GRF Board accepts resolution stating belief
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GRF Board accepts resolution stating belief
ROSSMOOR NEWS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2008 WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA VOLUME 42, NO. 22 • 50 CENTS GRF Board accepts resolution stating belief Rossmoor is a CSO Budget principles are accepted, handyman program is approved By Wilma Murray Staff writer A broad scope of discussion that ranged from a new handyman service program to wording on a committee charter took up four hours at the GRF Board’s July 31 meeting. Decisions were made on six items of new business and the conversation about membership transfer fees was introduced but decisions on that topic were deferred until the August meeting. While there was disagreement on a number of issues, ultimately the Board gave the go-ahead for all. These included: approving a mission statement for the new Ad Hoc Long-Range Planning News photo by Mike DiCarlo GRF President Fred Barnes, left, and Vice President David Smith, listen as Director Sheldon Solloway, right, offers his views on a reserve fund. News photo by Mike DiCarlo R. Duncan Carter, at the podium, talks to the Board about the resolution to consider GRF Walnut Creek to be a community service organization. Board members, from left, John Turnier, Jane Carmichael and Ron Moschel listen. CORG to update members on Creekside and corporation yard The Committee for an Open and Responsive Government (CORG) has arranged for an update on the Creekside and corporation yard projects at a meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 2 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. All residents are invited. Refreshments will be served. A presentation will be made by GRF President Fred Barnes and CEO War- ren Salmons. Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn how the project manager will be used to facilitate completion of these projects. Residents will also have the opportunity to indicate areas of concern to them. CORG will follow up these concerns with GRF directors and staff. CORG urges all residents to attend this informational meeting. INSIDE THE NEWS Arts & Leisure ................ 20-25 Arts and Leisure listing ...... 34 Bridge ................................... 41 Calendar.......................... 30-33 Classified ......................... 47-59 Channel 28 TV Guide ......... 35 Clubs ................ 26-29,35,37,46 Dining Guide .................. 28-29 Health .............................. 42-45 In Memoriam....................... 36 Maintenance ........................ 45 Movies ............................. 22-23 Op/Ed Columns .............. 18-19 Religion ............................... 36 Residents Forum ................. 18 Sports .............................. 38-41 Task Force; adopting a set of budget development principles put forth by CEO Warren Salmons; accepting a resolution proposed by GRF General Counsel Shannon Walpole regarding GRF Walnut Creek’s (GRFWC) status with respect to the Davis-Stirling Act; approving guidelines for the architectural services for Phase 1 of the Creekside project; agreeing that staff may adopt an “All-Inclusive Handyman Service Program” to bring in added revenue and provide service to residents; and changing the wording on the Aquatics Advisory Committee charter to eliminate water temperature from the GRF Board commit- tee liaison’s decision-making power. Budget Salmons repeated his explanation of the 15 budget development principles laid out at the mid-month meeting July 8 (more complete coverage was in the July 16 News – see principles on page 6). “The budget that we bring to you in draft will honor these principles; they do not bind you at the time that you are reviewing and evaluating the budget and ultimately approving the budget,” Salmons said. The stickler for some Board members was item 8, which reads “The fiscal year 2009 operations budget will propose initiation of an operations and maintenance reserve fund(s).” During his report, Finance Committee Chairman Walter Braun said the committee concurred with all the budget principle proposals with the exception of that item. The committee, Braun said, “felt it (the item) would unduly burden the coupon at this point.” President Fred Barnes asked why this item was included in the budget principles, and Salmons said there is language in the Trust Agreement that directs for there to be reserves for operation and maintenance. However, “We’re not proposing precisely how to impleContinued on page 2 Complaint-free movement comes to Rossmoor The Office of Counseling Services is bringing the complaint-free movement to Rossmoor. The movement started when a pastor in Missouri, Will Bowen, challenged his parishioners to give up griping for three weeks and ignited a worldwide movement. Bowen gave his parishioners purple bracelets with instructions to switch the bracelet to the opposite wrist each time they complained. The goal was to go for 21 days without complaining. When the Kansas City Star published an article about the effort toward eliminating griping, requests for the bracelets began pouring in from around the world. As a result, a nonprofit, nonreligious entity, A ComplaintFree World, Inc., was created. The Web site is AComplaintFreeWorld.org. Over five million bracelets have been shipped to 80 countries. According to reports, the consensus among people who have taken the challenge and succeeded in breaking the complaining habit is that they are much happier. Counseling Services has a supply of purple bracelets in its office at Gateway Clubhouse with instructions and a test that can be taken to measure happiness. For information, call Counseling Services Coordinator Priscilla Tudor at 988-7751. Be sure to call the right number in an emergency Residents are reminded that in a medical emergency they should call the Securitas emergency number at the front gate: 939-0693. Calls to any other number, such as the gate clearance number, will result in response delays. Residents who find themselves in an emergency situation can also call 9-1-1. A labor dispute between Baycor Builders, the contractor working on the fire building on Golden Rain Road, and Carpenters Union 35 came to Rossmoor’s entrance last week. A small group from the union held a demonstration and handed out f lyers claiming Baycor broke its agreement with the union. Baycor says that it chose not to sign a new contract with the carpenters union, while the union maintains that Baycor terminated the agreement. The demonstration was not against the Golden Rain Foundation and was not considered a strike. The flyers indicated that the union did not have a dispute with any other employer. According to Doug Hughs, First Mutual building maintenance manager overseeing the reconstruction of the building in Entry 11 on Golden Rain Road, the labor dispute will not affect the work on the 12-unit building burned in January 2007. He said that Baycor has contracts with other companies that are union. Carpenters union has a dispute with the contractor for Golden Rain Road fire building She communicates with animals. See page 11. WWW.ROSSMOOR.COM 2 ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 GRF Walnut Creek defines itself as a community service organization Continued from page 1 ment that,” Salmons said. Director Paul Rosenzweig expanded on Braun’s comments: “Having shifted the maintenance from the Trust to the coupon, which is what the Trust Agreement always called for, the feeling of the committee was that adding a reserve at the same time – at the time of implementation – was in effect a double whammy to be hitting the residents and therefore the coupon. That drove the vote in the Finance Committee to delete that item.” Barnes said he didn’t think the principle itself puts the burden on the coupon, it’s the implementation. “A step down this road has serious implications,” Director Sheldon Solloway said. Providing a proper reserve based on the definition of Davis-Stirling would put the load on the coupon very quickly, he said. Vice President David Smith said it is crucial to ascertain standards before setting up a reserve and that he is not comfortable that there is currently enough information to make that decision. He suggested deleting the item and coming back to the issue of the reserve at a later time when the discussion could be more complete. As a “housewife and single mother,” Director Jane Carmichael said, she knows the importance of a reserve and feels this issue deserved further discussion. “If you want to have a reserve, you save; you don’t spend everything you’ve got. Cutting our costs is something that Warren has consistently mentioned in his principles and I really applaud those and I hope that we will continue to do that, making sure that we are very careful how we spend our money from now on.” The decision to delete the item calling for a reserve fund was split, with four Board members wishing to keep it in; however, ultimately the Board Director Phoebe Cortessis asks a question during the GRF Board meeting. voted to accept the principles as stated with the exception of that item. Rossmoor and the Davis-Stirling Act Walpole summarized the implications of the Seal Beach appellate decision and how it may or may not affect GRFWC. She said the Seal Beach decision is not resolved and is still under review. However, ul- Directors Paul Rosenzweig and Christine Folger timately, it is her opinion that GRFWC is distinguishable from Seal Beach in “legally significant” ways and that, if Davis-Stirling applies at all, it is because GRFWC is a community service organization (CSO). Walpole drafted a resolution regarding GRFWC’s status with respect to the DavisStirling Act, which is available for review in the Rossmoor Library and the office of Executive Services Manager Paulette Jones at Gateway. In the Residents Forum, R. Duncan Carter spoke to the issue of the resolution. “This is all about the power to collect repetitive transfer fees for the Trust,” he said. “I appreciate the care with which Counsel Walpole has addressed this matter, and particularly her position that GRF does not know if it is subject to the Davis-Stirling Act, but should behave as a community service organization under the Act.” Carter said a distinction is needed between GRF as trustContinued on next page • Expert Grandfather Clock & Watch Repair • Large selection of Batteries Bands installed while-u-wait 1547-A Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek • 952-4488 Free pickup & delivery • by Lunardi’s Market ROSSMOOR NEWS The Rossmoor News (927080), established April 15, 1965, is published every Wednesday, for a subscription rate of $45 per year, by the Golden Rain Foundation, 1001 Golden Rain Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94595. Periodical postage is paid in Walnut Creek, CA. 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Display advertising — Friday 10 a.m. Classified — Friday, 10 a.m. The Rossmoor News is legally adjudicated to publish legal notices and fictitious business name statements. The News reserves the right to reject or discontinue advertisements or articles that the manager deems unsuitable. All articles are subject to editing. The News office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 3 New Handyman Service Program to be offered to all residents Continued from page 2 under Davis-Stirling and will continue to act as such, abiding by those sections of the Davis-Stirling Act that pertain to CSOs. Handyman Service Program As part of the direction to staff by the Finance Committee to find ways to increase revenue and thus spare increases on the coupon, Mutual Operations Director Paul Donner created and proposed a program that Barnes proclaimed to be a “win-win-win.” The program, given the current title of “All-Inclusive Handyman Service Program,” will offer to all residents the opportunity to purchase a yearly contract with in-house staff to conduct general maintenance/ handyman work for an annual fee. This program is similar to that which is offered by outside vendors, Donner said, but the upside for Rossmoor is that the revenues from this service would go back into GRF’s coffers, thus taking a load off the coupon. Mutual Operations is the arm of GRF that supplies property management services to the Mutuals. The new program would be an expansion of that service, including selected types of work to be covered under the plan for an annual fee of approximately $175 per manor for co-ops and $225 per ee of the Trust Agreement and GRF as the contract provider of services to the Mutuals. “In whereas 19,” he said, “we read that GRF never maintained that it is an association under the Davis-Stirling Act. But for many years GRF acted as though it were such an association. GRF acted as an association for a couple of years after the court’s decision that it is not. GRF still walked like a homeowners association and quacked like a homeowners association. “GRF had hired counsel to find some way for GRF to continue to collect the transfer fee without being in violation of part 1366.1 of the Davis-Stirling Act … GRF won a default judgment from the commissioner, not a judge, that GRF is not a homeowners’ association. “We need to keep in mind that only grandfathered organizations have the right to collect transfer fees like ours. The risk in being wrong about the right to collect repetitive transfer fees. lies in the possibility that millions of dollars in fees must be returned to the buyers.” The Board voted unanimously to accept the resolution proclaiming that GRFWC believes itself to be a CSO � News photo by Mike DiCarlo Peter Cortessis commended the CEO for creating the budget guidelines. manor for condominiums. The income from this program would be accounted for separately from other Mutual Operations programs and the revenue from the handyman service used to offset the coupon, Donner said. There would be a cap for the handyman visits – probably about four per month, but that is still to be determined. Some of the types of work to be undertaken will include replacing light bulbs, electrical repairs, clearing drains, repairing plumbing, fixing appliances, putting doors and windows back on track, etc. Current staff would handle the order desk, accounting, and program and project supervision. Each 300 contracts would cover one designated crew member, Donner said. The idea was well-received at the Mutual Presidents Forum, Donner said. Although Carmichael and Director Phoebe Cortessis expressed some concern about how the program would be detailed, Barnes suggested it was up to staff to decide and not for the Board to micromanage. All directors except Carmichael approved the program and it will become available to residents almost immediately. More details of how this new handyman program will work and how to sign up for it will follow in next week’s News. �� ���������������� � � ����� �� ������������������� ����������������������� ��������������������� ���������������� � �������������� ���������� ������������ �������������� ���������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������ ��������������������������� ���������������� �������� ����������� ������������� � ������������� ������� ��������������� ����������������� ���������������� � ����� �� ������������������� ������������������������ ��������������������� ���������������� ����������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������ �������������������� �������������������� ������������������������������� ������������������������������������� ������������������������������������ Continued on page 4 �������������� ����������������������� ������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������� ������������� ������� Aquatics Advisory Committee charter In the Aquatics Advisory Committee charter, under “Purposes and Responsibilities,” there is a list of matters that fall under the purview of the committee as advisory to staff. One of those nine items is water temperature. The Board’s consideration regarding this charter was whether or not to remove water temperature as one of the committee’s responsibilities. Furthermore, the Board was asked to consider striking from the charter the statement that Uses Natural Ear Shape Combines your natural ear shape and state-of-the-art technology Hands Free Operation ������������� ����������� There is no volume adjustment for easy handling �������� ������������������ �������������������������� ������������� � ������������� ��������������� ���������������������� ����������������� ������������������������ ���������� � ������������� 4 ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 Residents speak out about finances, fire hazards, traffic safety Continued from page 3 gives the GRF Board liaison to the committee the authority to approve items from that list. In the Residents Forum, Patrick Kelly implored the Board not to make these changes. He said the Policy Committee’s desire to remove the issue of water temperature from the committee “sends a clear message to all committees, standing and ad hoc: If you run into a controversial, time-consuming, and/or simply odious subject, be quick to package it and send it on to the Board. “The Aquatics Committee did just what you would ask of any diligent and conscientious committee,” he said. “They held numerous meetings, listened to input from many residents, did research, talked to legal and, with the Board’s permission, hired a consultant. Is this ‘above and beyond the call of duty’ what we want to take away?” Director Ron Moschel said that water temperature, though, unlike the other matters, was “a health and safety issue” and should be left to staff. Solloway suggested an amendment that would simply remove water temperature from the list of advisory areas but allow the Board’s liaison to still make decisions on the other matters, which include nonhealth and safety issues such as sign-in procedures; priority of pool uses during closures; volunteer services; signage; lane usage; rope placement; pool/ swim configuration; and balancing different user groups. The amendment was accepted by the majority of the Board, except Director Chris Folger and with Barnes and Carmichael declining based on their opinions that no Board member should be allowed to make decisions independent of other Board members. The liaison to the Aquatics Advisory Committee is Director John Turnier. Residents Forum A larger group of residents than is typical of late brought their thoughts to the podium at the Residents Forum this month, with subjects ranging from items on the agenda to fire and safety issues. CORG President Hugh Grey urged the Board to consider ways to pump up the knowledge of finances in the community, such as broadcasting Finance Committee meetings on Channel 28, having the News cover those meetings in depth, and seeking more resident input on the budget. “CORG believes some of the current resident anxiety over economic matters could be reduced if residents better understood how well the GRF is now being run financially and could see more clearly that the GRF directors really understand resident concerns,” Grey said. Rossmoor Resident Emergency Preparedness Organization President Donna Kaufman said residents are expressing News photo by Mike DiCarlo Carolyn Hinrichs more interest in the position of entry coordinator and she is encouraged by this. More entry coordinators, CB operators and trained CERT members are always needed. To become an entry coordinator, residents should contact Deborah Ott in Counseling Services, 988-7750. Stuart Bolinger addressed the problem of fire hazard abatement. He said that his Mutual, Mutual 68 (Eagle Ridge), has complied with the abatement needs but that GRF needs to step in and take care of its properties adjacent to the Mutual. “The critical issue is time here,” he said. “We need to do something before there’s a terrible fire.” Passionate about traffic safety Another speaker passionate about her cause was Carolyn Hinrichs, who warned that she needed more than three minutes and she’d be back next time to continue her remarks. Her issue is safety, specifically of the traffic variety. She said she sees “such a void” here, such a disregard for the rules of the road in Rossmoor and she is determined to do something about it. She has done “a tremendous amount of research” she said and talked to many people, including Securitas, the CEO and the police. It’s an “involved, convoluted, sticky wicket,” she said, but she is passionate about seeing change. “I am here to help make a difference,” she said. “I’ll be your Norma Rae.” MONEY MARKET WITH CHECKS BONDS • 401K • IRA COLLEGE 529 PLANS HEALTH INSURANCE LIFE INSURANCE ANNUITIES Alamo Capital is a full service investment firm established in 1987, located just minutes from Rossmoor. Our specialty is TAX FREE INVESTMENTS Call our lnvestment Counselors to start earning TAX FREE DOLLARS today. 925-472-5710 1777 Botelho Drive, Suite 375, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 www.alamocapital.com News photo by Mike DiCarlo Stuart Bolinger Free validated parking in garage email: information@ alamocapital.com Member: FINRA, SIPC, MSRB, Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce and “Honor Roll” members of the Better Business Bureau First Mutual will hold election in District 3 One of First Mutual’s five districts will be electing a new director this year. Candidates are being sought in District 3 for a three-year term. Entries involved in District 3 are Golden Rain Road 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5; Pine Knoll 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 9; Oakmont 15 and 16. Any First Mutual member in good standing interested in running for a board position must file a statement with the assistant secretary by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The statement should be 300 words or less stating the candidate’s qualifications and background plus his or her view on Mutual issues. Board Services Coordinator Dyann Paradise may be contacted at 988-7775. The election of directors will take place by ballot and will be distributed to members at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Ballots will be counted in an open meeting and winning candidates will be seated at the annual meeting. More information will follow in the weeks prior to the annual meeting. ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 BOARD ACTIONS Following are the actions taken by the GRF Board at its July meeting: 1. Approved a mission statement for the Ad Hoc Long-Range Planning Task Force. 2. Approved the adoption the 2009 Budget Development Principles with the elimination of item 8 on initiating an operations maintenance reserve fund. 3. Approved the adoption of a resolution regarding GRF’s status as a Community Service Organization (CSO). 4. Approved the GRF guidelines for architectural services with Dahlin Group Architects for the Creekside Project, Phase I. 5. Approved an “All-Inclusive Handyman Service Program” as proposed by the Mutual Operations Department. 6. Introduced a revised Policy 102. 1. 4, Memsbership Transfer Fee. Consideration of approval of the revised policy will be at the Aug. 26 regular Board meeting. 7. Approved a revised Aquatics Advisory Committee Charter as recommended by the Policy Committee, which eliminates water temperature from the committee’s decision-making power. Budget principles for 2009 approved by GRF Board In order to provide direction to the chief executive officer, the chief financial officer, and GRF staff as they commence preparation of the draft 2009 GRF operations and trust budgets, the GRF Board of Directors has prepared the following budget development principles: 1. The fiscal year 2009 operations budget will be prepared as a “base line” budget reflecting a program service package identical to the fiscal year 2008 program. This “base line” budget will be subject to adjustments after being evaluated by the Board and taking into consideration all of the information developed as a result of the following principles. 2. The fiscal year 2009 operations budget will include a line item expenditure summary for each operating department and division. 3. The fiscal year 2009 operations budget will utilize unit price projections prepared by the CFO for common commodities; i. e. , fuel, utilities, and postage, for use by all operating departments and divisions as they prepare their individual department or division budgets. 4. For any proposed new program or personnel, including programs or personnel additions initiated by Board action, the responsible department or division must prepare a memorandum to describe and justify the new program or personnel and quantify the cost. This includes any personnel promotions, reclassifications, or increase in hours, etc., for existing allocated staff. In addition, this process will be used to justify/document one time or limited duration increases in program; e. g. , undertaking a study or preparing a report or a plan which comes under the operations budget. Such a proposal may include, for example, a management audit to explore efficiencies and departmental operation, a special study re- quired by a regulatory agency, or a publication which requires a large expense. 5. The fiscal year 2009 GRF operations budget will strive to contain any increase within the year over year price index change using the Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics all urban consumers for San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose index. 5 Treasurer’s report: Golf and News revenues are up for the month of June By Paul Rosenzweig GRF Board treasurer The Statement of Operations for the month of June 2008 shows a favorable variance to budget of $69,000, before depreciation. Revenues were over budget by $26,000 and expenses were under budget by $43,000. Cumulative for the first five months of the year, revenues are higher than budget by $80,000, and expenses are below budget by $335,000, for a net positive cumulative variance for the year of $415,000. All amounts are rounded to the nearest thousand for this report. Revenue variances for the month were spread among golf, the Rossmoor News and Recreation, although the latter was offset by higher costs. Major expense variances in the month: Salaries and Employee Expenses: under budget by $33,000 due to three open positions. Contractual Services: under budget by $8,000; the public safety contract (Securitas) was under budget by $16,000, partly offset by an unfavorable variance in newspaper printing of $6,000. Trust Estate Fund Membership transfer fees were $252,000 for the month, compared to $203,000 in June 2007. Total expenditures for the month were $172,000. Expenditures include $80,000 for street paving and striping (primarily for the streets acquired from Shea and for which we received funds in connection with the transaction); $38,000 for normal reserve work; $20,000 for Creekside planning; and $18,000 final payment for Rossmoor Channel 28 equipment, which was included in the capital budget. Need More Income? Has Your Portfolio Value Dropped? Let us evaluate your portfolio for FREE. We specialize in the area of income-producing investments! Please call for an appointment to discover how we are different. (Account Minimum $500,000) MICHAEL TOMREN, CFP® 1908 Tice Valley Blvd., Suite C Rossmoor Shopping Center, Walnut Creek (925) 256-8100 or toll free (800) 480-8740 Website: www.getretiredandstayretired.com Securities offered through QA3 Financial Corp., Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment Advisor Representative of and Advisory Services offered through QA3 Financial LLC, a SEC Registered Investment Advisor. 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Get updates on emergencies, upcoming events, Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) Board meetings and Channel 28 programs, among other things, by dialing 988-7878. The service is maintained by Rossmoor’s TV Channel 28 staff. The nine-year-old tele- phone information service is designed to keep residents informed about not only emergencies, but other information of interest. It generally takes about two minutes to get the news from the RITS line. The special line usually tells of nonemergencies, such as upcoming Rossmoor events such as Fun Day and other programs sponsored by the Recreation Department. It also advises listeners as to what time to tune to popular Channel 28 programs such as bingo and the time, date and place for GRF Board meetings. The message is routinely changed on Mondays and Thursdays. However, in an emergency, the message is changed as needed. The voices of the RITS line are Barbara Seaver and Katherine Stillman, Channel 28 staff members. The service was started for the sight impaired so they could hear about what was going on in Rossmoor. Budget process to look for ways to cut costs, find revenue Continued from page 5 6. The fiscal year 2009 budget process will result in a full reflection of cost of managing trust administration and particularly the cost of implementing trust-financed projects as a trust budget, rather than an operations budget expenditure. 7. The fiscal year 2009 budget process will more fully utilize the opportunity to fund Golden Rain Foundation acquisition of “personal property,” such as equipment, furnishings and ve- hicles, etc. , provided for in the Trust Agreement, in an effort to move such purchases away from the operations budget, thereby reducing the amount of the GRF annual coupon. 8. The fiscal year 2009 operations budget will include trust facility/property maintenance in accordance with the language of the Trust Agreement. 9. The fiscal year 2009 operations budget process will explore opportunities for increasing revenue or developing new sources of revenue that could be applied to the operations budget and, in turn, reduce the annual GRF coupon amount. 10. The fiscal year 2009 budget process will identify a menu of opportunities to modify or eliminate program activities, implementation of which would reduce the operations budget which, in turn, would reduce the amount of the annual GRF coupon. 11. The fiscal year 2009 budget process will identify a menu of opportunities to more fully recover program activity costs, implementation of which would increase revenue and thereby reduce the annual GRF coupon amount. 12. The fiscal year 2009 operations budget will assume that the proceeds of the Rossmoor Medical Center lease will continue to flow to the operations budget to reduce the annual GRF coupon amount. 13. The fiscal year 2009 operations budget process will include exploration of options and alternatives for the 2009 insurance program year which could reduce operating costs and, in turn, reduce the annual GRF coupon amount. 14. The fiscal year 2009 operations budget will include a management bonus program. Implementation of any bonus program is predicated on prior Board approval of an objective, written policy which is first subject to review and recommendation by the Compensation Committee. This bonus pool is exclusive of any bonus provided to the CEO by separate Board action. ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 Cash is stolen from Pro Shop Approximately $2,500 of golf receipts from the weekend of July 25, 26 and 27 were stolen from the Pro Shop at Creekside complex sometime Sunday night, July 27. The theft has been reported to the Walnut Creek Police and an investigation is under way. An initial investigation indicates that there was forced entry to the Pro Shop. The physical conditions in the Pro Shop are being reviewed by staff to see if any changes need to be made to avoid future thefts. In addition, staff is also reviewing cash handling procedures to see if they need to be modified. Anyone who has information regarding this matter should contact Walnut Creek Police Officer Greg Leonard at 943-5844. SECURITY REPORTS 7 Put medications in plastic bags before dropping in box Prescription drop-off box is located at Gateway After only a few weeks of use, the prescription drop-off box that has been installed in the lobby outside the Oak Room (card room) at Gateway has proven to be successful. Residents have filled up the box with their unwanted prescriptions. The box is green, tamperproof and is identified as a prescription drop-off for medications no longer needed. Residents are reminded to put their unwanted prescription medications in a plastic bag before putting them in the drop-off box. Do not put the prescription bottles in the box. In an effort to assist residents in disposing of expired and unwanted medicines in an environmentally safe way, the Golden Rain Foundation has enlisted the help of Curbside, Inc. in creating this drop-off collection box. Most prescription and overthe-counter medicine and vitamins in pills or capsule are eligible for disposal through the pick-up box. Curbside, Inc. retrieves the medications in a timely manner, takes them to the company vehicle and, before leaving Rossmoor, places the medications in a container with a combustible material that will render the drugs useless. That material will then be transported off site to a federally regulated transfer facility and incinerated. Controlled substances Liquids and controlled substances (narcotics such as Dexedrine, Adderall, Knopin and Darvocet, for example), cannot be dropped off in the Curbside box. For controlled prescriptions only, Save the Bay and East Bay Municipal Utilities District offer events that allow residents to return controlled prescriptions. For listings, visit the Web site at www.savesfbay. org/dispose. Contact 1-800-606-6606 for information and other options. There is also a physicians’ and pharmacist Web site that may be of help in disposing controlled substances: www. wastemd.com or call 1-877927-8363. Do not dispose of medicines into the toilet or sink. Medicines in wastewater cannot be removed by treatment plants, and directly enter the environment. The prescription drop-off box is located in the hallway next to the card room at Gateway. The following incidents were reported to Securitas, Rossmoor’s security service provider. They appear here as they were initially reported to Securitas. After investigation, details of a case may indicate a lesser or different incident description. Friday, July 25 Theft: A resident reported clothing stolen from drying lines outside her manor on Golden Rain Road Entry 3 Fire: Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD) reported a smoke investigation at a manor on Fairlawn Entry 6 Saturday, July 26 Animal: A resident reported seeing a coyote in the area of Skycrest Drive Entry 3 around 7 a.m. Auto accident: Securitas reported a vehicle accident involving the driver of a cab and a Rossmoor resident. Hazard: Resident of Leisure Lane reported a tree down. Hazard: Resident of Oakmont Drive reported the smell of gas in her manor. Auto Accident: Resident reported a vehicle accident involving two residents; there were no injuries. Suspicion: An anonymous resident reported hearing a woman yelling for help. Sunday, July 27 Fire: CCCFPD reported a structure fire response to a manor on Cactus Court Entry 6. It was smoke from bacon left cooking. Monday, July 28 Misc.: Resident reported a confused resident was standing in the sprinklers. Electrical: Resident of Running Springs Road Entry 5 reported sparks coming from a panel in his manor. Tuesday, July 29 Theft: The Pro Shop staff reported a theft of cash from weekend play. Walnut Creek Police is investigating. See separate report in this issue. 01731_acme_rossmoor_ad.indd 1 4/10/08 4:50:32 PM 8 ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 First Mutual to discuss fire alarms Aug. 22 First Walnut Creek Mutual will hold an open discussion at the next Mutual board meeting, Friday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m. in the Delta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse. The discussion will be on the placing of fire alarms in the Mutual’s buildings. Information will be handed out about various systems and the projected cost. Residents are reminded that all the Mutual’s buildings were built to the existing codes at the time they were built and that there is no requirement for any changes to be made, or any fire alarm systems added. It is the desire of the board of directors to find out what residents are interested in having and how much financial commitment they are willing to accept. Republicans will hear from former Secretary of State Jones The Rossmoor Republican Club Program Committee appointed a speaker scout to find an experienced political personality from California to speak at the August meeting. The speaker scout successfully secured the services of former Secretary of State Bill Jones. Jones will speak at the club’s dinner meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 13, in the Fireside Room at Gateway. The evening begins at 5:15 p.m. and dinner is served at 6. Jones served with distinction as California secretary of state from 1994 to 2002. Prior to that tenure, he won six consecutive terms as representative of District 32 in the State Assembly. In 1994, he won his seat by 75 percent, which is considered a political landslide. Jones, authored Proposition 184, recognized as California’s Three Strikes Law, which passed by 72 percent. After its passage in 1994, California’s violent crime rate dropped. Because of his experience in running political campaigns, Jones has been nominated to serve as the statewide chairman of the John McCain for President of the United States. After his presentation, he will answer questions from the audience. Republican Club member are advised to watch for the monthly Republican Journal, which contains the reservation form. Members pay $24 for dinner; guests pay $26. The reservation deadline is Friday, Aug. 8, at noon. Mail checks and reservation form to 1708 Golden Rain Road No. 6, or call 947-5878. County to reassess the value of co-ops, may affect taxes For the new fiscal year that just started, July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, the Contra Costa County Tax Assessors Office will be decreasing the assessed values for approximately 720 coops in Rossmoor. This decrease may affect co-op owners in First and Second Mutuals and Mutual 8 who purchased their homes after 2002, when values were increasing sharply. Co-op owners pay their property taxes as part of their monthly coupon. Owners are now receiving notices from the county and want to know implications for themselves. The Rossmoor Accounting Department will need the definitive information from the county assessor in order to determine the reduction in property taxes for co-op owners, if any. The Accounting Department will not receive all of the assessor’s official details until later in the year. In 2009, the property taxes on the coupon will be based on the assessed values received from the county. Since this is a temporary decrease in value, once property values start going up again for those who received this reduction, the county is allowed to restore the value at more than just the 2 percent annual maximum permitted under Jarvis-Gann. Owners of condominiums pay their property taxes directly to Contra Costa County, not via the coupon. They may be receiving similar notices about property tax reductions from the county. Sign up now for the next bus trip to Trader Joe’s Rossmoor residents can catch the County Connection bus to Trader Joe’s in Walnut Creek on the morning of Sunday, Aug. 17. The driver can Progressive Lenses Correct Fitting Frames Best Lens Choices for Best Vision Bring your Prescription to us! ▼ ▼ ▼ We spend the time with YOU to do it right...You’ll SEE the difference! We are expert with... 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This new Trader Joe’s subsidizes the trip, so residents are encouraged to show management that a big Rossmoor group will take the bus this month. The County Connection bus picks up residents at 11 a.m. at Gateway. To get to Gateway, call for the church bus, 9887676. For information about the County Connection bus to Trader Joe’s, call Caplow at 946-1754. ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 www.fcbconnect.com FDIC Insurance up to $50 million! All Your Eggs, One Basket... 1940 Tice Valley Blvd. Walnut Creek 925-938-9050 2531 Blanding Ave. Alameda 510-865-9040 With Other Locations In: • Santa Rosa • Oakmont • Petaluma If you have deposits totaling over $100,000, you can rest easy about FDIC insurance! Our Certificate of Deposit Accounts Registry Service® (CDARS) at First Community Bank can place your funds (up to $50 million!) with multiple FDIC-insured institutions in $100,000 increments. That means every dollar remains fully insured. 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MEMBER FDIC 9 10 ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 Project Ready-to-Learn gears up for back-to-school readiness Rossmoor will join the drive through Aug.15 The Contra Costa Times’ annual backpack and school supply drive, Project Readyto-Learn, supplies new backpacks and school supplies to impoverished children throughout the East Bay. This year, Rossmoor is joining the drive. School supplies will be collected for elementary-school-level children. There will be a barrel placed in the entry of Gateway Administration building. Supplies can be donated through Aug.15 and the barrel will be picked up on Aug. 16 by Project Readyto-Learn. The supplies will be distributed to East Bay schools. Supplies needed include backpacks, pencils, crayons, set of markers, rulers, safety scissors, glue sticks, several wide-ruled notebooks or chick pack of loose-leaf lined paper, three to five colored folders and pencil box. For information, call Joan Abrams at 937-5620. Are You GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION AND MUTUALS All Golden Rain Foundation, Mutual and committee meetings listed here are open to Rossmoor residents. Meeting times and locations are subject to change. For information in GRF Board meetings, call Senior Manager of Executive Services Paulette Jones at 988-7711; for information on Third Mutual meetings, call Mary Burr at 988-7718; and for information on all other Mutual meetings, call Dyann Paradise at 988-7775. Thurs. Aug. 7: Monday Aug. 11: Monday Aug. 11: Tuesday Aug. 12: Tuesday Aug. 12: in this HEAT ? NOW is the time to keep your car running Let’s not forget those Radiator Hoses! They are under much more pressure in this hot weather. Give us a call, we can help you keep your “COOL” with our SUPER SUMMER A/C SERVICE SPECIAL. It includes our very thorough inspection of your car’s entire cooling system. 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With her solid background in math and business, she seems an unlikely candidate to be communicating with animals, but an animal communicator she is. Her vocation started in 1992, at least that’s when she became consciously aware of her capacity to listen and talk to animals. “In 1990, I was at the stables and saw a horse named Emma, whom I thought might make a good dressage horse” said St. James. “But the people at the stables disagreed. Apparently, the horse was in the habit of rearing, bucking, and bolting. I bought her anyway and she was usually fine as long as I was around.” Emma’s behavior continued to be somewhat undependable, however. “Two years later, when I told Emma I was going to sell her, she seemed to go into a deep depression,” she said. “I couldn’t stand it. So I called a sister of a friend of mine who was an animal communicator. She came to the stable to meet Emma. The communicator talked to Emma, who told her that she heard me, even when I didn’t talk to her.” The communicator insisted that St. James, too, could communicate with Emma. In fact, according to St. James, Emma told her that she’d heard her all along. And it wasn’t just verbal. The communication for the most part was telepathic. “When I realized what was happening, it felt like an energy bolt had hit my heart,” said St. James. “My friend noticed the change in my face. I was like an adolescent in love.” As it turned out, one problem the owner and horse have in common is lack of mother love. St. James always felt her mother didn’t have the resources to love her because her mother had some undiagnosed illness. And Emma had been taken away from her mother COMMUNITY EDUCATION AT ROSSMOOR John Muir Health is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Take charge of your health and attend one of the lectures below. Classes at the Women’s Health Center: Regaining Bladder Control Monday August 4, 10 a.m. – noon Free The Mind/Body Connection Thursday August 21, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Alan Brast, PhD, CCHT, CSA Free John Muir Women’s Health Center 1656 N. California, Walnut Creek News photo by Mike DiCarlo Diana St. James, pictured with her dog, Cosette, has a gift – she can communicate with animals. too early. According to St. James, Emma said to her, “You know, Diana, I never had a mother either. It takes a full two years for a foal to be with its mother in order to learn how to be a proper horse. It’s one of humanity’s crimes to take a baby away so young.” Source of talent St. James doesn’t know how she developed her unique communication skills. “It’s amazing to me, particularly with my scientific background,” she said. “I’m now trying to figure out my limits.” St. James claims that all the animals she’s ever had say she communicates well, and that her own dogs have known she can communicate. She recalls the time that her present dog, Cosette, went to stay with someone while St. James was vacationing. When Cosette returned home, she cried because that person couldn’t meet her needs. While so far most of St. James’ skills hinge on Emma acting as a catalyst, St. James has found that to some extent she can branch out on her own. “A while back, a woman from Morgan Hill called me and said that two cougars were eating domestic animals. She asked if I could help.” At the time, St. James laughed to herself and thought, “Yeah! Right!” But she asked Emma if there were cougars in that area and Emma said yes. “I asked her if she could get me connected with them and Emma said she’d try. “It worked,” St. James said. “I heard two young cougars who had lost their mother at an early age so they hadn’t been taught to hunt. 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The table is sponsored by the Republican Club of Rossmoor, but persons can register as Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Decline to State, etc. Voter registration is required to vote in the Nov. 4 General Election this year. For information, call Republican Club President Tom Fryer at 947-5878. Continued from page 11 of writing a book about Emma, who’s now boarded at Briones Regional Park. The intent is to tell about Emma’s life and how the horse brought St. James to animal communication. “Emma is nice to everyone now. And unless she’s distracted, she always responds to me. She has a great sense of humor and often giggles,” she said. “The book is all about love. She’s 23 years old and still very spry,” said St. James. “She could live until somewhere in her 30s, but I’m writing it now so she’ll be able to help me edit it.” She can tell what animals want to say told me in detail how cougars should hunt. I then reconnected with the young cougars and told them what I’d learned. No more domestic animals were killed.” Tribute to Emma St. James is in the process Mutual 56 seeks candidate There will be an election for one director on the board of Walnut Creek Mutual 56 (Lakeshire) for a three-year term. This position is currently held by Jean McConnell. Any member in good standing who wishes to submit his or her name for membership on the board should contact Board Services Coordinator Dyann Paradise at 988-7775 in the Mutual Board Office at Gateway by Friday, Sept. 5. Each candidate should submit a written notice of intent to run. The statement should be no more than 300 words and should express the candidate’s qualifications and interest in serving on the board. The election for the director will take place by ballot and will be distributed to members at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting. The winning candidate will be seated at the annual meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 15. More information will follow in the weeks prior to the annual meeting. Golf Advisory Committee to hold special meeting for discussion The Golf Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 3:30 p.m. in the Board Room at Gateway. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss each of the suggestions contained in the FORE column in the July 30 News. The column was written by Golf Advisory Committee member Larry Ringer, who will be at the Aug. 19 meeting. All interested residents are invited to attend. 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There is an urgent need for volunteers to be trained as citizens band (CB) radio operators and base control personnel. Base control requires one hour a month to check in all CB operators calling in on Saturdays from 8 to 9 a.m. Training is provided and is easy. Those interested in becoming an integral part of Rossmoor’s growing volunteer emergency preparedness system interests residents may call Jerry Priebat at 935-9488 or George Lederman at 949-8478. Residents may also volunteer as an entry coordinator or assistant entry coordinator. Golf courses closed to walkers some Mondays The Rossmoor golf courses will be closed to walkers on the following Mondays due to tournaments and holiday. If the tournament starts at noon, walkers can still use the courses until noon. If the tournament is on the Dollar Ranch Course (18 holes), walkers can still use the Creekside Course (nine holes). • Aug. 25, Kiwanis Club tournament, Dollar Ranch Course, starting at 8 a.m. and Creekside Course, starting at 9 a.m. • Sept. 1, holiday, both courses open for play all day • Oct. 6, Rotary Club tour- For health and safety, residents must pick up after pets. nament, Dollar Ranch Course, noon start • Oct. 20, Dollar Ranch Course, noon start • Oct. 27, Dollar Ranch Course, all day For information about the tournament schedule, call the Pro Shop at 933-2607. News photo by Mike DiCarlo The Waterford, Mutual 58’s new board and officers, who were elected in June, met at their first regular meeting on July 29. Executive Director Keri Clark, left, is pictured with the board, from left, Treasurer Harold Bauman, Secretary Rosalee Dutton, Second Vice President Paul Deutschman, First Vice President Helen McCarthy, and President James Riggs. 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Sutherland and Friends will play favorites of the Big Band era and will be open to requests from ice cream lover participants. Tickets are $5, which will provide the buyer with a 12ounce bowl for the ice cream of choice, provided by Dreyers, with the option of a variety of toppings. This event is a fund-raiser to provide cash awards for blood drive competitions between Contra Costa County and Alameda County high schools. The high school blood drives, organized by students, are under the auspices of the American Red Cross. There are six money awards that go to the three top-producing schools in two categories, depending on the size of the student body. The Blood Donation Awards Committee raises $6,000 for these awards. Schools may use the money at their discretion. Students give some 6,000 units of blood at these blood drives during the school year. Tickets are available in advance from members of the committee, including Sutherland, 933-9754, chairman of the event; Janet Mendenhall, committee chairwoman, 952-4013; Lisa Matthews, 930-8243; Nancy Bann, 9381571; Hank Gates, 944-9677; Ed King, 287-0847; and Ted Sawyer, 939-3831. There will also be a 50/50 raffle in which the winner gets half of the kitty. Tickets will be available at the ice cream social for $1 each or six for $5. Rossmoor has Wi-Fi hot spots The Golden Rain Foundation provides access to the Internet at wireless hot spot (Wi-Fi) for those residents who use laptop computers at the following locations: • Gateway Clubhouse • The Redwood and Oak rooms at Gateway • Hillside Clubhouse in the Diablo Room • Del Valle Clubhouse • Peacock Hall • Mutual Operations office at 800 Rockview Drive The connection is “rossmoor” at all locations. There is no login at this time, but there may be one in the future. 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Dr. Magilen is a research neuroscientist from UCSF Medical Center specializing in the correction of hearing problems for over 20 years. WALNUT CREEK HEARING AID CENTER 1986 Tice Valley Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA 94595 (Next to Rossmoor Safeway) www.hearingcentersnetwork.net 933-3314 16 ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 Volunteer Exchange Program offers members short-term services Going away on vacation? Need someone to water the plants? Join the Rossmoor Volunteer Exchange Program. For $15 a year, members exchange short-term services with one another. Provide a service now, bank the hours, and receive a service later. Some members provide transportation to doctors’ appointments. Others do sewing and mending. Another member will do pet sitting. And as always, the Volunteer Exchange has members ready and willing to read to the vision impaired and visit homebound residents. For information, or to become a member, call 988-7750. If residents know someone who may benefit from these services, they may also call the Volunteer Exchange at the above number. Certificates available for needy residents With the high cost of gasoline and groceries, many people are finding it harder to make ends meet. There is help for residents feeling the pinch. Thanks to a generous donation from the Rotary Club of Rossmoor and the Interfaith Council, $25 Safeway gift certificates are available through Rossmoor Counseling Services. These gift certificates are offered to Rossmoor residents who are struggling to make ends meet. There are no strings attached and no need to repay. To receive a gift certificate, call Rossmoor Counseling Services at 988-7750. All contact is strictly confidential. Premier Capital Mortgage, Inc. “SPECIALIZING IN PURCHASE & REFINANCE LOANS FOR YOUR COOPERATIVE AND CONDOMINIUM FINANCING NEEDS” • Refinance To Take Cash-Out From Existing Equity For Debt Consolidation Or Property Improvement. 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News photo by Mike DiCarlo Inverted planters produce plenty of edibles in a small space for this resident Rossmoor resident Rusty Van Hoose wanted to find a way to have fresh produce, but he didn’t have much space for a garden in his Sequoia Wrap manor. So he installed these Topsy Turvy™ tomato planters from the eaves of his place and now he has more tomatoes than he can eat. The planter works as such: As the sun warms the plant, the root system explodes and thrives inside the planter. Because the planter is upside down, water and nutrients pour directly from the root to the fruit. Van Hoose also uses the planters for growing zucchini and strawberries and soon will plant cucumbers, too. Clubs can be linked to Web site Visitors to www.rossmoor.com can view info pages Rossmoor clubs and organizations can now get links to their Web sites through the Rossmoor Web site. To get the links placed on the site, just e-mail the Web site URL to news@rossmoor. com, and the Web master for the site will set it up. The links will be under the club name on the “Clubs and Organization” page, which is listed under “Resident Info” on the home page of www. rossmoor.com. Currently, the Computer Club has a link. To see how it works, go to the Computer Club listing and click on the underlined Web address. ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 17 Computer Center is open on Saturdays The Computer Club will open the Computer Center at Gateway on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. The center is located next to the Redwood Room in the building just off the main parking lot. A volunteer will be there answering questions and di- recting residents, their families and friends to the three public access computers, which are available free of charge. News photo by Mike DiCarlo Rossmoor volunteers help residents file homeowners’ tax assistance claims. Volunteers give tax assistance Tax credits are available from the state for low-income Rossmoor residents through the 2008 homeowners and renter assistance program. Volunteer tax preparers are ready to file a claim for residents on the following dates in the Vista Room at Hillside Clubhouse: Thursdays, Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28, and Sept. 4 and 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. No appointment will be necessary to fi le a claim. There may be a short wait. To be eligible for homeowners or renters assistance, residents must be age 62 or older, or blind, or disabled, with a total household income of less than $44,096 in 2007. Total income includes all monies received during 2007, the full amount of Social Security, pensions and tax-free interest. To receive assistance on one of the above dates, residents need to bring with them their 2007 income tax return or 2007 Social Security statement, all 1099s showing income from pensions, interest, dividends, etc., and 2007/08 property tax statement. Residents of First and Second Mutuals and Mutual 8 need to apply for their property tax statement at the GRF Administration Office at Gateway before a claim can be prepared. Renters also need to provide landlord information: name, address and phone number. For a shut-in appointment only, call Ingrid Bauer at 300-8147. 2008 CADILLAC CTS MOTOR TREND 2008 CAR OF THE YEAR $ 1000 OFF Plus all applicable rebates and FREE first oil change 2008 CHEVY MALIBU $ 500 OFF ONE YOU’RE N U M B E R WITH US! Experience the difference at Michael Stead Chevrolet-Cadillac Plus all applicable rebates and FREE first oil change 2008 CADILLAC DTS $ 1500 OFF Plus all applicable rebates and FREE first oil change MICHAEL STEAD CHEVROLET - 2390 North Main Street • Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925-934-9300 Made in America ...and built to take on the world 18 ROSSMOOR N EWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 R ESIDENTS FORUM RESIDENTS FORUM GUIDELINES RESIDENTS: START YOUR ENGINES Letters are strictly the opinion of the letter writer. 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The time is right to close our roadways for a day and host a Rossmoor Grand Prix. Scheduled events to include: Stop-Sign-Runners Special: Winning entry will have blown through the most stop signs in 15 minutes. Friends and Family Sprints: start line at the south end of the valley. The first one through the main gate wins. Contractor, Delivery-Driver, Rossmoor-Employee Drag Races: separate heats for each category. This will be a sure crowd-pleaser. Watch the big trucks roll. Tour de Rossmoor: Daring bicyclists will be recruited to populate the course. Entrants who complete the event without tagging a cyclist will receive an official commendation. The Unlicensed Driver Derby: Contestants will be ranked by number of California Vehicle Code violations racked up in a 15-minute time frame with extra points for dummies picked off in crosswalks. Purse split between the fastest and slowest finishers. The Lead-Foot Lollapalooza: for residents only, with male and female heats. Top speeds, aggression and looks of grim determination will be the hallmarks of winning entries. 250-word limit Letters are subject to verification and editing AS YOU WRITE IT A COLUMN FOR CREATIVITY Identity crisis By Iris Carryer In my early life, it used to be that handsome men in uniform would tower protectively over me, escort me here and there and smile benignly. Now I get the scary feeling that age has stamped my features with a sly and furtive look that causes files to be assembled at FBI, CIA and Scotland Yard, plus recent photographs that are, admittedly, enough to arouse anyone’s suspicions. The time came when smugglers on airplanes used to confide in me that they had Cartier lookalikes strapped on from wrists to armpits. I knew that THEY were going to saunter through the customs and be wished a happy day, whereas I’d be requested to expose my underwear to public gaze. Officials soar to full imposing heights with me these days. The more I shrink, the more they tower, look sourly down and command that I should open up my suitcase. In gritty tones they sometimes call me Post-race activities to include participants tossing copies of the California Vehicle Code into a bonfire with high-fives all around. We’ve got the talent – let’s do it! Claudia Tierney Running Springs Road SPACE CONFUSION I was told space No. 1 is reserved for handicapped parking in the guest spaces. How does one know what No. 1 is since the spaces are not numbered? Also, if this is the case, this should be done for all of Rossmoor with the appropriate blue logo and then all the confusion will dissipate. Richard Silbert Tice Creek Drive GIVE A HUG All of us are lonely. Sometimes it may be for an hour, a day, or most of the time. My suggestion is each of us every day, every opportunity, hug one another at least three times or more each day. Larry Kiviat Tice Creek Drive “madam” and would obviously enjoy leading me to execution. When I lived in Northern Ireland long ago, residents were friendly, we all worked together and then armed forces came to stand alert and stonyfaced behind security at airports. One time when I visited, I had brought some pantyhose for my daughter, packed in silver eggs. They loomed like gleaming objects of destruction, each side of my folded skirts. A security official (10 feel tall and growing) snarled, “Stand well back!” to the assembled crowd behind me. To me, he said “Undo these please, Continued on next page CSG/Better Hearing Center where C ustomer S ervice is G uaranteed • Licensed Audiologists on staff • More than 40 years collective experience • Multiple manufacturers & style choices available, including the Lyric by Insound • In-house repairs and supplies Professional, reliable, friendly service to meet your hearing health care needs. ROSSMOOR N EWS • AUGUST 6 , 2008 COLUMNS & OPINIONS JUST THINKING Obamania By Eric Anschutz write today mainly about Barack Obama’s speech in Berlin. But, let me begin with some thoughts about his visit to Iraq, and his conversation there with Gen. David Petraeus. The general, as expected, advised Obama against a timetable for withdrawal, and against early departure of American troops from Iraq. Obama, when asked about it, said that if he were Petraeus, whose responsibilities are limited to Iraq, he might take the same position. As a prospective president, however, Obama’s mission is to think globally and about America’s interests as a whole. In the presidential context, Obama said, he needed to consider whether the continued and open-ended expenditure of $12 billion monthly in Iraq, and the continuing deployment there of 160,000 American troops, was the best allocation of our resources. With our economy in chaos, and considering the need for more troops in Afghanistan, Obama concluded that as president he would serve America’s interests best by spending that money to restore our economy, and by redeploying some of our troops to Afghanistan, widely agreed to be the true focal point of the war on terror. I CONSIDER THIS ... Ration health care? By Ann Singer mericans have a visceral negative reaction to the idea of rationing health care. Even so, as we move toward universal health coverage in this country we have to consider the limits of what we can provide for every citizen and how to distribute medical care evenly and fairly. National health care spending was nearly $1.9 trillion in 2004, which is 16 percent of the gross domestic product (GNP). Costs must be reined in. It may be necessary to set limits to the amount and kinds of care we can provide individuals, but, in fact, other means of cost containment are much more significant and urgent. The American health care system is sprawling and fragmented and a variety of factors contribute to ever rising costs. The 2008 New York Times World Almanac lists the main factors which contribute to the high costs of health care as follows: 1. Use of sophisticated, expensive medical equipment 2. New, higher priced prescription drugs and increased consumer demand induced by drug manufacturers’ advertising 3. Excessive and arguably unnecessary procedures, including duplication of tests and use of technologies that yield similar results 4. Increasing elderly population, which uses medi- A As You Write It Continued from page 18 madam!” This special brand of packaging has never lent itself to easy opening, even when one is merely running late. With half the British Army on alert in my direction, and a 12-foottall official looming over all, I had the utmost difficulty obeying his instructions. It’s said that only horses sweat, that gentlemen perspire and ladies 19 Now, for Obama’s trip to Berlin, Paris and London. We all want to be loved – if not loved, at least respected and liked. That aspiration is as true for nations as for individuals. America has, deservedly, through most of our history, been widely admired and loved by many as the can-do nation, the fount of wealth, the cornucopia of agricultural largess, the center of industrial and scientific ingenuity, and the savior of democracy in two world wars and the Cold War. But all of this admiration and love, and the post 9/11 spike of support for America, fizzled with our wrongheaded invasion of Iraq, and the arrogance of George W. Bush’s neo-con-driven unilateralism. Our moral leadership was squandered in a worldwide frenzy of anger at the war itself, at Kyoto, at branding negotiation as appeasement, and at such bizarrely unAmerican actions as the atrocities of Guantanamo Bay and Abu Garabe. “The world is waiting to love America, again,” said an editorial in the London Observer. A poll, taken before Obama’s speech there, shows the German public favoring Obama over McCain 67 percent to 6 percent. To Europe, and much of the world, Obama’s candidacy stokes memories of the America onceloved, and provides hope for a better future; French President Sarkozy called him “my buddy.” Obama’s Berlin speech was surely all that Europeans were hoping for from this newly minted candidate for the American presidency. And for the avidly watching American audience, his words proved beyond argument that he is ready for that office – that he is not only a worthy candidate, he is a superior one. Obama, in his Berlin speech, called for nations to unite against terror, but insisted on inclusion, in that unity, of the Muslim majority who yearn for peace just as do we. He spoke, wisely, of the need to tear down walls between nations and between races and religions, to the urgency of saving our planet through worldwide action aimed at curbing carbon emissions, and to the importance of a strengthened curb on nuclear weapons. All of that was important. All of it was impressive, and worthy of a candidate for our presidency, and for leadership of the free world. They were words needed to begin restoration of America’s moral authority. We will, under the kind of leadership promised by those words, regain the respect and, yes, the love of a world waiting to love America again. For me, however, as an American, the most moving and possibly the most powerful moments of Obama’s speech came near the end of his speech. Here’s what he said in one of his closing paragraphs: “But I also know how much I love America. I know that for more than two centuries we have strived – at great cost and great sacrifice – to form a more perfect union; to seek, with other nations, a more hopeful world. Our allegiance has never been to any particular tribe or kingdom – indeed, every language is expressed in our public squares. What has always united us – what has always driven our people, what drew my father to America’s shores is a set of ideals that speaks to aspirations shared by all people: that we can live free from fear and free from want; that we can speak our minds and assemble with whomever we choose and worship as we please.” cal care more intensely than younger people 5. Increasing number of accidents and other incidents that require emergency medical services 6. Labor intensiveness and earnings growth for health care professionals and executives 7. Malpractice insurance 8. Administrative waste 9. Fraud Giving individuals too much medical care is not on the list of main reasons for rising costs. Even without considering the 44 million people who are currently left out of the system because they have no medical coverage at all, we in fact already ration health care among insured people in many ways not always obvious. A friend of mine is a Kaiser pediatric nurse practitioner. She reports that some low-income parents are not bringing their children in for checkups, vaccinations or for minor illnesses or accidents because they can’t afford the $30 co-payment per visit. Other friends report they are buying only so-called catastrophic medical insurance with very high deductibles because they can’t afford general coverage for their families. Different insurance companies cover different illnesses, tests and treatments so that there is de facto rationing by private companies. Long waiting periods for doctors’ appointments or for elective surgery also effectively ration care. The way doctors are paid encourages unnecessary tests, delays, and a great unevenness in care. In an Op-Ed article in the New York Times on July 24, Peter Bach notes that doctors are paid by Medicare, Medicaid and some insurance companies for specific services. Even though some tests and medications are expensive, may have serious side effects, and sometimes do more harm than good, doctors continue to prescribe these because they are paid for each service. Medical imaging, which is often useless, is ordered routinely by doctors who need to pay for expensive equipment and, it must be said, because patients have come to expect it. The actual doctor’s visit and consultation is kept to a minimum so the doctor can see many patients. As we move toward universal care, the consultation and time with one’s primary care physician must take on more importance and be again at the core of the medical system. In Britain, the National Health Service depends on its general practitioners to discuss options with patients and help them make wise choices about their own care. Patients, with information and good advice from their doctor, can make use of over-the-counter remedies, exercise, diet and preventive measures. The United States has a shortage of family doctors. In order to pay off big medical school debts and increase income, the majority of physicians go into more lucrative specialties such as surgery and dermatology. Perhaps we should subsidize the training of primary care doctors as some countries do. Despite the technological advances and huge monetary outlay for health care in the United States, we are not in better health nor do we have greater longevity than many other countries in the world. We are not getting our money’s worth. The problems are complex. It may well be that national health plan proposals should be removed from Congress altogether and put in the hands of an expert, non-partisan board, out of the reach of lobbyists. This board would be given clear, specific mandates and authority. Without this sort of unbiased input and careful, thoughtful planning, Americans may never get the universal health plan they need and deserve. Contact Ann Singer at 256-9413 or singann@aol. com. Some earlier columns can be read at www.andysinger.com under Ann Singer’s Column and News. glow! I lit up like Las Vegas! The container slipped from my frankly sweaty hand and rolled across the counter. People paled. Then a voice pierced the awful silence. “That’s my MOTHER!! Let her GO!!” It shrilled. The official shrank to almost normal size. “Och, well now! I might have known!” he said in a warmly empathetic Irish accent, and smilingly helped me to repack. Tips on prolonging life through human contact By Priscilla Tudor, Rossmoor Counseling Services • Talk to people in the waiting room at your doctor’s office or while standing in line at Safeway. • Take a class. • Invite neighbors in your entry to your manor for tea or for a potluck lunch or dinner. • Volunteer either in Rossmoor or in the community. • Join the Volunteer Exchange Program (988-7750) and help others knowing that when you are in need, you can receive help from members of the exchange. • Buy two tickets to an event and ask an acquaintance to join you. • Be an “active listener” by looking at the speaker, nodding, leaning forward and encouraging them by saying, “Um-hum,” “Oh” or “I see.” • Give sincere compliments. 20 ROSSMOOR N EWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 A RTS & LEISURE Cabaret tribute to Judy Garland is set for next Concert in the Park Features Tielle Baker, Pamela Brooks, ML Parr “Judy, Judy, Judy,” a cabaret tribute to the songs of Judy Garland, will be presented at the next Concert in the Park program Sunday, Aug. 10, at 4 p.m. The event will be held at the Rotary stage at the Dollar picnic grounds. The program will feature Tielle Baker, Pamela Brooks, M.L. Parr and musical director Barry Lloyd. This program is a concert version of the hit cabaret revue celebrating songs made famous by the legendary Garland in her movies, recordings, TV appearances, and concerts. Some of the classics performed in the show include “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “That’s Entertainment,” “The Man That Got Away,” “For Me and My Gal,” “The Trolley Song,” “Over The Rainbow,” and many more favorites. Baker is a musical theater and opera star who has appeared in over 50 productions with over 20 different companies, with versatile performances ranging from San Jose Stage’s production of “Beehive” to Eliza Doolittle in CTA’s “My Fair Lady.” Brooks is a San Fran- The Paganini Trio will open the 42nd Rossmoor Music Association five-concert season on Monday, Oct. 6. Acclaimed violinist Joseph Gold, violist Debbie Dare and classical guitarist Jaume Torrent will present an exciting and unusual evening of music. The other concerts in the 2008-09 series are scheduled for Nov. 10, Man Jun Leung, pianist; Feb. 2, 2009, the Lamplighters Musical Theatre; March 2, 2009, Glenn Staller, classical guitarist; and April 13, 2009, the Athena Trio. The cost for the five-concert series is $45. Single-seat tickets can be purchased at the door for $15 each. For subscriptions, leave a check, payable to the Rossmoor Music Association, with subscription form, in the Rossmoor Music Association mailbox at Gateway Clubhouse, or send to Lillian Strader, treasurer, at 1812 Stanley Dollar Drive, 4B, Walnut Creek, CA 94595. All concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. The doors will be opened for seating at 7 p.m. For information, call Betty Barron at 945-7293. Dial-a-Bus is available for all concerts. Dyna Tones have fun with music Tielle Baker Barry Lloyd cisco Cabaret Gold Awardwinning performer, and an International Pops Symphony Artist who has appeared as a featured soloist with premier symphonies in this country and throughout the world. Parr starred in the musical “Pump Boys and Dinettes,” and was the featured singer in several Emmy Award-winning commercial campaigns. She was recently featured in The Steinway Cabaret series and with Alan Thicke in the “Sing for Your Supper” program recently held at the Lesher Theater in Walnut Creek. Lloyd received a DramaLogue Award for Outstanding Solo Performance in his Cole Porter show, “A Swell Party.” He is a celebrated pianist and arranger, and is a leading musical figure in the Bay Area and New York. Parking at the Dollar Clubhouse is limited, so taking the bus is suggested. This free concert is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests. Marilyn Straka’s slide show on Aug. 11 is ‘What’s New and Fun in San Francisco’ Marilyn Straka will give a slide show presentation titled “What’s New and Fun in San Francisco” on Monday, Aug. 11, at 1 p.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway. This show incorporates history, mystery, recreation, culture and fun. Themes include: a trip to the newly renovated San Francisco Zoo, what’s happening at City Hall, highlights of a new art exhibit (such as Amusing America at the San Francisco Museum), exploring a level area to walk, and much more. Straka has lived in San Francisco for 30 years. She is an outdoors enthusiast and has explored the neighborhoods and parks of San Francisco both for exercise and as her hobby. She is currently a computer consultant but hopes to soon pursue her second career of offering personalized tours to those with special needs. This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests. Walnut Creek Reads features Bill Bryson As part of the Walnut Creek Reads program, the One City One Book selection is “The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid,” Bill Bryson’s humorous memoir about growing up in the 1950s. Community members across Walnut Creek will read the book this summer, then celebrate and discuss the book in September and October. Copies of the book are available at the public libraries, the Rossmoor Library, the Friends Used Book Store (1910 Olympic Blvd., Suite Music Association opens season with Paganini Trio 101), and local bookstores. The book is available on audio CD and audiotape, and in large print. This fall’s community events include an afternoon tour of the Rancho San Miguel Eichler homes, built in the 1950s; a nostalgic presentation and exhibit about the 1950s in Walnut Creek; and a “dinner and a book” event at a local 1950s diner. The complete calendar of events is available at libraries or local bookstores, on the Web site www.Walnut- CreekReads.org, or by calling 938-1481. The Walnut Creek Reads program is presented by the Contra Costa Library, Walnut Creek Branch of the American Association of University Women, Walnut Creek Library Foundation, Walnut Creek and Ygnacio Valley Friends of the Library groups, the Rossmoor Library and the City of Walnut Creek, with the assistance of City National Bank, Minuteman Press of Lafayette, the Contra Costa Times and Walnut Creek Magazine. Vacation time and illnesses have brought a few absentees to the band, the Dyna Tones. The group is now back on schedule and having fun with music. The music should appeal to all Rossmoor residents. If musicians are interested in joining the Dyna Tones, stop by the Las Trampas Room at Hillside on Saturdays around 11 a.m. For information, call Berniece Witte, 930-6560. Opera singer Lyutsina Kazachenko sings on Fun Day Pianist Leo Ostrovsky accompanies Opera singer Lyutsina Kazachenko and her husband, pianist Leo Ostrovsky, will perform at Fun Day in the Sierra Room at Del Valle on Thursday, Aug. 7, at noon. Kazachenko graduated from the St. Petersburg State Music Conservatory in Russia with a master’s degree in vocal performance. She won numerous national vocal competitions, performed on Russian television, and sang several title roles in the world-famous Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg under the baton of maestro Valery Gergiev. Kazachenko was awarded a state prize for best performance of the year in 1996. Kazachenko has performed in major theaters across Europe and the United States. She taught in the St. Petersburg State Conservatory for eight years. She has performed with opera companies in California and New York, performed roles of Carmen in Bizet’s opera of the same name, as Amneris in Verdi’s “Aida” and as Olga in Tchaikovsky’s opera “Eugene Onegin.” Ostrovsky was accepted to the Julliard School of Music at age 16, making him one of the youngest students ever admitted to the legendary music conservatory. He graduated in 1987 with honors, and pursued a solo career in Europe, performing extensively in Italy, Austria, Germany and Lyutsina Kazachenko Britain. His engagements in the United States span both coasts, with many radio and television appearances, including “Good Morning America.” He has composed more than 200 works for piano, voice and orchestra. Café Mocha will offer a wide variety of food items for sale prior to the show, such as hot dogs, sandwiches, salads, doughnuts, cookies and more. Stay after the show and play bingo for the benefit of Friends of Meals on Wheels from 1 to 2:30 p.m. There is a small fee to play bingo. Fun Day is a free program sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests. ROSSMOOR N EWS • AUGUST 6 , 2008 THEATER REVIEW Two musicals this week: one old and one new By Charles Jarrett T his past week something old and something new opened in Walnut Creek and Martinez theatrical venues. The Willows Theatre Company unveiled the world premiere of “Sacagawea,” a musical tribute to a native American woman who accompanied Lewis and Clark on their 1803-1805 exploratory journey to the West Coast. This play is in the Alhambra Performing Arts Center in Martinez. In addition, the highly popular Lamplighters Music Theatre returned to the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek with its colorful and outrageous musical comic opera, “The Mikado.” The Willows has brought back the brilliant creative team of Craig Bohmler and Mary Bracken Phillips, the same individuals who created the historical musicals, “John Muir’s Mountain Days” and the highly acclaimed Irish historical drama, “Brimstone.” “Sacagawea” is a wonderful adventure story taken from the pages of history, which reiterates the Hollywood romantic slant to this tale of heroic sacrifice and rarely paralleled human determination. The story tells of two explorers who engage a Shoshone woman to assist as guide and interpreter on their exploratory trek across the rugged West. Following the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, President Thomas Jefferson commissioned Captain Meriwether Lewis to lead the expedition in a company called “The Corps of Discovery.” Lewis selected second lieutenant William Clark as his partner. In the winter of 1804, the company built Fort Mandan near present-day Washburn, N.D., and it was at this point in the journey that they came to employ a French fur trapper, Toussaint Charbonneau, whose young pregnant Shoshone wife, Sacagawea, came with him to assist with translations among the Shoshone and Nez Perce Indians encountered along the way. The rendering of the historical journey is chronicled in this musical in a beautiful and entertaining fashion. Director Vanessa Miller has engaged a superb professional and near– professional cast in the execution of this world premiere. The lead performers, beginning with Jennifer Paz as Sacagawea, Ryan Drummond as Lewis and Morgan Smith as Clark, are absolutely superlative, in both their characterizations and voice. There are many important cast members in the Corps of Discovery party who have significant roles to underscore the ambiguities, conflicts and contradictions of their relationships. Ron Pickett plays well the purportedly demeaning and demanding nature of Sacagawea’s husband, Charbonneau. Joti Gore plays Clark’s black servant, York, who likewise brings a superb clarity to the contradiction in the treatment of slaves in America at this time and Clark’s disdain for Charbonneau’s mistreatment of his wife. In reality, while on this journey and in this company, York was pretty much treated and respected as an equal, almost unheard of at this time in America, especially by a slave owner. Author Mary Bracken Phillips has studied and incorporated significant parts of the histories (both oral and written) of Sacagawea, into this comprehensive work. It was probably the Hollywood contribution of a 1955 film “The Far Horizons” that gave wings to the belief that there was a love liaison between Clark and Sacagawea. While none of the journals written by Lewis or Clark hinted of any love relationship, it is recorded that she was highly respected by both leaders and their men. In fact, were it not for her bravery and resourcefulness, all of Clark’s and Lewis’s journals would have been lost when a boat overturned on the journey up the Missouri. She was able to rescue the journals. There are so many contradictions between written and oral history that even Sacagawea’s date of death and correct spelling of her name are still in great debate. What is not in debate is the fact that this is a superb musical and highly entertaining. The set and its mobility designed by Peter Crompton, is not only functional, it is a work of art. The lighting designed by Robert Anderson significantly contributes to the mood and effectiveness of the set’s effectiveness. The acting, the voices, the harmony and the music are well melded and conceived. This is what worked very well. What did not work very well amounted to several perceptions I came away with. First, the music was much too similar throughout; very nice music indeed, but when I see and experience a musical that captivates me, I usually find myself singing or hearing a particular piece resonating in my mind as I leave the theater and sometimes for days thereafter. That did not happen here. Also, throughout the oneyear journey, from the time when Sacagawea has her baby Continued on page 56 21 Sing for Joy! lines up August entertainers Sing for Joy!, Rossmoor’s recreational singalong, meets each Friday in August at 2 p.m. in the Las Trampas Room of Hillside Clubhouse. On the five Fridays in August, an impressive line-up of mid-break performers are scheduled. Here is the schedule: Aug. 8, trombonist, Dr. Sandy Hughes; Aug. 15, singer-guitarist, George Hsieh; Aug. 22, trumpeter, Bob Sutherland; Aug. 29, sax and vocals, Les Peterson. This year will mark the 19th anniversary of Sing for Joy! Much of the group’s success is due to the excellent accompanists, including the late Jo Anne Riddle and currently Patti Leidecker. The songs are old favorites, standards, show tunes and movie music. Lyrics are provided. All residents are invited to join the fun. Dolores Burris is song leader. For information, call Burris at 935-3115. Masterworks Choral has singing parts The Diablo Valley Masterworks Chorale will hold auditions for singers beginning Monday, Aug. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Room 101 of the Music Building at Diablo Valley College (DVC). The Masterworks Chorale sings major classical works in the Walnut Creek area. Residents can experience the exhilaration of singing great choral works with a large professional orchestra and chorus. To sign up for an audition or for information, contact Richard Kamprath at 2288690, or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Rehearsals are Monday evenings from Aug. 25 to Nov. 17. The next performance will be in Walnut Creek on Saturday, Nov. 22. A car pool for Rossmoor residents may be available. DVC is located at 321 Golf Club Rd., Pleasant Hill. This fall’s program includes Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Grammy Award-winning “Requiem,” as well as William Walton’s “Belshazzar’s Feast.” Visit the Web site www.masterworkschorale.net. News photo by Mike DiCarlo Patti Leidecker and Dolores Burris Rossmoor Community Chorus to hold summer concert The Rossmoor Community Chorus will hold its summer concert on Sunday, Aug. 17, at 3 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. The theme of the concert is “Oldies But Goodies From Broadway Musicals.” The chorus, consisting of Rossmoor residents, is under the direction of Frank Ryken. Steve Cram is the accompanist. Tickets are $5 per person, pre-sold or at the door. For ticket information, call Sue Hartdegen at 945-0993. Dress Yourself in Doncaster Fall 2008 Collection Karen Cristol presents this extraordinary collection SEASONAL TRUNK SHOWS Sizes 2-24 (Petites, Misses, & Women’s) OPEN HOUSE Sunday, August 10th 11:00 - 3:00 p.m. Appointments to shop available until Aug. 15 Call Karen to schedule an appointment at (925) 216-0708 as space is limited. Wine & Cheese will be served It is suggested that you take Rossmoor transportation to avoid any parking problems. www.Doncaster.com A partner in caring Recycle used eyeglasses Residents may recycle eyeglasses they no longer use in receptacles at the clubhouses or the white mailbox at Gateway. 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On Nov. 17, a Rossmoor favorite, assistant concert master of the San Francisco Symphony, Mark Volkert, will lead the Volkert Trio in music for string trio. On Jan. 12, another Rossmoor favorite, Roy Bogas, will lead his Masterguild Players in concert. Bogas is well known to Bay Area music lovers for his performances as pianist By R.S. Korn The Alexander String Quartet will open the Rossmoor Chamber Music Society’s 2008-09 season. with the San Francisco Ballet. The season will conclude with concerts in February and April by two groups new to the series. The New Esterhazy Quartet has recently embarked on a performance voyage featuring all 68 of the string quartets of Franz Joseph Haydn. The Peabody Trio, which currently serves as resident faculty ensemble of the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, will play selections from the piano trio repertoire. All concerts are on Monday evenings, at 7:30 in the Fireside Room at Gateway Clubhouse. Season tickets may be purchased by mailing a check for $45, payable to Rossmoor Chamber Music Society to June Bechtel, treasurer, 1233 Oakmont Drive No. 4. Tickets will be mailed prior to the first concert; single tickets can be purchased at the door for $15. For information, contact D.D. Davies at 9457325. The plot of “How She Move” is predictable and in some ways cliché, but what saves this film is the dancing. The form is “step.” Originating in Africa, it spread to college fraternities and then to the wider public. It uses a stomp like movement that bears similarity to Irish clog dancing. The music, however, has a very different beat, rap-like and chanting, reinforced by intense clapping. In this movie the choreography is expanded to include some break dancing and hip-hop. The setting is a Caribbean/black neighborhood in Toronto. Although there is some suggestion of petty crime and drugs, for the most part the street gangs express their rivalry in their dance teams, rather than using guns or knives. The head of the JZJ group is Bishop. A girl whom he has known since fifth grade, Raya, has had to return home from her private boarding school. Her beloved older sister who was a virtuoso stepper and a junkie, died from an overdose. The family’s finances were so depleted by her problems that there was no longer money to pay for Raya’s education. She is ambitious, planning to be a doctor. She is also angry and anxious as she returns to the world from which she wants to escape. The girls she left behind are not particularly welcoming, especially Michelle who is competitive with her. The aftermath of her older daughter’s death has affected the mother as well. Now that Raya has returned home, she is fearful that the neighborhood will influence her in the same way it did her sister. Raya has a plan. She will take a competitive exam for a scholarship that will enable her to return to her private school. She’s clearly a hardworking student who has always done well, but she feels she has blown the test. Because of her mother’s expectations for her, she doesn’t disclose her disappointment to her. Instead she tells her that she aced it. Bishop is interested in her and she is drawn back to the dancing world. He offers to help her “step.” Originally she refuses him, but when she sees that there is a contest with a prize of $50,000 she changes her mind. She approaches him to be part of the group, but this creates a conflict for him. The other members are clearly opposed. In their culture, this is an all male group; there is no way a girl can be a part of it. One member leaves once she has auditioned and Bishop has insisted on her joining them. The resentment by the others does not go away once Bishop has prevailed. Fights ensue. Raya joins another group that is also all male. This fuels Michelle’s anger because she leads an all female team and expected Raya would join it. Her choice was made on the basis of which team had the best chance of winning so that she could share in the prize. At the same time she has to deny her participation to her mother because she would see it as giving up on the academic world in favor of neighborhood aspirations. The plot is a coming-of-age story in which a young woman faces family and personal pressures, as well as reality problems. She has to find her own path through all these conflicts, especially those with her mother. This multi-ethnic Canadian setting portrays a ghetto-like world refreshingly different from an American one. Public housing is clean, the importance of education is stressed and while there is the possibility of violence, the adolescent testosterone is basically channeled. 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ROSSMOOR N EWS • AUGUST 6 , 2008 23 MOVIES MOVIES MOVIES Shakespeare Society presents ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Michael Douglas’ 2007 comedy ‘King of California’ shows Thursday, Friday The Rossmoor Shakespeare Society will present the film, “Much Ado About Nothing,”on Monday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway. Released in 1993, the romantic comedy ran in 200 United States movie theaters and is second only to Franco Zeffirelli’s “Romeo and Juliet” as a successful film of a Shakespeare play. It won Best Foreign Film awards in Spain and Germany. Kenneth Branagh directs the film and also stars as Benedict. His wife at the time, Emma Thompson, plays Beatrice so radiantly that Great Britain honored her with its Best Actress of 1994 award. Much-admired actor Denzel Washington is also featured, along with Michael Keaton, Kate Beckinsale, Robert Sean Leonard and Keanu Reeves. The film is 111 minutes long. A raffle will be held. All Rossmoor residents and their guests are welcome. The 2007 comedy “King of California,” starring Michael Douglas, will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Thursday, Aug. 7, at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. and again on Friday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m., 1, 4 and 7 p.m. The showings at 10 and 1 will feature language captions. This story chronicles the journey of a delusional father (Douglas) who’s convinced that a fabled treasure is buried somewhere beneath his Southern California suburb. His delinquent teenage daughter (Evan Rachel Wood), a high school dropout who saw her father sent to a mental institution, only to be abandoned by her dysfunctional mother, resists his ravings at first. But, eventually, she starts to believe. This film is 93 minutes long and is rated PG-13. This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests. ‘The Bucket List’ is Saturday’s film The 2007 comedy, “The Bucket List,” starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, will be shown again by popular demand in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. The showing at 1 will feature language captions. When corporate mogul Edward Cole (Nicholson) and mechanic Carter Chambers (Free- man) wind up in the same hospital room, the two terminally ill men bust out of the cancer ward with a plan to experience life to the fullest before they kick the bucket. This film is 97 minutes long and is rated PG13. This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests. Western Wednesday features ‘Duel in the Sun’ The 1946 Western “Duel in the Sun” starring Jennifer Jones and Gregory Peck will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. The showing at 1 will feature language captions. Sultry Pearl Chavez ( Jones) is taken in by distant relative Laura Belle McCanles (Lillian Gish), whose husband (Lionel Barrymore) is a rich Texas cattle baron. The quintessential home-wrecker, Pearl is attracted to the two McCanles sons – wild he-man Lewt (Peck) and educated, methodical Jesse (Joseph Cotten). This film is 146 minutes long and is not rated. This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests. Foreign Film Fans club presents the film ‘Vanaja,’ story set in India The Foreign Film Fans Club will present the film “Vanaja” on Monday, Aug. 18, at 4 p.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway. A coming-of-age story set in a rural area of southern India, this film features a clever, spirited, 14-year-old heroine whose father is a poor, alcoholic fisherman. Though low caste, she dreams of becoming a dancer. Taken by her father to the village’s wealthy landowner who was a virtuoso Kuchipudi dancer, she is hired to work, but only with the livestock. Impressed by her personality, her employer eventually does teach her this form of narrative dance that is so highly prized in the region. When the employer’s handsome son returns home from studying abroad, her fairy tale world is shattered. Shot in the state of Andhra Prahesh, the scenes are saturated with local color and sound. It was made by the director as part of his master’s thesis in the film department at Columbia University and shot over a period of years on a $20,000 budget, using nonprofessional actors. The film is 111 minutes long. Members showing their cards will be admitted directly. 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Other specialties of the summer harvest at the Farmers’ Market include tree-ripened peaches, nectarines, pluots and vine-ripened garden tomatoes from Resendiz Farm. Crisp lettuce from the coastal region and sweet blackberries are also sold at the market. The Rossmoor Certified Farmers’ Market, open every Friday morning throughout Lesley Stiles will give a cooking demonstration at this Friday’s Farmers’ Market. the summer, is sponsored by the California Farmers’ Markets Association, a nonprofit grower organization, at a location approved by the Contra Costa County Agricultural Commissioner where farmers offer for sale only those fruits and vegetables they grow themselves DVD Discoveries Continued from page 22 familiar genre, sports or dance movies where the climax is the big competition, here called “monster step.” It lasts two days and gives an opportunity to showcase various groups and styles. The judges are not professionals, but the audience members determine by their response, clapping and cheers, who will be the winner. The story is a low-key drama with a high-energy beat. Boutique House of Couture TAI T LORI NG Call Shari For All Your Alteration Needs Specializing in Ready Made and Custom Made: • Men’s & Women’s Suits • Shirts • Coats • Evening Wear 30 years experience 1812 TICE VALLEY BLVD. • WALNUT CREEK • 943-1505 NOW OPEN Art Association has new exhibit at John Muir Outpatient at Rossmoor The Rossmoor Art Association (RAA) will sponsor a new exhibit at the John Muir Outpatient Center, beginning on Saturday, Sept. 6. Receiving for the exhibit is scheduled for Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon and will take place at the main entry lobby. John Muir Outpatient Center is located at 1220 Rossmoor Parkway. Members of the association are strongly encouraged to submit their artwork. Paintings and drawings in all media are welcome. Artwork between 16 by 20 inches and 38 by 50 inches in size is preferred, but smaller-sized pieces will also be accepted, space permitting. Paintings and drawings must be appropriately and securely framed with wire hangers not extending above the frame. Unframed paintings will be accepted, provided the top, bottom and side pieces have been painted to harmonize with the work. To speed exhibitors through the receiving process, active artists will receive a letter containing forms and instructions and are asked to complete all paperwork prior to bringing their artwork to the outpatient center on Sept. 6. Artists throughout the Rossmoor community are welcome to exhibit their work, but membership in the RAA is required. Annual membership dues are $8 for an individual or $10 for a family. Send checks payable to RAA, P.O. Box 2070, Walnut Creek 94595. Checks for dues may also be placed in the Art Association mailbox in the Gateway Administration Office. There is no other charge for exhibiting artwork. For information, or to request an exhibit letter, call Brigitte Turner at 938-5504. Festival Opera Club enjoys lecture on upcoming ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ The Rossmoor Festival Opera Club recently attended a lecture in preparation for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opera at the Lesher Center for the Arts to be held on Aug. 9, 12, 15 and 17. The lecture, presented by Diane Mauch, provided background information, which will enable club members and guests to have a deeper understanding and appreciation of the forthcoming opera. Benjamin Britten, in partnership with Peter Pears, wrote the libretto of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” mostly following the text of Shakespeare’s play. The Festival Opera Company’s production at Lesher has a cast with a countertenor as Oberon, King of the Fairies; his Queen, Titania, a beautiful soprano; Puck, the Speaker; numerous other singing roles and a chorus. Counseling offers autobiography group Residents have often expressed that they wished they had written their memoirs, but regret never having gotten around to it. Rossmoor Counseling Services is offering a guided autobiography group for residents. The group is limited to 10 people and will begin Friday, Aug. 15. This eight-week group is designed to start the process of putting life stories on paper. The group will have weekly writing assignments and share stories with one anoth- er in a confidential, non-judgmental setting. This is an opportunity to pass on values to the next generation and reminisce. The group is designed to spark ideas, but is not a writing workshop. Registration is required and there are still a few slots available. Contact Naomi Warshawsky at 988-7752 for information or to sign up to attend the group. As with all Rossmoor Counseling Services groups, there is no fee to attend. Want a better understanding of long term care? 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Additional floor time will be available for those who wish to stay later and practice. The next dance to be taught will be “Little White Moon.” The workshop will start off with a demonstration of the dance, so that participants can get a preview of what they will be learning. No prior dancing experience is required and beginners are encouraged to attend. Couples and singles are welcome. The workshops are taught by volunteers from the Rossmoor Square Dance Club. Jay and June Rosenthal are continuing as teachers for this second dance. The workshops are free. To register, or for information, call the Rosenthals at 943-7173. Early registration is requested. Stamp Club meets Saturday mornings to trade stamps The Rossmoor Stamp Club, also known as the Rossmoor Philatelic Society, will hold its second trading session from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, in Multipurpose Room 3 at Gateway. The club maintains a collection of donated United States and foreign stamps for trading at the nominal price of two cents. Members also bring stamps they are willing to trade and sell. This month’s trading session will highlight German and Canadian stamps from the Robert Hassard collection. The club wishes to thank Jim O’Hara of the Waterford for the collection that he donated last month. It is being sorted and will be available at next month’s trading session. The club welcomes all those who are interested in stamp collecting, whether beginners or advanced collectors. The club’s purpose is to educate and support collectors at all levels of interest. New members are always welcome to attend the meetings. For information, call Rich Kirby at 256-1317 or leave a note at the club’s mail box in Gateway’s administrative building. Rossmoor Squares has open dances, welcomes new members Square dancing begins every Tuesday evening at 7 in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse. This is a great venue for fun and meeting people Those who wish to learn how to square dance may come to the open dance each month on the fi rst Tuesday, also in the Diablo Room at 7 p.m. For information, call Annabelle Cloner at 933-8806 or Maren Waddill at 930-6836. Sing for Joy! to hold summer party Sing for Joy! will hold its end-of-summer party on Monday, Aug. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway Clubhouse. It will feature many of the performers who have appeared during the regular weekly meetings. Regular accompanist Patti Leidecker has had a piano bar gig at Marcello’s in Danville for many years and has befriended and encouraged many performers from the area. Leidecker and Dolores Burris have set up the program. Keith and Gloria Shinn, who are avid supporters of the club, are in charge of all other arrangements. Accompanist Patti Leidecker The Ceramic Arts Club (CAC) welcomes back the very popular Bruno Kark to teach CAC members the potter’s wheel. He has worked with clay ever since returning as a lad to San Francisco from Holland and London, England. Kark has had many fi ne teachers in the Bay Area as well as an apprenticeship in Japan. His favorite medium is wheel-thrown pottery. He is also skilled in hand building. The internet is full of the many shows and demonstrations and classes Kark has partici- A women’s discussion group, Ordinary Women Discussing Extraordinary Issues (or Vice Versa), seeks new members for an unstructured group that discusses all matters concerning human dynamics, community and spirituality (sex, politics and religion). The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 TheRossmoor GratefulSHead pecial 2OFF 2OFF 5OFF $ $ Nail or Wax Service Haircut Perm or Color Service Reg. Manicure $10 Mani./Pedicure $28 Exp. 8-31-08 Reg. Adult $18, Senior/Child $16 No appt. necessary Exp. 8-31-08 Reg. Perm $55/ Color $45 and up. Exp. 8-31-08 Excludes Touch-Up pated in and taught. His classes will be on Wednesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24. The class will cost $45. The beginner’s class will be from 9 a.m. to noon and the advanced will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Each class will be limited to eight students and will be canceled two weeks before the fi rst class if not enough people have signed up for the class. These classes are offered to CAC members only. The $45 fee is non-refundable. There is a sign-up sheet in the studio. 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In addition, a little instrumental interlude will be featured with some of the instrumentalists, including Bob Sutherland and Les Peterson. Soft drinks and mixers will be provided, as well as snacks. Tickets are $5 each and are available at the regular Sing for Joy! meetings held on Fridays from 1:30 p.m. in the Las Trampas Room at Hillside. Burris and Keith Shinn will have tickets. For information, call Burris at 935-3115 or Shinn at 939-7473. Bruno Kark teaches wheel-throwing class Who to call in Rossmoor D W NO IL ANES NA IC LL SERV U F X WA 25 DOWNTOWN WALNUT CREEK 1389 N. Main St. (between Mt. Diablo and Cypress) Hours: Monday – Friday 9AM–8PM Sat. 9AM–6PM • Sun. 10AM–5PM 942-0828 p.m. at Dollar Clubhouse. Call Julia Kiser at 256-8317 or Suzanne McCrady at 2870145 for information. Lost and Found Lost something? Check the Redwood Room between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Ask one of the volunteers at the café to open the lost-and-found cabinet. Items left at the swimming pools or Fitness Center will remain at those locations, however. Ask staff for help. Valuables (wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry) are kept in the Recreation Department. See Volunteer Coordinator Kelly Spraker for these items or call 988-7703. 26 ROSSMOOR N EWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 Red Hatter luncheon sold out Cruise and Moroccan dinner coming up Reservations are now closed for the Red Hat August luncheon on Saturday, Aug. 9. Check-in and social time will be held in the Fireside Room at Gateway from 11:30 a.m. to noon. New Red Hat members are welcome, and membership is open to any female resident. Dues are $15 per calendar year and may be mailed to Dorothy Rich, 4372 Terra Granada Drive, No. 1B, or placed in the Red Hat Box at Gateway. Rich may be reached at 944-0202. New members will be contacted by Ruth Koehler at 930-9635. Residents may call Koehler if they know of a Red Hatter who is ill or in need. Upcoming events On Wednesday, Aug. 27, the Red Hatters will take a threehour cruise from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the vessel “Journey,” boarding in Martinez. The trip includes a buffet lunch and a cruise around the delta with uniformed captain and crew. Meet at the Gateway parking lot at 10:15 a.m. for the car pool. The cost is $53. Mail checks to Sandie Hawkins, 2500 Ptarmigan Drive No. 4, or leave in the Red Hat box at Gateway. Hawkins may be reached at 934-6587. On Saturday, Aug. 30, members will attend a production of “Judy, Judy, Judy Cabaret Review” at the Lesher Center for the Arts. The program features the songs that Judy Garland made famous. The cost is $12.50. Mail checks to Dorothy Rich, 4372 Terra Granada Drive No. 1B, or leave them in the Red Hat box. Meet at the Gateway parking lot at 7:15 p.m. for the car pool. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, members will enjoy a six-course dinner at El Morocco Restaurant in Pleasant Hill. Diners will also be entertained by a belly dancer. The cost is $30. Send checks to Robin Miller, 1324 Skycrest Drive No. 2, or leave in the Red Hat box. Meet at Gateway parking lot at 5:15 p.m. for the car pool. Rules of the road Golf carts are not allowed on the sidewalks or in the clubhouse courtyards. Besides on the courses, golf carts can only be driven on the streets of Rossmoor. New Kids to hold gala Chinese banquet at Dollar New Kids on the Block invites all members and guests to celebrate the Summer Olympics and enjoy a festive Chinese banquet on Thursday, Aug. 21, at Dollar Clubhouse. The event will honor former Olympian, Rossmoor resident and New Kids member, Barbara Stark Jordan. The evening begins with a hosted social hour at 5:30 p.m. with complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks will be served. A catered Chinese dinner will begin at 6:15 and will include crab puffs, fried prawns, egg rolls, broccoli beef, sweet and sour pork, chow mein, rice, cashew chicken, mu shu pork, lemon chicken and deluxe vegetables. The total cost for the evening, including social hour, is $16 for members and $19 for guests. The deadline for reservations is Monday, Aug. 18. No money will be accepted at the door. Send checks to Maggie Ottenbacher, 1209 Oakmont No. 2, Entry 6, or drop them in the New Kids’ box at Gateway. Seating is limited and early reservations are recommended. For information, call Ottenbacher at 945-1704. Jordan will share her Olympic experiences. At 14 years old, she was the youngest member of the U.S. Olympic team in 1952 and held the American backstroke record from 1952 to 1955, as well as nine other championships. Jordan was a member of the All-American Swimming Team in 1952, 1955 and 1975. A graduate of UC Berkeley, she was a member of its hall of fame, as well as Acalanes High School’s hall of fame. Membership is open to all single residents born in the 30s, 40s and early 50s. A $5 fee will provide membership through 2008. To become a member, send a check for $5 to Chairwoman Ellie D’Innocente, 1136 Leisure Lane No. 7, Entry 6, or drop it in the New Kids’ box at Gateway. For information, call D’Innocente at 933-4239. Education and religion is the topic of the next meeting of the Atheists and Agnostics Group. The meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 7, at 3 p.m. in the Delta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse. Eric Maisel is a new Rossmoor resident and the author of more than 30 books. His latest book is the forthcoming “The Atheist’s Way.” He will discuss educating kids in the light of the views of atheists and present a dozen suggestions for re-visioning and revising what is taught to children. Maisel has his own views about secular education and will air them in his talk at the meeting. An open discussion will follow and visitors are invited to attend. Atheists and Agnostics to discuss education at meeting Hadassah plans bridge tournament The Rossmoor Chapter of Diablo Valley Hadassah will hold a Duplicate Bridge Tournament on Sunday, Aug. 17, at 1 p.m. in the Oak Room at Gateway. Hadassah America supports two hospitals in Jerusalem; Hadassah College; three facilities for disadvantaged youth; and its Check-It-Out Program to educate American high school girls about breast health and breast self-examination and a companion program to educate high school boys about testicular cancer. There will be prizes and light refreshments. Male bridge players are encouraged to come. Donation is $18. Make checks payable to Diablo Valley Hadassah and mail to Miriam Newman, 1575 Ptarmigan Drive No. 1B. For information, call Gertrude Glider at 930-0832 or Miriam Newman at 939-5168. ROSSMOOR N EWS • AUGUST 6 , 2008 Computer Club examines uses for Google By Jim Bradley Club correspondent Google is an experience unto itself. Spending time exploring this search engine is a personal investment that pays off handsomely. A careful analysis of Google yields immediate returns, not only in added knowledge, but in pleasant surprises as well. It has matured into more than a search engine. Clicking on www.google.com normally brings up a box where a question is then typed. Clicking on Google Search will provide a long list of Web sites that in turn can be brought up, examined and the answer found. This is what a search engine does. In seconds it provides links to information that otherwise would take hours to find in the pre-Google era. From this came the phrases “Google it” and “Google knows.” Fortunately, there is much more. At the top of the screen are a number of unassuming words starting with Web, Images, Maps, News, Shopping, G Mail and more. Click on “more” and a drop-down menu shows Books, Finance, You Tube and still more. For example, “news” becomes “Google News.” Then choose the “Top Stories” and the reader will find not only the stories of the day in the United States, but also in 29 other countries around the world. All of these stories are printed in the language common to that country. The U.S. stories originate from media sources known to everyone, i.e., Reuters, BBC, NY Times, Washington Post, Bloomberg, Associated Press, LA Times, UPI and others. They are updated continuously. One surprise is the reader’s ability to find news for a local area, regardless of location. Anyone interested in the news for Pacific Grove or Lake Tahoe can simply type in the city and state and that information is immediately available from the local media. Click on “Maps” and the screen asks for the full address. Go to “street view” and a picture likely will appear on the monitor of the address. There are other features including directions to and from the location. What about finance? Interested in a certain company? Go to “Finance” and type in the name. There is a lot of information to assimilate and while it may not be a good idea to focus on one site for financial data and points of view, this is certainly a good place to start and then visit often. Clicking on “Images” is both interesting and fun. For example, potential buyers in Rossmoor can enter Continued on page 46 27 TALK OF ROSSMOOR I Magic number 8 n Chinese numerology, the digit “8” stands out as a lucky number. It is supposed to have a symbolic significance of good fortune, because its pronunciation in Chinese, “ba,” especially in Cantonese dialect, sounds like the word “fa,” which has a meaning of boom or prosperity. This popular belief is often reflected in the daily life of Chinese society in that the figure eight is the preferred choice for the use in a house address, automobile license plate or telephone number. For example, among Chinese-American residents in Rossmoor, it is unlikely to be a mere coincidence that one of their home telephone numbers ends with 888 and another one, 8888. It is no wonder that when Beijing was chosen as the site for the Olympic Games of 2008, the opening date was set for the eighth day of August (the eighth month.) A logo along the line of “Olympics 8.8.08, Beijing” will be highlighted in the opening ceremony, which is scheduled to start, not surprisingly, at eight minutes past 8 p.m., local time. The ceremony is expected to showcase the emergence of the host country as a booming and prosperous nation in tune with the spirit of number eight. In personal life, the number eight is no less an auspicious sign. To live to the age 88 marks the fulfillment of a doubly blissful life. Four of ChineseAmerican residents who will reach this marvelous age in the same year of 2008 recently had an occasion to get together in celebration of their birthdays. The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District has put together this fire safety checklist for older people: • Install and maintain smoke detectors. • Use smoking materials safely. • Pay attention when cooking. • Heat the home safely. • Practice electrical safely. • Keep matches and lighters away from children. ��� ���� ���� ���� ��� ���� ������ ���� �������� ����������� �� ����� ��� �� ���� ������� ������� ��� ������� � ��� ���������� �������������� ������ �� ����� ������������������������ Photo by Horace Chow Residents, from left, David Hsu, Peter Sih, Chen Wei Mo and Florence Lin, gathered to celebrate their 88th birthdays this year. They are David Hsu, a retired airline executive; Peter Sih, a founding president of the Chinese-American Association of Rossmoor; Chen Wei Mo, an active member of Rossmoor Ballroom Dance Club and Duplicate Bridge Club; and Florence Lin, a noted expert of Chinese cuisine. Ted Gibson is a No. 8 Ted Gibson is also an 8 birthday boy. The Rossmoor resident was born in Worcester, Mass., Aug. 8, 1920, and will be 88 on Aug. 8, 2008. This World War II vet used an amateur radio before and after the war and reports that when he was talking with a girl over the radio she would sign off, “love and kisses, 88.” During his tour of duty during the war, he flew 10,000 miles in the Mediterranean Allied Forces. 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Note that members will not be permitted inside any earlier. The theme will be fun, casual and relaxing. Members should bring only one glass to the event. Members will not be required to bring appetizers to this event. However, it is strongly urged that members eat something prior to coming to this tasting. Members will get a chance to try various wines with select cheeses matched with a particular wine. This will be a good sampling of what may be served at home to guests on a warm summer evening. To reserve a place for the Wine and Cheese WalkAbout, make a check out for $11 per person, payable to The Bacchus Society. Guests, by separate check on waitlist basis, are $15 per person. Include guest’s name on the check. Mail or deliver checks to Joyce Capece, 2101 Golden Rain Road No. 7, Entry 14. Since many of the Bacchus Society events have been sold out, members are urged to get their reservations in quickly. No entries will be accepted at the door without prior paid reservations. A reservation is confirmed only after a check is received and space is still available. Deadline for reservations is Friday, Aug. 15. No refunds are given after this date. The Bacchus Society encourages those in Rossmoor with an interest in wine, food and good company, especially newcomers to Rossmoor, to join its group. For information, call 938-9635. Since the enjoyment of wine is enhanced by its bouquet, members are asked to refrain from using perfumes, colognes, aftershave lotions or anything that might interfere with the enjoyment of the wines. Cal Alumni’s annual barbecue to be catered at Sportsmen’s Cal alums and friends of Cal are invited to attend the Cal Alumni Club of Rossmoor’s annual barbecue at Sportsmen’s Park, Hillside, on Saturday, Aug. 16. The hosted bar opens at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6. Hamilton Catering will provide tossed green, potato and fruit salads; sliced tomatoes; barbecued tri-tip and chicken; baked beans; rolls and butter; and dessert and coffee. Wine will be provided with dinner. Reservations are required for assigned seating at tables for six. The cost is $25 per person. Send checks to Rosemary Furlong, 867 Terra California Drive No. 1. Those who wish to sit together must send their reservations and checks together in one envelope. The deadline for reservations is Tuesday, Aug. 12. Proceeds from Cal Alumni events in Rossmoor provide two scholarships on the UC Berkeley campus. Call Furlong for information at 944-9248. To join or renew membership in the club, cal Vicki Hipkiss at 933-5512 or Kerin Baker at 287-9365. KATY’S KREEK Ambiance! SUNSET DINNERS ZEST Accoutrements By Robbee Royce Hello fellow globe-trotters! The last time we got together, we decided to stay home for a change and make the “Best Damn Grilled Chicken I Ever Ate.” You may recall at the end of the column, I said that it didn’t matter what you served as sides because no one would remember them anyway (the chicken being so overwhelmingly yummy). While technically true, Zest! still feels that she left you in the lurch; after all, no one can just sit there and eat chicken (unless you are on a strict low-carb diet). So, with a pinch of guilt and a dash of chagrin, I want to be sure you have sides and a dessert that come close to standing up to such a memorable entree. You can start this meal, or any meal for that matter, with a Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Soup (serves four to six, adapted from “James McNair’s Soups,” Chronicle Books, 1990). Have your cameras ready, because this soup is just plain gorgeous to look at – vivid and delicious, it sets the tone for what is to come. SPICY ROASTED RED PEPPER SOUP Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs. red bell peppers 1 to 3 red jalapeno peppers (mild to medium spicy, depending on how many you use) 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 c. peeled, seeded, and chopped vine-ripened tomatoes (Canned plum tomatoes work here, but they just don’t pack the summery essence of fresh.) 2 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. sugar 2 bay leaves 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper 5 c. chicken or vegetable stock (If you want to use vegetable stock, make your own. The canned variety just plain doesn’t taste good.) Salt to taste (Again, if you’re using canned stock, watch the salt content.) Sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro for garnish Directions 1. Roast the red peppers and the jalapenos on a grill, in a 500-degree oven, or over an open gas burner until the skins are charred and evenly blackened. Place in a paper bag and let cool for 10 minutes. 2. Rub off the blackened skins with your fingers, using gloves if you like. Be sure not to put the peppers under running water, as you’ll lose that wonderful smoky flavor. After the peppers are skinned, seed and chop them. 3. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the bells and jalapenos, onion and garlic and sauté over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes 4. Add the tomatoes, cumin, sugar, bay leaves, and pepper. Sauté for 3 min. Add the stock and bring to the boil. 5. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 35 min. Discard the bay leaves. 6. Puree the soup in a blender or food processor. Correct seasonings. To serve hot: Ladle into warmed soup bowls and garnish with sour cream and herbs. To serve cold: Refrigerate until well chilled, correct seasonings and garnish as above. CORN SALSA The color and flavor of corn at the height of summer can’t be beat. A lot of us, though, just roast or grill the ears and eat the corn off the cob. Nothing wrong with that, but every once in awhile, you might want to feature corn a different way. I wish I could attribute the following recipe for Corn Salsa, but it’s on a three by five card about 30 years old. Yes, Zest! makes this all summer because it’s simple, colorful, goes with everything, travels well, and you can half or multiply the amounts depending on how much you need. Ingredients 1 c. precooked (grilled or roasted) corn kernels, chilled 2 medium shallots, minced 1 jalapeno, seeded, deveined and minced (Optional: For a less spicy flavor, you can substitute a green onion with top) 8 sprigs of cilantro, chopped juice of one lime 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste Directions (This is so complicated!) 1. Place all ingredients in a bowl 2. Toss 3. Refrigerate until serving time SEAFOAM MOUSSE Now is the time to refresh your margarita (they really go great with this dinner and the chicken), and tackle one of the loveliest and most unusual desserts Zest! has ever run across. It is a perfect company dish as you make it in advance and it keeps a couple of days under refrigeration. Seafoam Mousse (attributed to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a Culinary Collection, New York, 1973) serves six and is as light and refreshing as its name suggests. Ingredients 1 – 30-oz.can of pear halves 1 package of lime gelatin 1 – 8-oz. package cream cheese 1/4 c. chopped walnuts 1 c. heavy whipping cream Fresh raspberries Directions 1. Drain the pears, reserving 1 c. of the juice. 2. Heat the juice until very hot but not boiling. Add the gelatin, mix well and let cool to room temperature. 3. Combine the drained pears with the cream cheese in a food processor. Add the nuts and the pear-juice gelatin mixture. Combine well and transfer to a bowl. 4. Whip the cream and fold into the pear mixture. 5. Pour into a serving dish, individual molds or a ring mold. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. 6. Serve with raspberries. Now your summer dinner is complete. Zest! feels so much better! Daily 4:30 - 6 p.m. JUST $17.95 •Clam Chowder or Creamed Tomato Soup •Caesar Salad or Katy’s Salad CHOOSE FROM: •Grilled Salmon, •Veal Piccata, •Chicken Marsala, •Petrale Sole, •Meatloaf, •Hungarian Goulash RUSTIC CASUAL COMFORT FOOD Full Bar, Wine list 1680 Locust Street, Walnut Creek •925-946-0949 Across from from Dean Dean Lesher Lesher Art Art Center Center Across Prime Time Couples Club has some openings – dinner is Sunday Members of the Prime Time Couples dinner club will enjoy a summer evening dinner on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Dollar Clubhouse. Cocktails will be served at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30. Table decorations will be by Eileen Powlesland and Helen Suter. Malcolm Wimpress is the wine chairman. The dinner, catered by Hamilton, will include tossed green salad, roast pork tenderloin with teriyaki sauce, noodles and vegetables as well as fruit tarts for dessert. The cost of the dinner is $18, which includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner wine and tea or coffee. The reservation deadline is Thursday, Aug. 14. Reservations may be left in the club’s mailbox near the Administration desk at Gateway or mailed to Treasurer Ken Powlesland at 1633 Canyonwood Court No. 1 and 2. The club has openings for a few more couples. For information, call President Pat Quarto at 937-1255. ROSSMOOR N EWS • AUGUST 6 , 2008 29 International Club celebrates Spain Nifty People dine Friday Carolina Lugo to perform The International Club will celebrate Spain at its dinner on Saturday, Aug. 23, in the Sierra Room at Del Valle Clubhouse. The entertainment will be provided by Carolina Lugo’s Brisas de España, presenting a flamenco cabaret show, which is a traditional show presented in Spain in many leading flamenco nightclubs. There will be two musicians and three dancers performing: principal dancers Carolina Lugo and Carole Acuna, singer Rubina Valenzuela and guitarist Daniel Torres. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. with complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Bar service will not be available until that time. Dinner, by Hamilton Catering, will be served at 6. The entree is a choice of paella Carolina Lugo will perform at the International or white fish, along with vegetable and salad. Club dinner this month. Flan will be served for dessert. The cost of the dinner is $22 for members problem with seating, ask the reception host or and $25 for guests. Leave reservation checks, hostesses for assistance. If reserving seats, place payable to the International Club, in the club’s individual names on tables if they’ve been set, mailbox in the Administration Office at Gate- or affix them to chair backs. New members are welcome to join the Inway or send them to Betty Barron, 1812 Stanley Dollar Drive No. 3A. Include the selec- ternational Club. Membership is open to any tion of entree and names of guests with each Rossmoor resident who was born in a foreign check. The deadline is Tuesday, Aug. 19. Late country, who has lived outside the United States in one country for a year or more, or who has reservations will not be accepted. Carolina Lugo’s Brisas de Espagna Dance traveled extensively. Contact one of the membership co-chairs Company combines the pulsating sound of footwork, songs, castanets, syncopated hand Rosemary or Norm King at 943-3930 for a clapping and guitar, painting a visual canvas membership application or pick one up from the club mailbox at Gateway. Memberships for the in movement through dance. Come early to locate a seat. If there is a remainder of the year are $4. Grandparents for Peace to picnic at Dollar In lieu of the regular monthly meeting of Grandparents for Peace and Justice (GPFP&J) at Del Valle, members will gather for a potluck picnic at Dollar picnic grounds on Monday, Aug. 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a dish for eight to share, such as an entree, salad or dessert. If anyone wishes to barbecue a meat dish, a barbecue pit will be fired up and ready for use. Grandparents will also provide ice, soft drinks, wine, utensils, cups and plates. There will be a social hour from 5 to 6 p.m. with chips and dips. Food will not be served until 6, which should give everyone ample time to bring their contributions. Members of GPFP&J are continuing to gather Fridays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for the weekly vigil at the corner of Tice Boulevard and Rossmoor Parkway. The vigil has been a constant presence at that location for the past five years since it was moved from the lake at the golf course. GPFP&J, an affiliate of Grandmothers for Peace and Justice, is committed to the same goals: achieving peace and the elimination of all nuclear weapons and any programs that would lead to the creation of new weapons of mass destruction. In addition, Grandparents recognizes that there can be no peace without justice. For information regarding the picnic or how to become a member of GPFP&J, contact either Carolyn Sugars at 947-1880 or Sandy Rappy at [email protected]. Café Mocha Located at Creekside Next to the Pro Shop Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast and lunch from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Closed Sunday Proudly serving Peet’s Coffee Stop in for dinner on Wednesdays and Thursdays Early Bird Dinner served Thursdays from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Complete dinner highlights include enchiladas, chicken picatta, lasagna, turkey burger and ravioli. Wednesday dinner is served 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Highlights include pork shanks, prime rib, salmon florentine and meat loaf. Enjoy dinner in the courtyard The cafe will begin serving wine and beer on Aug. 13 Make reservations now for Aug. 13 dinner Nifty People’s Supper Club will have a dinner on Friday, Aug. 8, at Dollar Clubhouse. Social time begins at 6 p.m. Each member should bring his or her own refreshments. Appetizers are welcome. Dinner will begin at 6:45. Dinner, catered by Ruggie’s, will include chicken mushroom crepes, salad and dessert. Cost of the dinner is $14 for members and guests are welcome at $15. Reservations checks should be sent to Adrienne Campbell, 1332 Singingwood Court No. 5 (call 944-5123) or left in the club box at Gateway. Nifty People’s Supper Club is a social club, which meets the second Friday of the month for dinner and good conversation. Anyone interested in joining can contact Membership Chairwoman Claire Vocke at 935-3368. Sunday Salon western barbecue set for Dollar Sunday Salon will hold its annual western barbecue steak dinner at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17, at Dollar patio. Live entertainment will be provided by the Marlon Green Band. Members are asked to bring their favorite homemade salsa for the salsa contest. Western dress is encouraged, but not required. Members are asked to send their reservation along with a check, by Saturday, Aug. 9, to Carrie Jenkins, 1568 Stanley Dollar Drive No. 1B. The cost is $27 for members and $35 for members’ guests. Sunday Salon is a social group for single men and woman. Activities include dining out at local restaurants; Salon Escapes, which are events and excursions around the Bay Area; dinner groups in members’ homes and Sunday night dinners at Dollar Clubhouse every other month. Walnut Creek Senior Bus For weekday trips into Walnut Creek at $1 each. Call between 9 and 11 a.m., one day in advance: 933-1434. For medical appointments, call two days in advance. Pickup is at Rossmoor Safeway. FRIDAY LUNCH I N R O S S M O O R Menu for Aug. 15 Friday Lunch is served at a suggested donation of $2. Deli bags are provided for an additional suggested donation of $2. You must attend Friday Lunch to get your deli bag. Deli bags must be ordered one week ahead. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. at Hillside. Reserve a space for Friday Lunch in person right after lunch for the following weekʼs lunch or call 988-7703. To cancel a reservation, call 9887703. Please leave name and phone number when cancelling. If you are unable to make lunch, cancel your reservation so another resident can take your place. The menu: Krabby cake; Manhattan clam chowder; extra-cheesy scalloped potatoes; tossed salad with ranch dressing; whole wheat bread; and cheesecake with fruit topping or fresh fruit. Options: Hamburger plate or chef’s salad. Please specify the entree of your choice; otherwise, you will receive the menu item for that day. Deli bag: The menu for the deli bag for Aug. 15 features a roast beef sandwich on french bread; potato salad; an apple; and tomato juice. Call 287-0840 1/2 PRICE OFFER Buy any entree on our breakfast, lunch or dinner menu and get a second (same or lesser value) for half price. Not valid with any other offer including the Senior Menu or Dusk Feature Menu. Coupon good for up to 1 discount per party. Only the lower priced entree will be discounted. Does not apply to carry-out orders. Offer expires September 3, 2008 Call 943-7100 1101 S. California Blvd. WALNUT CREEK (Next to Longs, corner Mt. Diablo Blvd.) 30 ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 T he following calendar information is provided to the News by Room Reservations at the Recreation Department. Residents or groups that would like to make changes to the listing should contact Room Reservations at 988-7780 or 988-7781. Rossmoor pools are generally open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pools are closed for cleaning on the following days: Dollar ...............Wednesdays, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hillside ..............Tuesdays, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Del Valle ............Thursdays, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids swim at Dollar and Hillside according to the following schedule: Dollar ................Tues./Thur. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hillside .............. Mon. /Wed./Fri. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. D............................... Dollar Clubhouse G .......................... Gateway Clubhouse H ............................ Hillside Clubhouse MPR ....................Multipurpose Room DV ........................................... Del Valle CR ......................................... Creekside THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 TIME 6 a.m. 6 a.m. 6 a.m. 7 a.m. 7:15 a.m. 8 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. noon noon noon 12:45 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. EVENT .............................LOCATION ..........................ORGANIZATION Open Swim .......................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. Open Swim .......................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept. Strength Circuit ..................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Mat Science ......................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise ........Diablo Rm., H .............................. Luk Tung Kuen Stretch/Strengthen ..............Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Low Impact Dance...............Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Open Play .........................Lawn Bowling Greens, H .......Lawn Bowling Club Adv. Players ......................Table Tennis, H .........................Table Tennis Club Bocce Team Play ................Bocce Courts, H ................................ Bocce Club Café Mocha .......................Fairway Rm., CR.................................................. Open Workshop ..................Art Studio & Back Rm., G ............ Art Association Property Tax Assistance ........Vista Rm., H ............................. Rec. Dept./AARP Stitchers ..........................Sewing Rm., G .........................Sewing Arts Club Tennis Open Play ................Buckeye Grove Tennis Courts ............Tennis Club Diabetic Meeting ................Fireside Rm., G .................................. Counseling Qi Gong ...........................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Water Exercise ...................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept. Watercolor ........................Art Classroom & Gall., G ............. Art Association Qi Gong ...........................Fitness Center, DV .......Chinese-American Assoc. Swim Lessons ...................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. Fun Day ...........................Sierra Rm., DV ....................................Rec. Dept. Kid Swim .........................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept. Light Stretch .....................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Lunch Meeting ...................Diablo Rm., H ..................................... Lions Club Mat Science ......................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Beg. Balance Rehab ............Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Italian Conversation ............MPR 3, G ................................ Ital. Convs. Group Library Open .....................Library, G...............................Library Association Meeting ...........................Main, D .................................... R.R. Roundhouse Beg. Players .....................Table Tennis, H .........................Table Tennis Club Inter./Adv. Balance Rehab .....Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Movie..............................Peacock Hall, G. ..................................Rec. Dept. Open Swim .......................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Bridge .............................Oak Rm. A, G .............................................Bridge Parkinson’s Group ...............Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Beg. Tap Rehearsal .............Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Beg. Tap Rehearsal .............Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Line Dance .......................Diablo Rm., H ............................ Line Dance Club Step................................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Meeting ...........................Delta Rm. A, DV ... Atheists and Agnostics Group Movie..............................Peacock Hall, G. ..................................Rec. Dept. T’ai Chi Chaun ...................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Aquacise ..........................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Picnic..............................Picnic Area 1-3, D ...................................Wet Set Moving to Music .................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Strength Yoga ....................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Swim Lessons ...................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Circuit Training ..................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Duplicate Bridge .................Oak Rm. A, G .............................................Bridge Movie..............................Peacock Hall, G. ..................................Rec. Dept. AA Open Discussion.............Garden Rm., D................................... Counseling Sing-along ........................MPR 3, G ............................. Acalanes/Rec. Dept. FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 TIME 6 a.m. 6 a.m. 6 a.m. 6 a.m. 7 a.m. 7:15 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. EVENT .............................LOCATION ..........................ORGANIZATION Open Swim .......................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. Open Swim .......................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Open Swim .......................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept. Spin/Group Cycle ................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. ABS Back .........................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise ........Diablo Rm., H .............................. Luk Tung Kuen Rhythm Aerobics ................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Deep Water Exercise ............Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. Men’s Exercise ...................MPR 1- 2, G ......................Men’s Exercise Group Water Aerobics ..................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept. 8:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:05 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. noon noon 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 8 p.m. Open Play .........................Lawn Bowling Greens, H .......Lawn Bowling Club Strength ...........................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Adv. Players ......................Table Tennis, H .........................Table Tennis Club Bocce Team Play ................Bocce Courts, H ................................ Bocce Club Café Mocha .......................Fairway Rm., CR.................................................. Deep Water Exercise ............Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Harmonica Practice .............MPR 3, G ....................................Harmonica Club Keeping Fit Exercise ............Shasta Rm., DV ................... Keeping Fit Exercise Open Workshop ..................Art Studio & Back Rm., G ............ Art Association Farmers Market ..................Parking Lot, G .....................................Rec. Dept. Hands On Quilters ...............Sewing Rm., G .........................Sewing Arts Club Movie..............................Peacock Hall, G. ..................................Rec. Dept. Swim Lessons ...................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. Water Exercise ...................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Muscle Movers ..................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Cribbage ..........................MPR 2, G .....................................Men’s Cribbage Kid Swim .........................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. Line Dance .......................Fitness Center, DV ..................... Line Dance Club Joint Efforts ......................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Friday Lunch .....................Diablo Rm., H ......................................Rec. Dept. Library Open .....................Library, G...............................Library Association Mah Jong .........................Oak Rm. A, G ...............Chinese-American Assoc. Cardiac Rehab ...................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Line Dancing .....................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Alt. Energy Comm’t. ............Boardroom, G ................ Golden Rain Foundation Inter. Players .....................Table Tennis, H .........................Table Tennis Club Life Drawing .....................Art Studio & Back Rm., G ............ Art Association Movie..............................Peacock Hall, G. ..................................Rec. Dept. Open Workshop/Muriel San ....Art Classroom & Gall., G ............. Art Association Beg. Folk Dance .................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Beg./Inter. Mat Science ........Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Singing ............................Las Trampas Rm., H .......................Sing For Joy! Ballroom Dance .................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Piano With Avon .................Redwood Rm., G .................................Rec. Dept. Movie..............................Peacock Hall, G. ..................................Rec. Dept. Muscle Conditioning ............Fitness Center, DV ............... Acalanes/Rec. Dept. Swim Lessons ...................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Partnership Bridge ..............Oak Rm. A, B, G ........................................Bridge Aquacise ..........................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Movie..............................Peacock Hall, G. ..................................Rec. Dept. Services...........................Vista Rm., H ...................................... B’nai Israel SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 TIME 6 a.m. 6 a.m. 6 a.m. 8 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. noon 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. EVENT .............................LOCATION ..........................ORGANIZATION Open Swim .......................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept. Open Swim .......................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. Open Swim .......................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. CB Practice .......................CB Channel 20 ................................ CB Operators Open Play .........................Lawn Bowling Greens, H .......Lawn Bowling Club Trails Club Hike ..................MPR 3, G ............................................ Trails Club Adv. Players ......................Table Tennis, H .........................Table Tennis Club Café Mocha .......................Fairway Rm., CR.................................................. Open Workshop ..................Art Studio & Back Rm., G ............ Art Association Meeting ...........................MPR 3, G .......................................Philatelic Club Water Exercise ...................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept. Library Open .....................Library, G...............................Library Association Swim Lessons ...................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. One Stroke Painting .............Art Classroom & Gall., G ............. Art Association Kid Swim .........................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. Saturday Play ....................MPR 2, G ........................................ Domino Club Saturday Play ....................Oak Rm. A, G .............................................Bridge Movie..............................Peacock Hall, G. ..................................Rec. Dept. Movie..............................Peacock Hall, G. ..................................Rec. Dept. Moving to Music .................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Movie..............................Peacock Hall, G. ..................................Rec. Dept. SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 TIME 6 a.m. 6 a.m. 6 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. noon noon 4 p.m. EVENT .............................LOCATION ..........................ORGANIZATION Open Swim .......................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept. Open Swim .......................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Open Swim .......................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. Open Play .........................Lawn Bowling Greens, H .......Lawn Bowling Club Open Workshop ..................Art Classroom & Gall., G ............. Art Association Sunday Service ..................Diablo Rm., H .......................... St. Luke’s Church Pilgrim Sunday Service ........Vista Rm., H ...................... Pilgrim Cong. Church Kid Swim .........................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept. Services...........................Peacock Hall, G. ................ Tice Valley Methodist Sunday Service ..................Delta Rm. A, B, DV .......... Hope Lutheran Church Line Dance Club .................Fitness Center, DV ..................... Line Dance Club Shanghai Play ...................MPR 2, G .................................. World of Women Concerts in the Park ............Picnic Area 1-8, D ...............................Rec. Dept. MONDAY, AUGUST 11 TIME 6 a.m. EVENT .............................LOCATION ..........................ORGANIZATION Open Swim .......................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 6 a.m. 6 a.m. 6 a.m. 7 a.m. 7:15 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:05 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. noon noon 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Open Swim .......................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept. Open Swim .......................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. Spin/Group Cycle ................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. ABS Back .........................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise ........Diablo Rm., H .............................. Luk Tung Kuen Gym Ball and Band ..............Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Rhythm Aerobics ................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Deep Water Exercise ............Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. Men’s Exercise ...................MPR 1, 2, G .......................Men’s Exercise Group Water Aerobics ..................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept. Strength ...........................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Adv. Players ......................Table Tennis, H .........................Table Tennis Club Bocce Team Play ................Bocce Courts, H ................................ Bocce Club Café Mocha .......................Fairway Rm., CR.................................................. Crafters ...........................Sewing Rm., G .........................Sewing Arts Club Deep Water Exercise ............Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Hike................................Court of Flags, G ................................ Trails Club Keeping Fit Exercise ............Shasta Rm., DV ................... Keeping Fit Exercise Open Workshop/Bill Gillis ......Art Classroom & Gall., G ............. Art Association Square Dance ....................Las Trampas Rm., H .............. Square Dance Club Meeting ...........................Delta Rm. A, B, DV .........Grandparents for Peace Qi Gong Club .....................Shasta Rm., DV ...........Chinese-American Assoc. Swim Lessons ...................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. Water Exercise ...................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Muscle Movers ..................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Gym Ball and Band ..............Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Kid Swim .........................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. Light Stretch .....................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Joint Efforts ......................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Luncheon Meeting ..............Diablo Rm., H ..................................Kiwanis Club Library Open .....................Library, G...............................Library Association Osteoporosis Class ..............Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Cardiac Rehab ...................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Duplicate Bridge Play...........Oak Rm. A, G .............................................Bridge Beg./Inter. Mat Science ........Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Inter. Players .....................Table Tennis, H .........................Table Tennis Club Needle Workers..................Sewing Rm., G .........................Sewing Arts Club Open Workshop/Sam Field .....Art Classroom & Gall., G ............. Art Association Walking Tours With Marilyn ...Peacock Hall, G. ..................................Rec. Dept. Parkinson’s Group ...............Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Beginning Tap ....................Shasta Rm., DV ..................... Happy Hoofers Tap Drop-in Meeting .................Las Trampas Rm., H ....Chinese-American Assoc. Meeting ...........................MPR 3, G ..................................Interfaith Council Piano With Joyce ................Redwood Rm., G .................................Rec. Dept. Sing-along Club .................Diablo Rm., H ..............Chinese-American Assoc. Flexible Yoga ....................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Swim Lessons ...................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Dominos ..........................Oak Rm. A, G .................................. Domino Club Square Dance ....................Las Trampas Rm., H .............. Square Dance Club Aquacise ..........................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Meeting ...........................Garden Rm., D.......................LDS Studies Group Movie..............................Peacock Hall, G. .............. Unitarian Univ. Society Open AA Meeting ................Vista Rm., H ...................................... Counseling TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 TIME 6 a.m. 6 a.m. 6 a.m. 7 a.m. 7:15 a.m. 8 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. noon noon 12:30 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. EVENT .............................LOCATION ..........................ORGANIZATION Open Swim .......................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept. Open Swim .......................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Strength Circuit ..................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Mat Science ......................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise ........Diablo Rm., H .............................. Luk Tung Kuen Stretch/Strengthen ..............Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. AARP Driver Safety..............MPR 3, G .................................. Rec. Dept./AARP Low Impact Dance...............Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Open Play .........................Lawn Bowling Greens, H .......Lawn Bowling Club Adv. Players ......................Table Tennis, H .........................Table Tennis Club Bocce Team Play ................Bocce Courts, H ................................ Bocce Club Bridge Class ......................Oak Rm. A, G .............................................Bridge Café Mocha .......................Fairway Rm., CR.................................................. Ladies’ Pinochle .................MPR 2, G .................................... Pinochle/Ladies Open Workshop ..................Art Studio & Back Rm., G ............ Art Association Women’s Cribbage ..............Garden Rm., D....................... Women’s Cribbage Grace Notes ......................MPR 1, G ............................. Acalanes/Rec. Dept. Water Exercise ...................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept. Watercolor ........................Art Classroom & Gall., G ............. Art Association Mat Science ......................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Qi Gong Club .....................Shasta Rm., DV ...........Chinese-American Assoc. Swim Lessons ...................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. T’ai Chi Chih Beg. ...............Diablo Rm., H .......................... T’ai Chi Chih Club Ambassadors.....................Ivy Rm., D ........................................Republicans Gentle Yoga ......................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Kid Swim .........................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept. Cont. Tai Chi .....................Diablo Rm., H .......................... T’ai Chi Chih Club Gait & Balance ...................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Library Open .....................Library, G...............................Library Association Mah Jong Club ...................MPR 1, 2, G .................Chinese-American Assoc. Duplicate Bridge 0-299 .........Oak Rm. A, G .............................................Bridge Beginning Line Dance ..........Diablo Rm., H ............................ Line Dance Club Gait & Balance ...................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Beg. Players .....................Table Tennis, H .........................Table Tennis Club Current Events ...................MPR 3, G ............................. Acalanes/Rec. Dept. Open Swim .......................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. Portrait Drawing .................Art Studio & Back Rm., G ............ Art Association Discussion ........................Garden Rm., D........................... Philosophy Club Ice Cream Social ................Pool, H ...............................................Swim Club Inter. Tap ..........................Shasta Rm., DV ............................... Hot Flashers Meeting ...........................Fireside Rm., G .......................................... CORG Step................................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Hootenanny.......................Las Trampas Rm., H . Hootenanny Musical Group Social Dance .....................Diablo Rm., H ......................... Social Dance Club 4:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7 p.m. 31 T’ai Chi Chaun ...................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Aquacise ..........................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Dinner .............................Main, D ................................................. Duo Club Moving to Music .................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Swim Lessons ...................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Circuit Training ..................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Partnership Bridge ..............Oak Rm. A, G .............................................Bridge Square Dancing ..................Diablo Rm., H ........................ Square Dance Club WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 TIME 6 a.m. 6 a.m. 6 a.m. 7 a.m. 7:15 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:05 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. noon 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:45 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. EVENT .............................LOCATION ..........................ORGANIZATION Open Swim .......................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Open Swim .......................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. Spin/Group Cycle ................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. ABS Back .........................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise ........Diablo Rm., H .............................. Luk Tung Kuen Gym Ball and Band ..............Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Rhythm Aerobics ................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Deep Water Exercise ............Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. Men’s Exercise ...................MPR 1, 2, G .......................Men’s Exercise Group Open Play .........................Lawn Bowling Greens, H .......Lawn Bowling Club Strength ...........................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Trails Club Hike ..................MPR 3, G ............................................ Trails Club Adv. Players ......................Table Tennis, H .........................Table Tennis Club Bocce Team Play ................Bocce Courts, H ................................ Bocce Club Café Mocha .......................Fairway Rm., CR.................................................. Deep Water Exercise ............Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Keeping Fit Exercise ............Shasta Rm., DV ................... Keeping Fit Exercise Duplicate Bridge .................Oak Rm. A, G .............................................Bridge Knitters and Crocheters ........Sewing Rm., G .........................Sewing Arts Club Chinese Painting/Calligraphy .Art Studio & Back Rm., G ............ Art Association Qi Gong Club .....................Shasta Rm., DV ...........Chinese-American Assoc. Swim Lessons ...................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. Water Exercise ...................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Muscle Movers ..................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Gentle Yoga ......................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Gym Ball and Band ..............Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Kid Swim .........................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. Joint Efforts ......................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Luncheon Meeting ..............Diablo Rm., H ................................... Rotary Club Library Open .....................Library, G...............................Library Association Cardiac Rehab ...................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Bridge .............................Oak Rm. A, G .............................................Bridge Inter. Players .....................Table Tennis, H .........................Table Tennis Club Movie..............................Peacock Hall, G. ..................................Rec. Dept. Open Swim .......................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept. Rehearsal.........................Las Trampas Rm., H .................... Comm. Chorus Beg. Folk Dance .................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Piano With Bob Coop ...........Redwood Rm., G .................................Rec. Dept. Spanish Conversation ..........Garden Rm., D...................................... La Charla BR Dance Class ..................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Movie..............................Peacock Hall, G. ..................................Rec. Dept. Muscle Conditioning ............Fitness Center, DV ............... Acalanes/Rec. Dept. BR Dance Class ..................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Dinner .............................Fireside Rm., G .................................Republicans Gentle Yoga ......................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Print Group .......................Vista Rm., H ....................................Camera Club Swim Lessons ...................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Alanon.............................MPR 1, G ........................................... Counseling Aquacise ..........................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. Movie..............................Peacock Hall, G. ..................................Rec. Dept. THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 TIME 6 a.m. 6 a.m. 6 a.m. 7 a.m. 7:15 a.m. 8 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. noon noon noon 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. EVENT .............................LOCATION ..........................ORGANIZATION Open Swim .......................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. Open Swim .......................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept. Strength Circuit ..................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Mat Science ......................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise ........Diablo Rm., H .............................. Luk Tung Kuen Stretch/Strengthen ..............Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Low Impact Dance...............Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Open Play .........................Lawn Bowling Greens, H .......Lawn Bowling Club Adv. Players ......................Table Tennis, H .........................Table Tennis Club Bocce Team Play ................Bocce Courts, H ................................ Bocce Club Café Mocha .......................Fairway Rm., CR.................................................. Open Workshop ..................Art Studio & Back Rm., G ............ Art Association Property Tax Assistance ........Vista Rm., H ............................. Rec. Dept./AARP Stitchers ..........................Sewing Rm., G .........................Sewing Arts Club Tennis Open Play ................Buckeye Grove Tennis Courts ............Tennis Club Meeting ...........................Cardroom 2, D ......................... Historical Society Qi Gong ...........................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Water Exercise ...................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept. Watercolor ........................Art Classroom & Gall., G ............. Art Association Qi Gong ...........................Fitness Center, DV .......Chinese-American Assoc. Swim Lessons ...................Pool, H ................................................Rec. Dept. Fun Day ...........................Sierra Rm., DV ....................................Rec. Dept. Kid Swim .........................Pool, D ................................................Rec. Dept. Light Stretch .....................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. Lunch Meeting ...................Diablo Rm., H ..................................... Lions Club Mat Science ......................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Beg. Balance Rehab ............Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Italian Conversation ............MPR 3, G ................................ Ital. Convs. Group Library Open .....................Library, G...............................Library Association Beg. Players .....................Table Tennis, H .........................Table Tennis Club Inter./Adv. Balance Rehab .....Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. Movie..............................Peacock Hall, G. ..................................Rec. Dept. Continued on page 32 32 ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 Calendar of events Continued from page 31 1 p.m. Open Swim .......................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. 1:15 p.m. Bridge .............................Oak Rm. A, G .............................................Bridge 1:30 p.m. Parkinson’s Group ...............Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. 2 p.m. Beg. Tap Rehearsal .............Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. 2:30 p.m. Beg. Tap Rehearsal .............Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. 2:30 p.m. Line Dance .......................Diablo Rm., H ............................ Line Dance Club 2:30 p.m. Step................................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. 4 p.m. Jack Larmour Sing-along ......Oak Rm. A, G .......................................Rec. Dept. 4 p.m. Movie..............................Peacock Hall, G. ..................................Rec. Dept. 4:30 p.m. T’ai Chi Chaun ...................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. 5 p.m. Aquacise ..........................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. 5 p.m. Picnic..............................Picnic Area 1-3, D ...................................Wet Set 5:30 p.m. Moving to Music .................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. 6:15 p.m. Strength Yoga ....................Shasta Rm., DV ...................................Rec. Dept. 6:15 p.m. Swim Lessons ...................Pool, DV ..............................................Rec. Dept. 6:45 p.m. Circuit Training ..................Fitness Center, DV ...............................Rec. Dept. 7 p.m. Duplicate Bridge .................Oak Rm. A, G .............................................Bridge 7 p.m. Meeting ...........................Main, D ............................... Shakespeare Society 7 p.m. Movie..............................Peacock Hall, G. ..................................Rec. Dept. 7:30 p.m. AA Open Discussion.............Garden Rm., D................................... Counseling 7:30 p.m. Sing-along ........................MPR 3, G ............................. Acalanes/Rec. Dept. EXCURSIONS FROM THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT E xcursion tickets are on sale in the Administration Office at Gateway, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch). Cash, check, Mastercard or Visa payments can be made in person. Mastercard or Visa payments can be taken over the phone. Payment is due immediately upon reservation. Excursion participants are assumed to be able to manage independently. Neither the Excursion Desk nor the trip escort can accept responsibility for residents who cannot do so. The Excursion Desk has the right to cancel a trip in advance for any reason. A full refund will be given for all day-trips canceled by the Excursion Desk. If residents cancel their personal reservations, they are guaranteed a refund if cancelled at least fifteen days before the daytrip departure. Refunds will only be available after that time if a ticket is able to be resold. Times listed in the news and on the ticket are the actual time of departure. Names will be called to board the bus 15 minutes prior to this time. For information, call 988-7731. DAY TRIPS. DATE ADDED CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA Tuesday, Aug. 12, Wednesday, Sept. 24 and Thursday, Oct. 9 Extensive walking The Excursion Desk offers residents the opportunity to spend a leisurely day in Carmel. World-renowned for its European charm, beautiful white-sand beaches and performing arts, as well as hundreds of shops, art galleries and restaurants, Carmel-by-the-Sea was rated a top 10 destination in the United States. Hike the trails of Point Lobos, window shop or wander the shore. Experience fine dining at a number of four-star restaurants or eat al fresco at the beach. Curate art, collect art or just covet the art and artifacts among more than 100 galleries and antique shops. Anything from t-shirts to Tiffany can be bought. The bus will depart Gateway at 8 a.m. and will return around 6 p.m. The cost is $37. RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS Saturday, Aug. 16 Minimal walking Take the whole family to the Oracle Arena in Oakland to see “Over the Top,” an allnew live entertainment extravaganza where dogs fly, Asian Elephants stomp, hop and groove, and one courageous man stands eye-to-eye with a pack of powerful Bengal tigers. Circus Celebrities help rev-up the motorcycle madness, featuring one cycle on a high wire and seven speeding riders in the Globe of Steel. The show culminates in a display of Chinese acrobats swinging on vines and propelling through the air in a glowing rainforest. The bus will leave Gateway at 10 a.m. and will return at approximately 3 p.m. The cost is $57. BODEGA BAY AND MARINE LAB Tuesday, Aug. 19 Moderate Walking Travel to Bodega Bay and enjoy the ocean breeze and panoramic views of the coastline. Start the day by visiting the Bodega Marine Laboratory with numerous marine aquarium displays, some of which shatter the notion that local marine life is drab. Learn about what is required to solve complex environmental problems on the marine and terrestrial sides of the tide line in northern California. Hosted lunch is at the Tides Wharf Restaurant where no seats are available without a view of the Bay. Residents will have free time to explore the gift shop and the market, or to go to the beach. The bus leaves Gateway at 8:45 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m. The cost is $65. PORT OF OAKLAND Thursday, Aug. 21 Moderate walking The Port of Oakland was established in 1927, and is a world-class international cargo transportation and distribution hub. It is the fourth largest and busiest container port in the country and discharges more then 99 percent of the containerized goods moving through Northern California. Board a ferryboat with open-air decks and experience a new, unique view of the Port of Oakland’s giant cranes and maritime operations. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at Quinn’s Lighthouse. This high-quality eatery is a historic landmark lighthouse originally built in 1890 and rebuilt in 1903. When the structure was finally relocated to its final home, it brought all of its history with it. Wear layered clothing for warmth and comfortable standing shoes, as the boat tour is an hour long. The bus leaves Gateway at 9:15 a.m. and returns at 3 p.m. The cost is $59. “HAIRSPRAY” Saturday, Aug. 23 Minimal walking Experience the one-of-a-kind Music Circus Theater in Sacramento, where no barrier separates the audience from the story and the music surrounds everyone. This time we invite residents to see the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “Hairspray.” This musical comedy will take residents back to 1962 in Baltimore, where 16-year old Tracy Turnblad sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a big girl with even bigger hair make this dream come true? After the show, enjoy a hosted dinner at the Fat City Restaurant in Old Sacramento. The bus leaves Gateway at 12:15 p.m. and returns at 7:30. The cost is $98. SANTA CRUZ AND CAPITOLA Wednesday, Aug. 27 Moderate walking Discover all that Santa Cruz County has to offer. First, visit the world-famous UCSC Arboretum, featuring plant displays from Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and California. Dedicated staff and docents will be on hand for the latest information. There will be a hosted lunch at the Crow’s Nest Restaurant, which has one of the most spectacular waterfront views on the Monterey Bay. In the afternoon, stroll around Capitola Village as the city gets ready for its annual Begonia Festival. Founded in 1869, Capitola is California’s oldest seaside resort town and still exudes its quintessential beach charm, with salt water taffy, sandcastles and colorful beach bungalows. The bus will leave Gateway at 9 a.m. and will return at approximately 6 p.m. The cost is $67. SCOTTISH GAMES Sunday, Aug. 31 Extensive walking Learn about Scottish traditions and culture in an entertaining way. The San Francisco Caledonian Society holds the Scottish Gatherings and Games at the nearby Alameda Fair Grounds in Pleasanton. This annual event is produced entirely by volunteers from the Caledonian Club of San Francisco. The event will include Highland and Country dancing, piping, pipe bands, Celtic rock, fiddling, Sheepdog trials, athletic events and storytelling. Both an admission ticket and a reserved grand stand seat are included in the trip. The bus leaves the front of Gateway at 11:15 a.m. and returns at approximately 7:15 p.m. The cost is $49. Sign up soon. WOMEN IMPRESSIONISTS Wednesday, Sept. 3 and Tuesday, Sept. 16 Moderate walking The Women Impressionists exhibit, featuring Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt, Eva Gonzalès and Marie Bracquemond, opens at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. At the time Impressionism was born, female artists were starting to come to the forefront of the art world. Women Impressionists breaks new ground by looking at the work and contributions of four female Impressionists, shown together for the first time in the United States. Many of the works deal with images of women – women at home, women with family, and women at leisure – in addition to other themes typical of Impressionism. The Excursion Desk invites residents for a private docent tour of the exhibit. The bus leaves Gateway at 7:30 a.m. and returns at 2:30 p.m. The cost is $34 for FAMSF members and $46 for nonmembers. MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM Tuesday, Sept. 9 Extensive walking The Monterey Bay Aquarium, which is located on the site of a former sardine cannery on Cannery Row in Monterey, is one of the largest aquariums in the world. This award-winning exhibit has an annual attendance of 1.8 million and holds 35,000 plants and animals representing 623 species. Enjoy fun activities for all ages and learn more about life in the oceans. Dive into a kelp forest. Visit a coral reef kingdom, and explore a rocky shore. Rockfish, sharks, sea otter, giant octopus and penguins call these places home. Meet them in their magical worlds. The bus will depart Gateway at 8 a.m. and return around 5:30 p.m. The cost is $67. SANTA CRUZ FOLLIES Friday, Sept. 12 Minimal walking Travel to Santa Cruz and be entertained by the Santa Cruz Follies cast. This year “Lullaby of Broadway” will be presented. This is a fast-moving musical production that will razzle and dazzle with delightful singing, high-stepping dancing, a few dashes of humor with original and familiar music from Broadway shows such as “Chicago,” “Gypsy,” “Smokey Joe’s Café,” “The Lion King” and “42nd Street.” Before the show, enjoy the hosted lunch at the El Palo- mar restaurant. The bus leaves Gateway at 9:15 a.m. and will return around 4:30 p.m. Cost is $67. SIGHTS OF SAN FRANCISCO Monday, Sept. 22 Moderate walking optional Join the Rossmoor Excursion Desk on this tour, designed and lead by Rossmoor resident Marilyn Allen. Come see some of the sites that make San Francisco such a popular destination. The tour stops range from the Yerba Buena Gardens to Nob Hill, the Embarcadero to Twin Peaks and several notable places in between. There will be occasional stops to wander from the bus and explore, but residents are welcome to stay onboard. Lunch will be taken at the Beach Chalet with its incredible view of the ocean. The bus will leave Gateway at 8:30 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. The cost is $59. NEW LISTING CHIHULY AT THE DE YOUNG MUSEUM Friday, Sept. 26 Extensive walking Due to the popularity of the Chihuly exhibit at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, the dates of the exhibition have been extended. Residents have another chance to see his extraordinary work. Dale Chihuly is the most famous craft/ glass artist living today and the subject of many popular exhibitions. The exhibition takes a broad view of the dramatic, colorful and textured works that generate instant international recognition. In the tradition of the medieval workshop or the studios of Louis Comfort Tiffany, Chihuly uses his workshop as a fulcrum for his creations. His counterculture roots manifest themselves in a school that’s more akin to a commune than an institution of higher learning. Other pivotal points of artistic inspiration are Chihuly’s personal collections. The exhibition will look at the artist as collector and how that influences his work. The bus leaves Gateway at 7:30 a.m. and returns around 2:30 p.m. The cost is $34 for FAMSF members and $46 for nonmembers. “WILL ROGERS FOLLIES” Saturday, Sept. 27 Minimal walking The “Will Rogers Follies” musical will be performed at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Residents will be attending the 2 p.m. performance. This Tony Awardwinning musical focuses on the life and career of famed humorist and performer Will Rogers, and describes every episode in his life in the form of a big production number. The curtain rises on a follies-style tribute to the man whose daily newspaper column sent America on its way each morning with a smile on its face. Rogers was a multimedia sensation, performing a weekly radio talk show as well as starring in motion pictures. Between rope tricks which entertain the audience while the show girls are changing their costumes for “The Follies,” Rogers offers his old-fashioned common sense. The songs “Never Met a Man I Didn’t Like” and “Give a Man Enough Rope” are parables set to music. Rossmoor resident Larry Crummer is in the cast. The cost is $29. BEHIND THE HILL SERIES AT THE S.F. SYMPHONY 2008-2009 SEASON Thursdays: Sept. 11, Oct. 16, Nov. 6, Feb. 5, March 19 and April 23 Enjoy the upcoming 97th season of superb guest artists and conductors at the San Francisco Symphony. No need to worry about parking. The charter bus will take residents from a convenient location near their homes to Davies Symphony Hall. Round-trip bus transportation is included in the series ticket price. For information, call Louise Shalit at 939-3774 or the Excursion Desk at 988-7731. NEW LISTING “THE DROWSY CHAPERONE” Thursday, Oct. 2 Minimal walking Continued on next page ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 Excursions Continued from page 32 Broadway Sacramento will present “The Drowsy Chaperone,” the musical comedy that won the most 2006 Tony Awards of any musical on Broadway. It all begins when a die-hard musical fan plays his favorite cast album, a 1928 smash hit called “The Drowsy Chaperone,” and the show magically bursts to life. The audience will be instantly immersed in the glamorous, hilarious tale of a celebrity bride and her uproarious wedding day, complete with thrills and surprises that take both the cast, literally, and the audience, metaphorically, soaring to the rafters. The bus leaves Gateway at 12:15 p.m. and returns at 7:30. The cost is $98. NEW LISTING LEONARDO AT THE TECH MUSEUM Tuesday, Oct. 7 Moderate walking The world premiere of the largest, most comprehensive exhibit of the innovative art, science and engineering works of Leonardo da Vinci and his contemporaries comes to the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose. “Leonardo: 500 years into the Future” combines over 200 artifacts, including life-size working models, hands-on interactive machines and displays, multimedia presentations and priceless works of art. There will also be hands-on design challenges in the museum’s galleries based on Leonardo’s engineering, scientific and art principles. Residents will have an opportunity to see how this genius of the Renaissance has influenced and inspired much of the technology in use today. Residents can also visit the IMAX Dome Theatre for the world’s most powerful and immersive movie experience. The bus leaves Gateway at 9:15 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. The cost is $54. NEW LISTING BLUE ANGELS AIR SHOW Saturday, Oct. 11 Moderate walking Since 1981, San Francisco Fleet Week has been an annual opportunity for Northern Californians to honor the men and women serving in the United States Navy, Coast Guard and Marines. Join the Excursion Desk for this event, featuring a parade of Navy ships and an air show with the Blue Angels. Sail around the Bay on a California Hornblower with its three spacious salons and large sun deck. The cruise is three hours long and includes an onboard buffet. The bus leaves Gateway at noon and returns at approximately 6 p.m. The cost is $105. EXTENDED TRIPS Prices do not include airport shuttle service, which must be paid to GRF at final payment. WAITING LIST ONLY CHINA’S TERRA COTTA WARRIORS Sept. 15 through 19 This five-day trip to Los Angeles is a unique chance to see the world-famous Terra Cotta Warriors without going to China. Bowers Museum in Santa Ana will be the only museum in the Western United States to exhibit the Terra Cotta Warriors. This exhibition of 120 objects will include 20 complete life-sized terra cotta figures of court officials, acrobats and generals. Probably the most dramatic inclusion will be two recently discovered, half-sized bronze chariots and life-sized bronze animals. On this tour, residents will also visit Our Lady of Angels Cathedral in Los Angeles, Gershwin Show at the Lawrence Welk Resort, Union Station and Disney Concert Hall. Tour includes deluxe bus transportation, four nights accommodation at the Ayres Hotel in Costa Mesa, baggage handling, nine meals, all entrance fees, taxes and gratuities. The cost per person, double occupancy, is $829. A deposit of $100 is due with application. Space is limited, so sign up early. FALL FOLIAGE CRUISE Sept. 20 through Oct. 2 This trip features fall colors, rocky headlands, lighthouses, fishing villages and more. This is a 10-day cruise aboard Holland America Line’s new Eurodam, with SPECIAL EVENTS & MOVIES T FROM THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT he following are the current special events sponsored by the Rossmoor Recreation Department. For more information on any of these events during the month, check the Special Events listing on the calendar page each week, look for the article in the Arts and Leisure section of the News, or call the Recreation Department at 988-7732. Events are free unless otherwise noted. This information is posted throughout the month on the Rossmoor News Web site at www.rossmoornews.com. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY MOVIE Thursday and Friday, Aug. 7 and 8 The 2007 comedy “King of California,” starring Michael Douglas, will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Thursday at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. and again on Friday at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. This film is 93 minutes long and is rated PG-13. The showings at 1 p.m. will feature language captions. This free program is open to all residents and their guests. FUN DAY Thursday, Aug. 7 Mezzo-soprano Lyutsina Kazachenko will perform in the Sierra Room at Del Valle at noon. Stay and play bingo for the benefit of Friends of Meals on Wheels after the show. This free program is open to all residents and their guests. SATURDAY MOVIE Saturday, Aug. 9 The 20 07 comedy “ The Bucket List,” st arring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. The showing at 1 p.m. will feature language captions. This film is 97 minutes long and is rated PG-13. This free program is open to all residents and their guests. SUNDAY CONCERT IN THE PARK Sunday, Aug. 10 “Judy, Judy, Judy,” a cabaret tribute to the songs of Judy Garland, will be performed at the Dollar Picnic Grounds on the Rotary Stage at 4 p.m. This free concert is open to all residents and their guests. MARILYN STRAKA-WHAT’S NEW AND FUN IN SAN FRANCISCO Monday, Aug. 11 Marilyn Straka will present a slide show presentation detailing new and fun activities in San Francisco. This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests. WESTERN WEDNESDAY Wednesday, Aug. 13 The 1946 Western “Duel in the Sun,” starring Jennifer Jones and Gregory Peck, will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. This film is 146 minutes long and is not rated. The showing at 1 p.m. will feature language captions. This free program is open to all residents and their guests. a hotel stay in New York and Quebec. The cruise will depart from New York and take residents through Newport, R.I., Boston, Mass., Bar Harbor, Maine, and then continues through Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. It also features scenic cruising on the St. Lawrence, Saguenay Fjord, before arriving at Quebec City. Full itineraries are available at the Excursion Desk. YAKOV SMIRNOFF IN RENO Oct. 29 and 30 Enjoy an overnight trip to Reno, known as “The Biggest Little City in the World.” There will be plenty of time to play. The highlight of this trip is an evening of laughter with Yakov Smirnoff in the Grand Sierra Showroom. He has fresh material and offers comedic tall tales, witty perceptions, funny facts and huge laughs. The cost per person, double occupancy, is $139 ($25 single supplement). Price includes deluxe motorcoach transportation, accommodations at Grand Sierra Resort, tickets to Yakov Smirnoff, cash and food bonuses and baggage handling. A full payment is due with application no later than Sept. 10. Stop by the Excursion Desk for an itinerary. MEXICAN RIVIERA CRUISE Oct. 31 through Nov. 10 This 10-day roundtrip cruise from San Francisco is one of the best sellers. Residents will sail aboard the Star Princess and visit five ports: classic Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and the villages of Ixtapa and Zihuantanejo. This cruise will provide plenty of sun, fun, music, food and excitement. Don’t miss out—book now. Full itineraries are available at the Excursion Desk. N 33 ote: Full itineraries are available at the Excursion Desk for the following vacations from outside agencies. COLETTE VACATIONS SOUTH PACIFIC WONDERS WITH OPTIONAL FIJI EXTENSION Oct. 2 through 16 GLORY AND RUINS OF THE MAYAN CULTURE Feb. 16 through 26 NEW YORK CITY April 18 through 23 PREMIER WORLD DISCOVERY IDAHO RESORT AND RIVERS Oct. 11 through 18 SPLENDORS OF CROATIA Nov. 5 through 15 LONE STAR NEW YEAR’S Dec. 28 through Jan 2 CLASSICAL GREECE March 25 through April 4 Book early – save $100 per person. CANYONLANDS March 29 through April 4 Book early – save $50 per person. CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS July 12 through 18 CLUB TRIPS FROM ROSSMOOR CLUBS T he trips listed below are sponsored by Rossmoor clubs and organizations and not by the Recreation Department. The trips are open to all Rossmoor residents, not just members of the specific club. For information, contact the person listed with each trip. Do not contact the Recreation Department. Rossmoor clubs and organizations wishing to be included in this column must submit a typewritten article to the News by Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Due to space restrictions, the News reserves the right to edit or delete the articles. 30s/40s GO TO CACHE CREEK Monday, Aug. 18 Members of 30s/40s Club, their guests and other Rossmoor residents are invited to join a day-trip to Cache Creek Casino for gambling and lunch at the casino’s buffet, or at one of several other fine restaurants. The group will board the bus at Gateway Clubhouse at 8:30 a.m. and arrive at the casino at approximately 10:15. Upon arrival, participants will be given coupons for $5 cash, $5 table game match play, and $2 for food. A valid driver’s license or players’ card is necessary in order to receive the cash coupons. Cache Creek offers all Vegas table games including blackjack, craps, three and fourcard poker, roulette, Pai Gow poker, and a thousand various slot machines. There is also a poker room for no-limit hold-em players. The group will re-assemble for the return trip at 3:30 p.m. and arrive back at Rossmoor at approximately 5:30. The trip cost will be $20 per person. Send checks, payable to “30s/40s Club,” to Philip Magen at 2217 Pine Knoll Drive No. 1. Checks must be received by Aug. 8. Call Philip or Helene Magen at 256-6548 for information. CANADA AND NEW ENGLAND DISCOVERY WITH ST. ANNE’S SOCIETY Aug. 28 through Sept. 7 The tour features a seven-day cruise on the MS Maasdam, sailing from Boston to Montreal; a private cocktail party onboard the MS Maasdam; a bon voyage orientation party; two nights of accommodations at the Langham Boston Hotel (or similar); one night of first-class accommodations in Montreal; round-trip transfers in Boston and Montreal; half-day private sightseeing tour in Boston; a visit to the JFK Presidential Library in Boston; round-trip transfers from Rossmoor to San Francisco Airport, and half-day sightseeing tour in Montreal. The trip will be escorted by Fran Long. For information, call Gale Lydecker at 937-7748 or Long at 939-5151. CACHE CREEK CASINO WITH ORT Tuesday, Sept. 2 The group leaves Gateway at 9 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. The cost is $31, complete with $5 cash for casino, free match and $2 for food. For bonus points, tell cashier if it’s your birthday month. All trips are open to the community. To reserve a spot, make checks payable to P. Jacobs-ORT and mail them to P. Jacobs, 1537 Canyonwood Court No. 7. For information, call Jacobs at 932-8229. “THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES” Saturday, Sept. 13 The New York /New Jersey Club has a limited number of tickets available for the matinee performance at 2 p.m. Members will meet in front of Gateway Clubhouse at 1:15 and will return to Rossmoor immediately after the show. The cost is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. This includes round-trip transportation and tickets. Send checks, made payable to the NY/NJ Club, to Ed Berman at 2956 Tice Creek Drive No. 2. For information, call Berman at 280-0658. RENO WITH ORT Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 22 and 23 The group will leave Gateway at 9 a.m. There will be a no-host breakfast at Denny’s in Rocklin. The first stop will be at the Nugget for four hours. Guests will receive $8 cash and $2 for food. The group will then stay overnight at the Silver Legacy. The cost is $83 for a double and $97 for a single, tips included. All rooms are nonsmoking. Guests will receive $5 cash and $3 for food. The next day four hours will Continued on page 34 34 ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 Faye Kellerman novel, ‘The Quality of Mercy,’ is topic for Shakespeare Society The Rossmoor Shakespeare Society will devote its Thursday, Aug. 14, meeting to Faye Kellerman’s novel, “The Quality of Mercy.” At 7 p.m. in Dollar Clubhouse, Shirley Schwalm will convene a panel of members to lead a discussion of Kellerman’s mystery set in Elizabethan England. Her heroine is Rebecca Lopez, a converso — a Jew who poses as a Protestant and who practices her Jewish faith in secret. William Shakespeare is a central character in this Club Trips Continued from page 33 be spent in Boomtown, where guests will receive $5 cash. The trip home is nonstop. The reservation deadline will be held firm at Monday, Sept. 8. Make checks payable to P.Jacobs-ORT and mail them to Phyllis Jacobs, 1537 Canyonwood Court No. 7. For information, call Jacobs at 932-8229. BLACK OAK CASINO Thursday, Oct. 16 This trip is a fund raiser for the Italian American Club. The cost is $26 per person, which includes a $1 driver’s gratuity fee. The bus departs Gateway at 8:45 a.m. Play bingo aboard the bus and watch a movie coming home. Receive $10 cash, $5 for match game and $5 for food. Reserva- historical fiction. Kellerman gives Shakespeare a Jewish mistress and immerses him in the middle of a murder mystery. And yet it is much more than just a murder mystery. The novel is epic — romantic, bawdy, witty and abound- ing with adventure. It has been called “brilliantly original and breathtaking in its scope.” Emily Ehm will outline the plot and June Levine will discuss the historical accuracy of Kellerman’s story. Schwalm will acquaint attendees with the life and career of the au- tions are necessary and must be made by Wednesday, Sept. 10. Make checks payable to Italian American Club, and mail to Fran Long, 1621 Ptarmigan Drive No. 1C, Entry 7. For information, call Long at 939-5151. due by Friday, Aug. 15. Full payment is due by Monday, Sept. 15. The cost is $1,945 per person, double occupancy, and $2,295 for a single. For information, contact Ted Kraus at 939-3658. LONDON THEATER TOUR Oct. 20 through 25 DRAG AT THE DRAKE-STARLIGHT ROOM BRUNCH Sunday, Oct. 26 Join the Rossmoor Evening Great Books Group on its sixth-annual London Theater Tour for Thinkers. Guests will view five of the best dramas picked from the current productions at the National Theatre, the West End, Off West End and the Fringe. In addition, each morning there will be a “Shared Inquiry for Theatre” Great Books-type discussion. The trip includes six nights at Bedford Hotel in Bloomsbury within walking distance of most theaters, museums and shops. Airfare is extra. A $500 deposit is The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) invites residents to a classic brunch with an attitude. Guests will see a drag queen performance while having brunch at Harry Denton’s Starlight Room in the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco. The divas will perform stand-up comedy routines, female impersonation acts and lip-sync performances. The brunch buffet features a pastry table, carving station and omelet station, along with pre- thor. Also at this meeting, members will report back on a trip to the Concannon Winery in Livermore for a production of “Twelfth Night.” All Rossmoor residents and their guests are welcome. Refreshments will be served. pared salads and enticing entrees. Fresh fruit and juices round out the menu. Coffee and tea are included. Alcoholic drinks may be purchased separately. The all-inclusive cost is $79. Make checks payable to NCJW and mail in care of Helen Field, 1316 Rockledge Lane No. 7. Call Field at 280-7206 to make the reservation. The bus will leave Gateway promptly at 12:15 p.m. and return to Rossmoor at approximately 4:30. The deadline for reservations is Friday, Oct. 17. RENO SNOW TRAIN Feb. 10 through 12, 2009 St. Anne’s Society will be taking the Reno Snow Train soon. A $20 deposit is due by Aug. 27 to reserve a seat on the train. Make check payable to Fran Long and mail to her at 1621 Ptarmigan Drive, 1C, Entry 7. ARTS & LEISURE BANKHEAD THEATER at the Livermore Performing Arts Center presents the New York production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Aug. 22, 23 and 24 at the theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. The musical is a lively interpretation of the biblical story of Joseph of Canaan and features headline stars from Broadway. Call 373-6800. BEDFORD GALLERY sponsors Culture Plus Cocktails on Aug. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gallery, located in the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Guests 21 and older may enjoy drink specials and entertainment while viewing art work, which will be for sale at a 20 percent discount. Admission is free to exhibiting artists, Friends of the Bedford and members of the Diablo Regional Arts Association. The cost to others is $7. Call 295-1417 or go to www.bedfordgallery.org. BEDFORD GALLERY presents Art Morning, a talk by curator Carrie Lederer and some artists from the gallery’s exhibit, “Local Voice: Defining Community through Art.” The event is Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. at the gallery in the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive in Walnut Creek. Reservations are required. A $5 donation is requested. Call 295-1417. BELASCO THEATER COMPANY presents “The Wiz,” a hip version of the “Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” Aug. 7 through 22 at the Malonga Arts Center, 1428 Alice St., Oakland. The company is a youth theater training and performance group. Tickets are $10 to $20. Call 2849544. BERKELEY PLAYHOUSE presents “Bravado. A Middle School Musical,” Aug. 8 through 10 at the Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave., Berkeley. The musical tells of a teenage group of theatrical middle school friends going through the trials and tribulations of their awkward adolescence while auditioning for a high school of the arts. Tickets are $8 to $15 with a senior discount available. Tickets may be purchased at the door or from www.berkeleyplayhouse.org. CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY presents “Musicale,” an informal evening of chamber works in an intimate setting, including a reading of a brand new piece by Mason Bates, on Friday, Aug. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Tickets are $45. For tickets, go to www.lesherartscenter.org or call 943-7469. CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY presents “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” the Fats Waller musical show, from Sept. 4 through Oct. 11, at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Featuring the music of Thomas “Fats” Waller, this show is a swinging, rollicking and fingersnapping tribute to the African-American musicians of the 1920s and 1930s who were part of the Harlem Renaissance. For tickets and show times, go to www. centerrep.org or call 943-7469. CONTRA COSTA BALLET Foundation will have a scholarship competition for intermediate and advanced AROUND THE BAY AREA students, ages 13 to 18, on Aug. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Contra Costa Ballet Centre, 2040 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek. Dancers should come prepared to take a class and present a three-minute or less classical or contemporary variation of their choice. There is a $20 audition fee. Call 935-7984. For information, go to www.contracostaballet. org. CONTRA COSTA MUSICAL THEATER presents “The Best of Broadway” in concert, featuring six singers, Aug. 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 23 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the Arts. For tickets, go to www. lesherartscenter.org or call 943-7469. DIABLO LIGHT OPERA COMPANY presents “Will Rogers Fillies, A Life in Revue,” from Aug. 29 through Sept. 27, at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek (a nonstop, high-energy musical that celebrates America and one of the most beloved entertainment icons). For tickets and times of the show, go to www.lesherartscenter. org or call 943-7469. FESTIVAL OPERA presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Aug. 9 through 17 at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. This opera by Benjamin Britten after the play by William Shakespeare is sung in English. For tickets and show times, go to www.lesherartscenter. org or cal 943-7469. GIBSON HOUSE MYSTERY PERFORMERS and the Pleasanton Hotel present a new murder mystery dinner show, “Murder at the KO Corral,” on Fridays, Aug. 15 and 22. Along with enjoying dinner, audiences will partake in a crime-solving adventure where Sheriff Clint Wayne tries to figure out who murdered the notorious villain Wild-Eyed Pete, who was gunned down inside the KO Corral. Advanced reservations are required by calling 925-846-8106. Visit the company Web site at www.gibsonhouse.com. GREAT PIANO MASTERWORKS presents Gregory Taboloff performing Schumann’s “Carnaval,” Beethoven’s “Appassionata,” Chopin’s “Etude,” and Debussy’s “Preludes Book 1” among others on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 2:30 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Tickets are $25 for seniors. For tickets, go to www.lesherartscenter.org or call 943-7469. HEARST GALLERY at St. Mary’s College presents “Carl Sammons: California Impressionist Landscapes from the Donna Walsh Sumner Collection.” The exhibit runs through Sept. 21 at the Moraga college gallery. POISON APPLE PRODUCTIONS presents “A Three Leaf Clover” by Noelle Arms about the O’Connor family on the shore of Ireland. Performances are at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek Aug. 7 through 16. Call 943-SHOW or go to www.poisonappleproductions. com. RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY return to the Bay Area with “Over the Top,” a wacky and whimsical circus spectacular where audiences experience maniacal mayhem as the ringmaster and the clown compete for control of a magic hat. The show will be at the Oakland Oracle Arena from Aug. 14 through 17 and HP Pavilion in San Jose from Aug. 20 through 24. Tickets may be purchased online at www.ticketmaster. com or by calling 510-625-8497. STAGE DOOR Conservatory’s Teens on Stage Ensemble presents the musical “Anything Goes,” featuring the music and lyrics of Cole Porter, Aug. 8, 9 and 10 at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave., Berkeley. Tickets are $10 to $20. Go to stagedoorconservatory.org. For information, call 510521-6250. STERN GROVE FESTIVAL features free concerts Sundays ending Aug. 17 with a San Francisco Opera presentation at 2 p.m. in Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat in San Francisco. Call 415-252-6250 or go to www.sterngrove.org. SUMMER MUSIC SERIES concerts in downtown Walnut Creek finish up on Aug. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Plaza Escuela on Locust Street at Botelho Drive. The Terry Disley Experience will present a jazz concert on Aug. 13. Free admission. Parking is available in Plaza Escuela parking garages. The event is sponsored by the Walnut Creek Downtown Business Association. For information, go to www.walnutcreekdowntown.com or call Sherry Bennett of the association at 933-6778 ext. 3. STAGE DOOR CONSERVATORY ON BROADWAY ENSEMBLE will perform “The Wiz,” an adaptation of “The Wonderful World of Oz,” Aug. 22, 23 and 24 at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2540 College Ave., Berkeley. Tickets are $10 to $20. Purchase tickets at the door or at stagedoorconservatory.org. For information, call 510-521-6250. WALNUT CREEK HONDA AND OAKLAND ACURA present “Judy, Judy, Judy,” a cabaret tribute to the songs of Judy Garland, Aug, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:15 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. The show will feature Tielle Baker, musical theater and opera star; Pamela Brooks, international pops symphony artist; and ML Parr, Emmy-Award-featured singer and actress. Songs in the tribute include “Come Rain or Come Shine” and “The Man That Got Away.” Tickets are $22 for seniors. For tickets, go to www.lesherartscenter. org or call 943-7469. WOODMINSTER SUMMER MUSICALS presents “Seussical,” a musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss, at Woodminster Amphitheater from Aug. 8 through 17 at 8 p.m. The amphitheater is located in Joaquin Miller Park, 3300 Joaquin Miller Road, Oakland. Tickets are $23 to $38. Each adult paying full price may bring two kids 16 and younger for free to any performance. Tickets are available the night of the performance or by calling 510-531-9597 or going to the Web site at www. woodminister.com. ROSSMOOR N EWS • AUGUST 6 , 2008 Lions Club to honor S.Y. Huang TV GUIDE FOR CHANNEL 28 R O S S M O O R C O M M U N I T Y C H A N N E L 28 Programs running from Aug.7 through 13 The following programs are all scheduled to be broadcast this week on Channel 28. ■ Post It! is a community bulletin board that allows residents to view activities within Rossmoor, including trips, movies and club events. This program runs between other programs when possible. ■ Classic Arts Showcase includes video samplings of animation, architectural art, ballet, chamber and choral music, dance, folk art, museum art, musical theater, opera, orchestral, recital, solo instrumental, solo vocal, and theatrical performances, as well as classic film and archival documentaries. ■ Fitness Fun. Exercise. 30 minutes. This program is scheduled every day at 9 a.m. The program changes daily to vary the exercises. ■ Maps and Legends. Author/book review. 50 minutes. Michael Chabon’s new book of essays is different from his Pulitzer-Prize winner, “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay.” He is bitter and defensive about his love for genre fiction such as mysteries and comic books. The remaining handful of essays is more memoir-focused, with Chabon explaining how he came to write many of his books. ■ Stone and Salman Duo. Classical music. 1 hour, 20 minutes. Iris Stone, violinist, arrived in the United States in 1993 as a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship. As a member of the Munich Chamber Orchestra, a world-class touring ensemble, she has performed all over the world. Mark Salman, pianist, is a graduate of Juilliard School and MIT where he concentrated on chamber music and composition. He is now hailed as a “heroic virtuoso.” Music performed is by Beethoven, Ysaye and Prokofiev. ■ Hats Worn by Famous Women in History. Fashion show. 58 minutes. Four Rossmoor women model hats created by Betty Ann Smith. The hats reflect the roles in history of famous women. This is a colorful and entertaining hat design show. This program was first shown in 1998 and is considered one of the best of the “Rossmoor Hour” programs produced by the Rossmoor Video Club. ■ Grimm and Kaluski vocal performance. Classical vocal. 55 minutes. Soprano Annabelle Grimm, bass Gerry Kaluski and pia- nist Jim Meredith combine their talents to perform a new program full of Broadway tunes, opera and standards. Grimm was born in Detroit and studied voice at the University of Michigan Choral Union; Kaluski is a resident of Rossmoor, has performed all over the Bay Area and is well known for his performances in the Festival Operas; Meredith, artistic director and instrumental accompanist and conductor, has performed in America, Europe and Asia. ■ Hospitalist Medicine. Health. 1 hour. Dr. Peter Rowe is the founding physician and chief executive officer and president of the board of the East Bay Hospitalist. The specialty of hospitalist is one of the newest in the field of medicine and has grown to an organization of 20,000 physicians nationwide. Hospitalists are physicians who assume the overall care for patients referred to them by their primary care physicians. Rowe is double-board certified in internal medicine and also in nephrology. ■ “Mind Body Connection.” Health. 58 minutes. Dr. Alan Brast believes that to keep health and motivation we need to keep the right attitude. Brast explains tha mind and attitude can affect one’s entire physical health now and in the future. Many studies have proven that the way one thinks can have an enormous influence of how the body behaves and how immune systems function. In this program he shares the secrets of positive thinking, to increase well-being though a positive journey to health and happiness. ■ Martan Mann and George Young. Jazz. 59 minutes. Jazz pianist Martan Mann and saxophonist George Young took the stage for a jazz concert. Mann, recording artist, author, lecture and piano instructor has played extensively throughout California and Hawaii. Young has played with many musical legends including Sinatra, Bennett, Lennon and is best known for playing five years with the Saturday Night Live band. ■ Pets and Seniors. Public Information. 40 minutes Contra Costa County Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema spoke at the “Senior and Pet Lifestyle Celebration” event held in Gateway. Her speech covers the importance of preparing a plan that would cover residents and their pets if there is an emergency. Glen Howell of Contra Costa County Animal Services gives information on the services they provide for pets. = Screened boxes indicate that programming continues into next half-hour time slot. Thu 8-7 Fri 8-8 Sat 8-9 Sun 8-10 Mon 8-11 Tues 8-12 35 Wed 8-13 6 a.m. Post It Post It Post It Post It Post It Post It Post It 6:30 a.m. Post It Post It Post It Post It Post It Post It Post It 7 a.m. Classic Arts Maps & Legends Stone Mann & Young Mind Pets Post It 7:30 Post It Hospitalist 8 a.m. Hats Hospitalist Post It Post It Post It 8:30 a.m. Post It Post It Post It Post It Post It 9 a.m. Fitness Fun Fitness Fun Fitness Fun Fitness Fun Fitness Fun Fitness Fun Fitness Fun 9:30 a.m. Post It Grimm Post It Stone Hospitalist Hats 10 a.m. Maps & Legends Hats Mind 10:30 a.m. Mind Post It Grimm 11 a.m. Classic Arts Pets Hospitalist Post It Post It 11:30 a.m. Post It Post It Post It Post It Post It Noon Stone Hats Grimm Classic Arts Grimm Mind Mann & Young 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. Post It Post It Post It Maps & Legends Pets Stone 1:30 p.m. Post It Post It Post It Post It 2 p.m. Hospitalist Mann & Young Mind Hats Mann & Young Maps & Legends 2:30 p.m. Hats 3 p.m. Mind Post It Post It Pets Stone Post It 3:30 p.m. Post It Post It Post It Post It 4 p.m. Hats Hospitalist Maps & Legends Grimm Stone Post It 4:30 p.m. Post It Post It 5 p.m. Pets Mind Mann & Young Post It Pets Grimm 5:30 p.m. Post It Post It 6 p.m. Grimm Pets Post It Classic Arts Post It Hospitalist Maps & Legends 6:30 p.m. Post It Post It 7 p.m. Classic Arts Post It Classic Arts Mind Hats Mann & Young Post It 7:30 p.m. Stone Post It 8 p.m. Mann & Young Hospitalist Maps & Legends Post It Post It Pets 8:30 p.m. Post It Post It 9 p.m. Classic Arts Classic Arts Classic Arts Classic Arts Classic Arts Classic Arts Classic Arts The Lions Club will honor Shing-Yi Huang for his long service to the club at its next meeting on Thursday, Aug. 7, at 12:30 p.m. in the Diablo Room at Hillside. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Better known as S.Y., Huang served as president of the club and for 15 years as its voice. He kept the Rossmoor community aware of what was happening with the Lions through his writing in the Rossmoor News. His articles also helped to make fundraisers for the sight and hearing challenged successful. Everyone is welcome to come and voice their appreciation of Huang for all the great work that he has done for the club and the community. For information, call Rex Fraser at 817-7207. Enjoy retirement with SIR What is Sons in Retirement (SIR)? It is a California nonprofit organization for the retired men, devoted to the promotion of independence and dignity of retirement. It is a group of about 32,000 men who are retired from full-time employment. SIR has been incorporated by the state of California as a nonprofit public benefit organization. SIR is organized into 175 local branches, primarily from Fresno and Salinas north to the Oregon border and east to the Nevada border. There is a state organization that oversees the branch activities, but generally each branch operates as an independent group, with its own executive committee as its governing body. The 165-member Rossmoor branch meets the first Tuesday of each month at Del Valle Clubhouse in Rossmoor. The social hour begins at 11 a.m., a buffet lunch starts at noon, followed by a guest speaker’s presentation. Members can take part in activities sponsored by the branch, a group of branches or the state organization. Branch 81 is involved in travel at group rates to local, national or international points of interest. Members and guests are eligible. The cost for SIR is the cost of lunch at $10. There is also an annual donation of $20 to cover the cost of the beverage bar plus the printing and mailing of the monthly bulletin, which gives highlights of the next meeting. For information, call Dick Cobb at 256-7609 or Carl More at 937-8808. 36 ROSSMOOR N EWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 RELIGION RELIGIOUS SERVICES JEWISH B’nai Israel Congregation will hold Sabbath services on Friday, Aug. 8, at 8 p.m. in the Vista Room, Hillside Clubhouse. The chazan will be Aron Sloustcher. The hostesses for the evening will be Judy Goodman and Phyllis Orlik, who will recite the blessing over the Sabbath candles. The greeters will be Jane Spector and Bob Capwell, who will recite the blessing over the Sabbath bread. There will be a social after the service. All are welcome. CONGREGATIONAL Rossmoor Pilgrim Congregational Church gathers for worship on Sunday, Aug. 10, at 10:30 a.m. in the Vista Room of Hillside Clubhouse. A time for fellowship and refreshments will follow the service. The church will hear from guest ministers during time Rev. Bob Howell is on vacation. Rev. Ray Welles will tell some stories about himself and his more than 50 years of ministry through his series, “Reflections on Recollections,” on Aug. 10, 17 and 21. Interposed with Reverend Welles’ visits will be visits by Patricia Wood, a student at the Pacific School of Religion specializing in ministries to seniors, and Rev. Evelyn Vigil, chaplain of the Corrections Institution in Milpitas. Rev. Muriel James will be in the pulpit on Sept. 28, and Rev. Howell will return Oct. 5. A cordial invitation is extended to all to participate in the activities of the Pilgrim Congregational Church, where everyone is welcome. For information about the church or its service to the community and beyond, call 287-1500. LUTHERAN This Sunday, Aug. 10, at Hope Lutheran Church, Pastor Bill Barrett will lead worship. Intern Pastor Kurt Hoover’s message will lift up God’s desire to strengthen human spirits for the storms of life and also be present in still quiet places. Musicians from Saint Matthew Church in Walnut Creek will provide special music. A remembrance gathering for friends and family of Winona Schoefer will follow Sunday’s worship service at 12:15 p.m. A light lunch will be served. Hope gathers in the Delta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse Sundays at 11 a.m for worship, followed by fellowship, cookies and coffee. Come see how a meeting room gets transformed into a warm and friendly space for worship and fellowship. Rossmoor Dial-a-Bus delivers attendees to the Del Valle drop-off loop outside the Delta Room. Large-print bulletins and hearing aid T-coil complement the accessibility of worship at Hope. Arrive early for extra fellowship. For information and pastoral concerns, contact Pastor Kurt Hoover at 932-1955, ext 122. EPISCOPAL St. Luke’s Episcopal Church invites all Rossmoor residents to a service of “caring and sharing through inspirational worship and fellowship” on Sunday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m. in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse. On this 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Rev. Anne Cox Bailey will preach a sermon based on Matthew 14:22-33 titled, “Take Heart.” The familiar story of Jesus calming the stormy waters will be studied. The service includes Sung Holy Eucharist; all are welcome to participate fully, and to enjoy food and fellowship at the coffee hour that follows. METHODIST Tice Valley United Methodist Church invites all Rossmoor residents and guests to the weekly Sunday worship service at 11 a.m. in Peacock Hall. Bible studies precede worship at 10 a.m. in Multipurpose Room 3. Sunday worship is wheelchair accessible with large-print bulletins and aids for hearing. During July and August, Rev. Joanne Peterson will give an eight-week sermon series on the 23rd Psalm, “The Shepherd’s Psalm for a Suburban Summer.” The sermon title for Sunday, Aug. 10, is “Hospitable Benefits.” After worship, worshipers IN MEMORIAM GEORGE J. HALLOCK Former Rossmoor resident George John Hallock died July 27 in Walnut Creek at the age of 84. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and grew up in a large Irish family. He had been a resident of Contra Costa County since 1950. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and this experience led to RELIGIOUS SERVICES A T R O S S M O O R BʼNAI ISRAEL CONGREGATION Friday Evening Service 8 p.m. Vista Room–Hillside Clubhouse For information call 932-4592 or 274-0304 HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Worship: 11 a.m. each Sunday Delta Room, Del Valle Clubhouse For info, call the church office: 932-1955 Or Mary Ann of Rossmoor: 934-8541 GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2100 Tice Valley Blvd. at Rossmoor Prkwy. 935-2100 Sundays: Worship 10 a.m., Pastors: Roger Reaber, Charie B. Reid ST. ANNEʼS CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Masses 9:00 & 11:15 a.m. Sat. 5 p.m., Weekdays 8 a.m. Confessions Sat. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Father Joseph Parekkatt 1600 Rossmoor Prkwy. 932-2324 ROSSMOOR PILGRIM CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 10:30 a.m. each Sunday The Vista Room, Hillside Rev. Robert Howell … 925-256-8865 TICE VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Services every Sunday at 11 a.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway Rev. Joanne Peterson • 937-4535 New Office: 1944 Tice Valley Blvd. ST. LUKEʼS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Service 10 a.m., Diablo Room, Hillside, Interim Rector: the Rev. Anne Cox Bailey 937-4820 (Office) 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 ST. ANSELMʼS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 682 Michael Lane, Lafayette www.stanselms.ws L on Olympic Bl. – L on Reliez Station Rd. to Glenside – L. on Michael Ln. Sunday Worship: 8:00 and 10:00 AM 284-7420 (Office) an interest in military history, which continued throughout his life. He was a retired plumber and belonged to Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 159 for many years, working at the Shell Oil refinery and projects in Bishop Ranch. He loved bowling and belonged to two leagues at Diablo Lanes at the time of his death. He enjoyed attending the Oakland A’s and Cal Bears football games with his daughters and sons-in-law. After living in the same house in Pleasant Hill for almost 50 years, he moved to Rossmoor with his wife, Margaret. He lived happily here for eight years, enjoying the activities, most notably his membership in SIR. Recently, he was a resident of Aegis of Pleasant Hill. He was preceded in death in 2005 by his wife Margaret. He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Hallock of San Ramon; daughter and son-in-law, Tricia and Jeff Spires of Rossmoor; daughter and son-in-law, Marian and Glenn Farrell, of Walnut Creek; his brothers, Jim and Mike; sister, Delia; and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette, on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 1 p.m. A reception at the church will follow. In lieu of flowers, contribu- are invited to stay for fellowship and light refreshments in the Fireside Room. Everyone who comes is greeted with “open hearts, open minds and open doors.” For information, call the church office at 937-4535, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. CATHOLIC St. Anne’s Catholic Church Masses for this week will be on Saturday, Aug. 9, (Vigil) at 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 10, at 9 and 11:15 a.m. Father Joseph Parekkatt will preach at the 5 p.m. and the 11:15 a.m Masses, and Monsignor John McCracken at the 9 a.m. Mass. The weekday Masses are at 8 a.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday’s morning Mass is at 9. The Rosary is recited before the weekday Masses. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is every Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Confessions are every Saturday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN Grace Presbyterian Church invites all to the worship service on Sunday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m. The Reverend Sayer Strauch will preach. He was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church from 1989 to 1998 before being ordained as a Presbyterian pastor. He has served several churches and is currently focusing his ministry on writing and leading workshops. His sermon for Sunday, “Celebrating Our Past, Embracing Our Future: You will Be My Witnesses,” is based on Psalm 46 and Acts 1:1-8. Worship is followed by a time of fellowship. At 11:20 a.m. people gather in the Library to participate in the video-based class, “Lost Christianities.” There is a lot going on at Grace Church on Wednesdays. Exercise with El is at 9 a.m., which offers easy movements and stretches that bring greater strength and balance to the participants. At 10 a.m. there is Bible Study in the Library with Rev. Reaber. The passages for the upcoming Sunday are read and discussed. At 1 p.m. a free bridge class is offered. Newcomers will find a welcoming and encouraging greeting. tions are suggested to Hospice Foundation of the East Bay, Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties, or a charity of choice. BARBARA JUDSON HOLSBERRY Barbara Judson Holsberry died at home surrounded by her loved ones on July 17. Born in Akron, Ohio, in April 1925, she graduated from Buchtel High School in 1943 and then attended the University of Akron where she met Bill Holsberry. After graduation, they were married and settled in Akron. She taught in the public schools and influenced many young lives. She was a devoted mother and worked tirelessly to raise their three children. The family moved to Walnut Creek in 1967. She leaves friends from Rossmoor and Roundhill, her PEO sisters and companions from the Community Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband, Bill; her brother, Dave (Kay) and sisters, Marilyn (Ed) and Judy (Dick); her children, Kim (Dave), Mickie (Andy), and Dave (Mary); seven grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and other friends. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. at the Fireside Room in the Gateway Clubhouse. Donations can be made to Vitas Innovative Hospice Care in Walnut Creek or to the charity of choice. WINONA M. SCHOEFER Winona M. Schoefer died at her home in Walnut Creek on July 21. A service of remembrance will be held at Hope Lutheran Church in Rossmoor on Sunday, Aug. 10, at 12:15 p.m. immediately following the 11 a.m. church service. A private family service will be held in Woodlawn, NY, where she will lay to rest with her parents. *** The Rossmoor News runs resident death notices at no charge. Due to space constrictions, the format is brief and focused on educational and career background and organizational memberships, particularly within the Rossmoor community. Immediate survivor listings and service information, as well as memorial gift designations are also applicable. All submitted obituaries will be edited to follow this format. A sample with instructions is available at the News office in the back parking lot at Gateway. Bus to church Regular bus service is available on Sundays between 10 and 11 a.m. for residents who wish to attend church services. Check bus schedules for times of pick-up. ROSSMOOR N EWS • AUGUST 6 , 2008 Rotary to hear about East Bay Regional Park District bond extension measure The Rotary Club will learn about the East Bay Regional Park District’s bond extension measure at its next meeting, to be held Wednesday, Aug. 13. Rosemary Cameron, assistant general manager for public affairs of the East Bay Regional Park District, will talk about the district’s regional open space, wildlife, shoreline and parks bond extension measure. She will provide a brief history of the park district, discuss accomplishments of the Measure AA bond measure passed in 1988, and provide an overview of the process leading to the district’s decision to place an extension measure on the Nov. 4 ballot. ORT to picnic and watch movie ORT invites the community to enjoy a picnic and movie on Sunday, Aug. 10, at Hillside Clubhouse. The picnic will start at noon at Sportsmen’s Park. At 1 p.m. the Israeli film “Ushipizin,” which means “holy guests” in Aramaic, will be shown in the Las Trampas Room at Hillside. This is one of the first movies filmed in the insular Jerusalem neighborhood of Mea Shearim. Shili Rand, who has the lead role, retired from acting after becoming religious. He returned to acting just to make this film on the basis that his wife could play the role of his wife in the movie. This heartwarming and humorous Israeli drama is about an Orthodox couple in financial crisis who pray for help. Instead of a miracle, two escaped convicts appear at their doorstep. The couple believes their guests were sent to them by God and that they are holy guests. Participants should bring lunch and a beverage of choice. Those who attend are also asked to bring a dessert to share. ORT will supply the paper goods. Those who need a ride may call Donna Yellin at 949-8588. A $5 donation for ORT schools is suggested. Only ORT provides the cuttingedge training and future-focused skills that enable needy students worldwide to enter competitive, in-demand professions. The East Bay Regional Park District has 98,000 acres of parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties with a mission to provide recreational opportunities, ensure the natural beauty of the land, and to protect wildlife habitat. Cameron has spent her career working in the public sector with management experience in regional and municipal parks and recreation, city management and legislative affairs. She is responsible for a full range of fund-raising activities for the district. Rossmoor residents and potential new members are invited to attend this luncheon program in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse. Social hour begins at 11:30 a.m., with lunch and the business meeting at noon. The speaker program begins at 1 p.m. Lunch is $14. B’nai B’rith to hold picnic The Rossmoor lodge of B’nai B’rith will have its annual picnic on Wednesday, Aug. 20, on the Dollar Clubhouse patio. The open bar starts at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6. The menu includes fruit salad, potato salad, kosher hot dogs and buns, barbecue chicken, mixed vegetables and apple pie a la mode. There will be soda, beer, tea and coffee. The cost is $15 per person. The deadline to make reservations is Saturday, Aug. 16. Make checks payable to B’nai B’rith Lodge and mail to Jerry Preibat, 2625 Golden Rain Road No. 8. The lodge will not have a monthly meeting on Aug. 17. All residents are invited. For information, call Larry Davis at 932-1646. 37 Seniors advocate to speak to Kiwanis Club meeting At the Rossmoor Kiwanis Club meeting on Monday, Aug. 11, senior citizens’ advocate Elaine Welch will speak at 12:30 p.m. in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse. Welch has been working with seniors since she graduated from college in 1971. After 25 years with Kaiser, Welch retired to become the long-term ombudsman for Contra Costa Seniors, as well as the county literacy tutor and youth mentor. Now she has had 10 years of volunteer service serving seniors, the last six of which were spent as the director of the reassurance program of the Senior Help Line Services. The Kiwanis Club meets for lunch in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse at 11:30 a.m. every Monday. Following lunch, the speaker usually begins the program by 12:45 p.m. and the meeting adjourns by 1:30. To join the club, call President Alan Matthews at 9308243. Contact President-elect Lindy Boyes at 943-2435 to reserve a seat at the luncheon and to be introduced to the rest of the club. 1855 Olympic Blvd. Suite 110 Walnut Creek, CA 94595 DO YOU HAVE A “BUCKET LIST?” – A list of things to do before you “Kick the Bucket”? The wise person prepares well beforehand. WE CAN HELP – You will gain an understanding of God’s Word, the Bible. ROSSMOOR BIBLE STUDY has been a part of our community for over 30 years. Starts again on 9/4/08! We offer non-denominational study of the Holy Bible with an emphasis on establishing a personal relationship with God. We feature Bible study, group discussions and Biblical lectures every Thursday at the Dollar Clubhouse from 9 to 10:45 a.m. For information, call Don Pugh at 210-0120 or Jim Williams at 934-0594. COME LEARN WITH US. ALL ARE INVITED. 38 ROSSMOOR N EWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 ROSSMOOR SPORTS Golfer Barbara Smith gets a hole-in-one at 18ers guest day By Buff Silveria Club correspondent News photo by Mike DiCarlo The Women’s Nine-Hole Golf Club presented the Eclectic awards to the following Niners, from left, Marie Lowell, Judy Ross, Lorie McCurdy, Ruth Blasquez, Sylvia Landgraf, Barbara May, Judie Taylor, Jackie Bateman, Lydia Bolinger and Sherry Marks. Niners announce Eclectic winners Niners presented awards at the July 31 meeting for the annual Eclectic Tournament. The tournament lasts five weeks and is based on participants’ accumulative score. It has wide participation from the Women’s Niners Golf Club as golfers have five different tournaments on Thursdays to improve their score hole by hole. Tennis Club plans Wild Card Party By Barbara Blum Club correspondent The Tennis Club’s third social event of the year will be the fall Wildcard (not to be confused with Wild Card tournaments) Cocktail Party. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m.at the elegant Dollar Clubhouse. Wildcard highlights will include light entertainment, introduction of new members and dancing. Come and enjoy the Wildcard bar and winning catered hors d’oeuvres. The cost is $20 per person. Dress is casual. Party hosts are Pat and John Hyde and Pam and Tom Lee. Send checks made out to RTC to Betty Cook, 2658 Saklan Indian Drive No. 1. More events The Men’s Doubles Trophy Tournament will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9. The sign-up sheet will be available soon. Ralf Parton is the organizer of this popular event. The Stead Open Tennis Continued on page 40 Results of the 2008 Eclectic Tournament are as follows: First flight, in first place was Judy Ross, 43; second was a three-way tie with Marie Lowell, Jackie Bateman and Gisela Hendrickson with a score of 45; and fourth, Jo Mattock, 48. Second flight, in first place was Lorrie McCurdy, 47; second, Joan Semonsen, 48; third, Betty Chapman, 49; fourth, Sylvia Landgraf, 51. Third flight, in first place was RaeAnn Wilson, 50; second, Lydia Bolinger, 51; third, Barbara May, 53; fourth, Ruth Blasquez, 54. Fourth flight, in first place was Julia Kelly, 51; second, Tunette Steiner, 55; third Judie Taylor, 57; fourth Sherry Marks, 57. Guterres, Towar tie for the lawn bowling Fun/Social win Ho-hum … another 18er scores a hole-in-one. During guest day last week, guests and team members were trying for the closestto-pin award, among other distractions. Barbara Smith showed them how to win by putting her ball in the No. 16 hole from the 115-yard-distant women’s tees. Georgia Gordon came in second in the members’ closest-tothe-pin list. Guests Dee Hunter (5’8”) and Barbara Nilsen (6’9”) came in first and second in the guests’ list. And there were a lot of chips into holes from off the green: Connie Weinhold (No. 11), Martha Dachs (No. 5), Callie Hernandez (Nos. 14 and 18), Peggy Yamada (No. 2), guest Joan Weinstein (No. 9) and, of course, Smith on No. 16. Four golfers scored birdies: guests Bernice Kujawe (No. 2) and Shirley Heinsen (No. 13), and 18ers Junetta Dawson (No. 10) and Gail Ramirez (No. 2). Winners in the guest day two-best balls tournament were, first flight, Gail Ramirez, Junetta Dawson and Pil Choo, first; Barbara Smith, Peggy Yamada, Terri LaPierre and guest Mary Jo Gelhaus, second; and guests Joan Weinstein and Norie Treichler paired with 18ers Callie Hernandez and Rosalie Devlin, third. Second flight winners were guests, from the Niners, Beverly Orum and Val Helenson with 18ers Aster Yamagata and Dorothy Mizono, first. Georgia Gordon and Mary Federico from the 18ers came in second, which Ann Donaldson, Mary Ann Garvey and Vivian Kuhl were third. Blue and White is next The annual Blue and White Tournament will be played next Thursday, Aug. 14, and 18ers can still sign up for the event in the sign-up room next to Café Mocha. Golfers will sign up individually, and the Pro Shop will organize foursomes for the match play event according to handicaps. Winning teams will have their lunch paid for by non-winners, so bring an “A” game. The start time is 8 a.m. at the Dollar Ranch Course. For information, call Sue Loeb or Peggy Yamada. Four-Man Scramble winners By Tay Wheeler Club correspondent Thirty-eight lawn bowlers playing for the monetary rewards offered by the Lawn Bowling Club’s monthly Fun/Social event, co-chaired by Nancy Richard and Harry Sherman, took to the greens with complete cooperation from the local weather forecasters. Ed Guterres, bowling with wife, Pat, and Francis Carion managed a first-place tie with the team headed by Jim Towar and his supporting cast of Dick Kramer and Jack Walton, each team putting a plus nine points on the board. Second place was awarded to Miguel Roliz, bowling with Roe Hazelwood and Margaret Leary, who came in with a plus three. Of interest in that contest was the fact that the vice in the vanquished team was none other than another Hazelwood, Donald, spouse of the winning vice, Roe. Insiders report that all is well in the Hazelwood household, they are still a loving couple. Following the bowling, a good crowd of those born under the sign of Leo showed up for the celebration of their natal days, coming from countries far and wide; Bob Penman, from Edinburgh, Scotland, Miguel Roliz from Macao, and the aforementioned Pat Guterres from far-away Hong Kong. Chairwoman Lois Piade and the rest of the crowd had to “wing it” on the birthday song as Keith Lee had a prior commitment and could not attend. She was missed. Don Hazelwood did a stellar job on the handling of the 50/50 raffle. Monday, July 21, saw the first ever Rummikub Tournament held in the mat house. It was a guy/gal event, but the women Continued on next page News photo by Mike DiCarlo Winners of the Men’s Golf Club Four-Man Scramble are, from left, Dusty Turner, Les Unger and Paul Kim. Bart Moore was not available for the photo. Bocce Club to hold barbecue and night league awards The Rossmoor Bocce Club will hold its annual barbecue and night league awards on Saturday, Aug. 23, in Sportsmen’s Park at Hillside. The play-off will be from 2 to 4 p.m., the social hour will be from 4 to 5 and dinner will be served at 5. Tuesday and Wednesday night league winners will play for an overall first place award for the 2008 season. Prizes will be awarded at this event. Dinner will be catered by Fritz. The cost is $10 per member and $15 per guest. Make check payable to the Bocce Club and mail to Mercedes Voss, 2800 Tice Creek Drive No. 6, or place in the Bocce mailbox at Gateway. All checks must be received by Thursday, Aug. 14. For information, call Angie Schneider at 933-3653. ROSSMOOR N EWS • AUGUST 6 , 2008 FORE FOR ROSSMOOR GOLFERS The rules are the rules By Don Egan, Men’s Golf Club I had mixed emotions several weeks ago when I found out that Michelle Wie had been disqualified from a tournament where she was in second place because she had left the scoring tent without signing her scorecard. At first I was mildly indignant that the volunteers in the scoring tent were so negligent that they only discovered her missing signature after she had left the scoring tent. And then I calmed down when I remembered that players are ultimately the ones responsible for the scores, including signing their cards to indicate the truthfulness of the score. I can’t think of any other sport where such responsibility is placed, so golf is certainly unique. Some tournaments have made an effort to try to keep these unfortunate happenings from recurring. The Masters keeps a tight rein on what goes on in its scoring cabin in order to avoid another incident, such as when Roberto DeVicenco missed being declared the winner because he had reported a wrong score on a hole. The British Open now reviews the cards because of two players several years ago being disqualified due to a card mix up, but it is probably an exception. It does seem that someone in a scoring tent might just look for an obvious scorecard error before the players leave the scorers tent; they didn’t do so in Wie’s case and only noticed it after she had left. However, considering the relatively few instances where players have actually forgotten to sign a card, it is probably a moot question as to whether a change should be made from the traditional one whereby a player is responsible for his own score and must attest to it with his or her signature. My personal experience has been, for tournaments I have been involved with, that we amateurs only follow the rules when it really counts, such as when we are in a NCGA tournament, and then it is mostly because an official nags at us to do it right. Heard around the course My neighbor, Jim Morgan, was surprised the other day when his third shot on the Creekside course’s second hole went in for an eagle. What this may mean is that his game is coming back a bit since he has gone from being an avid golfer, playing as often as possible when he first came to Rossmoor, to one who is gradually coming back after severe shoulder problems, which caused him to lay off golf for quite some time. Residents may recall one indication of his ball-striking ability before the problems, which involved the present Dollar Course’s 17th hole. His playing partners were amazed when Morgan drove the green, just under 300 yards and uphill. One other shot he made, which I reported long ago, was one he called a “cartie,” like the terms “birdie” and “greenies,” because his drive managed to land in the greens keeper’s cart on what is now the eighth hole of the Dollar Course, and stopped near the green before it was tossed out. Men’s Golf Club also learned of an ace by one of the women golfers, but it was too late to put it in the column. Marge Bones, belated congratulations on your ace. Golfers are invited to show support for pros By Ray Beltran Club correspondent Pro Appreciation Day golf tournament is being held on Sunday, Aug. 17. The Rossmoor golfing community can show support to the golf staff by taking part in the tournament and/ or the dinner at the Fireside Room at Gateway. Dinner reservations envelopes can be picked up in the Pro Shop. The price for dinner and cocktails is $23 per person and starts with cocktails at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6. For information, contact Fred Dietz at 937-3559. Golfing envelopes are in the Pro Shop and the prize fund is $16 for those playing in the 18-hole tournament; $16 and for the nine-holers; and $8 for Happy Hackers. For information to volunteer to help, contact Ray Beltran at 932-6904. Here are the staffers who will be honored on this day: Mark Heptig became Rossmoor’s director of golf in March 1993 and over the years has assembled a team of pros who work together to provide the Rossmoor golfing community with the finest atmosphere in which to play golf. Heptig’s pro staff includes Terry Hall, Wayne Weckerlin and Rob Lytle. Blake Swint became golf course superintendent in August 2004. Heptig has been involved with golf all of his life from caddying in the mid 1970s at the Los Altos Country Club. He attended Cal Poly College in San Luis Obispo and worked in the shops at the Saratoga Country Club and San Luis Obispo Bay Inn. His first pro job was at Palo Alto Municipal from 1983 to 1987 and then on to Fremont until 1990. Marin Country Club was his next move until coming to Rossmoor in 1993. While playing at the Santa Maria Country Club, he had a low round of 66 on a course with a slope rating of 129. Mark and wife, Lissa, reside in Lafayette and have two Lawn Bowling Club’s Four Score +++ Mixed Singles match set for later this month Continued from page 38 dominated the entrants. Ingmar Eriksen, Jim Towar and Jack Walton were among the brave minority. The top four finishers were Sandy Souza, Virginia Farr, Jeanne Lauritzen and Lucy Guterres. Also, under the heading of Mat House news, the club’s locker room now sports a brand new Hotpoint refrigerator/ freezer thanks to the combined efforts of Roe Hazelwood and Dan Belton; Dan having arranged with PG&E to pick up the oldie for a generous rebate. Roe, the woman in charge of everything frozen and refrigerated, hasn’t stopped smiling since the delivery. More matches and the Open So far, 13 teams are signed up for the Championship Mixed Triples event that is now playing. The next event on the busy schedule of Ed Guterres, trusty tournament director, is the Four Score +++ Mixed Singles match for most of us sporting hair of the color white with a few grey strands intermingled. In deference to the makeup of the participants, old affable Ed has scheduled the playing of this event over a two-week period, morning games on three days of the week of Aug. 19 through 21, followed by another three Aug. 26 through 28. The venerable Jim “Three-Wheel” Williams has managed to win the last two events and is said to be contemplating a “threepeat” performance this year. 39 Jackie Purdy and Peter Souza, in charge of obtaining markers for the 2008 USLBA National Open with some events to be held here in Rossmoor during the week of Sept. 13 to 18, are still in need of volunteers and will conduct classes in the fine art of marking. Sign up for this duty; it’s fun to do and gives a “bird’s eye” view of excellent singles play by bowlers from around the world. Finally, hats off to Jody Allison, Margaret Leary and Steve Strobel, brand new bowlers, who took part in the recent men’s and women’s singles tournaments. It didn’t take them long to jump into the deep end of the pool. Congratulations! sons, ages 16 and 18. PGA first assistant, Terry Hall, and wife, Nancy, call Concord home and have three grown children, a son and two daughters. After attending San Diego State, Hall had a variety of jobs, some of which include bill collector, right-of-way manager, engineer, and Pacific Bell marketing manager. After taking an early retirement from Pacific Bell and playing a lot of golf and at the urging of wife, Hall pursued a new career in golf. He came to Rossmoor for the second time in May 1994. One of his pastimes is writing and he has published a golf instruction book that can be found in the Pro Shop. Wayne Weckerlin and his four-legged companion, 12year-old Haley, call Walnut Creek home. He grew up in Deerfield, Ill., and is a Bradley University graduate. After working in sales as a general manager and regional marketing manager, he turned to golf as a way of life and as a career. He started at the Pro Shop in February 2001. His advice to golfers is to start early, stretch before playing and laugh a lot. He does keep the golfers laughing at ev- ery opportunity via the speaker system or in person with a quick wit and great sense of humor. Rob Lytle and his wife, Denise, reside in Pittsburg. Lytle is a local product and grew up in the Bay Area. Before becoming a PGA assistant, he did swimming pool maintenance and was also on tour as a professional bowler. He has been a part of the pro staff since March 2002. Lytle’s favorite pastime involves baseball and remodeling their Pittsburg home to make it more convenient for his wife. Since Swint came to Rossmoor, there has been a great deal of changes made. The improvements on the course have been many including a complete new sprinkler system, redoing the bunkers and adding a few where many golfers seem to hit too often and improving the quality of the fairways and greens. Swint and his wife, Debbie, live in Ripon and have three grown children, a son and two daughters. He started working around golf courses since the age of 12 but managed to take enough time off to attend Chabot College. GOLF SHOP NEWS FROM THE GOLF PRO Bunker blaster By Rob Lytle, golf professional It seems that greenside bunkers create the most fear for the average golfer. I think given the option, many golfers would take having a tooth pulled without Novocain than play a shot from a greenside bunker. The shot is complicated because if you hit it too far behind the ball, you get to do it all over again, but not enough sand and don’t let anyone stand between you and your target line or they will have to duck quickly. Here are a couple of tips that, with a little practice, will make the flag stick the only thing in danger. • Aim your feet slightly left of your target. • Dig your feet into the sand. • Play ball position slightly forward of center. • Open your clubface slightly. • Swing your arms and the club head more up and down. You want little, if any, body motion into your back swing, but swing with body rotation, hips and shoulders looking at your target when you’re done with your swing. Driving range issues It seems we have a chronic problem and we need your help. When people use the practice range and don’t finish the basket of balls, they take the basket and balls out onto the course in their golf carts. That doesn’t leave enough baskets for the other golfers wanting to use the range. The Pro Shop will provide you with a bag for the extra range balls if necessary. So please help us and leave the baskets at the range. The other problem is that range balls are not meant to use for playing golf; they are for the range only. We don’t mind if you take the balls for later use on the range, but use them on the range not on the course. 40 ROSSMOOR N EWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 Tennis Club members to help at Stead Open, Men’s 7.0 heads to Oakland Hills Continued from page 38 Championships will be held at the Moraga Country Club in nearby Moraga through Sunday, Aug. 10, all day. This is a rare opportunity to view exceptional tennis at no expense. There will be men’s and women’s singles and men’s, women’s and mixed doubles events. This year the men’s singles draw is the largest and strongest in many years. Just arrive, find a seat and prepare to be dazzled by some outstanding tennis. Stop by and see RTC members Barbara Blum and Ken Haley, who work at the tournament desk. Men’s 7.0 The Men’s USTA 7.0 team has a current record of two wins and four losses. While Captain Al Schwartz is away, Co-Captain John Lee is in Loc Barnes waits to receive a serve during a recent Wild Card Tournament. charge of the arrangements and coordination of the team. The last match was against Hidden Hills, Hayward, and the local team lost all three lines. Richard Silbert and Ron Wyman split sets and lost in the super tiebreaker. Gene Men’s Golf Club Invitational set for first Friday in September The Rossmoor Men’s Golf Club Invitational will be held on Friday, Sept. 5, on the Dollar Ranch Golf Course. The field will be limited to 144 players (72 members and 72 guests). The format will be a two-man team best ball event. The entry fee this year is $100 per person, which includes a tee prize, brunch buffet, cocktails and a sit-down dinner at the Gateway Clubhouse after golf. Sponsors for this year’s Invitational are Michael Stead Chevrolet/Cadillac, Mass Mutual Financial, Kristal-Krochmal-Patch, and First Community Bank. The Men’s Club will sell “mulligans for charity” before the event, benefiting Children’s Hospital of Oakland Intensive Care Unit. For each $10 donation, the member and guest may purchase two mulligans apiece to be used during the tournament. Prizes will be awarded for net flight winners and the overall low gross. Also, there will be prizes for closest to the hole on all the par 3s, including a chance to win a new Club Car golf cart donated by Nick’s Custom Golf Cars, for the first hole-in-one on the fourth hole. Guest day is Wednesday, Sept. 3, and will be an opportunity for both member and guest to have a practice round before the tournament. Sign up early to insure a place in this year’s Invitational as there is a limited field for this event. Entry envelopes are in the Pro Shop. For information, call Tournament Director Don Loustalet at 935-7286. Sign-up envelopes for the Twilight are now in Pro Shop Join the fun at the Friday, Aug. 22, Twilight Nine-Hole Scramble Tournament sponsored by the Rossmoor Men’s Golf Club on the Dollar Ranch Course. The shotgun start is at 2:30 p.m. All members of the men’s and women’s golf clubs with established handicaps are eligible to play. The play format is a nine-hole scramble for men and women. Foursomes will be flighted based on handicaps. The tournament participation fee is $21, which includes golf and dinner. The fee for golf only is set at $6, and the fee for guests at dinner only is $15. Write one check, payable to RMGC, for the total amount due. Do not write separate checks for golf and dinner. No cash or credit cards will be accepted. Following golf at 4:45 p.m., there will be a social hour with an open bar on the Dollar Clubhouse patio. Dinner will be served promptly at 6 p.m. The menu calls for a Hawaiian themed luau dinner served buffet style. Dessert and decaffeinated coffee or iced tea will follow dinner. Dinner seating will be preassigned by the tournament director. Use the new envelope system to sign up foursomes and guests. Singles and others less than foursomes can sign-up and will be combined in foursomes by the Pro Shop. No refunds for cancellations will be made after noon on the Tuesday before the tournament. For information, ask at the Pro Shop or call Mike Fleck at 9499771. Note: Green fees are charged at the nine-hole twilight rate and are payable in the Pro Shop prior to play. All players must register at the Pro Shop the day of the tournament. Ovalle and Chris Christopher lost the tiebreaker in the first set and lost the second set. Marvin Suchman and Lee lost both sets. Hopefully, the team will rally for a win against Oakland Hills. The women’s 3.0 USTA team held a luncheon at Dollar Clubhouse recently. Pictured here with Coach Jerry McConnell are, from left, front row, Delia Wilkes, Barbara May and Captain Janice Rubay; and back row, Kerin Baker, Barbara Phillips, Elinor Bang, Micki Remedios, Christie Maxwell and Angie Dometrovich. Not pictured: Barbara Blum, Betty Cook, Fritzie Davis, Ana Jardine, Pat Nottingham and Carol Smith. Trails Club’s August hikes are set It’s summertime and hiking is perfect, except for the occasional hot day, for members of the Rossmoor Trails Club. Hike destination may change due to weather conditions Every Wednesday and Saturday, hikes are offered at three levels of skill or energy. The groups meet at 8:45 a.m. behind the multipurpose rooms at the back of the Gateway parking lot to form carpools to the various destinations. Newcomers or anyone interested in joining the Rossmoor Trails Club should call Harriet Schwartz at 9347402 before attempting a hike. On Mondays, Trails Club members who want to hike within Rossmoor, usually on the closed golf course, should meet at 8:45 a.m. at the Gateway Court of Flags. The hike schedule includes: Saturday, Aug. 9: Super Scramble, Ojars Kratins, to be announced; Ramblers, Marty Nelson, Briones near Happy Valley; Amblers, Tunette Steiner, Briones overlook Wednesday, Aug. 13: Scramblers, Ann Sutherland, Sacramento River/Port Costa; Ramblers, Sharon Williams, Briones; Amblers, Charlotte Katz, Redwood Park Saturday, Aug. 16: Scramblers, Carl Irving, Diablo; Ramblers, Joan and Kelvin Booty, Briones; Amblers, Joan Motes, Tilden Wednesday, Aug. 20: Scramblers, Alice LeDove, Redwood Park; Ramblers, Johanne Emerich, to be announced; Amblers, Pat Trapani, West Ridge to Burton Valley Saturday, Aug. 23: Scramblers, Jim Woolett, Angel Island; Ramblers, Mt. Tam Pan Toll to West Point Inn (six miles); Amblers, Nora Furey, to be announced. Wednesday, Aug. 27: Scramblers, Ta-hsia Kuo, to be announced; Ramblers and Amblers, Marian Herndon, West Ridge followed by ice cream social Saturday, Aug. 30 : Scramblers Duane Lefebvre, Round Valley; Ramblers, Jeanne Thomas, Lake Merritt, Oakland Museum and Jack London Square (seven miles); Amblers, Barbara Hallmeyer, Redwood Check for further updates and information about other Trails Club functions on the club Web Site: http://rossmoortrailsclub.weebly.com. Trails Club to hold potluck picnic The Trails Club continues its year-long celebration of 40 years of hikes, friendships and fun with its second summer potluck picnic on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 5 p.m. at the Dollar picnic area. Firemaster supreme, Duane Le Febvre, will have hot coals ready for whatever meat people wish to bring and cook for themselves. For the potluck, those with last names beginning with A through D should bring side dishes; E through L bring hors d’oeuvres; M through S bring salads; and T through Z bring desserts. Participants should also bring their own dishes, cutlery, beverages, and serving utensils for shared dishes. The club will furnish ice, hot water, instant coffee, tea and laughter. For information about the picnic, call Ann Sutherland at 933-9754. Happy Hackers hold two August tournaments Happy Hackers will have its first scramble at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Creekside. A social and dinner will follow at Creekside Clubhouse. The fee is $15. The Hackers’ second Au- gust tournament will be a Pro Day Scramble at Creekside on Sunday, Aug. 17. Times will be announced next week. Happy Hackers are invited to play in the Kiwanis golf tournament at 10:30 Domino winners Domino winners on July 28 were Ardyce Webster, 326; Ann Shaddle, 316; Maggie Ottenbacher, 309; Ana Jardine, 308; Kent Croswell, 308; Joe Blyskal, 307, and Margaret Leong, 304. The Domino Club meets regularly on Mondays in the Oak Room a.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, at Creekside. The entry fee is $20, which will benefit Rossmoorians in financial need. For information, see the yellow pamphlet enclosed in this weeks’ newspaper. at Gateway. Play begins promptly at 6:45 p.m. Come to practice Saturdays at noon in Multipurpose Room 2. Everyone is welcome. ROSSMOOR N EWS • AUGUST 6 , 2008 41 Ann Hirsch wins events at Synchronized swimmers will perform Pacific Masters Long Course The Pacific Masters Long Course Swim Championships were held at UC Santa Cruz recently, attended by Rossmoor resident Ann Hirsch of the Walnut Creek Masters. Hirsch won the 50-, 100-, and 200-meter breaststroke; the 400-meter individual medley; the 800-meter freestyle; and the 100- and 200-meter backstroke. She broke the record in the 100meter backstroke. She earned high points in her age group (75-79) and her team won first place in the medium division for teams. Hirsch is currently training for National Long Course Championships in Portland next month. BRIDGE TIPS ROSSMOOR DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB Counting cards The bidding as shown in the box was quite normal. West was a shade light for his overcall, albeit, holding a seven card suit combined with favorable vulnerability, it would be considered a reasonable shot. In any case, it has the sanction of this department. East bid what he thought would make, hoping some of West’s values would be in Diamonds. South competes with four Spades, which, except for the double, closed out the auction. Had West been blessed with clairvoyance, his opening lead would have been a Club. He, however, made the standard opening lead of his partner’s bid suit. West’s jack of Hearts was overtaken with partner’s queen, who then led back the Heart ace. This caused West to have a surge of excitement, so he ruffed with the seven of Spades! East now quips, “Hey, partner, you just trumped my ace.” West facetiously retorts, “Quite true, I just love to ruff partner’s aces, it gives me a big charge.” The reality of this scenario was that West, before ruffing partner’s ace, had been doing a bit of counting. By the sound of the bidding and the play thus far, he reasoned that there was a good chance that declarer held both the ace and king of Clubs. If such was the case, it meant that East was void, so it would be expedient for West to get on lead right now! Therefore, West ruffs partner’s ace, then leads a Club for an East ruff, thereby garnering an important extra under trick. East-West take six tricks—the ace and queen of Spades, the Spade deuce and seven, plus the queen of Hearts and Diamond ace for a net gain of 500 points. It may be observed that East-West have a sure game at four Hearts, so the extra under trick produced a plus score for our heroes. This could be quite important at duplicate match points. At Chicago or rubber bridge, considering the honors in the East hand, the result would be a virtual push. Vulnerable: Neither Dealer: South NORTH ♠K63 ♥86 ♦Q543 ♣J943 WEST EAST ♠7 ♠AQ2 ♥J ♥ AKQ10972 ♦ A 10 8 6 ♦972 ♣ Q 10 8 7 6 5 2 ♣ none SOUTH ♠ J 10 9 8 6 5 ♥543 ♦KJ ♣AK THE BIDDING SO. WEST NO. EAST 1♠ 2♣ 2♠ 4♥ 4♠ Pass Pass Dbl Pass Pass Pass Opening lead: Heart Knave Partnership Bridge On July 25, at partnership bridge the winners were Carmen Bihler and Henry Sloan 3890; Louise Sheets and Marie Nelson 3410; Carolyn Nelson and Helen Dailey 2820; Nicole/Ed Stabb 2770. Low score was 660. For information, call Helen Dailey at 934-1902 or Carolyn Nelson at 256-0144. On July 29, 52 persons played partnership bridge in the Oak Room at Gateway. Nat Argento/ Hilda Stein topped the winners with 3530 points, including a small slam in hearts. Other winners were Barbara Murphy/Carolyn Nelson, 3390; Brucie and Duncan Carter, 3310; Simmie and Eric Baum, 3120; June Bechtel/Mary Keeler, 2920; Charlie Root/Henry Sloan, 2870; and Sid Moss/Carmen Bihler, 2630. Low score was 800. Directors John and Dolores Clark were assisted by Virginia McKenna and Louise Sheets. For information, call Dolores Clark at 947-1767. in program hosted by the Swim Club Ice cream social Tuesday The Rossmoor Swim Cub has two events planned for August. The annual ice cream social, where residents can build their own ice cream sundaes, will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Hillside pool. On Saturday, Aug. 23, at 1:30 p.m. the club will again present the nationally famous synchronized swimming show coached by Marion Kane Elston. Usually the local teams charge $25 for admission to a show of this caliber. There will be a travel fund box for those who care to donate. For information, call The Swim Club will host a synchronized swimming show on Jae Howell at 933-0485. Aug. 23. Duplicate Bridge Tuesday, July 22 Section A N/S 1. D. Christiansen/D. Thompson 2. R. Almdale/ J. Torczyner 3. A. Finkel/D. Durr 4. F. Yoshida/E. Matsui. E/W 1. J. Burnson/B. Price 2. K. Parrish/J. Roeth 3. B. Handelsman/C. Handelsman 4. A. Woods/ B. Woods. Wednesday, July 23 Section A N/S 1. B. Felder/M. Newman 2. R. Herrick/ D. Grupenhoff 3. R. DuFosee/M. Mok. E/W 1. B. King/Z. Cooper 2/3. E. Beltran/P. Taylor 2/3. L. DeGoff/M. Nathans. Section B N/S 1. J. Ellingsen/L. Daley 2. K. Hanson/D. Wolfe 3. J. Horstkotte/R. Almdale 4. B. Gamba/H. Oke. E/W 1. R. Moses/F. Boriss 2. M. Rach/N. Budd 3. B. Price/ C. Jennings 4. E. Weiner/R. Weiner. Thursday, July 24 Section A N/S 1. B. Felder/E. Baum 2. E. Beltran/M. Stuart E/W 1. I. Darroch/C. Warner 2. L. DeGoff/L. Drury Section B N/S 1. J. Granich/R. Conrad 2. L. Chien/J. Chien 3. D. Sway/H. Sabin. E/W 1. C. Daar/B. Price 2. E. Weiner/R. Weiner 3. A. Coleman/ L. Coleman. Saturday, July 26 Section A N/S 1. L. Grawoig/L. DeGoff 2. B. Felder/F. Howard 3. M. Juni/D. Grupenhoff 4. J. Owens/ I. Hensley. E/W 1. I. Darroch/M. Nathans 2. B. Burgess/V. Lo 3. L. Davis/ N. Wells 4. D. Sherr/A. Gronner. Monday, July 28 Section A N/S 1. B. King/E. Beltran 2. R. DuFosee/J. Zineski 3. C. Hama- saki/K. Chun 4. B. Starin/R. Lehman. E/W 1. M. Suchman/G. Cunha 2. D. Terris/C. Warner 3. N. Wells/V. Petersen 4. A. Murray/I. Darroch. Section B N/S 1. L. Chien/J. Chien 2. G. Karoly/G. Karoly 3. P. Kujachich/ S. Weingarten 4. H. Sabin/J. Johnston. E/W 1. F. Scheffler/F. Dietz 2. A. Coleman/L. Coleman 3. M. Keeler/M. Kessler 4. P. Weiner/A. Kahn. Section C N/S 1/2. P. Vernon/M. Graddis 1/2. B. Woods/A. Woods 3. J. Amundson/D. Bockius 4. G. Kloomok/K. Fraser. E/W 1. R. Weiner/E. Weiner 2. A. Sheng/F. Sheng 3. M. Rach/C. Jennings 4. R. Weaver/J. Ellingsen. For additional information, see posted results or go to http://julialowe.bridgeforyou.com. LIBRARY CORNER FICTION The Broken Window, by Jeffery Deaver The Condition, by Jennifer Haigh Death Angel, by Linda Howard Devil May Care, by Sebastian Faulks Fearless Fourteen, by Janet Evanovich Fidelity, by Thomas Perry My Sister, My Love, by Joyce Carol Oates Plague Ship, by Clive Cussler Resolution, by Robert B. Parker Sail, by James Patterson The Sister, by Poppy Adams The Steel Wave, by Jeff Shaara Tailspin, by Catherine Coulter LARGE PRINT Santa Fe Dead, by Stuart Woods Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen NONFICTION The Frozen-Water Trade, by Gavin Weightman DVDs Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead Crouching Tiger/Hidden Dragon Destination Tokyo Lars and the Real Girl Nine to Five Raisin in the Sun Savages Tudors, discs 1-2-3-4 Crawford, discs 1-2 FILM CLUB DVDs Anatomy of a Murder Balanchine Brideshead Revisited, 1-2-3-4 Color of Paradise Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Hannah and Her Sisters Margot Return of Martin Guerre Schindler’s List Vitus ••• The Rossmoor Library is located at the Gateway complex. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 42 ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 HEALTH & FITNESS Stretch, breathe, relax at Yoga Just for U Wednesdays Yoga class is offered every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Shasta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse. This class uses a gentle yoga for both men and women, for all levels and with any physical limitations. Asanas, or yoga poses, will be modified to accommodate these limitations. Asanas accompanied with breathing techniques make it easy to stretch. Yoga is not how much students can do, but how much they relax and let their bodies do the work. Gentle stretching and moderate forward and backward bending will help students become more flexible. The fee is $6 per class. Josie Rupawalla is a certified teacher from India and has 12 years of experience in the Bay Area. Until Rupawalla recovers from her illness, Peggy Parekh will teach her classes. Group helps single women adjust to life in Rossmoor Rossmoor Counseling Services will hold a new series of meetings for the Transitions Support Group, starting on Wednesday, Aug. 13. This group offers single women new to Rossmoor in the last year an opportunity to make new friends, build a support network, and explore adjustment and personal growth issues. If residents are interested in attending, or would like information, they may contact Naomi Warshawsky in Counseling Services at 9887752. Registration is required. As wit h a l l g roups pro vided by Rossmoor Counsel i ng Ser vices, t here is no fee for this confidential group. Why Pay Medical Prices for Non-Medical Services? • Loving care for independent living. 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Leigh Kjeldsen, Au.D. Joanna Chan, Au.D. Doctors of Audiology VALLEY AUDIOLOGY By Appointment 925-676-8101 1220 Rossmoor Pkwy — In the John Muir Outpatient Center Read about us at www.valleyaudiology.com Bone Health Club to hold flea market The Mt. Diablo Chapter of American Bone Health will have a f lea market on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. There are a few tables still available for vendors, so if residents have any household items that are just taking up space in their closets and cupboards, they may call Ingrid Bauer at 932-9622 to reserve a table for the day. If residents just have a few things, and don’t want to sell them, they may call Ellen Doerfer at 943-7879 and she will arrange a pick-up. Anything from dishes, knick knacks, books, pictures, games, toys and jewelry to accessories, utensils, small appliances and fabrics are welcome. Donations are tax deductible, so the club will give residents a receipt. The Mt. Diablo Chapter sponsors the Bone Health Club, which conducts the annual Bone Health Fair, bone health workshops, OsteoStrides, All About Bones meetings, and other programs pertinent to keeping bones healthy and strong. Doerfer is also available by telephone to answer any questions about how to maintain healthy bones. Proceeds from the flea market will help support these programs. Residents may participate by either reserving a table or donating slightly used items, and, of course, by attending the flea market on Sept. 6. Gluten-Free Discussion Group to meet The next meeting of the Gluten-Free Discussion Group will be held on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Multipur pose Room 1 at Gateway. Participants will continue their discussion of their favorite gluten-free products, recipes, restaurants and other gluten-free-living topics. Small discussion groups will be for med to identify key questions to ask experts who have extensive experience in dealing with glutenfree diets. Another meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 11, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Multipur pose Room 1 at Gateway, where there will be a gluten-free presentation by the Whole Foods dietitian. The annual membership fee is $10 per yea r, or $1 per meeting. If residents are interested in pa r ticipating in a gluten-free discussion group within Rossmoor, they may send an e-mail to [email protected]. If residents or others they Jane’s Home Help Non-medical home care for seniors Experienced, compassionate, reliable service Call for a free assessment (925) 878-1871 Let us give you a reason to smile! Improve your overall health Serving Rossmoor since 1978 • Senior Cash Discount • Teeth whitening special $99 • Sleep Dentistry • Dental Implants • Crowns & Bridges • Dentures & Partial Dentures • Cosmetic Veneers • Vizilite oral cancer screening • Interest-free financing Dale I. Steele, D.D.S. 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A loose sleeve can catch a handle and dump a pot on the person cooking or the stove. • Keep a large pot lid near the stove to smother a fire. ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 43 Fitness Center offers Three yoga classes offered during August new breathing class The Fitness Center is offering a new breathing class. There will be a free trial on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 11:30 a.m. to noon in the Aerobics Room at Del Valle Fitness Center. The class will continue to run at this time and place every Saturday. Residents will explore different techniques of deep breathing to help them improve their health. Proper deep breathing helps to detoxify the body, refreshing the mind, increasing oxygen in the blood and reducing stress. Such techniques can help alleviate depression, boost the immune system, alleviate pain, help asthma, correct hormonal imbalances, reduce insomnia and revitalize the organs of the body. Come to class in comfortable loose clothing, and a partially empty stomach. The instructor is Suminder Kauer, certified in Pranyam and yoga techniques in India. For information, contact Sumi at (510) 342-6512. Men’s Exercise Group meets three times a week For more than 25 years, a hearty group of Rossmoor men has gotten together for 30 minutes of limbering-up exercises three times a week. Exercise begins at 9 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday and Friday in a multipurpose room at Gateway. However, before exercise begins the men get together for cof- B-12 SHOTS Quick, no lengthy visit needed $25 cash, No insurance or Medicare Dr. McIvor • 25 Orinda Way 925-705-0688 fee, cookies and conversation. The group, which ranges in age from 67 to 100-plus, is always looking for a few more men to join in exercising and trading information. There is no fee. For information, contact Kurt Loebel at 943-6114 or just drop in to an exercise session. Yoga classes are offered for all fitness levels. Flexible-Stretch Yoga for All is held Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m., Stretch-Strength Yoga for All is on Thursdays from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. and a New Yoga Class for All (Flexible, Stretch and Strength Yoga) is offered on Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. All of the Yoga classes are held in the Shasta Room, upstairs, at Del Valle Fitness Center. Classes are open to all, especially seniors. Beginners through intermediate students are welcomed as individual attention is given. Wear loose clothes or leotards and bring an empty stomach. The fees for the classes are as follows: The monthly cost for one class per week is $6 per class. The monthly cost for two or three classes per week is $5 per class. Drop-ins are welcomed at any time for $7 per class. The instructor has taught Iyengar-style yoga in the Walnut Creek area for 31 years. This approach is often used for physical therapy. It emphasizes correct body alignment and brings greater flexibility with more limber joints, while improving strength and endurance. Hatha Yoga allows all to stretch and exercise in a slow, relaxing manner while releasing body tensions. Props, such as blocks, straps and chairs, are often used to help students work on poses that are difficult for them. For information, call Barbara Bureker at 9347857. Gait and Balance classes help with movement Residents looking for greater ease of movement in their body and the ability to walk with more balance and stability may be interested in taking Feldenkrais lessons in the Gait and Balance classes offered at the Fitness Center at Del Valle. The classes are offered every Tuesday in the Aerobics Room. The 11:30 a.m. lesson is done sitting on chairs or standing at the bar. The mat class is held at 12:30 p.m. Classes are taught by Edie Hedgecock, certified Feldenkrais practitioner. Each lesson starts with the students paying attention to a specific part of the body and moving it in gentle ways, as the lessons progress, the movements are expanded to call on more parts until the entire body is moving together in a fuller, more efficient way. Bone strengthening will also be practiced by using the gentle and effective “Bones for Life” lessons. The cost is $7 per lesson or $25 for four lessons. To register, call Hedgecock at 932-2618. SNAKES Snakes can be found throught Rossmoor. Residents can call a trained and qualified person to remove snakes safely. From Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., call the Mutual Operations Service Order representative, 988-7650, who will ask for a name, address, and a brief description of the snake in order to send out the technician. 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Featured this month will be chapters 6 and 7 of the book by Raymond Francis, “Never Be Sick Again.” Francis was the speaker at the January Wellness meeting, providing new insights and information on how to avoid illness and disease. His program is known as “The Project to End Disease,” or TPED. The meeting discussion will emphasize cellular health and how to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals. Hazardous products and the impact of stress can produce toxicity and poor health. Details about how to prevent or reverse diseases will be discussed, as well as psychological factors that produce toxins. Handouts will be provided and plans for future meetings will be discussed. Residents and friends are welcome. Keeping Fit exercise group meets three times a week The Keeping Fit exercise group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Shasta Room (upstairs) at Del Valle Clubhouse. An elevator is available. Membership is open to both men and women residents. The total cost of dues and classes is $7 annually with the first class free. The exercises follow a video expressly geared to the ability of seniors. It features warm-up, stretching, low-intensity aero- bics, working with light weights and a relaxation session. Weights are available but participants may bring their own. Note: there is no floor work. It has been found that exercising in a group is far more beneficial than exercising alone. Join the class and become stronger, more flexible and better able to handle daily activities. For information, call Janet Larson at 934-3158 or Dick Frazer at 947-1432. Resources for residents with limited vision Beyond Eyes:A social mixer for sight-impaired and interested others. Call Secretary Hilda Levy at 945-6274 for meeting dates and times. Counseling Services: Caring support during challenging times, including short-term counseling, resource referral, longterm care planning, Volunteer Exchange. Call 988-7750. Transportation: Dial-a-Bus or Paratransit at 988-7676. Lions Club. Referrals for those in need. Call Ann Spry at 932-1917. Lions Center for the Visually Impaired: 1- 800-750-3937. Vision Quest/Discovery Counseling Center: provides a sixweek educational and counseling program for vision- impaired individuals free of charge. Call (925) 837-0505. For women and men experiencing Alzheimer’s Disease and other memory loss disorders Wednesday and or Thursday from 10:30 AM to 2:30 The DRC Club • The Company 2100 Tice Valley Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA 94595 925-210-6196 [email protected] • www.diablorespitecenter.org Affordable, Non-Medical In-Home Care Compassionate Caregivers Providing Affordable Services for Seniors Free In-Home Consultation! • Companion Care • Personal Assistance • Transportation • Meal Preparation • Morning Perk-Up • Evening Tuck-In Our staff is screened, bonded & insured. Making Life Easier 24-HOUR RESPITE CARE 925-236-2477 www.homehelpers.cc health. • Step 1: Know your health history. • Step 2: Talk to your doctor about the Medicare preventive services that are right for you. • Step 3: Register for My Medicare.gov on any computer. These three easy steps can take you toward a healthier life. Being physically active, eating a healthy diet, staying at a healthy weight and not smoking all work to keep you healthy and help you live longer. But there is more you can do to protect your health and prevent disease. Don’t overlook routine preventive services, such as cancer screenings (mammogram, colorectal, prostate) and cardiovascular screenings and simple things, such as getting a flu shot. These tests and services are critical to your overall health and can help you prevent diseases or detect them early, when treatment works best. If you need help remembering the services you received and the tests you need each year, you can use the MyMedicare.gov Web tool to help you (1) track the preventive services you visit the MyMedicare.gov Web site from any computer with Internet access to take advantage of these benefits. If you don’t have a computer with Internet access, ask family members or loved ones if they do. Or visit your local library, where there are usually public computers with Internet access. Start taking your three steps to prevention today. Know your health history, talk to your doctor about the screenings and services that are best for you and register for MyMedicare. gov. Set an example for your family and friends. Taking these steps can lead to better health and quality of life for you and those you love. Look for a “Healthier U.S. Starts Here” event in your area to learn more about Medicare preventive services. Or visit www.medicare. gov on the Web or call (800) MEDI-CARE (800-633-4227) to get a free copy of “Staying Healthy: Medicare’s Preventive Services.” On the Web, select “Find a Medicare Publication” under “Search Tools.” This information is prepared by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Bright ideas for avoiding sun damage (NAPS) Recent research reviewed by Cathleen London, M.D., a board certified family practice physician, has shed some light on the issue of avoiding sun damage. It turns out, she says, doing so can help you save more than your skin. The problem “UV light can dramatically suppress your immune system,” said London. “Exposure to UV light for more than 10 to 20 minutes a day impairs your body’s ability to fight off infections and the spontaneous occurrence of cancer cells, which happens 24 hours a day. In essence, UV light damages your body’s policemen and prevents them from doing their job.” UV light, she explains, causes a chemical change that can stimulate the growth of cancer cells anywhere in the body. “Melanoma doesn’t only occur where the sun shines. It often shows up on soles of patients’ feet, for example,” she said. Some solutions London’s suggested arsenal against UV damage includes: · A topical sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher, worn every day, even cloudy ones · Trying to stay indoors during the peak sunlight hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. · A broad-brimmed hat · UVA- and UVB-resistant sunglasses · A diet rich in foods that can boost the body’s chemistry. “Certain molecules in some foods, such as broccoli, can absorb dangerous toxic substances called free radicals that at- tack and damage DNA.” · A natural “sunscreen” called astaxanthin, which can slow or even prevent sunburn when taken orally as a supplement. “Another free radical ‘sponge’ is a littleknown category of plant called astaxanthin. It’s a food that also happens to be a sunscreen. You can eat it or put it on your skin,” she said. Natural astaxanthin, London said, has been shown to be a potent antioxidant, more than 500 times stronger than vitamin E and 10 times stronger than beta-carotene. Astaxanthin has also been shown to enhance and modulate the immune system, helping reduce the inflammation that leads to sunburn. The most common sources of astaxanthin are marine plants and the animals that eat them. “One to three pounds of salmon, for example, contain the same amount of astaxanthin as one patented supplement capsule. But with the supplement, you can get those properties without the potential of being exposed to toxins such as mercury,” said London. This supplement, a consumer form of astaxanthin called “BioAstin,” has undergone a clinical trial. It was shown to significantly decrease UV damage to the skin in just two weeks. London is a clinical instructor at both the Boston University School of Medicine and the Tufts University School of Medicine. Sun damage can be more than skin deep. Protect yourself with sunscreen, a hat and the right diet. ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 A major front in battle against cancer (NAPS) The announcement by Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, that her breast cancer has recurred and spread to her bones, is not something that any cancer survivor or caregiver ever wants to hear. Fortunately, Edwards and thousands of women fighting recurrent breast cancer now have a greater range of options to battle the disease and its many negative effects, especially pain. Pain affects most people with cancer as the disease progresses. One of the most common causes of pain in advanced cancer is bone metastases (cancer that has spread to the bone). Bone metastases occur in an estimated 65 to 75 percent of patients with breast or prostate cancer and in 70 to 95 percent of patients with multiple myeloma (cancer that begins in the blood). As cancer progresses, bone pain caused by metastases often increases in intensity. Fortunately, there are a number of treatment options available for bone pain. Potential treatments include opioid analgesics, which are prescription narcotic pain medicines; a class of drugs called bisphosphonates, used to help strengthen bone and slow the progression of bone metastases; and external beam radiation, where physicians target a beam of radiation directly at painful bone lesions. All these options can be effective, but have downsides too. For example, increasing doses of opioid analgesics is usually necessary to control increasing pain. As doses increase, so do side effects like excessive sleepiness, nausea and breathing difficulties. Bisphosphonates, while helping to strengthen bone, are not very effective at controlling pain. External beam radiation, while effective, can only target a few painful lesions at a time. Another class of drugs used to treat cancer-related bone pain is radiopharmaceuticals. Radiopharmaceuticals are drugs that combine a radionuclide (radiation) with a pharmaceutical. Studies have shown that most patients with a positive bone scan who are suffering from pain can experience relief lasting for months following a single injection with a radiopharmaceutical. In the past, radiopharmaceuticals for bone pain have been underutilized due to concerns over myelosuppression (a drop in a patient’s white blood cell, red blood cell and/ or platelet counts), and the belief that repeat doses of these treatments cannot be given. According to new research, however, one of these agents, called Quadramet(r) (samarium SM 153 lexidronam injection), may be more useful than previously thought. “Quadramet can provide very long-lasting pain relief for people with cancer suffering from bone pain,” said Dr. Oliver Sartor, M.D., from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass. “We’ve also found that multiple doses of Quadramet can be given over time, and pain relief with each treatment seems to be similar to what patients experience after their first dose,” he added. With cancer patients now living longer than ever before, this is good news for those suffering from bone pain, and their doctors. For information about cancer and bone pain, visit www. bonepain.net. Commonly observed adverse events for Quadramet, such as bone marrow toxicity, occurred in 47 percent of patients in clinical trials. Myelosuppression may increase the risk of infectious and hemorrhagic adverse events. MUTUAL MAINTENANCE FROM THE MUTUAL OPERATIONS DIVISION FOR SERVICE, CALL 988-7650 Schedule through Aug. 13 PUBLIC WORKS: Miscellaneous service order requests for concrete repairs valleywide. LANDSCAPE ENTRY MAINTENANCE: Once a month routine maintenances, and firebreaks as needed in FWCM, SWCM, TWCM and 4WCM. LANDSCAPE ENTRY MAINTENANCE INDEPENDENT MUTUALS: Monday Mutuals 28, 29, 48 and 61 Tuesday Mutuals 8, 22, 30, 65 and 68 Wednesday Mutual 8, 29, 48, 59 and 68. Thursday Mutuals 28, 30 and 65 Friday Mutuals 8, 29, 48, 56 and 59 PEST CONTROL: Call 988-7640 for service order. LAWN MAINTENANCE: Mow weekly, fertilize. TREE MAINTENANCE: Building clearance by Waraner Bros in TWCM Projects 45 and 64. Arborcare does tree maintenance in FWCM. FWCM LANDSCAPE MEETINGS: Scheduled for Fridays at 11 a.m., Oct. 3 and Dec 5. at the Multipurpose room at Gateway. EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Valleywide on a call-in basis. To report exterior walkway carport lighting problems, call Mutual Operations at 988-7650. TRASH AND RECYCLING PROBLEMS: 988-7640. For an explanation of services, call Tess Molina at 988-7637. FOR ASSISTANCE, CALL: Billing inquiries and information .................... 988-7637 Building and manor repairs: interior/exterior .......................................... 988-7650 Bus information .............................................. 988-7670 Dial-a-Bus ....................................................... 988-7676 Landscape maintenance and pest control ........ 988-7640 Manor alterations and resales.......................... 988-7660 Recreation vehicle parking information.......... 988-7717 Use caution when treating allergy symptoms (NAPS) It may come as a surprise to some, but allergies can happen at any time of the year, bringing on sneezing, headache, stuffy nose and sinus pressure. Because there is no cure for allergies, only treatments for the symptoms, many sufferers turn to medications for relief. What you may not know is that by treating these different symptoms, you could actually be putting yourself at risk. A recent telephone survey conducted by TSC, a division of Yankelovich, found many people who report having allergies use medications to treat symptoms such as sinus pressure (77 percent) and headaches (62 percent). When selecting a medication to alleviate their symptoms, most (85 percent) who have allergies use an allergy medication, while nearly half (46 percent) report taking a pain reliever or headache remedy. The danger in treating multiple allergy symptoms comes in not knowing what active ingredients make up the medications you are taking. By using both an allergy medication and taking a pain reliever or headache remedy, you could accidentally overdose on ingredients commonly found in over-the-counter (OTC) products, such as acetaminophen, an active ingredient that can be found in many medications, including Tylenol. When taken in excess, studies have shown acetaminophen to cause liver failure and other serious complications. The TSC survey found that although more than half of respondents (68 percent) knew that acetaminophen could be found in pain relievers and headache remedies, only about one-third (38 percent) knew that it could also be found in allergy medications. To achieve the greatest benefit from OTC products, it is important to understand your allergy symptoms, as well as the active ingredients in the products you are using to treat them. Further, being aware of warning labels on product labels and packaging is another step you can take to help avoid acetaminophen overdose. If you have questions, talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist – they can advise you on medications to treat your allergy symptoms. Diabetes Support Group Meets second Tuesday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Las Trampas Room at Hillside Clubhouse. For information, call Richard Danab at 939-7226. Free assessment of care ACCLAIM Homecare 925-349-5508 45 Licensed, insured, bonded Hourly from $19 Live-in from $210 Overnight from $150 AFFORDABLE www.acclaimhomecare.com 46 ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6 2008 Camera Club announces winners in nature and creative categories On the first and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month, the Rossmoor Camera Club conducts its bimonthly competitions. The first Wednesday is the nature and creative competition. Submissions in the nature category may not be manipulated, and presented images must adhere to the guidelines as set forth by N4C, the “mother” club of the dozen or so camera clubs in the Bay Area. For the creative category, the photographer can present an image that may have begun life as a photograph, but as a result of the options that are offered in the various photo editing programs, the final presentation may be wildly different and unrecognizable from the original image. Photographic submissions are now being made only through the Camera Club Web site: www.rossmoorcameraclub.photoclubservices.com. Members can register on this Web site and view their presentations, as well as obtain rules concerning each category under which images may be downloaded to the Web site. For information, call Walter Braun at 262-8268. An experienced photographer who has training and expertise in judging is hired for the evening to assess the presentations. Entry images are presented under a category as well as the grade level of the photographer. This month’s judge was Dr. Barrie Bieler who resides in Walnut Creek. He is a past president of the Contra Costa Camera Club and member of the Oakland Camera “Knapweed” by Carol Scott “Amazing Maze” by Lynn Letteris “Bobcat on the Prowl” by Glenn Corlew Club. His philosophy is that a photograph should be pictorially pleasant and/or have a message, story, impression or impact. Under the creative category, this month’s winners were as follows: In the basic division, Lynn Letteris won fi rst and second places for “Amazing Maze” and “Psychedelic City”; Hazel Horti, third for “Hairy Egg”; Robert Elias, fourth for “Trinket Box”; and honorable mentions went to Horti for “Vanishing” and Richard Nicholes for “My Dog.” In the intermediate level, Carol Scott was awarded fi rst place for “Reflection Pool”; Walter Braun, second for “Tiburon Sails”; third went to Stan Scott for “Hole in the Earth”; fourth, to Braun for “Spotted Gum”; and honorable mentions went to Ojars Kratins for “Hole in Space” and Carol Scott for “Radiant Colors.” In the advanced level, Tim Christoffersen won first and best in show for “The Looking Glass”; Selden Parmelee, second for “The Ascension,” and Parmelee won an honorable mention for “Red Roller Fire prevention — clutter. • Piles of papers, boxes and excess furniture may make it hard to get out of a smoke-fi lled room in case of a fi re. • The same clutter can make it hard for the fi re department to locate residents and may endanger the fi refighters’ lives as well. • In case of a fi re, the more “stuff ” lying around (combustibles) the more fuel for the fi re to spread. • Rossmoor’s Mutuals inspect units and if dangerous clutter is found, Mutual representatives will help get it removed. The Mutual will deal with it for those who cannot do so in order to keep everyone safe. JIM’S AUTO BODY Est. 1962 by Jim Maltbie WE’VED MOOPVBYEAND ST VISIT US ! “Common Green Iguana” by Robert Elias ★ Direct Repair Facility for All Major Insurance Companies. ★ Complete Painting and Body Repairs using the Latest 2645 N. Main St. Walnut Creek (Between Second and Third Ave. on North Main) 925-933-2109 FREE ESTIMATES • COURTESY SHUTTLE “The Looking Glass” by Tim Christofersen Coaster.” In the master’s level, Glenn Corlew won first and second for “Melting” and “Window.” In the nature category, basic level, winners were Robert Elias, first for “Green Iguana,” which also won a best in show; second, Elias for “Imperial Eagle”; third, Letteris for “Wood and Mallard Ducks”; fourth, Stan Scott for “Seashore”; and honorable mentions to Horti for “Seagull” and Stephen Shields for “Jellies at Monterey Aquarium.” In the intermediate level, Carol Scott, first, for “Bachelor Button”; second, Braun for “Painted Storks”; and hon- orable mention to Carol Scott for “Escargot.” In the advanced level, Parmelee won first for “Young Pelicans”; second went to Kratins for “Western Pond Turtle”; and honorable mention to Parmelee for “Lion Social Licking.” In the master’s level, Corlew won first for “Bobcat on the Prowl.” All Rossmoor residents are invited to Camera Club meetings, which occur every Wednesday evening at 7:30 in the Vista Room at Hillside. Membership information can be obtained by calling Bev Kaplan at 287-8252. Computer Club news and information Continued from page 27 “Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, CA” and a variety of pictures appear. Want to visit a new vacation spot? Enter the name and pictures will appear. For a fascinating glimpse at another aspect of Google – where and how their people work – type in “pictures Google workplace Mountain View, CA.” Then click on “best place to work for college graduates.” If the pictures tell the whole story, this looks like the best place anyone could work. Google’s Web site has far more to offer than can be portrayed here. To appreciate its full value, seniors are encouraged to spend time investigating all that it offers. This is easy to do and rewarding beyond description. Other matters of interest • The club picnic is on Thursday, Aug. 7. Reservations can be made at the Computer Center at Gateway. • The club is actively seeking volunteers for the Computer Center. Each shift is for two hours, morning or afternoon, Monday through Friday. There are two volunteers a shift. Those interested can stop by the Computer Center or call the office at the number below. • Telephone numbers: office/classrooms – 280-3984; Computer Center – 947-4528 • The club’s Web site is www.rossmoorcomputerclub.com. Check it for schedules of classes and seminars. • E-mail is [email protected] • Residents should have an active, current antivirus and firewall when using any public Wi-Fi hotspot. • Retired teachers with experience in computers who would like to teach again, should call the club at 280-3984. • In keeping with prior years, no classes or seminars are scheduled for August. They begin again in September. ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 CLASSIFIED ADS CLASSIFIED INDEX HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFICATION CODE Personals .............................. 10 Found .................................... 20 Lost ....................................... 30 Miscellaneous....................... 40 Autos For Sale ...................... 50 Autos For Sale/Dealers ....... 55 Autos Wanted ...................... 60 Autos Wanted/Dealers ........ 65 Carports & Garages For Rent ..... 70 Carports & Garages Wanted ....... 80 For Sale................................. 90 Travel.................................... 95 Business Services ............... 100 Professional Services ......... 110 Health Services .................. 115 Residential Care ................ 118 Seeking Employment......... 120 Help Wanted ...................... 130 Wanted ............................... 140 Business Opportunities ..... 145 Real Estate For Sale .......... 150 Real Estate For Rent ......... 160 Real Estate Wanted ........... 170 Pets...................................... 180 CLASSIFIED AD Classified ads in the Rossmoor News are a minimum of $12.50 for 30 words or less for nonresidents and $8 for residents. Each additional word is 25¢. Phone numbers are one word. Discount rates available for long-term ads. Payment must be made at the time the ad is placed. Place classified ads at the News office located at Gateway complex in the back parking lot, or mail to P.O. Box 2190, Walnut Creek, CA 94595. Classified ads and payment information can be e-mailed to [email protected], or faxed to 925-935-8348. The ad deadline is Friday at 10 a.m. for each Wednesday edition. Deadline changes due to holidays will be printed in the News. For information, call the News Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 988-7800. 60 AUTOS WANTED “EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONAL Driver” available to Rossmoor residents for door-to-door service to doctors, dentists, shopping, airports and long distance. Wine tours available. Licensed, Insured, safe, dependable. Call “Jonny” 925-3958181. Excellent Rossmoor references! CLASSIC CAR COLLECTOR seeking to expand collection. Will buy any car, running or not. I will pay top dollar and complete an easy transaction. Please call Brad at 925-876-1281. 50 AUTOS FOR SALE LEXUS, 20 0 0 LS40 0, white, tan leather, 86,000 miles, moon roof, privacy glass, new battery, brakes, tires, timing belt, tune-up, factory chrome wheels, dealer serviced with all records, XM satellite radio $17,500. Call 707-552-8587. 2005 PT CRUISER convertible with only 20,000 miles on it. Purple. Grandkids love it. Manual transmission forces sale because of sciatica and short legs. $9,999. Call 925-934-3065. 2004 LEXUS RX330 AWD (SUV) original owner, all records loaded. 6 cylinder engine, good mileage. Immaculate condition. Dark silver exterior, grey leather interior. 76,000 miles. $19,750. OBO. 925876-2802, Brad. 19 9 9 LE XU S ES 3 0 0 d ar k grey, 74,550 miles. Excellent condition, Blue Book $12,600. Asking $12,500. Owner Joyce 788-7681 or 687-0932. 10 PERSONALS 45 TRANSPORTATION LATIN LADY-63, looking and feeling younger. Attractive, sincere and honest. Seeking a gentleman in Rossmoor. May be a little younger or older for a serious relationship. Call Fanny at 925-395-8885. PERSONAL SHOPPER & DRIVER for your errands, grocery shopping, and medical appointments. Pickup and drop-off services too. Business insured vehicle. Dependable and caring. Leave message for Perri at 925-969-1839. Rossmoor references. PEOPLE FINDER; I find and reunite adoptee and bir th parents, old friends, college roommates, lost ones. No find, no fee. Why wait another day? Respectful, discreet. Call Monica 925-383-8148. 45 TRANSPORTATION FOR SALE BY OWNER; 2005 pale blue Lincoln Town Car with light gray interior leather, only 4,850 miles. Very safe, comfortable ride. $16,500/offer. Cell: 925-915-8459 office: 925-837-6052. 2000 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, excellent condition, original owner, maintenance records. Asking $5950.00. Call 925-939-6553. Regular bus service is available on Sundays between 10 and 11 a.m. for residents who wish to attend church services. Check bus schedules for times of pick-up. 40 MISCELLANEOUS HELPING HANDS/PERSONAL Assistant. Transportation to doctor appointments, grocer y / clothes shopping, errands, etc. I am reliable, honest and caring. Rossmoor references. I would love to help you! Call Linda at 925-825-2181. JOHN SAUNDERS JUST LISTED A rare “Summit” floor plan in Pinnacle Ridge. Spacious 1,923 square feet! Two bedrooms, 2 baths, den in pleasant setting. Two garage parking spaces. Priced to sell under $700,000. “MY BUTLER JOHN” Making life easier for you. These are my services: shopping; running simple errands; transportation to appointments, airports; reminder services; check-ins for family. I’m here to help you. Call John 925-989-7113. UPPER BEST BUY PERSONAL ASSISTANT If you need someone to run errands, take you to the doctor, baby-sit, cook, help make plans or just someone to talk to etc. please call JoAnn your personal assistant at 510-860-7133. References available upon request. DINING IN BY DAWN - - Personal Chef Service. Delicious, nutritious meals prepared in your home with love. Homemade meal ser vice weekly/ Bi-monthly - DaVita Recipes—Dinner for Six 925-719-3917/ www.diningbydawn.com. 45 TRANSPORTATION RELIABLE ROSSMOOR resident, retired Marine driving luxury Lexus to airports, doctors etc. I will get you there safely. Best rates 2/1. Call Reliable Richard at 925-935-9266. 65 AUTOS WANTED / DEALERS TAKE THE HASSLE OUT of selling your car. Call Dave Frank at “Frank Brothers” the used car professionals, 925-942-3679. Licensed, bonded and insured. We also buy estate cars. 66 AUTOS /SERVICE /REPAIRS AUTO SERVICES, SALES, restore c las si c s, house c alls, ele c tr i cal, body paint, tune-up, brakes, Dent-pro, detailing 20 years. Same Walnut Creek location. Call “Rod,” owner and Rossmoor resident, 9 2 5 - 9 3 5 - 6172 , 510 - 414 - 4 5 9 3 , [email protected]. CUSTOM AUTO BY LOU Custom detailing and auto body repair by Rossmoor residents son. Please call Lou for beautiful detailing, custom pinstripping or painting of your vehicle. In business for over 30 years. Pick-up/ delivery and towing service available. Member of BBB with Rossmoor references. Call 925-676-4521. 70 CARPORTS & GARAGES FOR RENT CAR STALL AVAILABLE- Terra California, Entry 9. $30 per month, 6 months in advance. Call 943-3935. 80 CARPORTS & GARAGES WANTED SEEKING PARKING STALL to rent for my 2005 Toyota sedan in either building 2801 or building 2817 on entry 18 off Golden Rain Road. W.K. House 2641 #7 G.R.R. 925935-0853. RENT, LEASE OR BUY, auto/ golf cart only. Entry 8 Terra Granada. 925-954-7914. G A R AG E WA N T E D T O R E N TPlease call 925-943-1489. 90 FOR SALE BEVELED GLASS COFFEE table, $195. Kitchen table and four swivel upholstered chairs, $ 295. Also, two matching kitchen counter bar stools, $75. Glass book / display shelves (also used in kitchen) $85. Bedroom night stand (two drawer) $80. All items are in excellent like new condition. Older sofa but in good clean condition, $75. Please call 925-837-6426. ELECTRIC SCOOTER RIVO SV60. Immaculate condition. Equipped with all extras, only ridden four times, low, low hours! Purchased new for $ 2,400. Sell for $1,200. Call 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Phone 925759-5703. More Classifieds on page 48 1994 TO 2005 www.buyatrossmoor.com “RENT- A- GENT” House, garden, repair, clean home/garage, hauling. Just name it! Young, strong, reliable, reasonable. References. Walnut Creek resident. Steve, 925947-6711. Thank you! “GIRL FRIDAY” Need assistance with daily household chores, errands, dog walking or sitting, organizing, rides to your appointments, etc.? I’m here to help! Call Wendy at 925-935-6130. WILL PAY $$$ FOR YOUR CAR Will consider most vehicles, year and condition. Please contact me and let me know what you have. Also looking for gas golf carts too! Walnut Creek resident, 925-639-4715. Sequoia cooperative. Two bedrooms, 1 bath, some view and only asking $149,500! Owner says “bring me an offer!” PRISTINE REMODEL Two-bedroom, 1-bath gem located just across from carport. Updated kitchen, oversize tile shower, crown moulding. Reduced to only $177,600 equity! D L O S Consistent top producer in Rossmoor John Saunders WOW! WHAT A PRICE DROP! LOCATION! LOCATION! Overlooking 3rd fairway, Dollar Ranch Course. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 carports “Sierra” condo. Living room with fireplace, separate dining room (could be family room). ....................... NOW $390,000! Available and Priced Under Market “Golden Gate” NO STEPS, SINGLE STORY. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, totally and completely remodeled with the utmost good taste. See it and love it! ONLY ...................................... $364,500 “Always a commitment to excellence and service.” [email protected] ROSSMOOR REALTY R O S S M O O R R E A LT Y Broker Associate and Rossmoor Resident 932-1162 ext. 3314 or 287-3314 direct rossmoorresort.com Rossmoor Resident 47 287-3322 OR 932-1162 EXT.3322 48 ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 100 BUSINESS SERVICES 90 FOR SALE RASCAL 312 POWER CHAIR. 2 years old, one owner. Paid $6,987 new. Good condition, minor scratches, upholstery perfect. Features four wheels, reclining seat, zero point turning radius (complete 360), power seat/ lift, swing away arm, seat belt, side pouches. Additionally includes monster bag, folding desk. Asking $2,750. OBO. Call Lisa 925580-5223. OAKMONT MEMORIAL PARK, Lafayette. Double plot. Nice view of Mt. Diablo. Value: $10,995. Will negotiate. 510-524-1242. MY HUSBAND’S LARGE, comfortable lift-chair (used only six months) is now available. Deep red, like new, looks good in the living room, over $1200 new. Please make an offer to [email protected] or call 925-939-0654. GEORGEOUS SETTEE- Santa Barbara style. White wicker. Generous size two person settee. Asset to any furniture combination. Classic beauty. 925-376-4171. COUCH- WHITE LEATHER: Opens into a full queen size bed. Wanted $300 or best offer. Call for appointment. 925-947-0573. LAZYBOY SOFA BED : Like new. Must see to appreciate. $100 or trade for like quality single bed. Or free for moving one bed a half mile. Bill 925-941-6336. SHOPRIDER POWER WEELCHAIR, 13-inch rear, 7.5 inch front tires. $4800 retail. Barely used, $1500. Will deliver with owner’s manual and setup. Steve, 925-937-3435. PR I D E RE VO : 4 wheel mobilit y scooter. New batteries. Used very little. Like new condition. Asking $1,100 OBO. 925-977-1889. PATIO TABLE & 4 HIGH back, rocking chairs (white metal set). Great condition. Always been in covered patio. New $ 200. Sell for $400. Call 925 - 93 8 -7650 ( Rossmoor resident). 100 BUSINESS SERVICES BEAUTY NAIL CARE IN YOUR home, for men and women. Pedicures, $26. Toe nail trim only, $18. Finger nail trim with any above service, for an additional $5. Licensed. Call Claudia, 925-228-8606 to leave a message. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE in Rossmoor. Haircut, shampoo set, permanent wave, manicure, pedicure, caregiver help, personal needs, companionship, housekeeping, day or night relief, reasonable prices, friendly, dependable, experienced. Call Mathilda 925-9330979. Leave message. Thanks. CARPET CLEANING CARPET CLEANING; Fast and professional service. Same day appointment available. Spot specialist. Low, low price. Sell new carpet. Licensed. Call today 925 -383 1253. Expanded Brookgreen Waterford generous sized living room and bedroom, featuring fresh paint and Berber carpet. Conveniently located on first floor with no adjoining neighbor walls. Carport parking and convenient to bus. Reduced to $164,500 – motivated seller! Brookgreen Cute as a button! This immaculate first floor 1bedroom, 1-bath has new carpet, paint and vinyl and it’s convenient to NW entry with parking very close. Only $140,000. For more information call Valerie Petersen Realtor Associate ROSSMOOR REALTY 932-1162 or direct 287-3327 F IRESTONE – Rare model, upper unit overlooking golf course, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den/office with built-ins, large eatin kitchen. ................................................................................ $505,000 C ASTLEWOOD – On the golf course, upper end unit with fabulous view, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den, access to garage from kitchen, carport. ....................................................... $599,000 W HITNEY – Popular large single story end unit, with carport next to garage, close to Gateway. Spacious living room, separate dining room, large den, eat-in kitchen. .............................. $825,000 C ASTLEWOOD COMPUTERS DRYER VENT CLEANING CARPET, UPHOLSTERY, windows, and mini-blind cleaning. Serving Rossmoor since 1988 with guaranteed results. You will be 100 percent satisfied or your money back. Call “Service First” for appointments or estimate. Kevin 925-689-4660. COMPUTER TUTORING, house calls by Jack. Help with internet antivirus, MS Word, software/ hardware setup. Ask about customizing. No repairs. Free phone consultation. $10 off for seniors and disabled. 925-305-3513. DRYER VENT ALERT: We have cleaned over 300 dryer vents in the last 2 years at Rossmoor. Protect yourself from possible fire, inefficient, and extra energy use. Special rates for full Mutuals. Call 925288-1911. CARPET REPAIR CONSTRUCTION C A R P E T R E PA I R : R e - s t r e t c h , patching, seams. Small and large jobs welcome. Owner operated. Repairs done by professional installer. Locally based in Pleasant Hill. Contractor license #704323. Serving Rossmoor over 25 years. John Paul Jones 925-676-2255. COUNTER TOPS: Need kitchen or bath countertops? Walls for shower or tubs? Free estimates, then you decide. 67 color selections by Kerrock. Rossmoor resident, Ed Ostrowski 925-287-8854. COMPUTERS BATH TUB & TILE; resurfacing, color change, chip repairs, non-skid bottoms. “Perma Ceram”. Contractor license 913624. Call 925-634-0855. ROSSMOOR COMPUTER Services. Hardware setup, repairs and upgrades, software and application training. New systems and software sales. Professional on Windows XP. Firewall and pop-up control. Call 925-899-8211. WESTLAKE CONSTRUCTION Established in 1979 specializing in residential remodel work. Interior and exterior. No job too small. We’re a can do company. License #420423. Michael Soto, 925-786-3477. Michael Zamora, 925-876-2304. ERIC’S COMPUTERS- Need help? We set up new computers, Internet connections, e-mail. Troubleshoot, repair, replace internal/external devices, upgrades, consulting. Digital photography specialist. We make house calls. www.ericscomputers. com 24 hours, 925-676-5644. NEED COMPUTER HELP? Call Harry, 925-926-1081, 925-788-8006. Rossmoor resident. 30 plus years experience. Certified. Install hardware, software. Problem resolution, upgrades. Receive dead computers. Data backup, recovery. Networking, Internet connectivity, DSL setup. Used computer purchases, sale, recycle. Resolve virus, spyware problems. Free computer performance audit. Printers, faxes, mass mail merges, web page, publisher, Power Point, Access, Excel development. IN-HOME REPAIRS: New computer set-ups, DSL installations and private tutoring. Recycling pick-ups. Rossmoor resident, call Ralph Stone 925-952-4949. CONTRACTORS /FLOOR COVERING FLOOR COVER I NG - LI CEN SED, sales and installation handling all your floor covering needs. Servicing Rossmoor residents for over 20 years. Quality service, reasonable rates. Call Cliff at 925-698-4100. License #846394. DIRECT SALES FLOORS- Carpeting, vinyl, hardwood, laminate and tile. Free estimates. Installation available. 29 years in business, licensed and bonded. Tony Gomez 925 - 837- 0555 of fice, 510 - 409 2144 cell. CONTRACTORS CROWN MOLDING SPECIALIST master carpenter with over 30 years of experience. Licensed (775026) and insured, with family and references in Rossmoor. Contact Cal at 925-372-9265 or calbuilt@comcast. net for free estimate. ELECTRICAL LICENSED ELECTRICIAN & home theater sales and installation. Dependable. Lamp repair, telephone and television cable; quiet bath fans, ceiling fans, can lights. No job too small. Free estimates. Call Bryan, 925-567-6384. FLUORESCENT LIGHTS- replaced or installed with free lens cleaning. Rossmoor resident will give you the best price and service. Call Michael at 925-933-9410. FURNITURE GEORGE’S FURNITURE REPAIR ser vice. Antiques and high-end furniture specialty. Refinishing and caning. Formerly of Bonynge’s. 925-212-6149. No job too small. HANDYMAN “HANDY-HARDY” Experienced, dependable and reasonable rates. No job too small. Replace door or window screens. Unlicensed, Rossmoor resident with Rossmoor references. Call 925-944-5990. AMADORS ON TIME HANDYMAN Specializes in small projects, T.V. cable repair, doors, ceiling fans, etc. Rossmoor references. Reasonable rates. Call Mr. Amador 925395-6272. CRANE’S HANDYMAN SERVICES, LLC. “Your small project expert ” ser ving Rossmoor for nearly 10 years! Electrical, plumbing, furniture assembly, baseboards, crownmolding and more! The only handyman you’ll need! Business License 018239. Call David, 925-899-7975. GRAHAM DOES HONEY-DO’S Experienced, references, reasonable. Expert repairs, refinishing, remodeling. Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, heating. Doors, baseboard, crown molding, cabinets, windows, walls, ceilings and floors. Free estimates, unlicensed. Call Graham 4-quality, 925-954-7194. STORAGE CLOSETS Graham builds in your carport recess, starting at $650 (unpainted). Call Graham for quality, 925-954-7194. PLUMBING- Experienced and reliable plumber to take care of all your plumbing needs. Call Chris at 925852-5157. Reasonable rates and fast service. Rossmoor references. Have bar code. “JACK OF ALL TRADES” No job too big or small. We do everything from plumbing - electrical - painting flooring - gutter cleaning - remodel. You name it. Reasonable rates, dependable Rossmoor references. (licensed and bonded). Call Nicholas at 925-497-2920. EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN, call for all your repair needs. Electrical, plumbing, painting, tile, drywall, and more. 18 years experience. Rossmoor references, licensed. Call Richard and Patty, 925-9322773, Walnut Creek. PROFESSIONAL POWERWASHING Cleans all exterior floor surfaces: patios, courtyards, “Trex” decks, sidewalks, stairs, tile, outdoor carpet, carports (oil stains removed). Painting, caulking, expert window/ mirror cleaning. Handyman work. Kevin James, 925-933-4403. Lower end unit with two patios in serene setting, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den, garage with storage loft, carport. ................................................ $575,000 M CARPET CLEANING ROSSMOOR RESIDENT Marilyn Van Story Rossmoor Realty 932-1162 ext. 3330 or 287-3330 direct QUALIT Y WORK GUAR ANTEED Serving Rossmoor since 1998. Carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, tile and more. Our experts get it done. Our work is guaranteed for 1 year. License 789782. Diamond Certified and BBB honor role. Visa and Master Card accepted. 9388882. ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 49 100 BUSINESS SERVICES HANDYMAN MOVING /PACKING /HAULING THE HANDYMAN CAN Rossmoor resident with many successful years of maintenance and repair in Rossmoor. Prompt, fast, neat and courteous. Ask for John, 925-9471767. WILL HAUL AWAY Your throw-aways. We will haul away your un-wantables. No job too small, no job too large. We have been serving the Rossmoor area for over 25 years. Call Bob: 925-944-0606. EXPERIENCED IN ALL General to advanced repairs. Outdoor, indoor contracting. Working my way through college. Cheaper than the other companies and still great quality work. Please call Mr. Kendall, 925-250-6530. TONY’S HAULING SERVICE, find us in the phone book. We haul your junk. Furniture, appliances, debris. We do trash outs. Save this coupon for $30 off full load. $20 off half load. $10 off quarter load. $60 minimum. Call 925-382-6544. Email www.tonyshaulingsrvc.com. HANDYMAN WITH TIES to Rossmoor. Take advantage of EBMUD rebate on low-flow toilets. Will pick-up and install new toilet and remove old one. Call Bill 510-387-5622. HOME DÉCOR DECORATOR-- furniture, fabric, bedding, accessories, lighting, tile, flooring, etc. Paint color consultation, faux and interior painting, container or small garden design. Rossmoor references available. Nancy Blue 925-849-4799. 9 to 6 M-F. MISCELLANEOUS ROSSMOOR FLUORESCENT Bulbs: I will install these bulbs, two tubes for $45 or four for $60. This is total price including tax. Lamp repair and odd jobs are my specialty. Call George 925-671-9208. FLUORESCENT LIGHT- replaced or installed with free lens cleaning. Rossmoor resident will give you the best price and service. Call Michael at 925-933-9410. REGULAR TRASH PICK UP from your front door to your entry dumpster. Having difficulty lifting, bending and walking? Or just tired?. I also provide other services such as pet care, home visits, driver, shopper, ask I may be able to help you. Dependable and gentle. Leave message for Perri at 925969-1839. Weekly, bi-weekly, ongoing ser vice. Rossmoor references. ADT LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS: Enjoy “peace of mind” with an emergency response system for medical, fire and burglary protection. Call today! Gregory Barker, Security Consultant 925-818-1810 or email: [email protected]. SONY HOME THEATERS: Experience the power and emotion of a live performance at home ! Sony flat panel LCD HD-TV’s, 5.1 surround sound and whole house stereo. Call Gregory Barker. 925-8181810. 680 MOVERS: Professional packing and un-packing, loading and unloading. We protect your treasured possessions with care. Rossmoor discounts. 925-395-3935. AFFORDABLE, COURTEOUS & dependable: Myles Hauling moves you ; need something moved or hauled away, pickup or delivery made. Call Myles Hauling at 925360-2779. NEED HELP MOVING? Don’t be overwhelmed. We help you sort, pack, move, unpack and organize, decide what to keep, store, sell, donate and discard. Credit cards, references, easyMove 925-3480812.Licensed, Certifi ed, Insured, B o nd e d. w w w.easymovefor se niors.com PAINT/WALLPAPER ROSSMOOR PAINTING SERVICE by Al Welsh. Five year guarantee on workmanship. Most Rossmoor residents prefer our neatness, dependable, personal attention, because we care. Rossmoor references, bonded and insured. License #507098. Free estimates. Pacific Bay Painting. 925-932-5440. LEW’S HAULING SERVICE- Prompt ser vice. Star ting at $ 22.00. Rossmoor references available. Call 925-639-7725. INTERIOR PAINTING, All painting services: wallpaper removal; wall repairs and preparation; acoustic ceilings; cabinets. No job too large or too small. You can rely on and will enjoy my personal ser vice. Well-established in Rossmoor - 24 years experience. Free estimates, consultation. License # 677208. David M. Sale 925-945-1801. DE MARTI NO PAI NTI NG C.S.L . 503646. Ser ving the Rossmoor Community since 1977. Interior/ exterior painting, faux finishing, wallpaper installation /removal, cabinet refinishing, crown molding and baseboard installation, acoustical ceiling removal/ re-spray, and drywall repair/ installation, all done fast, professional manner. We guarantee our work, references, free estimates. Please call Pierre at 925-255-3352. ACOUSTIC CEILING REMOVALYour choice; 1-Remove popcorn. 2-Remove and texture, 3-Remove, texture and paint cabinets, doors and complete interiors. Call J&S Painting, 925 -228- 0933 or cell 707-292-1930. WALL DRESSINGS BY DOMINICA Painting, wallpapering and minor decorative sewing. Mature, clean, quiet semi-retired, reliable gal Friday. Reasonable rates. No job too small. Call Dominica at 925-6916144. Watch previous Fun Days at 3 p.m. daily on TV Channel 28. CHOICES Autumn Glows Bright and sunny co-op with verdant greens and MOVING /PACKING /HAULING MOVING, MOVING, MOVING. We have been moving Rossmoor residents for over 25 years. We will match any reasonable estimate. Designers’ Delivery and Moving Service is locally owned. 925-7874551. References available. Free estimates. QUALITY PAINTING and Decorating Co. For the finest in Professional painting. Contractor’s State License 253412. Free estimates. Over 50 years experience. Call David D. Colomy Jr. 925-229-3435. I personally do all the painting. Winter rates all year. THIS WEEK’S MOVING AND HAULING- Furniture moved inside manor or Rossmoor by truck. Serving Rossmoor residents and friends has been our specialty since 1980. References. Call Gary Boell anytime. 925-9306372. PAINT/WALLPAPER golden hills. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, W/D, shower built in buffet in dining. A true home............. $197,708. Crisp colors in this 2-bedroom, 2-bath, Kentfield with extra large patio, views. Heat pumps lots of attention to detail with new paint, carpet and vinyl. .................................................. $215,000. Santa Fe colors in all new level-in Yosemite coop. Extra attention to details in all new kitchen and baths, etc. To see is to wish to own this home. ................................................. $312,000. Autumn glows from Deer Highlands in this truly exquisite 2-bedroom, 2- bath Willow condo. Top-of-the-line features including Corian countertops, Berber carpets, plantation shutters, custom French doors, all in a private tree house setting. ............................................... $475,000. Sunset colors glow from expanded patio. Levelin single-story Wyndham condo with view. 1,843 sq. ft. Open living/dining area. Two master suites, 2 baths, plus powder room and 2 car attached garage. Priced to sell ...... $885,000. Rossmoor Realty 1641 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595 (925)932-1162 “BUCKENBURGER HAULING” quality service for reasonable rates. Local references available. Call Paul for free estimates 925-956-8517 or 925-956-8560. WE HAVE FAMILY In Rossmoor! Friendly, effi cient and reasonable. Many references, BBB, licensed and insured. www.e-zmove.com or call EZ Move Moving Services for the easiest move ever. 925-3352222. PRESSURE WASHING PROFESSIONAL PAI NTI NG and pressure washing. A very good and prompt service. Local references. License number 567405. Please call Charles at 925-937-7412. ROSS PAINTING & WALLPAPER Wood staining, carpentry, popcorn ceiling removal, sheet rock repair. Contractor License 615553. 35 years experience. Free estimates call Paul at 925-943-1154. POWER-WASHING-CLEANING; Patios, entry, stairs, windows and overhangs. Rossmoor resident. Call Michael at 925-933-9410. Find more Classified listings on page 50 SONJA WEAVER SONJA WEAVER SONJA WEAVER Outstanding Achievement Awards for Listing & Selling 2 FABULOUS NEW LISTINGS ELEGANT GALLOWAY JUST LISTED. Like model home in newer area. Lots of windows and clerestories bring the outside in. Outstanding kitchen with NEW stainless steel appls. EXTRA cabinets too. Elegant formal dining or breakfast nook with roomy pantry. 2 BEDS/2BTHS. Large master bedroom suite with vanity and walk-in closet. See towering trees and eastern ridge by day or twinkling lights at night. Garage. Just $471,000. ★★★★ SIZZLING SEQUOIA JUST LISTED. Super upgrades!! DOUBLE PANE windows, plantation shutters, pot lights, Berber carpeting and new vinyl. Kitchen includes easy care Corian counters with mostly newer appliances. Beautiful bathroom with newer cabinets, counter, stall shower and washer, dryer. 2 SKYLIGHTS and nice view. Hurry! $172,000. ★★★★ PRICED TO SELL NOW! End of cul-de-sac, it’s comfortable, cozy and well priced. Sparkling new paint/ flooring and ready for your move. Stroll out to your open deck and enjoy the summer breeze. 2 BED/1 BATH. SONOMA. Close to carport and bus. Come take a look. Call SONJA. JUST $134,999. ★★★★ HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO? High end unit EXQUISITELY remodeled. NO STEPS condo with wide, screened in deck overlooking magnificent trees. 2 BED/ 1 ½ BATH, Villa Cordova. Moulding, rope and pot lighting, arches, built-in cabinets and designer colors. High end kitchen with granite counters, maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances and dining area. Call SONJA Was $384,000, NOW $349,000. ★★★★ MONTROSE WITH LOTS OF LIVING SPACE Flowing floor plan, 2BED/2BATH + Family room with fireplace. Light & bright. Eat at bar, breakfast nook or in formal dining area. Newly installed appliances, tile counters and pantry. Stretch out master suite with walk-in closet. Attractive moulding, double pane windows and see view of hills and eastern ridge from wide open deck. Garage. Call SONJA . $539,000. ★★★★ LOWEST PRICED GOLDEN GATE!!!!! $179,000. Beautiful setting. ★★★★ MONTEREY Remodeled! Stall shower, wash/dry. Only $219,000 $219,000. ★★★★ SMASHING SAN FRANCISCAN YES, SMASHING PRICE too!!! NO STEPS, single story. Great VIEW of the Lafayette ridge from this beautifully remodeled home. Smooth ceilings, stall shower, washer & dryer. 2 BED/ 1 BATH. Slab granite counters, numerous upgrades throughout. Lovely front garden and large atrium. Private, very close to bus stop and carport. Was $339,000, JUST REDUCED TO 269,000. Call SONJA ★★★★ INTERESTED IN MEALS AND LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING? TRY RENTING A CONDO IN WATERFORD 6 MOS. – 1 YEAR. GIVE ME, SONJA, A CALL. LD SO T JUS THINKING OF SELLING? GIVE ME A CALL. LIST AND SELL WITH THE LEADER ROBERT PARRISH 287-3364 TINA PARRISH KAREN PARRISH 287-3316 287-3313 SONJA WEAVER 932-1162 or 287-3317 direct ROSSMOOR REALTY 50 ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 100 BUSINESS SERVICES REPAIRS FINE CLOCK REPAIR- Repairing Rossmoor’s fine antique and modern clocks for over 10 years. House calls. Free pick-up and delivery. I stand behind my workmanship. Jonathan Goodwin, 925-376-4668. C R A I G’ S A P P L I A N C E R E PA I R would love to help you. I work on all appliances and brands. 25 years experience, licensed and insured. Reasonable rates, Rossmoor references. Please call 925-550-3586. Fire? Emergency? Call 911. JIMMY’S REPAIR SERVICE We do what you don’t want to do: Carpentry, electrical, plumbing and more! Licensed (775026) bonded and insured. Rossmoor references. Contact Jimmy at 925-473-9255. Gift certificates available. WINDOW COVERINGS CUSTOM TAILORING and alterations. We make custom suits for men and women using beautiful fabrics. Special price for hem shortening $12. Men and women ready made clothes turn into custom made. Call Shari 925-9431505. 1812 Tice Valley Plaza, W.C. R O N ’ S W I N D OW C OV E R I N G S Blinds, Drapes, Valances, Shutters, and Shades. Free in home consultation. Free personalized installation. Quick reliable service. Serving Rossmoor for 20 years. Call 925-827-0946. TAILORING /ALTERATIONS ALTERATIONS OR RESTORATION Men’s and woman’s clothing. Resize or modernize your wardrobe. Experienced professional in Lafayette. Pick-up and rush service available. Call Meryl at 925-324-6917. A S S O C I AT E B R O K E R Helping 1800+ Families with their Real Estate needs Rossmoor Resident Claudia’s and Baily’s Weekly Market Update Under $400,000 $400,000-$800,000 $800,000 + TAILORING /ALTERATIONS ACTIVE 1 1 0 PENDING 0 0 0 YARD SERVICES TELEPHONE & TV ALL WIRING AND JACKS for phone fa x, DSL and T V. License No. 753568. Rossmoor approved. 925363-4940. T V-DVR-VCR / DVD ASSISTANCE TV, remote control, DVD/DVR, telephone set-up and installation. Help with programming and recording. Solve remote control problems. Assist with timed programming. Call Tim, “The Video Assist Guy.” 925-837-6682. Rossmoor references. AUDIO/VIDEO SUPPORT Rossmoor resident. Audio, video, VCR, DVD, DVR, DVI, TIVO, Web and Digital TV connectivity, installation, instruction and remote control usage. Call Harr y, 925-926 -1081, 925-788-8006 (cell). WINDOW CLEANING SOLD 0 0 0 AAA WINDOW WASHING Rossmoor resident with Rossmoor references. Call for appointment. Michael, 925-933-9410. E X P E R T W I N D OW & M I R R O R cleaning. Serving Rossmoor for fourteen years. Also, professional power washing. Cleans all exterior fl oor surfaces, patios, courtyards, “Trex Decks”, sidewalks, tile, carports. Painting, handyman work. Kevin James 925-933-4403. YARD MAI NTENANCE ; pruning, hedging, weeding, shrub removal, planting and general cleanup service. Let me help make your garden one to be proud of. Dave’s Yard Maintenance service. Call 925-6828389 today. “PARADISE” ALL TYPES of Fine Gardening. Yard “Shape-up” and “Maintenance”. Trimming, pruning, weeding, shrub removal, yard design and planting. Patio container/ specialist. Dependable, on time. Quality results! Call Les at 925639-7725. IT’S ROSE PRUNING TIME! Highly experienced gardener, over 20 years working in Rossmoor. Will prune, plant and rejuvenate your patios and beds. Reliable vacation watering also. Jane, 925-9388256. YARD MAINTENANCE- Clean-up, landscaping, perennials, bulbs, planting, pruning and weeding. Personal attention to your garden needs. Call Ed at 925-934-6487. Thank you. “RENT-A- GENT” House, garden, repair, clean home/garage, hauling. Just name it! Young, strong, reliable, reasonable. References. Walnut Creek resident. Steve, 925947-6711. Thank you! Please keep dogs and cats on leashes in all but special SAVE MONEY Claudia Edwards & Baily Working Dog-Gone Hard For You! 925-683-9653 [email protected] www.Claudia-edwards.com For every closed sale in 2008, Claudia and Baily will donate $400 to UCSF Breast Cancer Research ATTORNEY DOROTHY HENSON : Living Trusts, Wills, Estate Planning and Probate. No charge for initial consultation. Will meet in your manor at your convenience. Notary. Rossmoor resident. Call 925-9356494 or offi ce 925-943-1620. LAW OFFICE OF Philip P. Engler. Phillis A. Engler, Attorney at Law. Wills and estate planning. Special rate for Rossmoor residents. Call 925-938-9909. I BUY, SELL, AND APPRAISE U.S. and world coins and currency. 36year resident of Moraga will come to your home upon request. Bruce Berman, Moraga Numismatics, NGC Dealer. 925-283-9205. NOTARY PUBLIC Rossmoor resident will come to you. Bonded and licensed. Joan Pedron 925 -980 2250 or email [email protected] GET YOUR LIFE IN ORDER! Professional guidance for your major transitions and other challenges. Victor Bogart, Ph.D., Psychotherapist, life coach and author. Free half hour evaluation. Special rate for Rossmoor residents. 925-9392336. PERSONAL & ELDERCARE coaching. Need help caring for a loved one? Let me support and assist you with your family and personal needs. Alzheimer resources etc. Call M.J. Palley, MSW, 925-2879171. Rossmoor resident. 115 HEALTH SERVICES DR. BETH MARX D.C., L.A.C. Gentle therapeutic massage, acupuncture, and gentle chiropractic care. Licensed with 20 years experience. Insurance. Medicare accepted. House calls. 510-834-1557. 120 SEEKING EMPLOYMENT CAREGIVERS BY USING YOUR CELL PHONE FROM HOME. Most people who have cell phones use them only when away from home, and make all their calls from home using their traditional landline phones. But under many cell phone billing plans, calls are free at night and on weekends. Some have free long distance anywhere in the USA. So using the home phone during those hours could needlessly run up your phone bill. BEST: Review your cell phone billing plan. Use your cell phone at home when it saves money. I appreciate your referrals. Your friends and family will be treated with the utmost care and professionalism. 110 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES “QUALITY ELDER-CARE” Skilled caregivers available. Over 20 years Gerontology experience caring for; Physically disabled, Stroke, Post surgery, Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Hospice. Professional, cheerful and affordable. Excellent references. Bonded. No fee. Call Contra Costa Caregivers, Carolyn 925-933-6475. CARING CAREGIVERS - Over 10 years of vast experience providing total patient care. We are 3 professional native Californians. 4 hour minimum. Call Priscilla 925-3300192, Susan 925-788-9605, Betty 925-274-3866-Rossmoor resident. onoma Wrap Canyonwood Ct , Entry 6 Price: $229,500 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Approx. 1162 sq. ft. eaceful surroundings await you at this lovely spacious end unit in Rossmoor. Flowing floor plan with large living, dining and kitchen area and partial views of the hills. Zero loan balance. Please visit my website for more details on this property. www.valeriedurantini.com or contact me. Valerie Durantini Coldwell Banker 5 Moraga Way Orinda, CA 94563 925 253 4657 CARE PROVIDER & BEYOND! Daily/hourly/live-in. Personal care for those requiring temporary or permanent home care, meal preparation, 24/7 minimum of 4 hours service. Dependable, trustworthy, qualified professional staff. Call 925-818-6536. EXPERIENCED ELDERLY CARE! Personal care, bathing, exercise, massage, lifting. Doctor appointments, grocery, errands, cooking, and light housekeeping. Excellent references with MS patients, dementia, Alzheimer, stroke, CPR. Bonded. Call 925-997-9606/925798-7324. 8 years in Rossmoor. HONEST & RELIABLE Caregiver: Will do personal care, cook, housekeeping, appointments and grocery shop. Good references, negotiable wages and friendly, loving care. Please call Violet at 925-439-7441, 925-458-3379 or 925-457-8448. LILLY’S CARE- Caregiver/companion, nursing assistant, light housekeeping, meal preparation, bathing and grooming. Low rate, best care. Live in or out. Alzheimer’s, dementia, hospice care. C.N.A., HHA, companion/ sitters. Cell: 925-7080921 or visit our web site www.lillyscare.com. Excellent references. Bonded and insured. ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 130 HELP WANTED 120 SEEKING EMPLOYMENT CAREGIVERS “IN HOME” CAREGIVERS: Ready to work. Experienced and friendly professionals at affordable prices. Insured and bonded with excellent references. Call 925-280-2800 or go to wecarehomeassistants.com. FIRST CLASS CAREGIVER Daughter of Rossmoor resident. Personal care, errands, dotor’s appointments, shopping, meal prep., etc. Loving, honest, and trustworthy. Call Lisa, 925-274-1579. SERVING ROSSMOOR FOR more than 10 years. Honest and trusted caregiver. Has a record of longterm client-caregiver relationship. Also provides light housekeeping and transportation to appointments. Licensed and Bonded. Call Elizabeth Sanchez of the Caring Hand. 925-899-3976 or 510-352-8041. ELDERLY CARE WITH 20 years experience. Excellent references, care for strokes, Alzheimer’s, Emphysema, diabetes, hear t problems, Hospice care, etc. Cooking, errands, exercises, medicine, light housekeeping. Live-in, long and short hours, Sylvia or Mary, 925676-9309. LOWEST FLAT-RATE on live-in care, highest quality personal care, meal preparation / cooking, medication supervision, light housekeeping, doctor appointments and grocery shopping. Reasonable hourly rate. Highly qualified caregiver. Great references. 925-360-9799. BET TER HE ALTH CARE : Assist in bathing, doctors appointment, shopping, meal preparation. Experienced with Alzheimer’s, strokes, Parkinson’s. 1-2 hours OK. No minimum hours. Live-in $140.00 24/7. No agency fee. 925-330-4760 or 707-334-2418. RELIABLE COMPANION Caregiver. Available any time, live in/out, fulltime / par t-time. Experienced 20 years. Worked with different types of home health care. Call Faye at 925-349-6526 home, or 925-4355048 cell. HONEST, RELIABLE & loving caregiver for companionship will do personal care, house keeping and doctors appointments. Good references. Available A.M. and 24 hours on weekends. Certified CNA. Call Jackie 925-3255869 or 925-709-1859. PR AC T I CA L N U R S E G E N E R A L nursing care, run errands, give baths, honest, neat, dependable. Live-in or live-out, flexible hours, available anytime of day or nights, week-ends/week-days. Wages negotiable, references. Call Aaron 925-827-3809. CARING CAREGIVER 12 years experience in Rossmoor. Will do either live-in or shift positions. Impeccable references. License 5003969. Contact Lyla 925-818-2248 LOOKING FOR RELIABLE , honest caregiver ? 8 - plus years in R o s s m o o r. Ve r y d e p e n d a b l e , C.N.A. License. Will do shower, medicine, doctor appointments, light housekeeping, etc. Own a car. Please call 510-367-3428 and 510223-7738. BEST QUALITY CARE with 20-plus years CNA / HHA cer tified. First Aid and CPR trained with hospital experience. Excellent references. Dependable, professional and affordable. Clean DMV and insurance. Hourly/ live-in. Bonded and licensed. 17 years in Rossmoor area. Call the best, call Mary, 925497-7738. SEND ME AN ANGEL unveils unique break-through program to aid seniors dealing with age-related maladies and challenges. We go beyond care. We provide world-class concierge services to ailing loved ones, helping them revitalize, restore and regenerate order and meaning in their lives. For info, call 925-8318309. MERCY HOME COMPANION provide quality of home care for your loved ones. No agency fees. 925-7195547 or 707-399-7990 for free R.N. assessment. Owned and operated by experienced nurses. MATURE HEALTH CARE professional looking for live-in employment, caring for elderly single person or couple. For more information please call 413-320-6467 cell. MATURE RELIABLE WOMAN- Personal care Light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication. 10 years experience, excellent references, certified nursing assistant, certified home health aide. Own car with insurance. Live in Walnut Creek. No fee. Lani 925-935-2678. HIGHLY TRUST WORTHY & loyal caregiver now available. For seven years he took wonderful care of my husband here in Rossmoor and I want to recommend him. He is a certified C.N.A. and H.H.A with 20 years experience. Excellent references. Call Vera at 925-979-1090. HONEST & TRUSTED - 15 years in health care, well experienced, daily/ hourly/ live-in. Responsible, hardworking, reliable. Will do personal care, light housekeeping. No agency fee, low rates. Please leave message. Theresa 925-687-4263 or cell 925-408-6280. AVAILABLE 40 HOURS or three 24hour days. Background in holistic, interfaith studies and psychology for active senior who loves nature and music, art. 510-978-1378. HOME ASSISTANT/ CAREGIVER : Experience, loving, devoted, seniors, skilled nursing, PT/FT/temp/ Perm. Will join agency or private. Currently caring for Rossmoor client part time. References available. Non-smoker. Alma 925-303-6626. HOUSECLEANING “DUST-NO-MORE” Your housekeeping solution. We cater to your individual cleaning needs. Reliable, dependable, quality service with Rossmoor references. Licensed & Bonded. Call Barbara, 925-2289841. HOUSECLEANING & MORE shopping, cooking, pets, plants, appointments. You ask we do it. Bonded and insured. Call anytime, Miriam 925-323-6799. HOUSECLEANING MISCELLANEOUS REGULAR TRASH PICK UP from your front door to your entry dumpster. Having difficulty lifting, bending and walking? Or just tired?. I also provide services such as pet care, home visits, driver, shopper, ask I may be able to help you. Dependable and gentle. Leave message for Perri at 925-969-1839. Weekly, bi-weekly, on-going services. Rossmoor references. “RENT-A- GENT” House, garden, repair, clean home/garage, hauling. Just name it! Young, strong, reliable, reasonable. References. Walnut Creek resident. Steve, 925947-6711. Thank you! BIAX’Z HOUSECLEANING House cleaning and carpet cleaning (supplies provided)! 15 years experience. Bonded business, licensed. Great references in Rossmoor. Free estimate. Call 925-640-3839. ASHLEY’S HOUSECLEANING experienced, bonded, business license, (supplies provided). Free estimate. Call Dona, 925-212-8449. “ELISA’S HOUSECLEANING” 17 years experience in Rossmoor. Available weekends and supplies provided at your request. Reliable, honest and dependable, hard working with Rossmoor references. Bonded and Insured. Call anytime 925-212-6831 or 925-691-3959. The best in Contra Costa! Email [email protected]. BAY ARE A CLE AN ING - Professional house cleaning. 20 percent discount for Rossmoor residents. Ver y thorough deep c leaning, we provide all cleaning supplies, vacuums, remove trash. Licensed, bonded and insured. Call 925-2605946. EXCELLENT HOUSE CLEANING Fluent English, honest, hard workers, references upon request, free estimates, 5 years experience, move in/ out service. Please call Leticia or Elizabeth, 925-864-7642 or 415-574-6042. BONITA HOUSE CLEANER: Laundry, linens, ironing, dishes. Call anytime. Jesus 925-497-4666. LAURA’S HOUSECLEANING: Professional housecleaning. Experienced, supplies provided if you need them. Call any time 510-2287444. email: lacrisme@hotmail. com. EXECUTIVE BROKERS LOWEST ROSSMOOR PRICE!! • • • • • • One Bedroom DELMONTE Co-op, private locaiton Large rooms, light & bright Extra window in living room White Kitchen, Dishwasher, window w/view No neighbors above or below LOW-PRICE: $120,000 Equity 2 BATH SONOMA CO-OP • • • • • • 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1,262 Square Feet Enclosed veranda = big bonus room Wood floors, carpet in bedrooms White kitchen, new cook-top, dishwasher Inside laundry: stack washer-dryer Call to preview today!! Karen Carnegie REALTOR Pherne Shrewsbury REALTOR 200-1184 977-3586 Mother Daughter Team 1160 Alpine Rd., Walnut Creek Office: 938-7090 Professional Independent Real Estate Brokers 51 ERRANDS PLUS : We do airpor t shuttles, doctor’s visits, shopping, organizing, cleaning, cooking and decorating. Friendly and reliable, hours are flexible. Reasonable rates. Call 925-785-1139 or email: [email protected]. 130 HELP WANTED GRANDMOTHER’S HELPER/ babysitter wanted to assist Rossmoor grandmother with two adorable toddler grandchildren during their visit. Willing to pay $12/hour. If interested, please call Justin 925457-0485. Thank you. CURVES CIRCUIT COACH: 15-20 hr/wk. $ 8.50 hour plus commission and free membership. Must be comfortable with sales calls, lead generation. 925-962-0206/ Lafayette. FLOOR TRAFFIC COORDINATOR Est ablishe d automotive group seeking motivated responsible individuals to assist in managing showroom customer traffic in a high volume dealership. Requires excellent communication skills. Customer relations, tracking customers. For an interview please call James Herren 925-251-7095. East Bay BMW, Pleasanton. 140 WANTED I BUY ANTIQUES & Collectibles. From pottery, lighting and glass, thru silver, furniture, jewelry and paintings. Estates are welcome and conducted professionally. Free phone evaluations. Call Mel at 925229-2775 or 925-228-8977 or Lydia Knapp 925-932-3499. COINS AND GOLD- by appointment. Contra Costa Coin and Collectible and Firearms. Pays cash for any guns, coins, scrap gold, military items. 1429 Cypress Street, Walnut Creek. Appraisals at your home. Immediate payment. Call us! Guns 925937-3376 or Coins 925-937-3366. More Classified listings on page 52 52 ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 140 WANTED COINS-AUTOGRAPHS-PHOTOS Collectibles. Coin collections; gold, silver, copper, American or foreign. Photographs, Daguerreo-types, Ambro-types, tin-types, albums. Especially interested in autographs, letters and documents signed by famous people. Joseph Silva, 925372-8743. Rossmoor home calls since 1978. WANTED, OLD AMERICAN INDIAN baskets, rugs and blankets, pottery, beadwork or other artifacts; also California and Southwest paintings; highly qualified and professional. Personal and corporate references available upon request. 707-9961820. ESTATE LIQUIDATION. Full service estate liquidation. Complete or partial household. Experts in antiques, furniture and art. Trusted family business for over 40 years. Call the professionals at Hudson’s Estate Liquidations. 510-645-5844. Free assessment. Fully insured. License #2451174. KNIVES, MILITARY ITEMS- pocket knives, swords, hunting knives, military items, uniforms, medals, belts, holsters, old fishing tackle, old lures and military flags, etc. Contra Costa Collectibles, 1429 Cypress St., Walnut Creek. Call 925-937-3376. I BUY 1950’S FURNITURE! Danish modern, Widdicomb, Herman Miller, Knoll, Dunbar, etc. 1 piece or entire estate! Highest prices paid. $ $ $. Call Rick 510-219-9644. Fast, courteous house calls. ANTIQUES ; ALL OLDER ITEMS Wanted. Single items to entire estates. Full estate liquidation services. Highest prices paid. Paintings, silver, pottery, cameras, watches, toys, jewelry, photos, glass, furniture, etc. Anything old. Hauling services available. 925-324-1522. BUYING; RHINESTONE/ costume, cameos, Navajo and Mexican silver jewelry. Call Monica at Sundance Antiques, 2323 Boulevard Circle, Walnut Creek. 925-930-6200. I BUY, SELL, AND APPRAISE U.S. and world coins and currency. 36year resident of Moraga will come to your home upon request. Bruce Berman, Moraga Numismatics, NGC Dealer. 925-283-9205. “I BUY OLD COINS” Call Joe at 925798-6140. USED GAS GOLF CART, any condition will be considered. Will pay $$$. Also looking for vehicles to purchase. Please call Walnut Creek resident, 925-639-4715. SELL YOUR ITEMS ON EBAY I will pick up your items and sell. Experienced in antiques, vintage and fine jewelry, designer items, sterling and china. Julie, daughter of Rossmoor resident, EBAY registered trading assistant. 925-933-9669 or email [email protected]. RENT ME YOUR RV. My parents are Rossmoor residents. Can I rent your RV for 10 days, end of August? Let’s talk. Hugh 415-672-2967, [email protected]. BINOCULARS WANTED! Hiker and bird watcher looking to buy binoculars made by Zeiss, Leica, Swarovski, or Minox. Please contact Gary at 925-866-0848. 149 REAL ESTATE INFORMATION PLANNING YOUR GOLDEN Years? Considering a move to Rossmoor? Need a guide? I live here and love to show off this beautiful community! Earl Corder, Rossmoor Realty 925-932-1162 x 3333 office. E-mail: [email protected]. NEED TO SELL? A tough market calls for a tough agent! Call Patti Compton, “The Old Pro”, and start packing! I will be happy to meet with you for a free “estimate of value” on your home. Hope to hear from you soon! Patti Compton, broker associate, Rossmoor Realty, 925-2873332, cell 925-899-7468. E-mail; [email protected] START LIVING THE GOOD LIFE! Let Paula Azeltine and Meridith Zomalt of Prudential California Realty show you why Rossmoor is the best choice when considering Active Senior Living. Visit our Web site: www.WeSellRossmoor. com or call us at 925-899-3428 or 925-899-3550. CASH PAID FOR- Antiques, older items. Sterling, porcelains, glass, jewelry, books, Asian items, textiles, rugs, paintings, pottery. Professional estate sales or complete buyouts. Prompt and courteous. Call Louis 510-506-1483 or 925-335-2632. The Rossmoor Web site is full of information. Check it out at www.rossmoor.com. A GEM Spacious & totally remodeled VILLA ENCANTO • 2 Bedroom + Den • New kitchen, bath, etc. • 2 car attached garage • Wonderful built-ins • Views & inviting deck • 1800 square feet • Formal Dining Room • Gorgeous fireplace Offered at $850,000. Contact: Shirley Nankin Rossmoor Realty 287-3360 Office 932-1162 Direct 150 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 160 REAL ESTATE FOR RENT SONOMA WRAP Remodeled kitchen and bath. Side-wrap enclosed. W/D, dishwasher, self-clean oven, extra windows, new paint. Shows great. 2 bed/ 1 bath. Reduced to $229,000. Betty Case, Rossmoor Realty, 925-932-1162 x3347. See at wwwBettyCaseSellsRossmoor. com; click Listings. JUST BRING YOUR TOOTHBRUSH and enjoy decorator remodeled furnished 2/2 level condo with private mountain views. Fireplace, hardwood floors, marble counters. Sept. 15 - Nov. 30, 2008 at $2,000 monthly. 480-206-7076. SHARP SONOMA! Two bedrooms. New carpeting / linoleum, freshly painted. Large living room, enclosed deck. Partial golf course v i e w / t r e e s . $ 15 5 , 0 0 0 . B e t t y Ca s e, R o s s m o o r R e a l t y, 9 25 932-1162 x 33 47. See at w w w. BettyCaseSellsRossmoor.com; click Listings. MARIPOSA - single-story, level-in carport and garage ! Brand new construction. Two bedrooms, 2 baths. Double-paned windows. E m e r g e n c y ex i t . R e d u c e d t o $505,000. Betty Case, Rossmoor Realty, 925-932-1162 x 3347. See at www.BettyCaseSellsRossmoor. com: click LISTINGS. SINGLE STORY, NO STAIRS, onebedroom, one-bath end unit. Neat, clean and ready for your furniture. Priced to sell at $142,500. Call Earl Corder at Rossmoor Realty, 925932-1162 Ext. 3333. SEQUOIA WRAP- Pleasant views, lot s of wall s pac e, c o m pletely enclosed veranda, sk ylights, portable W/ D. Two bedrooms, 1 bath. Reduced to $169,600. Betty Case, Rossmoor Realty, 925932-1162 x 33 47. See at w w w. BettyCaseSellsRossmoor.com; click Listings. EXPANDED SIERRA 1,620 square feet, stylish remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo, ground floor. Bright and airy, views of hills/ golf. Spacious sunroom extends from new kitchen. Stainless appliances, maple cabinets, Italian tile, spacious bedrooms. Interior laundry room with full sized washer / dryer. Pristine condition. Garage and plenty of guest parking. Andrea Scott, Alain Pinel Realtors. 800-831-4882 X 2044. $399,000. FOR SALE & SHOWING BY owner. 1,056 square foot Claremont, two bedroom co-op with open view veranda. Bright and airy. new carpeting, paint, vinyl floors, and stove. Extra storage. Window blinds, mirrored closet. Carport and guest parking. Laundry room close by. $169,900. Call for appointment 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or evenings after 6 p.m. 925-256-9664. CONDO ON SK YCREST: 1 bedroom/1 bath. Put on your smoking jacket and enjoy the great view. 1 year old range/ oven, refrigerator, and washer /dryer. 2 year old carpets, paint, and linoleum. All electric heating and cooling. No high gas bills. Electric water heater. Listed at $235,000. Motivated seller is willing to negotiate. Call 925-9432121. SEQUOIA, EAST VIEW of Mt. Diablo. Quiet, clean, new carpet and pads, and freshly painted. Must sell. Realtors OK. Pine Knoll Drive, Entry 5. $174,000. 925-355-9111 or 530209-3214. NEW MONTEREY LISTING, views of golf, lake, mountains. Enclosed veranda. Spacious living room/ dining room. Two bedrooms/ two baths. Skylights. Stacked laundry. 1,301 sq.ft. $ 276,000. On Tice Creek Drive. Call Hertz Team, 925-9747622. KLAMATH MODEL- Original owners have loved this condo for many years. Only 8 ever built. 2 bed, 2 updated baths, vaulted ceiling, direct views of Mt. Diablo, pond and fountain. Garage and carport. Amazing kitchen with slab granite, glazed cabinets and new stainless steel appliances. Pictures and information at www.ThisFeelsLikeHome. com or call Susan Kingsley, Empire Realty 925-381-4693. RARE, SINGLE STORY San Franciscan. Beautifully upgraded throughout. Indoor laundry, sunny private atrium with retrac table shade and rear entrance. $ 289,0 0 0. Call Pat t y Barr y / J. Rockcliff Realtors 925-382-5824 or pattybarry.com WATERFORD RENTAL One bedroom, one bath. Rent includes daily meal and weekly maid ser vice. Gracious living with all the amenities of Rossmoor. $1700/ monthly plus security deposit. Contact Patti Compton, Broker Assoc., Rossmoor Properties. 925-287-3332. COMPLETELY FURNISHED- 1 bedroom, 1 den / bedroom, 2 baths. Level-in, no stairs, on Pine Knoll. No smoking, $1200/ month plus PG and E, and phone. Call 7a.m. to 9 a.m., or 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 510-2085232. AVAILABLE FURNISHED : 2 bedroom, 1 bath Sequoia wrap-around. Washer/dr yer. Lovely unit. Asking $1,300. Call Evelyne Rolston, Rossmoor Realty. 925-932-1162 x 3322. A SUPERB FULLY FURNISHED 2 bedroom apartment in San Diego, for rent at $1,100. All appliances, fireplace, tile flooring and new carpet, air conditioning, dishwasher, and a washer and dryer included with unit. Pets OK. Serious inquiries only. E-mail juliecastellan@yahoo. com or call 619-866-5968. 170 REAL ESTATE WANTED STARTING SEPT. 3 RD, brother and friend visiting. Non-smokers/ no pets. Looking for furnished, shortterm rental. Call Ellen 925-9340139. YOU OR YOUR ADULT children buy my 5 bedroom, 4 bath Springhill Valley Lafayette home, walk to Acalanes High School and Springhill Elementary - and I buy you Rossmoor unit for me. Call Lori at 925-787-6858. ENGLISH COUPLE VISITING the U.S. wish to rent a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment for 6 months. Oct.1, 2008 through March 31, 2009. Expecting a new grandchild in Nov. (non-smokers, no pets). $1200 / month or less. Please reply to [email protected] or call 925-367-8734. FORMER ROSSMOORIAN eager to rent furnished 2 bedroom 1 or 2 bath unit, January and February, Waterford acceptable. Call Nina at 925-938-9194. CURRENT ROSSMOOR COUPLE desire furnished accommodations with washer and dryer by 9/15/08. No pets, no smokers. Flowery references. Call 925-946-1972. 175 VACATION RENTAL OCEAN FRONT HOME ! Custom / dramatic Mendocino home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Hot tub. One level. All amenities. Special Rossmoor resident rates. Owner 925-9473923 or 707-964-2605 leave message. 180 PETS TLC FOR CATS & PLANTS Cats are social animals, they miss you when you are away. They need TLC service. Still only $10 per visit. Grete and Bill Trulock, past president of Friends of Animals. Rossmoor telephone 925-937-2284. ANIMAL WASTE CLEANUP “ We doo it for you!” Other pet services available. Reliable and gentle. Call for estimate 925-969-1839. People and pet references. ELIZABETH’S PET & HOME Care. Dog walks and cat sitting. Experienced in Veterinarian care. I also can assist you with appointments, errands, and chores. Rossmoor resident. Call 925-944-5603. 180 PETS OVERNIGHT PET SITTING In your home. Bonded and insured. Enjoy your vacation without worr ying about your darling pet. Auntie Pat’s Dogs and Cats. References available. 925-930-8871. T H E CAT ’ S M O T H E R . C at s a n d plants need loving care when you are away. According to zoologists, cats consider their owner their mother. They miss you when you are gone. I will provide your cats and plants with the loving care they need in your absence. Only $10 per visit, references, Phyl lis, Rossmoor resident. 925-2566618. COCKATIEL, HANDFED, 7 months. Yellow pied. Sacrifice, $ 80 with cage. 925-932-8988. LEGAL NOTICES Trustee Sale No. 08-8326 Loan No. 0322071143 Title Order No. G831326 APN 178-470-115-1 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/4/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 8/12/2008 at 01:30PM, Old Republic Default Management Services, a Division of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/15/2004 as Document# 2004-0226961-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: Mary Ann Drobshoff, a single woman as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as Beneficiary, Will Sell At Public Auction To The Highest Bidder For Cash (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 155 Sharene Lane #214, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 . The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to wit: $198,652.26 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The Undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Date: 7/17/2008 Old Republic Default Management Services, a Division of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee Esther Valenzuela, Assistant Vice President Old Republic Default Management Services 600 City Parkway West, Ste. 610, Orange, CA 92868 For Sale Information Contact: Priority Posting and Publishing (714) 573-1965 P443781 7/23, 7/30, 08/06/2008 Legal RN 4128 Publish July 23 & 30, then Aug. 6, 2008 To get the current news on Rossmoor events, tune in to TV Channel 28. ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 LEGAL NOTICES CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA 94553-0135 FILED: July 7, 2008 B. Basch, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F-0005094-00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: Fine Finish Work, 21 La Mesa Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, Contra Costa Co. Larry Russell 21 La Mesa Lane Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Business conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above. /s/Larry Russell This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4115 Publish July 16, 23 & 30, then Aug. 6, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA 94553-0135 FILED: July 18, 2008 M. Oliver, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F-0005400-00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: Stevlaur, 1432 South Villa Way, Walnut Creek, CA ; P.O. Box 2435, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, Contra Costa Co. Steve Hoxie 122 Sexton Rd. Sebastopol, CA 95472 Laurel Warner 1432 South Villa Way Walnut Creek, CA 94595 Business conducted by Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 5/27/08. /s/Steve Hoxie This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4116 Publish July 23 & 30, then Aug. 6 &13, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA 94553-0135 FILED: June 24, 2008 C. Garcia, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F-0004813-00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: A-J, 1 Orinda Way #3, Orinda, CA 94563, Contra Costa Co. Kim-Anh Thi, Nguyen 1047 Santa Lucia Dr. Pittsburg, CA 94565 Hoi-Tran 1047 Santa Lucia Dr. Pittsburg, CA 94565 Business conducted by Husband and Wife. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above. /s/Kim-Anh Thi, Nguyen This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4117 Publish July 16, 23 & 30, then Aug. 6, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA 94553-0135 FILED: July 9, 2008 J. Odegaard, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F-0005149-00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: Spa Nails & Waxing, 89 Chilpancingo Pky., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, Contra Costa Co. Mykhanh Linda Ho 2546 14th Ave. Oakland, CA 94606 Business conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above. /s/Mykhanh This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4118 Publish July 16, 23 & 30, then Aug. 6, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA 94553-0135 FILED: July 2, 2008 Courtney Munn, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F-0005027-00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: Alive-Futures Concord/Futures & Friendships, 2151 Salvio Street, Suite V, Concord, CA 94509, Contra Costa Co. Futures Explored, Inc. 3547 Wilkinson Lane Lafayette, CA 94549 California Business conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 3/1999. /s/Robert L. Bass, President This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4119 Publish July 16, 23 & 30, then Aug. 6, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA 94553-0135 FILED: July 2, 2008 Courtney Munn, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F-0005028-00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: Futures Explored-Life Planning Program/ Huckleberry Café-to-Go, 3547 Wilkinson Lane, Lafayette, CA 94549, Contra Costa Co. Futures Explored, Inc. 3547 Wilkinson Lane Lafayette, CA 94549 California Business conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above. /s/Robert L. Bass, President This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4120 Publish July 16, 23 & 30, then Aug. 6, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA 94553-0135 FILED: July 2, 2008 Courtney Munn, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F-0005029-00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: ALIVE East County II, 625 W. Fourth Street, Antioch, CA 94509; 3547 Wilkinson Lane, Lafayette, CA 94549, Contra Costa Co. Futures Explored, Inc. 3547 Wilkinson Lane Lafayette, CA 94549 California Business conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 7/2002. /s/Robert L. Bass, President This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4121 Publish July 16, 23 & 30, then Aug. 6, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA 94553-0135 FILED: July 2, 2008 Courtney Munn, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F-0005026-00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: ALIVE-FUTURES ANTIOCH, 808 W. Third Street, Antioch, CA 94509; 3547 Wilkinson Lane, Lafayette, CA 94549, Contra Costa Co. Futures Explored, Inc. 3547 Wilkinson Lane Lafayette, CA 94549 California Business conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 7/2002. /s/Robert L. Bass, President This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4122 Publish July 16, 23 & 30, then Aug. 6, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA 94553-0135 FILED: July 2, 2008 Courtney Munn, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F-0005024-00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: Garden Brentwood, 50 Guthrie Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513; 3547 Wilkinson Lane, Lafayette, CA 94549, Contra Costa Co. Futures Explored, Inc. 3547 Wilkinson Lane Lafayette, CA 94549 California Business conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 7/2002. /s/Robert L. Bass, President This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4123 Publish July 16, 23 & 30, then Aug. 6, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA 94553-0135 FILED: July 8, 2008 T. Ragsdale, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F-0005128-00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: R-Driver, 1470 Wharton Way, Ste. D, Concord, CA 94521, Contra Costa Co. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4124 Publish July 16, 23 & 30, then Aug. 6, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA 94553-0135 FILED: June 27, 2008 Jack R. Vincak, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F-0004931-00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: Carlysle Design Group, 127 Cortona Drive, San Ramon, CA 95482, Contra Costa Co. Lisa S. Kremer 127 Cortona Drive San Ramon, CA 94582 Business conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 5/20/08. /s/Lisa S. Kremer This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4125 Publish July 23 & 30, then Aug. 6 & 13, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA 94553-0135 FILED: July 10, 2008 T. Ragsdale, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F-0005205-00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: Bouquet Dive, 2686 Marsh Dr., San Ramon, CA 94583, Contra Costa Co. 53 Tamara Sanchez 2686 Marsh Dr. San Ramon, CA 94583 Candice Sanchez 2686 Marsh Dr. San Ramon, CA 94583 Business conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 7/10/08. /s/Tamara Sanchez This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4126 Publish July 23 & 30, then Aug. 6 & 13, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA 94553-0135 FILED: June 23, 2008 C. Garcia, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F-0004793-00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: State of Mind Consulting Group, 117 Conway Ct., Danville, CA 94526, Contra Costa Co. Harold Scott Basel 117 Conway Ct. Danville, CA 94526 Business conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 6/23/08. /s/Harold Scott Basel This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4127 Publish July 23 & 30, then Aug. 6 & 13, 2008 Vivacious Villa Belmonte! This level-in, 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo is an upper end unit with panoramic views from every window. Plantation shutters, newer appliances, and designer paint throughout. Just reduced. Now only $205,000! Spectacular Sequoia Wrap! 2-bedroom, 1-bath co-op. Updated sparkling white kitchen. Lovely views of hills & trees. Enclosed veranda with open side wrap. Washer/dryer with stall shower. Open hillside entry. Exclusive with Rossmoor Realty. New on market. Only $199,000. Sensational 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Sonoma Wrap! The least expensive 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath co-op on the market. Updated oak kitchen with new dishwasher, built-in microwave, and extra window. Full-size washer/ dryer. Stall shower with extra window in master bath. Full enclosure. Upgraded window treatments. Lovely views of hills and trees. New on market and exclusive with Rossmoor Realty. Offered at $195,000. Serene Sequoia! 2-bedroom, 1-bath co-op with storage galore! New carpet and paint. Lots of visitor parking with carport very close. Fabulous views. Lowest priced Sequoia at $149,000. Wonderful Westchester! 2-bedroom, 2-bath plus a den condo. Located on the 6th green with golf course views from every window, this property is temporarily off the market being revived with new carpet and paint. Coming soon and offered at $579,000. Downrite Corp. 1470 Wharton Way, Ste. D Concord, CA 94521 California Business conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above. /s/David Rege, President 925.932.1162 Office Rossmoor Realty 925.287.3354 925.708.1920 Direct Cell 54 ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 Rossmoor Realty 1641 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595 Rossmoor Realty is a division of Rossmoor Properties Inc. at OUR CURRENT EXCLUSIVE LISTINGS CYPRESS – 1 bed, 1 bath condo. ADORABLE CONDO w/updates thruout & pretty setting. Remodeled kit, smooth ceilings, crwn mldg & basebrds. Tile in kitche & bath w/cherry laminate thruout living area. Must See. ............................................................$199,000 GOLDEN GATE – 2 bed, 1 bath co-op. MOVE-IN CONDITION IN GREAT LOCATION! 1 block walk to gtwy. Dual pane windows, smooth ceilings, dbl sink, newer kit cbnts, new paint, carpet, vinyl & refrig. Window in bth, pretty outlook, lndry close & open atrium. Priced to sell! .............. $185,000 Equity SEQUOIA – 2 bed, 1 bath co-op. GREAT OUTLOOK. Skylites in bath & kit. White kitchen, SS sink, DW. New paint & carpet. Very light & brght. Close to laundry. ..................... $153,900 Equity SEQUOIA – 2 bed, 1 bath co-op. BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED. Double pane windows, attractive plantation shutters, Corian counters, fancy s/s refrigerator & stove. Lots of pot lights. Faux stall shower. Washer/dryer. Plus 2 skylights make this light & cheery. Distant valley view. Very close to bus & carport. ...................$172,000 Equity SEQUOIA WRAP – 2 bed, 1 bath co-op. LOVELY VU OF HILLS & TREES! Updated all white kit. Stall shower & open wrap. Lovely vu of hills & trees. Close to carport. ..................$199,000 Equity SONOMA – 2 bed, 1 bath co-op. CHARMING CO-OP IN MOVE-IN CONDITION. Lovely view of green trees to hills. Some pergo flrng, newer cntrs, W/D & shower. A pleasure to show. .........$197,700 Equity SONOMA – 2 bed, 1.5 bath co-op. LEAST EXPENSIVE 2/1.5 ON MARKET! Updated oak kit, stall shower, upgraded window covering, new D/W & blt-in micro. ............................. $195,000 Equity GALLOWAY – 2 bed, 2 bath condo. MANY, MANY WINDOWS BRING THE OUTDOORS IN. Very light & bright. Sparkling thruout. New paint & flooring. Extra cabs in kit. All new SS appl. Breakfast nook. Lovely view, trees & eastern ridge. ...................... $471,000 INVERNESS – 2 bed, 2 bath condo. ON THE GOLF COURSE! Lg kit w/ample cbnt & brkfst nk. Cozy den. Excellent condition & perfect location. Staged! Extra storage in crprt. ......................$559,000 KENTFIELD – 2 bed, 2 bath co-op. PRISTINE KENTFIELD WITH NICE VIEWS! New paint, carpet & lino thru-out. New light fixtures, very clean. Wonderful rear patio w/side wrap. Carport very close. ....................................................................................$315,000 SEQUOIA WRAP – 2 bed, 2 bath co-op. IMMACULATE w/many appointed features thru-out incl beautiful beveled glass dr, archways, rounded corners, handsome crown & base moldings & much more. .................................................................. $268,000 Equity TAMALPAIS – 2 bed, 2 bath condo. VERY LIGHT & BRIGHT. Filtered view of golf course. Move-in condition. Carport & laundry very close. Extra parking available on street. ...............$310,000 VILLA ENCANTO – 2 bed, 2 bath condo. SPACIOUS UPPER END UNIT WITH GREAT VIEWS. High volume ceilings, marble fireplace, breakfast nook, laundry rm. Storage loft in attached garage + add’l carport. Light & bright. .............................................. $659,000 SOLD lusive List i ng Availab le ONLY s E xc ROSSMO REALTY OR WILLOW – 2 bed, 2 bath condo. BEAUTIFUL CONDO WITH ALL THE BELLS & WHISTLES! Corian cntrs in kit w/all new appl, high end flooring & berber carpet. Custom french drs out to balcony, custom plntn shutters thru-out. All new light fixtures. .............$475,000 YOSEMITE – 2 bed, 2 bath co-op. GREAT YOSEMITE WITH MANY UPGRADES. New granite countertops, crown molding, carpet & paint. Skylite in 2nd bath. Full size W/D. Great patio with gate entrance. ....................................................................$312,000 Equity YOSEMITE – 2 bed, 2 bath condo. LOCATION! LOCATION!! Lovely remodeled Condo. Private creek vu from open terra cotta tiled patio close to golf course & Gateway. Many beautiful updates: Corian cntrs, crwn mldg, Pergo flrg, skylites, & Much More. .............. $325,000 PIEDMONT TH – 3 bed, 2.5 bath co-op. LOVELY HOME WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS! Move-in condition w/new paint & carpet. Generous rms (1673 approx. sq. ft.) lots of storage. Tile entry, new vinyl in kit & bths, slate patio w/outstanding Mt.D Vu...................$435,000 Equity EXP. CHATSWORTH – 1 bed, 1.5 bath condo at The Waterford. SENSATIONAL LOCATION!!! Bright & cheery southern exposure w/lovely vus of fountains & hills. Easy access to dinrm & gar prkng. Oak laminate flring & base thru-out, neutral color, custom drapery, closet organizer & more. ................................$559,000 CONVERSION – 3 bed, 2 bath condo at The Waterford. RARE TO THE MARKET!! Immaculate home w/new carpet, fresh paint & new kit vinyl. This is a dbl condo & one of Waterford largest homes. Offers 3/2 & 2 parking spaces, 2 storage rms, lndry rm w/full size W/D. ............... $685,000 OUR CURRENT MLS LISTINGS: CONDOMINIUMS 2 BEDS, 2 BATH 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS VALLEY OAK – CUSTOM REDESIGNED HOME ON PREMIUM LOT. Enlarged entry & added Sun Room make this the largest home in Rossmoor. Views from every window. Upgraded throughout. Hardwood floors. .......................... $1,499,000 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS ROSSLYN – VIEW! VIEW! VIEW!. This Rosslyn has an unsurpassed view of golf course & tennis courts. Tile entry, W/D, fireplace. A true 3 BR home w/2 baths. Carpets professionally cleaned. Walk-in closet. Breakfast nook. .................... $690,000 SANTA CLARA – FABULOUS REMODEL with real hardwood floors, recessed lighting, 3 skylights, granite - tile - plantations & more…. Serene ambiance from large gated patio. ..... $569,000 2 BEDS, 2 1/2 BATHS EUCALYPTUS – 2 BR/2.5BA PLUS DEN. SPECTACULAR VIEW FROM PRISTINE DUPLEX HOME!! Beautiful garden/patio. Ideal location in private court. Spacious, bright & tastefully designed & staged. ...................................... $1,199,000 WYNDHAM – GREAT PROPERTY AT ‘THE LINKS’. All level entry, 2 car garage, lg kit w/brkfst nook. Beautiful rear patio w/golf course views. Very light & bright w/east front & west rear exposure. .................... $885,000 2 BEDS, 2 BATH CASCADE – BEAUTIFUL VIEW from wrap around deck. Tile entry. Parquet flooring thruout. Vaulted ceilings, mirrored closet doors. ...........$450,000 CASTLEWOOD – LOVELY HOME OVERLOOKING GOLF COURSE. Fresh paint, new carpet & vinyl. Extra storage in garage loft. Carport & garage. ............................ $599,000 EXPANDED CLAREMONT – PEACEFUL & IMMACULATE HOME! Offers updated kit w/Corian cntr, rich hrdwd flrs & Neo Life filtered water system. Spacious liv/din area, tiled entry, custom silhouette window trtmnts, quality carpet & fresh paint. Lg sun porch. .......................... $335,000 DIABLO – GORGEOUS EXPANSIVE VIEW. Upper end unit. Kit beautifully updated in ‘03. SS appl, window in kit & Master BA. New glass/screen frnt dr. .................................................... $335,000 DORAL – PRIVATE, SERENE COZY HOME w/eat-in kitchen & garden window. Wood burning fireplace for winter nights. 2 BR & 2 BA + dining room. Garage. Close to guest parking. ........................................................ $399,000 INVERNESS – RARE INVERNESS CORNER UNIT. Plantation shutters, new A/C & water heater. Dual fireplace. Easy access pathway to garage. Updated main bath. ......................... $497,000 EXP KENTFIELD – BEAUTIFUL VIEW. Upgraded kit w/double sink & pull-out drawers. All dual paned windows & sliding drs. Laminate floors in kit & dining area. New WH. Lg master BR w/walk-in closets. Extra storage on patio. .........................................................$385,000 LIVE OAK – LUXURIOUS SINGLE FAMILY HOME. High volume ceilings. Updated kit w/plantation shutters thru-out. Beautiful granite gas frpl & custom entertainment center. Patio w/retractable awning. .................. $1,390,000 MARIPOSA – RECENT COMPLETE REMODEL. 5 gentle steps. Opened up entryway & pass thru to kit. Granite counters, tile backsplash. Smooth ceilings, crown mldg & basebds. Paneled doors. All ne baths. Great outlook to trees & hills. ........................................................$450,000 MARIPOSA – LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Single story, level-in w/carport & garage. Brand new construction. Filtered golf course vu. Easy walk to clubhse. Raised ceiling. W/D, Refrig included. Dual pane windows. Eat-in kit. Mirrored closets. .........................$499,500 MONTROSE – PERFECT VIEW OF GOLF COURSE & HILLS. New paint, carpet, faucets. Tile cntrs in kit. Lg eat-in kit adjacent to family rm. Walk-in closet in master suite. ........................................................ $530,000 MONTROSE – TRANQUIL SETTING W/VIEW OF OPEN SPACE. Nu crwn mldg, pnt, newer appl, Tiled eating area in kit. .............................$539,000 PINEHURST – FANTASTIC VIEW from enclosed deck. Lovely vertical blinds, mirrored closet doors. Newer PG&E energy efficient AC. Newer dishwasher, refrig, W/D. ..................................... $298,000 SIERRA – OVERLOOKS THE GOLF COURSE! 2 Carports. Chairlift which will be removed if buyer wishes. Just painted, new carpet, new vinyl. Overlooks 3rd fairway & tee of Dollar Ranch course. ........................................................$390,000 SIERRA – SASSY SIERRA WITH SUN ROOM. Great curb appeal, 6 easy steps. New pnt, cpt. Blt-in micro, dome lt & fan in kit. Wood faced cabs, full size W/D. Garage & carport. Move in cond. Shows well! Sunroom enclosure; plant shtrs, ceiling fan, new cpt. ............................................ $415,000 SIERRA - REMODELED & RECONFIGURED. Open flr plan, Maple cabs, marble fireplace, wine cooler, French drs to sunroom, Jacuzzi tub & artistic tiled shower. ............................................$499,000 TAHOE – UPSTAIRS END UNIT WITH GREAT VIEWS! Den. New paint, new flooring & prof cleaned. New refrig. ........................................$510,000 TAHOE – “TAHOE IN THE TREES”. Only 4 steps down to this darling model. Updated kitchen & baths w/granite & new lino. New carpet & freshly painted. Marble fireplace & 2 patios. ......................................................... $525,000 TAHOE – LOVELY VIEWS! Den. Fresh paint, new carpets. New kitchen & bathroom & laundry linoleum........................................... $549,000 TAHOE – PERFECT LOCATION – RIGHT ON THE GOLF COURSE. Enlarged kitchen adds space & charm. Hardwd flrs in dining, hall & entry. New micro, new A/C, new DW, new WH & kitchen sink. Parquet flrs in den. ........................... $575,000 VILLA CERRO – BEAUTIFUL VIEW from 2 decks. Lots of privacy. High ceilings. Good sized kitchen w/skylite & breakfast area. Lg master BR suite. Walk-in closet. Finished loft w/window - great computer room. ................................$543,000 VILLA ENCANTO – TOTAL REMODEL. Lovely views. New kit & baths. New ltg, mldg, plantation shtrs, dual pane windows. 2 car garage, lovely deck. ........................................................$850,000 SOLD VILLA NUEVO – “PENTHOUSE WITH A VIEW”! Magnificent views from spacious living rm, dining, master suite & 2 verandas. Custom built-ins in dining, study & master BR. Fresh & Bright. A pleasure to show! .............................$664,900 VILLA ROBLES – WONDERFUL SETTING w/large patio & steps to private grassy area. Views too! Dentil crown molding & basebds, marble fireplace. Attached garage + carport. Totally level-in. A real winner! New carpets thruout. ......................................................... $525,000 WESTCHESTER – LEVEL-IN, attached garage & carport. Bright, updated w/views of golf course from kit & formal DR. New bamboo flrg at entry & DR, new pnt & cpt,quartz slab surfaces, updated appl, cozy FP w/artfully framed mantel. Mtn view. Much More! .......................................$565,000 WHITNEY – TRANQUILITY & PRIVACY surround this single level, elegant home w/spacious rms. Marble frpl, vaulted ceilings in livr, wet bar in den, sepr lndry rm. Attached gar & crprt. ....................$825,000 2 BEDS, 1 1/2 BATH VILLA CORDOVA – RECENTLY REMODELED. Extreme moke over. Crown moulding, lighting, arches, designer paint. Kit w/granite, s/s appls incl trash comp. 2 sliders lead to screened in deck. Tranquil setting, magnificant trees. ... $349,000 1 BED, 1 BATH VILLA BELMONTE – 1 bed, 1 bath condo. DARLING CONDO w/no steps or elevator! Overlooking community pool. Encl patio is ideal for office or hobby rm. Light & bright w/new paint. ........................................................ $199,000 VILLA BELMONTE – VIVACIOUS VILLA BELMONTE! Upper end unit w/panoramic views from every window. Plantation shutters. Designer paint. Range/DW/WD/kitchen sink only 4 yrs. Old. ........................................................ $205,000 ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 OUR CURRENT MLS LISTINGS — COOPERATIVES (EQUITY PRICE) 2 BEDS, 1 BATH GOLDEN GATE – TERRIFIC REMODEL. Maple cabinets w/satin nickel hardware. Granite tile counters, crown mldg, W/D. All the features expected in a DeBene remodel. ................................... $364,500 GOLDEN GATE – A TUSCAN VILLA IN ROSSMOOR! Totally remodeled. Imaginative enclosed atrium. .............................................................$369,000 SEQUOIA – ONE OF A KIND! Grt View. Fab remodel by Boydston.Skylts in kit & bath, SS appl, granite cntrs in kit & baths, Crown mldg, 6 panel drs, smooth ceilings, lg tiled shwr, great window treatments, new frnt dr. .................................................. $259,000 2 BEDS, 1 BATH CARMEL – UNOBSTRUCTED PANORAMIC VIEW! Remodeled thruout w/impressive compass of fine home amenities seldom found. Slab granite on kit & bath cntrs & shower stalls, dbl pane windows, bamboo & granite flrg. Encl patio.......................... $298,000 CLAREMONT – FORMER TOUPIN REMODEL w/ gorgeous & spacious stall shower added in ‘05. Staged, close to carport. Your buyers will love it! $176,900 GOLDEN GATE – BRIGHT & SUNNY near Gateway & golf course. New bath flooring. ...........$184,500 GOLDEN GATE – NICE VIEW! Single row, end unit w/new carpet & paint. Extra window in kit & bth. ..............................................................$196,700 GOLDEN GATE – LEVEL-IN, CLEAN & BRIGHT. Shower, W/D, new d/w, refrig, double sink, countertops & flooring, new paint. Skylight in bath. French dr entry to guest BR. Steps away to carport. New wood blinds in LR, entry & guest BR. ........................... $209,000 GOLDEN GATE – SO LITE & BRITE! Former Toupin Remodel. New carpet, paint & staged. Granite counters, white appl, crown mldg, smooth ceilings, tiled atrium. Mock fireplace in LR, W/D. Walk to Gateway. ............................................................. $239,900 GOLDEN GATE – BEAUTIFUL REMODEL. All new kitchen cabinets & appliances, slab granite countertops. New light fixtures & hardware. Decorator colors. Carport across from unit. W/D. New bathroom. .............................................................. $247,700 GOLDEN GATE – GOLFERS DELIGHT!! Adjacent to golf course w/Phenominal GC View!! Immaculate, charming & cozy. Xtr window in kit & living room facing golf course. Laundry right outside. Golf Cart (elecl) & charger incl. A Must See!! ...................... $259,000 SAN FRANCISCAN – IMMACULATE, WARM & INVITING HOME w/lots of updates. New carpet, vinyl & paint. New baseboards & decorator light fixtures. Granite counter, new appl & s/s sink in kit. Updated bth w/Granite cntrs, deco fixtures, Kohler sink & toilet. .............................................................$230,000 SAN FRANCISCAN – REALLY LOVELY W/VIEW & ATTRACTIVE GARDEN. R-textured ceilings, handsome crown molding & base. New granite cntrs, ceramic tile, carpet, hardware. Freshly pnted ext too. Nearly all new appl incl mirco. Remdl by Cal York. ........$269,000 SOLD SOLD SONOMA – IMMACULATE & UPDATED in Coop bldg rebuilt in ‘00. Wonderful home offers: beaut oak cabinetry & drs thruout. European lever dr handles, decorator ltg, custom pnt w/crwn mldg. Textured ceilings, thermal pane windows, updated kit appl. ..............................................................$159,000 SONOMA – PRISTINE HOME that sparkles thruout!! Lots of new: carpet, pnt, granite cntr top in kit, DW, range & hood, kit sink, kit tile flr & basebd. Very convenient to parking! Bath has been updated. ............................................................. $169,000 SONOMA WRAP – PARTIAL MT. DAIBLO VIEW! Delightful setting, upgraded kit: new cabs, appl, granite cntrs. Upgraded bath: W/D, shower/tub enclosure, vanity & cntr top, toilet. Veranda open at front encl side for bonus rm. New lino. Fresh pnt. Sunny, bright. .......................................$229,000 SONOMA WRAP – TOUPIN REMODEL – LITE & BRITE! Plush carpets, laminate entry, all new kitchen; designer cabinetry, granite ctrs, SS appl. Stall shower in bath. New W/D & much more. Pleasant views. ..............................................................$279,900 1 BED, 1 BATH CYPRESS – LEVEL-IN + park-like setting off of patio. New carpet & paint. Carport & lndry very close. .............................................................. $125,000 CYPRESS – ABSOLUTELY NO STEPS, beautiful patio-backyard park. Sequestered from all street noises. Open space on three sides and many upgrades. Compare to any comparable. ...................$159,200 MENDOCINO – PRETTY SETTING. Clean new vinyl in kitchen & bath. Nice open patio w/mature tree. Newer range. .......................................... $142,500 MENDOCINO – DARLING HOME just steps away from a fantastic view. Park at front door. Skylights in updated kitchen. New vinyl, carpet & fresh paint. W/D. ............................................................. $149,000 Selling Rossmoor Exclusively for Over 40 Years We sell more properties in Rossmoor than all other offices combined. CONDOMINIUMS AT THE WATERFORD 1 BED, 1 BATH 2 BED, 2 BATHS CYPRESS – IMMACULATE w/exceptional convenience to common area, trans & prkng. It has a panoramic eastern exposure, new carpet, fresh paint, oak cabinetry & thermal paned windows. ..... $360,000 FILOLI – NICE VIEW OF COURTYARD FROM LARGE DECK. Good sized kitchen w/breakfast area & ample cabinets. Spacious Liv/Din area. Lg master BR suite, walk-in closet. Close to elevator & amenities. Garage parking. ................................................ $580,000 WESTBURY – GREAT END UNIT ON THE FIRST FLOOR! Extremely close to carport. Neutral colors thruout. Berber carpet, lg mstr suite w/walk-in closet. ..............................................................$599,000 2 BEDS, 1 1/2 BATH ROSEDOWN – BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Newly carpeted & staged. Convenient first floor location next to NW entrance about 1/2 way between dining rooms & open parking space #68. ...................... $299,000 BROOKGREEN – VERY CONVENIENT! Good access to entry & dining room. Large living/dining area. Private balcony for your outdoor enjoyment. Fully equipped kitchen. Washer/dryer. Additional storage. ...............................................................$138,000 BROOKGREEN – IMMACULATE w/fresh pnt, new crpt, conveniently located. Bathrm somewhat larger which makes convenient for walkers & wheelchrs. Extremely close to common area & bus transport. Very pleasant view w/partial view of pond garden area. ...............................................................$139,000 BROOKGREEN – CUTE AS A BUTTON! Convenient 1st floor location, NW entry. Immaculate. Fresh paint & carpet, new vinyl. Staged! Close to parking. ..............................................................$140,000 EXP BROOKGREEN – GREAT LOCATION, quiet, no neighbor adjoining walls. Fresh pnt, Berber cpt. Larger bedrm & LR than Brookgreen. Carport #148. Convenient to bus transportation. ............$164,500 1-800-980-7653 (SOLD) www.rossmoorrealty.com M n ’t iss Our VE I S U L EXC TINGS LIS D o Agent of the Week LAURA HUNT Thea Archuletta Gina Bethel Ann Cantrell Betty Case Muffie Clark Patti Compton Earl Corder Jimmie Lee Cropper Kathryn Davi Virginia Dempsey Jim Dickow Tom Donovan Linda Fernbach Rose Fox Barbara Guandalini Bill Gray Maria Harrington Elizabeth Haslam Laura Hunt Alex Kokes Kim Kokes Dee Littrell Janet McCardle Shirley Nankin Carol Nelson Evelyn Nielsen Nicole Nielsen Richard Nielsen Karen Parrish Robert Parrish Tina Parrish Valerie Petersen Sydelle Poryes Connie Rogers Evelyne Karo Rolston John Saunders Danny Smith Barbara Spina Marilyn Van Story Sonja Weaver Diane Wilson Lori Young John Russell, Jr., BROKER ROSSMOOR CO G IN TY SINCE 1 96 UNI MM (925) 932-1162 TK IVELY SERV LUS IC XC 2 BEDS, 1 1/2 BATH SAN FRANCISCAN – A MUST SEE beautifully staged single row San Franciscan. Encl atrium w/2 skylights, ceiling fan & heat + A/C outlet. Lg shower & skylight in bth, extra window in bdrm. Wrought iron gate into delightful patio. Extra storage. ......... $285,000 SEQUOIA – DELIGHTFUL VIEW OF HILLS & TREES! New carpet & paint. Close to crprt. Lots of visitor parking. ................................................ $149,000 SEQUOIA – LOTS OF UPGRADES HERE!! 2 Skylights in kit & bath. Wilsonart floor hall, kit & bath. New maple cabs. Walk-in shower. Glass frnt cab under cntr in DR. Crwn mldg, new bsbds, blt-in bookcase in LR. Refrig has icemaker. Xtr storage on deck & carport. ..............................................................$195,000 SEQUOIA – LOVELY UPDATED WITH MAGNIFICENT VIEW. Enclosed veranda, inside lndry, crwn mldg, wainscoting, valances, 6 panel drs. Remodeled bath w/shower...............................................$205,000 SEQUOIA WRAP – IMMACULATE HOME w/many appointed features thru-out incl beautiful beveled glass dr, archways, rounded corners, handsome crown & base moldings & much more. ......................... $168,000 SEQUOIA WRAP – PLEASANT VIEWS OF HILLS & TREES! Completely enclosed wraparound deck. Skylts in kit & bath. Portable W/D included. Huge living rm. Covered carport. Lots of visitor parking. Only 2 buildings in entry. ................................. $169,600 SONOMA – TUCKED AWAY AT END OF STREET. Comfortable & cozy home w/sparkling new paint & flooring. Stroll out to open deck & enjoy summer breeze. Well priced & close to carport & bus stop. .............................................................. $135,000 SONOMA – RUBBED, TUBBED & SCRUBBED! New paint, new carpet, new kitchen linoleum. Partial view of the eastern hills. Neat & tidy! ................. $135,000 SONOMA – ORIGINAL SONOMA. New paint. Light & bright. View of trees. Very close to carport & laundry. .............................................................. $135,000 SONOMA – READY TO GO. New carpet, linoleum, paint. View of golf course, trees, neighborhood. Enclosed veranda (bonus room). Light, bright, pleasant. Open flowing floorplan. Lg living rm. .............................................................. $149,500 E MONTEREY – FANTASTIC VIEWS! Great coop w/many important features incl: close to crprt/guest prkng, W/D, skylight in kit, shutters in mstr & mirrored closet drs. ..............................................$255,000 MONTEREY - LOCATION! LOCATION!! Delightful xtra lg 2 BA w/magnificent panoramic view in the heartbeat of Rossmoor, walk to Gateway, Golf, Farmer’s Mkt, Del Valle. Lots of unique xtras, walk-in closets, xtra lg linen clst, inside lndry, skylight ++ .............................................................$269,000 YOSEMITE – SINGLE STORY, LEVEL-IN. Skylights in kit & guest bath. Lovely garden patio. All white kitchen w/built-in microwave, double sink & ample cabinets. Lg fenced patio to enjoy outdoor living. ...... $245,000 7 2 BEDS, 2 BATH We are open 7 days a week 55 56 ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 Theatre Review: ‘Sacagawea’ and The Lamplighters’ ‘Mikado’ Continued from page 21 until they prepare to return home that winter, she carries him in her arms, but the baby never appears to grow. Nothing chronicles Clark’s infatuation with the little boy. The company used “canned” music, which was probably necessitated by the facility it had to use for this premiere. But as a premiere, it deserved better. In addition, the music was much too loud, drowning out many of the lines and voices. The story is a grand story, but it seemed to run 15 or 20 minutes too long. This may have been in part due to a long intermission. Finally, the theater was much too hot and the audience had to use their programs as fans to cool themselves. Hopefully, before the final performances this week, the company will get some of these issues straightened out. This is a great concept and a great story that needs to be told. With minor future rewrites, this musical will captivate future audiences. The acting and singing by the lead actors, especially Paz, make this show worthy of seeing. They are the outstanding part of the show. This production plays Thursday, Aug. 7, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9, at 2 and 8 p.m., and closes on Aug. 10 with a 3 p.m., performance in the Alhambra Center for the Performing Arts, 350 E Street (at Alhambra Avenue, adjacent to the high school) in Martinez. Tickets can be purchased in the Willows box office at 636 Ward Street in Martinez or by calling 798-1300. Lamplighters present “The Mikado” The Lamplighters landed in Walnut Creek for its opening weekend performance of “The Mikado” in the Lesher Center for the Arts, and was greatly received by the audience. The Mikado is a lighthearted satire of an entirely imaginary Japanese royalty and lifestyle. In a time when flirting has become a “capital offense,” a wandering minstrel, Nanki-Poo (John Brown), returns to a Japanese village, where he had previously met and fallen in love with a beautiful maiden, Yum-Yum (Jennifer Ashworth). He has heard that the man she was engaged to marry, Ko-Ko (Chris Uzelac), was to be executed, leaving Yum-Yum available. But Ko-Ko was exonerated, and plans to marry his ward, Yum-Yum, this very day, when a messenger comes his way, announcing that the high potentate of Japan, the Mikado, has announced that he is about to visit the village to make sure that he has been doing his job as the new lord high executioner. It turns out that Nanki-Po is really the son of the Mikado, hiding in disguise as a traveling minstrel, because he skipped out on marrying an older woman he had been betrothed to, whom he did not want to marry. The musical has complication upon complication, revelations upon revelations, followed by guffaws and puns and hip–hip-hurrahs. This silliness leads to many songs that are delightfully dumb, but delivered with true sincerity. The acting is extraordinary, with Ko-Ko’s character brilliantly played by Uzelac. There are many, many actors and characters who make this satire a delicious show, far too many to talk about here. The next performance will be on Aug. 9 and 10 in the Napa Valley Opera House and then the show will return to San Francisco for Aug. 15 and 17 performances in the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Call the Napa Valley Opera House at (707) 226-7372, or the Yerba Buena box office at (415) 9782787, or visit www.lamplighters.org for information. MANUEL JIMENEZ, JR. has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: present name: MANUEL JIMENEZ, JR to proposed name: MAGDELYN CLARISSE JIMENEZ. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at 9:00 a.m. on September 18, 2008, in the courtroom in Department 60, Room 102, located at 725 Court Street, Martinez, California 94553, to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Rossmoor News, a newspaper of general circulation printed in the County of Contra Costa. Judith Sanders Judge Pro Tem of the Superior Court Date: July 22, 2008 Legal RN 4133 Publish Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2008 business under the fictitious business name listed above. s/Janice Marie Kittredge This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4135 Publish Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2008 LEGAL NOTICES Trustee Sale # CA0919775-1 Loan# 1063064419 Order # 3718012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/02/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08/19/2008 at 01:30PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/13/2006 as Document No. 20060045491-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, MINA NASSER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT ST.,(CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET) MARTINEZ, CA The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State describing the land therein: APN # 169-212-023-9 PARCEL ONE: LOT 115, AS SAID LOT IS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF “SUBDIVISION 4095, ‘SKYWEST’ UNIT NO. 2, CITY OF WALNUT CREEK, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,” FILED JUNE 2, 1971, IN BOOK 137 OF MAPS, PAGE(S) 45 AND 46, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. PARCEL TWO: AN EASEMENT OVER ANY ADJACENT LOT FOR OVERHANGING ARCHITECTURAL APPENDAGES, ROOFS AND EAVES, AND THE MAINTENANCE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM SAID ADJACENT LOTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SAID MAINTENANCE OF SAID APPENDAGES, ROOFS AND EAVES. PARCEL THREE: EASEMENTS FOR COMMON AND PARTY WALLS, AND OTHER PURPOSES OVER ANY ADJACENT LOT, AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED APRIL 14, 1971, UNDER RECORDER’S SERIES NO. 26400; AND THE DECLARATION OF ANNEXATION AS IMPOSED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED JUNE 2, 1971, UNDER RECORDER’S SERIES NO. 41756, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. PARCEL FOUR: EASEMENTS OVER THE COMMON AREA SHOWN AS LOT(S) C-4, C-5, AND C-6, FOR PARKING AND DRIVEWAY PURPOSES. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1727 HOLLAND CIR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but with- out covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is: $427,791.76 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Dated: 07/30/2008 TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: LAMAI S. EVANS, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 2112 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, 2ND FLOOR, IRVINE, CA 92612 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)573-1965, (714) 5737777, (949) 252-8300 P446637 7/30, 8/6, 08/13/2008 Legal RN 4130 Publish July 30, then Aug. 6, 13 & 20, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA 94553-0135 FILED: July 18, 2008 M. Oliver, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F-0005405-00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: Shofar So Great, 2323 South Gate Road, Diablo, CA 94528, P.O. Box 380, Diablo, CA, Contra Costa Co. Robert D Weinger 2323 South Gate Road Diablo, CA 94528 al. Business conducted by an Individu- The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 7/18/08. /s/Robert D. Weinger This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4129 Publish July 30, then Aug. 6, 13 & 20, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA 94553-0135 FILED: July 10, 2008 J. Odegaard, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F-0005216-00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: 1.) Mortgage Loan Network, 2.) Mortgage Network, 3.) Realty Services Network, 4.) Realty Services, 1615 Bonanza St., Suite 301, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, Contra Costa Co. ML Network 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., #250 Las Vegas, NV 89017 a Nevada Corporation Business conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above. /s/Rae Jean Wong, Vice President This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4131 Publish July 30, then Aug. 6, 13 & 20, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA 94553-0135 FILED: July 8, 2008 B. Basch, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F-0005136-00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: Zenergy Internet Marketing, 3527 Mt. Diablo Blvd. #138, Lafayette, CA 94549, Contra Costa Co. Bryan Fikes 1076 Carol Lane #20 Lafayette, CA 94549 al. Business conducted by an Individu- The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above. /s/Bryan Fikes This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4132 Publish Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2008 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, County of Contra Costa 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 FILED: July 22, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA 94553-0135 FILED: July 22, 2008 Skarleth S. Settle, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F-0005473-00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: Laurie Chatoff & Associates, 2110 Angus Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, Contra Costa Co. Laurie Chatoff 2110 Angus Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94598 al. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 4/1/08. s/Laurie Chatoff This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4134 Publish Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA 94553-0135 FILED: July 24, 2008 Skarleth S. Settle, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F-0005560-00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: California Senior Connection, 2977 Ygnacio Valley Road #431, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, Contra Costa Co. K. Torre, County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: N08-1198 PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner Business conducted by an Individu- Janice Marie Kittredge 3351 Worth Court Walnut Creek, CA 94598 al. Business conducted by an IndividuThe registrant commenced to transact CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA 94553-0135 FILED: July 28, 2008 Skarleth S. Settle, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F-0005625-00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: Wilks-Berry Construction, P.O. Box 420, Clayton CA 94517, Contra Costa Co. Kevin Lee Wilks 2301 Hess Rd. Concord, CA 94521 Theodore John Elsberry 3829 Killdeor Dr. Antioch, CA 94509 Business conducted by Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above. s/Theodore J. Eisberry This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4136 Publish Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA 94553-0135 FILED: July 23, 2008 Skarleth S. Settle, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F-0005535-00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: Aussie Pet Mobile of Walnut Creek, 2491 Warren Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, Contra Costa Co. Mobile Household Services, Inc 2491 Warren Lane Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Business conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 7/16/2008. s/Al Osgood, President This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4137 Publish Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2008 ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 57 County Contacts Supervisor-Gayle B. 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Visit our beautiful SHOWROOM and receive a free personal consultation. 925-283-6500 KITCHEN & BATH REMODELS • In Home Design Service • Laundry conversion — add a stack washer and dryer to your bathroom • Experienced in all phases of construction SCOTT MAY CONSTRUCTION & CABINETRY 800.445.0001 Lic 759438 3373 MT.DIABLO BLVD., LAFAYETTE WWW.PREMIERKITCHENS.NET Rossmoor Approved • 10 Years in Rossmoor 60 ROSSMOOR NEWS • AUGUST 6, 2008 Visit us in the Rossmoor Shopping Center 1950 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek (925) 937-6050 www.PruRealty.com/Rossmoor CONDOMINIUMS Mary Beall Office Manager Paula Azeltine 899-3428 Loc Barnes 639-9593 OPPORTUNITY PLUS A level-in home in a wonderful, serene location surrounded by nature. This Belvedere has 2 beds., den, 2 baths and two patios. Vaulted ceiling and wood-burning fireplace. Tastefully remodeled with new cabinetry, countertops, sinks, faucets. Freshly painted, new carpet, vinyl, window coverings. Ready now. Call Peggy Martinez, 330-0267. .....................$445,000. SPECTACULAR MT. DIABLO VIEW Two-bedroom, 1-bath Saratoga condo. Newer appliances, most still in warranty. Updated kitchen and bath with stall shower. Enclosed deck with electric hot water base board heat and a heat pump. Dual pane windows in bedrooms, built-in buffet and book shelves. Call Gwen Schwinck, 360-0244. ............ $230,000. PRIVATE, PARK-LIKE SETTING, LEVEL-IN This spacious Belvedere model features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, plus den. Square footage of approximately 1,600 reflects enclosed patio. Call Cheryl Beach, 324-4599. ......... $449,000. UNSURPASSED BROOKGREEN This beautiful unit offers a fabulous setting close to bus stop. Move-in ready. A must see! Call Rex Fraser, 325-6826. ..............$142,000. A VILLA BARCELONA MODEL Lovely, light and bright unit on third floor in elevator building. Level-in entry, updated kitchen and master bath, spacious living areas, 2 large bedrooms and 2 baths, two decks and a great view. Tropical courtyard with fountain. Call Sally Smith, 785-1993. .....................$349,000. A MONTROSE MODEL In a word, beautiful! Remodeled throughout. Hardwood flooring, enlarged kitchen, rebuilt fireplace, too many upgrades to mention. You need to see to appreciate. Call Peggy Martinez, 330-0260..........................................$599,500 BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED CONDO A Saratoga model with expansive view. Upgrades include dual-pane windows, recessed lighting, new cabinets, granite counters, new appliances and new heat pump/ air conditioner. Call Walt or Nancie Straub, 355-2693. ........................................................ $245,000. TOUPIN REMODEL! This lovely Mariposa is located in a prime location, at the end of Cactus Court, close to the main gate, Gateway Clubhouse and transportation. Features include covered patio, inside laundry and garage. Call Cheryl Beach, 3244599. Offered at ...............................$449,000 PRICED TO SELL This lovely upper level Pinehurst model has great location and view. Two bed/2 bath, walk-in closets, fireplace, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, inside laundry, garage. Call Paula or Meridith, 899-3428. ........................... $339,000. GREAT LOCATION TAHOE MODEL Next to the entry pond and waterfall. It offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den, garage and carport. Freshly painted with new carpeting and no popcorn on the ceiling. Washer and dryer are included. What a view! Call the Kelly/ Loggins Team, 817-7253. ................................................$ 650,000. STAIR-FREE Lovely view of hills and trees from this third floor Villa Valencia condo. Newer paint, updates in kitchen include granite tile counters, tile floor, built-ins, inside laundry, elevator access. Paula Azeltine, 899-3550. ..................................................$305,000. Jim Olson 788-2143 Cathy Philips 383-7962 Jay Rosenthal 818-7921 CO-OPERATIVES Cheryl Beach 324-4599 Rebecca Berlin 937-6050 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This sparkling end-unit San Franciscan sports two bedrooms, one bath, newer carpet and paint, tiled atrium, lovely front patio, new energy efficient A/C and stack washer/dryer and a location that can’t be beat! Paula Azeltine, 899-3428. ........................................$265,000. MOVE-IN CONDITION Sonoma with 2 beds/1 bath. Clean paint and carpets. Priced so you could remodel to your taste. Nice outlook from open deck. Call to see, Peggy Martinez, 330-0260. ...... $149,500. MUST SELL! 2-bedroom, 1-bath Sonoma. Nice basic unit with some updates including microwave. Enjoy the pleasant view from the open air deck. Call Peggy Martinez, 330-0260. ............. $149,000. Ted Bourgeois 286-8671 Sue Choe 212-2605 Urcil Commons 708-2937 BRIGHT AND CHEERY SONOMA New carpet and paint. Upgraded kitchen with granite counters and newer appliances. Open deck. Shows well, staged and ready for someone to move in. Seller to pay .... $7,000 to GRF. Call Walt Hanson, 938-5162. .......... $199,000. GOLDEN GATE, STEPS FROM CARPORT No stairs, level-in. Clean and bright. Brand new front door lock, newer paint and carpet, washer/ dryer, mirrored wall in living room, mirrored closet doors. Close to bus stop and golf. Call Kevin Kelly, 817-7253 or Buddy Loggins, 817-7250. ................................ $180,000. WOW! SPECTACULAR VIEWS Both the living room and the master bedroom of this Piedmont model on the fifteenth tee of the golf course offer outstanding views of the hills. This home has three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, lots of closets and has been completely repainted. An updated kitchen with microwave and dome light, washer/dryer, built in bookcases in the lower bedroom. It has it all! Peggy Martinez, 330-0260. ..................... $425,000. A SEQUOIA WRAP All-new kitchen appliances, window in kitchen and bath. Stack washer/dryer, pristine condition, decorator colors, plenty of storage, close to carport. Call Mary Beall, 708-0800. .........................................................$295,000. MANY UNIQUE FEATURES IN SEQUOIA MODEL Skylights in the living room, kitchen and bathroom making this a very nice and bright unit. Wilson-Art and carpeted floor. Includes a washer/ dryer and freezer. Priced to sell! Call Kevin Kelly, 817-7253, or Buddy Loggins, 8177250. ............................................... $165,500. EXPANDED CLAREMONT Sparkling clean! Lovely expanded Claremont awaits new owners. Two bedrooms, 2 baths, plus den. Ready for you to update. Motivated seller. Call Mary Beall, 708-0800. ...$255,000. UPGRADED GOLDEN GATE, END UNIT Remodeled bath with stall shower, washer and dryer in closet. All new paint and carpet. White kitchen. Parquet hardwood in entry. Open atrium with tile floor. View of greenbelt. Close to carport. Call Herb Trenbath, 8177203. ...............................................$205,000. LEVEL-IN PIEDMONT WITH VIEW! This home is over 1,700 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, hardwood floors, upgraded neutral carpeting, formal living and dining rooms and a private patio overlooking Mt. Diablo and surrounding hills. Call Cindy Maddux, 285-7903. ......................... $379,000. PRIVATE, SERENE SETTING This Yosemite model offers two bedrooms, 1.5 baths with enclosed patio for extra living space. It looks out to beautiful wooded setting with filtered Mt. Diablo view. Call Paula Azeltine/ Meridith Zomalt, 899-3428. ............ $215,000. JUST MOVE IN The fix-up work is done. Sonoma Wrap has tasteful neutral décor plus gourmet kitchen and large stall shower. Seller would like an offer. Call Lynne Keefer, 817-7201. ........... $249,000. SPECTACULAR TAMALPAIS With its floor-to-ceiling windows and lovely wooded view from the living room and master bedroom! Private setting from rear patio. Two beds/2 baths. New carpet and vinyl flooring. Very nicely updated kitchen and baths. Pristine, ready to move in! Call Peggy Martinez, 330-0260......................................... $349,500. BEAUTIFUL REMODELED SAN FRANCISCAN Remodeled in 2006, this level-in model offers 2 beds/1.5 baths, skylights, walk-in shower, washer/ dryer, hardwood floors, granite countertops. Living room, family room, formal dining room. Front and back entries. Wider doorways for wheelchair access. Carport nearby. Call Loc Barnes, 639-9593............................$339,000. DELIGHTFUL SEQUOIA Great one-manor entry, lovely open patio with lovely views, washer/ dryer, freshly cleaned carpet, stall shower Now staged. Call Maria Eberle, 817-7232. ............................ $157,000. WONDERFUL END UNIT GOLDEN GATE This unit offers skylights, washer/ dryer, and stall shower. Enclosed atrium with raised copula adds living space. Close to everything. Call Lynne Keefer, 817-7201. .......... $210,000. NICE, SERENE SETTING YOSEMITE This 2-bed/1.5-bath is light and bright. Original appliances still under warranty from Mutual. New dishwasher. Ready to move-in. Buyer to pay .... $7,000 GRF fee. Call Bernadette Dugan, 683-7957. ..................................... $225,000. CARMEL IN LOVELY AREA Located in beautiful, wooded area, just like being in the mountains. Ready to move-in and enjoy the good life. Call Rex Fraser, 817-7207. ......................................................... $255,900. LEVEL-IN YOSEMITE 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, corner unit, new carpet and interior paint, 3 skylights, washer/dryer, private patio with no backyard neighbor, carport across from unit, close to Gateway clubhouse. Loc Barnes, 639-9593......$249,900. Serving Rossmoor for Over 30 Years George Detre 937-6050 Prudential can also help with your real estate needs outside Rossmoor. Bernadette Dugan 683-7957 Jeanette Evans 408-5172 Maria Eberle 415-710-6937 Lynne Keefer 330-3356 Rex Fraser 325-6826 Kevin Kelly 817-7253 Marie Schached 354-1232 Gwen Schwinck 817-7208 Sally Smith 785-1993 Walt Straub 355-2693 Nancie Straub 628-8548 Herb Trenbath 817-7203 Cal Goforth 817-7277 Nancy Granberg 200-3374 Bill Hammerback 366-4555 Yvonne Jakovleski 457-7729 Millie Watt 817-7205 Buddy “Carlton” Loggins 922-7241 Cindy Maddux 285-7903 Walt Hanson 938-5162 Peggy Martinez 330-0260 Meridith Zomalt 899-3550