Is Rossmoor a secure community?

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Running Springs Road fire
destroys eight-unit building,
starts in unit No. 4 kitchen
By Maureen O’Rourke
News manager
T
he cause of the three-alarm fi re that destroyed an eightunit co-op building in Entry 6 of Running Springs Road
the early evening of July 22 is still being investigated,
but fire officials determined that it originated in the kitchen
around the stove of downstairs unit No. 4.
There were no injuries and all 13 residents who live in the
building got safely out of their manors.
The fire was reported about 6:40 p.m. and was contained by
about 8 p.m., according to Contra Costa County Fire Protection District public information officer, Lewis Broschard. He
said that the fire did not spread to other buildings, but residents
nearby were evacuated.
About 12 engines responded to the fire that spread smoke
across the golf course and throughout Running Springs Road
and nearby streets.
Witnesses said that the fi re started from a lower corner unit
near the parking lot. One of the victims, who chose not to be
Continued on page 17
The building in flames was taken by Joyce Rodgers, who lives at 1200 Running Springs Road,
across the street from where the fire started at 1209 Running Springs Road.
ROSSMOOR NEWS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011
WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA
VOLUME 45, NO. 20 • 50 CENTS
Is Rossmoor a secure community?
WC Police chief says Rossmoor crime not high
By Wilma Murray
Staff writer
I
n Rossmoor, “crime is a
lot lower in general” than
in the rest of the city, Walnut Creek Police Chief Joel
Bryden said. After looking at
the statistics laid out in the recent GRF Theft and Vandalism Study, Bryden saw nothing that should raise the alarm
for residents.
It is unrealistic to assume
that because Rossmoor is a
gated community, there won’t
be crime at all. “That’s the fallacy,” he said.
With over 9,000 residents,
people are coming and going
all the time, he said. Between
the residents themselves, their
family members, friends and
associates, as well as contractors, service workers and employees, “it’s inevitable” that
some crime will happen.
Also, without some kind of
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Public Safety coordinator
making changes after
increase in thefts, vandalism
News manager
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News photo by Mike DiCarlo
Taylor Zapata of Securitas checks identification of a guest visiting Rossmoor. Securitas is tightening procedures on bar codes,
guest clearance and outside contractors coming in to do work
because of residents’ concerns that thieves are coming into
Rossmoor.
checkpoint for pedestrians, the
gate crew is not able to monitor
all comings.
In some instances, cameras can be effective, Bryden
said. However, determined
thieves, knowing there are
cameras, will find a way to
work around them.
Grandparents scam hits
close to home, residents
almost lose a lot of money
News manager
For several years now, the
Rossmoor News has been educating residents in the “Scam
Alert” column about common scams that target senior
citizens. A nationwide scam,
often called the “grandparents scam,” is so insidious in
Rossmoor that it has become
important enough to warn resi-
dents about it in “Scam Alert”
once a month.
After hearing stories from
two Rossmoor residents recently who nearly lost a lot of
money to this scam, the News
decided that the grandparents
scam warrants front-page coverage.
This is how it works: Con
artists call up elderly people
claiming to be a grandchild in
he $64,000 question in
Rossmoor these days
is “What is GRF doing
about the increase in theft
and vandalism throughout
the community?”
The short answer is “taking it very seriously.”
The long answer starts with
the recently completed “GRF
Theft and Vandalism Study”
written by Public Safety Coordinator Dennis Bell. The study
looks at the number of thefts
and vandalisms in Rossmoor
covering Jan. 1, 2008 through
Dec. 31, 2010 and is printed in
full in this issue of the News
(see below).
In the past few months,
two residents have reported
forced entries into their manors – one manor was ransacked and had several items
stolen, and a gold watch was
taken from another. Residents have reported items
stolen from cars–computers, GPS systems and groceries. Carports and patios
have also been hit with thefts
ranging from potted plants to
generators, to tools and grocery carts.
Vandalism also appears to
be on the rise. Cars have been
Thefts and vandalisms
in Rossmoor analyzed
By Dennis Bell
Public Safety coordinator
This Theft and Vandalism Study presents the results of analyses of the thefts and vandalisms that occurred in Rossmoor from
Jan. 1, 2008 through Dec. 31, 2010, and were reported to Public
Safety. While the focus of this study was from 2008 through
2010, theft and vandalism statistics from Jan. 1, 2005 through
Dec. 31, 2008 were also reviewed.
Based on this data collection and analysis, staff concluded the
following:
Thefts
• There were 247 thefts.
• The total number of thefts increased.
• There are no patterns to the locations, days or times that theft
occurred.
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ROSSMOOR N EWS • J ULY 27, 2011
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Quilters present Quilt of Valor to Rossmoor Korean War veteran
Project in the works since 2008
Rossmoor Quilters presented Rossmoor resident and Korean
War veteran William (Will) Flaherty with a Quilt of Valor. Barbara Brown, president, made the presentation on July 15.
She described the quilters’ involvement with this project since
2008. She also talked about giving the quilt as a universal symbol
and token of thanks, solace and remembrance to those who served
in harm’s way to protect and defend people’s lives and freedoms.
Flaherty spoke of his duty with the Marines in Korea in 1951
and 1952. He also talked about the Korean War Veterans Association, Chapter 264, in Concord, of which he was president in 2007.
He spoke of the many men who deserve a Quilt of Valor.
The red, white and blue quilt has a label on the back telling
of the women in Rossmoor who contributed to making the quilt.
A matching pillowcase was created to gift wrap the quilt for its
presentation.
The Rossmoor Quilters plan to make more Quilts of Valor, now
that they know where to fi nd deserving war veterans to receive
these quilts.
Sign up for Activities Day
Activities Day, which is sponsored by the Rossmoor Activities
Council, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
Gateway plaza. Applications for this event are now available through
the events coordinator in the Recreation Department at Gateway.
This event gives all Rossmoor organizations that are members
of the Activities Council an opportunity to promote their clubs and
their activities at a table in the shaded areas by the workshops surrounding the perimeter of the plaza. There is a table fee donation of
$5 per card table that will be made payable to Activities Council.
Entertainment will be provided by Rossmoor groups to be announced soon. Lunch will be for sale in the plaza courtesy of
Creekside Cafe.
The deadline for registration is Friday, Sept. 9.
This event is sponsored by the Rossmoor Activities Council in
collaboration with the Recreation Department.
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reject or discontinue advertisements or articles that the manager deems
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The Rossmoor Quilters presented a Quilt of Valor to Korean War veteran William Flaherty. On
hand for the presentation were, from left, Barbara Leonard, Ruth Schaver, Joan Blackshear, JoAnn
Elzam, Carol Krueger, Flaherty, Barbara Brown and Meredith Van Schoick.
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PharmaSmart blood pressure
Facilitators needed for Wisdom Circles tracking machine is at
By Priscilla Tudor
Many circles find it works well for the memFitness Center – use it for free
Counseling Services manager
bers to share leadership duties. The circles are
Margaret Meade said, “Never doubt that a
small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
can change the world; indeed, it is the only
thing that ever has.”
The Wisdom Circles are small groups of
about eight thoughtful, committed Rossmoor
women whose goal is to connect with one another and discuss meaningful topics. These
circles may prove to be a step toward changing
the world, but more importantly for the participants, they are a step toward individual growth
and fulfillment.
There are 25 circles currently meeting. Each
group decides how frequently they wish to meet
and what they wish to talk about. Each group
has a designated facilitator who convenes the
group the first time and explains the guidelines.
safe places for women to share concerns and
feelings in a trusting, confidential environment.
The women involved in circles report they
are amazed that they have so many of the
same worries, fears, hopes, and dreams as the
other members of their groups. Their similarities bring the members close together and help
them to feel connected to the group and to the
community.
There are 14 women waiting to join Wisdom
Circles, but there are no openings currently. To
form a new circle, there must be a woman willing to assume the role of facilitator.
Wisdom Circle facilitators find the experience
rewarding and an avenue to lasting friendships.
Women interested in facilitating a Wisdom
Circle should call Rossmoor Counseling Services
at 988-7750. Priscilla Tudor, manager of Counseling Services, will help get things started.
The PharmaSmart blood
pressure tracking machine at
the Fitness Center is free for
residents to use.
This blood pressure kiosk
allows residents to have their
blood pressure measured accurately, easily and for free. All
that is necessary is to visit the
Fitness Center, sit down, insert
one arm into the blood pressure cuff and press a button for
an accurate reading of systolic
and diastolic blood pressures
and pulse (heart) rate.
Staff will demonstrate use
of the machine upon request.
The new cards, which are
the size of a credit card, can
be inserted into the machine
and are capable of recording 50
blood pressure determinations.
With a card, one can log on to
the Internet, go to the website
and see a listing of all recorded
blood pressures and heart rates,
and if desired, print out a copy
of that record.
These recordings can also
be viewed in a graphic form.
With this information, anyone
can record blood-glucose levels
online, track those, and e-mail
them to a physician.
The cards cost $12 (payable
by check made out to GRF).
There is no additional cost to
continue to have blood pressure
recorded as monitored, and no
additional cost to utilize the
website.
For those who have concerns
about blood pressure and/or are
on medication for it, this could
save several trips to the doctor’s
office, and provide a record of
blood pressures for the physician to manage blood pressure
medications.
Residents using the machine who think the readings
are abnormal should ask Fitness Supervisor Masha Henzel
or personal trainer Bob Huff
to manually check their blood
pressure. This has prompted
some residents to speak with
their physicians about their
medications and once a diagnosis was made by the physician,
and the medications adjusted,
the readings became within expected range.
One does not have to purchase the card to use the blood
pressure machine.
Call Henzel for information
at 988-7851.
Newcomers
welcomes
new residents
Newcomers will meet on
Monday, Aug. 1, at 1:30 p.m. at
Dollar Clubhouse. The speakers include Rich Perona, landscape manager, and John Nutley, Rossmoor historian.
Participants can mingle with
other new residents, others who
have lived in the community
for many years and volunteers.
Refreshments will be served.
Newcomers programs are
open to all residents who have
lived in Rossmoor for a year or
less. This program is in its 15th
year and is a way to welcome
new residents.
These monthly meetings
provide an opportunity to learn
more about the community and
it is an optimal way to meet
other new residents. For information, call 988-7703.
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.
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Securitas on-site manager retiring
Third time is a charm for Pete McCabe
By Cathy Tallyn
Staff writer
This time, Pete McCabe said
he’s really retiring.
Thursday, Aug. 4, is the last
day of work for McCabe, site
manager for Securitas, Rossmoor’s security service provider. He’s tried retirement before,
but found it less than exciting,
which led him back to work.
McCabe spent 30 years in
the Navy, retiring as a senior
chief air warfare specialist. He
served in Vietnam and Desert
Storm. He also worked as a
field operations supervisor for
ARCO.
He has had the job in
Rossmoor since Securitas took
over Public Safety Department
duties in September 2006.
“I’m going to miss it here,
without a doubt. I’ve enjoyed
working with staff and residents,” he said. “It was a challenge and different every day,
which I thrive on … It was 24/7
and that’s what I liked about it.
You could plan your day, but it
might not go that way.”
McCabe’s replacement is
Justin Stebbins, a Securitas
EMT supervisor who has also
been at Rossmoor since the be-
New Securitas
site manager
announced
By Cathy Tallyn
Staff writer
Justin Stebbins has been selected as the replacement for
Securitas’ site manager, Pete
McCabe, who is retiring. Stebbins is now transitioning into
the job before McCabe’s last
day, Thursday, Aug. 4.
Stebbins is an EMT supervisor who also works in patrol,
at the front gate and on any
other job that is needed, McCabe said. Stebbins has been
in Rossmoor as long as McCabe, who started in September 2006, when Securitas was
hired as Rossmoor’s security
service provider.
Before being hired for the site
manager’s job, Stebbins went
through an interview process
with other Securitas employees
as well as others outside of the
company. He has periodically
filled in for McCabe.
McCabe said that Stebbins
is the right person for the job.
“He cares about the people
here and he has a desire to
help people,” he said. “You can
teach management, but it takes
dedicated people.”
As an EMT, Stebbins has
helped save people during
medical emergencies, but he’s
gone beyond that, McCabe
said. Stebbins, for example has
gotten people out of smoldering buildings just before they
burst into flames.
A more in-depth article on
Stebbins will be in a future issue of the News.
ginning of the Securitas contract (see sidebar).
McCabe is most proud of
his staff of 32 for their help to
save lives, whether by responding to a medical emergency or
evacuating residents during a
building fire.
He noted recent thefts and
vandalism in Rossmoor. However, crime is up in other communities as well, he said, and
believes it is a sign of the recession.
“Rossmoor is a safe place to
live,” he said. “It’s my feeling
that 90 percent of crimes are
by somebody authorized to be
in the valley. It’s not that people are sneaking in.”
McCabe thinks most of the
thefts are crimes of opportunity, whether they are done by
a Rossmoor employee, a contractor’s worker or a resident’s
relative, friend or helper.
Security has been tightened
at the entrance gate, he said.
However, he believes that if
residents really want to cut
down on the number of unauthorized people, the bar code
system needs to be revamped
and security staff needs to
check more incoming drivers.
Those suggestions may
be unpopular because of the
cost. Also, if more drivers
are stopped at the gate, traffic
probably will back up further
than it already does, he said.
On some days, there are as
many as 8,000 bar code reads
at the gate.
McCabe, 66, said it’s the
right time to retire – one last
time. His eight children are
grown, and his 116-mile-a-day
commute is wearing on him.
McCabe wants to spend his
time traveling with his wife.
Will he really stay retired
this time around?
“Let’s say, maybe,” he said.
After five years on the job, Pete McCabe will retire. He is the site
manager for Securitas, Rossmoor’s security service provider.
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Supervisor Gayle Uilkema makes
her annual visit to Friday Lunch
Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema will make her annual summer visit to Friday Lunch on
July 29, where she will meet
and chat with guests as they
enjoy the weekly lunch.
Volunteers who serve the
lunch are giving their time
toward the goal of providing
nutritious meals to seniors.
Uilkema is interested in furthering a healthy lifestyle for
the seniors in her county district.
As the current chairwoman
of the Board of Supervisors,
Uilkema sits with four other
supervisors at weekly public
meetings as they supervise
the operations of a multitude
Gayle Uilkema
of Contra Costa County departments. Of particular interest to Rossmoor residents
are the county departments
for Fire Protection, Health
Services, Aging and Adult
Services, libraries, Veteran
Services, Animal Services
and more.
Uilkema will bring handouts with contact information
in the form of a mini guide
for Central County. Among
the county programs that she
brings to community groups
is the Fall Prevention Program, which she will describe
to Friday Lunch guests.
Friday Lunch is at Hillside
Clubhouse at 11:30 a.m.
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A complete agenda package is available in the Board Offi ce
on Monday, July 25.
1. Consider recommendation that the Board adopt compensation philosophy for GRF employees.
2. Consider recommendation that the Board direct staff
to develop a compensation management structure consistent
with the Board’s compensation philosophy.
3. Consider recommendation that the Board approve a market/merit adjustment pool in the 2012 budget.
4. Consider recommendation that the Board approve allocating funds for the 2012 Employee Recognition Program.
5. Consider recommendation that the Board approve increasing the employee medical, dental, vision benefits program cost allocation for fiscal year 2012 to address rising
GRF premium costs.
6. Consider recommendation that the Board approve modification of the medical insurance benefits offerings to employees.
7. Consider recommendation that the Board approve continuation of the relationship with Willis Group Holdings Limited for employee benefits brokerage services and authorize
the CEO to execute an agreement for said services.
8. Consider approving, as recommended by the president,
the appointment of James W. Giffin to the Compensation
Committee.
9. Consider approving owner’s representative/project manager’s scope of service, work program, and cost proposal from
Pound Management for management and owner’s representative services for the Creekside Event Center and associated
improvements; authorizing the CEO to execute a standard
GRF professional services agreement for said work; and authorizing an expenditure of funds for said work.
10. Consider approving the agreement and cost proposal
from the Dahlin Design Group for the Creekside Event Center
and associated improvements, authorizing the CEO to execute
the agreement for the work, and authorizing expenditures for
the work.
HOW TO CONTACT THE GRF BOARD
Residents who would like to contact the GRF Board can do so
in the following ways: • E-mail:[email protected] • Mail:
GRF Board, P.O. Box 2070, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 • Message phone: 988-7710 • Drop-off: Board Office at Gateway
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Learn how to keep pets safe in disaster Blood Donations Awards
By Alan Cunningham
EPO correspondent
People often talk about what might happen to
them and their loved ones if disaster strikes, but
how would their four-legged housemates fare in
the midst of calamity?
That question – and, more importantly, what
can be done about it – will be the topic when the
Emergency Preparedness Organization (EPO)
holds its next monthly community meeting Monday, Aug. 1, starting at 9:30 a.m. in Creekside
meeting rooms 1 and 2.
Spelling out the basics of what pet owners
can do to make sure their cats, dogs and other
pets remain safe if an earthquake or wildfire
threatens the welfare of Rossmoor residents
will be Joan McClure, former president of the
Walnut Creek Dog Owners Group – DOG for
short.
She will describe the work that’s already been
done by DART, the Disaster Animal Response
Team, a locally trained group of volunteers that
works closely with Noah’s Wish, Contra Costa
Animal Services, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and the Red Cross to build a
resilient community that can rescue and shelter
the whole family.
She will discuss ways that residents and their
pets can be prepared for a variety of disaster
situations including sheltering at home, having
to evacuate or being required to wait outside the
home until rescuers arrive.
McClure also will talk about planning ahead
for personal emergencies, including what to do
if one must leave quickly without bringing the
pet along or if one is away from home and cannot return after disaster strikes.
Judging from the number of dog-walkers seen
daily on Rossmoor’s sidewalks, the number of
pets in the community is large. All pet owners,
and the neighbors who would look after the animals if the owners were unable to get home, are
encouraged to hear this presentation.
For information, call Alan Cunningham,
256-8890.
SECURITY REPORTS
F RO M S E C U R I TA S
T he following incidents
were reported to Securitas,
Rossmoor’s securit y service provider. They appear
here as they were initially
reported to Securitas. After
investigation , details of a
case may indicate a lesser
or dif ferent incident description . If the case warrants it, the News will do a
follow-up story.
Wednesday, July 13
Miscellaneous: Many residents complained that some
young people were working
on a car on Oakmont Drive,
Entry 11, at about 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 16
Vandalism: A Tice Creek
Drive, Entry 2, resident reported damage to his RV cover.
Sunday, July 17
Animal: A Leisure Lane,
Entry 3, resident reported
a dead bird in the laundry
room.
Wednesday, July 20
Animal: A Running
Spr i ngs Road, Ent r y 10,
resident reported at 10 p.m.
that a bird was in her manor.
Committee seeks donations
Every year, every month, 24 hours a day, seven days a
week, blood banks throughout the country must supply
blood to keep people alive. Everyone can help blood banks,
and it isn’t necessary to give blood.
Rossmoor residents can help their own local blood
bank by donating money to the Rossmoor Blood Donation
Awards Committee, now in its 40th year. Another way to
help is to join the committee.
The money raised is awarded to high schools in Northern California for producing the most units of blood during
the year at blood drives held at the schools under the supervision of the American Red Cross. Some 7,000 units of
blood are raised by the participating schools each year. The
award money of $7,000 is shared among the top producers
and may be used at the school’s discretion.
Use the coupon below to send a donation. For information about the committee, call Chairman Ed King at 9429511.
The committee’s annual ice cream social will be held
Saturday, Aug. 20. The cost is $5. Look for a special flyer
on the ice cream social inserted in this issue of the News.
DONATION FOR ROSSMOOR
BLOOD DONATION AWARDS COMMITTEE
From ________________________________
In memory/honor of ___________________________
__________________________________________
All gifts are tax deductible. Make checks payable to John
Muir Health Foundation with memo notation Rossmoor
Blood Donation Awards Committee. Mail to Gene
Wilson, P.O. Box 2454, Walnut Creek, 94595.
8
Here comes the sun
Stanley Dollar residents go green with solar power
By Wilma Murray
Staff writer
Tim O’Neill has an interesting habit: Each day, the
Stanley Dollar Drive resident
checks his unit’s meter to see
how much electricity has been
used.
Appalled by how the kilowatt hours were adding up,
particularly in the wintertime
when usage for the all-electric-
power building went through
the roof, the green-minded
resident looked for a solution.
He also hoped to find one for
his pocketbook, to bring down
those sky-high PG&E bills.
In February, he found an
answer. He struck up a conversation with Kent Steele of
Solar Universe at the Home
and Garden Show in Pleasanton and the solar wheels began
rolling. Solar seemed the way
to go. But first there were some
News photos by Mike DiCarlo
There are 75 panels in four different arrays across the rooftop, which is above most of the other
units in the area and thus not obstructing any views.
Solar panels include “micro inverters” that convert AC current
to DC current, driving the energy usage formerly produced by
electricity.
Now ffering
O
hoops to jump through.
O’Neill threw a “cookie
party” for the neighbors who
share his four-unit building at
1640 Stanley Dollar Drive. He
shared what he’d learned about
going solar. With some of their
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part thanks to a new roof already installed on the building,
which made the installation of
solar panels feasible.
After a few weeks of construction, while residents admittedly endured a lot of banging and thumping overhead,
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Residents interested in
solar need to understand
Mutual’s needs, concerns
By Wilma Murray
Staff writer
Thinking of going solar? Not so fast, said Third Mutual
President Chuck Sanderson. He reminds residents that it’s not
as clear cut as it may at first appear.
“I’m totally in support of solar,” Sanderson said.
But, he added, it’s important to “make sure you do it with
an understanding of the real implications of its magnitude.”
The Mutual did not have a policy regarding solar when the
O’Neills came to request an alteration permit for 1640 Stanley
Dollar Drive. As there seemed to be no problems up front, the
permit was granted. But Sanderson said the Mutual has taken
a closer look since and its attorney has now written up policies
so a valley-wide standard can be developed.
It is important that residents understand some of the ramifications of installing solar, Sanderson said. Aesthetics, for one
thing, must be considered. The Mutual has a right to disallow
solar installation if that installation would adversely affect the
views of other residents.
Also, residents must understand their responsibilities in
this installation, which can be, he said, financially costly. For
instance, the resident installing solar has the responsibility to
pay for the removal and reinstallation (if desired) of the solar
panels and equipment when the Mutual determines the roof
needs to be rehabbed.
When the unit is sold, if the buyer does not want solar, it is
incumbent upon the seller to pay for the removal and put the
roof back to its original state, not the Mutual.
The Mutual also has to take into consideration the integrity
of each building’s structure and Sanderson said it will be important to have an independent technical assessment of load
factors for any future such installations.
However, Sanderson wants to reiterate that while residents
have to be aware of what they are getting into with a solar
project, and it is the board’s responsibility to safeguard everybody in the Mutual, he has no issues with driving a building’s
energy with solar.
“I think that it’s the wave of the future,” he said. “Bottom
line is we are doing an extensive amount of research.”
The residents of the four-plex at 1640 Stanley Dollar Drive stand on their shared rooftop with the
newly installed solar panels. The neighbors are, from left, Sheila and Edwin Spencer, Arthur and
Laura Lee Karp, Sita and Bob Likuski, and Jean and Tim O’Neill.
Solar panels installed on Stanley Dollar building
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the rooftop at 1640 is now
alight with 75 bright blue panels. There are four “arrays” of
panels, with different numbers
allotted to each unit depending
on need and usage.
According to Steele, the
panel group has a rating of 18
kilowatts, which means five
to six hours of daily sun will
equal approximately 100 kilowatt hours per day saved on an
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amount of power as they have
previously, residents should
now have zero charges on the
electric portion of their PG&E
bill, he said.
Just to see how much energy is being saved, O’Neill can
now adjust his meter-monitoring habit to be a computermonitoring habit, since the energy production from the solar
panels is monitored on Wi-Fi
24/7. He can watch the meter
go backward.
Those rooftop bright blues
will now mean two hues of
green for those residents, with
monetary (rebates and tax
credits along with the PG&E
bill reduction), as well as energy conservation.
“We’re all green people;
we’re helping the environment,” O’Neill said. “We’re all
very excited about it.”
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Atria Valley View to unveil multi-million
Republican Club to hear
from county district attorney dollar renovation at grand opening
The
Republican
Club of Rossmoor will
host Mark Peterson,
top law enforcement
officer in Contra Costa
County, on Wednesday,
Aug. 17, in the Fireside Room at Gateway.
The topic of his talk is
“Prosecuting Crime in
These Trying Times.”
The doors will open
at 5:15 p.m. for and
open bar. Dinner will
be served after the social hour and then Peterson will speak.
Mark Peterson
Deputy district attorney for 25 years, Peterson has worked in the Contra Costa
District Attorney’s Office since 1984. He has served on every unit of the office and has personally tried over 110 jury
trials, including 25 murder trials. He oversees the office of
160 employees and 87 attorneys.
A former Concord city councilman, he took over the office in January after a heated race against Dan O’Malley,
and has taken steps to revamp the organization.
He has implemented crime prevention programs specifically targeting the youth and truancy. He has reorganized
the office to be more productive and efficient. He said that
the biggest challenge he faces is persistent under-funding.
At the conclusion of the presentation, he will answer
questions.
The Republican Journal, which is mailed monthly to all
club members, contains a reservation form with all the details.
The cost for dinner is $25 for members and $27 for guests.
Mail checks and reservations to the Rossmoor Republicans, 831 Terra California Drive No. 3. For information, call
Tom Fryer at 947-5878.
The completion of a multi-million dollar renovation at Atria Valley View, a Walnut Creek
senior living community on Rossmoor Parkway,
will be celebrated with local elected officials
and senior-care experts at the community’s
grand reopening event on Thursday, Aug. 4.
The grand reopening event is open to the
public and is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m.,
with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 6.
Atria Valley View is located at 1228 Rossmoor
Parkway, across Tice Valley Boulevard from
Rossmoor, near John Muir Outpatient Center.
For information, visit www.atriavalleyview.
com or call the concierge at 937-7300.
Renovations to the senior living community
include the addition of a full-service spa and
salon, a new bistro featuring trellised seating
and demonstration-style kitchen, an outdoor
fireplace, dining terrace and water feature in the
back courtyard, a new deck overlooking Tice
Valley, a new cognitive learning center featuring Dakim brain fitness games, and a state-ofthe-art fitness center.
Leo Morales, executive director of Atria Valley View, said the redesign at Atria provides an
innovative approach to luxury senior living with
the flexibility to accommodate individual preferences and needs. He said the new look and
feel reflects Atria’s ongoing commitment to help
residents retain their independence and enjoy
life in comfortable and inviting surroundings.
As part of the renovation, Atria Valley View
is expected to be among the fi rst senior living
communities in Walnut Creek and Contra Costa
County to achieve LEED certification from the
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
To obtain certification, a building must meet
the USGBC’s criteria in five key areas: sustainable site development, water savings, energy
efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. In its pursuit of LEED certification, the community is utilizing water-efficient landscaping, dual-flush toilets, low-flow
showerheads, and low-emitting materials such
as paints, carpets and sealants.
Atria Senior Living is one of the nation’s
leading providers of independent living, assisted living and memory-care services. Home to
more than 13,000 older Americans in 27 states,
Atria communities provide respectful services
designed to promote independence and help seniors enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.
Eagle Ridge plans summer picnic
Mutual 68 (Eagle Ridge)
will have its summer picnic on
Saturday, Aug. 13, at 5 p.m. at
Dollar Clubhouse patio.
Reservations are required
and the cost is $15 per person.
Checks, payable to Mutual 68
Social Committee, should be
mailed to Jo Jones, 2992 Saklan Indian Drive.
Reservation payments must
be received by Friday, Aug. 5.
For information, contact
Judy Box (939-4661) or Casey
Dixon (944-9996).
Rossmoor Fund sets up special fund for victims of Running Springs Road fire.
Make contributions to the Rossmoor Fund, P.O. Box 2070, Walnut Creek, CA 94595.
Donations are tax-deductible.
ROSSMOOR MEETINGS
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 on GRF Board
meetings, call Senior Manager of Executive Services Paulette
Jones at 988-7711; for information on Third Mutual meetings,
call 988-7718; and for information on all other Mutual meetings,
call Dyann Paradise at 988-7775.
July 28:
GRF Board meeting
9 a.m.
Peacock Hall, Gateway
Aug. 2:
GRF Policy Committee
2 p.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Aug. 3:
Third Mutual finance
9:30 a.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Aug. 3:
First Mutual town hall meeting
10 a.m.
Fireside Room, Gateway
Aug. 4:
Mutual 68 building committee
1 p.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Aug. 5:
Golf Advisory Committee
9 a.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Aug. 5:
First Mutual landscape committee
11 a.m.
Multipurpose Room 1, Gateway
Aug. 8:
Third Mutual board
9 a.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Aug. 8:
Mutual 68 CIC
4 p.m.
Multipurpose Room 1, Gateway
Aug. 10: Fitness Center Advisory Committee 9:30 a.m.
Delta Room, Del Valle
Aug. 11: Aquatics Advisory Committee
1:30 p.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Aug. 11: Fourth Mutual annual meeting
3 p.m.
Fireside Room, Gateway
Aug.17: Mutual 48 board
2 p.m.
Mutual Operations meeting room
Aug. 18: Second Mutual board
9 a.m.
Aug. 18: Fifth Mutual finance committee
9:30 a.m.
Ivy Room, Dollar
Aug. 18: Fifth Mutual board
2 p.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Aug. 19
GRF Trust Revision Committee
9:30 a.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Aug. 22: Mutual 68 board
1 p.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Aug. 23: GRF Finance Committee
1:30 p.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Aug. 24: First Mutual finance committee
11 a.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Aug. 25: GRF Board meeting
9 a.m.
Aug. 26: Third Mutual building committee
10 a.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Aug. 26: First Mutual board
1 p.m.
Delta Room, Del Valle
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Rossmoor Fund offers residents an
opportunity to receive free legal advice
Residents who have been
taken financial advantage of
by a friend or family member,
who paid for a service that
was not rendered, or who have
suffered from a telemarketing
fraud or any other financial
abuse may be eligible for free
legal advice.
The Rossmoor Fund is able
to provide pro bono legal assistance through a grant to the
Law Center, made possible by
the generosity of its donors.
For help with financial
abuse or another legal question, call the Elder Law Center, which is under the auspices
of the Law Center. The phone
number is 866-543-8017.
Callers will be asked to
press 2 if they are 65 years or
older. Leave a message and
Elder Law Center staff will
return the call and conduct a
phone interview to determine
what each need is.
The staff attorney will either
represent if legal help is required, or will refer the matter
to one of the volunteer attorneys for pro-bono assistance,
or to the appropriate agency.
The Rossmoor Fund is a
nonprofit public benefit corporation established to benefit
Rossmoor residents.
The organization is qualified to receive tax-deductible
gifts and has no affiliation
with Golden Rain Foundation.
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CEO’S REPORT
Waterford
elects
new board
Moving Ahead With Projects,
Changes Ahead for Securitas
By Warren Salmons, GRF CEO
The Waterford, Mutual
58, recently elected a new
board and officers for 201112. Seated from left are
Treasurer Joyce Ladar and
President Olivia James, and
standing are, Secretary Paul
Deutschman, Second Vice
President Bruce Gerringer
and First Vice President Valentine Chmel. The board
represents the 300-unit
congregate housing facility
on Tice Creek Drive.
Group forms to oppose Event Center location
Following a discussion on
the YourRossmoor Chatboard,
several residents have formed
an ad-hoc sub group in opposition to the proposal to build an
event center in front of Dollar
Clubhouse. The group is called
Save Our Stanley (SOS) and is
opposed to the location of the
building, but not necessarily to
having a new event center in
Rossmoor.
SOS is urging that other
alternatives be considered following a thorough review of
the use of current facilities and
their condition. The group held
its first kick-off meeting July
21 and is currently gathering
signatures on a petition.
More information is available on the group’s website,
www.SaveOurStanley.com.
Interested residents can join
the mailing list by going to the
site in order to receive notices
of future meetings.
Pinnacle Ridge seeks candidate for board
Qualified candidates are
sought for two vacancies to be
filled on the board of directors of Mutual 59 (Pinnacle
Ridge) in this year’s election.
The positions for director
are for three-year terms for
the positions currently held
by Sara Cornell and Jo Fasciona.
Any member in good
standing who wants to submit
his or her name as a candidate
for membership on the board
should contact the Mutual
secretary at the Board Office
in Gateway by Monday, Aug.
29, with 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.
An election of directors
will be held at least 30 days
prior to the annual meeting.
The winning candidates
will be seated at the annual
meeting on Monday, Nov. 7.
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sales and there are currently 68 pending escrows.
Presidents’ Forum
The Mutual presidents reviewed the mid-year Mutual Operations financial report and discussed the proposed 2012
Mutual Operations Department staffi ng level of service and
personnel cost allocation. They also received an update on the
Trust Agreement Review and Revision Committee progress.
Table tennis project
The design team, project manager and staff will commence
the design/city entitlement process for a five-table, stand-alone
table-tennis building located in the edge of Sportsmen’s Park
at the Hillside Clubhouse complex.
Creekside project
Acoustical retrofit work costing approximately $20,000
will be completed in Meeting Room 3 within five to six weeks.
The money is from the project contingency and comes from
the Trust Estate Fund.
Securitas
Pete McCabe, the on-site Securitas account manager, will
be retiring from Rossmoor the fi rst week of August. He has
been at Rossmoor since Securitas assumed public safety services in October 2006. He was instrumental in transitioning
from the GRF Public Safety to contracted Public Safety, and
has been involved with the Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT), disaster preparedness, and has been working
closely with Mutuals to address issues. We wish him well.
Justin Stebbins, a current EMT supervisor for Securitas,
has been selected to be the new on-site account manager. He
was among the first group of Securitas personnel to be assigned to Rossmoor and has served as acting account manager
in the past. We welcome Justin.
Disaster preparedness
The Gateway CERT staging area is in the process of planning Rossmoor’s fourth CERT drill, which will be held on
Monday, Oct. 17.
The CB Communications Room is in the process of being
relocated to Gateway’s Multipurpose Room 3 to resolve radio
reception problems.
Gift
A relative of Rossmoor resident Laura Lattin has donated
a Yamaha baby grand piano to the Golden Rain Foundation.
The piano will replace an older one in the Diablo Room at
Hillside Clubhouse. The older instrument will now be surplused and sold.
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Fourth Mutual to hold annual meeting
Fourth Mutual will hold
its annual dinner meeting on
Thursday, Aug. 11, at 4 p.m. in
the Fireside Room at Gateway
Clubhouse.
Check-in will start at 3 p.m.,
followed by the general meeting at 4 and dinner at 5.
The dinner will be catered
by Simple Elegance and will
feature prime rib, coleslaw, potato salad, rolls, coffee, tea and
ice cream sundaes for dessert.
There is a vegetarian option.
The cost of the dinner is $9 per
person.
Residents of Fourth Mutual
are asked to send their checks,
made payable to Fourth Walnut Creek Mutual, to Pauline J.
Kelzer, treasurer, Fourth Walnut Creek Mutual, 2125 Skycrest Drive No. 5, by Friday,
Aug. 5. No reservations will be
accepted after that date and no
checks will be accepted at the
door.
For information about the
meeting and dinner, call Penny
Wade at 938-2570.
Mutual 29 to hold summer dinner
Wednesday event to be held at Dollar Clubhouse
Resident receives her award
Bobbie Rabinowitz is all smiles after receiving the annual Joe Hill
Award from the Labor Heritage Foundation in June at the National Labor College in Silver Springs, Md. A retired social worker and labor activist, the Rossmoor resident received the award
for being a co-founder of the New York City Labor Chorus 20
years ago. The News did a feature on Rabinowitz on June 22.
Mutual 30 seeks candidates
One position is available on the Mutual 30 board in this year’s
election. Harriett-Lee Keller currently holds that position.
Any member in good standing who wishes to submit his or her
name as a candidate for membership on the board should contact
the inspector of election with a written candidate statement, c/o
of the assistant secretary in the Board Office in Gateway by Monday, Aug. 1.
The statement should be no more than 300 words and should
express the candidate’s qualifications and interest in serving on
the board. Questions regarding the election process should be
directed to Board Services Coordinator Dyann Paradise at 9887775.
The winning candidate will be seated at the annual meeting on
Wednesday, Sept. 21. Additional information will follow in the
weeks prior to the election.
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Mutual 29’s 39th annual
dinner, open to Mutual 29 residents and their guests, will be
held on Wednesday, Aug. 10.
The event will be catered
by Hamilton Catering. Meet
at 5 p.m. for a hosted bar on
the patio at Dollar Clubhouse,
weather permitting.
The event will be moved indoors at Dollar in the case of
rain, or excess heat or cold.
At 6, dinner will be served.
The menu choices this year are
sirloin tip, salmon or vegetarian lasagna. All are accompanied by a salad, a vegetable,
bread and rolls, dessert and
coffee or tea.
This year, there will be a
new feature: door prizes.
The event costs $19 per per-
son. Residents of Mutual 29
will have received reservation
forms delivered to their door.
Make reservations no later
than Wednesday, Aug. 3.
Mail or deliver checks to
Sandra Olsen, 3112 Ptarmigan
Drive No. 4 (basket at door).
Checks should be made payable to Walnut Creek Mutual
29.
Democrat Club speaker to discuss ‘The
Great California Crackup’ tomorrow
The speaker at the Democrats Club meeting
on Thursday, July 28, in the Fireside Room at
Gateway Clubhouse, will be Mark Paul. The
previously announced speaker, Robert Scheer,
had to withdraw for medical reasons. He will
speak on Thursday, Sept. 22, instead.
The meeting will begin at 3 p.m., followed
by a social hour with light refreshments at
4:30.
Paul’s topic will be “The Great California
Crackup: How Reform Broke the Golden State
and How to Fix It.”
In 2004, Paul was appointed deputy treasurer of the state of California. He also served
as policy director for the Treasurer’s Office
and executive secretary of the State’s Pooled
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cash reserves of California state and local
governments.
He has consulted with elected officials and
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There is no charge and everyone is welcome. For information, contact Gary Hansen
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ROSSMOOR NEWS • JULY 27, 2011
Gate access
tightened, says
Public Safety
coordinator
keyed in Gateway parking lot
and entries. Copper pipes and
toilet piping have been stolen
from common facilities and
someone put food in the grand
piano and in the couches at
Gateway.
Tighten up the gate
Many residents have said
that the entry gate is the weak
spot and that Securitas has to
be more diligent about how it
allows access to Rossmoor.
Bell knows that the community is concerned about the
gate and has instructed Securitas to tighten procedures on
bar codes, guest clearance and
outside contractors coming in
to do work for residents.
In the past, if a resident,
guest or employee had a bar
code that did not open the
gate, the guard would allow
access. Now, the car is pulled
over, the bar code is checked
and if it is expired it is scraped
off the car and the driver has
to apply for a new bar code.
Contractors who don’t have
clearance are turned away.
When possible, walkers are
stopped and asked for identification. In addition, the
Securitas staff can no longer
allow access to people who
regularly come into Rossmoor
and are known to them. They,
also, have to be checked.
“The gate is a balance between providing convenience
to the residents and security,”
said Bell. “Now that we are
being more diligent, we get
calls from residents asking
why their friends weren’t allowed in.” He reminds residents to call ahead and clear a
guest and workers, something
that can be done 72 hours in
advance.
Bell, a former Walnut
Creek Police captain, doesn’t
believe that unauthorized
visitors who come through
the gate are the main cause
of the thefts and vandalisms
in Rossmoor. “When you look
at the thefts, it is probably
people who know the valley
– invited guests, contractors,
friends,” he said.
“Real crooks do not want to
come through that gate, drive
through Rossmoor and pick an
out-of-the-way place to commit a crime. Crooks want easy
access and an easy exit. There
is only one way to leave in a
vehicle and crooks don’t like
that.”
Bell calls all thefts, and
especially the forced entries,
“unsettling” and has been
working with Walnut Creek
detectives to see if there are
any connections to burglaries
in the city. The chief of police,
Joel Bryden, is up to speed on
Rossmoor’s thefts and vandalism and talked to News staff
writer, Wilma Murray, about
the issue last week. He believes
that Rossmoor crime rate is not
Increase in thefts and vandalism, but no pattern
• The most common types of thefts were non-forcible (from unlocked/unsecured locations or of unsecured items).
• Most of the property stolen was smaller items that could be easily
carried away.
• The thefts from inside manors resulted in largest monetary loss
and usually consisted of theft of cash and jewelry.
• Using a crime index comparison, theft rates are lower in Rossmoor
when compared to the City of Walnut Creek.
Vandalisms
• There were 102 vandalisms.
• The total number of vandalisms increased.
• There are no patterns to the locations, days or times that vandalism occurred.
• The 2010 vandalism spike was due to vandalisms directed at
Golden Rain Foundation.
• The most common type of vandalism was to vehicles parked
within the entries/carports.
• Using a crime index comparison, vandalism rates are lower in
Rossmoor when compared to the city of Walnut Creek.
Background
The purpose of this study was to quantify, review and analyze reported and verified thefts and vandalisms that occurred in Rossmoor
in order to answer five questions:
1) What is the total number of thefts and vandalisms reported during the study period?
2) Are there patterns to the locations, days or times when thefts
and vandalisms occur?
3) Are there patterns to types of thefts and vandalisms?
4) If there are theft/vandalism patterns, are there changes that can
be made to address these patterns?
5) How do the number of thefts and vandalisms that occurred in
Rossmoor compare to the rest of the city of Walnut Creek?
Data collection
Data for this study included all thefts and vandalisms reported to
Public Safety from Jan. 1, 2008 through Dec. 31, 2010. Data regarding
thefts and vandalisms from Jan. 1, 2005 through Dec. 31, 2008, were
also reviewed.
Theft and vandalism data for the period of Jan. 1, 2008 through
Dec. 31, 2010, was also received from the Walnut Creek Police Department (WCPD).
Study area and data used
All verified thefts and vandalisms that occurred in Rossmoor and
that were reported to Public Safety were used. To ensure accuracy of
the data, staff reviewed each report and only included the incidents
verified as not being attributable to anything other than theft/vandalism.
It is important to note that the Golden Rain computer system tracks
incidents as reported, but not the actual outcome. For example, if a
theft of property was reported and it determined that the property was
misplaced and then found, this incident would be recorded as a theft.
Likewise, if vehicle vandalism was reported and it was determined the
vehicle had hit a pillar in the carport, the incident would be recorded
as vandalism. Incidents in these examples would not be considered
verified theft or vandalisms.
Theft/vandalisms where additional facts were discovered to determine that the theft/vandalism did not occur were not considered verified and were not used in the study.
The data received from WCPD included all thefts and vandalisms
reported in the city during the study period. The WCPD data only
included thefts and vandalisms that would be considered “verified” as
used in the study.
Analysis
Following the collection of data, staff analyzed the results. This
analysis included a comparison of the thefts and vandalisms year-toyear, and the location of those incidents to identify any high incident
locations. The analysis then looked for patterns of occurrences by time
and days of the week, and types of property stolen or vandalized.
For comparison purposes, staff reviewed historical theft and vandalism statistics for the three years (2005-2007) prior to the study
period, but those reports predating the study period were not reviewed
for specifics.
Finally, the data from Rossmoor was compared to the data for the
city of Walnut Creek. The city of Walnut Creek’s data included thefts
and vandalisms that may also have been reported to Rossmoor’s Public Safety. Furthermore, WCPD categorizes thefts and vandalisms differently than the Public Safety data as described more fully below.
Theft and vandalism index comparisons
Rossmoor is a unique community and comparing raw data with the
larger community is difficult. In order to compare incidents that occurred in Rossmoor to the city of Walnut Creek, theft and vandalism
indexes were created. Using crime indexes to compare crime data is a
standardized method used nationwide.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) uses a Uniform Crime
Reporting (UCR) system to gather crime data from law enforcement
agencies across the country. The UCR is a summary-based reporting
system, with data aggregated to the city, county, state and other geographic levels, such as communities or neighborhoods to create crime
indexes. These indexes are based on the number and types of crimes
per capita in a pre-defined area.
The FBI then uses this data to determine fluctuations in crime lev-
els and to compare crime levels between and among geographical
areas. But, because crime is a social phenomenon, the FBI does not
use this data to rank geographical areas or to rank the effectiveness of
law enforcement agencies.
For this study, crime indexes for the thefts and vandalisms that occurred in Rossmoor and in the city were developed. The crime indexes
developed for this study were based on a population of 10,000 for
Rossmoor and 64,000 for the city and represent the number of thefts/
vandalism that occurred per one thousand.
THEFTS IN ROSSMOOR
Thefts were divided into four categories: manor, vehicle, storage/
carport, Trust, and then further categorized into forcible and non-forcible thefts. Manor and storage/carport thefts included thefts from
inside or outside and in the immediate area of those locations. Thefts
from vehicles included thefts of or from vehicles or golf carts. Thefts
classified as Trust included all thefts that occurred from or of Trust
property.
Approximately 10 percent of the cases reported each year were
determined not to be verified thefts. In these situations, the property
was misplaced and then located or reported because the reporting
party thought something looked out of place, but could not find any
property missing.
There were 246 verified thefts that occurred during the study period. During the study period, manor thefts had the highest rate of
occurrence at 41 percent (100 of 246) of the total number. Thefts from
among the other three categories were fairly evenly distributed.
From 2008 to 2009 there was a 74 percent increase (53 to 92) in
total number of thefts and from 2009 to 2010 there was a 9 percent
increase (93 to 100) in total thefts. However, from 2009 to 2010, there
was a 63 percent decrease (27 to 10) in the number of thefts from storage/carports.
(Securitas started in October 2007 and assumed the former Public
Safety Department’s procedures. The Foundation’s Public Safety
coordinator was hired during the first quarter of 2009 and began encouraging residents to report all incidents, then also began to refine
reporting procedures. Also during 2009, Securitas employees were
provided report writing training.)
2008-2010 thefts
Year Manor Vehicle Storage/Carport Trust Total
2008........ 23 ..............8.....................11.................. 11.........53
2009........ 34 .............14 ....................27 .................17.........92
2010 ........ 43 .............24....................10 .................24 ....... 101
Total
100
46
48
52
246
Approximately 89 percent (89 of 100) of the thefts in the manor category occurred outside of, but, in the immediate areas of a
manor.
Non-forcible thefts
Non-forcible thefts were most common. Approximately 91
percent (224 of 246) of the total thefts were non-forcible.
A series of 12 thefts occurred in late 2010 in which items were
taken from inside of vehicles. These thefts occurred between Nov.
15 to Dec. 20, 2010 at night, on various days of the week, to vehicles parked within entries/carports in the area of Golden Rain
Road, Oakmont Drive and Skycrest Drive. These thefts occurred
from vehicles that were left unlocked, and while some vehicles
were reported to have been locked, there were no signs of forced
entry to any of the vehicles. Most of these thefts were of coins
and/or miscellaneous items including a laptop and GPS that were
visible from outside of the vehicle. In 2010, this series accounted
for 50 percent (12) of all thefts in the vehicle category.
From January through October 2010, there were 10 thefts of
copper/brass fixtures from Trust property (clubhouses and park
bathrooms) including two at the Waterford. During 2010, these
thefts accounted for 42 percent (10) of all Trust thefts. While
tools were used to remove the items, entry was not forced into
buildings. These thefts occurred at night and on various days of
the week.
Forcible thefts
Approximately 9 percent (23 of 247) of all thefts were classified as forcible and of those, thefts from storage/carport areas
and from Trust were the most common and accounted for 78
percent (18 of 23) of all the forcible thefts.
Forcible thefts
Year Manor Vehicle Storage/Carport Trust Total
2008......... – ...............–...................... – ................... – ......... –*
2009......... 1 ...............1......................7 ...................5 .........14
2010 ......... 1 ...............2......................2 ...................4 ..........9
Total
2
3
9
9
23
*The reports written in 2008 did not specify if the thefts
were forcible or non-forcible.
Forcible thefts from manors accounted for 9 percent (2 of 23)
of the total forcible thefts.
Thefts from inside of manors
There was a total of 100 thefts from manors and of those 29
percent (29 of 100) actually occurred inside the manors.
Study compares thefts, vandalism in Rossmoor to city’s
Thefts from inside of manors
Year
Forcible
Non-Forcible
Total
2008...................... – ............................ 9 ..........................9
2009...................... 1 ............................ 7 ..........................8
2010 ...................... 1 ........................... 11 ........................ 12
Total
2
27
29
Of the 27 non-forcible thefts from inside of manors, it is believed that in 19 percent (5 of 27) keys were used or invited guest/
friends/relatives were suspected. The most common types of nonforcible thefts from manors were through unlocked front or rear
sliding glass doors.
Forcible thefts accounted for 7 percent (2 of 29) of the thefts
from inside of manors. In both cases, manors were entered
through the front doors. From the evidence, it is likely the doors
were kicked open. While neighbors were at home at the times of
these thefts, nothing was heard.
The thefts from the inside of manors resulted in the biggest
monetary losses, as most often jewelry and cash were stolen.
2005-2010 thefts
In order to provide a historical comparison of thefts, the total
theft statistics for 2005-2007 were reviewed.
2005-2007 thefts by year
Year
Total
2005 ..................................... 100*
2006 ...................................... 62*
2007 ...................................... 71*
Total
233*
*Totals reduced by 10 percent to adjust for
variances between reported and verified thefts.
2005-2010 thefts totals
Year
Thefts
2005-2007.................................. 233
2008-2010 .................................. 247
Total
480
The increase between 2005-2007 and 2008-2010 is approximately 6 percent (14). The average number of thefts per year for the
2008-2010 study period was 82. The average number of thefts per
year for 2005-2007 to the study period was 78. The average number
of thefts per year for the six year (2005-2010) period was 80.
CITY OF WALNUT CREEK THEFTS
The city of Walnut Creek’s theft data is categorized differently
than Rossmoor’s data. The city’s data is categorized only by forcible and non-forcible and included all thefts, with the exception of
auto thefts.
City of Walnut Creek thefts
Year
Forcible
Non-Forcible
Total
2008................... 1,483 .....................2,403 .................. 3,886
2009................... 1,710 ......................2,636................... 4,346
2010 ................... 1,743 ......................2,669....................4,412
Total
4,936
7,708
12,644
The data from the city revealed an increase in the number of
thefts for each year of the study period, 12 percent from 2008 to
2009, and 1.5 percent from 2009-2010. Non-forcible thefts accounted for 61 percent of the thefts.
Theft index comparisons
For the study period, the theft index comparison reveals that
Rossmoor’s theft index is significantly lower than the city’s.
Location
Theft Index*
Rossmoor ..................................10.1
City of Walnut Creek ........................ 68.9
*The number of thefts per 1,000 population
VANDALISM IN ROSSMOOR
Vandalisms were divided into three categories: manor, vehicle
and Trust. Vandalisms in the manor category included incidents
that occurred to or in the area of manors, including laundry rooms
and mailboxes. Vandalisms classified as Trust included all vandalisms that occurred to Trust property.
Approximately 5 percent of the cases reported each year were
determined not to be vandalisms. In these cases, it was determined that there was no damage to the property/or damage was
not the result of criminal activity. There were 102 vandalisms that
occurred during the three-year study period. The most common
was vehicle vandalisms and accounted for 46 percent (47 of 102)
of all vandalisms.
From 2008 to 2009, there was an 85 percent increase (13 to 24)
in the number of vandalisms, and from 2009 to 2010 there was a
171 percent increase (24 to 65).
2008-2010 Vandalisms
Year
Manor
Vehicle
Trust
Total
2008................ 2 ...................9 ..................... 2 ................ 13
2009................ 6 ..................15 .................... 3 ................24
2010 ................ 6 ..................23 ................... 36 ...............65
Total
14
47
41
102
Vehicle vandalisms
Of the vehicle vandalisms, 96 percent (45 of 47) occurred to vehicles parked within entries. Most of the vandalisms were reported as the scratching of the vehicles’ paint (commonly referred to
as keying). There were two incidents where a hose was turned on
and left inside of a vehicle, one incident of feces placed on a door
handle, and one incident where vomit was found on the hood.
The increase in the 2010 vandalisms is largely due to a series
that started in mid-2009 and continued through 2010 to Trust
property. This series accounted for 100 percent (3 of 3) of all Trust
vandalisms in 2009, and 92 percent (33 of 36) in 2010. These
vandalisms occurred in various clubhouses, meetings rooms and
community parks. Many of these incidents involved the placing
of food items in various areas of the clubhouses, meeting rooms,
turning on water or appliances and knocking over items in the
parks. Most of these vandalisms were nuisance incidents and did
not result in permanent damage.
There was no pattern to the locations, dates or times of these
vandalisms so it was not possible to take preemptive actions. While
there was no proof, this series of vandalisms was strongly believed
to be attributable to a single resident with a known history of mental illness. Following the resident’s departure from Rossmoor, the
number and frequency of such occurrences dropped markedly.
A second contributing factor to the 2009-2010 increase was a
series of six vehicle vandalisms (tires slashed and side mirrors
broken) that occurred in the area of Terra Granada, December
2009 through March 2010. Four of these vandalisms occurred in
December 2009, a fi fth in January 2010, and the sixth in March
2010. Over this four-month period, there was no pattern to the days
or times of occurrences that would have allowed for preemptive
actions. While there was no proof, it was believed the responsible
party was a resident’s live-in guest and when this guest left, these
vandalisms stopped. This series accounted for 16 percent (6 of 38)
of the vehicle vandalisms that occurred in 2009 and 2010.
2005-2010 vandalisms
In order to provide comparison of vandalisms for a longer period, the vandalism statistics for the three years prior to the study
period were reviewed.
2005-2007 Vandalisms
Year
Total
2005 ........................................6
2006 ........................................8
2007 ....................................... 16
Total
30*
*Totals reduced by 5 percent to adjust for assumed
variances between reported and verified vandalisms.
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Most thefts
occur when
things are
not locked
The city’s data revealed a decrease in the number of vandalisms
for each year of the study period, 23 percent from 2008 to 2009,
and 15% from 2009 -2010.
Vandalism index comparisons
Even with a decrease in the city’s vandalisms, the vandalism
index comparison reveals that Rossmoor’s vandalism index is
lower than the city’s.
Crime index comparisons
Location
Vandalism*
Rossmoor .................................. 6.5
City of Walnut Creek ......................... 8.4
*The number of vandalisms per 1,000 population
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Thefts
Bell’s study, which took several months to write and gather the statistics, offered some
interesting information about
thefts. “Ninety-one percent of
the thefts in Rossmoor occur
on things unlocked and unsecured,” he said. “Residents
need to take steps to ensure
the security of their property.”
Bell is certainly not cavalier about thefts, and says that
“I consider any theft a serious
issue and one theft is one theft
too many,” but adds that most
thefts in Rossmoor are thefts
of opportunity. “Eliminate the
opportunity and you eliminate
the theft,” he said. “The days
of not locking your house and
your car are over.” He said
that if residents go shopping
in Broadway Plaza, they lock
their cars. “You should lock
it here. You need to take responsibility for securing your
items.”
Residents have asked that
Securitas do more patrols of
the community to discourage
the thieves. Bell said that Securitas does random patrols
all day and night throughout Rossmoor. In addition to
driving into random entries
throughout the valley, Securitas also has specific areas that
it is required to patrol. The officer is required to get out of
the car and do an electronic
check. The electronic check is
downloaded into a computer to
ensure that the check was done.
“These areas are checked two
times per shift,” Bell said.
Bell also has plans to develop some new procedures
with Securitas to ensure that
“we are working together with
residents to reduce the opportunity for thefts to occur.”
Vandalism
When Bell was doing research for his theft and vandalism study, he found that most
of the vandalism occurred in
entries and the neighborhoods
and there was no pattern to it.
He said a big problem in the
entries is vandalism to cars,
such as keying, where a key
is used to scratch the paint off
the car.
Last year, someone put a
hose in a car and filled it up
with water. “It was parked on
the street for a long time and
someone got mad about it,”
Bell said. “From my experience, these aren’t random acts.
They are usually done out of
revenge or anger.”
He said that guest parking
is a big issue in Rossmoor.
Residents get angry if another resident parks in the guest
parking and call to have the
car removed. “Securitas gets
complaints daily about cars
2005-2010 Totals
Year
Vandalisms
2005-2007...................................30
2008-2010 .................................. 101
Total
131
The increase between 2005-2007 and 2008-2010 is 237 percent.
Removing the two vandalism series from the totals, the increase
from 2005-2007 and 2008-2010 falls to 100 percent (30 to 60).
CITY OF WALNUT CREEK VANDALISMS
The city categorized vandalism data differently than Rossmoor
and all types are included in one category.
City of Walnut Creek vandalisms
Year
Vandalisms
2008 ...................................... 811
2009 ...................................... 625
2010 ...................................... 536
Total
1972
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CONCLUSIONS
During the study period, the number of thefts increased for
each year, and thefts from vehicles accounted for the greatest
increase. Manor and Trust thefts increased at approximately the
same.
Vandalisms increased in each year of the study, with the greatest increase in vehicle and Trust vandalisms; however those increases are believed to be directly attributable to specific situations and have been resolved. Removing the vehicle and Trust
targeted vandalisms from the totals, vandalisms would have remained relatively flat.
The following is staff’s responses to each of the questions
evaluated by this study:
Question 1: What is the total number of thefts and vandalisms reported each?
There were a total of 246 thefts that occurred over the study
period, with a high of 101 in 2010.
There were a total 102 vandalisms that occurred during the
study period, with a high of 65 in 2010. This significant increase
in the number of vandalism from 2009 to 2010 is due to the targeted Trust and Terra Granada vandalisms.
Question 2: Are there patterns to the locations, days or
times when thefts and vandalisms occur?
A review of the data indicated that there were no locations that
had a statistical peak in number of thefts.
With the exception of the two vandalism series, there were no
locations with a statistical peak in number of vandalisms.
There were no patterns to the days or times when thefts and
vandalisms occurred. While there are no patterns to specific
locations, approximately 98 percent of all vehicle vandalisms
occurred within the entries to vehicles parked within entries,
carports and guest parking areas.
Question 3: Are there patterns to the types of thefts and
vandalisms?
Accounting for 91 percent of all thefts were the thefts from
unlocked/unsecured locations or of unsecured items. Thefts from
manors were the most common type of theft by location and accounted for 41 percent of all thefts.
The most common type of vandalism, which accounted for
46 percent of all vandalisms, occurred to vehicles parked within
entries and involved the scratching of the vehicles’ paint.
Question 4: If there are theft/vandalism patterns, are there
changes that can be made to address these patterns?
Because 91 percent of the thefts were of unsecured items or
from unsecured locations, the securing of items left in the open
and the securing/locking of locations could be the means to making the most significant reduction in the number of thefts. Reminding and encouraging residents/contractors to secure their
items, vehicles and residences can significantly reduce the number of thefts.
The highest percentage of vandalism was to vehicles and involved the scratching of the vehicles’ paint. These types of vandalisms are usually directed at a specific vehicle and for a specific reason. As a result, there are no changes that can be made
to address these vandalisms.
Question 5: How do the number of thefts and vandalisms
compare to the rest of the city of Walnut Creek?
It is difficult to compare the raw data of thefts and vandalisms
that occurred in Rossmoor to the city of Walnut Creek. The data
from the city was not categorized in the same methods as the
data from Rossmoor. However, the calculated crime index above
indicates that Rossmoor has a lower theft and vandalism crime
index when compared to the rest of the city.
Chief says
Rossmoor
crime is
not high
But most crimes in Rossmoor,
he said, are crimes of opportunity. Residents get lax and leave
items in view in unlocked vehicles, or don’t bother to lock
their doors and windows, even
when they are not at home.
What to do? He suggests
residents of Rossmoor do what
residents of any city do who are
mindful of their safety and of
their possessions: Take appropriate precautions; keep valuables locked up and out of sight;
and lock doors and windows.
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Why so much All residents safe after fire destroys eight-unit building
vandalism?
parked in guest parking,” he
said.
In 2010, Securitas had to
deal with two series of vandalisms that Bell attributes to just
two people, which caused the
vandalism percentages to go
way up.
Over a four-month period,
several cars on Terra Granada
were vandalized. “We attributed the vandalism to a guest
living with a resident. When
the guest moved, the vandalism stopped,” Bell said.
Then there was the resident who went on a damage
spree at Gateway and in her
Mutual. She put food in the
grand piano and in the couches at Gateway, turned on the
ovens and water in the multipurpose rooms and walked
away, and vandalized laundry rooms and the mini park
on Tice Creek Drive. She was
never caught in the act, but
was always seen leaving the
scene. When she moved out
of Rossmoor, the vandalism
stopped, Bell said.
One person is also suspected in the recent vandalism to
cars at Gateway.
“If you take out these series
of vandalisms, then it has been
flat over a six-year period,”
Bell said.
Bell believes that Rossmoor
is a very safe community, but
is always working on ways to
make it safer. “We’re a safe
community in that you don’t
have to worry about walking down the street and getting mugged and getting your
purse stolen,” he said. “There
are no attacks from strangers
in Rossmoor. Residents are
safe in that respect.”
Bell wants to remind residents that if they hear or see
something suspicious to immediately call Securitas at
939-0693, and its staff will respond and investigate. “I prefer Securitas respond to 100
unsubstantiated calls about
suspicious behavior rather than
one legitimate theft or vandalism,” he said.
Bell is working with the
Walnut Creek Police Department to hold a theft prevention workshop in Rossmoor.
Information on date, time and
place will be announced in the
News.
identified, confirmed that
the fire started in her manor
–No. 4. The investigation
will determine the exact
cause of the fire.
A relative of a Rossmoor
resident is credited with
alerting and evacuating
most of the residents in the
burning building. John Colwell of Vacaville, who was
visiting his great aunt in the
building next door, saw the
smoke and helped one resident escape from her manor
and knocked on doors to
make sure all were evacuated.
The building is what is
referred to as a G-11, where
the manors are accessed
through one entry, and carports for the previous entry
are below the units.
The residents of the
burned building and from
nearby buildings who were
evacuated were taken to the
Fireside Room at Gateway
and briefed by Fire Chief
Daryl Louder and GRF general counsel, Tony Grafals.
Grafals told the victims of
the burned building that
they would be taken by
Rossmoor bus to a nearby
hotel.
The fire chief told the
residents from the nea rby buildings who were
evacuated that they would
be able to retur n to their
homes later that evening,
once the fire crews were
Attorneys
out of the neighborhood.
Some fire victims complained to the chief of slow
response from the fire department, but Securitas confirmed that an engine was at
the scene of the fire within
six minutes of receiving the
call.
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Hats ‘on’ to the birthday girl
Jessie Kasdan, front center, got the surprise of her life when she showed up for the Julie Hughes
Joint Efforts class at Del Valle pool last Wednesday to find all her classmates wearing “Jessie
Hats” in honor of her 98th birthday. The 20-year Rossmoor resident is known for always wearing her flowered visor given to her by an old friend who used to exercise with her at Dollar
pool. The hat is now known as her signature. In honor of the big event, there were balloons
and chocolates and everyone sang her “Happy Birthday” and gave her cards. Hughes told her
she is an inspiration for growing older with grace.
Comcast increases some package prices
Comcast recently announced that its Internet and
package prices have increased
for all its customers. The price
increases do not affect the cable TV costs paid by residents
on the monthly coupon.
All of Comcast’s MultiProduct Economy, Performance or Blast HSI customers will see a price increase
of $2 per month. In addition,
all customers with a modem
or phone and Internet service
will see a $2 increase per
month.
Comcast has also increased
its Sports Entertainment package, primary box HD technology fee and service protection
plan.
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YOUR COINS - GOLD & SILVER
Don’t get taken in. With large ads in newspapers for sales
at local hotels or churches, everyone wins but you.
Get a second opinion from a local dealer who has been
buying and selling in Rossmoor for 30 years.
I am a private dealer and individual.
I’ve lived in Contra Costa County
since 1945 and have owned a local and well-known business for 40
years. All purchases are kept private
and strictly confidential. No purchase
is too large. Business is done by appointment only. We can meet at my
office or your home, my bank or your
bank. I would be more than glad to
have your relatives or friends join
us to represent you at our meeting.
Please talk with others at Rossmoor.
Many have sold to me.
Call for an appointment
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925-798-6140
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Old Silver Dollars
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Investment Coins Marketed
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Don’t fall for ‘Grandparents scam’
desperate need of money. The phone conversation usually goes like
this:
“Grandpa?”
“Yes, is this John?” Grandpa asks.
“Yes, I need your help. I got arrested for drunk driving while in
Canada with a friend and I need $1,000 for bail. I don’t want to call
Mom because she’ll get mad. Can you wire me the money?”
If Grandpa believes he’s talking to his grandson, he’s instructed on
where to send the money via Western Union.
It’s a scam designed to play on the grandparents’ heartstrings and it
certainly did that in two recent instances.
One Rossmoor resident received a call from his “grandson” who
said he had been in a car accident in a rental car in Ottawa, Canada.
He said he needed $999.11 to get out of jail and that a man would
call the resident back within 15 minutes to tell him how to send the
money.
The Rossmoor man went to Rite Aid to send the money by Western
Union. The woman at the Western Union counter told him that she
was leery about what he was doing. He insisted he had talked to his
grandson and sent the money.
When he arrived home, he started to think about the situation and
decided to call his son and found out his grandson was not in Ottawa.
He went back to Rite Aid and the clerk helped him stop the transaction
and he got his money back. (It’s unusual that the scammers did not get
the money in this case, but the tracking number was not yet given out,
so they could not claim it.)
Another resident told the News that he also received a call from
his “grandson” who needed $6,000 because he was arrested in a foreign country. The resident went to several banks to get the money
but something told him he needed to call his daughter just to double
check. Before he sent off the money, he was told that his grandson was
at home.
These scammers can use personal information they find on the
Internet through family blogs, genealogy websites, social networking
sites and online newspapers to add to the credibility of the scam.
Residents are advised to question callers requesting money; callers
claiming to be in Canada or other foreign location; callers insisting
on secrecy; urgent callers pressuring quick action; callers with unfamiliar voices; callers requesting that money be sent by wire transfer
– those funds are hard to track and almost impossible to recover; and
vague or elusive callers who get personal details wrong.
If a relative calls and asks for money, his or her identity should be
checked by asking personal questions. Don’t “fill in the blanks” for
the caller; ask him to give his names. Another option is to ignore the
caller’s wishes and verify the story with another family member. Tell
the caller you will call him back and get a phone number.
Readers Digest scam
A Rossmoor resident who was on her toes received a phone call
from Readers Digest. She was told that all previous subscribers’ names
were put into a drawing and she won $167,000. She was told that since
the money was being sent from British Columbia, Canada, that she
had to send $700 to pay the taxes and cover service charges.
She asked the caller if it was a scam, but was assured it was not;
the problem was that the money had to be sent from another country
and it could not be released without her payment. She was even given
a phone number to call to verify her winnings.
The News called that phone number in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a man
with a foreign accent answered. It sounded like there was a room-full
of phone solicitors in the background. When asked to be directed to
the sweepstakes department, the man asked for a name. When told it
was the Rossmoor News, he hung up.
Prizes in legitimate contests are awarded solely by chance and contestants never have to pay a fee or buy something to enter or increase
their odds of winning. Real winners never have to dip into their pockets to collect their “prize.”
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RESIDENTS CAN HELP
IMPROVE SECURITY
I am in agreement with a recent letter regarding
security. We need to improve security in all areas
to prevent thefts and vandalism, and so we can nab
the culprits responsible for Rossmoor crime.
Clearly, Securitas needs to patrol common areas more often and more thoroughly, especially at
night. This would be easier with well-lit grounds
and high-resolution cameras. I concur that pedestrian traffic as well as auto traffic requires screening.
I second the suggestion to better screen potential employees, contractors and subcontractors.
Whoever stole copper pipes and wires from construction projects and common areas was familiar
with when and where to get it.
We residents need to pay attention to our surroundings and report questionable activity. Neighborhood watch groups can help with this. We need
to lock our cars and request better-lit carports and
pathways.
Shakti Rose
Singingwood Court
THEFTS AND VANDALISM
CAUSE CONCERN
A recent letter to the News mentioned that many
of us residents were lured here by the myth of a
gated community. And just recently we had the
notice that one could purchase for $20 a barcode
for a friend, a relative, a golf buddy, a caretaker.
Well, of course, you will vouch for your friend,
your cousin, your golfi ng pal, your sister’s caretaker. But who will vouch for that person’s out-ofwork nephew, son in continuation school and his
friends, granddaughter who just lost her part-time
job?
As we know, there are no locked gates for the
sidewalks up from Safeway and no challenge to
enter. Even if there were, one can trek up the flood
plain by the creek with no challenge.
The number of thefts and acts of vandalism reported in the News causes not only concern but
must make us all wonder how secure Securitas,
without police powers, is keeping us, especially if
we are making it easy for people with no stake in
this community to drive in at some resident’s cost
of a mere $20.
Ernie Karsten
Terra Granada Drive
HIRE THE RIGHT PEOPLE
FOR RESIDENTS’ SAFETY
Congratulations and thanks to Anne List for an
excellent letter (July 13) in which she lists a series
of security improvements that could be made here
in Rossmoor.
Evidently she is an experienced security officer
and although I’ve never met her I suggest that she
would be made (if she is willing) the head of a security committee of residents advising the GRF
Board on plans to be put in place to reinforce our
current security.
Among other suggestions, she mentions that
“Securitas should be more rigidly monitoring the
entry and Rossmoor operating divisions (should
be) hiring the right people and being more alert to
security issues.”
Many of us say “amen,” and under the heading
of “hiring the right people” there should be an assessment of the value we are getting from Securitas (there may be other fi rms out there with better
plans) and from our own employees entrusted with
our safety.
A few weeks back, another letter writer indicated
the idea of offering rewards in money for tips leading to apprehension of suspects, and this too should
be studied and perhaps adopted.
Any of this would be much better than letting
things be as they are now and just hoping for the
best, while we are waiting to hear from our leaders
what are they doing to improve our security here in
Rossmoor.
Maria Rieger
Ptarmigan Drive
ROSSMOOR IS LESS SECURE
AFTER REMOVAL OF FENCE
Recent letters to the News make it clear that security is on the minds of residents. There are good
reasons for this concern. Here is another:
A vital chain-link fence was summarily torn
down recently, without any notice to residents. A
quarter-mile of Rossmoor’s northeastern border security fence was removed, parallel to Golden Rain
Road, from inside Entry 16 to the flagpole overlook,
leaving the Olympic and Tice Valley approaches
wide open.
Since this removal was effected, there have been
several reported break-ins at Golden Rain entries
formerly protected by this fence – including the
theft of an automobile and burglaries in Entry 16
on May 27. We believe these incidents are directly
related to the fence removal. Several residents reported seeing groups of non-resident people climbing up the hill from Olympic/Tice Valley and looking down on our entries while the fence removal
project was in progress.
Management has done everything but hang out
signs saying “trespassers welcome!” Perhaps management should also tear down the entry plaza, thus
totally ending the pretense that we still live in a secure gated community.
One-hundred percent of Entry 16 residents signed
June 11 letters to the boards of GRF and First Mutual, demanding an explanation. GRF has denied
responsibility and First Mutual has not responded
at all. Apparently they have issues more vital than
security to deal with.
Our basic questions remain unanswered: Why
was the fence removed? Who authorized this ill-advised action? When will the fence be rebuilt?
Marilyn and Jim Brennan
Golden Rain Road
IS CREEKSIDE GRILL
COMPETITIVE?
I have tried to support the new Creekside Grill.
I have eaten there for breakfast every week since it
opened. I am pleased with the menu and the prices.
I am not so pleased with the dinner menu and especially the price.
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For example, I recently ordered the braised short
rib (not ribs, since it was only a short piece of bone
about eight inches long). It consisted of about five
small bites of meat, and a half a potato sliced very
thin. The meat and potato were very tasty what
there was of it. I usually expect a couple of meals
from my orders, since I do not have a big appetite
anymore. The price quoted to me over the phone
was $19, which I considered was at the high end for
such a dish. I was actually charged $21.95.
My information was that the grill must be competitive or else they would be charged several thousand dollars rent. I don’t think they are fulfilling
their contract.
I would really love to see both Stan and Ann take
the grill back to where it was with the original diner. I am not happy with the menu or the choices and
the prices are not at all competitive.
Have others had similar thoughts or am I one of
the minorities?
Jack Cassell
Golden Rain Road
COMPLIMENTS TO
CREEKSIDE GRILL
It is easy for me to criticize, but it is also a pleasure to compliment.
On a recent evening, in a velvety summer atmosphere, members of my family sat outside at the
Creekside Grill restaurant to celebrate my son’s
engagement. Our entree of the seared tuna with
tempura asparagus was one of the best dishes that
I have ever eaten. When the teenager in our group
wanted his pasta a certain way, the staff graciously
accommodated his wish.
At the end of the serving period, in the friendly
Rossmoor atmosphere, a group at a nearby table began to sing lovely, old ballads that included a song
for my engaged couple. It was a special time for us
and a memorable one.
My thanks and compliments to the Creekside
owners, the chef and his staff.
Louaine Collier Elke
Golden Rain Road
ROAD ETIQUETTE
FOR DUMMIES
On behalf of myself and of the almost legions of
Rossmoorians belonging to our “Motorists Obeying
Rules? Oh, Never Society,” I wish to protest the sudden outbreak of residents driving on our hallowed
ground at speeds of 25 mph, or slightly above.
These inconsiderate and spineless individuals
pose a significant and obvious danger to the sophisticated and mature high-speed driving – typical of
our society’s membership – for which Rossmoor’s
wide boulevards and well-maintained side roads
were obviously designed. To utilize these highways
at the posted speed limit constitutes a deliberate
insult to those who probably laid down their lives
to build this motoring Eden.
Worse, many society members have reported recent incidents of resident drivers stopping dead at
our beloved stop signs. This sociopathic behavior
clearly erodes the civic-minded role model provided by our people – who know what they are doing
around stop signs better than anyone else.
In closing, a profundity: Let us assume that our
society’s drivers average a laughably conservative
35 mph around Rossmoor, equivalent to a trivial 40
percent over the posted speed limit. Now, this percentage applied to freeway driving (posted 65 mph)
means that our members would be travelling at 91
mph – a speed they can handle with great skill and
aplomb. So, Rossmoor roads would obviously be
very small potatoes to our society’s knowledgeable
and intelligent drivers, were it not for these 25 mph
laggards and stop-sign-obsessed maniacs.
Christopher James Panton
Rossmoor Raceway (oops, Parkway)
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BUY THE DEL VALLE
AUDITORIUM
Once again the toxic words “Event Center” are in
the spotlight. Already the naysayers are in full voice.
Even if the Event Center is approved, how long will it
take to be built? Three years? Five years? Never?
There is another option. As mentioned in Pat
Baker’s letter of July 13, the Del Valle auditorium,
located on the old Del Valle High School site, sits
empty and is only a few paces from the Fitness Center at Rossmoor. Probably less than 5 percent of the
resident population even know it’s there.
Over the course of a year, I wrote letters and held
meetings, hoping to persuade GRF to approve renting the auditorium for periodic entertainment events.
The idea was that a fi rst-class theater could attract
more and varied shows. To build a theater like this
one will cost millions. After initial encouragement, I
realized that I was getting nowhere.
It seems a tragedy to ignore this solution. Buying
the Del Valle auditorium seems to me the best idea.
Second would be to rent it, which would avoid any
capital investment and in-fighting.
Marshall P. Stuart
Ptarmigan Drive
BASIC QUESTIONS ABOUT
EVENT CENTER NEED
TO BE ANSWERED
After sitting through the Board meeting on July 12,
it is obvious that the proposed Event Center is most
likely headed for approval as originally proposed in
2005.
The discussion focused on details of design architecture, chairs and kitchen equipment. Missing were
the real questions about the need for such a complex.
I am a fan of phase one of the Creekside development
with the restaurant, meeting rooms, Pro Shop and offices. So I am not a “naysayer” ridiculed by numerous
forum writers.
Over $2.5 million a year comes into our capital account and GRF can afford the project. However, given
the dramatic change in the economy, I believe we need
to ask the basic questions about whether this is the
best use of the money and whether it is really needed.
The fact that this part of the Creekside project had
already been approved by Walnut Creek was mentioned as a significant reason to move forward with
the original plan. I say it should not outweigh the
needed re-evaluation. If nothing else, traffic around
the restaurant has significantly increased and a new
traffic study should be done. The architect’s idea was
to choke down traffic on Stanley Dollar Drive with a
raised plaza, joining both sides of the street.
I do not believe the economy is going to recover
any time soon. Construction money comes out of the
capital account, but do utilities and maintenance costs
impact the coupon? If they do, how much?
Bob Kelso
Tice Creek Drive
TAKE A BALLOT VOTE ON
THE EVENT CENTER
I came to Rossmoor because I liked the beautiful
trees, parks and the slower-paced feel. My concern
now is the proposed Event Center. It has been said
that it will not affect the monthly coupon; maybe
not while it is being built, but what about the long
run? Has anyone looked into the parking and traffic
aspect of the proposed site? When I moved in, my
monthly coupon went up three times in less than a
year, costing me an extra $22.
I love the Dollar Clubhouse and the surrounding
grounds and the beautiful trees. What happens to
the grounds? Is the clubhouse being torn down to
build the new facility? Where are all of those cars
going to park and what about the traffic in and out
of an already busy area? And let’s not forget the
golf carts crossing the road.
Is the decision to build left to the GRF Board or
is it put to a vote of the residents? I would think that
a ballot vote would be in order. I would like to think
that what is wanted by the majority is important.
Please take into consideration the many residents
who are barely holding on to their homes. After all,
this is a retirement community.
Mary Downs
Golden Rain Road
Editor’s note: Dollar Clubhouse will not be torn
down to build the proposed Event Center. The plan
calls for a pathway to connect Dollar with the Event
Center. Residents can view the Event Center plans
on the Rossmoor website at www.rossmoor.com.
Go to Resident Info, then hit the Event Center tab.
SEVERAL REASONS FOR NOT
WANTING AN EVENT CENTER
I am not in support of a new Event Center for several reasons:
I love our “green belt” and do not want to see more
buildings in that area. I feel the area adds significant
value to our community.
I believe we should keep the coupon low. Building
costs may not add to the coupon, but property tax,
maintenance and insurance will. It may be a great
time to build because building costs are at their lowest, but so are incomes for many in our community.
The coupon has almost doubled in the last 10 years,
it may continue to increase because we may need
things like a different level of security in Rossmoor.
I think the location will be a traffic and parking
nightmare. More traffic and complicated traffic patterns are not a good idea. Also, the number of parking places planned (130 to 140) seems inadequate
for an event center that has a capacity for 300 to 400
individuals.
The current design, which includes a large multipurpose room, hardly seems ideal for drama productions. Most theaters are tiered so the audience can
see the performance.
There was a survey that indicated the majority of
the respondents did not want an event center. That
didn’t seem to make an impression on the GRF
Board. I would suggest if that majority reflects residents’ concerns, it is time to speak up louder and get
the Board’s attention. Watch the GRF Board meetings on Channel 28, contact district representative,
e-mail the Board, write letters to the paper.
Linda Madden
Pine Knoll Drive
EVENT CENTER
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
As a former GRF Board president, I can answer
some questions about the Event Center.
Q. Why is the Event Center combining a theater
and a banquet facility?
A. The main room of the Event Center will serve
as a theater with a real backstage, a green room,
theatrical lighting, a state-of-the art sound system
and hopefully, great acoustics. It will also serve to
accommodate all of the 270 functions a year that
are currently held in the Sierra Room. Ideally, it
would be nice if we had the space and could afford
to build both a large banquet room and a theater,
but that is not possible.
Q. Do the drawings of the Event Center that
were published in the Rossmoor News recently accurately depict the way the Event Center will look?
Many people don’t think the design will work for a
theater.
A. The drawings published in the Rossmoor News
were concept drawings only. When the Board goes
forward with architectural drawings, the architect
will seek input from residents, especially those in
the performing arts groups, about the design, especially the design of the stage and backstage areas.
Q. Why hasn’t the Board considered buying the
Del Valle Theater or considered another location
for the Event Center?
A. It has. The theater is no longer for sale. Several years ago, the Board spent a good deal of time
trying to find another location for the event center,
but there is no other suitable location in Rossmoor.
David Smith
Lakeshire Drive
A MYSTERY
What is the big secret around Rossmoor these days?
It is this: Who is behind the Event Center? What group
wants it and why? No one will tell us.
It’s no secret now that the golf leadership is not
pushing for it. This has been made perfectly clear by
Don Terry at the July 12 Board meeting and in his
July 13 Rossmoor News letter in which he writes,
“The Fireside Room and Del Valle Clubhouse are big
enough for our biggest events. To my certain knowledge, we do not now or in the future have any need of
the facilities to be provided by the Event Center.”
Wow! That is a bombshell.
Now I must offer my deep apologies to the golfers,
for I had written passionate papers implicating them
in the scheme to devastate the Dollar lawn. But of
course! If that lawn were destroyed, the golfers would
lose their beautiful practice green.
But if it is not true about the golfers, then what is
going on here? Who is pushing for the Event Center
and why? It looks like the big Rossmoor secret is a
secret agenda.
What can that be? Will residents find out in time to
prevent a cloak-and-dagger maneuver? Stay tuned for
“The Great Rossmoor Mystery.”
Gene Gordon
Golden Rain Road
ROSSMOOR DESERVES BETTER
The Sierra Room at Del Valle is inadequate as an
event center:
It’s an unfit venue for dinner/dances. It’s a renovated gym – unattractive, sterile and lacking in warmth.
The acoustics are terrible. When bands play, it’s
nearly impossible to carry on a conversation. When
music ensembles come to Rossmoor, the sound is distorted and the audience doesn’t have a good view of
the performers.
Food is mediocre to poor and often cold. Without
a commercial kitchen, meals are prepared off-site and
reheated.
The stage is inadequate. In 2005, the Recreation
Department reported that any number of performers
– comedy, dance groups, actors –would not come to
Rossmoor because there wasn’t suitable performance
space. Now our own Drama Association confirms the
unsuitability of available spaces.
Parking at Del Valle is marginal, especially when
the Sierra Room is used for large events at peak Fitness Center and pool hours.
The sheer number of events that need an appropriate venue warrants an improved and expanded events
center: In 2011, 270 events have been scheduled into
the Sierra Room. Among the events are dinner dances,
concerts, club functions, Mutual meetings, Fun Day,
Recreation Department dances and fashion shows.
The Community Chorus, the music associations, the
concert associations and Recreation concerts would
benefit from an appropriate event center.
Additionally, the Fitness Center needs expansion,
and the logical place to do that is into the Delta and
Sierra rooms at Del Valle.
Rossmoor deserves better than a 65-year-old gym.
Diane C. Mader
Grey Eagle Drive
IT’S AN EXPENSIVE DREAM
The people who are promoting a complete theater
with the acoustics and aspects of a legitimate theater are to be respected for their attractive dream,
but they don’t know how difficult and expensive that
would be.
We are an active adult community. We are living
near and in the midst of extensive regional theater and
legitimate theater. Building a facility on Rossmoor
grounds would be carrying coals to Newcastle.
What we should be doing is a complete, proper
maintenance of what we have and two new things:
retrofitting our buildings for earthquake protection;
and looking into leasing solar panels for some savings (but no capital expenditure) and attracting forward-looking residents who would be interested in
Rossmoor because it is in the midst of things.
Anne French
Skycrest Drive
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COLUMNS & OPINIONS
PROGRESSIVE VIEW
Is America Number One?
By Bob Hanson
t is rather common to hear
conservatives stating that
America is number one, the
finest country, the best country,
etc. During the Vietnam War, the
expression was “America…love it
or leave it!” I suggest we take an
objective look at how our nation
stacks up against others in a few different areas.
Militarily, there is no doubt we are number one.
We spend approximately as much on arms and wars
as the rest of the world combined. Many of us see a
relationship between that fact and our current concerns about the national deficit. It raises the question of how long we can afford to be the world’s
only superpower and self-appointed world policeman.
The Institute of Economics and Peace has just
released the 2011 edition of the Global Peace Index.
Of the 153 nations studied, the United States was
ranked number 82. Nothing to brag about.
Another area where we are first in the world is
spending on health care. Our spending amounts
to an average of $7,290 per person per year. This
is roughly twice what other industrialized nations spend. So, I guess that means we should be
the healthiest country in the world, right? Wrong.
In longevity, we rank 49th. We are the only first
world country with millions of uninsured citizens.
Our maternal mortality rate of 9.8 per 100,000 is
roughly three times as high as the Canadian rate.
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40 YEARS AGO
THIS WEEK
Traffic Enforcement Was
a Heated Issue in 1971
By John Nutley, Rossmoor historian
HE July 21, 1971 issue of the News devoted
a full page with pictures to “a jam-packed
crowd of Rossmoorians at the Gateway Clubhouse.” Rossmoor considered an offer from Walnut
Creek to provide some Walnut Creek police traffic enforcement in the community. Mayor Newell
Case opened the meeting by explaining that Walnut
Creek was “… simply trying to be helpful if help is
desired” in solving the traffic problems.
A number of residents voiced a variety of opinions on the driving skills exhibited by individuals
in Rossmoor and what conditions will be imposed
on bad drivers. There were no statistics on accident
percentages in Walnut Creek and Rossmoor. One
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DON’T RIP OUT JUNE
FLOWERS’ GARDEN!
June Flowers planted a garden – a wondrous, magical garden; a garden that gives everyone who knows
of it special pleasure. June Flowers didn’t follow the
Rossmoor Private Garden Rules. Now, the powers that
be have decided to have some of the beautiful trees
and plants ripped out. This is to teach June a lesson
– a lesson in not breaking the rules – the Private Garden Rules.
Not only is June unhappy, but so are her neighbors
who enjoy her garden. Rules are rules. And may God
forbid that anyone break a Rossmoor Private Garden
Rule. We understand the need for rules. Seniors not
But if we aren’t very healthy, at least our insurance
companies are! Single payer, anyone?
Nothing determines the health of a population
more than the gap between the rich and the poor.
In case you haven’t noticed, our poor are getting
poorer and the rich are getting richer. Oh yes, that’s
another first place for us. We have far more billionaires than any other nation.
Still another area where we lead the civilized
world is violent crime. Thanks to the National Rifle
Association (NRA) and other Second Amendment
defenders, we are awash in guns. Our gun-related
Nothing determines the health of
a population more than the gap
between the rich and the poor. In
case you haven’t noticed, our poor
are getting poorer and the rich
are getting richer. Oh yes, that’s
another first place for us. We have
far more billionaires than any
other nation.
death rate is 14.24 per 100,000 people. Compare
that with Canada’s rate of 4.31, or better yet, Japan’s rate of .05. Of course, since it’s obvious we
can’t do anything about controlling weapons (the
NRA won’t allow it), we had better just lock a lot of
dangerous people up. Here again, we lead the world
with 2,150,000 folks behind bars. That’s one out of
every 140 U.S. residents. Canada locks up about one
in a thousand. Doesn’t that make you feel safe?
Here are some other comparisons with our
resident wanted security to issue traffic tickets. The
crowd discussed illegal parking, speeding, golf cart
speed, running stop signs and fender-benders.
A show of hands was taken and it appeared that
about 3 to 2 were in favor of requesting Walnut
Creek Police services. No action was to be taken
by the Walnut Creek City Council until a more formal vote could be taken.
The ecology group was collecting aluminum
cans at the southeast corner of Gateway parking
lot. There was a bin there for aluminum cans only
and collections were made weekly.
The Rossmoor Blood Bank thanked students at
Diablo Valley College for their response for blood
to aid ailing Rossmoorians. The financial contributions of residents supplied the funds to reward
the blood donors. All Rossmoor clubs were encouraged to support the Blood Bank financially.
On the front page of the July 28 News, the headline stated “Church Center for Rossmoor hanging
in the balance.” The News printed the complete
text of the memo of the Rossmoor churches’ Ecumenical Committee, reviewing original plans regarding the development of churches for the community as envisioned by the Leisure World Foundation and the Rossmoor Corporation. The memo
following rules could lead to a chaotic situation – seniors gone wild. Thus, there are rules to ensure that
doesn’t happen. But, once in awhile something occurs
that requires common sense and an easing of the rules.
Maybe a fine. Maybe public disgrace. But ripping out
a magnificent garden? People, please, don’t do this.
Mary Anne Clark
Stanley Dollar Drive
FLOATERS, LAPPERS,
SWIMMERS, OH MY
In the Rossmoor News of July 13, Rose M. Kirkpatrick expresses concern that the “Hillside pool is
dominated by lap swimmers with only a small section
for recreational swimmers.”
Perhaps we need to define lap vs. recreational swimmer. She seems to think that lap swimmers aren’t rec-
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neighbor Canada: Canada’s teen pregnancy rate
is 32.1 per thousand, about half our rate. Canada’s
alcoholism rate is 4 percent; ours is 5.55 percent.
Canada’s homeless rate is .5 percent; about half
our rate. Canada’s minimum wage is $8.80 to $11,
depending on which province one lives in. The U.S.
rate is $7.25. (California’s is $8). Denmark’s minimum is about $20 per hour.
About a year ago, Newsweek came out with a
ranking on quality of life for all of the nations of
the world. We came in 11th – not too bad, but definitely not number one. A United Nations survey put
us in 12th place.
I suspect that back in the 1950s, we were the best
place in the world to live. I think it’s possible that
we could regain that position. In order to do so, we
will need to reduce the gap between the rich and
poor, give up our empire (military bases in over
150 countries around the world), put more money
into education and less into war-making, take our
government back from the big corporations, reform
our prison system and move toward a clean, green
energy future. Unless our political situation is drastically changed, I suspect that these changes will
not happen and we will join Rome, Spain, Great
Britain, the Soviet Union and other great empires
that faded into the sunset. We are not as exceptional
as the conservatives would like us to think we are.
Nationalism is probably the single greatest cause
of war. Until a majority of us consider ourselves
global citizens, who happen to live in California
and the United States, wars are likely to continue
and the human species could well become extinct.
We have the capability to accomplish this. Up until
now, we have been lucky. Let’s not count on our
luck continuing.
Bob
Hanson
can
be
e-mailed
at
[email protected].
included text under the topics: What changed the
plans? Where are we at this time; and need for
such facilities?
Clark Newton, in speaking for the committee,
requested support of the Golden Rain Foundation
in its search for a proper space for services and
equipment. The GRF Board gave its moral support and directed that the Ecumenical Committee
meet with the Community Facilities Committee to
explore the matter further.
Earth slides were a problem since the construction of Mutual 10. The Joint Mutual Boards heard
a presentation by Woodward, Lundren Associates,
soil consultants and geologists, on methods of
correcting the slide problems. Stabilization of the
hillside included redoing the surface with grading, drainage and landscaping, plus repairs to the
12 buildings that settled. The estimated cost was
$550,000, which was going to be financed.
There was an ad in the News that asked the
question, “How will you look in 2007?” It was an
ad from the Breuner furniture store and its design
studio, which suggested that in purchasing sofas
one should consider durability, construction and
quality fabrics. With proper care, the furniture
would be appropriate for many years to come.
reational swimmers. I don’t know what else to call
them unless they are in training for the Olympics. On
the other hand, on the side of the pool where there are
no lanes for “lap swimmers,” you do not see swimmers but rather floaters. These folks, I presume, fit her
definition of recreational swimmers, when in fact they
are not swimmers at all.
What is a swimmer but someone who swims? What
are swimming pools for but for swimmers? Due to
the proliferation of floaters, the only place for real
recreational, i.e. lap, swimmers to swim is in the
lanes doing laps. She suggests that lap swimmers use
the Del Valle pool. Well, many people who actually
swim want fresh air just as she claims the recreational
swimmers, i.e., floaters, do. Since Dollar pool is polka
dotted with floaters, I suggest that the entire Hillside
pool be reserved for recreational swimmers and that
Dollar be designated a floaters paradise.
Shirley Bates
Running Springs Road
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A RTS & LEISURE
Square dance
Drama Association sponsors recital of Cole Porter songs is Monday
Staged reading salons will
be next on group’s agenda
The Drama Association of
Rossmoor (DAOR) has announced its schedule for the
remainder of the summer.
On Tuesday Aug. 9 at 7
p.m. and Thursday Aug. 11
at 7 p.m., Rossmoor residents
Tim Wise and Gay White will
present a recital of Cole Porter
songs from the award-winning
show “Kiss Me Kate.” The
program will take place at the
Hillside Clubhouse’s Vista
Room. Admission is free and
refreshments with home-made
goodies will be served.
Orbiting around his career
as a lawyer, Wise took a run
at professional acting. He can
be seen as a judge taking some
of J. R. Ewing’s money away
on the long-running television
series “Dallas.” Wise’s stage
career was launched in Harvard Hasty Pudding shows.
One of his favorite roles was
Victor in Arthur Miller’s “The
Price.” His love of singing then
brought him to musical theater
where in addition to playing
Fred Graham and Petruchio in
“Kiss Me Kate,” he performed
in the title role of “Man of La
Mancha.”
White is the featured vocalist and MC with the Rossmoor
Rhythm Revue tap dancers.
She danced as a member of the
San Francisco Tap Troupe and
with the Golddiggers precision
line tap dancers in the 1970’s
and 1980’s. She performed at
Davies Symphony Hall, Bimbo’s and the Victorian Theatre
in “5-6-7-8!,” an original revue.
White also appeared at the Altarena Theatre in Alameda in
“George M,” playing the Faye
Templeton role. And she has
played Joan in “Dames at Sea.”
Next up for the Drama Association is a new program of
Staged Reading Salons where
members of the DAOR Acting Company will read scenes
and short plays for the delight
of Rossmoor. The first of these
will take place on Friday, Aug.
19 in Del Valle’s Delta Room
at 2 p.m. Included in the first
Rossmoor residents Tim Wise and Gay White will present
a recital of Cole Porter songs from the award-winning show
“Kiss Me Kate” for the Drama Association of Rossmoor.
Salon will be Jack Neary’s
“Talk Back,” an excerpt
from John Patrick Shanley’s
“Doubt,” Mike Rothschild’s
“This Was Our Music” and
Robert Fulghum’s “Item #7,”
all performed by members of
the Acting Company. There is
no charge for this but space is
limited due to acoustical and
sightline issues, so the first 36
people who show up will get
a chance to see it. Refreshments will be provided.
In August DAOR will announce its fall line-up for its
Academy classes in acting,
directing and play writing.
The Rossmoor Squares
square dance club will host an
open dance on Monday, Aug.
1, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the
Las Trampas Room at Hillside
Clubhouse.
This introduction to square
dancing is free to new dancers. No dance experience is
required.
Couples and singles are welcome. The professional caller,
Bert Swerer, will start with the
beginning basic square dance
calls and gradually add calls
throughout the evening. Club
members will be on hand to
help new dancers.
New dancers are welcome
to stay to observe club-level
dancing from 8 to 9:30. Refreshments will be available
throughout the evening.
Square dancing is a good
way to exercise both mind and
body. It is a lively social event
and lots of fun.
The club dances every
Monday night (except the fifth
Monday of the month) from
7 to 9:30 in the Las Trampas
Room. Experienced dancers
are welcome to dance with the
club on any of these Mondays.
Cotillion Dinner Dancers host Hot Jazz Nights
Nils Bultmann will perform classical music for Fun Day Thursday.
Nils Bultmann to perform on
the violin Thursday at Fun Day
Nils Bultmann and Heather Pinkham will perform a program
of classical music at Fun Day on Thursday, July 28, at noon in the
Sierra Room at Del Valle.
The duo will perform music by composers such as Bach,
Schubert and Vivaldi.
Bultmann is originally from Madison, Wisc. He is a violinist
and composer committed to developing his own voice within the
context of a wide variety of musical styles and art forms. He has
been a violinist with the New World Symphony and has recorded
and toured with jazz saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell. He has been
active in collaborative projects of dance and film in addition to
his love of the more standard classical music repertoire.
Heather Pinkham is from Mendocino. She is a recent graduate from UC Berkeley, earning a bachelor’s degree in both music
and Italian studies. She spent a year abroad in Padua, Italy, where
she studied at l’Istituto Musicale Malipiero, Centro Artistico Musicale Padovano, with Debora Petrina. She currently serves as
principal keyboardist for the UC Berkeley Orchestra, teaches
piano to children and adults of all levels at ALMA Music, accompanies the men’s chorus, Opus Q, at the Julia Morgan Center
for the Arts, and accompanies conservatory classes for children
grades K-5 for a production of “Charlie Brown,” the musical, at
the Berkeley Playhouse.
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Hot Jazz Nights is the theme for the Cotillion
Dinner Dance Club’s dinner dance on Friday,
Aug. 5, at Hillside Clubhouse. Barbara Courier
will decorate with her usual creativity.
This festive evening will begin at 6 with the
cocktail hour. Hot hors d’oeuvres of Florentinestuffed mushrooms, teriyaki meatballs and hot
crab and shrimp on crostini will be passed. The
hosted bar will be under the direction of Lyle
Morton. Dinner, by Sunrise Catering, will be
served at 7.
The entree is a choice of a chicken breast
stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese and
served with a Mornay sauce or salmon with a
lemon butter sauce. The menu will also include
a salad, fresh baked rolls, rice pilaf, seasonal
vegetables and a dessert of fresh peach crisp.
Decaffeinated coffee and tea will be on the tables as well as red and white wine.
Music for listening and dancing will be provided by the Manny Guitierrez Quartet. The
dress for men, for this evening only, will be
jackets with collared shirts with no tie required
and for the women, smart casual. (No jeans,
shorts or T-shirts should be worn.)
The cost is $64 for a member couple and
$74 for a guest couple. Guest couples may attend when invited by a member couple and may
attend one dance during the calendar year, if
space is available.
Guest couples are eligible to fill out a mem-
bership application if they have attended one
previous dance. For membership information,
call Pam Lee at 932-2323.
Member reservations will be accepted beginning Friday, July 15. Member reservations received after Friday, July 22, will be accepted on
a space-available basis. Guest reservations will
be accepted after July 22, if space is available.
Those members who wish to sit together at
a table must mail their reservation checks together in the same envelope and a table will be
assigned.
The deadline for all reservations is Friday,
July 29. There will be no cancelations or refunds
after Monday, Aug. 1. Mail reservation checks,
payable to Cotillion Dinner Dancers and with
entree choice noted, to Ced Ferrett at 3466 Tice
Creek Drive No. 1.
Table assignments will be posted. Reservations will be assigned as to the postmark on the
envelopes. If unable to attend, paid-for meals
may be picked up the night of the dance by calling Geri May at 906-0793 to make arrangements.
This event is also the annual meeting and
Vice President Vic McPhun will propose a slate
of officers for the upcoming fiscal year. President John Christensen will call for a vote.
Dues of $60 per couple for the year are due.
Mail a separate check, also payable to Cotillion
Dinner Dancers, to Ferrett.
Ballroom dance classes taught at three levels
Ballroom dance classes
will be held in the Shasta
Room at the Del Valle Fitness
Center for three skill levels.
A beginners’ class to learn
tango and swing will run
from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on two
Fridays, Aug. 19 and 26, and
continue in September.
There will be no class on
Aug. 5 and 12.
An
intermediate-level
class on rumba and West
Coast swing will be taught
in the Sierra Room from 3:45
to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesdays,
Aug. 10, 17, 24 and 31.
A more advanced class for
continuing students on these
two dances will be held from
4:45 to 5:45 p.m. on these
same days. There will be no
classes on Aug. 3.
Classes are taught by Gail
Enright, well-known Bay
Area ballroom dance teacher. New students are wel-
come in any class. If there is
a question about which class
to attend, contact Enright by
phone at 284-1003, or e-mail
[email protected].
Cost for a single drop-in
class is $10, two consecutive classes $15, three consecutive classes $20, and
four consecutive classes $25.
Couples are prefer red, but
some singles can be accommodated. Private lessons are
also available.
ENTERTAINMENT NOTES
Two Local Comedies
Offer Lighthearted Fun
By Charles Jarrett
ith all the
dramatic
heat that is
available on the theater beat this week,
I thought this would
the perfect time to
kick back and review a couple of old chestnuts -- a couple of lighthearted comedies
that are just plain fun.
The Orinda Starlight Village Theater is producing
“Send Me No Flowers,” a play
written by Norman Barasch
and Carroll Moore, which I
have not seen in a long time.
Then, in Castro Valley, the
Chanticleers Theatre is producing Mary Chase’s perennial favorite, “Harvey.”
Orinda’s little community
theater in the park opened a
couple of weeks ago with its
fun-filled production of “Send
Me No Flowers,” probably
best remembered as the 1964
movie by the same name that
starred Rock Hudson, Doris Day and Tony Randall.
The original stage production of “Send Me No Flowers” opened in December
of 1960, received only lukewarm reviews and lasted for
40 performances. Certainly
the play was not a flop, but at
the same time not considered
a resounding success.
It’s hard to know what turns
audiences on. I have always
enjoyed this “don’t cry wolf”
comedy about hypochondriac
George (Shawn Bonnington),
who is constantly suffering
from one imaginary illness
or another. George recently
had a complete physical that
pronounced him perfectly
and certifiably healthy, but
he woke up with a pain in his
chest, or perhaps it’s his upper abdomen, well, certainly
somewhere in that general
area.
Why the uncertainty?
Well, he only notices the pain
when he presses his hand or
index finger against his body.
Out of fear he might have
contracted some potentially
fatal illness, he calls his doctor, Ralph Morrissey (Mark
Barry), asking him to immediately come by his home to
investigate his new affliction.
George’s lovely and patient
wife, Judy (Jill Gelster) tries
to assure him that it is probably nothing more than indigestion, but George is resolute in his concerns.
The doctor says that
George probably only has
indigestion and gives him
some medication. After overhearing the doctor’s conversation about another patient,
George assumes that he is
terminally ill with less than
two weeks to live. When
his neighbor Arnold (Chris
Constantouros) drops by the
house, George reveals this
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devastating news. He
decides the only sensible thing he can do
at that point is to find
a responsible replacement spouse for his
wife. Judy’s old college beau, Bert Powers (Ken Sollazzo), is in town
and becomes the perfect candidate.
George’s obvious prodding
and promotion of activities
that will keep Bert and his
wife in each other’s company
makes his wife suspicious
and she comes to the conclusion that her husband must be
covering up an extramarital
affair. The mix-up just gets
funnier and funnier, especially as George meets with
funeral director.
Director Geotty Chapple
has done an excellent job
of directing and selecting
the cast for this show. Actors Jill Gelster (Judy) and
Shawn Bonnington (George)
are thoroughly delightful in
their lead roles. Special kudos must go to Barry Hunau
(the jovial funeral director)
and Constantouros (the concerned neighbor) who practically steal the show.
The sound design by Dave
Dierks is really quite remarkable as well. This is an enjoyable production, basically inexpensive ($8 for seniors and
children and $16 for all others) and it’s close by. “Send
Me No Flowers” runs Fridays
and Saturdays through Aug.
6. There is a Thursday, Aug.
4, performance at 8 p.m.
The Orinda Starlight Village Players perform in the
Orinda Community Center
Park Amphitheater located
at 26 Orinda Way, across
the street from the Rite Aid
Pharmacy and the Orinda
Post Office and adjacent to
the Orinda Library and Community Park. Call 528-9225
for information. Tickets can
be purchased at the theater
entrance.
“Harvey” in Castro Valley
Another one of my favorite old chestnuts is the 1940
play by Mary Chase about a
sixfoot, three-inch “Pooka”
called “Harvey.” This is the
story of Elwood P. Dowd, the
easy-going, affable gentleman who hangs out with an
apparently imaginary sixfoot-tall white rabbit named
Harvey.
The Chanticleers Theater
in Castro Valley opened with
this production of this comic
tale of eccentricity and family frustration this past weekend. This is a fun and upbeat
production.
Elwood P. Dowd, played
well by Keith Jefferds, is a
friendly, slightly eccentric
gentleman who lives with
his sister, Veta Louise SimContinued on page 57
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Festival Opera presents ‘The Most Happy Fella’
Rossmoor residents will get discount to show
Frank Loesser’s landmark musical, “The
Most Happy Fella,” will be Festival Opera’s
second production this summer. The company
is offering, to all Rossmoor residents, a 10-percent discount on all tickets (prices range from
$39 to $100) for two of the four performances.
Discounted performances are Saturday,
Aug. 6, at 8 p.m., and Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 2
p.m. Use the code “ROSSM.”
The Opera and Ballet Club of Rossmoor
is sponsoring a preview presentation of this
show on Wednesday, July 27, from 10:30 a.m.
to noon, in the Vista Room at Hillside Clubhouse.
Diane Farrell Mauch, club president, will be
the speaker. She will present details regarding
the origin of the show, the composer’s background, the story and the current production
offered in Walnut Creek.
In addition, two of the performers will perform some of the selections from “The Most
Happy Fella” at this preview.
Ted Weis, baritone, sings the role of Tony in
the production. His background includes performances in opera, oratorio and musical theater. Weis was a founder of Festival Opera.
Shawnette Sulker, coloratura soprano, also
has a background in opera, oratorio, concert
and musical theater. She has performed with
the San Francisco Opera, Mark Morris Dance
Group, Hawaii Opera Theatre, and American
Bach Soloists, among others.
The program is free and all are invited. Refreshments will be served. Attendees will have
an opportunity to meet the artists and management personnel of Festival Opera.
For information about the performances,
call Mauch at 988-9898.
Pianist Heather Pinkham plays with Nils Bultmann
dents in attendance celebrating a birthday this month will
receive a complimentary piece
of birthday cake.
Café Mocha will offer a wide
variety of food items for sale
prior to the show, such as 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
residents and their guests.
NCJW presents ‘Hollywood Canteen’
featuring USS Hornet’s Swingin’ Blue Stars
A night at the “Hollywood Canteen” will be
created to feature the Swingin’ Blue Stars of
the USS Hornet on Saturday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m.
in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse. The
event is sponsored by the National Council of
Jewish Women (NCJW)
The Swingin’ Blue Stars is a group of women who specialize in performing songs from
the 1940s and 1950s with a lot of swing. Fabulous, live music and fun dance routines will
be presented. The group recently sang at Pearl
Harbor for the dedication of the new Visitors
Center.
Songs on the program will include “Don’t
Sit Under the Apple Tree,” “Boogie Woogie
Bugle Boy,” “Rum and Coca Cola,” “You
Make Me Feel So Young,” and a tribute to the
Andrew Sisters. They will sing songs from a
time when music told stories with rhythms that
got people up on their feet. Dancing is encour-
aged. Refreshments will be served prior to the
performance.
Tickets are $15 and may be purchased from
Debra Deitch, 1425 Oakmont Drive No. 2.
Make checks payable to NCJW and enclose
a self-addressed stamped envelope to receive
the tickets by mail. Otherwise, contact Deitch
at 954-1624 to make a reservation and pick up
the tickets at the door the night of the performance. For information, contact Helen Field
at 280-7206.
NCJW, founded in 1893, is the oldest major Jewish women’s organization in the United States. It is a volunteer organization, inspired by Jewish values, which works through
a program of research, education, advocacy
and community service to improve the life of
women, children and families, regardless of
race, color, or creed. NCJW strives to insure
individual rights for all.
Gateway will have a new art exhibit
The Rossmoor Art Association (RAA) will take in new
work on Saturday, Aug. 6, for
exhibit and sale at Gateway.
Receiving for the exhibit is
from 10 a.m. until noon at Art
Studio I at Gateway.
Members who have work
hanging at Gateway are asked
to pick those works up at the
same time.
Members of the association are invited to submit up to
three pieces of their artwork.
Paintings and drawings in all
media are welcome.
The preferred size for artwork is between 16 by 20 inch-
es and 38 by 50 inches. However, slightly smaller works
may also be accepted, space
permitting.
Entry forms and instructions may be picked up in
Studio I prior to the receiving
date. Artists should complete
all paperwork before bringing
their artwork to the studio on
Aug. 6.
It is essential that all work
be appropriately and securely
framed and properly fitted with
wire for hanging. Unframed
paintings will be accepted,
provided the top, bottom and
sides have been painted to harmonize with the work.
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.
Checks, payable to RAA,
may be sent to P.O. Box 2070,
Walnut Creek, CA 94595 or
placed in the RAA mailbox
at Gateway. There is no other
charge for exhibiting artwork.
For information, call Nancy
Meaden at 947-1869 or Sue
DeCarlo at 210-1039.
CAC offers new-member orientation
The Ceramic Arts Club (CAC) is open for
membership to all Rossmoor residents.
The criterion for membership is completion of the club’s orientation sessions, which
cost $30, payable by check to CAC. Orientation sessions are offered several times a year;
the next one is scheduled for Tuesday and
Wednesday, Aug. 9 and 10, from 9 a.m. to
noon, concluding on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m., including lunch.
The orientation provides an introduction to
the world of clay and to the Rossmoor studio facility. Attendees will be provided a set of tools,
a block of clay, use of a locker, and introductory
classes.
A sign-up sheet is available in the CAC Studio at Gateway now and checks are required
upon sign-up. Space is limited, so sign up early.
Consider carpooling to popular Gateway and Del Valle events.
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MOVIES MOVIES MOVIES MOVIES
EYE O N DVDS
‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ is Thursday, Friday film
“Barney’s Version”
The 2011 drama “The Lincoln Lawyer,” starring Matthew McConaughey, will be
shown in Peacock Hall at
Gateway on Thursday, July
28, and Friday, July 29, at 1,
4 and 7 p.m. The showings
at 1 p.m. will feature lan-
guage captions.
Tasked with defending rich
lothario Louis Roulet, who’s
been charged with assault,
lawyer Mick Haller (McConaughey) finds himself and his
family in danger when he deduces the truth behind this and
former cases he’s worked on.
This film is 118 minutes
long and is rated R for language and violence. This free
program is sponsored by the
Recreation Department and
is open to all residents and
their guests.
Drama ‘Starman’ is featured Saturday
The 1984 drama “Starman,” starring Jeff
Bridges, will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Saturday, July 30, at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. The
showings at 1 and 4 will feature language captions.
Bridges plays Starman, an alien who crashes
to Earth and takes the form of a recently deceased man in order to evade authorities. On
seeing the image of her dead husband before
her, widow Jenny (Karen Allen) is frightened.
But eventually, Starman wins her trust and she
agrees to help him return to his home planet.
This film is 115 minutes long and is rated PG.
This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents
and their guests.
Sunday’s comedy is ‘A Mighty Wind’
The 2003 comedy “A
Mighty Wind” will be shown
in Peacock Hall at Gateway on
Sunday, July 31, at 4 and 7 p.m.
The showing at 4 will feature
language captions.
Christopher Guest aims his
mockumentary lens at 1960’s
folk musicians, specifically, the
earnest Folksmen (portrayed
by Guest, Michael McKean
and Harry Shearer), the tooperky New Main Street Singers and former lovebirds Mitch
and Mickey. As the three acts
prepare to reunite for a tribute
concert, music and emotions
run high.
This film is 92 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
Oscar-winning film presented Tuesday
Gregory Peck stars in 1947 ‘Gentleman’s Agreement’
The 1947 drama “Gentleman’s Agreement”
will be shown on Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 1 p.m. in
Peacock Hall. The showing will feature language captions.
Gregory Peck portrays recently widowed
journalist Phil Green. With a young son to
support, Green is receptive to the invitation
of a magazine publisher to write a series of
stories on anti-Semitism. In order to get his
information first hand, he decides to pose as
being Jewish.
As the weeks go by, Green experiences all
manner of prejudice, the most insidious being
the “gentleman’s agreement” form of bigotry
wherein anti-Jewish sentiments are merely taken for granted. A controversial film in its time,
the movie proved to be a huge success, winning
three Academy Awards, including best picture,
best director (Elia Kazan) and best supporting
actress (Celeste Holm).
This film is 118 minutes long and is not rated.
This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents
and their guests.
Film Club presents ‘Kolya’ on Wednesday
By Stanley Vernon
Club correspondent
At 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.
3, the Film Club will see the
1996 film, “Kolya.” The film
is in Czech with English subtitles. It contains brief swearing,
but is not rated. The running
time is 100 minutes.
This is a delightful odd-couple story set in Prague during
the last days of Communism.
The director’s father (who
also scripted) is superb as the
former Philharmonic cellist
who takes custody of 5-yearold Kolya, after his mother (a
Russian interpreter with whom
the impoverished musician had
contracted a marriage of convenience) flits to the West.
With no political axe to
grind, the director, Jan Sverak, goes for the human interest angle, and produces a joyous film, which provokes more
than its fair share of smiles and
surreptitious dabs of the eyes.
After meeting expenses, the
club will donate DVD films to
the Rossmoor Library.
Membership in the Rossmoor
Film Club is $1 per showing
asnd may be paid at the door.
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This film is both wonderfully effective and seriously
flawed. It suffers from a duality of approaches beginning
as a comedy and ending as a tragedy. The basis is a book
that has been written contending that Barney killed his best
friend, Boogie, years before. The plot is supposedly his explanation of what happened, but, in fact, since Barney is
never actually aware of what transpired, this presents a logical problem. Moreover, the alleged crime is a minor element
in the film. The real story is the tale of Barney’s life beginning as a young adult, through three marriages and ending
with him as an elderly man suffering from Alzheimer’s.
Paul Giamatti portrays Barney Panofsky. His performance is so convincing that he won a Golden Globe for it, in
spite of sporting an unfortunate flat red wig in middle age.
At the beginning of the film, he is alone. His wife has remarried and he is desperately unhappy, phoning the couple
at 3 a.m., and causing a heart attack. It then flashes back
to the 1970s when he was a young man in Rome, carousing
with a group of testosterone-driven friends, none of whom
make a living. He, on the other hand, is successfully exporting Italian olive oil. He lends money to Boogie, a would-be
novelist. He buys an unattractive painting from Leo, just to
help him out when none of his work is selling.
While there, he marries Clara, a woman so obviously crazy or drug addicted or both that Boogie tries to prevent him
from going ahead with it. When the marriage flames out,
he returns to Montreal and becomes head of a TV company,
Totally Unnecessary Productions, and the wealthy producer
of a foolish but successfully long running TV sitcom. His
uncle introduces him to a young woman (Minnie Driver)
who is “loaded” and supposedly educated, with a master’s
degree from McGill. Like his first wife, this character is
also an over-the-top caricature.
On the very occasion of the wedding, Barney spots Miriam Grant (Rosamund Pike) and is totally, irrevocably smitten. No wonder. She’s perfect. A radio announcer in New
York, she is refined, sane, composed, intelligent, lovely. It
is at this point in the story that it becomes interesting, as it
moves from strained comedy into drama.
Barney’s courtship of Miriam is delightful. He is relentless, indefatigable and touching as he tries to win her. The
dialogue is crisp and, at the same time, moving, enough to
show why this marvelous creature, Miriam, would succumb
to a man who is on the surface so unlikely a mate for her.
This is one of the two relationships in the film that are effective. The second is that of Barney and his father Izzy
(Dustin Hoffman). He’s a retired cop, unpretentious, defender of his son, sometimes completely clueless, but always
warm and loving.
Who is Barney? He is not refined. He’s never without a
cigar, is a drinker and an obsessive, passionate hockey fan,
a habitué of a local bar, rude to Miriam’s friends when she
invites them for dinner. While he’s no prince, his redeeming quality is that he adores Miriam and the two children
they have together. He also is a loyal and supportive friend
to the men he knew long ago in Rome. In short, he’s a
character that is portrayed in the round, a man who is a
mixture of good and not-so-good, with failings but also,
with a tender heart.
The film is based on the 1997 novel by Mordecai Richler
(1931-2001), a Canadian novelist best known in the United
States for “The Apprenticeship of Dudley Kravitz,” which
was also made into a movie. Here the difficulty seems to
derive from honoring the complexities of the novel while
trying to fit it into the confines of a two hour film. The
rationale for the plot regarding the so-called murder is
lost. The first two marriages are meaningless. Yet once
Barney finally begins to learn something about life, there
is genuine humor as well as pathos and his story becomes
a worthwhile tale.
This 2010 film is available from Netflix.
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FICTION
Bel-Air Dead, by Stuart Woods
Blind Fury, by Lynda LaPlante
Buried Prey, by John Sandford
Buried Secrets, by Joseph Finder
A Death in Summer, by Benjamin Black
The Dog Who Came in From the Cold,
by Alexander McCall Smith
Dreams of the Dead, by Perri O’Shaughnessy
A Drop of the Hard Stuff, by Lawrence Block
Escape, by Barbara Delinsky
Expiration Date, by Sherril Jaffe
The Final Storm, by Jeff Shaara
I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive, by Steve Earle
The Kingdom, by Clive Cussler
Maine, by J. Courtney Sullivan
Mobbed, by Carol Higgins Clark
Monument to Murder, by Margaret Truman
Smokin’ Seventeen, by Janet Evanovich
Tigerlily’s Orchids, by Ruth Rendell
To Be Sung Under Water, by Tom McNeal
22 Britannia Road, by Amanda Hodgkinson
A group of residents from the Rossmoor Roadrunners, the 30s/40s/50s Club and SIR recently
went on a river cruise in Europe.
Group of residents enjoys European cruise
A group of 26 Rossmoor
residents went on a European
river cruise in May sponsored
by the Rossmoor Roadrunners; the 30s/40s/50s Club,
and SIR.
The Great Rivers of Europe tour, presented by Grand
Circle Travel, took the group
on a 14-day trip from Amsterdam to Vienna on the Rhine,
Mainz and Danube rivers.
Each day was a new adventure in a city or small village,
typically walking on historic
cobblestone streets.
The group learned about
European history, customs,
cuisine and culture in the
Netherlands, Germany and
Austria.
Highlights of the trip included a canal cruise in Amsterdam and visits to the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh
Museum, where they learned
about the Cologne Cathedral
that took over 600 years to
complete. They also visited
the Gutenberg Museum in
Mainz.
They also docked in
Frankfurt and took a bus tour
to Heidelberg. The charming medieval walled town of
Rothenberg was an optional
tour with visits to the Christmas shops. Another optional
tour was to Nurenburg’s Documentation Center and there
was the Albrecht Durer house
(1509) in Nurenberg that contained many items from the
Renaissance.
In Bavaria, the group visited
Wertheim’s Benedictine Monastery and Beer Garden. They
also walked through Durnstein, a village in Austria.
Clarence and Judy Nixon
were the organizers of the trip.
Recycle used
eyeglasses
Residents may recycle
eyeglasses they no longer
use in receptacles at the
clubhouses or the white
mailbox at Gateway.
LARGE PRINT
A Bride in the Bargain, by Deeanne Gist
Dreams of Joy, by Lisa See
The Edge of Winter, by Luanne Rice
Smoke Screen, by Sandra Brown
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August Special Events sponsored by Recreation
The following are the August 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 of August
on the Rossmoor News website at www.rossmoornews.com.
Aug. 2
And the Oscar Goes To:
“Gentleman’s Agreement” 1947 drama
118 min. NR 1 p.m. Peacock Hall, Gateway
Aug. 4
Fun Day-Entertainment and Bingo
Kendall Ross Bean-pianist
Noon, Sierra Room, Del Valle
Aug. 4-5
Thursday and Friday Movie
“The Adjustment Bureau” 2011 drama 128 min. PG-13
1, 4 and 7 (8/4) 1, 4, 7 and 9 p.m. (8/5)
Aug. 6
Saturday Movie
“That Hamilton Woman” 1941 Drama 124 min. NR
1, 4 and 7 p.m. Peacock Hall, Gateway
Aug. 6
Saturday Dance – Bob Falstein Band
7 to 10 p.m. Sierra Room, Del Valle
Aug. 7
Concert in the Park
Stompy Jones Band
4 p.m. Dollar picnic grounds
Aug. 7
Sunday Funnies
“Arthur” 2011 Comedy 110 min. PG-13
4 and 7 p.m. Peacock Hall, Gateway
Aug. 11
Fun Day
La Di Da-Vocal music group
Aug. 11-12 Thursday and Friday Movie
“Of Gods and Men” 2010 French drama 123 min. PG-13
1, 4, 7 p.m. (8/11) 10, 1, 4, 7 p.m. (8/12) Peacock Hall, G
Aug. 13
Saturday Movie
“The Great Dictator” 1940 Comedy 125 min. NR
Aug. 14
Concert in the Park
Jim Anderson Band-Early Elvis Presley Tribute
Aug. 14
Sunday Funnies
“Return of the Pink Panther” 1975 Comedy 113 min. G
Aug. 18
Fun Day-Entertainment and Bingo
Ken Cimino-vocalist
“Something Borrowed” 2011 Comedy 112 min. PG-13
1, 4 and 7 p.m. (8/18) 10 a.m., 1, 4 7 p.m. (8/19)
Aug. 19
George Komsky in Concert
Pop opera and classical tenor
7 p.m. Fireside Room, Gateway Tickets: $10
Aug. 20
Saturday Movie
“The Wildest Dream” 2010 Documentary 94 min. PG
Aug. 21
Concert in the Park
Suzanna Smith Trio
Aug. 21
Sunday Funnies
“Father Goose” 1964 Comedy 118 min. NR
Aug. 22
Musical Monday
“Hello Dolly” 1969 Musical 146 min. NR
4 and 7 p.m. Peacock Hall,
Aug. 23
Bonnie Weiss presents
“Rodgers and Hammerstein”
1:30 p.m. Peacock Hall, Gateway
Aug. 24
Art House Movie
“The Field” 1990 Irish drama 110 min. PG-13
Aug. 25
Fun Day
Martan Mann-pianist
“Unknown” 2011 Drama 113 min. PG-13
1, 4 and 7 p.m. (Both days) Peacock Hall, Gateway
Aug. 27
Saturday Movie
“Billy Elliot” 2000 drama 110 min. R
Aug. 28
Concert in the Park
The Cruisetones
Aug. 28
Sunday Funnies
“Little Fockers” 2010 comedy 98 min. PG-13
Language captions are offered at the 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
movies Thursday through Saturday. Saturday and Sunday
showings also have captions at the 4 p.m. showings. Programs are free unless otherwise noted. Have comments or
suggestions? Call Brian Pennebaker at 988-7732, or e-mail at
[email protected]
Poetry Circle meets
The Rossmoor Poetry
Circle will meet on Monday,
Aug. 1, from 3 to 5 p.m.in
the Ivy Room of Dollar Clubhouse. Participants are asked
to bring 20 copies of a poem.
The circle exists so people
can read and discuss poetry
in a supportive, encouraging
environment.
Marc Hofstadter at 934-8194
or at [email protected].
‘Antony and
Cleopatra’ to
be discussed
at book group
The Book Discussion Group
will be starting its 12th year on
Wednesday, Sept. 14, with one
of Shakespeare’s finest works,
“Antony and Cleopatra.”
Cleopatra is considered
Shakespeare’s most subtle
and interesting female character, although beyond that
critics can never agree much
on what she really thinks and
feels about Antony or the rest
of her world. She is considered
by many to be as complex as
Hamlet, but with more humor.
The Book Discussion Group
will examine this complexity
and other aspects of Shakespeare’s world.
For those who are new, the
Book Discussion Group is a
small group of friendly, kind
and fun-loving people who
enjoy good literature and welcome new members. The cost
is $5 per session.
The teacher, Conrad Montell, is a published author
who has conducted literature
courses at Rossmoor for over
11 years. Contact him at (510)
995-8316, or by e-mail at
[email protected].
RAA has tea
Cur rent and prospective
members of the Rossmoor
Art Association (RAA) are
invited by President Nancy
Meaden to a tea on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m. at
Dollar Clubhouse. This is
an opportunity to visit with
the club’s officers, ask questions, pick up a roster or a
membership form, and to
volunteer to help on one of
the club committees.
The RAA provides a variety of classes to the community, supports the development
of young artists and encourages members to show their
work in regular exhibits.
Nancy Meaden at 947-1869
or Susan Sherwood at 8224200.
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Rossmoor Chamber Society board announces its new season
Five chamber music ensembles, considered among
the best in the Bay Area, will
perform in the Rossmoor
Chamber Society’s 2011-2012
Rossmoor concert series.
The season will include
groups that have been audience favorites in the past, as
well as first-time performers
in Rossmoor.
All concerts are on Mondays
at 7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room.
Performance dates are as follows: Sept. 19, Alexander String
Quartet; Oct. 3, Bridge Virtuosi
Players; Nov. 21, Ives String
Quartet with pianist Gwendolyn
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early September.
Computer Club picnic Atheists and Agnostics Group meet to
set for Hillside Aug. 4 discuss atheism of poet Percy Shelley
The Computer Club will have its annual picnic on Thursday,
Aug. 4, at 5 p.m. at Sportsmen’s Park at Hillside. This popular
event is not limited to club members. Everyone is welcome.
Catered by Simple Elegance, the menu includes marinated
tri tips, smoked chicken, baked beans, Greek salad, watermelon
slices, rolls and dessert of brownies, lemon bars and cookies.
Coffee will also be served. Soft drinks, wine and beer will be
provided by the club.
The entertainer is Jack Convery who has performed jazz banjo
around the world. He is co-founder of the San Francisco Bay
Area Summer Jazz Banjo Festival and founder of the Banjo Snow
Train. He has performed or worked with such legends as Bing
Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, The Temptations, Willie Nelson and John
Denver, among others.
As in prior years, there will be a raffle with a number of
prizes.
The cost is $20 and reservation forms are available at the Computer Center at Gateway as well as the classrooms at the Acalanes
Adult Education Center at 1963 Tice Valley Blvd. The cutoff date
for reservations is Friday, July 29.
For information, call 280-3984.
The picnic is an opportunity for everyone to get acquainted.
The Department of Motor Vehicles has published
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In the face of strong family opposition, the 18thcentury romantic poet Percy Shelley publicly declared himself an atheist. How this came about is
the subject of the next meeting of the Atheists and
Agnostics Group, to be held Thursday, July 21, at
2 p.m. in the Las Trampas Room at Hillside Clubhouse. (Note the change of the meeting place.)
Shelley, who died at the age of 30, is widely
regarded as one of the major English romantic
poets. Lesser known is his prose. Among his essays is “The Necessity of Atheism” written in
1811. Its publication and his subsequent refusal
to disown the essay was the reason for his expulsion from Oxford and the estrangement from his
father when he was 19.
Shelley was a political radical and idealist advocating for freedom from society’s rules. His lifestyle
outraged English society. His religious views as expressed in “The Necessity of Atheism” start with a
discussion of his statement “There is no God” and
continue to his denial of life after death.
The ideas of the essay will be discussed at the
meeting. For information about the meeting or
the club, call Richard Golden, 933-3133.
Where’s the Spare Key?
Is there anyone who hasn’t locked their keys in their car? In fact, not long ago a client
called me with this question, “I locked my car downtown with not only the keys in it but
the engine running as well and came back from shopping 2 hours later. Do you think I
hurt the engine?” I asked her if she checked the temperature gauge when she was able
to get back in the car. She replied that she did and it read normal. “Then it’s probably
fine,” I assured her.
Some memorable episodes of leaving keys in a locked car are never forgotten. I have a
vivid recollection of the time I took my 2 young boys, DJ and Jack, to an A’s baseball game,
leaving the keys in the ignition as we excitedly rushed to get into the coliseum. I felt pretty
stupid when the game was over and discovered I had no spare key to get in. A small rear
vent window wasn’t locked so I slid it open and pushed my youngest son, Jack, through
the opening. He barely fit but it worked. Ever since then, I keep a spare key in my wallet
and I’ll admit I’ve used it on more than one occasion. So the moral of the story is to always
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Boomers Forever to hold Barbecue,
Bocce and Boogie event in August
Loreta Landucci with her artwork on display in the Art
Studio
RAA artist of the month
for July is Loreta Landucci
Loreta Landucci is the Rossmoor Art Association (RAA)
artist of the month. Some of her paintings are on display until
Wednesday, Sept. 7, in the Art Studio at Gateway. She has
lived in Rossmoor for one year.
Many of her paintings are of local scenes. Her paintings
reflect her 30-year study of anatomy and figure drawing,
her study of the impressionists for light and atmosphere
and her study of the old masters for form and design. Her
art background includes studies with internationally wellknown artists.
She has more than 50 awards with many best of show. She
was the recipient of the fi rst place award for traditional oils
at the Los Gatos Art Association’s 27th annual juried show.
She was awarded first place for portrait and figure at the 28th
annual juried show.
Landucci’s painting, “Blue,” a pastel portrait from a live
model, was recently chosen by the San Francisco Model’s
Guild to be published in its upcoming book, “The San Francisco Bay Area Figurative Renaissance.” “Blue” also received
an award of merit in the fine arts competition at the California
State Fair.
She has given many lectures and demonstrations to art
groups. She has painted on location in Tuscany, New Mexico
and California. Her work is shown in galleries in Blackhawk
and Taos, N.M. She has recently shown at the Sally Bolger
Art Gallery, Orinda and the Ryder Gallery, UC Berkeley.
One of her recent Tuscany paintings received the first place
blue ribbon and cash award for oils at the Alameda Museum
show. She has been juried into the “Jewel by the Bay” plein air
painting competitions sponsored by the Frank Bette Art Center. She won an award for her Alameda painting of retired life
boats and the best of show award for “From Crown Beach.”
The artist’s paintings are in private collections throughout the United States, Australia and Canada. The Bank of
America, the Gilroy Museum and some historical societies
have purchased her work for permanent display.
Tell these merchants you saw their
ad in the Rossmoor News.
The Boomers Forever club will host a Barbecue, Bocce and Boogie party at Sportsmen’s
Park on Saturday, Aug. 6.
The event will be catered by Kinder’s Barbecue and will feature a full barbecue meal of
chicken quarters, grilled pork loins, beans, potato salad, tossed greens with choice of dressings and fresh fruit salad. The club will provide
its signature margaritas, beer and sodas. Music
for dancing will be provided and a bocce ball
competition is planned.
Advanced purchase is required and the deadline for all purchases is Thursday, July 28. Pick
up ticket form in the club mailbox or at any
Wednesday schmooze. Cost for members is $20,
guests are $28.
On Sunday, July 17, many club members will
be traveling to Chouinard Winery in the Castro
Valley Hills for a picnic in the vineyards and
dancing to a live rock and roll band. Individuals
may make reservations directly with Chouinard
at 510-582-9900 or may be able to carpool with
other boomers by posting a request on the club
chat board. The cost is $40 per carload and folks
should bring picnic fare to share. Wine can be
purchased at the winery.
A barbecue schmooze is planned for
Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Dollar picnic grounds.
Bring something to grill, a beverage or snack/
side dish to share. The club will be prepping
the grills and, since it is the first Wednesday
of September, a birthday cake will be served
for dessert.
Boomers Forever is a social club for both singles and couples born in the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s.
Dues are $10 a person annually and may be paid
at any Wednesday schmooze or Boomer event
or by picking up an application from the club
mailbox at Gateway and sending a check with
the completed applications to Boomers Forever,
1001 Golden Rain Road or dropping it in the
club mailbox.
Attendance at schmoozes and access to the
club chat board are free and open to all boomerage residents and friends. New folks generally
join after attending once or twice. Members get
discounts for all club events.
The Boomers Forever club has a chat board
where members can post information about a
wide variety of informal get-togethers, announcements of local events, or recommendations for repair folks. Recent postings, for example, have included an invitation to a local country club dance, announcement of a get together
at the Downtown Walnut Creek Jazz concerts,
auto repair referrals, book club, etc.
To subscribe to the chat board, which is the
main communication method used to announce
events and items of interest, send an e-mail to:
[email protected].
Deadline nears for Red Hat luncheon,
other events are also in the works
The Red Hat luncheon
will be on Saturday, Aug. 13,
at 11:30 a.m. in the Fireside
Room at Gateway Clubhouse.
The Hospice Thrift Shoppe
of Walnut Creek will present a fashion show featuring
some of the interesting and
economical outfits available in
the store. Several Red Hatters
work there as volunteers. The
proceeds from the store benefit
Hospice of the East Bay. The
fashions will be available for
sale after the show.
The menu choices are chicken grape salad or pasta primavera with apple pie a la mode
for dessert. The cost is $12 for
members and $16 for guests.
Reservation checks, payable
to Rossmoor Red Hatters, may
be mailed to Joan Lockhart,
2001 Pine Knoll Drive No. 1,
or placed in the club mailbox
at Gateway. Lockhart may be
reached at 939-0206. Checks
must be in by Friday, Aug. 5.
Members should note that be-
ginning in September, the cost
of the luncheon will be $14.
Any Rossmoor woman willing to wear a red hat is welcome
to join the Red Hat group. Annual dues are $15. Mail membership checks to Dottie Rich,
4372 Terra Granada Drive No.
1B, or leave them in the club
mailbox.
New members will be contacted by Queen Ruth Koehler.
Call her at 930-9635 with news
of a member who is ill or in
need.
Information
about
the
Rossmoor Red Hatters can be
found on the website, www.rossmoorredhatters.net. Information
is provided by the wizardess of
the web, Priscilla Helmes.
Upcoming events
The semiannual sale of Red
Hat items will be at the Saturday, Nov. 12, luncheon meeting. Bring clothing, hats and
other items no longer wanted
to the earlier luncheons.
Saturday, Aug. 6, is a bunco party to benefit the Cancer
Support Community (CSC).
The party is noon to 5 p.m. in
the Fireside Room at Gateway.
There will be food, raffles,
door prizes, vendors and a nohost bar.
The cost is $25 and is tax
deductible. Make checks payable to CSC and sign up at the
luncheon or leave the checks
in the club mailbox. For information, call 280-0676.
Saturday, Aug. 20, members
will attend a fashion show,
“My Favorite Things,” sponsored by the Ruby Red Hats of
Joy. Leave Gateway parking
lot at 1:20 p.m. The fashion
show is from 2 to 4 p.m. The
cost is $10 and includes hors
d’oeuvres, cookies, tea, coffee
and door prizes. Register at
the luncheon or leave a check
in the club mailbox.
Wednesday, Sept. 21, at
9:30 a.m. is breakfast at the
Creekside Grill. For reservations, sign up at the luncheon
or leave a note in the club
mailbox.
When signing up for events,
write the name of the event
and entrée choice, if necessary, on the front of the envelope and place it in the club
mailbox. To cancel, notify
the event coordinator, Nancy
Sealy, at 933-3480.
Choruses present joint concert
The Rossmoor Community Chorus and the Moraga Community Chorus will
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present their summer concert on Sunday, Aug. 14, at 3
p.m. in the Fireside Room at
Gateway.
The program will consist
of an Irving Berlin medley
and folk songs from different
countries as well as several
audience participation singalongs.
Tickets for $5 can be purchased from chorus members
or at the door.
Publicity Chairwoman Betty
Loeb at 945-1625.
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Prime Time Couples plan
August dinner at Dollar
The Prime Time Couples
Dinner Club’s next dinner is
Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Dollar
Clubhouse.
The social hour is from 5:30
to 6:30 p.m. A variety of hors
d’oeuvres will be served. Attendees should bring their own beverage. Dinner is served at 6:30.
Dinner, by Hamilton Catering, will be tossed green salad,
ham, vegetable ravioli with
pesto sauce, garlic bread and a
strawberry sundae. Wine, coffee and tea will also be served
with the meal.
The cost is $18 per person
for members and $20 per person for nonmembers. Reservation checks may be dropped
off at the club’s mailbox at
Gateway. Or, checks may be
mailed to the club’s treasurer,
Tom Mesetz, at 2132 Golden
Rain Road No. 1. Reservation
checks must be received by
Thursday, Aug. 11.
Seating, as usual, will be determined by a random drawing
to mix couples and promote
maximum acquaintanceship.
Prime Time Couples Dinner
Club is a social club for couples
that meets the third Tuesday of
every month for a catered dinner and conversation. There
are membership openings. For
information, call Phil Blakeney at 933-6007.
Couples are invited to learn
more about the club by coming
as paying guests.
Nifty People get together
at Dollar Clubhouse to dine
The Nifty Peoples Supper Club will have a dinner on Friday, Aug. 12, at Dollar Clubhouse. Happy hour is at 6 p.m.
with dinner at 6:45. Appetizers are welcome.
Ruggie’s will cater the dinner. Attendees will make their own
taco salad. Ruggie’s will provide taco shells, chicken, lettuce,
tomatoes and cheese. For dessert, there will be lemon sherbet.
The cost of the dinner is $14.50 for members and $16.50 for
guests.
Membership is open now at half price ($5) for the remainder of the year. Those who want to join can send a dues check
to Adrienne Campbell at 1332 Singingwood Court No. 5.
FRIDAY LUNCH
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Menu for Aug. 5
Call 988-7703 for a reservation
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 in advance. Lunch
is served at 11:30 a.m. at Hillside. Reserve
a space for Friday Lunch in person right
after lunch for the following week’s lunch
or call 988-7703 no later than Wednesday by noon. To cancel a
reservation, call 988-7703. 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:
Alaskan salmon patty with dill sauce; mixed cabbage salad
with poppyseed dressing; green beans; rice pilaf; and strawberry
shortcake 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 deli bag for Aug. 5 features a roast beef sandwich on whole
wheat; pickled beets; an apple; and orange-pineapple juice.
Rossmoor Square Dance Club members join together every Monday night for dancing. Members
are, from left, (back row) Roger Hadlich, Nancy Leite, Ruth Koehler, Lucille Madsen, Rhonda
Swerer, Annabelle Cloner, Linda Russel, Bert Swerer, (front row) Janice Green, Jay Rosenthal and
Gretel Holit.
Rossmoor Squares installs officers
The Rossmoor Squares
installed new officers at its
meeting on June 13 at Hillside
Clubhouse.
Officers for 2011-2012 are
as follows: Roger Hadlich,
president; Nancy Leite, vice
president; Jay Rosenthal,
Rossmoor Macintosh User Group (RMUG)
focus sessions at Del Valle Clubhouse in
Rossmoor are over for the summer and will resume on the third Monday of September. Classes
and workshops at the Acalanes Adult Center on
the Del Valle campus up on the hill will begin
the second week of September.
Printed schedules will be mailed in late August, or check with the school at www.acalanes.
The Sunday Salon Club will
host a Tex-Mex barbecue on
Sunday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m. in the
patio area at Dollar Clubhouse.
A barbecue dinner, prepared
by Englund’s Catering, will be
served. The menu includes tritip and chicken breast, chili,
hearts of romaine salad, fresh
fruit salad, rolls and butter,
and dessert and coffee.
There will be a hosted bar
serving wine, beer, margaritas
and soft drinks.
For dancing and listening,
there will be a live band.
In addition, there will be a
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generous serving of their homemade salsa. Chips will be provided for tasting, and prizes will
be given for the winning salsa.
Western-style clothing is
encouraged but not required.
Guests are welcome to attend if there is space available.
The cost is $30 for members
and $40 for invited guests. Payment, checks only, should be
made out to “Sunday Salon.”
Reservations checks should be
mailed no later than Saturday,
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be held in Peacock Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at
7 p.m. The film will be followed by a wine and
cheese reception in the Fireside Room to honor
the best flicks.
For volunteer names and phone numbers on
Mac problems, call Dian Overly at 945-6055.
Sunday Salon hosts Tex-Mex barbecue
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The evening closed with
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The club meets every Monday (except for the fi fth Monday) from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at
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Hadlich at 946-2892.
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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.
2011 SUMMER POOL HOURS/ ALL POOLS OPEN
• Dollar pool is open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, except Wednesday, when
it is closed for cleaning until 1 p.m.
• Del Valle pool is open 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Thursday
when it opens at 1 p.m. after cleaning; and 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
• Hillside pool is open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, except for Tuesday,
when it is closed for cleaning until 1 p.m. Note: The Masters Swim Program takes
place at Hillside Mondays and Thursdays from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m., so the pool is not
open to other swimmers during that interval.
• Family swim is at Hillside pool on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and weekends and holidays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no
family swim on Tuesday.
• Fitness Center is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and
Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For information on pool hours, call 988-7854.
D=Dollar Clubhouse
G=Gateway Clubhouse
H=Hillside Clubhouse
MPR=Multipurpose Room
DV=Del Valle
C=Creekside
THURSDAY, JULY 28
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.
9:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
noon
noon
noon
noon
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
EVENT .............................LOCATION ........................ ORGANIZATION
Fitness Center Opens ..........Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Pool Open ........................Pool, D, H ........................................... Rec. Dept.
Strength Circuit .................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Pilates Mat Int/Adv .............Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Luk Tung Kuen Exercise .......Diablo Rm., H .............................. Luk Tung Kuen
Stretch/Strength ................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Low Impact Dance ..............Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Open Draw .......................Lawn Bowling Greens, H ...... Lawn Bowling Club
Master’s Swim Class ...........Pool, H .................................Masters Swim Club
Adv. Players .....................Table Tennis, H ........................ Table Tennis Club
Bocce Team Play ................Bocce Courts, H ................................ Bocce Club
Medical Qigong..................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Open Tennis ......................Buckeye Grove Tennis Courts .......... Tennis Club
Open Workshop .................Art Studio & Back Rm., G .......... Art Association
Stitchers ..........................Sewing Rm., G ........................ Sewing Arts Club
Watercolor .......................Art Classroom & Gall., G............ Art Association
Qi Gong ...........................Shasta Rm., DV ..........Chinese-American Assoc.
Light Stretch .....................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Mat Science ......................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Fun Day ...........................Sierra Rm., DV ................................... Rec. Dept.
Italian Conversation ............MPR 3, G ................................ Ital. Convs. Group
Library Open .....................Library, G .............................Library Association
Osteoporosis Class .............Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Piano by Serena .................Redwood Rm., G ................................ Rec. Dept.
Acrylic/Oil Painting .............Art Classroom & Gall., G............ Art Association
Beg. Players .....................Table Tennis, H ........................ Table Tennis Club
Meeting ...........................MPR 1, 2, G .................................. Writers Group
Movie .............................Peacock Hall, G. ................................. Rec. Dept.
Oster/Balance ...................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Pool Open ........................Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Bridge .............................Oak Rm. A, G ........................................... Bridge
Parkinson Group ................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Inter. Tap .........................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Line Dance .......................Diablo Rm., H ............................ Line Dance Club
Democrats........................Fireside Rm., G ................................. Democrats
Moving to Music/ Beg. .........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.
Circuit Training ..................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
AA Open Discussion ............Garden Rm., D ...................................AA/Alanon
Duplicate Bridge ................Oak Rm. A, G ........................................... Bridge
Sing A Long ......................MPR 3, G .............................Acalanes/Rec. Dept.
FRIDAY, JULY 29
TIME
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.
8:45 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
Group Cycle ......................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Pool Open ........................Pool, D, H, DV .................................... Rec. Dept.
ABS Back .........................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Luk Tung Kuen Exercise .......Las Trampas Rm., H ................... Luk Tung Kuen
Rhythmrobics ....................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Deep Water ......................Pool, H ............................................... Rec. Dept.
Men’s Exercise Class...........MPR 1,2, G ....................... Men’s Exercise Group
Strength ..........................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
noon
12:15 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1:45 p.m.
2 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Deep Water ......................Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Harmonica Practice ............MPR 3, G ................................... Harmonica Club
Keeping Fit Club .................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Farmers Market .................Parking Lot, G .................................... Rec. Dept.
Hands On Quilters ..............Sewing Rm., G ........................ Sewing Arts Club
Flexible Yoga ....................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Hoarders/Clutterers Mtg. .....Chess Rm., D .................................... Counseling
Water Exercise ..................Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Muscle Movers ..................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Men’s Cribbage..................MPR 2, G .................................... Men’s Cribbage
Hanna Somatics .................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Line Dance .......................Fitness Center, DV..................... Line Dance Club
Joint Efforts ......................Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Friday Lunch .....................Diablo Rm., H ..................................... Rec. Dept.
Twinges in Hinges ..............Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
AARP Driver Safety .............MPR 3, G ..................................Rec. Dept./AARP
Cardiac Rehab ...................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Chess Play .......................Chess Rm., D .................................... Chess Club
Inter. Players ....................Table Tennis, H ........................ Table Tennis Club
Life Drawing .....................Art Studio & Back Rm., G .......... Art Association
Int. Folk Dancing ................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Argentine Tango .................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Beg. Ballroom Dance ...........Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Int. Ballroom Dance ............Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Partnership Bridge .............Oak Rm. A, G ........................................... Bridge
Services ..........................Vista Rm., H ...................................... B’nai Israel
SATURDAY, JULY 30
TIME
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
noon
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
4 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
Pool Open ........................Pool, D, DV, H .................................... Rec. Dept.
Trails Club Hike .................MPR 3, G ............................................ Trails Club
Stamp Club .......................MPR 3, G ...................................... Philatelic Club
Chess Play .......................Chess Rm., D .................................... Chess Club
Dynatones Rehearsal ..........Las Trampas Rm., H ........................ Dyna Tones
Cardio Mix........................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Dominoes.........................MPR 2, G ........................................ Domino Club
SUNDAY, JULY 31
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
noon
12:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
7 p.m.
St.Luke’s .........................Diablo Rm., H ..........................St. Luke’s Church
Pilgrim Sunday Service ........Vista Rm., H ......................Pilgrim Cong. Church
Sunday Service ..................Delta Rm. A, DV ..............Hope Lutheran Church
TV Methodist Service ..........Peacock Hall, G. ................Tice Valley Methodist
Rummy Play .....................MPR 2, G ............................ Progressive Rummy
Line Dance .......................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Hi Intensity Cycle ...............Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
MONDAY, AUGUST 1
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.
8:15 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9 a.m.
Functional Conditioning .......Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Exercise Group ..................Diablo Rm., H ...........................Yang 24 Exercise
Men’s Exercise Class...........MPR 1, 2, G ...................... Men’s Exercise Group
Scouting Hike ....................MPR 3, G ............................................ Trails Club
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
noon
noon
noon
12:15 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:45 p.m.
2 p.m.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Open Workshop .................Art Classroom & Gall., G............ Art Association
Walk ...............................Court of Flags, G ................................ Trails Club
Discussion .......................Cardroom 1, D................................. Great Books
Function & Movement ..........Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Needle Workers .................Sewing Rm., G ........................ Sewing Arts Club
Newcomers Meeting ...........Main, D............................................... Rec. Dept.
Parkinson’s Group ..............Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Beginning Tap ...................Shasta Rm., DV .................... Happy Hoofers Tap
Piano by Joyce ..................Redwood Rm., G ................................ Rec. Dept.
Bal-A-Vis-X .......................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Flexible Yoga ....................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Dominoes.........................Oak Rm. A, G ................................. Domino Club
AA Open Meeting ...............Vista Rm., H .......................................AA/Alanon
Meeting ...........................Garden Rm., D ..................... LDS Studies Group
Square Dance ....................Las Trampas Rm., H .............Square Dance Club
Yiddish Club .....................MPR 3, G .........................................Yiddish Club
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:45 p.m.
2 p.m.
3 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
3:45 p.m.
4 p.m.
4:45 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Pool Open ........................Pool, D, DV ......................................... Rec. Dept.
AARP Driver Safety .............MPR 3, G ..................................Rec. Dept./AARP
Pinochle Play ....................MPR 2, G ......................... Men/Women Pinochle
Women’s Cribbage..............Garden Rm., D ......................Women’s Cribbage
Grace Notes ......................MPR 1, G ......................................... Grace Notes
Water Color A.M. ...............Art Classroom & Gall., G............ Art Association
T’ai Chi Chih .....................Diablo Rm., H ..........................T’ai Chi Chih Club
Ballet Club .......................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Gentle Yoga ......................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Sirs Luncheon ...................Sierra Rm., DV ............................................ SIRS
T’ai Chi Chih .....................Diablo Rm., H ..........................T’ai Chi Chih Club
Gait/Balance .....................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Beginning Line Dance ..........Diablo Rm., H ............................ Line Dance Club
Open Workshop .................Art Classroom & Gall., G............ Art Association
Oscar Movie .....................Peacock Hall, G. ................................. Rec. Dept.
Party Bridge .....................Cardroom 1, 2, D.............................Party Bridge
Pool Open ........................Pool, H ............................................... Rec. Dept.
Portrait Drawing ................Art Studio & Back Rm., G .......... Art Association
Inter. Tap .........................Shasta Rm., DV ...............................Hot Flashers
Social Dance .....................Diablo Rm., H ......................... Social Dance Club
Partnership Bridge .............Oak Rm. A, G ........................................... Bridge
Connection .......................Delta Rm. A, DV .........................The Connection
Opera/Ballet Club ...............Peacock Hall, G. ......................Opera/Ballet Club
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3
TIME
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
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Pool Open ........................Pool, DV, H ......................................... Rec. Dept.
Functional Conditioning .......Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Men’s Exercise Class...........MPR 1,2 G ........................ Men’s Exercise Group
Trails Club Hike .................MPR 3, G ............................................ Trails Club
Drawing & Painting .............Art Classroom & Gall., G............ Art Association
Knitters and Crocheters .......Sewing Rm., G ........................ Sewing Arts Club
Function & Movement ..........Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Gentle Yoga ......................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Rotary Luncheon ................Diablo Rm., H ................................... Rotary Club
Hula ...............................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Pool Open ........................Pool, D ............................................... Rec. Dept.
Community Chorus .............Las Trampas Rm., H ...................Comm. Chorus
Beg. Folk Dancing ..............Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Brain Exercise ...................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Film Club .........................Peacock Hall, G. ................. Rossmoor Film Club
Spanish Conversation ..........Mtg. Rm. 4, C .......................................La Charla
Ballroom Dance .................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Bible Study .......................MPR 1, G ....................Chinese-American Assoc.
Ballroom Dance .................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Boomers Meeting ...............Redwood Rm., G ..................... Boomers Forever
Alanon ............................MPR 1, G ............................................AA/Alanon
Camera Competition ...........Vista Rm., H ....................................Camera Club
Opera/Ballet Club ...............Peacock Hall, G. ......................Opera/Ballet Club
Rehearsal ........................Diablo Rm., H ........................................Big Band
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2
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Pool Open ........................Pool, D, H ........................................... Rec. Dept.
Medical Qigong..................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Stitchers ..........................Sewing Rm., G ........................ Sewing Arts Club
Watercolor .......................Art Classroom & Gall., G............ Art Association
Luncheon .........................Diablo Rm., H ..................................... Lions Club
Fun Day ...........................Sierra Rm., DV ................................... Rec. Dept.
Italian Conversation ............MPR 3, G ................................ Ital. Convs. Group
Piano by Serena .................Redwood Rm., G ................................ Rec. Dept.
Acrylic/Oil Painting .............Art Classroom & Gall., G............ Art Association
Meeting ...........................MPR 1, 2 G ................................... Writers Group
Oster/Balance ...................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Pool Open ........................Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Parkinson Group ................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Atheists/Agnostics..............Meeting Rm. 1, 2,, C ...... Atheists and Agnostics
Inter. Tap .........................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Line Dance .......................Diablo Rm., H ............................ Line Dance Club
Picnic .............................Picnic Area 1-3, D .................................. Wet Set
Strength Yoga ...................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
AA Open Discussion ............Garden Rm., D ...................................AA/Alanon
Sing A Long ......................MPR 3, G .............................Acalanes/Rec. Dept.
EXCURSIONS
FROM THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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xcursion tickets are on sale in the Administration Office at Gateway, Monday
through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cash, check, Mastercard or Visa payments
can be made in person. Mastercard or Visa
payments can be taken over the phone.
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 day-trip 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 tick-
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et are the actual time of departure. Names
will be called to board the bus 15 minutes
prior to this time. For information, call 9887731.
DAY TRIPS.
“BILLY ELLIOT”
Thursday, Aug. 4; Sunday, Aug. 14
Minimal walking
Elton John’s new musical, “Billy Elliot,”
is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in San
Francisco. Thrilling audiences worldwide
and winning 10 Tony Awards, including
Best Musical, “Billy Elliot” has been called
a spectacular show with the heart, humor
and passion. The show is based on the international smash-hit film, “Billy Elliot.” Set
in a small town, the story follows Billy as he
stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a
ballet class, discovering a surprising talent
that inspires his family and his community,
and changes his life forever. The story of
personal struggle and fulfillment are balanced against a counter-story of family and
community strike caused by the UK miner’s
strike (1984-1985) in County Durham, in
North Eastern England. The bus will depart
Gateway at 6:15 p.m. and return at 11:30
p.m. The cost is $107.
SAUSALITO
Friday, Aug. 5
Moderate to extensive walking
Enjoy the cool ocean breeze and ambience of Sausalito, the unique Bay Area
gem. Known for its natural beauty and
breathtaking views, Sausalito can be visited throughout the year. Galleries, shops,
top-quality restaurants will enhance the
visit even more so. The tour includes tie to
wander around town and explore on your
own. There will be an opportunity to visit
the Bay Model (optional) for a self-guided
tour. This unique working hydraulic model
of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento
– San Joaquin River Delta System gives an
introduction and provides an overview of
the bay-delta system at a glance. The bus
will leave Gateway at 9 a.m. and return at
approximately 4 p.m. The cost is $33.
GIANTS VS PHILLIES
Sunday, Aug. 7
Moderate Walking
See Major League Baseball’s World
Championship team in action. The San
Francisco Giants take on the Philadelphia
Phillies. The Phillies are off to a fast start in
2011. Amid “World Series or bust” talk after
acquiring pitcher Cliff Lee, the 2011 Phillies
have so far lived up to their lofty expectations. With Phillies staff including Halladay,
Lee, Hamels and Oswalt, their pitching has
been dominant. The Giants stadium in San
Francisco is called “baseball’s perfect address.” Enjoy watching the game from the
club-level seats section 232. The bus will
leave at 11:30 a.m. and return at approximately 5:30 p.m. The cost is $83.
THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
AT GREYSTONE
Tuesday, Aug. 9
Moderate walking
Enjoy the food and wine culture of the
Napa Valley at the Culinary Institute of
America at Greystone, one of the Napa Valley’s most historic and majestic properties.
It’s also one of the world’s most unique
and inspiring campuses for culinary education. A recent major renovation resulted in
a new glass-walled store, a climate-controlled chocolate lab, a new Viking teaching kitchen and an interactive tasting Flavor
Bar. Indulge in fine cuisine with a hosted
two-course (appetizer and main course)
lunch at Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant. Watch the chefs at work in the
open kitchens, and interact with students
and knowledgeable wait-staff. Learn what
makes some chocolate better tasting than
others during “The Chocolate Experience,”
a guided presentation with chef instructor Stephen Durfee. Participate in a guided
walking tour of the building and kitchens.
The brick-walled Vintner’s Hall of Fame is
ringed with 2,200-gallon redwood wine
barrels. Browse Spice Island Marketplace,
brimming with the latest cookbooks, kitchen tools and chef-worthy cookware.The bus
will leave Gateway at 10 a.m. and return at
4:30 p.m. The cost is $109.
THE STEINS COLLECTION AT SFMOMA
MATISSE, PICASSO, AND THE PARISIAN
AVANT-GARDE
Tuesday, Aug. 16; Tuesday, Aug. 23
Extensive walking
Experience the Stein family’s historic
collection – more than 200 masterpieces
by Matisse, Picasso, Cezanne, Renoir and
others – reunited for the first time at San
Francisco Museum of Modern Art. American expatriates in bohemian Paris when
the 20th century was young, the Steins
– writer Gertrude, her brothers Leo and
Michael, and Michael’s wife, Sarah – were
among the first to recognize the talents of
avant-garde painters like Henri Matisse and
Pablo Picasso. Through their friendship
and patronage, they helped spark an artistic revolution. This landmark exhibition
draws on collections around the world to
reunite the Steins’ unparalleled holdings of
modern art, bringing together, for the first
time in a generation, dozens of works by
Matisse, Picasso, Paul Cézanne, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec,
and many others. Artworks on view include
Matisse’s Blue Nude and Self-Portrait,
and Picasso’s famous portrait of Gertrude
Stein. This visit includes a private docentled tour of the exhibit. Later, explore other
exhibits at SFMOMA or visit the Contemporary Jewish Museum (admission: seniors
$8/ members free) for their special exhibit
“Seeing Gertrude Stein: Five Stories.” Focusing on Stein’s life from the end of World
War I through World War II, the exhibition
explores her evolving public personae,
lifestyle, relationships, landmark 1934-35
tour of the United States, and life in France
during WWII. The bus will leave Gateway
at 8:45 a.m. and return at approximately 3
p.m. The cost is $37 for MOMA members
and $53 for non-members.
“I DO! I DO! MUSICAL”
Thursday, Aug. 18
Minimal walking
Travel to the Music Circus in Sacramento to see “I Do! I Do! Musical,” the highlight of the summer season.The story of a
marriage is at the center of this intimate
and nostalgic work by Harvey Schmidt and
Tom Jones, who wrote “The Fantasticks.”
The show begins with Michael and Agnes
on their wedding day and traces their life
together over a period of 50 years. “I Do!
I Do!” stars real-life couple Matthew Ashford and Christina Saffran Ashford as Michael and Agnes. Audiences may recognize
Ashford as Jack Devereaux on NBC’s “Days
of Our Lives.” Saffran Ashford has sung in
movies, including “Aladdin,” “Mulan,” and
“Enchanted.” After the show, enjoy a hosted dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory. The
bus will leave Gateway at 12:15 p.m. and
return at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $89.
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
Thursday, Aug. 25; Wednesday, Sept. 21
Carmel is one of the most endearing
seaside towns of the West Coast. It is carefully nurtured with artistic ambience. It is
tidy and almost impossibly tasteful in its
collection of landscaped cottages, elegant
lodging and upscale restaurants. The community covers one square mile, but most
visitors fi nd themselves mainly in its center, the stretch of Ocean Avenue that inches
downward from Junipero Avenue to the
white-sand beach, and the colorful side
streets that radiate off it. The bus will depart Gateway at 8 a.m. and return around 6
GIANTS VS ARIZONA
Sunday, Sept. 4
Support the Bay Area’s favorite team,
the San Francisco Giants, as they take on
the Arizona Diamondbacks. One of the old-
est professional baseball teams and the defending World Series champions, the Giants
have won the most games of any team in
the history of baseball. Their 2011 season
is punctuated by pitching, speed and defense. Currently in first place in the National
League Western Division, the Giants have
a great chance at capturing a second consecutive NL West title and making attempts
at defending their crown. Also known as
the D-backs, Arizona has one World Series
title, in 2001, becoming the fastest expansion team in the majors to win a championship, doing it in only the fourth season
since their inaugural season in 1998. The
Diamondbacks feature star players such as
catcher Miguel Montero. As of mid-season,
the Diamondbacks are in second place behind the Giants. Enjoy watching the game
from the club level seats (section 232) at
AT&T Park in San Francisco. The bus will
leave at 11:30 a.m. and return at approximately 5:30 p.m. The cost is $73.
MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM
Thursday, Sept. 8
Extensive walking
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of
the largest aquariums in the world. This
award-winning exhibit holds 35,000 plants
and animals representing 623 species. Visit
the new Open Sea Gallery and get a new
perspective on the vast, unexplored ocean
waters. The ocean sunfi sh, or mola mola,
is a crowd favorite and an iconic exhibit
animal. Molas are one of the largest bony
fi shes in the ocean. In the wild, molas can
reach 14 feet long and tip the scale at 5,000
pounds. Molas will be joined by sharks,
yellow fin and blue fin tuna, bonito, barracuda, sea turtles, pelagic rays and many
other species. Also on display a new diving bird exhibit, with tufted puffins, horned
puffins and a pigeon guillemot. The exhibit
features never-before-seen deep-sea jellies
along with black nettles, Pacific sea nettles,
moon jellies and more. The bus will depart
Gateway at 8 a.m. and return around 5:30
DUTCH AND FLEMISH MASTERWORKS
Thursday, Sept. 22
Extensive walking
One of the world’s best private collections of 17th-century Dutch and Flemish
paintings, including masterworks by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, Gerrit Dou, Jan Steen
and others, will be on view at the Legion of
Honor in San Francisco. The collection belongs not to a museum, but to Rose-Marie
and Eijk van Otterloo, who have been called
“the most important collectors you’ve never heard of.” The paintings – over 70 portraits, still-lifes, landscapes, history paintings, maritime scenes, city profiles and
genre scenes—depict life in the 1600s as
the Dutch Republic increased in maritime
strength and came to dominate international trade. In the Netherlands, the grand
history and religious subjects favored in
much of Europe fell out of fashion; Dutch
artists began to create portraits not only of
individuals, but also of the cities, buildings,
landscape and society of this prospering
nation. The bus leaves Gateway at 7:30 a.m.
and will return around 2 p.m. Cost is $37
for museum members and $49 for nonmembers.
NEW LISTING
APPLE HILL
Friday, Sept. 23; Tuesday, Sept. 27
Apple Hill in Camino near Placerville is
a great place to visit any time of the year,
but it’s at its very best during the fall, when
the fruit is ripe, and the weather is still
warm. The Apple Hill Growers Association
includes more than 50 ranches, orchards,
Christmas tree farms and wineries. Get
ready for apple overload. There is apple
pie, apple butter, apple strudel, apple cake
and apple bread. Upon arrival at High Hill
Ranch, have a snack of apple pie or apple
fritter with coffee. Take a loop-tour through
rolling country hills and visit two or more
apple orchards with a guide that will give
a running commentary on the history and
development of Apple Hill. After the tour,
enjoy a hosted barbecue chicken lunch including special homemade apple dessert.
Don’t forget to visit the gift shop and craft
fair. The bus will leave Gateway at 8:30 a.m.
and return at 5 p.m. The cost is $57.
EXTENDED TRIPS
GREAT PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Aug. 10 through 18
See the spectacular sights of the Great
Pacific Northwest on an eight-day tour that
starts in Seattle with breakfast at the Space
Needle, offering incredible views. Enjoy a
Seattle city tour featuring the University of
Washington, Pioneer Square and the Pike
Place Market. Board a British Columbia ferry
bound for the city of Victoria for a two-night
stay. Visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens and stroll among 50 acres of floral
gardens, fountains and meandering paths.
Enjoy a Victoria city tour and the city’s turnof-the-century charm. Stroll the waterfront
or shop in the downtown heritage district.
Next, ferry through the Gulf Islands en route
to Vancouver for a three-night stay. Experience a Vancouver city tour including Stanley
Park, Chinatown and Gastown. There will be
a free day to explore Vancouver. Board the
Whistler Mountaineer Train for a three-hour
premier rail journey from North Vancouver to
Whistler. Later, motorcoach back to Vancouver. The cost per person double occupancy
is $2,249. A deposit of $300 per person is
due with reservation form to secure reservations. Final payment is due May 27. An itinerary is available at the Excursion Desk.
SWISS HIGHLIGHTS
Sept. 8 through 15
Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Switzerland featuring Zermatt, Bern and Montreux
on this unforgettable excursion. The journey
begins in Montreux and stay for six nights
at the elegant Fairmount Montreux Palace,
a deluxe fi ve-star rated historic hotel overlooking Lake Geneva and the French Alps.
Enjoy a Geneva City tour to see the Jet d’Eau,
the famous Flower Clock and the United Nations Building. Tour the 12th century Chateau de Chillon, a castle on Lake Geneva
made famous by Lord Byron. Drive along the
“Corniche,” a steep and narrow road leading through vineyard villages to experience
a Swiss wine tasting and dinner at a local
restaurant. Travel through the impressive
Rhone Valley, highlighting orchards and
vineyards, and arrive in Tasch to board a
Cogwheel Railway for the trip to the famous
car-free Alpine resort Zermatt, situated at the
foot of the Matterhorn. Visit Bern, the capital city of Switzerland featuring cobblestone
streets and shops under medieval arches.
See the famous Bear Pits, the House of Parliament, the Rose Garden and the Cathedral.
Stop in Interlaken, a charming city famous
for its woodcarvings, situated between the
lakes of Brienz and Thun and surrounded
by mountain scenery. Travel by train to the
small resort village of Gstaad. Later board
a motorcoach and travel to Gruyeres, a hilltop town famous for a 12th century castle.
Visit a Swiss cheese dairy and enjoy dinner
in Montreux. An optional France and Italy
tour are available. The excursion begins with
a visit to the ski resort town of Chamonix. Travel via the Mont Blanc Tunnell into
Italy and pass through Italian villages with
views of the Alps. Return to Montreux and
enjoy a farewell dinner. This tour includes
round-trip airfare and transfers from SFO,
10 meals, professional tour director, deluxe
motorcoach, admissions and sightseeing
per itinerary, baggage handling, hotel transfers and international air departure taxes. An
itinerary is available at the Excursion Desk.
The cost per person, double occupancy is
$3,299 ($700 single supplement). A deposit
of $500 is due with application.
AMERICA’S MUSIC CITIES
Sept. 11 through 18
Experience America’s music cities featuring New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville and incredible landmarks such as the
French Quarter, Graceland, Ryman Auditorium, the Grand Ole Opry and the New
Orleans School of Cooking. The tour begins
in New Orleans “The Jazz Capital of the
World.” Enjoy a leisurely walking tour of the
Excursions
French Quarter and French Marketplace;
explore Pirates Alley, the Cabildo, the Presbytere and the Pontalba. Discover how to
cook New Orleans-style during a unique
cooking demonstration at the New Orleans
School of Cooking. Following dinner, enjoy
a jazz revue. Relax during a tranquil drive
along the shoreline of Lake Ponchartrain.
Travel north, en route to Memphis, Tenn.,
the birthplace of blues, rock and roll and
soul music. Immerse yourself in Memphis’
energetic musical scene and feast on southern cuisine on world-famous Beale Street.
On a unique tour, local musicians board the
coach and tell the story of Memphis’ musical heritage and history. Visit Graceland,
the home of Elvis Presley. Travel to Nashville, the “Musical Capital of the World.”
Enjoy an evening show at the renowned
“Grand Ole Opry.” Join the local guide on
a sightseeing tour of Nashville, highlighting the state capitol, Music Row and the
Parthenon. Tour the historic RCA Studio B
for an up-close look at Nashville’s oldest
remaining record studio. Then, explore the
Country Music Hall of Fame, the vast collections of memorabilia, costumes, recordings and instruments. Enjoy a special dinner at the famous Wildhorse Saloon, home
of a 3,300-square foot dance fl oor that is
used every night of the week by dancers
and revelers. The cost per person, double
occupancy is $2,149; single $2,649. Price
includes all airport transfers, round-trip
air, hotel accommodations, comprehensive
sightseeing, 10 meals, all taxes, and baggage handling. A $250 deposit is due with
application. Stop by the Excursion Desk for
a complete itinerary.
SAN DIEGO
Sept. 18 through 23
Join this six-day trip to San Diego. On
the way, visit Forestiere Underground Gardens in Fresno – a complex of underground
caverns, grottos, patios and garden courts
encircling the underground home of Baldasare Forestiere, a Sicilian immigrant, that
were created as a means to escape the heat.
Later that day, have a rip-roaring time at
Ritchie’s Barn with a cowboy meal and live
music. Overnight accommodations will be
in Visalia. Continue into Los Angeles. Stop
at Olivera Street, the Mexican marketplace
for more than 75 years. Board Amtrak to
San Diego. Accommodation for three nights
will be at Glorietta Bay Inn, Coronado’s best
boutique hotel. Enjoy a hosted dinner at the
Hotel del Coronado. Explore San Diego
with a city tour. Take in the sights of the
Gas Lamp Quarter, Seaport Village, Balboa
Park, Downtown San Diego, Little Italy and
more. Enjoy the Harbor Cruise of San Diego Bay. Travel to La Jolla for hosted dinner
and free time to explore and shop. Next day
visit the famous San Diego Zoo, one of the
largest in the world. Travel to Balboa Park,
the cultural heart of San Diego. Visit two
museums and enjoy the beauty of this historic park. Next day, leave San Diego and
travel to Los Angeles. Visit the J. Paul Getty
Museum that features European paintings,
sculptures, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts and photographs. The overnight
stay will be in Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio
City. Enjoy a hosted dinner at Miceli’s Italian Restaurant with singing waiters. On the
way home next day, stop at the Nethercutt
Museum, home to over 100 antique, classical and unique automobiles restored and
ready to drive. Also visit the Nethercutt Collection for a guided tour of the collection of
antique furniture, clocks and mechanical
musical instruments. The cost per person
is $1,399 for double occupancy ($1,799 for
a single) and includes fi ve nights’ accommodations, 10 meals, admissions per itinerary, baggage handling, tips and gratuities
for included events. A deposit of $200 is
due with application. Detailed itinerary is
available at the Excursion Desk.
HAWAII CRUISE
Oct. 22 to 31
It’s time to get on board for a 10-day
cruise/tour featuring an eight-day cruise on
board the gorgeous Pride of America. The
trip will feature the following ports of call:
Kahului, Hilo, Kona, Nawiliwili and Honolulu. The Pride of America is a vibrant Americana-themed ship full of freestyle choices.
It also includes 11 restaurants, nine bars
and lounges and views of Hawaii’s waterfalls, beaches and volcanoes. Board ship in
Honolulu for the first destination of Kahului,
Maui. Explore the town of Lahaina or walk
along a pristine beach. The next stop will be
Hilo, a city that is like one giant greenhouse
with spectacular flowers at every turn.
See Kona, which offers the quintessential
Hawaii experience. The lovely Nawiliwili,
Kauai, port is the gateway to what many believe to be Hawaii’s most beautiful island.
Disembark in Honolulu, Oahu, and check in
to the Marriott Hotel for two nights. Visit
the Hawaii Plantation Village and the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
Prices start from $2,550 per person, which
will include a seven-night cruise including
all meals and entertainment aboard ship, a
two-night stay at the Marriott, round- trip
airfare from the Bay Area to Honolulu, port
taxes, government fees and Hawaii tax,
and Travel Guard Cancellation Insurance.
Receive one bottle of wine per cabin and
$25 per person shipboard credit. A $500
deposit is due with application. Final payment is due by July 27. Stop by the Excursion Desk for an itinerary.
MUSEUMS, LIBRARIES AND THEATER
Nov. 7 through 11
American Stage Tours and Rossmoor
Excursion Desk are offering a trip to Southern California to explore many interesting
sites. Accommodations for four nights will
be at the Double Tree Hotel in Claremont.
Explore the Getty Center in Los Angeles,
home to the Getty collection of Western art
from the Middle Ages to the present against
a backdrop of dramatic architecture, tranquil gardens, and breathtaking views. Visit
the Disney Concert Hall, the home of the
Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. In the
evening, after a hosted dinner at Kendall’s,
enjoy the chamber music concert by members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the
Disney Concert Hall. Travel to Simi Valley
for a hosted lunch and self-guided tour of
the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
The museum focuses on life and times of
the president. In addition, tour Air Force
One and full-scale replica of the president’s
Oval Offi ce. Enjoy a hosted dinner at Buca
di Beppo. Explore the Nothercutt Collection with a guided tour. The Nothercutt Collection is a world-class treasure house of
prize-winning automobiles, auto-mobilia,
mechanical musical instruments and antique furniture. After a hosted dinner at the
Candlelight Pavilion, enjoy the performance
of “Cats.” The cost is $895 per person double occupancy, and $1,115 for a single. The
tour includes four nights deluxe lodging,
six meals, sightseeing per itinerary, luggage handling, motorcoach transportation,
taxes and gratuities. A deposit of $100 per
person is due with reservation. Stop by the
Excursion Desk for an itinerary.
have become popular, it is advised to book
early. Visit Rossmoor Excursion Desk for
a fl yer.
NEW YEAR’S ON CATALINA ISLAND
AND ROSE PARADE
Dec. 28 through Jan. 3
Discover Catalina Island with American
Stage Tours. Stop at the Madonna Inn in San
Luis Obispo for a hosted lunch. First night
accommodations will be aboard the Queen
Mary. The next morning take the Catalina
Express to Catalina Island and stay at the
Pavilion Lodge in the heart of Avalon for
three nights (breakfast every morning is included). Hosted lunch will be at the Avalon
Grill upon arrival. The guided tour of scenic Avalon will go to the beachfront, along
lovely, flower-laden residential streets, and
up into the surrounding hills for spectacular views. Travel along Skyline Drive to the
mountain-top “airport-in-the-sky” as the
tour guide tells of Catalina’s history. Visit
El Rancho Escondido for the refreshments
and a performance by pure-bred Arabian
horses. Take an Undersea Tour of the waters of the Marine Preserve with colorful
fish and unusual plants. Later, ring in the
New Year at the Casino Ballroom overlooking the harbor and Pacific Ocean. Enjoy lavish dinner, live music, party favors, champagne and much more. Next morning, head
to Long Beach and enjoy a hosted lunch at
the Rock Bottom Brewery. The accommodations for two nights will be at the Ayers
Inns and Suites in Costa Mesa. In Pasadena, enjoy the 123rd annual Tournament
of Roses Parade from reserved grandstand
seats. This year’s theme is “Just Imagine.”
Enjoy a hosted dinner at Buca di Beppo. On
final day, depart hotel after breakfast. Stop
for a hosted farewell lunch at Harris Ranch.
The cost per person, double occupancy,
is $1,550 ($1,975 for single occupancy).
A deposit of $150 is due with application.
Tour includes: deluxe lodging for six nights,
10 hosted meals, touring per itinerary, all
entrance fees, deluxe motor coach transportation, luggage handling and gratuities.
SPECIAL EVENTS & MOVIES
FROM THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
T
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 website
at www.rossmoornews.com.
ART HOUSE MOVIE
Wednesday, July 27
The 1990 Japanese fi lm “Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams” will be shown in Peacock
Hall at 4 and 7 p.m. The language spoken
in this film is Japanese. English language
captions will be utilized at both showings. This film is two hours long and is
rated PG. This free program is open to all
FUN DAY
Thursday, July 28
Violinist Nils Bultman and pianist Ian
Scarfe will perform at Fun Day in the Sierra Room at Del Valle at noon. Stay after
the show and play bingo for the benefit
of Friends of Meals on Wheels. This free
event is open to all residents and their
guests.
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY MOVIE
Thursday and Friday, July 28 and July 29
The 2011 drama “The Lincoln Lawyer”
CARIBBEAN CRUISE
Nov. 12 through 19
Cruise from Miami to the sun and bliss
of the Caribbean onboard the brand new
Norwegian Epic – the largest, most innovative ship. Epic has 128 single studio rooms
with its own lounge called the Living Room.
At last, no single supplement! The rooms
are small but have a queen sized bed and
private bathroom and shower and a window
on the corridor. The Living Room is open
only to studio guests and is a place to relax,
have a snack and meet other single people.
Even two friends traveling together may
prefer to have their own room and bathroom. The ship sails an Eastern Caribbean
itinerary to St. Maarten, St. Thomas and
Nassau. It features 20 different restaurants
and 20 different bars plus entertainment
including the Blue Man Group from Las Vegas, a casino, library, movies, pools, spa
and gym. Price for a single room including insurance is $1098.62. A balcony cabin
sharing is $1188.62 including insurance
per person. Note: No single supplement.
There are many other categories including
inside, ocean view and Spa Villas with their
own restaurant, 24-hour concierge and hot
tub. Deposit is $339. As the studio rooms
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will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway
on Thursday and Friday at 1, 4 and 7 p.m.
The showings at 1 p.m. will feature language captions. This film is one hour and
58 minutes long and is rated R for language and violence. This free program is
open to all residents and their guests.
SATURDAY MOVIE
Saturday, July 30
The 1984 drama “Starman” starring
Jeff Bridges will be shown in Peacock Hall
at Gateway at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. The showings at 1 and 4 p.m. will feature language
captions. This film is one hour and 55
minutes long and is rated PG. This free
program is open to all residents and their
guests.
SUNDAY FUNNIES
Sunday, July 31
The 2003 comedy “A Mighty Wind” will
be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway at 4
and 7 p.m. The showing at 4 p.m. will feature language captions. This film is one
hour and 32 minutes long and is rated
PG-13. This free program is open to all
AND THE OSCAR GOES TO
Tuesday, Aug. 2
The 1947 Academy Award-winning
drama “Gentleman’s Agreement” starring
Gregory Peck will be shown in Peacock
Hall at Gateway at 1 p.m. The showing will
feature language captions. This film is 118
minutes long and is not rated. This free
program is open to all residents and their
guests.
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 specifi c 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.
$5 food coupon. The cost is $28 inclusive
and is open to all Rossmoor residents.
Friends are welcome. Make checks out to
ORT and mail to Lorraine Wunsch, 1225
Singingwood Court No. 1 Call 939-7117 or
935-5716. ORT helps train and rehabilitate
people in 58 countries worldwide and is
open to everyone.
CACHE CREEK WITH ORT
Monday, Aug. 8
Join in the fun at Thunder Valley Casino
and support cancer research at the City of
Hope. Stay fi ve hours at the casino. Leave
Gateway at 9 a.m. and return about 5:45
p.m. Play bingo on the bus for fun prizes,
including a free future trip. Bring friends
and neighbors. Casino bonuses include $10
Travel with ORT to Cache Creek Casino
for five hours of fun and games. The bus
departs Gateway at 9:30 a.m. and returns
to Gateway at 5:30 p.m. Casino bonus includes $10 to play at table or machines and
THUNDER VALLEY WITH
THE CITY OF HOPE – FIVE-HOUR TRIP
Monday, Aug. 1
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Stamp Club hears vice president Saturday
The Rossmoor Stamp Club, also known as
the Rossmoor Philatelic Society, will hold its
regular monthly meeting on Saturday, July 30,
at Gateway’s Multipurpose Room 3. The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. and end at 11.
This month’s meeting will feature the club’s
vice president and program chairman, Steve
Lee. He will talk about interesting stamp
stories and will feature two stamps, a set of
stamps and ask the club members to create a
story about a fourth stamp.
While many stamps are collected because of
their beauty, or historic importance, it is often
the story behind the stamp that is the most interesting part of the stamp. Each stamp is tied
to a time and place of issue, with a subject mat-
ter overlaid on a simple means to collect and
pay for postage. Come and hear some of the
best stories.
Club librarian Marlene Michelson will present an update of stamp news reported in Linn’s
stamp magazine. A clothesline for show and
tell about interesting philatelic items will be
up, and there will be a stamp quiz.
Members may check out and return club
catalogues and educational material at regular meetings as well as at monthly trading sessions.
New members and guests are always welcome. For information about the club and its
activities, contact Rich Kirby, club president,
at 324-6328.
Sign up to clean Indian burial site in October
Those residents who plan to
help clean up the Indian burial
site just outside the gates of
Rossmoor on Saturday, Oct.1,
should now sign up.
Names and phone numbers
are needed in advance to procure enough T-shirts, tools
and other supplies. Prospective workers should leave their
names and phone numbers in
the Activities Council mailbox
at the Administration Office as
soon as possible.
Oct. 1 is Community Clean-up
Day for Walnut Creek. Various
volunteer groups throughout the
city will be working on selected
projects to beautify the city.
The Activities Council and
several clubs are dedicated to
cleaning up the Indian burial
site. It is an historical reminder of the Saklan Indians who
once lived in this valley.
More details and instructions will be given at the Tuesday, Sept. 20, Activities Council meeting. For information,
call John Nutley, 939-3593.
Singlaires host monthly
potluck at Dollar
Singlaires invites all members and their guests to a potluck dinner on Sunday, Aug. 7, at Dollar Clubhouse.
Sign-in is at 5 p.m. with the potluck dinner at 6. Members are encouraged to arrive early to meet new and old
friends and socialize before dinner. There will be a postdinner social hour featuring jokes and funny stories.
New members are always welcome as well as former
members who wish to renew their membership. Annual
dues are $10.
Singlaires is a social organization for the purpose of
furthering community spirit among singles and bringing
people together for social activities.
Attendees should bring casserole, salad, appetizers or
desserts to serve 8 to 10 people. Hot dishes may be insulated or reheated in the clubhouse ovens or microwave.
If possible, cut food items into individual servings and
bring serving utensils with the dish.
Anyone unable to bring food may pay $6, and the cost
for nonmembers is $4 (even if they bring food).
For information, call Merle Wolfe 938-3054 or Carmen
Osuna 939-2489.
ARTS & LEISURE
AROUND THE BAY AREA
BEDFORD GALLERY in Walnut Creek presents
“Outlandish: Contemporary Depictions of Nature”
through Sept. 4. In the exhibit, contemporary artists
explore themes of nature, ranging from a tiny speck of
a garden to a global view of the world. The gallery is
open Tuesday through Sunday and is located at 1601
Civic Drive, inside the Lesher Center for the Arts. For
information, check the website at www.bedfordgallery.
org.
CALIFORNIA SHAKESPEARE THEATRE presents
the world premiere of “The Verona Project,” written
and directed by Amanda Dehnert, through July 31 at
the Bruns Amphitheatre in Orinda. A brand-new work
inspired by (but not limited to) Shakespeare’s “The Two
Gentlemen of Verona,” “The Verona Project” is a band—
eight actors with three times as many instruments—
performing a hybrid of theater and rock concert that
marries Shakespeare to fairytales to real life, infusing it
all with joyful exuberance. For tickets, call the box office
at 510-548-9666 or go to the website at www.calshakes.
org. The theater is located at 100 Shakespeare Theatre
Way, just off Highway 24 in Orinda.
COMMONWEALTH CLUB presents Ellen Tauscher,
former United States Congresswoman, July 28 from 6:30
to 7:30 p.m. in the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. She will talk
about the prospects for U.S. and international security
in the midst of global unrest. Cost is $12 for members
and $22 for nonmembers. Go to commonwealthclub.
org.
DIABLO BALLET presents the “Gourmet Gallop” on
Aug. 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. Stroll downtown Walnut Creek
Club Trips
play and $5 food credits. For reservations,
call Lynne Keefer at 945-7665. Send checks
for $30, made payable to the City of Hope,
to Keefer at 1830 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut
Creek CA 94595.
TWELFTH ANNUAL DELUXE
AFRICAN SAFARI
Sept. 10 through 23
The dates for this two-week, fully escorted trip from Rossmoor, a wildlife safari to
Kenya, are slated to coincide with the migration of tens of thousands of animals crossing the Mara River. It is always a treat for
those able to witness this annual event on
the plains of the Serengeti. This Rossmoor
offering boasts many more included extras
in its itinerary than any other safari at this
bargain price of $6,848, which includes RT
Air, transfers, the finest hotels, and all meals
while in Africa. Besides staying at five of the
best and geographically diverse game reserves and national parks in Kenya, delight
while sampling complimentary culinary treats from local
restaurants, such as Walnut Creek Yacht Club, Massimo
Ristorante, Eleve, Caffe Delle Stelle, CU Sushi, Oi-C
Bowl and Silk Road. Tickets are $40. Proceeds benefit
the ballet’s youth program. Call 943-1775 or e-mail
[email protected].
DIABLO THEATRE COMPANY Stars 2000 Teen
Theatre presents the musical “Fiddler on the Roof” through
July 31 at the Campolindo High School Performing Arts
Center, 300 Moraga Rd., Moraga. Tickets are $13 for
seniors. For tickets, call 324-7359.
FESTIVAL OPERA presents Frank Loesser’s “The
Most Happy Fella” Aug. 6 and 12 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 9 and
14 at 2 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic
Drive, Walnut Creek. Set in the Bay Area in the 1920s,
the Broadway hit revolves around the complications
that arise when an aging Napa Valley vineyard owner
proposes by mail to a young waitress. Tickets are $39 to
$100. Call 943-7469 or go to www.lesherartscenter.org.
For information, go to www.festivalopera.org.
INTERNATIONAL FILM SHOWCASE at the
Orinda Theatre returns Aug. 19 through 25 with “Loose
Cannons,” an Italian family drama/comedy. Showtimes
for all seven days are 1:30, 4:15 and 7 p.m. as well as on
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9:15. Seniors
over 60 pay $8 for any show. Tickets are available at the
Orinda Theatre box office or go to www.lfef.org. Call the
box office at 254-9060.
LYRIC THEATRE presents “Our Miss Gibbs,” a
staged concert with salon orchestra, on Aug. 6 at the
Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut
Creek. The comedy follows down-to-earth Mary and
in visiting Jane Goodall’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Karen Blixen’s “Out of Africa” estate,
a Masai village, a rhino reserve, a hippo pool
breakfast, an elephant orphanage, the giraffe center, Thomson Falls, snow-capped
Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya, the two
highest mountains on the African continent.
Cross the Great Rift Valley and have a special demonstration at the Equator. All this
and more is offered for the first 19 to sign up
with deposits. Call Ralf Parton at 256-7078
or e-mail him at [email protected] for a
colored flyer and itinerary or pickup material
at the Railroad Club’s mailbox at Gateway.
NEW ENGLAND AND CANADA CRUISE
Oct. 5 through 15
Escorted by Father Anthony Hannick
and benefi ting St. Anne’s Church, this 10day cruise features sailing on the deluxe
six-star Crystal Symphony from New York
to Montreal, all meals and entertainment
on board the ship, signing bonus (including
in prices), private cocktail party on board,
bon voyage orientation party, prepaid gratuities onboard, one complimentary photo
her cousin Tim as their day on the town becomes
unexpectedly complicated. Call 943-7469 or go to www.
lesherartscenter.org.
RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN offers docent-led tours
on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and
Sundays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. On Aug. 6, there
will be a tour of common garden succulents. The garden
is located at 1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek. For
information, call 210-9663.
SAVE MT. DIABLO presents a 40th anniversary
celebration, “Moonlight on the Mountain,” Sept. 10 at
Mt. Diablo’s China Wall. There will be dinner, auctions,
entertainment and presentation of Mountain Star awards.
Tickets are $250 a person. Call 947-3535.
SEAN ROSS presents a French horn recital Aug. 14
from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Lafayette Library and Learning
Center Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Free. No
reservation is required.
WOODMINSTER SUMMER MUSICALS presents the
Lerner and Loewe classic, “My Fair Lady,” Aug. 5 through
14 at 8 p.m. at the open-air Woodminster Amphitheater in
Joaquin Miller Park, 3300 Joaquin Miller Road, Oakland.
The musical tells the story of a cockney flower girl who is
reinvented through elocution lessons. Tickets are $26 to
$42 with a $2 discount for seniors. For tickets, call 510531-9597 or go to www.woodminster.com.
WOMAN’S WILL presents “A Midsummer’s Night
Dream” at Live Oak Park in Berkeley, 1301 Stattuck Ave.
on July 31 and Aug. 6. The setting for this all-women
production is the 1960s, the summer of love. Bring a
picnic. For information, call 415-637-8053 or go to the
website at www.womanswill.org.
per guest’s choice per stateroom, $1000
per stateroom ship board credit, extra $100
per person ship board credit. Prices start
at $3,270. A deposit of $300 per person
with registration may be made by check,
payable to Orinda Travel and mailed to 2
Theater Square, Suite 160, Orinda, 94563,
or by credit card. For information, call Gale
Lydecker at 937-7748.
RED HAWK CASINO
Wednesday, Oc.t. 26
Join the Lawn Bowling Club on a trip
to the Red Hawk Casino, which features
a floor level of nonsmoking for playing
and dining. The bus leaves Gateway at
9:30 a.m., stays five hoursreturns at 6.
The cost is $30. Receive a casino bonus
of $15 upon arrival. The trip is open to
the communit y. Reser vations are necessar y. Call Elsie Napoli at 937-6290.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS IN NEVADA CITY
Dec. 14 and 15
The Railroad Club sponsors this trip to
the quaint, gold country town of Nevada
Cit y for its annual Victorian Christmas
celebration festivities. This overnight
event is jam- packed with sights, sounds
and feasts. Stay at the Gold Country Inn
in Grass Valley. Take a private tour of the
Nevada Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum,
home to a steam engine made famous in
many Hollywood movies. Visit two private
homes with train collections and elaborate
operating layouts. The highlight of this
trip is the slow stroll through the highly
decorated downtown pedestrian-only
streets filled with Victorian- costumed
choral singers, musicians and dancers
who provide continuous enter tainment.
The town is lined with local artist /craftspeople displaying and selling their handmade articles. This tour includes a lunch
upon arrival, a restaurant dinner that evening, a hot break fast the nex t morning,
and a restaurant lunch before departing
for home. The cost is $190 per person;
single supplement is $40. Seating is limited. Call Ralf Parton at 256-7078 for information.
New Kids
hold ‘Night
at Monte
Carlo’ dinner
TVGUIDE 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 July 28 through Aug. 3
The following programs are all scheduled to be broadcast
this week. For information about programs on Channel 28,
please call 988-7820.
■ 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.
■ QIGONG. Exercise. 30 minutes.
Vadim Derevyanko encourages residents to try qigong or chi kung,
the Chinese philosophy and practice of aligning breath, physical
activity and awareness for mental, spiritual and corporeal health, as
well as the development of human potential.
■ FUNCTIONAL Conditioning. Exercise. 30 minutes.
Lee Taylor believes “less is more.” In this program. Taylor explains
how slower exercise movements with focusing on each action is the
key to keeping the body stable and strong. He has been working at the
Fitness Center for many years, improving and reworking his classes
to fit the senior lifestyle.
■ GRF BOARD Meeting. The Board considers a compensation
philosophy for employees; considers a market/merit adjustment pool
for the 2012 budget; considers a recommendation to increase the employee medical, dental and vision benefits program cost allocation for
2012 to address rising GRF premium costs; considers modifications
of the medical insurance benefit offerings to employees; considers
approving a project manager for the Event Center; and considers approving a cost proposal from the Dahlin Design Group for the Event
Center. If the meeting runs longer than the time slot allows, all programs following will be adjusted.
■ BINGO. Game with prizes. One hour.
Play Bingo at home. Pick up a free bingo card at Channel 28’s office
at Creekside and play along the fi rst Tuesday of each month. (Aug. 2
at 5 p.m.) Win prizes donated by local merchants for dinners, theater,
haircuts and fresh flowers. Must be a resident to play. One free card
per person.
■ BLUEGRASS Intentions. Bluegrass music. 45 minutes. Part
two of this great program brings together five internationally known
acoustic musical veterans, Bill Evans, banjo; Suzy Thompson, fiddle; Alan Senauke, guitar and mandolin; Eric Thompson, mandolin
and fiddle; and Larry Cohea, bass, performing traditional bluegrass
music with strong old-time/mountain inspired harmonies, along with
a touch of blues and Cajun influences.
■ “A Discovery of WITCHES.” Book discussion. One hour.
It all begins with a lost manuscript, a reluctant witch and a 1,500year-old vampire. Dr. Diana Bishop has a really good reason for refusing to do magic: she is a direct descendant of the first woman
executed in the Salem Witch Trials, and her parents cautioned her be
discreet about her talents. Author Deborah Harkness’ tale is heady
mix of history and magic, mythology and love.
■ TILDEN String Trio. Classical music. 40 minutes.
This performance is the continuation of a concert performed by Lisa
Grodin on violin, Monica Scott on cello, and Madeline Prager on
viola, comprising of the string trio, all accompanied by Arkadi Serper on piano.
■ ARTHRITIS, Its Causes and Treatments. Health. 55 minutes.
Martin Jimenez is board certified in internal medicine and geriatrics
and has a geriatric practice at John Muir Tice Valley Rossmoor Clinic.
Jimenez is a teacher, lecturer and researcher in geriatric medicine.
■ “PACKING for Mars.” Book discussion. 45 minutes.
Mary Roach has crafted her own quirky niche in the somewhat staid
world of science writing. In this book, she inquisitively tackles the
strange science of space travel, and the psychology, technology, and
politics that go into sending a crew into orbit.
■ DANVILLE Community Band. Classical music. One hour.
This program is the band’s presentation of its Musical Fall Classic,
featuring music pieces from “Brigadoon,” Dixieland and big band
selections, and also includes is fight songs of Cal and Stanford.
■ A TRIBUTE to Hammerstein. Piano music and singing. 55
minutes Pianist, vocalist and dancer Glen Rose performs a musical
tribute to the songs of Oscar Hammerstein.
= Screened boxes indicate that programming continues into next half-hour time slot.
Reference programs below by titles in capital letters above.
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POST IT!
POST IT!
POST IT!
POST IT!
POST IT!
POST IT!
POST IT!
ARTHRITIS
QIGONG
POST IT!
PACKING
TILDEN
DANVILLE
BLUEGRASS
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PACKING
FUNCTIONAL
POST IT!
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GRF BOARD
WITCHES
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FITNESS
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FITNESS
QIGONG
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FITNESS
GRF BOARD
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FUNCTIONAL
TRIBUTE
DANVILLE
PACKING
QIGONG
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BLUEGRASS
FUNCTIONAL
ARTHRITIS
PACKING
CLASSIC
DANVILLE
DANVILLE
TILDEN
CLASSIC
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BLUEGRASS
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FITNESS
QIGONG
BLUEGRASS
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GRF BOARD
WITCHES
WITCHES
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CLASSIC
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PACKING
BLUEGRASS
WITCHES
DANVILLE
WITCHES
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FUNCTIONAL
POST IT!
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TRIBUTE
ARTHRITIS
PACKING
DANVILLE
TRIBUTE
BLUEGRASS
PACKING
CLASSIC
PACKING
TRIBUTE
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BINGO
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ARTHRITIS
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CLASSIC
The New Kids on the Block
Club is hosting a Monte Carlothemed dinner on Friday, Aug.
19, at Dollar Clubhouse.
Members will meet for an
evening of James Bond-style
martinis – shaken not stirred
– wine, beer, sodas and hors
d’oeuvres.
There will be games such
as poker, blackjack, liar’s dice,
bunco and Rummikub, while
music from the Rat Pack and
the movie “Casino Royale”
plays in the background.
Throughout the evening,
there will be special surprises
for members.
The cost of the event is
$22 for members and $26 for
guests. Reservations must be
mailed to New Kids on the
Block, 1001 Golden Rain
Road. Deadline for reservations is Tuesday, Aug. 16.
New Kids on the Block is a
social club for single persons
who enjoy connecting with new
and current friends and meeting interesting people with
similar interests. Each themed
dinner begins with cocktail
hour, followed by a dinner and
the evening’s special event.
For information on the club,
call Shanti Haydon at 287-3368
or e-mail her at shanti @rossmoorrealty.com.
Connection
celebrates end
of bridge year
The Connection will celebrate the close of its 2010-2011
marathon bridge year on Saturday, Aug. 13, at Dollar Clubhouse.
Check-in time for the luncheon is at 9:30 a.m. Light
refreshments will be available
and table assignments will be
made at that time.
No-partner bridge will start
promptly at 10. This is a good
opportunity for members who
might be interested in joining
a Connection marathon bridge
group to get acquainted with
members of this year-long activity.
After play, Hamilton Catering will serve lunch at the patio
tables. Iced tea, lemonade and
wine will be offered.
The cost is $21.
The closing date for reservations is Tuesday, Aug. 9. To
reserve, send a request and
check to Marilyn Nauertz,
2641 Golden Rain Road No. 6
(include phone number and address).
After lunch, this year’s marathon bridge winners will be
announced and honored with
prizes.
Anyone interested in joining the Connection should do
so at this time. For information
about the organization, check
out the new website at www.
rossmoorconnection.org.
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RELIGION
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
PRESBYTERIAN
Grace Presbyterian Church invites everyone to worship on
Sunday, July 31, at 10 a.m. The Rev. Roger Reaber will conclude
the sermon series on the Brief Statement of Faith, which clearly
outlines core beliefs of Presbyterians. This week the focus will
be “the Spirit gives us courage…” It will be based on Micah 6:68 and Hebrews 13:1-3. Special music, written and composed by
Rossmoor residents Al and Serena Linde, will be presented. After
worship, all are encouraged to enjoy refreshments in the Fireside
Room.
On Wednesdays, Exercise With El at 9 a.m. in the Oak Room,
join the Bible discussion at 10 a.m. in the Library, and enjoy a
game of bridge at 1 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Grace Church.
JEWISH
B’nai Israel Congregation will hold Sabbath services on Friday, July 29, at 8 p.m. in the Vista Room, Hillside Clubhouse. Cantor Rachel Brott will conduct the service. The hostess, Judy Morris, will recite the blessing over the Sabbath candles. The greeter,
Hannah Balin, will recite the blessing over the Sabbath bread. An
Oneg Shabbat will follow the service. All are welcome.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
The Unitarian Universalist Society of Rossmoor invites all
Rossmoor residents to receive a weekly e-mail transcript of a Sunday sermon by a leading Unitarian Universalist minister by sending name and e-mail address to [email protected]. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion with theological perspectives
encompassing: Atheism/Agnosticism, Buddhism, Christianity,
Humanism, Judaism, paganism and others. Inquiries are welcome
at www.uua.org. For information contact Tom Mesetz at 939-2132
(sermons) or Joy Hicks at 939-3316 (meetings).
CONGREGATIONAL
Rossmoor Pilgrim Congregational Church’s Sunday worship service will be held July 31 at 10:30 a.m. in the Vista Room
at Hillside Clubhouse. The Rev. Dr. Daryl Clemens’ sermon will
be based on Genesis 32:22-31. A social time will be held after the
service. Bible study will be held Tuesday, July 26, at 10 a.m. in
Meeting Room 5 at Creekside Clubhouse. Lesson to be studied
is Genesis 37:1-4,12-28. A cordial invitation is extended to all
to participate in the activities of the Rossmoor Pilgrim Congregational Church. For information or for pastoral concerns, call
287-1500.
LUTHERAN
Hope Lutheran Church invites everyone to gather for a spirited liturgical worship service in the Delta Room at 10:30 a.m.,
Sunday, July 31. Pastor Jack Niemi will be leading worship and
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: 10:30 a.m. each Sunday
Delta Room, Del Valle Clubhouse
For info, call the church office:
709-4673
GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
2100 Tice Valley Blvd. at Rossmoor Prkwy.
935-2100
Sundays: Worship 10 a.m.,
Pastors: Roger Reaber, Charie B. Reid
ROSSMOOR PILGRIM
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Rev. Dr. Daryl J. Clemens
10:30 a.m. each Sunday
The Vista Room, Hillside
287-1500
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
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,
Rector: the Rev. Anne Cox Bailey
937-4820 (Office)
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
SOCIETY OF ROSSMOOR
Weekly Emailed Sermons • 3 Monthly Meetings
Call Tom Mesetz 939-2132 (Sermons)
or Joy Hicks 939-3316 (Meetings)
N E A R B Y
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
SAINT JOHNʼS ANGLICAN MISSION
Sunday Worship 11 a.m., Santa Maria Church Chapel
Chapel, Orinda 925-386-6393
[email protected] www.saintjohnsanglican.org http://anglicanchurch.net
TO ADVERTISE YOUR RELIGIOUS SERVICES,
CALL DARLENE AT 988-7809
speaking on Matthew 14:13-21. Wayne Anderson will be the organist, and Don Gurley serves as cantor.
The people of Hope Church gather in the Delta Room at Del
Valle Clubhouse to be transformed by a warm and friendly time
of liturgical worship and high-spirited 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 a time of fellowship and stay for coffee and
conversation after the service. For information or pastoral concerns, contact Pastor Niemi at 349-5111.
EPISCOPAL
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church invites all Rossmoor residents
to a service of “caring and sharing through inspirational worship
and fellowship” on Sunday, July 31, at 10 a.m. in the Diablo Room
at Hillside Clubhouse. On this seventh Sunday after Pentecost,
the Rev. Anne Cox Bailey will offer a sermon titled “The Hour Is
Now Late,” based on Matthew 14: 13-21. The service will include
a Healing Eucharist; all are welcome to participate fully, and to
stay for refreshments and fellowship at the coffee hour following the service. Bible study is held each Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the
church office in the Rossmoor Shopping Center. Call the church
office for more details: 937-4820.
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. Sunday worship is wheelchair accessible
with large-print bulletins and aids for hearing. Rev. Joanne Peterson’s sermon title for Sunday, July 31, is “Risking Life,” based on
Matthew 16:21-27. After worship, worshipers 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, or visit the website at
tvumc.org.
CATHOLIC
St. Anne’s Catholic Church Masses for this weekend, July
30 and 31, will be celebrated at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, and 9
a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sunday. Fr. Alex Snyder will preside at the 9
a.m. Mass on Saturday. Fr. Joseph will preside at the 5 p.m. Mass
on Saturday, and the 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Masses on Sunday.
The Rosary is recited before each weekday Mass. Confessions are
every Saturday from 4 to 4:30 p.m.
ORT presents documentary
on history of Jews in U.S.
ORT will present an historical documentary about the
history of Jews in the United States from 1654 to 1880. The
program is Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 4 p.m. in Peacock Hall
at Gateway.
This is a comprehensive fi lm that tells the story of the
Jews in America. The movie is full of information not published in U.S history books. It reveals how the Jews contributed to the country’s remarkable expansion and examines
the internal struggles that challenged communities.
Expert interviews, historical reenactment of major events
and vintage artwork help to tell amazing stories of Jews’
participation in the birth of the nation.
The film, “They Came for Good, History of the Jews
in the U.S., 1654 to 1880,” is in two, 60-minute segments
– 1654 to 1820 and 1820 to 1880.
A $1 contribution to benefit ORT’s worldwide vocational
and technical training schools is appreciated.
SHOW ROSSMOOR TO FRIENDS It is easy with the Internet. 1. Click on www.rossmoor.com 2. On the opening
page, click on “Rossmoor Video.” 3. Enjoy a tour of Rossmoor
and more.
NAUTILUS SOCIETY
Welcomes New Consultant:
FELICIA JONGORDON
Rossmoor Resident
35 years of Cremation experience
PRE-NEED HOME APPOINTMENT AVAILABLE
No charge for consultations
www.nautiluscremation.com
925-588-5108
Aging and
Shaping the
Soul is topic
for TVUMC
A four-week discussion group
on Aging and the Shaping of the
Soul will take place on Mondays,
Aug. 1, 8, 15 and 22, from 10:30
a.m. until noon at the Creekside
Clubhouse, Meeting Room 4. It
will be led by the Rev. Joanne
Peterson, pastor of the Tice Valley United Methodist Church.
The group will explore the
gifts, struggles, surprises, potential and the joys of growing
older. There are many gifts that
come with growing older – gifts
such as wisdom, memories, fulfillment, accomplishment, mystery, letting go, and legacy. The
discussion group will explore
the question, “How do we grow
older with grace?”
The discussion group will
be based on a book written by
Joan Chittister titled “The Gift
of Years.” This group is open to
all Rossmoor residents. For information call Peterson at 9374535.
Methodists
sponsor dinner
and games
The Tice Valley United Methodist Church is sponsoring a catered barbecue dinner and trivia
game on Wednesday, Aug. 3, at
Dollar Clubhouse.
All Rossmoor residents, their
family and friends are invited.
The dinner will be at 6 p.m.
and the trivia game (with prizes)
will begin at 7.
The cost is $12 per person.
Tickets must be purchased
from Carol Doyle (944-0449)
by Sunday, July 31. Call her for
information.
Donate items
to Interfaith
Coalition
The Contra Costa Interfaith Coalition (CCIC) accepts
household items in good or
even new condition and distributes them to those in need
in nearby communities.
Needed items change, but for
now they are accepting queen,
double or twin beds and bed
parts such as box springs, mattresses and metal bed frames.
Also needed are small coffee
tables, night stands, end tables,
dinette tables, upright chests
of drawers and table lamps,
kitchen items in excellent condition, sheets, towels and blankets/comforters that are clean
and in good condition.
For pickup or information,
call Mimi at 937-6436. To find
out more about this community service, visit the website
ccichope.org.
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Grandparents for Peace Stanford Club hears from football’s
sets annual peace picnic new director of Player Development
Grandparents for Peace and Justice will have its annual potluck
peace picnic on Monday, Aug. 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Dollar Clubhouse or on the patio, depending on the weather.
This event is free to those who bring an appetizer, main dish,
salad or dessert to feed eight to 10 people. Otherwise, the cost is
$10 per person.
Grandparents for Peace will provide cold beverages and wine.
Guests are asked to bring their own hot dogs and burgers, which
will be barbecued by volunteer chefs.
There will be entertainment and group singing of peace songs.
Song sheets will be distributed.
The buffet will be served on tables under the outdoor canopy
and seating will be in the patio area at tables with umbrellas.
Grandparents for Peace annual dues are $10 person. The group
is devoted to ending the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and opposes the spreading of fighting in Libya and Pakistan. It calls
for the speedy return of troops and that monies to promote war
are used for peacetime purposes, such as for education, housing,
healthcare and job creation.
The group holds a vigil every Friday, weather permitting, from
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the entrance to Rossmoor. Everyone is invited
to join the vigil and urge drivers to honk for peace.
Meetings are the second Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to
noon in the Delta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse. All residents are
welcome.
The picnic is in lieu of the August meeting. For information,
call Bobbie Rabinowitz, chairwoman, at 939-7384.
SIR Aug. 2 speaker
is a talk show regular
Rossmoor SIR (Sons in Retirement) Branch 81 meets Tuesday,
Aug. 2, in the Sierra Room at Del Valle. The full service hosted
bar opens at 11:15 a.m. with lunch served at noon. The cost is
$12.
The speaker is Peter Friedman who will discuss the threat of
Islam to America. He has studied Islam and the Koran for more
than 40 years.
Friedman is the operator of Friedman Aviation Enterprises
at Concord’s Buchanan Field. He has also participated in undercover work with the FBI and Department of Defense. He lectures
widely in California and is regularly on radio talk shows, including those of Brian Sussman and Barbara Simpson on KSFO 560
and KMJ 580 in Fresno.
SIR is a retired men’s social organization with no membership
dues or assessments. The monthly meeting is an opportunity to
maintain old friendships and make new acquaintances while enjoying lunch, a hosted bar and a variety of interesting speakers.
The emphasis is to promote the general well-being of the membership, enhance the quality of life for the men of Rossmoor and
further fellowship among members.
Anyone interested in learning more about Rossmoor SIR and
its programs and activities may contact Stu Bolinger at 937-7988
or Clarence Nixon at 933-6175.
Acalanes Alumni Club to
picnic at Sportsmen’s Park
The Acalanes Alumni Club
of Rossmoor will hold its annual summer outing at Sportsmen’s Park on Wednesday,
Aug. 10, from 4:30 to 8 p.m.
The picnic will be catered,
once again, by Wilma Lott Catering. The menu will include
barbecued chicken; barbecued
pulled-pork sandwiches; mixed
greens; potato and pasta salads; honey-butter homemade
cornbread; and fruit. Desserts
will include lemon bars and
ice cream treats. Bottled water,
iced tea, lemonade and red and
white wine will be served.
All club members, family
and alumni friends are invited.
The cost is $16 per paid
member, $18 for nonpaid members and guests.
Mail checks, with the names
of those attending, made payable to Acalanes Alumni Club,
to Susan Williamson, 1301
Running Springs Road No. 1.
For information, call Pat
Dickson at 287-9585.
Reserve soon; the deadline
is Friday, Aug. 5.
The Rossmoor Stanford
Club hosts Ron Lynn, the
newly appointed director of
Player Development for the
successful Stanford football
program, on Sunday, Aug. 14,
in the Diablo Room at Hillside
Clubhouse. The doors open at
5:30 p.m. for an open bar and
dinner will be served at 6.
Lynn will talk about his
football experience from the
college level through the present and discuss the potential
of the Stanford team. He will
be available to answer questions at the end of his talk.
One of the most respected
defensive minds in the game,
Lynn took over the position
of director of player development after serving two years
as Stanford’s assistant head
coach and co-defensive coordinator.
Lynn’s long line of experience includes defensive
coordinator positions in the
National Football League
with the San Diego Chargers
(1986-91), Cincinnati Bengals
(1992-93) and Washington
Redskins (1994-96). He also
Ron Lynn
was a secondary coach in the
NFL with the New England
Patriots (1997-99), Oakland
Raiders (2000-03) and San
Francisco 49ers (2004).
His most successful run
came during the fi rst three of
his four seasons in Oakland
when the club won three consecutive AFC West titles and
reached the Super Bowl fol-
lowing the 2002 season.
Lynn got his start in coaching as a graduate assistant at
Toledo in 1966 before returning to coach from 1967-73 at
his alma mater Mount Union
College, where he earned a
bachelor’s degree in chemistry from in 1966.
He then moved on to college coaching jobs at Kent
State (1974-76), San Jose
State (1977-78), Pacific (1979)
and California (1980-82),
taking over as the Golden
Bears’ defensive coordinator
in his final two seasons after
spending his fi rst year as the
team’s secondary coach.
Dinner will include barbecue chicken and baby back
ribs or salmon with mango
sauce served with potato salad and fruit salad. The cost is
$23 for members and $25 for
guests. Mail a check, indicating entrée, to the Stanford
Club of Rossmoor, President
Donna Kaufman, 5593 Terra
Granada Drive No. 4A by
Tuesday, Aug. 9.
For information, call
Kaufman at 933-6073.
NEW RESIDENTS
RONALD GIBLIN moved to Tice Creek
Drive in July. He is from Iowa City, Iowa, and has
also lived in Manitowoc, Wis.; Logan, Utah; Salt
Lake City, Utah; Los Alamitos, Calif. and Danville. He attended University of Wisconsin and is
a former dental office designer. His hobbies and
special interests include golf, photography and
travel. He is a member of Knights of Columbus.
LARRY PRUD’HOMME AND MARILYN RAFFINOT moved to Rossmoor Parkway
in June.
He is from Berkeley and has also lived in Ukiah and Petaluma. He attended UC Berkeley and
Alzheimer’s
Support Group
for caregivers of individuals
with Alzheimer’s and other
types of dementia meets on
the first and third Tuesday of
each month from 1 to 2:30
p.m. at the Conference Room
at Gateway Clubhouse. Phone
Priscilla Tudor, LCSW at
988-7751.
UC Davis. He taught history and politics for 39
years, most recently at Mendocino College and
Santa Rosa Junior College. He enjoys reading,
history, fiction, running, hiking, cycling and foreign films. He is a member of the Sierra Club and
Democratic party.
She is from Berkeley and has also lived in
France, French Polynesia, Ukiah and Petaluma.
She attended UC Santa Cruz and Columbia University School of Nursing. She used to work for
Alta Bates in Berkeley. Her hobbies and special
interests include reading (fiction), films, swimming and walking.
Miss the News? If your Rossmoor News was not
delivered on Wednesday, call 988-7800 between
8 a.m. and noon on Thursday.
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ROSSMOOR SPORTS
Guterres wins Lawn Bowling Club’s
Men’s Championship Singles Tourney
By Bob Lewis
Club correspondent
Paul Holland, Jan Perez, Ken Anderson, Trudie Anderson and
Stan Orlik are top Mixed Doubles scorers.
RTC Mixed Doubles had
16 players for 32 games
By Mary Kay McClure
Club correspondent
The Rossmoor Tennis Club
(RTC) held its biannual Newcomers Mixed Doubles Tournament July 16, organized by
Sallie Nordwall. Eight men
and eight women competed in
32 games, changing partners
once.
Trudie and Ken Anderson
came in first for the women and
men. Jan Perez placed second
among the women and Paul
Holland and Stan Orlik tied for
second among the men.
Kerin Baker and Jim Marsh
helped with refreshments, setup and scoring.
Feasibility study
The club recently held its
second of three all-club meetings for 2011. The highlight of
the meeting was an update by
Barbara Blum on a feasibility
study to improve the Buckeye
facility and a discussion of what
will become of Creekside.
The club hopes to have
funds for improvements included in the GRF budget for
2012. These funds would result in two additional courts
at Buckeye, one behind courts
The golf shop pros who will be honored on Pro Appreciation
Day are, from left, Director of Golf Mark Heptig, Terry Hall, Rob
Lytle and Wayne Weckerlin.
Pro Appreciation Day set
Once a year, all four of the Rossmoor golf clubs participate in
the same tournament, on the same day, focused on one goal – to
show appreciation to golf course staff.
Golfers can show their appreciation and have fun doing it by
participating in the Pro Appreciation Day Tournament on Sunday, Aug. 21, and by taking part in the dinner later the same day.
The tournament is open to members of Rossmoor’s golf clubs
– the Rossmoor Men’s Golf Club, the Women’s 18-Hole Golf Club,
Lionel Guterres outscored
Ed de Assis 18-7 on July 14 to
win the Rossmoor Lawn Bowling Club 2011 Men’s Championship Singles Tournament.
None of the semifi nal or final games proved to be close
contests, although consistently
tight heads left each end in
question throughout the day.
Each game was a clinic.
In the semifinal game between first qualifier Rick
Oliveira and fourth qualifier
Guterres, Oliveira scored a
single in the first end, which
Guterres matched in the second. Oliveira scored another
single in the third, to go up 21. This, however, was his last
lead of the game.
The first five ends were
bowled to medium short jacks
and by the 13th end there had
been neither a short nor a long
jack. Now up 12-5 in the 14th
end, Guterres delivered a long
jack. With Oliveira holding a
close shot, Guterres tipped him
out to score 2 more. Guterres
then added another deuce in the
15th, to stretch his lead to 16-5.
When Oliveira scored a single in the 16th end, he chose to
move the mat well forward and
deliver the target just to the ditch.
This didn’t work out as Guterres
scored another shot. Then, in
the 18th end, bowling again to
a long jack, Oliveira gained 1
more point. But Guterres finished things off with another
single to a long jack in the 19th,
for the 18-7 win.
In their semifinal, third
qualifier Mike Ying scored first
over second qualifier de Assis,
with a single in the first end
and another 2 in the second.
De Assis tied the game at 3-all
in the third and he extended to
11-3 by the seventh end. Ying
added 1 in the eighth, which de
Assis countered with 2 in the
ninth. Ying added another single in the 10th, which de Assis
countered with 2 more in the
11th. Score now, 15-5 in favor
of de Assis. De Assis coasted
in to an 18-5 win in 13 ends.
Two dozen spectators
watched the afternoon final
match. Guterres scored first
with a single shot in the first
end, bowled to a medium short
jack. De Assis countered with
2 in the second end, to a medium length jack – which was
essentially the choice for each
bowler throughout the contest.
Now, de Assis edged ahead
3-2 in the fourth, followed by
Guterres’ single in the fifth.
With the score tied at 2-2 in
the third, at 3-3 in the fifth,
at 4-4 in the seventh and at 55 in the ninth, it appeared as
though players were in for a
long afternoon. Guterres, however, edged out 6-5 in the 10h,
Semifinalists in the 2011 Women’s Championship Tournament
are, from left, Mary Kung, Diana Wong, Sandy Souza and Vera
Belton
2011 Men’s Singles Champion
Lionel Guterres
2011 Men’s Singles Championship runner-up Ed de Assis
then extended to 9-5 in the 11th
and 11-5 in the 12th, before de
Assis scored 2 in the 13th, to
reach 7. But this was as far as
he made it, as Guterres finished
off 18-7 in 17 ends.
Ying took third place honors and another point in the
running for bowler of the year,
in the playoff with Oliveira.
The semifinalists in this
year’s Championship Women’s
Singles Tournament, which began with 12 entrants on July
19, are: first qualifier, Vera
Belton, with 8 game points and
plus 30; second qualifier, Sandy Souza, with 6 game points
and plus 24; third qualifier, Diana Wong, with 6 game points
and plus 18; and fourth qualifier, Mary Kung, with 6 game
points and plus 16. The July
21 morning semifinal rounds
matched Belton versus Kung,
and Souza against Wong.
In the semifinal rounds, Kung
dropped her game to Belton; and
Souza outscored Wong. Details
of these matches and results of
the afternoon final round be-
tween Belton and Souza will be
available next week.
Coming events
The July Fun Social and
birthday celebration is Thursday, July 28.
The Championship Mixed
Triples Tournament is Tuesday,
Aug. 9, to Thursday, Aug. 11. The
Four-Score Men’s and Women’s
Singles Tournament is Tuesday,
Aug. 16, through Thursday, Aug.
23. Sign-up sheets for these tournaments are posted. The closing
date for the triples is Saturday,
Aug. 6, and for the four-score,
Saturday, Aug. 13.
The open house to introduce
lawn bowling to prospective
new bowlers is now scheduled
for Friday, Aug. 12, from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m.
New lawn bowlers’ instruction classes led by Jeanne
Lauritzen and Ed de Assis are
Wednesday and Friday afternoons starting at 4. A dozen
prospects are being groomed
with the help of many volunteer
bowlers. For more information,
call Lauritzen at 937-3658.
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Golfers can show pros appreciation at
special tournament open to all clubs
Course and the 18ers start on
the Dollar Ranch Golf Course
at 8:30. The Happy Hackers will
start their tournament at about
11 on the Creekside course.
The entry fee for golf is $10.
The sign-up envelopes are in
the Pro Shop. Sign up as a foursome or be paired with other
golfers. Happy Hackers should
check their bulletin board for
sign-up information.
Dinner afterward is open to
golfers and nongolfers. It will
be in the Fireside Room at
Gateway. Cocktails start at 5
and dinner will start at 6.
Dinner envelopes are in the
Pro Shop. Sign up for as many
as eight people at a table. Dinner cancellations after 5 p.m.
on Monday, Aug 15, will be accepted only if the reservation
can be filled by someone from
the standby list.
Note that golf and dinner must be paid with checks
in separate envelopes. Make
checks payable to the Rossmoor
Men’s Golf Club (RMGC).
Glenn Watkins at 451-8900.
All golfers welcome at Sunday tourney
All Rossmoor golfers,
whether golf club members or
not, are invited to participate in
an 18-hole competition on the
Dollar Ranch Course on Sunday, July 31.
Golfers are encouraged to
invite friends and/or family to
compete with them in the tournament as guests are welcome.
The format will be two best
net balls of a four-person team.
Men and women in all combinations may sign up as foursomes.
Those without a foursome may
also sign up and be assigned to
a foursome by Pro Shop staff.
Sign-up envelopes are in the
Pro Shop. Participants must fill
out an envelope with their teetime choice (between 10 a.m.
and noon) and their tee preference for each player (blue,
white, red or gold). Completed
envelopes are due in the Men’s
Club drawer by Thursday, July
28.
The entry fee is $5 per person.
Checks should be made payable
to RMGC. Pro Shop credits will
be awarded to winners in each
flight, as well as prizes for closest to the pin for men and women. Winners will be announced
at dinner once the last group has
completed play.
Dinner will be served at approximately 5 p.m. The cost for
dinner is $14 per person. Nongolfing guests of golfers are
welcome to attend the dinner.
Dinner attendees are invited to
bring their own beverages; only
ice tea and water will be available.
For those who finish play
before 5 p.m. and are looking
for some fun, a guessing game
will be conducted at Creekside
rooms 1 and 2, or enjoy socializing until dinner is served.
The Rossmoor Men’s Golf
Club (RMGC) will host the
senior golfers from Richmond
Country Club on Wednesday,
Aug. 10. Check-in will be at
7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start
at 8:30.
Envelopes are now available in the Pro Shop. Include
a check for $25 made out to
RMGC – no cash. This fee includes breakfast, lunch, green
fees and prizes for winners.
Last sign-ups for this event
will be taken on Saturday,
Aug. 6, at noon. A player roster
will be posted on Sunday, Aug.
7, in the Pro Shop. Checks of
players not selected will be destroyed.
Players who need to cancel
after the close of sign-ups will
forfeit their payment unless an
alternate can be found to take
their place.
Membership in the RMGC
is required to play in home and
home tournaments. Sign up for
the RMGC in the Pro Shop. To
pay a green fee, check in at the
Pro Shop.
Warm up with range balls
provided by Rossmoor Realty.
Soft spikes are required.
There is no “Rossmoor
bump” this season; play the
ball down. Pick up the ball if by
doing so it does not affect the
score for that hole for the team.
Players with a handicap of
30 and higher must play from
the gold tees. Members should
remember to wear their RMGC
shirts.
Rossmoor players must provide their own cart or rent one
to share with a Richmond player. Registration, breakfast and
lunch are at Creekside.
For information, contact Bob Montgomery, home
and home chairman, at
891-4464, or by e-mail at
[email protected].
RMGC will host Richmond Country Club
Happy Hackers will hold a double
shotgun scramble on Dollar Ranch Course
The Happy Hackers’ August golf tournament will be
sponsored by Robert Morgan,
senior vice president of Wells
Fargo Advisors on Tice Valley
Blvd. The tournament will be
a double shotgun scramble on
the Dollar Ranch Course on
Saturday, Aug. 6, at 3 p.m.
Check in at 2. Dinner, by
Creekside Grill, will be in the
Dollar picnic area immediately
following play.
The price for the dinner,
beverage and prizes will be
$22 and guests, dinner only,
will be $17.
Only current members will
be allowed to play. Check with
Membership Chairwoman Muriel Wyro, 256-4484, to find
out about membership status.
Deadline for signing up is
Wednesday, Aug. 3, in the Pro
Shop.
For information, call Mary
Lou Delpech, 932-6742.
Wild Card, Women’s Doubles, Trilogy coming up for RTC
1 and 2 and the other behind
court 3. The two additional
courts would replace the two
at Creekside, which is rapidly
disappearing due to erosion.
Court 4 would be expanded
toward the west to become regulation size. This would also
allow low fencing between
courts 3 and 4.
A viewing deck, picnic
and kitchen area are also being considered. They would
be located north of the current
drinking fountain and alongside court 5.
It may even be possible to
have bathroom facilities at
the courts. Blum reminded
the group that this was only a
feasibility study and that members need to be patient about
the timing of the outcome.
Other
The club has increased its
membership to 242. Anyone
wishing to join at this point in
the year need only pay $12.50
in dues and $5 for ball machine
use, if they wish. Ball machine
use is allowed after payment
of the fee and an instructional
session with Jerry McConnell,
who can be reached at 9451504.
Interested persons can contact Jan Geary about membership and payment procedures.
Upcoming August tournaments include a Wild Card
Monday, Aug. 8; Women’s
Doubles Saturday, Aug. 13;
and a match against Trilogy
Saturday, Aug. 27.
Photo by Jim Kardos
Table Tennis Club members take a break from play. The club
always welcomes nonmembers.
All residents are invited
to come play table tennis
By Bill Dabney
Club correspondent
Table tennis is available for all Rossmoor residents and their
guests at Hillside. Membership in the Table Tennis Club is not
required. The club dues are only $15.
Rackets and balls are provided by the club. It also provides
partners, but only at certain times. Players may bring their own
partner anytime.
Beginner and intermediate play is from 1 to 3 p.m. weekdays.
The advanced group plays from 9 a.m. to noon. Singles players are
welcome Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m.
There are only three tables and when they are busy, club members have priority. Nonmembers have first use on weekdays from
3 to 5 p.m.
The Hillside facility is temporary and is leased for table tennis.
The Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) Board is considering whether to remove the trailer and provide permanent facilities for table
tennis with five tables. Then there would be more tables available
for nonmembers to use more of the time.
Table tennis is played every day year around. For those with a
favorite outdoor sport, when it gets too hot, too cold or too wet,
table tennis is the place to be. Players get their exercise with lots of
laughs with very friendly men and women. Watching other people
play is often a great floor show.
Players don’t need to apologize for bad shots. Everybody makes
those. Players don’t need to win. It is a game just for fun.
Residents interested in joining the club or who want more
information may call Mable Chew at 935-7664.
Trails Club potluck set
for Aug. 9 at Dollar
The Trails Club will hold another potluck picnic on Tuesday,
Aug. 9, at 5 p.m. at Dollar picnic grounds.
Firemaster 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 E
should bring desserts; F through M should bring hors d’oeuvres;
N through P bring side dishes; and R through Z, salads.
Participants should also bring their own dishes, cutlery, beverages and serving utensils for shared dishes. The club will furnish
ice, hot water, and instant coffee and tea.
For information about the picnic, call Ann Sutherland at 9339754 or Barbara Hallmeyer at 946-1481.
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Mark Heptig is the director
of golf and his assistants are
Terry Hall, Wayne Weckerlin
and Rob Lytle. Golf Course Superintendent Blake Swint is not
as visible as the Pro Shop staff,
but golfers know he is on the
job by the excellent condition
of the golf courses.
The tournament will have a
shotgun start. The Niners tee off
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Shin and Suh are overall
winners of the 18ers’ Classic
By Buff Silveria
Club correspondent
Some of the winners of the Niners Eclectic Tournament are, from left, Gerda Peterson, Inge
Ravenstad, Marilyn Logan, Mary Federico, Joan Semonsen; Judie Taylor, Vickie Simpson and Pat
Niners announce winners of Eclectic
By Pat Dunn
Club correspondent
The winners of the Niners
Eclectic Tournament were announced at the general meeting on July 21. Winners were:
First flight: first, Bev Meinbress $10; second, Mary Federico $9; third, Pat Baker $8;
and fourth, Marilyn Logan
$7.
Second flight: first, Betty
Hoffman $10; second, Val
Helenson $9; third, Joan
Semonsen $8; and fourth,
Gerda Peterson $7.
Third flight: first, Jeanne
Steidel $10; tied for second,
Carolyn Hensley and Dee
Reichert $8; and third, Judie
Taylor $7.
Fourth flight: first, Vickie
Simpson $10; second, Allison
Howells $9; and tied for third,
Dorothy Pierce and Inge Ravenstad $7.
The tournament played on
July 21 was (low gross) three
clubs and a putter. Tied for
first place in the first flight
were Fran Matthews and Federico and tied for third were
Barbara May and Logan.
First place winner in the
second fl ight was Lorrie McCurdy, tied for second were
Semonsen and Yvonne Yeung,
and tied for third were Claire
Wolfe and Pat Dunn.
In the third fl ight, Barbara
Jordan was in first, and tied
for second were Reichert,
Vicki Simpson and Rae Ann
Wilson.
Wilson also made a birdie
on No. 1. Gisela Martin had
two chip-ins on No. 3 and 9.
Reichert had a chip-in on
No. 2 and Wolfe had one on
No. 8.
The Margaret Coffey Tournament of Champions will
start on Thursday, Aug. 4.
The tournament is over three
days (Aug. 4, Tuesday, Aug.
9 and Thursday, Aug. 11) in
order to determine the overall champion with the lowest
gross score, and the winners
in each of the three flights
to determine the lowest net
scores. Players must have a
fully established (20 game)
Aug. 2 index.
The Women’s Nine-Hole
Golf Association (WNHGA),
to which Rossmoor Niners
belong, will have the official
Tournament of Champions on
Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Castlewood Country Club. All the
clubs that belong to WNHGA
can send the winners of their
local tournament to compete.
Bunco players to raise funds for good cause
Rossmoor residents and
their families and friends are
invited to attend an afternoon
of bunco (an easy and fun dice
game) and lunch to benefit the
Cancer Support community
(formerly known as the Wellness Community) located in
Walnut Creek. The event will
take place on Saturday, Aug.
6, from noon to 4 p.m. in the
Fireside Room at Gateway
Clubhouse.
The fundraiser, which is
being sponsored by the Study
Group of Rossmoor, will feature a delicious lunch, a nohost wine bar, Red Hat and
other vendors, door prizes, and
many valuable raffle prizes, as
well as cash prizes for bunco
winners.
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Forty-six 18ers played in the annual two-day Classic Tournament. Agnes Shin and Sook Suh were the overall winning twosome with a total score of 122.
The fi rst fl ight winners were: fi rst, Peggy Yamada and Jean
Carroll; second, Alice Sprague and Grace Nitta; third, Linda
Pingatore and Claudia Terry; and fourth, Sue Fleck and Jane
Lee.
The second flight winners were: first, Rosalie Devlin and Linda Scheffer; second, Mitzi Weinberg and Lorraine Weisenberg;
third, Pat Taylor and Marilyn Treppa; and fourth, Sheila Robinson and Lore Cuttle.
Donna Rhodes and Georgia Gordon took first place in the third
flight, followed by Carol Dickerson and Gisela Hendrickson,
second; Ann Donaldson and Helen Heibert, third; and in fourth
place, Dorothy Mizono and Roberta Weiner tied with Marge
Bones and Jackie Bateman.
There were two birdie shooters on the second day: Pingatore,
No. 4 and Carol Geoghegan, No. 16. Balls chipped in the hole
from off the green were by Scheffer, No. 12; Suh, No. 2; Marcella
Benassini, No. 17; Pil Choo, No. 11; Buff Silveria, No. 6, and
Pingatore, No. 3.
Coming up
Tournaments are coming thick and fast for the 18ers. The next
will be the annual Blue and White Tournament on Thursday,
Aug. 11. Golfers will be assigned to teams by the Pro Shop. Always a fun event, the Blue and White has winning foursomes
enjoying lunch courtesy of the losers.
The 18ers’ Championship Tournament will be played on
Thursday, Sept. 1; Tuesday, Sept. 6; and Thursday, Sept. 8. Watch
the bulletin board in the Pro Shop for information.
July 21 was Charm Day and Treppa came in with a low net 66
to take the charm for the month. Pat Deisem took low gross at 92
in the first flight, followed by Cletia Bowron and Jean Carroll as
low net and second low net winners.
In the second flight, Bari Mantel won low gross at 101. Mitzi
Weinberg and Geoghegan took low net and second low net. Third
flight low gross winner was Pil Choo at 99, followed by low net
winners Katie Pittman and Ann Donaldson.
In the fourth flight, Donna Rhodes took low gross with a 109
and Casey Dixon and Marcia Belcher came in with winning low
net scores.
There were many birdies – Rhodes, No. 2; Cuniberti, No. 1;
Groswird, No. 10; Devlin No. 1: and Bowron, No. 2. Chip-ins
were by Nitta, No. 4; Scheffer, No. 9; Devlin, No. 1; Bowron, No.
2; Weinhold, No. 1; and Belcher, No. 13.
Duplicate Bridge
Tuesday, July 12
Section A
N/S 1. R. Williams/Z. Cooper
2. L. Grawoig/D. Grupenhoff 3.
L. Chien/K. Hanson 4. J. Dolgin/
T. Szymczak
E/W 1. M. Suchman/W.Y. Leong 2. G. White/A. Petersen 3. C.
Ip/R. Juo Cunha 4. I. Darroch/N.
Rosenberg
Section B
N/S 1. A. Eastman/D. Thompson 2. B. Handelsman/C. Handelsman 3. A. Gorbach/N. Stein
4. F. Owre/S. Teta
E/W 1. C. Hugus/S. Geraths
2. C. Fauver/D. Durr 3. B. Sankary/J. Sankary 4. J. Erickson/M.
Kelley
Wednesday, July 13
Section A
N/S 1. B. Felder/D. Grupenhoff 2. E. Weiner/R. Weiner 3. P.
Williams/H. Oke 4. R. Herrick/
M. Mok
E/W 1. J. Dolgin/Z. Cooper
2. G. Cumha/R. Juo Cunha 3. D.
Terris/R. Liu 4. C. Franson/T.
Szymczak
Section B
N/S 1. S. Wikman/M. Kessler 2. B. V. Smith/B. Klein 3. F.
Owre/S. Teta 4. K. Hanson/J. DeGanahl
E/W 1. R. Lehman/F. Yoshida 2. H. Knauff/P. Knauff 3. P.
Smith/P. Wimer 4. R. Smith/A.
Harford
Thursday, July 14
Section A
N/S 1. B. Felder/A. Finkelstein
2. I. Darroch/D. Grupenhoff 3. V.
Petersen/P. Taylor 4. B. Legler/E.
Drew
E/W 1. A. Murray/N. Rosenberg 2. M. Suchman/C. Warner
3. E. Weiner/R. Weiner 4. G.
Cunha/R. Juo Cunha
Section B
1. D. Guilfoy/M. Schubarth 2.
B. Price/C. Daar 3. K. Hammond/
S. Lim 4. C. Gould/E. Gould
Saturday, July 16
Section A
N/S 1.D. Grupenhoff/C. Warner 2. L. Drury/H. Locey 3. J.
Lowe/E. Reeve 4. I. Darroch/F.
Howard
E/W 1. M.E. Highfield/R. Conrad 2. G. Cunha/R. Juo Cunha 3.
D. Terris/R. Liu 4. W.Y.Leong/M.
Suchman
Monday, July 18
Section A
N/S 1. I. Darroch/D. Grupenhoff 2. A. Petersen/C. Franson
3. L. Grawoig/J. Dolgin 4. G.
Cunha/R. Juo Cunha
E/W 1. A. Eastman/J. Burnson
2. S. Robinson/R. Orloff 3. M.
Suchman/C. Warner 4. A. Murray/T. Szymczak
Section B
N/S 1. L. Chien/J. Chien 2. E.
Gould/C. Gould 3. B. V. Smith/B.
Klein 4. K. Hanson/B. Price
E/W 1. M. Stoops/C. Jennings
2. C. Daar/N. Wells 3.B. Sankary/E. Black 4. M. Graddis/G.
Kloomok
BRIDGE BITES
FROM THE AMERICAN CONTRACT BRIDGE LEAGUE
Creating an Illusion
By Brian Gunnell
NORTH
♠QJ2
♥ K J 10 2
♦Q43
♣J63
WEST
EAST
♠963
♠ 10 8 5
♥74
♥A 8 6 5 3
♦KJ865
♦A7
♣ 984
♣ 10 7 2
SOUTH
♠AK74
♥Q9
♦ 10 9 2
♣AKQ5
Vulnerable: East West
SO.
1♣
2NT
WEST
Pass
Pass
NO. EAST
1♥
Pass
3NT All pass
In a rubber bridge or team
game, this would be a pretty
dull deal, with N-S making 10 or 11 tricks in about
30 seconds flat. But in a duplicate bridge game, where
overtricks are well rewarded,
this dull deal suddenly becomes most interesting!
When this deal was
played, all the West players
led a Diamond to East’s Ace,
and a Diamond was returned,
South playing the Two on the
first trick, followed by the
Nine. The West players knew
that, if East had two remaining Diamonds, he would have
returned the higher one at
Trick 2. Therefore, Declarer
had the missing Ten, and
there was no point in ducking the second Diamond, he
had to take his King while he
still could. The defense won
the ♥ A later and it was just
10 tricks for Declarer.
But at one table Declarer
created an illusion by playing the Diamond Nine and
Ten on the first two tricks.
Now West had a chance to
go wrong as, in this case,
the missing Diamond was
the Two. In West’s mind,
unless Declarer was being
diabolically devious (which
we know to be the case!),
the missing Two was surely
with East. So West ducked
the second Diamond and sat
back, patiently waiting for
East to get in and fi re back a
Diamond. He’s still waiting,
and it was 11 tricks (and a
top board) for Declarer.
In the post mortem, West
apologized for not grabbing
the ♦K while he could, but
East could have saved the
day. He could count Declarer
for 18-19 HCP, leaving only
3-4 for West.
That being so, West presumably had the ♦K and
no entries, and the defense
could never score the long
Diamonds. So East must cash
the ♥A at Trick 2, making it
clear to one and all that the
defense must take its three
tricks and give up.
Play dominos twice a week
The Domino Club meets regularly twice a week.
Experienced players meet on Monday evenings in the Oak
Room at Gateway Clubhouse. Participants should plan to arrive
at 6:30 as play begins promptly at 6:45.
Beginners or rusty players meet Saturdays at noon in Multipurpose Room 2 at Gateway. This is the opportunity to learn and
practice rules and etiquette.
The Domino Club plays a game called Five-Up. Because the
player can use all of the doubles to play from, it is a faster, higherscoring game than the other Fives versions. Play is with partners,
but it is not necessary to bring a partner.
Five games (with a 28 minute time limit per game) are played
each session. A player is awarded one point every time he makes
a play that results in the open ends of the tiles in play adding up
to an amount divisible by 5. (There is one point for each multiple
of 5, for example, 5 equals 1 point and 10 equals 2 points).
A player also earns points from the total dominos left in his
opponent’s hands when “dominoing” or playing the last domino
in his hand before the other players. Multiple hands are played to
reach a game of 60 points.
Everyone is welcome to play and learn about dominoes.
The domino winners for July 18 were: Wint Mather, 330; Kent
Croswell, 330; Jeannie Johnson, 327; Betty Costa, 324; and Sally
Lowry, 316. The domino winners for July 16 were: Walter Roosli,
309 and Shirley Pedersen, 297.
Tip of the week
When there are multiple doubles and multiple numbers available on the board, there is almost always a way to score. Players
should review the dominos in their hands carefully so as not to
miss that score.
Duplicate Bridge
Section C
N/S 1. D. Wolfe/S. Burnett 2. P. Wimer/V. McLaughlin 3. J. Chenevey/J.Chenevey 4. S. Wikman/J. Bechtel
E/W 1. S. Marks/J. Taylor 2. M. Powell/M. Sabol 3. F. Sheng/G.
Sheng 4. P. Nottingham/M. Morgan
For additional information, see posted results or go to http://julialowe.bridgeforyou.com.
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Partnership 30s/40s/50s Book Club
Bridge
chooses books to read
On July 5 at partnership
bridge, the scores were: Pat
Smith/Jo Hazen 4120, John and
Dolores Clark tied with Nancy
Magee/Joyce Towner 2790 and
Gail Strack/Sue Adams 2430.
Low score was 1350.
For information, call Helen
Dailey at 934-1902 or Carolyn
Nelson at 256-0144.
On July 19, 34 persons played
partnership bridge in the Oak
Room at Gateway. Ruth Resch/
Mariann Kessler topped the winners with 3960 points, including
a small slam in diamonds.
Other winners were: Anne
Riley/Helen Dailey 3570, Brucie
and Duncan Carter 3530, Betty
Dawes/Jo Elia 3450, John and
Dolores Clark 3370 and Shari
Siegel/Dorlene Dockus 3170, including a small slam in hearts.
Low score was 890.
Directors John and Dolores
Clark were assisted by Ted Augustine. For information, call
Dolores Clark at 947-1767.Partnership bridge on July 21 had
these winners: Jo Elia/Betty
Dunn 3750, Wynette and Frank
Greer 3700, Louise Brown/
Shari Siegel 3160, Neal and Dee
Monasch 2820, Liz Altgelt/Luciana Young 2670, Vicki La Batt/
Mary Keeler 2640 with a slam in
6 hearts, Hirsh Morton/Barbara
Stewart 2620 and Rosalie Gruppenhoff/Sue Adams 2520.
Partnership bridge on July 20
had these winners: Wynette and
Frank Greer 3920, Faye Nelson/Doris Parsons 3690, Sondra
Wickman/Lynne Fry 3310, Hirsh
Morton/Tillie Molho 3210, Dick
Bockius/Carolyn Nelson 2700,
Judy Mishoff/Rochelle Becker
2510 and Louise Brown/Toshi
Tsuchitani 2480.
Partnership bridge on July 13
had these winners: Vicki Chu/Luciana Young 4350 with a slam in
6 clubs, Lynn Gross/Shari Siegel
4320 with a slam in 6 hearts plus
7, Edna Nebbinger/Neal Monasch
4210 with a slam in 6 clubs, Barbra Stewart/Hirsh Morton 3180,
Lil Hara/Tey Oji 3010, Virginia
Przyborowski/Jean Fisher 2940
and Jane Kadner/Harvey Oxman
2910.
For information, call Shari
Siegel at 287-1720.
Play pickleball
at Tice Gym
The Tice Valley gym will be
available for drop-in pickleball
play, beginning at 10 a.m. on the
following days: Friday, Aug. 5;
Monday, Aug. 22; Wednesday,
Aug. 24; Friday, Aug. 26; and
Monday, Aug. 29, only.
New players are invited to
join the game. Instruction and
loaner equipment are provided.
The Walnut Creek Recreation Department charges $3
for drop-in play at the gym.
Tennis court 2 at Creekside
is striped for evening pickleball play, after 3 p.m.
In the near future, court 1
may be available for play as
well.
It is important to sign in
before playing. Courts can be
reserved up to one week in advance.
Contact Trish Dickson, 2879585, for information.
Also sets dates for meetings
The 30s/40s/50s Couples Club Book Club has set meeting
dates and the books to be studied for the remainder of the
year. Club members are encouraged to read some or all of the
novels.
Meetings are usually on the first Monday of the month at 7
p.m. in Creekside Meeting Room 4. However, members should
note that there will be no meeting in September due to the
Labor Day holiday.
The schedule is:
Aug. 1: “The Mapping of Love and Death” by Jacqueline
Winspear with discussion leader Fay Fehd
Oct. 3: “Room” by Emma Donoghue with discussion leader
Jessie Attiyeh
Nov. 7: “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie
Ford with the discussion leader to be announced later
Dec. 5: “Day After Night” by Anita Diamant with discussion leader Barbara Mintz
The 30s, 40s, 50s Couples Club is for married couples born
in the decades of the 1930s, 1940s or 1950s. It is a social group
for members to meet others in the same age group with similar
interests.
To join or for information about other club activities, contact Membership Chairwoman Janie King at 932-0727.
Lapidary Club to hold
potluck outside studio
The Lapidary Club invites its members to a potluck on
Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., on the patio in front of
the Lapidary Studio at Gateway.
The sign-up sheet for suggested food is available at the studio.
Members may come at no cost; guests are $5.
For information, call Theresa Kuo at 930-6637.
CHESS FORUM
Each week, the Rossmoor
Chess Club offers a chess
problem and the answer for
the previous week. The answer for the July 20 problem
was 1. .b5 check if 2. Ka5 or
Kxb5…Qa6 mate.
This week, in addition to
the problem, the club seeks
Rossmoor chess players for
the Rossmoor Games, which
are planned to be held Friday,
Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 1.
Currently, there are 14 players in the men’s tier and four
players in the women’s tier.
This week, another problem is offered to tease the
mind, black to mate in two.
The answer will be included
in next week’s column.
Players at all levels are
welcome at the Chess Room
on the first floor of Dollar
Clubhouse on Fridays from
12:30 to 4 p.m. and Saturdays
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come
join the fun.
Call Bob Dickson at 9341405 with the solution and any
questions or comments.
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Counseling Services offers
stress-management group
Starting next month, Counseling Services will offer a stressmanagement support group that examines dominant styles of
reacting to stress and negative thinking patterns.
The group will meet for eight Thursday mornings starting Aug.
4. It is important that group members plan to attend all eight sessions.
Sessions focus on stress reduction and relaxation techniques
including meditation, deep abdominal breathing, progressive
muscle relaxation, guided imagery, self-hypnosis, stretching and
lifestyle changes.
Seating is limited and registration is required. There is no
charge for the group.
The group is facilitated by Ann Pagliaro. Call her at 988-7753
for information or to register for the group.
Gait and Balance classes on
Tuesdays in Aerobics Room
Maintaining the ability to move and walk is one of the main
goals of the Gait and Balance classes taught every Tuesday in
the Aerobics Room at the Fitness Center. Other goals include
improving flexibility, coordination, breathing, and also thinking
and sensing.
Through use of the Feldenkrais method of gentle movements
and attention to the sensations in the body during the lessons,
one’s brain and nervous system can have a choice of additional
and more efficient and comfortable ways of moving. These benefits carry over into daily lives in walking, reaching for an item
on a shelf, or turning to see to the side or behind while driving.
Lessons begin at 11:30 a.m. and are done sitting on a chair or
standing at the barre. The cost is $7 per lesson or $25 for four
lessons.
Classes are taught by Edie Hedgecock, certified Feldenkrais
practitioner. To register, call Hedgecock at 932-2618.
Challenge Aging Specialty Clinic
offered Sundays in Aerobics Room
The Challenge Aging Speciality Clinic will be offered
on Sundays, starting Aug. 7,
from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Aerobics Room at the Fitness Center.
Attendees at the clinic can
challenge themselves to improve posture and gain core
strength; activate their muscles; learn proper lengthening
routines to maintain range of
motion; learn how hormones
affect weight loss; learn to
maximize energy; avoid ailments; and more.
Come have fun in open
discussions and engaging
workouts.
This clinic will be taught
by Karel Nunnink, a personal
trainer on the Fitness Center
staff.
Sign up at the Fitness Center front desk to reserve a
space.
The cost is $10 per session
or $60 for six weeks. Payment
is by check only, made out to
GRF.
Nunnink works Sundays
at the Fitness Center. He has
Mobility clinic offered
The Fitness Center offers another specialty clinic, “Unleash
the Mobile You.” It introduces
effective and innovative ways to
increase flexibility and stability.
Maintaining and increasing
range of motion in every joint is
important in performing daily
activities and decreasing the
possibility for injury.
The clinic is not for people
just looking for a stretching
class. Instructor Dennis Shimoko will focus on full and
controlled muscle contractions
to achieve maximal safe range
of motion. Persons with limitations are welcome to attend as
well as extreme athletes.
This six-week series is Tuesdays, Aug. 2 through Sept. 6,
from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the
Aerobics Room at Del Valle
Clubhouse.
Cost is $10 per session or $60
for the series and is payable by
check only to the Golden Rain
Foundation (GRF). Sign up at
the Fitness Center’s front desk.
For information, call Shimoko at 988-7850.
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been in coaching and fitness
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personal trainer, resistance
training specialist and is indoor-cycling certified. He is
a former marathon runner,
Ironman triathlon competitor
and current Masters ski champion. He has been featured on
Channel 7 ABC’s “Forever
Young” segment, and is currently featured on Rossmoor’s
Channel 28.
For
information,
contact
Nunnink
at
[email protected].
Qigong
offered
Thursdays
The Fitness Center invites
residents to join ongoing
Qigong classes held Thursdays
in the Shasta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse from 9 to 10 a.m.
The cost is $10 per class.
The art of Qigong is a way
to get back to nature and become healthier, stronger, live
longer and lead a happier life,
free of pharmaceutical products and their side effects.
Qigong exercises are easy to
learn and practice. All that is
required to get results is regular practice.
There are specific Qigong
forms and exercises that can
be used for people with blood
pressure problems, insomnia,
digestive problems, fibromyalgia, fatigue, lightheadedness,
headache, stress and even
cancer patients currently going through therapy (or cancer
survivors).
Vadim Derevyanko has
practiced different types of
Chinese martial arts and
Qigong for over 20 years. He
holds a master’s degree in oriental medicine, and he is a
Qigong teacher and medical
Qigong clinic supervisor at the
Acupuncture and Integrative
Medicine College in Berkeley.
Also, he has a private practice in Walnut Creek, Chinese
Medicine Bodywork, where
he uses medical Qigong healing, Qigong massage and other
types of Chinese medicine.
For
information,
call
Derevyanko at 766-6101.
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Your Safety is our #1 priority. Our caregivers are thoroughly screened,
bonded and insured. We cover all payroll taxes and workers compensation.
Residents may recycle
eyeglasses they no longer
use in receptacles at the clubhouses or the white mailbox
at Gateway.
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Zumba offered Tuesdays Ladies of
Vegan Club is official,
30s/40s/50s
next meeting is in August
plan lunch
Twenty-five vegans and others interested in becoming
vegans attended the first meeting of the new Rossmoor Vegan Club. Delicious food was
shared by all and it was agreed
that the club would continue to
meet on the second Tuesday of
each month.
The next potluck meeting
will be Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. in Mul-
tipurpose Room 3 at Gateway.
Annual dues of $10 will be
collected.
Guests are welcome if they
bring food and a fee of $2.
All attending the meeting
should bring their own plate,
silverware, drinking cup and
napkins.
For information, call 9321128 or 934-3204.
Meditation Circle to meet
every first Sunday at Dollar
The Rossmoor Meditation
Circle will meet on Sunday,
Aug. 7, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
in the Dollar Clubhouse.
This interfaith group is for
anyone who wants to practice
meditation with others.
The circle meets every
first Sunday of the month for
guided and silent sitting. Additional silent sittings occur at
other times.
For information, call Jill
Woolums at 988-0831.
Rossmoor residents showed
an enthusiastic response to
Zumba at the Fitness Center in
June. Zumba is a high-energy
fitness class that is a good cardio workout and is fun to do.
Zumba classes with Karen
Lile will be held every Tuesday
and more days may be added
over the next few months.
Zumba is a cardio-fitness
dance class to Latin music
that is energetic and the Latin
rhythms move the body. Lile
uses salsa, merengue, cumbia,
reggaeton, samba and bachata
music. She also includes up to
four other types of music and
moves that are based upon Argentine tango, swing, hustle
and bhangra. No dance experience is required.
Be prepared to work out for
55 minutes. Students should
have good balance and be
able to move easily in shoes
that provide good support and
swivel from side to side easily
on the floor. Lile adjusts the
class to its participants.
Beginners will be shown how
to simplify their moves to match
their skill and fitness level. Students build stamina, physical
strength, cardio fitness, style
and flair suited to their own personality as they continue doing
zumba over time.
Classes are in the Aerobics
Room at the Del Valle Clubhouse every Tuesday at 9:30
a.m. To keep the size of the
class fun, with room to move,
class size is limited to 35. Arrive at 9 and get a number for
admission to the class.
For more information go to
www.karenandmichael.info/
zumba.htm. These free classes
are co-sponsored by Building
Bridges, a nonprofit organization based in Walnut Creek.
Yoga classes offered daily Monday through Friday
The Rossmoor Fitness Center offers a variety of yoga classes, from
Monday through Friday. Classes
are for all levels and accommodate those with physical limitations. Participants are advised
to wear loose clothing and come
with a relatively empty stomach.
Props, used when needed, may include chairs, blocks and straps.
MONDAY
FLEXIBLE YOGA
Time and place: 5 to 6 p.m. in
the Shasta Room at Del Valle
Clubhouse
Instructor: Barbara Bureker. For
Fees: $6 per class. Drop-ins welcome at $7 per class.
TUESDAY
GENTLE YOGA
Time and place: 11 a.m. to noon
in the Shasta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse.
Instructor: Sarah Harvey. Call
510- 639-4568 for information.
Fees: $8 per class or $30 per
month for four classes. Dropins welcome.
BREATHING AND YOGA
Time and place: 5:25 to 6:05
p.m. in the upstairs Shasta
Room at Del Valle
Instructor: Suminder Kauer,
certified in Pranayam and yoga
techniques from India. For in-
formation, call 297-9550.
Fees: $50 for six weeks or $10
drop-in fee per class.
PRANA YOGA CLASS
Time and place: 6:15 to 7 p.m.
in the upstairs room Shasta
Room at Del Valle
Instructor: Suminder Kauer,
certified in Pranayam and yoga
techniques from India. For information, call 297-9550.
Fees: $54 for six weeks or $11
drop-in fee per class.
WEDNESDAY
GENTLE YOGA FOR YOUR
HEALTH
Time and place: 11 a.m. to noon
in the Aerobics Room at Del
Valle Clubhouse
Instructor: Bonnie Maeda. For
information, call (510) 5489566.
Fees: $10 per class; if four classes
are purchased, $8 each for ongoing. Drop-ins welcome.
THURSDAY
STRETCH-STRENGTH
YOGA
Time and place: 6 to 7 p.m. in
Clubhouse
FRIDAY
ACTIVE YOGA
Time and place: 10 to 11 a.m. in
Clubhouse
HANNA SOMATIC MOVEMENT
Time and place: 11 a.m. to noon in
in•teg•ri•ty
Leigh Kjeldsen, Au. D.
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Valley Audiology has been providing audiology and
hearing aid service in Contra Costa County since 1984.
While it might sound old fashioned, we put integrity
and honesty up there with education and experience as
qualities we think you want in a hearing-care practice.
Of course we can’t guarantee that you’ll always like what
we tell you, but we can — and do — guarantee that we’ll
always tell you the truth.
Leigh Kjeldsen, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
By Appointment
925-676-8101
1220 Rossmoor Pkwy — In the John Muir Outpatient Center
Read about us at www.valleyaudiology.com
“Home Care Under The Wing Of Excellence”
”For your peace of
mind, our caregivers
are always our
employees.
We are NOT a
referral agency!”
Instructor: Yahdi Beckwitt. For
information, call 530-277-9135.
Fees: $10 per class or $55 for a
series of seven classes.
The Ladies Who Lunch
group of the 30s/40s/50s
Couples Club will have lunch
Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Mangia Italian restaurant at 975
Moraga Road in Lafayette.
All women of the club are
invited.
The group will meet at
11:30 a.m. in the far corner of
Gateway parking lot to form
carpools to the Lafayette restaurant.
Call Helene Magen at 2566548 for reservations by Monday, Aug. 8. Call her at 4511591 with last-minute cancellations.
The 30s/40s/50s club is
a married couples group for
people born in the decades of
the 1930s, 1940s or 1950s. The
purpose is to meet others in
the same age group with similar interests.
To join, or for information
about other club activities, contact Membership Chairwoman
Janey King at 932-0727.
”May we have
the privilege of
serving you?”
Susan Wondrusch, Branch
Director pictured 3rd from left
with the staff
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Camera Club announces winners for travel and journalism categories
On the fourth Wednesday of
each month, Rossmoor Camera
Club members who like to compete enter their images for critiquing and ranking under the
categories of travel, journalism
and creative and travel prints.
Under these categories (except the creative category),
editing manipulation is not allowed– the photograph must
speak for itself.
The entries are projected
on a screen and a qualified
judge critiques the images.
(Digital and print submissions
are judged.) Winning entries
are awarded a placement from
first place to honorable mention.
Competing members move
up in ranking based on the
number of points accumulated
as their photographs gain entry
into the winners circle. The beginning photographer submits
images under the rank of basic,
and then graduates to intermediate, advanced and masters as
points are won.
Members are encouraged to
submit their images, especially
those who never have done so.
Critiquing is anonymous.
Rossmoor residents are invited to these evening competitions that take place on the first
and fourth Wednesdays of each
month at 7:15 in the Vista Room
at Hillside. Different categories
are judged and critiqued on different Wednesdays.
These evenings represent an
opportunity to view the talents
of the Rossmoor community,
with the added bonus of receiving tips on how to improve in
photography, even if interests
lie only with snapping photos
of pets and grandchildren.
The judge for the competition
on June 22 was Duane Pepper,
who is frequently requested by
the Camera Club for his expertise. He has been a member of
the Santa Clara Camera Club
for more than 20 years and is
knowledgeable in all categories
of prints and projected images.
His photographic journeys have
ranged from Australia, Canada,
Africa and many areas of the
United States.
When judging, Pepper looks
for a well-balanced composition.
Digital photo winners are as
follows:
Journalism
Basic: first place, Carol Scott
for “Weekend Soccer”; second,
Jim DeGrado for “Curiosity”;
and third, Joan Wise for “High
Watermark”
Intermediate: fi rst place and
best in show, Hetta Malone for
“Salt Point State Park”; second, Victoria Richardson for
“Throngs Take to the Beach”;
third, Richardson for “Dangerous Assembly;” and honorable
mention, Alan Garelick for
“Future Violinists”
Advanced: first place, Kathy
Konesky for “Swat Members”;
second, Konesky for “Sheer
the Sheep”; and third, Norman
Nielsen for “Remember When
a Dollar”
Travel
Basic: fi rst place, Ken Wise
“The Roman Baths” by Richard Nicholes
“North Royal Albatross” by Kathy Konesky
“Changing the Guard” by Ken Wise
“Salt Point State Park” by Hetta Malone
“SWAT Members” by Kathy Konesky
“Fly Agaric Mushrooms” by Bill Rauch
for “Changing the Guard”;
second, Joan Wise for “Tidewater Glacier”; and honorable
mention, DeGrado for “Praha
Guy”
Intermediate: first place
to Richard Nicholes for “The
Roman Baths”; second, Bill
Rauch for “Burlington Arcade”; third, Stephen Shields
for “Pioneer Square”; and honorable mention, Stan Scott for
“Eureka Ingomar Club”
Advanced: first place and
best in show, Konesky for “St.
Magdalena Church”; second,
Konesky for “London Nights”;
third, Tim Christoffersen for
“Muslim Woman”; and honorable mention, Sheldon Parmelee for “Young Street Performer”
Print winners are as follows:
Nature
Basic: first place, Rauch
for “Fly Agaric Mushrooms”;
second, Nicholes for “Cactus
“St. Magdalena Church” by
Kathy Konesky
“Weekend Soccer” by Carol Scott
Tree; and third, Nicholes for
“Wild Bison”
Advanced: first place,
Konesky for “North Royal
Albatross”; second, Christoffersen for “Effect of Plate Tectonics Movement”; and third,
Walter Krovoza for “Anna’s
Hummingbird”
All Rossmoor residents
are invited to attend any of
the meetings. The club welcomes anyone who wants to
adopt a new hobby or anyone
with an interest in learning
about his or her camera. New
photographers with entrylevel skills are encouraged
to join.
For information, call Stan
or Carol Scott at 934-9998.
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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 the Creekside
complex, or mail to P.O. Box
2190, Walnut Creek, CA 94595.
Classified ads can be e-mailed
to [email protected],
or faxed to 925-988-7862.
Staff will call back for
payment information and ad
confirmation.
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 9887800.
10 PERSONALS
40 MISCELLANEOUS
INCOME TAX ADVISORY and prior
retur n rev iew by IRS - li c ense d
enrolled agent ( EA) ta x practitioner. Rossmoor resident, MBA,
over 3 5 year s t a x ex perienc e,
b o nd e d and E and O insure d.
C a l l To m M e s e t z at 9 25 - 9 3 9 213 2 ( Ro s s m o or) or 9 25 -28 3 0130 (Lafayette office) or www.
diablotaxservice.com.
LOOKING FOR MORE Rossmoor
lovely ladies to host complimentary
Mary Kay parties. New products including age erasers and a spa treatment for your hands and feet! Contact Kelli Grisham 925-997-5307.
BARBARA BECKER WILL enhance
your occasion with her beautiful
piano music tailored to your event.
Call 925-954-8808.
HI, I’M FELICIA, a Rossmoor resident. I’ve been helping people set
up pre-need cremation arrangements for 35 years. Call me and
learn what Nautilus Society does
differently. Call 925-588-5108.
LIKE TO MEET LADY who moved
here from Yuba City recently, a
mutual friend met you at the Dublin Senior dance. I am a resident
here and would like to meet you.
My number is 707-318-8260. Leave
your number, I will call you. Len
40 MISCELLANEOUS
HELPING HANDS / PERSONAL
A s s i s t a n t . Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n t o
doc tor 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.
“MY BUTLER JOHN” Making life
easier for you with these services:
accompanying and transportation
for medical visits, shopping; errands; airports. Wheelchair accessible vehicle. Call John 925-9897113.
AGONIZE ! OR ORGANIZE ! Piles
of papers? Important documents?
R o u t i n e b o o k ke e p i n g ? M e s sy
files? Get rid of stuff? Choose; “A
best-action plan,” a “work-together
plan,” or “I do it for you.” Efficient,
money-saving, time -saving re sults. Free evaluation. Call Krista
925-939-2336.
AV O N C A L L I N G ! R O S S M O O R
resident recently retired, wants
to establish clientele at home.
W i l l b r i n g m a k e u p, s k i n c a r e ,
bath and body, hair care and gift
produc ts direc tly to your door.
Please c all Susan for friendly,
reliable, per sonalize d serv i c e, 9 2 5 - 9 3 8 - 3 278 o r s u s a n.
[email protected]
45 TRANSPORTATION
“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! TCP 25475.
DRIVER: RELIABLE, SAFE, friendly.
Will drive you to doctor’s appointments, airports, shopping, even
trips. Call, Peter Johnson 925- 9697714 (great references available).
50 AUTOS FOR SALE
2001 CADILLAC STS low mileage,
$8,750. Also, GMC Sierra, 1999, big
truck, great, $6,500. Mobile home,
2 bedroom in Vallejo, $9,500. Call
925-330-4760 or 925-698-6375.
2 0 0 4 V W BUG CO NVER T I BLE ,
Aquarius Blue with black leather interior. 34,700 miles. Equipped with
tiptronics, air-conditioning, heated
front seats, and Lo Jack tracking
and alarm system. One owner, no
accidents, maintenance records
available. You will love this car! Asking $10,500. Call 925-822-4200.
50 AUTOS FOR SALE
1988 MERCEDES-BENZ 420 SEL.
$ 3,000. Or best offer. 925-9328502.
1985 FORD ESCORT: Very clean, no
dents. A/C . 177k miles. Call 925954-8458. Rossmoor.
2001 ACURA 3.2 GS, 2 door, 51,545
miles, $ 8,750. New tires, GPS,
all leather, Moon roof. CD player,
driver heated memory seat. Call
925-937-5969.
60 AUTOS WANTED
47
90 FOR SALE
ESTATE SALE HIGH quality furniture. Bargains! Stearns Foster sofa
bed, Kindel cherr y buffet /china
cabinet, Kargas lamp tables/night
stands, headboard, armoire, coffee
table, lamps. T.V. Everything must
go! Judy, 925-932-1022.
DINING ROOM SET, dark cherr y,
w/leaf. Eight chairs, upholstered
seats, like new. $ 600. Antique
China cabinet, curved glass front.
$ 600. Heavy duty electric lift car
carrier for 3 or 4 wheeled scooter.
$400. Call 925-287-0191.
AREA RUG, NEW- 5’ x 8’ Westchester floral pattern, $160 B.O. Call
925-256-4109 after 9:00 am.
ADJUSTABLE BED with mattress.
Excellent condition, barely used,
very comfortable. Full size. Head
and foot can be raised and lowered
and includes programmable massage. $1,000. Home: 925-934-6141
or cell; 408-605-8976.
OAK GAME TABLE- with four rolling
upholstered chairs plus leaf. Photo
at Gateway ad board. 925-9359317 or 510-314-2576.
WILL PAY $$$ FOR YOUR CAR Will
consider most vehicles, year and
condition. Why hassle with people
wasting your time and the expense
of advertising? Please contact me
and let me know what you have.
Also looking for gas golf carts too!
Walnut Creek resident. Please
leave a message 925-639-4715.
PREMIUM SITES -SKYLAWN Memorial Park. Only single Cr ypt
available in this park, which includes a “second right” enabling
double internment 2 urns or one
urn and 1 remains (space permitting). $15,000. Single Grave-in the
sold-out Pacific View; overlooking
the ocean. $13,000. 925-462-0275.
www.lifemarkgroup.com/san_mateo
NANCY DREW ORIGINAL BOOKS
(6) in collection. Good condition
from 1935-36. B.O. Call after 9:00
am, 925-256-4109.
N E E D E D - S M A L L S U V / S E DA N /
coupe for chaffering Rossmoor
mother around. Late model, low
mileage. Prefer Toyota, Honda,
Hyundai, Subaru, Nissan. Thanks.
510-417-1893
NICHE FOR SALE: Oakmont Cemetery. Last remaining niche on valley
view wall. $2400 including transfer
fees. Call 310-519-0296 or Email:
[email protected]
65 AUTOS WANTED /
DEALERS
BEAUTIFUL OAKMONT MEMORIAL
Park, 2-side-by-side cemetery plots
with view. Current value $11,570,
moving-must sell, $ 8,000 or best
offer. Call 925-938-5906.
ECO-CULTURAL DAY TRIPS for active seniors and mobility-impaired
travelers! Calistoga mud-bathing,
wine tasting, kayaking, nature and
wildlife, culture and history. Call
Stefanie 925-270-4038, Web: AccessEcoTours.com, Project Mayan
Encounter.
CARSTIGE MOTORS- Steve pays
through the NOSE for cars, running or not. Local family dealer:
2551 Stanwell Dr., Suite C, Concord. Call Steve 925-766-6205 or
go to CarstigeMotors.com.
66 AUTOS
SERVICE /REPAIR
UNLIMITED AUTO SERVICES; Call
“Rod” for advice or any of your vehicle needs! 20 years same Walnut
Creek business location. Buy/sell/
service all vehicles/classic cars/
motorcycles, golf carts, RVs, etc.
We make house calls, Rossmoor
resident. Cell: 510-414-4593.
2 HARBOR BREEZE ceiling fans.
Brown faux wicker finish. 6 lights
and shades included. Used 1 season. $100 each or B.O. (new $250).
Call 925-891-4595.
2 ALL-WEATHER BROWN whicker
chairs with cushions. Excellent
condition. $30 each. Throw pillows
included if wanted. Call 925-8914595.
MOVING SALE Sofa, gas BBQ and
more. July 29 and 30 by appointment. Call 925-876-6151 or email:
[email protected] from 9 a.m.
to noon.
CAR COVER FOR Lexus SC430.
good condition. $125.00. call 925937-3833.
95 TRAVEL
100 BUSINESS SERVICES
BEAUTY
HOME SERVICE; LICENSED Manicures, $12. Pedicures, $ 20. Call
Benita Ochoa for appointment in
your home, also Mary Kay consulting. I can also take you to doctor’s
appointments. 925-432-6383 or
cell 925-759-5594. Companionship care day/night.
More Business Services
– Beauty on page 48
WWW.GOODBYEDENTS.COM We
come to you! Minor dents and those
annoying scratches on doors, fenders, hood, quarter panels and bumpers. We save you time and money!
Save the hassle of finding a body
shop and call 925-234-2336.
80 CARPORTS &
GARAGES WANTED
CARPORT WANTED: Canyonwood
area preferred or else any other
area. Call Dick 925-938-2454.
90 FOR SALE
RECLINER CHAIR WITH POWER
lift. Brand new. Paid $1,500 asking
$800 or best offer. Royal blue micro-fabric. Max weight 300 lb., contact Don Powell cell: 818-458-6227
or email: [email protected]
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SMALL
Call (925) 207-9212
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BROKER ASSOC., ROSSMOOR RESIDENT
GRI, CRS, SRER, ePro
[email protected]
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PREMIER PROPERTY IN EAGLE RIDGE
This is the community’s finest estate tucked away in a
unique corner location. Enjoy luxurious lifestyle in the
all-level 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath with attached two-car
garage, separate dining and kitchen/family combination. This property has been beautifully updated and
has a private setting like no other. A true Eagle’s Nest.
Exclusively Rossmoor Realty
$1,295,000
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BEAUTY
PR O F E S S I O N A L S E RV I C E S i n
Rossmoor. Haircut, shampoo-set,
permanent, manicure and pedicure women or men’s. Personal
needs, housekeeping, companionship care. Days and night relief.
Reasonable prices. Friendly, dependable, energetic, honest. Call
Mathilda 925 -933 - 0979. Leave
message anytime.
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.
CARPET, UPHOLSTERY, cleaning
also spot cleaning from accidents
and spills i.e. wine, blood, urine
etc. Before any attempts of cleaning call Kevin of “Service First” for
suggestions or appointments 925689-4660.
CARPET REPAIR
CARPET REPAIR: Patching, seams,
re-stretching. Small jobs welcome.
Owner operator. State license
#704323. Serving Rossmoor since
1975. John P. Jones, 925-676-2255.
HANDYMAN
MOVING /PACKING /HAULING
COMPUTERS’ BEST FRIEND: All
computer services, trouble shooting and repair. Hardware, sof tware, networking. Tutoring available. Low cost visits or telephone
support /remote desktop ser vices. References. www.computersbestfriend.com. Cell: 510-9381881. Office: 925-682-3408.
CRANE’S HANDYMAN SERVICES,
LLC. “Your small project expert”
serving Rossmoor for nearly 10
years! Electrical, plumbing, furniture assembly, baseboards, crownmolding and more! The only handyman you’ll need! Insured. Business
License 018239. Call David, 925899-7975.
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. $90 minimum. Call 925-382-6544. E-mail
through website at www.tonyshaulingservice.com
LEARN TO E-MAIL TODAY! Pleasant and patient woman will teach
clients the basics of e-mail:
sending, receiving, attachments
(documents / photos). Help on
I n te r n e t- u s e, M i c r o s o f t Wo r d ,
basic computer-use, also availa b l e. $ 2 0 / h o ur. I n R o s s m o o r.
510-517-3179.
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, 925-262-6487.
SENIOR MOVES: Certified Stager,
home organizer, former Realtor, will
help organize, de-clutter, moveout, prepare for resale, supervise
renovations or repairs. Free consultation. Over 200 vendor references. Considerate and efficient.
925-260 -3432. www.HomesRenewSolutions.com
PLUMBING- Experienced and reliable plumber to take care of all
your plumbing needs. Call Chris at
925-852-5157. Reasonable rates
and fast service. Rossmoor references. Have bar code.
PAINT/WALLPAPER
COMPUTERS
ROSSMOOR COMPUTER Services.
Hardware setup, repairs, upgrades,
software and application training.
New systems and software sales.
All windows and MAC OS. Data
Recovery! All service. No charge if
not fixed. Call 925-899-8211.
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.
er ic sc omputer s.c om 24 hour s,
925-676-5644.
NEED COMPUTER HELP? Call
Harr y, 925 -926 -1081, 925 -788 8006, Rossmoor resident. Certified, 30 plus years experience.
Resurrect dead computers. Install
hardware, software, problem resolution, upgrades. Data backup.
Migration, recovery. Networking,
internet connectivity, DSL, broadband setup. Resolved virus, worm,
spyware problems. Free computer
per formance audit. Satisfaction
guaranteed. website: www.compconssupp.com
Residents can get information
from the Rossmoor website: www.
rossmoor.com.
GET RESULTS
WITH THE LEADER
Don’t Miss These Condos
Devonshire’s Finest: The Churchill with 2,300 sq.
ft., single story, level-in, beautiful kitchen/family room
combo, wonderful condition and fabulous views.
2 bd/2.5 baths, 2-car garage ...................... $1,250,000.
The Summit: All-level access, views, dual
fireplace, spacious kitchen, family room combo.
Penthouse living, 1,920 sq. ft. ................... $599,000.
Rossyln: 2/2 + den. 1,725 s.f. Hardwood floors, eatin kitchen, dual-pane windows, garage and carport.
Reduced ...............................................................$485,000.
Tahoe: Southwest exposure, golf views, all-level access, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den, new paint, vinyl, smooth
ceilings, G & C. .................................................... $415,000.
Expanded Kentfield: featuring new granite kitchen
counters, new paint, carpet, vinyl. Ideal setting & gas
heat .....................................................................$299,000.
Expanded Kentfield: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths plus den.
Expansive views, skylights, spacious master suite and walkin closet. Mt. Diablo views. Great price. ............$275,000.
Don’t Miss These Co-ops
Sonoma: With Mt. Diablo views, park-like
approach, fresh and ready to go. ............ $95,000.
Sonoma: Move-in ready, new paint, carpet and vinyl
and staged. Doll house. Very sunny! .............$96,000.
Sequoia: With southwest views, 2 skylights, carport
and laundry close. ................................... Only $99,000.
Monterey: New paint, carpet, vinyl and dishwasher.
Very sharp! ........................................................$109,000.
Yosemite: All-level beauty. 2 bedrooms, 2 full
baths. Remodeled with patio, skylights, W/D,
smooth ceilings and crown molding. ..... $215,000.
Many More Available
CONTRACTORS
LIMITED TIME ! $ 35 / PER HR. All
trades-Call now for bath, kitchen,
laundry, windows, doors and more!
Licensed contractor (775026). Free
estimates! Rossmoor references
and EPA certified renovator. Call
Cal at 925-200-3132.
CROWN MOLDING Specialist-Master carpenter with over 30 years
ex p er i e n c e. L i c e n s e d 7 70 526
and insured, with family and references in Rossmoor. Contact
Cal directly at 925-200-3132 or
[email protected]
DETAILING
BAKER’S MOBILE AUTO Detailing.
We come to you! Car wash and detailing service. Mention this add get
10% off our detail packages. 925435-4266.
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.
FURNITURE
GEORGE’S FURNITURE REPAIR
ser vice. Antiques and highend fur niture s pe c ial t y. Refin ishing and caning. Formerly of
Bonynge’s. 925-212-6149. No job
too small.
FURNITURE & CABINET Refinishing and repair in your home or at
my shop. Free pick-up and delivery.
Call 925-706-8517, 925-779-1356
or also visit my website: www.furniturefinish.com. Doing business in
Rossmoor for 20 years.
HANDYMAN
“HANDY-HARDY” CALL LEE: Experienced, dependable and reasonable rates. No job too small.
Replace door or window screens.
Unlicensed, Rossmoor resident
with Rossmoor references. Call
925-944-5990.
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, also expert window/
mirror cleaning. Serving Rossmoor
over 15 years. Kevin James, 925933-4403.
THE HANDYMAN CAN : Old fashioned pride in workmanship and
value for your dollar. Rossmoor
resident with many successful
years of maintenance and repair
in Rossmoor. Retired contractor, licensed, reliable, prompt, fast, neat
and courteous. Ask for John, 925330-3567.
HANDYMAN & CARPENTRY Fencing, painting, tile, linoleum, remodeling, bathrooms and kitchens,
landscaping, plumbing, electrical,
cabinet refinishing. Pressure washing for driveways and patios. Also
do window washing. Call Jaime,
925-639-0228.
H A N DY M A N R E PA I R S er v i c e s .
Specializing in home electrical,
tile, painting, flooring, wall coverings, window cleaning and light
housekeeping. No job too small.
Rossmoor resident discounts. Call
Rick (Rossmoor resident) at 925639-8333.
MOVING /PACKING /HAULING
LEW’S MOVING & HAULING Prompt
service. Starting at $22. Rossmoor
references available. Call 925-6397725.
WE HAVE FAMILY In Rossmoor!
Friendly, efficient and reasonable.
Many references, BBB, licensed and
insured. www.e-zmove.com or call
EZ Move Moving Services for the
easiest move ever. 925-335-2222.
WILL HAUL AWAY Your throw-aways.
We will haul away your unwantables. No job too small, no job too
large. We have been serving the
Rossmoor area for over 25 years.
Call Bob: 925-944-0606.
Monterey End Unit
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Privacy galore - gaze at wildlife from
new open deck! All new paint, carpet, vinyl.
Walk to Creekside!
Reduced to ... $155,000 - Hurry!
Direct: (925) 287-3344
Cell: (925) 980-1664
Rossmoor Realty: 925.932.1162
DRE 00793299
MJ
Madden
30+ Years Experience ... Makes a Difference
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.
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 MARTINO PAINTING Ser ving
the Rossmoor Community since
1977. We have reduced our prices,
not the quality of all our painting,
wallpaper, kitchen cabinet refinishing, dry wall, acoustical removal,
carpentry and repairs. No job too
small. All done in a fast, professional manner. We guarantee our
work, references, free estimates.
C.S.L 503646. Please call Pierre at
925-255-3352.
APACHE PAINTING 22 years experience, clean, neat, dependable.
Free estimates. Attention to details,
acoustic removal, texturing, sheetrock repair. Rossmoor references,
License number 880652. Bonded,
insured. Call Terr y at 925 -2072504.
DEIGNAN PAINTING 24 years experience in all phases: Wallpaper
and acoustic ceiling removal; retexturing and drywall repair. Custom
cabinet refinishing and painting.
Workmanship guaranteed. Owner
always on job. References and free
estimates. CSL 640985. Please call
John at 925-988-8894.
REPAIRS
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 year s experience, licensed
and insured. Reasonable rates,
Rossmoor references. Please call
925-550-3586.
TELEPHONE & TV
T V, D I G I TAL , R E M OT E C ontrol
su p p or t . E x tensive Ros smo or
r efe r e n c e s . DVR , DVD, VC R ,
D i g i t a l C a b l e B ox , n e w t e l e phone and /or Bose stereo system set-up. Assist with “specific
time recording” of TV programs
and remote c ontrol pro blems.
Call Tim, “The Video-Assist
Guy.” 925-837-6682.
WINDOW CLEANING
E XPERT WINDOW & MIRROR
cleaning. Ser ving Rossmoor
for 14 years. Also, professional
power washing. Cleans all exterior floor surfaces, patios, courtyards, “Trex Decks,” sidewalks,
tile, carpor ts. Painting, handym a n wo r k . Kev i n J a m e s 9 25 933-4403.
WINDOW CLEANING
RELIABLE WINDOW CLEANINGWindow cleaning, gutter cleaning and pressure washing services. Ser vicing Rossmoor and
Lamorinda since 1983. Excellent
service and outstanding results!
Please call 925-254-7622 for a free
no-hassle friendly estimate.
WI NDOWS, M I N I - BLI ND, carpet
and upholstery 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.
WINDOW COVERINGS
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 25 years.
Call 925-827-0946.
YARD SERVICES
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 ser vice. Call 925682-8389 today.
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SERVICES
FINANCIAL ORGANIZER: I’ll gather tax documentation, tackle paperwork clutter, pay bills, organize
files and more, in your home. Experienced. Confidential. Excellent
References. Relieve your mind.
Call Lisa Wiley 510 -749 - 8 4 5 4,
[email protected]
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL Org anizer. 12 year s ex p er ie n c e,
specialize in working with seniors
and estates. References. Moving, de-cluttering, filing, we make
sense of the mess! It’s about time.
925-933-9737.
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Is yo ur p or t fo l i o pr ote c te d by
“The Gold Standard” ? Countries,
companies and universities are
Buying GOLD (Bloomberg.com).
Call to discuss how to acquire
precious metals. Private, confidential, state-licensed. Resident
Bob Dillon: 287-0769 or 510-5179626.
TIRED OF LOW INTEREST CDS?
There’s a FDIC insured alternative. Call Resident Bo b Dillon
510-517-9626. Ask for the “Safe
Money Solutions” Free Repor t
ex p l aining how M ar ket- Linke d
CDs may have greater returns
with the same principal protection
and FDIC coverage as traditional
CDs.
“PARADISE” ALL TYPES of Fine
Gardening. Yard “Shape-up” and
“Maintenance”. Trimming, pruning,
weeding, shrub removal, yard design, planting, patio containers. Dependable, on time. Quality results!
Call Les at 925-639-7725.
SENIOR MOVES: Certified Stager,
h o m e or g a n izer, for m er Rea l tor, will help organize, de- clutter, move-out, prepare for resale,
supervise renovations or repairs.
Free consultation. Over 200 vendor references. Considerate and
ef ficient. 925 -26 0 - 3 4 32. w w w.
HomesRenewSolutions.com.
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.
WILLS & TRUSTS - Dean White side, Estate Planning Attorney.
No charge for initial consultation.
I can meet you at your residence
if you prefer. Please call 925-8586312.
GARDENING: LET ME Rejuvenate
your patios and garden beds. I’ve
worked for hundreds of residents
for over 20 years. Reliable vacation watering also. Jane, 925-9388256.
SUMMER IS HERE! It’s time to start
thinking about it. Maintenance
gardening, decorative pruning,
fertilizing, drip and conventional
irrigation, installation and repair.
34-years experience. References
available. Wally: 925-671-2721. License 356488.
110 PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
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
925-935-6494 or offi ce 925-9431620.
LAW OFFICE OF Philip P. Engler,
Phyllis A. Engler, Attorney at Law.
Probate, Wills, Trusts and Estate
Planning. 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.
PCGS and NGC Dealer. 925-2839205. www.sf-bay-area-collectorcoins.com
115 HEALTH SERVICES
D R . B E T H M A R X D. C . , L . A . C .
Gentle therapeutic massage,
acupuncture, and gentle chiro prac tic c are. Lic ensed with 20
years experience. Insurance.
Medicare accepted. House calls.
510-834-1557.
BANKRUPTCY AND TA X of fice.
Dana Snider in Alamo, 35 years
with the Calif. bar. Thirty years
certified legal specialist in taxation and bankruptcy. Rossmoor
r e s i d e nt . Ca l l 9 25 - 3 23 - 9 4 4 8 ,
taxreliefandreduction.com, dana_
[email protected]
120 SEEKING EMPLOYMENT
CAREGIVERS
“QUALITY ELDER-CARE” Skilled
caregivers available. Over 20 years
Gerontology experience caring for:
physically disabled, stroke, postsurgery, 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
(not an agency) 925-274-3866.
HONEST & RELIABLE CaregiverWill do personal care, cook, housekeeping, appointments and grocery
shop. Good references, negotiable
wages and friendly, loving care.
Part or full-time. Violet 925-4583379 or 925-457-8448.
SERVING ROSSMOOR FOR more
than 10 years. Honest and trusted
caregiver. Has a record of long-term
client-caregiver relationship. Also
provides light housekeeping and
transportation to appointments. Licensed and Bonded. Call Elizabeth
Sanchez of the Caring Hand. 925899-3976 or 510-352-8041.
P R I VAT E N U R S E - C O M PA N I O N
Good references, part-time /fulltime. 20 years experience. Cooking
and light housekeeping. Licensed
and bonded with my own personal
vehicle. For warmth and compassion, call Susan, 925-849-5611 or
925-787-7485.
ELDERLY CARE WITH 20 years
experience. Excellent references,
care for strokes, Alzheimer’s, Emphysema, diabetes, heart problems, Hospice care, etc. Cooking,
errands, exercises, medicine, light
housekeeping. Live-in, long and
short hours, Sylvia or Mary, 925676-9309 and 925-768-0178.
“A LITTLE HELP” Senior companion
care. Independent provider. Shopping, light cooking, laundry. Excellent references. Morning and early
afternoon available for an interview,
please call, 925-825-4404.
TENDER LOVING CARE Elderly care
with extensive experience, free lance,
dependable, reliable and accommodating, with references from former
Rossmoor clients. Very affordable
rate and with flexible schedule. 925330-4966 leave a message.
We Are the #1 Realtor Team
Working in Rossmoor
We successfully closed 37 deals so far in 2011.
How Can We Help You?
F E AT U R E D PR O P E R T Y
Charming Co-op
This two bedroom, two bathroom Kentfield has a
lovely setting in the treetops with a park-like setting
from the open balcony. In addition to being an
upstairs end-unit with lots of privacy this home also
has a bonus room that can be used as a den or
art studio. Updates include a microwave, washer/
dryer, shutters and closet organizers. Imagine
buying a two bath property for only $152,000.
What a deal!
N O TA R Y P U B L I C D I C K H a r row Rossmoor resident. I make
house c alls and will c ome to
your home. 20 plus years experience. Special expertise in real
estate documents. Home: 925891- 4231, Cell : 510 - 459 -5770,
[email protected]
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COMPASSION & CARE ser vices.
Live-in, live-out, hourly. For seniors with special needs or care.
We have 15 years experience,
good references. We are honest
and trustworthy. Call Lyla or Marilyn at 925-818-2248.
BEST QUALITY CARE 27 years RN
experience. Excellent references.
20 years in Rossmoor. Dependable, affordable, honest, loving,
and kind. Available anytime hourly/live-in 24/7, 50% discount for
new clients. Licensed, insured. No
agency fee. Mary 925-497-7738.
I’M CONNIE, I have been serving
Rossmoor residents for 31 years
as a Home Health Assistant. Also
have Hospice experience. Call
anytime. Feel free to leave a message. Call 510 -724 - 0211. God
Bless.
PASSIONATE HOME HEALTH Care:
Serving the elderly back to health.
Advanced nursing student. Highly
educated, loving. Six-year experience with dementia. Assist with
daily activities, exercise therapy.
Excellent Rossmoor references.
Mia, 510-593-7066.
THE BEST CAREGIVER: European
woman with seven years experience in Rossmoor. Honest, reliable, light housekeeping, cooking.
References. Live-in/out. No agency fee. Call Elena 925-300-6730.
C.N. A . WITH EXCELLENT references in Rossmoor, over 10 years
experience. $150 for 24-hour care
or $14 hourly. Please call Sunni
510-576-9054 or 925-470-5657.
ANGEL TENDER LOVING CARE
to share. Experienced caring for
physically disabled, strokes, dementia, Alzheimer’s, ALS, MS,
Parkinson’s, cancer, hospice, diabetic, etc. We do housekeeping
prepare meals, doctor appointments. What you do well alone,
we’ll do excellent together. Relia b l e, d e p en d a b le, ho nest . 25
years experience. Excellent references. Call Latta 497-0507 or
Frances 435-7487.
AVAILABLE INDEPENDENT Caregiver- Full or part time. Excellent
Rossmoor references. Can help
with medication, diet, reasonable
rates. Call 925-216-0757.
WHY CHOOSE ME? I’ve been providing outstanding care in Rossmoor
for 15 years. My references will confi rm that I’m honest, compassionate, resourceful and dependable.
I’m able to accommodate the specifi c personal and medical needs of
my valued clients. Please call Claudette 925-458-6550.
COMPASSIONATE, RELIABLE, caregiver will do personal care. Meal
preparation, house cleaning, errands.
Very dependable, friendly, honest
and trustworthy. Good references, affordable wages. Full time/part time or
live-in or out. Elsie 925-300-5097.
RELIABLE, TRUST WORTHY, dependable caregiver. Over 25 years
experience with physically disabled,
stroke, Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer, nursing skills, hospice care,
cleaning. Just ended seven-year
job. Outstanding DMV records. Live
in/out, hourly. Excellent references.
Eva, 510-610-1550.
BEST CAREGIVER 12 years experience, loving and caring person on
earth. Trustworthy, honest, reliable,
good listener and punctual. Personal
care, grocery, errands, appointments,
companions, housekeeping, laundry,
meals, medication reminders. Please
call 925-348-0200/925-938-7469.
HELP IS ON THE WAY! Excellent
references. Assistance with daily
living. Cheerful and tender, loving
care. Dependable, affordable. Driving, cooking, light housekeeping,
laundry, pet care, house sitting,
overnight care when needed. 925349-9201 or 925-979-8760.
VOLUNTEER CAREGIVER, Seniors
only. Over 25 years experience.
Mature woman to assist with housekeeping, drive to shopping, meal
preparation and laundry. Available
Mon. and Wed. from noon to 2 p.m.
only. Rossmoor references available. Call 925-231-5873.
More Seeking Employment – Caregivers on page 52
EXPANDED SONOMA WRAP
• Updated 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath end unit
• Enclosed wraparound veranda, dual-pane windows
• Inside laundry, hardwood floors, newer appliances
• Private office & laundry room on wrap
• New listing ... call to preview ..............................$145,000
MOTIVATED SELLER!!
• WESTCHESTER CONDO, 2 Bedrooms, den, 2 baths
• Completely rebuilt, updated, redecorated
• Master w/private retreat, walk-in closet
• Dual-pane windows, walk-in store room, garage & carport
• Interior access to garage, large rooms, 1,640 sq. ft.
• New Low Price...................................................$565,000
SINGLE STORY 1-BEDROOM CO-OP
• Beautiful remodeled MENDOCINO end unit
• Level-in, large private fenced patio
• Corian counters, inside laundry, stall shower
• Updated kitchen & bath, decorator colors
• Dishwasher, microwave ... now only................... $132,000
MOTHER DAUGHTER TEAM
ANN
Elizabeth
899-5097
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Cantrell
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Ann
639-7970
KAREN CARNEGIE-STOCHL, REALTOR
200-1184
PHERNE SHREWSBURY, REALTOR
974-1157
A Mother/Daughter Team
www.yourrossmoorrealtor.com
1160 ALPINE RD., WALNUT CREEK
51 MORAGA WAY, • ORINDA, CA 94563 • 925-254-0440
Professional Independent Real Estate Brokers
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Office: 938-7090
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Rossmoor Realty
1641 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Rossmoor Realty is a division of Rossmoor Properties Inc.
OUR CURRENT MLS LISTINGS – CONDOMINIUMS
3 BEDS, 2 BATH
SANTA CLARA – WONDERFUL, LEVELIN, MOVE-IN READY HOME. Features updated
kitchen & baths, carport just outside w/
tandem parking. Nice Patio. ........ $325,000
VILLA NUEVO – VIEW! VIEW!
VIEW! Picture perfect Mt. Diablo view
w/breathtaking panoramic view in every
direction!! Immaculate home w/updated eat in
kit w/oversized skylight brings in abundance
of natural lt. Volume 12’ ceilings, parquet flrs
................................................$539,000
VILLA NUEVO – BREATHTAKING VIEWS!
Beautiful 3 BR. 2 enclosed decks. New paint
& carpet, staged by Janis. Upgraded kitchen
w/parquet-like flrs. Marble woodburning
fireplace. Private garden. Carport + single &
double car garage. Level in. ....... $540,000
SOLD
2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
CHURCHILL - ABSOLUTE PERFECTION! ALL
LEVEL ACCESS. New paint & carpet. Family room
combination with fireplace & views from every
window. Kitchen features hardwood floors, gas
cooktop & tile counters. 2 fireplaces. Master
suite w/walk-in closet, shower & separate tub.
Guest bedroom with full bath. Separate laundry.
Den. 2 car garage w/wonderful cabinet storage
& work bench. Expansive Eastern views from
patio. .....................................$1,250,000
2 BEDS, 2 BATH
CASTLEWOOD – BEAUTIFUL VIEWS
OVERLOOKING 5TH GREEN & WESTERN HILLS.
Attached garage + Detached carport. New W/W
plush carpeting. Former Doris Gill remodel. Light &
bright. A REAL WINNER!! .................. $525,000
DORAL – DESIRABLE DORAL WITH WONDERFUL
VIEW OF THE ROSSMOOR VALLEY. Crown molding,
plush carpet, nice paint colors thruout. PRICED
WELL!! NEW PRICE!! ........................ $279,000
EXP KENTFIELD - WONDERFUL VIEWS
OF MT. DIABLO & CARQUINEZ STRAITS. Kit.
Features Corian counter tops. Separate den/office
w/views. M Bed w/walk-in closet. Expansive LR/DR
combination. Skylights in entry hall & kit. Carport
just steps away. New paint. NEW PRICE!!
.........................................................$275,000
EXP KENTFIELD - MOVE-IN READY! New
paint, carpet, vinyl, granite. Perfect park-like
setting. Updated. Gas Heat. ............. $299,000
MONTROSE – FANTASTIC VIEWS – ONE OF
THE BEST IN ROSSMOOR – FROM THIS CUSTOM
REMODELED HOME! Simply the best quality;
beautiful birch cabs, granite, blt ins, Calif closets,
Hunter Douglas Duette 2 on 1 shades + much
more. ................................................$519,000
REDWOOD – EXPANSIVE VIEWS OF VALLEY
FROM DECK. Sought after 2/2+Den, vaulted
ceilings, new designer paint & upgraded carpets.
Dual fireplaces, private separate garage. Updated
appointments & special features makes it feel like
home. ..............................................$478,000
ROSSLYN – VERY NICE HOME! Features
hardwood flooring in Dining/Living area & Den.
Good views. Very clean. Garage & Carport. Fully
furnished & shows great. NEW PRICE!!
................................................... $485,000
ROSSLYN – UNIQUE LEVEL-IN. New paint,
cpt & lino. Lt & brite. Kit w/Corian cntrs,
smoothtop drop-in range/oven. Blt in micro. DR
w/added door to outside. Canned ltg in LR, gas
FP. Completely enclosed deck w/windows thruout.
Skylite. PLUS MUCH MORE…NEW PRICE!!
................................................... $550,000
EXP SARATOGA – PRIVACY OF AN
END UNIT, GOOD VIEWS & TWO Baths!! Frsh
paint, clean carpets, quality enclosure. W/D,
refrigerator incl. NEW PRICE!! .......$149,000
SIERRA – PRIVATE END UNIT IN GREEN
SETTING. New paint and carpet. Wood-burning
fireplace and vaulted ceiling in living room.
Plantation shutters. Garage and carport.
.................................................... $319,000
SOLD
SUMMIT - SUPER SUMMIT WITH PLEASANT
VIEWS OF SURROUNDING HILLS. Very neat clean
light & bright. Kitchen has Corian counters
w/pull-out drawers. Dual fireplace in family &
LR. New heating & AC in 2010. 2 UNDERGROUND
PARKING SPACES + PRIVATE POOL ACCESS.
FURTHER REDUCTION!! GREAT VALUE!!!
................................................... $599,000
TAHOE – PREMIUM LOCATION, peaceful, serene
& exquisite views from almost every window.
Remodeled kit w/handsome European frameless
custom cabs full extension self closing. SS appls,
granite, designer paint, upscale carpeting. French
plantation drs entering den. ............ $465,000
VILLA VALENCIA II – READY FOR NEW
OWNERS! Level-in thru passageway. Lots of wood
floors, new carpet & paint. Large deck with view
of eastern hills. A spacious floor plan. Lots of extra
storage. NEW PRICE!! ........................ $219,900
WHITNEY – TOTALLY LEVEL-IN HOME IN
GREAT SETTING. 2 garages. No steps. Grassy
outlook. Light, bright, quiet............. $695,000
2 BEDS, 1.25 BATH
VILLA CORDOVA – ALL ORIGINAL
OVERLOOKING HISTORIC BUCKEYE TREE in a lovely
setting. Cute 2 BR, level in from parking area.
PRICED TO SELL! ............................. $170,000
1 BED, 1 BATH
DEL MONTE - CONDO !!!! RARE !!!! Beautiful
remodel from top-to-bottom; high quality custom
cabs w/self-closing draws that fully extend, granite
counters, s/s appliances, built-in micro, remote
recessed lighting, resort style high bath vanity, 3-part
vanity mirror, tile flring, nickel finish hardware,
solid core doors, handsome moldings, laundry rm off
bath w/side-by-side washer & dryer. Quiet location
w/beautiful view. SIMPLY A MUST SEE! ...$130,000
CONGREGATE LIVING CONDOMINIUMS AT THE WATERFORD
3 BEDS, 2 BATH
CONVERSION – IMMACULATE HOME w/new
carpet, fresh paint & new kitchen vinyl. Double condo
& one of Waterford’s largest homes. 3 BR, 2 full baths,
2 parking spaces, 2 storage rms, laundry rm w/full size
W/D. Very convenient to transportation & Clbhs. HUGE
REDUCTION - EXCEPTIONAL VALUE!! .......$279,000
2 BEDS, 2 BATH
FILOLI – PRISTINE FIRST FLOOR HOME w/pleasant outlook & excellent convenience
to common area, transportation & parking. Very spacious living/dining area & fully
equipped eat-in kitchen w/lovely oak cabinetry. New carpet & fresh paint...$325,000
HUNTINGTON – GORGEOUS TOP FLOOR CORNER HOME. Bright & sunny
w/ Mt Diablo view. New paint , Lovely carpet. Wrap-around balcony. Original
owners. .................................................................................... $395,000
SHELBURNE – IDEALLY LOCATED 3RD FLOOR HOME w/a lovely treelined
morning sun view. Very convenient to dining area. HOA includes meals,
housekeeping, activities. ............................................................ $162,500
WESTBURY – NICE, LIGHT & BRIGHT END UNIT. Close to parking space &
guest parking. Newer paint & carpet. Beautiful built-in desk & cabinets in 2nd
BR. PRICED TO SELL. ................................................................$299,000
OUR CURRENT MLS LISTINGS – COOPERATIVES (EQUITY PRICE)
2 BEDS, 1 BATH
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
PIEDMONT TH – PRIVATE & SERENE NATURE
LOVER’S PARADISE. Enjoy the two private decks
surrounded by nature and a total wildlife view from the
master bedrm. NEW PRICE!! .................... $319,000
2 BEDS, 2 BATH
CARMEL – BEAUTIFUL CARMEL! No stairs, end unit.
Charmimg patio w/wrought iron gate, landscaping &
watering system. Freshly painted, quality carpeting,
smooth ceilings, crown molding and much more.
..............................................................$205,000
CLAREMONT – REALLY NICE – GREAT OUTLOOK
FROM OPEN DECK. Remodeled kit w/Corian countertop,
new appls & vinyl. Tile flrg in entry & remodeled baths.
W/D in bath, crwn mldg & basebds, plantation shtrs in
BRs, smooth ceilings, mirrored closet drs. .. $177,000
MONTEREY – CLEAN AS A WHISTLE! End unit
looking out to lovely trees. Pleasant, lite, brite. .....$10K
credit in escrow for carpet & paint with full price offer.
Encl deck. W/D included. Kitchen w/window & lots of
counter space. Gas heat, central air. Carport w/storage.
............................................................... $155,000
MONTEREY - BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF TREES &
HILLSIDE from enclosed deck. Dual pane windows
through out. New carpet, & paint. W/D, newer counter
tops. Close to parking. .............................$159,000
MONTEREY – LOVELY END UNIT WITH PRIVACY.
Walk to Creekside. All new paint, carpet & vinyl. Priced to
sell quickly! Hillside views. NEW PRICE!! .....$155,000
SONOMA WRAP - 2 BATH SONOMA WRAP. New
paint & carpet. Updated kitchen w/granite counters.
Microwave built-in. DW. Side enclosed w/full size W/D.
Window in kitchen. Window in master bedroom. NEW
PRICE!! ................................................... $135,000
TAMALPAIS – BEAUTIFUL & SERENE. Very private
setting. A duplex building at the end of the entry.
Updated kitchen and baths, decorator paint and new
carpet. The laundry and carport are just steps away.
Extra storage in the carport. NEW PRICE!! TAKE
ANOTHER LOOK – SUPER VALUE!! ............$219,000
YOSEMITE – ATTRACTIVE HOME - granite tile
counters w/full backsplash. Updates in kitchen & baths,
skylights, tile entry, crown molding, W/D, nicely tiled
patio. ...................................................... $175,000
YOSEMITE – NO STAIRS, SINGLE STORY, END UNIT!
New carpet, freshly painted. Charming fenced patio
off living room. Kitchen features skylight, stainless
steel sink, refrigerator, white counters & cabinets. New
laminate entry & kitchen floors. W/D. ..... $198,000
YOSEMITE - CLEAN, LIGHT, BRIGHT &
WONDERFUL. Skylights in both kitchen & bath. Smooth
ceilings, crown mldg redone & beautiful inside & out.
Patio just redone. Full sized W/D. Carport steps away.
............................................................... $215,000
2 BEDS, 1 BATH
CARMEL – BEAUTIFUL REMODELED HOME WITH
SPECTACULAR VIEW! Maple cab,under cab lighting,,
slab granite counter top, bamboo flooring. Bosch D/W,
custom colors. Mirrored closet doors & closest organizer.
Sunroom with Valley View. ........................$219,000
CLAREMONT - NICE, BASIC HOME WITH
W/D New carpet, vinyl & touched up paint. FURTHER
REDUCTION!! LOOK AGAIN!! ...................... $85,000
CLAREMONT – VERY WELL MAINTAINED, nicely
updated open deck, peek-a-boo view of golf course.
Laundry & parking near by. NEW PRICE!! ... $94,500
KENTFIELD – MAGNIFICENT VIEWS! Enjoy the
sunsets from open patio. Neutral colored carpeting,
attractive dining rm light fixture. Heat pump. Go with
Gusto! NEW PRICE!! FURTHER REDUCTION! WOW!
WHAT A VALUE!! ........................................$84,000
MONTEREY – MOVE IN READY! New paint, carpet
& vinyl. New dishwasher, toilet & medicine cabinet.
Carport & laundry steps away. .................$109,000
MONTEREY – GOOD VALUE HERE! Remodeled bath
with full size stall shower, inside laundry including W/D.
Pleasant tree setting. NEW PRICE!! ...........$110,000
MONTEREY - LIGHT, BRIGHT & CHEERFUL ‘FEEL
GOOD PROPERTY’. View of large oak tree & golf course
from open balcony. Close to carport. Walk to everything.
NEW PRICE!! ............................................ $119,000
SARATOGA – LOWEST PRICED 2 BEDROOM
UPSTAIRS HOME ON MARKET! Walk to new restaurant
and driving range. Pleasant view of hills and trees. Close
to carport and laundry. .............................$89,000
SARATOGA – NICE MT. DIABLO VIEW FROM
DINING ROOM & OPEN VERANDA. Away from heavy
traffic areas. Kitchen light & bright w/ tile counter tops.
Designer paint colors in most rooms. Close to carport,
laundry & guest parking. NEW PRICE!! ..... $107,000
SEQUOIA - LOW MILES ON THIS ORIGINAL
SEQUOIA! Park-like outlook w/trees & hills. 2 skylights.
Large wardrobe mirror in bath. Some updating. Close to
laundry. NEW PRICE!! ................................$94,000
SEQUOIA – OFFERS ONE OF THE BEST VIEWS IN
ROSSMOOR. Sit on the open veranda day & night and
the skyline will delightfully change throughout the day.
Open floor plan w/endless opportunities, light and bright
w/newer ‘plush’ carpets & paint. Not only is this home
special, but this entry is as well, where the neighbors really
enjoy one another and gather for social events. A home you
will truly enjoy calling your own. .................... $95,000
SEQUOIA – NICE OUTLOOK – A WELL LOVED
HOME. Skylite in kitchen & bath. Carport & laundry
very close. Southern exposure!!! NEW PRICE – SUPER
VALUE!! FURTHER REDUCTION!! .................$99,000
SEQUOIA – BEAUTIFUL WITH LOVELY UPDATES
throughout; Boron countertops w/ contrasting tumbled
tile backsplash, large double sink w/pullout faucet &
soap dispensor, updated bath & more. GREAT PRICE!!
............................................................... $102,900
SEQUOIA – VERY NICE, CLEAN & FRESH. Nicely
staged. Skylights in kit & bath. 3 permitted ceiling fans.
Updated kit w/micro, SS sink, self cleaning oven, bath
has new cntr & sink. W/D in closet. Built in bookcase in
bedrm. Carport steps from door. ................ $119,500
SEQUOIA – STUNNING – TOO MANY UPGRADES
TO MENTION. Kitchen has been modified. In a beautiful
entry with lawn, trees & lots of flowers. Very nice view.
Really one of a kind. New furnace/AC. Drive straight into
carport area. NEW PRICE!! .......................$129,000
SEQUOIA – QUALITY 2004 REMODEL. Additional
living space with hal-deck enclosure. Beautiful Four
Shadows location with pleasant views. NEW PRICE!!
FURTHER REDUCTION!! .............................$165,000
SEQUOIA – FABULOUS SWEEPING VIEWS! High
end remodel. Maple cabs w/pull out drawers, granite
cntrs, Jenn Air stove, SS appls. incl micro. Quality
new cpt, crwm & base mldg, mirrored drs, new
interior drs, remodeled bath w/marble shower. NEW
PRICE!! FURTHER REDUCTION – BEST VALUE!!
......................................................... $179,000
SONOMA – PLEASANT DESIRABLE AREA, LOVELY
OUTLOOK! Open deck makes it light, bright, cheerful
inside. Neutral décor, good quality carpeting, newer lino.
Kit ceramic cooktop, newer oven, lg sink, matching appl,
newer formica counter. Mirrored furnace closet doors.
NEW PRICE!! .............................................$94,000
SONOMA – GREAT LOCATION WITH MT DIABLO
VIEW. Park like setting & views from front. New paint,
newer carpet. New oven, refrigerator. New light fixtures
in dining & bathroom. ............................... $95,000
SONOMA – SUNNY & BRIGHT: New complete paint,
carpet & vinyl. All ready to go!!! Staged by Janis, carport
& laundry close by. ....................................$96,000
SONOMA – LOVELY VIEW ENHANCES THIS HOME.
New carpet & tile in kitchen & bath. Open deck. Close to
laundry. .................................................. $102,000
SONOMA - LOTS OF HIDDEN UPGRADES, Full size
W/D. Newer doors, upgraded kitchen, stall shower. Walk
to everything. A REAL GEM! ....................... $119,500
SONOMA – BEAUTIFUL HOME features crown mldg,
built-ins & gas heat! Walk to tennis & golf. Community
laundry. .................................................. $120,000
1 BED, 1 BATH
CYPRESS - VERY NICE HOME IN LOVELY
SETTING. Lovely outlook from living room, patio.
Upgraded kitchen w/corian counters & tile back
splash, upgraded stove. Hardwood floors (except
kit & bathroom). Upgraded vanity in bath. NEW
PRICE!! ............................................ $78,000
CYPRESS - LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!
Living -room looks out on park-like setting.
Level-in, light & bright. New stove, newer carpet &
drapes. Extra cupboards in carport. NEW PRICE!!
........................................................ $79,500
DEL MONTE - BARGAIN PRICED!! Living &
dining rm look out to gorgeous trees! Cozy, quiet,
light & bright. Lovely setting. Central gas heat &
AC. Carport close. 2 laundry rms near. Furniture
Optional. NEW PRICE!! FURTHER REDUCTION!!
....................................................... $63,000
MENDOCINO - CHARMING, COZY, QUIET. Single
story, level in (no stairs). End unit. Large fenced
patio. Delightful area. Convenient location. Walk to
clubhouses. Light/bright. .......................... $115,000
MENDOCINO – CHARMING QUALITY REMODEL,
reconfigured bath w/corner stall shower, full W/D, hdwd
flrs in entry, kit & bedrm. Too much to list! Canopy on
fenced frnt patio included. ....................... $159,000
SOLD
CONGREGATE LIVING CONDOMINIUMS AT THE WATERFORD
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATH
1 BED, 1.5 BATH
1 BED, 1 BATH
ROSEDOWN – CONVENIENCE GALORE! Close to theater,
mailroom, lobby & dining area. Master bath features lg shower
instead of tub. 2nd BR would make perfect den. Gracious LR w/access
to fenced patio. Covered carport. NEW PRICE!! ............. $135,000
WESTBURY – IMMACULATE HOME WITH LOVELY COURTYARD
SETTING. New carpet, fresh semi-custom paint, numerous new
decorator light fixtures, newer vinyl & new heat pump. Very
convenient to common area & transportation. Beautifully staged.
NEW PRICE!! FURTHER REDUCTION!! .......................$285,000
CHATSWORTH – IMMACULATE
& CONVENIENT to the common area &
transportation. Fresh paint, custom window
treatments, walk in closet, excellent storage,
fully equipped kitchen & pleasant view. NEW
PRICE!! ...................................... $135,000
CHATSWORTH – JUST STEPS TO
ELEVATOR & DINING. New carpet and paint.
Peaceful, private outlooks. ......... $148,000
BROOKGREEN – A REAL SWEETHEART w/custom
window coverings & a wlk-in Jaccuzzi tub. Carpets like
new & nicely painted. Close to elevator down to carport
just outside side door. Lovely balcony protected by
surrounding trees! ..................................... $92,500
EXP BROOKGREEN – EXPANDED & LOVELY!
Cheerful & light. Newer flooring & paint. Close to main
dining room & more activities. Crprt across court yard,
2nd space in. ............................................ $94,000
Whether you’re buying or selling or for a personal tour, call us today
(925)
932-1162
1-800-980-7653 (SOLD) • www.rossmoorrealty.com
Sue DiMaggio Adams
Chuck Archuletta
Betty Case
Patti Compton
Earl Corder
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Tom Donovan
Linda Fernbach
Rose Fox
Barbara Guandalini
Bill Gray
Shanti Haydon
Karen Henson
Donna Hill
Dee Littrell
Janet McCardle
Mary Jane Madden
Peggy Martinez
Shirley Nankin
Carol Nelson
Evelyn Nielsen
Nicole Nielsen
Richard Nielsen
Robert Parrish
Tina Parrish
Valerie Petersen
Drew Plaisted
Connie Rogers
Frank Rogers
John Saunders
Danny Smith
Barbara Spina
Marilyn Van Story
Nancie Straub
Walt Straub
Sonja Weaver
Lori Young
Chuck Lamb
Manager
925-287-3342
John Russell, Jr.,
BROKER
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120 SEEKING
EMPLOYMENT
CAREGIVERS
LOOKING FOR WORK- I have 3 California licenses. I am qualified for
caregiving and I have lots of experience with computers and hospice
help. With very good references.
Please call Beatriz, 925-671-2165.
HOUSECLEANING
“DUST-NO-MORE” Your housekeeping solution. We cater to your individual cleaning needs. Reliable,
dependable, quality service with
Rossmoor references. Licensed
and Bonded. Call Barbara, 925228-9841.
“ELISA’S HOUSECLEANING” Over
20 years experience in Rossmoor
with many repeat clients. We’ll clean
your home back to tip-top shape,
from rooms to inside oven and patio. Bonded, insured. Call 212-6831
or e-mail lisazuniga@sbcglobal.
net
REGULAR TRASH PICK UP from
your front door to your entry dumpster. Other ser vices available:
Home, pet and plant care, organizing, light housecleaning, home
visits, shopping, and assistants.
Call and leave message for Perri
at 925-969-1839. Rossmoor references. 5 years experience.
EDITH’S HOUSECLEANING : Reliable, organized, honest, good
references. Move in and out. One
time only or regular cleaning. I do
windows. I provide supplies. Most
clients are in Rossmoor. Call 925207-9683. Bonded and insured.
“GRE AT HOUSECLE ANING” 15
years experience. We do all your
house needs: weekly, bi-weekly,
monthly or one time. Reasonable
rates. We’re honest and friendly.
Free estimates. Call Hilda, 925768-0370.
AFFORDABLE HOUSE Cleaning:
Dependable, reliable, honest. References available. Homes, apartments, studios. Call Pilar 925 360-2758 free estimates. Provide
cleaning supplies. Licensed.
BROTHER & SISTER HOUSE cleaning. Big and small jobs. One time or
scheduled appointments. Reasonable rates. Rossmoor references.
Call Cristina 925-324-4241.
130 HELP WANTED
SECURITAS SECURIT Y Ser vices
USA. Now hiring Security Officers
full time and part time positions
available. Come join our security
team. 925-746-0552. Apply Online:
www.SecuritasJobs.com EOE M/F/
D/V. PPO 14827.
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 GOLD, SILVER BOUGHTE xperienced buyer of estates,
collections and accumulations of
American coins, foreign coins and
gold jewelry. Professional, courteous service. Rossmoor house calls
since 1978. Please call Joseph T.
Silva 925-372-8743.
140 WANTED
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.
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,
Mexican Silver and Navajo Turquoise 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.
PCGS and NGC Dealer. 925-2839205. www.sf-bay-area-collectorcoins.com,
WILL BUY YOUR GAS GOLF cart.
Why pay for advertising and having to deal with multiple people and
wasting your valuable time? I will
pay cash for most any condition
cart, running or not. Also looking for
vehicles to purchase. Please call
Walnut Creek resident and leave a
message 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. 925-683-4010 or email
[email protected]
ESTATES WANTED! Rossmoor resident providing estate sale services.
Direct purchase also; antiques, art,
silver, jewelry, glass, China, Asian
items. Courteous, prompt, professional. Over 25 years experience.
Call 510-506-1483, 925-899-7886
or 925-933-0479.
NEW TO ROSSMOOR??? The Middle East Education / Information
Council of Rossmoor (MEICOR)
is a 10 year old organization devoted to educating and informing
Rossmoor residents of events in
the Middle East. This is accomplished through lectures and films
focusing mainly, but not entirely,
on Israel. Our Board of Directors is
seeking to fill positions in order to
continue our work. For information:
925-944-9414.
Due to Golden Rain Foundation policy, the News
cannot print classified ads
for estate or garage sales
in which the address and
times of the sale are listed
in the ad.
Betty Case
149 REAL ESTATE
INFORMATION
160 REAL ESTATE
FOR RENT
SELLING ROSSMOOR For 28
years. I know Rossmoor well and
c a n l i s t , m ar ke t a n d s e l l yo u r
Rossmoor home. I’ve lived here
since 1983. Give me a call. Earl
Corder, Rossmoor Realt y 925 932-1162 x 3333 office. E-mail :
[email protected]
SONOMA 2 BEDROOM / 1 bath,
laundry, open deck with nice view.
Available July 15th. No pets. 1 year
lease. $1,150/month. Call Rhonda
925-200-0418.
THINKING OF BUYING OR leasing in Rossmoor? Let me send
you a c omprehensive infor mational brochure, which includes
amenities, floor plans, costs
a n d a n s we r s t o m a ny o f yo u r
questions. Call Pat ti Compton,
Broker Associate, Rossmoor
Realty 925 -287-3332, or e-mail
[email protected]
150 REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE
A SASSY SAN FRANCISCAN set
in a sheltered meadow with scenic woods. Two bedrooms, 1.5
baths, exquisitely remodeled and
redesigned for sale by owner. Call
anytime at 415-279-5045. Truly a
must see!
DESIR ABLE SEQUOIA WR AP 2
bed/2 bath, washer/dryer. Southern
exposure, double-paned windows,
walk-in closet, partially enclosed
deck, updated kitchen, ample guest
parking, new carpet, new paint,
new dishwasher. Available Oct.1,
2011. For sale by owner. 510-8451617. $250,000.
LEVEL-IN EXPANDED, remodeled
Yosemite, 2 bedroom/2 bath, plus
den, formal dining room, plus informal dining area. Plantation shutters, recessed lighting, newer carpeting and flooring. Over 1400 sq.
ft. $329,000. Call Rhonda- Diablo
Realty 925-200-0418.
D I A B L O B E AU T Y- G O R G E O U S
views from open wrap-around deck.
Light and bright. Freshly painted,
new carpets, linoleum, granite
counter tops, new stove. Inside
laundry. Seller owned. A real value.
925-683-8766.
LEVEL-IN, EXPANDED, Yosemite
model. 2 bedrooms/2 baths, plus
family room with skylights, living
room, dining area, freshly painted,
clean. Asking $ 210,000. Call LA
Peter Fletcher, 510-521-1177 Prudential Ca. Realty.
160 REAL ESTATE
FOR RENT
1 BEDROOM/1-1/2 BATH in Waterford – 925 sq. ft. Chatsworth. Freshly painted – immaculate. Third floor
with pleasant eastern exposure
and hillside views. $2,200/month.
Includes restaurant style dinner
daily and weekly housekeeping.
Available now. Lease. Call Mary
925-286-5755.
SHORT TERM RENTAL 2 bedrooms,
2 baths with washer and dr yer.
Near Hillside pool. Available Aug.
22 - Aug. 28; also Sept. 11-16, and
Sept. 27 - Oct 4, 2011. $ 500/per
week. Contact 925-946-0442 or email [email protected]
AUTUMN RENTALS Two-story townhouse, 2 bedroom /2 baths. Fully
furnished. Patio view of golf course
and Creekside Grill. Available Sept.
27 to Oct. 4, and November 19-26
(Thanksgiving Week). $600/week.
925-937-3469. Caroledlund@att.
net
RENTAL AVAILABLE starting September 1st. Remodeled, 1 bedroom /nicely furnished. Villa Alhambra with washer/dryer, open
deck, carpor t and private pool.
Rent includes utilities, SF Chronicle, local phone, computer access
and twice monthly housecleaning.
No smoking. Deposit $ 600. Rent
monthly- $1,300 or weekly $420.
Call Kathy 925-932-0734 or e-mail
[email protected]
CHARMING CHATSWORTH at the
Waterford. Expanded living room,
2 baths, master suite. Daily meal,
housekeeping, entertainment, exercise, amenities. Convenient location, $1950/month, will consider
purchase offer. Danny 925-9324055.
F U R N I S H E D, 2 B E D / 1. 5 bat h.
Washer/dryer, king-bed, 2 TV’s,
Enclosed porch. Long term rental.
Excellent condition. Call 925-9548458.
SONOMA FOR RENT- 2 bedrooms, 1
bath, washer/dryer, enclosed deck.
Available August 15th, $1400. per
month. Please call 925-367-4404
for more details.
SEQUOIA-END UNIT Fully furnished,
Mt. Diablo View, W/ D. No pets /
smokers. One month $1200 from
mid Aug. to Sept. Damage/Security
deposit. 925-938-4462.
170 REAL ESTATE
WANTED
LONG-TERM RENTAL Looking for
long-term rental. We are currently
renting in Rossmoor. We have
great references ! Not in an immediate rush. Call Ted 925-3005576.
R E N TA L N E E D E D FO R Au g u s t
9 to 16, 8 nights. Prefer close
to us on Golden Rain entry 25.
Family visiting from out of state.
Call 925- 640 -9250 or email
[email protected]
FEMALE HEALTH CARE Professional seeks furnished 1 bed room, 1 bath with kitchen and
washer/dr yer access in 2 bedroom, 2 bath home. Friendly, considerate, non-smoker, works 6070 hours a week. Please call cell
509-280-1614.
2 BEDROOM /SHORT TERM rental
wanted. For August 8th - September 8th, with possible month
extension. Access to all services
not necessary. $1200 per month.
P l e a s e c a l l D e n i s e 9 2 5 - 9 5 79290.
175 VACATION RENTAL
MENDOCINO OCEAN FRONT
Home! Custom/dramatic Mendocino. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Hot tub.
One level. All amenities. Special
Rossmoor resident rates. Owner
925 -947-3923 or 707-964-2605
leave message.
Prestigious Eagle Ridge
Presents
Specializing in Rossmoor since 1983
• Committed to Your Satisfaction
• Reputation Second-to-None
• Buying or Selling, Call Me
www.YourRossmoorSpecialist.com
932-1162 or 287-3347
2 BED/1 BATH SONOMA: Downstairs
unit available August 6 - 6 month or
1 year lease. Desirable location,
fully remodeled w/new carpet. No
smoking, no pets. $1300 month,
plus utilities. 925-899-5179.
Highly sought-after Alder.
Level first floor end unit...
perched on one of the
highest peaks in Eagle Ridge.
Offered at only $749,000
Ed Antenucci
United California Brokers
Virtual Tour available at
www.529SpottedOwlCt.dom.us
(925) 351-8686
DRE License #00876592
175 VACATION RENTAL
TIMESHARE FOR RENT with option
to buy. Club Regina at the Westin Regina, Los Cabos, Baja Sur,
Mexico. Select any week in September or October. One bedroom,
2 baths, sleeps up to 6. Full kitchen; TV; internet; jetted bathtub.
Recently remodeled. Expansive
ocean view from patio and miles
of gorgeous beach. Golf, tennis,
gym, 7 pools, restaurants on site.
Inexpensive shuttle provides trips
into nearby San Jose Del Cabo
or Cabo San Lucas. Special rate
for Rossmoor residents. Leave
message at 925-210-1207 or 925216-3174.
180 PETS
TLC FOR CATS & PL ANTS Cats
are s o c i a l a n i m a l s ; t h ey m i s s
you when you are away. T hey
need TLC service. Still only $12
per visit. Grete and Bill Trulock,
p a s t p r e s i d e n t o f Fr i e n d s o f
Animals. 13 th year in Rossmoor.
925-937-2284.
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.
OVERNIGHT DOG SITTING In my
home with pick-up and delivery
provided ! Bonded and insured.
Enjoy your vacation without worrying about your darling dog. Auntie
Pat’s Pets. References available.
925-930-8871.
CATS-A-GROOMIN We specialize
in cat grooming and other special
services just for cats. Short-term or
vacation boarding available. Professional, quality service for your
feline friend. Serving Bay Area kitties for over 15 years. Call Brenda,
925-935-5177.
6 TAILS PET CARE Save money &
don’t kennel while you’re away! Let
me exercise your dog or provide
quality time to your pet(s) so you
don’t worry. 45-minute visits and/or
walks. Rossmoor References available. Kathy, 925-366-6641.
ARE YOU TRAVELING in the next
six months? Would you like to leave
your dog at home instead of in a
cage? I will house sit or dog sit. I
will love on them, walk them and
play with them. Call Joyce, 925497-5993.
PET/ HOME SITTER: Animal lover,
overnight pet sitting in your home
so they stay in their own comfort
zone. Cats, dogs, birds, plants and
more. Rossmoor resident. Jan;
510-552-6450.
LEGAL NOTICES
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Martinez, CA 94553-0135
FILED: June 28, 2011
D. Acuff, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0004464-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following persons are doing
business as: Hi Tech Appliance Repair,
3065 Putnum Blvd., Pleasant Hill, CA
94523, Contra Costa County.
1) Majeed Hariri
3065 Putnum Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
and
2) Flora Iglesiai
3065 Putnum Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Business conducted by: a General
Partnership.
The registrant(s) commenced
to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on
6/28/11.
s/Majeed Hariri
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 4856
Publish July 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2011
Branch Manager
Diana Smith
817-7255
Ladan B
899-6831
Clyde Allen, Jr.
435-1919
Loc Barnes
639-9594
1950 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek
Vikki Bearman
708-0008
Dave Caron
708-6034
(925 ) 937-6050
Tammy Choi
510-962-2623
Sue Choe
212-2605
Urcil Commons
937-3033
Emma Avila
510-545-9908
Paula Azeltine
899-3428
Greg Courtney
518-8872
George Detre
360-7531
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Introducing Ladan B
Bernadette Dugan
683-7957
Jeanette Evans
408-5172
Susan Exline
997-4046
Walt Hanson
938-5162
Yvonne Jakovleski
457-7229
Vito LoGrasso
360-9143
Kathryn Nusratty
510-508-0600
April Pryor
530-524-3900
Faye Ann Silva
457-9231
NICE, NICE, NICE VILLA FRANCISCO
Almost 1800 s.f. of living space. Three bedrooms,
2 baths, with working fi replace, eat-in kitchen and
oversized carport with big storage room. Ground
floor location. ...............................................$349,000.
CLAREMONT CONDOMINIUM
Two bedrooms, 2 baths with an enclosed veranda
for extra living space. Can be fi nanced by lender
of choice. Small, quiet entry. Lowest HOA fees in
Rossmoor. This unit includes laundry and is close to
carport. Guest parking right in front of newly painted
building. ........................................................$169,000.
COMING SOON
And do we look good. Fresh new paint, newer carpets, enclosed patio, 2-bedroom, 1-bath upper unit,
and yes, this Saratoga has some views.
...................................................... Will be priced to sell.
TOP OF THE WORLD
You’ll feel like you’re on top of the world in this very well
maintained Sequoia Wrap. Features include gorgeous
beveled glass front door with brass accents and spacious
living and dining rooms with crown moulding. Enclosed
wrap makes a large den with loads of natural light and
full-size washer/dryer in separate laundry closet. Sparkling clean kitchen with skylight, new refrigerator,
built-in microwave, tile counters and backsplash and
dual-pane windows in bedrooms, mirrored closet doors.
Bathroom features new flooring and toilet, dual sinks
and large window to bring in loads of natural light. This
beautiful unit is move-in ready and waiting to bring joy
to its new owner for years to come. .................$149,000.
FANTASTIC MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS
This Piedmont has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, with one
bedroom and bath downstairs. Granite counters in
kitchen and baths, natural carpet and tiles throughout, new GE stainless appliance, balcony and covered
tile patio. ...................................................... $449,000.
GORGEOUS SINGLE STORY
Garden home with no steps or upstairs neighbors,
tucked into a quiet corner away from the parking lot.
This Mendocino features granite counters in kitchen
and bath, mirrored closet doors and solar tube skylights. Designer colors and carpeting. Low Mutual 1
dues. ................................................................$125,000.
AFFORDABLE LUXURY!
Upper unit boasts cedar kitchen, neutral paint and
carpet, mirrored closet doors, 2 panel doors, smooth
ceilings, crown moulding, wallboards, shower, washer/
dryer and a large bonus room with shutters. Call today
for a private showing of this Sequoia............ $129,950.
We are proud to announce Ladan
as the newest member of our Better
Homes and Gardens team. Ladan
resides in Concord and is currently working as a physician with a
specialty in Neurophysiology. She
has always had a passion for real
estate and is happy to launch her
new career with Better Homes and
Gardens/Mason McDuffie. Call
Ladan at 899-6831 for your real estate needs.
Dan Sorenson
808-1726
Catherine Volkova
876-3517
Mike Teifel
383-5900
CONDOMINIUMS
Christine Folger Jackie & Michael Gerry
200-2032
209-5140
Clarence Wickers
588-6244
Suzanne Masella
788-5693
Sheron McCormick
323-9966
Gay White
899-1885
Meridith Zomalt
899-3550
(925) 937-6050
RARE VILLA NUEVO
Feels like you are living in a tree house. Spectacular views
with no other properties or rooftops in sight. Beautiful
hardwood floors, new carpet, designer paint, smooth ceilings, updated kitchen with granite, new oven and range
hood, new refrigerator and dishwasher. Laundry room
with washer/dryer, granite fireplace, one-car garage with
carport. Includes golf cart! Three bedrooms, 2 full baths,
walk-in closet. Almost 1800 s.f. Must see! ....... $529,000.
STUNNING VIEWS
Gorgeous Piedmont with upgraded kitchen and baths
and enclosed sunroom. Went pending on the same
$419,000
day it was listed and over asking price. ...... $419,000.
LOCATION CAN’T BE BEAT
If beautiful outdoor space interests you, then look
no further,. This fabulous Carmel model is move-in
ready and features beautiful laminate flooring, two
spacious bedrooms, on bath, slate patios in front and
rear with lovely garden space, views and beautiful
view park nearby. .......................................... $155,500.
WALK TO CREEKSIDE GRILL
Exquisite, completely level-in Yosemite model with
all the bells and whistles. You’ll immediately feel
the love in this totally updated unit with beautiful
kitchen, stainless steel appliances, skylights, recessed
lighting, hardwood flooring, two baths, W/D, crown
moulding and wonderful patio. Located in great
setting just a short walk to Creekside and Dollar
Clubhouse. .....................................................$315,000.
END UNIT WITH GOLF COURSE VIEW
Dramatic 2 story windows in this Tamalpais. Freshly
painted and carpeted throughout. Guest bedroom
and full bath downstairs. Master bedroom/loft and
full bath upstairs. Updated kitchen, washer/dryer.
........................................................................$229,900.
HUGE PRICE REDUCTION
Fabulous light-fi lled Sonoma with smooth ceilings,
wide baseboards and crown molding throughout. Two
lovely bedrooms, 1 updated bath with walk-in shower,
linen closet and stack w/d. Updated kitchen features
beautiful cabinetry, solid surface counters, newer appliances, a nice outlook and plenty of guest parking.
This beauty is move-in ready and value priced.
.........................................................................$133,900.
LOVINGLY MAINTAINED
Absolutely level Mendocino. A landscaped private patio welcomes you to a beautiful end-unit that boasts
neutral carpet, fresh paint, new kitchen appliances
and skylight, new trim. Located near Hillside Clubhouse. Call today for a private showing. ..... $85,000.
INSIDE LAUNDRY
Forced air and A/C in this Sonoma Wrap. Fresh paint,
including painted cabinets. Washer and dryer in unit.
Good outlook and open and bright! ...............$95,000.
LEVEL-IN GOLDEN GATE
Location, location, location! Walking distance to
driving range and Dollar Clubhouse. Two bedrooms, 1 bath, with washer/dryer in unit. This
home has a bright enclosed patio for private dining
and entertaining. ..................................... $189,900.
EXCITING SONOMA – REDUCTION
This 2-bedroom, 1-bath Sonoma situated in a quiet, serene park-like setting offers new paint and new carpet,
newer appliances, open deck and is close to carport.
There is a new heating unit and newly installed washer
and dryer with new bathroom vanity. Don’t miss this
neat unit in move-in condition. .................... $104,900.
STUNNING REMODELED MONTEREY
Two bedrooms, two baths, upper and corner unit.
Spacious living room, breakfast bar, granite countertops, maple cabinets, SS kitchen appliances. Dome
lighting with fan in kitchen. Washer/dryer in unit.
Private and tranquil location. ..................... $239,000.
TOP OF THE LINE
Everything to upgrade is done in this Sequoia Wrap.
View from open patio, enclosed front patio, dining room window, smooth ceilings, three skylights,
upgraded kitchen and baths, laundry, extra storage in
carport........................................................... $258,000.
SPARKLING SONOMA
Fresh paint and clean carpets. Close to parking and
laundry with a sunny outlook. This is the best buy in
Rossmoor. Won’t last!.................................... $79,900.
LOCATED NEAR GATEWAY
This Sonoma has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath with bright,
sun-fi lled spaces, large living and dining area and
open veranda with two storage units on the veranda.
....................................................................... $89,000.
WELL-APPOINTED VILLA ROBLES
One of a handful of Villa Robles with an attached
garage and a “loft” room. Lots of updated touches and
a view. No steps to entry. ............................$389,000.
STUNNING VIEWS
From this top-f loor corner unit with parking
below the building. Spacious Summit model with
two bedrooms, plus office, large living and dining
rooms and family room with see-through fireplace.
This is a real jewel. ................................ $590,000.
Call Better Homes and Gardens/Mason McDuffie
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LEGAL NOTICES
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
County of Contra Costa
725 Court Street
Martinez, CA 94553
FILED: June 8, 2011
Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: N11-0898
PETITION FOR
CHANGE OF NAME
To all interested persons: Petitioner
KATHERINE NOBUKO JOHNSON has
filed a petition with this court for a decree
changing names as follows: present
name: KATHERINE NOBUKO JOHNSON to proposed name: KATHERINE
NOBUKO PELL.
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear
before this court at 9:00 a.m. on 8-11-11,
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: June 8, 2011
Legal RN 4851
Publish July 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2011
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
H. Franklin, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0004450-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) are doing
business as: The Closet Magician, 1412
Sunset Loop, Lafayette, CA 94549,
Contra Costa County.
Marc French Liotta
1412 Sunset Loop
Lafayette, CA 94549
Business conducted by: an Individual.
The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business
name listed above on 1/1/1982.
s/Marc French Liotta
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 4854
Publish July 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2011.
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0004232-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: Lima Sweet, 1895 D.
Landana Dr., Concord, CA 94519,
Contra Costa County.
1) Sara E. Vallejos
1895 D. Landana Dr.
Concord, CA 94519
and
2) Janet Lishner
1183 Saranap Ave. Apt. 12
Partnership.
The registrant(s) commenced to
transact business under the fictitious
business name listed above.
s/Sara Vallejos
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4855
Publish July 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2011.
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0004301-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: D3D Imaging, 675 Ygnacio
Valley Rd. B-105, Walnut Creek, CA
Perfect Implant, LLC
2201 Balfour Rd. Ste. D
Brentwood, CA 94513
California
Business conducted by: a Limited
Liability Co.
s/Todd Wedeking, President
stamp.
Legal RN 4859
Publish July 13, 20, & 27, then Aug.
3, 2011
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: July 5, 2011
Myrna Barajas, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0004585-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: Steve's Plumbing, 5485
Iowa Dr., Concord, CA 94521, P.O. Box
5409, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, Contra
Costa County.
Steven Moeller
5409 Iowa Dr.
Concord, CA 94521
Business conducted by: an Individual.
business name listed above on 6-1-11.
s/Steven Moeller
stamp.
Legal RN 4860
3, 2011
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
Trustee Sale No.: 20090028701034
Title Order No.: 090329698 FHA/
VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT
UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED
09/09/03. 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 PROCEEDING
AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD
CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEx West,
LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under
and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded
on 09/12/03, as Instrument No.
2003-0455129-00 of official records
in the office of the County Recorder
of CONTRA COSTA County, State of
California. EXECUTED BY: JOAN
E DORSEY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC
AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER
FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/
CASH EQUIVALENT or other form
of payment authorized by 2924h(b),
(payable at time of sale in lawful money
of the United States) DATE OF SALE:
August 16, 2011 TIME OF SALE:
01:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: At the
Court Street entrance to the County
Courthouse at 725 Court Street,
(corner of Main & Court Streets),
Martinez, CA. STREET ADDRESS
and other common designation, if any,
of the real property described above
is purported to be: 115 A ASCOT
COURT, MORAGA, CA 94556.
APN# 255-700-004 The undersigned
Trustee disclaims any liability for any
incorrectness of the street address
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, under the terms of
said Deed of Trust, 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 Sale is $311,037.59. 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. FOR TRUSTEE
SALE
INFORMATION
PLEASE
CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING &
PUBLICATION, INC. 5005 WINDPLAY
DRIVE, SUITE 1, EL DORADO HILLS,
CA
95762-9334
916-939-0772,
www.nationwideposting.com
NDEx
West L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A
DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING
TO COLLECT A DEBT.
ANY
INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE
USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx
West, L.L.C. as Trustee, BY: Ric
Juarez Dated: 07/15/11 NPP0185665
07/27/11, 08/03/11, 08/10/11
Legal RN 4869
Publish July 27, then Aug. 3 & 10, 2011
TSG No.:
5275638
TS No.:
CA1100227470
FHA/VA/PMI No.:
APN:175-204-009-5
YOU ARE
IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF
TRUST, DATED 05/12/06. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST
YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A
LAWYER. On August 2, 2011 at
01:30 PM, First American Trustee
Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly
appointed Trustee under and pursuant
to Deed of Trust recorded 05/30/06,
as Instrument No. 2006-0168385-00,
in book , page , of Official Records in
the Office of the County Recorder of
CONTRA COSTA County, State of
California. Executed by: ROBERT
LEITZ AND ANN LEITZ, HUSBAND
AND WIFE.,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC
AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR
CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH
EQUIVALENT or other form of payment
authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at
time of sale in lawful money of the
United States) At the Court Street
entrance to the County Courthouse
at 725 Court Street, (corner of Main
& Court Streets), 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 and State described as:
AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN
THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF
TRUST APN# 175-204-009-5. The
street address and other common
designation, if any, of the real property
described above is purported to be:
1109 ALFRED AVENUE, WALNUT
CREEK, CA 94597. The undersigned
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,
under the terms of said Deed of Trust,
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 Sale is
$833,600.05. 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. If the sale is set aside
for any reason, the Purchaser at the
sale shall be entitled only to a return
of the deposit paid. The Purchaser
shall have no further recourse against
the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the
Mortgagee’s Trustee. The beneficiary
or servicing agent declares that it has
obtained from the Commissioner of
Corporations a final or temporary order
of exemption pursuant to California
Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is
current and valid on the date the Notice
of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe
for giving Notice of Sale specified in
subdivision (s) of California Civil Code
Section 2923.52 applies and has been
provided or the loan is exempt from the
requirements. Date: 07/07/11, First
American Title Insurance Company
First American Trustee Servicing
Solutions, LLC 3 First American
Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original
document signed by Authorized
Agent, Chet Sconyers -- FOR
TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION
PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772. First
American Trustee Servicing Solutions,
LLC May be Acting as a Debt Collector
Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any
Information obtained may be used for
that purpose. NPP0183318 07/13/11,
07/20/11, 07/27/11
Legal RN 4857
Publish July 13, 20, & 27, 2011
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG
No.: 5290386 TS No.: CA1100227555
FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:144-340-135-9
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A
DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/22/07.
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 PROCEEDING
AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD
CONTACT A LAWYER. On August
2, 2011 at 01:30 PM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions,
LLC, as duly appointed Trustee
under and pursuant to Deed of Trust
recorded 06/29/07, as Instrument
No. 2007-0188955, in book , page ,
of Official Records in the Office of the
County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA
County, State of California. Executed
by: BRIAN C BONILLA, A SINGLE
PERSON,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC
TRUST APN# 144-340-135-9. The
221 MASTERS COURT #4, WALNUT
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. If the sale is set
aside for any reason, the Purchaser at
the sale shall be entitled only to a return
07/20/11, 07/27/11
Legal RN 4858
Publish July 13, 20, & 27, 2011
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
T. Ragsdale, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0004506-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: Devil Mountain Chocolates, 1547 Palo Verde Mall #217,
Walnut Creek, CA 94597, Contra Costa
County.
Donna Marie Cartwright-Scott
1033 Rachele Rd.
Business conducted by: an Individual
s/Donna Cartwright-Scott
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 4870
Publish July 27, then Aug. 3, 10 & 17,
2011
No.: 5321762 TS No.: CA1100228138
FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:143-114-027-4
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED
OF TRUST, DATED 12/20/05. UNLESS
AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN
EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF
THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU,
YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.
On August 9, 2011 at 01:30 PM, First
American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee
under and pursuant to Deed of Trust
recorded 01/04/06, as Instrument No.
2006-0002075-00, in book , page , of
Official Records in the Office of the
by: EVGENY DEVYATYH, A MARRIED MAN,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC
EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable
at time of sale in lawful money of the
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 described as: AS MORE
FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE
MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN#
143-114-027-4. The street address
is purported to be: 308 DRAYTON
COURT, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598.
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
said Deed of Trust, 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 Sale
is $784,337.51. The beneficiary under
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. If
the sale is set aside for any reason, the
Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled
only to a return of the deposit paid. The
Purchaser shall have no further recourse
against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or
the Mortgagee’s Trustee. The beneficiary
of exemption pursuant to California Civil
Code Section 2923.53 that is current
and valid on the date the Notice of Sale
is filed and/or The timeframe for giving
Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s)
of California Civil Code Section 2923.52
applies and has been provided or the
loan is exempt from the requirements.
Date: 07/15/11, First American Title
Insurance Company First American
Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 3
First American Way, Santa Ana, CA
92707 Original document signed by
Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION
LLC May be Acting as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any
07/27/11, 08/03/11
Legal RN 4866
Publish July 20 & 27, then Aug. 3,
2011
1830 Tice Valley Blvd., in Tice Valley Plaza (925) 280-4920
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www.pruca.com
Prudential California Realty is the proud sponsor of the Rossmoor Lions Club
Antique Road Show
This Bonhams & Butterfields consignment appraisal event for residents of Rossmoor, family and friends is
Tuesday, August 16, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway
The cost is $5 for two items to be reviewed. 100% of all proceeds go to the Lions Club for hearing and sight-impaired programs.
Please RSVP to Mary Beall at [email protected] or call 280-4920.
Highest Overall Satisfaction for home sellers in J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Home Buyers/Sellers Study
COMING SOON
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Office Manager
RARE VILLA ENCANTO
Fully updated with over 1850 s.f. Three large bedrooms, 2 baths,
huge living room, formal dining room, large bright kitchen and
nook, miles of new custom hardwood floors and enormous covered terrace. Oversized 2-car garage with storage loft and interior
access.
..................................................................................................$595,000
UPPER TAHOE WITH GREAT OUTLOOK
Reconfigured kitchen plus enclosed balcony for more space. Newer
heat pump/A/C. ..................................................................... $349,000
FABULOUS VIEW
Very rare Greenbriar. Lower unit with absolutely no steps. 1520
s.f. Large rooms. Gourmet kitchen with huge bay breakfast nook.
Formal dining room. Garage and carport. Views of the entire
Rossmoor valley. ................................................................... $379,500.
Diane Wilson
963-2278
CURRENT LISTINGS
Cheryl Beach
324-4599
Gina Bethel
408-9908
Cal Darrow
285-3256
Virginia Dempsey
708-5855
Nancy Deverel
949-9499
TAMALPAIS TOWNHOUSE
Private location, close to the new Creekside Clubhouse. New carpet
and paint make this home “move-in ready.”
................................................................................................. $200,000.
REDESIGNED SAN FRANCISCAN – REDUCED
Jack and Jill bath plus powder room. Kitchen like you haven’t seen
before and enclosed atrium. This is a must see.
.................................................................................................. $330,000.
NOT ONE STEP TO THIS LEVEL-IN SAN FRANCISCAN
Enclosed atrium with extra storage, laundry, extra half bath, new
kitchen appliances, upgraded carpet and decorator paint. Move-in
ready and close to carport. ................................................... $185,000.
LOWEST PRICED UNIT IN ROSSMOOR
Cute 1 bedroom, 1 bath Del Monte. Light and bright. Beautifully
maintained and very sharp looking. ...................................... $65,000.
FANTASTIC LOCATION FOR THIS LEVEL-IN
This Golden Gate has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, updated kitchen and inside laundry. Tiled atrium, hardwood entry, nice outlook from living
room. Close to parking. Priced to sell fast. ...........................$135,000.
TOP OF THE WORLD ROSSMOOR
Top of Rossmoor Villa Nuevo has many upgrades. Three bedrooms
plus den/sun room. Gourmet eat-in kitchen. Family-sized dining
room. Garage and carport. Now reduced.
.................................................................................................. $529,000.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION – REDUCED
Just steps away from Gateway, this level-in San Franciscan has lots
of upgrades plus a great enclosed atrium with a large window on
the back for lots of natural light. Skylights bring natural light to the
kitchen and bath. Motivated seller is willing to listen.
................................................................................................. $182,500.
PERFECT YOSEMITE – REDUCED
Need level-in and a little garden? Nice private patio garden adjoining the living areas is perfect for your green thumb and even a
small pet. Lots of light from garden windows/door and skylights
too. Park at the curb to bring in the groceries. Bring your personal
touches and make it your own. .............................................$159,750.
RARE, SPACIOUS, LIGHT AND BRIGHT
Wonderful Villa Loma with fabulous views. 2 bed/2 bath plus den
with wet bar. Open kitchen, new appliances, granite counters,
glassed-in breakfast nook. Garage with access to interior and carport.
Fireplace in living room. Vaulted ceilings. Two decks, two skylights.
Huge master bedroom with walk-in closet. New carpets, laminate
and vinyl. New paint. Approx. 1737 s.f. Storage galore.
...................................................................................................... $549,000.
PENDING
Maria Eberle
478-7190
Rex Fraser
325-6826
LOWER LEVEL MARIPOSA
Freshly painted with neutral colors and new carpet, this two bedroom two bath home awaits its new owner. Lovely private back patio. The one car garage is just steps from the front door. This unit has
a great location that’s very close to the new Creekside Clubhouse. All
this and affordably priced at ................................................ $275,000.
WOW – LOOK AT THIS VALUE!
Sonoma with lovely views. Soon to be newly painted & carpeted.
Close to carport, and only ...................................................... $90,000!
SPACIOUS SONOMA WRAP
Enclosed wrap with entry door from dining area. Windows in the
kitchen and bath. Washer/dryer. Mt. Diablo views. Fresh and movein ready with decorator paint and carpet. ........................... $122,500
VALUE PRICED SPACIOUS CLAREMONT
Bring your imagination and add your personal touches to make
this home your own. Roomy living areas for easy furniture placement. Enjoy the wonderful deck with hillside and golf course
views. Close to bus stop, parking and laundry. Only ........ $99,950.
LEVEL-IN, END UNIT MENDOCINO
With private location and lovely garden patio. Large picture window in
master bedroom, skylight in dining area, stone counters and Pergo floors
in kitchen, upgraded bath. One-bedroom, 1-bath. .......................$129,000.
VERY RARE EXPANDED KENTFIELD
The new carpets and paint are almost ready in this really well located 2bedroom, 2-bath, hilltop VIEW unit with over 1,400 square feet of luxury
living space. This is NOT a re-list; it is a new listing that features a huge
master bedroom suite, an expanded separate den and large private deck.
Big Big Reduction ............................................................................ $225,000.
GREAT SEQUOIA WRAP
With loads of natural light and great view! An additional sliding glass door
in the dining room, plus a window in the kitchen and bath let you enjoy
the view. Carport and laundry are very close by. ........... Reduced to $129,000.
LASSEN PENTHOUSE
View of the valley. High ceilings and open floor plan make this an
entertainers dream. ............................................................... $439,000.
PRIVATE VIEW MONTEREY
Motivated seller recently lowered price. Spacious 2-bed/2-bath
Monterey has it all. Wonderful private location with tranquil wooded
views. Updated kitchen, skylights, washer/dryer hookups and much
more. Time to buy now! ...................................... Reduced to $159,950.
WELL-PRICED WATERFORD CYPRESS
This popular model is well priced. Close to elevator. Wrap-around
deck with morning sun. ......................................................... $155,000.
SANTA CRUZ CONDO WITH NO STEPS
Just completed Toupin “Top to Bottom” remodel. This bright unit
features 2 bedrooms, 2 designer baths and den, a large great room
and gourmet kitchen with the best finishes, including solid cherry
cabinets. Don’t miss this special unit.................................... $339,900.
PENDING
PENDING
PENDING
Serving the needs of our Rossmoor clients for over 35 years!
Jackie Giffin
951-7021
Debi Glosli
510-706-5534
Nancy Granberg
200-3374
Lynne Keefer
330-3356
Alex Kokes
788-7000
Kim Kokes
787-0351
Mary Beth MacLennan
324-6246
Debi Mackey
681-3324
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787-7625
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642-0415
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890-4276
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788-2143
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260-0723
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510-409-7914
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285-7903
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LEGAL NOTICES
No.: 110164883-CA-MSI TS No.:
CA1100227289
FHA/VA/PMI No.:
APN:172-220-073-8-01 YOU ARE
in book , page , of Official Records in
the Office of the County Recorder of
CONTRA COSTA County, State of
California. Executed by: AARON
JAMES ZAFRA, SINGLE,. WILL SELL
AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST
BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S
CHECK/CASH
EQUIVALENT
or
other form of payment authorized by
2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in
lawful money of the United States)
At the Court Street entrance to the
County Courthouse at 725 Court
Street, (corner of Main & Court
Streets), 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 and State described as: AS
MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE
ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF
TRUST
APN# 172-220-073-8-01.
The street address and other common
2734
OAK ROAD 73, WALNUT
under the terms of said Deed of
Trust, 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
Notice of Default and Election to Sell
to be recorded in the County where
the real property is located. If the
sale is set aside for any reason, the
only to a return of the deposit paid.
The Purchaser shall have no further
recourse against the Mortgagor,
the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s
Trustee. The beneficiary or servicing
agent declares that it has obtained
from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of
exemption pursuant to California Civil
Code Section 2923.53 that is current
and valid on the date the Notice of
Sale is filed and/or The timeframe
Section 2923.52 applies and has
been provided or the loan is exempt
from the requirements. Date: 07/06/11
Solutions, LLC 6 Campus Circle, 2nd
Floor, Westlake, TX 76262 Original
07/20/11, 07/27/11
Legal RN 4862
Publish July 13, 20, & 27, 2011
TSG No.:
5243971
TS No.:
CA1100226971
FHA/VA/PMI No.:
APN:268-400-028-0
YOU ARE
to Deed of Trust recorded 10/13/06, as
Instrument No. 2006-0324785, in book
, page , of Official Records in the Office
of the County Recorder of CONTRA
COSTA County, State of California.
Executed by:
LORI STRAND, A
MARRIED WOMAN,. WILL SELL
CHECK/CASH
EQUIVALENT
or
lawful money of the United States)
At the Court Street entrance to the
County Courthouse at 725 Court
Street, (corner of Main & Court
Streets), 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
and State described as: AS MORE
FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE
MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN#
268-400-028-0. The street address
is purported to be: 18 MEADOW
PARK COURT, ORINDA, CA 94563.
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, under the terms of said
Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts
Notice of Sale is $1,166,946.00. The
to be recorded in the County where
the real property is located. If the
sale is set aside for any reason, the
only to a return of the deposit paid.
The Purchaser shall have no further
recourse against the Mortgagor, the
Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s Trustee.
The beneficiary or servicing agent
declares that it has obtained from
the Commissioner of Corporations a
final or temporary order of exemption
pursuant to California Civil Code
Section 2923.53 that is current and
valid on the date the Notice of Sale
is filed and/or The timeframe for
giving Notice of Sale specified in
07/20/11, 07/27/11
Legal RN 4863
Publish July 13, 20, & 27, 2011
TSG No.:
5247694
TS No.:
CA1100226996
FHA/VA/PMI No.:
APN:145-213-015-4
YOU ARE
in book , page , of Official Records
in the Office of the County Recorder
of CONTRA COSTA County, State
of California. Executed by: JANET
STUBER LAINE AN UNMARRIED
WOMAN,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC
TRUST APN# 145-213-015-4. The
838 SAVANNAH CIRCLE, WALNUT
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. If the sale is set aside
for any reason, the Purchaser at the
sale shall be entitled only to a return
07/20/11, 07/27/11
Legal RN 4864
Publish July 13, 20, & 27, 2011
TSG No.:
4206051
TS No.:
20099070815867
FHA/VA/PMI
No.: APN:140-301-009-1 YOU ARE
AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN
EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF
THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU,
YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.
On August 2, 2011 at 01:30 PM,
Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed
Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of
Trust recorded 11/13/02, as Instrument
No. 2002-0420319-00, in book , page
, of Official Records in the Office of the
by: LARRY JAMES PEARSON and
LINDA SUE NUNNES,. WILL SELL
CHECK/CASH
EQUIVALENT
or
lawful money of the United States) AT
THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE
TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
AT 725 COURT STREET, (CORNER
OF MAIN & COURT STREETS),
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 and State described as: AS
MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE
ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF
TRUST APN# 140-301-009-1. The
131 LOS ALTOS AVENUE, WALNUT
possession, or encumbrances, to pay
the remaining principal sum of the
said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts
to be recorded in the County where the
real property is located. If the sale is set
aside for any reason, the Purchaser at
the sale shall be entitled only to a return
provided or the loan is exempt from
the requirements. Date: 07/06/11, First
Agent, Chet Sconyers
-FOR
07/20/11, 07/27/11
Legal RN 4865
Publish July 13, 20, & 27, 2011
Drivers need good vision for driving safety
A driver needs good vision to drive safely. If you cannot
see clearly, you cannot judge distances or spot trouble, so
you won’t be able to do something about it. You also need
to see peripherally or “out of the corner of your eye” to spot
cars coming up beside you while your eyes are on the road
ahead.
You may see clearly and still not be able to judge distanc-
es. You need good distance judgment so you know how far
you are from other cars. Many people who may see clearly
in the daytime have trouble at night. Some see poorly in dim
light. Others may have trouble with the glare of headlights.
Have your eyes checked every year or two. You may never
know about poor peripheral vision or poor distance judgment unless you have your eyes checked.
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: July 12, 2011
Courtney Dias, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0004763-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: Norcal Property Managers,
1138 Peacock Creek Drive, Clayton, CA
Roger Milligan
1138 Peacock Creek Drive
Clayton, CA 94517
Ronald Perkins
9520 MacDonald Court
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Partnership.
name listed above.
s/Roger Milligan
Costa County, on date indicated by file
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4867
Publish July 20 & 27, then Aug. 3 & 10,
2011
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
D. Acuff, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0004507-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: Norcal Languages Unlimited, 2723 Esmond Ave., Richmond, CA
Thomas Parn
2723 Esmond Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
Business conducted by: an Individual
name listed above on 6/29/11.
s/Thomas Parn
Costa County, on date indicated by file
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4868
Publish July 27, then Aug. 3, 10 & 17,
2011
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: July 5, 2011
Jose Gonzalez, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0004582-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: Access Strength Centers,
1280 Boulevard Way, Suite 106, Walnut
Creek, CA 94595, Contra Costa County.
Mailing Address: 9050 Double R Blvd.,
#825, Reno NV 89521
Bio Barb, LLC
9050 Double R Blvd., #825
Reno NV 89521
Nevada
Business conducted by: a Limited
Liability Co.
business name listed above on 5-2-11.
s/Barbara Ausherman, Manager
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4861
3, 2011
For information about
Rossmoor bus services, call
988-7670.
57
Entertainment Notes: ‘Harvey’ in Castro Valley
MUTUAL MAINTENANCE
mitted. The mild-mannered Elwood comes
off as the sane one and he and his rabbit
companion escape the sanita r ium before
the staff discovers the unfortunate mistake.
The remainder of the story revolves around
everybody’s pursuit of Elwood as he makes
his rounds about town.
The acting is really good all around. There
are myriad rich characters, and the nonstop subtle humor will keep young and old alike laughing. I have always loved this play and I have to
say that Loralee Windsor (Veta Louise) is really
quite outstanding in her portrayal. Director Eric
Fraisher Hayes has done a great job with this
excellent production.
This fun-filled play continues through Aug.14.
General admission tickets are $18 each and $15
for seniors. Order tickets online at www.chanticleers.org or call (510) 733-5483. The Chanticleers Theatre is located at 3683 Quail Avenue
in Castro Valley Park.
mons (Loralee Windsor) and her daughter
Myrtle Mae Simmons (Dawn Cates) in a family home and is financially secure in large part
due to a family inheritance. Elwood wanders
around town, playing cards with friends at the
local fire stations, or sipping suds with friends
in the local bars.
Whenever he makes new acquaintances, he
hands them his card and introduces them to
an apparently invisible friend. Most folks have
decided that Elwood is harmless. His family,
however, is quite concerned with his unusual
actions and they are embarrassed by his bizarre
behavior. His sister and niece are afraid to socialize at home and of being embarrassed again
and again. His family decides to commit him to
Chumley’s Rest Sanitarium.
However, when Vita Louise arrives at the
sanitarium with Elwood in tow, a comedy
of er rors ensues, and Vita Louise is com-
FROM THE MUTUAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
FOR SERVICE, CALL 988-7650
Order Desk e-mail: [email protected]
Schedule through Aug. 3
LANDSCAPE ENTRY MAINTENANCE:
Mutuals 1-4: Once a month routine maintenance, fertilize
all shrubs and ground cover.
LANDSCAPE ENTRY MAINTENANCE:
INDEPENDENT MUTUALS:
Monday: Mutuals 28, 29, 48 and 61
Tuesday: Mutuals 5, 8, 22, 30, 65, 68
Wednesday: Mutuals 5, 8, 29, 48, 59, 68
Thursday: Mutuals 5, 28, 30 and 65
Friday: Mutuals 8, 29, 48, 56 and 59
TREE MAINTENANCE: Building clearance by Waraner Bros.
in July: TWCM Projects 40, 41, 42, and 44. Arborcare – FWCM.
PEST CONTROL: Call 988-7640 for service order.
LAWN MAINTENANCE: Mow weekly, fertilize with sulphur coated urea.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING: To report exterior walkway carport
lighting problems, call Mutual Operations at 988-7650.
TRASH AND RECYCLING PROBLEMS: 988-7640.
For an explanation of maintenance services,
call Tess Molina at 988-7637.
LOCAL RESOURCES
Government Offices
3 p.m.)
• Downtown Branch (Station A), 2070 Locust St.
(M-F, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m)
• Dollar Ranch Branch --------- 1-800-275-8778 or
925-280-1941
1221 Rossmoor Parkway (M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
• City of Walnut Creek ---------------925-943-5800
1666 North Main St., Walnut Creek 94596
County Board of Supervisors (Walnut Creek)
• Mary N. Piepho ------------------- (925) 820-8683
District 3, 309 Diablo Road, Danville 94526
• Gayle Uilkema --------------------- (925) 335-1046
District 2, 651 Pine St., Rm. 108A, Martinez
• Susan Bonilla ---------------------- (925) 521-7100
District 4, 2151 Salvio St., Ste. R, Concord
94520
FOR ASSISTANCE REGARDING THE FOLLOWING, 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
FWCM = First Mutual SWCM= Second Mutual
TWCM = Third Mutual 4WCM = Fourth Mutual
Senior Services & Assistance
• Walnut Creek Seniors' Club, Civic Park Community Center -----------------------------925-943-5851
• Seniors' Volunteer Mini-bus ------925-933-1434
• Diablo Valley Foundation for Aging
----------------------------------------925-945-8040
• Senior Information and Referral -925-335-8720
• Social Security Office------------ 1-800-772-1213
1111 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
Post Office
• Walnut Creek Main Branch -- 1-800-275-8777 or
925-935-0256
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Shutters (Indoor & Outdoor) • Outdoor Basswood Blinds
ROSSMOOR RESIDENT DISCOUNT
LAMORINDA
(925) 283-8717
935-3836
3291 Mt. Diablo Court • Lafayette, CA 94549
(Between Hungry Hunter & Park Hotel)
Lic. #177588
1-800-66-DRAPES
634-0855
• Check references carefully on all workers you hire,
and conduct a face-to-face
interview.
• Contact Rossmoor’s Office
of Counseling Services at
988-7750 for help in assessing needs for caregivers and
homemakers.
GRF does not endorse
workers who advertise in
the News.
HANDYMAN
Tell the merchants on this
page that you saw their ad in
the Rossmoor News.
• Peacock Hall
• Mutual Operations office at
800 Rockview Drive
The connection is “rossmoor” at
all locations. There is no log-in at
this time, but there may be one in
the future.
If Wi-Fi is not working, e-mail
wifi@rossmoor.com from a functioning connectin elsewhere.
Anyone who has a working Wi-Fi-
W.C./CONCORD
(925) 939-4493
3391 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette www.armandsdrapery.com
Rossmoor has Wi-Fi hot spots for computers
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
RESURFACING
enabled laptop or PDA can connect to
the Internet in the above locations.
What is needed to connect:
1. A Wi-Fi compliant 802.11b/g
wireless device installed in your
laptop or PDA. Or a laptop with
integrated Wi-Fi capability.
2. A Web browser (Microsoft
Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox,
Safari, Netscape Navigator, Blazer, or any other Web browser.)
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30 Years in Rossmoor
Painting
• Plumbing
• Electrical
Baseboards
• Dimmer Switches
Carpentry
• Faucets
Caulking
• Garbage Disposal
Grab Bars
• Smoke Detectors
Ceiling Fans
• Sliding Doors
Crown Moulding
• Drywall Repair
Deck Painting
• Weather Stripping
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Vinyl, Tile
Hanging Mirrors & Pictures, etc.
Toilet Installation & Repair
No job too small
934-0877
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BUSINESS SERVICES
PAINTING
Ralyn Drywall & Painting
Reasonable Rates • Honest
Reliable • Professional
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SPECIALIZING IN
HIGH QUALITY INTERIOR PAINTING
Lic./Bonded/Insured
Kitchen and Bath Remodels
Popcorn Removal
Home Preparation for Sale
Washer and Dryer Closets
Painting and Drywall
Crown Molding Baseboards and Trim
Mark Alexander, Owner.
10 years experience at Rossmoor, and I’m a very nice guy!
Serving Rossmoor Since 1995
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
FREE ESTIMATES
LET ME BRIGHTEN YOUR HOME!
925-200-8850
Cont. Lic. 560934
INSURED AND BONDED
• Wallpaper removal • Drywall texture & repair
• Popcorn removal • Clean decks, porches and
carports • Crown molding & baseboards
Bonded & Insured • Lic. #945081
(925)370-6558 • (925)787-6684 cell
[email protected]
FREE ESTIMATES • 925-323-0543
Del Mar Electric Co., Inc.
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
CONSTRUCTION
GRF Approved
50 Years of Dependable Service
ASK FOR YOUR EXCLUSIVE ROSSMOOR DISCOUNT
Rossmoor Approved Electrical Contractor
• No Job too Small • Free Estimates
• Rewiring Specialists
Steve 925-212-4018 or 925-937-4404
Kevin Comerford
Founder,
Chief Client Officer
1 (888) 651-1847
VITALE
CONSTRUCTION
Hire our company for all your construction
needs from start to finish
INTERIOR TRIM • ACOUSTIC • KITCHENS
BATHROOMS • LAUNDRY ROOMS
SUN ROOMS • REMODELS
JOE VITALE
Free Estimates
925-595-6887
LIC. #725451
[email protected]
Lic.# 193014
Lafayette, CA
VALLEY GLASS
COMPANY
ROSSMOOR EXPERTS FOR ALL YOUR GLASS NEEDS
Insulated Glass Installed In Most Existing
Single Pane Windows and Doors
ALL TYPES OF GLASS REPLACEMENTS
Window & Picture Glass • Insulated/Thermal Glass
• Custom Mirrors Furniture & Tabletops
• Mirrored Walls & Doors • Shower & Tub Enclosures
933-2940
Fax: 933.2951 • Mon-Fri 8-5 • Sat 9-2
1177 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek
CARPET CLEANING
ONE CALL CLEANS IT ALL!
REPLACEMENT & SERVICE 925-886-6115
• Over 8 years in Rossmoor HVAC
• Recommended by
Reduce
Rossmoor Realty
monthly energy
• Approved by
costs!!
Call CleanAir
Rossmoor
to
find
out how!
Mutual Operations
• Expert Service
Authorized TRANE dealer as well as other major brands
Roy Branda Lic. #829011 www.cahvac.com
D.J. MILLER CONSTRUCTION
Kitchen • Bathroom Remodels
• Crown moulding and baseboard
• Stone-tile-wood flooring
• Doors and windows
• Painting
• Home theatre and audio
• Closet Systems
925-705-0607
CA Lic #951606
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CARPET CLEANING & WINDOW CARE
• Windows • Tile and Grout
• Carpet
Cleaning
• Mini-blinds
• Upholstery
SAVE 15% ON CARPET CLEANING
SERVICE FIRST
Serving the Rossmoor community for 21 years!
689-4660
CARPET
CLEANING
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Free Estimates • Satisfaction Guaranteed
Rossmoor Specials • Rossmoor References
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CAN’T BEAR DIRTY CARPETS?
New Truck Mounted Equipment
• Carpets • Upholstery
• Pet Stains • Pet Odors
• Fair Pricing • Free Estimates
BRUCE’S
CARPET CARE
925-705-1262
cell: 925-930-7549
Owner/Operator
LANDSCAPING
Landscaping Services
Consultation for Decks, Patios,Gardens • Planting and Pruning
Installation, Conversion, Repair • Drip Irrigation • Pressure Washing
Rossmoor References
WALLY RUEDRICH
lic# 356488
671-2721
HEALTH DVDS AVAILABLE:
Due to popular demand, Channel 28 has made available DVDs of some of the
health programs it’s filmed during the past year. The 20 DVDs are available for checkout at the Rossmoor Library at Gateway.
The programs were filmed by Channel 28 videographers at meetings of such Rossmoor organizations as the Wellness Group and Medical
Friends of Rossmoor. The tapes were also edited by the videographers.
The subjects range from minor ailments to how to deal with Alzheimer’s.
Other topics include arthritis, neuropathy, heart conditions, cancer and supplemental medications.
The programs run from one hour to two and have all appeared on Channel 28.
The programs only go back about a year, so the information is current. Each
DVD contains one program.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors
General Building Contractor
★ Rossmoor’s Trusted Contractor
★ New Home Buyer Specialist
★ Quality Craftsmanship
★ Kitchens, Bathrooms, Patio Enclosures & More
CONSTRUCTION
BUILDING TO LAST
License #803925
www.davishomepros.com
RICHARD & ROSIE DAVIS
Call 925-946-9746 for a Free Estimate
Quality Workmanship ★ Competitive Rates
Rossmoor Residents Since 2009
KITCHEN & BATH • FREE DESIGN SERVICE • ELECTRICAL
• PLUMBING • FLOORING • ACCESS FOR HANDICAP
PREMIER KITCHENS 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
25 years Experience - References Available - Rossmoor Approved
Owner Always on Site - Bonded - Insured
Whatever your inspiration,
t h e e x p er i e n c e d d e s i gn
professionals at Premier
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create the exact look you’ve
always wanted.
Visit our beautiful SHOWROOM and
receive a free personal consultation.
925-283-6500
JON 925-708-0188
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When you patronize businesses, tell them you saw their
ad in the Rossmoor News.
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SHOWROOM HOURS:
Mon.-Fri. 10 am-5 pm • Saturdays by appt.
925-681-1776
2170 Commerce Ave., Ste. A, Concord, CA
www.westcoastwindowsanddoors.com
TOP TO BOTTOM CLEANING
Weekly, Bi-monthly, Monthly,
One-time Super Clean
Assistance with: Moving
clean up and Errands
Tenant Ready
Move-in/Move-out Cleaning Service
We also do:
Post Construction Clean-up
Free Estimates
Faith Cleaning
For more information and rates,
Call Annie or Suzy
Insured and Bonded • Free Estimates
or visit us at www.tenant-ready.com
Call Diane 925-260-0564
925-289-9309
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happy returning customers due to the fine work of each member of
the team. I highly recommend Altera Design to all of my friends. It is a
joy working with everyone and knowing that you will have top quality
service.”
– Jerry & Joan, Rossmoor Residents, November 2010
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Cal Alumni Club plans
barbecue for August
Dan
Paul
We are the West Family. We have proudly served the Residents of Rossmoor
since its beginning. We are fourth generation Californians. Over the years, the
people we have served have changed, but our contract hasn’t. We offer the same
long list of items we always have. We are proud of our record, but even prouder
of our customers who think of us as family. Many of our customers have had our
contract for well over 25 years. We help you through life’s emergencies. We ONLY
work in Rossmoor. This allows us to offer fast and reliable service. We regard our
company as more than a job. We appreciate working for you.
Parts, Labor and Service Calls are included
Also Included: Helping Hand Services &
24-Hour Emergency Service – No monthly call limits
For $188.00 per year
• Fluorescent tubes SUPPLIED &
installed – all at no cost
• Lamp sockets, cords, switches
• Light fixtures repaired and installed
• Electrical repairs, towel bars
• Plumbing, drains and leaks
• Sinks, faucets, toilet, tub, shower
• Disposals, stoppers, doors
• Dishwashers, stoves, ovens
• Washer, dryer, refrigerator
• Furnace, air conditioning
• Sliding doors, drawers, rods
• Cabinet doors, water heaters
and a lot more
For $245.00 per year
All of the above services plus Preventive Maintenance
Every 4 months. A/C & furnace filters, oil motors,
Clean fridge coils and a lot more …
Call Julie 937-4600 for a copy of the Service Contract
The annual Cal Alumni
barbecue is set for Saturday,
Aug. 20. Members are asked
to plan ahead to attend.
This is also a special invitation to new Rossmoor residents that are Cal alumni or
are just friends of Cal, to join
this dynamic club. The club’s
fundraising events support
two endowed scholarships
on the Berkeley campus and
members will receive advance
notice on events and parties,
as well as a copy of the mem-
bership roster.
Club events include the annual dinner with Cal faculty
speaker; the barbecue; big
game rally; big game bigscreen TV party; and membership meeting.
Join the club to further education through scholarships,
enjoy continued camaraderie
with former classmates and
keep the Cal spirit alive.
Contact Chuck Carmichael,
938-1583, for membership information.
Social Dance Club meets weekly
The Social Dance Club will continue to hold its weekly dances without a break during the summer.
All resident couples interested in ballroom dances are invited
to join Social Dance Club members every Tuesday, from 4:30
to 6 p.m., on the dance floor in the Diablo Room at Hillside
Clubhouse.
The club plays continuous taped music for dancing to a great
variety of tunes, from the classic foxtrot and waltz to the latest
hits of swings and Latin rhythms. Members provide the music,
taking turns as the disc jockey.
The weekly Tuesday afternoon dances started some 23 years
ago, following the founding of the club by several resident couples as a follow-up of dancing lessons they had taken together
on Monday nights.
The club’s membership has since expanded to include dancers of all levels, from beginners to aficionados who teach dances
on cruise ships.
Interested resident couples are welcome to try out the club and
attend the weekly dance at $3 per dance, or they may join the club
by paying the dues of $10, which includes the rest of the year.
For information, call Pat Duarte at 300-3708.

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