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ROSSMOOR NEWS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2011
WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA
VOLUME 44, NO. 44 • 50 CENTS
Rossmoor has
new bus routes,
new service to
shopping centers
Here are some resources that will help residents get started
By Cathy Tallyn
By Maureen O’Rourke
Staff writer
With the New Year came
new routes for Rossmoor’s color-coded buses, which now all
make stops at Creekside.
And, the popular Christmastime bus trips to Sun Valley
and Crossroads shopping centers in Concord and Pleasant
Hill have been continued. This
extra bus service is available
on Wednesdays and Thursdays
on a reservation basis.
Before the fixed-route
changes on Jan. 3, some residents had to transfer to another
bus to get to Creekside, site of
the Rossmoor News, Channel
28, Securitas and a the Pro
Shop.
At the end of February, the
new Creekside Clubhouse with
its restaurant, lounge, meeting rooms and space for a
Pro Shop is expected to open.
The demand for bus service to
Creekside is expected to increase, said Gretchen Hansen,
bus forewoman.
She said that it was in anticipation of larger demand
that routes were changed. Riders will also have shorter waits
between buses. Round trips are
40 minutes or less.
A week into the new bus
schedule, there have been
only two complaints and they
were from residents who said
the new route that serves their
street is too long.
During the holidays, residents liked taking a Rossmoor
bus to and from the shopping
centers in Concord and Pleasant Hill, she said. Sun Valley has such stores as Macy’s,
Sears and JC Penney as well
as places to eat. Crossroads, at
Monument Boulevard and the
freeway, has Kohl’s, a dollar
store, Marshalls, restaurants
and movie theaters.
Continued on page 5
It’s time to make New Year’s resolutions
News manager
M
aking New Year’s
resolutions
may
seem like a cliché, but when the New Year
comes around, a lot of people feel they need to make a
fresh start and a commitment
to change their lives.
To make it easier to actually make New Year’s resolutions, here is a list of the most
common resolutions along
with resources that will help
in achieving the resolution.
1) Get fit. Overindulging in sweets, rich food and
fancy cocktails during the
holidays is common. So once
the new year arrives, dieting
and getting back into shape is
first on the resolution list.
Evidence shows that regular exercise has been associated with better health and
longer life. There is no better
place than Rossmoor to get fit.
Start off at the Fitness Center
at Del Valle where trainers
can put together a personalized exercise plan. Call the
Fitness Center at 988-7850
and make an appointment.
With the indoor pool at
Del Valle, there is no excuse
to stop swimming during the
winter. Check the weekly calendar in the News for times
when the pool is open. In ad-
Walter Moser, working out
in the Fitness Center, says he
wants to lose 20 pounds in
2011.
dition, water exercise classes
are offered daily and a variety
of fitness classes are offered
at the center. Ask the Fitness
Center receptionist for the
class schedule
Exercise doesn’t have to be
an organized activity. Walking
is one of the best things that
can be done to stay in shape.
There are plenty of places in
Rossmoor to walk, including
the golf course on Mondays.
Hikes of all levels are planned
by the Rossmoor Trails Club.
New hikers who want to find
out more about the Trails Club
should call 934-7402.
Other great forms of exercise are tennis, golf, lawn
bowling, bocce ball and table
tennis – all of which are available in Rossmoor. The key is
– get moving.
2) Lose weight. Over 66
percent of adult Americans
are considered overweight or
obese, so it is not surprising
to find that weight loss is
one of the most popular New
Year’s resolutions. Setting
reasonable goals and staying focused are the two most
important factors in sticking
with a weight-loss program.
Before starting any kind of
a diet, check with your doctor.
Make sure the diet is right for
you. Usually, cutting back on
portion size and cutting out
sugar and trans fats is a good
start, but your doctor can get
Continued on page 4
A few more dates left to chat with Rossmoor CEO
Have ‘A Word With Warren’
GRF CEO Warren Salmons
is again opening up the lines
of communication through his
“A Word With Warren” program of impromptu conversation. Residents are invited to
join him at the table to tell him
what they think of Rossmoor
and offer suggestions for improvement.
As in the past when he held
his conversations, Salmons
has chosen places he might
not regularly frequent to set
up a table for (brief) chats.
The chats continue through
Emergency Preparedness Organization leads
listening and communication workshop
By Alan Cunningham
EPO correspondent
N
News photos by Mike DiCarlo
Barbara Leonard wants to get in shape to ride her bike this
summer.
early 60 Rossmoor residents sat around
large round tables in the Las Trampas
Room recently and tried to make sense
of the 21 items on a sheet of paper. The exercise
was sponsored by the Emergency Preparedness
Organization (EPO).
The sheet of paper was headed, “Can you follow directions?”
The 21 items seemed to command that the
reader carry out a number of unusual tasks, such
as “Draw five small squares in the upper left
hand corner” and “On the back of this paper,
multiply 703 by 66.” Line 20 said, “Wave both
arms in the air.”
What was it all about? People began to draw
the squares and do the math problems … but
wait.
The best clue came in the last line, item 21.
It said, “Now that you have finished reading everything carefully, do only sentence 1 and 2 and
then sit quietly until the others have finished.”
That was it! Line one said, “Read everything
carefully before doing anything.” Line 2 said,
“Put your name in the upper right hand corner
of this paper.” So all one really had to do was
write one’s name on the sheet, fold one’s hands
and forget about all the other nonsense.
Then Bea Pressley, vice president of the EPO,
laughed and asked if anyone had wondered why
others were snickering as they were waving their
Continued on page 6
Jan. 20.
Salmons will lend his ear
for an hour at each of several
different venues throughout
Rossmoor.
Here is the remaining schedule:
Thursday, Jan. 13, 9:30 to
10:30 a.m., Waterford; and 11
a.m. to noon, Fun Day, Sierra
Room at Del Valle
Friday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m. to
noon, Diablo Room at Hillside; and 1 to 2 p.m., Redwood
Room at Gateway.
Monday, Jan. 17, 1 to 2 p.m.,
Redwood Room.
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2:30 to
3:30 p.m., Peacock Hall at
Gateway.
INSIDE THE NEWS
Arts and Leisure ............. 22-29
Arts and Leisure listings ..... 36
Bridge .............................. 41-43
Calendar.......................... 47-59
Classified ......................... 32-35
Channel 28 TV Guide ......... 30
Clubs ................... 30, 36-39, 43
Health .............................. 44-46
In Memoriam....................... 39
Maintenance ........................ 57
Movies .................................. 25
New Residents................. 18-19
Op/Ed Columns .............. 20-21
Religion .......................... 38-39
Residents Forum ................. 20
Sports .............................. 40-42
Resident writes book about
her life. See pages 10.
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Rossmoor Quilters support Linus Project for children in need
Linus Kits are available for volunteers
The Linus Project has chapters all over the
United States comprised of hundreds of local
chapters and thousands of volunteers. Volunteers from each chapter work together to provide a sense of security, warmth and comfort
to children in need.
The small blankets are handmade quilts or
knitted Afghans. Blanketeers, the name for
the makers of the blankets, have distributed
over three million blankets to children in need
since the inception in 1995.
The nearest Project Linus Chapter is in
Brentwood. The chapter coordinator is Jeanne
Akin. The Rossmoor drop off is at the Cotton Patch on Brown Avenue in Lafayette.
Rossmoor Quilters have lost track of how
many quilts have been donated, but a steady
stream of quilts always work its way over to
the Cotton Patch.
To encourage sewers, Linus Kits are put together using donated fabric. Each kit contains
a pattern and enough fabric to create a quilt.
Sometimes fabric is precut and only needs
sewing and quilting. Many quilts are hand-
Photo by: Hetta Malone
Quilters Barbara Whelpley, left, and Dora Burdick work on
quilts for the Linus Project.
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tied with yarn.
Volunteers create the kits. Recently Dora
Burdick and Barbara Whelpley assembled
Linus Kits with a combination of fabric suitable for both boys and girls. The kits are
available to be checked out on Friday mornings at the Sewing Studio at Gateway. Sewers
are invited to create a Linus quilt and become
a blanketeer. The minimum size for a blanket
is 36” by 42”.
On Tuesday, Feb. 1, some of the Rossmoor
Quilters will participate in a project to make
doll clothes and doll blankets for patients at
the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in
Palo Alto and the Children’s Hospital in Oakland. Caroline Archer started this worthwhile
project and is supported by volunteers at The
Cotton Patch in Lafayette.
Monetary or fabric donations are greatly
appreciated and will be accepted Friday
mornings when the Quilters meet at the Sewing Studio.
For information, call Whelpley at 2871811.
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Rossmoor has lots to offer residents making New Year’s resolutions
Continued from page 1
News photo by Mike DiCarlo
These women, socializing in the Redwood Room at Gateway,
have all made New Year’s resolutions. From left, Kay Capp
wants to get to know more people; Marcia Cozens wants to
ride the bus more; and Pamela Scialoia wants to be more helpful
to Rossmoor newcomers.
you headed in the right direction and may even set you
up with a nutritionist.
3) Reduce, reuse, recycle
and get organized. Is clutter taking over your life? Are
cabinets stuffed to the brim,
closets overflowing and nothing can be found? Organization can be a reasonable resolution, but professional help
may be needed if clutter has
taken over the home, garage
and car.
A good start might be to
join the Rossmoor group,
Clutterers
Anonymous,
which meets once a month.
Call Dave Stewart at 9383234 for information.
Get started by reducing
and recycling. Donate clothes
to a local charity. Many charities will pick up used clothing, household items and furniture right at the front door.
The Salvation Army is a good
place to start. The Pleasant
Hill Salvation Army number
is 685-6900. Call a favorite
charity to find out the policy
for picking up used items.
Old magazines and newspapers should be thrown in
the recycling bins. Large
items that cannot go to charity can be put in the Dumpsters on Rockview Drive. The
area is open Monday through
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Do not put large items in the
neighborhood Dumpsters.
Get rid of all those outdated medication bottles cluttering up the medicine cabinet
by dropping the pills in the
box at Gateway. Don’t throw
pills in the garbage or dump
in the toilet.
Curbside, Inc. collects
items that cannot be placed
in the trash or recycling bins
such as aerosols, batteries
(alkaline, NICAD), fluorescent lamps, thermometers
and all electronics, such as
computers and televisions.
Residents can call 1-800449-7587 to schedule the col-
lection of waste directly from
their homes.
The Camera Club is collecting old photo equipment.
Call Walt Braun at 262-8268
and he will pick it up.
4) Enjoy life more. Enjoying life is what Rossmoor is
all about. There are loads of
activities offered every day
throughout the community.
Join a club or organization.
Take up golf or lawn bowling. Take an exercise or dance
class. Stop by one of the art studios at Gateway and get those
creative juices flowing in art,
woodworking, jewelry-making, sewing or ceramics. Check
the club list on the Rossmoor
website at www.rossmoor.com/
residentinfo/clubsandorganizations and see what clubs sound
the most enticing.
The Recreation Department and many clubs sponsor
all kinds of free activities, including movies, performances
and parties. Check the weekly calendar and the articles in
the News to find out what is
going on.
Volunteers and see how
good it feels to help others
(see below).
Stop in at the Redwood
Room at Gateway and socialize with friends and neighbors, read the paper, put together puzzles and have a
snack. Take a Recreation Department Excursion to see a
play or go to a museum. All
of the Excursions are listed
with the calendar in the News.
Just get out of the house and
do something that stimulates
the mind.
If getting motivated is the
problem, the Office of Counseling Services might be able
to help. It is offering a sixweek class in “Increasing
Life Satisfaction” beginning
Thursday, Jan. 27. Call the
office at 988-7751 for details.
5) Expand the mind and
learn something new. Learning doesn’t stop at retirement.
Take dance or golf lesson.
The Pro Shop has several
pros who offer lessons for all
levels. Just call 933-2607. The
Ballroom Dance Club teaches
the cha cha, tango and more.
Just look for articles on classes in the News. A variety of
“lifelong learning” classes
are offered in Rossmoor and
nearby at the Acalanes Adult
Education Center. The Drama
Association, Art Association,
the Ceramic Arts Club, the
Sewing Club, the Computer Club and the Mac Users
Group all offer new classes
this winter. Great Decisions
lectures start in February so
look for the article in this
week’s News.
For information about
Acalanes Adult Center classes, call 280-3980. For information on computer classes,
call the Computer Center at
947-4527. Mac users should
call 945-6055.
6) Volunteer. Volunteerism
can take many forms, from
building a home to helping
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Take classes, socialize UC Berkeley researchers need resident
and volunteer in 2011 volunteers for transportation study
Researchers at UC Berkeley are holding a focus group
to gain knowledge of general
visions and views of future
transportation systems that
could potentially be used in
the development of integrated
active transportation systems.
Rossmoor residents between the ages of 50 and 60
are invited to participate in
out at a local nursing facility.
Rossmoor has loads of volunteer jobs. Residents should
call Volunteer Coordinator
Kelly Spraker at 988-7703 to
find out about Rossmoor opportunities. To volunteer at
John Muir Outpatient just outside the Rossmoor gate, call
939-1220 or John Muir Medical Center, call 947-5359.
7) Quit smoking and quit
excessive drinking. Breaking bad habits is difficult
and may require help from
a professional. For smoking
and drinking cessation, many
people start with their doctor. Rossmoor’s Counseling
Services may be able to help
with resources by calling
988-7750.
this focus group.
A $50 gift card will be
awarded for participation in
the focus group as a token of
appreciation.
Participants would only
have to respond to the questions they feel comfortable
with and may withdraw from
the focus group at any time.
Any information obtained
from the focus group will remain confidential. The information collected will only be
reported as a product of the
focus group and not of any individual attending the meeting.
Ten people are needed for
the group. Spaces are limited;
call (510) 665-3545 if interested in participating.
Democrats’ guest speaker is political writer
Counseling Services Coordinator Priscilla Tudor can get
residents on the right track in
2011. She is offering a class on
improving life’s satisfaction.
Author Steven Hill will speak at the Democrats’
monthly membership meeting on Thursday, Jan.
27, at 3 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway.
Refreshments will be served after Hill’s presentation and there will be time for questions from the
audience. All are welcome and there is no charge
to attend.
Hill is a political writer and was the founding
director of the Political Reform Program at the
New America Foundation before it ended in May
2010.
His inclusive philosophy is reflected in his most
recent book, “Europe’s Promise: Why the European Way Is the Best Hope in an Insecure Age.”
With the exception of 2011’s dinner meetings,
the Democrats of Rossmoor have moved up the
time of its monthly membership meetings to 3
p.m. Both nonmembers and those interested in
joining the Democrats of Rossmoor are welcome.
New membership information is always available at the monthly meetings. For information,
call Otto Schnepp, 945-6721.
New Rossmoor bus
routes announced, service
continues to local centers
Buses will go to the shopping centers on Wednesdays
and Thursdays. The arrival
and departure times are 9:45
and 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 and
3:45 p.m. For now, there will
be separate days for the two
destinations, but that could
change based on ridership.
Trips the rest of this month
to Crossroads are scheduled
on Wednesday, Jan. 19, and
Thursday, Jan. 27. Trips to
Sun Valley are scheduled
on Thursday, Jan. 20, and
Wednesday, Jan. 26.
Reservations are required
and have to be made on the
Monday before the shopping
trip. Call 988-7670 between
8 a.m. and noon. Be prepared
to give name, street, entry
number and telephone number.
Seating is limited. Reservations are on a firstcome, first-served basis.
Only residents and their
caregivers may ride along.
Residents are picked up at
their entry.
Recycle used
eyeglasses
Residents may recycle eyeglasses they no
longer use in receptacles
at the clubhouses or the
white mailbox at Gateway.
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Members of EPO learn about listening
arms in the air.
The exercise was a warmup for those attending Pressley’s workshop at EPO’s initial meeting for the new year.
The workshop, titled “How Do
I Know Anyone’s Listening:
Fine Tuning Your Communications Skills,” drew from
Pressley’s 33 years as a professor of counseling at three
universities – the University
of Massachusetts, University
of Hartford in Connecticut
and California State University East Bay, long known as
Cal State Hayward.
E-mail, said Pressley, “is the
work of the devil.” Why? Because “80 percent of communication is nonverbal.” Facial
expressions and body English
often tell more than the words
themselves, meaning that
those who rely excessively on
e-mail, texting or other electronic forms of messaging are
in danger of missing a lot of
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what the other person is really
saying.
The workshop continued
with EPO President Ellen Dietschy carrying out an exercise
in one-way/two-way communication. In it, she twice described diagrams made up of
simple diamonds and squares.
Each time, participants tried
to draw the diagram from her
instructions before she showed
them how it was supposed to
look.
The first time, she turned
her back on the audience and
they had to listen quietly while
they tried to draw the diagram.
Second time, describing a different configuration, she faced
them and they were allowed to
ask questions for clarification.
The intended lesson was that
her instructions were better
understood, at least by most,
when they were able to ask
questions.
The session ended with an
elaborate exercise in which
everyone was handed envelopes with pieces of a jigsaw
puzzle of sorts and then each
table was told to see if they
could match up the pieces in a
way that formed five squares.
People couldn’t talk, point
or take pieces away from others. What they could do was
offer pieces to their neighbors
when they saw that this might
be helpful. It was a silent exercise in “listening” of a different sort – namely entering into
a group exercise in a spirit of
teamwork and cooperation.
People found it was fairly
easy to come up with four
squares, but the leftover pieces
didn’t necessarily fit to create
a fifth one. It meant there was
a master solution, and some
of the pieces already in place
had to be pulled out, moved
around and fitted elsewhere. It
called for everyone to be looking out for everyone, not just
for themselves.
Not every table ended up
with five squares, but several
did. Lessons learned, or at
least intended, were to follow
directions, to be persistent and
to be generous while interacting with others.
Pressley said the goal of
listening – or paying attention
in a silent group – is to understand what other people feel,
need or are trying to say, then
to interact with them and, finally, to learn something from
the whole experience. Everyone who paid attention, followed directions and listened
to her words presumably
learned quite a bit.
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MEETING DATES
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Board and committee meetings, call Senior Manager of Executive Services Paulette Jones at 988-7711; for information on
Third Mutual meetings, call Sharon Fees at 988-7718; and for
information on all other Mutual meetings, call Dyann Paradise
at 988-7775.
Jan. 13: Aquatics Advisory Committee ...............1:30 p.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Jan. 17: Fourth Mutual board .............................Cancelled
Jan. 18: Mutual 8 board .......................................1:30 p.m.
Board Room, Gateway
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Board Room, Gateway
Jan. 20: Second Mutual board .............................9 a.m.
Peacock Hall, Gateway
Jan. 20: Audit Committee ....................................10 a.m.
Vista Room, Hillside
Jan. 20: Fifth Mutual board.................................2 p.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Jan. 25: Mutual 65 board .....................................9:30 a.m.
Delta Room, Del Valle
Jan. 25: GRF Finance Committee .......................1:30 p.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Jan. 26: First Mutual budget committee .............11 a.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Jan. 27: GRF Board regular meeting ..................9 a.m.
Peacock Hall, Gateway
Jan. 28: First Mutual board .................................1 p.m.
Delta Room, Del Valle
Agendas for Mutual board meetings will be posted in the
Gateway administration lobby four days prior to the meeting
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News has a flurry of excitement after
vacuum breaker bursts, fire alarm sounds
By Wilma Murray
Staff writer
The water outside the janitorial closet at the News had to be
sucked up by a wet/dry vacuum after a faucet vacuum breaker
burst and water flooded into the hallway, causing a bit of a commotion. The sink in the janitorial closet where the faucet vacuum
breaker malfunctioned is shown above.
An otherwise calm morning
turned into a flurry of activity
at the News last Thursday.
It almost felt like déjà vu all
over again as helpless employees watched water flood the
carpet and were reminded of
the January day five years ago
when flooding and its resultant
toxic mold sent the News staff
into temporary quarters while
the old offices were razed and
a new building was built.
The News moved into these
new offices in October.
The events started close to 9
a.m., when one of the graphic
artists heard what sounded
like running water behind the
locked door of the janitorial
closet (next to the restroom).
While another employee was
calling the janitorial supervisor, a flushed toilet set off a
gusher of water inside the closet that poured out from under
the door.
While employees grabbed
old issues of the News to hastily slop up the water, others
were trying to alert the powers
that be that the situation had
grown from a minor problem
into an emergency.
Todd Haering of Hillhouse
Construction was on site and
was summoned to the scene to
help. He was able to assess the
problem – a broken vacuum
breaker on the faucet of the
janitorial sink – and get help
from a plumber working on the
other building.
Meanwhile, the fire alarm
had gone off throughout the
building, sending all the employees outside for cover from
the noise. It continued to sound
for over 20 minutes while staff
tried to figure out how to get
the code to disable it. In the interim, a fire truck responded to
the scene.
A key was retrieved from
Public Safety and Securitas
Manager Pete McCabe was
able to turn off the alarm.
Between maintenance staff
and Hillhouse workers, the situation was brought under control. The water was sopped up
with wet/dry vacuums.
Then all was well again at
the News and no apparent longterm damage had been done.
Excursions
Rossmoor Excursions,
sponsored by the Recreation
Department, offers a variety
of day trips. Residents can
hop on the bus with an escort
to San Francisco to see plays
and performances, to ball
games, to local wineries and
even to Monterey to visit
the Aquarium. In addition,
Excursions offers extended
trips such as cruises to Mexico,
a safari in Africa or a trip to
Pasadena to see the Rose
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about the variety of trips
offered, call 988-7731.
SECURITAS INCIDENT REPORT
LAST MONTH AND YEAR-TO-DATE
Each month Securitas provides the Rossmoor News a summary of incident activity/events
that Securitas/Public Safety has responded to during the previous month. The summary will
be listed in a chart, which lists incidents that have been reported and responded to by the Securitas staff. The miscellaneous category contains the following calls: appliance, elevators,
noise, resident regulations, calls regarding animals, litter, dumpster issues, traffi c, dog park
incidents and other calls for investigation or service.
Type of incident ........................................... Dec. 1 to 31 ................... Year to date
Auto accident/injury .................................................. 8 ........................................ 79
Auto accident/No injury ............................................ 1 ......................................... 9
AMR transport to local hospital .............................. 112 .................................... 1134
Accident other ........................................................... 5 ........................................ 25
Fire ........................................................................... 4 ........................................ 24
Responses to ill/fall calls/no medical transport ...... 132 .................................... 1,494
Walnut Creek Police call .......................................... 0 ........................................ 37
Theft ........................................................................ 20 ......................................151*
Welfare checks ......................................................... 40 ...................................... 549
Parking .................................................................... 26 ...................................... 369
Plumbing/electrical/sprinklers .................................. 68 ...................................... 820
Lockouts ................................................................... 18 ...................................... 174
Suspicious activity .................................................... 27 ...................................... 340
Alarm ....................................................................... 12 ...................................... 145
Civil ........................................................................... 9 ....................................... 145
Miscellaneous .......................................................... 189 .................................... 1,942
Stairtrac .................................................................... 48 .......................................517
Deaths........................................................................ 4 ........................................ 25
Total incident reports for month of July .............. 723 .................................... 7,979
*This is the total number incidents reported as thefts, but does not reflect the actual number
of thefts of property. Often property is found or it is determined that no theft took place, i.e.
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cancels January
board meeting
The January meeting of the
board of directors of Fourth
Mutual has been canceled.
The next regular meeting
of the board is scheduled for
Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 1:30
p.m. in the board room at Gateway. This is a break from the
usual Monday board meeting
due to the holiday on Feb. 21.
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It has been a long and bumpy ride for this resident
So much has happened ‘All in a Lifetime’
By Wilma Murray
Staff writer
“My childhood ended
abruptly that day ….”
The day was Aug. 15, 1931.
The childhood that ended belonged to Ailene Carter (now
Hedger), who began a long and
harrowing journey into adulthood on that day her mother
died.
Now 92, Rossmoor resident
Hedger recalls her past with a
clarity that makes it sound like
yesterday. It’s a story often told
since she began to reveal it to
her friends, who then urged
her to tell it again and again
and finally to write it down for
posterity.
Hedger did and the result
is a 120-page book, “All in a
Lifetime,” that captures the
tale of loss, love, adventure
and courage this vibrant nonagenarian lived through.
Too much responsibility
One of eight children, Hedger
was the fourth child, but the eldest of the three girls living in a
small home in Skiatook, Okla.
When her mother died unexpectedly of blood poisoning,
Hedger’s father took extreme
measures just to keep afloat. It
was, after all, the midst of the
Depression.
He tried a variety of caretakers for the children, but
when nothing worked out, two
of the older boys were sent off
to local farms, one brother left
home, and Hedger was left to
care for her younger siblings.
The youngest was only a year
old.
“I was only 12 and did not
know how to cook or pin a diaper on a baby,” Hedger said.
At that time, her father had
taken a job in Tulsa, and so
was gone during the week,
returning only on weekends.
Their little house on the creek
seemed like a scary place to
Hedger, who had heard tales of
trolls and witches living nearby. The nights terrified her.
“I’m the biggest coward that
ever was,” she said.
So each evening she took her
siblings to a neighbor’s house
and begged to be allowed to
sleep on the floor.
When her father learned
of this, he once again made
abrupt changes in their lives.
Three children were sent to a
Mormon orphanage and the
two oldest girls were sent to
different homes. And when
that didn’t work out, the eldest
girls were sent off to live with
two separate aunts.
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14, Hedger decided life was
not working out at the aunt’s
home. Depressed and missing
her mom, she decided to run
away. She had only five cents
to her name.
A life of ups and downs
The rest of her story is delineated in her book – a life that
took her to Oklahoma City and
eventually on to California. It
is a story that included more
tragedy, including the death in
1947 of her father and his new
wife and daughter, the victims
of a hit-and-run drunk driver.
There was also lots of love and
triumph.
The tale of how Hedger met
and married her first husband
was an adventure in itself, and
all the rest of what happened
along the way is the stuff of
novels and film.
Eventually, Hedger settled
in Castro Valley with Andy
(aka “Audy”) Henry and their
children. Life continued to be
rich with responsibility, as the
mother of five took on a fulltime graveyard-shift job at
United Can, where she worked
until her retirement (a total of
28 years).
During that time she balanced motherhood and work,
sometimes with less than four
hours of sleep a day.
Ailene Hedger holds her autobiographical book, “All in a Lifetime,” the story of a life filled with pain and triumph over adversity.
And life continued to throw
her curveballs: Her youngest daughter, Kathleen, died
of melanoma at age 24. Andy
died not many years later of a
heart attack.
But Hedger soldiered on,
traveling a lot at first and then
eventually remarrying Don
Hedger. She was widowed again
on Christmas Eve in 1998.
In 2000, Hedger moved to
Rossmoor, where she continued to be active in a number of
ways. Focusing on community
service has kept her going, she
says. And she walks just about
every day, something she has
been doing for over 20 years.
“I try to stay busy,” she
said.
God-centered
Hedger is deeply involved in
Resident writes a book
about her bumpy life
her church, the Church of God
in Orinda, which is where she
met the woman who helped
her get her story into print, Alexandria Goodwin.
Goodwin and Hedger spent
many weeks talking through
and laughing together over
stories that Hedger told and
Goodwin transcribed. The
finished book has been signed
and sold to anyone who was
interested.
Obviously, there was a lot of
interest in the book; it brought
in $1,500 as a fundraiser for
the church. And it is now being
reprinted to fill more requests.
The Rossmoor Library has a
copy.
But Hedger, though raised
Mormon and now involved
with the Church of God, is
also committed to the Jewish
organization, ORT, and works
with that group to raise money
for underprivileged youth.
Hedger explained this connection: She said some of the
homes in which she worked
over the years were those of
Proceeds of book
sale benefit ORT
“All in a Lifetime” is
available for $10. All proceeds go to ORT (Organization for Vocational and
Rehabilitation Training).
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skills to the disadvantaged,
thus enabling them to become economically independent. More than 270,000
students are enrolled in
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60 countries worldwide. To
obtain a book, call Ailene
Hedger at 935-2749.
Jewish families and she was
always treated well there.
Hence, “I’m a spiritual Jew,”
she said.
A lot of what has kept
Hedger going through it all
is her personal outlook. “I’m
a pretty outgoing person and I
always fi nd the positive side,”
she said.
To see her, one would never
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SECURITY REPORTS
F RO M S E C U R I TA S
The following incidents
were reported to Securitas,
Rossmoor’s security service
provider. They appear here
as they were initially reported to Securitas. After investigation, details of a case may
indicate a lesser or different
incident description. If the
case warrants it, the News
will do a follow-up story.
Thursday, Dec. 30
Theft: A Waterford resident reported a checkbook
missing.
Friday, Dec. 31
Va n d a l i s m : A F o x w o o d Wa y r e s i d e n t r e por t e d h is ma i lbox wa s
broken into.
Saturday, Jan. 1
Suspicion: Shortly before
1 p.m., a custodian reported
he saw someone close the
door to Counseling Services
at Gateway. A Securitas officer and the custodian went
into the office and nothing
seemed to have been disturbed.
Monday, Jan. 3
Vandalism: A Golden
Rain Road, Entry 8, resident
reported wires were pulled
out of her golf cart.
Vandalism: A Golden Rain
Road, Entry 25, resident reported a car with a window
knocked out.
Wednesday, Jan. 5
Theft: A small charity donation jar with a small
amount of money in it was
reported missing from Counseling Services.
Activities Council to hear about Channel 28
The monthly meeting of the Activities Council will be on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 9 a.m. in the
Fireside Room at Gateway.
The fi rst half hour is a gathering sign in time
and an opportunity to enjoy coffee, doughnut
holes and fellowship.
The newly elected president, Rich Kirby,
will run the meeting. The speaker will be Su-
san Ritner, manager of Channel 28, will make
a Power Point presentation on how to use Channel 28 to promote clubs.
Three members will have an opportunity to
make a short presentation regarding their clubs.
All Rossmoor residents are welcome.
For information, call Dolores Burris at 9353115.
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ROSSMOOR N EWS • JANUARY 12, 2011
George Gershwin’s life unfolds in resident’s book
Previously unpublished information about
composer is revealed in ‘An Intimate Portrait’
By Cathy Tallyn
Staff writer
A new biography of George
Gershwin portrays another
side of the popular composer
who died too soon of a brain
tumor at age 38.
“George Gershwin: An
Intimate Portrait” is written
by Rossmoor resident Walter
Rimler. He has been an aficionado of Gershwin since he was
13 and he first heard Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.”
“I was a baseball nut as a
kid,” Rimler said. “But baseball went out the window and
Gershwin walked in.”
Gershwin had a similar experience. As a 10-year-old, he
heard a fellow student play
Dvorak’s “Humoresque” on violin and was smitten by music.
Gershwin wrote hundreds
of songs, many in collaboration with his brother, Ira.
Gershwin’s music was used
in Broadway shows as well as
Hollywood movies.
Rimler is retired from the
paralegal business. He summarized legal documents.
He wrote an earlier book,
“A Gershwin Companion,” an
analysis of Gershwin’s music.
His latest work concentrates
on Gershwin’s later years, revealing some new information
in the 210-page book.
Among Gershwin’s best
known songs are “Someone to
Watch Over Me” and “I Got
Rhythm.” He is also known for
his opera, “Porgy and Bess.”
His show, “Of Thee I Sing,”
won a Pulitzer Prize.
Rimler reveals new infor-
mation and a new perspective
of the composer of so many
memorable songs. In his book,
Gershwin is seen as more
personable and self-confident
rather than boorish and selfcentered, the way he is sometimes portrayed.
In his book, Rimler writes of
Gershwin’s struggles as well as
his successes. He tells of musical dilemmas, conflicts, betrayals and a personal life that
included affairs with various
women, including one with a
married woman. Rimler could
have written in the tell-all style
of a tabloid, but is matter-offact and leaves the reader to
reach his own conclusions.
He drew information out
of interviews with people associated with Gershwin, oral
Walter Rimler has written a book about composer George
Gershwin.
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Rossmoor volunteers get involved in the community
‘An Intimate Portrait’ of
Volunteer Services offers Rossmoor residents Library, at the Medical Center, to assist at
of volunteer opportunities.
dances and special events, at Friday Lunch,
Gershwin written by resident a variety
Volunteering is a great way to get involved to escort trips and to help with Rossmoor
histories, old letters, other biographers, people with the Ira
and Leonore Gershwin Trust
and the Library of Congress,
as well as other places.
“The reason I wrote the
book is to tell about a part of
his life not dealt with in previous biographies written by
friends of Ira and Leonore
(Gershwin’s sister-in-law),”
he said.
With the passing of time
and of Gershwin’s immediate
relatives has come new information that people were reluctant to talk about and write
about before, Rimler said. For
one thing, it puts a new slant
on the relationship between
Gershwin and his brother’s
wife. She is seen in a less flattering light.
“He was kicked out of his
own house (that he shared with
Ira and Leonore) a week before
he died,” Rimler said.
To Leonore, he was a psychotic with an artist’s temper tantrums, Rimler said.
“He was an embarrassment.”
Gershwin had a brain tumor
that went undiagnosed and
that may be why his behavior
might have seemed odd, Rimler said. Gershwin died alone
on July 11, 1937.
The importance of Gershwin’s relationship with Katharine Swift also comes out in
the book. “She was a remarkable woman and probably the
person who most understood
his music,” he said.
Rimler spent about five
years on the book; two years
were spent in research, uncovering the drama of Gershwin’s life. He had no problem
getting a book agent, but had
a problem getting the book
published.
Rimler decided to look for a
publisher and found one in the
University of Illinois Press.
Some 4,000 copies were printed. The book can be found in
the Rossmoor Library and can
be ordered from local bookstores and on Amazon.com.
The Rossmoor author is still
interested in Gershwin’s life.
“I love Gershwin’s music,”
Rimler said. “I’d still like to
know more about him.”
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Residents can volunteer as docents in the
clubhouses, as Friendly Visitors, in the
meal services.
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call 988-7703.
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Communications Committee
At the Third Mutual meeting held Dec. 13, Building
Maintenance Manager Clayton Clark and Contract Administrator Jim Hayes made
a presentation to the Mutual’s
board of directors on painting
standards for Rossmoor. Clark
explained that qualified painting contractors are ranked by
Mutual Operations (MOD) by
how well they adhere to Rossmoor’s painting standards and
that this is considered when
awarding bids.
Hayes spoke about typical problems that arise when
maintaining painted wood siding and railings, oiled wood
shingles, and painted metal
railings. He said standard operating procedures that have
been put in place by MOD enhance and extend the life of the
material.
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Finance Chairman Don Barnett reviewed the financial information for all 24 projects
and said that everything looks
to be in order. Barnett said a
few projects borrowed from
reserves in December 2009 to
cover insurance payments and
that these loans would be paid
in full by the end of 2010. This
money will be transferred
from operating to reserves.
There is a reasonable probability that two projects will
need to borrow from their reserves to cover their operation
expenditures for insurance
that is due in January, he said.
Building
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Committee Chairman Chuck
Sanderson said that all maintenance work is progressing
on schedule and that Clayton
Clark of MOD and the committee are working on a presentation to be made at a future board meeting concerning building rehabilitation.
Landscape
Committee
Chairwoman Rosemary Furlong said that landscape surveys submitted to board directors last month had been
filled out and returned. They
were reviewed by Furlong and
President Don Liddle. After
the review, Furlong and Liddle met with Director of Mutual Operations Paul Donner.
Based on comments presented
in the surveys, Donner developed an action plan for MOD
and the landscape contractor
to address opportunities for
improvement.
Communications Committee Chairman Lynn Martin
said the Mutual’s website received 251 visits in November,
which is down slightly from
past months’ activity.
A vote on new language adopted by the Governing Documents Committee on the pet
policy passed unanimously.
The next regular board
meeting is Monday, Feb. 14,
at 9 a.m. The Communications Committee meeting is
Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 9 a.m. The
Budget and Finance Committee meeting is Wednesday,
Feb. 9, at 9:30 a.m. The Governing Documents Committee
meeting is Thursday, Feb. 10,
at 10 a.m. The Building Maintenance Committee meeting
is Friday, Jan. 28, at 10 a.m.
The Executive Committee
will meet Thursday, Feb. 17,
at 9 a.m.
All meetings are in the
Board Room at Gateway, with
the exception of the Communications Committee meeting.
The Communications Committee meeting will take place
in the Conference Room of the
Mutual Board Office.
All meeting agendas are
posted in the reception area
of Gateway and on the Third
Mutual website at www.thirdwalnutcreekmutual.com.
For building and landscape
maintenance, call 988-7640
or e-mail the Service Desk at
[email protected]. To
leave a message for any Third
Walnut Creek Mutual director, call 988-7718 or send an
e-mail to TWCM@rossmoor.
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Free tax preparation for the
2011 tax season for Rossmoor
residents will again be offered
by Tax-Aide’s AARP-spon-
sored program. The service,
provided by IRS-certified tax
preparers, is available starting
February 2011.
Tax-Aide does not specify
an income limit, but the service targets low-and-moderate- income taxpayers of any
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To access the tax preparation
service, Rossmoor residents can
make an appointment on Feb. 1
between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in
the Vista Room at Rossmoor’s
Hillside Clubhouse. Bring only
a calendar. No returns will be
prepared on Feb. 1. For information on other Tax-Aide sites,
call 405-5135.
Resident
writes book
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surmise that this young-looking (she looks at least a decade
or two younger than her years),
articulate, bright-eyed woman
has been through so much.
“I’ve had a long and rich
life, even with tragic times,”
Hedger wrote in her book.
“After all, they say there is no
gain without pain.”
Fitness Center and Del Valle
pool users must show ID
From now through Sunday, Jan. 16, the Fitness Center and
Del Valle Aquatics Center will be checking all residents for their
identification cards before allowing entry into the facilities.
According to the adopted rules for the Fitness Center and
Aquatics, all residents are required to bring their Rossmoor ID
with them to the facilities. This helps staff ensure patrons are
residents and helps with identification of a resident in the case of
an emergency.
Residents that forget their Rossmoor ID will be asked to fill
out a form that includes their name, address and phone number.
As an incentive, each time a resident presents their Rossmoor ID
upon entry to either the Fitness Center or the Del Valle pools, they
will receive a raffle ticket for a drawing to be held the end of the
week.
If a resident needs a Rossmoor ID they can stop by Securitas at
the new Creekside offices. For information about obtaining a new
ID card, call Barbara Dunn at Securitas, 988-7841.
What’s Cooking? with Hazel Gentry is
next Wednesday in the Fireside Room
Hazel Gentry, a Rossmoor resident and the
retired chef and owner of the popular local
catering company, Food With Love, has put
together a program with the Recreation De��
partment.
What’s Cooking? is a monthly program
that includes a cooking demonstration, cook-
ing hints and a tasting.
The next program is Wednesday, Jan. 19,
at 10 a.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway.
Space is limited. Call 988-7703 for reservations.
This free event is sponsored by the Recreation Department.
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Pro bono legal services available to
residents through the Rossmoor Fund
The Rossmoor Fund is able to provide legal
assistance through a grant to the Law Center,
made possible by the generosity of its donors.
For help with a legal question, call the Elder Law Center, which is under the auspices of
the Law Center. The phone number is 866-5438017.
Press 2 if 65 years or older. Leave a message
and Elder Law Center staff will return the call
and conduct a phone interview to determine need.
The staff attorney will either represent those for
whom legal help is required, or will refer the matter to one of the volunteer attorneys for pro-bono
assistance or to the appropriate agency.
Rossmoor Library needs
monetary donations to help
pay for books and DVDs
It’s time to make an annual donation to the Rossmoor
Library for 2011. A $5 donation per person is suggested.
Since individual reminders aren’t sent, it is easy to forget.
Generous donations from organizations and individuals are greatly appreciated. Even the library’s volunteers who work many hours every week donate yearly.
Some patrons believe they support the library with
their monthly coupon payment. That is not tr ue. The
Golden Rain Foundation (GR F) does provide the library with space and utilities, but donations are needed
to purchase books, DVDs, supplies and equipment.
Save time by filling out the accompanying form and
bring it and a $5 donation the next time you visit the
library.
The library is located in the Gateway complex. Hours
are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from noon
to 4 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday,
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 988-7704.
ROSSMOOR
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Name:__________________________________________
Address:________________________________________
Phone number:___________________________________
Amount donated:_________________________________
The Rossmoor Library is located in the Gateway
complex. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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CERT benefits from crab feed, reservation deadline nears
Walnut Creek’s Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) will sponsor a crab
feed on Saturday, Jan. 22, in
Heather Farm Community
Center’s Lakeside Room, 301
N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut
Creek. The social hour begins
at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at
7:30.
Proceeds will be used to
stock CERT emergency caches in staging areas throughout
Walnut Creek.
Fund allocations are based
on the number of attendees
who support specific CERT
areas. The more people who
support Rossmoor, the more
funding Rossmoor teams will
receive. Those who attend the
fundraiser need not be CERT
members.
Cost is $35 per person and
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Former councilwoman honored
for 13 years of service to city
Former Walnut Creek City Councilwoman Sue Rainey will
be honored at an evening reception on Saturday, Jan. 29. Rainey
served on the Walnut Creek Council for 13 years. She was Walnut Creek’s mayor three times.
Rainey began her political career when she was elected to
Moraga’s fi rst town council in 1974. She has also served on the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District board and the Local
Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).
For information about the reception, call Kim Coles in the city
manager’s office, 943-5812.
GETTING A BAR CODE
Rossmoor bar codes may be obtained through the Securitas office
at the Administrative office at Gateway between the hours of 9
a.m. and noon, and 1 to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
Be sure to bring the following with you when you apply for a
bar code:
• A completed application • Vehicle registration
(which can be obtained through • Check or money order only*
Securitas)
*The Securitas office is unable
• Driver’s license
to accept cash.
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ARF will hold pet adoptions at Gateway tomorrow
Tony LaRussa’s Animal Rescue Foundation
(ARF) will be in Rossmoor on Thursday, Jan.
13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gateway parking lot.
There will be cats available for adoption as
well as a dog. A photo album will be full of all
of the adoptable dogs at ARF’s facility at 2890
Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek.
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NEW RESIDENTS
RICHARD AND NILA HURLEY moved to Ptarmigan
Drive in November.
He is from Chicago and has lived in Lafayette and most
recently Pacifica.
He attended St. Mary’s College in Missouri and DePaul
University in Chicago. He is a retired school principal from
Simi Valley and Pittsburg, Calif.
His hobbies and special interests include golf, music and
reading. He is a member of SIR and the Rossmoor Men’s
Golf.
Nila was born in Manila, Philippines and has lived in
Lafayette and Pacifica. She attended College of Assumption
in Manila and she is a retired teacher from Simi Valley and
Pittsburg.
She enjoys hiking, tennis and aerobics.
JOANN SEAVER moved to Ptarmigan Drive in October.
She is from Burlingame and has lived in Discovery Bay,
Brentwood and Orinda. She attended Cal State Hayward and
UC San Francisco Medical Center.
She currently works as a physical therapist for Muir Orthopedic Specialists in Walnut Creek.
She enjoys reading, photography, travel, cycling and bike
touring, zydeco dancing, and New Orleans food, music and
culture.
She plans on joining the Camera Club.
VICKI LUCAS moved to Leisure Lane in October.
She is from Oakland and has lived in Walnut Creek, Alamo
and Oakley.
Her hobbies and special interests include helping people,
reading, nature and the Golden Hills Church in Brentwood.
KATHLEEN U. POLING moved to Stanley Dollar Drive
in June.
She was born in Germany and lived in Martinez for 22
years. She attended West Virginia University and John F.
Kennedy University School of Law.
She currently works in private practice of law, Poling &
Poling in Tice Valley Plaza, with her son. She periodically
sits as judge pro tem in the probate department of the Contra
Costa Superior Court and serves as a mediator in trust and
estate litigation.
She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Conservatorship/Probate/Trust section of the Contra Costa Bar Association and Gamma Phi sorority.
She enjoys writing and hopes to devote more time to that
activity.
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MORE NEW RESIDENTS
DR. FRED AND PEGGY LOUISE DIAS
moved to Rossmoor Parkway in September.
He was born in Amsterdam, Holland and has
lived in New York City, Baltimore, Philadelphia,
Larchmont, N.Y., Burlingame and San Francisco.
He attended Bucknell University and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
He was stationed with the U.S. Army as a dentist in
Kizinger, Germany.
He taught endodontics for 20 years as an associate professor of endodontics at the University of
Pacific, School of Dentistry in San Francisco. He
retired in 2000 from his 30-year private practice in
San Francisco.
His hobbies and special interests include spending
time with his children and grandchildren, theater,
movies, fine dining, travel, bicycling, swimming,
furniture re-upholstery and socializing. He is also a
60-year Giants fan and 44-year 49ers fan.
While in practice he was a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, San Mateo and San Francisco Dental Societies, American Association of Endodontics, Northern
California Academy of Endodontics and College of
Diplomates.
Peggy was born in Liberece, Czech Republic and
has lived in Long Island, New York City, San Francisco and Burlingame.
She has a master’s degree in dental hygiene administration from Columbia University and a master’s in
counseling psychology from College of Notre Dame.
She is retired.
Her hobbies and special interests include: spending
time with her children and grandchildren, her standard poodle Rudy and her cat Hillary, theater, moves,
adult education, museums, swimming, reading, tennis, travel, fine dining, concerts and dancing.
She is a former president for San Mateo County’s
Learning Disability Association, a member of the
AAUW and she also wrote a book, titled “Diamond
in the Rough.
HOWARD REED moved to Canyonwood Court
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in November.
He is from Riverside and has lived in Tacoma,
Wash. (while serving in the U.S. Army) and Berkeley. He attended UC Berkeley for undergrad and
post-grad studies.
Howard worked for Contra Costa County for 26
years as a unit and division level supervisor, a social
programs specialist and as a contract specialist.
His hobbies and special interests include playing
brass instruments, learning violin and viola, nature
walks, short auto trips and digital photography.
He is a longtime member of Berkeley Brass
Quintet. He also plays for the East Bay community
symphony orchestras, bands, pit orchestras, cantata/
oratorio orchestras and church ensembles.
ILONA ANITA PARMETER moved to Tice
Creek Drive in December.
She is from Ashtabula, Ohio; and has also lived
in Illinois; Wisconsin; Iowa; Washington, D.C.;
California; and Oregon.
She attended Grinnell College and University
of Washington. She is a retired teacher and enjoys
traveling.
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our current location and my oldest son, D.J. is pushing me off the main desk and
telling me to go fishing. I’ll happily oblige him on that.
I had a Rossmoor client tell me yesterday about her family lineage. With children, grand children and great grand children her total was 40 with 2 more on
the way. One of her granddaughters, who lives in Colorado at the 9,000 ft. level,
is about to deliver her first via home birth. I related how I delivered my youngest
son at home 22 yrs ago.
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In the early days of Rossmoor there was a saying floating around that reported, “There are more
folks living here over 100 yrs old than under 50.”
Back then the entering age was 45. A few years
back I had a client up on Golden Rain call me for
an oil change. I asked her to bring her car right
down. She replied, “I can’t come now, but I could
have my husband bring the car, however he tends to get lost as
he’s 102 years old.” I said, “No, No, bring it tomorrow.” The next day
they both arrived and I drove them home. Being a doubting Thomas I asked him
what his birthday was. He said (so and so day) 1902. I smiled in amazement.
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DRIVING PRIVILEGES
SHOULD BE REVOKED
My wife and I are new here at Rossmoor (we
moved here in October). We were absolutely stunned
to read about the elderly gentleman who was struck
and killed by a resident motorist here at Rossmoor.
To make matters worse, the motorist kept on driving and stopped at the Securitas office with a broken window and belatedly stated “he thought he
might have hit someone.”
That is leaving the scene of an accident and a
very serious offense in the eyes of the California
DMV. That person should have his driving privileges immediately revoked permanently. Either his
eyesight is so bad that he can’t see or he must have
been under the influence of either drugs or alcohol.
Any of these two problems should keep him off our
roadways for the rest of his stay in Rossmoor. There
is no excuse for such flagrantly reckless behavior
that cost a human life.
Dr. Fred S. Dias
Rossmoor Parkway
SHE HAS CHUTZPA
Does Mary Hanna know the meaning of chutzpa
(Residents Forum, “Treated Like a Child,” Jan. 5)?
She has pure unadulterated nerve.
The Computer Room at Gateway is supplied by
the Computer Club and staffed by volunteers. Golden Rain only supplies the space. They offer three
computers (paid for by the Computer Club). The
15-minute time limit is enforced only if someone
else is waiting. There is no charge for the use of
these computers and they are available to anyone
40 YEARS AGO
THIS WEEK
Developer Comes Up With New Plan
By John Nutley, Rossmoor historian
HE Jan. 7, 1971 issue of the News featured the
plans of developer Terra Granada for cluster
units. This planned unit development (PUD)
under the FHA 203B program was proposed for 5-1/2
acres off Skycrest Drive. The plan was for 30 units in
duplexes and four-plexes.
Under provisions of 203B, the buyer would receive
title to the land under his unit. This PUD would be
neither a cooperative nor a condominium. It would
T
– members, nonmembers and even guests.
True, most hotels in the United States have computers available 24 hours a day. May I suggest to
Mary Hanna that she either unpack her own computer or check into a hotel at about $150 a night
(about $4,500 a month) and get the service she desires, and “they won’t treat you like a child.”
Ed Davis
Running Springs Road
RESET THE TIMER OR
RENT A ROOM
I have a solution for Mary Hanna who is being
treated like a child at the Computer Club (Residents
Forum, Jan. 5). The next time she is at the computer, she should look over her shoulder, make sure
that no one is looking and reset the timer.
I have on occasions volunteered at the Computer
Club. Once I saw one gentleman doing that. Everyone else usually gets up and lets folks waiting take
their turn.
The other option would be renting a room at the
Marriott for $250 a night and use the computer for
24 hours, or better yet, unpack the computer and, if
needed, ask those “inconsiderate” volunteers help
to set it up.
Wolf Meier
Grey Eagle Drive
ART IS SUBJECTIVE
Selecting movies to please the majority at
Rossmoor brings up several more issues. Is there a
majority, and what constitutes a majority? If there is
such a majority, what does that group’s “moral compass” and “personal standard” look like? Should
other activities and venues at Rossmoor also follow
the pleasure of the majority, such as books, CDs
and DVDs in the library?
As relatively new residents in Rossmoor, my husband, Dave, and I have been more than pleased with
the variety of entertainment provided in our community. On any given day, there are so many activities to choose from. If there’s a movie that looks
interesting, we go; if it turns out “junk,” we leave.
We may share our opinion with family and friends,
and maybe even with the Residents Forum, but our
opinion should not warrant that the selection process be analyzed to determine who’s the majority
and what they want.
Film is art, and art is subjective. Those of us who
choose to view it can choose to be subjective or objective. I recommend the latter, as it usually offers
so much more in learning, empathy and enjoyment.
By the way, last week’s Boomer View, “A Film
Conversation With Ruth Korn,” by Doug Hergert
was an excellent example of what can happen when
the dialogue focuses on the real issues of what’s
presented in a film.
Gloria Kern
Terra Granada Drive
SIT NEAR THE AISLE
After Loc Barnes has devised an “informal survey” to “determine our preferences” so that no mov-
require modifications to the Golden Rain Foundation
bylaws. The plans called for two-bedroom, two-bath
units with a den. Prices would be in the $423,000
range.
The property around the Rossmoor Shopping Center was part of the original purchase of Rossmoor by
Ross Cortese. As various proposals were made to develop the land, certain changes in the zoning regulation were required to build the shopping center.
John Jerman, the administrator of Rossmoor, was
in discussions regarding the nature and use of the
Rossmoor golf course. There was a need for an additional nine holes. The yearly report of usage was
81,000 rounds on a six-day schedule.
The Walnut Creek Police Department serviced
Rossmoor since it was annexed in 1963 (before the
first residents arrived). One officer was assigned on a
24-hour basis in 1971. Additional back-up and follow-
ies may be shown at Rossmoor unless they “please
the majority” (Residents Forum, Jan. 5), let’s have a
similar committee to vote on what books we should
have at the Rossmoor Library.
Next, we could have majority-opinion surveys
on what plants and flowers we should use in our
landscaping. Some sensitive people, I’m sure, are
offended by “poor taste” in color selection. Me, I
think those pinky-purple primroses are low-quality
and vulgar.
Or we could just stop this nonsense, and say, “Sit
near the aisle so that if you don’t like the movie,
you can leave without disturbing the rest of the audience.”
The problem of the offensive primroses remains,
but perfect solutions are rare. And dangerous.
Jane B. Viator
Skycrest Drive
DON’T CHANGE THE MOVIE
SELECTION PROCESS
It will be offensive to us if the movie selection
process is changed. We do not have to see films that
only inform, entertain and uplift us. Films are a
means by which we have been able to think about
others’ views, and see things we could never have
otherwise realized.
R-rated films are fine. Yesterday’s standards are
no longer used because they do not fit today’s more
tolerant and broad-minded culture. No resident can
determine the preferences of the majority. An informal survey will not give us empirical data proving
the results represent the majority.
Most importantly, why should gay and lesbian
people not be able to have their lives portrayed
honestly? “A Single Man” starring Colin Firth was
a wonderful example of true love and grief. “The
Kids Are All Right” portrays a family with issues
that are similar to issues that heterosexuals may
encounter who use sperm donors. If heterosexuals
were portrayed in each of these films, we would
see that these are painful times for the couple and
their families. It just demonstrates how much we all
share as part of humanity.
Christine and Larry Barclay
Terra Granada Drive
TIME TO STOP COMPLAINING
It is a new year and high time the people who
write frequent letters to the editor, complaining
about anything and everything, make a New Year’s
resolution to cease doing so. Put down your pens,
walk away from your computers and be thankful
for living in the great Rossmoor community. We
are all so lucky to live here.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank
Brian Pennebaker and the Recreation staff for all
their hard work. They select a wonderful variety of
programs for our enjoyment. Not an easy task. If a
resident does not care for a movie selection, then
leave the theater and let others enjoy.
Thanks also to the editor for the excellent weekly paper.
Pamela Walsh
Wales Drive
up units were available. In 1971, 60 percent of the police calls at Rossmoor were for medical aid requests;
20 percent were related to minor theft and vandalism,
and the remaining 20 percent were of an assortment
of miscellaneous problems such as scams and bunko
activities, which involved residents in “found” money
schemes.
The statue that sits prominently outside the Fireside Room at Gateway originally graced the center
of a flower oval. During cold winters, resident Nettie
Kuhlken would make sure that the statue had a warm
knit cap and scarf. In her 90s, Kuhlken was active in
parades, special events and even wore a clown suit.
“Project 200” was a program asking residents to
list the names and addresses of family and friends
who might consider retirement in Rossmoor. The
“Project 200” people would do the follow-up.
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COLUMNS & OPINIONS
A PROGRESSIVE VIEW
Global Marshall Plan
By Bob Hanson
any of us in the peace
movement have bumper
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policy of generosity, which would
replace our current policy of global domination. The leading advocate of making this
change is Rabbi Michael Lerner and the Network
of Spiritual Progressives, which are advocating a
Global Marshall Plan.
Most of us are old enough to remember the end of
World War II. At that time, General George Marshall
suggested that United States interests would be best
served by a massive project to provide aid to western
European countries, including Germany. The motivation at that time was to make western Europe strong
economically so that it did not turn to communism.
Needless to say, the plan was highly successful.
Today, we face a different set of circumstances, but
the need is as great. Communism is no longer viewed
as a threat, but terrorism and religious fundamentalism have managed to keep us living in fear. For the
arms manufacturers and militarists, terrorism provides great opportunities for endless war.
After 9/11, President George W. Bush said that
the United States was attacked because the terrorists
M
AT WIT’S END
Costco: A Sociological
Experience
By Tom Mader
s you know, Black Friday
follows Thanksgiving and
foments a buying frenzy.
Turns out that no-frills Costco got
a 9 percent increase in sales that
day, which was more than any other
store achieved. (To call Costco a
“store” is truly a mis-underestimation. It is a gigantic
emporium with diverse products and low, low prices.) TV’s Conan O’Brien offered this comment on
Costco’s success: “Kids, I hope you’re excited to rush
downstairs Christmas morning and tear open a 12gallon barrel of olives.”
On our recent trip to Ecuador, Diane and I had dinner one evening with a few Californians. After disposing of the complicated global problems and our
various views on the political scene (Wikileaks will
NEVER touch our top-secret discussions), the talk
veered to Costco. Virtually everyone at the table belonged to Costco and all of them paid the basic membership dues.
I mentioned that we had also started out with basic membership, and then a strange thing happened.
A Costco staffer approached me while I was on the
check-out line and said that because we have over a
period of time spent $6,000 (!!!), we were being elevated to the executive level. Naturally, being a streetsmart New Yorker, I was tempted to ask “What’s the
catch?” In fact, that’s exactly what I asked.
“No catch,” I was told. We were to pay $12.50 annually for the executive privilege, which entitled us
to enter Costco an hour before the basic dues-payers,
and Costco would return to us at the end of the year
a percentage of what we spent there (the return on
the average was about $150, which we had to spend
at Costco). Someone at the table smiled at me and
said, “Is that all? No other privileges?” Naturally, I
couldn’t resist. I told him that in addition to our other
privileges, a Costco vice president rolls my basket
around for me.
Diane and I have become addicted to Costco. The
primary reason we bought cell phones was to call one
another when we’re at Costco and exchange information on what especially looks good, what’s a worth-
A
“hated our freedoms and way of life.” Most serious
scholars who have studied the terrorists’ motivations
feel that that is about 180 degrees off the mark. Osama
Bin Laden stated repeatedly that he hated America
because we were stationing troops in his homeland
of Saudi Arabia and because we were constantly defending Israel, even in the face of United Nations
resolutions condemning its actions. Fortunately, our
military decided to leave Saudi Arabia for the more
friendly confines of Kuwait, but Islamic militants are
still fanatic about our uneven support for Israel and
our support of undemocratic regimes in many Muslim
nations, such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
The Global Marshall Plan would demonstrate to the
world that America (and hopefully, other developed
nations) is truly interested in ending world poverty
and improving the lives of the billions of individuals
living on less than a dollar a day. The Global Marshall
Plan would cause the world to love America, rather
than fear us. Recruitment of terrorists would shrink
to nothing.
The Global Marshall Plan would demonstrate
to the world that America (and hopefully,
other developed nations) is truly interested in
ending world poverty and improving the lives
of the billions of individuals living on less
than a dollar a day.
Here are the essentials of the plan: 1) Provide
enough funding to once and for all eliminate global
poverty, homelessness, hunger, inadequate education
while bargain, and so on. We also use the cell phones
to answer this burning question: “Where are you?”
Usually I find Diane in socks and blouses, while I’m
in coffee and English muffins.
We go to Costco in Concord because it practically
allows you to fill up a tank of gas for a few pennies.
Someone asked us if we considered it worthwhile to
go to Concord just to save 20 to 25 cents on gas. And
we say no, it isn’t. We go primarily to buy groceries,
although we also bought shades for our windows and
a number of other supplies that I can’t remember.
Recently I bought a 1,000-packet box of Splenda.
Eventually I discovered that some of the packets were
empty. I saved them; when they amounted to 14 packets, I contacted Splenda merely to alert them to this
situation; at the price I was paying, 14 empty packets
were no real bother. However, Splenda apologized
profusely, didn’t even ask me to send them the empty packets as proof, and sent me three coupons each
worth $8.
Diane and I have become addicted to
Costco. The primary reason we bought cell
phones was to call one another when we’re
at Costco and exchange information on
what especially looks good, what’s
a worthwhile bargain, and so on.
We also use the cell phones to answer this
burning question: “Where are you?”
Costo doesn’t take any coupons except its own,
but I thought they’d make an exception in this case; I
had bought the defective box there. However, when I
spoke to a staffer at the service counter, he said Costco makes no exception to its rule on coupons. That
didn’t bother me; I would use the coupons elsewhere.
However, he also told me to return the Splenda box to
Costco and they’d give me another box. I told him I’ve
already been reimbursed by Splenda and I felt that
was enough. He said that Costco prefers to take care
of all reasonable complaints about its products. I said
I wasn’t complaining and I was more than satisfied
with the coupons I received from Splenda.
One thing that stupefies me about Costco is to see
shoppers pushing not the usual cart, but these huge
dollies that are more appropriate to Home Depot. In
addition, most often these dollies are loaded down
with toilet tissue, which seems to be on perpetual
sale. I could imagine that someone who has a problem
might need a good deal of toilet tissue, but sometimes
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and inadequate health care. 2) Create an international, nongovernmental agency for receiving and distributing the funds or utilize existing agencies of the
United Nations. 3) Change all global and regional
trade agreements in which the United States is currently involved, so they no longer unfairly benefits
the most powerful and successful western countries
at the expense of the poor of the world. 4) Ensure
hands-on involvement from peoples of the western
world, starting with the United States. Think expansion of the Peace Corps. Students coming out of high
school could be guaranteed financial assistance to
attend college, the way the G.I. Bill helped many of
us get our educations.
5) The Global Marshall Plan would build the capacities of people around the world to ensure their
own future economic well being as well as provide
short-term aid in food, shelter and safe drinking water. 6) Retrain the armies of the world to become experts at serving the needy, rather than killing their
foes. I’ll guarantee there will be less suicide and mental health problems among our veterans. We can never
militarily defeat an enemy that believes in their cause
so much that they are willing to blow themselves up.
Our only hope is to change their minds.
Any terrorists who still persist should be dealt with
by an international police force. Our military preparedness is still geared toward fighting the Soviet
Union, not some follower of Bin Laden holed up in a
cave in the mountains, or living in a London slum.
Expensive? Of course. But no more expensive that
trying to be the unofficial, un-elected world policeman.
Bob Hanson can be e-mailed at doctorout
[email protected].
I get the feeling we’re facing some kind of plague.
At the same time, I’ve seen one or two young guys
load up two dollies with multiple bottles of liquor,
enough to supply all the bars in Concord, and I assume
they’re either on a liquid diet or are supplying a fraternity of 600 to 700 members. In my day (don’t I sound
ancient?) fraternities that were real guzzlers often were
referred to as Tappa Kegga Day; by today’s standards
the Tappas now would be viewed as teetotalers.
There are many positive things to say about Costco,
but then there are the negatives. For one thing, Costco
moves merchandise around too often. You begin to
feel that you’re playing hide-and-seek. They don’t tell
you where they’ve relocated various items, which leads
to the suspicion that they want you to move through
every blasted aisle searching for what you want.
For example, once they moved coffee from a front
aisle to an aisle way in the back next to items like
Comet, Brillo, and other products that have nothing
to do with coffee. And when the Christmas holidays
are in bloom, you can’t be sure where anything will
be. Beyond that, Diane and I had become addicted
to Harry’s hot-and-sour soup – simply terrific. After
a few weeks, no more Harry’s. When I asked about
Harry’s disappearance, I was told it was “seasonal.”
That was more than two years ago; what “season” are
they waiting for?
Costco also sells hardcover and softcover books;
the hard covers cost about the price of a soft cover
book in Barnes and Noble or Borders. I haven’t picked
up too many books at Costco, primarily because they
tend to offer popular authors I have no interest in.
Frankly, I also have mixed feelings about books being
sold cheaply. We’ve already lost a number of independent bookstores that can’t compete with the conglomerates, and I wonder whether Barnes and Noble and
Borders will lose out to behemoths like Costco.
There is one catch to Costco: much of what you
buy you need to buy in fairly large quantities. Once I
picked up six bagels, and at checkout I was told I had
to buy a dozen. Costco has delicious and inexpensive
herbal turkey slices, but you need to buy a minimum
of three pounds. Milk is cheap, but I don’t know what
we’d do with four gallons at a time.
I have suggested to Diane that if we bought another
refrigerator-freezer, we could keep a large amount
of food in storage. Diane thought that was too much.
However, I’d check to see whether Costco sells refrigerators and freezers. Maybe they give them away for
nothing.
Tom Mader can be e-mailed at ditoma@comcast.
net.
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A RTS & LEISURE
Chamber Music Society presents the
Bridge Players in concert at Gateway
Program is
Monday in the
Fireside Room
Rossmoor Chamber Music
Society’s first concert of 2011
will be The Bridge Players, a
well-known Bay Area chamber ensemble, on Monday,
Jan. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the
Fireside Room. Doors will
open at 7.
The evening’s program
will include Mozart’s Divertimento in E flat major, Victor
Ullmann’s String Quartet No.
3 and Mendelssohn’s Quartet
No. 6 in F minor, Op. 80.
Randall Weiss, violin,
trained at University of Victoria, University of Louisville,
Indiana University School of
Music and Peabody Conservatory. He was assistant concert-master of the San Jose
Symphony for 17 years and
is currently assistant concertmaster of the Symphony Silicon Valley.
California native Leslie
Ludena, violin, grew up in
suburban Washington D.C.,
where she began her professional career in local orchestras at age 15.
She joined the San Francisco Opera Orchestra in
1998 and also participates in
The Bridge Players will perform at the Rossmoor Chamber
Music Society concert.
several Bay Area orchestras
and chamber ensembles.
Natalia Vershilova, viola,
was born in Leningrad and
graduated from the Leningrad
Conservatory. After immigrating to the United States she
performed with the Pro Arte
Chamber Orchestra in New
York.
She is a member of the San
Francisco Opera Orchestra
and performs frequently with
ensembles throughout the Bay
Area.
Texas native Victoria Ehrlich, cellist, received her musical education at Southern
Methodist University in Dallas, Academy of Santa Cecilia
in Rome and Stonybrook University. She joined the San
Francisco Opera Orchestra
in 1984 and has performed
with the San Francisco Ballet, New Century Chamber
Orchestra, Berkeley and California Symphonies and Gold
Coast ber Players.
Rossmoor Chamber Music
Society’s final concert of the
season will be Quinteto Latino on Monday, Feb. 21. Single tickets may be purchased
at the door for $15.
For information, call June
Bechtel at 287-1378. Dial-ABus is available for those who
do not wish to drive (9887676).
Shakespeare Society hosts Subterranean
Shakespeare performance on Thursday
Group will present ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
The Rossmoor Shakespeare
Society will sponsor a live performance of the play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on
Thursday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m.
in the Las Trampas Room of
Hillside Clubhouse.
The group to perform, the
Subterranean Shakespeare
Company, has just concluded
a marathon series of all 37
Shakespeare plays over the
past year and a half.
Over 100 Bay Area actors
and directors were involved in
the series presented at the Unitarian Fellowship in Berkeley.
These are staged readings
in which the actors read from a
script but at the same time engage in total body movement
and full emotional commit-
ment. The performance will
include a number of props and
costumes as well.
The Las Trampas Room
will be set up as a theater-inthe-round. The intimate space
will make for a satisfying experience.
Admission is $5 at the door.
Residents and their guests are
all invited.
Peter Lamson will be at Fun Day
Singer, guitarist blends styles and eras in music
Singer and guitarist Peter
Lamson will perform at Fun
Day in the Sierra Room at Del
Valle on Thursday, Jan. 13,
at noon. He will play songs
from the 1920s through the
1960s, as well as some of his
original songs.
Lamson is a groove-based,
finger-style guitarist and an
award-winning songwriter
with a powerful voice. He
blends blues, swing, rhythm
and blues, and folk styles,
offering a mix that is all his
own. He has delighted audiences throughout the United
States. He has shared the
stage with Bonnie Raitt, Kathy
Mattea, Jerry Jeff Walker, and
Jonathan Edwards, as well as
Peter Lamson
many others.
Lamson has four CDs and
cassettes in print on the Magniphoria Music label.
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.
Lyutsina Kazachenko will sing
in a free concert at Del Valle
Soprano Lyutsina Kazachenko will perform a special
free concert on Friday, Jan. 14,
at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room at
Del Valle.
The program will include
American Broadway classics,
popular Jewish and Italian
songs, Gypsy romances, and
operetta and opera hits.
Performing with her will
be her piano accompanist and
husband Leo Ostrovsky.
Kazachenko graduated from
the St. Petersburg State Music
Conservatory in Russia with a
master’s degree in vocal performance.
She won numerous national
vocal competitions, performed
on Russian television and sang
several title roles in the worldfamous Mariinsky Theater in
St. Petersburg under the baton
of maestro Valery Gergiev. Kazachenko was awarded a state
prize for best performance of
the year in 1996.
Kazachenko has performed
in major theaters across Europe and the United States.
Lyutsina Kazachenko
She taught in the St. Petersburg State Conservatory for
eight years.
She has performed with opera companies in California
and New York, performed roles
of Carmen in Bizet’s opera of
the same name, as Amneris in
Verdi’s “Aida” and as Olga in
Tchaikovsky’s opera “Eugene
Onegin.”
This free program sponsored
by the Recreation Department
and is open to all residents and
their guests.
Cotillion Dinner Dancers plan
an evening filled with romance
Catered dinner and dance planned
The Rossmoor Cotillion Dinner Dance Club will celebrate the
month of romance on Friday, Feb. 4, at Hillside Clubhouse.
The theme for the evening is “A Romantic Evening.” Barbara
Courier will decorate with her usual creativity.
This festive evening will begin at 6 p.m. with the cocktail hour.
Hot hors d’oeuvres of Florentine stuffed mushrooms, teriyaki
meatballs and hot crab and shrimp on crostini will be passed.
The hosted bar will be under the new direction of Lyle Morton
and his efficient committee.
Dinner, by Sunrise Catering, will be served at 7 p.m. The first
course will be a salad of iceberg lettuce with blue cheese avocado
dressing accompanied by fresh baked egg and herb rolls and butter pats. The entrée will be a choice of pork tenderloin with apple
chutney and Madera sauce or salmon with lemon butter sauce.
Note choice of entrée on the check. Scalloped potatoes and
petite peas will accompany the entrée. Red and White wine will
be on the tables. A dessert of red velvet cake will be served and
decaf coffee and tea will be on the tables.
Music for listening and dancing will be provided by Manny
Guitierrez.
The appropriate dress for the evening is “party attire” for the
women and jacket and tie for the men. Guests are asked not to
wear jeans, shorts or t-shirts.
The cost for the event 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 membership application if they have attended one previous dance. For membership information, call Pam Lee at 932-2323.
Note the following changes in the procedure for making reservations. Member reservations will be accepted beginning Friday,
Jan. 21. Member reservations received after Jan. 21 will be accepted on space-available basis. Guest reservations will be accepted after Jan. 21 if space is available.
Those members who wish to sit together at a table must mail
their checks together in the same envelope and a table will be
assigned to them.
The deadline for all reservations is Friday, Jan. 28. There will
be no cancellations or refunds after Jan. 31. Mail reservation
checks with entrée choice to Treasurer Ced Ferrett at 4366 Tice
Creek Drive No. 1.
Table assignments will be posted on a printed list. Reservations will be assigned as to the postmark on the envelopes. Guests
who are unable to attend can pick up paid meals the night of the
dance by calling Geri May at 906-0793 to make arrangements.
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ENTERTAINMENT NOTES EOS Ensemble with pianist Gwendolyn
Many Entertainment Offerings
Coming up
By Charles Jarrett
anuary brings a
plethora of plays,
dance and musical
entertainment offerings. This week’s
column is designed
to help residents focus in on short-run offerings
that are special and should
prove to be highly entertaining. These are shows that will
not be running long enough
for me to review in time for
residents to make their decisions. Here is a highlight of
things to come at the Diablo
Actors Ensemble Theatre, the
Lesher Center for the Arts
and the Rrazz Room.
A couple of actors who
are longtime friends of mine,
Fred Williams and Jean Wilson, will present a show in
the Diablo Actors Ensemble
Theater on Locust Street in
Walnut Creek titled “Jolly
Good Show, Stories of Love,
Laughter, Loss and Loneliness” on Feb.18 at 7.30 p.m.
and Feb.19 and 20 at 2 p.m.,
with all proceeds going to the
Jean Wilcox Scholarship for
Theatrical Studies.
Williams and Wilson have
performed this show in an
earlier incarnation and have
added new material to this
production. It is a delightful mix of monologues and
skits that are both poignant,
thought-provoking and at
times humorous. Wilson is
one of the driving forces behind the 250-member Drama
Association of Rossmoor.
I have enjoyed the couples’
acting talents going back over
20 years, probably to the earliest days of the Willows Theatre. I saw them in an early
version of “My Fair Lady” in
which Williams played Professor Higgins and Wilson
played several characters including Mrs. Eynsford-Hill,
the mother of the young and
amorous Freddy EynsfordHill. Wilson moved into
Rossmoor a couple of years
ago and Williams moved back
to Ireland.
The play is really nothing
more than a loosely knit collage of short skits and monologues detailing seniors living
and dealing with life’s experiences, positive and negative,
poignant and playful, humorous and not-so-humorous.
While hopefully not giving
too much away, a good portion of the play material was
written by Allan Bennett, a
well-known British playwright from Leeds, England,
who is known for his comedy
and serious life sketches.
Some of his work has been
shown on the BBC quite often, such as the popular television show “Talking Heads”
and his play “The Madness of
King George III.”
Many of Bennett’s char-
J
acters are unfortunate
and downtrodden. Life
has brought them to an
impasse or else passed
them by. In many cases they have met with
disappointment in the
realm of sex and intimate relationships, largely
through tentativeness and a
failure to connect with others. Bennett is unsparing and
compassionate in laying bare
his characters’ frailties. His
work is poignant and moving
and through our frailties; he
exposes the intimate humor
of life’s situations.
One of the short skits is
from a show called, “You
know I can’t hear you when
the water’s running!” and is
about a couple of seniors who
have both been married three
times before and they keep
getting mixed up as to who
was married to whom and
when. It is described as a “sort
of who’s on first” comic dialogue skit between Williams
and Wilson. Williams will
also perform in another skit
that is an Irish piece about a
bricklayer who has been injured on the job and is writing to his union, outlining his
reasons justifying sick leave.
This skit is actually based on
real-life work situation and
the resulting letter.
Wilcox describes the show
as a funny collection of skits
with a stream of pathos that
goes through them about
English people reflecting on
their lives. She refers to them
as “everybody has a story”
tales. Wilcox also does “Bed
Among the Lentils,” one of
the six monologues taken
from “Talking Heads,” which
was written specifically for
the famed actress, Maggie
Smith. This is the story about
a vicar’s wife who is not well
fitted to the role because she
just doesn’t adapt easily to the
mold expected.
There will be two matinees
and one evening performance.
Tickets are just $12 each. For
tickets, call Jean Wilcox at
937-6524. All proceeds will
benefit the DAR scholarship
fund. The production series
will be in the DAE Theater located at 1345 Locust
Street in Walnut Creek, right
next door to Peet’s Coffee. I
would not miss this show and
I strongly recommend it to
you as I know the quality and
expertise of these wonderful
actors and the material they
bring with them.
Smuin Ballet
The Smuin Ballet has just
announced that it will perform a new work, a winter
program titled “Oh, Inverted
World” created by Trey McIntyre set to the music of the
Shins in the Lesher Center for
the Arts in Walnut Creek on
Mok presents an end-of-month concert
Program will be held in the Fireside Room
The Eos Ensemble, featuring pianist Gwendolyn Mok,
violinist Craig Reiss, and horn
player Kevin Rivard, will perform on Sunday, Jan. 30, at 3
p.m. in the Fireside Room at
Gateway.
The program will consist of
Rumanian Folk Dances for Violin and Piano by Bartok, Sonata in F for Horn and Piano,
Op.17, by Beethoven and Trio
for Piano, Violin and Horn,
Op. 40, by Johannes Brahms.
One of the leading experts
in the piano music of Maurice
Ravel, Mok has appeared with
the world’s foremost orchestras and in major concert halls
since her 1988 debut with the
London Symphony Orchestra
in the Barbican.
She is a frequent soloist
with the great orchestras of
Europe and Asia and has recorded with the Philharmonia
and the London Philharmonic
for Cala records.
Her CD, “Ravel Revealed,”
recorded on an 1875 Erard
piano, has been critically acclaimed and is regularly broadcast in the United States and in
England on the BBC. Mok was
appointed the coordinator of
keyboard studies at San José
State University in 2006.
Reiss, founder of the Eos
Ensemble, is a member of the
San Francisco Opera and associate principal second violin
of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra. He has been a featured
soloist with the San Francisco
The Eos Ensemble will present a concert on the last Sunday of
the month.
Ballet Orchestra, the Carmel
Bach Festival, the Central
Massachusetts Symphony, the
National Repertory Orchestra
and the Vallejo Symphony.
Reiss earned his bachelor’s
degree while working with
Rafael Druian at Boston University and in 1987 became an
associate of the Royal College
of Music in London
Rivard is currently co-principal horn of the San Francisco
Opera Orchestra and principal
horn of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra. As a soloist and
chamber musician, he has performed with the New Century
Chamber Orchestra, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and
the Chamber Music Society of
Lincoln Center.
Winner of numerous solo
competitions, he was awarded the grand prize at the
2008 Concours International
d’Interprétation Musicale in
Paris, the 2007 International
Horn Competition of America,
and the 2003 Farkas horn competition.
Rivard served as guest principal horn with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, performed
with the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Metropolitan Opera
Orchestra, and was a featured
soloist with the Houston Symphony. Previous positions also
include the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and Florida Orchestra.
A Juilliard graduate, Rivard
is also horn professor with California State University East
Bay.
Tickets for this concert are
$10 in advance at the Excursion Desk at Gateway or $15 at
the door.
This program is presented
by Ellie Mao Mok and is sponsored by the Recreation Department.
Ballroom Dance Club presents ‘An
Evening of Elegance’ this Saturday
The Ballroom Dance Club’s
“Evening of Elegance” dance
party is Saturday, Jan. 15, in
the Sierra Room at Del Valle
Clubhouse. The party will start
with a reception at 4:30 p.m.
followed by dinner at 5:15.
The doors will reopen at 7
for those who did not attend
the dinner, but want to attend
the dance, which is from 7 to
10.
The dance band this month
is Nob Hill Sounds. Cost is $5
per member couple and $20
per nonmember couple.
There will be no dance lesson this month due to the predance dinner; free dance lessons (with dance admission)
will resume next month.
For information, call Renee
Friedman-Grossman at 9469572.
Bonnie Weiss will discuss Mickey
Rooney and Judy Garland at Hillside
Bonnie Weiss will appear in
the Vista Room at Hillside on
Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 1:30 p.m.
to discuss beloved entertainers
Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. Note the new location.
Famed choreographer Busby Berkeley once described
Rooney and Garland as “the
greatest kid performers in
show business.” MGM studios
agreed and starred them in a
series of smash hit “let’s put on
a show” movie musicals.
This program presents what
made Garland and Rooney a
terrific and amazingly versatile
team. Song and dance scenes
from their many films will be
shown.
This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all
residents and their guests.
Social Dance Club dances on Tuesdays
After a break for the holidays, the weekly ballroom
dances sponsored by the Social Dance Club have resumed.
Dances are every Tuesday afternoon from 4:30 to 6 in the
Diablo Room of Hillside Clubhouse.
The club offers continuous taped music for its weekly
dances.
Membership is open to all
resident couples who enjoy
ballroom dancing, regardless
of their level of dance skill. A
restricted number of nonresident couples may be admitted
to the dances by permission of
the club’s board of directors.
Annual dues are $10 per
couple and members may attend the weekly dance parties
all year long. The dances offer residents an opportunity to
socialize and exercise in a teadance-like setting.
The resumption of the weekly dance coincided with the assumption new officers who are
ready to welcome newcomers.
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Dixieland Jazz Club presents
the Bob Schulz Frisco Jazz Band
Entertaining program will be held in the Sierra Room
Dixieland Jazz Club will
host a return engagement of
the Bob Schulz Frisco Jazz
Band on Wednesday, Jan. 26,
at 7:30 p.m. in the Sierra Room
at Del Valle.
Schulz has entertained jazz
lovers in Rossmoor for over 17
years. The group entertains
extensively on cruise ships and
at festivals all over the world.
Their musical style is patterned after Bob Scobey and
in the manner influenced by
such famous musicians as
Turk Murphy, Louis Armstrong, Muggsy Spanier and
Eddie Condon.
Schulz plays cornet and is
an accomplished vocalist in Bob Schultz and the Frisco
the singing style of Clancy Jazz Band will perform at the
Hayes. Each member of the Dixieland Jazz Club program.
band has experience in all
modes of jazz music.
All Rossmoorians, dancers as well as people who just
enjoy listening to great music,
are invited. Soft drinks, mixers and snacks will be served.
Other beverages may be
brought, if desired.
There will be several door
prizes to be won and a parasol
parade for all to join in at intermission.
Admission is $5 for club
members and $10 for nonmembers.
Annual membership dues
of $20 per person are payable
for 2011. Send checks, payable to Dixieland Jazz Club, to
Ruth Gardner, 1903 Lakeshire
Drive.
31st ANNUAL
WC Rotary
will hold its
crab feed
Friday Evening
January 21, 2011
Del Valle Clubhouse
at Rossmoor
ALL for $60 per person
Green Salad
French Bread
Pasta
Dessert • Coffee
Wine
by reservation only by Thursday, January 20, 2011
Checks: Make out to Diablo Symphony Crab Gala
Send to: 1921 Argonne Dr. Walnut Creek 94598
Telephone: (925) 676-5888
Rotary Club of Walnut
Creek will hold its annual crab
feed Saturday, Jan. 29, at 6
p.m. at Center Concord, 5298
Clayton Road, Concord.
The menu will include crab,
chicken (request when purchasing ticket), pasta, Caesar
salad, garlic bread and a variety of desserts. Wine, beer and
soft drinks are available at reasonable prices.
All crab feed profits are directly invested in local community projects, such as Rotacare, Monument Crisis Center, Assistance League, Hospice and Battered Women.
The deadline for purchasing
tickets is Thursday, Jan. 20.
Tickets are $45 per person and
can be purchased by calling
Christy DeVoe at 932-5546.
Foreign Film Fans shows
a French film Monday
Also is membership renewal gala
The Foreign Film Fans Club will hold its Membership Renewal reception on Monday, Jan. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway Clubhouse. Coffee, tea and snacks will be
served, and all Rossmoor residents will be welcome to join the
club at that time. Annual membership dues are $10 per person.
Following the reception at 4 p.m., the French film, “Gainsbourg, Je t’Aime... Moi Non Plus” (“Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life”)
will be shown in Peacock Hall. This film has not been shown in
local theaters. It is about the life and legacy of the world famous
French singer, song-writer, actor and director Serge Gainsbourg.
The film concentrates on his early years in Nazi-occupied
France, his transition from painter to jazz musician to pop superstar, and his storied romances with Jane Birkin and Brigitte
Bardot. It features his most famous songs “Bonnie and Clyde,”
“Aux Armes” and more.
His legacy has been firmly established and he is often regarded
as one of the world ‘s most influential popular musicians. When
he died in 1991, his funeral brought Paris to a standstill.
For information, call Mable Chew 935-7664.
Chinese-Americans’ next
film is ‘Confucius’ biopic
The 2010 biographical film
“Confucius,” directed by Hu
Mei and starring Chow Yun-fat
(“Crouching Tiger and Hidden
Dragon,”) will be shown on
Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m.
in Peacock Hall at Gateway.
This movie is the January
selection by Chinese-American Association of Rossmoor
(CAAR) for its monthly Chinese film program.
The film was originally
scheduled to have a Chinese
and global screening late in
2009 as one of the productions
dedicated to an extended celebration of the 60th anniversary of the birth of the People’s
Republic of China as well as
the 2,560th birthday of Confucius himself.
However, the release date
was later moved to January
2010, without a clear explanation.
This is not a movie about
the philosophy of Confucius.
Mei’s big production film is
more based on the historical
and cultural setting at the time
of Confucius.
Mei introduces a section of
romantic involvement between
Confucius and a noble lady,
which has actually resulted in
a lawsuit filed by the descendants of Confucius in China
that has yet to be resolved.
The film runs 115 minutes
long.
All Rossmoor residents and
their guests are welcome to attend this free showing.
Diablo Symphony holds Crab Gala
The Diablo Symphony Orchestra will hold its annual
Crab Gala fundraiser on Friday, Jan. 21, at Del Valle Clubhouse.
The gala will also include
musical entertainment and a
cocktail hour starting at 5 p.m.
Cracked crab or pasta will
be served with a green salad,
French bread, pasta, dessert,
wine and coffee.
The cost is $60 per person.
Live and silent auctions will
also be part of the fundraiser.
Rossmoor residents are invited to participate and bring
friends.
Diablo Symphony Orchestra, which was founded in
1963, performs its regular season concerts at Rossmoor, as
well as the Lesher Center for
the Arts.
Although founded by
Rossmoor residents, members
also include nonresidents.
For reservations, mail
checks (made out to Diablo
Symphony Orchestra) to Diablo Symphony Orchestra, 1921
Argonne Drive, Walnut Creek
94598.
All seats are reserved. Tables for groups of eight or 10
are available by request. Group
seating arrangements must include all checks and names in
the party.
For information, call 6765888.
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MOVIES MOVIES MOVIES MOVIES MOVIES MOVIES
George Clooney stars in Saturday’s featured movie is
the movie ‘The American’
Drama shows Thursday, Friday
The 2010 drama “The American,” starring George Clooney,
will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Thursday, Jan. 13,
at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. and again on Friday, Jan. 14, at 10 a.m., 1, 4 and
7 p.m. The showings at 10 and 1 will feature language captions.
On the heels of a rough assignment, assassin Jack (Clooney)
declares that his next job will be his last. Dispatched to a small
Italian town to await further orders, Jack embarks on a double life
that may be more relaxing than is good for him.
This film is 105 minutes long and is rated R for violence and
sexual content. This free program is sponsored by the Recreation
Department and is open to all residents and their guests.
RAA to show the film
‘Mona Lisa Revealed’
The Rossmoor Art Association will present the film,
“Mona Lisa Revealed, Secrets
of the Painting,” on Wednesday, Feb. 2, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
in Peacock Hall at Gateway.
On Oct. 19, 2007, the news
circled the globe that photographer/inventor Pascal Cotte
succeeded in photographing
Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona
Lisa” at a resolution of 240
million pixels, eight times
higher than any professional
camera to date.
His breakthrough images
brought to light never-beforeseen elements that have forever altered the knowledge of the
world’s most famous painting.
With exclusive access to
Cotte’s photographs and technique, as well as analyses from
the world’s leading experts,
viewers will see for the first
time that da Vinci may actually have painted his model
with eyebrows and lashes.
This is just one of 25 incredible secrets this documentary
reveals.
It’s suggested that viewers
arrive at least 10 minutes prior
to the start of the film. The
doors will be closed at 1 p.m.
Ballroom
Dance Club
dues payable
Annual dues are now being accepted by the Rossmoor
Ballroom Dance Club.
Dues are $40 for each
Rossmoor resident couple and
$45 for each nonresident couple.
Membership checks may be
deposited in the club’s mailbox at Gateway or mailed to
Kaaren Havlan, 1317 Ptarmigan Drive, No. 6. Be sure to
include an e-mail address.
The 2011 Ballroom Dance
Club roster will go to print at
the end of January.
The new board for 2011
includes Brian Murphy, president (937-8835); Ron and Renee Grossman, vice presidents
(946-9572); Lynn Fry, secretary (256-4245); and Pat Duarte, treasurer (300-3708).
For information, call Norman Weiner at 933-5182
the 1999 drama ‘October Sky’
The 1999 drama “October Sky” will be
shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Saturday, Jan. 15, at 1, 4 and 7 p.m.
The showings at 1 and 4 will feature language captions.
As the Soviet satellite Sputnik streaks across
the heavens in October 1957, it’s a source of inspiration for 17-year-old Homer Hickam (Jake
Gyllenhaal), who refuses to follow in his fa-
ther’s footsteps laboring in West Virginia’s coal
mines. Hickam would rather reach for the stars.
Drafting a few friends, he sets about crafting a
rocket to compete for a science-fair scholarship, and a chance to change his future.
This film is 108 minutes long and is rated
PG. This free program is sponsored by the
Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests.
‘Micki and Maude’ is Sunday’s comedy
The 1984 comedy “Micki
and Maude” will be shown in
Peacock Hall at Gateway on
Sunday, Jan. 16, at 4 and 7 p.m.
The showing at 4 will feature
language captions.
TV reporter Rob Salinger
EYE O N DVDS
“The Lucky Ones”
Excellent
By R. S. Korn
“The Lucky Ones” is a contemporary road picture wrapped
around a character-driven story. Three soldiers are returning
home on the same plane from duty in the Middle East. They
arrive in New York to catch their connecting flights only to
find that a blackout has temporarily canceled all of them.
Ted Cheaver (Tim Robbins) is a middle-aged reservist who
has just finished his two-year stint and is so anxious to get
home to his wife and son in St. Louis that he decides to rent a
car and drive there.
Two others ask to go along with him. T.K. Poole (Michael
Pÿna) and Colee Dunn (Rachel McAdams) have only 30-day
leaves. T.K. was hit by shrapnel in the thigh when an IED
exploded, and is temporarily impotent as a result. He’s on his
way to Las Vegas where he hopes an encounter with a prostitute will help him recover before he meets his fiancée.
Colee was also wounded in her leg and, as a result, walks
with a slight limp. She had a boyfriend, Randy, who was killed.
She is carrying his guitar, one that may have had some connection to Elvis and has been passed down through his family.
She wants to deliver it to them. The plan is that after Cheaver
arrives in St. Louis, T.K. and Colee will fly to Las Vegas.
As they cross the country from New York, they encounter
various problems. For the most part, people go out of their way
to help them, thanking them for their service, but there are
occasions when the news is not received so warmly. Though
chance drew these three together, being cooped up in a car
together for several days connects them and also reveals their
personalities.
(Dudley Moore) is about to
become a father to babies born
to two different women. With
his marriage to lawyer Micki
(Ann Reinking) unraveling
due to their hectic careers,
Rob starts up a dalliance with
Maude (Amy Irving), a cellist.
This film is 117 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.
Cheaver is the steady, father-like figure, eager to resume his
pre-service life, just glad to be back in one piece except for
a back injury. It was, he explains, not obtained heroically but
because a portable toilet fell on him, inadvertently saving his
life because the rest of his battalion was sent into action and
killed.
Once he arrives home, however, he finds a very different situation awaiting him. Profoundly affected, it is his new young
friends who support him.
T.K. comes from an all military family and can’t imagine a
life any better. He’s smart, cocky, opinionated, mouthing off
advice whether asked for or not, sure that he has or will have a
plan for everything he encounters in life.
The most compelling character is Colee because of the extraordinary performance by McAdams. Colee is a survivor,
and yet generous, warm and open to life. She has been on her
own since she was 16 when her mother kicked her out to have
more time with her boyfriend. She knew that Randy, her friend,
had joined up to avoid prison for a robbery, but as far as she
was concerned, he saved her life and she cared for him. She is
spunky, kind and tough. She goes into a bar where a group of
Indiana college girls are watching an American Idol-type TV
show and make fun of her for limping. She takes them all on
and says afterwards that it’s a good thing she didn’t have her
gun with her.
In Denver, she finds the guitar she has been carrying may
well be worth $20,000, but she wouldn’t think of selling it and
taking the money for herself. The fact that she hasn’t told Randy’s family she is coming, nor that she is his fiancée, doesn’t
stop her from believing they will become her family, while T.K.
and Cheaver are sure she’s living in a dream world.
This is not a war film except for the first scene when T.K. is
injured. Rather it is about the effect of war on the characters.
The dialogue reflects both the humor and toughness of the military world. Some of the events seem a bit arbitrary, but it is not
the plot that matters as much as the lives that are explored.
w w w.californiasymphony.org
Sunday, January 23, 2011
4: 00 pm
The Suite Sounds of
The California Symphony
Join Guest Conductor Michael Berkowitz
and the California Symphony for a suite evening
that celebrates a variety of your favorites.
Free transportation available
with DIAL A BUS!
Lesher Center for the Arts
Walnut Creek. For tickets call
(925) 943-SHOW (7469)
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New Year’s prep, New Year’s fun
Great Decisions Lecture Series
will look at U.S. policy issues
Eight timely topics in series
Preparing for the big New Year’s Eve party at Gateway are Recreation Department staff, above
from left, Tracy Laughlin, Anna Pomazanova, Kelly Spraker and Brian Pennebaker. Below, a
record-breaking number of residents crowded the Del Valle Clubhouse to ring in the 2011 at
the dance sponsored by Recreation. Among the revelers was a group of members from the
Chinese-American Association of Rossmoor.
RAA offers a six-week drawing course
held Wednesday mornings at Gateway
Residents who have always
wished they could draw confidently will now have a chance
to learn some tricks and techniques at the drawing class
starting Wednesday, Jan. 19.
Instructor is Cassandra Antkowiak and the class is being
offered through the Rossmoor
Art Association.
The class is designed to give
beginners confidence as well
as new skills, while also enhancing the skills they already
possess.
All levels are welcome. Together, students will take the
fear out of art and help each
other express themselves the
way they’ve always wished
they could.
Students must bring a
sketchbook (8x10 or 9x12 is
preferred) and a pencil or two.
This class will run for six
Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. Tuition is $50 per
six-week session and students
are welcome and encouraged
to take it several times.
Registration is only open to
members of the RAA. Nonmembers may first join the club
by paying the annual fee ($8
for single and $10 for couples)
and then they will be eligible
to register for the class.
Checks for tuition and RAA
dues should be made payable to
RAA and mailed to instructor
Antkowiak, No. 1 Westminster
Place, Lafayette, 94549, before
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Antkowiak has been making art all of her life, with a
huge variety of classes in high
school and college. Since then,
she has successfully completed
art workshops in Mendocino,
North Light Art School, Oregon, France, Italy and Mexico.
For years she has been
teaching drawing and painting
both privately and through the
Adult Education system.
She is a patient and supportive teacher, helping students to
relax and enjoy their experience.
For information contact
Betsy Livengood, 708-9046.
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The annual Great Decisions Lecture Series, where eight current United States policy issues will be discussed, begins in February.
Backed by the Foreign Policy Association in New York, Great
Decisions has groups of citizens assemble weekly throughout the
United States in February and March to gain a better understanding of eight current topics affecting America’s role in the world
and policymakers’ responses to these topics.
The eight timely topics that will be discussed this year, which
are also presented in a briefing book published by the Foreign
Policy Association, are: Rebuilding Haiti; United States National
Security, Horn of Africa; Responding to the Financial Crisis;
Germany Ascendant; Sanctions and Nonproliferation; the Caucasus; and Global Governance.
The program in Rossmoor, which is sponsored by the Acalanes
Adult Education Center and Rossmoor’s Recreation Department,
will again be held in Peacock Hall at Gateway. The program is
open to all Rossmoor residents as well as nonresidents.
Beginning on Feb. 1 and ending on March 22, there will be
eight Tuesday morning meetings, one for each of the eight topics. Each meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at about 11:30.
The meetings will begin with a 30-minute DVD presentation on
one of the topics followed by a local speaker conversant with the
topic. There will then be time for questions and discussion.
Because of the program’s popularity and limited seating in
Peacock Hall, pre-registration for the series is required. Those
wishing to register for the entire series and/or to purchase the
briefing book may do so by going to Acalanes Adult Education
Center, Building C, Room 11. The center is located at 1963 Tice
Valley Blvd., next to Rossmoor, and is open Monday through
Thursday form 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.
There will also be a one-day opportunity to register and purchase the briefing book in Rossmoor by going to the lobby of the
Fireside Room at Gateway on Tuesday, Jan. 25, from 9:30 to 11:30
a.m. only.
The fee to register for the entire series is $20. The briefing
book, which costs $20, contains important background information on each topic and pro and con arguments on possible U.S.
policy alternatives. It is recommended reading but its purchase is
not mandatory for class registration.
Those not interested in registering for the entire series may
register at individual meetings of their choosing for a fee of $5 on
a space-available basis only.
For information, call the Acalanes Adult Center at 280-3980
ext. 3106 or Bob Enochian at 947-1244.
‘Vietnam: Rising Dragon’ to
be discussed on fourth Friday
International Affairs Book Club hosts
The International Affairs Book Club meets every fourth
Friday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Garden Room at Dollar
Clubhouse to continue a journey around the world.
On Friday, Jan. 28, the group will discuss “Vietnam: Rising Dragon,” by BBC correspondent Bill Hayton.
In an easily read book, Hayton gives a glimpse of everyday life in Vietnam while examining the strengths and weaknesses of this emerging economy.
The goal of members of the book club is to develop an
overview of the evolving world economy. The club has looked
at the EU as a system and is seeing efforts to adapt its organizational style to different regions of the world. The group has
looked at policy proposals to “green” the conduct of business
and spare emerging economies disastrous environmental
consequences of development.
All are welcome. For information, contact Diane Kern at
[email protected] (preferred) or 933-8766.
Channel 28 DVDs
Health programs aired on
Channel 28 in the last year
are available for checkout
at the Rossmoor Library
at Gateway. These includes
presentations by groups
such as Medical Friends of
Rossmoor and the Wellness
Group.
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Camera Club announces classes, Fourth Sunday Dance
ushers
in
the
New
Year
presents a Costa Rican slideshow
Learn about digital cameras in February
The 2010 Camera Club education classes held throughout the year, led by Photoeducator,
shop/Elements
Richard Nicholes, have been
a rousing success. While
much was learned by many,
there were others who were
not able to get into one of the
classes.
New classes will start during the first week of February.
For the many who received
digital cameras for Christmas
and would like to learn basic
editing skills or improve on
knowledge they may already
possess, this would be a good
time to apply for one of these
classes.
Membership to the club is
required prior to registration.
Nonmembers must first pay
$25 (covers entire family) to
the Rossmoor Camera Club
to become a member and
be eligible to sign up for the
class.
The Tuesday class, starting Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. at Nicholes’ manor, will cover basic
Elements (any version).
For those who would like
instruction on Photoshop CS
(any version), contact Nicholes at 937-5469 or email him
at [email protected].
If there is insufficient response to a Photoshop class,
a second Elements class will
be held on Thursdays, same
time, same place.
Each class will run for
four weeks, the cost of which
is $25 for new members and
$20 for renewing members.
(The extra $5 for new members covers the cost of a
binder which renewing members will still have.)
Beginning or experienced
photographers, or someone
who would enjoy learning
a new art form, are invited
to attend. Meetings are held
every Wednesday evening
at 7:30 in the Vista Room at
Hillside.
Members gather early for
chit-chat. Competitions are
held on the first and fourth
Wednesday of the month.For
membership information,
call Stan and Carol Scott at
934-9998.
Resident travelers to present a slideshow
For those looking to see the sights of Costa
Rica, there is no need to call your travel agent,
pack your sunscreen or make reservations.
Worldwide travelers Ken Haley and Barbara
Blum have managed to combine their mutual
loves of geography, nature and photography
and will present their slideshow of travels to
Costa Rica on Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. in
the Vista Room at Hillside Clubhouse.
The husband-and-wife team spent almost
three weeks in Costa Rica.
The Camera Club invites all Rossmoor residents and their guests to attend this special
evening
For a country roughly the size of West Vir-
ginia, where 27 percent of all land is protected,
there is an incredible amount of biodiversity to
be seen and adventures to be enjoyed. Swirling
white-water rivers thrill, thermal mud baths
soothe, tropical forests enthrall, colonial cities
charm, and all combine to make Costa Rica an
adventure-seeker’s paradise.
Sandwiched in between the Atlantic and the
Pacific oceans, Costa Rica offers everything
from cloud forests in the mountains to tropical beaches, great photographic and naturewatching opportunities.
This is the Camera Club’s first photographic
“tour” of the year. For information, call Lynn
Letteris, 939-7580.
Save used camera equipment to donate to club
Was Santa good to you
and brought you a new digital camera? Would you like
to dispose of your old camera
and no-longer-used equipment and donate it to a worthy cause?
The Rossmoor Camera
Club is asking Rossmoor residents to look in their closets
for no-longer-wanted cameras, lenses, tripods and what-
ever photography equipment
that is taking up space and
put it to better use by donating it to the Camera Club.
The club sells old, donated
equipment and uses the funds
to update its old electronic
equipment.
Rossmoor residents are
invited to any of the Camera Club’s meetings every
Wednesday night at 7:15 in
the Vista Room at Hillside.
The first and fourth Wednesdays of the month are devoted
to competition, at which time
electronic equipment such as
computers and projectors are
used.
Club members will be happy to pick up residents’ donations. Call Walt Braun, 2628268, and he will arrange for
a pick-up.
Local author speaks to ORT Tuesday,
‘Raising Mario Twice’ to be discussed
Rossmoor ORT invites the
community to its meeting on
Tuesday, Jan. 18, in the Delta
Room at Del Valle Clubhouse.
Refreshments will be served
at 12:30 p.m. and the meeting
will begin at 1.
Christine Scharmer will
speak about her book, “Raising Mario Twice.” It is a story
of one family’s heartfelt en-
counter with a tragic event in
their son’s life, and how their
love, with the help of friends,
brought him back.
Scharmer is a retired school
teacher who lives with her husband and second son in Martinez.
For information, go to www.
raisingmariotwice.com.
Bargain jewelry is sold on
Community Chorus seeks singers
The Rossmoor Community Chorus is recruiting new singers
for the spring semester. All voices are welcome, especially altos,
tenors and basses.
Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the
Las Trampas Room at Hillside.
The spring program will include excerpts from opera choruses, Mozart and Wagner as well as a requiem composed by
Gabriel Faure in the years 1887 to 1889.
For information, contact Betty Loeb, publicity chairwoman,
at 945-1625.
the jewelry tables at ORT open
meetings. Members donate unneeded jewelry.
The funds raised benefit
ORT vocational and technical training schools, providing
skills to the disadvantaged to
become economically independent.
Membership Chairwoman
is Ruth Reed, 939-5635, and
Program Chairwoman is Selma Soss, 939-8730.
Variety of
music at
Jan. 23 dance
Residents are encouraged to
start the new year out right by
joining the Fourth Sunday dancers at the next dance on Jan.
23.
Guests will be greeted by
the club’s welcoming hosts and
will enjoy the dance rhythms
by emcee and disc jockey, Gere
Foley. The dance runs from 7
to 9:30 p.m. at Del Valle Clubhouse.
Foley’s music covers a variety of all the Latin favorites as
well as the waltz, fox trot, East
Coast and West Coast swing,
the cha-cha, tango and samba.
For each dance, gentlemen
hosts work around the room
and ask single women to dance, just as the major steamship lines do. This format has
been successful in the interest
of good camaraderie and breaking the ice.
More people are dancing and
enjoying the music. A special
invitation is extended to those
with mobility problems who
would like to come and enjoy
the music, the camaraderie and
watch the dancing. There will
Lola and Tony Rohrs at a recent Fourth Sunday Dance
be no charge for these guests
and their caregivers.
The club’s hospitality extends to the provision of soft
drinks, door prizes and setups
for the guests’ drinks. The cost
is $3 per person.
The aim of the club is to
provide the sounds of the big
bands, a great dance floor and
the ambience of an upscale cabaret or an ocean liner. Single
men are especially urged to
attend, as are newcomers to
Rossmoor.
For information, call Diane
Goldsmith, club president, at
944-5070. Goldsmith is going
on her 13th year as president
for 2011.
Lindsay Wildlife Museum
offers a special program
It’s a Wild Night at the Museum
Animal encounters, food
tastings and a special guest are
all part of the Lindsay Wildlife
Museum’s Wild Night at the
Museum on Saturday, Jan. 29,
from 6 to 9 p.m.
Wild Night at the Museum
has something for everyone
to enjoy. Children can enjoy
crafts, face painting and stories, while adults can sample
beer and wine. There will also
be food and a dessert bar.
Adult tickets are $50 each
and include one children’s admission. Additional children’s
tickets cost $10.
In addition, Peter Gros from
“Mutual of Omaha’s Wild
Kingdom” will be on hand with
a collection of live animals to
entertain and educate, such as
a golden spider monkey, blackthroated monitor lizard, alligator, porcupine and kangaroo.
There will even be an alpaca.
There will be a raffle drawing with prizes for the entire
family, a silent auction and
some special Wild Night at
the Museum activities and sur-
prises.
Tickets for Wild Night at the
Museum are available through
Friday, Jan. 21, by calling
627-2951 or visiting the website at www.wildlife-museum.
org/wildnight. The museum is
located at 1931 First Ave. in
Walnut Creek.
The Lindsay Wildlife Museum connects people with
wildlife to inspire responsibility and respect for the planet.
The museum exhibits a collection of live, native California
animals, a hands-on discovery
room for children, a pet education section with domestic
animals, changing exhibits,
educational programs and a
wildlife rehabilitation hospital
that treats about 5,000 animals
every year.
For information about Lindsay Wildlife Museum, call
935-1978 or go to www.wildlife-museum.org.
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RAA holds painting-on-silk class
Five-week session begins Tuesday at studio
Nan Lovington is the artist of the month.
Nan Lovington named as
RAA artist of the month
The Rossmoor Art Association’s artist of the month for both
January and February is Nan Lovington. Her work is on display
in Art Studio 1 at Gateway.
Lovington paints in an impressionistic style with special focus
on color and its combinations. She enjoys exploring the unique
and exciting qualities of water media in landscapes, florals and
experimental paintings. It was after one summer studying watercolor at the University of Hawaii that she was captivated by this
medium.
Lovington has attended workshops with nationally known artists and her work has been accepted and won awards in numerous
juried shows in various states.
She graduated from UCLA with a degree in applied arts and
worked many years in the Bay Area as an interior designer. Recently, she has been teaching watercolor in Rossmoor. She is also
the outreach director for the California Watercolor Association.
Antiques Club hosts its
Show and Tell, Buy and Sell
Guests are welcome to buy
The Antiques Club of Rossmoor will meet Wednesday, Jan.
26, at 1:30 p.m. in the Delta Room of Del Valle Clubhouse.
This is the club’s popular Show and Tell, Buy and Sell event.
Members who have an antique or collectible item that has a
special meaning or historical interest are invited to bring it to
the meeting to share with members and guests or to sell it, if
desired. It is not necessary to tell a story about the item.
There will be several tables for show items and for sale
items. Each item for sale should have a name and price and be
placed on the “sell” table.
Guests are welcome but will not be able to show or sell an
item, but they may buy items.
For information, call Barbara Martini at 935-5925 or Marlene Maroulas at 944-7047. For get well and sympathy cards
to be sent to club members, call Martini.
Roya’s
Garlic Garden
$5 Lunch Special
or
Three Course Meal
for $9.99
Enjoy real Homemade
lunch from our
kitchen to your table!
11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Monday-Saturday
3576 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Lafayette, CA 04549
925-283-3007
royasgarlicgardendining.com
A five-week Tuesday class,
painting on silk, will begin
Jan. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Art
Studio 1 at Gateway. Class
ends Feb. 15.
Class will be taught by
painter and instructor Anna
George, who will introduce
techniques for applying layers of color on three kinds of
silk. Beginners and advanced
participants are welcome.
Students will proceed at their
own pace and ability.
The fee for the class is
$99 ($62 instructor fee and
a $37 materials fee). Materials fee includes up to five
quality silk scarves, professional-grade paints, wires
and clips for hanging work
to dry. Students should bring
brushes and white plastic for
tabletop.
This class is open to
Rossmoor Art Association
members only. Nonmembers
may take the class after becoming an RAA member by
paying the dues ($8 for an
individual and $10 for couples).
Payment, by check only,
should be mailed to George
at 2956 Tice Creek Drive No.
3. (Separate checks should
be made for the class fee and
Anna George, pictured with many of her hand-painted silk
scarves, will teach a silk scarf-painting class in Rossmoor.
membership.) Be sure to include a telephone number and
note the title of the class.
Early registration is recommended, and the deadline is
Monday, Jan. 17.
For information, call
George at 783-9000 or email
her at [email protected].
George, a native of New
England, studied art and art
history at Wheaton College,
Trinity College and University of Vermont. Her subsequent move to San Francisco
opened the door to an exciting project—founding a fine
art gallery in the city. George
currently paints silks and
works privately with high
school students.
For more information about
her work, go to californiapaintedsilk.com.
Art Association presents a sixweek painting class on Thursdays
Rossmoor Art Association
instructor Vilma PattersonAntoine will teach a six-week
painting class from Jan. 27 to
March 3. Classes will be held on
Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. in
Art Studio I.
Art students may choose to
paint in oils or acrylics.
This class will encompass
painting techniques such as
glazing, impasto, palette knife
work (with oils) and the use of
colored grounds in preparing
the painting surface.
Beginning, intermediate and
advanced students are welcome.
Students are encouraged to
bring their own sketches or photographs. Photographs should
be simple in design (not copies
of other artists’ work) and pho-
tocopied to 8-1/2 by 11 inches
for clarity. This is not a figure
painting or portrait class, and
intricate architectural subjects
will not be used. Simplicity and
the use of paints of either media
is the focus.
Color mixing and color theory will be explained and demonstrated and compositional
guidelines will be presented and
discussed (i.e. light and dark
values). Frequent class critiques
will be given for those who wish
to participate and individual attention is available with the accent on individual creativity.
The class is limited to 18 students and early enrollment is encouraged to avoid being on the
waiting list.
The fee for the six-week class
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is $50, and there will be no refunds after the first class per
RAA policy.
Membership in the RAA is
required for participation and
the annual dues are $8 for individuals and $10 for couples.
Tuition checks and dues
checks are separate (two checks)
and should be made out to
“RAA” not Patterson-Antoine.
Indicate on tuition check whether one is using oils or acrylics.
Checks should be mailed to
Patterson-Antoine, 1683 Ptarmigan Drive No. 1B. Upon receipt of tuition fee, a materials
list will be sent.
The instructor will have suitable photos available and stilllifes can be set up in class.
Patterson-Antoine has exhibited her work widely, traveling from New York to Alaska.
Her work has been included in
a cultural exchange with Japan
and she has shown her work extensively throughout California
at The Oakland Art Museum,
The Crocker Gallery, De Saisset Gallery at Santa Clara University, Zellerbach Center in
San Francisco, Kaiser Center in
Oakland, Mills College in Oakland and many others.
She will teach a collage
class later in the spring. Details
will follow in the upcoming
Rossmoor News.
For information call 9472850.
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Drama Association offers its Acting
Shakespeare class taught by Bob Lane
The Drama Association of
Rossmoor is again offering
the Acting Shakespeare class
taught by Bob Lane. The eightweek program starts Wednesday, Jan. 19, and will meet
every Wednesday until March
9. Classes are from 10 a.m. to
noon in Multipurpose Room 1
at Gateway.
The session cost is $35 for
members and $50 for nonmembers.
Lane will lead students in
discovering how to handle the
challenges and find the joys in
the Bard’s language – words,
sentences, images and rhythm.
Then, using games and improvisations, he’ll help them bring
the dialogue to life using other
acting resources such as voice
control, movement, objectives
and relationships.
The class will conclude
with a showcase of “Scenes
From Shakespeare” for
friends and family. (Prerequisite: intermediate or advanced acting class or some
acting experience.)
Lane has been a lawyer,
university professor, highschool drama teacher and
acting coach. He has taught
and directed Shakespeare at
the Honors Program at North
Carolina State University, the
San Francisco Shakespeare
Festival Summer Shakespeare, the Festival’s Midnight Shakespeare Program,
the California Shakespeare
Festival, Imagine Performing
Arts, the Tri-Valley Young
Performers Academy, as well
as in Rossmoor.
To register or for information, call Jean Wilcox
937-6524 or e-mail her at
[email protected].
Drama Association names scholarship
after the club’s first president, Jean Wilcox
To help raise funds, DRA presents show ‘Jolly Good Time’
The Drama Association of
Rossmoor has created a scholarship named after its first president, Jean Wilcox. The Jean
Wilcox Scholarship for Theatre
Studies will be awarded annually to a graduating high school
student who intends on pursuing theater studies in college.
To enhance the funding,
Wilcox will perform in a presentation called “Jolly Good
Show” at the Locust Street
Theatre (1345 Locust Street,
Walnut Creek) on Friday, Feb.
18, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb.
19, at 2 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb.
20, at 2 p.m.
All proceeds will go to the
scholarship in Jean’s name.
Performing with Wilcox will
be her longtime English acting
partner Fred Williams.
“Jolly Good Show” is a compilation of stories and skits specifically selected by Wilcox and
Williams for this fundraiser.
The monologues were originally written by playwright Alan
Bennett for British television
and tailored to the talents of
such acting luminaries as Maggie Smith and Thora Hird.
years as an actor, director,
playwright and teacher. During his 12 years of living in
California, he acted and directed for a number of theaters
in the Bay Area and won several awards for best actor and
best director.
Tickets are $12 per person.
To reserve seats, send a check
(made out to DAOR) to John
Hyde, 1349 Ptarmigan Drive
No. 3. For information, call
Wilcox at 937-6524.
Jean Wilcox
Wilcox, an England native,
has been an actor and teacher
for over 30 years. A Shellie
Award winner for her role as
“Shirley Valentine,” she received her drama training at
the London School of Drama.
She has taught acting to both
adults and children, including
those at Juvenile Hall in Martinez.
Williams has been in theater in Ireland, England and
the United States for over 50
FRIDAY LUNCH
I N
R O S S M O O R
Menu for Jan. 21
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:
Roast beef with gravy; baked potato; garden sweet peas with onions; mixed green salad with blue cheese dressing; dinner roll; and
orange gelatin with fruit cocktail.
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 Jan. 21 features a tuna sandwich on wholewheat bread; carrot-raisin salad; tropical fruit; and grape juice.
The Grace Notes are beginning a new semester, which means
checking the books and new music. Performing these duties
are, seated from left, Director Dolores Mendenhall and Treasurer Gloria Hing and standing, President Rose Lawson and
Assistant Director Carolyn Buxton.
Grace Notes chorus
begins its new semester
Grace Notes, the women’s barbershop chorus, begins a new
semester this week. This Rossmoor singing group meets each
Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 in Multipurpose Room
1 at Gateway.
Those who enjoy singing, and can read music, may join the
chorus for fun and to perform. Call Director Delores Mendenhall at 934-1096 for information.
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NCJW to
hear from
Bedford docent
The National Council of
Jewish Women (NCJW) will
meet Wednesday, Jan. 26, in
the Delta Room at Del Valle.
The speaker is Jane Emanuel, a
docent at the Bedford Gallery.
She will talk about artifacts and
artwork to be found in Walnut
Creek.
All Rossmoor residents and
their guests are invited. Light
refreshments will be served at
9:30 a.m., and a brief meeting
will be held at 10. Emanuel will
speak at 10:30, and after her
presentation will take questions
from the audience.
Emanuel heads the docent
program that leads Bedford
Gallery walking tours of Walnut Creek public art from May
through October each year.
She has an art history degree
from UC Berkeley. She is a past
president of the Bedford Gallery docents and has served on
the Bedford Gallery Advisory
Council, which plays a role in
selecting public art for Walnut
Creek.
Emmanuel will screen pictures that show how public art
has been used to enhance the
ambiance of certain locations
in Walnut Creek. She will reveal how the art is acquired
and where it can be found. She
will give the audience interesting facts and exciting insights
about public art and artists.
Members of Rossmoor’s
chapter of the NCJW are advocates of social justice for all,
regardless of race, creed or denomination. With volunteers
and financial contributions,
local members support a respite program; the Crestwood
Healing Center; the Reutlinger
Home for the Aged; and a
scholarship program. They also
have a knitting program for
newborns at local hospitals.
NCJW, as a national organization, supports women’s issues
and educational programs.
For membership information, call Judy Gordon at 9348502.
Friends of
Animals
need dues
In order to be listed in the
new roster for 2011, members
of Friends of Animals must
send in the 2011 membership
fee of $10 by Monday, Jan.
31.
Checks should be made
payable to Rossmoor Friends
of Animals and sent to Doris
Broad, 2400 Pine Knoll Drive
No. 6.
Not yet a member? Join
the only recognized animallover group in Rossmoor by
calling Judy Dressler at 9332822. Membership dues, plus
the monies earned at the Flea
Market and Fall Bazaar help
support a number of needy animal welfare organizations.
TV GUIDE FOR CHANNEL 28
R O S S M O O R C O M M U N I T Y C H A N N E L 28
Programs running from Jan. 13 through 19
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.
■ GRF BOARD Mid-Month Meeting. The meeting will feature
a presentation and discussion of the Trust Estate Fund cash flow
model; a presentation and discussion regarding bar code technology; discussion on the 2010-11 Board goal to develop an “orientation program for candidates” to provide an opportunity for persons
interested in running for election to the GRF Board to get insights
about the mechanics of a campaign. If the meeting runs longer
than the time slot allow, all programs following will be adjusted.
■ YAKOUBOVSKY. Classical music. 45 minutes.
Lyric-spinto soprano Elena Yakoubovsky comes from a musical
family of Russian and Italian (Neapolitan) singers and musicians.
She has performed the lead roles in many productions and has just
completed the lead in “Madame Butterfly.” She is a San Francisco
Bay Area favorite and has delighted the audience with her expressiveness and magnetic performances.
■ SKIN Cancer: Epidemic on the Rise. Health program. 45
minutes.
Dr. Jerome Potozkin, gives information about the increase of
skin conditions. As a dermatologist surgeon, he has been on the
front lines against the battle of cancer. He is not only a surgeon,
but a teacher at University of San Francisco, author of numerous
medical journals and physician at both John Muir and San Ramon
Medical Centers.
■ DUO Concertante. Violin/Piano music. 40 minutes.
Wolfgang Fetsch and Anita Fetsch-Felix are unique fatherdaughter performers in a fascinating violin-piano collaboration.
Descendants from a line of musicians, this superbly matched pair
possess a strong sense of tradition and impeccable grasp of style.
Their seamless ensemble playing has won them enthusiastic praise
wherever they appeared.
■ VALLEY Chorale. Vocal concert. One hour, 10 minutes.
The Valley Chorale has been performing in the Bay Area since
1968. The program features classical and festival works. The music revue portion is laced with costumed singers, dancers and actors. Also highlighted in this production are hits from “My Fair
Lady.”
■ UNLIKELY Allies. Book discussion. 40 minutes.
Lawyer and academic, Professor Joel Richard Pauls, examines
three critical but forgotten characters of the American Revolution. The merchant is American, Silas Deane, a Connecticut man
sent to France by Congress to broker an alliance and arms treaty
for the Continental Army. The playwright is a Frenchman named
Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, author of “The Barber
of Seville,” who saw the Revolution as an opportunity for profit.
The spy is the colorful Chevalier d’Eon, who worked for Louis
XV, and threatened to provoke war with England after Louis XVI
came to power.
■ FREEDOM From Allergies. Health program. One hour.
Dr. Ellen Cutler reveals secrets on how to get through the struggles of allergies. She has written a book, “Live Free From Asthma
and Allergies,” offers individuals who suffer with asthma and
sinusitis and allergies some techniques for evaluating their hidden
sensitivities, whether food or environmental.
■ WORLD Wide Traveler. Music/Lecture program. One
hour.
David Clark gives a wonderful lecture on his unique travels
around the world. He travels by boat and when he docks he attempts to locate work by using his musical talents on the saxophone to pay for his trip. This unusual hobby has brought him
much recognition. He truly enjoys his life and often refers to himself as the “oldest living sailor.”
= Screened boxes indicate that programming continues into next half-hour time slot.
Reference programs below by titles in capital letters above.
Thu
1-13
Fri
1-14
Sat
1-15
Sun
1-16
Mon
1-17
Tues
1-18
Wed
1-19
6 a.m.
POST IT!
POST IT!
POST IT!
POST IT!
POST IT!
POST IT!
POST IT!
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
DUO
SKIN
UNLIKELY
VALLEY
YAKOUBOVSKY
WORLD
FREEDOM
7:30 a.m.
8 a.m.
WORLD
FREEDOM YAKOUBOVSKY
DUO
SKIN
UNLIKELY
8:30 a.m.
POST IT!
9 a.m.
FITNESS
FITNESS
FITNESS
FITNESS
FITNESS
FITNESS
FITNESS
9:30 a.m.
POST IT!
GRF BOARD
GRF BOARD
POST IT!
POST IT!
GRF BOARD
POST IT!
10 a.m.
YAKOUBOVSKY
SKIN
YAKOUBOVSKY
VALLEY
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
VALLEY
DUO
UNLIKELY
11:30 a.m.
POST IT!
noon
POST IT!
POST IT!
FREEDOM
VALLEY
POST IT!
DUO
12:30 p.m.
POST IT!
1 p.m.
DUO
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
UNLIKELY
CLASSIC
FREEDOM
1:30 p.m.
POST IT!
2 p.m.
FREEDOM
VALLEY
DUO
YAKOUBOVSKY
WORLD
SKIN
UNLIKELY
2:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
UNLIKELY
WORLD
VALLEY
DUO
YAKOUBOVSKY
CLASSIC
3:30 p.m.
POST IT!
4 p.m.
WORLD
DUO
FREEDOM
VALLEY
UNLIKELY YAKOUBOVSKY
4:30 p.m.
POST IT!
5 p.m.
SKIN
UNLIKELY YAKOUBOVSKY
SKIN
VALLEY
WORLD
5:30 p.m.
POST IT!
6 p.m.
YAKOUBOVSKY FREEDOM
UNLIKELY
WORLD
YAKOUBOVSKY
SKIN
6:30 p.m.
POST IT!
7 p.m.
GRF BOARD
GRF BOARD
VALLEY
UNLIKELY
GRF BOARD
DUO
GRF BOARD
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
DUO
CLASSIC
8:30 p.m.
POST IT!
9 p.m.
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
9:30 p.m.
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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.
2010-11 WINTER POOL HOURS
• Dollar and Hillside pools are closed from Nov. 1 to March 31, 2011.
• Del Valle pool is open 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Thursday
when it opens at 10 a.m. after cleaning; and 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
• Classes normally held at Hillside on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m.
to 8:45 a.m. will be held in the Del Valle lap pool. The 6 to 7 p.m. swim class will be
moved to the Del Valle warm water pool beginning in January.
• During classes in the Del Valle lap pool, FOUR lanes are available for general use.
• 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
CR=Creekside
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13
TIME
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:15 a.m.
8 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
noon
noon
noon
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.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
EVENT ............................
Fitness Center Opens .........
Strength Circuit ................
Pilates Mat Int/Adv ............
Luk Tung Kuen Exercise ......
Stretch/Strength ...............
Low Impact Dance .............
Adv. Players ....................
Bible Study ......................
Open Tennis .....................
Open Workshop ................
Stitchers .........................
Watercolor ......................
Pool Open .......................
Qi Gong ..........................
Light Stretch ....................
Mat Science .....................
Word with Warren .............
Fun Day ..........................
Osteoporosis Class ............
Piano by Serena ................
Acrylic/Oil Painting ............
Beg. Players ....................
Dominoes........................
Library Open ....................
Movie ............................
Oster/Balance ..................
Bridge ............................
Parkinson Group ...............
Inter. Tap ........................
Line Dance ......................
Movie ............................
Aquacise .........................
Moving to Music................
Meeting ..........................
Strength Yoga ..................
Sing-along ......................
Circuit Training .................
AA Open Discussion ...........
Aquacise .........................
Duplicate Bridge ...............
Movie ............................
LOCATION ......................... ORGANIZATION
Fitness Center, DV .............................. Rec. Dept.
Diablo Rm., H .............................. Luk Tung Kuen
Table Tennis, H ........................ Table Tennis Club
Main, D ...................................Bible Study Group
Buckeye Grove Tennis Courts .......... Tennis Club
Art Studio & Back Rm., G........... Art Association
Sewing Rm., G......................... Sewing Arts Club
Art Classroom & Gall., G ............ Art Association
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Shasta Rm., DV ..........Chinese-American Assoc.
Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Sierra Rm., DV ............................................. GRF
Sierra Rm., DV ................................... Rec. Dept.
Redwood Rm., G ................................ Rec. Dept.
Cardroom 1, D .................................... Trails Club
Library, G .............................Library Association
Peacock Hall, G. ................................. Rec. Dept.
Oak Rm. A, G ............................................ Bridge
Diablo Rm., H ............................ Line Dance Club
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Las Trampas Rm., H .......... Shakespeare Society
MPR 3, G .............................Acalanes/Rec. Dept.
Garden Rm., D ....................................AA/Alanon
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Oak Rm. A, G ............................................ Bridge
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14
TIME
EVENT ............................
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
Group Cycle .....................
6 a.m.
Pool Open .......................
7 a.m.
ABS Back ........................
7:15 a.m. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise ......
7:30 a.m. Rhythmrobics ...................
8 a.m.
Deep Water .....................
8:30 a.m. Men’s Exercise Class..........
8:45 a.m. Strength .........................
9 a.m.
Adv. Players ....................
9 a.m.
Deep Water .....................
9 a.m.
Harmonica Practice ...........
9 a.m.
Keeping Fit Club ................
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m. Hands On Quilters .............
10 a.m. Flexible Yoga ...................
10 a.m. Movie ............................
10 a.m. Water Exercise .................
10 a.m. Youth Home Meeting ..........
10:05 a.m. Muscle Movers .................
10:30 a.m. Men’s Cribbage.................
11 a.m. Hanna Somatics ................
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Las Trampas Rm., H .................... Luk Tung Kuen
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
MPR 1, 2, G ...................... Men’s Exercise Group
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
MPR 3, G ................................... Harmonica Club
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
MPR 1, G ....................................... Youth Homes
MPR 2, G .................................... Men’s Cribbage
Shasta Rm., DV ............................ Fitness Center
11 a.m. Line Dance ......................
11 a.m. Word with Warren .............
11:15 a.m. Joint Efforts .....................
11:30 a.m. Friday Lunch ....................
12:15 p.m. Twinges in Hinges .............
12:30 p.m. Cardiac Rehab ..................
12:30 p.m. Chess Play ......................
1 p.m.
Inter. Players ...................
1 p.m.
Library Open ....................
1 p.m.
Life Drawing ....................
1 p.m.
Mat Science .....................
1 p.m.
Movie ............................
1 p.m.
Word with Warren .............
1:45 p.m. Int. Folk Dancing ...............
2 p.m.
Argentine Tango ................
3:30 p.m. Beg. Ballroom Dance ..........
3:30 p.m. Sing Along .......................
4 p.m.
Movie ............................
4:30 p.m. Int. Ballroom Dance ...........
6:45 p.m. Partnership Bridge ............
7 p.m.
Aquacise .........................
7 p.m.
Kazachenko Concert ...........
7 p.m.
Movie ............................
8 p.m.
Services .........................
Fitness Center, DV ..................... Line Dance Club
Diablo Rm., H ............................................... GRF
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Diablo Rm., H ..................................... Rec. Dept.
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Chess Rm., D..................................... Chess Club
Redwood Rm., G .......................................... GRF
Oak Rm. A, G ............................................ Bridge
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Vista Rm., H ...................................... B’nai Israel
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15
TIME
EVENT ............................
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
Pool Open .......................
8:45 a.m. Trails Club Hike ................
9 a.m.
Adv. Players ....................
9 a.m.
Advanced Italian ...............
9 a.m.
10 a.m. Chess Play ......................
10 a.m. Dynatones Rehearsal .........
11 a.m. Cardio Mix.......................
noon
Beg. Line Dancing .............
noon
Dominoes........................
12:30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge ...............
1 p.m.
Aquacise .........................
1 p.m.
Library Open ....................
1 p.m.
Movie ............................
4 p.m.
Movie ............................
4:30 p.m. Moving to Music................
7 p.m.
Ballroom Dance ................
7 p.m.
Movie ............................
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
MPR 3, G ............................................ Trails Club
Chess Rm., D..................................... Chess Club
Las Trampas Rm., H ......................... Dyna Tones
MPR 2, G ........................................ Domino Club
Oak Rm. A, G ............................................ Bridge
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Sierra Rm., DV .......................... Ballroom Dance
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16
TIME
EVENT ............................
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
Pool Open .......................
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m. B’nai B’rith ......................
10 a.m. St.Luke’s ........................
10:30 a.m. Pilgrim Sunday Service .......
10:30 a.m. Sunday Service .................
11 a.m. TV Methodist Service .........
12:30 p.m. Line Dance ......................
3 p.m.
Hi Intensity Cycle ..............
4 p.m.
French Social Group ...........
4 p.m.
Movie ............................
4 p.m.
Speaker ..........................
6 p.m.
Dinner ............................
7 p.m.
Movie ............................
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
MPR 1, 2, G ........................................ B’nai Brith
Diablo Rm., H ..........................St. Luke’s Church
Vista Rm., H ......................Pilgrim Cong. Church
Delta Rm. A, DV ..............Hope Lutheran Church
Peacock Hall, G. ................Tice Valley Methodist
MPR 1, G ............................. Cercle Francophone
Diablo Rm., H ............... Middle East Information
MPR 3, G ..............................Lesbian Social Club
MONDAY, JANUARY 17
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.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
EVENT ............................
Group Cycle .....................
Pool Open .......................
ABS Back ........................
Functional Conditioning ......
Rhythmrobics ...................
Deep Water .....................
Exercise Group .................
Men’s Exercise Class..........
Strength .........................
Adv. Players ....................
Deep Water .....................
RMUG ............................
Walk ..............................
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Diablo Rm., H ...........................Yang 24 Exercise
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Delta Rm. A, B, DV ........ Macintosh Users Group
Court of Flags, G ................................ Trails Club
10 a.m. Discussion ......................
10 a.m. Qi Gong ..........................
10 a.m. Water Exercise .................
10:05 a.m. Muscle Movers .................
11 a.m. Function & Movement .........
11 a.m. Light Stretch ....................
11:15 a.m. Joint Efforts .....................
11:30 a.m. Luncheon Meeting .............
noon
Needle Workers ................
noon
12:30 p.m. Cardiac Rehab ..................
12:30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge ...............
1 p.m.
Inter. Players ...................
1 p.m.
Library Open ....................
1 p.m.
Mat Science .....................
1:45 p.m. Parkinson’s Group .............
2 p.m.
Beginning Tap ..................
3 p.m.
Piano by Joyce .................
4 p.m.
Bal-A-Vis-X ......................
5 p.m.
Flexible Yoga ...................
5:30 p.m. Breathing Class ................
6 p.m.
Water Fitness ...................
6:30 p.m. Dominoes........................
7 p.m.
AA.................................
7 p.m.
Aquacise .........................
7 p.m.
Discussion Group ..............
7 p.m.
Meeting ..........................
7 p.m.
Square Dance ...................
7:30 p.m. Chamber Music Concert ......
7:30 p.m. Yiddish Club ....................
Cardroom 1, D ................................. Great Books
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Diablo Rm., H ................................. Kiwanis Club
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Oak Rm. A, G ............................................ Bridge
Shasta Rm., DV .................... Happy Hoofers Tap
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Oak Rm. A, G .................................. Domino Club
Vista Rm., H .......................................AA/Alanon
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
MPR 2, G ........................ Unitarian Univ. Society
Garden Rm., D ...................... LDS Studies Group
Las Trampas Rm., H ..............Square Dance Club
Fireside Rm., G ...................Chamber Music Soc.
MPR 3, G .........................................Yiddish Club
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18
TIME
EVENT ............................
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
Pool Open .......................
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
8 a.m.
8:15 a.m. Exercise Group .................
8:30 a.m. Low Impact Dance .............
9 a.m.
Activities Council ..............
9 a.m.
Adv. Players ....................
9 a.m.
Ladies’ Pinochle ...............
9 a.m.
Open Tennis .....................
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
Women’s Cribbage.............
9:30 a.m. Grace Notes .....................
9:30 a.m. Water Color A.M. ..............
10 a.m. Meeting ..........................
10 a.m. Qi Gong ..........................
10 a.m. T’ai Chi Chih ....................
10:30 a.m. Ballet Club ......................
11 a.m. Gentle Yoga .....................
11:15 a.m. T’ai Chi Chih ....................
11:30 a.m. Gait/Balance ....................
noon
12:45 p.m. Beginning Line Dance .........
1 p.m.
Beg. Players ....................
1 p.m.
Hawaii Club Hula ...............
1 p.m.
Library Open ....................
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Portrait Drawing ...............
1 p.m.
Speaker ..........................
1 p.m.
Party Bridge ....................
1:30 p.m. Performance ....................
3 p.m.
Hootenanny .....................
4 p.m.
Social Dance ....................
5 p.m.
Aquacise .........................
6:45 p.m. Circuit Training .................
6:45 p.m. Partnership Bridge ............
7 p.m.
Aquacise .........................
7 p.m.
Hearing Loss Support Group .
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Fireside Rm., G ........................ Activities Council
MPR 2, G ......................... Men/Women Pinochle
Garden Rm., D .......................Women’s Cribbage
MPR 1, G ......................................... Grace Notes
Diablo Rm., H ..........................T’ai Chi Chih Club
Diablo Rm., H ..........................T’ai Chi Chih Club
Oak Rm. A, G ............................................ Bridge
Peacock Hall, G. .........................Medical Friends
D. .....................................................Party Bridge
Vista Rm., H ....................................... Rec. Dept.
Las Trampas Rm., H Hootenanny Musical Group
Diablo Rm., H ......................... Social Dance Club
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Oak Rm. A, G ............................................ Bridge
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Vista Rm., H ....................... Counseling Services
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19
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.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
EVENT ............................
Group Cycle .....................
Pool Open .......................
ABS Back ........................
Functional Conditioning ......
Rhythmrobics ...................
Deep Water .....................
Exercise Group .................
Men’s Exercise Class..........
Strength .........................
Trails Club Hike ................
Adv. Players ....................
Deep Water .....................
Drawing & Painting ............
Knitters and Crocheters ......
Henry II Class ...................
Qi Gong ..........................
Water Exercise .................
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Oak Rm. A, G ............................................ Bridge
MPR 3, G ............................................ Trails Club
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
10:05 a.m. Muscle Movers .................
11 a.m. Function & Movement .........
11 a.m. Gentle Yoga .....................
11:15 a.m. Joint Efforts .....................
11:30 a.m. Luncheon Meeting .............
12:30 p.m. Cardiac Rehab ..................
1 p.m.
Bridge ............................
1 p.m.
Hula ..............................
1 p.m.
Inter. Players ...................
1 p.m.
1:30 p.m. Community Chorus ............
1:45 p.m. Beg. Folk Dancing .............
2 p.m.
Brain Exercise ..................
3:30 p.m. Spanish Conversation .........
3:45 p.m. Ballroom Dance ................
4 p.m.
Bible Study ......................
4:45 p.m. Ballroom Dance ................
6:30 p.m. Boomers Meeting ..............
6:30 p.m. Bunco Club ......................
7 p.m.
Aquacise .........................
7 p.m.
Camera Club ....................
7 p.m.
Movie ............................
7:30 p.m. Rehearsal .......................
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Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Diablo Rm., H ................................... Rotary Club
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Oak Rm. A, G ............................................ Bridge
Las Trampas Rm., H .................... Comm. Chorus
Garden Rm., D ......................................La Charla
MPR 1, G ....................Chinese-American Assoc.
Redwood Rm., G ..................... Boomers Forever
Oak Rm. A, G .....................................Bunco Club
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Vista Rm., H ....................................Camera Club
Peacock Hall, G. .........Chinese-American Assoc.
Diablo Rm., H ........................................Big Band
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20
TIME
EVENT ............................
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
8 a.m.
8:30 a.m. Low Impact Dance .............
9 a.m.
Adv. Players ....................
9 a.m.
Bible Study ......................
9 a.m.
Open Tennis .....................
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
Stitchers .........................
9:30 a.m. Watercolor ......................
10 a.m. Pool Open .......................
10 a.m. Qi Gong ..........................
10:30 a.m. Chronic Pain Support Group .
11 a.m. Light Stretch ....................
11 a.m. Luncheon ........................
11 a.m. Mat Science .....................
noon
Fun Day ..........................
noon
noon
Piano by Serena ................
1 p.m.
Acrylic/Oil Painting ............
1 p.m.
Beg. Players ....................
1 p.m.
Library Open ....................
1 p.m.
Movie ............................
1 p.m.
Oster/Balance ..................
1:15 p.m. Bridge ............................
1:30 p.m. Parkinson Group ...............
2:30 p.m. Inter. Tap ........................
2:30 p.m. Line Dance ......................
2:30 p.m. Word with Warren .............
3 p.m.
Atheists/Agnostics.............
4 p.m.
Movie ............................
5 p.m.
Aquacise .........................
6:15 p.m. Strength Yoga ..................
6:30 p.m. Sing-along ......................
6:45 p.m. Circuit Training .................
7 p.m.
AA Open Discussion ...........
7 p.m.
Aquacise .........................
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Movie ............................
Main, D ...................................Bible Study Group
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Garden Rm., D ................................... Counseling
Diablo Rm., H ..................................... Lions Club
Oak Rm. A, G ............................................ Bridge
Peacock Hall, G. ........................................... GRF
Delta Rm. A, B, DV Atheists and Agnostics Group
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Garden Rm., D ....................................AA/Alanon
Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Oak Rm. A, G ............................................ Bridge
EXCURSIONS
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FROM THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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
ticket are the actual time of departure.
Names will be called to board the bus 15
minutes prior to this time. For information,
call 988-7731.
DAY TRIPS.
“NEXT TO NORMAL”
Wednesday, Feb. 16
Minimal walking
From Broadway to Curran Theatre in
San Francisco comes Tony-Award-winning
musical “Next to Normal,” an emotional
powerhouse of a musical with a thrilling
contemporary score about a family trying
to take care of themselves and each other.
It is a rock musical with book and lyrics by
Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. Its
story concerns a mother who struggles
with worsening bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness has on her family.
“Next to Normal” was nominated for
eleven 2009 Tony Awards and won three
– Best Original Score, Best Orchestration
and Best Performance by a leading actress
in a musical. It also won the 2010 Pulitzer
Prize for Drama, becoming just the eighth
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musical in history to receive the honor.
Alice Ripley, who received the 2009 Tony
Award for best actress in a musical for her
performance, will reprise her acclaimed
performance in San Francisco.
The New York Times calls Next To Normal “a brave, breathtaking musical. A work
of muscular
The bus will depart Gateway at 12:15
p.m. and return around 6. The cost is $98.
CHINESE PLAY –
“THE CRAFTY MATCHMAKER”
Sunday, Feb. 20
Minimal walking
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with
“The Crafty Matchmaker” musical spectacular at the Buddha’s Universal Church
in San Francisco. This is a true story of a
greedy, conniving matchmaker set in the
time of ancient China. “The Crafty Matchmaker” unfolds to a tragic triangle of love
wherein resentment is created. Presented
in a rhythmic mixture of Cantonese and
English, this production is filled with drama,
action and humor. “The Crafty Matchmaker” showcases dazzling costumes, sets and
staging. Enjoy the hosted Chinese lunch at
Louie’s Restaurant before the performance.
The bus will depart Gateway at 10:45 a.m.
and return around 5 p.m. The cost is $55.
PULP FASHION: THE ART OF ISABELLE
DE BORCHGRAVE
Tuesday, Feb. 22
Thursday, Feb. 24
Extensive walking
The Legion of Honor in San Francisco
is the first American museum to dedicate
an entire exhibition to the work of Isabelle
de Borchgrave. Belgian artist Isabelle de
Borchgrave is a painter by training, but
textile and costume are her muses. Working in collaboration with leading costume
historians and young fashion designers,
de Borchgrave crafts a world of splendor
from the simplest rag paper. Painting and
manipulating the paper, she forms trompe
l’oeil masterpieces of elaborate dresses
inspired by rich depictions in early European painting or by iconic costumes in
museum collections around the world.
Pulp Fashion draws on several themes and
presents quintessential examples in the
histor y of costume – from Renaissance
finer y of the Medici family and gowns
worn by Elizabeth I and Marie-Antoinette
to the creations of the grand couturiers
Frederick Worth, Paul Poiret, Christian
Dior and Coco Chanel. Special attention is
given to the creations and studio of Mariano Fortuny, the eccentric early-20th-century artist who is both a major source of
inspiration to de Borchgrave and a kindred
spirit. Join us for a private docent-led tour
of the exhibit. The bus leaves Gateway at 8
a.m. and will return around 3:30 p.m. Cost
is $37 for museum members and $45 for
nonmembers.
NEW
DELTA HISTORY CRUISE
Friday, Feb. 25
Moderate walking
Enjoy an adventurous day aboard the
boat Delphinus to explore the cultural and
natural history of the Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta. Depart and return from the Antioch Marina. What is the Sacramento/San
Joaquin Delta and why is it so important?
What was it like when first discovered by
Europeans and who lived here? What’s
happened to this area in the last 200 years
and what are we looking at for the future?
Witness first-hand the levees, wetland areas, bird life and people that all try to coexist here. Enjoy a live commentary rich
with historical facts and information about
our environment and its inhabitants from
Captain Patterson. A visit to the wonderful
Rio Vista Museum and lunch at a local restaurant are part of this cruise. Wear warm
layered clothing. The bus will leave Gateway
at 8:30 a.m. and return at approximately 5
p.m. The cost is $109.
NEW
ZUBIN MEHTA AND THE
ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Monday, Feb. 28
Minimal walking
Zubin Mehta conducts the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra at Davies Symphony
Hall in San Francisco as the orchestra performs Schubert’s towering Great C Major
Symphony. This year marks IPO’s 75th
season of beautiful music, which coincides with Mehta’s 50th year of conducting. Aside from being the IPO’s only Music
Director for Life, appointed for life in 1981,
Mehta’s accomplishments include being
the youngest person to conduct the Berlin
and Vienna Philharmonic orchestras, laureate of the World Prize in Arts, and Lifetime
Achievement Peace and Tolerance Award
of the United Nations. The bus will depart
Gateway at 6:15 p.m. and return at 11. The
cost is $137.
EXTENDED TRIPS
NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL AND PALM
SPRING FOLLIES
Feb. 21 through 25
Travel to Southern California to celebrate the “date.” The Coachella Valley produces 90 percent of America’s dates, and
the desert fruit remains and important part
of the region’s economy. The National Date
Festival includes the Blessing of the Date
Garden, a traditional ceremony invoking
safety and success for the date harvesters,
unpredictable ostrich and camel races, music and much more. Accommodations for
four nights will be at the Spa Hotel Casino
in the heart of Palm Springs. Enjoy the performance of the spectacular Arabian Nights
Pageant, a musical production that should
not be missed. And, of course, the highlight
of the tour is a performance by the fabulous Palm Spring Follies featuring all the
great music of the 1930s and 1940s. This
year’s show is titled “Follies Forever.” Also
included in the itinerary a “Mystery Trip” to
a place we’ve never taken a group before.
The tour includes four nights deluxe lodging, five meals, motorcoach transportation,
touring per itinerary, taxes and gratuities
and luggage handling. A deposit of $100
per person is due with application. The
cost per person double occupancy is $895,
$1150 single. .
DEATH VALLEY AND LAS VEGAS ATOMIC
TESTING MUSEUM
March 5 through 12
Join this eight-day tour to Death Valley
and Las Vegas. Accommodations in Las
Vegas will be at Treasure Island right on the
strip. Visit Caesar’s Forum Shops, travel to
the famous Atomic Testing Museum (Nevada test site) for a guided tour and enjoy the
“Mystere,” a classic Cirque du Soleil show,
plus a full day to explore Las Vegas. Then it
is on to Death Valley with a two-night stay
at Furnace Creek Ranch. Learn about the
history and geography of the Death Valley
visiting Badwater, the Visitor Center, Ubehebe Crater and a strange phenomenon,
Scotty’s Castle. On the way home, stop at
Badwater, the lowest elevation in the United States, and Hillmar Cheese Factory. Included in the trip are seven nights deluxe
lodging, nine hosted meals, all entrance
fees, deluxe motor coach transportation,
luggage handling and gratuities. The cost
per person, double occupancy, is $1,360
($1,730 single). A deposit of $200 is due
with application.
“THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY” AND RENO
March 21 through 23
Travel over the snow-capped Sierras to
Reno. First stop will be at Boomtown to play
and have lunch (cash and food coupons will
be provided). Accommodations in Reno will
be at the Silver Legacy, which is connected
to the Circus Circus and the Eldorado. Enjoy the performance of “Buddy – The Buddy
Holly Story.” On Feb. 3 1959, the man who
changed the face of popular music tragically died in a plane crash at age 22. Now,
“Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story” tells the
story of the three years in which he became
the world’s top recording artist with a show
that features over 20 of Buddy Holly’s greatest hits including “Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be
the Day” and “Chantilly Lace.” The group
will make visits to John Ascuaga’s Nugget
with and Thunder Valley Casino with cash
and food vouchers are also included. The
cost per person, double occupancy, is $245
($290 for single) and includes two nights
deluxe lodging, one dinner, casino packages, motorcoach transportation and luggage handling. A deposit of $50 is due with
application. Detailed itinerary is available at
the Excursion Desk.
PANAMA CANAL CRUISE FORT
LAUDERDALE TO SAN FRANCISCO
April 24 through May 10
Take a Panama Canal cruise with Princess for what is not just an unforgettable
cruise experience, but a fascinating history lesson as well. Building the Panama
Canal was an engineering feat. Its costs
were monumental, with an unprecedented
amount of money and human lives lost.
Today, nearly 100 years after its completion, the Panama Canal remains one of the
most vital trade routes in the world. The
wildlife in the Panama Canal region is as
unique and breathtaking as the canal itself.
Cruise through lush, tropical rain forests
and untamed jungles in the heart of Central America, home to varied wildlife and
fascinating cultures. This 15-night cruise
sets off from Fort Lauderdale through the
Panama Canal, the quickest link between
the Atlantic and the Pacific, and ends in San
Francisco. Visit the modern and bustling
city of Cartagena, Colombia, experience
history with a full transit of the Panama
Canal and take in sun-kissed ports such
as Cabo San Lucas, Aruba, Costa Rica and
more. Pre-cruise night in Fort Lauderdale
included. Stop by the Excursion Desk for
an itinerary and prices. Full details at the
Excursion Desk.
SPRINGTIME IN YOSEMITE
May 15 through 17
Springtime in Yosemite is abundance
of waterfalls and spring blossom. The first
stop will be at Yosemite Mt. Sugar Pine
Railroad for a four-mile train ride through
Sierra National Forest and hosted barbecue
lunch. Accommodations for two nights will
be at the Yosemite Lodge in the heart of Yosemite Valley. Take a spectacular four hour
journey all the way to breathtaking Glacier
Point. Towering 3,200 feet directly above
the valley floor it offers panoramic views
of Yosemite Falls, Nevada and Varnal Falls
with High Sierra in the distance. Enjoy a
hosted lunch at the Ahwahanee Hotel. On
the way home visit Hilmar Cheese Company
for a hosted lunch followed by a tour of the
factory. The cost per person, double occupancy is $625. A deposit of $100 is due
with application.
ITALY’S TREASURES: ART, FOOD AND
WINE OF ITALY
May 21 through June 1
The romance of Italy comes to life on
this Exploration tour where a smaller group
setting means a more personal travel experience. Begin in Stresa, on the shore of
Lago Maggiore. A boat transports travelers
to a welcome dinner on Isola dei Pescatori,
the most picturesque of the Borromean
Islands. Travel the breathtaking Centovalli Express for train journey through the
mountains to Swiss town of Locarno. Stop
at Lake Orta, and take a boat to Isola di San
Giulio to experience this enchanting lakeside resort with its many outdoor cafes and
shops. Take a boat ride to glamorous Portofino. Long a getaway for the wealthy, the
town’s colorful harbor, dotted with fishing
boats and mega yachts, sits against a backdrop of pastel-colored buildings. Continue
with a spectacular train journey through the
villages of Cinque Terre, nearly inaccessible
string of fishing villages tucked between
the mountains and the Mediterranean with
terraced vineyards. City of Lucca is a hidden gem encircled by 16th century Renaissance walls. A guided walking tour of the
charming piazza visits the 14th century
Cathedral of San Martino, Lucca’s medieval
streets and Piazza Napoleone. Enjoy a re-
laxing four-night stay at a villa tucked away
in the beautiful Tuscan countryside in the
Etruscan town of Cortona. From there visit
Florence, the cradle of Italy’s Renaissance,
Siena and San Gimignano with walking
tours highlighting the treasures and monuments. A visit to a winery in the heart of
Tuscany showcases the wine cellar, family
estate, vineyards, olive groves and stunning
views. The winery’s chef gives a Tuscan
cooking lesson before serving an authentic
Tuscan lunch, expertly paired with wines
produced on site. A guided walking tour of
Bologna’s center, virtually untouched since
the Renaissance, highlights specialty food
shops for an opportunity to sample the local wares. Spend two wonderful nights in
Venice built on 117 islands with 150 canals
and 400 bridges. These are Italy’s treasures. Detailed itinerary is available at the
Excursion Desk. The cost per person, double occupancy is $4,999 ($5,799 single). A
deposit of $250 is due with application.
HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS
May 10 through 18
This classic nine-day trip features
Niagara Falls, Amish Country, Washington, D.C., and Williamsburg. Discover the
amazing Niagara Falls area with a tour that
includes the Floral Clock, the largest in
the world, and Horticultural Center, picturesque Niagara on the Lake and Welland
Canal. Experience the thundering Niagara
Falls aboard the Maid of the Mist Boat.
Take a scenic drive through eastern New
York to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
This is Dutch country, the land of “plain
people” where time has stood still for over
one hundred years and represents the oldest Amish settlement in North America.
Visit Gettysburg National Militar y Park,
site of one of the bloodiest battles of the
Civil War. Learn about the way of life that
forbids the use of electricity or telephones
in the home at the Amish Farm and House,
end enjoy a traditional Amish-style dinner. Visit Philadelphia to see most historic square mile in America featuring
Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
Continue to Washington, D.C. area for a
two-night stay at the Gaylord National Resort on Potomac River. Enjoy Washington
DC city tour including the WWII and Vietnam War Memorials, Capitol Hill, Embassy Row, White House Visitor Center, and
Smithsonian Institution. Travel to Mount
Vernon, President George Washington’s
beautiful estate overlooking the Potomac
River. Explore incredible Colonial highlights of Williamsburg, a 173-acre living
history museum with 88 restored and reconstructed 18th century buildings. Enjoy a traditional colonial dinner. The cost
per person, double occupancy is $2,399
($800 single supplement). Price includes
all airport transfers, round-trip air, eight
nights accommodations, comprehensive
sightseeing, 12 meals, all taxes, and baggage handling. A $300 deposit is due with
application. Stop by the Excursion Desk
for a complete itinerary.
WASHINGTON AND OREGON
June 5 through 16
Travel north to the Evergreen State –
Washington. Explore the majestic Pacific
Northwest on this 12-day adventure, from
the 620-foot Multnomah Falls and Columbia River to the sophistication of Seattle.
Tour the Bonneville Lock and Dam right on
the boarder of Oregon and Washington.
Explore Yakima and Leavenworth. Leavenworth is a quaint German town nestled
in the mountains of central Washington
state with many shops and restaurants.
Tour the Liberty Orchards in the town of
Cashmere, producers of world famous
Aplets and Cotlets. Travel through the
mountains, stopping at Deception Falls on
the way to Edmonds. This seaside town
is home to garden shops, one-of-a-kind
clothing and jewelry stores, wine cellars
and restaurants. Visit the Future of Flight
Aviation Center and tour the Boeing factory, the largest building in the world (by
volume) to assembly of the 777 and the
new 787 Dreamliner. Enjoy hosted lunch
at Charles at Smugglers Cove. This French
restaurant sits atop a bluff with panoramic
Excursions
views of Possession bay. Take a relaxing
cruise to Blake Island Marine State Park
and Tillicum Village. Enter the great cedar
longhouse for an award-winning salmon
feast. Later as the lights dim myth and
magic comes to life in a spellbinding
show of traditional dances and legends of
Northwest Coast. Stop at the Space Needle and go up top to see the all the wonderful sights of Seattle. Wonder around
Pioneer Square with its turn-of-the-20thcentury storefronts. Browse the shops of
Pike’s Market, one of the oldest continually operated public farmer’s markets in
the United States. Visit the Ballard Locks
and Fish Ladder. Built in 1917, the Ballard
Locks link Puget Sound with Lake Washington and Lake Union. Explore Portland
with step-on guide. Join guided tours of
Pittcock Mansion and International Rose
Gardens. Board the Spirit of Portland for a
hosted dinner cruise along the Willamette
River taking in the Portland skyline. On the
way home stop at Eugene and Medford.
The cost per person is $2,175 for double
occupancy, $2,865 for single. A deposit
of $300 is due with application. Included
in the trip are 11 nights deluxe lodging, 21
hosted meals, extensive sightseeing per
itinerary, all entrance fees, deluxe motor
coach transportation, luggage handling
and gratuities. Stop by the Excursion Desk
for a complete itinerary.
SPECIAL EVENTS & MOVIES
T
FROM THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
he following are the current
special events sponsored by the
Rossmoor Recreation Department.
For more information on any of these
events during the month, check the
Special Events listing on the calendar
page each week, look for the article
in the Arts and Leisure section of
the News, or call the Recreation
Department at 988-7732. Events are
free unless otherwise noted. This
information is posted throughout the
month on the Rossmoor News website
at www.rossmoornews.com.
FUN DAY
Thursday, Jan. 13
free program is open to all residents and
their guests.
SATURDAY MOVIES
Saturday, Jan. 15
The 1999 drama “October Sky” starring Jake Gyllenhaal 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 108 minutes
long and is rated PG. This free program is
open to all residents and their guests.
SUNDAY FUNNIES
Sunday, Jan. 16
Guitarist and vocalist Peter Lamson
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.
The 1984 comedy “Micki and Maude”
starring Dudley Moore 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 117 minutes
long and is rated PG-13. This free program
is open to all residents and their guests.
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY MOVIE
Thursday and Friday, Jan. 13 and 14
BONNIE WEISS
Tuesday, Jan. 18
The 2010 drama “The American” starring George Clooney will be shown in
Peacock Hall at Gateway on Thursday at
1, 4 and 7 p.m. and on Friday at 10 a.m.,
1, 4 and 7 p.m. The showings at 10 a.m.
and 1 p.m. will feature language captions.
This film is 105 minutes long and is rated
R. This free program is open to all residents and their guests.
Bonnie Weiss will discuss the entertainment careers of Mickey Rooney and
Judy Garland at 1:30 p.m. in the Vista
Room at Hillside. Please note this new location. This free event is open to all residents and their guests.
LYUTSINA KAZACHENKO IN CONCERT
Friday, Jan. 14
Soprano Lyutsina Kazachenko will
perform a special concert at 7 p.m. in the
Sierra Room at Del Valle. The program
will include American Broadway classics,
popular Jewish and Italian songs, gypsy
romances, operetta and opera hits. This
CLUB TRIPS
ALASKA CRUISE / ROUNDTRIP FROM
SAN FRANCISCO
Aug. 28 through Sept. 7
Sept. 7 through 17
Breathtaking Alaska is one of the most
popular vacation destinations. Spectacular
wildlife, jaw-dropping glaciers, untouched
wilderness and the state’s undisputed star
attractions are just some of the wonders to
experience on this 11-day/10-night cruise
aboard the Sea Princes. Alaska’s Inside
Passage is one of the most scenic sea-lanes
in the world, home to bald eagles, whales,
sea lions, otters, brown bears, mountain
goats and flocks of seabirds. Visit a variety
of flavorful ports-of-call full of rich history
and native culture. Visit Butchart Garden
in Victoria, experience the totem poles of
Ketchikan, the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, enjoy Tracy Arm and the unbelievable calving icebergs in their jade-colored
majesty or cruise through the Glacier Bay
National Park with massive glaciers that
stretch 3.3 million acres. The sights and
sounds of Alaska will refresh and impress.
The Sea Princes is an ideal sized ship with
great amount of amenities, and an itinerary that is guaranteed to please. The leisure
pace allows for an extra day in port. Prices
start from $1,580 per person including port
charges, government fees, transfers to and
from pier and cancellation insurance. A
$600 deposit is due with application. Final
payment is due by June 1, 2011. Stop by the
Excursion Desk for a complete itinerary.
EOS ENSEMBLE
Sunday, Jan. 30
The Eos Ensemble featuring pianist
Gwendolyn Mok, violinist Craig Reiss and
horn player Kevin Rivard will perform at
3 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway.
Tickets for this concert are $10 in advance at the Excursion Desk or $15 at the
door. This program is presented by Ellie
Mao Mok and is open to all residents and
their guests.
HANDICAPPED PARKING RULES
Blue parking spaces are for handicapped drivers only. Parking is
permitted only for a disabled person who displays a placard or disabledperson or disabled-veteran license plates. Disabled people with a placard or special plates may park in special areas for unlimited periods of
time, regardless of time restrictions. No one else may park there.
A crosshatched (diagonal lines) area adjacent to a designated disabled parking space is a no-parking area. Parking golf carts in the
blue crosshatched area is also prohibited.
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FROM ROSSMOOR CLUBS
T
he trips listed below are sponsored by Rossmoor clubs and organizations and not by the
Recreation Department. The trips are open
to all Rossmoor residents, not just members of
the specific club. For information, contact the
person listed with each trip. Do not contact the
Recreation Department.
Rossmoor clubs and organizations wishing to be included in this column must submit
a typewritten article to the News by Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Due to space restrictions, the
News reserves the right to edit or delete the
articles.
THUNDER VALLEY WITH THE
CITY OF HOPE
Monday, Jan. 17
Join in the fun at Thunder Valley Casino
and support cancer research at the City of
Hope. Leave Gateway at 9 a.m. and return
about 5 p.m. Play bingo on the bus for fun
prizes, including a free future trip. Bring
friends and neighbors. Casino bonuses include player and food credits. For reservations, call Lynne Keefer at 945-7665. Send
checks for $30, made payable to the City of
Hope, to Keefer at 1848 Tice Valley Blvd.,
Walnut Creek CA 94595.
VALENTINE’S DAY HIGH TEA TRIP
Saturday, Feb. 12
The National Council of Jewish Women
invites residents to a Valentine’s Day celebration, a little early, by enjoying a high
tea at the historical Victorian McHenry
Mansion in Modesto, featuring tea-sized
sandwiches and desserts. Prior to going
to the mansion, stop at the Sciabica Olive
Oil Factory and Store, also in Modesto.
There will be a short tour and tasting. After
lunch, head for Lathrop to end the day by
visiting the Ghirardelli outlet for sampling
of chocolates and shopping at a discount.
The cost for this trip is $65, which includes
deluxe charter motorcoach, driver’s gratuity, high tea/lunch and tours. Make checks
payable to NCJW and mail to Helen Field,
1316 Rockledge Lane No. 7 Call 280-7206
for information. The deadline for reservations is Jan. 22. The escorts for this trip
are Wendy and Mike Schrader of Schrader
Tour of Duty, who will also play games and
offer prizes. The bus will leave Gateway at
8:30 a.m. and return to Rossmoor approximately 4 p.m.
AP-OPEN USTA TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Saturday, Feb. 12
Ralf Parton, acting on behalf of the
Rossmoor Tennis Club, is attempting to put
together an evening excursion to the SAPOpen USTA tennis tournament in San Jose.
This fun evening is open to all tennis fans.
It consists of a roundtrip charted bus leaving at 5:30 p.m. from Gateway, reserved
seats in the upper baseline section, bottled water and snacks on the coach with a
group of Rossmoorians, their relatives and
friends. An exciting group of world-class
players is coming to San Jose to compete
in this SAP-Open: Fernando Verdasco, Gael
Monfils, Juan Martin Del Potro, Mardy Fish,
Sam Querrey, Lleyton Hewitt, Tommy Haas,
James Blake, Kei Nishikori and others.
Remember, Del Potro at the 2009 U.S.
Open final, defeated Rodger Federer for his
first grand slam title. The cost for the entire
evening is $70 per person. Call Parton at
256-7078 for space availability (maximum
45) before sending a check.
NEW
CACHE CREEK WITH ORT.
Monday, Feb. 14
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with ORT at
Cache Creek Casino and enjoy 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 $5 food coupon good at any restaurant or bakery. The
cost is $28 (includes tip) and is open to all
Rossmoor residents. Make checks out to
ORT and mail to Beryl Esserman, 538 Spotted Owl Ct. For information, call 947-0984.
ORT helps train and rehabilitate people in
58 countries worldwide and is open to everyone.
CIRCLE HAWAII CRUISE
March 27 through April 10
St. Anne’s Society presents a 14-day
cruise to Hawaii on the deluxe M.S. Zaandam, sailing round-trip from San Diego. The
cruise includes a complimentary shore excursion in Hilo, a cocktail party aboard ship
and a bon voyage orientation party. Prices
range from $1,399 to $2,399, depending
on the package. For information, call Fran
Long at 939-5151 or Gale Lydecker at 9377748 (affiliated with Orinda Travel) and a
flyer will be mailed.
EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE
May 17 through June 1
Rossmoor residents are invited to join
the 30s/40s/50s and RV Roadrunners Grand
Circle Travel’s 16-day European river cruise
departing from San Francisco May 17, 2011.
The cruise includes the Rhine, Main and
Danube rivers. It departs from Amsterdam,
meanders through the Netherlands, across
Germany and Austria including guided tours
in 11 cites, ending in Vienna. The cost ranges from $4,495 to $5495 (double occupancy) including international airfare from San
Francisco plus port charges, taxes, government fees and travel insurance. For information, call Judy Nixon at 933-6175 or 2866175 or pick up a flyer in the 30s/40s/50s
and Roadrunners mailboxes at Gateway.
LAGUNA BEACH PAGEANT OF
THE MASTERS
July 10 through 14
Join the National Council of Jewish
Women (NCJW) on its trip to the Pageant
of the Masters. The trip is escorted by
Mike and Wendy Schrader’s A Tour without Duty. This year the theme for the pageant will be “Only Make Believe,” where art
comes to life. Stay the four nights at the
luxurious Ayres Hotel, Laguna Woods.
Highlights of the trip: first-day breakfast
at Harris Ranch; first-night buffet dinner at
the Ayers Hotel with Nick Palance singing
popular and classical music; dinner at the
5 Crown Restaurant in Corona del Mar; a
catamaran boat ride to Catalina Island; a
cabaret lunch show “God Bless the USA”
in Pomona Valley; loge seat tickets for the
Pageant of the Masters and time to shop in
downtown Laguna Beach. Cost of the trip
is $1,145 per person double occupancy or
$1,545 single. A $65 deposit per person is
required. Make check payable to “Schraders Tours” and mail to Schraders, P.O. Box
331 Brentwood, CA 94513. Final payment
will be due May 1, 2011. Trip insurance is
available. The flyer and insurance information will be in the rack at the Excursion
Desk at Gateway. For information, contact
Helen Field at 280-7206.
NEW
TRAINS of the COLORADO ROCKIES
July 16 through 24
Rossmoor Excursions and the Railroad
Club are cosponsoring a tour of the Colorado Rockies -- nine days of exquisite scenery
including four days of wonderful historic
tourist train rides. Start with a ride on an
engineering marvel of 1884, the Georgetown Loop Railroad, which features several
horseshoe curves. Make a lunch stop in the
picturesque Alpine village of Vail. The tour
includes the world-famous 1881 Durango
and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad headed by a steam-powered locomotive through
the beautiful San Juan Mountains. Ride the
Royal Gorge Railroad’s 24 miles of track
that runs beneath the world’s highest suspension bridge that spans the Gorge some
1,053 feet above. End with a ride to the top
of Pike’s Peak on the world’s highest cog
railway. This tour includes roundtrip air, hotels, 12 meals, great sightseeing and with a
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Computer Club serves everyone – long list of services available
By Jim Bradley
Club correspondent
In June 2003, the Computer
Club of Rossmoor opened the
Computer Center at the Gateway Clubhouse. It’s located
in the same building as the library, Redwood Room and Oak
Room. It’s easily accessible to
all entering the clubhouse.
It may be that newer residents,
as well as family and friends of
all residents, are not aware this
center provides services available to all in Rossmoor. Here is
what it does.
It’s open Monday through
Friday from 10 a.m. to noon
and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. with two
volunteers on each shift.
Schedules of classes and
seminars are available and a volunteer is there to sign up anyone
wanting to register. Interested
in club membership? Complete
a membership application, pay
$15 and the deed is done.
Club members having a
computer problem can visit
the center and fill out a house
call slip. A house call volunteer will call to make an appointment. These house calls
are free. Because of the large
membership, this service must
be limited to club members.
If someone needs to send an
e-mail, but doesn’t know how,
one of the volunteers will send
it for them.
There are three public computers in the center available for
anyone’s use. This is a popular
free service. Certain basic rules
apply, for example, there is a
limit of 15 minutes, if someone is waiting to use a P.C., and
printouts are a limit of 10 copies – at 10 cents each. Rules are
clearly posted for all to read.
The club has a copy machine
where volunteers will provide
up to 10 copies at a cost of 10
cents each. While unrelated
to computers, this is a service
residents need and appreciate.
Time permitting, a volunteer will conduct a search on
almost any topic. For example,
a lady was planning a trip to Italy and wanted to know when
and where a certain opera was
performing in Rome. A volunteer located it on Google and
she left pleased.
There is a receptacle at the
center for both used and unused ink containers. These are
recycled with the unused ones
being donated to charity.
The wireless Internet service in the Redwood Room
was originally installed by the
club, but is now provided by
the Golden Rain Foundation.
Its access is enjoyed by those
using laptops.
The club keeps a list of recommended people who repair
computers for a fee. These recommendations are based on
the reasonableness of the fee
and the expertise of the person, both of which come from
the feedback received from
those served. To contact these
people, call the center at 9474527 or 947-4528.
This is a personal computer
club, but when questions are
posed about Apple products,
the club provides a contact
name and number given to it
by the Mac people.
The club shares the Computer Center with people who
provide the Telecare service.
This is a pleasant and a fully
compatible relationship.
Finally, the club furnished
the Computer Center with seven personal computers; desks
and chairs; a copy machine;
various racks to hold reading
material; telephones; interesting wall handiwork created
by President Leonard Krauss;
office supplies; and, printers.
These furnishings were paid
for by the club.
What began over seven years
ago has become what the club
intended it to be. It’s a computer center designed to serve the
community in many ways. Visitors are always welcome.
Tip of the week
Here is a website that provides the classics in literature
for instant reading and referral.
It’s www.pagebypagebooks.
com. It’s a free site and the book
Photo by Lynn Letteris
Residents use the computers in the Computer Center at Gateway.
is read on the monitor. Doesn’t
reading a good book with some
background music as company
sound like a good idea?
Other matters of interest
• The club continues to accept volunteers to serve at the
Computer Center. Those interested are asked to call the
office at 280-3984. Volunteers
able to substitute from time to
time are welcome, too.
• For free home pickup of
electronic waste, call 1-800-
449-7587.
• The club’s house call team
is looking for volunteers. These
are people who enjoy solving
members’ personal computer
problems in their spare time.
Call the office, if interested.
• The e-mail address for the
Computer Center is rossmoorco
[email protected].
• Club’s website is www.
carossmoorcomputerclub.com.
Click on “Our Services” for
class schedules.
ARTS & LEISURE
AROUND THE BAY AREA
BEDFORD GALLERY presents “Nature’s Beloved Son:
Rediscovering John Muir’s Botanical Legacy” through
March 27. The gallery is located at the Lesher Center for
the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. The exhibition
highlights the life work of America’s most famous and
influential naturalist. Call 295-1417 or go to www.
bedfordgallery.org.
CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY presents “The Suite
Sounds of the California Symphony,” featuring some of
the greatest works in its repertoire, Jan. 23 at 4 p.m. at
the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut
Creek. Call 943-7469 or go to www.lesherartscenter.org.
CENTER REPERTORY Company presents the
Tony Award-winning comedy, “Boeing-Boeing,” Jan.
27 through Feb. 26 at the Lesher Center for the Arts,
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. For information, go to
centerrep.org. For tickets, call 943-7469.
COMPANY C CONTEMPORARY BALLET presents
“Ominous Rumblings of Discontent” Jan. 21 and 22 at
Creek. Call 943-7469 or go to www.lesherartscenter.org.
CONTRA COSTA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
presents “The New Universe and the Human Future” with
Joel Primack and Nancy Abrams, co-authors of “The
View from the Center of the Universe: Discovering Our
Extraordinary Place in the Cosmos,” Jan. 18 at 7:15 p.m. at
Creek. Tickets at the door are $50 for JCC members and
$60 for others.
CONTRA COSTA PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
presents a free classical music concert Jan. 28 at 10:30 a.m.
at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd.,
Walnut Creek. Featured will be the music of Geoffrey
Club Trips
minimum of 10 it will be fully escorted from Rossmoor by
Ralf Parton, president of the Railroad Club. For information,
call 256-7078 or drop in at the Excursion Desk at Gateway.
TWELFTH ANNUAL DELUXE AFRICAN SAFARI
Sept. 10 through 23
The dates for this t wo-week, fully escor ted trip
Bush, George Gershwin/Percy Grainger, Paul Hindemith
and Jacque Ibert. For information, go to www.ccpas.org.
DIABLO ACTORS ENSEMBLE presents “Driving
Miss Daisy,” which is about the unlikely relationship
between an aging, crotchety white Southern woman and a
proud, soft-spoken black man, Jan. 21 through Feb. 13 at
the ensemble’s theater, 1345 Locust St., Walnut Creek. For
information, go to diabloactors.com.
DIABLO THEATRE COMPANY closes its season with
“The Drowsy Chaperone,” a comedy that pokes fun at the
slapstick musicals of the 1920s. Performances are Feb. 11
through March 5 at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601
Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Call 943-7469 or go to www.
lesherartscenter.org.
GOLD COAST CHAMBER PLAYERS present
“Harmony and Melody: A Celebration of Black History”
Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. at the Lafayette
Library and Learning Center, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd.,
Lafayette. The group will present chamber music
arrangements of African-American spirituals. “America’s
Got Talent” finalist Lawrence Beamen will also perform.
Tickets are $15 to $50. Call 284-7404. For information,
call 283-3728.
INTERNATIONAL FILM SHOWCASE presents
“Max Manus,” Norway’s 2009 best film and the true story
of Norway’s Nazi-fighting war hero, Jan. 28 through Feb.
1 at the Orinda Theater. General admission is $10 and for
seniors, $8. Matinees are $7 for everyone. For information,
call 283-1700.
LAFAYETTE LIBRARY and Learning Center presents
“The True Cost of Public Pensions: Reform or Bust?”
Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. at the library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd.,
Lafayette. Speakers include John Coupal, Howard Jarvis
Taxpayer Association; Ann Strausboll, Calpers; and Joe
Nation, Stanford Institute for Economic Research. E-mail
commonwealthclub.org.
LAFAYETTE LIBRARY and Learning Center
Foundation presents Paul Giroux, a Lafayette resident
and civil engineer, who will talk about “Building Hoover
Dam” Feb. 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Lafayette Library’s
Community Hall. The program combines historic photos,
animation and tales of life and death.
LAMPLIGHTERS MUSICAL THEATER presents
Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Yeoman of the Guard” Jan.
28 to 30 at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic
Drive, Walnut Creek. Call 943-7469 or go to www.
LINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUM presents “Wild Night
at the Museum” Jan. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the museum,
1931 First Ave, Walnut Creek. There will be animal
encounters, food tasting and a visit by Peter Gros from
“Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom.” Adult tickets are $50
each and includes one children’s admission. Additional
children’s tickets cost $10. Tickets are available through
Jan. 21 by calling 627-2951 or visiting www.wildlifemuseum.org/wildnight.
POISON APPLE PRODUCTIONS presents “Wondering
With Alice,” a retelling of a family favorite, Jan. 27, 28,
29 and 30 at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic
Drive, Walnut Creek. Call 943-7469 or go to www.
TOWN HALL THEATRE Kids Center Stage, presents
the musical “Little Shop of Horrors” Jan. 28, 29 and 30 at
the Town Hall Theatre in Lafayette. For tickets, call 2831557, or go to the website at www.thtc.com
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 of fering
boasts many more included ex tras in its itinerar y
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 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 t wo 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
Par ton at 256-7078 or e-mail him at RPAr tTours@aol.
com for a colored flyer and itinerary or pickup material
at the Railroad Club’s mailbox at Gateway.
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Caledonian Society’s Robert Burns
RMUG’s classes, focus
Supper will be held in Fireside Room sessions, workshops go on
The Caledonian Society of
Rossmoor will hold its seventh
annual Robert Burns Supper
on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m.
in the Fireside Room at Gateway.
Two Scottish musicians,
Shauna Pickett-Gordon and
Colyn Fischer, are featured entertainers. Gordon and Fischer
are recording artists who codirect the Peninsula Scottish
Fiddlers. They are in demand
by Scottish organizations to
perform at events throughout
the year.
There will be toasts to the
immortal memory of Burns,
to the lassies and laddies, to
absent friends, and recitation
of bits of Burns’ more popular
works.
Among the works of the
Scottish bard, the famous “Address to the Haggis” is traditional when the dish is served.
The haggis, a well-known
Scottish meat delicacy, will
be heralded into the room by
a bagpiper just prior to the address.
The hosted bar will open
at 6, and at 6:45 the bagpiper
“pipes” guests into the dinner. Hamilton will cater the
menu, featuring William Wallace Beef or Robert the Bruce
Salmon. The evening ends with
all joining in singing “Auld
Lang Syne.”
Price is $30 for members,
$35 for guests, and members
are limited to two guests per
membership. Send reservation
checks, payable to the Caledonian Society of Rossmoor,
to 1001 Golden Rain Road,
or drop them in the society’s
mailbox at Gateway. Be sure to
note choice of beef or salmon.
Reservations and payment
must be received no later than
Friday, Jan. 14. Early registration is strongly advised.
The Caledonian Society
strives to maintain Scots tradition and culture and members
have fun doing so. Interested
Rossmoor residents are encouraged to join. There are no
qualifying restrictions.
Yearly membership dues
are $10 per person or $15 for
a couple. Membership applications may be picked up from
the society’s box at Gateway
or by contacting the membership chairwoman, Doris Bilse,
at 938-7744.
30s/40s/50s Couples hold bunco party
The 30s/40s/50s Couples Club will have its
annual bunco party Sunday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. in
the Oak Room at Gateway.
Bunco is a simple dice game that takes no
skill and is based strictly on luck. The fun is
in rolling dice and winning money. The play is
progressive, and partners change as the night
progresses, resulting in players getting to know
new club members.
There will be instruction and practice rolls
before the game begins in earnest. Snacks, sodas, bottled water, dessert, coffee and tea will
be provided.
The cost is $3 per person. Reservation
checks, payable to 30s/40s/50s Couples,
should be sent to Stan and Lee Herschman,
3170 Rossmoor Parkway No. 4. Reservations
must be received no later than Thursday, Jan.
20. Do not leave checks in the club mailbox
at Gateway.
The 30s/40s/50s Couples Club is a married
couples group for people born in the decades of
the 1930s, 1940s or 1950s. It is a social group
whose purpose is 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
Janey King at 932-0727.
Prime Time Couples dine Tuesday
The Prime Time Couples
will hold its next dinner on
Tuesday, Jan. 18, at Dollar
Clubhouse.
There will be a social hour
from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on
a bring-your-own-beverage
basis. Members and guests will
be able to partake of a variety
of hors d’oeuvres.
Dinner will be served at
6:30 by Hamilton Catering
and will include Italian salad,
lasagna, Italian green beans,
garlic bread and spumoni.
Wine, coffee and tea will also
be served with the meal.
Seating, as usual, will
be determined by a random
drawing to mix couples
and
promote
maximum
acquaintanceship.
The cost is $18 per person
for members and $19 per
person for nonmembers.
Reservation checks must
be received by Thursday, Jan.
13. These can be dropped off
at the Prime Time Couples
Club message box located at
Gateway. The checks may also
be mailed to club treasurer
Tom Mesetz at 2132 Golden
Rain Road No. 1.
Prime Time Couples 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 Frank
Brierly at 939-9213. Couples
are invited to learn more about
the club by coming as paying
guests.
Nifty Supper Club’s gathering set
for Friday at Dollar Clubhouse
Nifty People Supper Club will hold its first
dinner of 2011 on Friday, Jan. 14, at Dollar
Clubhouse. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m. and
dinner will be served at 6:45. Members may
bring appetizers but they must bring their own
libations.
Dinner will be catered by Ruggies and will
consist of roasted ham with raisin sauce, penne
pasta with garlic, Caesar salad, and peas and
carrots. Dessert will be lemon bars.
The cost for dinner is $14.50 for members
and $16.50 for guests.
Reservations must be made by Wednesday,
Jan. 12, by sending a check to Nancy Mills at
1516 Golden Rain Road No. 2 or by leaving it
in the club mailbox at Gateway. Those who can-
not make their reservations by Jan. 12 should
call Mills at 938-4380 to let her know that they
would like to attend. This is necessary to give
the caterer a head count.
Nifty People Supper Club is a social club
that welcomes both singles and couples. A
catered dinner is held on the second Friday
of each month. Meeting new people and socializing with old friends is the purpose of
this club.
It is also time to renew membership in the
club. Membership dues are $10 per year. Those
interested in joining can do so by sending a
check to Membership Chairperson LaVerne
Parrott (944-5575) at 3761 Terra Granada Drive
No. 1B.
Rossmoor buses service the entire valley. For information, call 988-7670 or see the
Rossmoor website for destinations and schedules on the Resident Information page.
By Dian Overly
Club correspondent
Sign up for Macintosh classes at the Acalanes Adult Education Center Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Adult Center is on the Del Valle campus on Tice Valley Road, next to ManorCare, and Mac classes are held in
Room D9. These classes are held in cooperation with the
Rossmoor Mac User Group (RMUG).
Preregistration is required for all classes except the workshops. Fees are $65 per quarter for each class. Workshops are
$15 per semester. This is a great chance to learn more about
using the Mac.
Classes and workshops have resumed. Check an Acalanes
Adult Center schedule or view it online at http://isgd/gOBdA,
or call 280-3980 ext. 8001.
Classes
Beginning Mac assumes no previous experience with a
Mac or any computer. Instructor John Gilmore will start with
the most basic elements of using the computer, the keyboard
and the mouse. Classes are on Thursdays through March 10,
from 9 to 11 a.m.
Intermediate Level 1 includes understanding more of
the basics such as saving documents, opening programs and
sending e-mail. Bring questions. This class is on Tuesdays to
March 8, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Intermediate Level II is a slightly more advanced approach to general Mac topics, exploring additional techniques
and topic areas such as downloading, searching, customizing
e-mails and opening difficult attachments. Classes will run
through March 10, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Intro to Digital Photography on a Mac is open to anyone
curious about how to use a digital camera and a computer.
The class covers taking pictures, importing the images to
the Macintosh computer, using iPhoto software and creating
slide shows with music. The class also covers the basics of
printing and burning photo albums to CDs and DVDs. This
class runs to March 8, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Mac Workshops will explore a variety of topics for more
advanced Mac users. The class will have the opportunity to
focus on the advanced features of common programs. Topics
may include Apple’s iLife Suite, Microsoft Office for Mac
and iWork, as well as other topics of interest to students.
Workshops are on Thursdays, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Focus and help sessions
Learning to use different applications on the Macintosh is
easy with no fee at the RMUG focus sessions that are held in
the Delta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse in Rossmoor on the
first and third Mondays.
January sessions include Monday, Jan. 17, at 9:30 a.m.
Barbara LeCount will introduce the class to what Quicken
can do. At 10:45 a.m. Jim Drommond will demonstrate how
to organize the desktop and the hard disk. There are no fees
for these sessions, but donations are accepted. Handouts are
provided to make the material easier to follow and remember.
On Monday, Feb. 7, at 9:30 a.m. Drommond will show the
class how to keep records on the Mac – defining, creating and
using a database. At 10:45, Jennifer Langan will introduce
attendees to more about record keeping on the Mac – a database using Apple’s Bento.
Tutoring in the home
RMUG has reinstated a program from the past – tutoring
in the home, using the owner’s computer. This is one-on-one
guidance, instruction in specific skills or on specific software
in use with the Mac. Sessions will be in the range of 30 minutes and will be scheduled in the same way as the in-home
instruction, by calling Dian Overly at 945-6055.
This tutoring will be based on a person’s needs, but primarily focus on the bare, basic and beginning skills, which
means that anyone who has been using the Mac for a time
should be able to help beginners. RMUG needs volunteers to
do the tutoring and make the program possible. The amount
of time and the skills involved are up to the tutor and his or
her comfort level.
RMUG’s total philosophy and commitment since the beginning has been “People help other people.” That’s the main
reason RMUG has never had dues or charged for any services. And it works both ways. People get the help they need
and RMUG gets donations to be financially stable. This new
tutoring program is exactly that, and RMUG needs members
help to make it work.
Look up RMUG’s website and see how the club operates.
Go to http://web.me.com/ophyllis/rmug/. Click on the URL
(address). Save as a bookmark. Be sure to check the new active Del Valle map there.
For volunteer in-home help or for basic tutoring in the
home, call Overly at 945-6055.
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RELIGION
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
EPISCOPAL
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church invites all Rossmoor residents
to a service of “caring and sharing through inspirational worship
and fellowship” on Sunday, Jan. 16, at 10 a.m. in the Diablo Room
at Hillside Clubhouse. On this Second Sunday after Epiphany,
the Rev. Anne Cox Bailey will offer a sermon titled “For This
Reason,” based on John 1:29-42. The service includes a Spoken
Eucharist; all are welcome to participate fully, and to stay for
refreshments and fellowship at the coffee hour following the service. Call the church office for more details at 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, Jan. 16, is “On Finding Christ,”
based on I Thessalonians 5:14-24. 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 week will be
Saturday, Jan. 15, at 5 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 16, at 9 a.m. and
11:15 a.m. Father Joseph will preach at the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday and at the 11:15 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Father James Thoppil
will preach at the 9 a.m. Mass. Daily Mass is at 8 a.m. Monday
through Friday. Saturday morning Mass is at 9. The Rosary is recited before the daily Mass. Confessions are every Saturday from
4 p.m. until 4:30.
PRESBYTERIAN
Grace Presbyterian Church invites everyone to worship on
Sunday, Jan. 16, at 10 a.m. The Rev. Roger Reaber’s sermon,
“Seeing Each Other as Siblings and Not as Strangers,” will be
based on Psalms 133, Acts 8:26-40, and Galatians 3:26-29. After
worship there will be a time to socialize in the Fellowship Hall.
Grace Church will present the video-based study “Saving Jesus
Redux.” This 12-week series will be offered on Sunday mornings
at 11:20 and on Tuesday evenings at 7. Come to any or all of the
sessions and invite a friend.
The Presbyterian Women will present the Rossmoor Rhythm
Review Star Steppers as an entertaining dance program following
lunch on Monday, Jan. 17, at noon. Reservations for the luncheon
may be made through the church office at 935-2100. Everyone is
welcome.
JEWISH
B’nai Israel Congregation will hold Sabbath services on Fri-
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
Or Mary Ann of Rossmoor: 934-8541
GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
2100 Tice Valley Blvd. at Rossmoor Prkwy.
935-2100
Sundays: Worship 10 a.m.,
Pastors: Roger Reaber, Charie B. Reid
ROSSMOOR PILGRIM
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Rev. Dr. Daryl J. Clemens
10:30 a.m. each Sunday
The Vista Room, Hillside
925-287-1500
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
TO ADVERTISE YOUR RELIGIOUS SERVICES,
CALL DARLENE AT 988-7809
day, Jan.14, at 8 p.m. in the Vista Room, Hillside Clubhouse. Cantor Rachel Brott will conduct the service. The hostess, Frida Bruk,
will recite the blessing over the Sabbath candles. The greeter,
Barbara Gerber, will recite the blessing over the Sabbath bread. A
social 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]. The sermon for Sunday, Jan. 16, is by Rev. Richard S. Gilbert and is titled
“Learning to Live Without a ‘Why’.” 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
The Rev. Dr. Daryl J. Clemens’ sermon will be “All That We
Are” on Sunday, Jan. 16, at 10:30 a.m. at the Rossmoor Pilgrim
Congregational Church in the Vista Room at Hillside Clubhouse. The scripture lesson will be from Isaiah 49:1-7. A cordial
invitation is extended to all to participate in the activities of the
Pilgrim Congregational Church, where all are welcome. Coffee,
tea and cookies will be served after the service.
LUTHERAN
Hope Lutheran Church invites everyone to gather for a spirited liturgical worship service in the Delta Room at 10:30 a.m.,
Sunday, Jan. 16. Pastor Jack Niemi will be leading worship and
speaking on John 1:29-42. Bob Lindahl 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 Diala-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 709-4673.
Program for
MLK birthday
offers music,
writings, film
A program celebrating
Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday will be held on Monday,
Jan. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. at
the San Ramon Valley United
Methodist Church, 902 Danville Boulevard, Alamo.
The program will employ
an innovative approach, different from previous programs, using music, excerpts
from the writings, and video
clips to lift up several individual Peacemakers who exemplify the spirit of King.
Refreshments will be
served at the conclusion and
there is no charge for admission. People of all faiths are
invited and welcome to attend.
The M.L. King Peacemakers, which includes some
Rossmoor residents, is sponsoring this (the fifth annual)
convocation program in the
Wesley Center Auditorium of
the church, which is less than
eight miles from Rossmoor’s
front gate.
For information, phone
837-5243.
Bible Study class starts tomorrow
Ten-week study taught by Earle Fries on letters of John
The Rossmoor Bible Study
class meets Thursday, Jan 13,
for the first of a 10-week study
of the letters of the apostle
John.
This week the focus is on
the language of the New Testament, known as “koine” (common) Greek. This was the language of the marketplace, the
language that was commonly
spoken through most of the Ro-
man/New Testament world.
Alexander the Great, who
was taught by Aristotle, is given credit for the widespread use
of the “common” as opposed to
the “classical” Greek. This had
a profound effect on the spread
of the Christian message.
The class meets every
Thursday at Dollar Clubhouse
beginning at 9 a.m. with small
group discussions. At 9:50 ev-
eryone convenes for the singing
of hymns and at 10 Pastor Earle
Fries lectures until 10:40. Light
refreshments follow.
Everyone is welcome to
come for both small group and
large group sessions. However,
some choose to come only for
the lecture and are welcome to
do so.
Questions may be directed
to Fries at 926-0307.
Hope Lutheran to hold Bible study for six weeks
Hope Lutheran will hold a
six-week Bible study class on
Wednesdays, from Jan. 19 to
Feb. 23, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in
the Delta Room at Del Valle
Clubhouse.
Hope’s pastor, Jack Niemi,
will lead the study.
This is an oppor tunity
to increase k nowledge of
the Bible as well as to meet
new people and start friendships.
Each meeting a new part
of the Bible is studied, so it
isn’t necessary to attend all
meetings.
The study is open to all
friends and residents of
Rossmoor. Refreshments will
be served.
Bring a friend and enjoy
the friendly people of Hope
Church.
IN MEMORIAM
MARIAN BAKKE
Marian Bakke, 90, a retired
commander in the U.S. Naval
Reserve, died Dec. 28. A native
of Schafer, N.D., she taught in
a rural school in Wales, N.D.,
after graduating from Minot
State Teachers College. She
later received a degree in business administration from the
University of Montana.
She worked for Kaiser Aluminum for 30 years, retiring
in 1982. Before moving to
Rossmoor, she lived in Alameda.
She was a member of the
California Reserve Officers’
Association. She enjoyed
bridge and golf. There are
no family members who survived her. Burial will be at the
San Joaquin Valley National
Cemetery next to her brother,
Claude Bakke.
JOHN PUTMAN JAHN
A Berkeley native, John
Putman Jahn died on Dec. 23.
He attended UC Berkeley and
studied medicine at Columbia
University. He practiced in
Berkeley for 30 years.
A resident of Rossmoor
since 2000, he joined the Trails
Club, the Camera Club and the
Cal Alumni Club. He enjoyed
nature, the Sierra, skiing and
the music of Beethoven.
His wife, Ana, son, John S.,
daughter, Elizabeth Driscoll,
and three grandchildren plan a
family memorial service.
FLORENCE
MARY JAMES
Florence Mary James was
born March 20, 1917, in Ogema, Minn., and died Dec. 28.
She was known to her six
grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren as Mimi. She is
also survived by her daughter,
Barbara Madick, as well as
son, Michael and his wife Susan. She was predeceased by
husband, Bill Sr., and son, Bill
Jr.
She was a registered nurse
and a Bay Area resident for over
70 years. She supported many
charities and civic groups.
There will be a private burial and in the spring or summer,
a public celebration of her life.
The family requests, in lieu of
flowers, a donation be made to
the Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society or the American Cancer Society.
PEGGY SCHERER
A celebration of the life of
Peggy Scherer will be on Saturday, Jan. 15, at 11 a.m. in
the Fireside Room at Gateway.
Friends of Peggy and her husband Bill are invited to attend
and share this time together.
Obituary policy
The Rossmoor News offers
free obituaries of about 120
words. The format focuses on
educational and career background, organizational membership and Rossmoor membership. Immediate survivors
are listed. All free obituaries
are edited to follow this format.
A sample with instructions is
available in the News office or
can be e-mailed. Obituaries
with photos and with additional information are charged at a
rate of $9.50 per column inch.
For information about placing
an obituary, call 988-7800.
Dr. Edwin Cohen will speak
after Shabbat at B’nai Israel
Following Friday night
Shabbat services on Jan. 21,
Rossmoor resident Dr. Edwin Cohen, well-known to
Rossmoor audiences, will
speak.
He will be talking about
“Lenny,” an interesting person and friend, as well as a
hero of the Israeli War of Independence in 1948 and the
Suez Crisis of 1956.
Services will begin at 8
a.m. in the Vista Room at
Hillside Clubhouse. An Oneg
Shabbat will follow Cohen’s
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.
presentation.
Cohen, who holds a doctorate degree from USC, has
had a long career in academia.
He has taught and lectured in
numerous high schools, colleges and universities.
In retirement, he is a
popular guest lecturer on
cruise ships and other venues, speaking on a variety of
subjects. He has published
widely and has written a fulllength musical play based
on the writings of and about
Woody Guthrie.
Please recycle
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End-of-Life Issues group to hear
about Bay Area Funeral Society
The organization, End
of Life Issues, will meet on
Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m.
in Multipurpose Room 3 to
hear from Tracy Fritz of the
Bay Area Funeral Society
(BAFS).
BAFS is an affiliate of
the Funeral Consumers Alliance, a national nonprofit
consumers
organization
dedicated to providing information to help survivors
decide how to dispose of
their loved one’s remains
in a dignified and affordable way that meets with the
loved one’s wishes.
BAFS issues a yearly
price survey of funeral homes
and crematoria in Alameda,
Contra Costa and San Francisco counties. Fritz will give
a slide presentation and offer
handouts providing information on local burial options
as well as cremation and donation of the whole body to
UCSF or Stanford Medical
School.
She will have membership
applications for anyone interested in the society’s contracted services or supporting
its work.
End of Life Issues is seeking new members. Dues are
$10 for 2011. Make checks
payable to EOLI and turn
in at the meeting, or mail to
Treasurer Mavis Reynolds,
1216 Running Springs Rd.
No. 2. Checks can also be
dropped off at the EOLI box
at Gateway.
All Rossmoor residents
and their guests are welcome
to attend the meeting. Refreshments will be served.
For information, call Eve Segal, 705-7124.
Unusual Experience Group sets meeting
The Unusual Experience, a
near death or out of body experiences group, now meets the
second and fourth Saturday of
each month at 2:30 p.m. in the
conference room at nearby Atria
Valley View, 1228 Rossmoor
Parkway. The next meeting is
Jan. 22.
Residents who have ever had
an out of body or near-death experience are invited to the meet-
ing to tell about it. People with
psychic abilities may be interested in becoming members.
The meetings are free. For
information, call Natalie Thornton at 210-1024.
Unitarians to hear about life shocks
The Unitarian Universalist Society of Rossmoor will
welcome the New Yea r at
its monthly meeting on Friday, Jan. 14, at 11:30 a.m. in
the Vista Room at Hillside
Clubhouse, with a talk by
member Joyce Curry.
Cu r r y’s t a l k is t itled
“Shocks in Our Lives: Remember i ng t he 1991 Oa kla nd H i l ls Fi re.” She wi l l
describe her family’s experience of learning from the
shock of a major crisis and
how that knowledge can be
used i n ever yday l i fe, i ncluding the role of spiritual
training.
The talk will follow the
traditional lunch. Attendees
should bring a salad, casserole or dessert to share.
Coffee, tea and table service will be provided. All
Rossmoor residents and
their guests are welcome.
B’nai B’rith speaker is from Writers Club
The Rossmoor chapter
of B’nai B’rith will have its
monthly meeting on Sunday,
Jan. 16, starting at 9:30 a.m. in
Multipurpose rooms 1 and 2 at
the Gateway complex.
As usual there will be bagels
and schmear at 9:30 followed
by a short meeting at 10.
The featured speaker will
be Pearl Schwartz of the
Rossmoor Writers Club. She
will talk about “Designated
Heroes Remembered.” Everyone is invited to attend.
For information call Larry
Davis, club president, at 9321646.
Genealogical Society will discuss
overlooked military records at meeting
The Mt. Diablo Genealogical Society will meet on
Thursday, Jan. 20, at 1:15 p.m.
in the US Bank at 1910 Tice
Valley Blvd., near CVS in the
Rossmoor Shopping Center.
The meeting room is accessed
by entering the main entrance
of the bank.
Martha Whittaker is the
guest speaker. Her subject is
overlooked military records.
The Mt. Diablo Genealogical
Society welcomes guests and
new members. Membership is
open to residents and nonresidents. Annual dues are $20 for
individual members and $25
for family memberships.
ACACIA
CREMATION AND BURIAL SOCIETY
“Honoring A Life Shouldn’t Cost A Life’s Savings”
Simple. Dignified. Affordable.
24/7 TOLL FREE: (877) 916-4779
www.AcaciaSociety.com
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Meetings are held the third
Thursday of each month, except for holidays and the month
of August.
Dues for 2011 may be paid
at the January meeting or a
membership check may be
sent to Mt. Diablo Genealogical Society, Alan MacLane,
1822 Del Rio Drive, Lafayette
94549. He can be reached at
935-2981.
For information, contact
Peggy Johnson at 937-6598.
Bereavement Support Group
Meets for eight weeks, three times a year. For information, call Priscilla Tudor, LCSW, at 988-7751.
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ROSSMOOR SPORTS
Table tennis players don’t take time
off from their game for the holidays
By Bill Dabney
Club correspondent
Rossmoor lawn bowlers, from left, Mary Kung, Diana Wong
and Pauline de Assis with Chinese hosts
Rossmoor lawn bowlers
take tour of the Far East
By Pauline de Assis
Club correspondent
Rossmoor lawn bowlers’
one-year-in-the-planning
bowling tour finally rolled
around in December amid
all the other festivities going
on at this time of the year,
and some tour it was.
Thirteen eager and avid
bowlers (many only recently
certified)) met in Macau to
begin their tour of four cities in the Far East, namely
Macau, Zhuhai, Guangzhou
(Canton) and Hong Kong.
It was a trip really worth
talking about because it was
an experience the bowlers
will never forget. The main
focus was, of course, to bowl
in some overseas countries
in different venues, on fast,
slow or artificial greens.
Mimi Rodrigues, Ed and
Pauline de Assis and Carol
Lee (who was in Hong Kong
ahead of the others) were
excited to meet the rest of
the group at the Macau Airport. The tour guide, Musa,
was an engaging and handsome young man. (There
were three tour guides in all,
Musa being the main tour
guide, with another in Macau and one in China). The
group went on a short ride
through the city, stopping
for some predinner snacks.
Bowling on artificial turf
The next day’s bowling in
Macau was on an artificial
green. It just a friendly rollup (practice), with one of
Rossmoor’s teams winning
a game. The green was not
one to boast about but the
Rossmoorians were happy
to just bowl. Then came another dinner, a fabulous one,
in a private room, ending an
eventful day, though some
decided to hit the casinos
that night before taking off
for China the next morning.
The trek into China was
not a breeze as one might
expect. Going through cus-
toms was something – not
problematic, but tedious to
say the least. But Musa was
wonderful, keeping everyone in tow and helping with
the luggage of one or the
other of those who needed
it.
The one-hour ride into
Zhuhai made it all worth it
because the group spent a
lovely evening at the Metropark Resort, Ocean Plaza
Hotel. The bowlers enjoyed
another nine-course dinner;
a delightful theatrical performance, “Memories of the
Sea”; and some relaxing and
rejuvenating spa treatments
in the huge hot springs plaza. Most enjoyed it while a
few experienced this luxury
the following morning. The
group took a short sightseeing tour of the city, seeing
Zhuhai’s legendry “Fisher
Girl” statue, among other
things.
A crowded but
modern city
Guangzhou was the next
city visited. It is a crowded, modern city. The bowlers were fortunate to see
Guangzhou, the “f lower
city,” in all its glory. The
government had spent millions of dollars to beautify
the city with f lowers for
the Asian Games. Beautiful
flowers of every color imaginable lined the streets, and
athletic signs were posted
at intervals along the highways and byways depicting
the various sports.
The group had a great
time bowling the following
morning and after another
delicious lunch. Musa and
Steven, the China guide,
took bowlers to the Guangzhou Museum, a massive
building displaying on
several levels all different
things from agricultural,
technological to historic artifacts – utterly amazing.
Another cultural, historic
Table tennis was practically the only recreation available on New Year’s Day in
Rossmoor. The golf course
and the tennis courts were in
thick fog. The Fitness Center
was locked. However, the table
tennis building at Hillside was
open and all the tables were
taken and other players were
waiting their turn.
The “fun and health” crowd
was enjoying back-and-forth
games. Advanced players
joined the less skilled to make
balanced doubles teams. There
are always many interesting
games with close scores.
When the building is
crowded, four players make up
a doubles match on each table.
There are only three tables.
There is no space for singles.
There was also some hot
competition on Christmas Day
while it rained buckets.
All residents were welcome
at the Hillside trailer even if
they were not Table Tennis
Club members.
Table tennis is a social ac-
Photo by Jim Kardos
Table Tennis Club members enjoyed some games recently. Pictured from left is the team of Mike Tsang and David Kwok in a
doubles game against Bill Dabney and Rod Dorse.
tivity. It is competition between
friends. It is social, like dancing. Research shows that social support is necessary to get
enough exercise. Table tennis
is fun and it becomes a hobby,
not an exercise chore.
Those interested in joining
or for more information may
call Mable Chew at 935-7664.
January is the month to join,
in order to be listed in the annual roster book. The dues remain at $15 for a single or $25
for a couple, to be paid in January. The funds are used for
tables and equipment.
Application forms and envelopes are available in the
Hillside trailer and can be deposited in the box with cash or
a check.
Pauline Hanley and Ping Tse, the Tennis
Club’s Wild Card organizers, get recognized
By Mary Kay McClure
Club correspondent
The Rossmoor Tennis Club
(RTC) thanks Pauline Hanley
and Ping Tse for organizing
and supervising the monthly
Wild Card matches throughout 2010.
In the Wild Card matches,
12 men and 12 women sign up
to complete in 28 mixed-doubles games, four games per
partner. Hanley and Tse e-mail
reminders, purchase refreshments, compile the winners’
list and keep everyone’s spirits
up regardless of how they’re
doing that particular day.
At the end of the year, the
winners of the monthly match-
Pauline Hanley and Ping Tse
es compete against one another
for the championship. Hanley
and Tse have the daunting task
of securing participation by
these winners in the month of
December, as well as recruiting an “alternate list” for lastminute substitutions.
This past year’s efforts were
thwarted twice in December by
rain and/or wet courts. Hanley
and Tse called the players together for one more try on Jan. 8.
Watch next week’s column
for the results and photos of
the 2010 women’s and men’s
Wild Card champions.
The RTC board will be considering a motion to adjust the
schedule in the future so that
the championship match will
be played in the early fall,
thereby eliminating all the
problems of what the planners
and players have been through
recently.
Hike the hills and dales with the
Trails Club, enjoy exercise, make friends
The Trails Club has planned
hikes for January and invites
all comers.
New hikers are asked to call
Harriet Schwartz, 934-7402, to
learn what they need to know
about hiking with the club.
All hikers should feel free to
call the designated hike leader
for information on the current
hike.
January’s capricious weather brings some changes in hike
routines. The Amblers have
elected to list only hike leaders,
and let the weatherman choose
the location, but all hikes will
be 3.5 miles on relatively flat
blacktop.
The leaders are: Jan. 15,
Richard Gerson; Jan. 19, Pat
Trapani; Jan. 22, Charlotte
Katz; Jan. 26, Barbara Hallmeyer; and Jan. 29, Tunette
Steiner.
Ramblers and Scramblers
have chosen and listed fairweather destinations, but leaders have an alternate in mind
for inclement weather. Ramblers hike four to eight miles
on steeper trails, but more
slowly, while Scramblers live
up to their name, scrambling
up to 10 miles on challenging
trails.
Hikes include:
Saturday, Jan. 15, Jim
Woolett will lead the Scramblers on the new Fernandez
Ranch trail, and Robert Stephenson plans to explore the
Hayward Shoreline with the
Ramblers.
Wednesday, Jan 19, the
Scramblers will hike Mt.
Diablo with Vince Tudor, and
Marian Herndon will lead
Ramblers to Trampas Peak on
fire roads only.
FORE
FOR ROSSMOOR GOLFERS
Noteworthy Golfers
By Don Terry, Men’s Golf Club
I ran short of room in the article about Marge Bones last
fortnight. Here is a bit more information from Marge:
“Definitely take lessons. Too many people just go out and
hack around. I still take lessons. I sign up for a set of lessons
with Mark every spring, and I need them.
“Chipping is very important. If you can’t get on the green,
the long shot doesn’t do as much. So I practice. If I’m not hitting it straight, I go to Mark and he tells me what I’m doing. I
started out with Mark and I stick with him.
“I was lucky to get that hole-in-one last year on the 10th
hole. It was the Twilight tournament so it was only nine holes
and I thought that’s not going to count, but it did. They always
have the dinner after and the drinks were all free, so I got up
and announced that the drinks were on me. I still belong to
the ladies’ 18-hole group and we have our handicap groups
that we play in. And this year I joined the Happy Hackers. So
I play with the Hackers, too. They’re fun.”
Annika Sorenstam: another noteworthy golfer
More so than in her playing days, Annika Sorenstam is
around amateur golfers at her golf academy in Orland, Fla.,
and in the charity events she plays. In a recent discussion, she
talked about two things she saw amateur players do wrong
most often. This is instructive for our next discussion.
Annika says, “Amateurs think their arms are the key to
their swings and they lack good posture at the end of the
swing. Amateurs think a good swing means hitting the ball
with a forceful arm movement. If anything, you want to think
about and move your arms less. They should be thinking more
about turning their shoulders and hips. Create a good turn and
let your core provide the power. The arms are not the key.
“The other thing amateurs do is leave too much weight on
their back foot as they rotate through the swing. They end up
almost leaning back. You have to rotate to the front foot. You
should practically be able to pick up your back foot and be in
balance at your finish. Eighty percent of your weight should
be on the front foot at the end of your swing.”
Chair stretch: Work out in comfort
Here is where we can help ourselves improve our flexibility
so that we can come closer to what Sorenstam describes and hit
longer, straighter golf shots. You do not need strenuous stretching exercise routines to improve your flexibility for golf.
The golf stretch is easy. You can do it while you’re sitting
in front of a computer or TV. The point here is to maintain the
right flexibility for your body to gain power for your swing,
without ending up with aches and pains on your lower back,
arms, and waist.
This most basic golf exercise involves the rotation of the
muscles. This targets our lower back area, loosening it up for
a full-force swing. It also improves the rotation of the upper
body, while maintaining proper lower posture and adding
power to your golf swing.
Sit upright with your chest out and back straight. Rotate
your upper body by reaching behind you with one arm. Go as
far as you can and hold for a few seconds, then do the same
with the other side.
This simple exercise might not look much to the untrained
golfer, but this easy routine can improve your body’s rotation
for that perfect swing. Repeat the process two to three times
and see the results when you’re out there swinging your club.
Flexibility is the fi rst fitness key to improving the power
of the golf swing. This is the perfect time of year to get flexible and feel better about yourself while making a significant
improvement to your golf ability.
Now add the lessons as Marge Bones suggests to the
stretching exercises, and you are on the way to a more exciting golf game this year.
Flexibility and tempo – a good combination.
Learn better bridge defense in
beginning, intermediate class
The Heart Series class, Defense, will be offered Fridays, beginning Jan. 28, and run for nine weeks (excluding Feb. 25).
This is a class on basic defense, including leads, attitude signals,
defensive carding and much more.
This class is for beginners as well as intermediate players who
want a better understanding of how to play good defense.
The instructor is Mary Krouse. Classes will be held on Friday
mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 at Gateway Clubhouse. The cost
is $120 for Rossmoor residents and $130 for nonresidents. The
book and materials are $20.
For information or to sign up, contact Krouse at 820-3541 or
[email protected]. Class size will be limited and preregistration is required.
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Lawn bowlers enjoy bowling in
different countries as they travel
Rossmoor group witnessed Hong Kong games
place of interest toured was
the ancestral temple of the
Chen family. In the 17th
century, Chen was a distinguished conferee of high office. All of the Chen families
raised money to build a temple
to sacrifice to the ancestors as
encouragement to future generations to study hard.
Hong Kong is fi nal stop
The last stop was to Hong
Kong. The group went through
customs once again, but with
much less hassle. The first
night there was a shopper’s
haven for the bowlers after
enjoying dinner at the local
restaurants.
Musa took the bowlers to
three areas to shop, one being the Ladies Market where
bargains could be had at huge
discounts, if one was up to it.
The crowds were something
to behold. There were people
in every direction and no one
seemed to mind it at all, and
so a few did some serious
shopping.
The Indian Recreation
Club was the site for the next
game in Kowloon. After the
game, the hosts served a delicious curry lunch of different
meats, which was thoroughly
enjoyed.
Shatin in the New Territories was the next bowling
adventure. Here was another
artificial green but in good
condition. After a big lunch,
dim sum no less, the Rossmoorians played a good game
but the hosts prevailed.
International competition
The Rossmoor group
lucked out, witnessing the
quarter, semi and the finals
of the Hong Kong International Bowls Classic 2010
Pairs Games (Dec. 11 and 12).
Some were more into shopping or had other plans with
friends or relatives. But most
were only too happy to watch
the fi nals. In the men’s pairs,
England beat Scotland and in
the women’s pairs, Australia
beat the Philippines. It was
awesome to watch these giants
in bowling strut their stuff. It
was just superb.
It was a trip
really worth
talking about
because it was
an experience
the bowlers
will never forget
Musa took the group on
a tour of Hong Kong with a
tram ride to the highest point.
But the morning was foggy
and hazy so the grand view of
the city from the peak was obscured. Traveling next to Stanley Market, the bowlers had
another shopping spree with
bargains galore. The “shopping queens” in the group just
couldn’t pass up some of the
great bargains.
The last game was at the
Recreio Club, previously a
Portuguese-owned organization. The building is an
historical landmark and improvements to it have been
minimal but the grounds continue to be improved and restored.
The host, Francis Hoh,
president of Recreio, treated
Rossmoorians to a great lunch
with a gift to each to boot. The
group took a win on the last
day. With group pictures taken, the Rossmoorians invited
their host to tour the United
States and play on their beautiful greens and at other Bay
Area clubs.
A success
The 2010 lawn bowling
tour to the Far East was a huge
success. One person said it
changed her life after experiencing not just the camaraderie among the bowlers but everything else – the tours, the
cities, the never-ending delicious meals and, of course,
the bowling.
The hosts of the different clubs received beautifully
framed gift plaques (which
certainly did justice to Rossmoor’s lovely greens, courtesy
of Tay Wheeler). They were
so impressed, and hoped that
soon they may each arrange a
U.S. tour.
The entire group took
away something from this
tour, be it the scenes, the
people, the food and especially the quality of bowling
by the bowlers of the different countr ies. The bowlers
a re indeed grateful for the
experience.
Hikers gather Wednesdays and Saturdays
Saturday, Jan. 22, Don Geahry takes the
Scramblers to Pleasanton Ridge, while Pete
Scully leads Ramblers along Briones Reservoir.
Wednesday, Jan. 26, finds the Scramblers
on the Rossmoor Ridge with Tony Smith, and
the Ramblers on a city walk in San Francisco
with Stanley Maleski.
Saturday, Jan. 29, Ta-hsia Kuo and the
Scramblers will explore the Rossmoor hills, and
the Amblers do the same in Martinez hills.
Partnership
Bridge
Partnership bridge on Dec. 29
had these winners: Edna Nebbinger/Neal Monaseh 4600 with a
slam in 6 diamonds, Liz Altgelt/
Jo Malanowski 3560, Eva and
Dick Bockius 3280 with a slam
in 6 hearts, Hilda Stein/Brucie
Carter 3200, June Kadner/Harvey Ormen 2910, Louise Brown/
Toshi Tsuchitani 2850 and Hirsh
Morton/Barbara Stewart 2801.
Partnership bridge on Dec. 30
had these winners: Esther Shapiro/Ilse Schiff 3680 with a slam
in 6 no trump, Pat Smith/Hilda
Oke 3600, Jo Malanowski/Virginia Przyborowski 3320 with a
slam in 6 clubs, Louise Brown/
Shari Siegel 3280 with a slam in 6
hearts, Natalie Stein/Tillie Molho
3250 and Jim and Joan Chenevey
3080. For information, call Shari
Siegel at 287-1720.
More Partnership Bridge
is on page 42
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GOLF SHOP NEWS
FROM THE GOLF PRO
Weather, Geese and New Digs
By Mark Heptig, golf course director
OF THE WEEK
SPECIAL
The weather for the month of December was the worst
12th month we have seen in a long time. Over the last decade
we have averaged 2,597 players in the month of December –
the lowest being in 2005, when we only totaled 2,163 rounds.
However, the year 2010 brought us nearly seven inches of
rain and just 1,680 rounds.
For most of the month we had only six to nine holes available to play. Despite these terrible numbers, the Pro Shop did
have some good sales numbers as the staff worked hard to
help the holiday shoppers.
Geese
If you have been down to the golf courses, you may have
seen an ever-increasing number of geese. It seems the flocks
get larger this time of year as the migratory geese join our
resident geese. Many nongolfers don’t realize the mess this
size of goose population leaves behind throughout the golf
course. It is both gross and a possible health hazard.
That is why several years ago we started a program using
trained herding dogs to move the geese around. The idea
is to annoy the geese enough that they will take flight and
move on to other parts (outside the valley).
Many golf courses and communities have similar problems and this seems to be only way to combat the problem.
But, our program traditionally pays for a couple of visits per
week. I have decided to change that program in 2011. We are
going to take our “goose budget” and try to have more visits
early in the year in hopes of moving the flocks before they
nest. Once they nest and produce eggs, the geese can’t be
legally bothered.
Unfortunately, geese want to come back to where they
were born to reproduce so the problem will continue to escalate if we don’t do something. Again our goal is not to hurt
the geese – simply move them around. Wish us luck this
spring with the new program.
New home
Ten new carts have been added to the fleet to bring our
total of rental carts to 30. This will mean that during busy
days we should not run out and have to deny golfers the opportunity to play.
As we begin to move into the new facility sometime soon,
we will no doubt have some rough patches as we get up to
speed. We appreciate your patience as the building continues
to be completed and the staff gets acquainted with the new
shop.
The total collected for the Contra Costa Food Bank from
the golf shop included two large barrels and over $500 in
cash. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the effort of
giving and helping those in need.
Now that the holiday is over, we have some good clearance prices on wonderful products. Titleist ProV golf balls
continue to be on sale at only $39.95. Men’s outerwear of
selected vests and jackets are 50 percent off. Many women’s
clothing items are marked down 30- to 40-percent off.
Finally, 2010 fairway woods and hybrids are on clearance
while they last. Come on down to the golf shop and let us
help you get ready for the 2011 golf season.
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Play bunco next Wednesday
Start the New Year by joining
the Bunco Club of Rossmoor at
its first meeting of the year on
Wednesday, Jan. 19, in the Oak
Room at Gateway. Check in between 6 and 6:30 p.m. with play
starting at 6:30.
Haven’t heard of bunco? It
is a progressive game of dice,
luck and monetary prizes. It’s a
great way to make new friends
and have fun. It requires no
special skills or previous experience. The cost is $5 per person and includes snacks and
beverages. Come join in. For
a ride or information, contact
Bev Fellows at 949-7628 or
[email protected].
Partnership
Bridge
On Dec. 31, 26 persons played
partnership bridge. Judy and Ted
Augustine topped the winners with
3420 points, including a small slam
in clubs.
Other winners were: Vicki LaBatt/Mary Keeler 3000; Anne Riley/Helen Dailey 2960; Barbara
Murphy/Carolyn Nelson 2720; and
Dorothy and Jed Crane 2710. Low
score was 1320.
Helen Dailey directed this traditional New Year’s Eve game.
On Jan. 4, 48 persons played
partnership bridge in the Oak Room
at Gateway. Pat Guthrie/Helen Dailey topped the winners with 4080
points, including a small slam in
hearts.
Other winners were: John Clark/
Gail Strack 4040; Ruth Resch/Mariann Kessler 3960; John Hyde/Dave
Howell 3890; Dorlene Dockus/Shari
Siegel 3050, including a small slam
in spades; Henry Sloan/Sid Moss
2980; Nilda Smyth/Dorothy Durr
2910; Eva and Dick Bockius 2890,
including a small slam in hearts,
Barbara Murphy/Carolyn Nelson
2830; and Brucie and Duncan Carter 2760. Low score was 570.
Director John Clark was assisted
by Marie Nelson and Louise Sheets.
For information call Dolores Clark
at 947-1767.
Partnership bridge on Jan. 6 had
these winners: Joan and Jim Chenevey 4030 with a slam in 6 spades,
Tillie Molho/Lillian Katzburg 3310,
Jo Elia/Betty Dawes 3190, Barbara
Stewart/Hirsh Morton 2640, Louise
Brown/Shari Siegel 2630 and Nilda
Smith/Ruth Resch 2520.
Partnership bridge on Jan. 5 had
thee winners: Barbara Klein/Ray
Holvenstat 4270 with a slam in 6 no
trump, Vicki La Batte/Mary Keeler 4100 with a slam in 6 no trump,
Louise Brown/Toshi Tsuchitani
3650, Eva and Dick Bockius 3330,
Wynette and Frank Greer 2850,
Simmie Baum/Lillian Katzburg
2740 and Edna Nebbinger/Neal
Manasch 2530.
For information, call Shari Siegel at 287-1720.
P.T. Cruiser
Club meets
Residents who drive a P.T.
Cruiser are invited the next
meeting of the P.T. Cruisers
Club. The meeting is Thursday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. at Fuddruckers restaurant, 1940 N.
Main Street in Walnut Creek.
For information, call Shirley at (510) 387-4708.
Winners of the bunco night last November: Barbara Henning,
Lori Sherman, Kathy Stephens, Vivian Dable, Barbara McCauley,
Al Johnson
BRIDGE BITES
FROM THE AMERICAN CONTRACT BRIDGE LEAGUE
Partnership Defense
By Brian Gunnell
NORTH
♠AQJT7
♥Q32
♦A76
♣74
WEST
EAST
♠K6532
♠4
♥K86
♥T 9 5
♦92
♦K84
♣J32
♣AKQT85
SOUTH
♠98
♥AJ74
♦QJT53
♣96
Vulnerable: None
SO.
WEST
Dbl
3♦
3♣
All Pass
NO.
1♠
Pass
EAST
2♣
Pass
It’s often said that defense
is the toughest part of the
game. But sound partnership
agreements are a big help,
and on this board E-W work
together like a well-oiled machine to get a ruff and defeat
the contract.
A part-score battle lands
N-S in 3♦. West leads a Club
and this is where the partnership agreement comes in. On
opening lead against a suit
contract, with three small in
a suit, common practice is to
lead a low one. But an exception occurs when the opening
leader has bid the suit, as she
did in the auction above. In
such a case, it is customary to
lead the top card, denying an
honor, safe in the knowledge
that Partner won’t misread
the lead as a doubleton.
Alert readers will have noticed that West does not actually have three small. Precisely. So her opening lead
is a low Club, promising an
honor. East wins that with the
Queen and tries to figure out
where the defense might be
getting their five tricks. The
♦K is one ... two Club tricks
hopefully ... surely not more
than one Heart (West would
no doubt have led a high
Heart holding AK) ... and
no Spades. That’s only four,
and a Spade ruff is needed
to get to five. So, at Trick 2,
East shifts to a Spade, leading into Dummy’s imposing
suit. West plays low on this
(otherwise Declarer’s Heart
losers will all disappear), and
Declarer now loses the trump
finesse to East’s King. East
confidently underleads his
♣AK to West’s Jack, gets his
Spade ruff, and eventually
the ♥K becomes the setting
trick. Nicely done.
CHESS FORUM
Each week, the Rossmoor
Chess Club offers a chess
problem or a clever opening.
The answer for the Jan. 5
problem was 1.Rf4… if Bxf4
2.f8= Q check Bb8 3. Qf3
mate. If …. Kb8 2. f8= Q
check Kc7 3.Rf7 mate.
This week, another problem is offered to tease the
mind, white to mate in three.
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 934-1405 with the solution and any
questions or comments.
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Priscilla Tudor will talk at Richard Dawkins’ ‘Enemies of Reason’
Kiwanis Club meeting
to be continued at Atheists meeting
Priscilla Tudor, coordinator of Counseling Services, will address the Kiwanis Club during its meeting on Monday, Jan. 17, in
the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse.
She will talk about Counseling Services and what it provides
to residents as well as take a look back at the Kiwanis Club and
its many contributions to Counseling Services.
Tudor is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years experience working with seniors and their families. She earned her
master’s degree in social work specializing in gerontology at UC
Berkeley. She has been the coordinator of Rossmoor Counseling
Services for almost 15 years.
Kiwanis meets every Monday at 11:30 a.m. to enjoy a Hamilton lunch in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse. Nonmembers and future members are welcome to attend the meeting and
participate in the opening ceremony. Call Lindy Boyes to make
a reservation.
For information on the Kiwanis Club contact Jerry Oster, 9323166.
Lions to hear about WWII
through eyes of children
The Lions Club will meet on Thursday, Jan. 20, at 11:30
a.m. in the Diablo Room at Hillside. The speaker is Rossmoor
resident Patricia Weaver, who will share her memories as a
child during World War II.
She grew up in Los Angeles when living on the coast meant
that she and her classmates wore dog tags so that their bodies
could be identified if a bomb leveled their school.
Weaver has gathered experiences from other children of
this time and is putting together a video, “Children of the
Greatest Generation.”
Weaver hopes these stories will strike a chord with all
Americans and will be passed on to other generations.
Guests are invited to join members for lunch or come just
to hear the speaker at approximately 12:30 p.m. For information, call Evelyn Ciceri, membership chairwoman, at 9491096.
Rotary Club will hear a
financial planner Wednesday
Michael Tomren, a certified financial planner, will speak to the
Rotary Club at its luncheon meeting Wednesday, Jan. 19, in the
Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse.
He and his wife Shawna purchased a financial practice in the
Rossmoor Shopping Center in June 2000. They have now formed
a team of accountants, attorneys and insurance professionals. He
recently completed training with Ed Slott and Co. on use of IRA
and Roth IRA on strategies to reduce taxes.
He will speak on several topics, which include why to avoid
bond mutual funds, how to reduce portfolio costs and prepare for
the next market correction and whether FDIC insured “indexed
CDs” are for you.
The meeting begins with a hospitality bar at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon and the speaker from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Lunch
is $14 per person. There is no charge to hear the speaker only.
For information, call 979-0963.
Domino Club will include
tips with winning scores
The domino winners for Jan. 3
were Walter Roosti 344, Jim Ford
306, Bruce Thom 305 and Lee
Pischke 303.
The Domino Club plays the
game, Five-Up. Because the player
can use all of the doubles to play
from, it is a faster, higher scoring
game than the other versions of
Five.
Members play five games of
about 27 minutes each to the score
of 300 per game and use a cribbage
board to keep score. Each hole on
the cribbage board is equal to 5
points, therefore the 60 holes on the
board are equal to 300.
Over the course of the next several months, a strategy tip will be
included along with the scores for
the week.
Tips will start with the basics
and work up to the more advanced
strategies.
Tip of the week
The club uses a double six set,
which has 28 total dominoes.
There is only one of each domino
with each number zero (blank)
through six appearing on exactly
seven dominos. There are only 28
dominos to keep track of.
The Domino Club meets regularly on Monday evenings in the
Oak Room at the Gateway Clubhouse. Plan to arrive at 6:30 because play begins promptly at 6:45.
On Saturdays, the Domino Club
meets at noon in Multipurpose
Room 2 at Gateway. This is an opportunity to learn and practice the
rules and etiquette of dominoes.
Everyone is welcome to play and
learn about dominoes.
Part 2 shown, discussed Jan. 20 at Del Valle
This month the Atheists and
Agnostics Group will present
part two of a two-part series
on “Enemies of Reason,” featuring Richard Dawkins, as
he explores what he perceives
as a growing trend of attacks
on science and education. In
this segment, he explores the
irrational reliance on alternative modes of medical practice in the United Kingdom.
The meeting will be held
on Thursday, Jan. 20, at 3
p.m. in the Delta Room at Del
Valle Clubhouse.
Dawkins is a British ethnologist and evolutionary
biologist. He is an emeritus
fellow of New College, Oxford, and was the University
of Oxford’s professor for public understanding of science
from 1995 until 2008. He is
an atheist and humanist, a
vice president of the British Humanist Association,
and supporter of the Brights
movement. He is well-known
for his criticism of creationism and intelligent design.
In his 1986 book, “The
Blind Watchmaker,” Dawkins
argued against the watchmaker analogy, an argument for the existence of a
supernatural creator based
upon the complexity of living organisms. Instead, he
described evolutionary processes as analogous to a blind
watchmaker.
There will be ample time
to discuss Dawkins’ thesis
amongst ourselves after the
showing.
Visitors are welcome. Come
early and greet newcomers.
Bird walk Monday is sponsored
by the Rossmoor Nature Association
The Rossmoor Nature Association’s monthly bird walk
is Monday, Jan. 17, at 9 a.m.
starting from the Creekside
parking lot (at the corner of
Rossmoor Parkway and Stanley Dollar Drive).
Visitors are always welcome
to attend these casual walks,
which are only canceled in the
event of rain or heavy fog.
These guided birdwalks
have been a popular activity for Rossmoor birders for
over 20 years. A typical walk
is along the level cart-paths
of the Creekside Golf Course,
which is normally closed on
Mondays.
On an average outing, birders can expect to see approximately 20 species during the
1 1/2- to 2-hour walk. Birders
will find that the presence of
Tice Creek, the heavy undergrowth and a variety of mature
trees provide many desirable
habitats in the environs of the
golf course.
A complete record of the
club’s past documented birdsightings (including the dates
and locations) can be perused
on the Nature Association’s
new website at http://www.
jardine-electronics.com/rna/
index.html.
For information about the
organization or its monthly activities, contact Bob
Carlton at 280-8129 or at
[email protected].
Duplicate Bridge
Tuesday, Dec. 28
Section A
1/2. D. Ruddell/J. Marshall
1/2. F. Howard/B. Starin 3. A.
Murray/E. Finney 4. D. Wolfe/L.
Daley
Section B
1. B.V. Smith/M. Kessler 2.
M.K. Neff/D. Langthorn 3. S.
Yahng/I. Bradshaw 4. B. Klein/
R. Holvenstot 5. B. Nitzberg/M.
Nitzberg
Wednesday, Dec. 29
Section A
N/S 1. B. Starin/C, Franson 2.
L. Grawoig/P. Krock
E/W 1. R. Lehman/B. LaCour
2. D. Terris/C. Warner
Section B
N/S 1. A. VonBoeschoten/J.
Zissler 2. A. Harford/B. Bercu 3.
D. Wolfe/S. Adams
E/W 1. J. Johnston/M. Schubarth 2. B. Price/C. Jennings 3. J.
Taylor/K. Bernard
Thursday, Dec. 30
Section A
N/S 1. L. Pesavento/L.
Pesavento 2. M. Juni/P. Berretta
3. A. Murray/H. Schick 4. A. Petersen/V. Petersen
E/W 1. M. Schubarth/D. Guilfoy 2. D. Dunn/K. Yatim 3. J.
Francis/C. Warner 4. E. Beltran/
A. Finkelstein
Section B
1. D. Christiansen/D. Thompson 2. N. Wells/C. Daar 3. J.
Johnston/B. Ballin
Friday, Dec. 31
Section A
N/S 1. W. Leong/O. Edor 2. A.
Petersen/V. Petersen 3. B. Gamba/H. Oke 4. J. Kolstad/J. Carmichael
E/W 1. H. Wee/J.A. Reid 2. M.
Suchman/C. Warner 3. G. Karoly/N. Rosenberg 4. B. Ballin/P.
Wimer
Monday, Jan. 3
Section A
N/S 1. L. Drury/H. Locey 2. L.
Grawoig/P. Berretta 3. M. Suchman/C. Franson 4. E. Reeve/J.
Lowe 5. F. Howard/C. Warner 6.
J. Fox/B. LaCour
E/W 1. R. Liu/S. Huang 2. R.
Lehman/R. Orloff 3. J. Ellingsen/
J. Burnson 4. E. Beltran/P. Taylor 5. V. Jaffe/T. Symczak 6. H.
Schick/Z. Cooper
Section B
N/S 1. V. Grohoski/M. Grohoski 2. D. Wolfe/J. Erickson 3. J.
Zissler/M Kelley 4. B.V. Smith/B.
Tibbetts
E/W 1. A. Mattox/A. Eastman 2. B. Sankary/E. Black 3. K.
Hammond/S. Lim 4. B. Rapaport/
B. LaPointe
Section C
N/S 1. M. Schubarth/D. Guilfoy 2. P. Kujachich/B. Mantel 3.
G. Gould/F. Dietz 4. J. Chenevey/
J. Chenevey 5. B.J.Smith/A. Donaldson
E/ W 1. M. Stoops/K. Pittman 2. J. Johnston/R. Flink 3.
F. Sheng/A. Sheng 4. M. Powell/ M. Sabol 5. J. K inney/S.
Donatoni
For additional information, see
posted results or go to http://julialowe.bridgeforyou.com.
Luk Tung Kuen exercise class meets weekdays
Luk Tung Kuen (LTK), a
most appropriate 45-minute
exercise class for seniors,
meets every morning Monday th rough Fr iday at 7:15
at Hillside Clubhouse.
The class is per fect for
those with busy schedules.
The routine incor porates
stretches and a gentle workout that increases range
of motion and circulation,
as well as en hances balance that helps avoid falls
as adults enter their golden
years.
In addition to improving
physical condition, participation is free. Pa r ticipants
also build lasting fr iendships and from time to time
enjoy group social events.
Elsie Nungesser, 256-4361.
Pinochle Club now open to men and women
It’s a new year and a new look for the Pinochle Club. The ladies Pinochle Club is now
the Rossmoor Pinochle Club, which is now open
to women and men. Play is double-deck.
The group meets on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to
noon in Multipurpose Room 2 at Gateway. Meet
new upbeat players who enjoy sociability and
keeping minds active. Give the group a try.
For information, call Trudy Hemming at 9791040 or Mary Senner at 457-4146.
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Meditation for stressreduction workshop offered
Practice mindfulness during a workshop offered Saturday,
Jan. 29, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Shasta Room at Del Valle.
The cost is $25.
This interactive workshop is for beginners as well as those
experienced in meditation.
Participants will explore mindfulness concepts and practice
a variety of guided meditations and mindful movements designed to reduce daily stress, chronic pain and stress-related
symptoms.
The format is based on the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn at the
University of Massachusetts Medical Center. This workshop
will give participants an opportunity to see how mindfulness
practices can make a difference in their life.
The workshop will be led by Wendy Beckerman. She has over
13 years of experience teaching yoga and meditation in various
communities. She has a passion for making the practices accessible and enjoyable. Her students describe her as intuitive yet
grounded, compassionate and fully engaged.
Come with an open mind. Be prepared to sit, move gently and/
or lie down, as students wake up to their ordinary moments. No
special clothes are needed, just dress comfortably. (Chairs and
yoga mats will be available.)
To register or for information, contact Beckerman at
[email protected] or 510-710-7102.
FORF Holiday Challenge
weigh-in continues, then
it’s party time for participants
Friends of Rossmoor Fitness (FORF) sponsored the Fitness
Center Holiday Challenge during which the goal was for participants to maintain or lose weight throughout the holidays.
The program is coming to a close and it’s time to get ready to
weigh out.
Weigh-out dates – with shoes on – continue through Wednesday, Jan. 19.
On Tuesday, Jan. 25, FORF will host a party at 11 a.m. in the
Sierra Room at Del Valle Clubhouse for all participants. At that
time, prizes will be awarded to those who met or surpassed their
goals. Entertainment will be provided by Julie Hughes.
FORF thanks the Rossmoor Fund, Connie Rogers of
Rossmoor Realty, Tice Valley Physical Therapy and U.S. Bank
for their help sponsoring the Holiday Challenge as a way to
promote physical fitness and healthy eating in the Rossmoor
community.
Now is also a good time to consider joining FORF. From
now through April 15, dues have been reduced to $6 per person. Membership forms are available at the Fitness Center or
by downloading them from the Fitness Center website at rossmoorfitness.com.
FORF is a club formed for the purpose of having fun and
raising money for the Fitness Center and pools. Proceeds will
support needs of the Fitness Center and pools that are not covered by the budget. To join, or for information, contact Bev
Louie at 947-5428.
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Free introductory lecture offered for
new Brain Gym classes in February
The Brain Booster Club is offering a series
of Brain Gym classes beginning with a free
introductory class on Tuesday, Feb. 1, from 10
to 11:30 a.m. at Dollar Clubhouse. This class
is open to all Rossmoor residents.
Pam Whitman, MA, movement and performance specialist, will conduct the class.
Whitman has developed a third series,
called Brain Gym 3, which will begin Tuesday, Feb. 15, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Dollar
Clubhouse. This program will have a different set of exercises from Brain Gym 1 and 2,
which she has been offering for over a year at
Rossmoor, and she will be repeating in May
and September.
Whitman will also be offering a BAL-AVIS-X program beginning Monday, Feb. 21,
from 4 to 5 p.m., in the Aerobics Room at the
Fitness Center.
Studies show that Brain Gym leads to the
following effects: enhancement of academic
progress in reading, writing, math, eye movement and vision, spelling, and improved
memory. Some residents have testified that
they have had improvement with balance, coordination, recall and vision, ease of movement, and organization.
Whitman is the Northern California coordinator of Brain Gym International and serves
on the International Board, where she has received the Outstanding Achievement Award.
She has a master’s degree in holistic health
education with a life coach emphasis from
John F. Kennedy University.
It is not necessary to sign up for the free
introductory session on Feb. 1. Call Edie
Hedgecock at 932-2618 for information and
to register for the Brain Gym class beginning
Feb. 15 and the Bal-A-Vis-X class beginning
Feb. 21.
Hanna somatic classes begin Friday
Classes in Hanna somatic movement and perspectives will begin on Friday, Jan 14, at 11 a.m.
in the Shasta Room of the Del Valle Clubhouse.
These increasingly popular events offer a bridge
between traditional movement and the ever-expanding field of neuroplasticity.
The instructor is Yahdi Beckwitt, a certified
Hanna somatic educator, as well as a poet, composer and creative life coach. For the past 20
years, her passion has been to help people embrace their life purpose through the wisdom of
their somatic experiences.
She has taught at universities and wellness
centers nationwide. Her work also includes presentations for the wellness program at Cornell
University.
Her classes were introduced at the November
meeting of the Rossmoor Wellness Group. Classes
are open to all residents who want to experience
the delights of increased movement potential in
all the varied circumstances of daily living.
The classes are based on the discoveries of
the late Thomas Hanna, Ph.D. Participants will
learn how to release stiffness and tightness anywhere in the body, and concurrently, anywhere
in the functioning of one’s mental processes.
There will also be an emphasis on preventing
accidents and recovering maximally from injury
and surgery, as well as tips on how to incorporate somatic movement into yoga and workout
routines, thus preventing long-term wear and
tear on the joints.
Classes are Fridays, Jan. 14 through Feb. 25.
The classes, which are $10 each, can be attended individually or as a series. The classes are
open to participants of any movement ability.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing. The fee for
the series is $55.
For information, call Beckwitt at 530-2779135.
Neuropathy Support meets
The Peripheral Neuropathy
Support Group will meet Friday, Jan. 28, from 10 to 11:30
a.m. in the Las Trampas Room
of the Hillside Clubhouse.
The speaker is Masha Henzel, Rossmoor fitness supervisor. She will share some suggestions, ideas and exercises.
Henzel graduated from
UC Santa Barbara and attended the UC Davis School
of Medicine. She has worked
as a sports health fitness specialist and a medical exercise
specialist.
For information, call Nancy
Ostrander at 930-9524.
RN Club
to meet
The Rossmoor RN Club will
meet on Thursday, Jan. 13, at 3
p.m. in the Vista Room at Hillside Clubhouse.
During the meeting, club
members will share past, present and New Year hopes.
The club is in line for one
of the meeting rooms at Creekside Clubhouse so members
need to discuss how often they
will meet. Ideas are welcome.
For information, call Liz
Taylor at 933-2723.
Channel
28 DVDs
Health programs
aired on Channel
28 in the last year
are available for
checkout at the
Rossmoor Library
at Gateway. These
includes presentations by groups such
as Medical Friends
of Rossmoor and the
Wellness Group.
Train Your
Brain classes
are ongoing
Starting Wednesday, Jan.
12, residents will have an
opportunity to participate in
fun, innovative, stretch-yourthinking and brighten-yourmind exercises.
Train Your Brain sessions
will be held on Wednesday,
from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the
Shasta Room at Del Valle
Clubhouse.
Join Tracy Scrimshaw to
learn the tricks on how to
keep the brain fit and happy.
The class will also provide
tips and insights to build up
one’s cognitive reserve.
Research shows that the
brain is not static and doomed
to memory failure and senility. Rather, the brain is plastic, malleable and can grow
stronger at any age. Just as the
body needs exercise, so does
the brain.
For example, weight training comes from personal
trainers, aerobic classes stem
from cardio exercise—older
adults need similar training to
keep their brain fit. It is crucial to build up one’s cognitive reserve before the onset
of Alzheimer’s disease and
other disorders of the brain.
Residents may drop in on
the first class on Jan. 12 to
find out more on how this 11week session (ends March 31)
can keep seniors living well.
Sign-ups will begin at the
end of first class. For information, call Scrimshaw at 7887470.
Get copies of
Fitlinxx
programs at
Fitness Center
Fitlinxx will soon be gone
from the Fitness Center, so
any resident – whether active
or inactive – who wishes to
have a copy of his/her Fitlinxx
program may pick it up at the
Fitness Center.
Request copies Monday
through Friday, from 6 a.m. to
5 p.m. until Tuesday, Feb. 15.
Those who need to pick copies
up after 5 or on the weekends
should inform Fitness Center
staff ahead of time and staff
will try to accommodate.
Many residents have not
come down to update their programs for some time and have
inactive status in Fitlinxx.
The staff encourages all
residents who have not been to
the Fitness Center for awhile to
come down for an evaluation.
Residents get two free training
sessions per calendar year.
Life-Satisfaction
Support Group
Meets four times a year
for eight weeks. For information, call Priscilla Tudor,
LCSW, 988-7751.
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COUNSELING CORNER
Neurology doctor to speak on
dementia to Medical Friends
Make 2011 Your Year to Connect
Making Friends to-do List
Dr. Jeffrey Klingman,
chairman of the Department of Neurology at Kaiser, will speak to Medical Friends of Rossmoor
(MFR) on the topic of dementia on Tuesday, Jan. 18,
at 1 p.m. at Peacock Hall.
Klingman
graduated
from Baylor College of
Medicine and completed
his internship and residency at University of Southern California. He fulfilled
his post-doctoral neurobiology research at Stanford
University. Klingman is
board-certified in psychiatry and neurology.
He is a faculty member
at both Stanford and UCSF
Medical Center and is presently Chairman of Neurol- Dr. Jeffrey Klingman
ogy at Kaiser in Walnut
change from the prior second
Creek.
As a practicing neurolo- Tuesday meetings. This date
gist and psychiatrist, Kling- change will be permanent.
All Rossmoor residents
man brings an informed and
well-rounded perspective to are invited to attend without
the various aspects of demen- cost and club membership is
tia, its causes, symptoms and open to all Rossmoor resitreatment. His talk will pro- dents, not only to those who
vide valuable, useful insight are doctors, nurses or health
professionals.
into this disorder.
Membership is $5 per
MFR meets on the third
Tuesday of every other month member per year. Applica(starting in January) at 1 tions can be obtained at the
p.m. in Peacock Hall. Mem- club mail box in Gateway or
bers should note that this is a at the meeting.
By Pricilla Tudor, coordinator of Counseling Services
Last week’s Counseling Corner column focused on research that has shown that connections prolong life and
the more connections we have, the more likely we are to
live long, fulfilling lives. In Counseling Services, the social workers often hear people say that it is difficult to make
friends in Rossmoor. There were a number of suggestions in
the article for meeting and connecting with others. In case
you find yourself needing to expand your circle of friends,
you might want to consider the items in the following “Making Friends to-do List” excerpted from “The Fine Art of
Small Talk” by Debra Fine:
Answer “yes” or “no” to the following questions:
1. I have joined or participated in at least one club or
group activity in order to develop new friendships or
to meet new people.
No c
Yes c
2. I’m conscious of “taking turns” in most conversations
so that I can learn more about others and help them get
to know me.
No c
Yes c
3. I have used my contacts to help at least two people.
Yes c
No c
4. I have gone to at least two functions where I can meet
people with common interests.
No c
Yes c
5. If someone is friendly toward me it is easy to be friendly back. However, I don’t wait to make sure someone is
friendly before I am friendly toward him or her.
No c
Yes c
6. When someone asks me, “What’s new?” Instead of
saying “Not much,” I often talk about something exciting in my life.
No c
Yes c
7. At meetings and parties, I introduce myself to people
I don’t know and come away knowing the names of at
least three people.
No c
Yes c
If you implement the suggestions on this list, chances are
excellent that you will make new friends and, by so doing,
increase your life expectancy and your life satisfaction. If
you need ideas for conversation starters, call or drop by Counseling Services and ask for our list of “Fifty Ways to Fuel a
Conversation.”
Happy New Year and happy connections. Contact Counseling Services at 988-7750 if we can be of help.
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Learn about massage and
bodywork in new group
The Rossmoor Massage and Bodywork Club will hold
its first official meeting on Saturday, Jan. 22, at noon in the
Shasta Room (Del Valle Clubhouse, upstairs). The meeting is
open to all residents.
This club is being formed so that Rossmoor residents can
learn more about the various types of massage and bodywork
(other forms of hands-on and energy therapies) and try out
different practitioners who work in Rossmoor and the neighboring area.
The club is also planning on serving the community by
making these services available to residents on fixed incomes, as well as providing an online database of credentials
of practitioners who work in Rossmoor.
There will be a short meeting to elect officers and discuss
a couple of policy issues. After the meeting, several practitioners will offer free mini-sessions to provide a sample of the
type of work they do.
The room will be open to residents after the meeting for
those who want to try one or two sessions.
Annual dues are $5. The nonmember fee is $2 per meeting. Nonresident guests must pay the nonmember fee and be
accompanied by a club member.
For information, call Carl Brown at 287-9993, or visit the
website at www.rossmoorbodywork.com.
Six-week abs/cardio class
offered at Fitness Center
Residents looking to learn more ways to work their core and
lose the inches around their waist are encouraged to participate in
a special six-week Abs/Cardio Fusion Clinic starting Wednesday,
Jan. 12, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Aerobics Room at the Fitness Center.
The class will be offered through Wednesday, Feb. 16.
Participants’ progress will be tracked, e-mails sent if desired and
questions answered for individual needs. A sign-up sheet is available
at the front desk of the Fitness Center. Cost is $10 per session.
For information, contact Dino at [email protected]
or call 988-7850 to leave a message.
Hearing Loss Support meets Tuesday
The meeting for Hearing Loss Support Group will be on Tuesday, Jan. 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Vista Room at Hillside Clubhouse.
The meeting will be conducted by Rossmoor resident Dr. Mimi
Salamat, an audiologist with excellent credentials.
Each meeting focuses on issues relating to a person’s hearing
loss. Group discussions will be included and refreshments will
be served.
For information or to join the group, call Olga Radoccia at
938-3998.
Parkinson’s Network to meet
The Mt. Diablo Support Group of the Parkinson Network
will meet on Saturday, Jan. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Grace
Presbyterian Church, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek.
After refreshments and a time of sharing general information, the group will divide into caregivers and Parkinsonians
for more in-depth sharing.
All are welcome and there is no charge. For information,
call Ronalee Spear at 284-2189.
A group for Young-Onset Parkinson’s meets at 9 a.m. the same
day at the same location. This for people who are in their 20s
through 50s.
For information, call Krystin Radke at 336-9554.
Counseling Services offers
a life satisfaction group
Counseling Services is again offering the “Happy, Happier,
Happiest – Increasing My Life Satisfaction” group.
The group will meet for six Thursdays, beginning Jan. 27, from
2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at Gateway Clubhouse.
Using techniques that research has proven to increase life satisfaction, the group will explore what makes people happy, what
people’s current happiness levels are, and steps that can be taken
to increase happiness.
Members will share laughter and have fun. Priscilla Tudor,
coordinator of Counseling Services, will lead the group.
The group fills quickly so registration is required. To sign up
or for information, call Tudor at 988-7751.
Yoga classes offered daily at Fitness Center
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. The following is a list
of all the classes with times,
location and style. Contact the
instructor for information.
MONDAY
Flexible Yoga
Time and place: 5 to 6 p.m.
in the Shasta Room at Del
Valle Clubhouse
Style: Emphasis is on flexibility using Iyengar-style yoga,
which focuses on correct
body alignment. Hatha yoga
with stretches using props
will be practiced when
needed.
Instructor: Barbara Bureker
has been a yoga instructor
for 32 years. For information, call 934-7857.
Fees: $6 per class. Drop-ins
welcome at $7 per class.
Breathing and Yoga
Time and place: 5:30 p.m. in
the Aerobics Room at Del
Valle Clubhouse
Style: This class explores the
techniques of deep breathing
to detoxify and speed healing in the body, using the
basic breathing technique
Pranayam. It is excellent for
many disease conditions, including COPD, asthma, allergies, high blood pressure
and diabetes; and it reduces
workload on the heart and
decreases anxiety. The class
is seated, quiet and focused
on individual needs.
Instructor: Sumi Kaur was
trained in India in the art
of Pranayam yoga. For information, call (925) 2979550.
Fees: $8 for drop-ins.
TUESDAY
Gentle Yoga
Time and place: 11a.m. to
noon in the Shasta Room at
Del Valle Clubhouse.
Instructor: Sarah Harvey. A
certified yoga practitioner
for 15 years, Harvey believes
her class is a good match for
those new to yoga, or those
working through injuries or
other limitations.
Style: Hatha yoga (based on
Inyengar teachings) emphasizing correct alignment and
posture while developing
strength and balance. May
be done seated, standing
or on floor. Props (blocks,
straps) used when needed.
Each class ends with a relaxation period. Students
encouraged to work at own
pace and within own limitations and abilities.
Fees: $8 per class or $30 per
month for four classes.
Drop-ins welcome.
WEDNESDAY
Gentle Yoga for Your Health
Time and place: 11 a.m. to
noon in the Aerobics Room
at Del Valle Clubhouse
Style: This class uses a gentle
form of yoga aimed at supporting overall health and
healing. The focus is on
principals of movement,
alignment and breathing. It
may be done seated, standing or on the floor. The class
is quiet and focused on individual needs.
Instructor: Bonnie Maeda has
been a certified yoga practitioner for seven years. She
is a registered nurse and
works with students during
the healing process from
disease or chronic illness.
For information, call (510)
548-9566.
Fees: $10 per class; if four
classes are purchased, $8
each for ongoing. Drop-ins
welcome.
THURSDAY
Strength Yoga
Time and place: 6 to 7 p.m.
Valle Clubhouse
Style: Stretch to relax and build
up strength to be prepared
for the holiday season. All
are welcomed.
Instructor: Barbara Bureker.
FRIDAY
Stretch Yoga
Time and place: 10 to 11 a.m.
Valle Clubhouse
Style: This class puts an emphasis on flexibility with
strength, using Iyengar style
yoga with a focus on correct
body alignment. A more vigorous yoga class using props
is practiced when needed.
Instructor: Barbara Bureker.
Drop into the Tuesday T’ai Chi Chih class
A new series of T’ai Chi Chih classes is
offered Tuesdays, through March 1, in the
Diablo Room of Hillside Clubhouse. The
beginner’s class meets from 10 to 11 a.m.
Another class, for those who have completed a beginning class, meets from 11:15 a.m.
to 12:15 p.m.
The instructor, Sandy McAlister, has taught
T’ai Chi Chih for 25 years. The one benefit her
students have noted the most is an improvement in their balance. Also, many have felt the
practice has been instrumental in lowering their
blood pressure.
Drop-in fee is $7 per class. For new students,
the first class is $5.
The practice was developed for health enhancement rather than for self-defense. The
joints and muscles of the body receive a gentle
workout that leaves the practitioner with a sense
of increased energy and a feeling of overall
well-being.
For information, call club President Mary Ellen Ratcliff at 939-4502 or Vice President Geraldine Bagley at 287-0083.
Feldenkrais classes help with balance
Feldenkrais lessons, presented as part of the Gait and
Balance classes, help people
of all ages and physical abilities to expand their range
and comfort of movement.
W hether residents want
to walk with more confidence and steadiness, dance
in a more f luid way or play
tennis with more of their
body smoothly assisting the
movement of the arm, every-
one is invited to experience
these subtle and power ful
lessons.
Resident Claire Henshaw
has taken the class and said
that it has helped with her
balance. She also said that
the best thing about the class
is that the movements a re
subtle, painless and helpful.
Ongoing Gait and Balance classes are offered every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in
the Aerobics Room at the Fitness Center. The class is done
standing at the barre and/or
sitting on a chair. Students
may start at any time.
The cost is $7 per lesson
or $25 for 4 lessons. The
first class is free.
Classes a re taught by
Edie Hedgecock, cer tified
Felden k rais practitioner.
To register, call her at 9322618.
Securitas offers wheelchair assistance
Securitas will offer the Stair-Trac wheelchair assistance program seven days a week
from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Call 988-7899 for assistance. Residents who need the wheelchair
assistance service before 9 and after 5 can call
a company that charges a fee. Two of these
vendors include Buba Transportation, (510)
410-5907, or Pro Transport-1, (707) 665-4280.
CLASSIFIED ADS
CLASSIFIED INDEX HOW TO PLACE A
CLASSIFICATION CODE
Personals .............................. 10
Found .................................... 20
Lost ....................................... 30
Miscellaneous....................... 40
Autos For Sale ...................... 50
Autos For Sale/Dealers ....... 55
Autos Wanted ...................... 60
Autos Wanted/Dealers ........ 65
Carports & Garages For Rent ..... 70
Carports & Garages Wanted ....... 80
For Sale................................. 90
Travel.................................... 95
Business Services ............... 100
Professional Services ......... 110
Health Services .................. 115
Residential Care ................ 118
Seeking Employment......... 120
Help Wanted ...................... 130
Wanted ............................... 140
Business Opportunities ..... 145
Real Estate For Sale .......... 150
Real Estate For Rent ......... 160
Real Estate Wanted ........... 170
Pets...................................... 180
10 PERSONALS
CLASSIFIED AD
Classified ads in the Rossmoor
News are a minimum of $12.50
for 30 words or less for nonresidents and $8 for residents.
Each additional word is 25¢.
Phone numbers are one word.
Discount rates available for
long-term ads. Payment must
be made at the time the ad is
placed.
Place classified ads at the News
office located at Gateway
complex in the back parking
lot, or mail to P.O. Box 2190,
Walnut Creek, CA 94595.
Classified ads can be e-mailed
to newsdesk@rossmo or.
com, or faxed to 925-9358348. 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.
60 AUTOS WANTED
INCOME TA X PREPARATION in
your home by IRS-licensed enrolled agent (EA) tax practitioner.
Rossmoor resident, MBA, over 35
years tax experience, bonded and
E and O insured. Call Tom Mesetz
at 925-939-2132 (Rossmoor) or
925-283-0130 (Lafayette offi ce) or
www.diablotaxservice.com.
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.
ENHANCE YOUR OCCASION! Barbara Becker will add charm with
her beautiful piano music tailored
to your event. 925-954-8808.
PRESERVING THE GIFT of sight.
Donate your car to the Lions Eye
Foundation. Tax donation #501/-C3. Contact Ann Spry 925-932-1917.
30 LOST
US ED CAR WAN TED Rossmoor
resident URGENTLY needs inexpensive used car. 925-939-8465 or
925-286-2814.
LADIES GOLD RING WITH pearl.
Lost on Dect. 16 at St. Anne’s or
Kindred Care or Safeway or on Tice
Creek Dr. while walking my dog.
Very deep sentimental loss. Please
call 925-934-4158.
LOST JEWELRY Reward, Please call
Irene at 925-934-7947.
40 MISCELLANEOUS
HELPING HANDS / PERSONAL Assistant. Transportation to doctor appointments, grocery/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 925-989-7113.
PERSONAL HELPER, transportation to doctors appts. groceries,
errands, cooking. I am honest and
caring and have Rossmoor references. I am here to help you. Call
Frannie 925-963-7131.
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.
65 AUTOS WANTED /
DEALERS
CARSTIGE MOTORS- Steve pays
through the NOSE for cars, running
or not. Local family dealer: 1300
Pine Street in Walnut Creek. 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.
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.
90 FOR SALE
S I N G L E S PAC E AT OAK M O N T
Memorial in Lafayette. Garden of
Meditation location, very nice area.
Asking $3500 or best offer. Please
call Rita Andrews-Green, 214-3758272.
100 BUSINESS SERVICES
BEAUTY
HOME SERVICE; LICENSED Manicures, $12. Pedicures, $ 20. Call
Benita Ochoa for appointment in
your home, also take you to doctors appointments. 925-432-6383
or cell 925-759-5594. Companionship care day/night.
HOLIDAYS SPECIAL: Professional
services at your home. Haircut, permanent, shampoo-set, manicure
and pedicure. Personal needs day
or night relief. Experienced, honest,
dependable, energetic and friendly.
Reasonable prices. Rossmoor resident. Call Mathilda 925-933-0979.
Leave message anytime.
AVON CALLING! ROSSMOOR resident will bring makeup, skincare,
bath or body, hair care and gift products directly to your door. Please
call Susan for friendly, reliable, personalized service, 925-938-3278
or [email protected]
CARPET CLEANING
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.Paul Jones, 925-6762255.
COMPUTERS
ELECTRICAL
COMPUTERS’ BEST FRIEND : All
computer services, trouble shooting and repair. Hardware, software,
networking. Tutoring available. Low
cost visits or telephone support /
remote desktop services. References. www.computersbestfriend.
com. Cell: 510-938-1881. Office:
925-682-3408.
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.
T H E CO M PU TER N URS E is for
women by women tutoring for senior adults in all things computer
related...because we have mothers too. Call 925-899-5818. $30/
hr.wwwyourcomputermonkey.com,
a Walnut Creek business.
PROFESSIONAL COMPUTER Help!
Computer, printer, and internet:
setup, repair, and tutoring for both
PC and Mac. $35 Flat Rate per visit. Gate Barcode owner. Call Trevor
at 925-787-8465.
CONTRACTORS
LIMITED TIME ! $ 35 / PER HR. All
trades-carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc.! Kitchens, baths, laundries,
windows, doors and more! Licensed
contractor (775026) with Rossmoor
references. Free estimates! Call
Cal at 925-200-3132.
CROWN MOLDING Specialist-Master carpenter with over 30 years experience. Licensed 770526 and insured, with family and references in
Rossmoor. Contact Cal directly at
925-200-3132 or calbuilt@comcast.
net.
FLUORESCENT BULBS 30 percent
senior discount with free lens cleaning and three year free fluorescent
bulb replacement at no extra cost.
Call Michael at 925-305-7852.
ELECTRIC STAIRLIF T: Satisfied
Rossmoor customer offers installation of my compact model stairlift
by Rossmoor approved installer.
See my unit and compare for yourself. Call 925-937-8845.
FURNITURE
GEORGE’S FURNITURE REPAIR
ser vice. Antiques and high-end
furniture specialty. Refinishing and
caning. Formerly of Bonynge’s.
925-212-6149. No job too small.
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.
More Business
Services on page 48
Creme de la Creme
• Chic “Yosemite” remodel, with NO steps!
• Single story end unit, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths
• Smooth ceilings, arched entries &
rounded wall corners
• Corian Kitchen counters, new cabinets &
stone flooring
• Beautifully manicured garden patio
COMPUTERS
★ Offered at $258,000 ★
ROSSMOOR COMPUTER Services.
Hardware setup, repairs and upgrades, software and application
training. New systems and software sales. Professional on Windows XP. Firewall and pop-up control. Call 925-899-8211.
A Lot for a Little!
ERIC’S COMPUTERS- Need help?
We set up new computers, Internet
connections, e-mail. Troubleshoot,
repair, replace internal/external devices, upgrades, consulting. Digital
photography specialist. We make
house calls. www.ericscomputers.
com 24 hours, 925-676-5644.
NEED COMPUTER HELP? Call Harry, 925-926-1081, 925-788-8006.
Rossmoor resident. 30 plus years
experience. Certified. Install hardware, software. Problem resolution, upgrades. Revive dead computers. Data backup, recover lost
data. Networking, Internet connectivity, DSL setup. Resolve virus,
spyware problems. Free computer
performance audit. Printers, faxes,
mass mailings and merges, Publisher, Power Point, Access, Excel
development.
Beautiful Views, Rarely on the Market
Gorgeous Penthouse Villa Robles REMODEL
2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, new carpet & paint, granite
counter-tops, marble entry, vaulted ceilings, fireplace
Amazing Opportunity! $425,000
Todd Scheid (925) 323-6150
www.ScheidHomes.com
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• Upgraded “Golden Gate” with NO steps!
• Single story end unit, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath
• Smooth ceilings, granite Kitchen counters &
laminate flooring
• Stacked washer/dryer
• Convenient shower stall
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★ Just reduced $20,000 – to $148,000 ★
Cheryl Beach
1848 Tice Valley Blvd.
925.324.4599 Mobile
e-mail: [email protected]
Betty Case
ROSSMOOR REALTY
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
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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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING- Experienced and reliable plumber to take care of all your
plumbing needs. Call Chris at 925852-5157. Reasonable rates and
fast service. Rossmoor references.
Have bar code.
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.
Residents can get information
from the Rossmoor website:
www.rossmoor.com.
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,
925-330-3567.
HANDYMAN & CARPENTRY
Fencing, painting, tile, linoleum,
remodeling, bathrooms, and
kitchens, landscaping, pluming,
ele c tr i c al, c abinet refinis hing.
Pressure washing for driveways
and patios. Also do window
washing. Call Jaime, 925 - 639 0228.
ALL WAYS FIXING Handyman Service. Plumbing, carpentr y, light
elec tric al, painting. Free esti mates. Always in Rossmoor. Call
Gary 925-705-1571.
H A N DY M A N R E PA I R S e r v i c e s .
Specializing in home electrical,
tile, painting, flooring, wall coverings, window cleaning and light
house keeping. No job too small.
Ros smo or resid ent dis c ounts.
Call Rick (Rossmoor resident) at
925-639-8333.
HANDY HATLEY- 42 YEARS experience. Senior citizen discounts.
Licensed, insured. All work guaranteed. No job too small or big.
From complete remodels to electrical, plumbing, sheetrock re pairs, crown molding, all interior
trim, tile, floor coverings, painting
and more ! References. Please
ask for Bill 925-360-2655.
JOHN SAUNDERS
SELLING ONLY ROSSMOOR
BABY BOOMERS PARADISE
Just listed, 2-story Piedmont townhouse with
magnificent golf course views! 2 bedrooms 2 ½
baths, den (or third bedroom). Inside Bosch laundry. Attractively priced at only $289,500!
2-BEDROOM PLUS 2 BATHS
Expanded Carmel cooperative with private master
suite and pleasant views. $199,000.
LOWEST PRICED
Two bedrooms, single-story, all-level, Golden Gate
co-op. Freshly painted, new w/w carpeting and
located very near carport. Asking $146,900.
ACROSS FROM GATEWAY
Updated with taste with expanded family room.
Singe-story, level-in San Franciscan with 2 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths. Single row four-plex with rear
entrance near carport parking.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
If golf is your game or spectator sport. Skylights
and morning sun light up the level-in Yosemite
with 2 bedrooms 1-1/2 baths, and gourmet kitchen featuring granite, stainless steel appliances
and Kraftmaid cabinetry. Rare-to-market location.
Price just substantially reduced to $319,000!
VILLA GRANDE
2,000 plus square feet featuring 2 bedrooms, 2
baths, family room, den, spa tub, spacious deck
living, plus huge, attached double car garage with
built-in storage cabinetry galore. Sylvan vies plus
Mt.Diablo. Offered at $699,000.
THE WATERFORD
Congregate living at its best! Cook dinner no
more with once a week housekeeping:
1) 1,250 square foot, designer Westbury model near elevator and assigned parking. $480,000.
2) 1,250 square foot, top floor Huntington model with attractive views.
2 bedrooms, 2 full baths. $469,000.
D
SOL
John Saunders
ROSSMOOR REALTY
Broker Associate and
14-yr. Rossmoor Resident
932-1162 ext. 3314
or 260-2946 direct
rossmoorresort.com
Lic.#00313918
MISCELLANEOUS
PAINT/WALLPAPER
WINDOW CLEANING
ROSSMOOR FLUORESCENT lights
for your kitchen and bath. Let
George do it! Small handy jobs.
Prompt, reliable. Serving Rossmoor
for over 25 years. 925-671-9208,
email: [email protected]
I N TER I OR PA I N T I N G , 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.
WINDOWS, MINI - BLIND, 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.
GENERAL HELPER WILL help you
pack or unpack. Do odd jobs, help
serve and clean up at parties. Call
Renee 925-457-8227.
MOVING /PACKING /HAULING
MOVING AND HAULING- Furniture
moved inside manor or Rossmoor
by truck. Serving Rossmoor residents and friends has been our specialty since 1980. References. Call
Gary Boell anytime. 925-930-6372.
LEW ’S MOVI NG & HAULI NG
Prompt service. Starting at $22.00.
Rossmoor references available.
Call 925-639-7725.
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 un-wantables. No job too small, no job too
large. We have been serving the
Rossmoor area for over 25 years.
Call Bob: 925-944-0606.
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.
Email through Web site at www.
tonyshaulingservice.com
RENT A GRANDSON : No job too
small. Young clean-cut guy earning $ for college. Move, haul, hang,
clean, replace and fix. Boxes up;
boxes down. Call day or night. Call
Brian at 925-212-4993.
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, dr y wall, acoustical
removal, carpentr y and repairs.
No job too small. All done in a
fast, professional manner. We
guarantee our work, references,
free estimates. C.S.L 503 6 4 6.
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
880 652. Bonded, insured. Call
Terry at 925-207-2504.
REPAIRS
F I N E C L O C K R E PA I R - R e p a i ring Rossmoor’s fine antique and
modern clocks for over 10 years.
House calls. Free pick-up and deliver y. I stand behind my workm a n s h i p. J o n a t h a n G o o d w i n ,
925-376-4668.
C R A I G’ S A P P L I A N C E R E PA I R
would love to help you. I work on all
appliances and brands. 25 years
experience, licensed and insured.
Reasonable rates, Rossmoor references. Please call 925-550-3586.
PAINT/WALLPAPER
TELEPHONE & TV
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.
TV, DIGITAL, REMOTE Control support. Extensive Rossmoor references. DVR, DVD, VCR, Digital
Cable Box, new telephone and/or
Bose stereo system set-up. Assist
with “specific time recording” of TV
programs and remote control problems. Call Tim, “The Video-Assist
Guy.” 925-837-6682.
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 service. Call 925-6828389 today.
“PARADISE” ALL TYPES of Fine
Gardening. Yard “Shape-up” and
“Maintenance”. Trimming, pruning,
weeding, shrub removal, yard design and planting. Patio container/
specialist. Dependable, on time.
Quality results! Call Les at 925639-7725.
L E AV E S , R O S E S & M O R E !
Rossmoor expert, over 20 years
working here, will complete your
Fall clean-up, brighten your entry
with color and prune your roses.
Call Jane, 925-938-8256.
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.
WINTER CLEAN UP TIME- 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.
BRIGHT CHEERFUL HOLIDAYS We
will clean your patio, prune unruly
shrubs, and plant bright flowers to
make your home extra cheerful this
winter. Chris Broughton, 925-4511368.
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 office 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 BU Y, S E LL , A N D APPR A I S E
U.S. and world coins and currency. 36-year resident of Moraga will come to your home upon
request. Bruce Berman, Moraga
Numismatics. PCGS and NGC
D e a l e r. 9 2 5 - 2 8 3 - 9 2 0 5 . w w w.
sf-bay-area-collector-coins.com
kingfi[email protected]
LAFAYETTE TAX SERVICE Income
tax preparation. Individuals, trusts
and small businesses. Enrolled
agent with Rossmoor references.
Appointments available in your
home. My mother is a Rossmoor
resident. Tim McClintick 925-2842924.
2011 ORGANIZATION TIME! I can
help you organize your tax documents - your closets – even your
garage. I can also run errands.
Call Shelly; 925-254-0329.
110 PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
NOTARY PUBLIC DICK HARROW
Rossmoor resident. I make
ho u se c all s an d will c o m e to
your home. 20 plus years experience. Special exper tise in real
estate documents. Home: 925 891- 4231, Cell : 510 - 459 - 5770,
[email protected]
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 resident.
Call 925-323-9448, taxreliefandreduction.com, dana_snider@yahoo.
com
120 SEEKING EMPLOYMENT
CAREGIVERS
BETTER HEALTH CARE: Assist in
bathing, medication, shopping,
cooking, housekeeping. Expe rienced care with Alzheimer’s,
strokes, Parkinson’s and dementia. Live-in $140 per day, short/long
hours, negotiable rate. No agency
fee. 925-330 -4760 or 925-8997274.
RELIABLE COMPANION Caregiver.
Available any time, live in/out, fulltime /par t-time. Experienced 20
years. Worked with different types
of home health care. Call Faye at
925-435-5048 cell.
INCOME TA X PREPARATION in
your home by IRS-licensed enrolled agent (EA) tax practitioner.
Rossmoor resident, MBA, over 35
years tax experience, bonded and
E and O insured. Call Tom Mesetz
at 925-939-2132 (Rossmoor) or
925-283-0130 (Lafayette offi ce) or
www.diablotaxservice.com
ENERGE T I C OVER 6 0 SEN I OR
would love to help other seniors
with those daily or weekly chores
around the house. Willing to cook,
d o t r a n s p o r t a t i o n , t a ke p e t ’s
to appointments, errands. Call
Rossmoor residents daughter, Alice at 925-933-4439.
FINANCIAL ORGANIZER: I’ll tackle
paperwork clutter, gather tax documentation, pay bills, organize files
and more, in your home. References /estimate on request. Relieve
your mind – Call Lisa Wiley 510749-4805, consultwiley@yahoo.
com
BEST QUALITY CARE Twenty fi ve
years RN, certified, experienced
in any diagnosis. Excellent references. Dependable, affordable
rates. Strong, honest, loving. Hourly/ live-in 24/7, 50% off first day
for new clients. Licensed, insured.
Twenty years in Rossmoor area.
Mary, 925-497-7738.
115 HEALTH SERVICES
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.
DR. BETH MARX D.C., L.A.C. Gentle
therapeutic massage, acupuncture, and gentle chiropractic care.
Licensed with 20 years experience.
Insurance. Medicare accepted.
House calls. 510-834-1557.
120 SEEKING
EMPLOYMENT
CAREGIVERS
“QUALITY ELDER-CARE” Skilled
caregivers available. Over 20 years
Gerontology experience caring for;
Physically disabled, Stroke, Post
surger y, Dementia, Alzheimer’s
and Hospice. Professional, cheerful and affordable. Excellent references. Bonded. No fee. Call Contra
Costa Caregivers, Carolyn 925933-6475.
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,
Rossmoor resident 925-274-3866.
HONEST & RELIABLE Caregiver:
Will 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.
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.
ENTHUSIASTIC CAREGIVER who
is reliable, experienced and has a
great sense of humor. I will handle
shopping, errands, doctor’s visits,
prepare meals and provide companionship. I will also house sit and take
care of your pets. 925-577-8698.
CAREGIVER, 15 YEARS experience
in elderly care, excellent and very
favorable recommendations from
previous clients. Assist in personal
care, medication, light housekeeping, driving errands, grocery shopping and much more. 925-330 4966 leave a message.
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CERTIFIED NURSING Assistant /
Home Health Aide available for
hourly or live-in care. Self-employed, licensed and bonded. Reliable, 25 years of experience in
elderly care. References available.
Liz 925-642-4510.
PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL Home
Care Services: Long or short-term
care, companion/ homecare aide,
cooking and meal preparation,
bathing and grooming, housekeeping and laundry, medication supervision, live-in/out. C.N.A. license.
Call Emma, 510-825-7247 or 510303-7572.
RETIRED SCHOOL TEACHER- Caregiver, light cleaning, driving, shopping, excellent cook. Golf teacher.
Good companion. Experienced.
Call Rich Mazaroff 925-945-0574.
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.
CAREGIVER SERVICES available.
Weekdays or weekends. Errands,
cleaning, cooking, companionship
and bathing. $15/hr. 4-hour minimum. References available. Call
Leesa at 925-708-8508.
EUROPEAN WOMAN WITH seven
years experience in Rossmoor. Honest, reliable, light housekeeping,
cooking, references. Live-in/out. No
agency fee. Call 925-300-6730.
CERTIFIED NURSES AID, 30 years
experience, 52 years old, caring,
compassionate, nurturing. Liveout. Sat/Sun. Any shift. Minimum
8 hours. Pleasant hill, Concord,
Walnut Creek, Antioch, Brentwood
area. 925-727-8513.
HONEST CAREGIVER for your loved
one! 15 plus years of experience in
Rossmoor. Hourly/live-in. Assist with
personal care, medications, domestics, transportations, etc. Licensed,
Bonded and Insured. References
available. Call 510-283-8441.
EXPERIENCED, LICENSED C.N.A.
and beautician: Will assist in daily
needs as a caregiver, cooking, light
cleaning. A dependable, honest,
caring and loving Christian woman.
Please call Lisa at 925-207-8722.
A MALE SENIOR OF 56 years, will
help senior with daily or weekly
chores in and around the house.
Will do transportation to shop for
or with you, by bus or your car. Will
walk pets, and take you to appointments, do errands. Call me at 925256-6885. If not there arrange it
with my mother at this phone number. Pay rate negotiable. If you have
low income, the rate will be low.
We wish all our friends at
Rossmoor a very Happy
and Healthy New Year!
We thank you for helping us help you
with all your real estate needs.
2010
#1 Producers
CHECK OUT OUR BEAUTIFUL LISTING!
It is a “Villa Francisco” (rarely available)
at 1801 Ptarmigan, Unit 1A, at $399K.
There are only 4 steps to entry and has
3 bedrooms/2 baths with a huge master
bedroom and a lovely brick fireplace in
a large living room! (Apt. is almost 1800
square feet!) Tons of storage too!
HOUSECLEANING
LOVING EXPERIENCED care-giver.
Live in/out. Very dependable, assist
with personal care, also with daily
needs, cooking, errands, cleaning.
Very affordable rate. References
available. Call Faye at home 925798-8289 or cell: 925-826-8556. or
925-300-5097.
HOUSECLEANING SERVICE- Honest female, hard worker. Excellent
job at a reasonable price. Will do
laundry, fl oors by hand, clean inside appliances, inside windows,
shopping, errands. References.
925-848-4562.
CAPABLE R.N. and long-time Walnut Creek resident with extensive
medical experience is at your service. Benefit from affordable and
knowledgeable care, with a smile!
Call Lynn at 925-946-1882.
“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.
GREAT NEW OFFER! Home health
care tailored to your needs! 24hr
Live answering service. 13 Years
i n B u s i n e s s . C o m f o r t A s s i s ting, Inc.112 La Casa Via #160,
Wa l n u t Cre e k . 9 25 - 9 3 3 - 3 20 0.
[email protected]
BIAX’Z HOUSECLEANING House
cleaning and carpet cleaning (supplies provided)! 15 years experience. Bonded business, licensed.
Great references in Rossmoor.
Free estimate. Call 925-640-3839.
CLEAN AS THE SPRING House
cleaning services. Offering a professional, thorough, and honest job.
Fairly priced, our major concern is
to see you happy with our work!
Rossmoor references, licensed/insurance available. 925-864-3678.
H O N E S T / L OV I N G / CA R E G I V E R
Companion available F/T- P/T, long
or short term. CNA experienced/excellent references, prepare meals,
light housekeeping, medication reminder, errands, bathing, appointments, hospice experience, laundry,
organizing and much more. 4 hour
minimum. Call Lea 925-243-5036.
“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
C.N.A. CAREGIVER: 28 years experience, references. Live-out/live-in.
Please call 925-206-4437.
CAREGIVER WITH 9 YEARS of experience, looking to work with the
elderly. Can provide transportation, prepare meals, light house
cleaning and gardening etc. I have
excellent references. Call 925 586-2109.
HOUSECLEANING & MORE shopping, cooking, pets, plants, appointments. You ask we do it. Bonded
and insured. Call anytime, Miriam
925-323-6799.
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.
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Lovely views from Expanded Saratoga
New!
This 2 bed/2 bath condo has over 1400 sq ft PLUS a huge
enclosure for lots of living space. Large living room, den
and one of the biggest Master Bedrooms in Rossmoor make
this a great layout. The kitchen and bathrooms have been
updated to perfection. Great detailing throughout with crown
molding and retextured walls and ceiling, new interior doors
and more. A beautiful view from the finished enclosure is the
icing on the cake. A great property for only $312,000
Super Sonoma Wrap
New Price!
Lovely 2 bed/1 bath Sonoma Wrap with beautifully finished
enclosure creates a stunning open floor plan with tons of
room. Hardwood floors and dual-pane windows throughout.
Updated kitchen with newer cabinets and countertops.
Light and bright home with windows in kitchen and bath.
Must see for $150,000!
Beautiful Condo with Idyllic Setting
This 2 bed/2 bath Expanded Kentfield has a large patio with
lawn setting and views of surrounding hills and trees. Updated
kitchen with newer cabinet faces, granite countertops and
stainless steel appliances. Great floor plan with a den and
one of the largest Master Bedrooms in all of Rossmoor. Lowest
HOA dues in Rossmoor! Listed for $318,000
Monterey with a View
New!
Wow, what a view from this expanded 2 bed/2 bath Monterey. The fi nished enclosure gives you lots of square footage and looks seamless to the original construction. The
kitchen has been updated with beautiful CaesarStone
counter tops and stunning Bosch stainless steel appliances. An extra-deep stainless-steel kitchen sink is something
special. Come see this gem priced at $140,000
51 Moraga Way, • Orinda, CA 94563 • 925-254-0440
ANN
Our office is at the Safeway Shopping Center,
across from Rossmoor
MICHAEL GERRY
Realtor #01307893
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Realtor #01702866
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Rossmoor Realty
1641 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Rossmoor Realty is a division of Rossmoor Properties Inc.
CURRENT EXCLUSIVE LISTINGS
SEQUOIA - 2 bed, 1 bath co-op. BEAUTIFUL MT. DIABLO VIEW. Crprt & lndry close. Encl can easily
be opened. Some upgrade, mostly original. Lots of visitor parkings. Hillside entry.
......................................................................................................................$125,000 Equity
SANTA CRUZ - 2 bed, 2 bath plus den condo. BEUATIFULLY UPDATED HOME steps from carport
& wonderful views of Mt. Diablo. White Kraftmaid cabinets, corian cntrs, new dual pane window slider,
20” ceramic tile thruout. Gorgeous patio with views. ..................................................... $328,000
YOSEMITE - 2 bed, 2 bath condo. REMODELED & REDESIGNED kitchen brite w/skylite, newer appls,
Corian cntrs & cabs. Huge bonus room off living/dining area w/dual pane window & extra door leading
to private park-like setting. New pnt, cpt. Walk to Gateway. .............................$211,000 Equity
YOSEMITE - 2 bed, 1.5 bath co-op. LOVELY PRIVATE HILLSIDE SETTING! Be entertained by deer,
turkeys, birds. Charming patio w/wrought iron fence. Fresh pnt, new cpt & lino, new plantation blinds,
new lt fixtures, toilets, sinks, counters, med chests, faucets, kit knobs. Carport convenient.
..................................................................................................................... $199,000 Equity
WESTCHESTER – 2 bed, 2 bath plus den condo. DREAM GOLF COURSE LOCATION!! Remodeled
kit w/granite, maple cabs, wd flrg. French drs lead to den. Wainscoating thruout w/crwn mldg & new
2-tone paint. New cpt. Garage & carport. Lots of guest pkg. Finishing loft for grandkid’s playroom!
NEW PRICE!! ................................................................................................................ $599,000
OUR CURRENT MLS LISTINGS:
CONDOMINIUMS
2 BEDS, 2 BATH
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
PIEDMONT TH – UNSURPASSED
PANORAMIC VIEW! Fresh paint, new carpet,
new flr in Din area, entry, hall & kit. Wlk-in to
Hillside pool. Enlg patio - partially fenced. Extra
storage. NEW PRICE!! ................ $399,000
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
CASTLEWOOD – GORGEOUS LEVEL-IN
WITH NEW CARPETS & PAINT. Formal dinrm, encl
sunrm, frpl, inside lndry rm. Lg frnt patio w/total
privacy. Attached gar w/storage loft. Golf cart
parking space - golf port #18 - One-of-a-kind!
NEW PRICE!! FURTHER REDUCTION!!
................................................. $399,000
2 BEDS, 2 BATH
BUCKEYE - PICTURE PERFECT, LEVEL-IN
PROPERTY located in a natural landscape
surrounding. Outstanding views from family rm,
kit. & balcony. Gas fireplace in family rm. Gas
cook top. New refrigerator. Large master bath
w/walk in shower & soaking tub. Huge walk-in
closet in master suite. ................ $760,000
CASCADE – BEAUTIFUL CONDO WITH
OUTSTANDING VIEWS. Light & bright w/new
paint, lino. Lg mstr & guest rm. Gar plus crprt.
GREAT PROPERTY – GREAT VALUE! NEW PRICE!
FURTHER REDUCTION!! ................$335,000
CASCADE II – PRIVACY AND VIEW!
Upper end unit in secluded location. Corian
countertops in kitchen and baths. NEW PRICE!!
...............................................$389,000
CASTLEWOOD - PRETTY VIEW. Upgraded
kitchen: ceiling fan, recessed lts. Access to garage
from kitchen, Walk-in closets in both BR. Vaulted
ceiling w/recessed ltg in LR. Separate laundry
rm w/extra cabs. Ceiling fans in both bedrms.
Carport too! NEW PRICE ............. $395,000
DIABLO - GREAT POTENTIAL HERE! High
ceilings & great view. Original but clean
condition. New vinyl in 2 baths. Crprt close.
Lowest HOA dues in Rossmoor! NEW PRICE!!
................................................. $209,000
SOLD
DORAL – GREAT HOME WITH VIEWS OF
HILLS OVER TO EAGLE RIDGE. New paint.
Beautiful entry w/maple trees. Tile entry, hall &
kitchen. Bay window in kitchen. Tile counters,
double oven, separate breakfast nook. Fireplace.
...................................................$329,500
DORAL - PRIVATE, PARK-LIKE GARDEN
SETTING. Views of hills & Pinnacle Rdg. Graceful
maple tree at entry. New granite cntrs, dbl
sink, cooktop & hood, microwave & convection
oven. New DW, cabs painted out. New cpt & pnt.
Formal DR Fab views from all rms. NEW PRICE!!
..................................................$334,000
FIRESTONE – OVERLOOKING GOLF
COURSE & HILLS. Large eat-in kitchen w/SS
appl. Den with built-ins. NEW PRICE!! FURTHER
REDUCTION!!............................. $399,000
GOLDEN GATE - PERFECT LOCATION & VIEW.
Duplex bldg. Encl atrium w/cupola adds space &
charm. Fresh paint & new carpets. Skylights in both
bths. Access front & rear. Window in kit . Excellent
guest parking. Your clients will like this one! NEW
PRICE!! .............................................$225,000
EXP KENTFIELD –BEAUTIFULLY
UPDATED 2 BD, 2 BTH + DEN w/granite, new
stove, micro, oven & DW. Both baths updated.
Wood flrs thruout & dual pane windows in
bedrms. Great views from private patio. NEW
PRICE!! ..................................... $299,000
MARIPOSA - LOVELY VIEWS FROM THIS
MOVE-IN CONDITION MARIPOSA. New carpet &
paint. Shows well. PRICE REDUCED
...............................................$269,000
PANORAMA - PRIVATE, QUIET LOCATION
next to wooded hillside. Garden setting. No
stairs. Travertine marble FP & entry, Berber
cpt, plantation shtrs thruout. Numerous blt-in
cabs, desk & shelves. New kitchen appl & trash
compactor .................................. $379,000
PINEHURST – ON THE GOLF COURSE!
Upgraded kitchen, smooth top range, micro.
Separate laundry rm w/extra storage. Roll-up
blinds. Separate dining rm. Eat-in kitchen. Ideal
location - walk to golf course & Dollar pool.
NEW PRICE!! ............................. $299,000
PINEHURST – GOLF COURSE VIEWS
FROM ALMOST EVERY WINDOW. Rich hardwood
flooring in formal DR & kit. Two walk-in
closets. Fireplace w/elect insert. Garage + golf
port. Level-in w/no stairs. NEW PRICE!!
............................................... $339,000
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. MUCH MORE .................. $590,000
SIERRA - TRANQUIL SETTING, NICE VIEW
FROM PATIO. Quiet one building entry. Sparkling
new paint & attractive flooring. Eat-in kitchen
w/some newer appliances. Formal dining room.
...................................................$319,000
SIERRA – LOTS OF UPGRADES HERE!
upper end unit. Dual pane windows. New
carpet, fresh paint, new appls. Canned ltg, W/
D. New doors & baseboards. Kitchen arched to
Living room. TWO UNDERGROUND PARKING
SPACES ................................. $320,000
SIERRA – NOT ONE STAIR – TOTALLY LEVELIN! No one above. Garage & carport. Kitchen
w/dome lighting & ceiling fan. Pull-out shelves in
kit. Cabs. Extra cabinet storage in garage. Some
double paned windows. ...............$369,000
SUMMIT – ELEGANT SUMMIT FLOOR PLAN.
Conveniently next to elevator. Panoramic views
from both decks & LR. Very spacious & well
maintained. Upgraded kit w/lg eating area. 2
sided fireplace. Underground garage + golf cart
space. NEW PRICE! FURTHER REDUCTION!!
..................................................$599,000
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.
.............................................. $630,000
TAHOE – COMPLETELY ENCLSOED PATIO
ADDS EXTRA SQ. FT. New paint, carpet, lino. Nice
setting, very lt, bright & private. NEW PRICE!!
FURTHER REDUCTION!! ...............$349,000
TAHOE – LOVELY TAHOE READY FOR BUYER.
New carpet, updated kitchen w/wood flooring.
Den enclosure w/built-in bookcases. Garage &
Carport. Tile entry. ..................... $349,500
TAHOE – BEAUTIFUL HOME W/GOLF COURSE
VIEWS. Former Doris Gill remodel. Enclosed deck,
crown molding, new carpet, new landscaping.
Garage & carport. NEW PRICE!! FURTHER
REDUCTION!!.............................. $395,000
TAHOE – LOVELY REMODELED KITCHEN
ACROSS FROM NEW CLUBHOUSE. Fresh paint,
new carpet, new window treatments, new
cabs, granite cntrs, dbl oven, DW + More. 2
Patios. Garage & carport. NEW PRICE!!
............................................ $449,000
VILLA ROBLES – GREAT VILLA ROBLES W/
PRIVATE VIEW & SOUTH WEST EXPOSURE. Dual
pane windows, master bath remodel w/jacuzzi
tub. Great patio w/gate for doggy. Attached
garage. Plantation shutters. Guest bathroom
w/shower. NEW PRICE!! FURTHER REDUCTION!!
..................................................$382,000
VILLA ROBLES – FEELS LIKE HOME. Att
garage & storage loft. Over 1500 sq.ft., Open &
flowing, lt & brite w/beautiful views from formal
DR, relaxing LR w/wood burning FP & master
BR suite. Level-in, eat in kit, separate lndry rm,
formal foyer entry. ..................... $385,000
WOODBRIDGE – BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED
ON THE GOLF COURSE. Newer kit cabinetry (lots
of pull-outs), corian counters, new “country”
sink, dome-it lighting. Very private, lower end
unit, 5 steps. New paint, carpet, appl. Smooth
ceilings. Updated bths; walk-in showers.
...................................................$575,000
We have the largest
inventory of Rossmoor
homes, many available
only through Rossmoor
Realty. Call us first for
information on our
exclusive listings.
OUR CURRENT MLS LISTINGS — COOPERATIVES (EQUITY PRICE)
2 BEDS, 1 BATH
2 BEDS, 2.5 BATH
PIEDMONT TH – SWEEPING MULTI FAIRWAY
GOLF COURSE VIEW. Overlooking 17th green & 18th
tee. 1st flr den could be 3rd BR w/private bath. Granite
tile cntrs. Huge 2nd story master suite also w/vus.
........................................................... $289,500
2 BEDS, 2 BATH
CARMEL - LOVELY HOME IN PRIVATE SETTING.
New paint, carpet & linoleum. Shows very well. Extra
storage under steps. Great year yard. NEW PRICE!!
........................................................... $180,000
CARMEL – GREAT MASTER SUITE WITH BUILT-INS
added to this well located Carmel coop w/pleasant
views. Very close to guest parking & carport.
........................................................... $199,000
KENTFIELD – BEAUTIFUL HOME with white tile
kitchen, updated bathrooms. Partial enclosure w/W/D.
Very nice views open light & bright. New paint, carpet.
A WINNER! NEW PRICE!! FURTHER REDUCTION!!
............................................................ $185,000
MONTEREY – 2 BR/2 BA END UNIT W/PRIVACY
& LOTS OF LIGHT. All new paint, carpeting & vinyl flrg.
Both BRs have Plantation shutters & both baths have
lg walk-in showers. W/D + Mt. Diablo vu. Walk to
Hillside pool & lawn bowling. HURRY!! ......$185,000
TAMALPAIS – GOLF COURSE LOCATION WITH
FANTASTIC VIEW! Private end unit. Dramatic bldg
design features 2 story windows. Tiled entry, fresh
pnt. Central ait & gas heat. Laminate flrg. Lt & brite.
Self clean oven. ....................................$249,000
TAMALPAIS – VERY PRIVATE SETTING. A duplex
building at the end of the entry. Updated kitchen and
baths, decorator paint & new carpet. The laundry
& carport are just steps away. Extra storage in the
carport. NEW PRICE!! ........................... $259,500
TAMALPAIS – GREAT HOME W/SERENE BACK
PATIO. W/D up stairs in mstr bdrm. Well kept unit.
Your clients will love it! NEW PRICE!! ....$275,000
YOSEMITE – OVER THE TOP REMODEL! Great
location, close to everything. Level in, 2 BR/2 BA w/ith
patio for small dog on the end. Shows well, can go
blind! .................................................. $399,800
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATH
SAN FRANCISCAN – GORGEOUS REMODEL
very conveniently located right across from Gtwy
complex. .............................................$320,000
YOSEMITE – SPECTACULAR GOLF COURSE
LOCATION! Remodeled in ‘08 w/granite, SS appl,
Kraftmaid cabs. Skylights in both baths & kitchen.
Karastan carpet & plantation shutters. Smooth
ceilings & crwn mldg. NEW PRICE!! FURTHER
REDUCTION!!........................................$319,000
CLAREMONT - NICE, BASIC HOME WITH W/D
New carpet, vinyl & touched up paint. $110,000
GOLDEN GATE - NEW CARPET & FRESHLY
PAINTED GEM. Convenient location, directly across
from carport. ................................... $146,900
GOLDEN GATE - A WARM COZY, LEVEL-IN
COTTAGE STYLE HOME. Unique brkfst nook, lg
window added in livrm, faux frpl, window above kit,
sink stack w/d in guest bdrm, new paint/carpet, end
unit w/lots of list & pretty outlook, private, some
dual pane windows. ...........................$219,000
GOLDEN GATE – LOVELY BRIGHT HOME ON
GOLF COURSE. Attractive kitchen, newly painted,
wonderful enclosure with blt-ins for TV, etc. Easy
access to carport #8. Several skylights.
....................................................... $225,000
MONTEREY – PEACEFUL & CHARMING SETTING
W/PLEASANT VIEWS. Kitchen: granite counters, SS
sink & appls, maple cabinets, canned lighting. Crown
mldg, mirrored closet drs, stall shower, W/D.
........................................................ $178,900
MONTEREY – LOVELY REMODEL featuring
enlarged kitchen, entry cab removed, granite
kitchen counters, crown molding, smooth
ceilings, cultured marble shower & counters.
................................................. $212,000
SEQUOIA – STANDS OUT FROM THE REST!
Beautiful private setting! Freshly painted, new cpt &
lino. 2 skylights brighten up the nicely enclosed dec.
Skylites in kit & bath. Flowing floor plan w/dining
ell. Covered carport close by. ...............$112,800
SEQUOIA – QUIET ENTRY - only one bldg. Nice
outlook. New stove & refrigerator in kit. New paint
& carpet. NEW PRICE ..........................$115,000
SEQUOIA – UPDATED KITCHEN & BATH, Corian
counters, nice view & good condition. NEW PRICE!
........................................................ $125,000
SEQUOIA – QUALITY 2004 REMODEL.
Additional living space with hal-deck enclosure.
Beautiful Four Shadows location with pleasant
views. ............................................. $195,000
SEQUOIA – FABULOUS SWEEPING VIEWS! High
end remodel. Maple cabs w/pull out drawers, granite
cntrs, Jenn Air stove, SS appls. incl miccro. Quality
new cpt, crwm & base mldg, mirrored drs, new
interior drs, remodeled bath w/marble shower.
....................................................... $245,000
SEQUOIA WRAP – LOVELY, UPDATED, LIGHT
& BRIGHT w/Mt. Diablo vu. Gleaming hdwd flrs
thruout. Upgraded kit, newer cabs & cntrtops, pull
out shelves, crner lazy susan, side by side refrig,
blt in micro. Dual pane windows, plant shtrs, Calif
closets, skylts, walk in shower. ..........$160,000
SEQUOIA WRAP – OVER THE TOP TOUPIN
REMODEL! All the bells & whistles! Remodeled &
reconfigured. Coffered ceilings, crown molding,
recessed lighting in the rooms to many extras to
list. A MUST SEE!! ..........................$239,000
SONOMA – EVERYTHING YOU COULD WANT
& WHAT A PRICE! This home has a very nice view
& offers new paint, new flooring, new kitchen
counters w/new lg dbl s/s sinks, new refrig, newer
heater & A/C, new kohler toilet & a lg wlk-in
shower stall. .................................. $89,000
SONOMA – VIEW OF MT. DIABLO. Open
veranda, very close to laundry & parking. Clean
carpets & move in ready. ................. $89,500
SONOMA – CLEAN & TIDY original Sonoma.
View of hills. NEW PRICE! ................$94,900
SONOMA – ORIGINAL WITH NICE OUTLOOK.
NEW PRICE!! FURTHER REDUCTION!! ... $95,000
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. ...........$108,000
SONOMA – VERY NICE CLEAN HOME WITH
PLEASANT VIEW. Smooth cielings. New paint &
carpet. Bathroom has granite vanity & new toilet.
Excellent location, walk to gateway & DeL Valle.
.....................................................$110,000
SONOMA – LIGHT & BRIGHT WITH LOVELY MT.
DIABLO VU. New paint, stove & toilet. Newer carpets
& refrigerator. NEW PRICE!! ............... $110,000
SONOMA – RE-DONE. CUTE SONOMA with a
partial enclosure. W/D. Stall shower. Can lights in
kitchen & lots of shutters. .............. $130,000
1 BED, 1 BATH
DEL MONTE – GREAT BUY! Remodeled kitchen,
bath w/stall shower a few years ago. Pleasant
outlook. Near carport, bus stop & laundry. Like new
vinyl, carpet, paint, appliances. NEW PRICE!!
.......................................................... $63,000
MENDOCINO – LOCATION PLUS! Across the
street from gtwy clbhs. Level-in coop in move-in
condition w/all new carpets, vinyl & paint. Lg frnt
patio off livrm. Great location - one block to gtwy.
..........................................................$119,000
MENDOCINO – LEVEL-IN END UNIT IN
PRIVATE LOCATION. Lovely Garden Patio, Stone
counters, Pergo Floors, s/s sink in the kitchen,
Skylight, Upgraded bath, Bonus picture window in
bedroom w/eastern exposure..............$139,000
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
2 BEDS, 2 BATH
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATH
FILOLI – SUPERIOR HOME WITH IDEAL LOCATION & PLEASANT COURTYARD VIEW.
Extremely con. For common area, garage parking & transportation. Custom built-in cabinets
in kit. & guest bedrm. Fresh paint & new vinyl in kit. & both baths. ............$409,000
HUNTINGTON – MOST POPULAR HUNTINGTON ON TOP FLOOR WITH
PANORAMIC VIEWS! SW deciduous views. Dbl drs to den off LR, wrap around deck,
not far from covered carport #1. ..................................................... $469,000
SHELBURNE – EXCELLENT LOCATION! Steps away from elevator to dining room.
Nice tree view. 2 full baths. Open parking space. ................................. $155,000
WESTBURY – LIGHT, BRIGHT CORNER UNIT. New carpet, added recessed lighting
in living rm. Built-in desk & bookcase in 2nd BR. Extremely close to parking space.
..........................................................................................................$389,000
WESTBURY – 3RD FLOOR DESIGNER BEAUTY. Less than 20 paces from elevator
which is close to open parking space #40. A feeling of formal elegance! Wrap-around
deck, sylvan outlook, staged nicely! .................................................. $480,000
MIDDLETON – IMMACULATE CORNER HOME with hrdwd entry, new carpet &
paint. Extremely convenient to common area & transportation. Large wrap around
balcony w/pleasant vu. ...................................................................... $169,000
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. ............................................................................................... $399,900
1 BED, 1 BATH
BROOKGREEN – CUTE WITH GOOD OUTLOOK. Very light & bright. 4th floor
location. Close to elevator. .....................................................................$95,000
EXPANDED BROOKGREEN – EXTRA LARGE 1 BEDROOM HOME w/carport
parking. No other units on either side. Shows well. Ground floor location. Berber
carpet. ................................................................................................. $89,000
Sue DiMaggio Adams
Gina Bethel
Dave Caron
Betty Case
Patti Compton
Earl Corder
Jimmie Lee Cropper
Meg Crosby
Kathryn Davi-Cardinale
Tom Donovan
Linda Fernbach
Rose Fox
Barbara Guandalini
Bill Gray
Shanti Haydon
Laura Hunt
Dee Littrell
Janet McCardle
Mary Jane Madden
Peggy Martinez
Shirley Nankin
Carol Nelson
Evelyn Nielsen
Nicole Nielsen
Richard Nielsen
Karen Parrish
Robert Parrish
Tina Parrish
Valerie Petersen
Andrew Plaisted
Connie Rogers
John Saunders
Danny Smith
Barbara Spina
Marilyn Van Story
Nancie Straub
Walt Straub
Sonja Weaver
Lori Young
John Russell, Jr.,
BROKER
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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 925-229-2775 or 925-228-8977
or Lydia Knapp 925-932-3499.
COINS GOLD, SILVER BOUGHT Experienced 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.
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. 707-996-1820.
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 MEXICAN SILVER and Navajo Turquoise jewelry. Rhinestone/
costume. Call Monica at Sundance
Antiques, 2323 Boulevard Circle,
Walnut Creek. 925-930-6200.
I B U Y, S E L L , A N D A PPR A I S E
U.S. and world coins and currency. 36-year resident of Moraga will come to your home upon
request. Bruce Berman, Moraga
Numismatics. PCGS and NGC
Dealer. 925-283-9205. www.sfbay-area-collector-coins.com,
kingfi[email protected]
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]
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INFORMATION
PLANNING YOUR GOLDEN Years?
Considering a move to Rossmoor?
Need a guide? I live here and love
to show off this beautiful community! Earl Corder, Rossmoor Realty
925-932-1162 x 3333 office. E-mail:
[email protected]
THINKING OF BUYING OR leasing
in Rossmoor? Let me send you a
comprehensive informational brochure, which includes amenities,
floor plans, costs and answers
to many of your questions. Call
Patti Compton, Broker Associate,
Rossmoor Realty 925-287-3332, or
e-mail [email protected]
150 REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE
160 REAL ESTATE
FOR RENT
170 REAL ESTATE
WANTED
SEQUOIA, A HAPPY HOME ! Upstairs unit, lovely outlook. Two bedrooms/1 bath. Skylights, enclosed
deck. New carpet/paint. Now accepting back-up offers. $112,750.
Betty Case Rossmoor Realty: 925932-1162 x 3347 or 925-287-3347.
WATERFORD : ONE BEDROOM ,
two bath Chatsworth. Large living area, eastern view, conve nient location. Includes daily
meal, weekly housekeeping,
multiple on-site amenities.
L e a s e a t $ 18 5 0 . C a l l D a n a t
925-932-4055.
PALM DESERT COUPLE wishes
to rent in Rossmoor only. A 2
bedroom/2 bath unit for month of
April. Non-smoking and no pets.
Please call me at 760-636-1269
or email [email protected]
$ 12 5 , 0 0 0 B E AU T I F U L LY m a i n tained 2BR /1BA Sequoia co-op
w / inside laundr y; sk ylights in
k i t c h e n , b a t h r o o m . O p e n ve randa with nice outlook. Offered
fully furnished or not. Diane
Reilly, Alain Pinel Realtors. DRE
01209 613. 510 -20 6 -29 03 or e mail [email protected].
R E AC H O U T A N D T O U C H M t .
Diablo ! ! ! 3 Bedroom, 2 ½ bath
Piedmont. New granite kitchen and
bathrooms , stainless steel appliances. New carpet, tile throughout.
Panoramic Views. $425K Hurry!
Won’t Last!!! Call 925-952-4434
B E AU T I F U L YO S E M I T E C o - o p.
Lovely, private setting near picturesque hillside! Two bedrooms/1.5
baths, no stairs, no one above or below. New carpet/paint, up-grades.
Exclusively listed $199,000. Betty
Case, Rossmoor Realty, 925-9321162 x 3347.
S HORT OR LONG TERM rental
available starting March 5, 2011
thru Sep.1, 2011. Remodeled, 1
bedroom/1 bath. Nicely furnished.
Villa Alhambra with W/ D, open
deck, carport, and private pool.
Rent includes utilities, San Francisco Chronicle, 2X monthly house
cleaning. No smoking/Pet friendly
with additional cleaning deposit.
Rent $1200/month with $500 deposit or $350 weekly. Call Kathy
Cardinal 925-932-0734 or email:
[email protected].
WATERFORD UNIT: 1250 sq ft, 2
bedrooms /2 baths, located near
elevator, wrap around deck. Rent
includes 1 meal per day, weekly
housekeeping, parking space.
$2900/month. Call 510-499-4656.
160 REAL ESTATE
FOR RENT
FOR LEASE Available immediately.
Furnished 2BR/1BA. Sequoia w/
inside washer / dr yer. Open ve randa w/ nice view. No smokers.
No pets. $1,350 / month. Diane
Reilly, Alain Pinel Realtors. DRE
01209613. 510-206-2903 or e-mail
[email protected]
150 REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE
SHORT-TERM RENTAL 2 bedrooms,
2 baths with washer/dryer. Available
Jan. 18 to Jan. 25 2011, 7 nights, 8
days $450. Call 925-946-0442 or
[email protected]
170 REAL ESTATE
WANTED
SONOMA CO-OP Delightful area! Expansive deck, bright/cheerful, neutral décor, quality carpeting, new lino,
ceramic cook-top, mirrored closets.
Two bedrooms. $108,000. Betty
Case, Rossmoor Realty, 925-9321162 X 3347 or direct 925-287-3347.
TIMESHARES FOR RENT or sell
in Princeville, Kauai and Myrtle
Beach, SC. 1 BR, 1 Bath, sleeps
4. Rent $1,000 for 1 week. Sell
$3,000. Call Harry 925-926-1081 or
925-788-8006.
TA M A L PA I S T OW N H O U S E : O n
g o l f c our se, fant ast i c v iew ! 2
bedrooms / 2 baths. Private end
unit. Freshly painted. Reduced to
$ 249,000. www.golfcoursetownhouse.com Betty Case, Rossmoor
Realty 925-932-1162 x 3347 or 925287-3347 direct.
WATERFORD, 2 BED/1.5 BATH Excellent location, full kitchen, washer/dryer. Patio, carport. Waterford
amenities: housekeeping, dining,
library, activities, gardens, 24-hour
securit y / maintenance. $ 2,0 0 0 /
month. Call Jim or Mareth Ellis 510540-7320.
LET’S MAKE A DEAL
THE VILLA ROBLES
Don’t miss this beautiful property that has
just been reduced in price – beautifully
staged. Level-in 2-bedroom 2- bath with
attached garage. Approx. 1,539 sq. ft. of living.
............................................................... $382,000.
THE CASCADE
Fantastic view, fantastic deal. 2-bedroom
2-bath with wonderful eat-in kitchen and
garage plus carport. 1,483 sq. ft. of living.
Only ....................................................... 335,000.
THE SUMMIT
Rossmoor living at its finest. Enjoy 1,925 sq.
ft. of luxurious space/wonderful views. 2
bedrooms 2 bathrooms + den. Separate living
and family areas. All level, no steps, two garage
parking spots. ................................... $630,000.
For more information
on these listings, call
SEEKS LONG-TERM RENTAL Single, female, non-smoker, semi-retired professional, with excellent
references, looking to experience
Rossmoor living. 1 or 2 bedrooms,
bath with bathtub, unfurnished or
partially. Call 707-533-0104 or 707987-1989.
COUPLE SEEKS ROSSMOOR rental
for at least 6 months. Looking for
unfurnished 2 bedroom/ 2 bath (or
larger). Non-smokers. Excellent
references in Rossmoor. Call 415504-6708.
LOW MONTHLY DUES...BIG CONDO
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2 Bedrooms, DEN, 2 baths, end unit
Large rooms, triple closets, 1407 Sq. Ft.
White kitchen, double oven, microwave
Large open veranda ... Only $249,500
SELLERS OF END UNITS WANTED
• Have Buyers for Sequoia/Sonoma “wraps”
• Buyers want to update for own use
• Low price, non-contingent buyers, fast close
SPECTACULAR REMODEL
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No one above or below, level-in entrance
Single story end unt, 2 Bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths
New white kitchen with corian counters
Smooth ceilings, decorator paint & finishes
Inside laundry, closet organizers, pull-out shelves
$50,000 price reduction ... Now only $239,500
LOW-PRICED SEQUOIA IN MUTUAL ONE
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Most popular floor plan: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
New paint, new floor coverings:
carpet & vinyl
OLD
Dishwasher, stainlessSsteel sink, open veranda
Laundry & carport close . . . only $102,900!
MOTHER DAUGHTER TEAM
1641 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595 • (925) 932-1162
KAREN CARNEGIE-STOCHL, REALTOR PHERNE SHREWSBURY, REALTOR
200-1184
287-3364
TINA PARRISH
287-3316
KAREN PARRISH
287-3313
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.
180 PETS
TLC FOR CATS & PLANTS Cats are
social animals; they miss you when
you are away. They need TLC service. Still only $10 per visit. Grete
and Bill Trulock, past president of
Friends of Animals. 12 t h 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 deliver y
provided! Bonded and insured. Enjoy your vacation without worrying
about your darling dog. Auntie Pat’s
Pets. References available. 925930-8871.
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 SITTING and Pet Taxi
Service. Daily/weekly dog walking,
transport to groomer, veterinary
appointment, etc. Pet owner with
20-plus years experience. Reasonable rates, excellent service and reliable. References available. Kathy,
925-366-6641.
LOCAL , E XPERIENCED, caring,
compassionate pet lover. Will assist you with dog walking, pet
visitations, sitting and vet appts.
Rossmoor references. Please call
Diane 925-946-1052.
LEGAL NOTICES
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Martinez, CA 94553-0135
FILED: Dec 7, 2010
L. Barajas, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0008301-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following are doing business
as: The Village Cupboard Delicatessen,
1842 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA
94595, Contra Costa County.
Dinora E. Alvarenga
4597 Mendota Way
Antioch, CA 94531
Joaquin A. Alvarenga
4597 Mendota Way
Antioch, CA 94531
Rossmoor Realty
ROBERT PARRISH
ROSSMOOR RESIDENT seeking 2
bedroom/1 bath. Unfurnished. 925935-6260.
974-1157
1160 ALPINE RD., WALNUT CREEK
Office: 938-7090
Professional Independent Real Estate Brokers
Business conducted by husband and
wife.
The registrant commenced to transact
business under the fictitious business
name listed above.
s/Dinora E. Alvarenga
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 4714
Publish Dec. 22 & 29, then Jan. 5 & 12,
2011.
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FEATURED AGENTS
ALEX AND KIM KOKES
Alex is a million dollar producer in the
Rossmoor community real estate market.
He also was Project Manager for sales of
the Pinnacle Ridge property development
in Rossmoor, which was the last new-home
project. Alex became a Rossmoor Specialist
in 2000 and achieved No. 3 in sales in 2001. He continued
his education and achieved his Brokers license in 2007. Alex’s
family has a long history in developing retirement communities in the New Jersey area and continues his experience and
knowledge in Rossmoor. Cell 925-788-7000
Highest Overall Satisfaction for home sellers in J.D.
Power and Associates 2010 Home Buyers/Sellers Study
1848 Tice Valley Blvd., in Tice Valley Plaza
(925) 280-4920
★ ★ PRUDENTIAL NEWSBOARD ★ ★
Alex and Kim Kokes have joined the Prudential team (see Featured Agents).
They work as a team (the Kokes Team), which allows them to be available to
their clients needs seven days a week. Together they bring 19 years of experience, along with a commitment of excellence to their clients both past and
future. For suggestions on our new look, call Walt at (925) 323-0520.
Kim, also a million dollar producer, became
a Rossmoor Specialist in 2002 after working
many years in the escrow industry. Kim also
comes from a family of Realtors. Her grandfather, Bud Wilson, started working at Rossmoor
Realty in 1989. Her mother, Diane Wilson, followed shortly in 1995, both previously selling for UDC Homes
and Rossmoor Realty. Kim’s attention to detail, strong work
ethic, and commitment to her clients has made her a success
in the business in a very short time. Cell 925-787-0351
CURRENT LISTINGS
Mary Beall
Office Manager
Cheryl Beach
324-4599
Cal Darrow
285-3256
Nancy Deverel
949-9499
Maria Eberle
478-7190
WARM AND COZY SANTA CRUZ
Warm and inviting 2-bedroom plus den. Two bathrooms and full-size laundry. Very private location with
enclosed patio. Bright white kitchen with spacious living area. Paneled doors and many other extras.
............................................................................. $285,000.
CRÈME DE LA CRÈME!
The price is right for this chic one-story 2-bedroom,
1.5-bath Yosemite. This is a Toupin remodel with no
steps. Arched entry to first-rate kitchen with Corian
counters, custom cabinets and Italian tile floors. Sliders from dining room lead to beautifully manicured
garden patio. Plantation shutters, smooth ceilings and
rounded walls throughout. ............................. $258,000.
A TOUCH OF CLASS
You’ll cherish the sophisticated feel of this 2-bedroom/2-bath Augusta model condo. Great views from
the bold living room with fireplace and master suite
with dressing room. Updated kitchen with stainless
steel sub zero refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave,
electric range, spacious inside laundry room, gas heat
and single garage. All this for only ................ $339,950.
OVER-THE-TOP REMODEL IN EAGLE RIDGE
This level-in home with no stairs on a quiet cul-de-sac
has 2 bedrooms, den, 2038 sq. ft., 2-car garage, fabulous view of the Delta and open space. Spacious and
private deck is accessible from the master bedroom,
living room and family room/kitchen. Master bath has
jetted tub and separate enlarged shower, dual sinks,
walk-in closet and heated floors1This is a great home
for entertainment! ........................................ $1,190,000.
TWO-BATH MONTEREY
Privacy galore, wonderful wooded surrounding, private decks, spacious sunny living areas with skylights
and lots of windows. Updated kitchen and baths,
washer/dryer hookups, laminate flooring + new carpet.
........................................................................... $178,000.
SPACIOUS CHATSWORTH
Light and bright and close to everything. Top floor
location with fountain view. Spacious living area plus
possibility of second bedroom. Fresh paint and carpet.
Best value. ......................................................... $119,000.
PENDING
Rex Fraser
325-6826
Jackie Giffin
951-7021
COMPLETELY LEVEL-IN GOLDEN GATE
Great location for this light and bright 2 bedroom, 1
Diane Wilson
bath home. No steps at all, inside washer/dryer, up963-2278
dated stall shower, warm and inviting end unit with
newer interior and exterior paint, new carpet and
close to Gateway Clubhouse. Look at the price now!
.......................................................................... $163,000.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
This terrific 2/2 upper Sierra condo is perfectly situated on Cactus Court with tree views and easy acMarsha Wehrenberg
cess. Affordably priced, you can’t beat this deal!
787-7625
....................................................................... $320,000.
CUTE LEVEL-IN GOLDEN GATE
This 2 bedroom, 1 bath, level-in Golden Gate model has
fresh paint, newer carpet, all new light fixtures. Very
bright and light with open atrium. Close to laundry.
............................................................................. $160,000.
CUTE ABERDEEN
Kathryn Sabah
With updated kitchen, newer countertops, sink faucet,
642-0415
breakfast area, microwave. Master bedroom with walkin closet. Washer/dryer included. Dual-pane windows,
garage parking. Move-in ready. ..................... $305,000.
A LOT FOR A LITTLE!
Enjoy the tranquil surroundings of this sunny end unit
Golden Gate model. No steps and no neighbors above
or below1 Upgrades include smooth ceilings throughEllen Osmundson
out; granite counters and laminate flooring in kitchen;
890-4276
washer/dryer and shower stall. A great value! Reduced
to ..................................................................... $148,000.
OUTSTANDING GOLF COURSE VIEWS!
This spacious two bedroom/two bath, plus family room
Montrose model “On the Greens at Turnberry” is delightfully located above a stunning, unobstructed golf
course view! Affordably priced, don’t miss this one!
Jim Olson
New price. .........................................................$405,000.
788-2143
BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED FILOLI AT THE WATERFORD
Located on the top floor next to the elevator and close
to dining room. Painted with designer colors. Refaced
contemporary kitchen cabinets, granite counters, new
glass cook-top and hood, new stainless sink and faucet.
Underground garage parking. ........................ $499,000.
PENDING
Serving the needs of our Rossmoor clients for over 35 years!
Same great company, same great agents, brand new location
Debi Glosli
510-706-5534
Cal Goforth
787-9937
Nancy Granberg
200-3374
Lynne Keefer
330-3356
Mary Beth MacLennan
324-6246
Debi Mackey
681-3324
Cindy Maddux
285-7903
George Naeger
260-0723
Joanne Mendoza
510-409-7914
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LEGAL NOTICES
Norman Oldroyd
1616 Green Valley Rd.
Danville, CA 94526
Business conducted by an Individual.
name listed above on 12/10/2010.
s/Norman Oldroyd
This statement was fi led with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra
file stamp.
Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk
Legal RN 4712
2011.
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555 Escobar St., P.O. Box 350
FILED: Nov. 30, 2010
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0008130-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
as: GGblue, LLC, 3 Lark Creek Lane,
Lafayette, CA 94549, Contra Costa
County.
GGblue, LLC
3 Lark Creek Lane
Lafayette, CA 94549
Business conducted by a Limited
Liability Co..
name listed above on 4-30-2009.
s/Dinora E. Alvarenga
This statement was fi led with Ste-
phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra
file stamp.
Legal RN 4715
2011.
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: Dec. 2, 2010
Liz Gonzalez, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0008229-00
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
D. Acuff, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0008155-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
as: KG Consulting, 6051 Dalton Way,
San Ramon, CA 94582, Contra Costa
County.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
as: Andrade Investments, 1360 Walden
Road, Walnut Creek, CA ; 6033 Aldea
Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762; Contra
Costa County.
Edward Andrade
526 Payton
Irvine, CA 92620
Stephen M. Andrade
6033 Aldea Drive
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
David J. Andrade
180 Turn of River Road 5D
Stamford, CT 06905
Elizabeth Andrade
1360 Walden Road
Business conducted by a General
Partnership.
name listed above.
s/Edward Andrade
file stamp.
Legal RN 4713
2011.
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ALL YOUR MOVING NEEDS MADE EASY
DOWNSIZING, MOVING,
PACKING/UNPACKING
“LET US HELP YOU”
SENIOR MOVERS OF THE BAY AREA
Katherine Fogelman 925-785-5349
Hazel Kravariotis 925-548-9718
[email protected]
Lic. #025681
Fabulous View – Quality remodeled Sequoia –
Sweeping views from the open porch. Maple kitchen
cabinets, granite counters, Jenn-Air oven & builtin microwave. Crown & base molding, new plush
carpet, new interior doors, mirrored closet doors and
upgraded bath with walk-in shower. Priced to sell at
$245,000!
Smashing Sequoia Wrap – Light & bright with Mt.
Diablo view. Gleaming “hardwood” floors throughout.
Upgraded kitchen and bath. Dual pane windows,
plantation shutters, smooth ceilings. Below market
at $160,000!
Lovely Sonoma – Cozy and comfortable, in excellent
condition and in a quiet, small entry location. Close
to laundry, parking and bus. Now reduced to a low
$95,000!
Waterford – Shelburne – Rarely available 2-bedroom,
2-bath with wonderful tree and fountain view.
Excellently located steps away from dining room
elevator. Homeowner dues includes one meal a day
& weekly housekeeping. Now reduced to $155,000!
For more information call
Valerie Petersen
Realtor Associate
ROSSMOOR REALTY
932-1162 or direct 287-3327
Kevin Lee
6051 Dalton Way
San Ramon, CA 94582
Business conducted by an individual.
s/Kevin Lee
file stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4717
2011.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF
CALIFORNIA,
County of Contra Costa
725 Court Street
Martinez, CA 94553
FILED: Dec. 20, 2010
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: C10-1990
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
PETITION OF Sayed Naser
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioner SAYED NASER, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing
names as follows:
Present Name: SAYED NASER. Proposed Name: JASON ALEXANDER
SAYED.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that all
persons interested in said matter appear
before this court at 9 a.m. on Feb. 10,
2011, in the courtroom in Department
60, Room 102, located at 725 Court
Street, Martinez, California, to show
cause why this application for change of
name should not be granted. Any person
objecting to the name changes described
above must file a written objection that
includes the reasons for the objection at
least two court days before the matter is
scheduled to be heard and must appear
at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written
objection is timely filed, the court may
grant the petition without a hearing.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a copy
of this order to show cause be published
once a week for four successive weeks
prior to the day of said hearing in the
Rossmoor News, a newspaper of general
circulation printed in the County of Contra
Costa.
Dated: Dec. 20, 2010
/s/ Judith A. Sanders
Judge of the Superior Court
Pro Tempare
Legal RN 4723
Publish Dec. 29, then Jan. 5, 12, & 19,
2011.
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0008437-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following are doing business as:
Fine Floorz, 1564 Palos Verdes Mall,
Walnut Creek, CA 94597, Contra Costa
County.
Fine Floorz - Inc.
1564 Palos Verdes Mall
California
Business conducted by a Corporation.
s/Laura Barocio, Secretary
file stamp.
Legal RN 4718
2011.
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
C. Sullivan, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0008046-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
Alpha-rageous!, 1565 Pleasant Hill Rd.,
Lafayette, CA 94549; 1547 Palos Verdes
Ln. #122, Walnut Creek CA 94597, Contra Costa County.
Rachelle Baca
1565 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
s/Rachelle Baca
file stamp.
Legal RN 4719
2011.
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JIM M ARSH
PARK PLACE REAL ESTATE
Rossmoor resident serving Rossmoor
“When it is your move, call us”
[email protected]
330-6071 • 254-7782
DRE 01756741
FILED: Dec 10, 2010
Jose Gonzalez, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0008372-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
Quality Cleanout, 696 San Ramon Valley
Blvd. #323, Danville, CA 94526 Contra
Costa County.
SEQUOIA WRAP: 1 YEAR LEASE
2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 year lease. $1,600 per month with
security deposit of $2,000. SMALL pet allowed with
additional pet deposit.
SUE DIMAGGIO ADAMS
BROKER ASSOC., ROSSMOOR RESIDENT
GRI, CRS, SRER, ePro DRE # 00820932
(925) 207-9212
www.sue-dimaggio-adams.com [email protected]
ROSSMOOR REALTY (925) 932-1162
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: Dec. 3, 2010
J. Odegaard, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0008240-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
A General Book Keeping Service, 2065
Celeste Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94596,
Contra Costa County.
Adrienne Cran Bradshaw
2065 Celeste Ave.
Business conducted by an individual.
name listed above.
s/Adrienne Bradshaw
file stamp.
Legal RN 4716
2011.
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0008460-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
Mana Investment Group, 3200 Danville
Blvd., Ste. 100, Alamo, CA 94507, Contra
Costa County.
Paragon Mortgage Inc.
3200 Danville Blvd.
Alamo, CA 94507
Delaware
name listed above.
s/Tim Powers
file stamp.
Legal RN 4721
2011.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
County of Contra Costa
725 Court Street
Martinez, CA 94553
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: N10-2089
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
PETITION OF Nicholas Hornsby
Lopez
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioner NICHOLAS HORNSBY LOPEZ, filed a petition with this court for a
decree changing names as follows:
Present Name: NICHOLAS HORNSBY
LOPEZ. Proposed Name: NICHOLAS
HORNSBY.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that all
persons interested in said matter appear
before this court at 9 a.m. on Feb. 24,
2011, in the courtroom in Department
60, Room 102, located at 725 Court
Street, Martinez, California, to show
cause why this application for change of
name should not be granted. Any person
objecting to the name changes described
above must file a written objection that
includes the reasons for the objection at
least two court days before the matter is
scheduled to be heard and must appear
at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written
objection is timely filed, the court may
grant the petition without a hearing.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a copy
of this order to show cause be published
once a week for four successive weeks
prior to the day of said hearing in the
Rossmoor News, a newspaper of general
circulation printed in the County of Contra
Costa.
Dated: Dec. 29, 2010
/s/ Judith A. Sanders
Judge of the Superior Court
Pro Tempare
Legal RN 4734
Publish Jan. 12, 19 & 26, Feb. 2, 2011.
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1950 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek
Branch Manager
Diana Smith
817-7255
Paula Azeltine
899-3428
George Detre
360-7531
Bernadette Dugan
683-7957
Faye Ann Silva
457-9231
(925 ) 937-6050
Vikki Bearman
708-0008
Loc Barnes
639-9594
Sue Choe
212-2605
Jeanette Evans Jackie & Michael Gerry Walt Hanson
209-5140
938-5162
408-5172
Bernie Slomovitz
425-264-5805
Dan Sorenson
808-1726
A FILOLI MODEL AT THE WATERFORD
Spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo with eat-in
kitchen, formal dining, walk-in closet, garage
parking, close to elevator. ................ $475,000
AMAZINGLY AFFORDABLE – NEW PRICE
Beautiful updated Claremont condo with 2
bedrooms, 1 bath. Never used appliances,
new cabinets with pull-out shelves, new paint,
laminated floors, full-size washer/dryer. Great
financing. Try a reverse mortgage. No payment for life. Low HOA at $545 per month in
Mutual 4. ......................................... $169,000.
START YOUR YEAR IN THIS SUPER SONOMA
Two bedrooms/1 bath, lower unit situated in a
quiet serene park-like setting. New paint and
carpet, newer appliances, open deck, and close
to carport. New heater to be installed. A neat
unit in a great location. .................. $109,000.
TOP-OF-THE-LINE SEQUOIA MODEL
Beautiful 2 bedrooms and 2 baths Sequoia
Wrap. Upper/corner unit with a view. One of a
kind, custom remodeled by Toupin. New front
door, dual pane windows and patio door. Full
size washer/dryer. Smooth ceilings, moldings
throughout. New panel doors, skylights, fans.
Mirrored and organized closets. Stainless steel
appliances, granite countertops. Archways and
more. Too many to list. .................. $279,000.
CLEAN AND TIDY SONOMA
Pleasant, desirable area, nice outlook, open
deck, light, bright, neutral décor......$95,000.
WISHING FOR WOOD FLOORS
UPSTAIRS?
2 + 2, Sequoia Wrap, end unit with beautiful wood parquet floors and new vinyl, white
kitchen with new sink, faucet, and garbage
disposal, new mirrors and light fixtures in
both bathrooms and a newly resurfaced wraparound deck with desired privacy. Call today
for a private showing. ..................... $169,000.
PRIVATE WOODED VIEW
This fabulous Monterey model features two
bedrooms, two baths, updated kitchen, enclosed
patio, easy walk to Hillside Clubhouse and pool,
private wooded location. .................. $168,000.
Matthew Sorrenti
890-5063
Visit the #1 Real Estate Company
in the East Bay! Our agents are
here to offer exceptional, personal
service. We are located in the
Rossmoor Shopping Center.
Tammy Choi
510-962-2623
Allyson Cohan
899-0108
Urcil Commons
937-3033
Greg Courtney
518-8872
Yvonne Jakovleski
457-7229
Vito LoGrasso
360-9143
David Marr
586-3173
Gwen Schwinck
817-7208
Diane von Goethe
942-0575
CONDOMINIUMS
EXPANDED SIERRA CONDO
Two bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,562 square feet,
bright upper end unit with windows on 3
sides. Updated eat-in kitchen with birch
cabinets, new counters and stainless steel
appliances. Spacious living room with
fireplace and solar skylights. Formal dining room with views and a bright 200 s.f.
enclosed bonus room with views. Enjoy the
serenity of your home surrounded by trees!
...........................................................$329,000.
CO-OPERATIVES
RARE 2/2 TAMALPAIS HOME
Two bedrooms and 2 full baths with dramatic
2-story windows and golf course views. This
home shows beautifully with sophisticated
and chic looks. Master bedroom with full
bath upstairs and guest bedroom with full
bath downstairs. Check out the upgraded
kitchen, new carpet and custom paint, laminate floors and washer/dryer. Your savvy
clients will love this. ........................$265,000.
NO STEPS-NO ONE ABOVE OR
BELOW!
Two bedrooms, 1 bath Golden Gate model.
New interior painting. Move-in conditionpriced to sell Come see for yourself!
...........................................................$149,999.
LEVEL-IN CARMEL
Freshly painted, new carpets. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath has a walk-in tub -- yes, just
close the tub door and enjoy your own relaxing spa. With extra storage in the carport,
extra storage outside front door and washer/
dryer in unit. This one will go fast!
........................................................... $192,000.
MOVE RIGHT IN
This lovely 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.
.......................................................... $169,000.
Clarence Wickers
588-6244
Meridith Zomalt
899-3550
A VILLA FRANCISCO CONDO
Almost 1800 s.f. of living space. Three bedrooms, 2 bath, with working fireplace, eat-in
kitchen and oversized carport with big storage
room. Ground floor location. ........ $399,000.
REMODELED MARIPOSA
Nice location with pleasant views. Remodeled baths and kitchen. Smooth ceilings, new
carpet and paint throughout. Open balcony,
formal dining and eat-in kitchen. Skylight.
........................................................... $275,000.
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. .... $214,000.
LOCATION, LOCATION
Fantastic setting for this lovely level-in Yosemite model within easy walking distance to
Gateway and the new Creekside Clubhouse.
Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new carpet,
smooth ceilings, great patio, and a super private location with laundry and carport nearby.
Great price. ..................................... $199,000.
KITCHEN AND BATHROOM
UPDATES
This Sonoma model will grab your attention in
the lovely setting along with the great price and
location. This home is ready for the right buyer
to call it home. ................................... $120,000.
BRIGHT, LIGHT AND READY TO
MOVE IN
Two-bedroom, 2-bath Sequoia Wrap. Special
upgrades include enclosed wrap with entrance
through door from dining room, built-in
china closet, Corian counter in kitchen, selfcleaning oven, stainless steel sink, refrigerator
with ice maker, pull-out shelves. Master suite
has dressing room and walk-in shower. Full
bathroom has shower over tub. One of a kind.
...............................................................$179,000
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LEGAL NOTICES
Trustee Sale No. 244338CA Loan No.
3062198308 Title Order No. 557576
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE
IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST
DATED 3/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE
ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY,
IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF
YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE
NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST
YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.
On 1/26/2011 at 01:30 PM CALIFORNIA
RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly
appointed Trustee under and pursuant to
Deed of Trust Recorded 03/24/2006, Book
, Page , Instrument 2006-0090633-00 of
official records in the Office of the Recorder
of Contra Costa County, California,
executed by: Mohamad R Mirmalek, and
Zahra KH Mirmalek, husband and wife, as
Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as
Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale
to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s
check drawn by a state or national bank,
a cashier’s check drawn by a state or
federal credit union, or a cashier’s check
drawn by a state or federal savings and
loan association, savings association, or
savings bank specified in section 5102 of
the Financial Code and authorized to do
business in this state. Sale will be held by the
duly appointed trustee as shown below, of
all right, title, and interest conveyed to and
now held by the trustee in the hereinafter
described property under and pursuant to
the Deed of Trust. The 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 the
Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated
fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee
for the total amount (at the time of the
initial publication of the Notice of Sale)
reasonably estimated to be set forth below.
The amount may be greater on the day of
sale. Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance
to the County Courthouse 725 Court St.,
(corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA
Legal Description: As more fully described
in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid
balance and other charges: $932,809.83
(estimated) Street address and other
common designation of the real property:
1204 Larch Ave, Moraga, CA 94556 APN
Number: 258-351-005 The undersigned
Trustee disclaims any liability for any
incorrectness of the street address and
other common designation, if any, shown
herein. The property heretofore described
is being sold “as is”. In compliance
with California Civil Code 2923.5(c)
the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or
authorized agent declares: that it has
contacted the borrower(s) to assess their
financial situation and to explore options
to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made
efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess
their financial situation and to explore
options to avoid foreclosure by one of the
following methods: by telephone; by United
States mail; either 1st class or certified; by
overnight delivery; by personal delivery;
by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date:
12/30/2010 SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT
Exhibit DECLARATION PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54
Pursuant to California Civil Code Section
2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer
declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from
the commissioner a final or temporary
order of exemption pursuant to Section
2923.54 that is current and valid on the
date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The
timeframe for giving notice of sale specified
in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does
not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or
Section 2923.55. JPMorgan Chase Bank,
National Association
Name: Ann Thorn Title: First Vice President
California
Reconveyance
Company,
as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.
fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.
priorityposting.com Deborah Brignac
California Reconveyance Company is a debt
collector attempting to collect a debt. Any
information obtained will be used for that
purpose. Deborah Brignac, Vice President
9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop N110612
Chatsworth, CA 91311 P782713 1/5, 1/12,
01/19/2011
Legal RN 4725
Publish Jan. 5, 12, & 19, 2011.
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0008468-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
Green Point Landscaping-Maintenance,
4619 Windchime Way, Tracy, CA 95377,
San Joaquin County.
Susan Toscano
4619 Windchime Way
Tracy, CA 95377
Business conducted by an individual
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business
name listed above.
s/Susan Toscano
file stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4726
Publish Jan. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2011.
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0008516-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
as: Diablo Valley Bridge Center, 2900
Camino Diablo, Suite 100, Walnut Creek
94597, Contra Costa County. Mailing
Address: 125 Near Court #305, Walnut
Creek, CA 94596.
Iris C. Libby
125 Near Court #305
Business conducted by an individual
name listed above.
s/Iris C. Libby
file stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4724
Publish Dec. 29, then Jan. 5, 12, & 19,
2011.
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
T. Ragsdale, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0008599-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
Comfort Assisting, Inc., 112 La Casa Via,
Suite 160, Walnut Creek, CA 94598,
Comfort Assisting, Inc.
112 La Casa Via, Suite 160
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business
name listed above.
s/Soltys Barbora, President
file stamp.
Stephen L. Weir
, County Clerk
Legal RN 4727
Publish Jan. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2011.
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Courtney Dias, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0008553-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
Business Project Services, 2324 Erie
Drive, Concord, CA 94519, Contra Costa
County.
Gilbert P. Sonet
2324 Erie Drive
Concord, CA 94519
s/Gilbert P. Sonet
This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra
file stamp.
Legal RN 4728
Publish Jan. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2011.
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Myrna Barajas, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0008365-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The Nails Club, 3385 Mt. Diablo Blvd.,
Lafayette, CA 94549, Contra Costa
County.
Kim T. Pham
1037 Second St., #10
Lafayette, CA 94549
s/Kim T. Pham
file stamp.
Legal RN 4729
Publish Jan. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2011.
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Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0008487-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
as: Wendy's Concord, 1551 Monument
Blvd., Concord, CA 94520, Contra Costa
County.
RGHV Enterprises LLC
448 Pine Street
Fremont, CA 94539
Fremont
Business conducted by a Limited
Liability Co.
name listed above.
s/Balamurugan Sobbiah, President
file stamp.
Legal RN 4730
Publish Jan. 12, 19 & 26, Feb. 2, 2011.
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H. Franklin, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0008511-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
1) Taylor's Estate Sale Liquidations 2)
Golden Poppy Designs, 1478A Camino
Peral, Moraga, CA 94556, Contra Costa
County.
• Check all references carefully on all workers you hire.
• Conduct a face-to-face interview.
• Contact Rossmoor’s Office of Counseling Services at 988-7750 if you wish
help in assessing your needs and exploring options for caregivers and homemakers.
The Golden Rain Foundation does not endorse workers who
advertise in the News.
Barbara Taylor Rhys-Royer
1478A Camino Peral
Moraga, CA 94556
name listed above on Jan. 1, 2010.
s/Barbara Taylor Rhys-Royer
file stamp.
Legal RN 4731
Publish Jan. 12, 19 & 26, Feb. 2, 2011.
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Courtney Dias, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0008728-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
Willcoxon & Associates, 1480 Moraga
Rd., Ste 1 #257, Moraga, CA 94556,
Anne Therese Willcoxon
1753 St. Andrews Drive
Moraga, CA 94550
name listed above.
s/Anne T. Willcoxon
file stamp.
Legal RN 4732
Publish Jan. 12, 19 & 26, Feb. 2, 2011.
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: Jan. 4, 2011
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0000047-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
Valley Livery Service, 66 Hazelnut Ct.
P.O. Box 2115, San Ramon, CA 94583,
Ralph Scott Davis III
66 Hazelnut Ct.
San Ramon, CA 94583
Fremont
name listed above on Jan. 1, 2011.
s/Ralph Scott Davis III
file stamp.
Legal RN 4733
Publish Jan. 12, 19 & 26, Feb. 2, 2011.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG
No.: 4251023 TS No.: 20099070818837 FHA/
VA/PMI No.: APN:173-210-405-2 YOU ARE
IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED
07/09/07. 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 February 1, 2011 at 01:30
PM, First American Trustee Servicing
Solutions, LLC as duly appointed Trustee
under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded
07/13/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0202727-00,
in book , page , of Official Records in the Office
of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA
County, State of California. Executed
by: SHEIKH AEJAZ SAYEED and
ABHAR NISSAR,. 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# 173-210-405-2. The street
address and other common designation, if any,
of the real property described above is purported
to be: 340 NORTH CIVIC DRIVE #307,
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596. The
undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for
any incorrectness of the street address and other
common designation, if any, shown herein. Said
sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty,
expressed or implied, regarding title, possession,
or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal
sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust,
with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s),
advances, 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
$268,851.11. 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: 01/05/11, 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) 9390772. 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. NPP0172913 01/12/11,
01/19/11, 01/26/11
Legal RN 4735
Publish Jan. 12, 19 & 26, 2011.
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Public Safety in Rossmoor
Securitas is Rossmoor’s security service provider.
Securitas provides 24-hour service, seven days a week
inside Rossmoor’s gate. The service includes entrance
control at the main gate, motorized patrol of the community,
assistance by emergency medical technicians, response to
nonemergency requests, protection from solicitors and
traffic control.
In addition, the Securitas staff handles the bar code and
identification card operation at the offices in the trailer
behind Gateway. Residents and their families can obtain
bar codes at the Securitas office Tuesday through Saturday,
9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Be sure to bring driver’s
license, car registration and a Rossmoor ID.
ID cards can be obtained in the Securitas office Monday
through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Contact information:
Guest clearance: ..................................... 988-7843
Office: .................................................... 988-7840
Front gate emergency: ........................... 939-0693
Bar codes: .............................................. 988-7846
Nonemergency requests for assistance: . 988-7899
To find out more about Securitas, go to www.securitasinc.
com.
MUTUAL MAINTENANCE
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 check-out 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.
FROM THE MUTUAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
FOR SERVICE, CALL 988-7650
Order Desk e-mail: [email protected]
Schedule through Jan. 19
LANDSCAPE ENTRY INTENANCE:
Mutuals 1-4: Winter maintenance: pre-emergent weed controland leaf cleanup.
LANDSCAPE ENTRY MAINTENANCE:
INDEPENDENT MUTUALS:
Monday: Mutuals 22, 28, 30 and 61
Tuesday: Mutuals 5, 8, 29, 48, 59, 65, 68
Wednesday: Mutuals 5 and 8
Thursday: Mutuals 28, 30 and 65
Friday: Mutuals 8, 29, 48, 56 and 59
TREE MAINTENANCE: Building clearance
by Waraner Bros. in January: SWCM, 4WCM,
Mutuals 8, 22, 28, 29, 30, 56, 59 and 65. Arborcare – FWCM.
PEST CONTROL: Call 988-7640 for service
order.
LAWN MAINTENANCE: Mow once monthly,
fertilize w/urea.
FWCM LANDSCAPE REP. MEETINGS:
Schedule to be announced
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.
Clubs can link to website
FOR ASSISTANCE REGARDING THE FOLLOWING, CALL:
B i l l i n g i n q u i r i e s a n d i n f o r m a t i o n ...................................................... 988-7640
...................................................... 988-7637
Manor alterations and resales....... 988-7660
Building and manor repairs:
FWCM = First Mutual
interior/exterior ........................... 988-7650
SWCM=
Second Mutual
Bus information ........................... 988-7670
TWCM
=
Third Mutual
Dial-a-Bus .................................... 988-7676
4WCM
=
Fourth
Mutual
Landscape maintenance and pest control
Rossmoor clubs and organizations can now get links to their
Web sites through the Rossmoor website.
To get the links placed on the site, just e-mail the website
URL to [email protected], and the Web master for the site
will set it up.
The links will be under the club name on the “Clubs and
Organization” page, which is listed under “Resident Info” on
the home page of www.rossmoor.com.
Currently, the Computer Club has a link. To see how it
works, go to the Computer Club listing and click on the underlined Web address.
Tell the merchants on this page that you saw their ad in the Rossmoor News.
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and references of any advertiser with whom they may
do business. The Rossmoor
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Spare BART tickets?
The Connection, the Rossmoor women’s group,
collects unusable BART tickets, i.e. tickets that have
too little value left on them for a ride. The Connection turns in the unusable tickets (green, red, and
also blue tickets) for full value and receives new
tickets in return.
The new tickets are then sold to members of the
community and the proceeds are used at the end of
each year for needy individuals and families.
Don’t let those “leftover” BART tickets go to
waste. Leave unusable tickets in the Connection
mailbox at Gateway or mail them to Betty Barron,
1812 Stanley Dollar Drive No. 3A (945-7293.)
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Entertainment Notes: Smuin Ballet and the Razz Room entertain
Feb. 4 and 5. I visited the
company’s video montage
on You Tube and found this
little online video introduction upbeat and fun to watch.
This show should provide an
upbeat evening of exciting
dance.
Not being familiar with the
music of the group called the
Shins, I did a little research
and discovered that it is described as an indie rock band
formed by singer, songwriter
and lead guitarist James Russell Mercer. Its sound draws
on several musical genres, including pop, alternative rock,
indie rock and a mixture of
folk music.
A r tistic and Executive
Director Celia Fushille descr ibes her collaboration
with McIntyre as rewarding,
The Rossmoor web site www.
rossmoor.com has information
for residents, including the
following:
· Office phone numbers
· Rossmoor bus schedule
· GRF Board directors
· Mutual directors
· Medical Center
· Special Events · Club
contacts · Public Safety
To get this information, click
on the “Resident Info and
Services” icon
a per fect fit in her vision
for Smuin’s future programming efforts – giving birth
to work that is both exciting
and vibrant. Anyone who is
familiar with Fushille’s history with the Smuin Ballet
understands that this means
uncompromising beauty, attention to detail and artistic
excellence in anything and
ever ything her group engages in.
Tickets for this production
range from $49 to $59 each
and can be secured by calling
the Lesher Center box office
at 943-7469 or by visiting
www.smuinballet.org. The
Lesher Center is located at
1601 Civic Drive.
The Rrazz Room
I have mentioned several
times the exciting performers
who are being showcased in
the Rrazz Room in San Francisco. I want to tell you about
a smooth jazz-singing impresario with a velvet voice, the
incomparable Paula West,
who will be opening on Jan.
18. This soulful song stylist
delivers a mellow and heartfelt warmth that just makes
you feel good, no matter what
she sings.
I just heard her rendition of
Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rollin’s
Stone” via You Tube when
she was playing in the Jazz
Standard Room in New York
where she was accompanied
by the masterful jazz combo,
the George Mesterhazy Quintet. This is one cool lady who
lets it swing naturally, never
forcing, always reinforcing
and reinterpreting the lyrics, gliding them upwards
to newer heights. Sweet and
mellow, when combined with
this terrific combo, she just
cannot be beat.
If you like jazz, you will
love her. When the Rrazz
Room opened in 2008, she
opened the venue. Solid
groove!
By any and all means, don’t
miss what promises to be a
terrific musical experience.
Tickets vary depending on
the night of the performance,
but range between $35 and
a reasonable $45 each. The
Valentine’s night performance, Feb. 14, is slightly
higher at $65 and it includes
complimentary chocolates
and a glass of champagne.
Call (866) 468-3399 and/or
visit the website www.therrazzroom.com to see the entire performance schedule for
this remarkable artist. In addition you can get a taste for
the terrific variety of coming
events. Check it out.
The Rrazz Room has a
two-drink minimum and tickets are nonrefundable. With a
Rrazz Room validation, parking at the Mason O’Farrell Garage is $10 (up to five hours)
and $15 (up to 10 hours). Enter the garage from Mason or
O’Farrell Streets. Karen and I
usually take BART and walk
the four blocks to the beautiful Hotel Nikko.
There are lots of great
shows starting this month and
I hope to keep you all happily
informed and involved in the
entertainment scene throughout the year. Please, for me,
have a healthy and happy
New Year!
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Boomers Forever plans 2011 events
The Boomers Forever has already scheduled
a number of events in the coming year. In addition to the weekly Boomer Schmoozes on
Wednesday nights, the club will host parties
on the following dates: Feb. 6 and 27, April 23,
June 18, Aug. 6, Oct. 29 and Dec.17. Additional
events and informal get-togethers will be posted on the group chatboard.
The February events will be held in the
Diablo Room at Hillside. The Boomers will
gather to watch Super Bowl XLV on Feb. 6 and
the Academy Awards on Feb. 27. Details will
follow. People who want to volunteer for either
event should contact Eva King at 368-8251 or
[email protected].
Boomer Schmoozes are held weekly on
Wednesday nights in the Redwood Room from
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Schmooze attendees should
bring finger food or a beverage to share and
their own glass.
Nonmembers born in the 1940s to the 1960s
are welcome to check out the club by coming
to a Schmooze or two. After attending two
Schmoozes, nonmembers are expected to join
the club to support the Schmoozes and also receive admission discounts to all Boomers Forever events.
Membership dues for 2011 are now being
accepted. Renewals and new memberships are
$10 per person. Current members renewing may
mail their check to the club or leave it in the club
mailbox. They may also submit it to an officer at
any Schmooze.
New members must complete a membership
form and submit it with their check either by
mailing to Boomers Forever, 1001 Golden Rain
Road, dropping it off in the Boomers’ mailbox
or in person at a Schmooze. Do not mail or drop
off cash.
The membership renewal form is available
in the club mailbox and also on the chatboard.
For club information, contact Diane Guilfoy at
934-3939.
News and information about the Boomers
Forever can be found online at the Yahoo Group
chatboard: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ribbit94595. Only chatboard members can view the
posted messages and see the photos, databases
and calendar.
Club members are encouraged to subscribe
to the chatboard and chatboard members are
encouraged to join the club. To subscribe, individuals should send an e-mail to [email protected].
Join Stitchers Thursdays in Sewing Studio
January is the perfect month
to join the Rossmoor Stitchers. The Stitchers meet Thursday mornings from 9 to noon
in the Sewing Arts Studio at
Gateway. A brown-bag lunch
follows.
The group makes clothing and layette items for
children in need. The Stitchers also sew items to sell at
Rossmoor’s annual bazaar,
the proceeds of which go to
charity.
New members are welcome.
Anyone interested is invited to
drop-in any Thursday morning to check out the many var-
ied activities. Baby quilts and
sweaters are also available for
sale at that time.
Donations of fabric and
yarn are welcome and can be
dropped off Thursday mornings.
June Gailey at 256-6862.
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POETRY CORNER
F RO M T H E RO S S M O O R P O E T RY C I RC L E
Kokopelli’s Caper
By Enid Dickson
Pushed and Pushy are in a dance
sublime romance
spiral trance
Oops, watch out
the edge is near
SLICK and SLIMY
enter fear
Pushed and Pushy are in a fight
PURPLE flight, horizon blight
dive towards death
outrageous foe
oh woe, WHOA…NO!
alight.
AHA, a LIGHT.
Pushed and Pushy circle around
hover, ground
echoes crown
to fly again to realms of light
S/heroes might.
About the poet: Enid Dickson writes, “Emotional storms
can wreak havoc on our composure. This poem was an attempt to resolve some internal conflict I was experiencing
while participating in a spiritual group. Carl Jung says of
this trickster energy that it is ‘a collective shadow figure,
an epitome of all the inferior traits of character in individuals.’”
Forty Years Ago This Week
In the Administrator’s Corner, Jerman discussed the increase in the coupon.
The goal he stated was to
“hold expenses to a minimum
consistent with good management. It is a bare-bones budget.” Some of the causes for the
increase were a rise in property
taxes (as much as $14 increases
maintenance cost in the older
buildings), the medical building fund and special maintenance charges.
Rossmoor continued to be
an active community in 1971.
There were special clubs for
men and women. Social activities, physical activities
and sports were available, and
there were cards and other
table games for the more sedentary.
Quilters present basic lessons
in quilting on Friday mornings
Looking to try patchwork quilting? Quilters cut perfectly good
cloth into little pieces, and then sew them back together to make
beautiful and useful blankets, wearable and wall art, and other
decorative items for themselves or for fundraisers and charitable
causes.
The Rossmoor Quilters make many blankets for children
through the Linus Project.
Quilters have a love affair with fabric and its infinite colors.
They stroke a cloth’s texture and develop passions over design and
techniques. These mysteries will be discussed and demonstrated
in three basic lessons on Jan. 14, 21 and 28 (all Fridays), from
9:30 to 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to participate, even those who do not know
how to use a sewing machine; someone will teach them.
There will be a sign-up sheet on the Basic Quilting notice
(posted on the right hand wall inside the Sewing Studio). Residents
are encouraged to attend and discover their hidden talents with
cloth and color. Everyone is also welcome to stay after class to
continue making quilts together.
Spare BART tickets?
The Connection, the Rossmoor women’s group, collects
unusable BART tickets, i.e. tickets that have too little value
left on them for a ride. The Connection turns in the unusable
tickets (green, red, and also blue tickets) for full value and
receives new tickets in return.
The new tickets are then sold to members of the community
and the proceeds are used at the end of each year for needy
individuals and families.
Don’t let those “leftover” BART tickets go to waste. Leave
unusable tickets in the Connection mailbox at Gateway or
mail them to Betty Barron, 1812 Stanley Dollar Drive No. 3A
(945-7293.)

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