Event Center grand opening to be held Dec. 6, 7

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ROSSMOOR NEWS
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Walnut Creek, California Volume 47, No. 35 • 50 cents
Event Center grand opening to be held Dec. 6, 7 and 8 Comcast
education event
Tickets given
away tomorrow
at Peacock Hall
P
lans are in the works for
the grand opening ceremonies for Rossmoor’s
new Event Center, which
is scheduled to be open for
community use in January
2014.
The construction of the
Event Center is scheduled to
be completed at the end of
this month, and grand opening ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and
Sunday, Dec. 6, 7 and 8.
A ribbon-cutting and open
house will be held on Friday,
Dec. 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. All
residents will be invited to
stop by and take a look at the
new center and enjoy refreshments, sponsored by Huff
Construction.
The ribbon-cutting will
take place at 1 p.m. and will
feature remarks by GRF
President Don Liddle; Walnut Creek Mayor Cindy Silva; Contra Costa County Supervisor Candace Andersen;
and the project partners, including the design team led
by the architect, the Dahlin
Group; the project contractor, Huff Construction; Mechanics Bank, which provided the project financing;
the project manager, Pound
Management; and a repre-
is tomorrow
at Creekside
Comcast will hold an
Awareness and Education
Event in Rossmoor on Thursday, Nov. 14.
Five Comcast representatives will be available from 9
a.m. until 1 p.m. in Creekside
Meeting Room 3.
The event will include a
demonstration of four of Comcast’s services and products
– video, Internet, phone and
Xfinity Home. Four demonstration stations will be set up
to explain pricing and how the
products work.
The demonstration on the
video service will include
accessing On Demand, using the guide and going over
search capabilities. There will
News photo by Mike DiCarlo
Rossmoor will have a real theatrical stage at the new Event Center. The stage will handle all also be a demonstration of
kinds of performances, from plays to orchestras to soloists. The center will have a green room the app that allows people to
where performers wait before going on stage. An all-star variety show will take place on the download, view content and
set recordings remotely.
stage of the new center as part of the grand opening ceremonies.
The
Internet
service
demonstration
will
feature
insentative from Comcast.
deburg who will preview her donation from Comcast. Resformation
on
speed
tiers.
On Saturday at 7 p.m. and tribute to the songs of Barbra idents will be allowed two
The phone service demonagain on Sunday at 4 p.m., a Streisand; two-time Grammy tickets per household for one
stration
will cover voice-to-go
“Putting it Together” all-star Award-winning jazz violinist of the shows.
and
caller
ID on the televivariety show gala celebrating Mads Tolling; Nashville rePound Management and
sion.
the grand opening will be held. cording artist Erica Sunshine Mechanics Bank are paying
The demonstration on
The same show will be pre- Lee; American Idol contestant, for desserts and nonalcoholXfinity
Home will explain
sented on both days.
16-year-old Nicholas Grossen; ic drinks during the varihow
this
automation product
The show will feature stand- and star of Center Rep’s “Ella, ety show social hour. Also
works.
It
allows homeowners
up comic Joe Klocek from the Musical,” Yvette Cason.
during the social hour, beer
to
remotely
arm and disarm a
TV’s “Last Comic Standing”
The “Putting it Together” and wine will be available for
home
protection
system.
and “Comedy Central; World variety show will be free to $2 each.
The
event
will
also feature
Continued on page 2A
of Webber singer Kelly Bran- residents thanks to a generous
two 15 to 20-minute breakout
sessions with a trainer who
will show residents how to
take advantage of On Demand
and search options on their
televisions.
Representatives from the
secondhand smoke ordinance to conduct community out- do. He feels these two areas –
Hallmark
Channel, the Hallthat is now in effect in the city. reach on the increasing prob- smoking in multi-unit dwellmark
Movie
Channel and ReThe ordinance prohibits smok- lem of plastic carryout bags, ings and carryout bags – are
tirement
Living
TV will be on
ing in public areas downtown but Wedel thinks the council not the council’s business. It’s
hand
to
talk
about
their proand anywhere in the city with- should stay hands-off when it the people’s business, he said,
gramming
and
lineups.
in 25 feet of a doorway.
comes to businesses and their and so the people should get to
All residents are encourThat’s not the part that both- decisions. He’d like to nip that vote on it.
aged
to attend this free event.
Continued
on
page
9A
ers Wedel, though. What has process in the bud right now.
him roiled is that the ban also
But, four of the five counincludes smoking in multi-unit cilmembers think otherwise.
dwellings. That, he says, is
So what’s an outvoted counNSIDE HE EWS
government intrusion into the cilmember to do? Perhaps an
Section
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rights of property owners.
initiative or two …
Arts and Leisure........... 20-28A
And while he’s at it, he’s
Let the people vote
Classified....................... 32-43A
also not enthused about what
Wedel said he simply has a
the City Council has brew- different perspective on what
Maintenance.......................40A
ing regarding carryout bags. the City Council should be
Movies.................................25A
The council has directed staff doing than the other members
Op/Ed Columns............ 30-31A
Walnut Creek City Council member seeks two initiatives
Justin Wedel wants voters, not council, to decide on some issues
By Wilma Murray
Staff writer
W
alnut Creek’s newest city councilman, Justin Wedel,
doesn’t like the direction the
City Council is heading at the
moment. Two specific areas
are really troubling him: One
has to do with smoke, the other with bags. The problem he
has with both of them, he says,
falls under the same category –
government overstepping.
As the lone holdout in a
City Council vote last month,
Wedel argued against the new
I
Elder Fraud Seminar tomorrow at Gateway
will feature reps from county Elder Fraud Unit
An Elder Fraud Seminar
will be held Thursday, Nov. 14,
at 10 a.m. in the Fireside Room
at Gateway.
The Golden Rain Foundation and Securitas have
partnered with Contra Costa
County Supervisor Candace
Andersen and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s
Office to host this Elder Fraud
Seminar. Two deputy district
attorneys, Jun Fernandez and
Ken McCormick, who are both
assigned to the Elder Fraud
Unit, will be the speakers.
The speakers will discuss
topics such as home repair
fraud, identity theft, investment/securities fraud, oppor-
tunistic thefts, sweetheart
swindles, sweepstakes/lottery
scams and real estate scams.
Securitas is co-sponsoring
this event and will provide
morning snacks and an information table with some giveaways.
Additional information will
be in future issues of the News.
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Residents Forum................29A
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Arts and Leisure listings....15B
Bridge................................ 3-4B
Calendar.........................10-11B
Channel 28 TV Guide........20B
Clubs................... 4-9B, 15-20B
Excursions..................... 12-14B
Health............................ 18-19B
In Memoriam........................8B
Religion.................................8B
Sports................................ 1-4B
Volunteer logs 9,000 hours
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Rossmoor N ews • November 13, 2013
Tickets to Event Center grand opening to be given away tomorrow
Continued from page 1A
Tickets for the “Putting it
Together” show will be distributed on Thursday, Nov. 14,
from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the lobby at Peacock Hall at Gateway.
Tickets will be distributed
on a first-come, first-served
basis until they are gone. Only
two tickets can be picked up
for each household.
If tickets are still available
after this date, they will be
available, two per household,
at the reception desk at Gateway.
News photos by Mike DiCarlo
The Event Center will have a commercial kitchen, subject to
Contra Costa Health Department regulations. The kitchen will
be able to handle the many large dinner parties that will be held
in the Tahoe Room. The selection of the equipment was determined based on the projected use of the facility for catering.
A retention basin, or “holding pond,” is being built on the west side of the Event Center (near
the 18th hole). The retention basin is a storm-water management facility designed to protect
against flooding and downstream erosion by storing water for a limited period of a time. The
basin is located in an area near the Event Center where it will have the best ability to drain the
water by using gravity.
SOS celebrates
Dollar house
historic listing
Save Our Stanley (SOS) will
celebrate the listing of the Dollar Clubhouse to the National
Register of Historic Places on
Friday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Rossmoor residents are invited to tour Dollar Clubhouse
and enjoy free liquid refreshments offered by SOS and hors
d’oeuvres offered by Whole
Foods. Cake will be set out in
the Churchill Room.
There will be seats in the living room in front of the Christmas tree and tables to sit at in
the Solarium.
Special guests in attendance
will include Christopher VerPlanck, the historical expert
who prepared the submission
to the Office of Historical
Preservation; Beverly Lane
and Priscilla Couden, directors
of the Contra Costa County
Historical Society, who helped
define the previous Dollar’s
historical status; and Walnut
Creek City Councilman Justin
Wedel.
The Walnut Creek Patch and
the Contra Costa Times will
cover the event.
Looking
for Pearl
Harbor
survivors
The Rossmoor News is
looking for residents who
are Pearl Harbor survivors
who would be interested in
being interviewed for an article in the News.
Survivors who have an
interesting story to tell are
invited to call News Manager Maureen O’Rourke at
988-7800.
3A
FWCM re-elects Sue Adams as president, discusses city smoking ordinance
The following is a summary of the October First Mutual board meeting.
All directors were present,
as well as First Mutual’s attorney Stephanie Hayes.
First, election of officers for
the following year was held.
Sue Adams was re-elected
president, Ken Anderson was
re-elected first vice president,
Shanti Haydon was elected
second vice president, Barbara
Gilbert was elected treasurer
and Margaret Woodside was
elected secretary.
Landscape report
Landscape Manager Rich
Perona reported that all trees
approved for removal by the
city had been removed. In addition, three additional pines at
1708 Golden Rain are in process for removal. Landscapers
are working on special projects requested by the Mutual
landscape representatives.
The Barrett Trust has of-
fered to pay for two more special projects, at Golden Rain
entries 25 and 26, to be done in
December. The next Landscape
Committee meeting will be Friday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. in Multipurpose Room 1 at Gateway.
Treasurer’s report
Gilbert explained that an
unanticipated EBMUD water
rate increase was primarily
responsible for the operating
deficit. The next meeting of
the Finance Committee will be
Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 11 a.m.
in the Board Room at Gateway.
Approval of the 2014 Mutual
budget was unanimous. There
will be a mailing of the budget
to residents.
Residents’ forum
Seven residents spoke on a
variety of subjects during the
forum. First, a smoke alarm in
an adjoining unit was beeping
so softly it couldn’t be heard
outside the unit. No one was
present in the unit, yet there
Correction
In the GRF Board article
in last week’s News, there
was a typographical error
that changed the meaning of
a statement by Clair Weenig,
which he made during the Residents’ Forum.
He urged the Board members not to consider the Trust
Fund as a “bottomless cookie
jar into which they can reach
whenever they feel the need
to enhance their profile as financial saviors of the coupon.”
He said “this” approach, not
“his” approach as stated in the
article, will eventually lead
to capital projects for Dollar,
Hillside and Gateway multipurpose room and the Fitness
Center being deferred. The
News apologizes for the error.
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Contributing Writers: Doug Hergert, Ad Lib and Off the Shelf;
Charles Jarrett, Entertainment Notes; R.S. Korn, Eye on DVDs;
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was a pot on the stove and the
surface unit almost melted. It
was suggested that adoption of
a wireless smoke alarm system
be investigated by Mutual Operations (MOD). The Safety
Committee will put an article
in the News recommending
that each resident use a timer
when cooking.
Among other subjects addressed were: possible mitigation efforts to curb traffic
speeding in Rossmoor; secondhand smoking problems;
and contractors working in
units after hours/work being
done without permits.
Maintenance report
Building
Maintenance
Manager Doug Hughs reported that carpentry projects are
almost complete for the year,
carport building roofs are being replaced, and repair of the
landslide at Oakmont Entry 13
has finally started.
Property report
Adams gave the September
sales report: 14 sales at a median price of $222,500. She also
pointed out that there may be
individual manor property tax
reassessments as a result of the
increase in sales prices this year.
Secondhand smoke
ordinance
Hayes gave an update on
the Walnut Creek Secondhand
Smoke Ordinance. By Nov.
30, every property owner and
any tenants must be notified
that the effective date of the
new law is Jan. 29, 2014. (New
nonsmoking rules in the downtown area begin Oct. 31.)
The city has primary responsibility for enforcement
of the law. One may make a
report via hotline (256-3535)
or by e-mail (nosmoking@
walnut-creek.org). First there
will be a warning notice, then
monetary fines increasing with
each subsequent violation. A
Mutual may decide to fine
also. She noted that marijuana
smoking is not prohibited, but
electronic cigarettes are. The
golf course is exempt.
Trust Agreement
Mary England of the First
Mutual Trust Agreement Review and Revision Monitoring
Committee, briefly reported
on the recent Trust Agreement
Review and Revision (TARR)
Committee meeting..
The 2014 Mutual Board
meeting calendar was unanimously approved; the Board
meets on the fourth Friday of
the month. Next board meeting
will be on Nov. 22, at 11 a.m.
in the Delta Room at Del Valle.
First Walnut Creek Mutual was formed in 1967 and is
composed of manors on the
following entries: Fairlawn
Court, entries 1, 3 and 5;
Rockledge Lane, entries 1 to
10; Tice Creek Drive, entries
B and C; Oakmont Drive, entries 1 to 16; Pine Knoll Drive,
entries 1 to 9, excluding 7a;
and Golden Rain Road, entries 1 to 29.
4A
Understanding
Rossmoor’s Finances
Paying Down Rossmoor’s Debt
By David H. Smith, chairman, GRF Finance Committee and
Ken Haley, treasurer, Golden Rain Foundation
How Rossmoor’s debt will be paid off and why there will
be more money in the Trust Fund to pay for new projects
without more borrowing
Rossmoor finances are in excellent shape. Starting in the
second half of 2014, GRF will see its debt start to fall, and the
amount of money in the Trust increasing substantially. This
will allow for new projects such as expanding the Fitness Center, fixing up Dollar Clubhouse and instituting an energy conservation project, without the need of additional borrowings.
Here’s how this works.
In 2012, GRF consolidated its existing loans for Creekside,
the waste handling facility, and the covered pool into a single
15-year mortgage-type loan of $8 million, at a fixed 4.75 per-
cent interest rate. Because this loan, like most mortgages, is
fully amortized, the amount owed on that loan goes down each
month so that currently GRF owes under $7.5 million.
When the Table Tennis Clubhouse was built, the construction costs were being paid for in part from the cash generated
by the Membership Transfer Fee and the medical center rents,
and in part from a temporary construction line-of-credit. Similarly, the construction costs for the Event Center are being paid
for in part by Membership Transfer Fees and medical center
rents, and in part by the temporary construction line-of-credit.
Early in 2014, that temporary line-of-credit will be refinanced
by a new 15-year mortgage-type loan currently projected to be
about $8.8 million.
After this refinancing, the total income that the Trust will
be receiving each year from the medical center rents and the
Membership Transfer Fees will be significantly more than the
amount needed to make the interest and principle payments
on these two loans. The net result is that the cash added to
the Trust each year (the difference between what the Trust receives in income and what it must pay out) will be a substantial
amount, while the debt will be going down each year as GRF
makes payments on these loans until they are fully paid off.
Thus, each year GRF will have additional money in the Trust
available for new projects while at the same time the debt is
being reduced.
As has been done periodically, the Finance Committee and
GRF’s chief financial officer are preparing projections showing, on a year-by-year basis, how much GRF’s income is likely
to be in future years, what the debt expenses will be like, and
how much will be available in the Trust Estate for future projects. In the next column, we will explain these projections and
what they mean for Rossmoor.
We welcome questions and comments. Our email addresses
are [email protected] and [email protected].
First Mutual
presents info
on cluster
mailboxes
First Walnut Creek Mutual announces that a representative from the United
States Postal Service will
attend the Mutual’s Friday,
Nov. 22, board meeting in
the Delta Room at Del Valle
Clubhouse. The meeting is
scheduled for 11 a.m.
This is an opportunity to hear information regarding the proposed new
cluster mailboxes that will
be installed throughout
Rossmoor. The Postal Service is attempting to modify its operations to become
more efficient and cost-effective.
Debbie Horton, growth
coordinator for the Postal Service, will explain the
process involving the new
mailboxes and will answer
any resident questions.
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5A
6A
Fitness Center holds annual Fitness Challenge Fun Day to have new
The Fitness Center is orga- to increase their daily steps warded with a prize.
nizing its yearly six-week Holiday Challenge. Residents are
challenged to make a commitment to maintain their weight
throughout the holidays.
The challenge is from Monday, Dec. 2, through Friday,
Jan. 10.
This year, there will be a
walking program as an incentive to help manage weight.
All participants will be given
a pedometer. This helps give a
visual of how active a resident
really is each day.
The goal is to stay, or begin
to be, active on a daily basis.
Residents are challenged
by 500 each week of the challenge. For example: During
week one, a participant may
complete 2,000 steps daily, so
during week two the person
should complete 2,500 steps
daily. Ultimately, the goal is
to have between 5,000 and
10,000 steps per day.
Participants will be provided with a log sheet to keep
track of their daily steps. The
tally sheet is turned into the
Fitness Center each week of
the Holiday Challenge. The
four participants with the most
accumulated steps during the
six-week challenge will be re-
In addition, there will be four
hikes outside Rossmoor that are
10,000 steps, which is approximately five miles. A Fitness Center trainer will lead the hikes.
These hikes are considered
to be at the intermediate level. The dates, times, locations,
directions and maps for these
hikes will be available at the
Fitness Center front desk after
Sunday, Dec. 1.
Signups are from Monday,
Nov. 18, through Wednesday,
Dec. 1. Stop by the Fitness
Center, call the center at 9887850 or email [email protected].
Last bus ride of the year set for shopping centers
Rossmoor Bus Transportation offers a shopping trip
to Sunvalley Mall in Concord
and the Crossroads Shopping
Center in Pleasant Hill on Friday, Nov.15. This is the last
shopping trip of the year.
The target arrival times are
9:45 and 11:45 a.m. as well as
1:45 and 3:45 p.m.
All rides are scheduled by
request. Call Holly Hildebrand
at 988-7670 on Thursday, Nov.
14, between 8 a.m. and noon.
You will be asked your name,
street address with entry number
and telephone number. Shoppers
will be picked up and returned
on the street at their entry.
Seating is limited and is
first come, first served.
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look, new name for 2014
In 2014, the longtime weekly entertainment program known
as Fun Day will undergo some significant changes. Instead
of taking place every Thursday at noon at Del Valle, there
will be a free entertainment program every second and fourth
Wednesday of each month in the Fireside Room at Gateway.
Along with the new time and date, Rossmoor residents are
being asked to come up with a new name for the program. Be
creative. Everything will be considered.
The resident who comes up with the winning name will
receive a special prize: a one-year non-transferrable “Golden
Ticket” to all Rossmoor Recreation ticketed events (not including Excursions) for the year 2014.
Submit program name ideas to Brian Pennebaker at the
Recreation Department. For information, call him at 988-7732
or send email at [email protected]
Tickets are now on sale
for Thanksgiving brunch
Will be held at Creekside Grill
Tickets are now available at the Excursion Desk
at Gateway for Thanksgiving brunch to be held in the
Creekside Grill on Thursday,
Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2:30
p.m.
There will be two menu
options. The main dish options are either fresh-roasted
turkey for $32 or herb-crusted prime rib for $36 per person.
Both brunch choices
are served with butternut
squash-nutmeg soup or hearts
of palm soup, herb stuffing,
buttermilk mashed potatoes,
glazed yams and roasted vegetables. Cranberry sauce will
be included with the turkey
dinner. Dessert choices will
be pumpkin pie or pecan tart.
Payment is by cash or
check made out to Creekside
Grill.
Make reservations by Friday, Nov. 22.
Rossmoor residents wishing to invite family members
and friends are encouraged to
do so. This event is presented
by Creekside Grill in cooperation with the Recreation
Department.
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Hospice Tree of Lights ceremony is Dec. 4
Hospice of the East Bay and
Friends of Hospice, Rossmoor,
invite the public to participate
in their 27th annual Tree of
Lights ceremony for residents
of Rossmoor on Wednesday,
Dec. 4, at 5 p.m. at Creekside
Clubhouse.
The tree lighting is dedicated to longtime Walnut Creek
Thrift Shoppe volunteers Norma Heatley and Joan Holman.
The ceremony will provide
a way for Rossmoor residents
to honor the lives of friends
and loved ones. Everyone is
invited to participate in the
event, which will include music, poetry, remembrances by
family members and Hospice
staff, and the special moment
when the tree lights up.
Refreshments will be served
immediately following the ceremony at a reception in meeting
rooms 1 and 2. Support Rossmoor
Tree of Lights sponsor, Creekside
Grill, by staying for dinner following the ceremony.
By dedicating a memorial
light for a minimum gift of
$25, donors will honor someone they love while directly
supporting end-of-life patient
care. Memorial donors of $100
and higher will have the option
of having their names listed in
the lighting ceremony program
of their choice.
Funds raised allow Hospice
of the East Bay to provide essential programs and services
such as the Vigil Program,
which ensures no one has to
die alone.
To dedicate a light for a
minimum gift of $25, complete the accompanying coupon. Those interested in making a donation or sponsoring
a tree should call 887-5678 or
visit www.hospiceeastbay.org.
Hospice of the East Bay
provides compassionate endof-life care to terminally ill
patients, while offering emotional, spiritual and grief support for the entire family. As
a not-for-profit organization,
Hospice accepts all medically qualified patients, regardless of their insurance status
or ability to pay. Hospice of
the East Bay has served over
22,000 patients and their families since 1977.
Interfaith Council holds Harvest Festival
in conjunction with holiday food drive
The Interfaith Council’s
annual Harvest Festival will
be on Monday, Nov. 25, at
3:30 p.m. in the Diablo
Room at Hillside Clubhouse.
The event brings people
of all faiths together in celebration and gratitude.
The Harvest Festival follows the Rossmoor holiday
food drive, held earlier that
day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The speaker will be Dea-
con Thom McGann, director
of interfaith and ecumenism
for the Oakland Diocese. He
will offer insights into the
benefits of interfaith activity.
The service will also feature inspiring music provided by Sheila Wilkins, Mark
Stolzfus and the Diablo Valley Threshold Choir.
Festivals have been held
throughout history to offer
thanks for a good harvest.
Festivals have special meaning in America because of
the first Thanksgiving.
All Rossmoor residents
are invited to celebrate both
the blessing of having ample food and the privilege
of remembering and sharing
with others in need.
This event is free and refreshments will be served.
Donations, however, will be
accepted for the Food Bank
of Contra Costa and Solano.
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archived content at www.rossmoornews.com.
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9A
Councilman seeks to overturn smoking ordinance, prevent bag regulations
To that end, he has created
two initiatives. He has filed
papers with the city clerk and
will soon be passing out petitions to put these initiatives on
the June ballot. He has created a website, Speak Up 4 WC
(su4wc.com) on which to put
forth the arguments and the
petitions.
The first initiative will overturn the current smoking ban and
replace it with one that includes
some of the restrictions, but not
those on private property.
“I feel compassion for individuals who don’t want to
be around smoke,” he said.
But when it comes to personal
properties, he balks. That becomes government intrusion,
he said.
Mayor Cindy Silva has a
different perspective. She said
that when it comes to the rights
of smokers vs. nonsmokers,
“these are competing rights,”
but that the right to breathe
clean air supersedes the right
to smoke.
For multi-unit complexes,
secondhand smoke “is a documented health risk,” she said,
and communities throughout
the state have created ordinances to protect their citizens
from these risks.
Furthermore, she insists the
council was not overstepping
its bounds. “This ordinance reflects the priorities and values
of the community,” she said.
Wedel contends that the
council has got that wrong and
said he has had “overwhelming contact” from people who
agree with him. “It’s been
quite encouraging the amount
of support,” he said he has received.
He doesn’t feel the community has been involved enough
in the decision.
And yet, Silva said the
council started checking in
with the community on the ordinance in 2012 as part of the
council’s work program, has
held four City Council meetings with public forums and,
in addition, “The staff did an
extensive outreach program,”
she said.
The outreach included businesses and property managers
and 80 percent of the respondents, Silva said, agreed that
smoking needed to be regulated in all the ways proposed.
In fact, that program included Rossmoor, with News
articles and meetings, as well
as a gathering of the Mutual
presidents at which the support
for the ordinance was absolute.
“They (the presidents) said do
it and do it all the way,” Silva
said.
The voters choose councilmembers to represent them
and from that point, “Local
communities (governments)
have the right, in fact, the obligation, to protect the health,
safety and welfare of our residents,” Silva said. Ordinances
are a part of that and have been
used to regulate noise, animals
and anything that creates neg-
ative “impact of one person
upon a neighbor,” she said.
The smoking ordinance is
no different from those other
types of ordinances, she said.
To bag (with
plastic) or not to bag
Presently, the City Council
has directed staff to look into
resolving the issues of plastic bag waste and the costs
incurred by the city related
to the disposal of those bags.
This could result in banning
businesses from offering plastic carryout bags.
It is only under review at
this point. But Wedel doesn’t
think it should even be considered as a City Council priority.
“This is a consumer-based
issue,” he said. Businesses and
consumers have the right to
choose which types of packaging they wish to use. It’s not
the government’s right. “I believe it’s the right of the people,” he said.
His initiative prevents the
City Council from moving forward with any form whatsoever of carryout-bag regulation,
including taxation. Again, he
feels this issue should be in the
hands of the voters.
And again, Silva argues that
there is more to the issue than
meets the eye. Plastic bag use
is a costly business – both environmentally and fiscally – she
said, and something must be
done, which is why other communities throughout the state
are beginning to regulate the
use of plastic carryout bags.
“We have to get them out,”
Silva said.
Whether recycled or not, the
bags are still an environmental
problem, she said. They float out
of garbage trucks and landfills
and populate waterways and
gutters. They contaminate recyclables and are very expensive
to process, she said. And the
expense for cleanup due to state
mandates for trash and waterways is enormous, she said.
Not meeting the trash-reduction requirements could
cost the city $10,000 a day, Silva said.
“It is far more cost-effective
to eliminate it at the source,”
she said.
As for businesses? Even the
Grocers Association is behind
the idea of regulation, she said.
But Wedel, Silva said,
“wants to ban us (the council)
from banning them.”
To the ballot
By the end of this month,
Wedel’s petitions will be
available online and he is
looking for support. Putting it
on the June ballot puts every-
thing in the voters’ hands, he
said, which he believes is how
it should be.
All he needs is to get signatures from 10 percent of registered voters, which is about
4,200 signatures. He said the
cost for putting these initiatives
on the ballot “is minimal.”
According to City Clerk
Suzie Martinez that “minimal cost” is in the arena of
$84,000, as per early estimates she has received from
the Contra Costa County
Elections Division. Despite it
being a scheduled ballot, the
city currently has nothing on
that ballot, so these initiatives
alone would incur the costs.
Prior general elections have
been between $35,000 and
$82,000, she said, with last
year’s costing “$55,000.
Nonetheless, Wedel is adamant. When it comes to government intervention, he said,
“Where does the line start and
where does it end? I’m just
sick and tired of government
telling me what I can and cannot do.”
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Food Drive is on Nov. 25
Look for bag in next week’s News
By Maureen O’Rourke
News manager
The holiday Food Drive
bag will be delivered with the
News next week, and residents
will be asked to fill it up with
nutritious, nonperishable food
and take it to one of three
Rossmoor clubhouses on Monday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m.
Sponsored by the Rossmoor
Interfaith
Council,
the
Rossmoor holiday Food Drive
will be held at Rossmoor’s
clubhouses – on the large parking lot side at Gateway, near
the bus stop at Hillside and
near the pergola at Creekside.
Volunteers will be stationed at
each clubhouse to collect the
food donations.
Residents can just drive up
and drop off their donations of
food–there’s no need to even
get out of the car. Volunteers
will take the food bags out of
the car. Monetary donations
will also be accepted.
Every year, Rossmoor has
the Food Drive for the benefit
of the Food Bank of Contra
Costa and Solano. After the
initial drive on Monday, food
barrels will be left in the lobbies at Gateway, Creekside,
Dollar and Del Valle clubhouses throughout the holiday season.
In conjunction with the
drive, the Interfaith Council
sponsors a Harvest Festival
Service on the same day at 3:30
p.m. at Hillside Clubhouse.
This year’s service is sponsored by St. Anne’s Church
(see related article on page 7A).
Most needed
The grocery wish-list printed on the bag includes peanut
butter, canned meats and fish,
beans, rice, pastas, low-sugar cereal and oatmeal, tomato
Volunteers sort food in the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano warehouse.
sauce, canned fruits and vegetables, low-salt soups, stew and
chili and powdered milk. Food
Bank officials have asked that
no glass containers be donated
as they can easily break during
transportation and sorting.
Do not donate fresh food
such as meat and vegetables
as there is no place to store it.
Be sure not to donate outdated
food because the Food Bank
has to throw it away. Check
the dates on food when cleaning out pantries.
The Food Bank
All of the food and monetary contributions will benefit the Food Bank of Contra
Costa and Solano. The Food
Bank has been serving the
community for more than 37
years. During those years,
the Food Bank has grown
from an organization with
two employees operating out
of a trailer to become an organization with more than 20
employees operating out of
two warehouses.
Rossmoor has always been
supportive of the Food Bank
and has been generous with
its donations. Over the past
few years, Rossmoor has
continuously donated more
12,000 pounds of food and
more than $20,000 in monetary donations.
How to donate
Residents can help the Food
Bank by giving non-perishable food on Rossmoor’s Food
Drive day on Nov. 25. If that
is not possible, then residents
can drop off food donations in
the barrels at the clubhouses
during the holiday season.
Residents can also make
financial donations. Make
checks payable to the Food
Bank of Contra Costa and
Solano and mail them to P.O.
Box 271966, Concord, CA
94527.
For information about the
Rossmoor Food Drive, or to
volunteer on Food Drive day,
call Eleanore McGrath at 9375261.
News read
to residents
with low vision
The Rossmoor News is
read to residents with low
vision is every Wednesday
at 3:30 p.m. in the small
conference room at Gateway Clubhouse.
This event is free and
sponsored by the Rossmoor
Recreation Department.
11A
Joan Allen, volunteer since 1996, earns her 9,000-hour pin
By Cathy Tallyn
Staff writer
Joan Allen has logged
9,000-plus hours as a volunteer at the Rossmoor Medical
Center and its successor, the
John Muir Outpatient Center
at Rossmoor/Tice Valley.
“She’s wonderful. She has
a great attitude. We’re pleased
to have her. It gets so busy and
her help is appreciated. It’s a
great thing for us.”
So said physical therapist
Daniel Burns as Allen, 84,
stood by in her pink volunteer
smock, not quite sure why
anyone would want to her to
talk about what she does.
Allen works a four-hour
shift, from 8 a.m. to noon,
seven or eight days a month.
She’s been a volunteer at what
used to be called “The Clinic”
since 1996, a year after moving into Rossmoor.
The first thing Allen does
when she gets to her volunteer
job is start the coffee, which
is enjoyed by patients, staff
and volunteers. As if on cue, a
staff member asked her where
the coffee was.
She’s brewed decaffeinated for the patients ever since
one told her it wasn’t good for
people with health problems
to drink the other kind. The
staff and other volunteers get
the real thing.
Tea is also offered. If it’s
winter, Allen gives out packets of cocoa she’s bought to
add to the hot water that’s
made for tea. Allen also buys
a treat – graham crackers – for
News photos by Mike DiCarlo
Volunteer Joan Allen begins her shift in the kitchen, putting on
a pot of coffee.
Joan Allen puts some towels in the linen cart.
the coffee cart, which sits in a
hallway.
After getting the coffee going, Allen does a variety of
things that need to be done.
She might make reminder
calls to patients. Or check out
the medical equipment that’s
loaned to patients.
“Basically, I do anything,”
Allen said. “This place keeps
me busy. It can be boring
some days and some days it
goes bananas. You just never
know.”
She recently received a
9,000-hour pin, which she
wears on her smock. Of the
number of hours she’s worked,
Allen said. “It’s unbelievable.”
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Her volunteer days started in the 1960s when her
two children were students at
Clayton Valley High School
in Concord. After that stint
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at Los Medanos College in
Pittsburg to become a surgical
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For a few years, she worked
at John Muir Medical Center
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Of volunteering she said,
“Sometimes people get bored
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12A
Democrats will hear about civic engagement Yes, cats are featured in
in ethno-racial communities next week
UC Berkeley professor Lisa
Garcia-Bedolla will speak
on Thursday, Nov. 21, in the
Fireside Room at Gateway
Clubhouse. Her presentation,
sponsored by the Democrats of
Rossmoor, will begin at 3 p.m.
Social hour begins at 2:30. She
will speak about “Civic Engagement and Voting Latina/o
and Other Ethno-racial Communities.”
Garcia-Bedolla’s research
focuses on how race, class
and gender largely determine
the political and educational
opportunities available to ethno-racial groups.
Her interest in these societal
California communities – a
large-scale experimental study
of voter education and mobilization in central and Southern California and the broader
historic exploration of the race,
gender and class inequality at
the heart of the founding of the
state’s public school system.
Garcia-Bedolla has written
several books and scores of
academic papers. “Fluid Borders: Latino Power, Identity,
and Politics in Los Angeles”
won the American Political
Lisa Garcia-Bedolla
Science Association’s Ralph
forces compelled her to create Bunche Award in addition to a
an in-depth study of Latin civ- best book award from that oric engagement in two Southern ganization’s race, ethnicity and
politics section.
Her book, “Latino Politics”
focuses on five Latino groups
– Mexicans, Puerto Ricans,
Cubans, Salvadorans and Guatemalans – and how the migration histories of these groups are
affected by US foreign policy
and economic interests in their
respective countries of origin.
She received her bachelor’s
degree from U.C. Berkeley and
a doctorate degree from Yale.
All are welcome at this presentation regardless of political belief or party affiliation.
Refreshments will be served,
and there will be time for questions from the audience.
For information, call Gary
Hansen at 954-8425.
pet Playmates calendar
The 2014 “Rossmoor Playmates” December calendar does
indeed include 68 cats of all shapes and sizes. There are also
horses, birds, hamsters, a burro and a bunny. All of these,
plus scores of dogs, make up the 240 resident photos displayed in the calendar.
The calendars make great gifts to give to friends and family for the holidays and great stocking stuffers. The calendar
is fun for animal lovers and their friends.
The cost of the calendar is $10 each. Purchase four and
receive one free.
Proceeds from the sale of the calendar will go to the Fitness Center and pools and 30 percent will go to the Contra
Costa Humane Society, a non-euthanization organization. A
donation will also be made to Pets in Peril.
The calendars will be on sale at Creekside on Thursdays at
5 p.m. every week. They are also always available at the Pro
Shop at the golf course.
Residents who cannot get to a scheduled sales location can
complete the order form or pick up order forms at the FORF
mailbox at Gateway or at the Fitness Center. Delivery will be
made to those who complete the order form.
For information, call Carol Green at 256-9591.
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13A
CERT receives Rossmoor Fund grant, uses it for essential purchases
By Chris Bertrand
CERT correspondent
Rossmoor area CERT
(RAC) just received a grant
from the Rossmoor Fund for
the purchase of a new 4,000watt generator, a 1,500-watt
UPS unit and a five-gallon gas
can.
Carl Pischke, RAC coordinator, extended the group’s
appreciation. “We all deeply
appreciate the Rossmoor Fund
for their generous donation
funding the purchase of these
important supplies,” he said.
“With these critical items,
Rossmoor area CERT will be
much better prepared to coordinate our emergency response
in an earthquake or other disaster.”
This month’s RAC meeting
will be held Thursday, Nov. 21,
at 10 a.m. at Creekside Clubhouse, in Fairway rooms A
and B. At this month’s meeting, the second hour will offer
part three of the search and
rescue training.
Democrats
thank
residents
for support of
Turner School
The Turner School Committee of the Democrats of
Rossmoor announces that its
recent extravaganza collected enough money through the
sale of tickets to give each of
four first grade teachers a grant
of $1,000.
In addition to this $4,000
gift, enough money was collected during the evening to
help fund a special transportation need, a reading program and a garden renovation,
thanks to special gifts from the
friends listed below.
The following guests made
these gifts possible:
Anonymous
Thomas Bond
Kelvin and Joan Booty
Joana Brueckner
Sonja Christopher
Bonnie Daines
Emily and Roger Ehm
Charlotte Feltz
Susan French
Dorie Gallinatti
Jeanne Gelwicks
Suzanne Gerson
Gary and Margaret Hansen
Lynn Martin
Winton Mather
Thomas McKeever
Irene McKeever
Barbara Morgan
Gloria Riordan
David and Sara Selway
Jeanne Thomas
Donald Wacks
Jackie Worthington
Leticia Zelaya
Residents are
reminded to pick
up after their pets.
There will be no December
membership meeting. The next
Walnut Creek CERT training
classes will start in April.
Beginning in January, RAC
membership meetings will be
held on the third Tuesday of
the month. Starting Jan. 21,
the meeting will be at Hillside
Clubhouse, in the Vista Room
from 10 a.m. to noon. The second hour will always be training.
FRS radio check-in
Every Saturday at 9 a.m.
CERT members and Emergency Preparedness Organization
(EPO) entry coordinators with
Family Radio Service (FRS)
radios are offered a time to
practice using their radios.
This gives FRS radio owners
the opportunity to familiarize
themselves with the operation
of their radios.
This low-cost, easy-to-use
communication device is like
a walkie-talkie, and has been
adopted by Rossmoor as an effective communication tool for
emergencies, as it works better
than other systems within the
hilly topography of Rossmoor.
Callers simply need to set
their radio channel to 12 if they
live north of Dollar Clubhouse
and to channel 13 if they live
south of Dollar. At 9 a.m. on
Saturdays, call in. Wait if another check-in transmission is
in progress. Be patient and be
willing to repeat the message.
2014 CERT drills
CERT will conduct drills in
Rossmoor in conjunction with
the Walnut Creek CERT organization in 2014. The RAC
leadership is now organizing
for these drills. All existing
RAC members are invited to
the monthly meeting to help
with preparations.
RAC is a group of dedicated
Rossmoor resident volunteers
who have trained and been
certified by this national program, to aid in the community’s response to an emergency
such as an earthquake, power
failure, structure or wildfire,
or other disaster.
For information contact
Pischke at 287-9937 or [email protected];
or
Chris Bertrand, RAC press
and public relations, at 9633991, or [email protected].
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14A
New watchdog organization in Third Mutual believes budget practices need change
By Bob Birss
RESPECT correspondent
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(Residents
for Positive and Equitable
Change in Third Mutual) is
a new watchdog organization
that is proposing changes to
the Third Mutual’s governing
documents and practices. This
is the second in a series of articles on the organization and
its goals.
Fred Barnes, founder and
current member of RESPECT,
suggested that Third Mutual
resident owners be given approval authority in the budget
process.
Barnes explained that if an
increase in a proposed budget
exceeds a pre-determined cost
of living index such as the
Consumer Price Index (CPI)),
or Cost of Living Adjustment
(COLA), then members of the
project be allowed to vote to
accept, reject or modify discretionary items within the
budget.
Barnes said that there are
many details to be discussed
and decided upon that will be
addressed in a future meeting
of RESPECT.
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deems discretionary expenses
and presents that to its Board
for approval. “RESPECT suggests using a similar model to
present to the Third Mutual
project director and subsequently to the project members if an increase exceeds
the pre-established ceiling,”
Barnes said.
“The annual budget process is complex and the result
of hard work by a very professional staff and the oversight
of our board of directors,”
Barnes said. “There are 24
projects within Third Mutual,
and each has its own budget,
greatly expanding the work
required by staff compared to
most other Mutuals.”
All 24 projects within
Third Mutual go through the
following budget process.
There are fixed expenses that
are allocated on a per-manor basis such as the GRF as-
sessment, Mutual Operations
management costs, cable television, etc.
Staff estimates the projected expenses of landscaping,
repairs, common area maintenance, utilities, etc. The
total is then calculated on
a per-manor basis resulting
in the projected increase/decrease in the coupon.
The director of the project
then examines the proposed
budget and perhaps suggests
changes that better reflect the
directors’ priorities. “It should
be noted that with few exceptions, the director has the final
say on the budget and the resultant coupon,” Barnes said.
Barnes would like other
members of the Third Mutual to join RESPECT. “It can’t
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Katleen Lamport has had an ‘amazing’
20-year-journey working at the Fitness Center
By Barbara Leonard
Vice chairwoman, Fitness
Center Advisory Committee
Katleen Lamport has
worked at the Rossmoor Fitness Center for 20 years. She
can’t believe how time flies
when she is having fun at her
job. “It has been an amazing
journey; I have enjoyed tremendously working with the
residents,” she said. “Like any
job, it comes with its challenges, but the relationships that I
developed over the years, as
well as meeting new residents,
have definitely been my backbone in keeping me going.”
She recently talked about
her background and work at
the Fitness Center.
Q: What are your qualifications?
A: I have a bachelor’s degree
in physical education and recreation. I’m a medical exercise
specialist, post rehab specialist and senior fitness specialist from the American Academy of Health, Fitness and
Rehabilitation Professionals.
I received my personal trainer certification from World
Instructor Training Schools.
I’m a nutrition specialist with
certification from American
Academy of Sports, Dietitians
and Nutritionists (AASDN). I
have attended several courses
over the years pertaining to
senior fitness such as osteoporosis, balance and fall prevention, and courses offered
by the American College of
Sports Medicine.
Q: What is your specialty?
A: This is a hard question to
answer. We have had to learn
a little bit of everything over
the years to better serve the
residents –whether it pertains
to joint replacement to know
the do’s and don’ts with each
specific joint and rotator cuff
injuries; to knowing how to
properly assess the shoulder
and what exercises are appropriate; and knowing about
osteoporosis and many other
conditions that demand specific exercise regimens. I have
learned a lot over the years
and am still learning. I enjoy
balance work and joint replacement rehab a lot.
Q: What classes do you
teach?
A: I teach the spinning
(indoor group cycle) class on
Mondays, Wednesday and
Fridays at 6 a.m., the light
strength class on Mondays and
Thursdays at 11 a.m., and I
lead a walking group twice a
week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Q: What do you like most
about your job?
A: I really enjoy the relationships that I have with the
residents. We have quite an
interesting group that comes
to the Fitness Center. It’s been
fun listening to the jokes and
learning about finance (something that I probably would
Katleen Lamport has been a trainer at the Fitness Center for
more than 20 years.
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How to apply for
a Rossmoor Fund grant
Rossmoor Fund grants are limited to individuals whose
annual income is less than $22,980 or to two-person households with combined incomes under $31,020 (note that income standard for eligibility has increased). Other assets
are also taken into account in determining eligibility. (Information about grants to organizations can be found online at
RossmoorFund.org.)
Grants are intended to help people with financial emergencies rather than ongoing expenses and typically cover
expenses such as medical bills, medications, essential dental
care, temporary home health care, medical equipment, ambulance service, eyeglasses, etc.
To request the one-page application, call the Rossmoor
Fund directly at 567-3863. Calls will be returned by a board
member who will answer questions and offer assistance in
filling out the form. Applications are also available through
Counseling Services at 988-7750, or can be found on-line at
RossmoorFund.org.
The Rossmoor Fund board meets twice each month so
that it can respond quickly to requests.
The Rossmoor Fund is a nonprofit public-benefit corporation qualified to receive tax-deductible gifts and welcomes
donations.
Memorial and tribute gifts are accepted and acknowledged. Checks should be made payable to Rossmoor Fund
and sent to P.O. Box 2070, Walnut Creek 94595, or placed in
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Shirley Allen has been a lifelong progressive activist
By Marilyn Davin
Contributing writer
Shirley Allen recently moved
out of Rossmoor to an assisted
living facility in Berkeley. The
Democrats of Rossmoor thank
her for her long years of service to the club and her contributions to the Progressive View
column in the Rossmoor News.
Shirley Allen was born in
the southern Chicago suburb
of Oak Park, Ill., on May 25,
1921, right smack between
the May 24 first general election for the new Parliament of
Northern Ireland and May 27,
the day Afghanistan achieved
its sovereignty after 84 years
of British control.
Both events prophetically anticipated her long life of
political activism, including
the last 15 years she spent as
a passionate progressive and
activist with the Democrats of
Rossmoor.
Like many Midwestern
transplants, Allen did not start
her life in a houseful of liberal
Democrats. “My parents were
Republicans to the death, including my sister,” she said.
“She told our parents that I
was a Communist. I objected
very much that they didn’t support Roosevelt.”
She said that Oak Park was
out in the cornfields in those
days, reflecting on her childhood. “Oak Park High School
was harder than college, especially the homework and writing,” she said. She added there
were few distractions from her
studies, given the times.
“Nobody went far enough to
get pregnant because it ruined
a girl’s life,” she said.
Allen graduated, naturally,
at the top of her class. She then
went on to Carleton College in
Minnesota, where she graduated summa cum laude with
teaching credentials in both
English and Latin. She was
always a stellar student. “One
day I overheard my mother say
to a friend, ‘We don’t worry
about Shirley joining a sorority. They’ll put her in the attic
to keep (the school’s) grade
point average up.’”
She said that it was in college that her politics changed
forever. “I sensed right away
that Republicans were against
the poor,” she said.
The day after her 1942
graduation from Carleton, she
married her former professor,
Archibald Allen. “He told me
‘you shouldn’t be teaching high
school, you should be teaching
college.” But despite graduating summa cum laude, she was
turned down by several of the
Ivy League colleges and other
top schools for graduate school
and ended up at Bryn Mawr.
Allen said that the first years
of her marriage were tough
during the war years. “My
parents were dead set against
my marriage and tried to stop
it, they cut off all my money,”
she said. Shirley and Archibald
were married 28 years and
raised three children – “All liberals and Democrats,” she said.
Allen served on the board
of the Democrats of Rossmoor
but was just as busy with progressive causes when she was
off the board. Past President
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Shirley Allen
Otto Schnepp recalled how
Allen helped him when he became club president in 2008.
“After the abrupt resignation
of a past president, she advised
me on the logistical details of
running the club in the absence
of a president,” he said. “She
was into planning programs
and activities and helped me
get started with the logistics of
sending out club information.
D
John J. Petrini Jr.,
DDS, MS, FACP
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She was very faithful and attended all the meetings.”
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Lou Schram said, “When I
moved here in 2008, Shirley
called me right away and got
me on the board.” Schram underscored Allen’s natural bent
as a progressive activist. “She
was absolute in her opinions,”
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Ruby Chow and S. Y. Huang Celebrate 90th Birthdays at Joint Party
Longtime residents, Ruby
Chow and S. Y. Huang, had a
joint celebration of their 90 th
birthdays, complete with a musical soiree, which was hosted
by their children. The party was
held on Oct. 26 at Gateway. Some
180 family members, neighbors
and friends, mostly from the
Chinese-American Association
in Rossmoor (CAAR), turned
out for the happy occasion.
The Fireside Room was decorated with a gallery of Chow’s
paintings. On the walls of the
stage was hung a huge embroidered artwork, showing the
Chinese character of “Longevity,” a traditional sign of happy
birthday. Next to it were in display four red panels of a poem in
Chinese that was composed and
handwritten by master calligrapher Fen Ching Ong. The poem
refers to a crowd of hundreds of
guests gathering in the same hall
to congratulate two dear friends
on their 90th birthdays with gleeful laughter and hearty drinks. It
ends with saying that “This can
happen only in Rossmoor.”
The celebration began with
the singing of three songs by
vocalist Ellie Mao Mok, a close
friend of both Chow and Huang.
The vocal prelude was followed
by a solo performance of two
pieces of piano music by her
daughter Gwendolyn Mok, a renowned world-class pianist.
The program continued after the dinner with the performance of Chinese instrumental
music by three players who are
all newer members of CAAR.
They played classical and folkloric tunes on three different
instruments – guzhen, which is
akin to zither; butterfly harp,
also known in Chinese as exotic
harp; and erhu, a Chinese violin.
Huang and Chow participated in the music program with a
joint performance by him singing the “Serenade” by Franz
Schubert, accompanied by her
on the piano.
In a toast proposed by
Huang’s daughter Bessie on
behalf of the seven children of
the two families, she alluded to
the good nature of both parents
by pointing out that they always
wear a smile on their face. She
praised them for making most
of their golden years of retirement in Rossmoor by thriving
to become an accomplished
artistic painter and a prolific
writer. She saluted them especially for their positive outlook on life and wished them
continued good health to set
examples for the younger generations.
In the finale of the evening
program, Chow was at the pi-
Ruby Chow and S.Y. Huang at
their 90th birthday party
ano, surrounded by a group of
CAAR singers, to lead a singalong. The songs they sang with
the participation of other guests
at the tables included “What a
Wonderful World” by Louis
Armstrong and “All You Need
Is Love” by the Beatles. The
resonance of those melodies
underscored the upbeat mood
of the unusual celebration.
When asked what advice
she would pass on to Democrats in power today, she
didn’t hesitate. “Become more
liberal,” she said, adding that
they should dethrone Twitter
and its communications ilk.
“It’s all gossip,” she said dismissively.
The most important thing
Rossmoor Meetings
BOARD, MUTUAL AND
COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
All Golden Rain Foundation, Mutual and committee meetings listed here are open to Rossmoor residents. Meeting
times and locations are subject to change. For information
on GRF Board meetings, call Senior Manager of Executive
Services Paulette Jones at 988-7711; for information on
Third Mutual meetings, call Sharon Fees at 988-7718; and
for information on all other Mutual meetings, call Anne
Paone at 988-7775.
Nov. 14:Second Mutual work session....................... 9 a.m.
Mutual Operations meeting room
Nov. 14:Aquatics Advisory Committee................1:30 a.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Nov. 15:Fifth Mutual board.....................................11 a.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Nov. 18:Third Mutual board.................................... 9 a.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Nov. 18:Fourth Mutual board............................. 1:30 p.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Nov. 20:First Mutual Disaster Committee.......... 9:30 a.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Nov. 20:First Mutual Budget Committee................11 a.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Nov. 20:Mutual 48 board.......................................... 2 p.m.
Nov. 21:Second Mutual board.................................. 9 a.m.
Peacock Hall, Gateway
Nov. 21: Mutual 70 budget and finance................ 9:30 a.m.
Ivy Room, Dollar
Board Room, Gateway
Nov. 22:First Mutual board.....................................10 a.m.
Delta Room, Del Valle
Nov. 22:Third Mutual building maintenance.........10 a.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Nov. 28 & 29: Thanksgiving holiday. All offices closed
Miss the News? If your Rossmoor News was not delivered on Wednesday, call 988-7800 between 8 a.m. and
noon on Thursday.
Helen and Bill Lamm at their 75th anniversary party
Celebrating 75 years together
Waterford residents Helen and Bill Lamm, celebrated their
75th wedding anniversary on Oct. 30. The couple hosted a lovely
dinner party for their family to mark the joyous occasion.
Longtime activist honored
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she’s learned in her long life?
“How to know what the real
value of something is.”
Her biggest regret? “My
second marriage.”
The hardest thing about
raising her children? (big sigh)
“Keeping them from being
swayed by other children and
following the crowd.”
Allen’s sharp focus and in-
domitable strength were lifelong traits that followed her to
Rossmoor and right into her retirement. Her younger daughter Elizabeth summed it up by
saying her mom was happiest when she was fighting for
something. “She took retirement as a competitive sport,”
she said, citing Allen’s late-inlife dedication to golf.
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Fitness trainer wants to offer more programs
never be exposed to otherwise). There’s a camaraderie among residents and an
amazing consistency with
the same familiar residents,
such as Joe Disano, who has
been the first at the door every morning when I open for
17 years. The Fitness Center
gives me an “at home” feeling. So definitely, the people
are what I like most about my
job.
Q: What other programs/offerings would you
like to see at the Fitness
Center?
A: I think it is in demand to
have an area for specific balance and gait work. I’d love to
see that happen, with bars on
the wall and the room to set
up with an obstacle course to
provide adequate challenge
for balance.
It would be nice to have the
space to have a certain number of exercises and easier adjustable strength machines set
up for guided circuit training
for older adults. It will provide
a variety of muscles worked,
social time and professional
guidance. When any exercise
is done in a group, it is gener-
ally more motivating and fun.
I would like to see a room
where we have a basketball
hoop for those baby boomers
who still like to play, volleyball or any kind of ball classes
or games involving moving
your body. This would be really fun and promote healthy
living.
I also think it will be very
popular to have a small dedicated area for practicing your
golf swing with some equipment around to work on these
specific muscle groups. Providing massage therapy has
always been in great demand.
New Kiwanis Club
may form in Rossmoor
A new Kiwanis Club is coming to Rossmoor and residents’
help is needed to start it up.
Residents who are interested in
meeting other service-minded
men and women while providing service in the community
can find out more on Tuesday,
Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. in Multipurpose Room 1 at Gateway.
Kiwanis International is a
global organization of members dedicated to serving the
children of the world. Kiwanis
and its family of clubs, nearly
600,000 members strong, annually raise more than $100
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For information about Kiwanis and this meeting, call
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Hillside pool
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Friday, Dollar
open all month
Hillside pool will be open
through Friday, Nov. 15 from 7
a.m. until 5 p.m.
Dollar pool will be open
through Saturday, Nov. 30,
from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.
At the end of last year, the
Aquatics Advisory Committee
(AAC) made a recommendation to the GRF Board to keep
these pools open the first two
weeks in November. The Board
approved the recommendation.
Dollar pool will be open the
entire month due the construction taking place at the Event
Center, which caused Dollar
pool to be closed almost two
weeks over the summer.
The AAC reminds residents
that keeping these pools open
is a privilege and asks residents
to take advantage of this time
and enjoy these pools during
the fall weather. The AAC asks
that residents support its efforts
by using these pools during this
time.
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Requests for displays must be made by Friday
GRF’s policy, 301.3, titled
“Holiday Outdoor Displays.”
states that for the purpose of
outdoor displays that the holiday
season runs from Dec. 1 through
Jan. 31 – a two-month span.
The area that can be used for
holiday display(s) is designated
by GRF as the grassy area immediately north of the tennis
courts on Rossmoor Parkway.
Any display appropriate
to the holiday season (i.e.,
non-commercial) may be dis-
played for a period not to exceed 21 days per display.
Requests for displays must
be made to the GRF CEO by
Nov. 15. To make a request,
email Warren Salmons at
[email protected].
News has early deadline coming up
Due to the Thanksgiving
holiday on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29, the News
will have an early deadline for
the Dec. 4 issue.
All articles for that issue
October 1973. OPEC proclaims oil embargo! Gasoline rationing! Prices went from 28 cents a
gallon to 55 cents. Crude oil went from $3 a barrel to $12. OMG, what’s this world coming to! Henry
Kissinger, save us.
I remember coming to work at 7 in the morning to my Dad’s Mobil gas station and wondering how
long the line would be awaiting us. Usually, it would run two or three blocks down the street. I thought
to myself, “Is today an odd or even day?” We were allocated enough gasoline to pump for about an
hour in the morning. I would start the day by walking to the end of the line and putting a sign on the
last car that read “Last car today.” Every now and then, an abstinent guy would pull in behind my sign,
not move, and the line would grow again. To keep the peace, I’d have to keep a watch-full eye out and
run down and move them along. By 8 am the last car got gas and the madness was over for another
day. Then Dad and I went about the business of repairing cars.
Jerry, the radio Car Pro guy, told a funny story that happened to him back then. Seems he was
waiting in line, when suddenly a guy cut in front of him as he got close. Infuriated, he pondered the
situation. This cheater had a car where the gas tank was filled in the back of his car (you flipped the
license plate down). So Jerry got out of his car, snuck up on the other car (hands and knees), and put
a locking gas cap on the guy’s gas tank. Minutes later, when the stranger pulled up to the pump, he
got out of his car and discovered the tank locked. He didn’t know what to do and was quickly asked
by the attendant to leave. Jerry (and the attendant who saw all this happen) got the last laugh!
Now, we have been conditioned to believe that gasoline costing below $4 a gallon is a good deal.
And, we have to pump it ourselves. And they don’t even give us Green Stamps anymore.
Longtime Mutual boards’ employee, Dyann Paradise, said
goodbye to residents and fellow staffers at a party in her
honor on Oct. 30. She retired after 12-plus years working
with the Mutuals in Mutual Services. She is retiring to the
Gold Country with her partner, Ron. Director of Mutual
Operations Paul Donner and CEO Warren Salmons praised
her for her work ethic and her positive attitude. A large
number of Mutual directors and officers turned out for the
party to say goodbye.
Driver Safety Program
offered this month
Show
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It is easy with the Internet.
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2. On the opening page,
click on “Rossmoor Video.”
3. Enjoy a tour of
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bring their driver’s license to
the class.
Residents must sign up in
person in the Recreation Department at Gateway. Members
of AARP must bring proof of
membership when signing up.
For information, call 9887766.
There will be some changes
to AARP driver safety courses in 2014. The name of the
course will change to “Smart
Driver.” In addition, the fees
will increase to $15 for AARP
members and $20 for nonmembers.
For information on the early
deadline, call the News at 9887800.
The News and all Foundation offices will be closed on
Nov. 28 and 29.
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AARP Driver Safety Program classes are offered in
Rossmoor to help residents
refresh their skills, as well as
learn the latest driving laws.
After taking the course,
many residents are eligible to
receive discounts on their car
insurance rates. (It is advised
that residents call their own
insurance carriers to find out
about AARP discount rates.)
The eight-hour course is
broken up into two sessions.
Both classes must be attended
to receive credit.The next session will be offered on Fridays,
Nov. 15 and 22, from 12:30 to
5 p.m.
A refresher class is offered
to residents who have taken the
eight-hour class within the last
three years. The next refresher
course will be offered on Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 8 a.m. to 1
p.m. Classes are taught in Multipurpose Room 3 at Gateway.
The cost of the class is $12
for AARP members and $14
for nonmembers. Payments
must be made by check only.
All students are required to
are due no later than Tuesday,
Nov. 26, at 4 p.m. All display
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the Residents Forum and obituaries are due no later than
Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 10 a.m.
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Free concert presented
in Fireside Room Sunday
Singing teachers featured
The Devil Mountain Jazz Band will perform in Rossmoor next week.
Devil Mountain Jazz band performs in concert
A free recital of classical, art song, opera and musical theater
will be presented on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. in the Fireside
Room at Gateway. The recital is presented by the National Organization of Teachers of Singing (NATS). The program will
feature students of several NATS teacher members.
Selections will range from opera to musical theater by composers such as Mozart, Handel, Debussy, Tchaikovsky, Obradors
and Rodgers & Hammerstein.
NATS is an international organization with local chapters
throughout the United States and some countries in Europe. The
Bay Area chapter is an active part of this organization.
Members are voice teachers and other music professionals
(many of whom perform professionally) who are dedicated to
excellence in the teaching of singing and to giving the best possible training and opportunities to those students pursuing a
career in singing. To that end, NATS holds several major events
during the year that include symposiums, master classes, and an
adjudicated singing festival covering art songs to musical theater
and student recitals held throughout the Bay Area.
This free event is sponsored by the Recreation Department
and is open to all residents and their guests.
Event Wednesday hosted by Dixieland Jazz Club
The Dixieland Jazz Club
will host the Devil Mountain
Jazz Band on Wednesday,
Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room at Del Valle Clubhouse. The evening of music
is for listening and/or dancing. Admission is $5 for club
members and $10 for guest.
Rossmoor residents, their
friends and family are welcome. Those who desire may
bring their own libations and/
or snacks. There will be a
drawing for several door prizes at intermission.
The Devil Mountain Jazz
Band continues to develop
their multi-style approach to
preserving the popular music of the late 1800s through
the early 1930s, and the West
Coast revival jazz of the
1940s.
This eight-piece band consists of leader Ken Keeler,
banjo and guitar; Virginia
Tichenor, piano; Keith Baltz,
tuba; Allan Grissette, drums;
Pete Main, reeds; Tom
Belmessieri, cornet; Noel
Weidkamp, cornet and sax;
and Glenn Calkins, trombone.
Devil Mountain Jazz is
best known for the two trumpet sounds of the Joe Oliver
and Lu Watters bands and the
orchestrated “hot dance” music of the late ’20s.
The band will perform
ragtime, blues, Dixieland
standards, gospel and novelty tunes, and an occasional
duck-call by Main or assorted
strange instrument solos by
him, Weidkamp and Calkins.
A new addition to the band
is Belmessieri, who recreates
many tunes by Bing Crosby.
Devil Mountain Jazz also
recreates the New Orleans-derived hot jazz popularized by Armstrong, Hardin,
Biederbecke, Morton, etc.
Since 1982, Devil Mountain Jazz has performed at
hundreds of jazz festivals, concerts, cruises. The group has
released 10 recordings, most
recently, “You Ask for More.”
For information, contact
Nancy Moschel at 938-1571.
Cotillion Dinner Dancers make
plans for upcoming Mistletoe Ball
Holiday event will be at Hillside on Dec. 6
The next Cotillion Dinner Dance, Mistletoe Ball, will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, in the
Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse. The dance
will be under the guidance of Barrie Elrod and
Maxine Christinson, who will be providing the
decorations.
This special evening will begin at 6 sharp
with the hosted cocktail hour serving favorite
libations. Hot hors d’oeuvres will include Florentine stuffed mushrooms, Italian meatballs,
flatbread with melted brie, and caramelized onions and pears.
At 7, Sunrise Catering will begin serving
dinner. The entrée selections will include fall
spinach salad, chef’s choice seasonal vegetables
and a choice of petite filet mignon, salmon, or
vegetarian cannelloni. Dessert is eggnog/cranberry bread pudding.
To complement the meal, each table will be
supplied with bottles of red and white wine.
As usual, music for listening and dancing
will be provided by the Manny Gutierrez Quartet. Music begins while dinner is being served.
Reservations are now being accepted. The
cost for the event is $64 per member couple
and $74 per 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.
In addition, interested guest couples are eligible to fill out a membership application, once
they have attended one previous dance. Call
Membership Chairwoman Pam Lee at 932-2323.
Note the following important dates: Reservations made after Friday, Nov. 22, will be accepted on a space-available basis. Guest reservations will be accepted after Nov. 22, providing
space is available.
The deadline for all reservations (including
receipt of checks) is Friday, Nov. 29. No refunds
for cancellations after Friday, Nov. 29. Reservations will be assigned based upon the postmark
on the envelope. Members and guests who want
to sit together need to submit their reservations
in the same envelope.
Send or deliver checks with entrée choices
(petite filet mignon, salmon, vegetable cannelloni) noted on the check, to Ced Ferrett, at 3466
Tice Creek Drive No. 1, or drop envelopes and
checks in the drop-box outside the door. No
need to ring the doorbell.
If unable to attend, paid-for meals may be
picked up the night of the dinner/dance by calling Diane McPhun at 280-2548.
Playwright David Wilcox goes over his script with Jean Wilcox,
who will be one of the readers.
DAOR showcase set for Nov. 22
In its ongoing series of Playwrights Showcases, the next
playwright featured will be
David Wilcox. His work will
be presented on Friday, Nov.
22, at 2 p.m. in the Vista Room
at Hillside Clubhouse.
Two plays will be read
by Drama Association of
Rossmoor (DAOR) actors. The
first play will be “The Devil His Due,” a one-act based
on the Stephen Vincent Benet
story, “The Devil and Daniel
Webster.” The second play is
a short one-act titled, “Seven
Stories Down,” inspired by a
line from the MASH theme,
“Suicide is painless, it brings
on many changes and I can
take or leave it if I please.”
DAOR actors featured in the
readings are Jean Georgakopoulos, Jim Gibney, Jon Rasmussen, Peter Richman, Judy
Scott, Larry Tubelle and Jean
Wilcox.
Wilcox has had works published in the Contra Costa
Times, Futures Mysterious and
The New Yorker. But his true
love being theatre, he turned
his talents to playwriting when
he retired in 1998.
Since then, he has written
three full-length plays, four
one-acts and 11 ten-minute
plays. “Latent Image” was a
finalist in the Contra Costa
Times new-play competition in
2007. “Getting It Off in Ought
Eight” was produced as part of
the Between Us one-act festival in New York in April. He
also had a one-act selected
for production by the Marin
Fringe Festival in 2009.
Wilcox has been a student
in DAOR’s playwriting class
since its inception in 2009.
DAOR’s Playwrights Showcase is what in the theater
world is described as a developmental reading. The playwright casts his or her play
with actors who read from
scripts to an audience. This
gives the playwright the opportunity to hear his dialogue
read aloud and to evaluate
audience response in order to
make improvements.
Admission is free and postshow refreshments will be
served.
Wilcox at 937-6524 or [email protected].
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Diablo Symphony’s November
concert is inspired by nature
The Diablo Symphony will
continue its 51st season of
musical stories with a concert featuring pieces inspired
by nature. The symphony will
perform in the Fireside Room
at Gateway on Friday, Nov. 15,
at 8 p.m. The cost is $10 at the
door.
The orchestra will repeat
this concert on Sunday, Nov.
17, at 2 p.m. at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek.
Nature has long been a
source of inspiration for poetry, and both have been an
inspiration for music. Narrator Bella Martin brings to life
some of the poetry that inspired the pieces performed by
the orchestra. In performing
Benjamin Britten’s beautiful
“Sea Interludes,” the symphony will celebrate the centenary
of the birth of this great British
composer.
In addition, Hector Berlioz’s
“Harold in Italy,” inspired by
Lord Byron’s epic poem “Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage,” will
feature violist Ellen Rose.
The Diablo Symphony Orchestra, under the leadership
of Music Director Matilda
Hoffman, is a Central Contra
Costa County based community orchestra celebrating its
51st season. The orchestra performs five concert sets a year,
as well as additional concerts
and events through its Outreach Program.
Tickets to the Lesher Center
concert can be ordered at 9437469, or online at
www.LesherArts.org
or
purchased at the Lesher Center
box office.
Members of the Rossmoor Community Chorus, from left, Carolyn Norris, Sue Hartdegen,
Daniel Nelson and Chuck Sanderson, rehearse for an upcoming concert.
Rossmoor Community Chorus holiday concert set
International Affairs Book
Club meets Nov. 22 at Gateway Will be held in the Fireside Room Nov. 24
Rossmoor residents are invited to join members of the International Affairs Book Club on Friday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. in
Multipurpose Room 3 at Gateway Clubhouse. The group will
read and discuss “Standing on the Sun: How the Explosion of
Capitalism will Change Business Everywhere” by Christopher Meyer with Julia Kirby.
Meyer and Kirby explore the evolving global economic
system and what it means for competition, how people should
understand the shift toward stakeholder value and how the
social sector will serve as capitalism’s research and development laboratory for business models.
The authors analyze the new hotbeds of capitalism, from
sausage vendors in Southeast Asia to strange hybrid ambulance companies in India to the heart of global multinationals
in the United States.
Capitalists have long thrived by adapting their beliefs, assumptions and practices when their environment changes.
The book explores their next challenges and the responses
already visible in the world’s digital-native, rapidly growing,
emerging economies.
Meyer is founder of Monitor Talent, a unit of Monitor
group, and writes frequently on business strategy. Among his
past books are: “Blur: The Speed of Change in the Connected
Economy” and “Future Wealth.”
Kirby is editor at large for the Harvard Business Review.
International Affairs Book Club members have worked together to get a handle on current developments as the new global
economy evolves. The discussions are animated and informative.
For information, contact Gary Hansen at gmustang61@aol.
com or 954-8425.
The Rossmoor Community Chorus will
present its holiday concert on Sunday, Nov.
24, at 3 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway
Clubhouse.
Director Frank Ryken has developed a program of classical music of Handel, Mozart
and Vivaldi along with popular holiday music
such as “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the
Year” and “Snow, Snow, Beautiful Snow.”
Judy Ryken will be the guest soloist, singing “Birthday for the King.”
The holiday concert is the unofficial start of
Rossmoor’s winter holiday season and all music lovers are urged to attend. Light refreshments will be served following the concert.
Tickets are $7 and can be acquired from
Community Chorus members or at the door.
For information call Bill Ellis at 906-9908.
Ceramic Arts Club’s glazing workshop
is Saturday, gifts for sale in the studio
Ceramics Arts Club (CAC)
member Nancy Meaden is offering another much-requested
glaze workshop on Saturday,
Nov. 16, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Space is limited to six participants and each is encouraged to
bring a bisqued piece to work
on through the glazing process.
This workshop will focus on
creative surface techniques beyond the basics: creative glaze
application and layering; use
of underglazes and slips; and
discussion and insight for the
execution of techniques artists
are not sure how to accomplish
on their own.
The cost is $10 (nonrefundable) to hold a seat at the time
of sign-up and checks will then
be returned to those attending
the workshop.
A sign-up sheet is at the
front of the studio and payment
is by check only made out to
CAC. Contact: Anne Shulenberger at 510-882-1964.
Gifts a ’plenty
A fine assortment of plat-
ters, bowls, casseroles, vases,
cups and other fun and interesting pieces continues to grow
in the Ceramics Studio this
time of year. Talented member artists share their work in
outside venues and then bring
them to the studios. Many of
these items, in addition to the
ongoing work, are added to existing stock and will be available for purchase through the
end of December in the studio
at Gateway.
CAC welcomes visitors
browsing or exploring membership.
CAC does not keep cash
in the studio so all purchases
must be paid by check made
out to the Ceramics Art Club
or CAC. Contact: Jeannine
Faull at 279-1371.
Orientation is a requirement for membership and the
next scheduled class begins in
January.
Wheel-throwing practice
CAC member Fred Chen
will resume his informal Friday morning offering of wheel
practice time from 9:30 to
noon. He is a master on the
wheel and he generously supports those who have completed wheel-throwing classes to
continue their practice.
Participants learn from each
other and Chen will be available to help. Space is limited to
eight; first come, first served.
No sign-ups.
Save the date of Thursday,
Dec. 19, at 5 p.m. for CAC’s
annual holiday dinner. Stay
tuned for details.
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Celtic guitarist Christopher Dean performs
Internationally
acclaimed Celtic guitarist
Christopher Dean will perform at Fun Day on Thursday, Nov. 14, at noon in the
Sierra Room at Del Valle.
Dean is not just a gifted exponent of Celtic music, but he tells engaging
and humorous stories, and
weaves Celtic lore and history with his music. Starting a professional music career in 1966, Dean has performed at concert venues
with the Rolling Stones, the
Rascals and the Doors, and
more recently with Alasdair Fraser, Men of Worth,
the Wicked Tinkers and
Skyedance.
His third album, “Celtic
Journey,” was released in
January 2006 to rave reviews. All three of his albums have been sold worldwide, receiving radio play
Diana St. James launches
her new book with a party
Introduces ‘Emma Speaks’ Tuesday
Celtic guitarist Christopher Dean will perform for Fun Day
this week.
in the United States, Canada,
Europe, and Australia.
He has performed at the
California Center for the Arts
in Escondido, the Tucson
Celtic Festival, the Queen
Mary in Long Beach and the
La Jolla Arts Festival.
Family Kitchen Catering
will have a wide variety of
food items for sale prior to
the show, such as sandwiches, salads, doughnuts, cookies and more. Fun Day is a
free program sponsored by
the Recreation Department
and is open to all residents
and their guests.
Valley Chorale presents free concert
The Valley Chorale will appear in concert
in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse on
Saturday, Nov. 16, at 3 p.m. The concert is free.
Since 1968, the Chorale has shared its love of
fine choral music with Bay Area communities
and on tour throughout Northern California.
The chorale’s eclectic program is part concert, part revue. Enjoy “Last Words of David”
by Thompson; “Jamaica Farewell” from the
Caribbean; Victoria’s “O Magnum Myste-
rium”; and “Night and Day” by Cole Porter.
These and other well-loved pieces feature not
only sweet singing from the choir, but also
hand bells, flute, bongos and other instruments.
The chorale will also sing songs from the
musical “Oliver.”
The chorale’s artistic directors are Marian
Gay and Cathy Beaupré with Franz Lanzinger
at the piano. This program is sponsored by the
Recreation Department.
Rossmoor resident Diana St. James will discuss and sign copies of her newly published book, “Emma Speaks: A Journey
into the Soul of an Animal Friend,” at a celebratory party on
Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Redwood Room at Gateway
Clubhouse.
The event is sponsored by the Published Writers of Rossmoor
(PWR), whose mission is to help promote literary works by its
members. Light refreshments will be served.
St. James said that her “Emma Speaks” is a true story. At
4 years old, St. James possessed a mystical attraction to horses. When she met a beautiful thoroughbred named Emma, an
instant emotional bond drew her to what many thought was a
mentally-unstable horse.
Despite warnings, St. James bought Emma and proceeded
to school this capable athlete to be her dream show horse. But
Diana was to learn that Emma was not like any other horse she
had ever known.
St. James has continued in her love of riding horseback. She
has won several perpetual trophies in dressage and was awarded
the United States Dressage Federation Bronze Medal.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and psychology at UC Davis, followed by graduate work at MIT in psycholinguistics. She also earned a master’s in business administration
from St. Mary’s College.
St. James has enjoyed a varied business career that included
top executive responsibilities at Lucky Stores, Bechtel, Bank
of America, Wells Fargo, Capitol Holdings and AT&T. She has
lived in Rossmoor for nine years.
“Emma Speaks” will be available in paperback on Amazon
in mid-November. It will also be distributed by Ingram and in
Kindle format in November or December.
For information on PWR’s author event program, contact Helen Munch at [email protected].
To receive free digital service, order a convertor box or discuss
ongoing customer service issues with Comcast, Rossmoor
residents should call the following number for help specific to
Rossmoor: 1-800-407-2997
Book Fair will feature talks,
readings, signings Saturday
Rossmoor
authors
are featured
The Published Writers of
Rossmoor Book Fair is the
place to shop for meaningful
and lasting holiday gifts. Twenty-eight notable Rossmoor authors will gather on Saturday,
Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
to discuss, sell and sign copies of their book(s) in meeting
rooms 3, 4, and 5 (now known
as Club Room, Bunker Room
and Mulligan Room, respectively) at Creekside Clubhouse.
Each of the authors will
have a number behind where
he or she is seated that will be
listed in the fair program. In
addition to the authors listed
in last week’s News, Robert Linda Arden reads from
Moon will display and sell his her book “Letters From
book “Copeland, Gershwin & the Storm” at the upcoming
Bernstein: Celebrating Ameri- book fair.
can Diversity.”
Parking will also be available along the streets, as well as in
the parking lot. Everyone who buys a book may receive $1 off
lunch at the Creekside Grill.
The Book Fair will also include six, 45-minute breakout sessions for conversations with groups of one to four authors. The
panelists will talk about the pitfalls and successes of writing,
publishing and promoting their books and answer related questions from the audience.
Schedule
Club Room, author conversations
11:15 to noon Nonfiction: the presence of the past Sholom
Groesberg: “Jewish Renewal: A Journey”
Diana St. James: “Emma Speaks: Journey to the
Soul of an Animal Friend”
June Levine/Gene Gordon: “Tales of Wo-Chica:
Blacks, White and Red Camp”
12:15 to 1p.m. Fiction: child and young adult
Judith Dilliingham: “After the Kiss”
Joanna Kraus: “Woman of Courage,” “A Night
of Tamales and Roses”
1:10 to 2 p.m. World War II remembered
Bud Lembke: “Ups and Downs in a Flying
Fortress”
Annegret Ogden: “Made in Germany”
Lou Satz: “Occupation Europe”
Jane Stallings: “Bridges to Survival”
Mulligan Room, author conversations
11:15 to noon Nonfiction: personal growth and creativity
Ian Harris: “Messages Men Hear: Constructing
Masculinities”
Eric Maisel: “Making Your Creative Mark”
Duke Robinson: “Create Your Best Life: How to
Live Fully Knowing One Day You Will Die”
12:15 to 1 p.m. Three novels: the process of writing fiction
Jon Foyt: “Time to Retire”
Nace Ruvolo: “Carousel Three”
Mary Lou Schram: “Molly’s Leap”
1:15 to 1:45 p.m. Plays and Playwriting
Milton Matz: “Plays in Search of an Ending”
1:40 to 2 p.m. Historical nonfiction
Larry Ramspott: “The Baneberry Vent: A
Geologist Remembers”
Book Fair Committee members include Dillingham and Dale
Westbrook co-coordinators and Linda Arden, Paula Gillett,
Mike Herr, Bee Hylinski and Kraus.
Supporting members from the Published Writers are Foyt,
Christine Moran, Bud Sisson and Steve Wight.
For information, contact [email protected] or dale.
[email protected].
Ashmolean Singers will
present holiday concert
The Ashmolean Singers will ring in the season with its ninth
annual holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 4 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. Tickets at $8 will be available at the door.
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Walnut Creek Concert Band will present its
holiday concert Dec. 3 at Lesher Center
The Walnut Creek Concert Band, under the musical
direction of Harvey Benstein, will present its annual
holiday concert at the Lesher
Center for the Arts in Walnut
Creek on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at
7:30 p.m.
This Walnut Creek tradition features many holiday
favorites, plus a guest appearance by the United States
Air Force, Travis Brass. Music by Anderson, Schubert,
Gould and Grainger round
out a program that features
the suite from Leonard Bernstein’s Mass for Brass Quintet and Symphonic Band.
The Mass was commissioned
to inaugurate the John F.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 1971 and is
dedicated to the memory of
President Kennedy.
Tickets are available
through the Lesher Center
The United States Air Force Travis Brass will make a guest
appearance with the Walnut Creek Concert Band.
The Walnut Creek Confor the Arts Ticket Office at
1601 Civic Drive, by calling cert Band is the official band
943-7469, or by ordering on- of the city of Walnut Creek,
line at www.Lesherartscen- celebrating 25 years of servter.org. Ticket prices: adult ing the Walnut Creek com$17; seniors and students $14. munity: www.walnutcreekconcertband.org.
Group rates are available.
Walnut Creek Writers Guild holds reading
Guild presents selections from ‘Travel Lessons’
The Walnut Creek Writers Guild, chaired by
Rossmoor resident Sandy Shaller, will have its
second public reading on Thursday, Nov. 14,
from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Las Trampas Room on
the second floor of the Walnut Creek Library on
Broadway.
The guild, now in its third year, will be
presenting selections from its forthcoming anthology “Travel Lessons,” a collection of short
stories by each of the guild’s seven members.
“Travel Lessons” will be published as both a
paperback and an eBook available on Kindle
and Nook.
For information, call Shaller at 954-1821.
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a premiere performance at Lesher Center
Deep Purple’s
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Just a Kid
By Doug Hergert
y the fall of
1943, northern I t a l y,
t hough nom i na lly controlled by the
recently liberated
Benito Mussolini,
was occupied by as many as
half a million German soldiers, and had become a de
facto German puppet state.
Allied forces were gradually
pushing north – starting from
the invasion of Sicily in July
1943 – in a costly campaign in
which 60,000 Allied soldiers
and 50,000 German soldiers
would die between 1943 and
April 1945.
The nascent Office of Strategic Services
– America’s
first
central
intelligence
agency, which
was signed into
being by President Roosevelt
in 1942 – would
play an active
role beh ind
enemy lines in
northern Italy,
with a number
of “operational
groups” working alongside
Italian resistance organizations to obstruct German operations and movement.
In this historical context,
J. A. Stallings’ gripping new
novel “Bridges to Survival:
Nonstop Action behind Enemy Lines in World War II”
(Hellgate Press, 2013; 487
pages) gives a flesh-andblood narrative set in northeast Italy, a page-turner from
beginning to end.
Stallings has packed a
prodigious amount of research into her novel. During
her 10-year writing project,
she studied the training techniques and operational methods of the OSS, the geography of northern Italy, along
with wartime maps of the
region. A lateral theme of her
story is Germany’s systematic looting of priceless European artwork during the war,
a subject she also researched
with care. All of this detail
lends a commanding air of
realism to her story. The actual operations that her OSS
heroes plan and carry out are
fictional – but the ambiance,
the organizational approach,
the operational details and
techniques, the secrecy, the
people, and the spirit – all of
these have the ring of truth.
Stallings’ narrator and
main character is 18-year-old
Harry Rossi, tall, smart, resourceful, and talented, destined for valor. When in the
summer of 1943 he volunteers
for the Army just after high
school in eastern Washington
State, his Quaker parents are
hesitant. They mildly suggest
alternative ways that Harry could fulfill his wartime
B
Contra Costa Wind Symphony (CCWS) founder and
conductor Duane Carroll
is preparing to conduct the
U.S. premiere performance
of Deep Purple’s Concerto for Group and Orchestra,
arranged for wind symphony
and rock band at the Lesher
Center for the Arts on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m.
The performance is a fusion of classical and rock
musicians uniting in an eveContra Costa Wind Symphony Conductor Duane Carroll, left,
ning of classic rock favorites,
will direct a premiere performance featuring Terry Miller, right.
which also include several
Beatles tunes, Queen’s “Bo- talented rock musicians, in- Steve Miller, Debbie Harry,
hemian Rhapsody” and music cluding bassist Terry Miller, Jimmy Buffett, Emmylou
from Led Zeppelin on Tour.
who currently tours with the Harris, members of the DooThe 50-piece wind sym- Zac Brown Band. Miller’s bie Brothers, Grateful Dead,
phony will be joined by rock credentials include per- and Yes.
some of the Bay Area’s most forming and recording with
The group Miller founded,
Terry’s Kids, will perform
music of Deep Purple in rock
band style. Terry’s Kids consists of talented Bay Area
youth musicians trained by
Miller and his educational
organization.
The CCWS season also
includes Winterfest (Monday, Dec. 16), Mountains and
Canyons (Sunday, March 9,
2014), and Johan de Meij
Live (Sunday, May 18). Winterfest will be performed at
the Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church, 1801 Lacassie
Ave. The other concerts will
be at the Hofmann Theatre
in the Lesher Center for the
Arts.
Season tickets are available. Reser ve tickets for
Classic(al) Rock, which
range from $10 to $25, by
calling the Lesher Center
box office at 943-SHOW
or visiting lesherartscenter.
org. The Lesher Center is
located at 1601 Civic Drive,
Walnut Creek.
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Off the Shelf
Bonnie Weiss
presents ‘Poets
of Broadway’
on Tuesday
Bonnie Weiss will present
her program “Poets of Broadway” on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at
1:30 p.m. in Fairway A (Meeting Room 1) at Creekside.
In the course of a remarkably long career, with successes from the 1920s all the
way into the 1970s, Dorothy
Fields wrote some of the most
enduring lyrics of the golden
age of the American popular
song. Fields wrote memorable songs such as “The Way
You Look Tonight,” “On the
Sunny Side of the Street” and
“If My Friends Could See
Me Now.”
This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests.
duty: Red Cross ambulance corps, or
even staying behind
“growing food for
all those soldiers.”
But Harry’s mind is
made up.
Near the end of
his basic training, an officer
approaches Harry to recruit
him into the Office of Strategic Services. (His testing
profile has demonstrated his
eligibility; besides, he has a
photographic memory.) Harry doesn’t know what the
OSS is, but he quickly learns:
“You’ll be trained to cut enemy lines of communication,
destroy vital installations,
organize and train local resistance and
furnish intelligence to the Allied Armies.”
At
OSS
training sites
– first Prince
Williams Forest Park in
Virginia, then
Camp
Hale
in Colorado –
Harry studies
a wide range of
fields related to
his upcoming assignment in
espionage. Two concepts are
always at the forefront: “see
without being seen,” and “always plan an escape route.”
Stallings’ novel is divided
into three parts, corresponding to the three periods of
Harry’s year-and-a-half stay
in northern Italy: In “Destroying the Bridges,” Harry
arrives via submarine with his
OSS partners at the mouth of
the Adige River on the Adriatic. Along with members of
the Italian Resistance they
proceed to take down bridges
along the river, from the Adriatic to Verona and beyond,
with the goal of slowing down
southbound German soldiers
and materiel.
In “Time Out,” Harry lies
low after a series of exhausting operations. His resistance
friend Carlo, who is about his
same age, comes from a family of art collectors. Together
they stay at Carlo’s family
vineyard, where Harry learns
about the wartime politics
of plunder and greed. When
Carlo is injured in a surprise
visit from German soldiers,
Harry finds help and stays
by Carlo’s side until they are
ready to return to battle.
Finally, in “Blocking the
Brenner Pass,” perhaps the
most riveting section of the
book, Harry and his compatriots make plans to destroy
tunnels through the famous
mountain pass between
Austria and Italy, the entry
point for German troops.
The project is huge and full
of danger, the greatest test of
Harry’s skill and cunning.
Along the way through all
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Movies Movies Movies Movies Movies Movies
Drama ‘Mud’ will be shown Italian clubs present ‘Magnifica Presenza’
The Italian-American Club and the Italian fears and hopes and how he sees the world and
this Thursday and Friday
Conversation Group continue their Film in all the things around him.
The 2012 drama “Mud,” starring Matthew McConaughey,
will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Thursday, Nov. 14,
at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. and on Friday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. and 1, 4, 7
and 9 p.m. Captions will be utilized on Thursday at 1 and 7 and
on Friday at 10 and 1.
Two Mississippi teens, Ellis and Neckbone, meet a mysterious drifter named Mud hiding on a deserted river island and get
caught up in his tangled web of tall tales about bounty hunters,
crimes of passion, lost love and a perfect woman named Juniper.
This film is two hours and 10 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.
Italiano series. The movie “Magnifica PresenThe film has a strong Pirandellian influza” (“Magnificent Presence”) will be shown ence. Like characters in Pirandello’s play, the
on Monday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. in Peacock Hall characters of “Magnifica Presenza” cannot esat Gateway.
cape their destinies of being characters.
The film is in Italian with English subtitles.
They are real people trapped in the moIt lasts 102 minutes and is free to Rossmoor ment that precedes their death (which happens
residents and guests.
during World War II, just before they were
“Magnifica Presenza” is the story of Pietro, about to perform) and only Pietro can see
a young gay confectioner who wants to be an them. Of course, nobody believes him when
actor. He finds a home to rent in the Roman he talks about them to other people.
quarter of Monteverde. He soon discovers that
Through their appearances and their
the house is haunted by a cadre of ghosts, a seeking of truth about their death, the audigroup of elegant and old-fashioned actors who ence is told about a story of love, death and
have died and remained trapped in that house. betrayal set in those dramatic and tumultuPietro is at first terrified of them but quickly ous years in Rome.
builds a very strong and special relationship
For information and to be included in an
with them, helping him adjust to this new but email distribution list that will link to the
as a partner. Together, they learn difficult time of his life.
film’s trailers, contact Joe Casalaina at joecashow easily complicated truths
The whole film is centered on his life, his [email protected] or at 482-0919.
are distorted into simplistic
myths about the Old West. The
film earned Oscars for best picture and best director.
This film is two hours and
11 minutes long and is rated R.
MEICOR, the Middle East nationalism and transform secThe cast of characters inThis free program is sponsored Education and Information ular Zionism. It gave rise to a cludes Israeli Prime Minister
by the Recreation Department Council of Rossmoor, will Palestinian nationalist move- Levi Eshkol, Defense Minister
and is open to all residents and show the movie “Six Days in ment and helped unleash the Moshe Dayan, Egyptian Prestheir guests.
June” on Monday, Nov. 18, fury of fundamentalism.
ident Gamal Abdel Nasser,
Clint Eastwood stars in
Saturday’s film ‘Unforgiven’
The 1992 drama “Unforgiven,” starring Clint Eastwood,
will be shown in Peacock
Hall at Gateway on Saturday,
Nov. 16, at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. The
showings at 1 and 4 will feature language captions.
Retired gunslinger William
Munny (Eastwood) reluctantly takes one last job, and even
more reluctantly accepts a
boastful youth (Jaimz Woolvett)
‘Six Days in June,’ about Arab-Israeli war,
will be presented Monday by MEICOR
Sunday’s comedy feature
is ‘Little Miss Sunshine’
The 2006 comedy “Little Miss Sunshine,” starring Steve Carell
and Greg Kinnear, will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway on
Sunday, Nov. 17, at 4 and 7 p.m. Captions will be utilized at 4.
Convinced their daughter Olive (Abigail Breslin) is beauty
queen material, parents Richard (Kinnear) and Sheryl (Toni Collete) and the rest of the family embark on a road trip to a pageant.
Struggling motivational speaker Richard pushes Olive to win,
while her silent brother (Paul Dano) depressed uncle (Carell) and
Grandpa (Alan Arkin) add their own quirks to the story.
This film is 101 minute long and is rated R for language. This
free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is
open to all residents and their guests.
at 1 p.m. in Peacock Hall at
Gateway.
Forty-six years ago in June,
a war pitted Israel against the
Arabs, and the United States
against the Soviet Union. It
lasted only six days, but it
changed the Middle East and
America’s policy toward the
region.
For Israel, the 1967 war was
a military success, but it also
redrew the map of the Middle
East. The Six Day War forever changed the politics of the
region by helping to destroy
the secular basis of Pan-Arab
This groundbreaking documentary provides a fresh perspective on the war, bringing to
life its battlefields, politics and
personal stories of the many
lives affected. Shot on location in Israel, Palestine, Egypt,
Syria, Jordan, Moscow and
Washington, D.C., and using
recently declassified archives,
home movie footage and personal photographs, evocative
recreations and dozens of interviews with participants, this
film offers unprecedented insight into the story of the Six
Day War.
Egyptian Field Marshal Amer
and President Lyndon B. Johnson. “Six Days in June” examines how the war came about,
how it was fought, and how it
reshaped the regional political
landscape ... all in six days.
As with all MEICOR-sponsored events, all Rossmoor
residents and guests are welcome to attend this movie,
and there is no charge for attending. The running time for
this movie is about one hour
and 48 minutes.
For information, call Stan
Newman at 939-5168.
French romantic comedy
Chinese-American Association will show
‘The Taste of Others’ shown the crime drama ‘Dragon’ Wednesday
The 2000 French romantic
comedy “The Taste of Others”
will be shown in Peacock Hall
at Gateway on Monday, Nov.
18, and Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 4
p.m. Both showings will feature
English language captions.
Agnes Jaoui directs this ensemble romance that earned
an Oscar nod for best foreign
language film. Castella (Jean-
Pierre Bacri) falls for English
language tutor Clara (Anne
Alvaro), and instigates a chain
of turbulent relationships in
the process.
This film is one hour and 52
minutes long and is rated R.
This free program is sponsored
by the Recreation Department
and is open to all residents and
their guests.
Republicans show the film ‘Thirty
Seconds Over Tokyo’ Wednesday
The Republican Club will show the 1944 drama, “Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo,” on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m. in Peacock
Hall at Gateway.
In the dark days of 1942, Japan was scoring victories in the
Pacific theatre and America needed a morale boost. Col. Jimmy
Doolittle conceived and organized a mission to bomb Tokyo and
other key Japanese cities.
The mission for 16 B-25s would be a one-way trip, since there
was no way for the planes to return and land on their aircraft
carrier. The flyers would have to continue westward in the hope
of finding friendly territory on which to land or ditch in China.
The physical damage done by the raid was far outweighed by
the effect on both American and Japanese morale.
This film stars Spencer Tracy as Doolittle. It is 2 hours and 15
minutes long and there are language captions.
All Rossmoor residents are welcome to this free event. For
information, contact John Littig, 256-8558.
The Chinese-American Association of
Rossmoor has picked “Dragon,” a mystery/
crime drama, as this month’s movie. It will
be shown on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m.
in Peacock Hall at Gateway.
The film stars Donnie Yen (of “Ip Man”
fame) as simple-living paper-maker Liu, who’s
hiding from a bloody and murderous past.
Set in 1917 during China’s early republic
years, the movie plot starts with the investigation of Liu’s role in the deaths of two
bandits, who tried to rob the general store
in a small village on the border of Yunnan
and Sichuan.
Mixed heritage (Chinese/Japanese) actor,
Takeshi Kaneshiro, is the relentless detective, Xu, on the case. Combining his forensic skills and knowledge of physiology, he’s
determined to uncover Liu’s mysterious pre-
vious life.
Under the direction of Peter Chan, the
characters in this well-told story are choreographed from one gripping scene to another,
as the movie evolves and lifts above its obvious martial arts genre. Rated R for some
violent fight scenes, the Chinese title of the
film is “Wu Xia.”
Released in 2011, “Dragon” has been
shown at more than a dozen international
film festivals around the world. It has garnered 15 nominations and won seven awards,
including for cinematography, director and
film score. This 115-minute film features
Mandarin Chinese language with English
subtitles.
All Rossmoor residents and guests are
welcome to attend. For information, contact
John Lee at 935-8006.
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‘O’Henry’s Full House’ shown by 30s/40s/50s RAA presents a film about
The 30s/40s/50s Couples Club will view
“O’Henry’s Full House” on Tuesday, Dec. 10,
at 7 p.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway.
In this film, five of O’Henry’s short stories
adapted from his New York period are introduced and narrated by the Nobel Laureate,
John Steinbeck. They are: “The Gift of the
Magi,” “The Clarion Call,” “The Cop and the
Anthem,” “The Last Leaf” and “The Ransom
of Red Chief.”
The stories come to life with a super cast:
Anne Baxter, Richard Widmark, Marilyn
Monroe and Charles Laughton. Directors
are Howard Hawks and Henry Hathaway.
This film is from 1952 and runs 1 hour
and 18 minutes. Jackie Smith will lead a
short discussion following the showing of
the movie.
All residents of Rossmoor are welcome.
For information, call Smith at 279-3346.
artist David Hockney
A movie about artist David
Hockney will be shown on
Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m.
in Peacock Hall at Gateway.
Hockney at age 76 is one of
the biggest names in contemporary art. Born in northern
England; he had his first New
York show in 1964. He lives
both in Los Angeles and En-
gland. This film illustrates his
actual working process on a
monumental piece.
All are welcome and are invited to bring guests.
Refreshments will be served
afterward in the Art Studio at
Gateway.
F o r i n fo r m a t io n , c a l l
472- 0801.
‘Shakespeare Wallah’ will be Shakespeare
Art Association takes a
Society presentation airing at Peacock
The Rossmoor Shakespeare she was born in India and grew white with a soundtrack a bit bus trip to Legion of Honor
Society will present the film, up in the acting company.
murky, “Shakespeare Wallah”
“Shakespeare Wallah,” on
Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. in
Peacock Hall at Gateway.
Set in India just as the country has achieved independence
from English colonial rule, this
film is based on the real-life adventures of a family of Shakespearean actors as they travel
around India.
The family has made a life
for itself in India, which they
now think of as home. Certainly their daughter, Lizzie does;
As they peddle Shakespeare
village-to-village, they find
fewer and fewer people interested in things British. Shakespeare gives way to sports; the
theater is replaced by Bollywood movies.
Lizzie has an affair with
a handsome, wealthy Indian
playboy (Shashi Kapoor). But
Manjula, a fiery Indian Bollywood star, claims Sanju for
herself.
Although it is in black and
has become a Merchant-Ivory
classic. The musical score is
by Satyajit Ray.
Rossmoor Shakespeare Society officer Marilyn Sampair,
who recently returned from India, will say a few words about
Shakespeare activity in that
country.
The film is 122 minutes
long. A raffle will be held and
a $1 donation is requested. All
Rossmoor residents and their
guests are invited.
ORT to show romantic epic ‘Zelary’
ORT presents an emotional and romantic
epic, “Zelary,” on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 4 p.m. in
Peacock Hall at Gateway.
During World War II, nurse Eliska is part
of a secret resistance movement with her lover,
surgeon Littner. When he is discovered, Eliska
is forced to leave the hospital in order to hide
from the Nazis.
She is sent off with the mounta in man
Joza who had be en a pat ient i n t he hospital. Some of the mountain dwellers a re
Czech pa r tisa ns ha rbor ing Russia n Jews
from the Nazis.
The movie has English captions, the languages are Czech and some Russian.
A $1 donation to ORT schools is appreciated.
Off the Shelf: ‘Bridge to Survival’
these operations, young Harry learns life lessons – about
friendship, trust, loss and love.
Harry’s narrative is full of
war’s deadly ironies. Late in
the story, when one of Har-
ry’s more determined German
adversaries meets his demise,
he looks up at Harry in astonishment. “You’re just a kid,”
he says before he dies. Ever reflective, Harry studies the German’s face: “In another time
and place, we might have been
friends,” he muses.
Stallings’ novel is a remarkable achievement, meticulously detailed and deeply
emotional – a war novel, yes,
but also an affectionate coming-of-age story. For anyone
with an interest in World War
II history and wartime espionage, this book is a must-read.
Doug Hergert can be
emailed at [email protected].
The Rossmoor Art Association (RAA) offers a trip to the
Legion of Honor in San Francisco on Thursday, Dec. 5. Participants will view artist collections of the early 20th century,
including Sweden’s Anders Zorn and France’s Henri Matisse.
Zorn dazzled the art world with his exciting paintings. He
cannot be classified as an Impressionist but had leanings in
that direction. He painted watercolors, oil and etchings, and
his paintings took him to Algeria and Spain where the intense
color and light inspired him. The collection will feature 90
rarely seen works.
In addition, on loan from the San Francisco Museum of
Modern Art, the museum also features “Matisse from SFMOMA,” a collection of this Impressionist’s paintings.
Take a chartered bus from Gateway at 9:45 a.m. and leave
the Legion of Honor at 2 p.m. The cost for nonmembers of the
museum is $42. For members, the cost is $35. Included in the
cost is admission, a docent tour and bus transportation. There
will be time to have lunch (on your own) at the café.
Only members of the RAA or one guest of a member can
participate. To become a member, send a check for $10 to the
RAA, P.O. Box 2070, Walnut Creek, CA 94595.
Send reservation checks, payable to RAA, to A.A. Garelick,
2525 Golden Rain Road No. 8. Be sure to give a telephone number. No refunds will be issued after Wednesday, Nov. 20. Those
who sign up will receive a written confirmation by mail.
For information, call Garelick at 945-6936.
Youth Homes Auxiliary
has pecans for sale
Would you like Georgia pecans for your holiday baking,
and eating? Rossmoor’s Youth
Homes Auxiliary is once
again selling the popular “fancy mammoth” pecan halves
shipped from Glennville, Ga.
A 12-ounce bag is $10 and
6-ounce bags of sugared pecans, a delicious hostess gift,
are $6. For home delivery in
Rossmoor, call Carol Gogstad
at 942-0585 or Sandy Weber
at 949-7571.
All proceeds from the
sale of the pecans are used
by the Youth Homes Auxilia r y, a nonprofit organization. It suppor ts at-r isk
and troubled youth who are
ca red for by Youth Homes
Inc. in four fam ily living
home arrangements.
The youths receive necessary treatment and professional counseling to aid them
in becoming self-sustaining
and responsible adults. The
auxiliary supplements county
and state funding providing
clothing, financial assistance
for school and recreational activities, birthday cakes,
holiday dinner celebrations
and other individual and
household needs.
The auxiliary established
the Joanne Taylor Scholarship
Fund to support resident high
school graduates who wish
to continue their education at
colleges and trade and technical schools.
To join the effort to support
the youths or for information,
call the auxiliary’s president,
Edie Henchey at 939-3409.
27A
November’s Ballroom Dance
Club event features
Nob Hill Sounds Band
The Rossmoor Ballroom Dance Club’s Harvest Moon Ball is
Saturday, Nov. 16, from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Sierra Room at Del
Valle Clubhouse. During the first intermission, Lloyd and Gloria
Sampson will dance a waltz. Nob Hills Sounds will provide the
dance music.
Members and guests really admire and appreciate those who
offer to perform an exhibition of their dance skills. Anyone who
would like to participate should contact Co-Vice President Rosie
Davis at 934-3039 or [email protected].
As of July, the dues to join the club are reduced from $40 to
$20 for the remainder of the year. Where else can residents and
guests go to be so welcomed and entertained with a live band,
refreshments, a show and a great dance floor plus great people
for such a minimal price?
Residents of Rossmoor, whether beginner, intermediate or
advanced dancers, are welcome to join the club. The Ballroom
Dance Club is a couples club, but singles may join the club and
bring a dance partner. For information on joining the club, contact Treasurer Pat Duarte at 300-3708.
The attire for the dance is dressy casual. Do not wear jeans,
shorts or flip-flops.
Admission is $5 per couple for members. Nonmembers pay
$20 per couple for residents, $20 per couple for nonresidents (as
guests of a member couple).
The club dances every third Saturday of each month from 7
to 10 p.m. It also furnishes refreshments and some light snacks.
Members who would like a libation bring their own. The club
does not serve alcohol.
Every Monday evening at Hillside Clubhouse, dance classes
are taught by Alberta Bagneschi. The club sponsors these classes so members can enhance their dancing skills. Call Bagneschi
for information at 687-5270.
Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month
at 10 a.m. in Multipurpose Room 3. Any member is welcome to
attend with comments, suggestions or questions. Email messages are seriously considered as well.
The officers listed are available anytime: Peter Gomes and
Jeannie Francis-Gomes, co-presidents (930-0751); Richard and
Rosie Davis, co-vice presidents (934-3039); Pat Duarte, treasurer (300-3708); Bob Shelton, interim secretary (465-1100).
What’s Cooking? class
offers cooking hints
Hazel Gentry, the retired chef and owner of the popular local catering company, Food With Love, and now a
Rossmoor resident, volunteered to put together a program
with the Recreation Department called What’s Cooking?
The program includes a cooking demonstration, cooking
hints and a tasting.
The next What’s Cooking? will be held on Monday, Nov.
18, at 10 a.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. Space is
limited. Call for reservations at 988-7703.
This free event is sponsored by the Rossmoor Recreation
Department. For information, call Kelly Berto, at 988-7703.
Be a Rossmoor volunteer
Volunteer Services offers Rossmoor residents a variety of volunteer opportunities. Volunteering is a great way to get involved
and stay connected with the community. Residents can volunteer
as docents in the clubhouses, as Friendly Visitors, in the Library,
at the Medical Center, to assist at dances and special events, at
Friday Lunch, to escort trips and to help with Rossmoor meal services. For information about Volunteer Services, call 988-7703.
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Tapestry will present a concert in the Fireside Room next Wednesday.
Tapestry concert of songs and
handbells presented on Nov. 20
A concert featuring the combined talents of
the Heartsong Women’s Chorus and the Canto Bello Handbell Ensemble (together they are
known as Tapestry) will perform on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Fireside Room at
Gateway.
Join Tapestry in ushering in the holiday season with music that celebrates the beauty of autumn, the bounty of nature, and pride in American heritage. Help honor veterans as they commemorate the 150th anniversary of Gettysburg
and sing songs of Thanksgiving.
Selections include “Autumn Leaves,” “California Dreamin’,” “Fields of Gold,” a medley of
American folk songs, a fiddlin’ jamboree and
some all-American favorites.
Heartsong is a community women’s chamber chorus, under the patronage of the Walnut
Creek United Methodist Church. Comprised
of music educators and musicians from diverse
backgrounds, Heartsong regularly performs an
eclectic program of secular and sacred music, a
capella and accompanied music in the Bay Area.
Organized 30 years ago as Belles-a-Singing,
Heartsong has evolved into a premier ensemble
committed to community and global outreach,
contributing funds from concerts to charitable
groups at home and abroad.
Canto Bello is a community handbell ensemble that performs in the Bay Area. The
group is comprised of teachers, music educators and musicians who enjoy playing a variety
of music.
This free event is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents
and their guests.
Republican, Democrat clubs donate
books on politics to Rossmoor Library
The Republican and Democratic clubs
of Rossmoor will provide the Rossmoor Library with books on political subjects.
Each club will have a shelf, which will be
stocked with books addressing political subjects from either the Republican or Democratic perspective.
All Rossmoor residents are invited to
check out the books.
On a regular basis, new books will be
provided to replace the older or less frequently checked out books. The books will
be available for check out in mid-November.
Ask to be directed to the Republican or
the Democratic club’s “reading shelf.”
28A
Berkeley Rep docent presentation
sponsored by Drama Association
The third Berkeley Repertory Theatre docent presentation
of the 2013-14 season will be
on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m.
in the Vista Room at Hillside
Clubhouse. The program is
hosted by the Drama Association of Rossmoor (DAOR.)
The overview is about the
Kneehigh Theatre production
of “Tristan & Yseult,” written
by Carol Grose and Anna Maria Murphy and adapted and
directed by Emma Rice.
In recent seasons, the
Kneehigh Theatre has brought
its innovative productions of
“Brief Encounter” and “The
Wild Bride” to enthusiastic
audiences in the Bay Area.
“Tristan & Yseult” is based
on an ancient love story from
Cornwall in which a king falls
in love with his enemy’s sister.
The West Coast premiere
of the play runs from Nov.
22 through Jan. 6 in the Roda
Theatre at Berkeley Repertory
Theatre.
All are welcome to this free
presentation. For information
on the docent overview, call
Joanna Kraus at 939-3658.
Dance class features rhumba, salsa
The Rossmoor Ballroom Dance Club is sponsoring a new four-week dance class starting Monday, Nov. 25, and continuing Dec 2, 9 and 11.
It is time to get those hips loosened for the holidays so the ever-popular rhumba and the seductive salsa (mambo) will be taught. This will be
another challenging month.
Class for beginners will be from 6:30 until
7:30 p.m. The more advanced class is from 7:30
until 8:30 p.m. Classes are taught in the Diablo
Room at Hillside Clubhouse.
The instructor for both classes will be Alberta Bagneschi who has been teaching ballroom
dance in the Bay Area for over 25 years. She is
known for her skills in teaching beginners, and
her challenging patterns for the more advanced
dancer.
During these classes, beginners will learn the
basic moves for the rhumba and mambo. More
advanced students will definitely add new and
exciting patterns to their repertoire.
The cost for this four-week course is $50 per
couple. If both classes are taken, the cost is $75
per couple. Classes are open to all Rossmoor residents as well as non-residents. For information,
call Bagneschi at 687-5270.
Mystery Book Club meets Monday
The Mystery Book Club event at the last meeting of
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Meetings will resume in
January and are on the third
Monday of the month at 7
p.m. in Multipurpose Room 3
at Gateway. Parking is located
nearby. Members should note
the new meeting location.
New members are always
welcome. A reminder notice
will be sent out in January.
Camera Club judges
journalism and print
By Lynn Letteris
Club correspondent
On the first and third
Wednesdays of each month, the
Rossmoor Camera Club hosts
meetings wherein members
who enjoy competition submit
their photos, either in the print
format viewed in a light box, or
as a digital presentation where
it is shown on a large screen.
The Oct. 16 competition featured the digital and print categories of journalism and travel.
To those who wonder how
a photographer’s ranking is
achieved, it is established for
competitors based on a point
system. Winning photographs
earn the photographer specific
points depending on where the
image placed in a competition.
These points are accumulated
and evaluated at the end of the
year at which time a possible
updated ranking can be assigned to the competitor.
An experienced photographer/judge, usually a professional, is hired to critique and
grade the entries as they are
either projected on a screen or,
in the case of prints, viewed
physically in a light box. All
members are encouraged to
participate, particularly “newbies” as there is no better way
to increase understanding of
your work.
Critiquing of entries is
anonymous, so the judge’s
comments do not result in any
embarrassment to the photographer, but do provide useful
tips on improving skills. For
members and nonmembers
alike, competition nights are a
wonderful venue for learning
more about the art form that is
photography.
This event’s judge was
Wayne Miller, a certified professional photographer who
specializes in portraits and
commercial
photography.
Over the years, he has used his
photographic skills in the field
of advertising, as well as making frequent presentations.
He is fully knowledgeable
of all editing software and
post processing.
This month’s winners were:
Journalism prints
Advanced level: first place,
Jack Zins for “Religious
Procession”; second, Zins,
“Morning Walk”
Travel prints
Basic level: first place, Ken
Lezin for “Village Girl, Peru”;
second, Ed Langthorn, “North
Peak”
Advanced level: first place,
Zins for “Quiet Street”; second, Zins, “Architectural
Styles”; third, Tim Christoffersen, “San Francisco Bay
Bridge”
Journalism
projected images
Basic level: first place, Lezin for “Castro Street Fair”;
second, Christine Monsen,
“Sunbathers”; third, Angie
Martin, “Fourth of July”
Advanced: first place and
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WHAT AN ANONYMOUS
LETTER!
Nameless or spineless? This is in reference to the
anonymous letter written to Mr. Jai-Yi Zhou, telling him to go back to China while deprecating his
culture and the Chinese residents of Rossmoor. The
anonymous writer may disagree with Mr. Zhou, but
he lives among us, and so does anonymous.
Sins of ignorance can be forgiven, but those
of arrogance, cowardice and bigotry must be redressed here. There is an old proverb that says, “A
tiny worm can spoil a whole pot of soup.” I invite
the author of this letter to have a long and genuine
self-examination to see if he is not that worm!
Let us all meet face to face, have an open discussion and perhaps some of us can learn to appreciate
the beauty of our diverse traditions. But where is
anonymous from?
Kim Smith
Terra Granada Drive
MUTUAL SPENDING NEEDS
TO BE MONITORED
Most residents do not realize that the Golden Rain Foundation portion is about one-third of
the total coupon. The Mutual assessments are the
greatest part of the coupon. Residents should be
monitoring their Mutual budgets most closely.
Last year, my Mutual, (Third) increased the
assessment by $50, and this year will increase it
by another $30. A great deal of money has been
spent on landscaping along the roads – replacing
perfectly acceptable, natural-looking ivy covered
banks with rock walls and borders of more rocks.
These not only cost a lot to install, but will be higher maintenance.
Our director is proposing to install a $50,000
fence along a stretch of sidewalk on Terra California Drive for “safety reasons.” In the history of
Rossmoor, no one has wandered off the sidewalk,
crashed through the bordering bushes and fallen
down the bank. He also wants to replace our perfectly serviceable garage doors with new ones, also
at considerable cost.
The money the director is proposing to spend
on these discretionary items would best be used
for long overdue rehabilitation of our neighbors’
homes. Why wait until repairs become an emergency and perhaps require special assessments?
In order to give Third Mutual residents a voice
and allow them a fair hearing in disputes with the
Mutual, a new organization has been formed –
RESPECT – headed by Fred Barnes, former GRF
Board president. I urge all my neighbors to join.
Rose Michaels
Terra California Drive
PRIVATE PROPERTY: KEEP OUT!
I am not a smoker, and do not like to be around
smoke of any kind. I also do not question the debilitating effects of secondhand smoke. However, I
am sick and tired of government, at all levels, telling me what I can and cannot do, especially in the
privacy of my own home, on my privately owned
property!
Walnut Creek’s secondhand smoke ban is a dangerous law, and sets a very dangerous legal precedent. It is a flagrant violation of the private property
ownership rights, of all Rossmoor residents, and all
Walnut Creek residents living in multi-unit buildings.
An initiative to reverse the draconian secondhand smoke ban ordinance has been submitted,
which would put it on the ballot for a vote by the
people. The new initiative does continue to support
a smoke-free downtown, and smoke-free publicly
owned areas. But it stops city hall in its attempt to
over regulate and dictate what we can and cannot
do inside our privately owned manors in Rossmoor.
Speak up for your rights as private-property
owners and tell city hall to get the hell out of our
homes! Contact your Mutual president and voice
your support for this new initiative now.
Debra Freeman
Leisure Lane
THE OLD OAK TREES
IN ROSSMOOR
I have been curious about the age of the large
valley oaks here in Rossmoor. I got my opportunity
to find out when a large oak split and was deemed
unsafe and needed to be removed. The 12th tee at
the upper end of Rossmoor was closed and after two
weeks the oak was cut down. The stump remained
and I couldn’t wait to count the growth rings.
The week of Oct. 20 gave me the opportunity
and my wife Maggie and I visited the stump with
magnifying tools and push pins. Counting from two
directions toward the center, we discerned between
130 and 140 ring and judged the tree sprung from
an acorn in 1875.
Rossmoor is the home for a hundred or more old
oaks, some larger in diameter and older and many
younger, and they alternate down the water course
bisecting our golf course. Two immense and considerably older oaks are located between the Buckeye tennis courts and hole 11 on the Dollar Ranch
Course and may date to the time of our Declaration
of Indolence.
As I play golf, I am continuously awed by these
two giant trees, perhaps the largest and oldest in all
of Walnut Creek. Aren’t we blessed living here in
Rossmoor?
Steve Kilmer
Pine Knoll Drive
LESTER RODNEY: DESERVING
OF ROOM NAME
Rossmoor aspires to be the best senior community in the country. If the Golden Rain Board would
listen to our residents, we might just well be that.
But alas, the Board is deaf, and Golden Rain just
missed a golden chance to attain greatness.
With the Event Center, the Board revealed itself
to be disgracefully anti-democratic. Now again it is
deaf. Asked to suggest names for clubhouse rooms,
some of us recommended Lester Rodney, eminently worthy to be so honored. Lester lived here over
20 years. Tennis folks knew him as the top player
in California and the United States in the over-85
group. Residents remember his warm, wonderful
columns in the Rossmoor News expressing his love
for our community.
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But history will remember Lester Rodney as the
man almost single-handedly responsible for breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball.
Unbelievably, black WWII veterans – home from
the fight for democracy – were banned from baseball. The greatest players, Satchel Paige whom Joe
DiMaggio called “the best pitcher I ever faced,”
Josh Gibson, “The Black Babe Ruth,” (84 home
runs in one season!)… these guys could not exercise their skills in the major leagues; their skin was
the wrong color.
Sportswriter Rodney called this “The Crime of
the Big Leagues” and unrelentingly for 11 years hit
the baseball brass so hard they finally succumbed.
The Brooklyn Dodgers signed Jackie Robinson.
Lester was crowned with many great honors. But
not by deaf Rossmoor, the home that he loved.
Gene Gordon
Golden Rain Road
STITCHERS SAY THANKS
TO BUYERS
The Rossmoor Stitchers express thanks and appreciation to everyone who visited the Sewing Studio during the recent Fall Bazaar.
Each week the Stitchers gather to sew for needy
children, making clothes, quilts and layette items.
They also produce items to be sold at the Fall Bazaar. All profits from the bazaar are used to purchase fabric and supplies as well as to donate money
to our charity so they can purchase essential items
such as underwear, socks and jeans that cannot be
handmade.
Sewing Studio purchases at the bazaar allow us
to continue to help needy children in the coming
year. Thank you!
Joan Greland
Leisure Lane
THANK YOU
The family of Donald Poirier would like to thank
all of our friends in Rossmoor for their support, donations, food and kindness after his passing. It was
nice to see so many people at his Mass.
Del Poirier and family
Cactus Court
GOVERNMENT BY
APPROPRIATION
The U.S. Constitution clearly states that to become law a bill has to be passed by a majority of
both houses of Congress and signed by the president. To repeal a law requires a two-thirds vote
of both houses. If members of Congress and their
constituents do not like a policy, they can argue for
their side, debate other candidates and let the voters decide in an election. This “separation of powers” was designed to prevent one branch of government from dominating the others and it is how our
Founding Fathers intended our democracy to work.
This process was adhered to by the Affordable
Care Act, which was passed by Congress, signed by
the president, upheld by the Supreme Court and approved by a majority of voters in the 2012 elections.
Irene Baroni, in her Republican Perspective column, “This is Not Rocket Science,” in the Oct. 30
News, asserts that because of its power of appropriation, the House of Representatives has the right to
fund only the laws it likes and not the ones it does
not, a process she labels “government by appropriation.” This means that a minority party in the
House can use its power of appropriation to subvert
laws that have been passed by majorities in both
houses and signed by the president. This would upset the “separation of powers,” give the House of
Representatives dominance over the other branches
of government and allow the House’s power of appropriation to supplant the legislative process. I do
not understand how Ms. Baroni can call this “perfectly constitutional.”
Jane Walter
Golden Rain Road
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Columns & Opinions
Progressive View
living organisms. They are now used in thousands
of scientific and industrial laboratories to predict the
results of their interactions. For example, using only
computers, scientists can now test the effects of new
pharmaceuticals and select the ones which are effective in fighting diseases and develop them for apBy Otto Schnepp
plications and testing in animals and, eventually, in
was sound asleep when my
human patients.
ringing telephone woke me earWhen asked to comment on his achievement, Warly on the morning of Oct. 9. It
shel said that he and his collaborators had to overwas my younger daughter Tamar.
come significant resistance for many years from lead“Dad, wake up!” she said. “I just
ers in theoretical chemistry who did not accept the
heard on the radio that Arieh Warvalidity of their work.
shel won the Nobel Prize!”
With all the political noise about immigration
I was suddenly wide awake. “Wow, that’s wonder- these days, it’s easy to forget that the United States
ful! How did you recognize his name?”
is a nation of immigrants. Looking just to the present
“You talked a lot about him,” she said, “And I re- day, an online source puts the influx of immigrants
member that he came to our house at least once.”
This news brought a flood of memories. I have
But whether we came to join
known Warshel, an Israel native, since 1968. We met
when I visited the Weizmann Institute in Israel where
relatives, flee oppression or
he was a graduate student. We co-authored and published a paper together at the time. I later invited him accept American jobs after college
to visit USC when he was looking for a permanent
graduation, immigrants have
job. The faculty liked his seminar, we recruited him
something in common with us all:
and he has been at USC ever since 1976.
We or our elders all came from
In winning the Nobel Prize for Chemistry, the
world community recognized Warshel and his consomewhere else.
tribution to chemistry, the building block of all living
things. He is also, like I am, an American immigrant,
a transplant from afar who brought his skills, his tal- at 14 million between 2000 and 2010. Over a million
ents and his dreams to the United States. He shared people were naturalized in 2008; the leading counthis year’s chemistry prize with two other scientists, tries of origin were Mexico, India, the Philippines
both of whom were born outside the United States: and China. Family reunification accounts for twoMichael Levitt was born in Pretoria, South Africa, thirds of legal immigration every year, a factor that
and is now at the Stanford Medical School; Martin also fueled the great wave of immigrants in the midKarplus was born, as I was, in Vienna, and is now a to late-19th century, when most who arrived came
Harvard University professor emeritus.
from Europe.
The Royal Science Academy of Sweden described
But whether we came to join relatives, flee oppresthe award as the “Development of Multiscale Models sion or accept American jobs after college graduafor Complex Chemical Systems.” The scientists suc- tion, immigrants have something in common with
ceeded in developing computer modeling methods of us all: We or our elders all came from somewhere
the chemical interactions between complex biochem- else. It’s important that, as a nation, we remember
ical substances. These models have led to a deeper this as the issue of immigration drags on seemingly
understanding of the processes which are central to without end in Congress. We must not lose sight of
Warshel and the Nobel Prize
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Republican
Perspective
Only One Birthday
Per Month
By John Littig
L
ast May, the Manchester
Union Leader reported that
the local school board had
voted, with one member dissenting, to limit classroom birthday
parties to one per month. The
idea was to have only one “group”
party, rather than one for each child.
The driving force behind the board’s action was
to improve the kids’ nutrition. “If there were three
birthdays in a week, a student could have cupcakes
three times,” said the school district’s dietitian.
“That’s why we’re encouraging one birthday for kids
in a month.”
The dissenter said “I don’t think we should be the
food police…It’s a child’s special day.” She blamed
childhood obesity largely on inactivity. As the only
board member who actually works as a teacher, she
said the board should be focused more on education.
What struck me about this piece of news was not
the question of whether or not classroom birthday
parties should be limited to one per month. Not even
that the impetus for the change was better nutrition.
Not even that the lone dissenter felt the board should
focus elsewhere (although that seems a good idea).
What struck me was the very existence of classroom birthday parties at all. Now I was in grammar
school in the 1940s, and I cannot remember there
having been any birthday parties in either of the
two schools I attended. We did not have parties. As
I remember there was a Valentine exchange and we
put on a Christmas play. But there weren’t parties to
celebrate the students’ birthdays or other personal
events.
The existence of these classroom birthday parties
might be linked to two modern societal phenomena:
declining academic achievement and the celebration
of self. Let’s consider.
According to a recent international survey, the
United States spends more than other developed nations on its students’ education each year. Nevertheless, the United States ranks well below other nations
on internationally standardized math and science
Our grandchildren know all
about multi-culturalism and
global warming but not so much
about the founding fathers or
Appomattox. Perhaps diverting
valuable class time toward
birthday parties is fun and strokes
the ego – but it can’t do much to
enhance academic achievement.
tests administered to fourth and eighth graders. SAT
reading scores continue on a four-decade decline.
As the schools strive to reflect societal concerns and
push related agendas, much of the curriculum is devoted to studies other than what someone my age
would recognize as academics.
Our grandchildren know all about multi-culturalism and global warming but not so much about the
founding fathers or Appomattox. Perhaps diverting
valuable class time toward birthday parties is fun
and strokes the ego – but it can’t do much to enhance
academic achievement.
the truth that America’s diversity is the foundation
of its strength, more important than ever in today’s
shrinking, multi-cultural world.
Immigrants have shaped the culture, arts, science
and politics of America. Well-known immigrants include Albert Einstein, 20th century physicist born in
Germany; Madeline Albright, former Secretary of
State, born in today’s Czech Republic; famous architect I.M. Pei, born in China; Joseph Pulitzer who established the Pulitzer Prize in journalism and literature born in Hungary; U.S. Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter born in Austria; and Subranhmanyan
Chandrasekhar, 1983 Nobel laureate for physics, born
in India. And those are just a few of our most famous
immigrants. Today’s immigrants are woven into the
very fabric of America, working in all capacities, joining the immigrants who came before them.
The day I heard the news about Arieh Warshel,
I phoned him in his office at USC and got his secretary, who recognized my voice. She said, “Dr.
Schnepp I know why you’re calling. Dr. Warshel is
very busy answering calls from newspaper and television journalists.” I asked her to please give him my
congratulations.
When I called him again the following Monday, he
actually answered the phone himself with his usual
“Alo” in his thick Israeli accent. When I asked him if
he had received my message, he said that he did not
know. He was overwhelmed with calls and messages
that day. This Monday was the first day he managed
to escape from his home where he had been besieged
by journalists since the announcement of the prize.
His life had already changed radically. “My wife
cannot sleep at night,” he said, “She is worried about
what to wear in Sweden.” He added that he had sent
some reporters my way to gather my recollections of
working with him and bringing him to USC.
I am delighted that my good friend Arieh Warshel
has been publicly recognized for his hard work and
contribution to the world’s scientific community. He
is one immigrant among millions who has worked
hard and helped make this country what it is today.
Congress should take note and not forget this.
Otto Schnepp can be emailed at ottoschnepp@
gmail.com.
The celebration of self, a relatively new trend, is
on an upward trajectory. From the end-zone dance
to hanging on the rim, the focus is certainly on the
celebration of the “me” rather than on grace and humility. Although I’ve never touched a copy, I have it
on good authority that there’s actually a Self magazine. And children have become a focal point of this
trend, with the modern family’s attention and effort
being focused on their children’s activities, events
and achievements. To top it off, in today’s no-winners-or-losers world, every kid gets a trophy. Perhaps
those classroom birthday parties are just an early
manifestation of the celebration of self.
Permit me the indulgence of telling you that I
have for some years donated my time to assessing
university scholarship application essays. From that
vantage point, I can personally report that the poor
quality of the writing is eclipsed by the strength of
the self-esteem exhibited in the applicants’ essays.
Indeed, there have been studies that have pointed
to the inverse relationship between self-esteem and
achievement.
A friend who is a teacher says that in her district
there’s a no-homework rule instigated by indulgent
parents. She pities her students when they meet the
cruel reality of college. She also reports that classroom
parties are commonplace even at the high school level
and she laments that education is secondary to self-indulgence. By contrast, a teacher at a less-affluent, under-achieving school reports that classroom parties
are not allowed. Their administration has wisely decided to focus instead on education.
All of which brings us back to my surprise at
learning that there are classroom birthday parties
in grammar schools. If I were on the Manchester
School Board, I would have voted with the majority
to limit the number of parties. Not because of nutrition, but because the celebration of self does not belong in the classroom. It has no societal or academic
benefit.
John Littig can be emailed at [email protected].
At Wit’s End
Once Apun a Time
By Tom Mader
he dictionary definition of
“pun” runs on for about
three erudite lines, and I
suspect that if you don’t know that
a pun is a play on words, you might
think a pun is an existential oddity
so mysterious that it leads to despair. Because I have a keen interest in language, I
have over the years collected a number of words that
on the one hand have a concise and understandable
meaning while at the same time, if you listen carefully to how the word is pronounced, you can easily
get another meaning.
For instance, consider the following list of words
that everyone understands, but this time listen carefully to the sounds of those words and you’ll see you
could come up with another meaning. I’m sure that
what I just wrote may not be as clear as it should be,
which is why I want to jump to an example quickly. Consider the word “misty,” which is so common
that I don’t have to define it. But the sounds in misty
(miss tee) explain how a golfer creates a divot, a
lump of turf that’s dislodged by a player’s club. The
words that follow are also easily understood, but
their sounds can whistle another tune.
ARBITRATOR: A cook that leaves Arby’s to work
T
40 Years Ago
This Week
A Time for Energy
Conservation
By John Nutley, Rossmoor historian
“Energy conservation” was the plea from PG&
E in 1973. The Activities Council stressed the need
to cut back on the use of electrical power. Golden
Rain Board announced a reduction in outdoor illuminations and decorations for the Christmas season, a time when the maximum peak of power usage
occurs, and asked that lights not be used in exterior
displays.
PG&E is not the only one with problems. All
of Northern and central California was faced with
shortages in both gas and electricity. PG&E asked
over 2,000 commercial and industrial users to volun-
at McDonalds
AVOIDABLE: What a toreador tries to do
BERNEDETTE: The act of torching a mortgage
BURGLARIZE: What a crook sees with
COUNTERFEITERS: Workers who put together
kitchen cabinets
ECLIPSE: What a British barber does for a living
EYEDROPPER: A clumsy ophthalmologist
HEROES: What a guy in a boat does
IOWA: What the customer says about the beautician’s bill.
LEFT BANK: What the robber did when his bag was
full of money
PARADOX: Two physicians
PARASITES: What you see from the top of the Eiffel Tower
PHARMACIST: Someone who helps out on the farm
POLARIZE: What penguins see with
PRIMATE: Remove your spouse from in front of the
TV
RELIEF: What trees do in the spring
RUBBERNECK: What you do to relax your wife
SELFISH: What the owner of a seafood store does
SUDAFED: Brought civil litigation against a government official
Well, enough of that. If I find words beginning
with t, u, v, w, x. y and z that also are puns, I’ll let
you know. Meanwhile, Judy Lichtenstein sent me a
few very short stories in 2007 that you should find
as amusing as I did. But I never thought I’d have the
chance to send them on to my 9500 (?!) readers. Here
goes:
A woman is sitting at the breakfast table with her
gourmet coffee. On the Wheaties box is a picture of
her athletic son. Her daughter, a highly successful
businesswoman, is on the cover of Business Week.
Her boyfriend is on the cover of Playgirl. Best of all,
her husband is on the back of the milk carton.
The lady purchased a number of items in the drug
store. The clerk noticed a TV remote in her wallet
when she opens her purse. The clerk said: “Do you
always carry your TV remote with you?” “No,” she
replied. “But my husband refuses to come shopping
with me, and this is the best way to get back at him
legally.”
Jack and Jane attended a marriage seminar that
focused on communication. The instructor said it
was essential that husbands and wives know each
other’s likes and dislikes. He asked Jack: “Can you
name your wife’s favorite flower?” Jack leaned over,
touched his wife’s arm gently and whispered, “It’s
Pillsbury, isn’t it?”
Rose and Walter drove down a country road for
several miles, not saying a word. Previously a heated
discussion had led to a very angry argument. Neither of them wanted to give in and say “I’m sorry.”
Eventually they passed a barnyard of mules, goats
and pigs. Walter asked sarcastically, “Relatives of
yours?” “Yep,” the wife replied, “in-laws.”
Steve read an article to his wife Sally that said
women use about 30,000 words a day, but men use
only about 15,000. Sally replied, “Sure, but we have
to repeat everything we say to men.” Steve then
turned to his wife and asked, “What?”
Tom Mader can be emailed at ditoma@comcast.
net.
tarily reduce their consumption.
Giant pumpkin
Some residents find places near their manors for
gardening. Flowers and vegetables require a special
touch on the Rossmoor soil. Surprisingly, Buck Baker was able to grow a 40-pound pumpkin in the small
space between two buildings. The pumpkin had the
place of honor at the Pine Knoll get-together at Dollar Clubhouse.
Bus schedules change
The new bus schedule was printed in full on three
pages of the News. In 1973, Rossmoor had three lines
operating weekdays, Saturday and Sunday and downtown Walnut Creek. Residents should note that there
were several changes in the routes as well as times.
Nov. 5 was the starting time for the new schedule
GRF Board meeting
At the Nov. 1 meeting of GRF, the Board approved
the operating budget for 1974. The net result of the
hard work was a monthly increase of $9.25 per manor, per month. David Wood of Terra California, the
developer, reported on the status of Mutual 36, 37
and 38 on the east side and 33 and 35 on the west
side. According to his figures, construction, sales and
occupancy were moving forward. GRF also raised
the rate for campers and RVs in the new storage lot.
Other activities
The Red Hot Day was a huges success with the
parking lot full by 11 a.m. The winner of the TV was
Ed Larson. The winners of the state clubs contest
were the International Club, Wisconsin State Club
and the New York State Club.
Andre Watts played with the Oakland Symphony.
Rossmoor sent a bus load of eager music lovers to
hear this young piano virtuoso. Watts, in his early
20s, won great acclaim when he played with Leonard
Bernstein and the New York Symphony 10 years earlier. He was the soloist in Tchaikovsky’s First Piano
Concerto. Tickets for the concert were $8, which included bus fare.
Does anyone have a slide projector hidden away?
Do you remember how you entertained friends with
pictures of your trip? The Photo Center in Walnut
Creek had projectors on sale for $98.88. A cabinet
25-inch color TV was only $668. How much was
your laptop?
Peace Center honors two residents
The Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center
will honor Congressman George Miller with
its highest honor, the Justice through Education
Award. For many years, Miller has been a leader in national efforts to improve public schools.
Last year’s top award went to Congresswoman Barbara Lee, the only person in Congress to
vote against the United States invasion of Afghanistan.
Awardees will also include Jane Loebel and
Nancy Landfield, longtime Rossmoor residents
who were co-founders of Grandparents for
Peace in Rossmoor before the Iraq War started.
Also, Gavin Raders and Haleh Zandi of Planting Justice will provide a presentation on the
work that they do.
Miller and the others will be honored during
a dinner co-sponsored by the Democrats of
Rossmoor on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 5:30 p.m. in
the Fireside Room at Gateway.
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There will be a silent auction and a raffle.
The event is a fundraiser for the educational programs of the peace center. Programs
include the 17th annual Dennis Thomas Art
and Writing Challenge for county middle
and high school students and the third annual Creating a Peaceful School conference for
educators. Information on these programs
may be found at www.creatingpeacefulschools.weebly.com.
Tickets for the event are available for $50
each. Only 150 tickets will be sold on a firstcome, first-served basis. Reservation checks,
made out to Democrats of Rossmoor, should be
sent to Mary Harvey, 2223 Tice Creek Drive
No. 1.
Tickets will also be available at Democrats’
events up until mid-November or until the event
is sold out, and online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/476830.
Security Reports
F RO M S e c u r i ta s
The following are the major incidents 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.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Theft: A Golden Rain
Foundation employee reported miscellaneous tools were
taken out of a Mutual Operations Department (MOD) van
parked in the upper parking
lot at MOD. The vehicle was
possibly unlocked. There
were no signs of forced entry.
Thursday, Oct. 31
Theft: A Golden Rain
Road, Entry 20, resident reported a lockbox with an undetermined amount in cash
was taken from his manor.
A Securitas officer found the
sliding door in back of the
manor would not latch. There
were no signs of forced entry.
Counseling Services autobiography group will start on Friday
Counseling Services will
offer an eight-week autobiography group for residents starting Friday, Nov. 15.
The series is designed to
start the process of putting res-
idents’ life stories on paper.
The group is limited to 10
people and will go from 10 to
11:30 a.m. Registration is required.
There will be weekly writ-
ing assignments and group
members will share stories in
a confidential, nonjudgmental
setting.
This is an opportunity for
residents to impart values to
the next generation and reminisce about their lives.
This group is designed to
spark ideas, but is not a writing
workshop.
Individuals who were on a
previous waitlist for this group
must call in to register.
To register, contact Deborah
Ott at 988-7750.
There is no fee to participate.
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Classified Ads
CLASSIFIED INDEX HOW TO PLACE A
CLASSIFICATION CODE
Holiday.................................... 5
Personals............................... 10
Found..................................... 20
Lost........................................ 30
Resident Seeking................... 40
Autos For Sale....................... 50
Autos Wanted....................... 55
Autos Service/Repair........... 60
Carports & Garages For Rent...... 70
Carports & Garages Wanted........ 75
Free Stuff.................................. 80
For Sale.................................. 90
Travel..................................... 95
Business Opportunities........ 98
Business Services................ 100
Professional Services.......... 110
Writing/Editing.................. 111
Health Services................... 115
Seeking Employment.......... 120
Help Wanted....................... 130
Wanted................................ 140
Real Estate Information.... 150
Real Estate For Sale........... 155
Real Estate For Rent.......... 160
Real Estate Wanted............ 170
Vacation Rental.................. 175
Pets....................................... 180
CLASSIFIED AD
Classified ads in the Rossmoor
News are a minimum of $12.50
for 30 words or less for nonresidents and $8 for residents.
Each additional word is 25¢.
Phone numbers are one word.
Discount rates available for
long-term ads. Payment must
be made at the time the ad is
placed.
Place classified ads at the News
office located at the Creekside
complex, or mail to 1006
Stanley Dollar Drive, Walnut
Creek, CA 94595. Classified ads
can be e-mailed to newsdesk@
rossmoor.com, or faxed to 925988-7862. Staff will call back
for payment information and
ad confirmation.
The ad deadline is Friday at
10 a.m. for each Wednesday
edition. Deadline changes due
to holidays will be printed in
the News.
For information, call the News
Monday through Friday from
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 9887800.
Note regarding classified ads for leases and rentals:
All Rossmoor leases and room rentals are invalid
unless approved by the appropriate Mutual Board.
30 Lost
WOMEN’S FAVORITE red cloth cap
on upper Golden Rain between
entries 11 - 27, lost Oct. 29 during
walk. Call 287-0145.
LOST BOOK IN HILLSIDE Clubhouse called “A Preparation Guide
for the Assessment Center.” If you
find it, please call 925-899-2779
Chris Sherry.
PHOTO OF MOTHER Looking for a
photo of my mother’s graduation
that disappeared when I moved in
Sept. 2012. The frame is 22” by 16”.
$50 reward, no questions asked.
Call 464-7442. In Rossmoor.
LADIES MOST FAVORITE Blue reversible (bright pattern inside) cotton jacket on Sat. 11/2/13 at the
Fall Bazaar at Gateway. Please call
925-472-0661.
50 Autos For Sale
2012 TOYOTA CAMRY LE Silver
metallic, 26,000 miles. Rossmoor
car with new car warranty. New
$24,000, now $19,700. Like new.
925-939-2181 best after 3 p.m.
Over 80 happy customers in 2012!
SUPER 2/2
SONOMA WRAP
This Sonoma Wrap is hard to find and features
two bedrooms and two bathrooms. In addition,
it also has a den or office space on the partially
enclosed balcony that is accessible from inside
the home. The porch has been screened in and is
enjoyable in almost all types of weather. And best
of all this coop has a gas stove! Beautiful flooring,
decorator paint colors and washer/dryer hook-ups
are just some of the lovely upgrades you will find
here. Don’t miss it! Call for pricing info.
We Are the #1 Realtor Team
Working in Rossmoor
75 Carports &
Garages Wanted
I AM LOOKING FOR A CARPORT
Don or June 925 -256 -7423 or
[email protected].
WANTED PARKING PLACE to rent
near Terra Granada Entry 25. Call
925-528-9044.
90 For Sale
GOLF CART YAMAHA GI-AM5. Excellent condition, well maintained
and gently used with extras including street-ready head and tail
lights, large windshield, awning
system. $1,200. 925-286-6175.
HOVEROUND SCOOTER 3-wheeler, three months new, only used in
house. $625. Call 938-2034.
RASCAL 600 SCOOTER electric motorized 3-wheeler for handicapped
person. Ver y strong for house,
sidewalks or street. Can be seen
in Dublin, or call 925-804-6714 or
925-395-6109. Also, motorized lift
available for attaching to a van.
2011 BENCHMARK HOME Elevator,
outdoor use, half price. 925-464-7645.
ETHAN ALLEN ARMOIRE, shaker
style, beautiful, simple elegance,
walnut finish, perfect condition.
Height 75” X Width 48” X 19” deep.
$495. Call 925-934-7090 or 925376-6332. Leave message.
GOLF CART, 2002 EZ-GO $1,900,
very good condition, 36V, full option, head lights, horn, turning signal, tail lights, charger, enclosure,
ball/club cleaner. 925-398-0204.
ROSSMOOR RESIDENT MUST
S EL L: L ar g e C a p a c i t y Wa s h er/ Dr yer Combination, Used in
a Rossmoor Manor less than 1
month. Fits in closet, Still under
mfg. warranty Our loss – Your gain.
$975 OBO 925-285-3086.
100 Business Services
Beauty
Computers
HOME SERVICE; LICENSED Manicures, $15. Pedicures, $25. Call
Benita Ochoa for appointment in
your home, also Mary Kay consulting. I can also take you to doctor’s
appointments. 925-432-6383 or
cell 925-759-5594. Companionship
care day/night.
NEED COMPUTER HELP? Call Harry, 788-8006, 926-1081, Rossmoor
resident. Certified, 30+ years experience. Resurrect dead computers,
problem resolution, upgrades, data
backup, migration, recovery, Internet connectivity, DSL, Broadband,
Wireless setups, new hardware
and software installations, instruction. Resolve virus, worm, spyware
problems. Support Windows 7, 8
and Apple. Fully-functional used
computers starting at $100. Free
computer performance audit. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
$ 35 MANI / PEDI SPECIAL for new
clients. Includes: massaging spa
chair, foot basin cover for germand fungus-free pedicure cleanliness and care. Shirlee, 925-3306614. Marie’s Beauty Salon, 1806
Tice Valley Blvd.
MANICURE PEDICURE SERVICES
Licensed, professional manicurist
over 15 years. Specializing in inhome manicures and pedicures.
Relax at home and enjoy my friendly service and comforting touch.
Gift Certificates available. Call Sue
925-349-8616. Lic. M222359.
SENIOR SALON SERVICES Just
In Time for the Holidays - In Your
Home Haircuts, Styling, Perms.
Gentle, caring, licensed professional with over 30 years experience. Call Lauretta, 925-202-3485.
Carpet
CA R PE T C L E A N I N G ; Fa s t a n d
professional service. Same-day
appointment available. Spot specialist. Low, low price. Sell new
carpet. Licensed. Call today 925383-1253.
CARPET REPAIR: Patching, seams,
re-stretching, transitions. Install cable, telephone and speaker wires
under carpet. Small jobs welcome.
Serving Rossmoor 25 years. Floor
covering lic. #704323. Aimtack
Carpet Repair. Call John, 925-6762255.
Auto Service /Repair
Computers
WWW.GOODBYEDENTS.COM We
come to you! Minor dents and those
annoying scratches on doors, fenders, hood, quarter panels and bumpers. We save you time and money!
Save the hassle of finding a body
shop and call 925-234-2336.
ROSSMOOR COMPUTER Services.
Hardware setup, repairs, upgrades,
software and application training.
New systems and software sales.
All windows and MAC OS. Data Recovery! All service. No charge if not
fixed. Call 925-899-8211.
BODYWORK AND PAINT scratches,
minor bodywork, panels, bumpers.
Half cost of body shops and $100 off.
Free estimates, free pick-up, personal care with Rossmoor customers.
Save money and time, call Mike 925584-7444 or email paint-bymike57@
gmail.com for details.
ERIC’S COMPUTERS- Need help?
We set up new computers, Internet
connections, email. Troubleshoot,
repair, replace internal/external devices, upgrades, consulting. Digital
photography specialist. We make
house calls. www.ericscomputers.
com. 24 hours, 925-676-5644.
New LISTING, SEQUOIA
• Kitchen w/granite slab counters, SS appliances
• Re-textured walls & ceilings
• Crown mouldings & baseboards & new doors
• Remodeled bath, new tile shower
• Inside laundry
• Enclosed veranda, close parking.............. $268,900
MOTHER DAUGHTER TEAM
How Can We Help You?
Karen Carnegie-Stochl, Realtor
PHERNE SHREWSBURY, Realtor
BRE 00671700
BRE 00272616
200-1184
COMPUTERS’ BEST FRIEND: Hardware and software trouble shooting
and repair. Internet and email problems resolved. Low cost tutoring
available. Help with Windows 8.
Low cost visits or telephone support. Excellent references. www.
computersbestfriend.com. Cell :
510 -938-1881. Office: 925- 6823408.
LEARN TO EMAIL TODAY! Pleasant and patient woman will teach
clients basics of email: sending, receiving, attachments (documents/
photos); Internet-use; Microsoft
Word; and basic computer- and
iPad-use. $ 32/hour (1-hour minimum). In Rossmoor. 510-517-3179.
COMPUTER REPAIR SERVICES
Free estimates. No charge for
house calls. Free computer advice,
computer set-up and diagnostics.
Call us at 925-285-9457. Located
in downtown Walnut Creek. www.
saratogacomputers.com. Saratoga
Computer Repair.
Contractors
LIMITED TIME ! $ 35 / HOUR All
trades- Call now for bath, kitchen,
laundry, windows, doors and more!
Licensed contractor (775026). Free
estimates! Rossmoor references
and EPA-certified renovator. Call
Cal at 925-200-3132.
Electrical
L I C E N S E D E LEC T R I C I A N A N D
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.
Flooring /Tiling
TILE ENTRYWAYS: A beautiful one
could enhance the value and the
appearance of your home. Special
pricing for a limited time! Examples
and references in Rossmoor. License #775026. Phone Cal directly
today for a free estimate. 925-2003132.
Food /Chef /Catering
PE R S O N A L C O O K , CAT E R E R ,
Food Educator: Linda Frandsen
has 15 years of study and experience in nutrition and cooking. Linda
will teach you how to make healthy
food choices, meal planning, smart
shopping. Linda will also cook delicious healthy meal for you in your
home or delivered to you weekly
or monthly. Specializes in: Food
allergies, gluten, dairy and other
special dietary needs. Contact Linda today at 925-899-7040 or email
her at [email protected].
974-1157
Furniture /Upholstery
1160 Alpine Rd., Walnut Creek
1950 Tice Valley Blvd. • Walnut Creek • 925-937-6050
Office: 938-7090
Professional Independent Real Estate Brokers
GEORGE’S FURNITURE REPAIR
Service. Antiques and high-end
furniture specialty. Refinishing and
caning. Formerly of Bonynge’s.
925-212-6149. No job too small.
110 Professional Services
Handyman
Music /Instrument
TV/Audio /Video
Anyone performing construction
work in California that totals
$500 or more in labor or
materials must be licensed by the
Contractors State License Board.
STIMUL ATE YOUR BR AIN Take
piano lessons with Julia! Accomplished musician and piano teacher with references. Rossmoor resident, 945-7020 or 285-8614. All
ages welcome.
TV, DIGITAL, REMOTE control support. Extensive Rossmoor references. DVR, DVD, VCR, digital cable box, Netflix/Logitech Harmony
Remote/Bose system/Nintendo Wii
set-up, “specific time recording” of
TV programs. Call Tim, 925-8376682.
“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, furn i ture a s s e m b l y, b a s e b o ar d s,
crown-molding and more! The only
handyman you’ll need ! Insured.
Business License 018239. Call David, 925-899-7975.
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.
H A N DY M A N A N D CA R PE N T RY
Fencing, painting, tile, linoleum,
remodeling, bathrooms and kitchens, landscaping, plumbing, electrical, cabinet refinishing. Pressure washing for driveways and
patios. Also, do window washing.
Call Jaime, 925-639-0228, 925671-2917.
HANDYMAN REPAIR SERVICES
Specializing in home electrical,
tile, painting, flooring, wall coverings, window cleaning and light
housekeeping. No job too small.
Rossmoor resident discounts. Call
Rick (Rossmoor resident) at 925639-8333.
FAIR AND HONEST I work and live in
Rossmoor. No project is too small,
I love small jobs. I do repairs, maintenance, carpentry, installation and
odd jobs. Changiz, 530-870-2845.
Miscellaneous
TENDER LOVING CARE light housework, errands, doctor appointments, store and companion. $15/
hour. Charlene, 925-286-1750.
Moving /Packing /Hauling
E-Z MOVE MOVING SERVICES !
full-service moving company celebrates 8 years of serving Rossmoor
residents. Large, small, local/long
distance. Insured. www.e-zmove.
com. To schedule, call 925-3352222.
BOB & TERRY’S JUNK REMOVAL Specializing in home and estate cleanups, big and small. No
minimum charge - free estimates
- price reduction for salvageable
items. Serving Rossmoor for over
30 years. 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 website at www.tonyshaulingservice.com.
LEW’S HAULING Prompt service.
Starting at $22. Rossmoor references available. Call 925 - 639 7725.
NEED HELP PACKING? For an hourly fee I will come to your home with
packing supplies for moving, storage, etc. Rossmoor references. To
schedule, call Nancy at 925-2168975 and [email protected].
M OV I N G C O M PA N Y WO R K I N G
with seniors. Careful, patient and
friendly. Moving, storage, packing/
unpacking, clean-outs and more.
Caremore Moving & Storage. Licensed /Insured (PUC# 0190970)
Ph: 415-699-5176. Email: move@
caremoremoving.com. Mention ad
for 5 percent discount.
Organizing /Declutter
DREADING THE THOUGHT of finding your holiday decorations in
your cluttered garage? I’ll organize
and clean your garage and dig out
your decorations! Trustworthy, detail-oriented Rossmoor resident,
$40/hour. 925-300-3565.
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AUDIO CONVERSIONS Have music on LPs, 8 track tapes, cassette
tapes? I can convert them to CDs
or MP3s to stop loss of sound quality. Reasonable rates. Call Skip
(Rossmoor resident). 502-5283512.
I BUY, SELL AND APPRAISE U.S.
and world coins and currency.
36-year resident of Moraga will
come to your home upon request.
Bruce Berman, Moraga Numismatics. Better Business Bureau
member. PCGS and NGC Dealer. 925 -283 - 9205. Go to w w w.
sf-bay-area-collectible-coins.
com or email kingfisher.94556@
yahoo.com.
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. www.laftax.com.
NOTARY PUBLIC DICK HARROW
Rossmoor resident. I make house
calls and will come to your home.
20-plus years experience. Special
expertise in real estate documents.
Home: 925-891-4231, Cell: 510459-5770, [email protected].
ROSSMOOR RESIDENT with 15
year s of appraisal experience
available for Real Estate Valuation
Appraisals in Rossmoor. Retrospective appraisals can be performed. Call Richard Hildebrand at
510-772-4346 for information.
Find More Classifieds
on page 34A
Windows
Painting
ROSSMOOR PAINTING SERVICE
by Al Welsh. Five-year guarantee
on workmanship. Most Rossmoor
residents prefer our neatness,
dependable, personal attention,
because we care. Rossmoor references, bonded and insured. License 507098. Free estimates. Pacific Bay Painting, 925-932-5440.
INTERIOR PAINTING, All painting
services: wallpaper removal; wall
repairs and preparation; acoustic
ceilings; cabinets. No job too large
or too small. You can rely on and
will enjoy my personal ser vice.
Well-established in Rossmoor, 24
years experience. Free estimates,
consultation. License 677208. David M. Sale 925-945-1801.
TLC PAINTING Tender loving care,
neatness and attention to detail
always. Spruce up and renovation specialists! Serving property
owners and managers since 1989.
Free estimates. License 775019.
References. 925-934-2383. Cell,
415-269-7095.
Repairs
C R A I G’ S A P P L I A N C E R E PA I R
would love to help you. I work on all
appliances and brands. 25 years
experience, licensed and insured.
Reasonable rates, Rossmoor references. Please call 925-550-3586.
FINE CLOCK REPAIR- Repairing
Rossmoor’s fine antique and modern clocks for over 15 years. House
calls. Free pickup and delivery. I
stand behind my workmanship.
Jonathan Goodwin, 925-376-4668.
CLOCK AND WATCH REPAIR 30
years local experience making and
repairing fine instruments. Antique,
vintage and modern timepiece.
Free estimates, pick-up and delivery. 2-year guarantee on complete
overhaul. Ken Clark cell: 925-8170839, home 925-939-5982. asecondtime.com.
SMALL APPLIANCE REPAIR lamp
re-wiring, fix-it jobs. In Rossmoor.
Bruce, 925-287-1484.
RO N ’S W I N D OW COVER I N GS
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.
Wonderful Homes...
THE WATERFORD ~ CYPRESS MODEL
2 bedroom, 2 Full Bath
EXPERT WINDOW AND MIRROR
cleaning. Serving Rossmoor for
14 years. Also, professional power
washing. Cleans all exterior floor
surfaces, patios, courtyards, “Trex
Decks,” sidewalks, tile, carports.
Painting, handyman work. Kevin
James 925-933-4403.
~ Most Convenient Location
~ Pristine Condition
~ Rare Carport Parking
~ Lovely Ground Patio
in Serene Redwood Setting
$299,500
Yard Services
IMPRESSIVE CLAREMONT MODEL
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath
YARD MAINTENANCE : pruning,
hedging, weeding, shrub removal, planting and general cleanup
service. Let me help make your
garden one to be proud of. Dave’s
Yard Maintenance ser vice. Call
925-682-8389 today.
~ Toupin Remodel
~ BeautifulN
Gourmet
DINGKitchen
E
P
~ Custom Bathroom with Oversized Stall Shower
~ Lovely Views of the Hills
$219,500
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.
LET ME REJUVENATE your patios, atriums and balconies. I have
worked for hundreds of residents
for over 20 years. Reliable vacation watering also. Jane, 925-9388256.
“PARADISE” ALL T YPES of fine
gardening. Yard shape -up and
maintenance. Trimming, pruning,
weeding, shrub removal, yard design, planting, patio containers.
Dependable, on time. Quality results! Call Lester at 925-639-7725.
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 925935-6494 or office 925-943-1620.
RITS: The Rossmoor Information Telephone Service (RITS) line,
offered by Channel 28 on a daily basis, 24 hours a day, offers info
on upcoming Recreation Department events; GRF Board meetings and other activities; emergencies or changes in programs;
as well as what's on Channel 28. The service is updated twice a
week. Call the RITS line at 988-7878.
Dance steps for Fred Astaire by Hermes Pan, Choreograpgher
The art is making it look effortless.
DAVID SCHUBB
Rossmoor Resident and
Broker since 1970
(925)
765-5055
[email protected]
www.schubb.com
CA BRE #00386873
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110 Professional
Services
120 Seeking Employment
ONESTOPNOTARYPUBLIC.COM
For Mobile Notary Public Call Raj
925-705-0951 raj.seth49@gmail.
com Same day pick up and delivery. Call Neeta 925-354-3526
[email protected].
111 Writing /Editing
PROF. WRITER/EDITOR, PH.D. Fiction and nonfiction: novels, memoirs, stories, screenplays, stage
plays, speeches, essays and desktop publishing. Work in person or
online. Contact Paul Weisser at
510-710-2249 or writinggg@gmail.
com. My website (editor-writer.net)
contains a link to a TV interview.
115 Health Services
DR. BETH MARX D.C., L.A.C. Gentle
therapeutic massage, acupuncture
and gentle chiropractic care. Licensed with 20 years experience.
Insurance. Medicare accepted.
House calls. 510-834-1557.
GRAB BARS / FALL PREVENTION
Safe At Home focuses on what will
be most helpful to you. We specialize at installing grab bars, handrails
and assistive equipment. Call me,
Bob Timbers, at 925-360-1909.
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGES at your
home or my office in Walnut Creek.
I am currently offering 4 special
one hour massages to Rossmoor
residents for $55 each. I am a certified therapist and have 20 years
of experience in Walnut Creek. Call
Kristine at 925-878-9152.
EXERCISE COACHING /BALANCE
Safety and Fall Prevention for Seniors. Training in the comfort of your
home. Free first consultation. We
bring all exercise equipment. 925680-8100. wellspringtraining.com.
120 Seeking
Employment
Caregivers
QUALIT Y ELDER- CARE Ser ving
Rossmoor since 1991. 20+ years
vast gerontology experience
with physically disabled, stroke,
post-surger y, dementia, Alzheimer’s, hospice. Skilled, professional, cheerful and affordable. Excellent references. Licensed/bonded.
Fifth generation native Californian.
Carolyn 925-933-6475.
CNA FOR CAREGIVING 15 years experience with elderly care. Fluent
in English, excellent reference from
former employer. Drives, accompany to appointments, errands etc.
Call Charlotte 925-997-9606. Live
in/out, all hours welcome.
THE CARING HAND Home Care Referral Agency has a registry of Professional Caregivers who can provide non-medical services which
includes personal care and light
housekeeping services. Call Beth
Sanchez for assistance at 925899-3976, 510-352-8041.
ELDERLY CARE WITH 20 years
experience. Excellent references,
care for stroke, Alzheimer’s, emphysema, diabetes, heart problems, hospice care, etc. Cooking,
errands, exercises, medicine, light
housekeeping. Live-in, long and
short hours. Sylvia 925-768-0178
or Mary 925-676-9309.
AVAILABLE WEEKENDS and holidays! All levels of care, basic assist,
hospice care, long-term, respite,
on-call. No minimums ! 24-hour
live-in or short hours, night-shift or
hourly. Experienced, reliable. 925360-9860.
COMPASSION AND CARE services.
Live-in, live-out, hourly. For seniors
with special needs or care. We
have 18 years experience, good
references. We are honest and
trustworthy. Call Lyla or Marilyn at
925-818-2248.
EXPERIENCED, CARING and reliable caregiver available Monday
thru Friday 8-5. Help with dressing,
bathing, organizing, housekeeping, shopping and errands. $15-18/
hour. Weekly rates negotiable. Call
Lucy, 925-864-5706. I have great
references.
HIGHLY- SKILLED CAREGIVERS
with extensive physical and occupational therapy training. Dependable, conscientious, trustworthy.
Over 15 years experience coupled
with very good letters of recommendation. Full time. May and Ding
510-305-2371 or 510-329-0187.
PRECIOUS HOME CAREGIVERS
Quality ser vice of non-medical
care since 1990. Dependable, fully screened, criminal background
check. Rates start at $18/hour, livein $180/day. Free assessment, pls.
call 925-939-0197.
Tell the merchants on
these pages that you
saw their ad in the
Rossmoor News.
Sonoma Wrap
Fresh & bright 2 bedroom, 1 bath, new paint.
Beautiful flooring, partially enclosed wrap. Very
private and serene, priced exceptionally well. Move
in and make it your own. $175,000
Linda Cribbs SFR, SRES
(925) 980-7252
Cell:
Email:
[email protected]
CA BRE 01200897
PASSIONATE, HONEST and reliable
caregiver. Highly experienced. For
cooking, cleaning,personal care,
appointments, housekeeping, driving and much more. References,
acceptable wages and flexible for
anytime of the day/live-in or out.
Part /full-time caregiver. Call Siu
925-705-2802 or 925-497-3410.
DIGNIFIED CAREGIVING and companionship for dependent adults;
nutritional, personal care, physical
and cognitive help; medical, safety
and emotional support; transportation, housekeeping, and reporting.
Available 24/7, live in/out, excellent
recommendations. Leslie, 925 457-1452.
YOUR PERSONAL CAREGIVER and
advocate! It’s all about you. Over
20+ years of competent, gerontology, loving experience specializing
in all your wants and needs (24/7).
Native Californian with excellent
references. Licensed/Bonded 925698-6312 allaboutyoucaregiving.
com.
CAREGIVERS WITH HEARTS of
gold. We offer a very affordable inhome, non-medical care to you or
to your loved ones. We are experienced, reliable, honest and very
dependable. Call Emma at 925325-6420 and ask for free 1 day of
caregiving service.
CA R E G I V E R S , M A L E / F E M A L E
Filipino, excellent, experienced,
mature, honest, reliable, punctual, caring, personal care, driving,
s h o p p in g, c o o k in g, e d u c ate d,
speaks clear English. References,
live-in, sleep-over or hourly. Louie
Cell-925-818-9645.
CARING CAREGIVERS - Over 10
years of vast experience providing
total patient care. We are 3 professional native Californians. 4-hour
minimum. Call Priscilla 925-3300192, Susan 925-788-9605, Betty
(not an agency) 925-274-3866.
ACTIVE CAREGIVERS reliable, caring, dependable in-home care services. Fully screened with criminal
background check. Rates negotiable. Starts $16/hr-live-out or $160/
day-live-in. Please call 925-9394085.
TRUSTWORTHY, HONEST, Caregiver, 20-years experience, elderly
care nurse skilled, 7 years former
job, excellent references from doctor and attorney family, no criminal,
25 DMV good record, hospice care,
very dependable. Call Eva 510610-1550.
CNA CERTIFIED: TRUSTWORTHY
compassionate caregiver. Eight
years of experience providing hourly, night or 24-hour shift, personal
care, driving to appointments, companion. Excellent Rossmoor references. Call Grace, 925-519-4552.
RCFA CERTIFIED ADMINISTRATOR
Honest, Loving and dependable
caregiver. Twelve years of experience providing hourly night or 24hour shift, personal care, driving
to appointments, shopping companion. Excellent Rossmoor references. Please call Myrna 925451-9583.
Caregivers – Rossmoor
CARING CAREGIVERS - Over 10
years of vast experience providing
total patient care. We are 3 professional native Californians. 4-hour
minimum. Call Priscilla 925-3300192, Susan 925-788-9605, Betty
(not an agency) 925-274-3866.
HOME CARE PROVIDER : Caring
companionship, light housekeeping, errands and transportation.
Alzheimer’s and dementia care.
Medication reminders. Meal preparation. Up to 24-hr. care and affordable rates. Please call 925-2852427 leave a message.
PASSIONATE HOME HEALTH Care.
Serving the elderly back to health.
Providing 24/7 live-in care, direct
hourly care. Highly educated, loving, trained as RN, over 7 years in
PT, dementia care. Assists with exercise and PT. Excellent Rossmoor
references. Mia, 510-593-7066.
I AM A RETIRED HOSPICE nurse
and a Rossmoor resident to provide companionship, light housekeeping, errands, meal preparation, assist with personal care and
medications. No minimum hours/
days. Call Ann 925-947-0473.
Sheron and Yvonne
925.482.6311
NEED A RIDE? DOOR-TO-DOOR
service for seniors. Personalized,
safe prompt driving. Local /long
distance airports. Accommodates
some wheelchairs, all walkers. Will
stand by for doctor visits, etc. Affordable rates. Scheduling by appointment only. References. Jay,
925-457-7125.
I LIVE IN ROSSMOOR and I can
drive you to local trips and errands.
Call for an appointment. Bruce,
925-287-1484.
Housecleaning
“DUST-NO-MORE” Your housekeeping solution. We cater to your individual cleaning needs. Reliable,
dependable, quality service with
Rossmoor references. Licensed
and Bonded. Call Barbara, 925228-9841.
HELPING HANDS/PERSONAL Assistant. Transportation to doctor
appointments, grocer y / clothes
shopping, errands, etc. I am reliable, honest and caring. Rossmoor
references. I would love to help
you! Call Linda at 925-825-2181.
LAURA’S HOUSECLEANING : We
offer cleaning services for your
house or apartment. We are fully
licensed and have been operating
for 20 years. Make your appointment at laurahouse c leaning@
gmail.com or 925-756-7466.
BETTER HEALTH CARE Assist in
bathing, medication, shopping,
cooking, housekeeping. Expe rienced care with Alzheimer ’s,
strokes, Parkinson’s and dementia. Live-in $150 per day, short/long
hours, negotiable rate. No agency
fee. 925-330 - 4760 or 650 -580 6334.
KIM & GINA’S CLEANING We are
here to help you. Monthly, weekly,
bi-weekly. One time service, party
help. 25 years experience/ references. Very reasonable rates. Call
Kim at 925-529-5917 or Gina at
925-301-6791.
Find More Classified
Wanted listings
on page 36A
RESULTS IN ROSSMOOR
H Rossmoor resident with 35 years experience
H Condominium/Co-op Specialist
H Top Drawer Customer Service
Nancy Reilly
925 323-1504
BIG
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Home too ?
No home at all?
small
Call (925) 207-9212
Sue DiMaggio Adams
Broker Assoc., Rossmoor resident
GRI, CRS, SRER, ePro
[email protected]
BRE # 00931939 BRE # 01365641
[email protected]
DRIVING IN ROSSMOOR 15 years,
reliable. All airports, cruise lines,
doctors, shopping, Call Pat 925939 -7942, Cell 925 - 3 0 0 - 5225.
Thank you.
Personal Assistant/Companion
Home too
Happy Thanksgiving
from the 2 Golden Girls
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.
“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. Call 212-6831 or email
[email protected].
BRE License #00609927
You’re Not the Turkey
Driver /Errands
www.rossmoorrealty.com
(925) 932-1162
Cal BRE #00820932
HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE Houses, apartments, condos and office.
Quality service, affordable rates.
References available. Weekly,
bi-monthly, monthly or one time
cleaning, move in /out. Free estimates. Call now: Silvia Moreira
925-914-7370.
130 Help Wanted
INTERIM HEALTHCARE Staffing:
“When it matters most, count on
us.” 1717 North California Blvd,
Suite 2C. Walnut Creek, CA. 94596.
Phone 925-482-9200 or Fax 925944-7011. [email protected] or www.interimhealthcare.com/eastbay.
VERY MATURE , E XPERIENCED
caregiver to work Sunday night until Monday night (live-in)in boutique
six-bed Assisted living facility. Must
be well qualified, love elderly, good
cook, dependable. Will need finger
print clearance. Facility is located in Walnut Creek near Heather
Farms Park. This job may offer
more days and relief vacation in the
future. Great opportunity to work
in a lovely setting. Resume to [email protected] or call 925-457-3368.
REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY wanted:
someone who has time, wants to
make some money, and go after
a couple of co-owner bad guys.
Please call 925-876-0808.
140 Wanted
I BUY ANTIQUES AND collectibles.
From pottery, lighting and glass,
thru silver, furniture, jewelry and
paintings. Estates are welcome
and conducted professionally. Free
phone evaluations. Call Mel at 925229-2775 or 925-228-8977 or Lydia
Knapp 925-932-3499.
Rossmoor News • November 13, 2013
CURRENT MLS LISTINGS
COOPERATIVES
2 BEDs, 2 BATHs
MARVELOUS MONTEREY WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS. Nicely enclosed porch with
dual pane windows. Lots of natural light with 2 skylights. All-white kitchen with updated
appliances and built-in microwave. Walk-in shower in master bath. Decorator window
coverings. Extra cupboards in carport. W/D. FURTHER REDUCTION – TAKE ANOTHER LOOK!!
.......................................................................................................................... $299,900
SOLD
2 BEDs, 1 BATH
GOLDEN GATE – A RARE GOLDEN GATE
WITH A VIEW! Frigidaire Gallery stacked W/D,
recent kitchen cabinets redone, stainless steel
sink. Upgraded bath with newer cabinet &
fixtures. Nice! Nice! Nice!............... $279,000
GOLDEN GATE - SINGLE STORY,
LEVEL-IN IN LOVELY GOLF COURSE SETTING.
Remodeled in ‘06, crown molding, baseboard,
new interior doors, mirrored closet doors in
foyer & master bedroom. Open kitchen with
maple cabinets, tiled patio, step in shower in
bath. W/D. NEW PRICE!!.............$349,000
SAN FRANCISCAN – CONTRACTORS
DREAM. Rare single row, level-in duplex.
Pretty setting with grassy knoll. Rear exit
from atrium. Close to carport & guest
parking. GREAT OPPORTUNITY!.... $239,000
SARATOGA – WONDERFUL & SPACIOUS
MOVE IN READY. Full enclosure/hobby room
with pleasant views of the golf course. New
paint and carpet. Parquet entry. Stack
washer dryer, stall shower and custom
cabinet in bath.....................$240,000
SEQUOIA – EXPANSIVE VIEWS FROM OPEN
DECK. Partial Mt. Diablo & mature trees. New
carpet & linoleum. Fresh paint. Stall shower. W/D
included. Pristine condition staged & beautiful!
Carport near. Abundant visitor parking. Fabulous
location. Serene setting.....................$230,000
SOLD
SOLD
Sue DiMaggio Adams
Nel Aguas
Jim Barry
Debra Barth
Betty Case
Patti Compton
Linda Cribbs
Meg Crosby
Anita Cox
Christine Dastous
Tom Donovan
Linda Fernbach
Scott Ferguson
Rose Fox
Kay Frost
Barbara Guandalini
Shanti Haydon
Karen Henson
Dee Littrell
Janet McCardle
Mary Jane Madden
Marty Martinez
Peggy Martinez
Evelyn Nielsen
Nicole Nielsen
Richard Nielsen
Robert Parrish
Tina Parrish
Valerie Petersen
Drew Plaisted
Nancy Reilly
Sally Roberts
Connie Rogers
G. Frank Rogers
John Saunders
Marilyn Van Story
Nancie Straub
Walt Straub
Sonja Weaver
Lori Young
Chuck Lamb
Manager
925-287-3342
John Russell, Jr.,
BROKER
SEQUOIA – SOPHISTICATED, UPDATED
HOME IN TURN KEY CONDITION. State
of the art Sola tubes in kitchen, bath &
entry. Corian counters with built-in sinks in
kitchen & bath. Stainless steel appliances
& smooth surface cook top in kitchen. No
neighbors in front or back. Excellent views
& location. Close to walking trail.
...............................................$244,900
Congregate Living
at its best
2 BEDs, 2 BATHs
CYPRESS – PRISTINE GROUND FLOOR HOME – CLOSE
TO EVERYTHING. Nestled in a canopy of redwood trees.
Outdoor wrap around ground floor patio great for pets.
Fully equipped modern kitchen, spacious living & dining
area. Custom window treatments, laminate flooring. Large
master bedroom suite................................... $299,500
1 BED, 1.5 BATH
CHATSWORTH – SPACIOUS 1 BED, 1.5 BATHS. Over
sized living room, nice outlook from 2nd floor location,
new carpet and paint. Just steps to elevator, close to
dining and carport parking. Best of the Best!! NE WPRICE!!
.................................................... $259,500
SEQUOIA – NEW! NEW! Designed by
Fred L’Estrange. Design kit, stone counters,
CONDOMINIUMS
all Frigidaire SS appls. Remodeled bath w/
fabulous shower, Whirlpool W/D. Custom
2 BEDs, 2 BATHS
maple-glazed cabinets throughout.
.................................................. $329,000 CASCADE – GOLF COURSE & EXPANSIVE VALLEY VIEW!
Good Basic condition, Great potential! New carpet. Raised
SEQUOIA WRAP – LOVELY VIEW &
ceilings in living room & enclosure. Skylights in both baths.
PRIVATE LOCATION - Surrounded by trees,
....................................................................... $525,000
end of entry. W/D. Windows in kitchen &
FIRESTONE – VERY PRIVATE, SYLVAN SETTING. End
bath. Jenn-Air cooktop. New roof, siding,
unit. Lots of light. Newer refrigerator & dryer. Sunny eat-in
exterior paint & landscaping. Light, cozy,
kitchen. Wood burning fireplace. Dual pane windows, gas
bright........................................ $240,000
heat. Wrap around deck. Cozy & comfortable. Lots of guest
parking............................................................ $520,000
SONOMA – HIGHLY UPGRADED with
high end appliances, granite tile counters, TAHOE – GORGEOUS RECENT REMODEL IN GREAT
Karastan carpet & tile entry. Fiberglass
LOCATION! Great outlook, new paint & carpet. Stainless steel
double pane slider & windows. Crown
appliances & new microwave in granite kitchen. Beautifully
molding. Louvered closet doors. 6 panel
tiled handicapped master shower. 4 yr old furnace.
interior doors. Bosch W/D......... $275,000 .......................................................................$650,000
SOLD
SOLD
Call us today (925) 932-1162
1-800-980-7653 (SOLD) • www.rossmoorrealty.com
35A
36A
140 Wanted
COINS GOLD, SILVER BOUGHTExperienced 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 1950S FURNITURE! Danish
modern, Widdicomb, Herman Miller, Knoll, Dunbar, etc. One 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, pot ter y, cameras,
watches, toys, jewelr y, photos,
glass, furniture, etc. Anything old.
Hauling services available. 925324-1522.
BUYING JEWELRY: Mexican / Indian silver, costume, rhinestone,
watches, sterling, purses. Monica
at Sundance Antiques, 2323 Boulevard Circle, Walnut Creek, 925930-6200. Anything old!
I BUY, SELL AND APPRAISE U.S.
and world coins and currency. 36year resident of Moraga will come
to your home upon request. Bruce
Berman, Moraga Numismatics.
Better Business Bureau member.
PCGS and NGC Dealer. 925-2839205. Go to www.sf-bay-area-collectible-coins.com or email [email protected].
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. 925-6834010 or email adreamcometrue@
pacbell.net.
150 Real Estate
Information
THINKING OF BUYING / SELLING
in Rossmoor? I will send you a
complimentary informational brochure including amenities, floor
plans, costs and answers to all
your questions. Patti Compton,
Broker Associate, Rossmoor Realty 925-899-7468 or e-mail [email protected].
THE 2 GOLDEN GIRLS Yvonne
and Sheron know Rossmoor and
it shows. Thinking of buying, selling or just interested in market value? We have helped many of your
neighbors and can help you too!
Call us–you will be sold on us. Better Homes and Gardens. Sheron
925-323-9966. Yvonne 925-4577229. [email protected].
155 Real Estate
For Sale
GOLDEN GATE LEVEL ENTRY 2
BD/2 BA with Panoramic Views!
Recent new paint and flooring,
shows beautifully, open kitchen,
large dining area, refrigerator,
washer/dr yer. $ 338,000. Steve,
Coldwell Banker, 925-285-1961.
NEW LISTING: 2 BR/2 BA End-unit
with beautiful hardwood floor entry, crown molding and designer
paint colors. Eat-in kitchen, formal
dining room & fireplace. View of
Eagle Ridge from patio. Garage
with built-in storage. $445,000 Lisa
Lundquist, Keller Williams Realty
925-855-3456.
Power outage?
Call PG&E 1-800-743-5002
Two New Complete Remodels
by Toupin Construction
SPECTACULAR EXPANDED PIEDMONT
Don’t miss this latest
total remodel by
Toupin Construction.
No expense has been
spared in bringing this
amazing 3-bedroom,
3-bath home with almost 1950 sq. ft. up to
the latest designer standards. This fabulous townhousestyle end unit is located in a park-like setting with absolutely no steps to the front door. .................. $595,000.
COMING SOON!
EXPANDED GOLDEN GATE
Another AMAZING
complete remodel by
Toupin Construction.
Reminiscent of a
Cape Cod cottage
w/ 2 beds, 2 baths,
a HUGE country
kitchen, walking distance to everything Rossmoor and
more UPSCALE details than you could ever imagine.
Call George!
Your 100% Cooperating Broker Since 1963
gEORGE NAEGER
(925) 260-0723
[email protected]
DRE # 316088
160 Real Estate
For Rent
170 Real Estate
Wanted
All Rossmoor leases and
room rentals are invalid
unless approved by the
appropriate Mutual Board.
PEGGY MARTINEZ, Broker Associate, Rossmoor Realty can provide
you with the answers to all your
Rossmoor real estate questions.
Thinking of buying? Selling? Just
have a question? Including current
values, marketing strategies, and
resources to ready your home for
sale or to update your new purchase. There is no substitute for
experience. Call Peggy, 925-3300260 or [email protected].
SHORT TERM RENTAL available
Nov. through mid-Jan. Sonoma, 2
BD/1 BA, nicely furnished, includes
dishes and utensils, very nice unit.
925-286-6175.
SONOMA WRAP RENTAL month to
month. Or lease or sale? Single
1-bedroom, furnished. Computer
set-up, phone, TV, utilities included. $1,050/month. Or 2-bedroom
condo $1,800 / month. Near all.
Quiet, private. Utilities included.
Pets? $500. Deposit, holds. 925274-9433.
ONE MONTH HOLIDAY RENTAL approx. Dec. 15 to Jan 15, furnished 1
or 2 bedrooms, older couple, nonsmokers, no pets, visiting family in
San Francisco. Call Judith or Gene
310-788-9048 or email Genef2@
aol.com.
BEAUTIFUL PIEDMONT with golf
course view, 3 BD/2.5 BA 1,700+
sq. ft. Fully furnished. Available
Feb. 2 to April 30, 2014. $2,500/
month. Loc Barnes, 925-639-9594,
[email protected].
T WO OR THREE BEDROOM furnished apar tment wanted in
Rossmoor for February or March
2014. Must sleep 4 not on sleep
sofas. Happy to provide references. Respond to 617-738-1581 or
[email protected].
WATERFORD LEASE available now.
2 bedroom/2 baths, 3rd floor, close
to elevator, garage parking. 1-year
preferred. Includes 1 meal per day
and once a week housekeeping.
Call for more info. Karen Henson,
Rossmoor Realty. 925-286-6070.
RETIRED PROFESSOR (male)
seeks 1- or 2-bedroom, furnished/
unfurnished unit, 6 months/more,
from January. Willing to share. Quiet, clean, will pay first/last security
deposit now. Carl 530-208-8949.
R A R E WO O D S I D E o n Pi n n ac l e
Ridge for rent, 6-12 months, fully beautifully furnished, level-in,
top floor w/ balcony, 12 ft. ceiling,
spectacular views, bldg. w/elevator, 2 BD/ 2 BA, approx. 1,300 sq.
ft. condo (2 queen beds plus queen
sofa bed), wood-burning fireplace,
dual-zone heating/cooling. Sunny
and spacious. Enjoy morning sun in
kitchen and 1-bedroom and sunset
in living room and master bedroom.
$2,450/month. Call 646-338-9441
or email [email protected].
FULLY- FURNISHED E XPANDED
Kentfield 2 BR / 2 BA plus den,
quality remodel w/ Jacuzzi, W/D,
deck. Lovely Mt. Diablo, valley and
bay views. 6-month to 1-year lease.
$1,900/mo. 415-533-3473.
Rooms /Shared Housing
ROOM NEEDED: Temporarily monthly. Busy writer, longtime Rossmoor
resident. Excellent references. No
cooking. Nonsmoker. Marsha 925949-6676 or 925-338-6712.
RETIRED PROFESSOR gentleman
seeks to share room from January.
Quiet, clean, financially stable. Carl
530-208-8949.
Please keep dogs and cats on
leashes in all but special areas!
2 BR/2 BA OR 3 BR/2 BA unit wanted
February or March. Fully furnished,
no pets, non-smoking. Level-in preferred, under 10 stairs, OK. Please
contact Melissa: [email protected] or 415-846-2209.
SEEKING 2 WEEK RENTAL last 2
weeks in February. Single, professional woman from NYC would
like to spend 2 weeks in Rossmoor
to consider move. Email [email protected] or phone
212-967-1393.
1-BEDROOM, FURNISHED apartment wanted for 5-6 months beginning De c. 1, 2013. Profes sional consultant with contract at
John Muir Hospital. Very clean,
non-smoker, over 55 with excellent
references, home owner who would
love to experience Rossmoor. Contact Robert at rwa615@comcast.
net or cell 253-255-9043.
ONE OR TWO BEDROOM furnished
unit to rent from Jan 1 - April 1. I am
a responsible active senior who has
successfully rented at Rossmoor
previously. Contact 925-708-2314.
175 Vacation Rental
MENDOCINO OCEAN FRONT home!
Custom/dramatic. 3 bedrooms, 2
baths. Hot tub. One level. All amenities. Special Rossmoor resident
rates. Owner 925-947-3923 or 707964-2605 leave message.
PARK-LIKE SETTING & PANORAMIC VIEWS!
Upper level Doral with gorgeous wooded setting. Approx.
1385 sq. ft. with 2 bedrms/2 baths. Formal dining room,
vaulted ceiling, fireplace and dual pane windows. Pristine
condition with all new carpets and paint. Large private
deck with expansive panoramic views. SPECTACULAR
LOCATION! Listed at ................................................$459,000.
DAVE CARON
Broker Associate
BRE #00427819
Commitment, Trust & Integrity
(925 )
708-6034
Selling Or Buying –
Expect The Best
WALT & NANCIE
285-1605
TLC FOR CATS AND PLANTS Cats
are social animals; they miss you
when you are away. They need
TLC ser vice. Still only $15 per
visit. Grete and Bill Trulock, past
president of Friends of Animals. 14
years in Rossmoor. 925-937-2284.
ELI Z ABE TH ’S PE T AN D HOM E
Care. Dog walks and cat sitting.
Experienced in veterinarian care.
I also can assist you with ap pointments, errands and chores.
Rossmoor resident. Call 925-9445603.
OVERNIGHT DOG SITTING in my
home with pickup and deliver y
available. Bonded and insured.
Enjoy your vacation without worrying about your darling dog. Auntie
Pat’s Pets. References available.
925-930-8871.
DOG AND HOME WATCH: Retired,
local teacher available for livein home/pet care: walks, special
needs are fine. Also, included while
you’re away are a clean home,
laundry and a stocked refrigerator.
References. Dede, 925-699-7722.
TONY’S PET CARE: Rossmoor resident will provide loving care for
your pets, including feeding, walks,
dog park visits, and cat care. Best
rates in Rossmoor. Discounts for
long term clients. References available. 925-944-4877.
PAWS ‘N’ PURRS PET SERVICE
Loving attention for your pets. Dog
walking, cat care and claw clipping. Call Kathy, 932-0734; Angela, 997-4795; or Debra, 939-4401.
Rossmoor residents.
KINGS AND QUEENS PET CARE
Dog walking, home visits, personalized care to fit your pet’s needs.
Special needs pets okay. Experienced, licensed, insured, free consultation. Call Diane 925-812-4253.
Legal Notices
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
County of Contra Costa
725 Court Street
Martinez, CA 94553
FILED: Oct. 11, 2013
Joseph E. Canciamilla, County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: N13-1584
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
In re Cecelia Maria Pettit, a minor, by
and through her Parent and Guardian Ad
Litem, Bernadette Silva
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioner BERNADETTE SILVA has
filed a petition with this court for a decree
changing names as follows: Present
name: CECELIA MARIA PETTIT to
CECELIA MARIA SILVA.
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear
before this court at 9 a.m. on Dec. 9,
2013, in the courtroom in Department 14,
Room 212 located at 725 Court Street,
Martinez, California, to show cause, if
any, why the petition 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 petion without a hearing.
A copy of this Order to Show Cause
shall be published at least once each
week for four successive weeks prior to
the date set for hearing on the petition
in the Rossmoor News, a newspaper of
general circulation printed in the County
of Contra Costa.
Dated: Oct. 11, 2013
/s/ J. Craddick
Judge of the Superior Court
Legal RN 5546
Publish Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6 and 13, 2013.
—————————————————
Who to call
STRAUB
925
180 Pets
and !
Tony
email: [email protected] • web: www.waltstraub.com
Clubhouse and
street light repairs:
988-7650
Clubhouse set-ups and
reservations:
988-7780
37A
1830 Tice Valley Blvd., in Tice Valley Plaza
(925) 280-4920
www.pruca.com
Serving the needs of our Rossmoor clients for over 35 years!
PRUDENTIAL NEWSBOARD
Donations needed by the wig source of Walnut Creek
Mary Beall
Broker Manager
The Wig Source is a community outreach program sponsored by the John Muir Medical Center Auxiliary. Volunteers assist in styling wigs and providing them for free to women and girls who are experiencing hair loss due to
medical reasons regardless of the health care facility providing treatment. Cash donations are needed in order to buy
stylish long hair wigs as our supplies are dwindling quickly. Make checks payable to John Muir Medical Center
Auxiliary and note The Wig Source in the memo section of the check. Call Nancy Granberg for check pickup
at (925) 200-3374 or mail or drop off checks to our office at 1830 Tice Valley Boulevard, Walnut Creek.
Diane Wilson
963-2278
CURRENT LISTINGS
Cheryl Beach
324-4599
Gina Bethel
408-9908
James Collins
640-8818
Tony Conte
708-1396
PINEHURST WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS
This immaculate 2-bdrm, 2-bath home
has an exceptional setting with a tree
lined view of Rossmoor’s gorgeous
natural landscape and golf course.
The kitchen has been remodeled with granite counters, full
decorator tile backsplash, built-in microwave, stainless steel
sink and updated appliances. New carpet, vinyl and fresh
paint. .................................................................. $435,000.
NEWLY LISTED DIABLO
This upper Diablo unit is in a fourplex building and features beautiful
views of the hills and trees AND
there isn’t one building in sight.
This unit is clean and fresh with
some feature upgrades. ........................................$379,000.
A NEWLY LISTED GOLDEN GATE
Fabulous Oakmont location! This
2-bedroom, 1-bath is in pristine condition with new carpet, fresh paint,
decorator light fixtures, crown molding, raised paneled doors and more!
Kitchen offers granite counters and quality appliances.
Bath updated with custom walk-in shower. Top quality
vinyl dual paned windows and doors throughout.
............................................................................ $299,900.
NEW LISTING: A SARATOGA CONDO
This upper unit has been nicely upgraded with granite, new cabinets,
stainless steel appliances, ceiling
fans, arched doorways, raised panel
doors, smooth ceilings and more. It’s
located in a quaint entry with a beautiful view and is
FHA and reverse mortgage approved. ...............$299,000.
COMING SOON! A BARGAIN-PRICED GOLDEN GATE
Two beds/1 bath, single-story, no steps, close to carport
and laundry, with new paint and carpet, and a large stepin stall shower and enclosed patio. Just ................ $225,000!
G
PENDIN
G
PENDIN
Cal Darrow
285-3256
Nancy Deverel
949-9499
Maria Eberle
478-7190
SPECTACULAR EXPANDED PIEDMONT
Don’t miss this latest total remodel by
Toupin Construction. No expense has
been spared in bringing this amazing
3-bedroom, 3-bath home with almost
1900 sq. ft. up to the latest designer
standards. This fabulous townhouse-style end unit is located in a park-like setting with absolutely no steps to the
front door. .............................................................. $595,000.
COMING SOON! LOVELY SINGLE ROW SAN
FRANCISCAN
Two beds/1.5 baths, and only one
step access from nearby carport,
or level access to front door! This
updated home has a washer/dryer, fresh carpet and paint,
enclosed back patio, smooth ceilings, recessed lights,
redone kitchen and baths, a large closet space in halfbath in master bedroom and a landscaped front patio.
Attractively priced at ............................................ $315,000.
A NEWLY LISTED SAN FRANCISCAN
This single-story two-bedroom
cottage with no one above or
below features wonderful woodlike flooring in the living areas and
hallway, an updated kitchen and bath with skylight,
large washer/dryer and a stall shower. Additionally,
the garden atrium has a sprinkler system to make the
gardening easier. ................................................ $319,000.
F E AT U R E D L I S T I N G O F T H E W E E K
John Davi
787-4756
Virginia Dempsey
708-5855
A DELIGHTFUL DEL MONTE
This great little one-bedroom home
features an updated kitchen and bath
plus new paint and carpet. Additionally it has a private patio with new
landscaping and there is no one above
or below. ......................................................................$125,000.
JUST LISTED: THE BEST OF ROSSMOOR
Arguably, the most desirable unit built in Rossmoor. This LEVEL-IN,1782 sq. ft., single- story Whitney
condo features a spacious living room with vaulted ceiling, large formal dining room, a den with
wet bar, an updated eat-in kitchen with direct access to its attached 2-car garage. Recessed lighting,
new paint and carpets and a dynamite location. ....................................................................... $890,000.
WAT E R F O R D
A PRISTINE CHATSWORTH HOME
Nestled in the canopy of lovely and
fragrant Magnolia trees! Offers new
carpet, fresh paint, spacious living/
dining area and custom window
treatments! Very convenient to transportation and common area. Master suite with walk-in closet! One-bedroom and 1-1/2 baths.......................................... $255,000.
Ferri Fotoohi
594-1860
Joshua Francis
818-1515
Jackie Giffin
951-7021
JUST LISTED: A SPECTACULAR SHELBURNE
Two bedrooms and 2 full baths in a
sought-after location with views of the
fountains, pond and courtyard. Sunny, well-lit third-floor condo near two
elevators. Move-in ready, new paint and new carpet, with
underground garage parking. This one’s a winner!
.....................................................................................$319,000.
Nancy Granberg Carolyn Halstenson
200-3374
822-4037
Lynne Keefer
330-3356
Kim Kokes
787-0351
Mary Beth MacLennan Linda Landgraf
876-0311
324-6246
Marsha Wehrenberg
787-7625
Danny Smith
699-8404
Kathryn Sabah
642-0415
Jim Olson
788-2143
Jan Napora
512-699-6610
George Naeger
260-0723
Sheryle Morgan
209-4798
Joanne Mendoza
510-409-7914
Cindy Maddux
285-7903
38A
Legal Notices
Trustee Sale No. : 20130169804580 Title
Order No.: 130146790 FHA/VA/PMI No.:
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE
IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST,
DATED 11/13/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE
ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT
MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU
NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE
OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU
SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEx West,
L.L.C., as duly appointed Trustee under
and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded
on 11/25/2003 as Instrument No. 20030572816-00 of official records in the office
of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA
County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED
BY: GREGORY D. WESNER AND MARYA
L. WESNER, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC
AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH,
CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT
or other form of payment authorized by
California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at
time of sale in lawful money of the United
States). DATE OF SALE: 11/19/2013 TIME
OF SALE: 1:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT
THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE
COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT 725 COURT
STREET, (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT
STREETS), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET
ADDRESS and other common designation,
if any, of the real property described above
is purported to be: 35 ARENDS LANE,
WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA 94597
APN#: 170-250-015-6 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
$423,684.70. 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL
BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on
this property lien, you should understand
that there are risks involved in bidding at
a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a
lien, not on the property itself. Placing the
highest bid at a trustee auction does not
automatically entitle you to free and clear
ownership of the property. You should also
be aware that the lien being auctioned off
may be a junior lien. If you are the highest
bidder at the auction, you are or may be
responsible for paying off all liens senior
to the lien being auctioned off, before you
can receive clear title to the property. You
are encouraged to investigate the existence,
priority, and size of outstanding liens that
may exist on this property by contacting the
county recorder’s office or a title insurance
company, either of which may charge you
a fee for this information. If you consult
either of these resources, you should be
aware that the same lender may hold
more than one mortgage or deed of trust
on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY
OWNER: The sale date shown on this
notice of sale may be postponed one or
more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary,
trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section
2924g of the California Civil Code. The law
requires that information about trustee sale
postponements be made available to you
and to the public, as a courtesy to those
not present at the sale. If you wish to learn
whether your sale date has been postponed,
and, if applicable, the rescheduled time
and date for the sale of this property, you
may call 916-939-0772 for information
regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this
Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.
com for information regarding the sale
of this property, using the file number
assigned to this case 20130169804580.
Information about postponements that
are very short in duration or that occur
close in time to the scheduled sale may not
immediately be reflected in the telephone
information or on the Internet Web site.
The best way to verify postponement
information is to attend the scheduled
sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION
PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING
& PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST
AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1 EL
DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-9334 916-9390772 www.nationwideposting.com NDEx
West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT
COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT
A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx
West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 10/17/2013
NPP0222418 To: ROSSMOOR NEWS
10/30/2013, 11/06/2013, 11/13/2013
Legal RN 5551
Publish Oct. 30, Nov. 6 and 13, 2013
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TSG No.: 4058915 TS No.: 20099070805494
FHA / VA /PMI No.: APN: 192-134-002
Property Address: 171 ANGELA AVENUE
ALAMO, CA 94507 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S
SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED
OF TRUST, DATED 04/01/2005. 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 LAW YER. On 11/19/2013 at 01:30
P.M., First American Trustee Servicing
Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee
under and pursuant to Deed of Trust
recorded 04/11/2005, as Instrument No.
2005-0123444-00, in book , page , , of
Official Records in the office of the County
Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State
of California. Executed by: VESTY ENEA
and MARIAN C. ENEA, 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 and 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# 192-134-002
The street address and other common
designation, if any, of the real property
described above is purported to be: 171
ANGELA AVENUE, ALAMO, CA 94507 he
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
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
$1,367,185.03. The beneficiary under said
Deed of Trust has deposited all documents
evidencing the obligations secured by
the Deed of Trust and has declared all
sums secured thereby immediately due
and payable, and has caused a written
Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be
executed. The undersigned caused said
Notice of Default and Election to Sell to
be recorded in the County where the real
property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL
BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on
a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a
highest bid at a trustee auction does not
aware that the same lender may hold more
than one mortgage or deed of trust on the
property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:
The sale date shown on this notice of sale
may be postponed one or more times by
the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a
court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the
California Civil Code. The law requires
that information about trustee sale
postponements be made available to you
and to the public, as a courtesy to those
not present at the sale. If you wish to learn
whether your sale date has been postponed,
and if applicable, the rescheduled time and
date for the sale of this property, you may
call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet
Web http://search.nationwideposting.
com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using
the file number assigned to this case
20099070805494 Information about
postponements that are very short in
duration or that occur close in time to the
scheduled sale may not immediately be
reflected in the telephone information or
on the Internet Web site. The best way
to verify postponement information is to
attend the scheduled sale. 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 attorney.
Date: First American Trustee Servicing
Solutions, LLC 6 Campus Circle, 2nd
Floor Westlake, TX 76262 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 FOR TRUSTEES SALE
INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772NPP0222699 To: ROSSMOOR NEWS
10/30/2013, 11/06/2013, 11/13/2013
Legal RN 5556
Publish Oct. 30, Nov. 6 and 13, 2013
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APN: 170-270-075-6 TS No: CA0800203510 -1S T O N o: 3 47 212 N O T I C E O F
TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT
UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November
13, 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
T HE PROCEEDINGS AG A INS T YOU,
YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On
December 2, 2013 at 01:30 PM, at the Court
St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725
Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.)
Martinez, CA 94553, MTC Financial Inc.
dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed
Trustee, under and pursuant to the power
of sale contained in that certain Deed of
Trust Recorded on November 21, 2006 as
Instrument No. 2006-0373167-00 of official
records in the Office of the Recorder of
Contra Costa County, California, executed
by R A MIN R ASTA K HIZ, A ND, DIN A
RASTAKHIZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS
JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC as nominee for SUNTRUST
MORTGAGE, INC. as Beneficiary, WILL
SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST
BIDDER, in lawful money of the United
States, all payable at the time of sale, that
certain property situated in said County,
California describing the land therein as:
AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID
DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore
described is being sold “as is”. The street
address and other common designation, if
any, of the real property described above is
purported to be: 1051 -1053 ESPLANADE
PL ACE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597
The undersigned Trustee disclaims any
liability for any incorrectness of the street
address and other common designation, if
any, shown herein. Said sale will be made
without covenant or warranty, express
principal sum of the Note(s) secured by
said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon,
as provided in said Note(s), advances if
any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust,
estimated fees, charges and expenses of
the Trustee and of the trusts created by
said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the
unpaid balance of the obligations secured
by the property to be sold and reasonable
estimated costs, expenses and advances
at the time of the initial publication of this
Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to
be $754,374.68 (Estimated), provided,
however, prepayment premiums, accrued
interest and advances will increase this
figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at
said sale may include all or part of said
amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee
will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a
state or national bank, a check drawn by
a state or federal credit union or a check
drawn by a state or federal savings and
loan association, savings association or
savings bank specified in Section 5102
of the California Financial Code and
authorized to do business in California, or
other such funds as may be acceptable to
the Trustee. In the event tender other than
cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold
the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon
Sale until funds become available to the
payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The
property offered for sale excludes all funds
held on account by the property receiver,
if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to
convey title for any reason, the successful
bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be
the return of monies paid to the Trustee
and the successful bidder shall have no
further recourse. Notice to Potential
Bidders If you are considering bidding on
a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a
highest bid at a Trustee auction does not
aware that the same Lender may hold
more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust
on the property. Notice to Property Owner
The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale
may be postponed one or more times by the
Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court,
pursuant to Section 2924g of the California
Civil Code. The law requires that information
about Trustee Sale postponements be
made available to you and to the public,
as a courtesy to those not present at the
sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale
date has been postponed, and, if applicable,
the rescheduled time and date for the sale
of this property, you may call Priority
Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965
for information regarding the Trustee’s
Sale or visit the Internet Web site address
listed below for information regarding the
sale of this property, using the file number
assigned to this case, CA08002035-10-1S.
Information about postponements that are
very short in duration or that occur close
in time to the scheduled sale may not
immediately be reflected in the telephone
information or on the Internet Web site.
The best way to verify postponement
information is to attend the scheduled
sale. Date: November 1, 2013 TRUSTEE
CORPS TS No. CA08002035-10-1S 17100
Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-2528300 Lupe Tabita, Authorized Signatory
SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED
ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com
FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION
PLE ASE CALL: Priorit y Posting and
Publishing at 714-573-1965 TRUSTEE
CORPS MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT
COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A
DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY
BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1069110
11/6, 11/13, 11/20/2013
Legal RN 5559
Publish Nov. 6 ,13 and 20, 2013
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Martinez, CA 94553-0135
A. Vasquez, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO. F-0006124-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following persons are doing
business as: Farz Home Services &
Decor, 231 Portola Drive, Danville, CA
94506; P.O. Box 2994, Danville, CA
94526, Contra Costa County.
Farzaneh Magzub
231 Portola Drive
Danville, CA 94506
Business conducted by an Individual
The registrant(s) commenced to
transact business under the fictitious
business name listed above.
s/Farzaneh Magzub
This statement was filed with Joseph
E. Canciamilla, County Clerk of Contra
Costa County, on date indicated by
file stamp.
Joseph E. Canciamilla,
County Clerk
Legal RN 5547
Publish Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6 and 13, 2013
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
C. Ocasio, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO. F-0006162-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following persons are doing business as: Kalbi'n Things, 4436 Clayton
Rd. Suite E, Concord, CA 94521, Contra
Costa County.
JJSE Enterprises, LLC
1301 Sugarloaf Dr.
Alamo, CA 94507
Business conducted by a Limited
Liability Co.
s/Jiyoung Oh, Chief Operating Officer
file stamp.
County Clerk
Legal RN 5548
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
J. Gonzalez, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO. F-0006220-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: Manilla Envelope, 78
Chancellor Court, Alamo, CA 94507;
P.O. Box 913, Alamo, CA 94507, Contra
Costa County.
Dennis Tang
78 Chancellor Court
Alamo, CA 94507
Janna Tang
78 Chancellor Court
Alamo, CA 94507
Business conducted by a Married
Couple
s/Dennis Tang, Janna Tang
file stamp.
County Clerk
Legal RN 5549
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: Oct. 2, 2013
J. Datangel, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO. F-0005959-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: Diablo Assisted Living, 123
Los Cerros Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA
Diablo Senior Living LLC
15 Glen Creek Lane
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
CA
Business conducted by an Individual
s/Jill L Bragg, President/Partner
file stamp.
County Clerk
Legal RN 5550
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
L. Woods, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO. F-0006267-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: West Coast Clean & Seal,
395 Powell Drive, Bay Point, CA 94565;
P.O. Box 6597, Concord, CA 94524,
Contra Costa County.
Ronald Gregg White
395 Powell Drive
Bay Point, CA 94565
Melissa Anne White
395 Powell Drive
Bay Point, CA 94565
Business conducted by a Married
Couple.
s/Ronald G. White
file stamp.
County Clerk
Legal RN 5552
Publish Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13 and 20, 2013
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Expecting guests?
Call the guest clearance system
988-7843.
39A
AgentS
of the
Week
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Events Calendar:
Save the Date: Santa Claus will be in the office to take photos. Make crafts and have snacks for the little ones.
Join us Saturday, Dec. 7, from 11 am to 3 pm.
A Shoe-In Fundraiser: Our office is currently collecting shoes to aid overseas in developing countries. We are
collecting new and used, any shape and any size. If you are coming by the office (or just want to make a special
trip!), please grab an old pair on your way and donate today through Nov. 22.
Toys For Tots: Drop off a new toy or book at our office. Children up to age 16 are beneficiaries of your
contributions.
“The 2 Golden Girls”
COOPERATIVES
SINGLE ROW SAN FRANCISCAN
Single-row beautiful park-like setting San
Franciscan model. Two bedrooms, 1 bathroom with central air and heating. Smooth
textured ceilings with crown moulding.
Home has wood f looring in hallway and
kitchen. Wonderful large back patio with
Dutch doors leading out to carport and lots
of guest parking. Cute as can be, a must see!
...................................................$289,700.
MONTEREY COMING SOON
Beautiful 2-bedroom and 1-bathroom, completely remodeled from top to bottom. Too many
updates to list. Washer and dryer. Enclosed
balcony. Pleasant views. Call for more info.
COMING SOON SEQUOIA WRAP
Beautiful 2-bedroom and 1-bathroom. Hardwood f looring throughout. Great view of
Mount Diablo. Open balcony great for BBQ
and entertaining. Carport and laundry room
are very close to unit. Plenty of guest parking.
Call for more info.
MENDOCINO MODEL COMING SOON
One bedroom and 1 bathroom. Level-in, walk
to Gateway Clubhouse. Next to a bus stop. New
ceiling, paint, flooring, 2 skylights.
SEQUOIA MODEL COMING SOON
Two bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Great view, new
paint and flooring, open balcony, close to carport
and guest parking.
CONDOMINIUMS
AMAZING SATTLER REMODEL TAHOE
Fabulous views! Custom cherry cabinets, custom
lighting, hardwood floors. Brand new carpets.
Flagstone fireplace, crown moulding, wainscoating, French doors and much more. Rossmoor’s
most exquisite Tahoe. Come see the beautiful fall
colors and fantastic view. ................. $679,000.
SONOMA WRAP
Two bedrooms, 2 baths and a finished extra
room on the side wrap. Hardwood f loors and
a gas stove.....................................$299,000.
COMING SOON
Expanded Kentfield with a view! 2 bedrooms
and 2 bathrooms plus a den. Lower unit with
a great patio.
SPECTACULAR GOLF COURSE SETTING!
Beautiful Cascade model with upgraded
kitchen and baths. Approx. 1500 sq. ft. with
2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, vaulted ceiling and fireplace. New carpets and paint.
Large deck overlooking sixth fairway.
................................................ $579,000.
PENDING
VERY SECLUDED AND PARK LIKE SETTING!
Upper level Doral model with large private deck
and expansive panoramic views. Pristine condition
with all new carpets and paint. Vaulted ceiling,
fireplace and dual-pane windows. Garage plus
guest parking. Absolutely gorgeous! Spectacular
setting! ................................................ $459,000.
Yvonne Jakovleski and
Sheron McCormick decided
almost two years ago to create a new
Real Estate team in order to serve the
wonderful residents of Rossmoor.
“We know and love Rossmoor.
Together, we have over 55 years of
real estate experience. We have several
designations, (ie: CRS, SRES, GRI,
SFR, and Yvonne’s broker’s license).
Our clients also nominated and voted
us to receive the Professional Five-Star
Designation. This gives us an added
advantage to help you understand the
market and its trends. We make use of
the latest technology that gives us that
extra edge to make your transaction go
smoothly and quickly.”
“Once you meet us, you will understand
why: ‘The strength of our team is
proven by our reputation for results’ ”
Call us at 925-482-6311 or email
[email protected]
Loc Barnes
639-9594
Ann Cantrell
639-7970
Dave Caron
708-6034
Vyana Chain
785-1266
Sue Choe
212-2605
Dan Davari
325-0906
George Detre
360-7531
Bernadette Dugan
683-7957
Jeanette Evans
408-5172
Robin Farwell-Wilson
595.8057
Christine Folger
200-2032
Walt Hanson
286-0654
Elizabeth Haslam
899-5097
Kevin Herzog
548-8576
Brannon Hills
510-703-7490
Yvonne Jakovleski
457-7229
Patrice Jensen
989-2010
Maureen Johnston
510-813-3710
Vito LoGrasso
360-9143
Lee Lyons
683-4374
Sheron McCormick
323-9966
Edwina Morgan-Forh
415-662-3674
Pam Roming
997-9981
Faye Ann Silva
457-9231
Call Better Homes and Gardens/Mason McDuffie (925) 937-6050
1950 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek
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Legal Notices
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
J. Snipes, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO. F-0006308-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following persons are doing business as: Asante Publishing Company,
3126 Oak Rd., #120, Walnut Creek, CA
Salome Wambui Kaniaru
3126 Oak Rd., #120
Business conducted by an Individual.
s/Salome Wambui Kaniaru
file stamp.
County Clerk
Legal RN 5553
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Contra Costa County
FILE NO. F-0006268-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: SOBAN, 2701 Pinole Valley
Road. Ste. C, Pinole, CA 94564, Contra
Costa County.
Young Kim
1085 Amend
Pinole, CA 94564
Patience Thornton
2022 San Jose Ave., #B
Alameda, CA 94501
Business conducted by a General
Partnership.
s/Patience Thornton
file stamp.
County Clerk
Legal RN 5554
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: Oct. 7, 2013
A. Vasquez, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO. F-0006026-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: Genuine Textiles, 373
Shady Glen Road, Walnut Creek, CA
JME Sourcing Group, LLC
373 Shady Glen Road
California
Business conducted by a General
Partnership.
business name listed above on 9/20/13.
s/Joel M. Eisenberg,
Managing Member
file stamp.
County Clerk
Legal RN 5555
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
C. Ocasio, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO. F-0006410-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: FasTest Smog Center,
3356 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA
94549; 1387 S. California Blvd., Walnut
Creek, CA 94596, Contra Costa County.
FasTest Corporation
1387 S. California Blvd.
California
Business conducted by a Corporation.
s /Angel C. Velez, President/CEO
Costa County, on date indicated by file
stamp.
County Clerk
Legal RN 5557
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Contra Costa County
FILE NO. F-0006395-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: JB Painting, 1784 Rockwood Place, Concord, CA 94521; Contra
Costa County.
Jonathan Barrow
1784 Rockwood Place,
Concord, CA 94521
s/Jonathan Barrow
file stamp.
County Clerk
Legal RN 5558
Publish Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2013
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Contra Costa County
FILE NO. F-0006361-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: 4th Generation Finishing,
411 N. Buchanan Cir., Pacheco, CA
94553; 81 Geary Ct., Walnut Creek, CA
Jamey Hagen
81 Geary Ct.
s/Jamey Hagen
stamp.
County Clerk
Legal RN 5560
Publish Nov. 13, 20, 27, and Dec. 4, 2013
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555 Escobar Street
Martinez, CA 94553
FILED: Nov. 4, 2013
J.E. Canciamilla, County Clerk
Contra Costa County
STATEMENT OF
ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
The following person has abandoned
the use of the fictitious business name
Legacy Wealth Management at 3478
Buskirk Ave., #300, Pleasant Hill, CA
94523.
The fictitious business name referred
to above was filed in Contra Costa
County on 12/21/12 under file number
F-0007853-00.
Daniel Robert Henderson
16 Schmidt Lane
San Rafael, CA 94903
Edward L. Shockley
5689 Lewis Way
Concord, Ca 94521
This business was conducted by:
Co-Partners.
/s/Edward L. Shockley
This statement was filed with the
County Clerk of Contra Costa County,
on date indicated by file stamp.
J.E. Canciamilla,
County Clerk
Legal RN 5561
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: Nov. 4, 2013
B. Thomas, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO. F-0006626-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: Legacy Wealth Management, 1390 Willow Pass Rd., Suite
900, Concord, CA 94520, Contra Costa
County.
William A. Lahl
718 Pintail Drive
Vacaville, CA 95688
Edward Shockley
5689 Lewis Way
Concord, CA 94521
Business conducted by Co-Partners.
s/William A. Lahl, Edward L. Shockley
stamp.
County Clerk
Legal RN 5562
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: Oct 29, 2013
Contra Costa County
FILE NO. F-0006501-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: EFS Consulting, 25 Lost
Valley Dr., Orinda, CA 94563, Contra
Costa County.
Elizabeth Foster Sagara
25 Lost Valley Dr.
Orinda, CA 94563
business name listed above on 8-1-2013.
s/Elizabeth Sagara
stamp.
County Clerk
Legal RN 5563
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Mail Delivery
In order for mail carriers to deliver mail to mail
slots, the opening must be
clear and unobstructed.
Things like plants, sliding screens and locked
screen doors can block
mail slots.
When the slots are
blocked, carriers must
bring mail back to the
post office and reattempt
delivery at a later date.
Residents should occasionally check mail slots
to ensure unobstructed
access.
How does an emergency
response system work?
Emergency response systems allow you to call for help when
you cannot access your telephone. The systems come in the following two versions:
1. Non-voice units employ a “help” button on a necklace or
bracelet, which sends a signal to an outside monitoring center.
Center staff make a return phone call to verify that the button
was not pushed accidentally. Rossmoor Securitas or local emergency services are then notified.
2. Voice units also use a “help” button, but they provide immediate two-way communication with monitoring center staff.
Rossmoor Securitas or local emergency services are also contacted as necessary.
Contact Rossmoor’s social workers at 988-7750 for further
information.
The grandparents scam
A “grandchild” calls and says he is in trouble in another country and needs money sent to him via Western Union.
He does not want his parents to know.
When the elderly person answers the phone, the scammer
says, “grandpa?”
The scammer has a catch when the elderly person asks, “Is
this John?” Residents who receive calls like this need to ask
questions like: What is your name? How old are you? Where do
you live? Ask for a phone number and tell him you will call him
back. If it is a scam, the scammer will hang up.
How to dispose of prescription drugs
A prescription drug drop-off box is located at Gateway between
the Library and the Oak Room. The box is only for prescriptions
and over-the-counter medicine and vitamins in pill or capsule
form. The box is tamper-proof and is identified as a prescription
drop-off for medications no longer needed.
Liquid medications and needles cannot be put in the box.
Pills can be left in their original prescription bottles.
In an effort to assist residents in disposing of expired and
unwanted medicines in an environmentally safe way, the Golden
Rain Foundation has enlisted the help of Curbside, Inc. in creating
this drop-off collection box.
Curbside, Inc. retrieves the medications in a timely manner and
burns them.
Do not dispose of medicines into the toilet or sink. Medicines
in wastewater cannot be removed by treatment plants, and directly
enter the environment.
Mutual Maintenance
FROM THE MUTUAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
For service, call 988-7650
Order Desk email: [email protected]
Schedule through Nov. 20
landscape ENTRY MAINTENANCE:
Mutuals 1-4: Once a month routine maintenance, ground
cover and shrub trimming and weed control.
landscape ENTRY MAINTENANCE:
INDEPENDENT MUTUALS:
Monday: Mutuals 28, 29, 48 and 61
Tuesday: Mutuals 5, 8, 22, 30, 65 and 68
Wednesday: Mutuals 5, 8, 29, 48, 59 and 68
Thursday: Mutuals 5, 28, 30 and 65
Friday: Mutuals 8, 29, 48, 56 and 59
TREE MAINTENANCE: Building clearance by Waraner
Bros. November: SWCM and Mutual 48.
PEST CONTROL: Call 988-7640 for service order.
LAWN MAINTENANCE: Mow weekly, fertilize with 16-6-8.
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.
FOR ASSISTANCE REGARDING
THE FOLLOWING, CALL:
Billing inquiries and information..................... 988-7637
Building and manor repairs:
interior/exterior............................................... 988-7650
Bus information............................................... 988-7670
Dial-a-Bus........................................................ 988-7676
Landscape maintenance and pest control......... 988-7640
Manor alterations and resales........................... 988-7660
FWCM = First Mutual SWCM= Second Mutual
TWCM = Third Mutual 4WCM = Fourth Mutual
Health DVDs are available at library
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,
The News accepts announcements of residents’
birthdays, anniversaries, special events and happenings. Residents or their families can submit
items via e-mail at [email protected] or at the
office located at the Creekside complex. For information, call the News at 988-7800.
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for 2 Bedrooms/
Living Room
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We Repair Carpet, Install and
Clean Area and Oriental Rugs
INTERIORS
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DRAPERIES, SHUTTERS & UPHOLSTERY
Handyman Service
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Painting
• Plumbing
• Electrical
Baseboards
• Dimmer Switches
• Faucets
Carpentry
Caulking
• Garbage Disposal
Grab Bars
• Smoke Detectors
Ceiling Fans
• Sliding Doors
• Drywall Repair
Crown Moulding
Deck Painting
• Weather Stripping
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Vinyl, Tile
Hanging Mirrors & Pictures, etc.
Toilet Installation & Repair
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PRODUCTS
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• Roman Shades • Mini Blinds • Verticals & Silhouette® Window Shadings
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Shutters (Indoor & Outdoor) • Outdoor Basswood Blinds
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(925) 939-4493
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3391 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette www.armandsdrapery.com
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To submit Talk of Rossmoor items
heart conditions, cancer and
supplemental medications.
The programs run from one
hour to two and have all appeared on Channel 28.
The programs only go back
about a year, so the information is current. Each DVD contains one program.
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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
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OFF
(any purchase over $2,00000)
WINDOW
TREATMENTS
Expires Nov 30, 2013.
Brian Rogan,
your Rossmoor
Flooring Consultant
CALIFORNIA CUSTOM CARPETS
6815 Dublin Blvd. • Dublin, Calif. 94568 • 925-828-7810 ext. 214
Contractor’s Lic. No. 330628
Cell 925-286-6261
• All Types Window Coverings
• Upholstery • Wallpaper
Free Shop at Home Service
(925) 283-2252
Since
1946
Come Visit our New Location
3506H Mt. Diablo Blvd Lafayette
Next to McCaulou’s, behind Peet’s Coffee & Tea
RECYCLING WASTE: Residents can now call
1-800-449-7587 to schedule the collection of waste
directly from their homes. Recyclable items include
aerosols, batteries (alkaline, NICAD), fluorescent
lamps, thermometers and all electronics.
935-3836
3291 Mt. Diablo Court • Lafayette, CA 94549
CLEANING
FREE 1st Time Cleaning
for New Clients
DISCOUNTS for Referrals
• Weekly, Bi-monthly, Monthly
• Assistance with Packing or Unpacking
Faith Cleaning
Call Diane 925-260-0564
Protect Your Investments • We are fully Insured and Bonded
Free Estimates
(Between Hungry Hunter & Park Hotel)
Lic. #177588
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Rossmoor References
WALLY RUEDRICH
lic# 356488
671-2721
Click on the “Resident Info
and Services” icon on www.
rossmoor.com. for
· Office phone numbers
· Rossmoor bus schedule
· GRF Board directors
· Mutual directors · Medical Center
· Special Events
· Club contacts · Public Safety
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BUSINESS SERVICES
CONSTRUCTION
PREMIER KITCHENS 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Whatever your inspiration,
t h e e x p er i e n c e d d e s i gn
professionals at Premier
Kitchens can help you
create the exact look you’ve
always wanted.
Visit our beautiful SHOWROOM and
receive a free personal consultation.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
General Building Contractor
Rossmoor’s
Trusted
Contractor
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H Quality Craftsmanship
H Kitchens, Bathrooms, Patio Enclosures & More
License #803925
www.davishomepros.com
Call 925-946-9746 for a Free Estimate
Richard & Rosie Davis
Rossmoor Residents Since 2009
925-283-6500
FIRST CHOICE CONSTRUCTION
KITCHEN & BATH REMODELS
OUR SPECIALTY
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LOCAL WALNUT CREEK CONTRACTOR LICENSE #829350 • BONDED • INSURED
Del Mar Electric Co., Inc.
50 Years of Dependable Service
Rossmoor LISTED
Electrical Contractor
T&C Construction
Full service General Construction
Kitchen remodel • Bath remodel
Patio to Living Room Conversions
• No Job too Small • Free Estimates
• Rewiring Specialists
Over 15 years of serving Rossmoor Residents
Rossmoor Mutual Listed Contractor
Steve 925-212-4018 or 925-937-4404
[email protected]
Lafayette, CA
(925) 256-9064
Lic. #737656
Lic.# 193014
SERVING ROSSMOOR SINCE 1963
Heating and Air Conditioning Company
TUCK FAMILY OWNED Since 1908
Heating, Air Conditioning, Duct Cleaning
Installation, Service, Maintenance Agreements
Free Estimates • Award Winning Service & Repair
COMPARE OUR PRICES:
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925-944-1122
It’s time to get comfortable.TM
California License Number 489501
Consider carpooling to popular Gateway and Del Valle events.
PAINTING
Tru-Value Painting Co.
H Free Estimates
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H Quality Workmanship
H Owner on Job Site
Joe Bowlby 925-334-8682
[email protected]
Lic. #818407 / Bonded, Insured
3373 MT.DIABLO BLVD., LAFAYETTE
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BUSINESS SERVICES
CONSTRUCTION
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VALLEY GLASS
COMPANY
Rossmoor Experts For All Your Glass Needs
Insulated Glass Installed In Most Existing
Single Pane Windows and Doors
All Types of Glass Replacements
Window & Picture Glass • Insulated/Thermal Glass
• Custom Mirrors Furniture & Tabletops
• Mirrored Walls & Doors • Shower & Tub Enclosures
933-2940
Fax: 933.2951 • Mon-Fri 8-5 • Sat 9-2
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(925) 937-4200
• Quality
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Lic. #626819
Robert Wilson
99% Diamond Certified Rating
for Window Installation and
Customer Service!
925-487-8978
HANDYMAN
• Repairs • Painting
• Renovations
• 33 Years Experience
• Rossmoor Mutual
Listed Contractor
Licensed #942201 • Insured to 1 Million • Bonded
LHI Construction
Complete Remodeling
Baths • Kitchens • Cabinets
Plumbing • Windows • Doors
Termite • Dryrot Repairs
Concrete • Patios • Tile
Luigi Barberio 925-682-9941
General Contractor
Lic #570107
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needs from start to finish
Interior Trim • Acoustic • Kitchens
Bathrooms • laundry rooms
sun rooms • Remodels
“When Quality Matters”
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925-595-6887
JOE VITALE
Made in the USA
Showroom Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 9 am-5 pm • Saturdays by appt.
FREE ESTIMATES
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www.westcoastwindowsanddoors.com
Expecting guests? Call the guest
clearance system 988-7843
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Washer and Dryer Closets
Painting and Drywall
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GENERAL CONTRACTOR
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925-200-8850
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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.
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Konesky gets a first from Camera Club
Continued from 28A
“Mt. Diablo Fire” and “Fire
Fighting” ; second, Krovoza,
“Expert Worker”; third, Krovoza, “2011 Tour”; honorable mention, Malone, “Mt. Diablo Fire”
Intermediate level: first
place, Carol Scott for “Quiet
Dining Area”; second, Scott,
“Patio”; third, Langthorn, “Toddler”; honorable mention, Hetta
Malone, “Mt. Diablo Fire”
Masters’ level: first place,
Steve Goodall for “Twilight
Bike Races”; second, Lynn Letteris, “Spray Can Competition”;
third, Letteris, “Bad Turn”; honorable mention, Kathy Konesky,
“Highland Games”
Travel projected
Basic level: first place and
best in show, Lezin for “Pigeon Feed Vendors”; second,
Martin, “Lavendar Farm”;
third, Lezin, “Romantic Castle”; honorable mention, Martin, “Sedona”
Intermediate: first place,
Malone for “Sturgeon’s Mill”;
second, Langthorn, “Vacuuming the Street”; third,
Langthorn, “Antwerp”
Advanced: first place, Zins,
“Soccer in Central Mexico”;
second, Zins, “Largest Radio
Telescope”; third, Walter Krovoza, “Mt. Rushmore”
Masters: first place, Konesky for “St. Johann Church”;
second, Konesky, “Mountain
Peaks”; third, Christoffersen, “NY at Dawn”; honorable
mention, Christoffersen, “Old
American Car”
All Rossmoor residents are
invited to attend any of the
meetings. Residents who have
an interest in learning about
their camera or want to adopt
a new hobby, the club will
welcome them. New photographers with entry-level skills
are encouraged to join.
Curious? Come to a competition meeting and dip those
toes in a new experience. For
information, call either Stan or
Carol Scott at 934 9998.
“Quiet Street” by Jack Zins
“St. Johann Church” by Kathy Konesky
“Mt. Diablo Fire” by Flo Hendry
Dan
Paul
We are the West Family. We have proudly served the Residents of Rossmoor
since its beginning. We are fourth generation Californians. Over the years, the
people we have served have changed, but our contract hasn’t. We offer the same
long list of items we always have. We are proud of our record, but even prouder
of our customers who think of us as family. Many of our customers have had our
contract for well over 25 years. We help you through life’s emergencies. We ONLY
work in Rossmoor. This allows us to offer fast and reliable service. We regard our
company as more than a job. We appreciate working for you.
Parts, Labor and Service Calls are included
Also Included: Helping Hand Services &
24-Hour Emergency Service – No monthly call limits
For $198.00 per year
• Fluorescent tubes SUPPLIED &
installed – all at no cost
• Lamp sockets, cords, switches
• Light fixtures repaired and installed
• Electrical repairs, towel bars
• Plumbing, drains and leaks
• Sinks, faucets, toilet, tub, shower
• Disposals, stoppers, doors
• Dishwashers, stoves, ovens
• Washer, dryer, refrigerator
• Furnace, air conditioning
• Sliding doors, drawers, rods
• Cabinet doors, water heaters
and a lot more
“Religious Procession” by Jack Zins
For $255.00 per year
All of the above services plus Preventive Maintenance
Every 4 months. A/C & furnace filters, oil motors,
Clean fridge coils and a lot more …
Call Julie 937-4600 for a copy of the Service Contract
“Twilight Bike Races” by Steve Goodall
SPORTS • Clubs • BRIDGE • CALENDAR • TRIPS • EVENTS • Religion • Obits • Health • TV
Rossmoor NewsWednesday, November 13, 2013Section B • Page 1B
SPORTS
Wayne Sampson is Lawn Bowling Club’s Novice Singles champion
By Bob Lewis
Club correspondent
Wayne Sampson, with a
score of six game points, won
the Rossmoor Lawn Bowling
Club’s 2013 Novice Championship Tournament on Nov.
5. In second place was Dave
Peters, who scored four game
points.
Only four bowlers, one
woman and three men, competed in this year’s tournament: Carolyn Choy, Dave
Peters, Wayne Sampson and
Gary Wendodrff. With only
four bowlers, the competition
was played in round-robin format.
The entrants elected to play
all three games on one day. All
the competitors bowled well,
and put on a good show, but
it is disappointing that so few
of the novices were able to engage in the tournament.
Three new lawn bowlers
were recently certified and introduced by Ed and Pauline de
Assis. Two of whom played in
the tournament.
Choy, who has lived in
Rossmoor since Valentine’s
Day, previously lived in San
Leandro, where she was a
self-employed engraver and
later for nearly six years was a
volunteer for the San Leandro
Police Department.
She was born in Sacramento, attended Sacramento City
College and upon marriage
moved to San Leandro. She
is an avid 20-year golfer who
enjoys all sports, including
table tennis and 10-pin bowl-
Newly certified lawn bowlers
Carolyn Choy and Gary Wendorff
ing. She is a gifted artist and
craftswoman, particularly in
drawing, painting and basket
sewing.
Choy lost her husband in
May, but has two sons in Walnut Creek and San Lorenzo
and a third who died in Castro Valley in 2003. She has
four grandchildren. When she
is not exploring the myriad
activities here in Rossmoor,
which she finds wonderful, she
spends time with her church
and family.
Wendorff, who has lived in
Rossmoor for one year, was a
union electrician from rural
Briones Road in Contra Costa
County. He was born in Richmond, where he lived for five
years before his family moved
Wa y n e S a m p s o n , L a w n
Bowling Club Novice Singles
Champion
to the San Joaquin Valley.
He attended high school for Entrants in the Lawn Bowling Club’s Novice Championship
two years in Ripon and two Tournament are, from left, Dave Peters, Wayne Sampson, Gary
years in Manteca, where he Wendorff and Carolyn Choy.
played football. He later played
Wendorff was married for weeks, and has been unavailbaseball and softball for Standard Oil (now Chevron), and several years to a school teach- able for an interview.
The de Assis’ conduct classfor several years, enjoyed trap er in Richmond. Now, he has
shooting and skeet. His favor- a serious girlfriend in Coving- es for new lawn bowlers on
ton, Ky. She is a former airline Monday and Wednesday mornite hobby is woodworking.
Wendorff enlisted in the Air flight attendant so the two of ings at 10. For information, call
Force and served two years in them are able to visit frequent- either of them at 943-2003.
Fifty-six bowlers took to
Nevada and two years in Nan- ly both here in California and
cy, France. After the service, in Kentucky (or just across the the greens the morning of Oct.
31 for the October Fun Sohe used the GI Bill for flight river in Cincinnati).
Gary Conlin was also re- cial. The leader in the annual
training, and for a while he
was a pilot for air traffic recently certified, but because accumulated scoring race reporters for Dave McElhatton of a swollen knee has been mains Frankie Napoli, with
Continued on page 3B
advised not to bowl for several
on KCBS radio.
Table tennis Championship Pickleball comes to the Sierra Room
Tournament is under way on Tuesdays starting in January
The annual Table Tennis
Club Championship TourClub has picked up 40 new members
nament for club members is
under way through Saturday,
Nov. 16, in the Table Tennis
Clubhouse at Hillside. Players should check in at 9 a.m.
and play will start at 9:30
each day.
The schedule is: Thursday, Nov. 14, m ixed doubles; Friday, Nov. 15, women’s singles; and Saturday,
Nov. 16, open singles. There
is excellent viewing in the
clubhouse.
Signup sheets for this event
are on the tables in the social
area of the clubhouse.
With the recent large inf lux of new members, it is
anticipated that there will be
more competitors this year.
Note that there will be no
regular play on the mornings
of the tournament.
Laura Ho looks to add to her
recent Nevada tournament the tournament director, Len
success.
Boone at 946-1832.
Beginning Jan. 7, Rossmoor
Pickleball Club members will
be able to play on Tuesdays
from 3 to 9 p.m. in the Sierra
Room at Del Valle.
The new board will discuss how to allocate the
Tuesday hours so that players
at varying skill levels will
be assured of challenging
games.
Forty Rossmoor residents
joined the Pickleball Club
during the past three months.
While some are satisfied
playing on-site Fridays and
Saturdays, others have begun to play at the Tice Valley
Gym on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
More information about
Tuesday play will be available in late December.
Pickleball is particularly
appealing to athletes who experience shoulder problems,
Pickelball players Marty Nelson and Barbara Hakala relax
during a break from play.
since the serve is underhand.
The ball bounces lower than a
tennis ball, so players still have
to bend their knees. Tennis
players who’ve learned pickleball report that their tennis
volley has improved significantly.
2B
Hikers head to Tao House, Shell Ridge,
Mt. Diablo and more on November schedule
The Trails Club offers a variety of hikes
every Wednesday and Saturday, and a walk
around the golf course each Monday morning,
when the course is closed to golfers.
Hikers are divided into four groups. Generally, Amblers hike three to five miles at a moderate pace with up to 500-foot elevation gain.
Ramblers hike five to seven miles.
Trekkers hike six to eight miles, and Scramblers six to nine miles. Each succeeding group
may hike areas with more elevation gain or at
a faster pace.
To join, go to trailsclubofrossmoor.com. Go
to Club Information, then Membership. Print
application packet and send to registrar. Orientation is required before participating in a
hike with the club. Call Harriet Schwartz at
934-7402 for club information and orientation.
No last-minute “walk-ups” on hiking days
will be allowed to hike without prior orientation.
Monday walkers meet at 8:45 on the large
patio between Peacock Hall and Gateway
Clubhouse. Amblers, Ramblers, Trekkers and
Scramblers meet Wednesdays and Saturdays
behind Gateway Multipurpose Room 3 at 8:45
a.m. to arrange car pools to trailheads; departure is at 9.
Hikers should bring cash to share gas costs
with the driver. Most trips are $2 to $6 based on
roundtrip distance (and occasional park fees).
Also, bring a lunch to eat on the trail.
Hikers are usually back by 2 to 3 p.m.; some
hikes return later and the leader will advise in
advance. Pets are not allowed.
Bay Area weather is unpredictable, so hikers
are advised to dress in layers and be prepared
for heat, wind, and rain. Wear comfortable hiking boots and bring lots of water, hiking poles,
and sun protection.
All hike destinations are weather dependent,
but leaders will be ready to take hikers elsewhere if the scheduled hike is rained out or too
muddy.
In addition to the hike schedule printed here,
the schedule along with changes and updates,
is available on the web page (trailsclubofrossmoor.com). Go to Monthly Hike Calendar, and
click on Agenda.
Saturday, Nov. 16: Amblers, Betty Boege,
Briones; Ramblers, Bruce Freeland/Marty
Todd,, Tao House Walk, Las Trampas; Scramblers, Kay Nitta, TBD; Trekkers, Jim Woollett,
TBD
Wednesday, Nov. 20: Amblers, Barbara Wackett, Shell Ridge; Ramblers, Marvin
and Rachel Schulman, Tiburon Ridge, Marin;
Scramblers, Keith Alley, TBD; Trekkers, Barbara Hakala, Kings Canyon Loop, Moraga
Saturday, Nov. 23: Amblers, Bob Virden,
Diablo Foothills; Ramblers, Julia Kelly, Hap
McGee Park to Macedo Ranch Overlook;
Scramblers, Diane Smith, Eagle Peak, Mt.
Diablo; Trekkers, Frankie Wyka, TBD
Wednesday, Nov. 27: Amblers, Merylin
Lovett, Diablo Mitchell Canyon; Ramblers, Ian
Harris, Bay Bridge; Scramblers, TBD; Trekkers, Don Geahry, Mt. Diablo Juniper to top
loop (or Pond loop)
Saturday, Nov. 30: Amblers, Earl Sawyer,
Redwood Park; Ramblers, Harriet Schwartz,
Tilden Park, Inspiration Point to Lake Anza;
Scramblers, Ta-hsia Kuo, Castle Rock, 8 miles;
Trekkers, TBD
Deadline for Niners membership renewal looms
Return renewal forms to the Pro Shop by this Friday
Niners’ Captain Lydia Bolinger reminds everyone that the deadline to renew membership
in the Rossmoor Niners is this Friday, Nov. 15.
Forms for both new members and transferring
members are in the Niners’ drawer in the Pro
Shop.
Return the completed forms with checks
to the same drawer. It is important to get every member’s name into the 2014 directory of
Rossmoor golf clubs.
In addition to the names, phone numbers and
addresses of all members of the four golf clubs,
there are calendars with tournament schedules,
phone numbers of the clubs’ officers and committee chairs.
The directory includes lists of past presidents and club champions as well as members
of the Golf Advisory Committee. There is also
a 2014 membership renewal form that can be
downloaded from the website: thegolfclubsatrossmoor.org/women’s9ers.
Turkey Shoot
Tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 14, the Niners
will hold their annual Turkey Shoot, the last
tournament of the year.
Looking ahead
Thursday, Nov. 21: Last play day of 2013,
which will be a scramble at 9 a.m. shotgun start.
Thursday, Nov. 28: no tournament.
Thursday, Dec. 12: holiday lunch and installation of officers at Creekside Meeting Room 3.
No tournaments December, January and
probably February. No play day tournaments.
Players should sign up on their own.
Don’t be a Turkey!
Get your Holiday shopping
done at the Rossmoor
Golf and Gift Shop
•It’s nearby
•Free
parking
•Supports
the
community
Free gift wrapping
available
Call the GOLF Shop at 988-7861
Bocce Club
elects officers
The Bocce Club will have
its general meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 1 to 3 p.m.
in the Las Trampas Room at
Hillside. The original notice
for this event gave an erroneous date.
Officers will be elected for
the coming year. All 2013 officers are eligible for another
one-year term. Other candidates may be nominated from
the floor at the meeting. Rules
and operating changes will be
discussed as well.
All members are encouraged to attend this meeting as
attendance is required to vote.
Bocce Club, call Jim Ford at
296-0622.
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Exercise?
Golf Shop News
F R O M T H E g o l f p ro
Haley and the Holidays
By Wayne Weckerlin, golf professional
I began writing the first draft of this article on Oct. 20,
2013 – exactly 18 years after Hadassah gave birth to eight
beautiful puppies in her side yard. Eight weeks later, I got
an early Christmas present when the last remaining pup
came home to live with me and my recently adopted Cali.
At the time, I didn’t realize just how special a gift she
was. Today, looking back over the almost 17 years we
shared, it’s hard to imagine my life without her.
I’ve always considered Halloween the coolest holiday, as
did Haley (also the birth month of Haley and my brother
as well as the folks’ anniversary). We often went trick or
treating in whichever neighborhood we happened to live in
at the time, and there had been many.
Much to my regret I once dressed my two pups in costume and neither Cali nor Haley appreciated it the least bit.
Oh well, live and learn.
Earlier in the day at the local drug store, all of the Halloween-related items were marked 50-percent off and the
many shelves were already stocked with Christmas decorations. Each year it seems like they arrive sooner than
the year before. (In a related note, I hear that white slacks
aren’t just worn between Memorial Day and Labor Day
anymore.)
So I guess it’s appropriate to start thinking about our
second favorite holiday of the year and begin making out
our wish lists.
Rather than just throwing out random gift ideas, I
thought it more beneficial to put them into something more
memorable like the song “The 12 Days of Christmas.” Here
they are with a twist – the golfer’s version has 18 days.
On the first day of Christmas my true love, spouse, significant other, playing partner, companion, and/or friend
gave to me a long-hitting driver in a fancy golf bag.
On the second day of Christmas my …two FootJoy shoes
On the third day of Christmas my…three golf gloves
On the fourth day of Christmas my...four range finders
On the fifth day of Christmas my…five Cromax Gold balls
On the sixth day of Christmas my… six lessons-a-learning
(for the price of five)
On the seventh day of Christmas my…seven Soft Spikesa-spiking
On the eighth day of Christmas my…eight 10th tee bars
energizing
On the ninth day of Christmas my…nine retrievers retrieving
On the 10th day of Christmas my…10 range tokens-a-jingling
On the 11th day of Christmas my…11 umbrellas-a-opening
On the 12th day of Christmas my…12 ProV1’s-a-flying
On the 13th day of Christmas my…13 shag bags-a-shagging
On the 14th day of Christmas my…14 Winn grips-a-gripping
On the 15th of Christmas my…15 Martini tees-a-teeing
On the 16th day of Christmas my…16 “Hot Hands”-awarming
On the17th day of Christmas my…17 wedges wedging
On the 18th day of Christmas my true love, spouse, significant other, partner, playing companion, and/or
friend gave to me 18 holes of golf (gift certificate), 17
wedges wedging, 16 “Hot Hands-a-warming, 15 Martini
tees-a-teeing, 14 Winn grips-a-gripping, 13 shag bags
shagging, 12 Pro V1’s-a-flying,11 umbrellas opening, 10
range tokens jingling, nine retrievers retrieving, eight
10th tee bars energizing, seven Soft Spikes-a-spiking,
six lessons-a-learning, five Cromax Gold balls, four
range finders, three golf gloves, two FootJoy shoes and
a long-hitting driver in a fancy golf bag.
I hope this helps you get off to an early start formulating
your list. I haven’t written much in the year since Haley’s
passing other than some contributing and editing, so thanks
for the patience.
This is the first time I’ve been able to get through an entire article about Haley Mae. All the other attempts ended
prematurely. It’s been said that time heals, but for me the
jury is still out. I do know that I’ll never forget “the gift”
that continues to keep giving even after she’s gone. Hope
you had a scary good Halloween.
Have a great Thanksgiving, happy holidays and a memorable 2014. I know we will.
All exercise programs produced by Channel 28/Rossmoor
Television are available in the Rossmoor Library for check out
or duplication.
3B
Lawn Bowling Club Fun Social is Nov. 21
Continued from page 1B
162 points; but he is now only
3 points ahead of Eppie Ying,
at 159. The rest of the top
bowlers, with their respective
scores, are: Jackie Purdy, 158;
Magdalen Pereira, 157; Francis
Carion, 156; Joe Masinas, 152;
Horatio Carion, 145; Virginia
Carion, 145; Ed Guterres, 145;
Diana Wong, 143; Lionel Guterres, 142; Wayne Sampson,
139; Bob Lewis, 138; Suzie
Eriksen, 136; Lucy Guterres,
136; Mike Clancy, 135; Chris
Yahng, 135; Pauline de Assis,
134; Carlos D’Almeida, 131;
Jody Allison, 130; Rick Oliveira, 130; Mike Ying, 130;
Ed de Assis, 126; Ozzie Ozorio, 126; Sandy Souza, 125;
Sylvi MacDonald, 124; Sue
Yahng, 124; Dan Belton, 123;
Melina Carion, 119; and Carole Manderscheid, 117.
Nominating Committee
Bridge Bites
FROM THE AMERICAN CONTRACT BRIDGE LEAGUE
Creating an Illusion
By Brian Gunnell
North
♠QJ2
♥ K J 10 2
♦Q43
♣J63
West
East
♠ 9 6 3
♠ 10 8 5
♥ 7 4
♥A 8 6 5 3
♦ K J 8 6 5
♦A7
♣ 9 8 4
♣ 10 7 2
South
♠AK74
♥Q9
♦ 10 9 2
♣AKQ5
Vulnerable: East-West
SO.WEST NO.EAST
1♣Pass 1♥
Pass
2NT Pass
3NT All Pass
In a rubber bridge or team
game, this would be a pretty
dull deal, with N-S making
10 or 11 tricks in about 30
seconds flat. But in a duplicate bridge game, where overtricks are well rewarded, this
dull deal suddenly becomes
most interesting!
When this deal was played,
all the West players led a Diamond to East’s Ace, and a
Diamond was returned, South
playing the Two on the first
trick, followed by the Nine.
The West players knew that,
if East had two remaining
Diamonds, he would have returned the higher one at Trick
2. Therefore, Declarer had the
missing Ten, and there was no
point in ducking the second
Diamond, he had to take his
King while he still could. The
defense won the ♥A later and
it was just 10 tricks for Declarer.
But at one table, Declarer
created an illusion by playing the Diamond Nine and
Ten on the first two tricks.
Now West had a chance to
go wrong as, in this case,
the missing Diamond was
the Two. In West’s mind,
unless Declarer was being
diabolically devious (which
we know to be the case!),
the missing Two was surely
with East. So West ducked
the second Diamond and sat
back, patiently waiting for
East to get in and fire back a
Diamond. He’s still waiting,
and it was 11 tricks (and a top
board) for Declarer.
In the post mortem West
apologized for not grabbing
the ♦K while he could, but
East could have saved the day.
He could count Declarer for
18-19 HCP, leaving only 3-4
for West. That being so, West
presumably had the ♦K and
no entries, and the defense
could never score the long
Diamonds. So East must cash
the ♥A at Trick 2, making it
clear to one and all that the
defense must take its three
tricks and give up.
Visit www.acbl.org for
more about the fascinating
game of bridge or email [email protected].
Chess Forum
Each week, the Rossmoor
Chess Club offers a chess
problem or a clever opening
as well as the answer for the
previous week.
The answer for the Nov.
6 problem was 1.Bc6 check
Qxc6 2.Rxf8 check Kxf8
3.Qe7 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 in the Chess Room
on the first floor back corner
at Dollar Clubhouse on Fridays from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
There’s a nice crowd on
Chairwoman Sandy Souza
has announced a slate of six
candidates for membership on
the club’s board of directors
for 2014 through 2016. The
nominees, listed alphabetically, are: Sarah Likly, Carole
Manderscheid, Ozzie Ozorio,
Jackie Purdy, Wayne Sampson
and Eilan Sloustcher. Three
members will be elected at the
general membership meeting
Thursday morning, Dec. 5.
Coming events
Because of Thanksgiving,
the November Fun Social will
be next week, on Thursday,
Nov. 21. A potluck lunch will
be served at 11:30 a.m., before
bowling. A sign-up sheet is
posted in the mat house. Attendees are asked to bring a
salad, appetizer, entrée, casserole or dessert.
With the return to standard
time, the daily draws and Fun
Socials have changed to afternoons, with the draws at 12:45
and bowling starting at 1.
Even though the tournament
season has come to a close,
the daily draws on Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays will
continue for the rest of the
year. This frees up more days
through November for accumulating points in the annual
draw competition. Then, winter league will begin in January. Rummikub aficionados
are always active afternoons in
the mat house.
Silver Bullets
move to Del
Valle Tuesday
Currently, the Silver Bullets Swim Club swim at the
Hillside pool on Mondays and
Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m.
Starting Tuesday, Nov. 19, the
classes will move to the Del
Valle pool. Swimming sessions will then be on Tuesdays
from 9 to 10 a.m. and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
The Silver Bullets Swim
Club participants swim for
fun, fitness and friendship. For
information, call Ann Hirsch
at 930-2914 or Maureen Heuga
at 296-9276 or just show up at
the pool. Everyone is welcome.
October bunco winners, from left, Lore Sherman, Barbara McCauley, Bev Fellows, Anne Lenkert and Lorraine Miller.
Bunco Club meets Wednesday
The Bunco Club of Rossmoor will meet on Wednesday, Nov.
20, in the Oak Room at Gateway. Check in between 6 and 6:30
p.m. with play starting at 6:30.
October winners were Lore Sherman, Barbara McCauley,
Bev Fellows, Anne Lenkert and Lorraine Miller.
Have you never 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 prizes, snacks and
beverages. Join in for a fun evening.
For information or to arrange a ride, contact Bev Fellows at
949-7628 or at [email protected].
Duplicate Bridge
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Section A
N/S 1. A. Murray/B. Aday 2. A.
Petersen/T. Szymczak 3. K. Miller/
L.D. Kriens 4. J. Owens/V. Low
E/W 1. N. Filler/G. Karoly 2. M. Barnes/P. Elfland 3. A.
Kline/B. Kline 4. R. Lehman/B.
LaCour
Section B
N/S 1. J. Kadner/E. Lang 2.
M. Grohoski/V. Grohoski 3. B.
Atkins/J. Taylor 4. B.V. Smith/J.
Logan
E/W 1. M.K. Neff/D.
Langthorn 2. E.Ying/E. Chiang 3.
J. Laird/W. Warren 4. S. Marks/V.
Mills
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Section A
N/S 1. B. Felder/D. Terris 2.
K. Hammond/S. Lim 3. J. Fox/B.
Burgess 4. H. Schick/A. Petersen
E/W 1. A. Murray/M. Suchman 2. E. Beltran/J. Lowe 3. R.
Lehman/B. LaCour 4. F. Owre/J.
Mailman
Thursday, Oct. 31
Section A
N/S 1. J. Zayac/R. Smith 2. W.
Miller/L. Hailey 3. L. Rolandelli/P. Rolandelli 4. H. Schick/A.
Murray
E/W 1. P. Schneider/E. Sepu-
tis 2. J. Francis/T. Nee 3. G. Karoly/P. Wimer 4. M. Suchman/O.
Edor
Monday, Nov. 4
Section A
N/S 1. M. Suchman/G. Cunha
2. H. Schick/A. Petersen 3. K.
Miller/L.D. Kriens 4. T. Szyczak/M. Newman
E/W 1. C. Warner/F. Howard
2. A. Eastman/M. Koch 3. E. Beltran/P. Taylor 4. N. Goelkel/G.
Karoly
Section B
N/S 1. J. Taylor/S. Marks 2.
P. Tolins/C. Jennings 3. B.V.
Smith/P. Magen 4. M.L. Armsby/B. Klein
E/W 1. R. Kunzman/J. Kunzman 2. N. Donaldson/C. Daar
3. A. Long/R. Long 4. B. Sankary/M. McArthur
Section C
N/S 1. D. Christiansen/D.
Thompson 2. H. Sabin/J. Granich
3. M. Kessler/P. Wimer 4. J. Autrey/V. Mills
E/W 1. J. Johnston/R. Baxter 2. E. Lang/A. Sanders 3. J.
Roeth/J. Langan 4. L. Daley/A.
Hogland
For additional information, see
posted results or go to http://julialowe.bridgeforyou.com.
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4B
Cal Alumni presents
Celebrate the college football season at
Big Game Rally Sunday All-College Party in the Fireside Room
Join the enthusiastic Cal Alumni Association for its Big Game
Rally and Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 17, in the Sierra Room at Del
Valle Clubhouse. Cocktails will begin at 5 p.m. for a hosted
bar and appetizers. Dinner will be at 6 presented by Hamilton’s
Catering.
Keeping with tradition, it will be a picnic-style dinner including barbecued pork ribs, teriyaki chicken, pasta salad, Waldorf
salad, Caesar salad and lemon meringue pie.
The program will be “Pappy’s Boys,” a tribute to legendary
coach Pappy Waldorf and his legacy. A video will be shown of
the thrilling 1947 Big Game, which includes one of the most
famous plays in big game history.
Dick Erickson, Cal’s starting quarterback that day, will be
interviewed by teammate Frank Brunk and sportswriter David
Bush. Cal Straw Hat Band, Pep Squad and Oski will perform.
Funds raised go to support scholarships and the Cal Band.
The cost is $25. Cal Alumni Club of Rossmoor members were
mailed an invitation in a flyer on Oct. 29. The flyer is also available at calalumniclubofrossmoor.org. Non-member Cal alumni
and friends are also welcome to attend.
Those who wish to sit together should send reservation checks
in one envelope. Checks should be sent to Rosemary Furlong,
867 Terra California Drive No. 1. The deadline for reservations
is Wednesday, Nov. 13.
For information, call Rosemary Furlong at 944-9248.
All are welcome at Domino
Club games, tip offered
played each session. A player
is awarded one point every
time he makes a play that results in the open ends of the
tiles in play adding up to an
amount divisible by 5. (There
is 1 point for each multiple of
5. An example is 5 equals 1
point and 10 equals 2 points.)
A player also earns points
from the total dominos left
in the opponents hands when
“dominoing” or playing the
last domino in a player’s
hand before the other players.
Multiple hands are played
to reach a game total of 60
points and five games are
played for a potential score
of 300 or better. Everyone
is welcome to play and learn
about dominoes.
The domino winners on
Nov. 4 were: Ann Shaddle,
336; Walter Roosli, 323; Sue
Wickens, 321; Jim Ford, 318;
Ana Jardine, 314; and Lee
Barry, 310.
The domino winners on
Nov. 2 were: Mike Flanagan,
331; Wint Mather, 331; Sally
Lowry, 317; John Huyler, 316;
and Sue Wickens, 316.
Play twice a week
The Domino Club meets
regularly twice a week.
Experienced players meet
on Monday evenings in the
Oak Room at Gateway Clubhouse. Participants should
plan to arrive at 6:30 as play
begins promptly at 6:45.
Beginners or rusty players meet Saturdays at 10 a.m.
in Multipurpose Room 2 at
Gateway. This is the opportunity to learn and practice the
rules and etiquette of FiveUp, the domino game played
at the club.
Because the player can
use all of the doubles to play
from, it is a faster, higher-scoring game than the other Fives versions. Play is with
partners, but it is not necessary to bring a partner.
Five games (with a 28-minute time limit per game) are
When a double is played,
a player should immediately
look at the tiles in hand to
see if there is one (or more)
that will play on said double.
This should be done even before the player’s turn. Since
there are three possible playing surfaces on a double after
it is first played, it will give
more opportunities in the
future for a play if there are
matching tiles in hand.
On Nov. 5, there were 36 players at partnership bridge in the
Oak Room at Gateway. Ian Harris/Sara Spence topped the winners with 3870 points.
Other winners were: John and
Dolores Clark 3690, Joan and Jim
Chenevey 3560, Vicki LaBatt/
Mary Keeler 3160, Sam Raber/
Joyce Towner 2820 and Judy and
Ted Augustine 2640. Low score
was 560.
Directors Dolores and John
Clark managed the game. For in-
formation, call Dolores Clark at
330-8612.
On Nov. 1 at partnership bridge,
the scores were: Dorothy and Jed
Crane 4260 with a small slam in
hearts, Vicki LaBatt/Mary Keeler 3580, Joan and Jim Chenevey
3270, Bob and Alli Jornlin 2870,
Judy and Ted Augustine 2820 and
Clare and Clark Brown 2780. Low
score was 590.
For information, call Helen
Dailey at 934-1902 or Carolyn
Nelson at 256-1032.
Kent Croswell’s
tip of the week
Partnership Bridge
Rules of the road
Golf carts are not allowed on the sidewalks or in the clubhouse
courtyards. Golf carts can only be driven on Rossmoor streets.
Stanford Club hosts the event set for Nov. 21
Multi-colored balloons
and school banners will
decorate the Fireside Room
at Gateway Clubhouse on
Thursday, Nov. 21, at 5:30
p.m. for the All-College Party, sponsored by the Stanford
Club of Rossmoor.
Following the social hour
at 5:30, a buffet, catered by
Hamilton’s, will be served.
It will include prawns, seafood on baguettes, ham and
turkey sandwiches, éclairs
and much more. According
to Stanford Club president,
Bud Lake, this All-College
event is one of the best-attended and fun events of the
year at Rossmoor.
This unique “tail-gate”
party will feature the Ashmolean Singers, directed by
M.C. Gordon Addison (Stanford 1951). The Ashmoleans,
now in their eighth year at
Rossmoor, will sing more
than 20 college fight songs,
ranging from Yale and Georgia Tech to Notre Dame,
USC and, of course, Stanford and Cal.
Attendees are urged to
wear their school colors,
bring table decorations,
mascots and pom-poms,
and to participate with pride
when their school song
is featured. Dave Cutter,
(Stanford 1951), will lead
the famous “Axe Yell,” exhorting both Berkeley and
Stanford alums to achieve
new heights.
To attend, send a check
for $23 to Dave Cutter, 607
Foxwood Drive, Walnut
Creek 94595 by Nov. 18,
with name, phone number
and college. For information, call Lake at 934-2266.
Acalanes Alumni plans holiday dinner
The Acalanes Alumni Club of Rossmoor
holiday dinner is on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the
Dollar Clubhouse, which will have festive décor. The social hour with wine and soft drinks
will begin at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6.
Catered by Creekside Grill, the menu will
include Caesar salad, chicken cordon bleu,
mushroom risotto, seasonal vegetables, rolls
and a holiday dessert along with coffee.
The cost is $20 per member and guests. All
Rossmoor Acalanes High School alumni are
welcome and members are encouraged to invite
friends and relatives. The reservation deadline
is Friday, Nov. 22.
Reservation checks should be payable to and
mailed to Susan Williamson, 1301 Running
Springs Road No. 1. Be sure to note the names
of the attendees.
In order to continue hosting Acalanes Alumni functions in Rossmoor facilities, the club
needs to remain active. Dues are $10 per person
and should be paid with a separate check.
Boomers to enjoy football, get-togethers
The Boomers Forever Club
will host another of its ever-popular games night on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. in the
Oak Room at Gateway.
All Boomer game players
and their guests are welcome.
Attendees should bring finger
food and a beverage to share
along with favorite games.
Past games nights have included Poker, Trivial Pursuit,
Backgammon, Mexican Train
Dominoes, Fact or Crap, Pictionary and more.
The club will provide soft
drinks and paper goods. Some
people play one game all evening while others try out several games. There is no charge
for this event but a donation to
the club’s Feed the Pig Fund,
which buys Safeway gift cards
for low-income Rossmoor residents, is always appreciated.
Monday night football
The club’s Monday night
football parties continue to
expand. The parties are open
to all Rossmoor football fans
that enjoy watching the game
on a big screen with other football fanatics. There are always
knowledgeable people to help
newcomers understand the finer points of the game and cheer
teams on.
These are potluck events
and attendees should bring
both food and a beverage to
share. Plates, cups and uten-
sils are provided. Microwave
ovens and plugs for crock pots
are available at the various
venues if people want to heat
their potluck item. Pizza, salad, sushi, chili, sandwiches,
chips and dip and wings, as
well as desserts, are always
popular choices.
The locations may vary
week to week but the party
always starts at 5:30 p.m. The
locations for the balance of
the season are: Nov. 11, 18 and
25 (a 49ers’ game) at Dollar
Clubhouse; Dec. 2 in the Delta
Room at Del Valle; Dec. 9 and
16 at Creekside; and Dec. 23, a
49ers’ game and the final Monday night game of the season,
at a location to be announced.
Enjoy schmoozes
The Wednesday, Dec. 11,
schmooze is on the move. It
will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the
Las Trampas Room at Hillside. As always, bring food
and drink to share and a glass.
Rumor has it that there may be
dancing to club music in this
larger than usual venue.
Festivus – the holiday
for the rest of us – will once
again be celebrated at a special schmooze on Wednesday,
Dec.18, at Del Valle.
This tongue-in-cheek holiday is based on a Seinfeld episode where George Costanza’s
father, Frank, decides to create
a new holiday along with new
traditions. Instead of a Christmas tree, a bare aluminum
pole is the centerpiece and
new holiday traditions include
the airing of grievances and a
white elephant gift exchange.
Like at all schmoozes, attendees are asked to bring
finger food and/or a beverage
to share and a glass. Bring a
wrapped white elephant gift to
participate in a hilarious gift
exchange.
Note that there will be no
schmoozes on Wednesdays,
Nov. 27, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 due
to the holidays.
Membership dues
Dues for 2014 membership
are $15 per person and may be
paid at any schmooze or other event. Membership checks,
payable to Boomers Forever,
may also be left in the club
mailbox at Gateway. Renewal checks should be separate
from any other payments.
Membership checks will not
be deposited until Thursday,
Jan. 2.
Members paid up for 2014
will be invited to a special
members-only dance at the
new Event Center on Saturday, Jan. 11. It will feature one
of the club’s favorite bands,
Mersey Beach. More details
will be emailed to members in
late December.
For information, email
[email protected].
Poodle People will hold holiday brunch
Once again, the Poodle People of Rossmoor
will sponsor a holiday brunch to benefit NorCal Poodle Rescue of Walnut Creek. The
brunch, catered by Sunrise Bistro, will be
Saturday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. in the Fireside
Room at Gateway.
Last year, more than $5,000 was raised to
help poodles and poodle mixes.
The adult cost is $40, children 4 through 11
are $24 and children under 4 are free. To purchase tickets, contact Rossmoor resident Marci
Davison at 274-9559 or at [email protected]
or go to www.NorCalPoodleRescue.net. The
reservation deadline is Sunday, Dec. 1.
Clubs & Organizations
5B
The Connection will
Social Dance Club announces new officers
host ‘An Elegant Affair’
The Connection Club will host “An Elegant Affair,” the club’s
annual holiday dinner, on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Fireside Room
at Gateway. All women of Rossmoor are invited to attend. All
are asked to wear their finest and join the party when the doors
open at 5:30 p.m.
This festive affair will be catered by Jennifer Arrouzet. The
evening will start with a wine and soda bar and artisan cheeses
and hot appetizers. A salad plate will be served at the table. The
entrée choice, which can be chosen at the party, includes pork
loin Marsala, roasted salmon and cheese tortellini followed by
dessert, tea and coffee.
Entertainment will be by the talented San Ramon High School
Choir.
The cut-off date for reservations is Nov. 25. Be sure to include
name and that of anyone else on the reservation. Those who wish
to sit together should arrive together, as tables fill up quickly and
seats cannot be saved.
Place a reservation check in an envelope marked “Elegant
Evening” and drop it in the Connection mailbox in the Administration Office at Gateway, or mail it to the Connection, 1537
Canyonwood Court, No. 6. For information, call Pat Murphy at
949-8527.
Hawaii State Club plans
Christmas party and show
In keeping with tradition,
the Hawaii State Club will
have its annual Kalikimaka
Aha’aina (grand Christmas
party) on Sunday, Dec. 8, in
the Sierra Room at Del Valle
Clubhouse. The evening will
include a special dinner and a
Polynesian show.
The Tiki Bar will open at 5
p.m. with mai tais, wine and
iced tea. Party-goers will also
enjoy pupus (hors d’oeuvres)
of assorted mini quiches and
holiday puffed pastries, bacon
sourdough melts and meatballs
in teriyaki sauce.
The holiday dinner, by Simple Elegance Catering, will
follow at 6. The entrée choices are prime rib au jus, fresh
grilled salmon with a béarnaise sauce or a vegetarian
option of a stuffed Portobello
mushroom.
All dinners will be accompanied by Caesar salad,
rosemary red potatoes, fresh
grilled vegetables, rolls and
cheesecake along with coffee
and tea. Those who opt for the
salmon or vegetarian entrée
should note their choice on
their reservation check.
At 7, a Hawaiian/Polynesian
show will be presented by Ka
’Ohi Nani o Mana’olana (the
Beautiful Gathering of Hope),
a hula hui dedicated to spreading the knowledge of Polynesian music and culture.
The hui has participated in
many festivities throughout the
East Bay. The Rossmoor program will feature the various
dance groups from the hui,
including the keikis (kids of
all ages), the beautiful young
dancers, the gracious ladies
and the teachers, with dances
focusing on the theme of the
season.
The cost of the dinner and
show is $29 per member and
$32 per nonmember. The reservation deadline is at noon on
Thursday, Dec. 5.
Reservation checks may be
placed in the club mailbox at
Gateway or mailed to Michael
Herr at 1817 Skycrest Drive
No. 2. Be sure to note on each
check whether attendees are
members or guests. Those was
want to sit together should submit their checks together. Early reservations are urged.
The party is open to family
and friends of members and all
residents of Rossmoor. Also,
an invitation for membership
in the Hawaii State Club is extended to those who enjoy Hawaii.
The annual dues are $15
per person. For those who join
now, there is an added advantage – attendance at the Christmas party and all 2014 events
as a member. Membership applications are available in the
club mailbox.
For information, call Herr at
938-6215.
Time to pay Hawaii Club dues
It’s time for members of the Hawaii State Club to pay their
dues for 2014. Dues are $15 per person. Dues should be paid before Tuesday, Dec. 31, to be included in the club roster.
Dues checks may be left in an envelope in the club mailbox at
Gateway or sent to Michael Herr at 1817 Skycrest Drive No. 2.
Note any corrections to listing on the club roster.
New members are welcome. They may attend the December
luau, as well as additional club events in 2014.
All that is required for membership is a love for the spirit of
Aloha.
For information, call Herr at 938-6215.
The Social Dance Club
announces its new officers
for 2014: Ailien Ong continues as secretary/treasurer in the job she has held
for many years and Howard
Brown is returning as vice
president. Shirley Wong
will be the president for the
new year.
The Social Dance Club
holds dances Tuesdays from
4:30 until 6 p.m. in the
Diablo Room at Hillside
Clubhouse, which has a large
wooden dance floor. The club
meets every week except for
late December, and the dues
are $10 per year per couple.
Join now and membership includes 2014.
The purpose of the club is
to provide weekly afternoon
dancing for sociability, exercise and recreation. Membership includes dancers of
all levels and newcomers are
welcome.
Start by taking advantage
of the club’s offer of a free
Social Dance Club officers are, from left, outgoing President
George Allen, Secretary/Treasurer Ailien Ong, Vice President
Howard Brown and 2014 President Shirley Wong.
first visit. Members are friendly and will gladly share their
individual expertise of a given
step. The extra half hour before
the dance from 4 to 4:30 can be
used for practice.
Membership is open to any
resident couple or resident/
guest couple. A limited number of nonresident couples
are also welcome.
For information on the
club’s activities, contact
George Allen at 274-1819
or Howard Brown at 510 724-6551.
Holiday dinner dance with live band
set for 30s/40s/50s Couples Club
It is time for the 30s/40s/50s Couples Club
holiday dinner dance on Sunday, Dec. 15, in
the Fireside Room at Gateway. The champagne/wine bar opens at 6 p.m. Dinner, by
Creekside Grill, will be served at 7.
The entrée choice is beef wellington, filet
of salmon or stuffed zucchini. The beef and
salmon will also be accompanied by red roasted potatoes. All entrees will be accompanied
by a green salad and chocolate lava soufflé
with ice cream.
Attire for this evening is a dressy dress or
an elegant pants ensemble for women and dark
suit or coat and tie for men. No sports attire
should be worn.
Manny Gutierrez and his group will provide
music for dancing and listening enjoyment.
Cost is $37 per member and $42 per guest,
if space is available. Reservation checks, pay-
able to the 30s/40s/50s Couples Club, should
be sent to Janey King, 3033 Grey Eagle Drive,
by Tuesday, Dec. 3. Note the entrée choice on
the check. Couples who want to sit together are
asked to submit their checks together.
There will be no refunds after Tuesday, Dec.
10. Space in the Fireside Room is limited, so
early reservations are advised.
Attendees who want to contribute a toy for
the Toys for Tots program may bring an unwrapped present to the party, and Judy Nixon
will deliver toys to the fire station for distribution.
The club is for married couples born in the
decades of the 1930s, 1940s or 1950s who like
to meet other couples in a similar age group
with similar interests. For information about
the dinner dance or membership in the club,
call King, 932-0727.
Sunday social planned for 30s/40s/50s couples
The 30s/40s/50s Couples
Club will have a “Sunday
Social” on Dec. 8 from noon
to 2 p.m. at Dollar Clubhouse. This event offers an
opportunity for club members to socialize and enjoy
the holiday season.
Appetizers will be provided by Simple Elegance
Catering. The buffet menu
includes pinwheel sand-
wiches, teriyaki meatballs,
stuffed mushrooms, crudities and hummus with pita
triangles. Dessert will be
éclairs, cream puffs, lemon
bars, brownies and cookies.
Decaffeinated coffee and hot
tea will be available.
The cost is $10 per member, or $13 per guest. Send
checks, payable to the
30s/40s/50s Couples Club, to
Jack Kennedy, 1114 Skycrest
Drive No 3. The cut-off date
for reservations is Saturday,
Nov.30.
Club is a social club for married couples who were born in
the 1930s, 1940s or 1950s. To
join, or for information about
other club activities, contact
Membership Chairwoman
Janey King at 932-0727.
Greek Club forms in Rossmoor
A group of Rossmoor residents interested in Greek culture and traditions met for
the first time Oct. 17 in the Vista Room at
Hillside. Those present at the initial meeting
elected Dr. Alexandros Kokkindis as their
president and set the fourth Monday of every
month (except December) at 10 a.m. at the
Vista Room at Hillside as the time and place
for regular meetings.
The next time the club will meet is Monday, Nov. 25, in the Vista Room, Hillside.
Members and all those interested in joining
are invited to meet with the group at that
time.
For information, call Nicholas Nirgiotis
at 943-2103.
6B
Golden State Club
Prime Timers will dine at Dollar
celebrates the holidays
The Golden State Club holiday party is Monday, Dec. 9, in the
Sierra Room at Del Valle Clubhouse. The hosted bar, managed
by Jim and Joni Bombardier, will open at 5 p.m. and dinner is
at 5:45.
The evening starts with appetizers, including meatballs,
stuffed mushrooms and assorted mini quiches. The dinner, catered by Simple Elegance, is a choice of roast prime rib of beef
au jus with horseradish sauce, chicken cordon bleu with béchamel cheese sauce or spinach and ricotta cannelloni as the vegetarian option.
The menu also includes a mixed greens salad, roasted potatoes, peas and carrots and rolls. Lemon meringue pie is offered
for dessert, along with coffee or tea.
The dinner is chaired by former governor and current parliamentarian Richard Pratt. Holiday table decorations are being
planned by Esther Williams.
Twelve young singers from the Pacific Boychoir Academy
have been engaged for entertainment. This Grammy Award-winning organization was established in 1998 to develop confident,
engaged young men who are capable of achieving extraordinary
outcomes through personal discipline and teamwork. The group
has performed internationally to great acclaim,
The choir is headquartered in Oakland and is a non-denominational school and choir with a richly diverse community.
The cost for the dinner is $25 for members and $30 for guests.
Reservations will close on Friday, Nov. 22. Guests are welcome
when accompanied by a member.
Reservation checks, payable to the Golden State Club, should
be put in the club’s mailbox at Gateway or mailed to Cheryl
Walker at 5961 Autumnwood Drive No. 1C. Note the choice of
entrée on the check. Those who want to sit together at a table for
eight should include all checks in one envelope accompanied by
a guest list.
For information, call Cheryl Walker at 938-7844.
Membership is open to anyone born in California and to couples with one person born in the state. Call Sandie Hawkins at
788-9124 for an application or pick one up from the club mailbox.
Dues are $10 per person. Dues checks, payable to the Golden
State Club, should be in an envelope separate from those for the
holiday party and placed in the club mailbox.
New members may attend the holiday dinner at the member’s
price as well as all the events in 2014.
A membership application along with most dates for the club’s
events in the New Year may be found on the club’s web site,
www.goldenstateclub.org.
Ladies Who Lunch will
enjoy Greek food at Yanni’s
The Ladies Who Lunch
group of the 30s/40s/50s Couples Club will have lunch at
Yanni’s Taverna on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The taverna
serves authentic Greek food,
including gyros, kebobs, soup,
salads and a variety of small
plates.
The group will meet at 11:30
a.m. at the far corner of the
Gateway parking lot to form
carpools to the restaurant, located at 120 E. Prospect Ave.
in Danville.
To be included, call Sandy
Cavallo at 930-6555 by Sunday, Nov. 17. For last minute
cancellations, call Joann Tracy
at 954-7801.
Club is for married couples
born in the decades of the
1930s, 1940s or 1950s. It is a
social group, whose purpose is
to meet others in the same age
group with similar interests.
For information about other
activities, or to join the club,
contact Membership Chairwoman Janey King at 9320727.
Antiques Club plans oldfashioned holiday luncheon
The Antiques Club will hold its old-fashioned annual members-only holiday luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Dollar
Clubhouse.
The social time starts at 11:30 a.m. Wine and cider will be
served. Lunch, catered by Hamilton, will be served at noon.
Entertainment will follow.
Lunch is $20. Reservation checks, payable to the Antiques
Club, should be sent to Membership Chairwoman Diane Casey,
552 Spotted Owl Court. She can be reached at 210-1273. Do not
place the check in the Antiques Club mailbox at Gateway. Seating is limited. Reservations will be made in the order received.
The deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 27. Refunds will not be
given after the reservation deadline.
For get well and sympathy cards to be sent to club members,
call Nano Barnett, 934-4260.
The Prime Time Couples Dinner Club will
have its next dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Dollar Clubhouse.
There will be a social hour from 5:30 to 6:30
p.m. A variety of hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Bring your own beverage. Dinner is at 6:30.
Dinner, by Hamilton Catering, will include
shrimp salad, pork tenderloin, mashed sweet
potatoes, green beans and apple pie. A fish or
vegetarian option is available on request. Wine,
coffee and tea will also be served with the meal.
The cost is $20 per person for members and
$22 per person for nonmembers.
Seating, as usual, will be determined by a
random drawing to mix couples and promote
maximum acquaintanceship.
Reservation checks must be received by
Thursday, Nov. 14. Checks can be dropped off
at the club’s mailbox at Gateway. Or, they may
be mailed or delivered to the club treasurer, Tom
Mesetz, at 2132 Golden Rain Road No. 1, Entry
13. Late phone reservations are sometimes possible. Call Mesetz at 939-2132 for information.
The regular first Wednesday of the month
Mexican train games have been discontinued
due to declining attendance.
Prime Time Couples Club is a social club for
couples that meets the third Tuesday of every
month for a catered dinner and conversation.
For information call, the club president, Phil
Blakeney, at 933-6007.
Couples are invited to learn more about the
club by coming to dinner as paying guests on a
space available basis.
Boomers plan Winter Solstice Gala
The Boomers Forever Club
will have a Winter Solstice
Gala on Friday, Dec. 6, at 6:30
p.m. in the Sierra and Delta
rooms at Del Valle.
Dress for the evening is
holiday casual. The cost for
members is $30 and guests are
$38.
Attendees will walk into
a winter wonderland and be
handed a glass of champagne
in a souvenir glass to start
the evening on a festive note.
Each table will have a selection of savory nibbles to enjoy
prior to dinner.
The five-piece band, The
Fabulous Cruisetones, will begin playing classic rock tunes
for dancing at 7 and continue
throughout the evening.
This popular band has great
music “chops” and their members have played with Genesis, Michael McDonald, The
Drifters, Huey Lewis and the
News, Tuck and Patti, Muddy
Waters and other rock legends.
A buffet dinner, catered by
Englund’s, will be at 8. The
menu includes chicken Marsala, roasted pork tenderloin,
potatoes au gratin, green
beans amandine and a mixed
green salad. A vegan entrée is
available, if requested.
Later in the evening, there
will be a dessert bar featuring brownies, cookies, lemon
bars, truffles and cakes to lend
a sweet flair. A late night cordial bar will feature premium
coffee, whipped cream and a
selection of liqueurs to round
out the gala evening.
The club will provide soft
drinks. Attendees should bring
any other beverages they might
enjoy at their table.
Tickets can be purchased at
any club schmooze or checks
can be left in the club mailbox at Gateway. Make checks
payable to Boomers Forever.
Include the full names of all
attendees and indicate if they
are members or guests.
Admission is limited and
this event is always a sellout.
The deadline is Tuesday, Nov.
26, or when sold out.
Boomer Forever is a social
club for both singles and couples born in the 1940s, 1950s
and 1960s.
The club has a chat board
where members can post information about a wide variety of informal get-togethers,
announcements of local events
or recommendations for repair
folks.
Recent postings, for example, have included an announcement of an international film showing in Orinda, an
invitation to attend a supernova party in Berkeley, a posting of an architectural tour, a
wine event and pictures from
the club’s fabulous Halloween
bash.
The club also has a database, which lists referrals for
repair people, dentists, pet-sitters and others.
To subscribe to the chat
board, which is the main communication method used to
announce events and items
of interest, send an email to:
[email protected] (be sure to include the dash).
club or its events, send an
email to boomersforever1@
gmail.com.
Wine and Food Society will
celebrate Kwanzaa in December
Rossmoor residents are invited to join the
Rossmoor Wine and Food Society on Friday,
Dec. 6, for its holiday dinner in the Fireside
Room. The dinner will celebrate the African
holiday Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a celebration of
family, community and culture.
The society will experience cuisine inspired from the Atlas Mountains to the
shores of the tip of South Africa, catered by
Susan Foord Catering of Lafayette. The featured dishes will include varied seasoning
profiles that will create an evening of wonderful flavors.
The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. with appetizers of piquant lentil and red pepper salad
in cucumber cups, fig and mascarpone beggar’s purse and Cameroon Suya, skewered
beef with a dry spice rub. A festive poinsettia cocktail, consisting of sparkling wine,
cranberry juice, Grand Marnier, an Adami
Prosecco from Italy, and Simonsig Chenin
Blanc, an aromatic South African wine, will
be served with appetizers.
Dinner will begin with a Moroccan soup,
a blend of tomatoes, potatoes, zucchini and
spices finished with thin noodles; Tanzanian Kachumbali salad of ribboned kale, fresh
tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and carrots; Morocco chicken tajiine with preserved
lemons, couscous laced with aromatic spices, marinated and grilled seasonal vegetable
kabobs, and freshly baked flatbread. Dessert
will feature Zanzibar fresh banana custard
with a shard of macadamia and chili brittle.
Wines served with dinner will be a Bokisch Albarino from Lodi, which is a highly
aromatic white wine, and a Zinfandel from
Three Wine Company, a company started by
Matthew Cline, winemaker for Cline wines
for many years. African Obsession made
from Amanrula cream liqueur was inspired
by South African chimps having great fun
eating the marula fruit, an exotic after-dinner cordial, will complete this African dining experience.
The cost for this holiday celebration dinner is $65 per member or $75 per guest.
Wine and Food Society events fill quickly
and the holiday dinner is no exception. Note
that all reservations must be received no later than Wednesday, Nov. 27. No refunds after Nov. 27 when the number of attendees is
given to the caterer.
Call Sue De Carlo at 210-1039 with reservation inquiries. For information about the
society, call Louise Ng at 997-3335. Visit the
society website at rossmoorwineandfood.
com.
7B
Stamp Club’s annual
Nature Association goes on bird walk
auction at Nov. 30 meeting sociation’s
The Rossmoor Nature Asnext monthly bird
The Rossmoor Stamp Club, also known as the Rossmoor
Philatelic Society, will hold its annual auction at its regular
meeting Saturday, Nov. 30, in Multipurpose Room 3 at Gateway. The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. and end at 11.
At the meeting there will be both a silent and live auction
of stamps and philatelic items donated to the club, as well
items offered by club members.
The annual auction is a chance for the club to dispose of
much of the better-quality donated philatelic material given
to the club during the year. While the club’s monthly trading
sessions allow for some of the materials to be displayed and
offered to members, most of the sorted items with higher
catalogue value are saved for the auction.
Items with estimated values of $5 or less are offered by
way of the silent auction. Many of these items have starting
bids of less than $1. Items with estimated values of more
than $5 are offered by way a live auction with opening bids
designed to get the bidding started.
There is real excitement when more than one member
wants one of the live auction items.
The club’s overall plan is to offer items to members at a
fraction of the catalogue value. The proceeds are used to help
purchase new Scott Catalogues for the club’s lending library.
Because the items are offered at such bargain prices, only
current dues-paying club members are allowed to participate
in the auctions.
For information about the auctions or club membership,
call club President Rich Kirby at 324-6328 or email him at
[email protected]. Kirby and Steve Lee, the club’s program director, are willing to help members prepare items
that they wish to offer at the auction.
RMUG talks about
making greeting cards,
new Mac operating system
The Rossmoor Mac Users
Group (RMUG) will meet for
the group’s usual focus sessions in the Delta Room at Del
Valle Clubhouse on Monday,
Nov. 18.
The first focus session will
begin at 9:30 a.m. at which
Margery Widroe will demonstrate how to make greeting
cards using various applications, specializing on less-expensive choices and varied
media.
The following session at
9:45 will be devoted to discussion and demonstration of the
new Mac operating system,
Mavericks. The download is
free but attendees can decide if
the time is right for the change.
RMUG has been working
to educate Mac users on the
use of Apple computers with
twice-monthly focus sessions
over the years. There are ways
to find out what is planned
for the group: go to the website rossmoormacusers.org, or
drop in to the Computer Room
at Gateway on Wednesdays
from 10 a.m. to noon, where
there will be an RMUG representative in attendance.
Acalanes Adult Education
Center will continue to plan
Mac classes for the winter
term. These classes are offered
to help students with Mac
computer skills and are for any
level of proficiency. Call the
school at 280-3980 ext. 8001
for information, or go to the
school office at the Education
Center, 1963 Tice Valley Blvd.
RMUG does not collect
dues but accepts donations
at the focus sessions and for
home visits. To arrange for
home visits call Dian Overly,
945-6055, or Jennifer Langan,
280-0081.
Get sewing machine repaired
The Sewing Arts Club has once again arranged to have
Bart Cubbage service and clean sewing machines and sergers
on Monday, Nov. 18, and Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Sewing
Studio at Gateway.
To make an appointment, sign up on the back bulletin
board in the Sewing Studio.
Those who cannot bring their machine into the Sewing
Studio may sign up for an afternoon home service visit. Appointments fill up quickly, so sign up soon.
Cubbage’s fees are: $75 for basic maintenance; $85 for
sergers; and an additional $10 for house calls.
For information, contact June Gailey at 256-6862.
Former Flight Attendants meet
The Former Flight Attendants Club will meet Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m. in Multipurpose Room 2 at Gateway.
This month’s program will
be about the history of flight
attendants. Wine and light refreshments will be served.
Many club members plan to
see the Christmas production
of “Beach Blanket Babylon”
on Sunday, Nov. 24.
walk will be on Monday, Nov.
18, 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 bird walks
have been a popular activity
for Rossmoor birders for more
than 20 years. A typical walk
is along the level cart paths
of the Creekside Golf Course
Photo by Joe Oliver
(which is normally open for
Male
and
female
bufflehead
ducks
walking on Mondays).
On an average outing, birders could expect to see approx- past records, the petite buffle- website at http://www.jarimately 20 species during the head ducks even begin to ar- dine-electronics.com/rna/rnahome.html.
1½- to 2-hour walk. Along rive in November.
with a considerable variety of
A complete record of all
club
or its monthly activities,
year-round species, the fall the club’s past documentcontact
Bob Carlton at 280months often present good op- ed bird-sightings (including
8129
or
at RLCarlton35@
portunities for sighting many dates and locations) can be
gmail.com.
migratory birds. According to perused on the club’s official
Computer Club looks at LinkedIn
By Jim Bradley
Club correspondent
This is about a social networking website
known as LinkedIn. It advertises itself as a site
for professionals with this comment: “Build
your professional identity online and stay in
touch with colleagues and classmates.”
While not limited to small businesses, this
site has become a cost-effective tool for them.
It is said to have 200 million members and
makes this claim: “Our audience is professional, educated and engaged. People come to our
platform to invest time in their professional and
business profile.”
The Computer Club of Rossmoor was struck
with the “professional, educated” part of this
quote, believing that it defines Rossmoor residents and, in fact, many of the people in surrounding communities. So, the club decided to
take a look at it.
As an aside, some of this information came
from the September issue of Costco Connection in an article written by Harvey Meyer.
The website is www.linkedin.com and it is
easy to register. While businesses are able to
list job openings, potential employees are also
able to post their resumes. The site makes it
possible, too, for businesses to look for potential customers using specific identifiers for job
title, geographic region and industry.
LinkedIn permits the free installation of
a company website, too. This has become a
popular marketing tool for small businesses,
particularly new ones, and each can include a
company blog.
Included, too, is a section called “Groups”
and there are more than a million of them. The
focus is on specific business related topics.
The website is free, but there is a premium
membership that is said to provide more tools
for those really into social networking. Google has an abundance of material on LinkedIn
worth reading.
It is likely that readers will want to focus on a
handful of topics as opposed to being obsessed
with all the details of the site. Retired residents
might want to follow only those related to their
profession or intellectual interests.
Tip of the week
Do readers realize that more and more websites track what a person is doing on the site selected? Here’s an example. Recently a member
went to Google in search of information on a
voice activated program known as Dragon.
Being short on time, the search was brief.
Within 10 minutes, another task took the user
to another site and up popped an ad for Dragon.
This manner of advertising may not necessarily
be bad, but it is a bit unsettling to realize that a
program exists that follows what appears to be
every step the reader takes.
Other matters of interest
The club continues to seek computer literate volunteers interested in working in the
Computer Center at Gateway for two hours a
week. Anyone interested can visit the center
and talk to a volunteer about the work being
done. It’s not a huge commitment, but it is an
important one.
Here are telephone numbers and websites
related to the club:
Office: 280-3984
Computer Center: 947-4527 and 947-4528
Bill Hammond: 953-8871 or the center.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.carossmoorcomputerclub.com
French Club meets Friday at Gateway
The Rossmoor French
Club – for people who enjoy
speaking French – meets on
the first and third Fridays
of every month, at 7 p.m.,
in Multipurpose Room 1 at
Gateway. The next meeting is
Friday, Nov. 15.
The format is casual. Although there is no fixed
agenda, members often
discuss subjects related to
France – politics, literature,
music, culture, food, regions,
movies, books, tourism, and
occasional surprise topics.
Members share a light
snack, often with wine. The
goal is to enjoy the companionship of like-minded people who have happy memories of France or other francophone settings.
Some members were
born in France. Others have
learned French in school or
elsewhere. A few members
polished their French skills
while living in Francophone
West Africa. Members speak
French in a variety of accents.
The meeting has tradi-
tionally been conducted entirely in French. In the past,
membership required a high
level of fluency. But the club
is now welcoming new members whose f luency may be
limited.
Some people come simply
to enjoy listening to French
conversation.
Occasional
translations or explanations in
English occur.
Come and visit; the club is
friendly. For information, call
club President Lydia Bernhardt at 287-1258.
8B
RELIGION
Religious Services
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. On Sunday, Nov. 17, Rev. Joanne Peterson’s sermon will be “A Partnership Between Heaven and Earth” based on Prov. 3:5-6, 9-10.
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 Thursday, or visit the website at tvumc.org.
CATHOLIC
St. Anne’s Catholic Church schedule of Masses for the
weekend of Nov. 16 and 17 is as follows: Fr. George DaRoza
will preside at the 9 a.m. Mass on Saturday and the 9 a.m. Mass
on Sunday. Fr. Joseph Parekkatt will preside at the 5 p.m. Vigil
Mass on Saturday and the 11:15 a.m. Mass on Sunday. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturday afternoon
between 4 and 4:30 or by appointment. The Rosary is recited
each weekday, before the 8 a.m. Mass. Next Morning Prayer will
be on Dec. 6, the next first Friday, before the 8 a.m. Mass. All are
welcome in this church.
PRESBYTERIAN
Grace Presbyterian Church invites everyone to worship on
Sunday, Nov. 17, at 10 a.m. The style of worship at Grace is traditional with hymn singing and organ music. The Rev. Jack Buckley’s sermon will be “I Will Give You Words,” based on Isaiah
12, Luke 21:5-19. Buckley is a retired minister member of the
Presbytery of San Francisco. He served for 19 years as pastor of
the First Presbyterian Church of Alameda. After worship there
will be a time to socialize in the Fireside Room. At 11:20 people
will gather in the library to discuss the theme of the sermon.
Religious Services
A T
R O S S M O O R
B’NAI ISRAEL CONGREGATION
Friday Evening Service 8 p.m.
Vista Room–Hillside Clubhouse
For information call
287-9997
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Worship: 10:30 a.m. each Sunday
Delta Room, Del Valle Clubhouse
For info, call the church office:
709-4673
GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
2100 Tice Valley Blvd. at Rossmoor Prkwy.
935-2100
Sundays: Worship 10 a.m.,
Pastors: Roger Reaber
ROSSMOOR PILGRIM
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Rev. Dr. Daryl J. Clemens
10:30 a.m. each Sunday
The Vista Room, Hillside
287-1500
ST. ANNE’S 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. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Service 10 a.m.,
Diablo Room, Hillside,
Rector: the Rev. Anne Cox Bailey
937-4820 (Office)
To Advertise Your
Religious Services,
call Darlene at 988-7809
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
On Wednesdays everyone is invited to enjoy Bible study at 10
a.m. in the library and a game of bridge at 1 p.m. in the Fireside
Room at Grace Church.
JEWISH
B’nai Israel Congregation Cantor Rachel Brott will conduct
Sabbath services on Friday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. (note earlier
time) in the Vista Room, Hillside Clubhouse. Pauline Hartman
will serve as greeter and will lead the motzi. Katherine Hoenke
and Eva Zembera will provide the oneg to mark their father’s
Yahrzeit; they will both bless the Shabbat candles. After the
service, Leah Haber will speak to the congregation; her subject
is “Impressions of Poland – Summer 2013.” B’nai Israel invites
all members and guests to come, participate in the service, enjoy
the program and the social hour.
CONGREGATIONAL UCC
Rossmoor Pilgrim Congregational Christian United
Church of Christ’s Sunday worship service will be held Nov.
17 at 10:30 a.m. in the Vista Room at Hillside Clubhouse. The
Rev. Dr. Daryl J. Clemens, pastor and teacher, will preach from
the text for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost, Isaiah 65:17-25, “Infinite Possibilities.” A social time will be held after the service.
Bible study will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to
noon in Meeting Room 5 at Creekside; the Bible study will be on
Colossians 1:11-20, “Together in Christ.” A cordial invitation is
extended to all to participate in the activities of Pilgrim Church.
For information or for pastoral concerns, call 287-1500 or email
[email protected].
LUTHERAN
Hope Lutheran Church invites everyone to gather for a spirited liturgical worship service in the Delta Room at Del Valle
Clubhouse at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17. Pastor Jack Niemi
will be preaching on Luke 21:5-19. Wayne Anderson is the organist, and Don Gurley serves as cantor. Immediately following
worship, all are invited for a time of sharing refreshments and
great fellowship.
The people of Hope Church gather in the Delta Room to be
transformed by a warm and friendly time of liturgical worship and
high-spirited fellowship. Rossmoor Dial-a-Bus delivers attendees
to the Del Valle drop-off loop outside the Delta Room. Largeprint bulletins and hearing aid T-coil complement the accessibility of worship at Hope. Arrive early for a time of fellowship and
stay for coffee and conversation after the service. For information
or pastoral concerns, contact Pastor Niemi at 349-5111.
EPISCOPAL
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church invites all Rossmoor residents
to a service of “caring and sharing through inspirational worship
and fellowship” on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 10 a.m. in the Diablo
Room at Hillside Clubhouse. On this 26th Sunday after Pentecost, the Rev. Anne Cox Bailey will offer a sermon titled “Embrace and Hold Fast” based on Luke 21:5-19. The service will
include a Healing Eucharist; all are welcome to participate fully,
and to stay for refreshments and fellowship at the potluck reception following the service. Bible study is held each Tuesday at 2
p.m. in Meeting Room 4 at Creekside. Call the church office for
more details: 937-4820.
ORT commemorates Kristallnacht
Rossmoor ORT will meet Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Delta Room
at Del Valle Clubhouse. Refreshments will be served at 12:30 p.m.
with the program at 1 p.m.
In commemoration of Kristallnacht, Susan Hochschild, Dina
Shusterman and Tillie Molho will relate their wartime experiences.
Kristallnacht took place in Germany on Nov. 9, 1936 when the
Nazis smashed the windows of Jewish stores and destroyed homes
and synagogues. Arthur Miller’s play, “Broken Glass,” was based
on Kristallnacht.
In
Memoriam
JAMES M. HELMICK
James M. Helmick, 87, died
Nov. 4 at John Muir Medical
Center in Walnut Creek. A
graduate of the University of
Reno, he was a technical sales
advisor for General Electric
Co. for 35 years.
The native of Reno lived
in Moraga for 35 years prior
to moving to Rossmoor four
years ago. He was a member of
Sons in Retirement (SIR) and
St. Marks Methodist Church.
He is survived by his companion of four years, Janet R.
Mullin; daughter, Lisa Lagorio of Livermore; son, Frank
Helmick of Sacramento; and
five grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held at
another time.
Obituary policy
The Rossmoor News offers
free obituaries of about 120
words. Obituaries may be edited. A sample obituary with
instructions is available in the
News office or can be emailed.
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.
St. Anne’s
holds a
Christmas
festival
There will be a Christmas
Festival with St. Anne’s Society on Saturday, Dec. 7, from
4 to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec.
8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St.
Anne’s Parish Center, 1600
Rossmoor Parkway.
The Christmas Festival
will include baked goods,
jewelry, donations, Christmas
and handmade items for sale.
There will be a silent auction
and a raffle.
Come join the fun and enjoy a cup of coffee at the coffee
bar. For information, call Gale
or John Lydecker at 937-7748.
9B
Lions Club to hear about Food Bank
Hadassah luncheon
features holiday foods
The Rossmoor Group of Diablo Valley Hadassah will have
a luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from noon to 2:30 p.m. in
the Fireside Room at Gateway Clubhouse. Attendees will feast
on holiday foods and sing Hanukkah and Jewish favorites with
Leigh Korn.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite menorah and
stories to share at their tables and participate in the raffle for film
festival passes, wine tours, golfing, restaurants and more.
To share this joyous holiday with the children at Hadassah
Hospital and bring smiles to their faces, the club will send a contribution to the Hadassah Medical Clowns.
The lunch and donation is $25 per person if paid by Wednesday, Nov. 27, and $30 if paid by Tuesday, Dec. 3. Walk-ins will
not be allowed on the day of the luncheon.
The club is also collecting costume jewelry for Dressing for
Opportunity and school supplies for the schools where Rossmoor
Hadassah volunteers tutor.
Checks, payable to Diablo Valley Hadassah with name and
name of guests, should be sent to Beverly Pincus, 1425 Canyonwood Court No. 3. For information, call 954-7964 or email
[email protected].
Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America,
Inc., founded in 1912, is a volunteer women’s organization whose
members are motivated and inspired to strengthen their partnership with Israel, ensure Jewish continuity and realize their
potential as a dynamic force in American society.
Hadassah is the largest women’s organization in the United
States with nearly 300,000 members and almost 30,000 male
associates. In Israel, Hadassah initiate and supports pace-setting
health care, education and youth institutions and land development to meet the country’s changing needs.
In the United States, Hadassah programs include health education, social action and advocacy on many issues. Hadassah is
Jerusalem’s second largest employer supporting two, non-sectarian, world-renowned hospitals.
To learn about all the projects of Hadassah and news about the
Rossmoor Chapter, go online at www.diablovalley.hadassah.org.
Rotary Club meeting
topic is on Taiwan
The Rossmoor Rotary Club
will meet on Wednesday, Nov.
20. The speaker will be Manfred Peng, director of the Press
Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in
San Francisco.
Peng’s illustrated talk is
about the history of Taiwan.
He will also talk about its culture and tourism, which might
be interesting to a potential
traveler.
Rossmoor Rotary meets in
the Diablo Room at Hillside at
11:30 a.m. for the social hour.
Lunch and the business meeting begin at noon. Lunch is
$15. For information, call Nancy Flautt at 943-1522.
At the Thursday, Nov. 21, luncheon meeting,
the Lions Club will learn about the Food Band
of Contra Costa and Solano from Larry Sly, executive director.
Sly joined the food bank in 1976. The food
bank works to end hunger and increase access
to nutritious food for low income individuals
and families. He has guided the food bank’s
development from an organization that distributed 36,000 of food in its first year to one
that distributed more than 14 million pounds of
food last year.
Sly also serves on the board of directors of
Travel Club to meet, have potluck
The Rossmoor Travel Club
will hold its quarterly meeting
and potluck on Monday, Nov.
18, at 5:30 p.m. in the Fireside
Room at Gateway. The meeting is open to all members and
residents who are interested in
learning more about the club
and trips.
Attendees are to bring a
dish to share and their own
beverages. Singles should
bring enough for six to eight
people and couples should
bring enough for 12 to 15 people. Do not bring appetizers.
Plates, napkins, utensils, water, coffee and tea will be provided.
Grand Circle Travel will
provide a “thank-you” cake in
appreciation of the club’s activities and support. In order to
ensure that everyone has a seat
and that there is enough food,
reservations are required.
Call Judy Nixon, membership
chairwoman, at 286-6175 or
email [email protected]
by Saturday, Nov. 16.
Expecting guests?
Call the guest clearance
system 988-7843.
Dora
McConnell Burdick
July 1, 1940 – July 26, 2013
Resident of Rossmoor
McConnell Burdick, 73, of Walnut Creek,
Democrats Dora
CA was born July 1, 1940 in Fresno, CA to Esther
McConnell and Thomas R. McConnell.
of Rossmoor D.ShePetersen
graduated from California State University, Fresno
and had a master’s from the University of California
needs dues
Berkeley. Her piano talent was amazing. She was
With 615 members, the
Democrats of Rossmoor might
have the merit of being the
largest club in Rossmoor. Each
member has paid his or her
dues of $20 a year.
The time has come again
to keep that distinction alive:
dues are payable in January.
Members may get this chore
out of the way early by submitting a check for $20 a person made out to Democrats of
Rossmoor and placing it in the
club box at Gateway or mailing
it to Emily Ehm, 2324 Ptarmigan Drive No. 2, or giving it to
the membership chair at any
regular meeting.
For information, call Ehm
at 943-7610.
the California Association of Food Banks. He
chairs the local Emergency Food and Shelter
Board that allocates federal emergency funds
to agencies in Contra Costa County. He is
also chairman of the board of directors of the
Greater Concord Chamber of Congress and is a
member of the Rotary Club of Concord.
Nonmembers are invited to join the Lions
for lunch at 11:30 a.m. in the Diablo Room of
Hillside Clubhouse or come for the presentation at 12:30 p.m. For membership information, contact the chairman, Chuck Shaddle at
256-0664.
married July 8, 1979 to Oscar Charles Burdick. After
34 years of marriage she was still saying “please” and
“thank you”. She taught math at Campolindo High
School for twenty years and then became a paralegal.
She was long involved in church music, for the last
five years choir director and organist at the Episcopal
Church of the Resurrection in Pleasant Hill. She often
played piano for Mutual 68 events.
She passed away in Walnut Creek on July 26, 2013.
She is survived by her husband, Oscar Charles Burdick
and stepchildren, John Burdick of Stockton, CA, Ruth
Burdick of Washington, DC, and Richard (Rebecca)
Burdick of Regina Sask., Canada and two step
grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents
and sister, Nadine McConnell. Her memorial service
was September 1, 2013 at the Episcopal Church of the
Resurrection in Pleasant Hill.
PAID OBITUARY
The board is proud to announce that the membership
is continuing to grow and that
there have been six successful
trips completed in 2012 and
2013 and the trip to Cuba is in
progress now. There are seven
trips scheduled for 2014 and
currently four in the planning
stages for 2015.
Trip presentations
Joe Tracy will give a presentation on his April 9 through
24, 2014 trip with Blount Small
Ships, a cruise on the Mississippi-Tennessee-Tombigbee
rivers from New Orleans to
New Orleans. Joan Thornton
of Grand Circle Travel/Overseas Adventure Travel will
present Christine and Larry
Barclay’s Nov. 1 through 24,
2014 Nepal and the Mystical
Himalayas land tour with a
pre-trip to Bhutan, and Judy
Nixon’s China and the Yangtze River land and river cruise
Sept. 9 through 30, 2014. She
will also provide highlights
of Grand Circle Travel (GCT)
and Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) destinations.
In addition, there will be
an update on these 2014 trips:
Splendors of the Deep South
trip, April 29 through May
7; the Bucharest to Budapest
river cruise, May 26 through
June 7; Hidden Gems of the
Dalmatian Coast and Greece
small ship, June 3 through
18; Grand Norwegian Coastal
Voyage, Sept. 10 through 24;
and the latest addition, Japan’s
Cultural Treasures land tour in
early April (dates TBA) 2015.
There may be highlights of the
two most recently completed
trips, the Eastern Mediterranean Cruise and Cuba.
10B
T
Rossmoor News November 13, 2013
he following calendar information is provided to the News by Room Reservations at the Recreation Department. Residents or groups who would like to make changes to the listing
should contact Room Reservations at 988-7780 or 988-7781.
2013 NOVEMBER pool And Fitness Center hours
• Dollar pool will be open Nov. 1 through 30 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. It closes on
Wednesdays until 1 p.m. for cleaning.
• Del Valle pool is open 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Thursday
when it opens at 1 p.m. after cleaning; and 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
• Hillside pool will be open Nov. 1 through 15 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. It closes on
Tuesdays until 1 p.m. for cleaning.
• 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.
• Kids swim hours at Hillside are as follows: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
No kids swim on Tuesday. The last day of Kids Swim for 2013 is Nov. 15.
• For information on pool hours, call 988-7854.
D=Dollar Clubhouse
H=Hillside Clubhouse
DV=Del Valle
G=Gateway Clubhouse
MPR=Multipurpose Room
C=Creekside
Thursday, November 14
TIMEEVENT..............................LOCATION.........................ORGANIZATION
6 a.m.
Strength Circuit...................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
7 a.m.
Open Swim........................Pool, D, H.......................................... Rec. Dept.
7 a.m.
Pilates Mat Int/Adv...............Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
7:15 a.m. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise.........Diablo Rm., H............................. Luk Tung Kuen
8:30 a.m. Aerobic Dance....................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
8:30 a.m. Open Draw.........................Lawn Bowling Greens, H..... Lawn Bowling Club
9 a.m.
Stitchers...........................Sewing Rm., G....................... Sewing Arts Club
9 a.m.
T’ai Chi.............................Shasta Rm., DV......... Chinese-American Assoc.
9 a.m.
Watercolor.........................Art Classroom & Gall., G............Art Association
9:30 a.m. Zumba..............................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
10 a.m.
Qi Gong............................Shasta Rm., DV......... Chinese-American Assoc.
11 a.m.
Light Stretch......................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
11 a.m.
Mat Science.......................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
noon
Fun Day............................Sierra Rm., DV.................................. Rec. Dept.
noon
Italian Conversation.............MPR 3, G............................... Ital. Convs. Group
noon
Osteo Assessment................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
12:30 p.m. Meeting............................Meeting Rm.5........................Registered Nurses
1 p.m.
Meeting............................MPR 1, 2, G................................. Writers Group
1 p.m.
Movie...............................Peacock Hall, G................................. Rec. Dept.
1 p.m.
Open Swim........................Pool, DV............................................ Rec. Dept.
1 p.m.
Osteo/Balance....................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
1 p.m.
Partnership Bridge...............Oak Rm., G.............................................. Bridge
1:30 p.m. Parkinson’s Group................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
2 p.m.
Beg. Tap Rehearsal..............Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
2 p.m.
Beginning Line Dance...........Diablo Rm., H........................... Line Dance Club
2 p.m.
Rehearsal..........................MPR 3, G............................................. Harmony
2:30 p.m. Ballet...............................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
2:30 p.m. Rehearsal..........................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
3 p.m.
Inter. Line Dance.................Diablo Rm., H........................... Line Dance Club
3 p.m.
Open Play..........................Table Tennis, H....................... Table Tennis Club
4 p.m.
4:30 p.m. Moving to Music..................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
5 p.m.
Aquacise...........................Pool, DV............................................ Rec. Dept.
5:30 p.m. Strength Yoga.....................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
6:45 p.m. Circuit Training...................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
7 p.m.
AA Open Meeting.................Garden Rm., D.........................Counseling Dept.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Duplicate Bridge..................Oak Rm., G.............................................. Bridge
7 p.m.
Meeting............................Main, D.............................. Shakespeare Society
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Sing-along.........................MPR 3, G............................ Acalanes/Rec. Dept.
Friday, November 15
6 a.m.
Group Cycle.......................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
ABS Back..........................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
7 a.m.
Open Swim........................Pool, D, H.......................................... Rec. Dept.
7:15 a.m. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise.........Las Trampas Rm., H................... Luk Tung Kuen
7:30 a.m. Rhythmrobics.....................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
8 a.m.
Pickle Ball Play...................Sierra Rm., DV............................Pickelball Club
8:45 a.m. Strength............................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
9 a.m.
Collage Class.....................Art Classroom & Gall., G............Art Association
9 a.m.
Deep Water........................Pool, DV............................................ Rec. Dept.
9 a.m.
Dominoes..........................Garden Rm., D........................... Brown Baggers
9 a.m.
Keeping Fit........................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
9:15 a.m. Quilters............................Sewing Rm., G....................... Sewing Arts Club
10 a.m.
Chess Play.........................Chess Rm., D...................................Chess Club
10 a.m.
Flexible Yoga.....................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
Water Exercise....................Pool, DV............................................ Rec. Dept.
10:05 a.m. Muscle Movers...................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
10:30 a.m. Cribbage...........................MPR 2, G................................... Men’s Cribbage
11 a.m.
Friday Lunch......................Diablo Rm., H.................................... Rec. Dept.
11 a.m.
Line Dance........................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
11:15 a.m. Joint Efforts.......................Pool, DV............................................ Rec. Dept.
11:45 a.m. Gentle Yoga.......................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
noon
AARP Driver Safety Class.......MPR 3, G................................. Rec. Dept./AARP
12:15 p.m. Twinges in Hinges................Pool, DV............................................ Rec. Dept.
12:30 p.m. Cardiac Rehab....................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
12:30 p.m. Music with Fil and Mildred.....Redwood Rm., G............................... Rec. Dept.
1 p.m.
General Meeting..................Meeting Rm 3, C..............Rossmoor Genealogy
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Open Workshop...................Art Classroom & Gall., G............Art Association
1:45 p.m. Int. Folk Dancing.................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
3 p.m.
3:30 p.m. Beg. Ballroom....................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
3:30 p.m. Chair Challenge..................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
3:30 p.m. Sing Along with Bob Sequeira.. Redwood Rm., G............................... Rec. Dept.
4 p.m.
4:30 p.m. Int. Ballroom......................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
4:30 p.m. Zumba..............................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
6 p.m.
Specialty Clinic...................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
6:45 p.m. Partnership Bridge...............Oak Rm., G.............................................. Bridge
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Meeting............................MPR 1, G....................... Rossmoor French Club
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Services............................Vista Rm., H..................................... B’nai Israel
9 p.m.
Saturday, November 16
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
Open Swim........................Pool, D.............................................. Rec. Dept.
8:45 a.m. Trails Club Hike...................MPR 3, G........................................... Trails Club
9 a.m.
Adv. Italian Class.................MPR 1, G............................ Acalanes/Rec. Dept.
9 a.m.
Sports Clinic......................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
Domino Play......................MPR 2, G....................................... Domino Club
10 a.m.
Pickle Ball Play...................Sierra Rm., DV............................Pickelball Club
11 a.m.
Cardio Mix.........................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
12:30 p.m. Ballroom Dance..................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
12:30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge..................Oak Rm., G.............................................. Bridge
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1:30 p.m. Meeting............................Shasta Rm., DV............... Massage & Bodywork
3 p.m.
Valley Chorale Concert..........Diablo Rm., H.................................... Rec. Dept.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
Ballroom Dance..................Sierra Rm., DV..........................Ballroom Dance
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Sunday, November 17
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
Church Service....................MPR 3, G........................ Siloam Comm. Church
10 a.m.
Religious Service................Diablo Rm., H......................... St. Luke’s Church
10:30 a.m. Pilgrim Sunday Service.........Vista Rm., H.....................Pilgrim Cong. Church
10:30 a.m. Sunday Service...................Delta Rm. A, DV............. Hope Lutheran Church
11 a.m.
Clinic...............................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
11 a.m.
TV Methodist Service............Peacock Hall, G................ Tice Valley Methodist
noon
Mindful Mat.......................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
noon
Rummy Play.......................MPR 2, G......................Prog. Rummy/Shanghai
1 p.m.
Round Dance......................Shasta Rm., DV....................Square Dance Club
1 p.m.
Sit and Stretch....................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
3 p.m.
NATS Concert.....................Fireside Rm., G.................................. Rec. Dept.
4 p.m.
7 p.m.
Monday, November 18
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:30 a.m. Fall Prevention...................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
Meeting............................Delta Rm. A, DV........... Macintosh Users Group
11B
9 a.m.
Monday Walk......................Court of Flags, G............................... Trails Club
9 a.m.
Oils.................................Art Classroom & Gall., G............Art Association
9 a.m.
Water Media......................Art Studio & Back Rm., G...........Art Association
10 a.m.
DVC: Brain Booster...............Las Trampas Rm., H.......................... Rec. Dept.
10 a.m.
First and Third Monday Disc....Cardroom 1, D................................ Great Books
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
11 a.m.
Fall Prevention...................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
11 a.m.
noon
Needleworkers....................Sewing Rm., G....................... Sewing Arts Club
noon
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Meeting............................Garden Rm., D............................... Poetry Circle
1 p.m.
Meeting............................Meeting Rm. 1, C............................ Tennis Club
1 p.m.
Study Group.......................MPR 3, G...........Nat’l Council of Jewish Women
1:30 p.m. Meeting............................Main, D.................................Caledonian Society
2 p.m.
Beginning Tap.....................Shasta Rm., DV....................Happy Hoofers Tap
3 p.m.
3 p.m.
Piano with Joyce.................Redwood Rm., G............................... Rec. Dept.
4 p.m.
Foreign Film......................Peacock Hall, G................................. Rec. Dept.
4 p.m.
Monthly Meeting.................MPR 1, G................................... Nor’easter Club
4:30 p.m. Weight Watchers.................Meeting Rm. 1, 2 C........................... Rec. Dept.
5 p.m.
Flexible Yoga.....................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
6 p.m.
Round Dance......................Las Trampas Rm., H.............Square Dance Club
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m. Dominoes..........................Oak Rm., G.................................... Domino Club
6:30 p.m. Open Ladies Poker...............Pine Rm., H..............................Angeline Murray
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Movie...............................Peacock Hall, G........................ Italian American
7 p.m.
Open AA Meeting.................Vista Rm., H..................................... Counseling
7 p.m.
Square Dance.....................Las Trampas Rm., H.............Square Dance Club
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
11 a.m.
Fall Prevention...................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
11 a.m.
Gentle Yoga.......................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
11 a.m.
Luncheon Meeting...............Diablo Rm., H..................................Rotary Club
noon
Piano with Gloria.................Redwood Rm., G............................... Rec. Dept.
1 p.m.
DVC: Gender Conflicts Shakespeare.Vista Rm., H...................................... Rec. Dept.
1 p.m.
Keeping Balance.................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
1 p.m.
Movie...............................Peacock Hall, G......................End of Life Group
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Pool Open.........................Pool, D.............................................. Rec. Dept.
1:30 p.m. Ballroom Dance..................Pool, DV............................................ Rec. Dept.
1:30 p.m. Community Chorus...............Las Trampas Rm., H...................Comm. Chorus
1:45 p.m. Beg. Folk Dancing................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
2 p.m.
Hula................................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
3 p.m.
3:30 p.m. Chair Challenge Class...........Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
3:30 p.m. Reading to Low Vision...........Conference Room, G......................... Rec. Dept.
3:30 p.m. Spanish Conversation...........Mtg. Rm. 4, C......................................La Charla
3:45 p.m. Ballroom Dance..................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
4 p.m.
Bible Study........................MPR 1, G................... Chinese-American Assoc.
4 p.m.
Film.................................Peacock Hall, G.............................. Republicans
4:30 p.m. T’ai Chi.............................Diablo Rm., H............ Chinese-American Assoc.
4:30 p.m. Zumba..............................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
4:45 p.m. Ballroom Dance..................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m. Boomers Schmooze..............Redwood Rm., G.....................Boomers Forever
6:30 p.m. Bunco Club........................Oak Rm., G...................................... Bunco Club
7 p.m.
Alanon..............................MPR 1, G.................................Counseling Dept.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Dixieland Jazz Dance-Concert.. Sierra Rm., DV.................... Dixieland Jazz Club
7 p.m.
Meeting............................Vista Rm., H.................................. Camera Club
7 p.m.
Movie...............................Peacock Hall, G......... Chinese-American Assoc.
Tuesday, November 19
Thursday, November 21
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
7 a.m.
9 a.m.
Pinochle Play.....................MPR 2, G......................................Pinochle Club
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
Women’s Cribbage...............Garden Rm., D...................... Women’s Cribbage
10 a.m.
Beg. Tai Chi Chih.................Diablo Rm., H.........................T’ai Chi Chih Club
10 a.m.
10:30 a.m. Ballet Club.........................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
11 a.m.
Gentle Yoga.......................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
11:15 a.m. T’ai Chi Chih......................Diablo Rm., H.........................T’ai Chi Chih Club
Guitar with Jim Freeman........Redwood Rm., G............................... Rec. Dept.
noon
12:15 p.m. Active Yoga........................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
Acrylic Oil Painting...............Art Classroom & Gall., G............Art Association
1 p.m.
Medical Guest Speaker..........Peacock Hall, G.........................Medical Friends
1 p.m.
Party Bridge.......................Cardroom 1, 2, D............................ Party Bridge
1 p.m.
Portrait Drawing..................Art Studio & Back Rm., G...........Art Association
1 p.m.
1:30 p.m. Bodies in Motion.................Pool, DV............................................ Rec. Dept.
1:30 p.m. Performance......................Meeting Rm. 1, C.............................. Rec. Dept.
1:30 p.m. Specialty Clinic...................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
Inter. Tap...........................Shasta Rm., DV..............................Hot Flashers
2 p.m.
Meeting............................MPR 3, G........................................Yiddish Club
2 p.m.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
Foreign Film......................Peacock Hall, G................................. Rec. Dept.
4 p.m.
Social Dance......................Diablo Rm., H........................ Social Dance Club
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
Stretch Yoga.......................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
6:45 p.m. Partnership Bridge...............Oak Rm., G.............................................. Bridge
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Supervised Bridge................MPR 1, 2, G..................................... Bridge Club
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
7 a.m.
9 a.m.
Stitchers...........................Sewing Rm., G....................... Sewing Arts Club
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
DVC: Great Verdi Operas........Vista Rm., H...................................... Rec. Dept.
10 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
Luncheon..........................Diablo Rm., H....................................Lions Club
11 a.m.
noon
Fun Day............................Sierra Rm., DV.................................. Rec. Dept.
noon
Italian Conversation.............MPR 3, G............................... Ital. Convs. Group
noon
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Osteo/Balance....................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Beg. Tap Rehearsal..............Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
2 p.m.
Beginning Line Dance...........Diablo Rm., H........................... Line Dance Club
2 p.m.
Meeting............................Las Trampas Rm., H.......Atheists and Agnostics
2 p.m.
Rehearsal..........................MPR 3, G............................................. Harmony
2 p.m.
2:30 p.m. Ballet...............................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
2:30 p.m. Rehearsal..........................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
3 p.m.
Hearing Loss Support Group....Vista Rm., H............................Counseling Dept.
3 p.m.
Inter. Line Dance.................Diablo Rm., H........................... Line Dance Club
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Strength Yoga.....................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
7 p.m.
AA Open Meeting.................Garden Rm., D.........................Counseling Dept.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Duplicate Bridge..................Oak Rm., G.............................................. Bridge
7 p.m.
Wednesday, November 20
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:30 a.m. Fall Prevention...................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
8:45 a.m. Trails Club Hike...................MPR 3, G........................................... Trails Club
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
Drawing & Painting..............Art Classroom & Gall., G............Art Association
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
Open Workshop...................Art Studio & Back Rm., G...........Art Association
9:30 a.m. Duplicate Bridge..................Oak Rm., G.............................................. Bridge
9:30 a.m. Knitters Group....................Sewing Rm., G....................... Sewing Arts Club
10 a.m.
Meeting............................Chess Rm., D.....................Counseling Services
Excursions
FROM THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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xcursion tickets are on sale in the Administration Office at Gateway, Monday through
Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cash, check,
MasterCard or Visa payments can be made in
person. MasterCard or Visa payments can be
taken over the phone.
Excursion participants are assumed to be
able to manage independently. Neither the
Excursion Desk nor the trip escort can accept
responsibility for residents who cannot do so.
The Excursion Desk has the right to cancel a
trip in advance for any reason. A full refund will
be given for all day-trips cancelled by the Excursion Desk. If residents cancel their personal reservations, they are guaranteed a refund if
cancelled at least 15 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.
12B
Excursions
DAY TRIPS.
UNION TANGUERA AT THE ZELLERBACH
HALL
Sunday, Nov. 17
Minimal walking.
Tango comes to Berkeley’s Zellerbach
Hall direct from Argentina in this provocative dance creation complete with traditional original live music. Founded in
2002, Union Tanguera is a French Argentinean tango ensemble company based
in Lyon, France and Buenos Aires, Argentina. The company’s works are created and directed by two gifted dancers
and choreographers, Claudia Codega and
Esteban Moreno. Utilizing the music and
dance of traditional tango as the foundation for their creative process and by
incorporating elements of contemporary
dance, Union Tanguera creates new frontiers and ways of re-imagining the possibility of tango. Unión Tanguera’s latest
work, “Nuit Blanche,” captures the spirit
of a dance club, where strangers meet
on the dance floor, expressing powerful
emotions through the tango dance. The
bus will depart Gateway at 5:30 p.m. and
return around 10. The cost is $77.
DAVID HOCKNEY: A BIGGER EXHIBITION
Tuesday, Nov. 19
Extensive walking
Visit the de Young Museums in San Francisco for a private docent-led tour of David
Hockney: A Bigger Exhibition. Assembled
by Hockney exclusively for the de Young,
this exhibition marks the return to California of the most influential and best-known
British artist of his generation. This exhibition highlights Hockney’s ability to engage
with–and gain mastery of–a wide variety of
tools and media. More than 300 works will
be shown in 18,000-square-feet of gallery
space, making this the largest exhibition in
the history of the museum. This exhibit includes some of Hockney’s grandest works
both in terms of size and concept, such
as “The Bigger Message,” his 30-canvas
re-working of Claude Lorrain’s “The Sermon on the Mount.” Also included are more
intimate works, like the artist’s portraits depicting friends, colleagues and family members. These reveal the artist’s personal and
intimate relationships, and illustrate a particularly tender understanding of his sitters.
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
will also be the first to exhibit and publish
“The Arrival of Spring in 2013.” This work
consists of 25 charcoal drawings, finished
in May of this year, and has been described
by Hockney as capturing “the bleakness of
the winter and its exciting transformation
to the summer.” The bus leaves Gateway at
7:45 a.m. and will return around 2 p.m. Cost
is $37 for museum members and $57 for
non-members.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL “AMALUNA”
Friday, Nov. 22
Moderate walking
Cirque Du Soleil, the world-famous
acrobatic troupe, returns to the Bay Area
with a new show under the Grand Chapiteau at AT&T Park. “Amaluna” invites the
audience to a mysterious island governed
by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of
the moon. Their queen, Prospera, directs
her daughter’s coming-of-age ceremony
in a rite that honors femininity, renewal,
rebirth and balance that marks the passing of these insights and values from one
generation to the next. In the wake of a
storm caused by Prospera, a group of
young men lands on the island, triggering
an epic, emotional story of love between
Prospera’s daughter and a brave young
suitor. But their love will be put to the test.
The couple must face numerous demanding trials and overcome daunting setbacks
before they can achieve mutual trust, faith
and harmony. This show has dazzling costumes, unique music and amazing acts.
The bus will depart Gateway at 2:30 p.m.
and return at 8. The cost is $115.
“DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER” At the
Lesher Center for the Arts
Saturday, Nov. 23, at 2:30 p.m.
Minimal walking
Center Repertory Company presents a
revival of a French sex farce by Marc Camoletti titled “Don’t Dress For Dinner.” This
play is complete with scandalous affairs,
spilled drinks and sexy costume changes
aplenty. The production features a talented
ensemble cast of physical comedians who
transform a simple dinner into a sexy and
hysterical six-ring circus. This is a French
farce from an earlier, far-less graphic era
than now, more akin to a Benny Hill sketch
than anything truly adult in nature. The
Rossmoor Bus Transportation department
will provide free transportation for the first
18 participants. The cost is $30.
light refreshments and drinks as the train
winds through Niles Canyon. The bus will
leave Gateway at 11:30 a.m. and return at
approximately 7 p.m. The cost is $79.
A CHANTICLEER CHRISTMAS
Friday, Dec. 13
Minimal walking
The holiday season starts with a Chanticleer Christmas. Travel to Oakland to the
Cathedral of Christ the Light for a celebration of the season as told through the
glorious voices of Chanticleer. Chanticleer,
the San-Francisco-based men’s choir, is
known around the world as “an orchestra
of voices” for the seamless blend of its
twelve male voices ranging from countertenor to bass and its original interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance
to jazz, and from gospel to venturesome
new music. A Chanticleer Christmas celeBYCHKOV CONDUCTS STRAUSS’S
brates the mystery and wonder of ChristALPINE SYMPHONY
mas with an elegant blend of traditional
Sunday, Nov. 24
carols, medieval and Renaissance sacred
works and new holiday gems. The bus will
Minimal walking
leave Gateway at 6:30 p.m. and return at
Semyon Bychkov, one of the finest approximately 11. Cost is $ 85 for reserved
conductors in the world today, is back to seats.
lead the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra at Davies Symphony Hall. Bychkov is BEACH BLANKET BABYLON
a modest maestro who has never sought Saturday, Dec. 14
the spotlight. Born and raised in St. PetersModerate walking
burg, Russia, he immigrated to the United
Enjoy the Christmas version of this
States in the 1970s. Bychkov’s name came
to international attention while he was the ongoing and ever-adapting Steve Silver’s
music director of Michigan’s Grand Rapids Beach Blanket Babylon show at the Club
Symphony Orchestra and the Buffalo Phil- Fugazi in San Francisco. Beach Blanket
harmonic Orchestra. He was signed to an Babylon is the nation’s longest running
exclusive recording contract with Philips musical revue. Packed with hilarious
Classics. Moving to Paris, Bychkov was spoofs of pop culture, spectacular cosappointed music director of Orchestre de tumes, outrageously gigantic hats and
Paris (1989), principal guest conductor of one show-stopping number after anoththe St Petersburg Philharmonic (1990), er, the show has performed over 35 years
principal guest conductor of Maggio Mu- and continues to dazzle audiences. Snow
sicale, Florence (1992), chief conductor of White continues her fast-paced musical
WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln (1997) and journey around the world in search of her
chief conductor of Dresden Semperoper “Prince Charming”. This laugh-out-loud
(1998). The program will open with Mo- stage spectacular will keep you laughing
zart’s Piano Concerto in C minor. Pianist from the beginning till the end. Giant hats
Till Fellner makes his long-awaited debut and full-body Christmas tree outfits are
with the San Francisco Symphony. The just the start! Watch the show from resecond half of the program is given over to served downstairs cabaret or center balRichard Strauss’s “Alpine Symphony,” the cony seats. Enjoy a hosted dinner before
composer’s musical depiction of climbing the show. The bus will leave Gateway at
a mountain–and one of the most ambitious 3 p.m. and return at approximately 9:30
and thrilling works of the early 20th centu- p.m. The cost is $130.
ry. Great side orchestra seats are available.
The bus will depart Gateway at 12:15 p.m. THE WORLD OF WEBBER A Cabaret
Tribute to the Songs of Andrew
and return at 5:30. The cost is $99.
Lloyd Webber at the Lesher Center
Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2:30 p.m.
“A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING”
At the Lesher Center
“The World of Webber” celebrates the
Sunday, Dec. 1 at 2:30 p.m.
songs and musicals of Broadway and
musical theater composer, Andrew Lloyd
Minimal walking
Webber, through the years. Performed in
“A Grand Night for Singing,” present- intimate cabaret-concert style by three
ed by Diablo Theatre Company, is a revue outstanding singers with piano accompashowcasing the music of Richard Rodgers niment, the revue features Webber clasand Oscar Hammerstein featuring songs sics like “Music of the Night” (“The Phanfrom every Broadway musical written by tom of the Opera”), “Memory” (“Cats”),
the award-winning pair such as “Carousel,” “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina” (“Evita”), as
“Oklahoma!,” “The King and I,” “South Pa- well as selections from many of his other
cific,” “Cinderella” and “The Sound of Mu- shows including “Joseph and the Amazing
sic.” This show takes a lively and inventive Technicolor Dreamcoat,” “Whistle Down
approach to the beloved songs of these the Wind,” “Aspects of Love,” “Song and
collaborators, and will keep the audience Dance,” “Jesus Christ Superstar” and
guessing about what will happen next.Tick- “Sunset Boulevard.” Proceeds from this
ets only, no transportation. Cost is $45.
program will benefit Food Bank of Contra
Costa and Solano. Tickets are $20 (no
HISTORIC NILES AND TRAIN OF LIGHTS
transportation).
Wednesday, Dec. 11
NUTCRACKER
Extensive walking
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Discover the treasures of the Niles disMinimal walking
trict of Fremont on this trip. Established
in 1850s, Niles was a junction point of the
On Christmas Eve 1944, the audience
Southern Pacific Railroad from Oakland to at San Francisco’s War Memorial Opera
San Jose and southern coastal points. Visit House experienced the American premiere
the Essanay Silent Film Museum and learn of “Nutcracker.” An instant sensation, the
the history of Essanay Film Company. Enjoy ballet launched a national holiday tradition.
some free time to explore the historic Niles The first strains of Tchaikovsky’s magical
neighborhood. There are specialty shops score begin and the “Nutcracker” opens
with antiques and collectibles, home and on a bustling street of Victorian homes like
garden, jewelry and gifts. Later, board the those found in San Francisco. “NutcrackTrain of Lights for a 70-minute roundtrip er” is an unforgettable holiday experience
ride from Niles to Sunol and back. Expe- for all ages, featuring exquisite costumes
rience the magic of this brightly decorat- and scenery, breathtaking effects and
ed holiday train, covered with thousands spectacular dance performances by one of
of lights in the comfort of a vintage 1940s the world’s premier dance companies. The
club lounge car restored to its original lay- bus leaves Gateway at 12:15 p.m. and will
out, appearance and atmosphere. Enjoy return around 6. Cost is $89.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Friday, Jan. 3
Minimal walking
The romantic Broadway musical for
all generations, Disney’s “Beauty and
the Beast,” is coming to Curran Theatre
in San Francisco. Based on the Academy
Award-winning animated feature film, this
eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts
of over 35 million people worldwide. This
classic musical love story is filled with
unforgettable characters, lavish sets and
costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Disney’s “Beauty and the
Beast” is the classic story of Belle, a young
woman in a provincial town, and the Beast,
who is really a young prince trapped in a
spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast
can learn to love and be loved, the curse
will end and he will be transformed to his
former self. But time is running out. If the
Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he
and his household will be doomed for all
eternity. The bus leaves Gateway at 12:15
p.m. and will return around 5:30. Cost is
$109.
EXTENDED TRIPS.
NEW YEAR’S IN VICTORIA, CANADA
Dec. 28 through Jan. 8
Take a trip to beautiful British Columbia
to celebrate the New Year. The first evening
of the journey north will conclude at Seven
Feathers Hotel Casino in Canyonville, Ore.
The following day will include a stop at
Salty’s on the Columbia River with accommodations at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia,
Wash. Next morning will begin with a short
drive to Port Angeles for a hosted lunch at
the Crabhouse Restaurant. The group will
board the Coho Ferry for Victoria. Home for
the next four nights will be at the Chateau
Victoria, located in the heart of Victoria
near the shops and museums. New Year’s
Eve day is free to explore Victoria’s sights
such as the British Columbia Museum, the
Crystal Gardens, or relax at the hotel and
have afternoon tea. Ring in the New Year
at the historic Empress Hotel with a hosted
dinner dance. On New Year’s Day the group
will visit Butchart Gardens, built in 1904.
From the exquisite Sunken Gardens to the
charming English Rose Garden, this 50acre showplace maintains the gracious traditions of the past. The gardens will sparkle with festive lights and décor. Enjoy a
hosted dinner at the gardens. The following
day travel up Vancouver Island to Duncan
for a guided tour of the Quw’utsun’ Native
Heritage Center, a living history museum
and gallery dedicated to the preservation of
the culture of the Northwest Coast Indians.
The next morning, board the Coho Ferry to
Port Angeles. Accommodations will be at
the Lake Quinault Lodge, which is directly
inside the rain forest. Enjoy a hosted dinner in the lodge. The next day experience a
tour of a serene rain forest on the Olympic
Peninsula. For the next three days, travel
along the Pacific Coastline with stops in
Astoria, Oregon, Newport and Eureka, and
tour Cranberry Sweets Factory. The cost
per person, double occupancy, is $2,850
and $3,550 for a single. This tour includes
11 nights deluxe lodging, 17 meals, extensive touring per itinerary, luggage handling,
motorcoach transportation, taxes and gratuities on all hosted meals. A $500 deposit
per person is due with reservation. Detailed
itinerary and reservation forms are available at the Excursion Desk.
NEW YEAR’S AT THE PASADENA ROSE
PARADE AND DISNEYLAND
Dec. 29 through Jan. 2
Celebrate New Year’s in Southern California. The group will stay at the Crowne
Plaza in Garden Grove for four nights.
Visit the facilit y in Ir windale where the
crews are putting the finishing touches
on the floats for the Rose Parade. Explore
the Fanfest Expo Village, which is a place
to interact one-on-one with many of the
Tournament of Roses par ticipants. Peruse the array of booths and displays, and
shop for the Rose Parade merchandise.
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Excursions
Visit the Band Fest to see performances
featuring the Rose Parade prize-winning
bands. Hosted dinner will be at Buca di
Beppo. Nex t day is free to explore the
Disneyland and California Adventure
Park. A one-day Park Hopper ticket allows visits to both parks. There will be
parades, enter tainment and Christmas
decorations in a fashion only Disney is
capable of providing. On Jan. 1, depar t
for Pasadena 125th Annual Tournament
of Roses Parade. This year’s theme is
“Dreams Come True” and promises to be
full of fun, flowers, music and animation.
Watch the parade from reserved grandstand seats. Af ter relaxing af ternoon
back at the hotel, travel to Knott’s Berry
Farm and have a hosted dinner at Mrs.
Knot t’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant. On
final day, depar t hotel af ter break fast.
Stop for a hosted farewell lunch at Harris
Ranch. The cost per person, double occupancy, is $1,140 ($1,475 for single occupancy). A deposit of $200 is due with
application. Tour includes: deluxe lodging
for four nights, eight hosted meals, touring per itinerary, all entrance fees, deluxe
motor coach transpor tation, luggage
handling and gratuities. Full itineraries
and reservation forms are available at the
Excursion Desk.
THE PALM SPRING FOLLIES: The final
season
Feb. 3 through 7
Travel to Palm Springs for the last
chance to see the fabulous Palm Springs
Follies before they shut their doors forever. Accommodations for four nights will
be at the Spa Hotel Casino in the heart of
Palm Springs. Enjoy a guided tour of the
Palm Springs area and see some of the
past and present stars homes. Visit the
Rat Pack Hideaway, which was the home
of Rober t Stack. Travel to Joshua Tree
National Park, visit the Living Deser t,
which is a wildlife and botanical park featuring rare plants, and the Palm Springs
Air Museum. The museum houses one of
the largest collections of the W WII flying aircrafts. The Buddy Rogers Theater
shows documentaries about aviation in
the military with emphasis on WWII. The
highlight of the trip is the per formance
by the Palm Spring Follies featuring all
the great music of the 1930s and 1940s.
Every member of the cast is between the
ages of 50 and 82. Enjoy Village Fest in
downtown Palm Springs. The tour includes four nights deluxe lodging, five
meals, motorcoach transportation, touring per itinerary, taxes and gratuities and
luggage handling. A deposit of $200 per
person is due with application. The cost
per person double occupancy is $1,095
per person, $1,495 single. Stop by the
Excursion Desk for a complete itinerary
and reservation form.
PANAMA CANAL CRUISE LOS ANGELES
TO FORT LAUDERDALE
March 17 through April 1
Take a Panama Canal cruise aboard the
Island Princess. The wildlife in the Panama
Canal region is as unique and breathtaking
as the Canal itself. You cruise through a
“Garden of Eden” -- lush, tropical rain forests and untamed jungles in the heart of
Central America, home to varied wildlife and
fascinating cultures. This 15-night Panama
Canal cruise with Princess sets off from
Los Angeles through the Panama Canal,
the quickest link between the Pacific and
the Atlantic, and ends in Fort Lauderdale.
Visit the ports of Cabo San Lucas, Aruba,
Puntarenas and San Juan del Sur. Explore
the modern and bustling city of Cartagena,
Colombia, and experience history with a
full transit of the Panama Canal. Included
in the package are all transfers, airfares to
Los Angeles and from Ft. Lauderdale, meals
and entertainment, driver, sky cap and stevedore tips, port taxes and government fees,
Travel Guard insurance, one bottle per cabin
and private cocktail party on board. Prices
start from $3,600 per person depending on
the stateroom choice. A deposit of $900 per
person is due to secure reservations. Final
payment is due by Dec. 20. Visit the Excursion Desk for a detailed itinerary and stateroom options.
Special Events
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS CRUISE
March 22 through April 6
Enjoy the wonders of the Hawaiian Islands in style on board the Grand Princess sailing round trip from San Francisco.
Choose from traditional, anytime, specialty
or casual dining. Take a personal enrichment class, do yoga, go duty-free shopping
or relax with a dip in one of the pools or
spas. In the evening, enjoy live theater and
movies on the big screen, plush lounges,
swanky casinos and dance clubs. After four
busy days and nights at sea, enjoy four different Hawaiian Islands. First stop will be
in Ensenada, Mexico. Ensenada is famous
for its warm Mediterranean climate and
friendly atmosphere. Next stop will be Hilo,
Big Island. The entire city of Hilo is like one
giant greenhouse with tropical flowers at
every turn. Explore Honolulu, Hawaii’s state
capital. The big, blue and stunning Koolau
Mountains serve as a dramatic setting for
Hawaii’s largest city. Take a sunset stroll on
Waikiki Beach. Visit the Hawaii Plantation
Village and the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Visit Nawiliwili, Kauai.
Lahaina, Maui, boasts stunning landscapes
and superb beaches. Maui’s Iao Valley is a
tropical paradise dominated by the Needle,
a volcanic monolith towering over the valley
floor. Included in the price: 15-night cruise,
round-trip transfers from Rossmoor to San
Francisco pier, all meals and entertainment
aboard ship, luggage handling, driver and
stevedore tips, port taxes and government
fees, Travel Guard Group Protection Plan
and one bottle of wine per cabin. Prices
start from $2,250 per person depending
on the stateroom choice. Single rates are
furnished upon request. A deposit of $850
per person is due to secure reservations.
Final payment is due by Dec. 20. Stop by the
Excursion Desk for a complete itinerary and
prices.
NEW ORLEANS AND WESTERN
CARIBBEAN CRUISE
April 4 through 13
Visit the culturally rich city of New Orleans with Premier World Discovery and
cruise aboard the gorgeous NCL Jewel
on this fun-filled adventure. In New Orleans, the hotel stay will be in the French
Quarter for two nights. Enjoy a French
Quarter walking tour featuring the St.
Louis Cathedral with adjoining Cabildo
and rectory, Bourbon Street, Pirates Alley and the French Marketplace. Visit the
Café du Monde and in the evening enjoy
dinner at the Court of Two Sisters, one of
the French Quarter’s most famous restaurants. Transfer to the Port of New Orleans
to begin the cruise aboard the NCL Jewel.
Onboard amenities include a Las-Vegasstyle casino, Roman spa and fitness center, pools and a library. While onboard,
enjoy breakfast, lunch and fine dinners
daily, as well as nightly entertainment in
the Stardust Theater. The ports of call include Cozumel, Mexico; Belize City, Belize;
Roatan, Bay Islands; Honduras and Costa
Maya, Mexico. Cozumel is known for its
fishing, snorkeling and diving opportunities. Visit the architectural treasures of
the lost Mayan civilization in Belize City.
Roatan is teeming with marine life and
home to some of the best pillar coral in
the Caribbean. Visit the coastal paradise
known as Costa Maya. The tour includes
two nights deluxe lodging, seven-night
cruise, three meals in New Orleans and
all meals onboard ship, all port charges
and government taxes, hotel and ship
transfers. A deposit of $500 per person is
due with application. The cost per person
double occupancy ranges from $2,399 to
$2,799 (depending on cruise ship room
choice), $2,999 to $3,799 single. Stop by
the Excursion Desk for a complete itinerary and reservation form.
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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, Nov. 14
Guitarist Christopher Dean will perform at noon in the Sierra Room at Del
Valle. This free program is open to all
residents and their guests
VALLEY CHORALE CONCERT
Saturday, Nov. 16
The Valley Chorale will perform a free
concert of classical and Broadway favorites in the Diablo Room at Hillside at 3
p.m. This free program is open to all residents and their guests.
NATS VOCAL RECITAL
Sunday, Nov. 16
A free recital of classical, art song,
opera and musical theater will be presented at 3 p.m. in the Fireside Room
at Gateway. The recital is presented by
the National Organization of Teachers of
Singing (NATS). The program will feature
students of several NATS teacher members. Selections will range from opera to
musical theatre, and will include selections from composers such as Mozart,
Handel, Debussy, Tchaikovsky and Rodgers & Hammerstein. This free program
is open to all residents and their guests.
BONNIE WEISS
Tuesday, Nov. 19
Bonnie Weiss will present her pro-
gram titled “Poets of Broadway-Legendary Lyricists” about Dorothy Fields
at 1:30 p.m. in Creekside Meeting Room
1. In the course of a remarkably long
career, with successes from the 1920s
all the way into the 1970s, Fields wrote
some of the most enduring lyrics of
the golden age of the American popular
song. This free event is open to all residents and their guests.
TAPESTRY IN CONCERT
Wednesday, Nov. 20
A concert featuring Tapestry will take
place at 7 p.m. in the Fireside Room at
Gateway. Join Tapestry in ushering in
the holiday season with music that celebrates the beauty of autumn, the bounty
of nature, and pride in American heritage. This free event is open to all residents and their guests.
THANKSGIVING BRUNCH
Thursday, Nov. 28
The Creekside Grill will be serving a
Thanksgiving brunch beginning at 11
a.m. and concluding at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are now available at the Excursion
Desk at Gateway for either at turkey
dinner for $32 or prime rib for $36 per
person. Dinner will also be ser ved at
5 p.m. Reservations for dinner are to
be made directly through Creekside
Grill. For information about the dinner
seating later in the day, contact the
Creekside Grill.
Movies
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY MOVIE
Thursday and Friday, Nov. 14 and 15
The 2012 drama “Mud” starring Matthew McConaughey 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, 7 and 9 p.m. Language captions will
be utilized on Thursday at 1 and 7 p.m.
and on Friday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. This
film is two hours and 10 minutes long
and is rated PG-13. This free program
is open to all residents and their guests.
dents and their guests.
SUNDAY FUNNIES
Sunday, Nov. 17
The 2006 comedy “Little Miss Sunshine” starring Steve Carrell and Greg
Kinnear will be shown in Peacock Hall
at Gateway at 4 and 7 p.m. The showing
at 4 p.m. will feature language captions.
This film is one hour and 41 minutes long
and is rated R. This free program is open
to all residents and their guests.
SATURDAY MOVIE
Saturday, Nov. 16
Foreign Film
Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 18-19
The 1992 drama “Unforgiven” starring Clint Eastwood will be shown in
Peacock Hall at Gateway at 1, 4 and 7
p.m. The showings at 1 and 4 p.m. will
have language captions. This film is two
hours and 11 minutes long and is rated
R. This free program is open to all resi-
The 2000 French romantic comedy
“The Taste of Others” will be shown in
Peacock Hall at Gateway both dates at 4
p.m. This film is one hour and 52 minutes long and is rated R. This free program is open to all residents and their
guests.
includes four nights in Lisbon, four nights
on the Azorean island of St. Michael and
three nights in Madeira. Explore Lisbon
with a tour that features the Moorish Alfama Quarter, St. Jeronimo’s Monastery,
the Monument to the Discoveries, and the
Tower of Belem. Later, explore the town of
Sintra, summer residence of Portuguese
kings for six centuries. Continue to Cascais and Estoril, coastal resorts dotted
with specialty shops. Travel to Portugal’s
Silver Coast, a region of sleepy villages,
rich vineyards and age-old castles. Begin
PORTUGAL AND ITS ISLANDS: the
in the pilgrimage town of Fatima and see
Estoril Coast, Azores and Madeira the famous Basilica. Next, view the BatalIslands
ha Monastery. Continue to Nazare and
April 4 through 16
Obidos, where white-washed houses are
Collette Vacations offers a view of Por- guarded by medieval city walls.
Fly to St. Michael, the largest of the
tugal that few travelers have seen. The trip
Azores islands. Explore the Ponta Delgada
with a walking tour. A stop at a pineapple
plantation is followed by a visit to the twin
lakes of Sete Cidades (Seven Cities). See
the landscape of Lagoa do Fogo (Fire Lake),
a mystical lake surrounded by mountains.
Stroll through the botanical garden of Terra
Nostra Park, home to the world’s largest
collection of camellias. Explore caldeiras
das Furnas, the town’s famous hot springs
area. Visit the Gorreana Tea Plantation. Enjoy a full day at leisure exploring Ponta Delgada. Visit Ribeira Grande, known for its
historic 16th and 17th century buildings.
Continue to the highest part of the island,
scenic Nordeste and Povoaçao.
Fly to Madeira Island, the “pearl of
the Atlantic.” Visit Câmara de Lobos, a
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Excursions
traditional village with a bay. Continue
along mountain roads, passing banana
plantations and vineyards on the way to
Cabo Girão, the world’s second highest
cliff. Travel the winding Gold Road and
enjoy more spectacular scenery. Explore
the lively fishing village of Porto Moniz,
renowned for its natural volcanic pools.
Also visit Calheta, home to a working
sugar mill. In Poiso, visit the island’s third
highest point, Pico do Arieiro. Next, visit
Ribeiro Frio (“cold river”), famous for its
trout farm. Continue to Santana, a village
characterized by small triangular homes
thatched with straw. Stop in Monte,
perched on the hills overlooking Funchal.
Return to Lisbon and spend the remainder
of the day at leisure.
Included are all transfers, round-trip
air, hotel accommodations, extensive
touring per itinerary, 18 meals, taxes and
fees. The cost per person, double occu-
pancy is $4,249 ($4,949 single). Book now
and save $250 per person. A deposit of
$250 is due with application. Detailed itinerary is available at the Excursion Desk.
NEW LISTING
SPRINGTIME IN YOSEMITE
April 7 through 10
Enjoy the beauty of the Yosemite Valley
on this four-day/three-night tour. The majestic sights of Yosemite National Park delight and inspire visitors of all generations.
Its spectacular granite cliffs, abundance of
waterfalls, clear streams and Giant Sequoia
groves make a lasting impression. Accommodations for three nights are at the Yosemite Lodge in the heart of the Yosemite
Valley. Visit the historic town of Mariposa.
Enjoy a hosted lunch and free time to explore this quaint town. Take a guided tour of
the Yosemite’s most picturesque spots: Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Valley View, Bridal Veil Falls, the Three Brothers, Sentinel
Rock, Happy Isles and Half Dome. Enjoy a
hosted lunch at the historic Ahwahnee Hotel. There will be plenty of free time to enjoy
the beauty of Yosemite. On the way, home
visit Hilmar Cheese Company for a hosted
lunch followed by a tour of the factory. The
tour includes three nights deluxe lodging,
three meals, motorcoach transportation,
touring per itinerary, taxes and gratuities
and luggage handling. The cost is $885
per person for double occupancy, $175 for
single. A deposit of $200 is due with application. Balance is due Feb. 16. Stop by
the Excursion Desk for a complete itinerary
and reservation form.
ALASKA CRUISE Roundtrip from San
Francisco
June 3 through 14
Breathtaking Alaska is one of the most
popular vacation destinations. Spectacular wildlife, glaciers, untouched wilderness
and the state’s star attractions are just
some of the wonders offered on this cruise
aboard the Star 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,
cruise through the Glacier Bay National
Park with massive glaciers that stretch 3.3
million acres. The Star Princes is an ideal sized ship with many amenities and an
itinerary that is guaranteed to please. The
leisure pace allows for an extra day in port.
Prices vary based on the cabin category.
Prices include: 10-night cruise, all meals
and entertainment aboard (excluding specialty restaurants and optional shore excursions), Travel Guard Protection insurance,
port charges, government fees, transfers
to and from pier, driver and stevedore tips,
luggage handling, and a bottle of wine per
cabin. A $550 deposit is due with application (deposit is higher for a Single). Stop by
the Excursion Desk for a complete itinerary
and prices.
Club Trips
FROM ROSSMOOR CLUBS
T
he trips listed below are sponsored by
Ross-moor 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.
TRAVEL CLUB TRIP SUMMARY
At the request of the Travel Club, the News
lists the following summary of upcoming Travel Club trips. Details of each trip are in the regular Club Trip listings.
MISSISSIPPI/TENNESSEE/TOMBIGBEE
April 9 through 24, 2014
Contact Joe Tracy at 954-7801
SPLENDORS OF THE DEEP SOUTH
April 29 through May 7, 2014
Contact Hal and Roberta Davis at 510919-0037
EASTERN EUROPE TO THE BLACK SEA
May 26 through June 7, 2014
Contact Barbara Crane at 300-3358
HIDDEN GEMS OF THE DALMATIAN
COAST AND GREECE
June 3 through 18, 2014
Contact Joe Tracy at 954-7801
CHINA AND THE YANGTZE RIVER
Sept. 9 through 30, 2014
Contact Judy Nixon at 933-6765
GRAND NORWEGIAN COASTAL VOYAGE
Sept. 10 through 24, 2014
Contact Dawn Ming at 926-0899
NEPAL AND THE MYSTICAL HIMALAYAS
Nov. 1 through 24, 2014
Contact Christina and Larry Barclay at
324-9131
JAPAN’S CULTURAL TREASURES
April 2015 (Dates TBA)
Contact Jayne and Bob Askin at 9371501 or 602-412-8152.
REGULAR LISTINGS
FEATHER FALLS AND THUNDER VALLEY
CASINOS
Saturday, Nov. 16
The Filipino-American Association of
Rossmoor (FAAR) is sponsoring this casino trip. The bus, provided by San Jose
Charter (which is solely responsible for
conducting the trip) will depart Gateway
promptly at 6:45 a.m. The bus is scheduled
to arrive at Feather Falls at approximately 9:15. There will be four hours of playtime before moving on to Thunder Valley
for another four hours. The bus will depart
Thunder Valley at 6:30 p.m., with a planned
return arrival to Gateway at 9:30. As incentives, Feather Falls will provide each attendee with $10 cash back, while Thunder
Valley will give each attendee $10 in slot
credit. FAAR will provide breakfast snacks
on board and bingo and other fun games
will be played en-route. The cost is $30 per
person. After the casino incentives, that is
a net cost of just $10. Seating is offered on
a first-come, first-served basis so a reservation is needed as soon as possible. Send
a check ($30 per person) made payable
to the Filipino-American Association of
Rossmoor, to Evelyn Noriega at 1317 Ptarmigan Drive No. 5 no later than Nov. 4. For
information, call Merci Davis at 567-4930
or Henry Abarintos at 234-5670.
Red Hawk CASINO WITH THE CITY OF
HOPE – Five-hour Trip
Monday, Dec. 2
Join in the fun at Red Hawk Casino and
support cancer research at the City of
Hope. Stay five hours at the casino. Leave
Gateway at 9 a.m. and return about 5:45
p.m. Play bingo on the bus for fun prizes,
including a free future trip. Bring friends
and neighbors. Casino gives $15 player
credit. For reservations, call Lynne Keefer
at 945-7665. Send checks for $30, made
payable to the City of Hope, to Keefer at
1830 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA
94595.
CACHE CREEK WITH ORT
Monday, Dec. 9
Travel with ORT to Cache Creek Casino
for five hours of fun and games. The bus
departs Gateway at 9:30 a.m. and returns
to Gateway at 5:30 p.m. Casino bonus includes $10 to play at table or machines and
$5 food coupon. The cost is $28 inclusive
and is open to all Rossmoor residents.
Friends are welcome. Make checks out
to ORT and mail to Joyce Kearney, 2909
Ptarmigan Drive No. 2. For information call
935-5716 or 947-0984 or email [email protected]. ORT helps train and rehabilitate people in 58 countries worldwide
and is open to everyone.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS IN NEVADA CITY
Dec. 11 and 12
The Railroad Club is sponsoring its
ninth two-day excursion to the quaint,
gold country town of Nevada City for its
annual Victorian Christmas celebration.
This overnight event is jam-packed with
sights, sounds and feasts. Stay at the Gold
Country Inn in twin queen-bedded rooms
in Grass Valley. Enjoy a private tour of the
Nevada Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum,
home to a steam engine made famous in
Hollywood movies. Visit two private homes
with renowned train collections and elaborate operating layouts. The highlight of
this trip is the slow stroll through the highly decorated downtown pedestrian-only streets, filled with Victorian costumed
choral singers, musicians and dancers
who provide continuous entertainment.
The town’s blocks are lined with artist/
craftspeople displaying and selling handmade articles. All four meals are included
– a lunch upon arrival, a restaurant dinner
at the National Hotel in Nevada City, a hot
breakfast and a lovely restaurant lunch before departing for home. The cost is $195
per person (single supplement, $55). Seating is limited on the deluxe bus. Call Ralf
Parton at 256-7078 for information, an
hour-by-hour itinerary and the reservation
form. Cost includes roundtrip deluxe motorcoach from Gateway, overnight hotel,
four meals, a museum visit with docents,
two home visits with antique train collections and an evening participation in the
Victorian Christmas festivities of the Gold
Rush town of Nevada City.
2014 TripS
RENO SNOW TRAIN WITH ST ANNE’S
SOCIETY
Feb. 25 through 27
St. Anne’s Society is sponsoring a trip
on the Reno Snow Train. Aboard the train
there is an historical narration, strolling
minstrels, a piano lounge car, and a café/
bar in the Great Dome. To reserve a seat,
send $20 prepaid deposit, payable to Orinda Travel, and mail to Gale Lydecker at 1412
Stanley Dollar Drive 1B, Walnut Creek, CA
94595. Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure. The low price of $309.50
includes roundtrip transportation from
Rossmoor by bus, a light meal aboard the
train going and a deli lunch on return, two
nights at the El Dorado, baggage handling
in Reno and resort fees. Price is based on
double occupancy. Single occupancy rate
is $360.50. For information, contact Gale
Lydecker at 937-7748.
SMALL-SHIP CRUISE IN THE SOUTH
April 9 through 25
Sail on an 88-passenger Blount Small
Ship and take a river cruise to the South
sponsored by the Rossmoor Travel Club.
Depart from and end in New Orleans.
Cruise the Tenn-Tom Waterway visiting
Mobile, Ala., Demopolis, Ala., Columbus,
Miss., Pickwick, Tenn., Kuttawa, Ky., then
down the mighty Mississippi southward
stopping in Memphis, Tenn., Greenville,
Vicksburg and Natchez, Miss., and Baton
Rouge. Enjoy Civil War history, French-inspired architecture, bluegrass bands and
local music along with onboard culinary
demonstrations. The cost ranges from
$4,999 to $6,599 without airfare. All travel
events and other activities promoted by the
club are for the convenience and pleasure
of the members and their guests who desire to participate. For information, contact
Joe Tracy at 954-7801.
SPLENDORS OF THE DEEP SOUTH IN THE
SPRINGTIME
April 29 through May 7
Take part in this unique opportunity to
visit the Asheville, N.C., area, the Savannah, Ga., and the Charleston, S.C. area all
in one trip. The Rossmoor Travel Club is
sponsoring this custom trip with Collette
Vacations. It departs Rossmoor to Asheville via San Francisco airport. This trip is
a close-up experience in three lovely cities in the springtime with gardens in full
bloom. See the arts and crafts of Asheville
and spend a day at the Biltmore Estate
and Gardens, and then on to charming Savannah and Charleston with a stop in Columbia, S.C., the state capitol. A Collette
full-time escort will accompany the group
from arrival in Asheville through departure
from Charleston. Local guides will also be
in Savannah and Charleston. For travelers
purchasing their air travel through Collette,
transport from Rossmoor to SFO and return is included. Eleven meals are included during the nine-day trip. The land cost
is $2,729 per person (double occupancy)
and single occupancy is $3,579. Round-trip
air is $770 including taxes and fees. The
maximum size of the group is 30 and the
minimum size is 20 participants. Reservations are now open. For information and
reservations, call Hal or Roberta Davis at
510-919-0037.
ALPINE LAKES AND SCENIC TRAINS
May 9 through 18
Travel to the top of the world and ride
the Swiss Alps on four different day train
rides. Traverse Lake Zurich on an evening
dinner boat ride and ferry across Italy’s
Lake Como. These are a few of the highlights of the Railroad Club’s excursion open
to all Rossmoor residents, their relatives
and friends. The overnight stays will be in
hotels in Zurich, Zermatt, St. Morits, Lake
Como and Lucerne. Ride the Bernina Pass
Train from St. Moritz, Switzerland, to Tirano, Italy, while traveling along one of the
most scenic railway lines in the world. Enjoy striking views of the Swiss and Italian
Alps throughout this adventure, including
the Morteratsch Glacier. Travel up Gornergrat Mountain via the Cog Railway, Europe’s
highest at 10,132 feet for an impressive
view of the Matterhorn. Ride the world-renowned narrow-gauge Glacier Express.
This fully escorted tour includes roundtrip
air and pickup from Rossmoor. All this and
much more are included on this limited enrollment discounted tour. Call Ralf Parton
at 256-7078 for a full color brochure with a
Club Trips
day-by-day itinerary.
EASTERN EUROPE TO THE BLACK SEA
Departs May 26
This Grand Circle Travel River Cruise
sponsored by the Rossmoor Travel Club
departs from Bucharest via San Francisco May 26, 2014 and ends in Budapest 13
days later. This trip is an intimate, up-close
experience in an under-explored corner of
Europe. Visit cities and towns that have
played major roles in some of the 20th century’s most significant events – from WWI
to the Balkan conflict of the 1990s. The
ships are small – about 150 passengers
– but comfortable. Cabins are all outside
and average about 160 square feet – large
enough to share comfortably. Per-person trip price varies from $2,595 without
airfare and $4,045 with airfare from SFO
depending on choice of deck. Pre-trip extensions to Istanbul or Transylvania, and
post-trip to Vienna or Prague are available
at an extra cost. The price includes six
land tours and most meals. Grand Circle
provides professional program directors
who manage activities and tours during
the trip. Significant discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Round-trip
transportation from Rossmoor to SFO can
be arranged at a reasonable cost depend-
ing upon the size of the group. For details
and booking information, contact Barbara
Crane at 300-3358 or barbaracrane@aim.
com.
CHINA AND YANGTZE RIVER
Sept. 9 through 30
The Rossmoor Travel Club is sponsoring and Clarence and Judy Nixon are facilitating a Grand Circle Travel 21-day trip
to China and the Yangtze River departing
from San Francisco. Prices range from
$4,495 to $5,295, including airfare (all
ship cabins are outside). A four-day post
trip to Bangkok, Thailand, is also offered
for $895 if enough people sign up. There
are four single slots and neither trip has
a single supplement. This trip includes
accommodations for 19 nights, 44 meals
and 16 exclusive tours and some optional
tours (at an additional cost). The trip begins in Beijing for four days, three days
in Shanghai, Wuhan, four nights on river ship visiting Yangtze River Dam (the
largest hydroelectric project in the world
and just completed in 2009), Chongqing,
Xian, Guilin and ends in Hong Kong. Exclusive Discovery events provide travelers
the opportunity to experience the Chinese
people and culture up close. These include
visits to the Shanghai market, Cao Yang
New Village Senior Center, home-hosted lunch with a Shanghai family, Fengdu
home-hosted visit with family who was
forced to relocate for construction of the
dam, Xian home-hosted lunch and primary
school visit. Have the services of an experienced resident Grand Circle program director in all cities and on every shore excursion
and a personal headset. For reservations,
call Grand Circle Travel at 1-800-597-2452,
press 2 and give CODE 4-22942 (Rossmoor
Travel Club) and provide a $500 deposit.
Trip flyers may be obtained at Gateway Administration in the Travel Club mailbox. For
information and/or membership, call Judy
Nixon at 286-6175.
GRAND NORWEGIAN COASTAL VOYAGE
Sept. 10 through 24
The Rossmoor Travel Club is sponsoring Vantage Deluxe World Travel Grand
Norwegian Coastal Voyage. The Norwegian
ship Hurtigruten-Richard eases along 1,250
15B
miles of coastline visiting the world’s most
unspoiled coastline and destinations stopping at fishing villages, historic towns, fjords
and islands. Enjoy fresh-caught fish daily.
Stroll through 12 ports-of-call with a Vantage guide. The walking is easy. There will be
seven on-board lectures. One price includes
all meals, tours, lectures and overnights at
the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel on arrival and
departure. The trip leaves from Rossmoor.
Fly from San Francisco to Bergen. Cabin prices are from $2,999 inside to $3,749 outside;
$1,199 round-trip air. Reservations may be
made by calling Vantage Travel 1-800-3226677. Refer to group: G610300. Pay 2013 in
full with the smart-pay discount. Grand Circle
credits accepted. Book now air and trip guaranteed not to change. For information, contact trip facilitator Dawn Ming at 926-0899
or Judy Nixon at 286-6175.
PT Cruiser Club to hold potluck
The PT Cruisers’ annual potluck
will be held on Thursday, Nov. 21, at
5:30 p.m. at the home of Toss Grier,
2882 Ptarmigan Drive No. 2.
A special invitation is extended to
all PT Cruiser owners, especially those
who have received an invitation on the
windshield of their car.
At this year’s potluck, attendees are
asked to bring their favorite dish from
the past, an oldie but goodie dish. Tuna
casserole, Jell-O salad and grandma’s
banana pudding have been recent favorites.
For those who don’t want to make
something, ready-made items are OK.
PT Cruisers meet on the third
Thursday of each month between 4 and
5 p.m. for fun and friendship. Annual
dues are $10.
For reservations or information, call
287-0817.
Arts & Leisure
AROUND THE BAY AREA
AAUW (American Association of University Women)
Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek branch will have its 13th
annual holiday home tour featuring five festive homes
in Alamo. The tour is Dec. 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. Senior tickets are $25 before Dec. 6 when prices
go up $5. Tickets are available at the East Bay Flower
Company, 206 Sycamore Valley Road West (the Danville
Livery) Monday through Saturday. Checks, payable to
AAUW Holiday Home Tour, along with a self-addressed
No. 10 envelope can also be sent to P.O. Box 996, Alamo,
CA 94507. Tickets can also be ordered through PayPal
through the club’s website, http://daw-ca.aauw.net/
programs/hht. A $2 processing fee will be added for each
ticket. Proceeds benefit local women scholars and Teck
Trek for younger students. For information, go to the
website or email [email protected].
AURORA THEATRE presents 2011 Obie Award winner
Samuel D. Hunter’s “A Bright New Boise,” a comedy
about faith, family and the importance of making human
connections. Performances are through Dec. 8 at the
theatre, 2081 Addison St., Berkeley. Call 510-843-4042
or go to www.auroratheatre.org.
BEDFORD GALLERY presents the show “Home:
Shelter and Habitat in Contemporary Art” through Nov.
17. The show features a national group of artists working
in diverse mediums, including painting, sculpture,
video and photography. The gallery is located in the
Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut
Creek. Call 295-1417 or go to www.bedfordgallery.org.
BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATER presents
“The Pianist of Willesden Lane” through Dec. 8 in the
Thrust Theater, 2015 Addison St., Berkeley. Based on
the book, “The Children of Willesden Lane” by Mona
Golabek and Lee Cohen, the play is set in Vienna in
1938 and in London during the Blitzkrieg. It tells the true
story of a young Jewish pianist whose dream of being an
accomplished pianist is put on hold by the Nazi regime.
For information and tickets, call 510-647-2949 or go to
www.berkeleyrep.org.
CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF PERFORMING
ARTS presents “The Nutcracker,” featuring more
than 160 local performers from 6 to 18 years old.
Performances are Dec. 6, 7 and 8 at the Del Valle Theatre
at the nearby Acalanes Adult Education Center, 1963
Tice Valley Blvd. Tickets are $22 and can be purchased
at www.lesherartscenter.org. For information, go to www.
capadance.net.
CALIFORNIA CZECH and Slovak Club will have
a Christmas luncheon Nov. 23 at 11 a.m. at the Orinda
Community Center, 28 Orinda Way. Traditional Czech
food will be served. The cost is $28.50 a person. Order
tickets by email at [email protected] or
mail a check to California Czech Club, 112 La Casa Via,
Suite 175, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. For information, go
to www.bayczech.com.
CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY presents the farce
“Don’t Dress for Dinner,” the sequel to “Boeing-Boeing.”
Set 10 years later, Robert and Bernard are happily settled
down, but the shenanigans continue. Performances are
through Nov. 23 at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601
Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Tickets range from $33 to
$52. For information, go to centerrep.org. For tickets, call
943-7469 or go to lesherartscenter.org.
CONTRA COSTA BALLET presents “The Story of the
Nutcracker” Nov. 29 through Dec. 1 at the Lesher Center
for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Tickets are
$23 to $33. Call 943-7469 or go to www.lesherartscnter.
org.
CONTRA COSTA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
presents “Acting Out” featuring Jonathan Knight playing
the spectacular Arutiunian Trumpet Concerto on Nov.
24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601
Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. The program also includes
Bernstein’s “Overture to Candide,” John Williams’ “The
Cowboys Overture,” Kurt Weil’s “Threepenny Opera”
and Stravinsky’s “L’histoire du Soldat.” Tickets are $10
to $30. Call 943-7469 or go to www.lesherartscenter.org.
CONTRA COSTA WIND SYMPHONY and Bay Area
rock musicians present a performance of Deep Purple’s
“Concerto for Group and Orchestra” on Nov. 17 at 7:30
p.m. at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive,
Walnut Creek. Besides the music of Deep Purple, the
concert will feature the music of Queen, the Beatles and
Led Zeppelin with special guest bassist Terry Miller and
Terry’s Kids. Senior tickets are $18. Call 943-7469 or
go to lesherartscenter.org. For information, go to www.
ccwindsymphony.org.
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE PHILHARMONIC
presents Ariel Witbeck, Rossmoor resident, as cello
soloist, playing the e minor Cello Concerto of Grace
Vamos on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 8 p.m. at Diablo Valley
College Performing Arts Center, 321 Golf Club Road,
Pleasant Hill. Tickets are $8 in advance or $11 at the door.
Tickets can be purchased off the website at www.dvcphil.
org.
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE (DVC) Philharmonic
Orchestra with Rossmoor resident Ariel Witbeck on cello
will perform Vamos’ Cello Concerto in e minor and
Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 72, on Nov. 23
at 8 p.m. in the DVC Performing Arts Center, 321 Golf
Club Road, Pleasant Hill. Tickets are $8 in advance and
$11 at the door. Call 969-2105.
LAS LOMAS HIGH SCHOOL presents “Romeo and
Juliet,” William Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy, Nov. 14
through 16 and Nov. 20 through 22 in the school theater,
1460 S. Main St., Walnut Creek. Director Taron Hensley
sets this production in the 1940s during World War II.
Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show at 7:30. Senior tickets
are $8.
MORAGA WOMEN’S SOCIETY presents the
Goodwill Bags fashion show and luncheon on Nov. 18
from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Cultural
Center, 1700 School St., Moraga. Featured will be a
collection of antique clothes, which span more than 100
years. Proceeds benefit schools and the library. For tickets
and information, call Pat Rouleasu at 300-3269 or Nancy
Comprelli at 376-3187.
MT. DIABLO UNITARIAN Universalist Church will
have a benefit concert for Trinity Center, a homeless
respite center in Walnut Creek. The event is on Nov. 24 at
3 p.m. in the church sanctuary, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut
Creek. The concert will feature Jim Scott, a composer,
guitarist and singer. The church’s choir and House Band,
directed by Mark Tuning, will perform several of Scott’s
well known pieces. A $15 donation is suggested. No
reservations are necessary.
OAKLAND CIVIC ORCHESTRA presents “Enduring
and Endearing – 19th Century Masterworks” on Nov. 24
at 4 p.m. at Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1330
Lakeshore Ave., Oakland. The program features Brahms’
Symphony No. 4, Dvorak’s Cello Concerto in B Minor
and Tchaikovsky’s Polonaise and Waltz from “Eugene
Onegin.” Admission is free, but donations are accepted.
Call 510-597-5027.
PACIFIC CHAMBER SYMPHONY presents “Crazy
about Bach, the Brandenburg Concertos,” Nov. 22 at 8
p.m. at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center, 3491
Mt. Diablo Blvd. Senior tickets are $30. For information,
go to www.pacificchambersymphony.org.
PACIFIC COAST SECTIONAL FIGURE SKATING
Championship is Nov. 19 through 23 at the Oakland Ice
Center, 519 18th St. The top finishers will compete in the
United States National Figure Skating Championship in
January. Tickets are $55 for all events and $20 per day.
Discounted tickets may be purchased at htttp://www.
stmoritzisc.org. Volunteers are needed and will receive
passes. Contact Jean Fahmie at 464-7676 or at jfahmie@
gmail.com.
ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH will have
a rummage sale on Nov. 16 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The
church is located at 3051 Putnam Blvd. in Pleasant Hill.
Items for sale will also include decorations. Proceeds will
be used to beautify the sanctuary.
VILLAGE THEATRE 100th anniversary celebration is
Nov. 16. From 5 to 7 p.m. in the Town Meeting Hall, taste and
savor delectable small bites and wine from local restaurants
while viewing timeless photos of the Village Theatre.
Celebrate Danville’s agrarian heritage from 5 to 7 p.m. in
the Village Theatre Art Gallery. From 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the
theatre, local leaders will highlight the various ways this
historical building has been utilized throughout the century.
Reservations are required as space is limited. To sign up for
the celebration, go to https://vt100years.eventbrite.com or
call 314-3400. Online registration is preferred
WALNUT CREEK CIVIC ARTS will have its annual
“Wonderland of Pottery” sale Dec. 6 from 5 to 9 p.m.,
Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Dec. 8 from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. at Civic Park, next to the ice rink at 1375 Civic
Drive. Fifty ceramic artists will sell functional and
artistic pottery.
16B
Sunday Salon members hold small
dinner parties, gather on Thursdays
The Sunday Salon Dinner Club will meet
at member’s homes for private dinner parties
on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 23. Dinners
will include entrée selections and accompanying sides and desserts selected by the cook and
host for each group.
The Dinner Club is a sub-group of Sunday
Salon that brings together members who enjoy
delicious food, fine wine and great conversation. It provides an avenue for creativity, congeniality and social networking. All Dinner Club
participants must act as a host and/or a cook at
least once during the year.
Often a theme is identified by the host and
cook to focus on the foods of Italy, China or
Mexico, for example. On other occasions, it
may highlight the food heritage of New England, the American South or the Southwest.
Two or three private homes are selected with
six to eight guests at each for the evening. All
Dinner Club events are coordinated by the Dinner Club Committee, chaired by Marilyn Mason.
Sunday Salon is an active and dynamic social organization in Rossmoor for single men
and women who enjoy a variety of activities.
Besides small dinner parties, members enjoy
sampling cuisines at local restaurants as well as
art, music, movie and local theater events.
Each Thursday, Sunday Salon members
gather at a designated restaurant for a YIT
(Yeah It’s Thursday!) happy hour, beginning
at 4:45 p.m. This is a popular occasion for Sunday Salon members to meet for wine, cocktails,
food and conversation.
It is the perfect opportunity for nonmembers to drop by, spend time with Sunday Salon
members and learn more about this group.
On Nov. 7, the YIT will be at Vic Stewart’s
restaurant in Walnut Creek, beginning at 4:45
p.m. There is free valet parking in the restaurant’s garage, located off of Bonanza. The YIT
for Nov. 14 will be replaced by a dining out
event. It will resume on Nov. 21.
Every other month, members meet for a
night out at a local restaurant. The restaurant
selected for Thursday, Nov. 14, is La Finestra.
This Italian eatery is nestled among eucalyptus
trees in a sequestered corner of Lafayette and is
always a favorite of the dining out bunch. This
event is open to nonmembers who may wish to
learn more about Sunday Salon. For information, call Jim Woollett at 287-0468.
For information about Sunday Salon, call
Dione Williams at 933-9070.
Rossmoor Art Association news
RAA offers bus trip to Legion of Honor
The Rossmoor Art Association (RAA) offers a trip to
the Legion of Honor in San
Francisco on Thursday, Dec.
5. Participants will view artist
collections of the early 20th
century, including Sweden’s
Anders Zorn and France’s
Henri Matisse.
Zorn dazzled the art world
with his exciting paintings. He
cannot be classified as an Impressionist but had leanings in
that direction. He painted watercolors, oil and etchings, and
his paintings took him to Algeria and Spain where the in-
tense color and light inspired
him. The collection will feature 90 rarely seen works.
In addition, on loan from
the San Francisco Museum
of Modern Art, the museum
also features “Matisse from
SFMOMA,” a collection of
this Impressionist’s paintings.
Take a chartered bus from
Gateway at 9:45 a.m. and leave
the Legion of Honor at 2 p.m.
The cost for nonmembers of
the museum is $42. For members, the cost is $35. Included in the cost is admission, a
docent tour and bus transpor-
RAA elects officers
tation. There will be time to
have lunch (on your own) at
the café.
Only members of the RAA
or one guest of a member can
participate. To become a member, send a check for $10 to the
RAA, P.O. Box 2070, Walnut
Creek, CA 94595.
Send reservation checks,
payable to RAA, to A.A.
Garelick, 2525 Golden Rain
Road No. 8. Be sure to give a
telephone number. No refunds
will be issued after Wednesday, Nov. 20. Those who sign
up will receive a written confirmation by mail.
For information, call
Garelick at 945-6936.
Rossmoor Art Association (RAA) will have its election of officers
on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway.
The Nominating Committee recommends for president, Meegan Kelly; vice president, Anne Schulenberger; treasurer, Jean
Autrey; recording secretary, Linda Madden; and corresponding
secretary, Chloe Kamprath.
The recommendation for standing committee heads is exhibits, Nancy Meaden; program, Betsy Hough; education, Anna
The Rossmoor Poetry CirGeorge; publicity, Monique Roblin; Website, Betsy Livengood; cle Salon will meet Monday,
and properties, Sy Rosenberg.
Nov. 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the
Garden Room of Dollar Clubhouse.
Poet and critic Jannie Dresser will lead a discussion of
midwestern poets born in the
I N R O S S M O O R
1920s. A small donation will
be requested.
Call 988-7703 for a reservation
Marc Hofstadter at 934-8194
or [email protected].
Friday Lunch is served at a suggested
Poetry Circle news
Poetry Circle
Salon meets
Friday Lunch
Menu for Nov. 22
donation of $2. Lunch is served at 11:30
a.m. at Hillside. Reserve a space for Friday
Lunch for the following week in person right
after 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:
Apricot chicken, cream of basil tomato soup, California blend,
au gratin potatoes, whole wheat bread and cranberry gelatin with
whipped topping
Options:
Hamburger plate or chef’s salad.
Please specify the entree of your choice; otherwise, you will
receive the menu item for that day.
Circle meetings
The Rossmoor Poetry Circle will meet Monday, Dec.
2, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Ivy
Room of Dollar Clubhouse.
Bring 20 copies of a poem
written by you or someone
else.
The Poetry Circle exists to
encourage the writing and discussion of poetry in a supportive environment. For information, contact Marc Hofstadter
at 934-8194 or at mhofstad@
ifn.net.
Genealogical Society topic
is newspaper research
The Mount Diablo Genealogical Society in Rossmoor
will meet on Friday, Nov. 15,
from 1:15 to 3 p.m. in Meeting Room 3 at Creekside.
The speaker is Lisa Louise
Cooke. She is owner of the
“Genealogy Gems” podcast,
a popular online genealogy
audio show, and the “Family History: Genealogy Made
Easy” podcast. Both are
available in iTunes.
She also hosts and writes
for the “Family Tree Magazine” podcast, and is an instructor and curriculum developer for Family Tree University.
Her topic will be “Tech
Tools that Catapult the Newspaper Research Process into
the 21stCentury.” Discover
cool new tech tools that make
locating newspapers easier
than ever, whether they are
online or in an archive.
The optional lunch with
the speaker will be at 11:30
a.m. at the Rossmoor Diner,
Lisa Louise Cooke
located at 1908 Tice Valley
Blvd., in the Rossmoor Shopping Center. After lunch, attendees will carpool to the
meeting.
For lunch reservations,
contact Laura Sanchez at
[email protected] or
at 946-1620. The deadline is
Thursday evening, Nov. 14. As
always, visitors and guests are
welcome to the lunch and the
meeting.
Progressive Voices meets
Wednesday at Creekside
Residents are invited to a monthly discussion group called
Progressive Voices that will meet as it always does on the third
Wednesday of the month. This month the meeting will be held
Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. at Creekside, in Fairway A.
The topic under consideration will be the effects of global
warming on Rossmoor. Rich Perona manages Rossmoor’s landscaping efforts and he will help with the conversation.
Although this group is sponsored by the Democrats of
Rossmoor, all residents are welcome.
Lapidary Club plans potluck
The Lapidary Club will hold a potluck on Saturday, Nov. 16,
at 5 p.m. in multipurpose rooms 1 and 2 at Gateway Clubhouse.
Besides indicating the dish of choice on the sign-up sheet in
the Lapidary Studio, members are also asked to bring a wrapped
gift for the raffle. This ensures a win-win raffle. A suggested gift
might be a small “objet d’art” made in the studio.
Guests coming with a donation of $5 and a wrapped gift are
welcomed.
For information, call Theresa Kuo at 930-6637.
Monday Great Books
to discuss Bowen story
The next meeting of
the Fourth Monday Night
Rossmoor Great Books Club
will be Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. in
Multipurpose Room 1 at Gateway.
The group will discuss “The
Inherited Clock” by Elizabeth
Bowen, the 10th story in “The
Seven Deadly Sins Sampler,”
which gives the reader a twist
on the effects of greed. The
discussion leader for the evening will be John Marsyla.
There is no charge to participate and all are welcome, but
the selection should be read
beforehand.
John A. Marsyla, 925.817.9422.
Call to find out if you
may walk the golf course
Residents may walk Rossmoor’s golf courses on days when
they are closed. They are closed on most Mondays and on
other days when conditions are not appropriate for golfing. To
find out if the course is closed, call the Pro Shop, 988-7861.
The shop is open daily at 7 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday and
on Mondays when tournaments are held.
Don't walk on the course during golfing days even if nobody is golfing. Serious injuries can result from golf balls, as
well as cart accidents.
17B
Variety of yoga classes offered at Fitness Center, Del Valle
The Rossmoor Fitness Center offers a variety of yoga and
directed movement classes,
from Monday through Saturday. 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.
TUESDAY
Gentle Yoga
Time and place: 11 a.m. to
noon in the Shasta Room at
Del Valle Clubhouse.
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.
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.
For information, call 510639-4568.
Fees: $8 per class or $30 per
month for four classes.
Drop-ins welcome.
Poetry
Corner
“Poetry Corner” is a biweekly column with poems
contributed by members of
the Rossmoor Poetry Circle.
Waking
By Martin Portnoff
Night, lizard eyed,
monstrously silent.
Ringing—3 a.m.
Clarion call signals
just another death.
In the vale of tears
where fear is a verb
and sleep an illusion,
the left behinds
grope for yesterday
to salve conscience.
Dead air lingers
dull, parched, spent,
like skin and days
shed by snakes
for nothing.
WEDNESDAY
Gentle Yoga
Time and place: 11 a.m. to
noon, Aerobics Room at
Del Valle.
Style: Seated and standing
yoga. Options for the floor
for those who wish.
Instructor: Bonnie Maeda,
who has been a certified
yoga practitioner for seven
years. She is a registered
nurse and works with students during the healing
process. Call 510-548-9566.
Fees: $10 per class or $8 each
for four classes.
Active Yoga
Time and place: 12:15 to 1:15
p.m. in the Shasta Room at
Del Valle Clubhouse
Style: This class is geared toward current yoga students
who have taking class on a
THURSDAY
regular basis for least two
Chair Yoga
Healing
years.
Time
and
place: 4:30 to 5:30
Instructor: Sarah Harvey.
p.m.
in
the
Shasta Room at
Call 510-639-4568
Del
Valle
Fees: The drop-in fee for the
active yoga class is $8 per Style: Yoga poses, breathing
exercises and meditation
session. Participants also
methods. The class will also
have the option of buying
practice qigong to enhance
a series of four classes for
vitality, calmness and focus
$30, or eight classes for $55
the mind.
Lee Ballen, cerInstructor:
Stretch Yoga
tified
integral
yoga instrucTime and place: 5 to 6 p.m.
at the Fitness Center at Del
Valle
Style: Iyenagar approach, with
emphasis on correct alignment in postures, while de-
Medical Marijuana Club to
celebrate anniversary tonight
The Medical Marijuana
Club will celebrate its second
anniversary at its meeting
on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7
p.m. in Multipurpose Room 3
at Gateway.
veloping strength, balance,
ease of movement and endurance.
Instructor: Barbara Bureker,
yoga instructor for 35 years.
Fees: $7 for drop-ins or $6 for
weekly commitment.
Attendees will discuss the
club’s tremendous growth
and address any issues members may have.
Members are asked to say
what they want from this informational and supportive
group, which may need to
move to a bigger room.
The group has had specialized and informative
speakers each month. Members have learned the newest
information regarding the
use of medical marijuana.
Most members have become very informed about
the complicated issues of
medical marijuana. They
have learned about different
ways medical marijuana can
help each individual and how
to access it. Many members
have discovered that medical marijuana has been a
great help in addressing their
health issues.
It’s hoped that there will
be a special speaker at the
Wednesday, Dec. 11, meeting.
The club meets on the
second Wednesday of each
month at 7 p.m. in Multipurpose Room 3.
and guests are welcome. For
information, contact the club
president, Renee Lee at 9799068.
tor. Call 831-588-3199.
Fees: $10 per class
Strength Yoga
Time and place: 5:30 to 6:30
p.m. in the Shasta Room at
Del Valle Clubhouse
Style: Stretch to relax and
build up strength. All are
welcomed.
Instructor: Barbara Bureker,
who has been a yoga instructor for 32 years. For
information, call 934-7857.
Gentle Yoga
Time and Place: 7 to 8 p.m. at
Del Valle.
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.
For information, call 510639-4568.
Fees: $8 per class; $30 per
month for four classes.
Drop-ins welcome.
FRIDAY
Flexible Yoga
Time and place: 10 to 11 a.m.
in the Shasta Room at Del
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.
Gentle Yoga
Time and place: 11:45 a.m.
to 12:45 p.m. in the Shasta
Room at Del Valle.
Style: This class emphasizes
correct alignment of the
body and includes some
chair work, as well as basic
standing poses. Each session ends with relaxation
period.
Instructor: Sarah Harvey, a
graduate of Iyengar Yoga
Institute. Call 510-6394568.
Fees: $8 per class; $30 for four
classes.
SATURDAY
Tibetan Kum Nye Yoga
Two Saturdays a month
Time and place: 10 to 11:30
a.m. in the Shasta Room at
Del Valle
Style: Renew a spirit of ease
and appreciation through
gentle yoga. Relax the body
and mind.
Coordinator: Endy Stark. For
information, call 938-4681.
Fees: $10 per class.
18B
HEALTH & FITNESS
Celiac/Gluten-Free Group
New Elder Advocate Club outlines
changes meeting date, location importance of Advance Health Care Directives
The Celiac/Gluten-Free Group will meet Thursday, Nov. 21,
from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Donner Room B at Creekside. Note
the change in date and location.
The group focuses on topics of interest to people that have
been diagnosed with Celiac Disease, are gluten intolerant or are
interested in healthier eating alternatives.
The speaker will be Jody Dragon, a registered dietitian who
works as a clinical dietitian at John Muir Medical Center. She
earned her bachelor of science degree in dietetics from San
Francisco State University while also completing her dietetic
internship there.
Guests are always welcome at meetings.
Celiac Disease (gluten intolerance) remains very under diagnosed in this country.
Improved awareness of the disease among physicians, patients and the general public may allow for more patients to
be diagnosed and encourage further research and regulations
regarding Celiac Disease and gluten-free diets.
The 2014 meeting schedule is being developed and room reservations are being arranged.
For information about the Celiac/Gluten-Free Group, Celiac
Disease or gluten intolerance, email GlutenFreeWC@GMail.
Com or call 930-8875.
By Dr. Michael Wener
President Elder Advocate Club
The Advance Health Care Directive is an
extremely important document to complete, as
it sets out how an individual’s health care will
be directed and by whom. People who become
sick and/or unable to make medical decisions
for themselves, or are in need of a medical
decision maker, must have this document to
make their wishes known.
The document lets an individual decide:
Whether or not an individual wants to appoint an agent (trusted friend, relative, etc.)
or not to act in his or her behalf. The contact
information (address and phone numbers) of
those individuals (usually one to three people)
must be indicated.
When the individual wants the document
to take effect (immediately or when unable to
make these decisions)
That this document revokes all prior directives.
The option of donating organs or not
If terminal, and death is expected in a matter of months, a decision must be made in
advance whether or not to use life-sustaining
treatments and life support versus only those
treatments to stay comfortable, allowing a
gentle death.
The health care directive must be signed in
the presence of two witnesses who also need to
sign the document. If witnesses are not available, then a notary may be used.
Make several copies of the document for
agent(s), hospital, relatives and physician.
Keep the original.
Much of this information was taken from
the 2009 CMA Advance Health Care Directive document.
A new club in Rossmoor, the Elder Advocate Club, was established to help residents
with this type of information. Residents who
would like to find out more about the club and
future meetings should call Michael Wener at
933-1273 or Stu Bolinger at 937-7988.
Super Sunday speaker series features Computerized medical
talk on mindfulness at Fitness Center records is topic of
Medical Friends meeting
The Fitness Center Super
Sunday Speaker Series will
feature Joree Rosenblatt, who
will speak about mindfulness
for quality living on Nov. 17,
from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Aerobics Room at the Fitness Center.
Mindfulness is the practice
of living life with increased
awareness, attention and intention. Rooted in developing
a strong connection to one’s
breath, mindfulness provides
the tools to decrease stress,
anxiety, and depression, while
also strengthening the mind/
body connection. Mindfulness
has been scientifically proven
to have an increase in overall
quality of living.
Rosenblatt will speak on
the benefits of mindfulness
and will guide the participants through an experiential
practice. In addition, she will
provide specific tools on how
to integrate mindfulness into
one’s way of being and how to
adopt new strategies for coping with the many stressors of
life.
She has a master’s degree in
counseling psychology and is
currently completing her hours Joree Rosenblatt
to become a marriage and
family therapist. She works vate school as the counseling
onsite at an independent pri- intern, and has taught mindfulness in every classroom for
over two years. She has spoken
onsite at corporations and at
many conferences.
Space is limited; register at
the Fitness Center by calling
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Computerized medical records are the subject of the
Medical Friends of Rossmoor
meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19,
at 1 p.m. in Peacock Hall at
Gateway.
The speaker is Kathryn
Bennett, a medical doctor
and chief information officer
of John Muir Health. She has
been responsible for development of the state of the art
computerized medical record
system at John Muir.
Bennett received her bachelor’s degree from U.C. Berkeley and her medical degree
from USC. She is a board certified family practice physician
who practiced in Pleasant Hill
for many years. She developed
an interest in practice management systems and electronic
medical records.
She was a member of the
founding board of the John
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In the near future, a person’s
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Medical Friends sponsors
talks by experts on medical
subjects of interest to seniors.
Meetings are on the third
Tuesday of the odd numbered
months of January, March,
May, July, September and November.
Membership is $5 per member per year and is open to all
Rossmoorians. One need not
be a health care professional
to join. Application forms are
available in the club mailbox
at Gateway and at meetings.
Forms should be mailed to
1204 Whitehall Court.
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19B
Lee Taylor helps improve posture, balance
Wellness Group to hear
Rossmoor Fitness Center instructor Lee Tay- the feet, knees, pelvis (core conditioning), torso
lor
believes that most falls occur due to lack and shoulders, and prior to movement, allowing
about author Pam McDonald of proper
posture, balance and breath. Taylor the body to function optimally. Improve muscle
on chronic-illness prevention created an “outside-the-box” movement-based fiber recruitment through slow-controlled conThe Rossmoor Wellness
Group has invited Pam McDonald to talk about chronic-illness prevention on
Monday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m.
in the Delta Room at Del
Valle Clubhouse.
McDonald is the founder
of Penscott Corporation an
integrative medicine disease reversal and prevention
company. She is a leading
integrative medicine nurse
practitioner, author and international speaker who has
focused her work on the prevention of chronic illness,
especially heart disease, diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
She is educated in allopathic, alternative and integrative medicine, and is
a graduate of Dr. Andrew
Weil’s Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. She has
used her advanced specialty
training in surgery, women’s
health, adult primary care,
pediatrics and pediatric obesity, family medicine, genetic cardiovascular, heart and
neurological disease prevention, nutrition, sports medicine, mind-body medicine,
training from his 40-plus years of t’ai chi training.
Exercises in his class mimic daily activities
and sports movements. Residents are invited to
explore how to move safely, effectively and efficiently. Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays,
11 a.m. to noon (beginning/intermediate) and
7:30 to 8:30 a.m. (advanced) at the Del Valle
Clubhouse, in the Shasta Room on the second
floor.
Taylor believes that unless people alter their
posture, they will bring their ingrained movement patterns into any activity where various
joints must compensate.
In the class, learn correct posture, stabilizing
Pam McDonald
energy medicine and botanical medicine to develop
the groundbreaking Apo E
Gene Diet.
The foundation of her
work is to utilize the body’s
own unique genetic expression in combination with its
innate healing system.
and guests are invited.
There is no charge, since
club members support these
meetings. Donations may be
made and membership is encouraged.
Jim Woollett at 287-0468.
Alexander Technique workshops
offered by Fitness Center
Channeling holiday stress
out of the body is the goal of
taking Alexander Technique
workshops offered by the Fitness Center.
A series of four workshops
will take place on Sundays,
Nov. 10 and 24 as well as
Dec. 8 and 22, from 2 to 4
p.m. in the Aerobics Room at
the Fitness Center.
Teacher Alan Bolton will
present information on how
to identify and understand
stress, tension and pain that
people unconsciously impose
upon themselves and its effect on the way people think.
He will also present ideas
on how to consciously release
tensions that shorten the
spine and the joints, which
prevent them from moving
freely.
Bolton has taught the Alexander Technique since
2001, after he graduated
from a three-year teacher
training course at the Alexander Training Institute in
San Francisco.
The Alexander Technique
teaches people how to stop
using unnecessary levels of
muscular and mental tension
during everyday activities.
It is an educational process
rather than a relaxation technique or form of exercise.
The main purpose of the
Alexander Technique is to
help people unlearn bad
physical habits developed
unconsciously over long periods of time. Examples include standing with weight
unevenly distributed, bad
posture habits and gait and
balance issues. There will be
personal attention during this
workshop.
Cost of each workshop
is $40, payable by check to
Bolton. Register at the front
desk in the Fitness Center or
call 988-7850.
Bolton at 415-331-1876 or
visit his website, www.alanboltonalexanderteacher.com.
scious movement, heightening the neural-brain
connection. Discover where the body is moment-by-moment, adjusting the center of gravity, “balance,” thereby preventing falls.
Taylor has helped residents with posture, balance problems, hip, low back, knee, neck and
shoulder pain and scoliosis. The exercises adapt
to the resident’s physical condition rather than
the resident adapting to the exercise.
The class is suitable for beginners to those
who want an extreme workout through progressive movements.
Experience the first class free. Contact Taylor at 510-385-0100 or email [email protected];
website: www.leetaylor.net.
Massage and Bodywork Club lets
residents try different therapists Saturdays
The Massage and Bodywork Club brings
in different therapists each month to give free
sample sessions to club members and guests.
The Club will meet on Saturday, Nov. 16, at
1:30 p.m. in the Shasta Room, upstairs at Del
Valle Clubhouse.
The purpose of the club is to help Rossmoor
residents find the right therapist. There is no
better way to find the right therapist than to
actually experience their work.
The sessions are about 20 minutes each to
give people an idea if the therapist is someone they might want to use. If the right person
is found, then appointments can be scheduled
directly.
Each therapist will briefly explain what he
or she does. Then members can sign up for a
sample session in the order that they check in.
Most times members will be able to have more
than one session to try different practitioners
and compare their work.
The sessions will start about 2 p.m. Once
attendees have had a session, they can sign up
for another. Membership is open to all residents and annual dues are $5. Guests are $5 per
meeting. All sessions are done fully clothed so
dress appropriately.
For information, visit the website at www.
rossmoorbodywork.com or contact Carl Brown
at 287-9993.
Parkinson Network holds two meetings
The Parkinson Network of
Mt. Diablo Support Group will
meet on Saturday, Nov. 16, at
Grace Presbyterian Church in
Walnut Creek, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd.
Two separate meetings will
be held from 9 to 10 a.m.:
Extended Parkinsonians
Only Discussion Group will
meet in the Fireside Room at
the church. This group is for
those who are newly diagnosed
or have had Parkinson’s for
years. Group participants now
have extra time to share, laugh
and learn from each other. For
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20B
Advertise
club in
Gateway
display cases
The Recreation Department
along with the Activities Council is in the process of putting
together the 2014 club display
case schedule. The display cases are located at Gateway, between the Sewing Studio and
the multipurpose rooms.
Sixteen small individual
cases are available for use on
a six- or 12-month basis, depending on demand. These
cases measure 23 ½- by 23
½-inches.There is also a large
case that measures 45- by 32
½-inches and is available on a
monthly basis.
This is a unique opportunity
for clubs to display to the community who they are and any
upcoming events. The cases
also are an enticing recruitment tool for new members.
There is no charge for use
of these cases. Availability
is based on a first come, first
serve basis.
All current cases need to
be vacated no later than Friday, Dec. 27. These units are
self-maintained and any items
left behind past the due dates
will be disposed of.
For information about reserving a display case, contact
Elena Ybarra in the Recreation
Department at 988-7766.
Parkinson’s
meeting
[email protected]).
For those interested in a
group for Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD), a specific meeting time can be arranged by calling or emailing
YOPD Chairwoman Krystin
Radke at 336-9554 or [email protected].
From 10 to 11 a.m., refreshments will be available and
an informational time will be
held. Questions are always
welcome. A special haiku presentation will be part of this
time.
Dr. Melanie Brandabur,
movement disorders specialist
and outpatient director at the
Parkinson’s Institute in Sunnyvale, will speak at 11 a.m.
about non-motor symptoms of
Parkinson’s disease.
All are welcome and there
is no charge.
For
information,
call
Ronalee Spear, 284-2189, or
Ronnie Wanetick, 933-6357.
Call it in
See something that doesn’t
seem right? Witness a person
or persons behaving suspiciously? Call the police.
The Walnut Creek Police
Department encourages residents to make those calls.
The number is 943-5844.
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 Nov. 14 through 20
The following programs are all scheduled to be broadcast this
week. Check the grid below for days and times of programs. 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 and orchestral 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.
■ RAILROAD to Rossmoor. Historical information. 30
minutes. Rossmoor’s Historical Society’s President John Nutley presents the interesting details of the area’s railway.
■ FOURGO with the Sound of Jazz. Jazz music. One hour
and 10 minutes. Laurent Fourgo and his four-piece jazz band
perform jazz and pop standards. Fourgo has a great interest in
the music from the 1930s 40s and 50s. His repertoire includes
music from Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and a little Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry.
■ JOYCE Grant and her Swing Band. Swing music. 55
minutes. Versatile vocalist Joyce Grant comes from a rich
musical heritage: her great-great uncle is the “King of Ragtime” Scott Joplin. She’s plays throughout the Bay Area and
her unique vocal talents allow her to create sensitive and powerful interpretations of vast range of music.
■ FRACKING. Lecture. 22 minutes.
What is fracking? One definition describes it to be fracturing
of rock by a pressurized liquid. Gail Williamson is an officer
of the National Equal Justice Association and in this program
she shares her extensive research of this issue and discusses
the pros and cons of fracking. This program was taped and
edited by Community Club member Gerry Swanstrom.
■ A LIFETIME of Singing. Musical biography. 1- hour, 25
Thu
minutes. A Lifetime of Singing describes succinctly the life
and career of longtime resident Ellie Mao Mok. Mok chronicles her illustrious performing career from childhood, when
she discovered her passion of singing, later training at top universities, Beijing and Julliard School of Music, to her performances today with a lot of exciting history and world traveling
interjected throughout.
■ PUT the Brakes on Bone Loss. Health. 50 minutes.
Dr. Gigi Chen, board-certified in internal medicine, oncology
and hematology, discusses understanding osteopenia and osteoporosis and the new treatment options available for men and
women. Learn about bone mineral density testing and why it
is important.
■ MARK Twain Papers. Lecture. 55 minutes.
Dr. Robert Hirst spent 35 years researching, editing and publishing the “Mark Twain Papers.” Hirst earned his bachelor’s
degree at Harvard, his graduate degree at UC Berkeley and to
this day continues to research one of the 19th century’s most
favorite American icons. This program was hosted by the Cal
Alumni Club.
■ WESTERN Railroad Museum. Information. 50 minutes.
“All Aboard!” Enjoy a visual trip back in time by taking this
video trip down the California rails with visual engineer, Fred
Krock. Krock is a Rossmoor resident who wrote the script,
narrates and also stars in this amazing history of the Western
Railway Museum. The museum is located in Suisun City. This
story is exciting and full of interesting facts about California
history.
■ CANTARE in Buon Italiano. Lecture. 35 minutes.
Elena Servi-Burgess, Italian language and diction coach,
gives an interesting lecture titled “Cantare in Buon Italiano:
Teaching Italian Diction in an Opera House.” Servi-Burgess
shared the life experience that prepared her to be the Italian
coach, for many years, with the San Francisco Opera where
she’s instructed artists, including “divas,” Marilyn Horne and
Beverly Sills.
= Screened boxes indicate that programming continues into next half-hour time slot. When
program ends, Post-It is broadcast. Reference programs below by titles in capital letters above.
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2:30 p.m.
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