways.
We will haul away your un-wantables. No job too small, no job too
large. We have been serving the
Rossmoor area for over 25 years.
Call Bob: 925-944-0606.
EXPERIENCED IN ALL General to
advanced repairs. Outdoor, indoor contracting. Working my way
through college. Cheaper than the
other companies and still great
quality work. Please call Mr. Kendall, 925-250-6530.
TONY’S HAULING SERVICE, find us
in the phone book. We haul your
junk. Furniture, appliances, debris.
We do trash outs. Save this coupon for $30 off full load. $20 off half
load. $10 off quarter load. $60 minimum. Call 925-382-6544. Email
www.tonyshaulingsrvc.com.
HANDYMAN WITH TIES to Rossmoor.
Take advantage of EBMUD rebate
on low-flow toilets. Will pick-up and
install new toilet and remove old
one. Call Bill 510-387-5622.
HOME DÉCOR
DECORATOR-- furniture, fabric, bedding, accessories, lighting, tile,
flooring, etc. Paint color consultation, faux and interior painting,
container or small garden design.
Rossmoor references available.
Nancy Blue 925-849-4799. 9 to 6
M-F.
MISCELLANEOUS
ROSSMOOR FLUORESCENT Bulbs:
I will install these bulbs, two tubes
for $45 or four for $60. This is total price including tax. Lamp repair
and odd jobs are my specialty. Call
George 925-671-9208.
FLUORESCENT LIGHT- replaced or
installed with free lens cleaning.
Rossmoor resident will give you the
best price and service. Call Michael
at 925-933-9410.
REGULAR TRASH PICK UP from
your front door to your entry dumpster. Having difficulty lifting, bending and walking? Or just tired?. I
also provide other services such
as pet care, home visits, driver,
shopper, ask I may be able to
help you. Dependable and gentle.
Leave message for Perri at 925969-1839. Weekly, bi-weekly, ongoing ser vice. Rossmoor references.
ADT LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS: Enjoy
“peace of mind” with an emergency
response system for medical, fire
and burglary protection. Call today!
Gregory Barker, Security Consultant 925-818-1810 or email: [email protected].
SONY HOME THEATERS: Experience the power and emotion of a
live performance at home ! Sony
flat panel LCD HD-TV’s, 5.1 surround sound and whole house stereo. Call Gregory Barker. 925-8181810.
680 MOVERS: Professional packing
and un-packing, loading and unloading. We protect your treasured
possessions with care. Rossmoor
discounts. 925-395-3935.
AFFORDABLE, COURTEOUS & dependable: Myles Hauling moves
you ; need something moved or
hauled away, pickup or delivery
made. Call Myles Hauling at 925360-2779.
NEED HELP MOVING? Don’t be
overwhelmed. We help you sort,
pack, move, unpack and organize,
decide what to keep, store, sell,
donate and discard. Credit cards,
references, easyMove 925-3480812.Licensed, Certifi ed, Insured,
B o nd e d. w w w.easymovefor se niors.com
PAINT/WALLPAPER
ROSSMOOR PAINTING SERVICE
by Al Welsh. Five year guarantee
on workmanship. Most Rossmoor
residents prefer our neatness, dependable, personal attention, because we care. Rossmoor references, bonded and insured. License
#507098. Free estimates. Pacific
Bay Painting. 925-932-5440.
LEW’S HAULING SERVICE- Prompt
ser vice. Star ting at $ 22.00.
Rossmoor references available.
Call 925-639-7725.
INTERIOR PAINTING, All painting
services: wallpaper removal; wall
repairs and preparation; acoustic
ceilings; cabinets. No job too large
or too small. You can rely on and
will enjoy my personal ser vice.
Well-established in Rossmoor - 24
years experience. Free estimates,
consultation. License # 677208.
David M. Sale 925-945-1801.
DE MARTI NO PAI NTI NG C.S.L .
503646. Ser ving the Rossmoor
Community since 1977. Interior/
exterior painting, faux finishing,
wallpaper installation /removal,
cabinet refinishing, crown molding
and baseboard installation, acoustical ceiling removal/ re-spray, and
drywall repair/ installation, all done
fast, professional manner. We
guarantee our work, references,
free estimates. Please call Pierre
at 925-255-3352.
ACOUSTIC CEILING REMOVALYour choice; 1-Remove popcorn.
2-Remove and texture, 3-Remove,
texture and paint cabinets, doors
and complete interiors. Call J&S
Painting, 925 -228- 0933 or cell
707-292-1930.
WALL DRESSINGS BY DOMINICA
Painting, wallpapering and minor
decorative sewing. Mature, clean,
quiet semi-retired, reliable gal Friday. Reasonable rates. No job too
small. Call Dominica at 925-6916144.
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3 p.m. daily on TV Channel 28.
CHOICES
Autumn Glows
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MOVING /PACKING /HAULING
MOVING, MOVING, MOVING. We
have been moving Rossmoor residents for over 25 years. We will
match any reasonable estimate.
Designers’ Delivery and Moving
Service is locally owned. 925-7874551. References available. Free
estimates.
QUALITY PAINTING and Decorating Co. For the finest in Professional painting. Contractor’s State
License 253412. Free estimates.
Over 50 years experience. Call David D. Colomy Jr. 925-229-3435. I
personally do all the painting. Winter rates all year.
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MOVING AND HAULING- Furniture
moved inside manor or Rossmoor
by truck. Serving Rossmoor residents and friends has been our
specialty since 1980. References.
Call Gary Boell anytime. 925-9306372.
PAINT/WALLPAPER
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golden hills. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, W/D, shower built
in buffet in dining. A true home............. $197,708.
Crisp colors in this 2-bedroom, 2-bath, Kentfield
with extra large patio, views. Heat pumps lots
of attention to detail with new paint, carpet and
vinyl. .................................................. $215,000.
Santa Fe colors in all new level-in Yosemite coop. Extra attention to details in all new kitchen
and baths, etc. To see is to wish to own this
home. ................................................. $312,000.
Autumn glows from Deer Highlands in this
truly exquisite 2-bedroom, 2- bath Willow
condo. Top-of-the-line features including Corian
countertops, Berber carpets, plantation shutters,
custom French doors, all in a private tree house
setting. ............................................... $475,000.
Sunset colors glow from expanded patio. Levelin single-story Wyndham condo with view.
1,843 sq. ft. Open living/dining area. Two
master suites, 2 baths, plus powder room and 2
car attached garage. Priced to sell ...... $885,000.
Rossmoor Realty
1641 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925)932-1162
“BUCKENBURGER HAULING” quality service for reasonable rates. Local references available. Call Paul
for free estimates 925-956-8517 or
925-956-8560.
WE HAVE FAMILY In Rossmoor!
Friendly, effi cient and reasonable.
Many references, BBB, licensed
and insured. www.e-zmove.com or
call EZ Move Moving Services for
the easiest move ever. 925-3352222.
PRESSURE WASHING
PROFESSIONAL PAI NTI NG and
pressure washing. A very good and
prompt service. Local references.
License number 567405. Please
call Charles at 925-937-7412.
ROSS PAINTING & WALLPAPER
Wood staining, carpentry, popcorn
ceiling removal, sheet rock repair.
Contractor License 615553. 35
years experience. Free estimates
call Paul at 925-943-1154.
POWER-WASHING-CLEANING;
Patios, entry, stairs, windows and
overhangs. Rossmoor resident.
Call Michael at 925-933-9410.
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SONJA WEAVER
SONJA WEAVER
SONJA WEAVER
Outstanding
Achievement Awards for
Listing & Selling
2 FABULOUS NEW LISTINGS
ELEGANT GALLOWAY
JUST LISTED. Like model home in newer area. Lots of windows
and clerestories bring the outside in. Outstanding kitchen with
NEW stainless steel appls. EXTRA cabinets too. Elegant formal
dining or breakfast nook with roomy pantry. 2 BEDS/2BTHS.
Large master bedroom suite with vanity and walk-in closet. See
towering trees and eastern ridge by day or twinkling lights at night.
Garage. Just $471,000.
★★★★
SIZZLING SEQUOIA
JUST LISTED. Super upgrades!! DOUBLE PANE windows,
plantation shutters, pot lights, Berber carpeting and new vinyl.
Kitchen includes easy care Corian counters with mostly newer
appliances. Beautiful bathroom with newer cabinets, counter,
stall shower and washer, dryer. 2 SKYLIGHTS and nice view.
Hurry! $172,000.
★★★★
PRICED TO SELL NOW!
End of cul-de-sac, it’s comfortable, cozy and well priced. Sparkling new paint/ flooring and ready for your move. Stroll out to
your open deck and enjoy the summer breeze. 2 BED/1 BATH.
SONOMA. Close to carport and bus. Come take a look. Call
SONJA. JUST $134,999.
★★★★
HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO?
High end unit EXQUISITELY remodeled. NO STEPS condo with
wide, screened in deck overlooking magnificent trees. 2 BED/
1 ½ BATH, Villa Cordova. Moulding, rope and pot lighting,
arches, built-in cabinets and designer colors. High end kitchen
with granite counters, maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances
and dining area. Call SONJA Was $384,000, NOW $349,000.
★★★★
MONTROSE WITH LOTS OF LIVING SPACE
Flowing floor plan, 2BED/2BATH + Family room with fireplace.
Light & bright. Eat at bar, breakfast nook or in formal dining area.
Newly installed appliances, tile counters and pantry. Stretch out
master suite with walk-in closet. Attractive moulding, double
pane windows and see view of hills and eastern ridge from wide
open deck. Garage. Call SONJA . $539,000.
★★★★
LOWEST PRICED GOLDEN GATE!!!!!
$179,000. Beautiful setting.
★★★★
MONTEREY
Remodeled! Stall shower, wash/dry. Only $219,000
$219,000.
★★★★
SMASHING SAN FRANCISCAN
YES, SMASHING PRICE too!!! NO STEPS, single story. Great
VIEW of the Lafayette ridge from this beautifully remodeled
home. Smooth ceilings, stall shower, washer & dryer. 2 BED/
1 BATH. Slab granite counters, numerous upgrades throughout.
Lovely front garden and large atrium. Private, very close to bus
stop and carport. Was $339,000, JUST REDUCED TO 269,000.
Call SONJA
★★★★
INTERESTED IN MEALS AND
LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING?
TRY RENTING A CONDO IN WATERFORD
6 MOS. – 1 YEAR. GIVE ME, SONJA, A CALL.
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LIST AND SELL WITH THE LEADER
ROBERT
PARRISH
287-3364
TINA
PARRISH
KAREN
PARRISH
287-3316
287-3313
SONJA WEAVER
932-1162 or 287-3317 direct
ROSSMOOR REALTY
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REPAIRS
FINE CLOCK REPAIR- Repairing
Rossmoor’s fine antique and modern clocks for over 10 years. House
calls. Free pick-up and delivery.
I stand behind my workmanship.
Jonathan Goodwin, 925-376-4668.
C R A I G’ S A P P L I A N C E R E PA I R
would love to help you. I work on all
appliances and brands. 25 years
experience, licensed and insured.
Reasonable rates, Rossmoor references. Please call 925-550-3586.
Fire? Emergency? Call 911.
JIMMY’S REPAIR SERVICE We do
what you don’t want to do: Carpentry, electrical, plumbing and more!
Licensed (775026) bonded and insured. Rossmoor references. Contact Jimmy at 925-473-9255. Gift
certificates available.
WINDOW COVERINGS
CUSTOM TAILORING and alterations. We make custom suits for
men and women using beautiful fabrics. Special price for hem
shortening $12. Men and women
ready made clothes turn into custom made. Call Shari 925-9431505. 1812 Tice Valley Plaza, W.C.
R O N ’ S W I N D OW C OV E R I N G S Blinds, Drapes, Valances, Shutters, and Shades. Free in home
consultation. Free personalized
installation. Quick reliable service.
Serving Rossmoor for 20 years.
Call 925-827-0946.
TAILORING /ALTERATIONS
ALTERATIONS OR RESTORATION
Men’s and woman’s clothing. Resize or modernize your wardrobe.
Experienced professional in Lafayette. Pick-up and rush service available. Call Meryl at 925-324-6917.
A S S O C I AT E B R O K E R
Helping 1800+ Families
with their Real Estate needs
Rossmoor Resident
Claudia’s and Baily’s
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Under $400,000
$400,000-$800,000
$800,000 +
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TELEPHONE & TV
ALL WIRING AND JACKS for phone
fa x, DSL and T V. License No.
753568. Rossmoor approved. 925363-4940.
T V-DVR-VCR / DVD ASSISTANCE
TV, remote control, DVD/DVR, telephone set-up and installation. Help
with programming and recording.
Solve remote control problems.
Assist with timed programming.
Call Tim, “The Video Assist Guy.”
925-837-6682. Rossmoor references.
AUDIO/VIDEO SUPPORT Rossmoor
resident. Audio, video, VCR, DVD,
DVR, DVI, TIVO, Web and Digital
TV connectivity, installation, instruction and remote control usage. Call Harr y, 925-926 -1081,
925-788-8006 (cell).
WINDOW CLEANING
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resident with Rossmoor references. Call for appointment. Michael,
925-933-9410.
E X P E R T W I N D OW & M I R R O R
cleaning. Serving Rossmoor for
fourteen years. Also, professional
power washing. Cleans all exterior
fl oor surfaces, patios, courtyards,
“Trex Decks”, sidewalks, tile, carports. Painting, handyman work.
Kevin James 925-933-4403.
YARD MAI NTENANCE ; pruning,
hedging, weeding, shrub removal,
planting and general cleanup service. Let me help make your garden one to be proud of. Dave’s Yard
Maintenance service. Call 925-6828389 today.
“PARADISE” ALL TYPES of Fine
Gardening. Yard “Shape-up” and
“Maintenance”. Trimming, pruning,
weeding, shrub removal, yard design and planting. Patio container/
specialist. Dependable, on time.
Quality results! Call Les at 925639-7725.
IT’S ROSE PRUNING TIME! Highly experienced gardener, over 20
years working in Rossmoor. Will
prune, plant and rejuvenate your
patios and beds. Reliable vacation watering also. Jane, 925-9388256.
YARD MAINTENANCE- Clean-up,
landscaping, perennials, bulbs,
planting, pruning and weeding.
Personal attention to your garden
needs. Call Ed at 925-934-6487.
Thank you.
“RENT-A- GENT” House, garden,
Please keep dogs and cats
on leashes in all but special
SAVE
MONEY
Claudia
Edwards
&
Baily
Working Dog-Gone Hard For You!
925-683-9653
[email protected]
www.Claudia-edwards.com
For every closed sale in
2008, Claudia and Baily
will donate $400 to UCSF
Breast Cancer Research
ATTORNEY DOROTHY HENSON :
Living Trusts, Wills, Estate Planning and Probate. No charge for initial consultation. Will meet in your
manor at your convenience. Notary.
Rossmoor resident. Call 925-9356494 or offi ce 925-943-1620.
LAW OFFICE OF Philip P. Engler.
Phillis A. Engler, Attorney at Law.
Wills and estate planning. Special
rate for Rossmoor residents. Call
925-938-9909.
I BUY, SELL, AND APPRAISE U.S.
and world coins and currency. 36year resident of Moraga will come
to your home upon request. Bruce
Berman, Moraga Numismatics,
NGC Dealer. 925-283-9205.
NOTARY PUBLIC Rossmoor resident
will come to you. Bonded and licensed. Joan Pedron 925 -980 2250 or email [email protected]
GET YOUR LIFE IN ORDER! Professional guidance for your major
transitions and other challenges.
Victor Bogart, Ph.D., Psychotherapist, life coach and author. Free
half hour evaluation. Special rate
for Rossmoor residents. 925-9392336.
PERSONAL & ELDERCARE coaching. Need help caring for a loved
one? Let me support and assist
you with your family and personal
needs. Alzheimer resources etc.
Call M.J. Palley, MSW, 925-2879171. Rossmoor resident.
115 HEALTH SERVICES
DR. BETH MARX D.C., L.A.C. Gentle
therapeutic massage, acupuncture, and gentle chiropractic care.
Licensed with 20 years experience.
Insurance. Medicare accepted.
House calls. 510-834-1557.
120 SEEKING
EMPLOYMENT
CAREGIVERS
BY USING YOUR CELL PHONE
FROM HOME. Most people who
have cell phones use them only when
away from home, and make all their calls
from home using their traditional landline
phones. But under many cell phone billing plans,
calls are free at night and on weekends. Some
have free long distance anywhere in the USA. So
using the home phone during those hours could
needlessly run up your phone bill. BEST: Review
your cell phone billing plan. Use your cell phone
at home when it saves money.
I appreciate your referrals.
Your friends and family will be treated
with the utmost care and professionalism.
110 PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
“QUALITY ELDER-CARE” Skilled
caregivers available. Over 20 years
Gerontology experience caring for;
Physically disabled, Stroke, Post
surgery, Dementia, Alzheimer’s
and Hospice. Professional, cheerful and affordable. Excellent references. Bonded. No fee. Call
Contra Costa Caregivers, Carolyn
925-933-6475.
CARING CAREGIVERS - Over 10
years of vast experience providing
total patient care. We are 3 professional native Californians. 4 hour
minimum. Call Priscilla 925-3300192, Susan 925-788-9605, Betty
925-274-3866-Rossmoor resident.
onoma
Wrap
Canyonwood Ct , Entry 6
Price: $229,500
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Approx. 1162 sq. ft.
eaceful surroundings await you at this lovely
spacious end unit in Rossmoor. Flowing floor plan
with large living, dining and kitchen area and partial views
of the hills. Zero loan balance. Please visit my website for
more details on this property. www.valeriedurantini.com
or contact me.
Valerie Durantini
Coldwell Banker
5 Moraga Way
Orinda, CA 94563
925 253 4657
CARE PROVIDER & BEYOND! Daily/hourly/live-in. Personal care for
those requiring temporary or permanent home care, meal preparation, 24/7 minimum of 4 hours
service. Dependable, trustworthy,
qualified professional staff. Call
925-818-6536.
EXPERIENCED ELDERLY CARE!
Personal care, bathing, exercise,
massage, lifting. Doctor appointments, grocery, errands, cooking,
and light housekeeping. Excellent
references with MS patients, dementia, Alzheimer, stroke, CPR.
Bonded. Call 925-997-9606/925798-7324. 8 years in Rossmoor.
HONEST & RELIABLE Caregiver:
Will do personal care, cook, housekeeping, appointments and grocery
shop. Good references, negotiable
wages and friendly, loving care.
Please call Violet at 925-439-7441,
925-458-3379 or 925-457-8448.
LILLY’S CARE- Caregiver/companion, nursing assistant, light housekeeping, meal preparation, bathing
and grooming. Low rate, best care.
Live in or out. Alzheimer’s, dementia, hospice care. C.N.A., HHA,
companion/ sitters. Cell: 925-7080921 or visit our web site www.lillyscare.com. Excellent references.
Bonded and insured.
130 HELP WANTED
120 SEEKING EMPLOYMENT
CAREGIVERS
“IN HOME” CAREGIVERS: Ready
to work. Experienced and friendly
professionals at affordable prices.
Insured and bonded with excellent
references. Call 925-280-2800 or
go to wecarehomeassistants.com.
FIRST CLASS CAREGIVER Daughter of Rossmoor resident. Personal
care, errands, dotor’s appointments,
shopping, meal prep., etc. Loving,
honest, and trustworthy. Call Lisa,
925-274-1579.
SERVING ROSSMOOR FOR more
than 10 years. Honest and trusted
caregiver. Has a record of longterm client-caregiver relationship.
Also provides light housekeeping
and transportation to appointments.
Licensed and Bonded. Call Elizabeth Sanchez of the Caring Hand.
925-899-3976 or 510-352-8041.
ELDERLY CARE WITH 20 years experience. Excellent references,
care for strokes, Alzheimer’s, Emphysema, diabetes, hear t problems, Hospice care, etc. Cooking,
errands, exercises, medicine, light
housekeeping. Live-in, long and
short hours, Sylvia or Mary, 925676-9309.
LOWEST FLAT-RATE on live-in care,
highest quality personal care, meal
preparation / cooking, medication
supervision, light housekeeping,
doctor appointments and grocery
shopping. Reasonable hourly rate.
Highly qualified caregiver. Great
references. 925-360-9799.
BET TER HE ALTH CARE : Assist
in bathing, doctors appointment,
shopping, meal preparation. Experienced with Alzheimer’s, strokes,
Parkinson’s. 1-2 hours OK. No minimum hours. Live-in $140.00 24/7.
No agency fee. 925-330-4760 or
707-334-2418.
RELIABLE COMPANION Caregiver.
Available any time, live in/out, fulltime / par t-time. Experienced 20
years. Worked with different types
of home health care. Call Faye at
925-349-6526 home, or 925-4355048 cell.
HONEST, RELIABLE & loving caregiver for companionship will do personal
care, house keeping and doctors appointments. Good references. Available A.M. and 24 hours on weekends.
Certified CNA. Call Jackie 925-3255869 or 925-709-1859.
PR AC T I CA L N U R S E G E N E R A L
nursing care, run errands, give
baths, honest, neat, dependable.
Live-in or live-out, flexible hours,
available anytime of day or nights,
week-ends/week-days. Wages negotiable, references. Call Aaron
925-827-3809.
CARING CAREGIVER 12 years experience in Rossmoor. Will do either
live-in or shift positions. Impeccable references. License 5003969.
Contact Lyla 925-818-2248
LOOKING FOR RELIABLE , honest caregiver ? 8 - plus years in
R o s s m o o r. Ve r y d e p e n d a b l e ,
C.N.A. License. Will do shower,
medicine, doctor appointments,
light housekeeping, etc. Own a car.
Please call 510-367-3428 and 510223-7738.
BEST QUALITY CARE with 20-plus
years CNA / HHA cer tified. First
Aid and CPR trained with hospital
experience. Excellent references.
Dependable, professional and affordable. Clean DMV and insurance. Hourly/ live-in. Bonded and
licensed. 17 years in Rossmoor
area. Call the best, call Mary, 925497-7738.
SEND ME AN ANGEL unveils unique
break-through program to aid seniors dealing with age-related maladies and challenges. We go beyond
care. We provide world-class concierge services to ailing loved ones,
helping them revitalize, restore and
regenerate order and meaning in
their lives. For info, call 925-8318309.
MERCY HOME COMPANION provide
quality of home care for your loved
ones. No agency fees. 925-7195547 or 707-399-7990 for free R.N.
assessment. Owned and operated
by experienced nurses.
MATURE HEALTH CARE professional looking for live-in employment,
caring for elderly single person
or couple. For more information
please call 413-320-6467 cell.
MATURE RELIABLE WOMAN- Personal care Light housekeeping,
meal preparation, medication. 10
years experience, excellent references, certified nursing assistant,
certified home health aide. Own
car with insurance. Live in Walnut
Creek. No fee. Lani 925-935-2678.
HIGHLY TRUST WORTHY & loyal
caregiver now available. For seven
years he took wonderful care of my
husband here in Rossmoor and I
want to recommend him. He is a
certified C.N.A. and H.H.A with 20
years experience. Excellent references. Call Vera at 925-979-1090.
HONEST & TRUSTED - 15 years
in health care, well experienced,
daily/ hourly/ live-in. Responsible,
hardworking, reliable. Will do personal care, light housekeeping. No
agency fee, low rates. Please leave
message. Theresa 925-687-4263
or cell 925-408-6280.
AVAILABLE 40 HOURS or three 24hour days. Background in holistic,
interfaith studies and psychology
for active senior who loves nature
and music, art. 510-978-1378.
HOME ASSISTANT/ CAREGIVER :
Experience, loving, devoted, seniors, skilled nursing, PT/FT/temp/
Perm. Will join agency or private.
Currently caring for Rossmoor client part time. References available.
Non-smoker. Alma 925-303-6626.
HOUSECLEANING
“DUST-NO-MORE” Your housekeeping solution. We cater to your individual cleaning needs. Reliable,
dependable, quality service with
Rossmoor references. Licensed &
Bonded. Call Barbara, 925-2289841.
HOUSECLEANING & MORE shopping, cooking, pets, plants, appointments. You ask we do it. Bonded
and insured. Call anytime, Miriam
925-323-6799.
HOUSECLEANING
MISCELLANEOUS
REGULAR TRASH PICK UP from
your front door to your entry dumpster. Having difficulty lifting, bending and walking? Or just tired?. I
also provide services such as pet
care, home visits, driver, shopper,
ask I may be able to help you. Dependable and gentle. Leave message for Perri at 925-969-1839.
Weekly, bi-weekly, on-going services. Rossmoor references.
“RENT-A- GENT” House, garden,
BIAX’Z HOUSECLEANING House
cleaning and carpet cleaning (supplies provided)! 15 years experience. Bonded business, licensed.
Great references in Rossmoor.
Free estimate. Call 925-640-3839.
ASHLEY’S HOUSECLEANING experienced, bonded, business license,
(supplies provided). Free estimate.
Call Dona, 925-212-8449.
“ELISA’S HOUSECLEANING” 17
years experience in Rossmoor.
Available weekends and supplies
provided at your request. Reliable, honest and dependable, hard
working with Rossmoor references.
Bonded and Insured. Call anytime
925-212-6831 or 925-691-3959.
The best in Contra Costa! Email
[email protected].
BAY ARE A CLE AN ING - Professional house cleaning. 20 percent
discount for Rossmoor residents.
Ver y thorough deep c leaning,
we provide all cleaning supplies,
vacuums, remove trash. Licensed,
bonded and insured. Call 925-2605946.
EXCELLENT HOUSE CLEANING
Fluent English, honest, hard workers, references upon request, free
estimates, 5 years experience,
move in/ out service. Please call
Leticia or Elizabeth, 925-864-7642
or 415-574-6042.
BONITA HOUSE CLEANER: Laundry, linens, ironing, dishes. Call
anytime. Jesus 925-497-4666.
LAURA’S HOUSECLEANING: Professional housecleaning. Experienced, supplies provided if you
need them. Call any time 510-2287444. email: lacrisme@hotmail.
com.
EXECUTIVE BROKERS
LOWEST ROSSMOOR PRICE!!
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Large rooms, light & bright
Extra window in living room
White Kitchen, Dishwasher, window w/view
No neighbors above or below
LOW-PRICE: $120,000 Equity
2 BATH SONOMA CO-OP
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Enclosed veranda = big bonus room
Wood floors, carpet in bedrooms
White kitchen, new cook-top, dishwasher
Inside laundry: stack washer-dryer
Call to preview today!!
Karen Carnegie
REALTOR
Pherne Shrewsbury
REALTOR
200-1184
977-3586
Mother Daughter Team
1160 Alpine Rd., Walnut Creek
Office: 938-7090
Professional Independent Real Estate Brokers
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ERRANDS PLUS : We do airpor t
shuttles, doctor’s visits, shopping,
organizing, cleaning, cooking and
decorating. Friendly and reliable,
hours are flexible. Reasonable
rates. Call 925-785-1139 or email:
[email protected].
130 HELP WANTED
GRANDMOTHER’S HELPER/ babysitter wanted to assist Rossmoor
grandmother with two adorable
toddler grandchildren during their
visit. Willing to pay $12/hour. If interested, please call Justin 925457-0485. Thank you.
CURVES CIRCUIT COACH: 15-20
hr/wk. $ 8.50 hour plus commission and free membership. Must be
comfortable with sales calls, lead
generation. 925-962-0206/ Lafayette.
FLOOR TRAFFIC COORDINATOR
Est ablishe d automotive group
seeking motivated responsible
individuals to assist in managing
showroom customer traffic in a
high volume dealership. Requires
excellent communication skills.
Customer relations, tracking customers. For an interview please call
James Herren 925-251-7095. East
Bay BMW, Pleasanton.
140 WANTED
I BUY ANTIQUES & Collectibles.
From pottery, lighting and glass,
thru silver, furniture, jewelry and
paintings. Estates are welcome
and conducted professionally. Free
phone evaluations. Call Mel at 925229-2775 or 925-228-8977 or Lydia
Knapp 925-932-3499.
COINS AND GOLD- by appointment.
Contra Costa Coin and Collectible
and Firearms. Pays cash for any
guns, coins, scrap gold, military
items. 1429 Cypress Street, Walnut
Creek. Appraisals at your home. Immediate payment. Call us! Guns 925937-3376 or Coins 925-937-3366.
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COINS-AUTOGRAPHS-PHOTOS
Collectibles. Coin collections; gold,
silver, copper, American or foreign.
Photographs, Daguerreo-types,
Ambro-types, tin-types, albums.
Especially interested in autographs,
letters and documents signed by
famous people. Joseph Silva, 925372-8743. Rossmoor home calls
since 1978.
WANTED, OLD AMERICAN INDIAN
baskets, rugs and blankets, pottery,
beadwork or other artifacts; also
California and Southwest paintings;
highly qualified and professional.
Personal and corporate references
available upon request. 707-9961820.
ESTATE LIQUIDATION. Full service
estate liquidation. Complete or partial household. Experts in antiques,
furniture and art. Trusted family
business for over 40 years. Call the
professionals at Hudson’s Estate
Liquidations. 510-645-5844. Free
assessment. Fully insured. License
#2451174.
KNIVES, MILITARY ITEMS- pocket
knives, swords, hunting knives, military items, uniforms, medals, belts,
holsters, old fishing tackle, old lures
and military flags, etc. Contra Costa
Collectibles, 1429 Cypress St., Walnut Creek. Call 925-937-3376.
I BUY 1950’S FURNITURE! Danish
modern, Widdicomb, Herman Miller, Knoll, Dunbar, etc. 1 piece or
entire estate! Highest prices paid. $
$ $. Call Rick 510-219-9644. Fast,
courteous house calls.
ANTIQUES ; ALL OLDER ITEMS
Wanted. Single items to entire estates. Full estate liquidation services. Highest prices paid. Paintings,
silver, pottery, cameras, watches,
toys, jewelry, photos, glass, furniture, etc. Anything old. Hauling services available. 925-324-1522.
BUYING; RHINESTONE/ costume,
cameos, Navajo and Mexican silver
jewelry. Call Monica at Sundance
Antiques, 2323 Boulevard Circle,
Walnut Creek. 925-930-6200.
I BUY, SELL, AND APPRAISE U.S.
and world coins and currency. 36year resident of Moraga will come
to your home upon request. Bruce
Berman, Moraga Numismatics,
NGC Dealer. 925-283-9205.
“I BUY OLD COINS” Call Joe at 925798-6140.
USED GAS GOLF CART, any condition will be considered. Will pay $$$.
Also looking for vehicles to purchase.
Please call Walnut Creek resident,
925-639-4715.
SELL YOUR ITEMS ON EBAY I will
pick up your items and sell. Experienced in antiques, vintage and fine
jewelry, designer items, sterling and
china. Julie, daughter of Rossmoor
resident, EBAY registered trading
assistant. 925-933-9669 or email
[email protected].
RENT ME YOUR RV. My parents are
Rossmoor residents. Can I rent
your RV for 10 days, end of August? Let’s talk. Hugh 415-672-2967,
[email protected].
BINOCULARS WANTED! Hiker and
bird watcher looking to buy binoculars made by Zeiss, Leica, Swarovski, or Minox. Please contact Gary at
925-866-0848.
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INFORMATION
PLANNING YOUR GOLDEN Years?
Considering a move to Rossmoor?
Need a guide? I live here and love
to show off this beautiful community! Earl Corder, Rossmoor Realty
925-932-1162 x 3333 office. E-mail:
[email protected].
NEED TO SELL? A tough market
calls for a tough agent! Call Patti
Compton, “The Old Pro”, and start
packing! I will be happy to meet with
you for a free “estimate of value” on
your home. Hope to hear from you
soon! Patti Compton, broker associate, Rossmoor Realty, 925-2873332, cell 925-899-7468. E-mail;
[email protected]
START LIVING THE GOOD LIFE!
Let Paula Azeltine and Meridith
Zomalt of Prudential California
Realty show you why Rossmoor
is the best choice when considering Active Senior Living. Visit our
Web site: www.WeSellRossmoor.
com or call us at 925-899-3428 or
925-899-3550.
CASH PAID FOR- Antiques, older
items. Sterling, porcelains, glass,
jewelry, books, Asian items, textiles,
rugs, paintings, pottery. Professional estate sales or complete buyouts.
Prompt and courteous. Call Louis
510-506-1483 or 925-335-2632.
The Rossmoor Web site
is full of information.
Check it out at
www.rossmoor.com.
A GEM
Spacious & totally remodeled
VILLA ENCANTO
• 2 Bedroom + Den
• New kitchen, bath, etc.
• 2 car attached garage
• Wonderful built-ins
• Views & inviting deck
• 1800 square feet
• Formal Dining Room
• Gorgeous fireplace
Offered at $850,000.
Contact:
Shirley
Nankin
Rossmoor Realty
287-3360
Office 932-1162
Direct
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FOR SALE
160 REAL ESTATE
FOR RENT
SONOMA WRAP Remodeled kitchen and bath. Side-wrap enclosed.
W/D, dishwasher, self-clean oven,
extra windows, new paint. Shows
great. 2 bed/ 1 bath. Reduced to
$229,000. Betty Case, Rossmoor
Realty, 925-932-1162 x3347. See
at wwwBettyCaseSellsRossmoor.
com; click Listings.
JUST BRING YOUR TOOTHBRUSH
and enjoy decorator remodeled
furnished 2/2 level condo with private mountain views. Fireplace,
hardwood floors, marble counters.
Sept. 15 - Nov. 30, 2008 at $2,000
monthly. 480-206-7076.
SHARP SONOMA! Two bedrooms.
New carpeting / linoleum, freshly
painted. Large living room, enclosed deck. Partial golf course
v i e w / t r e e s . $ 15 5 , 0 0 0 . B e t t y
Ca s e, R o s s m o o r R e a l t y, 9 25 932-1162 x 33 47. See at w w w.
BettyCaseSellsRossmoor.com;
click Listings.
MARIPOSA - single-story, level-in
carport and garage ! Brand new
construction. Two bedrooms, 2
baths. Double-paned windows.
E m e r g e n c y ex i t . R e d u c e d t o
$505,000. Betty Case, Rossmoor
Realty, 925-932-1162 x 3347. See
at www.BettyCaseSellsRossmoor.
com: click LISTINGS.
SINGLE STORY, NO STAIRS, onebedroom, one-bath end unit. Neat,
clean and ready for your furniture.
Priced to sell at $142,500. Call Earl
Corder at Rossmoor Realty, 925932-1162 Ext. 3333.
SEQUOIA WRAP- Pleasant views,
lot s of wall s pac e, c o m pletely
enclosed veranda, sk ylights,
portable W/ D. Two bedrooms, 1
bath. Reduced to $169,600. Betty Case, Rossmoor Realty, 925932-1162 x 33 47. See at w w w.
BettyCaseSellsRossmoor.com;
click Listings.
EXPANDED SIERRA 1,620 square
feet, stylish remodeled 2 bedroom,
2 bath condo, ground floor. Bright
and airy, views of hills/ golf. Spacious sunroom extends from new
kitchen. Stainless appliances, maple cabinets, Italian tile, spacious
bedrooms. Interior laundry room
with full sized washer / dryer. Pristine condition. Garage and plenty
of guest parking. Andrea Scott,
Alain Pinel Realtors. 800-831-4882
X 2044. $399,000.
FOR SALE & SHOWING BY owner.
1,056 square foot Claremont, two
bedroom co-op with open view veranda. Bright and airy. new carpeting, paint, vinyl floors, and stove.
Extra storage. Window blinds, mirrored closet. Carport and guest
parking. Laundry room close by.
$169,900. Call for appointment 9
a.m. to 11 a.m. or evenings after 6
p.m. 925-256-9664.
CONDO ON SK YCREST: 1 bedroom/1 bath. Put on your smoking
jacket and enjoy the great view. 1
year old range/ oven, refrigerator,
and washer /dryer. 2 year old carpets, paint, and linoleum. All electric heating and cooling. No high
gas bills. Electric water heater. Listed at $235,000. Motivated seller is
willing to negotiate. Call 925-9432121.
SEQUOIA, EAST VIEW of Mt. Diablo.
Quiet, clean, new carpet and pads,
and freshly painted. Must sell. Realtors OK. Pine Knoll Drive, Entry
5. $174,000. 925-355-9111 or 530209-3214.
NEW MONTEREY LISTING, views of
golf, lake, mountains. Enclosed veranda. Spacious living room/ dining
room. Two bedrooms/ two baths.
Skylights. Stacked laundry. 1,301
sq.ft. $ 276,000. On Tice Creek
Drive. Call Hertz Team, 925-9747622.
KLAMATH MODEL- Original owners have loved this condo for many
years. Only 8 ever built. 2 bed, 2 updated baths, vaulted ceiling, direct
views of Mt. Diablo, pond and fountain. Garage and carport. Amazing
kitchen with slab granite, glazed
cabinets and new stainless steel
appliances. Pictures and information at www.ThisFeelsLikeHome.
com or call Susan Kingsley, Empire
Realty 925-381-4693.
RARE, SINGLE STORY San Franciscan. Beautifully upgraded
throughout. Indoor laundry, sunny private atrium with retrac table shade and rear entrance.
$ 289,0 0 0. Call Pat t y Barr y / J.
Rockcliff Realtors 925-382-5824
or pattybarry.com
WATERFORD RENTAL One bedroom, one bath. Rent includes daily
meal and weekly maid ser vice.
Gracious living with all the amenities of Rossmoor. $1700/ monthly
plus security deposit. Contact Patti
Compton, Broker Assoc., Rossmoor
Properties. 925-287-3332.
COMPLETELY FURNISHED- 1 bedroom, 1 den / bedroom, 2 baths.
Level-in, no stairs, on Pine Knoll.
No smoking, $1200/ month plus PG
and E, and phone. Call 7a.m. to 9
a.m., or 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 510-2085232.
AVAILABLE FURNISHED : 2 bedroom, 1 bath Sequoia wrap-around.
Washer/dr yer. Lovely unit. Asking $1,300. Call Evelyne Rolston,
Rossmoor Realty. 925-932-1162 x
3322.
A SUPERB FULLY FURNISHED 2
bedroom apartment in San Diego,
for rent at $1,100. All appliances,
fireplace, tile flooring and new carpet, air conditioning, dishwasher,
and a washer and dryer included
with unit. Pets OK. Serious inquiries
only. E-mail juliecastellan@yahoo.
com or call 619-866-5968.
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WANTED
STARTING SEPT. 3 RD, brother and
friend visiting. Non-smokers/ no
pets. Looking for furnished, shortterm rental. Call Ellen 925-9340139.
YOU OR YOUR ADULT children buy
my 5 bedroom, 4 bath Springhill
Valley Lafayette home, walk to
Acalanes High School and Springhill Elementary - and I buy you
Rossmoor unit for me. Call Lori at
925-787-6858.
ENGLISH COUPLE VISITING the
U.S. wish to rent a 1 or 2 bedroom
apartment for 6 months. Oct.1,
2008 through March 31, 2009. Expecting a new grandchild in Nov.
(non-smokers, no pets). $1200 /
month or less. Please reply to
[email protected] or call
925-367-8734.
FORMER ROSSMOORIAN eager to
rent furnished 2 bedroom 1 or 2
bath unit, January and February,
Waterford acceptable. Call Nina at
925-938-9194.
CURRENT ROSSMOOR COUPLE
desire furnished accommodations
with washer and dryer by 9/15/08.
No pets, no smokers. Flowery references. Call 925-946-1972.
175 VACATION RENTAL
OCEAN FRONT HOME ! Custom /
dramatic Mendocino home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Hot tub. One level.
All amenities. Special Rossmoor
resident rates. Owner 925-9473923 or 707-964-2605 leave message.
180 PETS
TLC FOR CATS & PLANTS Cats are
social animals, they miss you when
you are away. They need TLC service. Still only $10 per visit. Grete
and Bill Trulock, past president of
Friends of Animals. Rossmoor telephone 925-937-2284.
ANIMAL WASTE CLEANUP “ We
doo it for you!” Other pet services
available. Reliable and gentle. Call
for estimate 925-969-1839. People
and pet references.
ELIZABETH’S PET & HOME Care.
Dog walks and cat sitting. Experienced in Veterinarian care. I also
can assist you with appointments,
errands, and chores. Rossmoor
resident. Call 925-944-5603.
180 PETS
OVERNIGHT PET SITTING In your
home. Bonded and insured. Enjoy your vacation without worr ying about your darling pet. Auntie
Pat’s Dogs and Cats. References
available. 925-930-8871.
T H E CAT ’ S M O T H E R . C at s a n d
plants need loving care when you
are away. According to zoologists,
cats consider their owner their
mother. They miss you when you
are gone. I will provide your cats
and plants with the loving care
they need in your absence. Only
$10 per visit, references, Phyl lis, Rossmoor resident. 925-2566618.
COCKATIEL, HANDFED, 7 months.
Yellow pied. Sacrifice, $ 80 with
cage. 925-932-8988.
LEGAL NOTICES
Trustee Sale No. 08-8326 Loan No.
0322071143 Title Order No. G831326
APN 178-470-115-1 NOTICE OF
TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST
DATED 6/4/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE
ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC
SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION
OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD
CONTACT A LAWYER. On 8/12/2008
at 01:30PM, Old Republic Default
Management Services, a Division of
Old Republic National Title Insurance
Company as the duly appointed Trustee
under and pursuant to Deed of Trust
Recorded on 06/15/2004 as Document#
2004-0226961-00 of official records in
the Office of the Recorder of Contra
Costa County, California, executed by:
Mary Ann Drobshoff, a single woman as
Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, Will
Sell At Public Auction To The Highest
Bidder For Cash (payable at time of sale
in lawful money of the United States,
by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a
state or national bank, a check drawn
by a state or federal credit union, or
a check drawn by a state or federal
savings and loan association, savings
association, or savings bank specified
in section 5102 of the Financial Code
and authorized to do business in this
state). At: At the Court St. entrance to
the County Courthouse 725 Court St.,
(corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez,
CA, all right, title and interest conveyed
to and now held by it under said Deed
of Trust in the property situated in said
County, California describing the land
therein: As more fully described in said
Deed of Trust The property heretofore
described is being sold “as is”. The street
address and other common designation,
if any, of the real property described
above is purported to be: 155 Sharene
Lane #214, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 .
The undersigned Trustee disclaims any
liability for any incorrectness of the street
address and other common designation,
if any, shown herein. Said sale will be
made, but without covenant or warranty,
expressed or implied, regarding title,
possession, or encumbrances, to pay the
remaining principal sum of the note(s)
secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s),
advances, if any, under the terms of the
Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges
and expenses of the Trustee and of the
trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to
wit: $198,652.26 (Estimated) Accrued
interest and additional advances, if any,
will increase this figure prior to sale. The
beneficiary under said Deed of Trust
heretofore executed and delivered to
the undersigned a written Declaration
of Default and Demand for Sale, and a
written Notice of Default and Election
to Sell. The Undersigned caused said
Notice of Default and Election to Sell
to be recorded in the county where
the real property is located and more
than three months have elapsed since
such recordation. Date: 7/17/2008 Old
Republic Default Management Services,
a Division of Old Republic National Title
Insurance Company, as Trustee Esther
Valenzuela, Assistant Vice President Old
Republic Default Management Services
600 City Parkway West, Ste. 610, Orange, CA 92868 For Sale Information
Contact: Priority Posting and Publishing
(714) 573-1965 P443781 7/23, 7/30,
08/06/2008
Legal RN 4128
Publish July 23 & 30, then Aug. 6,
2008
To get the current news on Rossmoor
events, tune in to TV Channel 28.
LEGAL NOTICES
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Martinez, CA 94553-0135
FILED: July 7, 2008
B. Basch, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0005094-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following is doing business as:
Fine Finish Work, 21 La Mesa Lane,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598, Contra Costa
Co.
Larry Russell
21 La Mesa Lane
Business conducted by an Individual.
The registrant commenced to transact
business under the fictitious business
name listed above.
/s/Larry Russell
This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra
Costa County, on date indicated by file
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4115
Publish July 16, 23 & 30, then Aug. 6,
2008
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: July 18, 2008
M. Oliver, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0005400-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
Stevlaur, 1432 South Villa Way, Walnut
Creek, CA ; P.O. Box 2435, Walnut Creek,
CA 94598, Contra Costa Co.
Steve Hoxie
122 Sexton Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Laurel Warner
1432 South Villa Way
Business conducted by Co-Partners.
name listed above on 5/27/08.
/s/Steve Hoxie
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4116
Publish July 23 & 30, then Aug. 6 &13,
2008
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: June 24, 2008
C. Garcia, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0004813-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
A-J, 1 Orinda Way #3, Orinda, CA 94563,
Contra Costa Co.
Kim-Anh Thi, Nguyen
1047 Santa Lucia Dr.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Hoi-Tran
1047 Santa Lucia Dr.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Business conducted by Husband and
Wife.
name listed above.
/s/Kim-Anh Thi, Nguyen
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4117
2008
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: July 9, 2008
J. Odegaard, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0005149-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
Spa Nails & Waxing, 89 Chilpancingo
Pky., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, Contra
Costa Co.
Mykhanh Linda Ho
2546 14th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
name listed above.
/s/Mykhanh
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4118
2008
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: July 2, 2008
Courtney Munn, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0005027-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following is doing business
as: Alive-Futures Concord/Futures &
Friendships, 2151 Salvio Street, Suite V,
Concord, CA 94509, Contra Costa Co.
Futures Explored, Inc.
3547 Wilkinson Lane
Lafayette, CA 94549
California
Business conducted by a Corporation.
name listed above on 3/1999.
/s/Robert L. Bass, President
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4119
2008
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: July 2, 2008
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0005028-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
Futures Explored-Life Planning Program/
Huckleberry Café-to-Go, 3547 Wilkinson
Lane, Lafayette, CA 94549, Contra Costa
Co.
3547 Wilkinson Lane
Lafayette, CA 94549
California
name listed above.
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4120
2008
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: July 2, 2008
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0005029-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
ALIVE East County II, 625 W. Fourth
Street, Antioch, CA 94509; 3547 Wilkinson Lane, Lafayette, CA 94549, Contra
Costa Co.
3547 Wilkinson Lane
Lafayette, CA 94549
California
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk
Legal RN 4121
Publish July 16, 23 & 30, then Aug.
6, 2008
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: July 2, 2008
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0005026-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
ALIVE-FUTURES ANTIOCH, 808 W.
Third Street, Antioch, CA 94509; 3547
Wilkinson Lane, Lafayette, CA 94549,
Contra Costa Co.
3547 Wilkinson Lane
Lafayette, CA 94549
California
stamp.
Legal RN 4122
6, 2008
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: July 2, 2008
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0005024-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
Garden Brentwood, 50 Guthrie Lane,
Brentwood, CA 94513; 3547 Wilkinson
Lane, Lafayette, CA 94549, Contra Costa
Co.
3547 Wilkinson Lane
Lafayette, CA 94549
California
stamp.
Legal RN 4123
6, 2008
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: July 8, 2008
T. Ragsdale, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0005128-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
R-Driver, 1470 Wharton Way, Ste. D,
Concord, CA 94521, Contra Costa Co.
stamp.
Legal RN 4124
2008
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Jack R. Vincak, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0004931-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
Carlysle Design Group, 127 Cortona
Drive, San Ramon, CA 95482, Contra
Costa Co.
Lisa S. Kremer
127 Cortona Drive
San Ramon, CA 94582
/s/Lisa S. Kremer
stamp.
Legal RN 4125
Publish July 23 & 30, then Aug. 6 &
13, 2008
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
T. Ragsdale, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0005205-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
Bouquet Dive, 2686 Marsh Dr., San
Ramon, CA 94583, Contra Costa Co.
53
Tamara Sanchez
2686 Marsh Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
Candice Sanchez
2686 Marsh Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
Business conducted by a General
Partnership.
/s/Tamara Sanchez
stamp.
Legal RN 4126
13, 2008
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
C. Garcia, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0004793-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
State of Mind Consulting Group, 117
Conway Ct., Danville, CA 94526, Contra
Costa Co.
Harold Scott Basel
117 Conway Ct.
Danville, CA 94526
/s/Harold Scott Basel
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4127
13, 2008
Vivacious Villa Belmonte! This level-in,
1-bedroom, 1-bath condo is an upper end unit with
panoramic views from every window. Plantation
shutters, newer appliances, and designer paint
throughout. Just reduced. Now only $205,000!
Spectacular Sequoia Wrap! 2-bedroom, 1-bath
co-op. Updated sparkling white kitchen. Lovely views
of hills & trees. Enclosed veranda with open side
wrap. Washer/dryer with stall shower. Open hillside
entry. Exclusive with Rossmoor Realty. New on market. Only $199,000.
Sensational 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Sonoma Wrap!
The least expensive 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath co-op on the
market. Updated oak kitchen with new dishwasher,
built-in microwave, and extra window. Full-size washer/
dryer. Stall shower with extra window in master bath.
Full enclosure. Upgraded window treatments. Lovely
views of hills and trees. New on market and exclusive
with Rossmoor Realty. Offered at $195,000.
Serene Sequoia! 2-bedroom, 1-bath co-op with
storage galore! New carpet and paint. Lots of visitor
parking with carport very close. Fabulous views.
Lowest priced Sequoia at $149,000.
Wonderful Westchester! 2-bedroom, 2-bath plus a
den condo. Located on the 6th green with golf course
views from every window, this property is temporarily
off the market being revived with new carpet and paint.
Coming soon and offered at $579,000.
Downrite Corp.
1470 Wharton Way, Ste. D
Concord, CA 94521
California
name listed above.
/s/David Rege, President
925.932.1162
Office
Rossmoor Realty
925.287.3354 925.708.1920
Direct
Cell
54
Rossmoor Realty
1641 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Rossmoor Realty is a division of Rossmoor Properties Inc.
at
OUR CURRENT EXCLUSIVE LISTINGS
CYPRESS – 1 bed, 1 bath condo. ADORABLE CONDO w/updates
thruout & pretty setting. Remodeled kit, smooth ceilings, crwn mldg
& basebrds. Tile in kitche & bath w/cherry laminate thruout living
area. Must See. ............................................................$199,000
GOLDEN GATE – 2 bed, 1 bath co-op. MOVE-IN CONDITION IN GREAT
LOCATION! 1 block walk to gtwy. Dual pane windows, smooth ceilings, dbl sink,
newer kit cbnts, new paint, carpet, vinyl & refrig. Window in bth, pretty outlook,
lndry close & open atrium. Priced to sell! .............. $185,000 Equity
SEQUOIA – 2 bed, 1 bath co-op. GREAT OUTLOOK. Skylites in
bath & kit. White kitchen, SS sink, DW. New paint & carpet. Very
light & brght. Close to laundry. ..................... $153,900 Equity
SEQUOIA – 2 bed, 1 bath co-op. BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED.
Double pane windows, attractive plantation shutters, Corian counters,
fancy s/s refrigerator & stove. Lots of pot lights. Faux stall shower.
Washer/dryer. Plus 2 skylights make this light & cheery. Distant valley
view. Very close to bus & carport. ...................$172,000 Equity
SEQUOIA WRAP – 2 bed, 1 bath co-op. LOVELY VU OF HILLS
& TREES! Updated all white kit. Stall shower & open wrap. Lovely vu
of hills & trees. Close to carport. ..................$199,000 Equity
SONOMA – 2 bed, 1 bath co-op. CHARMING CO-OP IN MOVE-IN
CONDITION. Lovely view of green trees to hills. Some pergo flrng, newer
cntrs, W/D & shower. A pleasure to show. .........$197,700 Equity
SONOMA – 2 bed, 1.5 bath co-op. LEAST EXPENSIVE 2/1.5 ON
MARKET! Updated oak kit, stall shower, upgraded window covering,
new D/W & blt-in micro. ............................. $195,000 Equity
GALLOWAY – 2 bed, 2 bath condo. MANY, MANY WINDOWS
BRING THE OUTDOORS IN. Very light & bright. Sparkling thruout.
New paint & flooring. Extra cabs in kit. All new SS appl. Breakfast
nook. Lovely view, trees & eastern ridge. ...................... $471,000
INVERNESS – 2 bed, 2 bath condo. ON THE GOLF COURSE! Lg
kit w/ample cbnt & brkfst nk. Cozy den. Excellent condition & perfect
location. Staged! Extra storage in crprt. ......................$559,000
KENTFIELD – 2 bed, 2 bath co-op. PRISTINE KENTFIELD WITH
NICE VIEWS! New paint, carpet & lino thru-out. New light fixtures,
very clean. Wonderful rear patio w/side wrap. Carport very close.
....................................................................................$315,000
SEQUOIA WRAP – 2 bed, 2 bath co-op. IMMACULATE w/many
appointed features thru-out incl beautiful beveled glass dr, archways,
rounded corners, handsome crown & base moldings & much more.
.................................................................. $268,000 Equity
TAMALPAIS – 2 bed, 2 bath condo. VERY LIGHT & BRIGHT.
Filtered view of golf course. Move-in condition. Carport & laundry
very close. Extra parking available on street. ...............$310,000
VILLA ENCANTO – 2 bed, 2 bath condo. SPACIOUS UPPER END
UNIT WITH GREAT VIEWS. High volume ceilings, marble fireplace,
breakfast nook, laundry rm. Storage loft in attached garage + add’l
carport. Light & bright. .............................................. $659,000
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WILLOW – 2 bed, 2 bath condo. BEAUTIFUL CONDO WITH ALL
THE BELLS & WHISTLES! Corian cntrs in kit w/all new appl, high end
flooring & berber carpet. Custom french drs out to balcony, custom
plntn shutters thru-out. All new light fixtures. .............$475,000
YOSEMITE – 2 bed, 2 bath co-op. GREAT YOSEMITE WITH MANY
UPGRADES. New granite countertops, crown molding, carpet & paint.
Skylite in 2nd bath. Full size W/D. Great patio with gate entrance.
....................................................................$312,000 Equity
YOSEMITE – 2 bed, 2 bath condo. LOCATION! LOCATION!! Lovely
remodeled Condo. Private creek vu from open terra cotta tiled patio
close to golf course & Gateway. Many beautiful updates: Corian cntrs,
crwn mldg, Pergo flrg, skylites, & Much More. .............. $325,000
PIEDMONT TH – 3 bed, 2.5 bath co-op. LOVELY HOME WITH
OUTSTANDING VIEWS! Move-in condition w/new paint & carpet. Generous
rms (1673 approx. sq. ft.) lots of storage. Tile entry, new vinyl in kit & bths,
slate patio w/outstanding Mt.D Vu...................$435,000 Equity
EXP. CHATSWORTH – 1 bed, 1.5 bath condo at The
Waterford. SENSATIONAL LOCATION!!! Bright & cheery southern
exposure w/lovely vus of fountains & hills. Easy access to dinrm & gar
prkng. Oak laminate flring & base thru-out, neutral color, custom
drapery, closet organizer & more. ................................$559,000
CONVERSION – 3 bed, 2 bath condo at The Waterford. RARE TO
THE MARKET!! Immaculate home w/new carpet, fresh paint & new kit vinyl.
This is a dbl condo & one of Waterford largest homes. Offers 3/2 & 2 parking
spaces, 2 storage rms, lndry rm w/full size W/D. ............... $685,000
OUR CURRENT MLS LISTINGS:
CONDOMINIUMS
2 BEDS, 2 BATH
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
VALLEY OAK – CUSTOM REDESIGNED HOME
ON PREMIUM LOT. Enlarged entry & added Sun
Room make this the largest home in Rossmoor.
Views from every window. Upgraded throughout.
Hardwood floors. .......................... $1,499,000
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
ROSSLYN – VIEW! VIEW! VIEW!. This Rosslyn
has an unsurpassed view of golf course & tennis
courts. Tile entry, W/D, fireplace. A true 3 BR home
w/2 baths. Carpets professionally cleaned. Walk-in
closet. Breakfast nook. .................... $690,000
SANTA CLARA – FABULOUS REMODEL with
real hardwood floors, recessed lighting, 3 skylights,
granite - tile - plantations & more…. Serene
ambiance from large gated patio. ..... $569,000
2 BEDS, 2 1/2 BATHS
EUCALYPTUS – 2 BR/2.5BA PLUS DEN.
SPECTACULAR VIEW FROM PRISTINE DUPLEX
HOME!! Beautiful garden/patio. Ideal location in
private court. Spacious, bright & tastefully designed
& staged. ...................................... $1,199,000
WYNDHAM – GREAT PROPERTY AT ‘THE LINKS’.
All level entry, 2 car garage, lg kit w/brkfst nook. Beautiful
rear patio w/golf course views. Very light & bright w/east
front & west rear exposure. .................... $885,000
2 BEDS, 2 BATH
CASCADE – BEAUTIFUL VIEW from wrap around
deck. Tile entry. Parquet flooring thruout. Vaulted
ceilings, mirrored closet doors. ...........$450,000
CASTLEWOOD – LOVELY HOME
OVERLOOKING GOLF COURSE. Fresh paint, new
carpet & vinyl. Extra storage in garage loft.
Carport & garage. ............................ $599,000
EXPANDED CLAREMONT – PEACEFUL
& IMMACULATE HOME! Offers updated kit w/Corian
cntr, rich hrdwd flrs & Neo Life filtered water
system. Spacious liv/din area, tiled entry, custom
silhouette window trtmnts, quality carpet & fresh
paint. Lg sun porch. .......................... $335,000
DIABLO – GORGEOUS EXPANSIVE VIEW. Upper
end unit. Kit beautifully updated in ‘03. SS appl,
window in kit & Master BA. New glass/screen frnt
dr. .................................................... $335,000
DORAL – PRIVATE, SERENE COZY HOME
w/eat-in kitchen & garden window. Wood burning
fireplace for winter nights. 2 BR & 2 BA + dining
room. Garage. Close to guest parking.
........................................................ $399,000
INVERNESS – RARE INVERNESS CORNER
UNIT. Plantation shutters, new A/C & water heater.
Dual fireplace. Easy access pathway to garage.
Updated main bath. ......................... $497,000
EXP KENTFIELD – BEAUTIFUL VIEW.
Upgraded kit w/double sink & pull-out drawers.
All dual paned windows & sliding drs. Laminate
floors in kit & dining area. New WH. Lg master BR
w/walk-in closets. Extra storage on patio.
.........................................................$385,000
LIVE OAK – LUXURIOUS SINGLE FAMILY
HOME. High volume ceilings. Updated kit
w/plantation shutters thru-out. Beautiful granite
gas frpl & custom entertainment center. Patio
w/retractable awning. .................. $1,390,000
MARIPOSA – RECENT COMPLETE REMODEL.
5 gentle steps. Opened up entryway & pass thru
to kit. Granite counters, tile backsplash. Smooth
ceilings, crown mldg & basebds. Paneled doors. All
ne baths. Great outlook to trees & hills.
........................................................$450,000
MARIPOSA – LOCATION! LOCATION!
LOCATION! Single story, level-in w/carport &
garage. Brand new construction. Filtered golf
course vu. Easy walk to clubhse. Raised ceiling.
W/D, Refrig included. Dual pane windows. Eat-in
kit. Mirrored closets. .........................$499,500
MONTROSE – PERFECT VIEW OF GOLF
COURSE & HILLS. New paint, carpet, faucets.
Tile cntrs in kit. Lg eat-in kit adjacent to
family rm. Walk-in closet in master suite.
........................................................ $530,000
MONTROSE – TRANQUIL SETTING W/VIEW OF
OPEN SPACE. Nu crwn mldg, pnt, newer appl, Tiled
eating area in kit. .............................$539,000
PINEHURST – FANTASTIC VIEW from enclosed
deck. Lovely vertical blinds, mirrored closet doors.
Newer PG&E energy efficient AC. Newer dishwasher,
refrig, W/D. ..................................... $298,000
SIERRA – OVERLOOKS THE GOLF COURSE! 2
Carports. Chairlift which will be removed if buyer
wishes. Just painted, new carpet, new vinyl.
Overlooks 3rd fairway & tee of Dollar Ranch course.
........................................................$390,000
SIERRA – SASSY SIERRA WITH SUN ROOM. Great
curb appeal, 6 easy steps. New pnt, cpt. Blt-in
micro, dome lt & fan in kit. Wood faced cabs, full
size W/D. Garage & carport. Move in cond. Shows
well! Sunroom enclosure; plant shtrs, ceiling fan,
new cpt. ............................................ $415,000
SIERRA - REMODELED & RECONFIGURED. Open
flr plan, Maple cabs, marble fireplace, wine cooler,
French drs to sunroom, Jacuzzi tub & artistic tiled
shower. ............................................$499,000
TAHOE – UPSTAIRS END UNIT WITH GREAT
VIEWS! Den. New paint, new flooring & prof cleaned.
New refrig. ........................................$510,000
TAHOE – “TAHOE IN THE TREES”. Only 4 steps
down to this darling model. Updated kitchen
& baths w/granite & new lino. New carpet &
freshly painted. Marble fireplace & 2 patios.
......................................................... $525,000
TAHOE – LOVELY VIEWS! Den. Fresh paint,
new carpets. New kitchen & bathroom & laundry
linoleum........................................... $549,000
TAHOE – PERFECT LOCATION – RIGHT ON
THE GOLF COURSE. Enlarged kitchen adds space
& charm. Hardwd flrs in dining, hall & entry. New
micro, new A/C, new DW, new WH & kitchen sink.
Parquet flrs in den. ........................... $575,000
VILLA CERRO – BEAUTIFUL VIEW from 2
decks. Lots of privacy. High ceilings. Good sized
kitchen w/skylite & breakfast area. Lg master BR
suite. Walk-in closet. Finished loft w/window - great
computer room. ................................$543,000
VILLA ENCANTO – TOTAL REMODEL. Lovely
views. New kit & baths. New ltg, mldg, plantation
shtrs, dual pane windows. 2 car garage, lovely deck.
........................................................$850,000
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VILLA NUEVO – “PENTHOUSE WITH A
VIEW”! Magnificent views from spacious living rm,
dining, master suite & 2 verandas. Custom built-ins
in dining, study & master BR. Fresh & Bright. A
pleasure to show! .............................$664,900
VILLA ROBLES – WONDERFUL SETTING
w/large patio & steps to private grassy area. Views
too! Dentil crown molding & basebds, marble
fireplace. Attached garage + carport. Totally
level-in. A real winner! New carpets thruout.
......................................................... $525,000
WESTCHESTER – LEVEL-IN, attached garage
& carport. Bright, updated w/views of golf course
from kit & formal DR. New bamboo flrg at entry &
DR, new pnt & cpt,quartz slab surfaces, updated
appl, cozy FP w/artfully framed mantel. Mtn view.
Much More! .......................................$565,000
WHITNEY – TRANQUILITY & PRIVACY surround
this single level, elegant home w/spacious rms. Marble
frpl, vaulted ceilings in livr, wet bar in den, sepr lndry
rm. Attached gar & crprt. ....................$825,000
2 BEDS, 1 1/2 BATH
VILLA CORDOVA – RECENTLY REMODELED.
Extreme moke over. Crown moulding, lighting,
arches, designer paint. Kit w/granite, s/s appls
incl trash comp. 2 sliders lead to screened in deck.
Tranquil setting, magnificant trees. ... $349,000
1 BED, 1 BATH
VILLA BELMONTE – 1 bed, 1 bath condo.
DARLING CONDO w/no steps or elevator! Overlooking
community pool. Encl patio is ideal for office or hobby
rm. Light & bright w/new paint.
........................................................ $199,000
VILLA BELMONTE – VIVACIOUS VILLA
BELMONTE! Upper end unit w/panoramic views
from every window. Plantation shutters. Designer
paint. Range/DW/WD/kitchen sink only 4 yrs. Old.
........................................................ $205,000
OUR CURRENT MLS LISTINGS — COOPERATIVES (EQUITY PRICE)
2 BEDS, 1 BATH
GOLDEN GATE – TERRIFIC REMODEL. Maple
cabinets w/satin nickel hardware. Granite tile counters,
crown mldg, W/D. All the features expected in a
DeBene remodel. ................................... $364,500
GOLDEN GATE – A TUSCAN VILLA IN ROSSMOOR!
Totally remodeled. Imaginative enclosed atrium.
.............................................................$369,000
SEQUOIA – ONE OF A KIND! Grt View. Fab remodel
by Boydston.Skylts in kit & bath, SS appl, granite
cntrs in kit & baths, Crown mldg, 6 panel drs, smooth
ceilings, lg tiled shwr, great window treatments, new
frnt dr. .................................................. $259,000
2 BEDS, 1 BATH
CARMEL – UNOBSTRUCTED PANORAMIC VIEW!
Remodeled thruout w/impressive compass of fine home
amenities seldom found. Slab granite on kit & bath
cntrs & shower stalls, dbl pane windows, bamboo &
granite flrg. Encl patio.......................... $298,000
CLAREMONT – FORMER TOUPIN REMODEL w/
gorgeous & spacious stall shower added in ‘05. Staged,
close to carport. Your buyers will love it! $176,900
GOLDEN GATE – BRIGHT & SUNNY near Gateway
& golf course. New bath flooring. ...........$184,500
GOLDEN GATE – NICE VIEW! Single row, end unit
w/new carpet & paint. Extra window in kit & bth.
..............................................................$196,700
GOLDEN GATE – LEVEL-IN, CLEAN & BRIGHT.
Shower, W/D, new d/w, refrig, double sink, countertops
& flooring, new paint. Skylight in bath. French dr entry
to guest BR. Steps away to carport. New wood blinds in
LR, entry & guest BR. ........................... $209,000
GOLDEN GATE – SO LITE & BRITE! Former
Toupin Remodel. New carpet, paint & staged. Granite
counters, white appl, crown mldg, smooth ceilings, tiled
atrium. Mock fireplace in LR, W/D. Walk to Gateway.
............................................................. $239,900
GOLDEN GATE – BEAUTIFUL REMODEL. All new
kitchen cabinets & appliances, slab granite countertops.
New light fixtures & hardware. Decorator colors.
Carport across from unit. W/D. New bathroom.
.............................................................. $247,700
GOLDEN GATE – GOLFERS DELIGHT!! Adjacent
to golf course w/Phenominal GC View!! Immaculate,
charming & cozy. Xtr window in kit & living room facing
golf course. Laundry right outside. Golf Cart (elecl) &
charger incl. A Must See!! ...................... $259,000
SAN FRANCISCAN – IMMACULATE, WARM &
INVITING HOME w/lots of updates. New carpet, vinyl
& paint. New baseboards & decorator light fixtures.
Granite counter, new appl & s/s sink in kit. Updated
bth w/Granite cntrs, deco fixtures, Kohler sink & toilet.
.............................................................$230,000
SAN FRANCISCAN – REALLY LOVELY W/VIEW
& ATTRACTIVE GARDEN. R-textured ceilings, handsome
crown molding & base. New granite cntrs, ceramic tile,
carpet, hardware. Freshly pnted ext too. Nearly all new
appl incl mirco. Remdl by Cal York. ........$269,000
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SONOMA – IMMACULATE & UPDATED in Coop
bldg rebuilt in ‘00. Wonderful home offers: beaut oak
cabinetry & drs thruout. European lever dr handles,
decorator ltg, custom pnt w/crwn mldg. Textured
ceilings, thermal pane windows, updated kit appl.
..............................................................$159,000
SONOMA – PRISTINE HOME that sparkles
thruout!! Lots of new: carpet, pnt, granite cntr top in
kit, DW, range & hood, kit sink, kit tile flr & basebd.
Very convenient to parking! Bath has been updated.
............................................................. $169,000
SONOMA WRAP – PARTIAL MT. DAIBLO
VIEW! Delightful setting, upgraded kit: new cabs,
appl, granite cntrs. Upgraded bath: W/D, shower/tub
enclosure, vanity & cntr top, toilet. Veranda open
at front encl side for bonus rm. New lino. Fresh pnt.
Sunny, bright. .......................................$229,000
SONOMA WRAP – TOUPIN REMODEL – LITE &
BRITE! Plush carpets, laminate entry, all new kitchen;
designer cabinetry, granite ctrs, SS appl. Stall shower
in bath. New W/D & much more. Pleasant views.
..............................................................$279,900
1 BED, 1 BATH
CYPRESS – LEVEL-IN + park-like setting off of
patio. New carpet & paint. Carport & lndry very close.
.............................................................. $125,000
CYPRESS – ABSOLUTELY NO STEPS, beautiful
patio-backyard park. Sequestered from all street
noises. Open space on three sides and many upgrades.
Compare to any comparable. ...................$159,200
MENDOCINO – PRETTY SETTING. Clean new
vinyl in kitchen & bath. Nice open patio w/mature tree.
Newer range. .......................................... $142,500
MENDOCINO – DARLING HOME just steps away
from a fantastic view. Park at front door. Skylights in
updated kitchen. New vinyl, carpet & fresh paint. W/D.
............................................................. $149,000
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CONDOMINIUMS AT THE WATERFORD
1 BED, 1 BATH
2 BED, 2 BATHS
CYPRESS – IMMACULATE w/exceptional convenience
to common area, trans & prkng. It has a panoramic
eastern exposure, new carpet, fresh paint, oak
cabinetry & thermal paned windows. ..... $360,000
FILOLI – NICE VIEW OF COURTYARD FROM LARGE
DECK. Good sized kitchen w/breakfast area & ample
cabinets. Spacious Liv/Din area. Lg master BR suite,
walk-in closet. Close to elevator & amenities. Garage
parking. ................................................ $580,000
WESTBURY – GREAT END UNIT ON THE FIRST
FLOOR! Extremely close to carport. Neutral colors thruout. Berber carpet, lg mstr suite w/walk-in closet.
..............................................................$599,000
2 BEDS, 1 1/2 BATH
ROSEDOWN – BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Newly
carpeted & staged. Convenient first floor location next
to NW entrance about 1/2 way between dining rooms &
open parking space #68. ...................... $299,000
BROOKGREEN – VERY CONVENIENT! Good
access to entry & dining room. Large living/dining
area. Private balcony for your outdoor enjoyment. Fully
equipped kitchen. Washer/dryer. Additional storage.
...............................................................$138,000
BROOKGREEN – IMMACULATE w/fresh pnt, new
crpt, conveniently located. Bathrm somewhat larger
which makes convenient for walkers & wheelchrs.
Extremely close to common area & bus transport. Very
pleasant view w/partial view of pond garden area.
...............................................................$139,000
BROOKGREEN – CUTE AS A BUTTON! Convenient
1st floor location, NW entry. Immaculate. Fresh paint &
carpet, new vinyl. Staged! Close to parking.
..............................................................$140,000
EXP BROOKGREEN – GREAT LOCATION, quiet,
no neighbor adjoining walls. Fresh pnt, Berber cpt.
Larger bedrm & LR than Brookgreen. Carport #148.
Convenient to bus transportation. ............$164,500
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skylights, ceiling fan & heat + A/C outlet. Lg shower &
skylight in bth, extra window in bdrm. Wrought iron gate
into delightful patio. Extra storage. ......... $285,000
SEQUOIA – DELIGHTFUL VIEW OF HILLS & TREES!
New carpet & paint. Close to crprt. Lots of visitor
parking. ................................................ $149,000
SEQUOIA – LOTS OF UPGRADES HERE!! 2 Skylights
in kit & bath. Wilsonart floor hall, kit & bath. New
maple cabs. Walk-in shower. Glass frnt cab under cntr
in DR. Crwn mldg, new bsbds, blt-in bookcase in LR.
Refrig has icemaker. Xtr storage on deck & carport.
..............................................................$195,000
SEQUOIA – LOVELY UPDATED WITH MAGNIFICENT
VIEW. Enclosed veranda, inside lndry, crwn mldg,
wainscoting, valances, 6 panel drs. Remodeled bath
w/shower...............................................$205,000
SEQUOIA WRAP – IMMACULATE HOME w/many
appointed features thru-out incl beautiful beveled glass
dr, archways, rounded corners, handsome crown & base
moldings & much more. ......................... $168,000
SEQUOIA WRAP – PLEASANT VIEWS OF HILLS
& TREES! Completely enclosed wraparound deck. Skylts
in kit & bath. Portable W/D included. Huge living
rm. Covered carport. Lots of visitor parking. Only 2
buildings in entry. ................................. $169,600
SONOMA – TUCKED AWAY AT END OF STREET.
Comfortable & cozy home w/sparkling new paint &
flooring. Stroll out to open deck & enjoy summer
breeze. Well priced & close to carport & bus stop.
.............................................................. $135,000
SONOMA – RUBBED, TUBBED & SCRUBBED! New
paint, new carpet, new kitchen linoleum. Partial view of
the eastern hills. Neat & tidy! ................. $135,000
SONOMA – ORIGINAL SONOMA. New paint. Light &
bright. View of trees. Very close to carport & laundry.
.............................................................. $135,000
SONOMA – READY TO GO. New carpet, linoleum,
paint. View of golf course, trees, neighborhood.
Enclosed veranda (bonus room). Light, bright, pleasant.
Open flowing floorplan. Lg living rm.
.............................................................. $149,500
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w/many important features incl: close to crprt/guest
prkng, W/D, skylight in kit, shutters in mstr & mirrored
closet drs. ..............................................$255,000
MONTEREY - LOCATION! LOCATION!! Delightful
xtra lg 2 BA w/magnificent panoramic view in the
heartbeat of Rossmoor, walk to Gateway, Golf, Farmer’s
Mkt, Del Valle. Lots of unique xtras, walk-in closets,
xtra lg linen clst, inside lndry, skylight ++
.............................................................$269,000
YOSEMITE – SINGLE STORY, LEVEL-IN. Skylights in
kit & guest bath. Lovely garden patio. All white kitchen
w/built-in microwave, double sink & ample cabinets. Lg
fenced patio to enjoy outdoor living. ...... $245,000
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Theatre Review: ‘Sacagawea’ and The Lamplighters’ ‘Mikado’
until they prepare to return
home that winter, she carries
him in her arms, but the baby
never appears to grow. Nothing
chronicles Clark’s infatuation
with the little boy. The company used “canned” music, which
was probably necessitated by
the facility it had to use for this
premiere. But as a premiere, it
deserved better.
In addition, the music was
much too loud, drowning out
many of the lines and voices.
The story is a grand story, but it
seemed to run 15 or 20 minutes
too long. This may have been in
part due to a long intermission.
Finally, the theater was much
too hot and the audience had to
use their programs as fans to
cool themselves.
Hopefully, before the final
performances this week, the
company will get some of these
issues straightened out. This is
a great concept and a great story that needs to be told. With
minor future rewrites, this musical will captivate future audiences. The acting and singing
by the lead actors, especially
Paz, make this show worthy of
seeing. They are the outstanding part of the show.
This production plays Thursday, Aug. 7, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9, at 2 and 8 p.m., and
closes on Aug. 10 with a 3 p.m.,
performance in the Alhambra
Center for the Performing Arts,
350 E Street (at Alhambra Avenue, adjacent to the high school)
in Martinez. Tickets can be purchased in the Willows box office
at 636 Ward Street in Martinez
or by calling 798-1300.
Lamplighters present
“The Mikado”
The Lamplighters landed in
Walnut Creek for its opening
weekend performance of “The
Mikado” in the Lesher Center
for the Arts, and was greatly
received by the audience.
The Mikado is a lighthearted satire of an entirely imaginary Japanese royalty and
lifestyle. In a time when flirting has become a “capital offense,” a wandering minstrel,
Nanki-Poo (John Brown), returns to a Japanese village,
where he had previously met
and fallen in love with a beautiful maiden, Yum-Yum (Jennifer Ashworth). He has heard
that the man she was engaged
to marry, Ko-Ko (Chris Uzelac), was to be executed, leaving Yum-Yum available.
But Ko-Ko was exonerated,
and plans to marry his ward,
Yum-Yum, this very day, when
a messenger comes his way, announcing that the high potentate
of Japan, the Mikado, has announced that he is about to visit
the village to make sure that he
has been doing his job as the
new lord high executioner.
It turns out that Nanki-Po is
really the son of the Mikado,
hiding in disguise as a traveling
minstrel, because he skipped out
on marrying an older woman he
had been betrothed to, whom he
did not want to marry. The musical has complication upon complication, revelations upon revelations, followed by guffaws and
puns and hip–hip-hurrahs. This
silliness leads to many songs that
are delightfully dumb, but delivered with true sincerity.
The acting is extraordinary,
with Ko-Ko’s character brilliantly played by Uzelac. There
are many, many actors and
characters who make this satire
a delicious show, far too many
to talk about here.
The next performance will
be on Aug. 9 and 10 in the
Napa Valley Opera House and
then the show will return to
San Francisco for Aug. 15 and
17 performances in the Yerba
Buena Center for the Arts. Call
the Napa Valley Opera House
at (707) 226-7372, or the Yerba
Buena box office at (415) 9782787, or visit www.lamplighters.org for information.
MANUEL JIMENEZ, JR. has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing
names as follows: present name: MANUEL JIMENEZ, JR to proposed name:
MAGDELYN CLARISSE JIMENEZ.
THE COURT ORDERS that all
persons interested in this matter shall
appear before this court at 9:00 a.m. on
September 18, 2008, in the courtroom in
Department 60, Room 102, located at 725
Court Street, Martinez, California 94553,
to show cause, if any, why the petition for
change of name should not be granted.
A copy of this Order to Show Cause
shall be published at least once a week
for four successive weeks prior to the
date set for hearing on the petition in the
Rossmoor News, a newspaper of general
circulation printed in the County of Contra
Costa.
Judith Sanders
Judge Pro Tem of the Superior Court
Date: July 22, 2008
Legal RN 4133
Publish Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2008
name listed above.
s/Janice Marie Kittredge
This statement was filed with Stephen
L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa
County, on date indicated by file stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4135
Publish Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2008
LEGAL NOTICES
Trustee Sale # CA0919775-1 Loan#
1063064419
Order # 3718012
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU
ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF
TRUST DATED 02/02/2006. UNLESS
YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT
YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD
AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN
EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF
THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU,
YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.
On 08/19/2008 at 01:30PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the
duly appointed Substituted Trustee under
and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded
on 02/13/2006 as Document No. 20060045491-00 of official records in the
Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa
County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, MINA
NASSER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN,
as Trustor, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK,
N.A., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT
PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST
BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of
sale in lawful money of the United States,
by cash a cashier’s check drawn by a
state or national bank, a check drawn by
a state or federal credit union, or a check
drawn by a state or federal savings and
loan association, savings association, or
savings bank specified in section 5102
of the Financial Code and authorized to
do business in this state). AT: AT THE
COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE
COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT
ST.,(CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT
STREET) MARTINEZ, CA The property
heretofore described is being sold “as is”.
All right, title and interest conveyed to and
now held by it under said Deed of Trust in
the property situated in said County and
State describing the land therein: APN #
169-212-023-9 PARCEL ONE: LOT 115,
AS SAID LOT IS SHOWN ON THE MAP
OF “SUBDIVISION 4095, ‘SKYWEST’
UNIT NO. 2, CITY OF WALNUT CREEK,
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,” FILED JUNE 2, 1971, IN BOOK 137
OF MAPS, PAGE(S) 45 AND 46, IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER
OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. PARCEL TWO: AN EASEMENT OVER ANY
ADJACENT LOT FOR OVERHANGING
ARCHITECTURAL APPENDAGES,
ROOFS AND EAVES, AND THE MAINTENANCE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH
THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS
TO AND FROM SAID ADJACENT
LOTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SAID
MAINTENANCE OF SAID APPENDAGES, ROOFS AND EAVES. PARCEL
THREE: EASEMENTS FOR COMMON
AND PARTY WALLS, AND OTHER PURPOSES OVER ANY ADJACENT LOT, AS
PROVIDED FOR IN THE DECLARATION
OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND
RESTRICTIONS RECORDED APRIL 14,
1971, UNDER RECORDER’S SERIES
NO. 26400; AND THE DECLARATION
OF ANNEXATION AS IMPOSED BY
INSTRUMENT RECORDED JUNE 2,
1971, UNDER RECORDER’S SERIES
NO. 41756, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
RECORDS. PARCEL FOUR: EASEMENTS OVER THE COMMON AREA
SHOWN AS LOT(S) C-4, C-5, AND C-6,
FOR PARKING AND DRIVEWAY PURPOSES. The street address and other
common designation, if any, of the real
property described above is purported
to be: 1727 HOLLAND CIR, WALNUT
CREEK, CA 94597 The undersigned
Trustee disclaims any liability for any
incorrectness of the street address and
other common designation, if any, shown
herein. Said sale will be made, but with-
out covenant or warranty, expressed or
implied, regarding title, possession, or
encumbrances, to pay the remaining
principal sum of the Note(s) secured by
said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon,
as provided in said Note(s), advances, if
any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust,
estimated fees, charges and expenses of
the Trustee and of the trusts created by
said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the
unpaid balance of the obligation secured
by the property to be sold and reasonable
estimated costs, expenses and advances
at the time of the initial publication of the
Notice of Trustee’s Sale is: $427,791.76
(estimated amount). Accrued interest and
additional advances, if any, will increase
this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is
unable to convey title for any reason, the
successful bidder’s sole and exclusive
remedy shall be the return of monies
paid to the Trustee and the successful
bidder shall have no further recourse.
The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust
heretofore executed and delivered to
the undersigned a written Declaration of
Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.
The undersigned caused said Notice of
Default and Election to Sell to be recorded
in the County where the real property
is located and more than three months
have elapsed since such recordation.
Dated: 07/30/2008 TRUSTEE CORPS,
as Successor Trustee By: LAMAI S.
EVANS, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER
*TRUSTEE CORPS* 2112 BUSINESS
CENTER DRIVE, 2ND FLOOR, IRVINE,
CA 92612 FOR SALE INFORMATION
CONTACT: (714)573-1965, (714) 5737777, (949) 252-8300 P446637 7/30,
8/6, 08/13/2008
Legal RN 4130
Publish July 30, then Aug. 6, 13 & 20,
2008
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
M. Oliver, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0005405-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
Shofar So Great, 2323 South Gate Road,
Diablo, CA 94528, P.O. Box 380, Diablo,
CA, Contra Costa Co.
Robert D Weinger
2323 South Gate Road
Diablo, CA 94528
al.
Business conducted by an Individu-
/s/Robert D. Weinger
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4129
2008
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
J. Odegaard, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0005216-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
1.) Mortgage Loan Network, 2.) Mortgage
Network, 3.) Realty Services Network, 4.)
Realty Services, 1615 Bonanza St., Suite
301, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, Contra
Costa Co.
ML Network
777 N. Rainbow Blvd., #250
Las Vegas, NV 89017
a Nevada Corporation
name listed above.
/s/Rae Jean Wong,
Vice President
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4131
2008
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: July 8, 2008
B. Basch, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0005136-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
Zenergy Internet Marketing, 3527 Mt.
Diablo Blvd. #138, Lafayette, CA 94549,
Contra Costa Co.
Bryan Fikes
1076 Carol Lane #20
Lafayette, CA 94549
al.
name listed above.
/s/Bryan Fikes
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4132
Publish Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2008
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
County of Contra Costa
725 Court Street
Martinez, CA 94553
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Skarleth S. Settle,
Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0005473-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
Laurie Chatoff & Associates, 2110 Angus
Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, Contra
Costa Co.
Laurie Chatoff
2110 Angus Drive
al.
s/Laurie Chatoff
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4134
Publish Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2008
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Skarleth S. Settle,
Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0005560-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
California Senior Connection, 2977 Ygnacio Valley Road #431, Walnut Creek,
CA 94598, Contra Costa Co.
K. Torre, County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: N08-1198
PETITION FOR
CHANGE OF NAME
To all interested persons: Petitioner
Janice Marie Kittredge
3351 Worth Court
al.
Business conducted by an IndividuThe registrant commenced to transact
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Skarleth S. Settle,
Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0005625-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
Wilks-Berry Construction, P.O. Box 420,
Clayton CA 94517, Contra Costa Co.
Kevin Lee Wilks
2301 Hess Rd.
Concord, CA 94521
Theodore John Elsberry
3829 Killdeor Dr.
Antioch, CA 94509
Business conducted by Co-Partners.
name listed above.
s/Theodore J. Eisberry
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4136
Publish Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2008
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Skarleth S. Settle,
Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0005535-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
Aussie Pet Mobile of Walnut Creek, 2491
Warren Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94597,
Contra Costa Co.
Mobile Household Services, Inc
2491 Warren Lane
s/Al Osgood, President
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4137
Publish Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2008
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County Contacts
Supervisor-Gayle B. Uilkema ......877-839-4347
Adult Protective Services ............925-313-2659
Airport, Buchanan Field...............925-646-5722
Alcohol & Other Drug Services ...925-313-6300
Animal Services ...........................925-335-8300
Area Agency on Aging .................925-335-8750
CCTV, Patricia Burke ..................925-313-1180
Clerk-Recorder, Stephen Weir .....925-335-7899
Code Enforcement, Central County 925-646-8314
Community Development Dept., Dennis Barry
................................................................ 925-335-1276
Community Services, Pat Stroh
................................................. 925-646-5990
Community Substance Abuse Services
......................................................925-313-6300
County Employment Information .925-335-1701
Contra Costa Health Plan, Milt Camhi
......................................................925-313-6000
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
......................................................925-370-5000
County Administrator .................925-335-1086
County Assessor, Gus Kramer ....925-313-7400
County Librarian, Ann Cain ........925-646-6423
County Road Maintenance, Joe Yee
......................................................925-313-7000
District Attorney, Robert J. Kochly .925-957-2200
Employment & Human Services, Joe Valentine
............................................................. 925-313-1500
Environmental Health, Sherm Quinlan
......................................................925-646-5225
Fire District of Contra Costa, Chief Keith Richter
................................................................ 925-930-5500
Mosquito Abatement/Vector Control
......................................................925-685-9301
Office of Emergency Services .....925-646-4461
Public Works, Maurice Shiu ........925-313-2202
Sheriff-Coroner, Warren Rupf ......925-335-1500
Superior Court, Clerk of the Court
................................................... 925-646-2951
BUSINESS SERVICES
INTERIORS
Since
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S & N FLOOR COVERINGS
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REG SUSINI
935-3836
925-228-3070 925-228-8358
STUBBORN ABOUT QUALITY SINCE 1972
3291 Mt. Diablo Court • Lafayette, CA 94549
HANDYMAN
(Between Hungry Hunter & Park Hotel)
Lic. #177588
Home
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No job too small
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“WE ANSWER OUR OWN CALLS”
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BUSINESS SERVICES
CONSTRUCTION
When you want nothing but the best!
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specializing in Bath and Kitchen remodels.
◆ Established Reputation of Quality Workmanship and a leader in Residential Design with
over 17 years of Rossmoor Experience.
◆ Professional Design and Project management services with a staff of clean and courteous tradesmen.
2717 N. Main St. Suite C
(Located behind Masse’s Bar &
Grill across from Kelly-Moore)
(925)
937-4200
License # 626819 (Insured and Bonded)
◆ Offering to our clients a Design Selection
Showroom for convenient “one-stop” shopping.
◆ Displaying Kraftmaid Cabinetry, Amtico vinyl,
Quickstep laminate, LM hardwood, Shaw carpet, Silestone, Granite and Corian countertop
materials and a large tile selection.
Authorized KraftMaid dealer
Recently remodeled Yosemite
DRYWALL
CONSTRUCTION
Rossmoor Specialists
Well-known in the Rossmoor Valley for
Integrity, Quality and Innovation
925-946-9746
Richard Davis, General Contractor
A Certified Green
Building Professional
License
803925
Call to arrange for a visit
and FREE ESTIMATE
Whole House Remodels • Kitchen & Bath Projects
Washer/Dryer Additions
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[email protected]
I only work in Rossmoor ...
That means when you call, I can
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All the paperwork is prepared for
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specification sheets, and samples of materials.
We are committed to doing high quality work. Our
Customer approval rating is above 95%, and there are
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When you are ready to start a remodel project, from small
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Dennis Sattler 525-4700
Sattlers Construction
Lic.#588932
FAMILY TRADE SINCE 1936
• custom painting
• wallpaper & popcorn
removal
• texturing
20 years Bay Area experience
370-1508
Lic # 819235
• Refinish cabinets
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• Color consulting
• Eco-friendly paints
260-6065
925.229.2425
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Licensed, Bonded, Insured #708321
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Experienced, Honest, Friendly Service
• Faux finishes • Color consulting
• Drywall • Wallpaper
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925-784-3741
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Bath Tubs
“The freedom to walk in”
925-753-0407
Complete bathroom
remodeling
Lic# 716777
BUSINESS SERVICES
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CONSTRUCTION
BOYDSTUN
CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Making your house a home since 1986
www.boydstunconstruction.com
Specializing in Rossmoor.
Over a thousand satisfied customers
Call for your free estimates
Lic #768556
925-827-5711
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925-595-6887
LIC. #725451
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(925) 828-5550
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800.445.0001
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CONDOMINIUMS
Mary Beall
Office Manager
Paula Azeltine
899-3428
Loc Barnes
639-9593
OPPORTUNITY PLUS
A level-in home in a wonderful, serene location surrounded by nature. This Belvedere has
2 beds., den, 2 baths and two patios. Vaulted
ceiling and wood-burning fireplace. Tastefully
remodeled with new cabinetry, countertops,
sinks, faucets. Freshly painted, new carpet,
vinyl, window coverings. Ready now. Call Peggy
Martinez, 330-0267. .....................$445,000.
SPECTACULAR MT. DIABLO VIEW
Two-bedroom, 1-bath Saratoga condo. Newer
appliances, most still in warranty. Updated
kitchen and bath with stall shower. Enclosed
deck with electric hot water base board heat
and a heat pump. Dual pane windows in bedrooms, built-in buffet and book shelves. Call
Gwen Schwinck, 360-0244. ............ $230,000.
PRIVATE, PARK-LIKE SETTING,
LEVEL-IN
This spacious Belvedere model features 2
bedrooms, 2 baths, plus den. Square footage
of approximately 1,600 reflects enclosed patio.
Call Cheryl Beach, 324-4599. ......... $449,000.
UNSURPASSED BROOKGREEN
This beautiful unit offers a fabulous setting
close to bus stop. Move-in ready. A must see!
Call Rex Fraser, 325-6826. ..............$142,000.
A VILLA BARCELONA MODEL
Lovely, light and bright unit on third floor in elevator building. Level-in entry, updated kitchen
and master bath, spacious living areas, 2 large
bedrooms and 2 baths, two decks and a great
view. Tropical courtyard with fountain. Call
Sally Smith, 785-1993. .....................$349,000.
A MONTROSE MODEL
In a word, beautiful! Remodeled throughout.
Hardwood flooring, enlarged kitchen, rebuilt
fireplace, too many upgrades to mention. You
need to see to appreciate. Call Peggy Martinez,
330-0260..........................................$599,500
BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED CONDO
A Saratoga model with expansive view. Upgrades include dual-pane windows, recessed
lighting, new cabinets, granite counters, new
appliances and new heat pump/ air conditioner. Call Walt or Nancie Straub, 355-2693.
........................................................ $245,000.
TOUPIN REMODEL!
This lovely Mariposa is located in a prime location, at the end of Cactus Court, close to the
main gate, Gateway Clubhouse and transportation. Features include covered patio, inside
laundry and garage. Call Cheryl Beach, 3244599. Offered at ...............................$449,000
PRICED TO
SELL
This lovely
upper level
Pinehurst
model has
great location
and view. Two bed/2 bath, walk-in closets,
fireplace, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room,
inside laundry, garage. Call Paula or Meridith, 899-3428. ........................... $339,000.
GREAT LOCATION TAHOE MODEL
Next to the entry pond and waterfall. It offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den, garage and
carport. Freshly painted with new carpeting and no popcorn on the ceiling. Washer
and dryer are included. What a view! Call
the Kelly/ Loggins Team, 817-7253.
................................................$ 650,000.
STAIR-FREE
Lovely view of hills and trees from this
third floor Villa Valencia condo. Newer
paint, updates in kitchen include granite tile
counters, tile floor, built-ins, inside laundry,
elevator access. Paula Azeltine, 899-3550.
..................................................$305,000.
Jim Olson
788-2143
Cathy Philips
383-7962
Jay Rosenthal
818-7921
CO-OPERATIVES
Cheryl Beach
324-4599
Rebecca Berlin
937-6050
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
This sparkling end-unit San Franciscan sports
two bedrooms, one bath, newer carpet and
paint, tiled atrium, lovely front patio, new energy efficient A/C and stack washer/dryer and
a location that can’t be beat! Paula Azeltine,
899-3428. ........................................$265,000.
MOVE-IN CONDITION
Sonoma with 2 beds/1 bath. Clean paint and
carpets. Priced so you could remodel to your
taste. Nice outlook from open deck. Call to
see, Peggy Martinez, 330-0260. ...... $149,500.
MUST SELL!
2-bedroom, 1-bath Sonoma. Nice basic unit
with some updates including microwave. Enjoy
the pleasant view from the open air deck. Call
Peggy Martinez, 330-0260. ............. $149,000.
Ted Bourgeois
286-8671
Sue Choe
212-2605
Urcil Commons
708-2937
BRIGHT AND CHEERY SONOMA
New carpet and paint. Upgraded kitchen with
granite counters and newer appliances. Open
deck. Shows well, staged and ready for someone to move in. Seller to pay .... $7,000 to GRF.
Call Walt Hanson, 938-5162. .......... $199,000.
GOLDEN GATE, STEPS FROM
CARPORT
No stairs, level-in. Clean and bright. Brand
new front door lock, newer paint and carpet,
washer/ dryer, mirrored wall in living room,
mirrored closet doors. Close to bus stop and
golf. Call Kevin Kelly, 817-7253 or Buddy Loggins, 817-7250. ................................ $180,000.
WOW! SPECTACULAR VIEWS
Both the living room and the master bedroom
of this Piedmont model on the fifteenth tee
of the golf course offer outstanding views of
the hills. This home has three bedrooms, 2.5
baths, lots of closets and has been completely
repainted. An updated kitchen with microwave
and dome light, washer/dryer, built in bookcases in the lower bedroom. It has it all! Peggy
Martinez, 330-0260. ..................... $425,000.
A SEQUOIA WRAP
All-new kitchen appliances, window in kitchen
and bath. Stack washer/dryer, pristine condition, decorator colors, plenty of storage, close
to carport. Call Mary Beall, 708-0800.
.........................................................$295,000.
MANY UNIQUE FEATURES
IN SEQUOIA MODEL
Skylights in the living room, kitchen and
bathroom making this a very nice and bright
unit. Wilson-Art and carpeted floor. Includes a
washer/ dryer and freezer. Priced to sell! Call
Kevin Kelly, 817-7253, or Buddy Loggins, 8177250. ............................................... $165,500.
EXPANDED CLAREMONT
Sparkling clean! Lovely expanded Claremont
awaits new owners. Two bedrooms, 2 baths,
plus den. Ready for you to update. Motivated
seller. Call Mary Beall, 708-0800. ...$255,000.
UPGRADED GOLDEN GATE,
END UNIT
Remodeled bath with stall shower, washer
and dryer in closet. All new paint and carpet.
White kitchen. Parquet hardwood in entry.
Open atrium with tile floor. View of greenbelt.
Close to carport. Call Herb Trenbath, 8177203. ...............................................$205,000.
LEVEL-IN PIEDMONT WITH VIEW!
This home is over 1,700 square feet with
3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, hardwood floors,
upgraded neutral carpeting, formal living and
dining rooms and a private patio overlooking
Mt. Diablo and surrounding hills. Call Cindy
Maddux, 285-7903. ......................... $379,000.
PRIVATE, SERENE SETTING
This Yosemite model offers two bedrooms, 1.5
baths with enclosed patio for extra living space.
It looks out to beautiful wooded setting with
filtered Mt. Diablo view. Call Paula Azeltine/
Meridith Zomalt, 899-3428. ............ $215,000.
JUST MOVE IN
The fix-up work is done. Sonoma Wrap has
tasteful neutral décor plus gourmet kitchen and
large stall shower. Seller would like an offer.
Call Lynne Keefer, 817-7201. ........... $249,000.
SPECTACULAR TAMALPAIS
With its floor-to-ceiling windows and lovely
wooded view from the living room and master
bedroom! Private setting from rear patio. Two
beds/2 baths. New carpet and vinyl flooring.
Very nicely updated kitchen and baths. Pristine, ready to move in! Call Peggy Martinez,
330-0260......................................... $349,500.
BEAUTIFUL REMODELED
SAN FRANCISCAN
Remodeled in 2006, this level-in model offers 2
beds/1.5 baths, skylights, walk-in shower, washer/ dryer, hardwood floors, granite countertops. Living room, family room, formal dining
room. Front and back entries. Wider doorways
for wheelchair access. Carport nearby. Call Loc
Barnes, 639-9593............................$339,000.
DELIGHTFUL SEQUOIA
Great one-manor entry, lovely open patio with
lovely views, washer/ dryer, freshly cleaned
carpet, stall shower Now staged. Call Maria
Eberle, 817-7232. ............................ $157,000.
WONDERFUL END UNIT
GOLDEN GATE
This unit offers skylights, washer/ dryer,
and stall shower. Enclosed atrium with raised
copula adds living space. Close to everything.
Call Lynne Keefer, 817-7201. .......... $210,000.
NICE, SERENE SETTING YOSEMITE
This 2-bed/1.5-bath is light and bright. Original
appliances still under warranty from Mutual.
New dishwasher. Ready to move-in. Buyer to
pay .... $7,000 GRF fee. Call Bernadette Dugan,
683-7957. ..................................... $225,000.
CARMEL IN LOVELY AREA
Located in beautiful, wooded area, just like
being in the mountains. Ready to move-in and
enjoy the good life. Call Rex Fraser, 817-7207.
......................................................... $255,900.
LEVEL-IN YOSEMITE
2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, corner unit, new carpet
and interior paint, 3 skylights, washer/dryer,
private patio with no backyard neighbor,
carport across from unit, close to Gateway
clubhouse. Loc Barnes, 639-9593......$249,900.
Serving Rossmoor for Over 30 Years
George Detre
937-6050
Prudential can also help with your real estate needs outside Rossmoor.
Bernadette Dugan
683-7957
Jeanette Evans
408-5172
Maria Eberle
415-710-6937
Lynne Keefer
330-3356
Rex Fraser
325-6826
Kevin Kelly
817-7253
Marie Schached
354-1232
Gwen Schwinck
817-7208
Sally Smith
785-1993
Walt Straub
355-2693
Nancie Straub
628-8548
Herb Trenbath
817-7203
Cal Goforth
817-7277
Nancy Granberg
200-3374
Bill Hammerback
366-4555
Yvonne Jakovleski
457-7729
Millie Watt
817-7205
Buddy “Carlton” Loggins
922-7241
Cindy Maddux
285-7903
Walt Hanson
938-5162
Peggy Martinez
330-0260
Meridith Zomalt
899-3550

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