Mary Lou Delpech wins District E Board seat

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ROSSMOOR NEWS
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ROSSMOOR • WALNUT
1964 - 2014
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Walnut Creek, California Volume 48, No. 9 • 50 cents
Mary Lou Delpech wins
District E Board seat
Diane Guilfoy elected president,
women have majority on GRF Board
By Maureen O’Rourke
News manager
M
ary Lou Delpech
squeaked out a win
over George Ramas
in GRF’s District E election
by a vote of 194 to 187. The
votes were counted by an independent audit firm and the
results were announced on
Friday.
“I would like to thank all
my friends and constituents
in District E for their vote of
confidence,” said Delpech.
“As your new director, I will
endeavor, to the best of my
ability, try and keep the coupon affordable and to keep
Rossmoor the premier facility that it is today.”
With Delpech’s win,
women will make up a ma-
jority on the GRF Board. A
woman majority has only
happened during two other
consecutive terms in Rossmoor’s 50-year history. The
five women Board members
are Delpech, Barbara Jordan, Alice Lau, Diane Guilfoy and Geri Pyle.
In other districts, Ken
Haley will serve another
three-year term in District
H, and Les Birdsall, who
will serve a three-year term,
will replace Don Liddle in
District I. Both ran unopposed and were elected by
acclamation.
Richard Hurley, who just
completed his first year on
the Board, and Melvin Wall,
serving his second term,
round out the rest of the
Continued on page 14A
News photo by Maureen O’Rourke
Standing are members of Rossmoor’s tap-dancing contingent, who attended the Policy Committee meeting last week to voice their concerns over a possible policy change that would exclude
nonresidents from being members of Rossmoor clubs.
Clubs attend GRF Policy Committee
meeting to object to proposed changes
But committee is still looking at options
By Wilma Murray
Staff writer
M
News photo by Mike DiCarlo
Look for fresh California strawberries and all kinds of fruits and
vegetables at the Rossmoor Farmers’ Market when it opens
this Friday in the Gateway parking lot.
Farmers’ Market returns
to Rossmoor this Friday
The Rossmoor Certified
Farmers’ Market returns this
year with new extended hours
on Friday, May 16, from 9:30
a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gateway
Clubhouse parking lot.
Supporting local farmers
and sustainable agriculture
has been a goal of this popular market. Doug Hayden,
president of California Farmers’ Markets Association, who
manages the Farmers’ Market,
said the farmers are happy to
be back this year with their
fresh harvest of spring and
summer crops.
This year, the market is
adding lunch items from Leila’s Moroccan Kitchen and El
Tio Santos. Sweet strawberries come from Watsonville
and tree-ripened cherries from
Brentwood. Farm-fresh vegetables, organic lettuce, beets,
carrots and Yukon gold potatoes return along with garden
tomatoes in season.
Beckman’s Bakery with
its award-winning pies features fresh baked whole-grain
breads and the area’s best bearclaw pastries.
The summer harvest will
bring strawberries, apricots,
embers of various
Rossmoor clubs converged on the Policy
Committee meeting May 6 concerned that their organizations
may lose the right to have nonresident members. Their fears
– at least for now – have been
allayed. The Policy Committee
made no such decision and has
no recommendation to that effect to bring to the GRF Board.
However, this is not the end
of the story, which is yet to be
determined.
So what precipitated this
concern? The GRF Board has
been hearing mumblings, rumors and outright complaints
from residents that their resident privileges are being
usurped by nonresidents. Fingers have been pointed at clubs
– some more than others – for
allegedly allowing nonresident
members to bring additional
nonresident guests as well as to
feel entitled to use the facilities
on their own on occasions other than club meetings.
Policy Committee member
Don Liddle said he has heard
the complaints that “residents
are tired of subsidizing activities at our facilities by nonresidents.”
Or, at least, that is what residents perceive is happening.
And it’s the perception that
caught the committee’s attention.
In order to address these
concerns and perceptions, the
Policy Committee decided to
look into and possibly adjust
current policies on both club
makeup and guest usage. The
Activities Council – which is
the umbrella organization for
Rossmoor clubs and organizations – was approached by the
Policy Committee and asked to
look into the issues and come
up with suggestions for needed
changes, if any.
Activities Council President
Trish Dickson said the council’s board began looking into
the problem and began letting
clubs know the importance of
compliance. Without compliance, the nonresident membership policy could change. That
is, according to Policy 302.0,
no more than 20 percent of any
club membership can be nonresidents (the policy is written to state that a membership
minimum of 80 percent residents must be maintained).
Residents also must always
have priority over nonresidents for membership. And
nonresident members of clubs
must be made aware that their
Rossmoor privileges outside
the club’s activities are limited
to those of any other guests –
only allowed to use facilities
when sponsored by a resident
and in that resident’s presence.
The
Activities
Council board then came up with
some possible suggestions for
changes if the Policy Committee continues to feel change is
necessary. These suggestions
include dropping the 20 percent nonresident membership
allowance to zero, while allowing current nonresident members to be “grandfathered in.”
The council also offered that
service groups could maintain
the 20 percent nonresident
INSIDE THE NEWS
Section A
Arts and Leisure........... 22-30A
Classified....................... 31-43A
Main News...................... 1-17A
Movies........................... 26-27A
Op/Ed Columns............ 20-21A
Residents Forum.......... 18-19A
Section B
Arts and Leisure listings....15B
Bridge..................................16B
Calendar.........................10-11B
Channel 28 TV Guide........20B
Clubs.........................5-9B, 16B
Excursions......................11-14B
Health............................ 17-19B
Obituaries.............................9B
Religion............................. 8-9B
Sports................................ 1-4B
Hospice Walk raises $10,000.
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2A
Rossmoor N ews • May 14, 2014
Geese are busting out all over
The Canada geese and their goslings took over the nine-hole course, especially around the lake,
last week. The goslings are growing fast and it is getting harder to distinguish them from the fullsized geese. The geese barely move out of the way when golf balls are hit their way.
First Mutual has budget surplus
The following is a summation of the First Mutual board’s
meeting of April 25:
Twenty-three residents attended the April meeting.
President Sue Adams
thanked News correspondent
Barbara Cotton for her work,
although Cotton is unable to
write the articles at this time.
She will return when able.
Adams also said the Fire
Department has a voluntary
program for storing the code
to any lockbox or other coded entry. This would make it
possible for the Fire Department to enter without breaking
a window or door. Residents
may email [email protected]
or call the Fire Department for
information on this program.
The Mutual’s board has decided to use the web page that is
reached through Rossmoor.com,
which would be less expensive
than building its own site.
Reports
The Landscape Committee
was represented by Chris Folg-
er, who reported that the committee has created a mission
statement. She also provided a
notice for water conservation.
The committee meets on the
first Friday, every two months.
The next meeting is June 6 at
10 a.m. in Multipurpose Room
1.
Landscape Manager Rich
Perona said summer maintenance is proceeding. Lawns
are being mowed weekly and
water use is being monitored.
Crews are making sure that no
water is being wasted through
leaks in lines. Trees are being
pruned and some removal has
taken place.
Mutual Operations Director Paul Donner said that EBMUD will not institute any
water-conservation program
beyond the voluntary 10-percent reduction. There will be
no water rationing at this time.
All the projected Mutual repairs are being handled. The
foundation work on Tice Creek
is underway; carpentry projects and painting are on schedule. PG&E will be installing a
cable on Oakmont beginning
in May and will continue to
work throughout the valley
this summer.
Roofs will be replaced on 34
carports, four laundry rooms
and four residential buildings.
Paving will be done where
needed. The board accepted
all bids that were presented.
GRF CFO Rick Chakoff
said the Mutual’s budget
showed a surplus, except in the
building maintenance budget,
which is seasonal.
Residents’ forum
A resident mentioned that a
barking dog with a history of
disturbing neighbors has begun disturbing the peace. The
situation will be evaluated.
Another resident congratulated the board on the work on
the bylaws.
Meetings
The next meeting of the
Safety and Disaster Preparedness Committee will be held in
the Board Room at Gateway at
9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May
21.
The Trust Agreement Review Committee will take a
break until September. Adams
recognized Mary England,
who is retiring as the chairwoman of that committee,
for the all the work she has
done to keep the members and
board informed of the work of
the GRF Trust Agreement Review Committee.
The next board meeting will
be held on Friday, May 23, at
11 a.m. in the Donner Room at
the Event Center.
Farmers’ Market
Continued from page 1A
peaches, nectarines, coastal
lettuce mix, asparagus, peas
and blueberries.
The Farmers’ Market is
sponsored by GRF and hosted
by California Farmers’ Markets Association.
For information, call the
market hotline at 800-8063276 (FARM).
Rossmoor N ews • May 14 , 2014
3A
Women’s Conference looks at women in film
Marilyn Fabe, retired UC
Berkeley senior lecturer whose
specialty is film, will be the
keynote speaker at the 12th annual Rossmoor Women’s Conference, sponsored by Counseling Services. Fabe’s topic
is “Women in Film: Evolution
and Revolution.”
The conference will be held
Thursday, June 12, from 1:30 to
4:30 p.m. in the Event Center.
Interspersed with clips featuring women through the ages
of film, Fabe will talk about
how women have been represented in American cinema
throughout its history. She will
look at the way film challenges
and/or reinforces gender stereotypes, how the perception of
women as created by film has
changed through the course of
history, how film might influence the way women see themselves, and much more.
Fabe earned her doctorate in
English from UC Berkeley and
soon after became a founding
faculty member in Film Studies. Over the years, she taught
many film courses and has also
lectured on film-related topics
on KQED radio, at the Pacific
Film Archive and at a number
of other film festivals, universities and theaters around the
country.
In 2004, Fabe published
“Closely Watched Films: An
Introduction to the Art of Narrative Film Technique.” She
Rossmoor Women’s Conference
Women in Film: Evolution & Revolution
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has also authored many articles on film.
This year’s conference will
include the keynote speaker, an
extended period for questions
and answers, and round-table
discussions accompanied by a
generous array of refreshments
provided by Griswold Home
Care and Kensington Senior
Living.
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and $12 for guests and may be
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or pick up a registration form
at the Counseling Services offices.
The deadline for pre-registration is Thursday, June 5.
For information, call 9887750.
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Marilyn Fabe, the speaker for the annual Women’s Conference,
is a specialist on film and will talk about women’s roles in film
through the ages. Pictured here are Susan Sarandon and Geena
Davis from “Thelma and Louise” (1991).
4A
Cindy Ware voted Mutual 8 president, Bill Dickinson elected treasurer
By Robert Eisner
Secretary
Cindy Ware, a resident
since February 2013, and a director since June 2013, when
she was appointed to replace
an ailing board member, became the 15th president of
Rossmoor’s “littlest co-op” –
Mutual 8. The vote by the Mutual board took place on May
6 at an organizational meeting,
which followed the 45th annual meeting.
Asked about her goals as
president, Ware said, “As a
Mutual 8 director for almost
a year now, I’ve enjoyed the
chance to get to know neighbors throughout our co-op and
Mutual Operations staff members who provide a variety of
excellent services. One of my
primary goals as president is
to support opportunities for
increased
communication
among residents, for instance
by forming a membership
committee to welcome newcomers and provide them with
useful information.”
She added that the board
will also initiate scheduled
meetings of the finance, landscape and emergency preparedness committees to encourage input and discussion
among residents.
Director Bob Viator has
agreed to continue the Mutual’s newsy quarterly newsletter. The year-old Mutual
8 Bulletin Board is steadily
gaining members who post activities and updates as well as
issues of general concern.
“I am very grateful for all
the advice and history our current president, Bob Viator, has
provided to me and his willingness to remain on the board
for two more years,” Ware
said. “With our two additional continuing directors, Craig
Miller and Jeanette Mungiole,
and new director, Bill Dickinson, along with the creative
ideas of our residents, Mutual 8 will continue to meet our
challenges and roll smoothly
along.”
Bob Eisner, who retired
after six years on the board,
was replaced by Dickinson,
who along with Ware ran un-
opposed for two empty seats
and was thus elected by acclamation. Dickinson, formerly
the president of a homeowners
association in Massachusetts,
has lived in Mutual 8 a little
less than two years.
When asked about his goals,
Dickinson said, “I’ll look for
ways and means to cut costs
without seriously compromising quality, to increase our
reserves and to help newcomers find themselves at home in
Mutual 8.”
Viator stepping aside
As he passed the gavel to
his successor, Viator, president
of Mutual 8 for the past three
years, said, “Being Mutual
president is a little like patting
your head and rubbing your
stomach at the same time–
many people can do it, but it’s
a little harder than it looks. After you’ve demonstrated how
well or how badly you can do
it, it’s time to step aside and let
someone else have a turn.”
He said that of Mutual 8’s
14 previous presidents, one
served only six months, another for 14 years. “If you remove
News photo by Susan Ritner
Outgoing Mutual 8 President Bob Viator, left, hands over the
gavel to Cindy Ware, the Mutual’s new president.
these two outliers, the average
tenure of presidents has been
slightly more than two and a
half years. I feel that by stepping down after three years, I
have returned the Mutual to a
good precedent,” Viator said.
Policy on electric cars
In other business conducted at the annual meeting, the
Mutual 8 board approved for
circulation to its membership
a draft policy regulating the
garaging and recharging of
all-electric automobiles. It also
voted to raise the rent on eight
Mutual-owned carports not
deeded to individual manors to
$40 a month, matching the rate
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Bob Viator steps down as president
of Mutual 8 but will stay on board
charged in First Walnut Creek
Mutual.
Thanks
At the annual meeting, the
outgoing president thanked
individuals who have recently contributed significantly to
Mutual 8: Bob Eisner for his
six years on the board; Lou
Swithenbank for advocating,
implementing and administering the Mutual’s Internet bulletin board; and to Bill Oliver,
for starting and compiling over
six years the Mutual 8 phone
directory.
Ware, on behalf of the board
and the membership, thanked
Viator for his service as president, presenting him with a
ceremonial gavel mounted on a
walnut base.
After the meeting, Viator
told the News that “Cindy
Ware is going to be a great
president because she has the
most important qualification
of all–she cares. Add to that,
that she is intelligent, experienced and has good people
skills, and you have a winning
combination.”
Viator said he intends to
remain on the Mutual 8 board
for another two years, until
his current term is up so the
board will have continuity.
“Cindy and I have been working closely over the past several months, so the transition
should be seamless,” he said.
Officers
Craig Miller will continue
as vice president, Viator will
be secretary, and Jeanette
Mungiole will serve as director-at-large, continuing to
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Walnut Creek Mutual 8, formally organized in May 1969,
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Sited on a ridge, the units look
down into the valley called
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over Lafayette and Olympic
Boulevard to the west and
north.
Urged by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to become a part
of First Mutual, which had
been formed two years earlier, Mutual 8’s directors balked
and voted in 1970 to maintain
their independence, becoming
Rossmoor’s only small co-operative Mutual.
5A
Rossmoor Meetings
BOARD, MUTUAL AND COMMITTEE
MEETING DATES
All Golden Rain Foundation, Mutual and committee meetings listed here are open to Rossmoor residents. Meeting times
and locations are subject to change. For information on GRF
Board meetings, call Senior Manager of Executive Services
Paulette Jones at 988-7711; for information on Third Mutual
meetings, call Sharon Fees at 988-7718; and for information
on all other Mutual meetings, call Anne Paone at 988-7775.
May 15: Mutual 70 Finance Committee................10 a.m.
Mulligan Room, Creekside
May 15: Mutual 70 board........................................ 2 p.m.
Board Room, Gateway
May 16: Fifth Mutual board...................................11 a.m.
Board Room, Gateway
May 21: First Mutual Safety Committee........... 9:30 a.m.
Board Room, Gateway
May 21: First Mutual Finance Committee............11 a.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Mutual Operations meeting room
May 21: Del Valle/Fitness Center Task Force........ 2 p.m.
Board Room, Gateway
May 22: Second Mutual board................................ 9 a.m.
Peacock Hall, Gateway
May 23: Third Mutual building committee...........10 a.m.
Mutual Operations meeting room
May 23: First Mutual board...................................11 a.m.
Donner Room A, Event Center
May 26: Memorial Day—all offices closed
May 27: GRF Finance Committee.......................... 9 a.m.
Board Room, Gateway
Board Room, Gateway
6A
Policy Committee’s concern over nonresident club members worries clubs
member quota and other clubs
could petition to do so if the
need arose.
Another proposal restricted nonresident members from
bringing more than one additional outside person to a club
function and emphasized the
rule that nonresident members
could only attend functions
of the club of which they are
members; otherwise they come
under the current guest guidelines.
But the suggestions, Dickson said, were merely a “stepping-off point,” or a place from
which to begin the discussion.
They were never intended as
firm recommendations for policy adjustment, she said.
“We were told there was an
issue,” Dickson said, and the
committee asked the council “What would you do?” So
the Activities Council’s board
sought solutions. However,
Dickson added, “We don’t
make policy.”
In fact, once they were
told the Policy Committee
was taking a closer look and
before the discussion even
got underway, clubs began to
take a measure of their compliance, Dickson said, and
it worked as a motivator for
some clubs to begin improved
self-monitoring.
Pleading for their cause
About 20 residents showed
up at the Policy Committee
meeting to state their case for
their clubs. Most of the attendees were from dance clubs,
and the largest portion of that
group was of tap dancers. All
of them urged the committee
not to change the nonresident
member allowance.
“We definitely have got to
keep the people we’ve got,”
Elinor Fonda said. “Tap dancing is a team sport.”
“Please don’t let our nonresidents go,” Betty Valente said.
“They’re the best dancers in
the group.”
Tap dancer Carol Stock-
bridge emphasized that not
only do the nonresident members add to the club, but the
club serves as a marketing
tool for nonresidents. “We are
really good ambassadors for
Rossmoor,” she said.
Another dancer (although
not a tapper), John Christensen, said the nonresidents
“energize us.” He asked that
the policy remain as is and told
the committee that he knows
of a number of former nonresident club members who have
moved into Rossmoor because
of their association with the
clubs.
“We’re very grateful for the
20 percent rule,” Richard Davis, co-president of the Ballroom Dance Club said. The
outside members bring a lot to
the club and, because they pay
more than resident members,
also help to subsidize club activities, he said.
Bob Shelton, who claimed
to be a member of all the
dance clubs except tap, said
John Christensen told the Policy Committee that having nonresident members energizes dance clubs and that some nonresident members become residents after moving into Rossmoor
because of their involvement with the dance groups.
some clarification should be
made between a nonresident
club member and a guest,
since nonresident club members pay dues. “That in no way
can be defined as a guest in the
practical operation,” he said.
“Nonresident members should
have some rights because they
paid for them.”
But Policy Committee
Chairwoman Diane Guilfoy
reminded Shelton that nonresident club members are still,
by definition, guests, and as
such fall under the guest policy (304.1).
“Nonresident
members
have a special status in the
club,” Guilfoy said, “but not
in Rossmoor. They are still
guests.”
Other clubs speak
It wasn’t only dance clubs
that showed up to petition the
committee, however. Dale
Smith of the Cal Alumni
Club of Rossmoor said that
the club’s affiliation with
the overarching Cal Alumni Club offers financial and
staff benefits to the club, but
those benefits come with a
charter that includes requisite
outreach to the community at
large. Not allowing nonresident members “would put us
in conflict with our charter,”
he said.
Speaking about the Harmony women’s vocal group,
Meriel Ennik emphasized
that the group is a performance group both inside and
out of Rossmoor and nonresidents members are not only
a plus, they are really a necessity for the quality of the
group. “It’s difficult to find
high sopranos in an aging
group,” she said.
Employing the old adage
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix
it,” Clair Weenig, who is involved with the 400-member Republican Club and the
200-member Medical Friends
said maintaining an 80/20
resident/nonresident split is
not difficult or harmful to
the community. Residents
shouldn’t take the attitude
that guests are a “plague of
locusts,” he said.
Weenig pointed out that
the main problems seemed
to stem from groups using
the athletic facilities, which
garnered more discussion.
In fact, said tapper Nancy
Policy on nonresident club
members still under discussion
Thursby, all was well until pickleball players started
standing at the back door of
the Fitness Center and letting
people in.
“What is your power to
say to them ‘shape up or ship
out’?” Thursby asked the
committee.
Shelton said the committee
should look more into communicating concerns with the
clubs through the Activities
Council rather than changing
the policies.
Les Birdsall agreed. If
there is a problem with some
groups, those groups need to
be singled out for correction.
“Don’t throw the baby out
with the bathwater,” he said.
After hearing all of the
residents, Guilfoy said “This
is a can of worms.” The Activities Council letter stimulated a lot of discussion, she
said, but the discussion isn’t
over.
Committee member Melvin
Wall thanked the residents in
attendance for their feedback.
He said the committee appreciated all the suggestions and
recommendations.
The committee decided not
to make any recommendation to the GRF Board at this
time, especially with a new
configuration of the Board
just around the corner and
possible adjustments to the
committee, as well.
More review is definitely
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CERT to hold graduation drill, will
gather Tuesday to organize event
The Rossmoor area Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) will meet Tuesday, May 20, at 10 a.m. in the
Vista Room at Hillside. Members will go over final plans for
the CERT graduation drill on
Saturday, May 31, from 6 a.m.
to 2 p.m. at Gateway.
All Rossmoor CERT members who plan to attend the drill
are invited to attend the meeting. The half day drill will be
held in the back parking lot at
Gateway. The lot will be closed
to traffic during the drill.
The drill will complete
the training for the spring
CERT class. The final drill in
Rossmoor for 2014 will be held
on Oct. 25 for the students in
the fall training class.
Residents interested in becoming part of Rossmoor
CERT should take the training
class that starts in September.
Information will be available
shortly from the city of Wal-
nut Creek website, www.Walnut-Creek.org/CERT. The city
sponsors CERT.
Rossmoor area CERT is a
group of Rossmoor volunteers
who have trained and been certified by this national program.
Members provide aid in response to an emergency like an
earthquake, or other disaster.
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Republican dinner is next Tuesday
California’s “Mr. Republican” will address the
Rossmoor Republican Club on
Tuesday, May 20, in the Event
Center. Members will remember Tom Del Beccaro from
his previous visits to the club
podium. He was chairman of
the California Republican Party and served as chairman of
the Contra Costa County Republican Party for a number of
years.
His topic is timely: “The
Future of the Republican Party.” Known as “the most heard
voice of conservative politics”
in California, he is listened
to by millions on the radio,
television and in person each
year. In addition to being an
articulate speaker, his articles
have appeared in Forbes, the
Rasmussen Report, Investors’
Business Daily, RealClearPolitics.com, the Weekly Standard, and National Review,
among many others.
He is publisher of PoliticalVanguard.com and author of
the book, “The New Conservative Paradigm,” an analysis
setting forth the future of conservative politics. He is uniquely positioned to sense the pulse
of political thought from the
grassroots to the White House
and everything in between. He
is currently working on a new
book titled “The Divided Era,”
in which he describes how the
government is dividing people
instead of bringing them together.
The cost of the evening
is $26 for members and $28
for nonmembers. The dinner
menu will feature passed hors
d’oeuvres, a green salad with
raspberry vinaigrette and feta
cheese, braised short ribs accompanied by roasted red potatoes, green beans almandine,
and berry cobbler a la mode for
dessert. The vegetarian option
is eggplant Parmesan. To hear
the speaker without the dinner,
the cost is $5 per person.
An event registration form
is included in the “Rossmoor
Republican,” which is mailed
to all club members each
month. Reservations, with
checks payable to the Republican Club of Rossmoor, should
be mailed to Republican Club
of Rossmoor, 1001 Golden
Rain Road. Alternatively, they
may be hand-delivered to the
Republican Club mailbox in
the Gateway Administration
Office. All reservations must
be received by noon, Thursday, May 15.
A social time begins at
5:15 p.m. with a hosted wine
and beer bar. Dinner will be
served at 6 p.m., followed by
the speaker. Those attending
for the speaker only should arrive by 6:50 p.m. Reservations
are required; walk-ins cannot Rossmoor Rotary President Pam Regatuso, left, presents the
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Rossmoor raises money from
its October gala for local support of patients and their families who are suffering from
the effects of Alzheimer’s and
Parkinson’s. This year’s check
for $5,500 to the Mt. Diablo
Center for Adult Day Care is
the first of several major donations to local organizations.
The Mt. Diablo Center for
Adult Day Care plans to use
the money to provide scholarships to families who cannot
afford the $86-a-day cost of
having their loved ones cared
for. The organization serves
patients with moderate to advanced Alzheimer’s and other dementias. These patients
need help with eating, walking, and personal care.
Each patient has an individual plan of care developed by
a professional team. The day
includes music, physical activities and social activities.
The day care allows the
families some respite and enables the patients to remain in
their homes with their families for a longer time. These
patients would otherwise be in
a skilled nursing home.
The center lost $80,000
of annual support from
the state during Governor
Schwarzenegger’s budget cuts.
Watch the News over the
next several weeks for information about other organizations that will be receiving donations from Rotary.
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a free or a paid obituary,
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F RO M S e c u r i tas
The following are the major incidents reported to Securitas, Rossmoor’s security
service provider. They appear
here as they were initially reported to Securitas. After investigation, details of a case
may indicate a lesser or different incident description. If the
case warrants it, the News will
do a follow-up story.
Most of the calls to Securitas from April 30 to May 6
were routine, dealing with welfare checks, lockouts and nonemergency assistance, among
other things.
However, a Rockledge Lane
resident reported to Walnut
Creek police on May 4 that
her sterling silver was missing
from its cabinet. It occurred
sometime since Easter. Nothing else was missing and there
was no forced entry.
Democrats hear professor on role of government in inequality
UC Berkeley professor, Paul
Pierson, will discuss the role
of government in inequality at
the Democrats of Rossmoor
monthly membership meeting
and dinner at the Event Center
on Thursday, May 22. Social
hour begins at 5 pm, followed
by the dinner at 6 and Pierson’s
presentation at 7.
The buffet dinner is $27 per
person and the payment deadline is Friday, May 16. Checks
made out to the Democrats of
Rossmoor can be dropped off at
the club’s mail slot at Gateway
or mailed to Jeanne Thomas at
215 Cactus Court No. 4. Those
wishing to hear the speaker
without attending the dinner
may do so by arriving before
his 7 presentation begins.
Pierson is the John Gross
professor of political science
at the UC Berkeley. Pierson’s
teaching and research includes
the fields of American politics
and public policy, comparative
political economy and social
theory.
His recent books include
“Off-Center: The Republican
Revolution and the Erosion of
American Democracy” and
“Winner-Take-All Politics:
How Washington Made the
Rich Richer and Turned Its
Back on the Middle Class.”
Pierson is an active commentator on public affairs, whose
writings have recently appeared
in such outlets as the New York
Times Magazine, the Washington Post and the New Republic.
From 2007 to 2010 he served as
chairman of the Berkeley Political Science Department.
All are welcome to attend,
regardless of political affiliation. There will be time for
questions from the audience
Paul Pierson
following Pierson’s presentation. Call Gary Hansen with
questions at 954-8425.
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Adoption event
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Rossmoor Counseling Services will sponsor an adoption
event with Muttville, an organization dedicated to the rescue of senior dogs, seven-plus
years or older.
Adoptions will be on
Wednesday, May 21, from noon
to 3 p.m. (note change in time)
behind the ceramics building
in the lawn area at Gateway.
The Seniors for Seniors is
a program devoted to finding
the perfect match for dogs
with their human counterparts.
Qualifying seniors, who are 62
or older, will have the $200 fee
waived, but donations are always welcome.
Included is a complimentary
senior welcome kit, which contains most supplies needed to
start caring for the furry companion. It includes: dog bowl,
bed, leash, collar, one-month’s
supply of food and, if necessary, medication. Home modifications, like a gate or a step,
can be provided.
Prior to adoption, each Muttville dog undergoes a comprehensive medical exam, dental
care and spay or neutering, so
that people can be assured that
their furry friend is in good
health.
Muttville is committed to
finding the perfect pairing. If
a match does not work out for
any reason, Muttville will gladly take back the dog and, if the
person wishes, find another one.
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Rossmoor scholarship recipients achieve goals, new scholarships awarded
By Frances Matthews
Foundation correspondent
Many of the immediate
goals of the Rossmoor scholarship recipients have been
accomplished. The Rossmoor
Scholarship Foundation (RSF)
has been able to help many
student scholarship recipients financially because of the
generosity of Rossmoor residents–and, these students have
accomplished many of their academic goals, achieving them
due to their self-direction.
On Sunday, May 18, a brand
new group of students will receive awards where they will
be able to start their own new
academic goals. This is the
date that RSF will announce its
2014 winners from the Walnut
Creek-Lafayette-Concord- area
high schools and Diablo Valley
College.
This award ceremony is a
memorable event for all in attendance, especially the students and their families. The
students speak to those in attendance and all partake of snacks
and non-alcoholic beverages.
In the past, the cost of this
reception has been paid out of
Zoe Eng
the RSF’s operating funds. But
this year, the foundation is for- sored and paid for by Rossmoor
tunate to have the event spon- Realty. This sponsorship also
makes it possible for more
funds to be applied to the goal
of the foundation’s Dollars for
Robin Miller, DDS, MSW
the Students drive rather than
operating costs. Thank you to
Rossmoor Realty.
As each year’s grants are
used by local students in need,
their goal of college graduation
is closer to reality. Each year,
RSF receives many thank-you
notes from scholarship recipients. One of these recipients
shared with the Foundation
how much it meant to her having received a scholarship.
Zoe Eng graduated from
high school in 2010. She is now
preparing for her graduation
from the University of California.
She wrote, “In 2010, you
graciously rewarded me with
a scholarship to help me begin my collegiate career. In
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she has completed an internship
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Military Medical Center and is
now working in a lab studying
traumatic brain injuries. After a
few years in research, she hopes
to enter a doctoral program in
her field. The Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation’s donation to
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early goals and continue on her
journey of academic achievements, setting and reaching one
goal at a time.
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Rossmoor donors.
11A
Talk Of Rossmoor
Sullivan Family Enjoys Trip to New York City and
Brooklyn; Resident Holds Special Party for Beloved Pup
When Gerald and Birgitta Sullivan, who are 10-year
Rossmoor residents, rang the
doorbell on the now historical
foundation Bedi Makky Art
Foundry in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, they did not know what to
expect. The 78-year-old foundry sculptor who opened the
door was Bedi Makky himself.
The Bedi Makky Art
Foundry is responsible for
some world-famous castings:
the original bronze statue of
the Iwo Jima Flag Raising Memorial in Washington, D.C.,
the FDNY 9/11Memorial Wall,
the Wall Street Bull, Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt
and Harry Truman and other art pieces at the New York
Metropolitan Museum and the
Vatican.
Gerald and his Greenpoint
family of five U.S. Marine
brothers and a sixth U.S. Navy
brother grew up on Java Street,
one street from India Street,
the site of the Bedi Makky Art
Foundry. When leaving the
foundry, Gerald told Makky
and his son that it was an honor
to meet them.
It was a memorable Easter
week for the Sullivans, visiting
their 13 relatives and especially Gerald’s 87-year-old brother, former U.S. Marine and
retired firefighter from Engine
Company 202, Ladder Company 101, which lost seven
firefighters on 9/11. The Sullivan’s granddaughter, Kendelle
Sullivan from Martinez, was
with them on their visit to New
York City and Brooklyn.
The family reunion was the
family highlight. The family said that the visiting of the
FDNY 9/11/01 Memorial Wall
and the Greenpoint Foundry,
attending Easter Sunday Mass
at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and
a private showing of opening
day of Tavern on the Green
were exceptional.
poodle, and his human mom
is Lucy Selman. The two have
been together most of his 15
years on earth (that makes him
105 in doggy years). About
15 people celebrated with
cake and drinks in Entry 3
of Golden Rain Road. A few
neighborhood dogs joined the
party too. Quiche had a good
time, even though he couldn’t
eat the cake. He had a few
doggy treats instead. Selman,
who has lived in Rossmoor 31
years, says he’s in good shape
for his age.
Gerald Sullivan, holding a miniature replica of the Iwo Jima
Flag Raising Memorial, with
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Coffee With a Cop set for
tomorrow in Redwood Room
The next Coffee With a Cop
program, sponsored by the
Walnut Creek Police Dept.,
will be May 15 from 10 to 11:30
a.m. in the Redwood Room.
The morning will feature a
Special Weapons and Tactics
(SWAT) demonstration and display in the Gateway parking lot.
Residents are invited to
stop by the Redwood Room
at Gateway first and chat with
a Walnut Creek Police officer.
Several officers will be available to answer questions or to
just talk. Coffee With a Cop
was introduced by Police Chief
Thomas Chaplin as a way to
enhance the police presence
in Rossmoor. These meet-andgreets will be held in Rossmoor
the third Thursday of every
month through the end of the
year.
Rossmoor vets featured on CCTV
Contra Costa TV (Channel
27 in Rossmoor) is airing interviews of Rossmoor veterans
five times a week through June
13.
The following residents,
who were interviewed as part
of the Rossmoor Veterans History Project, will be featured:
Raymond Huebsch, captain,
U.S. Navy, Dental Corps,
WWII; Leroy Parker, first lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Force,
B-24 navigator, WWII; Merle
Christensen, lieutenant commander, U.S. Navy Aviation
Ordinance, WWII; Edward
Rose, captain, U.S. Army Air
Corps pilot, WWII; and Gene
Gould, commander, U.S. Navy
supply officer, WWII
The programs will air on
Mondays at noon, Tuesdays at
4 p.m., Fridays at 6 p.m. and
Saturdays 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The Rossmoor Veterans
History Project was founded
by the late Ed Berman and was
under the guidance of residents
Jerry Swanstrom of the Video
Club, Leo DeGaetano and Paul
Rosenzweig.
The project consisted
of videoed interviews with
Rossmoor veterans that aired
on Rossmoor’s Channel 28 for
several years and were then
sent to the Library of Con-
gress.
Created in 2000, the Veterans History Project of the
Library of Congress American Folklife Center collects,
preserves and makes accessible the personal accounts of
American war veterans so that
future generations may hear
directly from veterans and better understand the realities of
war.
The Rossmoor Veterans
History Project dissolved on
Sept. 1, 2010, after eight years
of gathering the war stories of
nearly 300 Rossmoor veterans
and civilian wartime workers.
Since 2002, Rossmoor volunteers videotaped their fellow
residents as they recalled their
wartime service.
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Help firefighters save time getting
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Get a lockbox for key and they’ll install it
By Cathy Tallyn
Staff writer
Rossmoor residents should
share their lockbox codes with
the fire department, just in
case a quick entry is needed
into their manors. If firefighters can get to residents’ spare
hidden door key, they can get
into manors faster in an emergency when no one can get to
the door and unlock it.
Captain Jason Walker of
nearby Fire Station 3, just outside the Rossmoor gate, came
up with the plan for Rossmoor
residents to share their codes
with the fire department.
“The uniqueness of the
Rossmoor community lends
itself to being an ideal fit for
this type of program,” he said.
The lockbox code will be
inputted into the fire district’s
computer system and accessed
in an emergency, he said. That
way, firefighters can get into a
locked manor fast. He said this
system eliminates the need to
use valuable time to look for
an open window or break into
the resident’s manor.
Those residents who don’t
have a lockbox might want to
consider getting one.
An added plus with the program is that firefighters from
Station 3 will install the lockbox for residents. That way,
firefighters know where to
look for the hidden key.
“People leave a key with a
neighbor, under a planter and
in a lot of different places,”
Walker said. He said a lockbox
is a better system.
Firefighters will install the
lockboxes next to the front
door. In an emergency, dis-
patchers can relay the code to
firefighters.
“This is a secured system,
and the only person who would
see the code is the captain on
the responding unit,” Walker
said. He added that the firefighters want to be good neighbors.
“We want to help do more
than show up for (emergency)
calls in Rossmoor,” he said.
Residents can call Station
3 at 935-6790 and give their
code.
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Trust Agreement Committee
takes four-month hiatus
The Trust Agreement Review and Revision Committee
will be on hiatus for the next four months and will not meet
again until Friday, Sept. 12, at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Room
at Gateway.
The committee has been reviewing the Trust Agreement
and making revisions at these monthly meetings. The original
Trust Agreement and other related documents can be found
on the Rossmoor website, www.rossmoor.com/residentinfo/
rossmoorgovernance. The original Trust Agreement is under
Golden Rain Foundation and any changes and reports from
the committee are under Documents and Studies.
Mel Fredlund is the chairman of the committee. He can be
reached at 366-5440.
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ROSSMOOR SHUTTLE!
14A
Diane Guilfoy is new GRF president
ley was re-elected treasurer.
As outgoing president,
Liddle gave his annual report,
stating that Rossmoor is in
excellent financial shape, that
safety and traffic concerns
are being addressed and that
the community’s current concern is conserving water.
During her first remarks
as president, Guifoy said that
the coming year is going to
be financially challenging for
Rossmoor and that GRF must
tighten its belt.
Board.
The new and returning
GRF Board members were
seated on the Board at the organizational meeting following the GRF Annual Meeting
of Members on Monday.
In addition, during the organizational meeting, Guilfoy, who has been on the
Board for two years, was
elected president, Pyle was
elected vice president, Jordan
was elected secretary and Ha-
GRF Board Director Diane
Guilfoy was elected president at
the annual meeting on May 12.
Liddle’s complete annual
report and Guilfoy’s remarks
as Rossmoor’s new GRF
Board president will be printed in next week’s News.
Excursion parking
Whether going on a one-day
trip or multiple-day journey,
please be considerate about using
Gateway parking spots. Or better,
use a Rossmoor bus or carpool
with a friend to get to Gateway.
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Fishing or Golf
The guys and I have so much fun fishing that I thought,
“Wouldn’t it be fun to write a monthly fishing report for
the newspaper.” Of course, I’d have to head out once a
month to gain fodder for the articles. My longest tenured
mechanic, Johnnie, and I, have had many memorable
trips together. Two trips to Alaska, one to Baja, one to Wyoming and numerous trips to the Columbia River bordering Washington and Oregon. May is Lake Shasta month.
Maybe I should give away trout filets with an oil change.
Then there’s my wife, Margaret, who is now a golf
addict. Watching golf on TV that is. She wouldn’t miss
a weekend tournament for all the tea in China. She’d
probably have me writing a monthly article on the exciting conclusions of various tournaments. Her favorite
golfer is Rickey Fowler (says he looks like our youngest son, Jack). Rickie wears all those wildly colorful
clothes, different for each day of the four day tournament. For Mother’s Day she requested a Rickie Fowler hat (orange of course).
If I’m in back of the house and I hear a loud scream on Sunday, I now know it
wasn’t a mouse in the house, it was one of her favorites sinking a 40 foot putt.
I think it’s a similar scream when I hook a nice salmon on
Lake Shasta. Goes something like this…. FISH ON!
I think our ideal vacation would be a PGA golf course
with a trout stream running through it.
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Shanti Haydon and Kay Frost, wearing sombreros in honor of
Cinco de Mayo, took off for the Hospice Rossmoor Benefit
Walk on the nine-hole course with a group from Rossmoor
Realty last Monday. Rossmoor Realty was one of the sponsors
along with Charles Schwab of Walnut Creek, Whole Foods
of Walnut Creek and the Activities Council. The Cocktails at
Creekside group was the leader in club donations. Many local
companies also donated prizes to the participants. The walk
raised more than $10,000 for Hospice of the East Bay.
When
walking
on
Rossmoor sidewalks, be
aware of entering or exiting
service vehicles, especially garbage and landscaping
trucks. Often the driver cannot see pedestrians because
of foliage and other obstructions.
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15A
IRV elects new officers in June
GRF committees have openings
At its June general meeting,
Informed Rossmoor Voices
(IRV) will have an election for
officers for 2014-15. Only those
members present will vote.
This is an important election
as Dick Locke, chairman for
three years, will be stepping
down. All other incumbent
board members have agreed
to stay on, but all positions
are open for nominations at
this time. Members who wish
There will be openings on the following GRF committees
in June:
Aquatics Advisory Committee: Three non-GRF Board
member openings; one Board member opening
Audit Committee: Two non-GRF Board member openings; one Board member opening
Finance Committee: Two non-GRF Board member openings; one Board member opening
Fitness Center Advisory Committee: Three non-GRF
Board member openings; one Board member opening
Golf Advisory Committee: Two non-GRF Board member
opening; one Board member opening
Residents interested in serving on any of these committees are invited to apply by submitting their names and qualifications, along with a brief statement on why they want to
serve, to Assistant Secretary Paulette Jones in the Board
Office at Gateway complex by Monday, June 2.
For information, call Jones at 988-7710.
Dick Locke will step down as chairman
to nominate someone, or who
would like to serve as a board
member, should contact Locke
at 287-9124.
Open positions a re as
follows: chair man /woman,
treasurer, secreta r y, membership chair man /woman,
meeting/review chair man /
woman.
IRV’s mission is to improve
the quality of life for a diverse
Rossmoor community by pub-
lishing analytical and informational reports on aspects of
finance, operations and governance and recommending
changes if needed. IRV aims
to increase accountability of
Rossmoor’s elected representatives and GRF employees to
the residents, and to widen distribution of information about
how Rossmoor is managed.
IRV always seeks new members.
Committee is forming for Men’s Conference
Volunteers are sought to help plan first event
Rossmoor’s Counseling Services is looking for Rossmoor
men interested in being part
of the men’s planning committee to coordinate an upcoming
Men’s Conference. This conference will be the first of its
kind at Rossmoor.
The committee will come
together to discuss possible
topics and themes and find a
keynote speaker that would ap-
For rides to medical
appointments, call
County Connection
Link at 938-RIDE.
peal to the men of Rossmoor.
Counseling Services is looking
for Rossmoor men who have
ideas about possible speakers,
formats or topics to be discussed on the planning committee.
The first meeting is sched-
Fourth Mutual cancels meeting
uled for Thursday, May 22,
from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the
The Fourth Walnut Creek
Board Room at Gateway. Sub- Mutual’s regular board meeting
sequent meetings will be de- scheduled for Monday, May 19,
termined. Those interested in has been canceled due to a lack
participating should contact
Penny Reed in the Counseling
Office at 988-7752.
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of a quorum. The next regular
board meeting will be held on
Monday, June 16, at 1:30 in the
Board Room at Gateway.
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Walnut Creek is working
to encourage walking
Pedestrian Master Plan forming
The Pedestrian Master Plan is the first citywide planning
effort focused on making walking in Walnut Creek safer, easier and more popular. The plan will assess existing conditions
for walking; develop goals and policies to guide the implementation of walking facilities; recommend programs and
activities to promote walking; and formulate guidelines for
the implementation of sidewalks, crosswalks and footpaths.
Particular attention will be paid to improving access to
schools and transit within the downtown, as well as to parks,
trails and neighborhood shopping centers.
The city is relying on the public’s involvement and input to
help shape the Pedestrian Plan. The first major opportunity
for Walnut Creek residents and others to provide input and
feedback on the plan is at public stakeholder workshops. At
the workshops, the public will have the chance to learn more
about the project, find out about potential types of pedestrian
improvements and provide input on all aspects of walking in
Walnut Creek.
For information about the Pedestrian Plan, visit www.
WCwalks.org or contact Jeremy Lochirco, senior planner
at the city, at 943-5899 ext. 2251 or email [email protected].
Chinese property management group visits
About 20 senior executives from Strategy and Property Management Department at Longfor,
one of the largest real estate companies in China, were given a tour of Rossmoor last Tuesday. They were given a warm welcome in Peacock Hall by GRF Board Director Alice Lau and
Rossmoor resident Jiayi Zhou, and taken on a tour of the entire community by Communications
Manager Maureen O’Rourke. Their favorite stops were the Table Tennis Clubhouse and the
Channel 28 studio, where the photo was taken. The group was interested in learning about successful experiences and practical tools used in the eldercare real estate industry in the United
States, since China’s aging population is growing rapidly and there is a need for communities that
serve seniors.
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How to apply for
Dollar Ranch Golf Course will be
a Rossmoor Fund grant closed to walkers several Mondays
Rossmoor Fund grants are
limited to individuals whose
annual income is less than
$23,340 or to two-person
households with combined
incomes under $31,460 (note
that income standard for eligibility has increased as of
March 2014)). Other assets
are also taken into account in
determining eligibility. (Information about grants to organizations can be found online at
RossmoorFund.org.)
Grants are intended to help
people with financial emergencies rather than ongoing
expenses and typically cover
expenses such as medical bills,
medications, essential dental
care, temporary home health
care, medical equipment, ambulance service, eyeglasses,
etc.
To request the one-page application, call the Rossmoor
Stress
Management
Support Group
Fund directly at 567-3863.
Calls will be returned by a
board member who will answer questions and offer assistance in filling out the
form. Applications are also
available through Counseling
Services at 988-7750, or can
be found on-line at RossmoorFund.org.
The Rossmoor Fund board
meets twice each month so
that it can respond quickly to
requests.
The Rossmoor Fund is a
nonprofit public-benefit corporation qualified to receive
tax-deductible gifts and welcomes donations. Memorial
and tribute gifts are accepted
and acknowledged. Checks
should be made payable to
Rossmoor Fund and sent to
P.O. Box 2070, Walnut Creek
94595, or placed in the box at
Gateway.
The Dollar Ranch Course
will be closed to walkers
starting at noon on the following Mondays due to golf
tournaments: May 19, Young
Life Charity Tournament;
June 23, Ombudsman Elder-
Rossmoor Bus TransporSeating is limited. ReservaResidents will be picked up
tation will offer a Sunvalley tions will be first come, first and returned on the street at
Mall/Crossroads Mall shop- served.
their entries.
ping trip on Friday, May 16.
The target arrival times are
9:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:45 p.m.
and 3:45 p.m.
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• Hardwood • Rugs
by request the day before the
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day, May 26, both golf courses will be open for play. No
walking will be allowed on
either course all day. For
information about Monday
walking on the courses, call
the Pro Shop at 988-7861.
Catch a bus to Sunvalley/Crossroads
MOBILE NOTARY SERVICE
Meets for eight weeks,
four times a year.
For more information,
call Ann Pagliaro,
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R esidents Forum
RESIDENTS FORUM GUIDELINES
Letters must be about 250 words.
Letters are subject to verification and editing
Letters are strictly the opinion of the letter writer.
The Rossmoor News accepts letters for publication
in complete or abridged form at the discretion of the
managing editor and in accordance with common editorial policies. Headings of letters are written by the
managing editor.
• Letters must be signed or emailed to
[email protected]. Emailed letters are preferred.
• Letters must be accompanied by full name, address
and phone number for verification.
• Letters must be germane to the activities and affairs
of Rossmoor.
• Letters should be about 250 words or less.
• Open letters addressed to anyone other than the
editor will not be published.
• Letters’ content cannot include phone numbers, full
addresses, email addresses or website addresses.
• Letters are edited for clarity at the discretion of the
editor.
• Letters announcing an event with a date, time and
location will not be printed.
• Letters sent by email are confirmed by an emailed
reply. If you have not received a confirmation,
contact the News by phone, 988-7800, or in person
to verify your submission.
• The normal deadline for letters is Friday at 10 a.m.
Early deadlines due to holidays are announced in
the News.
CHATBOARD FINANCIAL
MISINFORMATION
An Internet chatboard is awash with incorrect
statements regarding Rossmoor financing.
GRF Director Richard Hurley posts chatboard
statements incongruent with facts, which beg correction.
He states that the loan from the Operating Budget to the Trust Fund was made to enable construction projects. False.
Fact: Creekside I, the Event Center and table tennis projects committed construction loans were adequate to complete construction, without that loan.
The Operating Budget had $2.5 million excess funds
at Mechanics Bank earning virtually no interest at
.05 percent to 0.1 percent. Then, as GRF treasurer, I
noted we were paying Mechanics 6.0 percent on the
Creekside I construction loan, in effect providing
$2.5 million to Mechanics at low interest and borrowing it back at higher interest.
The $1.5 million loan resulted in the Operating
Budget (coupon) receiving $243,000 in interest to
date, versus only $3,000 if with Mechanics. The
$240,000 difference is $36 savings per manor.
I know of no person with a modicum of business,
banking or financial acumen who does not think
this a sound financial decision. Mechanics failed
to receive the $240,000 interest, which went to the
Operating Budget (coupon). One might think the
$240,000 benefit to the coupon more important to
Mr. Hurley than taking a swipe at the administration or a prior GRF Board. Or not?
Loan repayments of $500,000 in 2013, $750,000
in 2014, the balance, $250,000, will be repaid in
2015. Word count limits prevent discussion of other
Mr. Hurley misconceptions and will be dealt with in
subsequent Residents’ Forum letters.
Clair Weenig
GRF Board treasurer, 2010-11
Horsemans Canyon Drive
UNDERSTANDING
ROSSMOOR’S FINANCES: A
DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
On April 30, the Rossmoor News, for the second
week in a row, carried a column “Understanding
Rossmoor’s Finances” by the chairman of the Finance Committee. He said Rossmoor is in a fiscally
sound position, though many residents feel that a
$15 million debt is not a great indicator of fiscal
soundness.
Recently, the Finance Committee informed the
GRF Board of a new way to add to our debt: a $2
million line of credit for a fee of $ 5,000. Certainly,
we were fiscally sound when we had no large interest and principal payments. In those days, before we
became a debtor association, no one would think
of borrowing $1.5 million from the operations accounts (funded by the coupon) so that there would
be more money in the Trust account for Trust projects. In those days, there was no divisive bonus program for management staff that residents did not
understand or support.
The author claims that we are the envy of other
communities, since all of this building was done
without assessing residents. Isn’t a $15 million loan
an obligation that must be repaid with interest? Finally, the author tells us that Rossmoor would not be
the place it is today without its employees. Missing
in the article is the acknowledgement that it is first
and foremost the retirees who make all this possible – retirees who pay the $7,000 transfer fees and
monthly coupons, without which there would be no
money to pay employees.
Richard Hurley
Ptarmigan Drive
DON’T LIKE IT? THEN
MOVE OUT
Mr. Jiayi Zhou thinks that only wealthy people
should live in Rossmoor (Residents Forum “Low-Income Rossmoor is an Illusion,” April 23). Well, if Mr.
Zhou doesn’t like the mix of seniors in Rossmoor, he
should move to Pacific Heights in San Francisco.
Yes, we have low-income and middle-income seniors who have lived here much longer than he has
and have helped Rossmoor to become the wonderful
community it is noted for nationally. Rossmoor was
built for those folks to be able to live in retirement
in a safe and economically affordable community
that they could afford for the rest of their lives.
Of all the years that I have lived here, I have never heard such snobbish remarks. I enjoy all the folks
and enjoy doing my community services for the seniors. By the way, he forgot to say what community
services he does for the seniors in Rossmoor.
If Mr. Zhou does not like our mix of wonderful
seniors, I suggest he move out of Rossmoor and find
more people of his level and thoughts. Many of us
will help him pack.
George Ramas
Ptarmigan Drive
LEFT OUT OF CINCO
DE MAYO PARTY
On May 5, Rossmoor had a Cinco de Mayo party
and I am told that the festivities were lovely – that
is for the privileged few who were able to obtain
tickets to attend. For this popular event to be available to only 250 out of the 10,000 in our community
is discrimination and an insult to many of us who
certainly would have enjoyed attending.
An event like this, which draws large crowds,
should have been held outside in front of Peacock,
or at Dollar, and been accessible to as many as wanted to attend, and have food available for purchase.
It is my understanding that this event was sponsored by the Recreation Department, which is funded by our monthly assessments. If we cannot attend such events due to venue constraints, then we
shouldn’t have to pay for it in our monthly dues. Perhaps we should start deducting some money from
our assessments!
Diana W. Strong
Rockledge Lane
Editor’s note: The News contacted the Recreation
Department to find out how the ticketing worked for
the Cinco de Mayo event. The department sold 250
tickets at $5 each, which included lunch and entertainment. The event was first publicized in the News
on April 9 and on the next day two tickets were sold.
Tickets sold steadily over the next 17 days with the
event selling out on April 26. Publicity was pulled
out of the News and an announcement was placed
in the April 30 issue that the event was sold out.
The entertainment booked for this event included
a full dance ensemble of 14 dancers and a 10-piece
Mariachi band that required a large stage area and
numerous costume changes. This show could not
have physically worked utilizing risers in the Peacock Plaza area or at the Dollar stage. Weather has
been inconsistent this year, so this was another consideration in booking this event indoors. The performance group needed a changing area and sound
and tech requirements that are now readily available
at the Event Center. The ticket price was kept at a
minimum to cover the cost of food and beverages
and part of the performers’ fee. Having this event
being ticketed allows the Recreation Department the
ability to accurately and cost-effectively purchase
the correct amount of food and beverages and seat
all with tickets comfortably.
A MOVING PROGRAM, A
DISRESPECTFUL ACT
I attended a moving program sponsored by MEICOR, B’nai Israel of Rossmoor, Hadassah, ORT,
Council of Jewish Women and the Shalom Club
commemorating Israel Independence Day. The
house was full and the program, which included
films made by high school students illustrating
their experiences in Israel, was wonderful, informative and encouraging.
These students are being prepared by Blue Star,
a nonprofit educational organization, to handle the
anti-Israel and anti-Semitic attacks they are confronted with on college campuses. The films were
fresh, lively and informative, and were clearly the
product of budding journalists who are looking for
information and answers.
This was the first Rossmoor celebration of Israel’s independence. I hope that it will become an annual event. At the close of the program, the crowd
stood and sang the Israel national anthem, Hatikvah. Congratulations to MEICOR for creating this
excellent program and to all the Jewish organizations for their support.
Unfortunately, an anti-Israel group, Jewish Voice
for Peace, saw fit to take the opportunity of this celebratory event to hand out its anti-Zionist literature
at the door. I believe this was inappropriate and disrespectful to the Jewish community, which came to
honor Israel.
Fritzie Noble
Saklan Indian Drive
IN DEFENSE OF
PICKLEBALL PLAYERS
This letter is to correct the statement “no-one is
checking” in the May 7 News by Al Schwartz titled
“Non-resident Pickleballers.” Non-residents fill out a
card that is kept in a file at the desk with the name
of the sponsoring resident. My guest and I check in
together, sign and date a form upon entry and sign
another list inside, checking whether a resident or a
guest. Guests wear a wrist band. Al Schwartz is the only resident who has been
negative toward the special time I have enjoyed with
my grandson (who is 28) and willing to come and
play with me here in Rossmoor. Preference for court
time is given to residents if waiting. Should we bar
all family and friends who are not old enough to live
here? No guest golfers, no guest tennis, no grandchildren and no movie friends? Regarding his remark, “country club clique,” are family and friends
prohibited from visiting in country clubs?
To correct his remark that “one-third of the gym
taken up by pickleball use and two-thirds is empty,” at 3:30, eight more players came in. The two
courts are reserved from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays,
and designated for different levels of play.
Mr. Schwartz says he can “understand the annoyance of playing pickleball against the thump of a
basketball hitting the floor,” so why not quit when we
asked instead of forcing administration to come to
the gym and telling him to stop? Enough is enough!
Donna Barker
Tice Creek Drive
– More letters on next page –
More letters
ers and thinkers of the time. Athens blossomed as a
center of education, culture and democracy during
the Age of Pericles.
Yes, especially democracy. David Smith a Pericles?
No, no. For an apt analogy, Mr. Weenig should
DON’T ALLOW SOLAR
go to Sparta.
PANELS IN ROSSMOOR
Gene Gordon
Golden
Rain Road
As a new resident to Rossmoor I would like to
comment regarding published comments concerning solar panels. I would be extremely disappointed
CONCERT OR FUNDRAISING?
if solar panels are allowed to be installed anywhere
On the evening of May 7, in the Event Center,
here, as they would detract significantly from one of
the major reasons Rossmoor is so attractive, which we were treated to a most disappointing event oris overall appearance. Solar panels in a residential ganized by the Opera Club. Instead of a concert of
arias from operas, sung by a most talented singer,
setting are as ugly as sin.
There are a few panels that somehow were in- graduate of Merola company, Eugene Brancoveanu,
stalled up Stanley Dollar Drive and they make the we were faced with a fundraising event for Merotownhomes look like commercial power plants. la and charged $15 per ticket. It should have been
These should be removed. The original developers called “donations” and made voluntary.
The three arias were splendidly sung and interof Rossmoor spent a substantial amount of money to
put utilities out of sight and to now purposefully do preted, but most of the time there was talking in
a microphone that was making a lot of disturbing
the opposite would be a crime.
Additionally, they have no redeeming financial noises and none of the organizers of the event tried
benefit for about 15 years, at which time they may to control it.
Three arias in two hours is not a concert. It
need replacement. There is no good reason to detract from the appearance here; we simply need to should be called a fundraising event.
It was a total disappointment.
continue to enhance it. Solar panels – maybe someElla Sternberg
place – in Rossmoor, absolutely not.
Cactus Court
Robert Lockwood
Stanley Dollar Drive
MORE INFORMATION NEEDED
ON GOLF CARTS IN ROSSMOOR
The article by Walnut Creek Police Officer Bryan
Duncan, in the May 7 News, while welcome, and
for which he should be thanked, was a mix of “too
much information” and “too little information.”
The topic was ostensibly “about golf cart use in
Rossmoor.” But much of it is not useful regarding
their actual operation here. For example, are golf
carts required to stop at full stop signs? It is a rare
instance in Rossmoor to see a golf cart actually stopping. Although they do not require registration (license plates), how can one be identified for reporting
of violations? The terminology “except by ordinance
or resolution by a local authority” means nothing unless it states the actual requirements of Rossmoor.
Can Securitas exercise “police” powers over them,
since they are not state licensed? Can the occasional Walnut Creek police do the same? Do they need
lights if traveling in the dark? Do they need turn
signals or must they rely on hand signals? When encased in plastic in inclement weather, how can they
use their hands to signal? Can they park on sidewalks
or no-parking zones adjacent to handicap spaces?
And if not, will they be fined? These are just a few of
my questions regarding the use of golf carts.
Philip Wesler
Canyonwood Court
HE’S NO PERICLES
David Smith is Pericles? (Residents Forum, “A
Salient Leader,” by Clair Weenig).
Yes, and Creekside Clubhouse is the Parthenon
and the Event Center the Acropolis. The Greek
masterpieces of architecture make the name of
Greece immortal. And our masterpieces will make
the name of Rossmoor, now in the midst of a Golden
Age, live forever.
But Pericles (whose name means “surrounded
by glory”) is famous for promoting participatory
democracy – direct democracy – to such an extent
that scholars call him a populist – that is, one who
sides with the people against the elite.
David Smith is infamous for saying the Rossmoor
directors are not required to listen to the residents –
they are not permitted to!
People nowadays who struggle for democracy
take inspiration from the “Funeral Oration” of Pericles. It inspired President Abraham Lincoln in his
Gettysburg Address as he spoke of “… a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal – government
of the people, by the people, and for the people.”
Rossmoor does not even have a true representative democracy.
Pericles promoted the arts, literature and philosophy, giving full scope to the most inspired writ-
COMMITTEE NEEDED
We will have a new GRF Board this week. What
do we expect it to accomplish? I hope the Board
would shift its priority from buildings to technologies and shift its focus from money to people.
GRF’s job is not just constructing buildings; it
should put more efforts on technologies to improve
both resident life quality and administrative efficiency. More importantly, GRF should seriously
think how to construct a happy community, how to
work on people and work for people. GRF should
form a social work committee to deal with social/
psychological issues of the community. The committee should be composed of a social worker, psychologist, social scientist and emotional health experts from residents.
The mission of the committee would be to increase happiness of residents via social work. The
committee should endeavor to get support and
grants from outside universities and institutions.
Laguna Woods has UC Irvine researchers working
in the community. The news magazine “60 Minutes” recently aired a program “Living to 90 and
Beyond,” telling the story of this $6 million National Institutes of Health project started in 1981. We
are close to UC Berkeley. We can make Rossmoor a
major gerontology study base in the nation.
One major task of the committee would be to improve communication. The committee should make
guidelines and set a sub-committee to supervise the
newspaper, Channel 28 and the website operation.
Above is just a rough outline; more imagination
and creativeness are needed to make it workable.
Jiayi Zhou
Golden Rain Road
A LOVE LETTER TO ROSSMOOR
This is another “I Love Rossmoor!” letter. I have
been living in Rossmoor for almost a year now. The
incredible natural beauty of our community awes me
and I am grateful that I have the resources to live here.
Autumn was “splendorific” and now spring is
“busting out all over” – who knew there were so many
flowers! I think I must have lived in the city for too
long. I was fortunate to find a manor with a view, and
every morning I meditate on my porch, welcomed by
the sunrise over Mt. Diablo, and surrounded by deer,
squirrels, birds and turkeys – such reverie!
During the day I hike the trails of the Rossmoor
hills – my favorite being the Dollar Trail from
Saklan Indian to Cactus Court, and I try to hang out
in the gym or in the pools often. I have joined two
clubs, the Art Association and the Lesbian Social
Club, and I have met some wonderful new friends. I
am overjoyed that Rossmoor exists, and that somehow it found me. I am glad to begin my next 70
years here.
Cecelia Zarbo Wambach
Ptarmigan Drive
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WHY FLUFFY NEEDS HIS LEASH
I appreciated Diane Arndt’s well-written letter
on May 7 regarding dogs off leash. She addressed
many serious concerns on the subject. I’d like to
provide a few more. Resident safety is always my
first concern. Any approaching dog even “friendly,
harmless, well-mannered, voice-trained Fluffy” is
capable of startling a person and causing a fall and
resulting broken hip. In addition, some residents
are fearful of dogs; others are highly allergic.
Fluffy’s owner is responsible for his actions.
Fluffy’s safety is important too. We are in
a neighborhood full of wildlife. Raccoons and
skunks can carry rabies, some snakes are poisonous, coyotes are hungry and squirrels have
mange. And then there are the big two-legged animals driving too fast to stop for a dog in the road.
Fluffy’s safety is the responsibility of his owner.
Fluffy’s owner also has a responsibility to consider other pet owners. New residents may not
be aware that the GRF Board recently changed
its policy to allow dogs to be walked on the golf
course. If a few irresponsible owners refused to
leash their dogs, that policy change could soon be
reversed. Any injury on GRF property creates a
liability for the corporation. When insurance rates
go up, the coupon goes up.
To all owners of Fluffys – you are not doing
Fluffy or anyone else a favor by refusing to use
the leash. You are breaking Rossmoor policy and
Walnut Creek municipal code. You are endangering residents, their pets and Fluffy. The rules are
for everyone, even you, period.
Linda Herron
Ptarmigan Drive
A UNIQUE CLASS
I have Parkinson’s disease and experience difficulty in walking. Recently, I enrolled in Lee Taylor’s fall prevention class at the Fitness Center. The
class is unique in that it breaks down walking into
its simplest movements.
Taylor’s attention to muscle details enables me
to gain better control of my walking. I am happy
to share treatment information with fellow Parkinson’s colleagues.
Milton Matz, Ph.D.
Tice Creek Drive
WHERE ARE MY SUNGLASSES?
Has anyone seen my sunglasses? They are black
with dark lenses. I know I had them yesterday afternoon and usually I put them by the front door when
I get home. But I think I must have left them somewhere because they aren’t there. I need to go shopping soon. Oh…wait…here they are on my head.
Never mind.
John de Benedictis
Singingwood Court
RETURN THE STOLEN PHOTO
Someone came into my home and stole my Japanese doll in a glass case. In the case was a photo of myself, in a Japanese kimono, along with my
husband, who recently died, and two other people.
I presume that the person who took it threw away
the photo. If not, I certainly would appreciate it if
the photo could be returned to me. I miss the photo
more than the doll. The people in the photo are no
longer on this earth. I especially miss seeing my
husband in the photo.
Irene Shiega
Running Springs Road
To contact the GRF Board
Residents who would like to contact the GRF
Board can do so in the following ways:
• E-mail:[email protected]
• Mail: GRF Board, P.O. Box 2070, Walnut Creek,
CA 94595
• Message phone: 988-7710
• Drop-off: Board Office at Gateway
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Columns & Opinions
Republican
Perspective
The Obama Doctrine
By John Littig
n April 28, President
Obama and Philippine
President Benigno Aquino held a joint news conference
in Manila. President Obama’s trip
was designed to reassure allies
that they would indeed have our
support when needed. Two situations demonstrate the
need for that reassurance.
• The president had publicly drawn “a red line”
promising consequences if Syria were to use poison
gas against rebels in its civil war. When that line was
crossed, the president denied having drawn it in the
first place.
• In return for Ukraine giving up its nuclear arsenal
after gaining independence from the Soviet Union, the
United States and the United Kingdom pledged to protect Ukraine’s territorial integrity. When Russia seized
Ukrainian territory earlier this year, the United States
and the United Kingdom did essentially nothing.
What, if anything, the United States should have
done in the Syrian and Ukrainian situations is open
to debate. But what is clear is that the resolve of the
president – and, by extension, that of the United States
– is in doubt.
In the joint news conference, FoxNews White House
Correspondent Ed Henry asked President Obama if he
would outline the defining principle or doctrine on
which his foreign policy is based. Henry framed his
question as a chance for the president to answer “critics who say they think the doctrine is weakness.”
The president responded that there wasn’t time
O
Progressive View
It’s That Time Again in the
Election Cycle
By Peggy Rubin
rimary elections are the
weathervanes of what we, the
voters, want to either happen
or not happen. It stuns me to realize that 44 years ago this coming
September, I moved to Contra Costa County to teach at Diablo Valley
College, the only woman history professor in a department of 15 men. Fresh out of my doctoral program
in American studies at the University of Hawaii, all I
knew about Diablo Valley College was that it was one
of the top 10 community colleges in California. I had
images in my head of green lawns, scholastic architecture and balmy weather. I knew it had a student population almost as large as the university I was leaving.
I had never seen the campus because I was hired by
Dr. Bill Niland when he attended a college presidents’
convention in Honolulu.
I received my degree in early August and arrived in
Pleasant Hill two weeks before school started. I had
P
New Residents
to fully explain the defining principle of his foreign
policy, but then took over seven minutes to address
the criticism. This included an imaginary colloquy
where he posed and answered questions on what to do
in various situations. It was a “straw man” argument
in which he painted all critics as war mongers “who
would go headlong into a bunch of military adventures.” But at least he didn’t deny that his foreign policy (if he has one) is under fire.
Acknowledging that the president approved the
successful mission to kill Osama bin Laden, and setting aside the Syrian and Ukranian situations, here’s a
list of foreign policy achievements that come to mind:
• Insulting our strongest ally by evicting the bust of
Winston Churchill from the White House.
• Canceling the missile-shield program in eastern
Europe.
• Saying during his 2009 apology tour of Europe
that his own nation “has shown arrogance…been dismissive, even derisive.”
• Pulling the rug out from under our Egyptian ally
in favor of the Muslim Brotherhood.
• Failing to reach a status-of-forces agreement in
Iraq, thus facilitating its fall back into chaos.
• Failing to protect our consulate in Tripoli or to
avenge the sacking of the consulate and the murder of
our ambassador and staff.
• Allowing Iran to continue its march toward a nuclear bomb.
• Insulting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
• Maintaining a contentious rather than cooperative
relationship with Israel.
So against that backdrop, and in light of mounting
criticism of what passes for a foreign policy, Henry
posed his very benign question. And by-the-way, that
criticism is not coming just from the likes of Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham, but also from
Democrat stalwarts such as Senators Barbara Boxer
and Chuck Schumer, and Senate Foreign Relations
Committee Chairman Robert Menendez. Henry’s
question: what’s the defining principle?
Not having time to simply state his foreign policy’s
defining principle, President Obama spoke at length
about the unfair criticism. In the end, after countering arguments never made, the president had brought
listeners no closer to understanding his foreign policy
– except that it was not the foreign policy of his trigger-happy predecessor.
Now I’m going to go out on a limb here, and suggest that there are three possible reasons that the
president did not accept Henry’s invitation to state
his defining principle. One is that he has none, and
the whole foreign policy is made up on the fly. The
second is that there is a defining principle, but he
doesn’t want to disclose it. The third is that his defining principle is, in fact, so complex that it would
have taken more than seven minutes to explain it.
Take your choice.
The first possibility is scary. The second is far scarier. The third is downright silly – but it’s what he said,
and it’s surely the least harmful of the three possibilities. So let’s accept that option – he just couldn’t
explain it to us yokels in seven minutes.
In contrast, let’s consider the defining principle of
a previous president – Ronald Reagan. It didn’t take
seven minutes to say what his foreign policy doctrine
was: peace through strength. And, for good measure,
he had a specific succinct policy for the Soviet menace: “we win, they lose.” And lose they did, and win
we did.
Now that President Obama has pressed the reset
button, we find ourselves back in a cold war posture –
except that we’ve lost the trust of our allies and we’ve
emboldened our enemies.
Senator John Barrasso summed it up: “Our enemies
don’t fear us, our friends don’t trust us.” Not good.
John Littig can be emailed at [email protected]
• • •.
Note: My May 7 column had a reference to the
“Left Bank.” The News erroneously capitalized the
word “bank.” The intended reference was to those on
the political left, not the Paris locations. The News
has apologized for causing any confusion.
shipped enough furniture out there to fill a studio-sized
apartment and it was mid-ocean on the way home by
the time I found an apartment in Walnut Creek. My
car was shipped back to Long Beach. I picked it up at
6 a.m. a week before I was due in Contra Costa County. The speed limit then was 70 mph and I rolled into
Walnut Creek at noon. The apartment came first, then
lunch and then the college. What a shock.
The campus was covered with construction equipment. There were seven finished and occupied buildings, several Quonset huts used as classrooms and a
dozen or more trailers used for faculty offices, the administration housing, and more laboratory space. And,
of course, there was a football stadium, complete with
bleachers already in use. For the next four years the
noise of construction crews competed with the voices
of instructors trying to be heard over the racket outside. Little by little concrete walks, stairs and parking
lots began to win the battle with the mud. But the quality of instruction, on the whole, never suffered.
Niland had chosen his faculty well. There were a
dozen or more young instructors straight out of San
Francisco State University, trying eagerly to be truly
hip and continue the youth culture they’d left behind at
SFSU – and that appalled me – but the great bulk of the
faculty was quite professional. The student body was
something else. Granny dresses, tattered jeans, tattoos,
shaggy beards and straggly haircuts, to say nothing of
bare dirty feet propped up on the backs of chairs, un-
nerved me. Only after visiting the Cal campus could
I believe that DVC wasn’t the pit of higher education.
The student body there was just as unkempt. Honolulu
was a good two years behind trends on the mainland,
so cultural catch-up was the hottest game in town and
just beginning as I left.
There were bond drives in those early years. Much
was completed before I arrived as, one after another, voters passed the new bonds. By the fall of 1973,
DVC looked like what the bonds promised to make
possible. The fine arts building and the new library
were the crowning glory of those years of development.
Now the time has come to repeat the process
through Measure E. If you don’t believe me, go see for
yourself how shabby much of the campus looks. Also,
check out how far behind they are in new labs, science education equipment and general upkeep of the
grounds and buildings. The catalog of improvements
to be made is listed in the copy of the sample ballot
you received in the mail. Only one thing I could think
of has been omitted. They need to do more to make
life on campus easier for the handicapped.
I know I’m preaching to the choir, for Rossmoor
has never voted against any school bond issued in our
history – all the rest of the citizenry should be so dedicated: I’m quite sure we’ll support Measure E too. Be
sure to read the pamphlet.
Peggy Rubin can be emailed at [email protected].
Marygrove College.She used to work for Livonia
Public Schools. Her hobbies and special interests
include birding, wildlife conservation and reading.
She is a member of several clubs: birding, Wildlife
ERNEST AND ROCHELLE EICK moved to Conservation and reading.
Tice Creek Drive in April.
ADI ADINS AND ROBERTA VAN BUErnest is from Berlin, Germany and has also
lived in Detroit. He attended Wayne State Univer- REN-ADINS moved to Horseman’s Canyon Drive
sity and worked for EJ Thomas Company. He is in April.
Adi attended UC Berkeley and is retired. He
a member of the Drama Club and he enjoys clasenjoys traveling and writing, and he is a member
sical music.
Rochelle is from Detroit. She attended Patter- of several Rossmoor clubs: opera, computer and
son State University, Wayne State University and drama.
Roberta is from Sacramento and she attended Un iversity of t he Pacif ic a nd UC Sa n Diego. She owns Yes U U Can, and she is a rehab counselor for high school students. She is
a member of the Opera Club, Computer Club
and Drama Club.
BETTY LANDECK moved to Waterford in
May.
She is from Minnesota and has also lived in Pasadena, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Napa, Dunes
and Bermuda. She attended John Muir in Pasadena, and she enjoys golf and card games.
At Wit’s End
Remembrance of
Things Past
By Tom Mader
s you know, the first two orphans were Adam and Eve.
Neither one had parents, although once they introduced themselves to each other, their sparkling
personalities led to an intimacy that
produced tons of kids (well, maybe
not tons, but at least a hundred or so). Unfortunately,
their first two kids were boys who developed a sibling rivalry that proved disastrous. Abel came across
as well-meaning, but a goody-two-shoes who irritated his brother Cain, a jealous obnoxious egotist who
disposed of Abel and then became a wanderer in the
land of Nod. (Incidentally, there’s a road in Windham, Maine, called the Land of Nod, but I can’t find
evidence that this is where Cain landed.)
Fortunately, when our first parents were about 130
years old, they had a third son, Seth. Why so old?
Well, for about 128 years Eve complained about having a headache, and good-natured Adam was sympathetic. But finally he became irritated, told Eve
to take two Tylenol, and the rest is history. Seth was
a sensible type, although apparently someone who
didn’t do much because he disappears from the Bible rather quickly, even though he lives to be over
900 years old. (Can you imagine 900 candles on his
birthday cake?)
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Adam’s big mistake was listening to Eve after she
gave into the Devil and chewed on the apple (it was
a tasty Delicious apple; there were no Galas at that
time). They were evicted from the Garden of Eden
and headed east, probably to a place that was blazing
hot in the summer and freezing cold in the winter. I
can think of a few places they might have lived after
being tossed out of the garden. We don’t know where
this Hell on Earth was, but I could point to a number
of areas in the United States.
Is the story of Adam and Eve true or false? It’s
neither true nor false; it’s a myth. A myth is an explanation, and the myth is useful if it appears to be
a sensible attempt to deal with complicated material.
Each of us has parents, and our parents had parents,
but there must have been a time wherein the first parents were parentless. Where did they come from?
There are numerous explanations, but they divide
into three groups: scientific (e.g., evolution), religious
(e.g., God) and scientific-religious (e.g., religious scientists’ theories, which are numerous).
We do have more substantial evidence for relatives
you may not be excited about–Neanderthals. There
are a large number of theorists who’ve concluded
that some years ago (about 400,000 or so) there were
human beings and Neanderthals. As recent as 2007
genetic studies suggested that Neanderthals had red
hair and light skin. They probably were not enthusiastic about sitting in the sun. They became extinct
about 30,000 years ago, but their DNA lives on in
a large number of humans, according the Yale University’s Carl Zimmer. They got along so well with
humans that eventually they interbred. Were they as
smart as we are, and as physically well-developed?
Researchers tell us that Neanderthals had a cranial
capacity notably larger than modern humans, and
40 Years Ago
Structural Damage, Litigation
and a New Nine-Hole Course
By John Nutley, Rossmoor historian
The annual reports for First and Second Mutuals appeared
on the front page of the Rossmoor News on April 10, 1974. First
Mutual president, Orvil Buckman, reported that “Our Mutual is
in a strong financial condition.” The Mutual was still working on
a new management agreement, as it had reservations regarding
the one proposed by the Golden Rain Foundation. Buckman discussed the paint program, the roofing situation, landscaping and
the drainage problem. His final note was that a settlement had
been reached with the Rossmoor Corporation regarding structural defects, a suit that had been going on for five years.
Second Mutual’s annual report was given by President J. Paul
Leonard. He reviewed the work of the board and then reported on
the structural damage in the former Mutual 10 (earth slides) and
the costs involved. There were also damages in Mutuals 11 and
14, for which Second Mutual was holding the developer, Terra
California, responsible. There were possible damages in Mutual
16 due to earth shifting, which was called to Terra California’s
attention. The final solutions had not yet been reached. Leonard
reported on a number of litigations with residents and with regard
to the ownership of the golf course, which was recently settled.
While the “Rossmoor Village” concept was a lost cause (see
previous columns), the nine-hole addition to the golf course was
approved by the Walnut Creek Planning Commission. At its
April 2, 1974 meeting, the commission approved the plans and
recommended approval by the City Council. A large crowd attended the meeting to show their support (there was some opposition). GRF President Russell Stark and General Van Syckle
were among the speakers in support of the nine holes.
The News had this to say about it: “A little controversy has
arisen in Rossmoor as it does on most everything, since Rossmoorians have active minds and lots of time, whether the golf
course should be here or there, or whether it should be a short
course (executive is the euphemism) or a regular course.”
Also published in the April 10, 1974 issue was the “History
of Rossmoor” compiled from the files of the Rossmoor News,
1966-73, by A.E. Gilbert.
The April 17 News carried the platforms for the various candidates to the Golden Rain board for 1974-75. There were 11
candidates running for six seats on the 15-seat Board.
In June, Walnut Creek and entire state would vote on three
bond issues for open spaces.
There were five areas designated for community parks. The
Tice Valley Community Park at the beginning of Rossmoor Parkway (12 acres) was one of them. The bond issue was for $6,750,000
of which $2,400,000 was for Contra Costa County. Mount Diablo
State Park would receive a large part this amount.
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they were physically much stronger than humans.
Hmmm…
Today’s humans don’t have much Neanderthal
DNA, but some Neanderthal genes have become
very common because with natural selection, useful genes survive as species evolve. Two researchers
looked for unusual mutations in the genomes of 379
Europeans and 286 Asians. The segments of DNA
that contained these mutations turned out to be from
Neanderthals. It seems that the more we learn from
researchers about Neanderthals, the more apparent it
is that to bellow at someone “You’re a Neanderthal!”
turns out to be a compliment and accurate to a great
extent.
Perhaps the one area in which we might’ve been
ahead is speech. Archaeologist Adam Benton says
that Neanderthals “most likely [lacked] our capacity
for language.” However, this is a hotly debated issue
among contemporary archaeologists. My own view
is a somewhat romantic one. We know that Neanderthals and humans interbred. At some point the two
species had to have some kind of communication.
How else could a male of one species get it over to
the female of the other species that he’d like to live
with her for a long time?
The image of a crude human male grabbing a
beautiful Neanderthal female by the hair of her head
and carrying her away is not the best way to start a
“marriage.” I suspect that humans were kind enough
to arrange classes in speech and language for the
non-talking Neanderthals, and at no charge. Incidentally, it’s possible there are some full-blooded Neanderthals still existing. If I were to meet one of them,
I wouldn’t know him from Adam.
Tom Mader can be emailed at [email protected].
Mutual 48’s town hall meeting is tomorrow
Mutual 48 will hold a town
The Mutual 48 board of the reserve fund.
hall meeting on Thursday, directors will present recomAll Mutual 48 members
May 15, at 7 p.m. at Dollar mendations to the membership are encouraged to attend this
Clubhouse.
for resolving issues relating to meeting.
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A rts & Leisure
Auditions being Viva la Musica performs at Event Center on May 30
held for DAOR Orchestra and choir ensemble will give evening performance
production
The choral and orchestral
Wanted: someone big and
dumb like Lennie in “Of
Mice and Men” and someone
tough and fed up with intolerance and inequality like
Tom Joad in “The Grapes of
Wrath.”
Residents who would like
a chance to be one of these
characters from John Steinbeck’s novels are invited to
reserve a time for an audition
for a Drama Association of
Rossmoor production with
the producer and director of
a play on Tuesday, May 20,
between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
in the Las Trampas Room at
Hillside.
Call Director Bill Toaspern
at 934-0749 or email the producer, Claire Toaspern, at
[email protected], to reserve a time for the audition.
Eight roles (seven men,
one woman) and one narrator
will be cast. No experience is
required, just a willingness to
make the effort.
This production will be
performed in Peacock Hall
on July 29 and 30. Rehearsals
and performances will be fun.
group Viva la Musica will
perform in the Tahoe Room
at the Event Center on Friday,
May 30, at 7 p.m.
Since its inception in 2001,
Viva la Musica has performed
two seasons annually of choral-orchestral works as well
as choral art repertoire. The
group has performed in Carnegie Hall, Vienna, Salzburg,
Prague and Dresden.
The group features a
20-person orchestra and
50-person choir. The show
will feature vocal soloists
Teressa Byrne-Foss, coloratura soprano and tenor Michael Mendelsohn.
The program will include
“Requiem for the Living,” by
Dan Forrest, “Dark Night of
the Soul.” by Ola Gjeilo, “Air
and Gavotte for String Orchestra,” by Daniel Hall, “Ritmo,”
by Dan Davison and more.
Viva la Musica was founded by artistic and executive
director, Shulamit Hoffman,
in 2001. Each season Viva
sings a set of sold-out concerts in which Viva’s hall-
Musical entertainment will be provided by Viva la Musica at the Event Center May 30.
mark is its programs that
combine a major work from
the choral-orchestral genre
with a smorgasbord of folk
songs, gospel, spirituals, and
multi-cultural music. Viva la
Musica’s goal is to promote
education and to foster a global network of culture, peace
and mutual respect among all
the world’s peoples.
Tickets for this program
are $20 in advance at the Excursion Desk at Gateway or
at the door. This program is
sponsored by the Recreation
Department and is open to
all residents and their guests.
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Friends of KPFA sponsor talk on Syria today
Composer Johan de Meij will conduct the Wind Symphony for
several of his works.
Rick Sterling will show photos and talk
about what he saw, heard and learned when
he was in Syria in April with an international
delegation led by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Mairead Maguire. He will speak at a meeting
sponsored by Friends of KFPA Radio this afternoon, Wednesday, May 14, at 4 p.m. in the
Vista Room at Hillside.
The delegation included people from 12
countries and was organized by the Irish Dr.
Declan Hayes and Syrian-British heart surgeon
Dr. Ahmed Khaddour. Among the delegates
were the Australian father of Julian Assange,
a retired major from the Pakistani military,
Iranian filmmaker and novelist and Canadian
journalist Eva Bartlett (who recently presented
at Rossmoor).
Sterling will show photos of Damascus, one
of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on
earth. He will show scenes from the mortar attack that killed four people on Palm Sunday, 30
yards from the hotel where the peace delegation
was staying.
The presentation will include scenes from
the Syrian countryside as well as Latakia on the
Mediterranean Sea and the city of Homs, which
was a “rebel” stronghold. Learn what the Syrian people are saying about the conflict in their
country and why they want Americans to press
the government to support the process of peace
and reconciliation.
There will be time for questions and answers. Wine will be served. For information,
call Sterling at 478-8343.
Wind Symphony’s season
finale features composer
The Contra Costa Wind Symphony presents “Johan de Meij
Live!” in its season finale on Sunday, May 18, at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek.
In a rare Bay Area appearance, the Dutch composer will conduct several of his works. These include the West Coast premiere of his Symphony No. 4, “Sinfonie der Lieder” (“Symphony of Songs”), written for solo voice, children’s chorus and wind
symphony.
This work features mezzo–soprano Kristin Gornstrein and
the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir led by Sue Bohlin.
Symphony No. 4 was inspired by a variety of 19th century
German poems and premiered last year at the annual Mahler
Festival in Dobiacco, Italy.
The audience will hear a symphony influenced by Mahler, the
sounds of a polka-like variant in a Swedish folk song and the
lilt of an Irish jig in de Meij’s arrangement of “Highlights from
Riverdance.”
For concert information, visit the Wind Symphony’s website
at CCWindSymphony.org.
Senior tickets are $18. Call 943-7469 or visit lesherartscenter.org.
Sunday’s dance features
Sun Kings Beatles tribute
The Sun Kings Beatles tribute band will perform music
for dancing and listening on
Sunday, May 18, at 7 p.m. in
the Tahoe Room at the Event
Center.
Going into their 14th year
and considered one of the premiere Beatles tribute acts in the
country, the Sun Kings continue to amaze audiences with
their uncanny channeling and
respect for the music they perform. With a repertoire of over
150 songs and spanning the entire Beatles career from Hamburg to the Rooftop concert,
the Sun Kings shine in concert
with spot-on arrangements and
vocal harmonies delivered with
a driving energy, joy and vitality that recall the legendary
Beatles live performances.
The band features guitarist
and vocalist Drew Harrison,
bass player and vocalist James
Funk, drummer Steve Scarpelli and guitarist Bruce Coe.
Light refreshments and mixers
will be provided.
This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests.
Get an application
for June Flea Market
The Recreation Department will host the Rossmoor Flea
Market (part two) on Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. in the Fireside Room and Oak Room at Gateway.
Table fees are $10 for a card table; a six-foot table is $20;
and a 12-foot table is $30. Payment is either by a check
made out to GRF or by cash. Tables are reserved on a firstcome, first served basis.
This event is for selling used household items and collectibles. This is not a handmade arts, crafts and jewelry
show such as the Fall Bazaar.
Tables typically are reserved quickly for this popular
event.
Applications are now available at the Recreation Department office at Gateway. For information, call Brian Pennebaker at 988-7732.
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Dixieland Jazz Club presents Clint
Baker’s New Orleans Jazz Band
Jerry Kornbaugh and May Firman enjoy a monthly dance.
Two-step class offered
by Round Dance Club
The Rossmoor Round Dance Club offers two-step lessons for
beginners on Sundays, June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. The classes are
from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Shasta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse.
The first lesson is free. The cost for subsequent lessons will
be $3 for residents and $5 for nonresidents, payable by the week.
Two-step is done in common 4/4 time (4 beats to the measure)
and can be danced to a wide variety of music, such as slow love
ballads, lively country western tunes and even polkas.
It can also serve as a foundation for learning other rhythms,
such as rumba, foxtrot, quickstep and even West Coast Swing.
Many couples find it to be a fun and easy introduction to social
dancing.
All instruction will be to pre-choreographed dances. In addition, the steps will be prompted (cued) so that the dancers will
always know what to do next. This approach to dancing is nicknamed round dancing.
Men often find this easier because it relieves them of the task
of making up their own choreography on the fly allowing them
to concentrate on the steps. In addition, when the choreography
is done in advance, it can be constructed to better fit the music
resulting in a smoother dance.
For those who decide to continue with the Round Dance Club,
a full program is available, including lessons in foxtrot, waltz,
cha-cha, rumba, bolero and West Coast Swing. Monthly dances
are also offered as well as free practice sessions. More details
will be available at the first class.
As there are always more women than men who take lessons,
women are encouraged to come with partners (male or female),
if at all possible.
To register, contact Jay Rosenthal, club president, at 943-7173
or at [email protected]. Include your name, address, phone
number and email address.
Win free prizes at home playing Channel 28
Bingo on the first Tuesday of the month.
The Dixieland Jazz Club
will present Clint Baker’s
New Orleans Jazz Band on
Wednesday, May 28, at 7
p.m. in the Tahoe Room at
the Event Center. The evening of music is for listening
and/or dancing.
Admission at the door is
$10 for club members and
$15 for nonmembers and
guests.
The jazz band was
founded in 1990 and began
playing at Café Borrone.
The band became inactive
in 2000. In 2006, the band
regrouped due to many requests from the Bay Area’s
swing dance community.
The band performs at venues in the San Francisco
Clint Baker
Bay Area and northern California.
It has also performed at
various festivals in the United States and Canada. Among
those were the New Orleans
Jazz and Heritage Festival and
the Monterey Jazz Festival.
The band was voted one
of the top five new jazz
bands in the 1998 Mississippi Rag Traditional Jazz and
Ragtime Poll. In the same
poll, Baker was voted one of
the top three new emerging
musicians.
Besides Baker on trumpet,
the band includes Bill Carter, clarinet; Jim Klippert,
trombone; Bill Reinhart,
banjo; Sam Rocha, bass; Jeff
Hamilton, drums; and Robert Young, piano.
For information, contact
Bob Burch at 934-1337.
Club dues of $30 per person can be paid at the door
or send a check to Rossmoor
Jazz Club, c/o Lola Crawford,
1001 Golden Rain Road.
May Soirée des Artistes focuses on
three artists at Event Center tonight
The next Soirée des Artistes is on Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. at the Event Center (note
change of location). The soirée is an evening
of music, wine, mingling and art sponsored by
the Rossmoor Art Association (RAA)
The RAA will present the acrylics of Carol
Terry, the oils of Margaret Lee and the Chinese
and Western watercolors of Pauline Chang.
The musician for the evening will be flutist
Meriel Ennick.
Terry has been active in the RAA for many
years. The acrylics she will show are just a
small fraction of the work she has in her home
gallery. Her subjects are mostly the natural
world of animals, birds and people. She also
does some international scenes.
Lee is a relative newcomer to the RAA art
scene. Her oils are small, intimate paintings,
with dramatic lights and darks. She began
painting after she retired, by watching the artist Jerry Yarnell on the PBS Learning to Paint
series. She believes that everyone who has the
desire can be an artist, and that anyone can
learn to paint.
Chang is known for her Chinese painting in
watercolor, but she has begun to study Western
watercolor painting as well. She began to paint
when she lived in Hong Kong.
All th ree a r tists will spea k about their
work, their lives and the inspiration for
their paintings and each will feature six to
eight paintings.
The soirée will be introduced by Meegan
Kelly, president of the RAA. Cecelia Wambach, Rossmoor’s featured artist for the winter
season, will interview the artists.
The RAA series of evening art and conversation takes its inspiration from the European salon tradition and carries on from similar gatherings dating back some years ago at Rossmoor.
Members of the RAA and their friends
are encouraged to attend. There will be an
opportunity at the event to join the RAA for
$10 per year.
For information, contact Kelly at 274-1565
or at [email protected].
Quilters offer class on beginning patchwork
T he Rossmoor Q u ilters
of fer a begi n n i ng patchwork class on Fridays, May
16, 23 a nd 30, f rom 10 to
11:30 a.m. i n t he Sewi ng
Studio at Gateway.
Pa r t icipa nts wil l ma ke
t wo patchwork blocks a nd
work one- on- one wit h experienced quilters. Attende es must have exper ience
using a sewing machine.
T he cost is $5 to joi n
t he Sewi ng A r ts Club, for
i nsu ra nce pu r poses, a nd
$5 for suppl ies, i ncluding fabr ic. To sign up, call
Lyn Cassa no at 947-1492.
A minimum of four participa nts is re qu i red for t he
class to be held.
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Plein-air artist Bryan Mark Taylor will Harmony women’s chorus
give demonstration to Art Association presents spring concert
Plein air artist Bryan Mark
Taylor will give a demonstration on Wednesday, June 4,
from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Art
Studio at Gateway. Taylor will
emphasize how to capture light
and color in plein air using oil
paints.
The program is sponsored
by the Rossmoor Art Association (RAA).
Taylor studies nature and the
effects of light, atmosphere,
weather and seasons, as well
as movement caused by light,
clouds or even a busy street.
His work uses a combination of traditional techniques
and personal innovation.
When he was growing up Art work by Bryan Mark Taylor
in Utah, backpacking, fishing
and camping in the mountains comes more dynamic.
Taylor’s website is bryanwere an important part of his
marktaylor.com.
life. Although his roots are
This demonstration is free
in the mountains, Taylor has
grown to love the big-city vibe
of San Francisco, which he
considers one of the prettiest
cities in the country.
By going back and forth
between the energetic urban
scenes and the peace and quieter beauty found in the country, he thinks his work be-
Performance
memoir class
presents scenes
The “Acting Our Lives: Performance Memoir” class will
present free showings of varied scenes on Thursday, May
15, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the
Fairway Room at Creekside.
The original scenes based
on the lives of class participants were formed in a creative
process using improvisation,
acting exercises and script
writing. Participants include
Jean Georgakopoulos, Cecelia
Wambach, Stu Klitsner, Amy
Klitsner, Joanna Kraus, Judy
Gordon, Janet Turman, Estelle
Katz, Carole Morton, Teresa
Yu and Nicole Schapiro.
The teacher is Bobbi Ausubel, theater director and
Rossmoor resident. She was
artistic director of Caravan
Theater in Cambridge, Mass.,
for 13 years. At the Boston
Conservatory she taught acting
for 20 years and additionally
has directed in other theater
companies as well as worked
in schools with elementary age
children.
showings, call Ausubel at 650743-4212.
Show Rossmoor
to friends
It is easy with the Internet.
1. Click on www.rossmoor.com
2. On the home page,
click on “Watch Our
Video” at the bottom of
the page.
Harmony, Rossmoor’s women’s chorus, is presenting its Sunday
Showcase Spring Concert on June 1 at 5 p.m. in the Tahoe Room
at the Event Center.
The chorus will be presenting a variety of entertaining choral
numbers for the audience’s enjoyment.
Any prospective women singers who wish to audition for the
next concert may do so in August by setting up an audition with
their Director Meriel Ennik, 287-9550.
Bonnie Weiss presents
program on Mickey
Rooney and Judy Garland
and open to all. The RAA
welcomes guests. Refreshments will be served. For
information, call 472-0801.
Bonnie Weiss will present
her program “Mickey Rooney
and Judy Garland” on Tuesday, May 20, at 11 a.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway.
Together, Rooney and Garland were one of Hollywood’s
biggest onscreen power cou-
ples. As child stars, they grew
up together in the movie studio system and shared top
billing on nearly 10 films.
This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all
residents and their guests.
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Movies Movies Movies
‘Philomena’ with Judi Dench shows
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
The 2013 drama “Philomena,” starring Judi
Dench and Steve Coogan, will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Thursday at 1, 4 and
7 p.m.; Friday at 10 a.m. and 1, 4, 7 and 9 p.m.;
and on Saturday at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Captions will
be utilized on Thursday at 1 and 7, Friday at 10
and 1, and Saturday at 1 and 4.
Floundering BBC journalist Martin Sixsmith
(Coogan) and aging Irishwoman Philomena Lee
(Dench) form an unlikely bond when they pair
up to find the son Philomena was forced to give
up for adoption 50 years ago.
This film is one hour and 38 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.
‘There’s a Girl in My Soup’ is Sunday comedy
The
1970
comedy
“There’s a Girl in My Soup,”
sta r r ing Peter Sellers and
Goldie Hawn, will be shown
in Peacock Hall at Gateway
on Sunday, May 18, at 4 and
7 p.m. The showing at 4 will
feature language captions.
After losing her boy-
fr iend, a f lower child
(Hawn) is forced to crash at
the bachelor pad of Rober t
Danvers (Sellers), a notorious London swinger and star
of a popular gourmet-cooking program. A com m itted
ladies’ man, Danvers finds
his life turned upside down
when he realizes he’s falling
in love with his uninvited
houseguest.
This film is one hour and
35 minutes long and is rated R. This free program is
sponsored by the Recreation
Department and is open to all
Chilean drama ‘Gloria’ presented Monday
The 2012 Chilean drama “Gloria” will be
shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Monday,
May 19, and Tuesday, May 20, at 4 p.m. Both
showings will feature language captions.
A middle-aged divorcée look ing to fill
the void in her life sees an opportunity for
a permanent relationship when she meets
a charming former naval officer. But baggage f rom t he past may dera il t hei r ro mance.
This film is one hour and 48 minutes long
and is rated R. This free program is sponsored
by the Recreation Department and is open to all
CAAR’s May movie is ‘Children of Huang Shi’
The Chinese American
Association of Rossmoor
(CAAR) will show the 2008
drama, “The Children of
Huang Shi,” on Wednesday,
May 21, at 7 p.m. in Peacock
Hall. This is a dramatized
story based on a real person,
George Hogg, a young British
journalist who spent the last
eight years of his life helping
Chinese orphan boys survive
the war during the Japanese
occupation of China.
The story starts in 1937
when 22-year old Hogg (actor Jonathan Rhys Meyer)
sneaks into Nanjing to cover the brutal invasion by the
Japanese army. Then it transitions into how he partners
with resistance fighter Chen
(actor Chow Yun Fat), Australian nurse Lee (actress
Radha Mitchell), and wealthy
merchant Mrs Wang (actress
Michelle Yeoh) to save 60 orphan boys.
To escape the ravages of
war, they embark on a difficult three-month, 700-mile
journey (mostly on foot),
from Huang Shi in Hubei,
along the Silk Road, through
snow-covered mountains to a
small village near the western end of the Great Wall.
His courage and dedication
to these children endeared
him to them, and the film
at the end includes brief interviews with a few of these
orphans who’ve survived to
old age.
This Australian-Chinese
co-produced film runs 125
minutes long, and features
English, Mandarin Chinese
and Japanese languages, and
will be shown with English
subtitles. It is rated R for
scenes of violence (especially
in Nanjing).
All Rossmoor residents and
guests are invited to attend.
For information, call John
Lee at 935-8006.
Voices for Justice in Palestine to show
Israeli documentary ‘Two-Sided Story’
Voices for Justice in Palestine will show
a 2012 Israeli documentary by Emmy award
director Tor Ben Mayor on Tuesday, May 20,
at 4 p.m. in the Club Room at Creekside. The
film, “Two-Sided Story,” follows a group of
27 Palestinians and Israelis who meet under
the frame of a unique project called History
Through the Human Eye, led by Parents Circle-Families Forum – Bereaved Palestinians
and Israelis for Peace and Reconciliation.
The project’s goal is to acknowledge the
narrative of the other. The bereaved families
include Orthodox Jews and religious Muslims,
settlers, ex-soldiers in the Israeli army, ex-security prisoners, citizens of the Gaza Strip,
kibbutz members, second generation holocaust
survivors, non-violent activists and more.
None seeks a political solution, nor are they
trying to convince the others that their narrative is right; they simply listen and clarify the
differences between how they view reality.
Eye O n DVDs
“The Human Resources
Manager”
Worthwhile
By R.S. Korn
Israel is a complicated country and this film, “The Human
Resources Manager,” based on a novel by its well-known
writer A.B. Yehoshua, is similarly complex, combining the
genres of road trip, theater of the absurd and tragic-comedy.
As well, it portrays Eastern and Western European cultural
differences and difficult parent-child relationships. Embodying all this is a group of idiosyncratic characters.
Only one is named, Yulia, and she never appears. That is
because she has been killed in a suicide bombing in Jerusalem and her body has remained unidentified for a week.
Then “The Weasel,” a tabloid journalist, learns that a check
found on her was issued by the biggest bakery in the city. He
writes a sensational article castigating it as a heartless corporation for ignoring her death. The owner of the bakery, “The
Widow,” calls the Resources Manager to account.
When he investigates, he learns that Yulia had not been
employed there for the past month, even though she had been
paid for it. A beautiful engineer, a foreigner, she had been
working as a cleaning woman. Her married supervisor had
fallen love with her, but to save his marriage, fired her and
had the supplemental check issued without notifying the
business office.
Faced with a public relations debacle, the Widow proposes that the company will apologize and pay for the funeral.
The Resources Manager (hereinafter referred to as RM), is
called upon to handle the details.
To do this, he must identify the body at the morgue, but
since he never saw her, that proves difficult. Using the keys
that were found with her body, he visits her apartment and
learns where she was from and that she had family there.
Now the body will have to be returned to them.
The RM has personal problems. His marriage is in trouble
and he is trying to reassure his wife of his involvement with
the family by promising that he will accompany his daughter
on an upcoming school trip. He is sure that he will be back
in time since it should only take a couple of days to deal with
this situation.
Arriving by plane with the coffin in the cargo area, he
finds the Weasel is also there, constantly snapping pictures
to accompany the scoop he is preparing to write. Also at the
airport is the Israeli consul. She immediately confides that
she was not happy to be assigned to this outpost, but she
changed her mind as soon as she met her driver, a plump
kindly fellow whom she immediately married and then elevated to vice consul.
While she tries to negotiate with the local authorities regarding transportation of the coffin, the RM needs to speed
things up, so he simply bribes them.
They meet with Yulia’s husband to sign the necessary
papers, but learn that he has no authority to do so because
they were divorced. That leaves only their son, but the father doesn’t know where he is because the two are totally
alienated. After a search, they manage to locate him, angry,
homeless, filthy, living in a desolate waste area. Told of his
mother’s death, he insists that she be buried where she grew
up and where her mother, his grandmother, still lives. It is a
little village some 621 miles away.
The RM convinces the consul to let them use her official
car. A supposedly professional driver is employed and the
unlikely band consisting of the driver, the RM, the vice consul, Weasel (whom they can never lose), and the boy, take
off. The trip, not to put too fine a point on it, does not go as
expected and their adventures and interactions are the focus
of the story. As unusual as the entire work is, the ending is no
less ironic and is, therefore, completely satisfactory.
The credits refer to cinematography being done in Romania, although the specific country is never named in the
film itself. As these characters make the journey, the film
provides an additional benefit in the opportunity to view a
landscape, extraordinarily beautiful in some respects, extraordinarily poverty stricken and backward in others, with
scaring, vivid evidence of the years of Soviet occupation.
This is a 2010 film, not rated and is available from Netflix.
The documentary is produced by Parents
Circle-Families Forum and the Israeli Production Company 2SHOT. The dialogue is
in Arabic, Hebrew and English with subtitles. It runs one hour and 25 minutes.
All Rossmoor residents, their families and
friends are invited.
A donation of $1 is requested for nonmembers. Annual membership is $10 and new
members are always welcome even if they
don’t reside in Rossmoor.
Voices for Justice in Palestine aims to inform and when opportunity arises, to take
peaceful actions to protest the oppression
of Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian
territories. The group is for those who believe that peace can only come through justice and that all people are chosen.
For information, call Beatrice Pressley at
The Rossmoor Poetry Cir946-9786 or Marvin Cohen at 944-1757.
cle will meet Monday, June
2, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Ivy
of Dollar Clubhouse.
Dogs are not allowed in any of Rossmoor’s clubhouses unless Room
Attendees are asked to bring
15 copies of a poem by them or
they are trained special-needs pets, such as guide dogs.
someone else.
Poetry Circle meets in June
The Poetry Circle exists
to support and encourage the
reading, writing and discussion of poetry. For information, contact Marc Hofstadter
at 300-6474 or mhofstad@
ifn.net.
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‘Goodbye Lenin’ shown by Republican Club
Italian clubs sponsor
The Republican Club will heart attack and resulting
This R-rated film was nomshowing of film ‘Terraferma’ show
the German film,“Good- coma before the fall of the inated for a Golden Globe
bye, Lenin!” It will air on Wall. When she awakens, her award. It is in German with
The Italian-American Club and the Italian Conversation
Group continue their Cinema in Italiano series with the film
“Terraferma” (released in Italy in 2011). The film will be shown
on Monday, May 19, at 7 p.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway.
The film will be in Italian and Sicilian with English subtitles,
lasts 88 minutes, is rated R (brief nudity and profanity) and is
free to Rossmoor residents and guests.
“Terraferma” is the story of Filippo, whose father was lost
at sea years ago. He lives with his mother and grandfather on a
small island off the coast of Sicily. Still untouched by tourism,
the island faces a challenge from the dozens of clandestine immigrants who each week try to make the island their launch pad
for getting to Italy.
One day, when Filippo and his grandfather, Ernesto, are off
fishing, they see a woman and her son about to drown; they save
them and bring them to their house – but will they now report
them to the authorities, as has been strictly ordered?
A lyrical moral tale for the times, this fourth feature by
Emanuele Crialese (“Respiro,” “The Golden Door”) combines
the dreamy, magical-realist quality that runs through the director’s work with a hard-hitting social critique. It is the winner of
a Special Jury Prize at the 2011 Venice Film Festival.
For information, links to trailers and reviews, visit the club
website www.ItalianAmericanClub.org/events. To be included
in an email distribution list that will link to the film’s trailers
and to all other events of the Italian-American Club of Rossmoor
contact Joe Casalaina at JoeCasalaina@ItalianAmericanClub.
org or 482-0919.
NCJW to show film
on human trafficking
The National Council of
Jewish Women (NCJW) will
show the film “Human Trafficking” on Wednesday, May
28, at 10 a.m. in Peacock
Hall. The film lasts approximately two hours and stars
Mira Sorvino and Donald
Sutherland.
The film replaces the regular monthly meeting, so
there will be no charge.
Human trafficking is not
just a big city problem, it is
now one of the biggest illegal businesses in the world.
NCJW has made this issue
one of its priorities. In show-
ing the film, NCJW wishes
to bring awareness of the
problem to Rossmoor.
A club member will talk
more about the subject and
the intent is to have a lively
discussion.
Bring a bag lunch; cold
drinks and chips will be supplied.
NCJW is a volunteer organization that works to improve the quality of life for
women, children and families
through its various programs
supported by its membership.
Judy Lichtenstein at 949-4797.
Shakespeare Society shows
film ‘Merchant of Venice’
The Rossmoor Shakespeare Society will continue its study of
“The Merchant of Venice” with a film of the play on Tuesday,
May 27, at 7 p.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway.
In April, the club showed the Trevor Nunn film with Henry
Goodman portraying Shylock.
In the Michael Radford film, Al Pacino stars as Shylock, Jeremy Irons as Antonio, Joseph Fiennes as Bassanio and Lynn
Collins as Portia, a radiant, intelligent seductress with incredible
charisma. And yet she disguises herself as a man and appears as
a judge in the courtroom, a volatile scene of beauty and cruelty.
Director Radford makes clear the oppression suffered by the
Jews in Venice. They were forced to live in a confined area (a
ghetto) and to wear red hats when they left the area, the better
to be identified and vilified. See the merchant Antonio spit at
Shylock on the Rialto Bridge.
In this most troubling single play in the entire Shakespearean
canon of 37, Shylock’s insistence on a pound of flesh from Antonio is rendered very menacingly and realistically in this film.
This is a sumptuous cinematic adaptation of Shakespeare’s
play shot in a resplendent Venice saturated in Renaissance colors. Costumes and sets are gorgeous and remind one of Renaissance paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Caravaggio and Titian.
All Rossmoor residents and their guests are invited. A $1 donation will be requested and a raffle held.
Recycle used eyeglasses
Residents may recycle eyeglasses they no longer use in receptacles at the clubhouses or the white mailbox at Gateway.
Wednesday, May 28, at 1 p.m.
in Peacock Hall at Gateway.
Christiane is a devoted
East German Communist
apparatchik, who suffers a
son and daughter decide that
the shock of reunification
and capitalism might kill her,
so they contrive to keep her
from learning of the changes.
English language captions. It
is two hours long, and is free to
all Rossmoor residents.
For information, call John
Littig at 256-8558.
What’s Cooking? program set for May 27
Hazel Gentry, the retired chef and owner of
the popular local catering company, Food With
Love and now a Rossmoor resident, volunteered
to put together a program with the Recreation
Department called What’s Cooking? The program includes a cooking demonstration, cooking hints and a tasting.
The next What’s Cooking? will be held
on Tuesd ay, May 27, at 10 a .m. i n t he
Fireside Room. Space is limited. Call for
reservations.
This free event is sponsored by the
Rossmoor Recreation Department. For information, call Kelly Berto at 988-7703.
Mystery Book Club meets Monday
The Mystery Book Club
meets Monday, May 19, at 7
p.m. in Multipurpose Room
3 at Gateway. The author that
will be discussed is Linda
Fairstein.
Her first novel, “Final Jeopardy,” was written in 1994 and
featured a no-nonsense New
York District Attorney Alexandra (Alex) Cooper. This
novel was made into an ABC
Movie of the Week featuring
actress Dana Delaney.
Fairstein wrote 16 novels that feature Cooper. “The
Deadhouse,” written in 2001,
is winner of the Nero Wolfe
Award for best crime novel and
was chosen as the best novel of
2001 by the Washington Post
and the Los Angeles Times.
New members are always
welcome at club meetings on
the third Monday of the month
at 7 p.m. in Multipurpose
Room 3.
Classical Book Discussion Group gathers
Short stories will be studied starting in May
The Rossmoor Classical Book Discussion
Group will start a new class, reading and discussing the most outstanding short stories published over the past century, on Wednesday,
May 21.
“The Best American Short Stories of the
Century,” put together by John Updike, includes
his own favorite as well as stories by Sherwood
Anderson, Ernest Hemingway, Willa Cather,
Katherine Porter, William Faulkner, Dorothy
Parker, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Robert Penn Warren,
Eudora Welty, Vladimir Nabokov, Tennessee
Williams, John Cheever, Flannery O’Connor,
Philip Roth, Joyce Carol Oates, Isaac Singer,
Saul Bellow, Raymond Carver, Susan Sontag,
Tim O’Brian, Alice Munro and dozens of other
top writers.
This is an opportunity to discover or redis-
cover some of the best American short fiction.
The book, published by Houghton Mifflin, can
be purchased on the Internet or at a local bookstore. Contact the teacher if obtaining it is a
problem.
For those who are new to the group, the
Rossmoor Classical Book Discussion is a small
group of friendly, kind and fun-loving people
who enjoy good literature and welcome new
members. This is an opportunity to expand
knowledge of contemporary literature.
The cost is $5 per session. The group meets
Wednesday mornings from 10 to noon in the
Bunker Room at Creekside. The teacher, Conrad Montell, is a published author who has conducted literature courses at Rossmoor for 14
years. Contact him at 510-995-8316, or by email
at [email protected].
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Cotillion Dinner Dancers
will swing into summer
The next Rossmoor Cotillion Dinner Dance gathering
will be held on Friday, June 6,
in the Fireside Room at Gateway Clubhouse. The Cotillion
Dinner Dancers event will
continue to be held on the first
Friday of every other month;
however, the new location will
be in the Fireside Room.
Special decorations befitting the theme, Swing Into
Summer, will be under the
guidance of Barrie Elrod and
Maxine Christinson. An attendant will be available for those
who wish to check their coats.
This event will begin at 6
p.m. sharp with the hosted
cocktail hour serving favorite libations, including hot
hors d’oeuvres such as flatbread with melted brie, pears
and caramelized onions, teriyaki meatballs, and Florentine-stuffed mushrooms.
At 7, Sunrise Catering will
begin serving the three-course
dinner. The dinner begins
with an iceberg wedge salad
with extra dressing. Entrée
selections for this evening
will include chicken cordon
bleu, roasted pork loin with
apple chutney, and vegetarian
stuffed cabbage.
To complement the meal,
each table will be supplied
with bottles of red and white
wine, or attendees may bring
a favorite wine. Wine glasses
are provided.
As usual, music for dining
and dancing pleasure befitting this month’s theme will
be provided by the Manny
Gutierrez Quartet.
The cost for the evening is
$64 per member couple and
$74 per guest couple. Guest
couples may attend when invited by a member couple and
may attend one dance during
the calendar year, if space is
available. In addition, interested guest couples are eligible to
fill out a membership application, once they have attended
one previous dance.
For information, call the
club’s membership chairwoman, Pam Lee, at 932-2323.
Reservations are now being
accepted for the June event.
Any reservations made after
Friday, May 23, will be accepted on a space-available basis.
Guest reservations will be
accepted after May 23, providing space is available.
The deadline for all reservations (including receipt of
check) is Friday, May 30. Cancellations cannot be accepted
nor refunds issued after Friday,
May 30. Reservations will be
assigned based upon the postmark, or receipt of the envelope.
Members and guests who
want to sit together need to
submit their reservations in the
same envelope.
Send or deliver checks
with entrée choices (chicken,
pork, vegetarian) noted on the
check, to Ced Ferrett, at 3466
Tice Creek Drive No. 1, or
drop the envelope and check in
the drop-box outside his door.
No need to ring the doorbell as
he checks the box regularly.
If unable to attend, paidfor meals may be picked up
the night of the dinner/dance
by calling Diane McPhun at
280-2548.
Ballroom Dance Club
event features Blitz Dancers
Nob Hill Sounds plays May 17
The Nob Hill Sounds will provide the music for the
Rossmoor Ballroom Dance Club’s “Pastel Prance Ball” on
Saturday, May 17, at 7 p.m. in the Tahoe Room at the Event
Center. During intermission, the Blitz Dancers will do a
jazzy foxtrot.
Members and guests admire and appreciate those who
offer to perform an exhibition of their dance skills. To do so,
contact Rosie Davis, co-president, at 934-3039 or at rosie@
davishomepros.com.
Dances are held the third Saturday of each month from 7
to 10 p.m. The attire for the dance is semi-dressy. No jeans,
shorts or flip-flops are allowed.
Admission is $5 per couple for members and $20 for nonmembers and nonresidents (as guests of a member couple).
The club furnishes refreshments and some light snacks.
Bring your own libation.
Where else can you go to be so wonderfully welcomed and
entertained with a live band, refreshments, a show and a great
dance floor, plus great people for such a minimal price?
Rossmoor residents can join the club at any time with no
waiting list. Annual dues are $40. This is a “couples” club,
but singles may join the club and bring a dance partner. For
information on membership, contact Katherine Cheema,
treasurer, at 216-9405.
Every Monday evening at the Hillside Clubhouse, dance
classes are taught by Alberta Bagneschi. The club sponsors
these classes so people can enhance their dancing skills. For
information, call Bagneschi at 687-5270.
Besides Cheema, the club officers include co-presidents
Richard and Rosie Davis, 934-3039; Vice President Jay
Francis, 906-9532; and Secretary Bob Shelton, 465-1100.
Square Dance Club officers are, from left, Jay Rosenthal, Gretel Holit, Jean Fahmie, Martha
Strysko, Ruth Koeler, George Thompson, Harriet and Bob Mayne, Pat Gibson and Janice Green.
Square Dance Club installs board members
The Rossmoor Square Dance Club installed new board members on May 5. The
board includes Jay Rosenthal, Gretel Holit,
Jean Fahmie, Martha Strysko, Ruth Koeler,
George Thompson, Harriet and Bob Mayne,
Pat Gibson and Janice Green.
George Thompson, the outgoing pres-
ident, gave a speech and thanked all his
board members for their hard work during
the past year.
The Rossmoor Square Dance Club meets
the first four Mondays of the month from
7 to 9:30 p.m. in the Las Trampas Room at
Hillside Clubhouse.
Diablo Symphony presents violinist at
performance Friday in Fireside Room
The Diablo Symphony Orchestra presents its “Connections” concerts, which feature
violinist Hrabba Atladottir.
The first concert is Friday,
May 16, at 8 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. The
cost is $10, payable at the door.
The second concert is Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. at the
Lesher Center for the Arts,
1601 Civic Drive in Walnut
Creek. Tickets are available by
calling 943-7469.
The program includes “Bolero” by Maurice Ravel; Vio-
lin Concerto No. 1 by Sergei
Prokofiev; “Pavane pour une
infant defunte” by Bolero; and
“The Firebird Suite” by Igor
Stravinsky. The music director and conductor is Matilda
Hofman.
Icelandic violinist Atladottir studied in Berlin, Germany
and worked as a freelance violinist in Berlin for five years,
regularly playing with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra,
Deutsche Opera and Deutsche
Symphonieorchester.
In 2004, she moved to New
York. She played on a regular
basis with the Metropolitan
Opera, New York City Opera,
Orchestra of St. Luke’s and
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, among others.
Since 2008, she has been
based in Berkeley. She has performed as a soloist and with
various ensembles, such as the
Left Coast Chamber Ensemble, the Empyrean Ensemble,
the Eco Ensemble, the San
Francisco Contemporary Music Players and New Century
Chamber Orchestra.
Berkeley Rep docent talks about play
Tony Kushner play has West Coast premiere in May
The last Berkeley Repertory Theatre docent
presentation of the 2013-2014 season will be
given on Tuesday, May 20, at 3 p.m. in the Fairway Room at Creekside Clubhouse.
The overview is about “The Intelligent Homosexual’s Guide to Capitalism and Socialism
with a Key to the Scriptures” by Tony Kushner,
directed by Tony Taccone.
All are welcome to this free presentation,
hosted by the Drama Association of Rossmoor.
Winner of two Tony Awards, three Obies, an
Emmy and a Pulitzer Prize, Kushner returns to
the Berkeley Repertory Theatre for the West
Coast premiere of his new play.
This is an epic tale of love, family, sex, money and politics set within an Italian-American
family in Brooklyn, New York, in 2008. Previously the play has been performed at the Public
Theatre in New York City and at the Guthrie
Theatre in Minneapolis. The Nation review
called it “the rarest of theatre delights –a big,
noisy, sexy play in which argument is hot and
throbbing.”
The production runs from May 16 through
June 29 at the Roda Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison Street, Berkeley.
For information on the docent presentation
call Joanna Kraus,939-3658.
Join the Stitchers on Thursday mornings
Experienced sewers are
welcome to join the Rossmoor
Stitchers. The group meets in
the Sewing Studio at Gateway
every Thursday from 9 a.m. to
noon to sew and then have a
brown bag lunch.
Children’s clothes and items
for layettes continue to make
up the majority of the items
made by this talented group of
volunteers. In addition, many
of these busy sewers work on
items to be sold at the annual
Fall Bazaar held in November. Justen, 287-9480.
Visitors are always welcome
and some gift items are available for purchase on Thursday
mornings. Because this group
is busily sewing for charity,
members are unable to accept
requests for alterations or personal sewing.
Donations of fabric and yarn
are always welcomed and can
be dropped off Thursday mornings.
For information, call Thecla
Off the Shelf
Orphans of the Living
By Dale Ann Westbrook
n Brooklyn’s Roosevelt housing project, at a
three-story, 4,000-square-foot, former evangelical “House of Rest,” Bruce and Allyson Green
welcome seven foster children into their biological
family of two sons, Jaleel and Bruce Junior, and
16-year-old daughter, Sekina.
Before settling with the Greens, teenage foster-daughter Fatimah lives in 21 homes since age 5
and longs to be adopted. Allen, a 16-month old baby,
moves from his birth mother through three foster
families to Bruce and Allyson. His biological father,
Tom, seeks permanent custody of him, visits Allen
regularly at the Greens, and by age 2, Allen calls
both Bruce and Tom “daddy!”
“Allen and the Greens are an example of foster
care working exactly as it should” Cris Beam, professor at Columbia University and former foster parent,
notes in “To the End of June: The Intimate Life of
American Foster Care” (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,
2013; 336 pages). “A foster home is meant to be only
a temporary holding place while parents get the support they need to get back to being parents again. The
foster family should provide the kind of bonding and
love the Greens gave Allen and then, wrenching as it
is, let the child go.”
Beam’s mission in “To the End of June” is to discover why the foster care system, funded by billions
in the United States, is deeply troubled: 80 percent
of foster kids have serious emotional problems and a
quarter are homeless by the age of 21. She spends five
years interviewing well-intentioned foster parents,
foster children and agency social workers to explore
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these perplexing questions.
As “orphans of the living,” foster kids feel abandoned at a primal level, Beam explains, and the biological bond persists even if parents’ rights are terminated years ago. One journey often land-mined for
self-destruction is returning to birth parents without
agency support.
Fatimah, the first foster teen to be legally
adopted by the Greens,
lasts one and a half years
in Brooklyn before she
moves back with her
“whack” biological mother and 8-year-old sister.
At 18 and estranged from
her adoptive parents,
Fatimah views protecting
her little sister and pushing her mother to attend
AA and NA meetings as something to live for.
Dominique Welcome, a 17-year-old foster daughter of the Greens, is removed from her crack-addicted
mother at age 5. Even though Dominique believes her
mother has long since passed away, she still wanders
past her mom’s old apartment in Coney Island, “just
to look.”
Mike Arsham, the executive director of the Child
Welfare Organizing Project in New York, tells Beam
that “as foster kids gain their independence and thus
run out of options, they often return to their birth
parents. The agencies and the foster parents don’t
know how to manage what every foster child seems
to need – that need to go back.”
Foster children who fare the best, Beam discovers,
have someone, whether biological parents with agency support or foster or adoptive parents, who go the
distance: families who “just stay.”
“You gotta rock with a kid, all the way,” Kecia
Earthquake historian to speak
at Walnut Creek Library
Author and historian Richard Schwartz will share stories
of how refugees transformed the East Bay when they f led
San Francisco in the wake of the 1906 quake at a special
presentation at the Walnut Creek Library on Thursday, May
15, at 7 p.m. in the Walnut Creek Library’s Oak View Room.
On April 17, 1906, the day of the great earthquake, Berkeley had 26,000 residents. A year later, its population had
grown to 38,000, largely due to the influx of homeless refugees. Berkeley residents set up temporary camps, dispensed
food, listed jobs, took in the homeless and helped victims
reconnect with their loved ones.
Schwartz’s book, “Earthquake Exodus, 1906,” highlights
how community members organized relief efforts to feed
and shelter the earthquake victims with virtually no help
from the government.
The free presentation is hosted by Walnut Creek’s Community Emergency Response Team and is open to the general public. Signed copies of Schwartz’s book will be available
for purchase.
Advance registration is requested. Visit www.walnut-creek.org/cert or call 943-5895.
Friday Lunch
I N
R O S S M O O R
Menu for May 23
Call 988-7703 for a reservation
Friday Lunch is served at a suggested
donation of $2. Lunch is served at 11:30
a.m. at Hillside. Reserve a space for Friday
Lunch for the following week in person right
after lunch, or call 988-7703 no later than
Wednesday by noon. To cancel a reservation,
call 988-7703. Please leave name and phone
number when cancelling. If you are unable to make lunch, cancel
your reservation so another resident can take your place.
The menu:
Colossal hot dog with cheese, baked beans, potato salad and
ice cream 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.
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Pittman, a foster care researcher, asserts. A foster
teenager should be with a family, not an institution.
“Aging-out” foster young adults (in New York foster
care extends to 21) do well with a stable family that
sticks around long past their discharge date.
In a Yonkers 12-bedroom Victorian house called
“the mansion,” Mary Keane, a 60-year-old health
care retiree, parents 10 foster young adults over the
age of 18. When Keane worked for an agency that
trains foster parents, she saw that early adulthood
is when system kids most need, but rarely receive,
a family.
Keane observes that standard foster care favors
safe housing over psychological stability: “what the
kids discover is that they all need to regress . . . when
they get here may be the first time they’re able to go
back and relive some of what they’ve lost . . . they
might be twenty, but emotionally fourteen.”
After four years at “the mansion” with Keane,
Jonathan is 24, taking high school classes and working nights at a Dunkin’ Donuts. Anthony, abandoned
by his family at 11, came to Keane as an unofficial
foster son at 23 and is learning what he missed in his
childhood under her patient guidance.
Beam highlights the country’s pendulum swing
of public policy from models that make every effort
to keep the biological family together to systems of
child safety in state-regulated foster families. Poverty, racial imbalance (African-Americans are 19
percent of United States children, yet represent 47
percent of foster kids), substance abuse and mental
illness fuel the complex challenges for either model succeeding. “In 2012,” Beam reports, “Congress
launched its first-ever ‘listening tour’ for its Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, and listening is a
good place to start.”
Dale Ann Westbrook, an essayist and retired psychologist, is a regular contributor to this column.
She can be contacted at [email protected].
International Affairs Book Club
discusses violence against women
Rossmoor residents are invited to join members of the International Affairs Book Club as
they read and discuss “The Political Economy
of Violence Against Women,” by Jacqui True.
The meeting will be on Friday, May 23, at 7
p.m. in Multipurpose Room 3 at Gateway.
The book identifies the linkages between
different forms of violence against women,
from the household to the transnational level. These include economic restructuring and
men’s lack of secure employment; the abusive
exploitation of transnational female workers;
the growing sex market in free trade zones;
the spike in violence against women amidst
financial liberalization and crises; sexual violence in armed conflict and post-crisis peace
building; and the deleterious gendered impacts
of natural disasters.
True is professor of politics and internation-
al relations at Monash University, Australia.
Her articles on gender mainstreaming and
global governance rank among the most highly cited in the field. She received her doctorate in political science from York University,
Toronto, Canada and has been a fellow in the
School of International Relations at USC, and
an assistant professor in the Political Science
Department at Michigan State University.
The book selection for the Friday, June 27,
meeting will be “The Entrepreneurial State:
Debunking Public vs. Private Sector Myths,”
by Marianna Mazzucato.
Club members have worked together to get
a handle on current developments as the new
global economy evolves. The discussions are
animated and informative.
For information, contact Gary Hansen at
[email protected] or 954-8425.
Art Association sets annual dinner
Members of the Rossmoor
Art Association (RAA) and
their guests will gather for the
annual dinner on Wednesday,
June 11, at 6 p.m. on the patio
at Dollar Clubhouse.
The evening will begin with
a social hour offering wines,
soft drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Dinner, by Englund’s Caterers, includes Caesar salad,
grilled tri tip, roasted boneless
chicken breast, buttered new
potatoes, glazed carrots and a
choice of either lemon or chocolate bundt cake. To order a
vegetarian dinner, attach a request to the reservation check.
Both red and white wine or
soft drinks will be poured with
dinner.
The cost is $25 per person
for both members and their
guests. Reservations are required. Reservation checks,
payable to RAA, may be left
in the club mailbox at Gateway or mailed to the RAA at
P.O. Box 2070, Walnut Creek,
CA, 94595. Note on the check
the number of members and
guests. All reservations must
be received no later than Friday, June 6.
dinner, contact Barbara Sidley
at 938-2416 or at [email protected] or Meegan Kelly at
274-1565.
Legal Notices
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Martinez, CA 94553-0135
FILED: May 2, 2014
J. Gonzalez, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO. F-0002908-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) are doing busi-
ness as: KMD Design Consultant, 383
Westcliffe Cir. Walnut Creek, CA 94597,
Contra Costa County.
Marlene Abid-Mehrabadi
383 Westcliffe Cir.
Business conducted by an Indivdiual.
The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business
name listed above.
s/Merlene Abid-Mehrabadi
This statement was filed with Joseph
E. Canciamilla, County Clerk of Contra
Costa County, on date indicated by file
stamp.
Joseph E. Canciamilla, County Clerk
Legal RN 5652
Publish May 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 2014
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Ceramic Arts Club offers four-day workshop on sculpting animals
Local educator, designer,
and artist Jiajun Lu will provide a four-day workshop for
the Ceramic Arts Club (CAC)
on sculpting animals.
The workshop will be given
from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
on four days: Saturdays, May
31, June 7 and June 14, and Friday, June 27.
Lu teaches fine arts at Contra Costa College, which includes drawing, painting and
sculpture. In addition to his
public sculpture in China, Japan and the United States, his
artwork has been selected and
highlighted in several national
and international exhibitions.
His life-sized works also reside in the art collections of
several museums.
Lu’s techniques revolve
around observations of life and
every creature’s embodiment
in the world. He will focus
on a constructional method of
building basic animal anatomy
in order to build either 3D or
relief forms.
The cost will be $45 if
signed up by Sunday, May
18, and $50 for those signing
up thereafter. Payment is by
check only, made out to CAC.
Sign-up sheet and check drop
are at the front of the studio.
Contact: Anne Shulenberger at
510-882-1964.
Orientation
The next CAC orientation
class is scheduled to begin on
Thursday, May 29. Full participation and completion of
orientation is a requirement for
CAC membership and use of
the studio. Orientation classes
are limited to 12 participants.
Full participation is comprised of all three Thursday
classes and one Friday glazing
session. Dates are May 29, June
5, June 19 and June 20. Times
are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day
except June 20, which includes
two separate glazing sessions:
10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.
Participants will be divided
into two groups for the Friday
morning or afternoon glazing
session. Each session is limited to six participants and the
schedule will be confirmed on
the first day of orientation.
Participants will be given
clay and a small set of tools,
and will make two or more
hand-built pieces during the
class.
The cost is $30, nonrefundable, and payment must
be made by check payable to
CAC at the time of sign-up.
The check drop and sign-up
sheet are in the front of the studio. Orientation information
sheets are also available by the
sign-up board. Contact: Linda
Mariano at 938-3534.
Pit fire
The pit will be loaded
and fired on the morning of
Wednesday, May 21, with Michael Berkley from Civic Arts
serving as the fire master. Participants can begin moving
work out to the pit area for
loading at 8:30 a.m. on the day.
Contact: Steve Batill at 574323-7396.
Visitors are always welcome to watch the lighting of
the fire. It usually takes some
time to load the pit and prepare it properly prior to setting
it aflame. The pit is located
directly behind the Raku kiln
and before the bridge over the
stream by Gateway.
The last bisque firing for
the pit will be Saturday, May
17, at 10 p.m.
There is a lot of work underway and special shelves
have been designated for this
work because it is bisque-fired
at a lower temperature than
normal.
Unloading the pit will take
place on Friday, May 23, followed by a potluck for all participants. The potluck sign-up
sheet is on the sign-in desk.
Contact: Sheila Reiner at 4820173.
An explanation on the pit
fire is at the front of the studio. The studio display windows also currently showcase
examples.
Batill will serve as studio
pit fire coordinator. There are
a variety of ways in which
Two music classes taught by Diane Mauch
Diane Farrell Mauch will teach two courses that might be of interest to Rossmoor music lovers. Mauch, a professional opera singer
and retired professor of voice, is the president
of the Opera/Ballet Club of Rossmoor.
“How Music Is Put Together” explores the
three basic tools of rhythm, melody and harmony and how they are organized to create
music.
Study will include major and minor scales,
the key system, time signatures and note values, chordal structure and modulation. Sessions will include listening to selected examples of music from different eras, and learning terminology and notation skills.
Classes are Mondays, May 19 through
June 16 (except Memorial Day on May 26),
from 1 to 3 p.m. at the nearby Acalanes Adult
Education Center at 1963 Tice Valley Blvd.
The cost for seniors is $36. For information,
call 280-3980, ext. 8001.
The second course is entitled “That Carmen Woman!” and is offered through Cal
State East Bay.
Bizet’s opera “Carmen” contains some
of the most memorable music in the entire
world of opera. This complex character has
been called fearless, ruthless, alluring, cany,
self-possessed, self-involved and remarkably
honest.
The class will explore the background of
the story, the compositional techniques and
instrumentation of this amazing score and review the great hits – “Habanera,” “Toreador
Song” and “Gypsy Song,” among others.
Classes are Thursdays, May 22 through
June 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Cal
State East Bay’s Concord campus, 4700 Ygnacio Valley Road. There is ample free parking. The campus has a library and cafeteria.
Members of the Osher Lifelong Learning
Institute may take this eight-hour course for
$48. For information, call 602-6776 or check
the website, www. scholarolli.com.
Mauch had a career as a professional singer in opera, concert, church and orchestra
performance. She also taught voice for many
years in her private studio and at the university level. Most recently, she spent 11 years as a
professor of voice at the University of Miami
in Coral Gables, Fla., from which she retired
in 2006.
Her educational background includes study
with such fine vocal pedagogues as Elizabeth
Bishop, Marion Szekely-Freschl, Richard
Miller, Elizabeth Mannion, Alan Rodgers,
Collins Smith, Eugene Bossaert and Jennie
Tourel.
Since moving to Rossmoor, Mauch provides pre-performance lectures for both Festival Opera and Livermore Opera, as well as
for senior residences in the Bay Area. She
maintains a private voice studio. Her lectures
on opera appear on Rossmoor Channel 28.
Legal Notices
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: May 7, 2014
J. Odegaard, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO. F-0002998-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) are doing
business as: Senior Inhome Care and
Companion Services, 3423 Sanford
St., Concord, CA 94520, Contra Costa
County.
Presentacion F. Hutalla
3423 Sanford St.
Concord, CA 94520
Venus H. Rumbaoa
442 Dawson Creek Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94534
Business conducted by a General
Partnership.
The registrant(s) commenced to
transact business under the fictitious
business name listed above.
s/Presentacion F. Hutalla
This statement was filed with Joseph
E. Canciamilla, County Clerk of Contra
Costa County, on date indicated by file
stamp.
Legal RN 5655
Publish May 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 2014
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Animal sculptor Jiajun Lu will present a four-day sculpting workshop to the CAC.
CAC members can assist in
the preparation, loading and
unloading. To assist, contact
Batill.
All classes and workshops
are open to CAC members
only. The activities calendar
and sign-up sheets at the front
of the studio list all current and
upcoming events.
Recreation offers class
in creating a garden rock
Residents are invited to a garden rock-making class on Thursday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Fireside Room at Gateway.
Students will decorate a garden rock using acrylic paint so
wear clothes that can get dirty. There is no fee for the class.
There is a class maximum of 20 students.
The class is sponsored by the Recreation Department. For
reservations, call Elena Ybarra at 988-7766.
Poetry Circle Salon meets
The Rossmoor Poetry Circle Salon will meet Monday,
May 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the
Garden Room at Dollar Clubhouse. Poet and critic Jannie
Dresser will lead a discussion
of Spanish poets from the Romantics to the Modernists.
A small donation will be requested. For information, contact Marc Hofstadter at 9348194 or at [email protected].
NCJW fashion show
features Chico fashions
A fashion show featuring classy spring clothes by Chico
of Danville will be presented by the National Council of
Jewish Women (NCJW) on Tuesday, June 3, in the Tahoe
Room at the Event Center.
Following the show, a luncheon catered by Creekside Grill
will be provided. The entrée choices are grilled salmon or
grilled chicken over greens. Dessert will be lemon ganache.
The program will start at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served
at approximately 12:30 p.m.
Models for Chico’s stylish spring clothes will be volunteers from NCJW. Make-up and hair styling will be done by
Celebration Salon from Alamo and shoes will be provided
by Walkabout of Walnut Creek.
The cost for the fashion show and luncheon is $25. Reservation checks, payable to NCJW, should be mailed to Janet
Ladner at 2001 Oakmont Way No. 8. Note the entrée choice.
Reservations will also be taken in the Redwood Room at
Gateway on May 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Reservations may
be made for tables seating eight people. Required reservations must be received no later than Friday, May 23.
Residents may invite family and friends to the event.
NCJW is a volunteer organization that works to improve
the quality of life for women, children and families through
its various programs supported by its membership
For information, contact Helen Hillman at 280-2887 or
Debra Deitch at 954-1624.
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office located at the Creekside
complex, or mail to 1006
Stanley Dollar Drive, Walnut
Creek, CA 94595. Classified ads
can be emailed to newsdesk@
rossmoor.com or faxed to 925988-7862. Staff will call back
for payment information and
ad confirmation.
The ad deadline is Friday at
10 a.m. for each Wednesday
edition. Deadline changes due
to holidays will be printed in
the News.
For information, call the News
Monday through Friday from
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 9887800.
Note regarding classified ads for leases and rentals:
All Rossmoor leases and room rentals are invalid
unless approved by the appropriate Mutual Board.
90 For Sale
MOVING SALE all items best offer.
Like new full size mattress; 2 IKEA
bedside tables; 2 IKEA full-length
mirrors; Cambridge radio; 15” HD
T V; golf clubs; toaster; framed
prints; large plastic storage containers; and miscellaneous kitchen
items. 510-908-5059.
GOLF CART Yamaha gas model
G1-AM5. Loaded, excellent condition. Street legal with head and
tail lights. New heavy-duty weather
proof cover with maintenance manuals. $1,200. Call 286-6175.
POWER MOBILITY SCOOTER Deluxe, almost brand new, hardly
used. Light, horn and basket. RALLY brand, blue. Rossmoor resident.
$400. Ask for Ron, 925-938-6629.
GOLF CART Great shape. In
Rossmoor. $2,500. Call 925-9357723.
ESTATE SALE Friday, May 23 and
Saturday, May 24. Like new loveseats, end tables, lamps, pictures,
bedroom furniture, bookcases,
desk, bathroom wall cabinet, TV
stand, dec orative and kitc hen
items, jewelry and more. Call 925708-6999 for details.
98 Business
Opportunities
10 Personals
90 For Sale
CONSIGNMENT SALES I will help
you sell items through custom solutions: Craigslist, eBay, addSence,
we b s i te, n ews p a p er. Fe e : 20
percent plus expenses. Price research. Local, trusted resident,
but full access to buyer. 925-2865634. [email protected].
SEEKING WOMAN FOR DATING
Playing, discreet encounters, serious relationship. 925-705-7319.
FRIGIDAIRE ELECTRIC WASHER
Dryer combination. Used only 6
times. Like new. Water and Energy Saving. Fits in closet or small
areas. New cost was over $1,300.
Must sell. Asking $775 OBO. Call
925-285-3086.
The Rossmoor website
is full of information.
Check it out at
www.rossmoor.com.
50 Autos For Sale
2000 LEXUS ES300 Excellent condition, pearl white, tan interior. Platinum package. Power windows,
steering, air bags, stereo, CD player. 108,500 miles, garaged. All service records available. Kelley blue
book $5,270. Call 925-360-0693
or 925-954-8740.
70 Carports &
Garages For Rent
HELP! I NEED TO FIND a carport to
rent on Canyonwood Court near
Entry 7. Call Gary, 938-5454.
LOOK I NG FOR CARPORT anywhere. Call 925-938-2454.
90 For Sale
BEIGE SOFA , GREAT condition,
$199; rattan arm chair, $ 99; armoire with 2 matching stands,
$ 299; recliner, $199; ladies long
suede black coat (acrylic fur lining, worn once), $189; and misc.
artwork (some antique). Call 916276-9854.
Watch Fun Day
entertainment on Channel 28.
100 Business Services
AutoService /Repair
Computers
WWW.GOODBYEDENTS.COM We
come to you! Minor dents and those
annoying scratches on doors, fenders, hood, quarter panels and bumpers. We save you time and money!
Save the hassle of finding a body
shop and call 925-234-2336.
ROSSMOOR COMPUTER Services.
Hardware setup, repairs, upgrades,
software and application training.
New systems and software sales.
All windows and MAC OS. Data Recovery! All service. No charge if not
fixed. Call 925-899-8211.
BODYWORK AND PAINT scratches,
minor bodywork, panels, bumpers.
Half cost of body shops and $100
off. Free estimates, free pick-up,
personal care with Rossmoor customers. Save money and time. Call
Mike, 925-584-7444, or email [email protected] for details.
ERIC’S COMPUTERS- Need help?
We set up new computers, Internet
connections, email. Troubleshoot,
repair, replace internal/external devices, upgrades, consulting. Digital
photography specialist. We make
house calls. www.ericscomputers.
com. 24 hours, 925-676-5644.
Beauty
MANICURE PEDICURE SERVICES
Licensed, professional manicurist
over 15 years. Specializing in inhome manicures and pedicures.
Relax at home and enjoy my friendly service and comforting touch.
Gift Certificates available. Call Sue
925-349-8616. Lic. M222359.
Carpet
CA R PE T C L E A N I N G ; Fa s t a n d
professional service. Same-day
appointment available. Spot specialist. Low, low price. Sell new
carpet. Licensed. Call today 925383-1253.
CARPET REPAIR: Patching, seams,
re-stretching, transitions. Install cable, telephone and speaker wires
under carpet. Small jobs welcome.
Serving Rossmoor 25 years. Floor
covering lic. #704323. Aimtack Carpet Repair. Call John, 925-676-2255.
BE COMPUTER SAV V Y TODAY!
Pleasant and patient woman will
teach clients the basics of email,
Inter net, Word, iPad and oth er computer / electronic -related
functions. Can troubleshoot also.
$ 36 /hour (1-hour minimum). In
Rossmoor, excellent references.
510-517-3179.
HELP WITH ELECTRONICS or
tasks around the hours. iHelp! Former Apple tech support specialist with excellent references will
coach you in your home. Tutorials,
chores, etc. Call Valerie, 575-3123497.
TECHMOMMY… “a high-tech brain
with the patience of a mother.” I
teach computers with no tech talk.
I specialize in working with seniors
and their computers. Repair and
teaching. Call 925-377-7711 and
ask for Alison (techmommy).
Find More Classified
listings on page 32A
JUST RELEASED
WANT TO PURCHASE commuter
car for college student. Willing to
spend $6,000. Please call Leslie at
925-284-8354.
75 Carports &
Garages Wanted
31A
Come and enjoy the good life! Amenities of a country club with meals and light housekeeping. A well
designed MIDDLETON floor plan offering 2BED/
BTHS. Great location to CARPORT & DINING
RM. Bright, cheerful and ready for you. Impeccably
maintained with a well equipped kitchen. Lovely view
of tree lined court. Give me a ring and take a look.
$305,000. Call SONJA
55 Autos Wanted
CARPORT FOR RENT Rossmoor
Parkway, Entry 1. Call 925-9436286.
Majestic Mt. Diablo Views in Eagle Ridge
Enjoy a fantastic view of Mt. Diablo and the rolling
foothills from this very special Buckeye condo in
Eagle Ridge. This spacious home is totally level-in
making it accessible for all. It features a desirable
floor plan with almost 1900 square feet with two
bedrooms, two bathrooms and a den. The formal
Dining Room/Living Room combination is perfect
for entertaining and the cozy Family Room off the
kitchen is great for every day use. The attached
garage means you stay dry on even the wettest of
days. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and a builtin desk in the den are just some of the many updates
throughout the house. Offered at $1,050,000
Agents/Owners
ANN CANTRELL
639-7970 BRE 01058289
ELIZABETH HASLAM
899-5097 BRE 01494942
www.yourrossmoorrealtor.com
1950 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek
VIEW!
SPECTACULAR & PANORAMIC!!
Be kissed by the morning sun and enjoy the twinkling lights by night…..what a sight. 2BED/2BTH
++HUGE BONUS RM. Galley kitchen with generNG
ous cabs, granite counters
&Ibreakfast
nook. Nearly
ND
E
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all DOUBLE-PANE windows, plantation shutters
& inside access to FINISHED GAR AGE $608,000.
Call SONJA.
COMING ATTRACTION
A sizzling SEQUOIA with a lovely view. New paint &
carpeting & some new appls., attractive crown molding
and much more. Get ready to see. Call SONJA
If you are thinking of SELLING, please
give me CALL ASAP. Inventory is still
low and prices holding high… it may be
a good time for you to sell. Need help or
want to know what your home is worth?
I can help. Call SONJA WEAVER.
32A
100 Business Services
Computers
Food /Chef /Catering
DO YOU HAVE AN IPAD or iPhone?
Do you need assistance in learning how to use it? Need help with
customized applications? I tailor
to your specific needs. Call Rossmoorian Mary. $30 per hour (1 hour
minimum). 925-482-0280.
LINDA FRANDSEN: personal cook,
caterer. With 15 years of experience
in cooking nutritional meals. Linda
will teach you the skills you need
to make healthy food choices and
meal planning. Linda will also cook
delicious healthy meals for you in
your home or deliver them to you.
Linda specializes in: food allergies.
Contact Linda today! 925-899-7040
or email: [email protected].
HENDRICKSON’S REPAIR-IT Set
up a new computer, tablet or smartphone. Internet connections, email.
Troubleshoot, repair or replace
internal or external devices. Data
backup, wireless setups, new hardware and software installations.
Resolve virus, worm or spyware
problems. TV/audio /video problems. Call Lance at 415-794-8048.
SENIOR-FRIENDLY, experienced
help for computer, tablet, smartphone and electronic support at
www.jlgcomputersolutions.com.
Repair, email, setup, internet, virus removal, installs, upgrades,
backup and buying services/consulting. Support for any appliance
or device! Call Jonathan at 925338-9644.
Contractors
LIMITED TIME ! $ 35 / HOUR All
trades- Call now for bath, kitchen,
laundry, windows, doors and more!
Licensed contractor (775026). Free
estimates! Rossmoor references
and EPA-certified renovator. Call
Cal at 925-200-3132.
Electrical
L I C E N S E D E LEC T R I C I A N A N D
home theater sales and installation. Dependable. Lamp repair,
telephone and television cable;
quiet bath fans, ceiling fans, can
lights. No job too small. Free estimates. Call Bryan, 925-567-6384.
A-1 ELECTRIC 20 percent off firsttime customers. Specializing in fluorescent lights, outlets-plugs, bathroom GFCI, arc-fault and breakers.
Repair and install lamps, stoves,
attic fans, ceiling fans, TVs and
stereos. Free estimates. Cal/State
Electrical. LIC.#150192. Call John
925-497-0449 or 925-228-6190.
Flooring /Tiling
TILE ENTRYWAYS: A beautiful one
could enhance the value and the
appearance of your home. Special
pricing for a limited time! Examples
and references in Rossmoor. License #775026. Phone Cal directly
today for a free estimate. 925-2003132.
Fire? Emergency? Call 911.
HOME COOKED MEALS brought
to your door. Relax and have your
week’s meals delivered, all ready to
heat and enjoy. Homemade baked
goods too! 707-738-3554 or [email protected].
Furniture /Upholstery
GEORGE’S FURNITURE REPAIR
Service. Antiques and high-end
furniture specialty. Refinishing and
caning. Formerly of Bonynge’s.
925-212-6149. No job too small.
FURNITURE AND CABINET Refinishing and repair in your home or at
my shop. Free pickup and delivery.
Call 925-470-0261 or also visit my
website: www.furniturefinish.com.
Doing business in Rossmoor for
20 years.
Handyman
Music /Instrument
TV/Audio /Video
Anyone performing construction
work in California that totals
$500 or more in labor or
materials must be licensed by the
Contractors State License Board.
MUSIC LESSONS FOR ALL ages at
my home. Beginners are my specialty. Try duets with a family member—it’s fun!! I am a patient teacher with 35 years of musical training.
Julia Linde, Rossmoor resident,
925-945-7020.
AUDIO CONVERSIONS Have music on LPs, 8 track tapes, cassette
tapes? I can convert them to CDs
or MP3s to stop loss of sound quality. Reasonable rates. Call Skip
(Rossmoor resident). 502-5283512.
H A N DY M A N A N D CA R PE N T RY
Fencing, painting, tile, linoleum, remodeling, bathrooms and kitchens,
landscaping, plumbing, electrical,
cabinet refinishing. Pressure washing for driveways and patios. Also,
do window washing. Call Jaime,
925-639-0228, 925-671-2917.
HANDYMAN REPAIR SERVICES
Specializing in home electrical,
tile, painting, flooring, wall coverings, window cleaning and light
housekeeping. No job too small.
Rossmoor resident discounts. Call
Rick (Rossmoor resident) at 925639-8333.
FAIR AND HONEST I work and live in
Rossmoor. No project is too small,
I love small jobs. I do repairs, maintenance, carpentry, installation and
odd jobs. Changiz, 530-870-2845.
2 0 Y E A R S E X P E R I E N C E Ve r y
friendly, fair and reliable. Good
Rossmoor references and other.
Plumbing, electrical, flooring, paint,
kitchen and bath remodels, moulding. Unlicensed. Call Mike, 925497-6246.
Handyman
Anyone performing construction
work in California that totals
$500 or more in labor or
materials must be licensed by the
Contractors State License Board.
“HANDY-HARDY” CALL LEE: Experienced, dependable and reasonable rates. No job too small.
Replace door or window screens.
Unlicensed, Rossmoor resident
with Rossmoor references. Call
925-944-5990.
CRANE’S HANDYMAN SERVICES,
LLC. “Your small project expert ”
ser ving Rossmoor for nearly 10
years ! Electrical, plumbing, furn i t u r e a s s e m b l y, b a s e b o a r d s ,
crown-molding and more! The only
handyman you’ll need ! Insured.
Business License 018239. Call David, 925-899-7975.
EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN, call
for all your repair needs. Electrical, plumbing, painting, tile, drywall
and more. 18 years experience.
Rossmoor references, licensed.
Call Richard and Patty, 925-9322773, Walnut Creek.
“RENT-A- GENT” House, garden,
repair, clean home/garage, hauling. Just name it! Young, strong,
reliable, reasonable. References.
Walnut Creek resident. Steve, 925822-3863. Thank you!
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Home Décor
INTERIOR DESIGNER Refresh and
update your home interiors. Reliable - highly recommended. Remodel all areas or stage to prep
for sale. Complimentary initial inhome consultation (1-hour max).
707-731-2531. www.designoflivingspaces.com.
Moving /Packing /Hauling
BOB & TERRY’S JUNK REMOVAL
Specializing in home and estate
cleanups, big and small. No minimum charge - free estimates - price
reduction for salvageable items.
Ser ving Rossmoor for over 30
years. 925-944-0606.
TONY’S HAULING SERVICE, find us
in the phone book. We haul your
junk. Furniture, appliances, debris.
We do trash outs. Save this coupon for $30 off full load. $20 off half
load. $10 off quarter load. $90 minimum. Call 925-382-6544. Email
through website at www.tonyshaulingservice.com.
LEW’S HAULING Prompt service.
Starting at $ 22. Rossmoor references available. Call 925 - 639 7725.
Painting
ROSSMOOR PAINTING SERVICE
by Al Welsh. Five-year guarantee
on workmanship. Most Rossmoor
residents prefer our neatness,
dependable, personal attention,
because we care. Rossmoor references, bonded and insured. License 507098. Free estimates. Pacific Bay Painting, 925-932-5440.
INTERIOR PAINTING, All painting
services: wallpaper removal; wall
repairs and preparation; acoustic
ceilings; cabinets. No job too large
or too small. You can rely on and
will enjoy my personal ser vice.
Well-established in Rossmoor, 24
years experience. Free estimates,
consultation. License 677208. David M. Sale 925-945-1801.
TLC PAINTING Tender loving care,
neatness and attention to detail
always. Spruce up and renovation specialists! Serving property
owners and managers since 1989.
Free estimates. License 775019.
References. 925-934-2383. Cell,
415-269-7095.
THOMAS MULLIKEN PAINTING has
been serving the Lamorinda and
Walnut Creek areas since 1976.
“We take great pride in our workmanship and attention to detail.” I
personally am on the job, start to
finish. We also install crown moulding, door casings, baseboards,
window sills and related interior
trim. You can count on us for dependability, neatness and a complete and thorough job. Call today
for a free estimate. 925-930-9130.
CA Lic. #319838.
Repairs
C R A I G’ S A P P L I A N C E R E PA I R
would love to help you. I work on all
appliances and brands. 25 years
experience, licensed and insured.
Reasonable rates, Rossmoor references. Please call 925-550-3586.
FINE CLOCK REPAIR- Repairing
Rossmoor’s fine antique and modern clocks for over 15 years. House
calls. Free pickup and delivery. I
stand behind my workmanship.
Jonathan Goodwin, 925-376-4668.
CLOCK AND WATCH REPAIR 30
years local experience making and
repairing fine instruments. Antique,
vintage and modern timepiece.
Free estimates, pick-up and delivery. 2-year guarantee on complete overhaul. Ken Clark: cell 925817-0839, home 925-939-5982 or
asecondtime.com.
NEED HELP PACKING? For an hourly fee I will come to your home with
packing supplies for moving, storage, etc. Rossmoor references. To
schedule, call Nancy at 925-2168975 and [email protected].
Play Channel 28 Bingo at
home on the first Tuesday
of the month. It’s free.
Free recorded message
1-866-269-8344, ID#1023
Pre fe rr ed H o m es CA BRE 01130394
Coming Soon!
2 SEQUOIAS
Shanti Haydon
925-948-5636
H Original with Mt. Diablo
[email protected]
Web: www.rossmoorlifestyles.
listingbook.com
LEVEL-IN SAN FRANCISCAN!
2 bedrooms and updated bath. Beautiful laminate
bamboo floors. Inside washer/dryer. Two open patios.
Just Listed at $325,000.
View and enclosure.
H Updated with views and
great location.
Call for Prices
SPECTACULAR VILLA NUEVO!
Approx. 1640 sq. ft. with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and
den. Two open patios with panoramic views of valley
and golf course. Garage and carport.
Just Listed at $675,000.
Rossmoor Resident and Specialist
25+ Years Real Estate Experience
DAVE CARON
Realtor ®
BRE 00960891
Committed to Excellent Service and Successful Results
BRE #00427819
Commitment, Trust & Integrity
(925 )
708-6034
Windows
EXPERT WINDOW AND MIRROR
cleaning. Serving Rossmoor for
14 years. Also, professional power
washing. Cleans all exterior floor
surfaces, patios, courtyards, “Trex
Decks,” sidewalks, tile, carports.
Painting, handyman work. Kevin
James 925-933-4403.
Yard Services
YARD MAINTENANCE : pruning,
hedging, weeding, shrub removal, planting and general cleanup
service. Let me help make your
garden one to be proud of. Dave’s
Yard Maintenance service. Call
925-682-8389 today.
SPRING IS IN THE AIR! Highly experienced gardener, over 20 years
working in Rossmoor, will prune,
plant and rejuvenate your garden
beds and patio. Reliable vacation
watering too. Jane, 925-938-8256.
“PARADISE” ALL TYPES of fine
gardening. Yard shape-up and
maintenance. Trimming, pruning,
weeding, shrub removal, yard design, planting, patio containers.
Dependable, on time. Quality results! Call Lester at 925-639-7725.
WA LN U T C R E EK L A N D S CA PE
Large or small we do it all! From
design to install also clean ups.
“Pictures.” Have a wonderful summer. 925-969-1963.
110 Professional
Services
ATTORNEY DOROTHY HENSON :
Living trusts, wills, estate planning and probate. No charge for
initial consultation. Will meet in
your manor at your convenience.
Notary. Rossmoor resident. Call
925-935-6494 or office 925-9431620.
I BUY, SELL AND APPRAISE U.S.
and world coins and currency. 36year resident of Moraga will come
to your home upon request. Bruce
Berman, Moraga Numismatics.
Better Business Bureau member.
PCGS and NGC Dealer. 925-2839205. Go to www.sf-bay-area-collectible-coins.com or email [email protected].
LAFAYETTE TAX SERVICE Income
tax preparation. Individuals, trusts
and small businesses. Enrolled
agent with Rossmoor references.
Appointments available in your
home. My mother is a Rossmoor
resident. Tim McClintick 925-2842924. www.laftax.com.
NOTARY PUBLIC DICK HARROW
Rossmoor resident. I make house
calls and will come to your home.
20-plus years experience. Special
expertise in real estate documents.
Home: 925-891-4231, Cell: 510459-5770, [email protected].
ONESTOPNOTARYPUBLIC.COM
For Mobile Notary Public, call Raj
925-705-0951 raj.seth49@gmail.
com. Same day pick up and delivery. Call Neeta, 925-354-3526
[email protected]. Notary Public is also available with appointment at One Stop Café, 2485 High
School Ave. (West Building) (Next
to Sycamore Medical Building) in
Concord. 925-332-5106.
110 Professional
Services
INCOME TAX PREPARATION individuals, trusts, businesses. Free
tax planning meeting. 20 percent
discount on 2013 taxes. Rossmoor
visits available or profession al office meeting. My uncle is a
resident. Ken Sullivan 925-9674233, [email protected],
www.edsullivancpa.com.
111 Writing /Editing
PRO F. E D I TO R / W R I T ER , PH . D.
Fiction and nonfiction : novels,
memoirs, stories, screenplays,
stage plays, speeches, essays
and d esk to p pu blishing. Wor k
in person or online. Contact Paul
Weisser at [email protected].
Or call 510-710-2249. My website
(http://editor-writer.net) contains a
link to a TV interview.
115 Health Services
GRAB BARS / FALL PREVENTION
Safe At Home focuses on what will
be most helpful to you. We specialize at installing grab bars, handrails
and assistive equipment. Bob Timbers, at 925-360-1909.
33A
120 Seeking Employment
Caregivers
QUALIT Y ELDER- CARE Ser ving
Rossmoor since 1991. 20+ years
vast gerontology experience
with physically disabled, stroke,
post-surger y, dementia, Alzheimer’s, hospice. Skilled, professional, cheerful and affordable. Excellent references. Licensed/bonded.
Fifth generation native Californian.
Carolyn 925-933-6475.
THE CARING HAND H o m e C a r e
Referral Agency has a registr y
of professional caregivers who
c a n p r ov i d e n o n - m e d i c a l s e rvi c es whi c h in c lud es per sonal
care and light housekeeping services. Call Beth Sanchez for assistance at 925-899-3976, 510 352-8041.
ELDERLY CARE WITH 20 years
experience. Excellent references,
care for stroke, Alzheimer’s, emphysema, diabetes, heart problems, hospice care, etc. Cooking,
errands, exercises, medicine, light
housekeeping. Live-in, long and
short hours. Sylvia 925-768-0178
or Mary 925-676-9309.
COMPASSION AND CARE services.
Live-in, live-out, hourly. For seniors
with special needs or care. We
have 18 years experience, good
references. We are honest and
trustworthy. Call Lyla or Marilyn at
925-818-2248.
BEST QUALITY CARE Dependable,
honest, loving and kind Registered
Nurse with 30 years experience.
20+ years in Rossmoor, excellent
references. All daily needs from A
to Z – you name it. Licensed, insured. Mary, 925-497-7738.
ASSIST WITH BATHING dressing,
grooming, laundry and cooking.
Honest and reliable. Fully screened
for criminal background. 14 years
experience. Have 5 references. No
agency fee. Live-in $150 or hourly
$15. Call Elena 925-300-6730.
PERSONAL WELLNESS Fall Prevention Classes in the comfort of
your home by a licensed physical
therapist! New patient special: $80
for your first hour session. www.
inho meor tho.c om Do mini c k at
925-348-0224 or [email protected].
HONEST, LOVING AND TRUSTED
caregiver. 15 years experience, excellent references. Will do doctor’s
appointment, cooking, light house
cleaning, nonsmoker, own car, live
in or out. Please call Felita 925999-0167.
CARING CAREGIVERS - Over 10
years of vast experience providing
total patient care. We are 3 professional native Californians. 4-hour
minimum. Call Priscilla 925-3300192, Susan 925-788-9605, Betty
(not an agency) 925-274-3866.
SUSIE ADLER CAREGIVER 12 years
experience. Dementia/Alzheimer’s.
Bathing and medications, errands
and appointments, light cooking
and housekeeping. In home or assisted living facility. Reliable and
caring. References available upon
request. 925-300-6012.
HELPING HANDS : AN independent group of credentialed caregivers are here in your community
to provide care for individuals in
their activity of daily living to enhance quality of life emotionally,
physically, socially and mentally.
LIC.# 5015631. Please call 925826-9564 or 925-826-4837.
Unjung (UJ) Kim
PERFECT CAREGIVER Caring, loving, reliable, honest. 10 years experience. Do errands etc. Drives
own car, seamstress too. Hourly
or live-in. Salary negotiable. Call
Rose, 925-754-5090 or 707-3152532.
COMPASSIONATE SERVICES Livein, live-out, hourly. For seniors with
special needs. Cooking, appointments and shopping. 14 years experience in Rossmoor. Excellent.
references. Available anytime. Call
Cristy, 925-395-1460.
RESULTS IN ROSSMOOR
(925) 322-0588
(510) 507-2477
Call Nancy for Presale Advice & a Complimentary
Estimate on Your Home.
[email protected]
35 Years Experience
Your condominium specialist • Rossmoor Resident
Nancy Reilly
Broker, MFA CA BRE# 01036305
80 Square Realty
PRIVATE CAREGIVER 20 years experience highly trained in all levels
of health with the ability to make
seniors feel comfortable and safe
in their home. I can do errands and
light housekeeping. I will do hourly
and live-in. Rates are negotiable.
Sophia Scott, 510-586-2932.
ACTIVE CAREGIVERS reliable, caring, dependable in-home care services. Fully screened with criminal
background check. Rates negotiable. Starts $16/hr-live-out or $160/
day-live-in. Please call 925-9394085.
Expecting guests? Call the guest clearance system – 988-7843.
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE for seniors, tailored to your needs. Gentle relaxation, pain relief and more.
Minutes from Rossmoor, free parking, handicap accessible. 25 years’
experience. Gail Johns, 925-9393833. Feel better now!
CA R E G I V E R S , M A L E / F E M A L E
Filipino, excellent, experienced,
mature, honest, reliable, punctual, caring, personal care, driving,
s h o p p in g, c o o k in g, e d u c ate d,
speaks clear English. References,
live-in, sleep-over or hourly. Louie
Cell-925-818-9645.
925 323-1504
Rossmoor Resident
BRE License
#00609927
25 years of Experience in SF/Bay Area
Coming Soon! VILLA NUEVO 3 bedrooms,
2 bathrooms,
2 balconies,
sweeping views! $699,500
Pending Del Monte 1 bedroom,
private location.
$145,000
David Schubb
(925) 765-5055 • [email protected]
Just Listed! Sonoma 2 bedrooms, updated
kitchen and bathroom,
steps to carport, guest
parking, laundry room.
Price Reduced: $225,000
Just Sold Diablo 2 bedrooms,
2 bathrooms,
updated, Mt. Diablo
View $370,000
Shirley Schubb-Allen
(925) 935-2055 • [email protected]
JUST SOLD EXPANDED KENTFIELD 2 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms + den.
Gorgeous remodeled
kitchen. Stunning
views from large
deck. Sold for over
asking in just 7 days.
Call to learn how Susan can help you too!
Susan Kingsley
(925) 381-4693 • Susan@ThisFeelsLike Home.com
10 Years of Experience Working in Rossmoor
Lovely Sierra Perfect central location!
2 bd/2 bth, Garage at foot
of stairs; Extensive guest
parking. Eat-in kitchen
recently remodeled with
new cabinets and stone
counters. Approx. 1401
sq. ft. Offered at $529,000.
Susan Kingsley
(925) 381-4693 • Susan@ThisFeelsLike Home.com
10 Years of Experience Working in Rossmoor
1646 N. California Blvd., Plaza Level Suite 101
BRE #01079009
34A
Rossmoor Realty
1641 Tice Valley Boulevard, Walnut Creek CA 94595
Rossmoor Realty is a Division of Rossmoor Properties Inc. CalBRE License No.012779936.
Agents
EXCLUSIVE LISTING AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH ROSSMOOR REALTY
SAN FRANCISCAN – SIMPLY CHARMING END UNIT! 2 BED,
1 BATH CO-OP. Single row, nicely upgraded, full master bath with
attractive stall shower, stack W/D, half bath, 2 beautiful patios
with paver tiles, plants & rear safety exit door off atrium with extra
storage. Much more!...................................................$374,000
AGENT OF
THE WEEK
MLS LISTINGS - COOPERATIVES
2 BEDS, 1 BATH
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
SUE
DI MAGGIO
ADAMS
REALTOR
R
CalBRE License #00820932
(925) 207-9212
“Sue knows real estate
and she knows
Rossmoor.
Excellent combination,
combined with
excellent customer
service, rapport and
delivery. I would
definitely
recommend her.”
Karen L.
GOLDEN GATE – LOVELY RECENT TOUPIN
REMODEL. Reconfigured with full 2nd bath. Euro
style cabinets, granite tile counters, Wilson-Art
floors in kitchen, living room, dining & hall.
Stack W/D. Remodeled baths with travertine
floors, counters. Overlooks 9 hole golf course &
hills.................................................$375,000
GOLDEN GATE – LEVEL-IN WITH
LOVELY OUTLOOK. New paint & carpet. W/D,
stainless steel appliances, microwave, oak
cabinets, granite counters, stall shower w/
seat. Laminate floors in entry, hall, dining
& kitchen. Updated bath. Super cute!! NEW
PRICE!!...................................$339,000
2 BEDS, 1 BATH
SEQUOIA – LIGHT & BRIGHT WITH LOTS OF
UPGRADES. Kitchen features newer cabinets with
pull-out drawers, solid surface counters, stainless
steel appliances. Enclosed balcony. Laundry &
parking close by.............................$369,000
CARMEL – FANTASTIC VIEW!!! Plus new
paint, carpet & vinyl. Smooth ceilings. New
washer dryer. New quartz kitchen counters. 2
great patios for outdoor living........$358,000
SONOMA – BEAUTIFUL SUPER CLEAN
HOME WITH WONDERFUL OUTLOOK, updated
kitchen, bathroom, great electric fireplace, high
end plush carpeting, W/D. Carport just steps
away from the door. This property has been
impeccably maintained!...............$265,000
Call The
Rossmoor Experts
(925) 932-1162
MLS LISTINGS - CONDOMINIUMS
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
SANTA CLARA – WONDERFUL LOCATION AT END
OF CUL-DE-SAC. Park at front door. New paint & Carpet,
updated with new stove & dishwasher. Spacious patio
overlooks lovely lawn area............................ $425,000
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
CASSIA AT EAGLE RIDGE –
FANTASTIC VIEWS from large, kitchen &
master which has huge closet, shower & tub.
Enjoy the view inside or out. Eat-in nook opens
to large private balcony with view of hill,
2 BEDS, 1 BATH
canyon, Delta & peak of Mt. Diablo. Granite in
VILLA VALENCIA – BEAUTIFUL COURTYARD
kitchen & baths. Gas fireplace in living room.
SETTING OVERLOOKING POND & FOUNTAIN. Upgrades Nice den. Level in..........................$950,000
include decorator carpeting, designer paint, granite
DAPHINE AT EAGLE RIDGE WITH
in kitchen & bath. New stainless steel refrigerator &
OUTSTANDING VIEWS OF THE VALLEY – 2
dual sink. New vinyl in kitchen & bath with walk-in
bedrooms, 2 baths plus den with custom
shower & shower/tub combined as well. Laminate in
cherry wood built-in bookshelves and desk.
dining area with new light fixtures leads to huge deck. Living and dining area with electric fireplace
Washer dryer.......................................... $324,500 and views of the valley. Large gourmet kitchen
with eat-in area. Master bedroom suite
features walk-in closet, linen closet and sliding
doors leading to patio. Master bathroom offers
double sinks, sunken tub and walk-in shower.
CONGREGATE LIVING
AT ITS BEST
Laundry room with extra sink and cabinetry.
Double car garage with wall of built-in storage
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
cabinets. ...................................$1,250,000
MIDDLETON – PRIME LOCATION close to dining
GREENBRIAR – BEAUTIFUL REMODELED
room, theatre, mail room, library. Handsome ceramic
HOME RIGHT ON THE 5th FAIRWAY. Kitchen
tile flooring in foyer, kitchen & master bath. Grohe
features cherry cabinets, slab granite, marble
faucets thruout. Closet organizers in master bedroom.
flooring and eat-in area with windows all
Storage locker nearby. NEW PRICE!!.........$295,000 around. Bathrooms are elegantly finished.
New carpet and fresh paint. Great property.
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
NEW PRICE!!................................$645,000
MIDDLETON – CHEERFUL & BRIGHT – ALL
MARIPOSA – BEAUTIFUL RECENT
READY FOR YOUR MOVE. Fresh paint & sparkling 2/2
REMODEL. Granite, stainless steel appliances,
overlooking tree lined court. Close to carport straight
recessed lighting. Large master suite. Skylights
out south east door. Enjoy the good life, meals,
in both bathrooms. Dual pane windows throughhousekeeping and much more!............... $305,000
out. Custom window blinds...........$449,000
SOLD
The Waterford
SOLD
MARIPOSA – IMPRESSIVE HOME
WITH LOVELY VIEWS OF ROLLING HILLS.
The remodeled kitchen and bathrooms
are like new with quality Craftsman
cabinetry, stainless steel appliances &
granite counters. Gorgeous designer
travertine tile, handsome crown and
base moldings, tile floors, dual pane
windows, designer paint, new quality
carpet, private patio with sprawling
lawn extending your entertainment
area. .................................$449,000
PINEHURST – FABULOUS GOLF
COURSE LOCATION! New paint, carpet,
linoleum and fire place. Location!
Location! Location!!.. ...........$489,000
TAHOE – BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED
LOWER LEVEL HOME IN A GREAT
SETTING! Dual pane windows, new paint
and carpet, smooth ceilings. Granite
counters and garden window in kitchen.
Electric fireplace. Updated bathrooms.
Garage parking...................$645,000
VILLA ROBLES – SMASHING VIEW!
Very light & bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath
home tucked away. Refinished loft/office
with skylight & extra storage & built-in
shelving. Dual pane windows. Dramatic
vaulted ceiling. Galley kitchen with
newer appliances and granite counters.
Sub-zero refrigerator & freezer. Inside
access to garage................. $608,000
SOLD
List with a Rossmoor Specialist, You’ll be Glad you did!
SHOWCASE
Rossmoor is unique. Selling a home here is also unique and involves issues that outside sellers
don’t face. Many agents are not equipped to address the Golden Rain Foundation inspections,
orientations, the membership fees, the differences between an HOA and a Mutual just to name a few.
Closing escrow on time is important so using a Rossmoor Specialist is also important.
At Rossmoor Realty we have more than 35 Rossmoor Specialists ready to make your sale go smoothly.
Call your Rossmoor Realty Specialist, you’ll be glad you did.
Beautiful Bridgewater in Supreme Lakeshire Location
2 bed, 2.5 bath plus den and family room condominium.
Wonderful home overlooking pond & fountains. Beautiful
hardwood flooring. Dramatic vaulted ceilings in living room
and kitchen/family room. Updated kitchen with lots of
cabinets and eat-in area. Master suite with built-in wall unit
and custom walk-in closet. Family room features fireplace
with tiled surround and a wall of windows to enjoy the
beautiful views. Separate laundry with full size washer and
dryer. Attached 2 car garage.
Offered at $1,495,000
P R E S E N T E D B Y T I N A P A R R I S H . C A L L T I N A T O D AY A T ( 9 2 5 ) 8 5 8 - 4 2 6 7 .
F E AT U R E D L I S T I N G l F E AT U R E D L I S T I N G l F E AT U R E D L I S T I N G
Magnificent One-of-a-Kind Monterey
SPOTLIGHT
LISTING
Expanded Kentfield
with Lovely Views.
2 bedroom, 2 bath, dramatic, reconfigured & renovated custom home by Town Park, Inc. Everything new
from the studs out! New designer paint and new quality carpeting & flooring. Coffered ceilings, illuminating
skylights, recessed lighting, remote activated Trordinair fireplace, custom cabinetry and built-ins. Beautifully tiled
bathrooms with granite counters. Four extra windows - all new insulated windows throughout. Full size stackable
washer and dryer. Refinished balcony with extra storage cabinet overlooking wonderful wooded views a nature lovers paradise........................................................................................Offered at $467,500
P R E S E N T E D BY LO R I YO U N G . C A L L LO R I AT ( 9 2 5 ) 7 8 7 - 6 3 5 7 .
Very popular 2 bed, 2 bath plus den
condo floor plan. Large entry closet.
Huge master suite features a large walk
in closet. Light and bright master bath
with window. Full size washer and dryer
in hall bath. Guest room with full closet
plus linen closet. Nice size living/dining
area with slider to the patio.
Presented by Janet McCardle.
Call Janet at (925) 915-3336 for Price.
Call The Rossmoor Experts Today at
(925) 932-1162
www.rossmoorrealty.com l 1-800-980-7653 (SOLD)
35A
36A
120 Seeking Employment
130 Help Wanted
Caregivers – Rossmoor
Personal Assistant/Companion
Driver /Errands
Housecleaning
CARING CAREGIVERS - Over 10
years of vast experience providing
total patient care. We are 3 professional native Californians. 4-hour
minimum. Call Priscilla 925-3300192, Susan 925-788-9605, Betty
(not an agency) 925-274-3866.
BETTER HEALTH CARE Assist in
bathing, medication, shopping,
cooking, housekeeping. Expe rienced care with Alzheimer ’s,
strokes, Parkinson’s and dementia. Live-in $150 per day, short/long
hours, negotiable rate. No agency
fee. 925-330 - 4760 or 650 -580 6334.
NEED A RIDE? DOOR-TO -DOOR
service for seniors. Personalized,
safe prompt driving. Local /long
distance airports. Accommodates
some wheelchairs, all walkers. Will
stand by for doctor visits, etc. Affordable rates. Scheduling by appointment only. References. Jay,
925-457-7125.
CLEAN AS THE SPRING House
cleaning services. Offering a professional, thorough and honest job.
Fairly priced, our major concern is
to see you happy with our work!
Rossmoor references, licensed/insurance available. 925-864-3678.
PA S S I O N AT E H O M E H E A LT H
Care. Serving the elderly back to
health. Providing 24/7 live-in care,
direct hourly care. Highly educated, loving, trained as RN, over 7
years in PT, dementia care. Assists with exercise and PT. Excellent Rossmoor references. Mia,
510-593-7066.
HI! I’M A PERSONABLE, fun-loving,
caregiver that can keep you company on walks, cook meals, drive
you to appointments, help around
the house and care for pets. Diane,
925-435-5498 or [email protected].
I AM A RETIRED HOSPICE nurse
and a Rossmoor resident to provide companionship, light housekeeping, errands, meal preparation, assist with personal care and
medications. No minimum hours/
days. Call Ann 925-947-0473.
Driver /Errands
EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONAL
driver available to Rossmoor residents for door-to-door service to
doctors, dentists, shopping, airports and long distance. Wine tours
available. Licensed, insured, safe,
dependable. Call “Jonny” 925-3958181. Excellent Rossmoor references! TCP 25475.
Personal Assistant/Companion
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.
DRIVING IN ROSSMOOR 15 years,
reliable. All airports, cruise lines,
doctors, shopping, Call Pat 925939 -7942, Cell 925 - 3 0 0 - 5225.
Thank you.
Housecleaning
HOUSECLEANING SERVICE- Honest female, hard worker. Excellent
job at a reasonable price. Will do
laundry, floors by hand, clean inside appliances, inside windows,
shopping, errands, trustwor thy,
open to your requests. References.
925-348-4678.
“DUST-NO-MORE” Your housekeeping solution. We cater to your individual cleaning needs. Reliable,
dependable, quality service with
Rossmoor references. Licensed
and Bonded. Call Barbara, 925228-9841.
Find More
Classified listings
on page 38A
MAY
Gracious “Golden Gate”
Single story level-in beauty with views. Spacious
kitchen. Open floor plan with an abundance of
light. Beautifully updated and full-sized W/D.
Located in the heart of Rossmoor.
Asking $345,000
The Cutest “Carmel”
Two wonderful patios with sun and views,
this will feel like home. Charming and
tastefully updated. Don’t miss this beauty.
Asking $358,000
The “Greenbriar”
Location, location, location. Stunning
remodeled condominium overlooking
6th fairway and green. Wonderful eat-in
kitchen filled with windows and light.
Garage plus golf cart parking.
$645,000
The “TAHOE”
Wonderful sylvan setting from this lovely home.
Beautifully remodeled kitchen and bathrooms.
Dual-pane windows. Spacious front and
rear patios. Won’t last!
$645,000
ROBERT PARRISH
925.360.5889
DETAILED PROFESSIONAL home
c leaning. Referen c es, li c ense
available. Done by Rebecca. Call
510-785-1805.
130 Help Wanted
INTERIM HEALTHCARE Staffing:
“When it matters most, count on
us.” 1717 North California Blvd,
Suite 2C. Walnut Creek, CA. 94596.
P h o n e 9 2 5 - 4 8 2 - 9 2 0 0 o r Fa x
925-944-7011. walckstaffdirect@
interimhealthcare.com or w w w.
interimhealthcare.com/eastbay.
PLE A S E R ECYC LE
COMING SOON!
CHOICES
Super “SONOMA”
Tastefully updated with hardwood foyer and
kitchen. Updated bath with stall shower, washer/
dryer. Lovingly maintained. Wonderful outlook
$265,000
“ELISA’S HOUSECLEANING” Over
20 years experience in Rossmoor
with many repeat clients. We’ll
clean your home back to tip-top
shape, from rooms to inside oven
and patio. Call 212-6831 or email
[email protected] or [email protected].
Sequoia Wrap unit with
new carpet and paint.
Windows in kitchen
and bathroom, inside
laundry, crown molding,
dining room built in and
more. A real gem!
Sue DiMaggio
Kathie DiMaggio
(925) 207-9212
(925) 699-6258
AdamsStein
[email protected]
[email protected]
BRE #00820932
BRE #01942595
1641 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek 94595 • (925) 932-1162
Dave Schurhoff
Realtor®
Son of Rossmoor Residents
BRE #01834201
[email protected]
925-997-9569 (Cell)
RETIRED ATTORNEY SEEKS Parttime Legal secretar y /executive
assistant. Basic familiarity with
QuickBooks, Excel, Word. Proactive, organized, intelligent. Help
managing personal/family finances. Call 925-963-5043.
140 Wanted
I BUY ANTIQUES AND collectibles.
From pottery, lighting and glass,
thru silver, furniture, jewelry and
paintings. Estates are welcome
and conducted professionally. Free
phone evaluations. Call Mel at 925229-2775 or 925-228-8977 or Lydia
Knapp 925-932-3499.
COINS GOLD, SILVER BOUGHTExperienced buyer of estates,
collections and accumulations of
American coins, foreign coins and
gold jewelry. Professional, courteous service. Rossmoor house calls
since 1978. Please call Joseph T.
Silva 925-372-8743.
WANTED: OLD AMERICAN INDIAN
baskets, rugs and blankets, pottery, beadwork or other artifacts;
also California and Southwest
paintings; highly qualified and professional. Personal and corporate
references available upon request.
707-996-1820.
ESTATE LIQUIDATION- Full-service
estate liquidation. Complete or partial household. Experts in antiques,
furniture and art. Trusted family
business for over 40 years. Call the
professionals at Hudson’s Estate
Liquidations. 510-645-5844. Free
assessment. Fully insured. License
2451174.
I BUY 1950S FURNITURE! Danish
modern, Widdicomb, Herman Miller, Knoll, Dunbar, etc. One piece or
entire estate! Highest prices paid.
$$$. Call Rick 510-219-9644. Fast,
courteous house calls.
ANTIQUES ; ALL OLDER ITEMS
wanted. Single items to entire estates. Full estate liquidation services. Highest prices paid. Paintings, silver, pot ter y, cameras,
watches, toys, jewelr y, photos,
glass, furniture, etc. Anything old.
Hauling services available. 925324-1522.
BUYING JEWELRY: Mexican / Indian silver, costume, rhinestone,
watches, sterling, purses. Monica
at Sundance Antiques, 2323 Boulevard Circle, Walnut Creek, 925930-6200. Anything old!
I BUY, SELL AND APPRAISE U.S.
and world coins and currency. 36year resident of Moraga will come
to your home upon request. Bruce
Berman, Moraga Numismatics.
Better Business Bureau member.
PCGS and NGC Dealer. 925-2839205. Go to www.sf-bay-area-collectible-coins.com or email [email protected].
SELL YOUR ITEMS ON EBAY I will
pick up your items and sell. Experienced in antiques, vintage and
fine jewelry, designer items, sterling and china. Julie, daughter of
Rossmoor resident, eBay registered trading assistant. 925-6834010 or email adreamcometrue@
pacbell.net.
NEW
Updated
WATERFORD
2 Bed, 1st Floor,
GARAGE Parking
Rossmoor
RESIDENTIAL
REAL ESTATE
SPECIALISTS
JUSTD
SOL PIEDMONT
BRE No. 01349900
[email protected]
on Golf Course
D
WANTE
Anita Cox
BRE No. 00986923
Karen Henson
BRE#01916133
(925) 876-8422
[email protected]
Rossmoor Realty, 1641 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek CA 94595
BRE #00791475
(925) 286-6070
[email protected]
800 South Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
EAGLE RIDGE
Single Level
Immediate
Qualified Buyer
Rossmoor News • May 14, 2014
37A
1950
TICE VALLEY BLVD.
WALNUT CREEK
Ann Cantrell
639-7970
Elizabeth Haslam
899-5097
Loc Barnes
639-9594
Dave Caron
708-6034
Sue Choe
212-2605
Dan Davari
325-0906
George Detre
360-7531
Bernadette Dugan
683-7957
Jeanette Evans
408-5172
Christine Folger
200-2032
Walt Hanson
286-0654
Yvonne Jakovleski
457-7229
Patrice Jensen
989-2010
Maureen Johnston
510-813-3710
Vito LoGrasso
360-9143
Lee Lyons
683-4374
CO-OWNERS/AGENTS
925-937-6050
R O S S M O O R R E S I D E N T O W N E D A N D O P E R AT E D
COOPERATIVES
SPECTACULAR SAN FRANCISCAN!
Another beautiful remodel by Ron Hanson. Unique
single-row duet building in quiet, serene, wood setting.
2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Bright modern kitchen with
custom cabinets, granite counters, and new stainless steel
appliances. Crown moulding, skylights and gorgeous
laminate floors. New washer/dryer. An absolute dream
home! ........................................................$415,000.
LEVEL-IN GOLDEN GATE
This level-in Golden Gate co-op has no one above or
below and no steps for easy access. The property is in
move-in condition with fresh paint and new flooring
throughout as well as new counter tops. Great floor plan
with two bedrooms, one bathroom and a private atrium.
...................................................................$299,000
BEAUTIFUL SAN FRANCISCAN
Coming soon: 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms located
across from the Gateway Clubhouse. 1330 sq. ft. with 1
carport space. Features a front and back door. Back patio
converted into an extra room. Front patio has stamped
concrete. Crown moulding and in-unit washer/dryer.
....................................................................$375,000
COMING SOON! FABULOUS CASTLEWOOD
Completely level-in and has an attached garage, with
storage loft and new garage door. Garage accessible from
the large kitchen. The well-located unit boasts approx.
1,545 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room with
fireplace, dining room and an office/den area off of the
living room. In addition, a laundry room, 2 walk-in closets and 2 patio areas make this a wonderful place to call
“home.” ....................................Offered for $640,000
FEATURED LISTING
MAJESTIC MT. DIABLO VIEWS
IN EAGLE RIDGE
Enjoy a fantastic
view of Mt. Diablo and the rolling
foothills from this
very special Buckeye condo in Eagle
Ridge. This spacious home is totally level-in making it accessible for all. It features a
desirable floor plan with almost 1900 square feet
with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a den. The formal dining room/living room combination is perfect for entertaining and the cozy family room off
the kitchen is great for everyday use. The attached
garage means you stay dry on even the wettest
of days. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and a
built-in desk in the den are just some of the many
updates throughout the house. Offered at
.......................................................$1,050,000
MONTEREY MODEL
Move-in ready unit w i t h 2 b e d r o o m s a n d 2
b a t h r o o m s . Features a tile entr y, smooth ceilings, updated floor tile, granite counter tops in kitchen
and baths. Washer and dryer in unit. Enclosure for extra
living space. Close to carport.
...................................................................... $339,000
CONDOMINIUMS
SIERRA MODEL
Private lower unit with
back patio. Perfect for pets
and light gardening. 2 bedrooms / 2 baths with laundry room.
...................... $459,000
BEAUTIFUL FIRESTONE:
Fe ature s 2 bedrooms
and 2 bathrooms plus
a den and garage. This
sp ac i ous c ond o has
an open floor plan with
vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, gas heat and new
paint and carpet.
....................................................................$514,950.
LEVEL-IN SAN FRANCISCAN
Level-in, single-row San
Franciscan in pristine
condition.
Beautiful
laminate/bamboo floors
throughout.
Updated
bathroom with washer
and dryer. Two open
patios - front and back.
Carport with original storage unit plus 2 custom storage
units approx. 8x8x2 and 9x8x1.5 in size. Great location
with ample guest parking. Just listed. ............. $325,000
STUNNING VILLA
ROBLES
Stunning end unit with
vaulted ceilings. Sun porch
off living area allows for
tranquil relaxation and
some of Rossmoor’s most
beautiful views. Galley
kitchen with abundant counter space and cabinets. Two
bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a laundry room. Veranda off
kitchen has been converted for multipurpose. Priced to sell!
A definite must see. Call for price.
Beautiful View
of the Hills
This Villa El Rey features
2 spacious bedrooms, 2
baths. Featuring crown
moulding, ample storage,
gas fireplace, gas heat, wet
bar and only 5 steps between entry and parking .... $535,000
SPECTACULAR VILLA NUEVO
Approx. 1640 sq. ft. with
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
and a den. Two open
patios with panoramic
views of the valley and
golf course. Garage
and carport. Just listed.
..................... $675,000
Sheron McCormick Edwina Morgan-Forh
323-9966
415-662-3674
Mary Orfali
510-326-5344
Pam Roming
997-9981
Now is the
Faye Ann Silva
457-9231
time to list
your home!
It’s a seller’s
market.
Call us at
937-6050
38A
140 Wanted
160 Real Estate For Rent
ESTATE SALES, OLD, used and antique firearms. Fully licensed firearms dealer. Call 925-338-7401 or
[email protected].
All Rossmoor leases and room rentals are invalid unless approved by the appropriate Mutual Board.
150 Real Estate
Information
ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT buying or
selling your Home? The 2 golden
girls, Yvonne and Sheron of Better
Homes and Gardens can help. Call
us now at 925-482-6311 team@
the2goldengirls.com.
155 Real Estate
For Sale
THIS UPSTAIRS SIERRA model
feels like home. Garage, 2 BD/2
BA, 1401 +/- square ft. Offered at
$ 529,000. www.657TerraCalifornia.com Susan Kingsley, Alain Pinel Realtors. Call for details, 925381-4693.
Tell the merchants on this
page that you saw their ad in
the Rossmoor News.
2 BD/1 BA COMPLETELY furnished:
linens, dishes, etc. Ver y clean.
Light and airy. All utilities included: local and long distance telephone, high-speed internet, Wi-Fi,
cable TV. Available June 1 for 6
to 8 months. No pets, no smoking. $1,995. Single. Call 925-9896846.
LEASE /OPTION $1,700 per month
Carmel with two patios and amazing privacy and mountain views.
Hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen marble and fenced garden/pet
area. 925-521-1110 or 925-5864353.
BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED 2 BD/1
BA, large deck. Tiled counters.
Linens /cook ware included. Immaculate. Available immediately
for 3 months. No smoking/no pets.
$1,700 /month. Call Betty Case,
Rossmoor Realty, direct 287-3347
or 360-0693.
IMMACULATE 2 BED/1 BATH with
Mt. Diablo views. New furnishings /partial. Single women prefer re d. O w ner li ve s par t t im e,
rent neg otiable. Available any
time. No pets, no smoking. Email
[email protected] or call 415 661-3488.
ossmoor is my neighborhood, I live here
R
and love it. With 19 years of real estate
experience, I know how to get the job done.
S U N N Y, L I G H T A N D B R I G H T
cheery, fun, shabby chic, cozy, one
bedroom, 1.5 bath end unit in private park-like setting. Two patios,
vast lawn, trees, mountain view, no
steps, quiet, safe and delightful.
See photos on craigslist. Includes
covered parking, cable TV, water,
trash, landscape maintenance.
Flexible lease, 6 months minimum,
15 months maximum. Available immediately. $1,800/month plus $500
cleaning /damage deposit. Excellent references required. 925-9359641, [email protected].
6/1 TO 8/1 -- 1 BD/1 BA Designer furnished Sonoma Wrap. Hardwood
floors, granite counters, stainless appliances. Carport. $1,600/
month. Call to see. 925-210-0606.
TOP FLOOR 3 BD / 2 BA Available
M ay 15 to July 15. Fur nished
$ 2,400 /month; Unfurnished
$1,800 /month. Garage and carport, laundry, view, elevator. No
smokers. No pets. 510-333-3173 or
[email protected].
TRY OUT ROSSMOOR! 2 BD/2 BA
available during July. Large open
rooms, washer / dr yer, beautiful
views, near trails. Utilities included.
$2,000/month. Call Barbara, 650743-4212 or 415-531-5442.
BEAUTIFUL RARE TAHOE II Year
lease. Lower bright. Upgraded, 2
bedroom, den, 2 bath. Covered patio, peaceful lagoon/fountain. Unfurnished at $2,500. Garage and
carport. Available now. Agent exclusive. 260-0723.
165 Rooms /
Shared Housing
FEMALE ROOMMATE WANTED to
share lovely 2 BR upper unit. Gorgeous views of Mt. Diablo. Owner
professional and friendly woman.
No pets. 925-708-5855.
170 Real Estate
Wanted
SEEKING A RENTAL for 6 to 12
months, furnished or unfurnished.
Need 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, level-in.
Nonsmokers and no pets. Please
contact our agent, Valerie Petersen, Rossmoor Realty at 623-3076.
L O N G -T E R M R E N TA L : C o n d o /
house, prefer 2 BD /1.5 BA, furnished or unfurnished. Call 916788-1301.
Consider carpooling to popular Gateway and Del Valle events
Linda Cribbs SFR, SRES
(925) 980-7252
[email protected]
TOP PRODUCER LORI YOUNG TOP PRODUCER LORI YOUNG TOP PRODUCER
NEW LISTINGS...
GREAT HOMES
Two Bedroom, Two Full Bathroom
~Exceptional Tranquil Setting
~Reconfigured and Renovated
Transformed into a BRAND NEW home
~Absolutely Outstanding Craftsmanship
Quality Throughout
~A Home You will be Proud to Share with
Your Family & Friends
$467,500
Lori Young
Rossmoor Specialist
CalBRE #01363672
Please call me for any of your
real estate needs.
(925)
787-6357
[email protected]
www.LoriYoung.com
MENDOCINO OCEAN FRONT home!
Custom/dramatic. 3 bedrooms, 2
baths. Hot tub. One level. All amenities. Special Rossmoor resident
rates. Owner 925-947-3923 or 707964-2605 leave message.
T I M E S H A R E U N I T AVA I L A B LE
on Kauai nor th shore at Pahlo,
Princeville. July 18-25. $1,500 for
one week. Unit sleeps 6, with fully
supplied kitchen, expansive lanai
and gorgeous ocean views. Call
Christine 925-286-4772 or email
[email protected] for more
details.
180 Pets
TONY’S PET CARE: Rossmoor resident will provide loving care for your
pets, including feeding, walks, dog
park visits, and cat care. Best rates
in Rossmoor. Discounts for longterm clients. References available.
925-944-4877.
PAWS ‘N’ PURRS PET SERVICE
Loving attention for your pets. Dog
walking, cat care and claw clipping. Call Kathy, 932-0734; Angela, 997-4795; or Debra, 939-4401.
Rossmoor residents.
Captivating Churchill
Impressive Mariposa Model
175 Vacation Rental
DOG AND HOME WATCH: Retired,
local teacher available for livein home/pet care: walks, special
needs are fine. Also, included while
you’re away are a clean home,
laundry and a stocked refrigerator.
References. Dede, 925-699-7722.
Magnificent Monterey
Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom with Relaxing Patio
~Lovely View of Rolling Hills
~High Quality Remodeling Throughout
~Designer Paint, Quality Carpet & Tile Flooring
~Easy Access to Clubhouses and Golf Course
$449,000
MATURE MARRIED COUPLE relocating to Bay Area after an international assignment. Want to rent
a property in Rossmoor for 3 to 6
months beginning October. Please
contact Judy Kern 415-992-5498
(time difference 10 - 12 hours.) or
on [email protected].
OVERNIGHT DOG SITTING in my
home with pickup and deliver y
available. Bonded and insured.
Enjoy your vacation without worrying about your darling dog. Auntie
Pat’s Pets. References available.
925-930-8871.
CA BRE 01200897
Two Bedroom, Two & Half Bathroom,
Plus Den & Family Room
~Located in Rarely Available Devonshire Area
~Updated throughout
NG Craftsman CabinNDIFloors,
with Corian Counters,
PEMarble
etry, Dual Pane Windows, Designer Paint, Plush Carpet
~Private Patio with Flower Garden
~Simply a Beautiful Home Through and Through
$1,390,000
ROSSMOOR RESIDENTS ARE looking for a place to rent for 1 week
mid-June when our retired daughter and husband will be visiting us.
Previous Rossmoor renters. Please
call the Pedersens at 933-8659.
ELI Z ABE TH ’S PE T AN D HOM E
Care. Dog walks and cat sitting.
Experienced in veterinarian care.
I also can assist you with ap pointments, errands and chores.
Rossmoor resident. Call 925-9445603.
You are my priority.
Thinking of selling or buying? Call me.
Cell:
Email:
170 Real Estate
Wanted
NEW LISTING
THE CAT WHISPERER would love to
care for your cat/s. I promise that I
will know his/her personality before
you return. Rate $10/visit. Please
email me at : nancy warner69@
gmail.com or call me at 389-1129.
Wonderful 2 bedroom, 1 bath Villa Valencia Condo.
New granite kitchen and bath. Reverse Mortgage
Eligible.............................................. $324,500
ENJOY A TOTALLY CAREFREE
vacation. I’ll care for your beloved
pets in your home so they and you
will feel secure. Available July to
October. Local references. Please
call Valerie, 520-591-0655.
Gorgeous carpets and designer window treatments.
LD wrap deck. Full
Dual pane windowsS
on
Oenclosed
size washer and dryer......................... $335,000
DOG WALKING SERVICE Giving
your dog the exercise it needs to
be healthy, fit and happy! Mature,
reliable and dependable dog lover. Contact Lori, 925-984-1384 or
[email protected].
SONOMA WRAP
GOLDEN GATE
Rare Duplex, Lovely Private Patio. 2 bed, 2 bath
LaDys Reverse Mortgage
SO
condo, Bosch washer/dryer.
4
in D
Eligible. Multiple Offers...................... $328,000
MJ Madden
BRE 00793299
(925) 980-1664
[email protected]
30+ Years Experience ... Makes a Difference
Channel 28 DVDs
Health programs aired
on Channel 28 in the last
year are available for
checkout at the Rossmoor
Library at Gateway. These
includes presentations by
groups such as Medical
Friends of Rossmoor and
the Wellness Group.
39A
1830 Tice Valley Blvd., in Tice Valley Plaza
(925) 280-4920
www.pruca.com
Serving the needs of our Rossmoor clients for over 35 years!
THE PRUDENTIAL NEWSBOARD
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ROSSMOOR RESIDENTS
Mary Beall
Broker Manager
Cheryl Beach
324-4599
Gina Bethel
408-9908
James Collins
640-8818
Tony Conte
708-1396
Cal Darrow
285-3256
Please remember that when you are listing your property for sale, the FIRST and MOST IMPORTANT question
you should ask your agent is: “Is my property going to be listed on Local Multiple Listing Service from the very
FIRST DAY?” If the answer is an offer of a small decrease in the commission if you agree to keep your listing
exclusively in their office, then you need to talk to Prudential California Realty.
OUR PROMISE is to List your property on MLS from Day ONE!!
CURRENT LISTINGS
NEWLY LISTED BAY IN EAGLE RIDGE
A beautiful upper unit Bay model with
2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den, family room
and an enclosed garage with interior
access. Lovely view of the hills. New
paint and carpet. Over 2000 sq. ft.
................................................................................. $900,000
A PRISTINE CONDO AT PINNACLE RIDGE
This remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bath
Woodside model is light and bright
and has fabulous views. It is in movein condition and don’t worry about
stairs. ............................................$499,000
A RARE CATALINA VIEW CONDO!
Enjoy the beautiful views from this
2-bedroom, 2-bath updated condo.
This home features an updated kitchen,
updated baths, new paint, carpet, vinyl
and appliances plus smooth ceilings.
Spacious patio, which is perfect for outdoor entertaining,
gardening or room for your pet to roam. ................ $399,000
GOLF COURSE VIEW from the bay
window of this charming 1/1 Del
Monte. With a bay window in the
living room and a big picture window
in the bedroom the flowering trees,
golf course and the hills beyond
make this a particularly special little place to call home.
Filled with light with windows front and back. ..... $150,000
A SPECIAL SEQUOIA
Don’t miss the marvelous Mt. Diablo
view from this wonderful upstairs
co-op with stall shower, washer/dryer,
skylights in kitchen and bath, plush
carpeting and peaceful serenity from
the open balcony. Enticingly priced at....................$262,000
G
PENDIN
PIEDMONT WITH STUNNING
MT. DIABLO VIEW
This two-story townhouse condo with
approx. 1737 sq. ft. has 3 bedrooms and
2½ bathrooms. It features an updated
kitchen, living room that opens to a private patio, one bedroom, full bath, and laundry downstairs
and spacious master, guest bedroom and 1½ baths upstairs.
Don’t miss this home..................................................... $549,000
AN ENCHANTING VILLA ENCANTO
This rare unit with over 1800 sq. ft.
features a spectacular floor plan
with 3 large bedrooms, 2 baths, an
updated kitchen with new stainless
steel appliances, a large pianosized living room with fireplace opening to a huge
view terrace, a formal dining room, separate laundry
room plus it has interior access to an oversized two-car
garage with a great loft. .................................. $740,000
COMING, VILLA ROBLES WITH A VIEW
This spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath home
features a huge eat-in kitchen with cabinets galore, granite and stainless steel
appliances, a den and finished room
above the attached garage. A large terrace overlooking the hills, a wood burning fireplace PLUS all
new paint and flooring. ................................................ $599,000
COMING SOON: A VILLA EL REY
This rare and very desirable 1477 sq. ft.
condo features 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths
and 2 balconies to enjoy the lovely view
of the trees and hills. Additionally this
“duplex unit” has big rooms, a gas fireplace, an eat-in kitchen with pantry and parking next to the
front door. ...................................................................$439,000
Marsha Wehrenberg
787-7625
Danny Smith
699-8404
Sabrina Siojo
575-0612
Kathryn Sabah
642-0415
Jim Olson
788-2143
F E AT U R E D L I S T I N G O F T H E W E E K
SHARP SARATOGA WRAP
This special unit features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and an inside laundry. Enjoy the very private setting, abundance of natural light and great wooded outlook from the enclosed balcony. ............................... $235,000
John Davi
787-4756
Jan Napora
512-699-6610
WAT E R F O R D
SASSY SHELBURNE
This picturesque
fourth-floor home
with 2 bedrooms
Virginia Dempsey
and 2 baths fea708-5855
tures 920 sq. ft.
and a large balcony with a gorgeous
view of Rossmoor’s western hills! Its
excellent location is convenient to common area and transportation. The HOA
includes gourmet dining, housekeeping,
activities and exercise classes.
Nancy Deverel
................................................ $315,000
MAGNIFICENT
MIDDLETON
This brand new
listing is arguably
one of the most
popular models
in the Waterford. It features 920 sq.
ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 baths plus garage
parking and a picturesque third floor
location. .............................. $318,000
949-9499
Maria Eberle
478-7190
Diane Wilson
963-2278
Joshua Francis
818-1515
Jackie Giffin
951-7021
Nancy Granberg
200-3374
Lynne Keefer
330-3356
Kim Kokes
787-0351
Rolf Kvalvik
788-1613
SUPER CYPRESS
Corner location
with a lovely
northwestern setting. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 920
s.f. home features new carpet and
fresh paint, updated kitchen with Corian counter tops, smooth-surface cook
top and new vinyl. Plus a full wrap
around balcony, GE stacked washer/
dryer, a walk-in tub, large stall shower
and carport parking............... $310,000
George Naeger
260-0723
G
PENDIN
Linda Landgraf Mary Beth MacLennan Cindy Maddux
285-7903
324-6246
876-0311
Sheryle Morgan
209-4798
Joanne Mendoza
510-409-7914
40A
Legal Notices
APN: 193-700-022 TS No: CA08002395-131 TO No: 95304225 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S
SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED
OF TRUST DATED June 22, 2007. 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 May 27, 2014 at 01:00
PM, behind the Civic Center designation
sign at the corner of Willow Pass Road
and Parkside Drive, 1900 Parkside Drive,
Concord, CA 94519, MTC Financial Inc.
dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed
Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of
sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust
Recorded on July 13, 2007 as Instrument
No. 2007-0202756-00 of official records in
the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa
County, California, executed by LESTER
ERIC HOLLIS AND, MARY NANCY HOLLIS,
as Trustor(s), in favor of WASHINGTON
MUTUAL BANK, FA as Beneficiary, WILL
SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE
HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the
United States, all payable at the time of sale,
that certain property situated in said County,
California describing the land therein as: AS
MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF
TRUST The property heretofore described is
being sold “as is”. The street address and
other common designation, if any, of the real
property described above is purported to
be: 27 TANBARK LANE, ALAMO, CA 94507
The undersigned Trustee disclaims any
liability for any incorrectness of the street
address and other common designation, if
any, shown herein. Said sale will be made
without covenant or warranty, express
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 obligations secured
by the property to be sold and reasonable
estimated costs, expenses and advances
at the time of the initial publication of this
Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to
be $1,434,119.04 (Estimated). However,
prepayment premiums, accrued interest
and advances will increase this figure prior
to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may
include all or part of said amount. In addition
to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s
check drawn on a state or national bank,
a check drawn by a state or federal credit
union or a check drawn by a state or federal
savings and loan association, savings
association or savings bank specified in
Section 5102 of the California Financial Code
and authorized to do business in California,
or other such funds as may be acceptable to
the Trustee. In the event tender other than
cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold
the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon
Sale until funds become available to the
payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The
property offered for sale excludes all funds
held on account by the property receiver,
if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to
convey title for any reason, the successful
bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall
be the return of monies paid to the Trustee
and the successful bidder shall have
no further recourse. Notice to Potential
Bidders If you are considering bidding on
this property lien, you should understand
that there are risks involved in bidding at
a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a
lien, not on the property itself. Placing the
highest bid at a Trustee auction does not
automatically entitle you to free and clear
ownership of the property. You should also
be aware that the lien being auctioned off
may be a junior lien. If you are the highest
bidder at the auction, you are or may be
responsible for paying off all liens senior
to the lien being auctioned off, before you
can receive clear title to the property. You
are encouraged to investigate the existence,
priority, and size of outstanding liens that
may exist on this property by contacting the
county recorder’s office or a title insurance
company, either of which may charge you
a fee for this information. If you consult
either of these resources, you should be
aware that the same Lender may hold
more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust
on the property. Notice to Property Owner
The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale
may be postponed one or more times by the
Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court,
pursuant to Section 2924g of the California
Civil Code. The law requires that information
about Trustee Sale postponements be made
available to you and to the public, as a
courtesy to those not present at the sale.
If you wish to learn whether your sale date
has been postponed, and, if applicable,
the rescheduled time and date for the
sale of this property, you may call Priority
Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965
for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale
or visit the Internet Web site address listed
below for information regarding the sale of
this property, using the file number assigned
to this case, CA08002395-13-1. Information
about postponements that are very short in
duration or that occur close in time to the
scheduled sale may not immediately be
reflected in the telephone information or on
the Internet Web site. The best way to verify
postponement information is to attend the
scheduled sale. Date: April 21, 2014 MTC
Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No.
CA08002395-13-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine,
CA 92614 949-252-8300 Amy Lemus,
Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION
CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.
priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED
SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:
Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-5731965 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps
MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR
ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY
INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED
FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1091552 4/30, 5/7,
05/14/2014
Legal RN 5648
Publish April 30, May 7 & 14, 2014
Trustee Sale No. : 00000004144572 Title
Order No.: 140006284 FHA/VA/PMI No.:
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN
DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED
12/02/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION
TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY
BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED
AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE
PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD
CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN
FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly
appointed Trustee under and pursuant to
Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/06/2006
as Instrument No. 2006-0038220-00 of
official records in the office of the County
Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State
of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MICHAEL
E. LI, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO
HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S
CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form
of payment authorized by California Civil
Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in
lawful money of the United States). DATE
OF SALE: 06/03/2014 TIME OF SALE:
1:00 PM PLACE OF SALE: At the corner
of Willow Pass Road and Parkside Drive,
behind the Civic Center designation sign,
1900 Parkside Drive, Concord, CA. STREET
ADDRESS and other common designation,
if any, of the real property described above
is purported to be: 1348 RAMSAY CIRCLE,
WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA 94597
APN#: 175-242-008-1 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
principal sum of the note(s) secured by
as provided in said note(s), advances,
under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees,
charges and expenses of the Trustee and
of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.
The total amount of the unpaid balance of
the obligation secured by the property to
be sold and reasonable estimated costs,
expenses and advances at the time of the
initial publication of the Notice of Sale is
$441,978.78. The beneficiary under said
Deed of Trust heretofore executed and
delivered to the undersigned a written
Declaration of Default and Demand for
Sale, and a written Notice of Default and
Election to Sell. The undersigned caused
said Notice of Default and Election to Sell
to be recorded in the county where the real
property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL
BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on
a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a
highest bid at a trustee auction does not
aware that the same lender may hold more
than one mortgage or deed of trust on the
property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:
The sale date shown on this notice of sale
mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court,
about trustee sale postponements be
made available to you and to the public,
as a courtesy to those not present at the
sale. If you wish to learn whether your
sale date has been postponed, and, if
applicable, the rescheduled time and date
for the sale of this property, you may call
916-939-0772 for information regarding
the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet
Web site www.nationwideposting.com
for information regarding the sale of this
property, using the file number assigned
to this case 00000004144572. Information
about postponements that are very short
in duration or that occur close in time to
the scheduled sale may not immediately
be reflected in the telephone information
or on the Internet Web site. The best way
to verify postponement information is to
attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE
SALE INFORMATION PLE ASE CALL:
NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION
2 A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN
TITLE INSUR A NCE COMPA N Y 50 05
WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1 EL DORADO
HILLS, CA 95762-9334 916-939-0772
www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT
DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS,
LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR
INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED
FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN
FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as
Trustee Dated: 05/09/2014 NPP0230027
To: ROSSMOOR NE WS 05/14/ 2014,
05/21/2014, 05/28/2014
RN 5651
Publish May 14, 21 and 28, 2014
—————————————————
Title Order No.: 13-06900-DF Trustee Sale
No.: 13-00314A Reference No.: 13-04141
APN No.: 170-350-013-0 NOTICE OF
TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT
UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUEN T
ASSESSMENT DATED 6/21/2013. 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 6/4/2014 at 1:00 PM,
A.S.A.P. Collection Services, as the duly
appointed Trustee under and pursuant
to Notice of Delinquent Assessment,
recorded on 6/25/2013 as Document No.
2013-0160151 Book n/a Page n/a of Official
Records in the Office of the Recorder of
Contra Costa County, California, property
owned by: Patricia D. Funk and Joseph
T. Funk and Mary E. Funk 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 of 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: Behind
the Civic Center designation sign at the
corner of Willow Pass Road and Parkside
Drive, 1900 Parkside Drive, Concord,
CA 94519 Said sale shall be subject to
a 90 day right of redemption period per
the requirements of the California Civil
Code section 5715(b). All rights, title and
interest under said Notice of Delinquent
Assessment in the property situated in said
County, describing the land therein, under
Assessors’ Parcel Number: 170-350-0130 The street address and other common
designation, if any of the real property
described above is purported to be: 1530
Sunnyvale Avenue Apt 11 Walnut Creek,
CA 94597-1987 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 due under
said Notice of Delinquent Assessment,
with interest thereon, as provided in said
notice, advances, if any, estimated fees,
charges, and expenses of the Trustee,
to-wit: $12,347.41 Estimated Accrued
Interest and additional advances, if any,
will increase this figure prior to sale The
claimant, Twinoak Place Homeowners
Association under said Notice of Delinquent
Assessment heretofore executed and
to be recorded in the county where the
real property is located and more than
three months have elapsed since such
recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL
about trustee sale postponements be made
available to you and to the public, as a
courtesy to those not present at the sale.
If you wish to learn whether your sale date
has been postponed, and, if applicable,
the rescheduled time and date for the
sale of this property, you may call (714)
573-7777or visit this Internet Web site at
www.priorityposting.com using the file
number assigned to this case 13-00314A.
Information about postponements that
are very short in duration or that occur
close in time to the scheduled sale may not
immediately be reflected in the telephone
information or on the Internet Web site.
The best way to verify postponement
information is to attend the scheduled
sale. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A
DEBT COLLECTOR Date: 4/25/2014 For
Sales Information Please Call (714) 5737777 or go to www.priorityposting.com
A.S.A.P. Collection Services, as Trustee
by: Platinum Resolution Services, Inc.,
as Agent Stephanie Strickland, President
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Trustee Sale No. : 00000004182580 Title
Order No.: 140023968 FHA/VA/PMI No.:
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN
DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED
07/15/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION
TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY
BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED
AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE
PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD
CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN
FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly
appointed Trustee under and pursuant to
Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/22/2005
as Instrument No. 2005-0271386-00 of
official records in the office of the County
Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State
of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: KAREN L.
GRATZ, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO
HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S
CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form
of payment authorized by California Civil
Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in
lawful money of the United States). DATE
OF SALE: 06/03/2014 TIME OF SALE:
1:00 PM PLACE OF SALE: At the corner
of Willow Pass Road and Parkside Drive,
behind the Civic Center designation sign,
1900 Parkside Drive, Concord, CA. STREET
ADDRESS and other common designation,
if any, of the real property described above
is purported to be: 2700 OAK RD APT 11,
WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA 94597
APN#: 172-201-011-1 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
principal sum of the note(s) secured by
as provided in said note(s), advances,
under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees,
charges and expenses of the Trustee and
of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.
The total amount of the unpaid balance of
the obligation secured by the property to
be sold and reasonable estimated costs,
expenses and advances at the time of the
initial publication of the Notice of Sale is
$115,484.55. The beneficiary under said
Deed of Trust heretofore executed and
to be recorded in the county where the real
property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL
about trustee sale postponements be
made available to you and to the public,
as a courtesy to those not present at the
sale. If you wish to learn whether your
sale date has been postponed, and, if
applicable, the rescheduled time and date
for the sale of this property, you may call
916-939-0772 for information regarding
the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet
Web site www.nationwideposting.com
for information regarding the sale of this
property, using the file number assigned
to this case 00000004182580. Information
about postponements that are very short
in duration or that occur close in time to
the scheduled sale may not immediately
be reflected in the telephone information
or on the Internet Web site. The best way
to verify postponement information is to
attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE
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INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED
FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN
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Trustee Dated: 05/09/2014 NPP0230475
To: ROSSMOOR NE WS 05/14/ 2014,
05/21/2014, 05/28/2014
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: Apr. 23, 2014
M. Barajas, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO. F-0002703-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) are doing business as: 1) Lamorinda Closets, and 2)
Diablo Delivery, 3330 Mt. Diablo Blvd.,
Suite 307, Lafayette, CA 94549, Contra
Costa County.
Kevin Healey
3330 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Lafayette, CA 94549,
Business conducted by an Indivdiual.
business name listed above on 4/12/14..
s/Kevin Healey
This statement was filed with
of Contra Costa County, on date
indicated by file stamp.
Joseph E. Canciamilla,
County Clerk
Legal RN 5649
Publish April 30, May 7, 14 and 21, 2014
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555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: Apr. 30, 2014
C. Garcia, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO. F-0002850-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) are doing business as: Family Caregiving & Referral
Services, 2709 Alves Ranch Rd., Pittsburg, CA 94565, Contra Costa County.
1) Elenita Escoto
2709 Alves Ranch Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
and
1) Irene Joy S. Escoto
2709 Alves Ranch Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Business conducted by Co-partners.
business name listed above.
s/Elenita S. Escoto
This statement was filed with
of Contra Costa County, on date
indicated by file stamp.
Joseph E. Canciamilla,
County Clerk
Legal RN 5650
Publish May 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2014
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Rossmoor NewsWednesday, May 14, 2014Section B • Page 1B
SPORTS
It’s time to sign up
for 18ers Invitational
By Linda Scheffer
Club correspondent
The Women’s 18-Hole Golf Club will have its annual Invitational on Thursday, June 19. This year’s theme is “Robin Hood
and the Babes in the Wood.” Green attire is suggested.
Envelopes and sign-up sheets are in the 18ers’ area of the Pro
Shop. The deadline for entry or cancellation is Thursday, May
22. The cost of $90 per person includes a hot breakfast, tee prizes, lunch, golf, magic putts and awards. Players may have up to
three guests.
Chairwoman Gail Ramirez and her committee are working
hard to make this a fun day for everyone. More information will
be available next week.
Handicap Championship
A large field of golfers will play the first round of the 18ers’
annual Handicap Championship tomorrow, May 15. Based on
results of last week’s round of medal play, the field will be divided into flights.
The tournament continues with two days of matches in which
each player will compete against another player, head to head,
hole by hole.
After the second round of matches, the flight winners will
compete on Thursday, May 22, to become the 2014 Handicap
Champion. The tournament concludes with lunch and awards at
Dollar Clubhouse.
Silver Bullets take a break from swim practice. They are, from left, Ann Hirsch, Maureen
Heuga, Judy Morton, Dolly Ackerman and Karen Parrish. That’s coach Lisa Ward on the pool
deck.
RMGC sponsors twilight Silver Bullets compete in U.S. Masters
short course swimming championships
tournament on May 23
A twilight golf tournament and social will be on Friday, May
23. Golf will be played on nine holes of the Dollar Ranch Golf
Course.
The tournament is open to all members of Rossmoor’s golf
clubs (Men’s, 18ers, Niners and Happy Hackers) with official
handicaps.
The sponsor is the Rossmoor Men’s Golf Club.
Entry forms are available in the Pro Shop. The deadline for
signups is Friday, May 16, at 6 p.m. There will be no refunds for
cancellations made after the deadline.
The format is a Rossmoor scramble, a fast and exciting variation on the usual scramble that adds some strategic considerations.
Competitors will be flighted by handicap. Singles and lessthan-foursomes will be matched up by the Pro Shop.
A shotgun start will be at 2:30 p.m. After golf, festivities begin
with cocktails at 5 at the Event Center. Dinner will follow at 6.
The cost for dinner and golf prizes is $29. Dinner only is $21,
and golf entry without dinner is $8. Green fees are extra and
should be paid in the Pro Shop prior to play. All players must
register in the Pro Shop on the day of the tournament.
Information is available at the Pro Shop or contact Richard
Fuller, event chairman, at [email protected]. or 954-8903.
Five members of Rossmoor’s Silver Bullets were
among more than 2,250 swimmers from 276 clubs who
competed in the United States
Masters Short Course Swim
Championships.
The competition at the
George Haines Swim Center
in Santa Clara lasted four days.
The Rossmoor women also
belong to the Walnut Creek
Masters, which had 120 swimmers. Dolly Ackerman, Karen
Parrish, Maureen Huega and
Judy Morton had never attended a national championship
and nerves were frayed. The
fifth team member was Ann
Hirsch.
Ackerman placed 14th in the
100-yard freestyle, 10 th in the
50-yard backstroke, second
in the 200-yard backstroke
and seventh in the 100-yard
backstroke. Her medley relay
placed fifth. She lowered her
entry time by 20 seconds.
Parrish swam the 50-yard
freestyle among many entrants. She also swam on a relay team finishing sixth.
Hirsch won the 50-, 100and 200-yard breaststrokes,
the 100- and 200-yard individual medleys and second in the
50-yard butterfly. She swam on
three relays, all placing first.
Heuga placed sixth in the
1,000-yard freestyle, fifth in
the 500-yard freestyle and
eighth in the 100-yard individual medley. Her relay placed
fifth.
Morton won the 200-yard
fly, placed second in the 100yard fly, placed fifth in the
200-yard backstroke, swam on
a medley and free relay placing first and another mixed
free relay placing second.
Coach Lisa Ward won the
200-yard backstroke, was
third in the 400-yard individual medley, sixth in the 100yard breaststroke, seventh in
the 500-yard freestyle, fourth
in the 200-yard freestyle, third
in the 1,000-yard freestyle and
swam on a relay placing third.
The Walnut Creek women
swimmers were first among
all other women swimmers.
The team, combined men and
women, placed second overall.
Ed Guterres wins Lawn Bowling Club’s Men’s Singles Handicap
By Bob Lewis
Club correspondent
Ed Guterres beat Dan
Belton 18-9 on May 1 to win
Rossmoor Lawn Bowling
Club’s 2014 Men’s Singles
Handicap Tournament.
Earlier that morning, in an
8:30 start, the semifinal rounds
matched first qualifier Belton
with fourth qualifier Bob Hanson, and second qualifier Bob
Reiner played third qualifier
Guterres.
Hanson, holding a 1-shot
handicap advantage, took the
first end of his semifinal with
Belton by 1 point, and lead by
2. Belton scored 3 in the second end, added 3 more in the
third, to go up 6-2, and never
trailed from then on. He continued to advance to 12-5 by
the seventh end, then to 13-7 in
the 10th, and 17-8 in the 13th
end. As is often the case, the
last point – the 18th – was the
hardest to reach.
Hanson rallied with all 4
shots in the 14th, to close to 1217, added 3 more in the 15th,
to reach 15-17, and picked up a
single in the 16th to make it 1617. Finally, Belton closed off at
18-16 with a single in the 17th
end.
Guterres’ semifinal contest with Reiner was not so
close. Reiner held an initial
7-point handicap advantage,
and scored 1 point in the first
Winner Ed Guterres
end to start out leading 8-0.
Guterres, however, scored the
next 12 points, tying Reiner at
8-all in the fifth end, and went
up 12-8 in the eighth. Reiner
was expected to reach the mid90s under a bright, sunny sky,
the bowlers elected to begin
the final game after just a short
break following completion of
the semifinal rounds.
Belton and Guterres began
even – with neither bowler
holding a handicap advantage
– and Belton delivered the first
jack medium weight. Guterres
scored first, with a single in the
first end, then delivered a medium long jack, which prevailed
throughout nearly the whole
Runner-up Dan Belton
game. Guterres advanced to
gained a shot in the ninth – his 6-0 by the fourth end, before
only other point – as Guterres Belton picked up 2 in the fifth,
finished it off 19-9 in the 12th which Guterres countered with
end.
3 in the sixth. Belton scored
Because the temperature
Continued on page 4B
2B
Men’s Golf Club travels
to Oakhurst Country Club
The Rossmoor Men’s Golf Club (RMGC) will play a home
and home match at Oakhurst Country Club on THURSDAY,
May 29. Note the change in the day.
The deadline for signup is Saturday, May 24, at 5 p.m. The
cost is $50 and includes breakfast prior to play, lunch following
play, green fees, cart and prizes for winners. Reservation checks
should be payable to RMGC; no cash is accepted. Note your
GHIN number and email address on the envelope.
The number of players will be limited and if oversubscribed,
players will be selected based on the highest number of home
and home tournaments played at Rossmoor during 2013 and
2014.
A player roster will be posted in the Pro Shop and on the website the Tuesday prior to play. Checks of players not selected will
be destroyed. Players who need to cancel after the close of signups will forfeit their payment unless an alternate can be found.
Membership in the Rossmoor Men’s Golf Club is required in
order to play in home and home tournaments.
Car-pooling is advised. As this is an away event, all players
are reminded that they should check in at Oakhurst by 7:30.
Breakfast will be served at 7:30. The tournament will begin with
a shotgun start at 8:30. Soft spikes are required. Remember to
wear the men’s club shirt.
For information, contact Bart Moore, chairman of away home
and homes, at 324-5574 or at [email protected].
First flight winners in the Men’s Golf Club Alternative Shot Tournament are, from left, Harry
Paleologos and Lee Silverstein, first flight; Pang Man and Edwin King, second flight; Colin Ferrett
and Frank Qualen, third flight; and Don Egan and Bill Knapp, nine-hole flight.
RMGC hosts Invitational RMGC Alternative Shot winners announced
The Rossmoor Men’s Golf Club will host its 20th annual
Golf Invitational on Friday, June 6, on the Dollar Ranch Golf
Course. The format will be two-man team best ball event.
This will be preceded by a Guest Day on Wednesday, June 4.
The tournament will begin with a 10 a.m. sign-in at the
Creekside Clubhouse. Players should arrive early in order to
take advantage of all the benefits that the tournament has to
offer. These include a brunch before golf.
The field will be limited and the event fills up early. Players will be selected on a first come basis. Entry envelopes
are in the Pro Shop. The last day to sign up is Wednesday,
May 21.
The entry fee is $125 per player, which includes a tee prize
for member and guest, golf, range balls, a brunch buffet before golf, cocktails and a sit-down dinner at the Event Center.
Prizes will be awarded to flight winners for the net best
ball of the twosome and for closest to the hole on all of the
par 3’s. The names of the low-gross winners will be engraved
on a permanent Invitational trophy. There will also be a Calloway Flight for players not having an established handicap.
There will be a contest, which will support the Northern
California Golf Association Foundation, which provides deserving youth the opportunity to develop life skills and values through golf. A photographer will be on site.
The sponsors include Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Mason-McDuffie, Byron Park, Creekside Grill, First
Community Bank, Health-Pro Physical Therapy, Manor
Care, Mike’s Auto Body, Neptune Society of Northern California, Pyramid Breweries, Rossmoor Realty and Walnut
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For information, call John McDonnell at 954-8188 or go to
the club’s Website, www.thegolfclubatrossmoor.org.
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A new format was used for the Rossmoor
Men’s Golf Club’s Alternate Shot Tournament
event held on the Dollar and Creekside courses
May 7. A-two person team played this unique
format where only one player of the team hit a
tee shot and the other player hit the next shot
and alternated shots until the hole was finished.
Each team mate had to hit nine consecutive
tee shots. The team handicap was created by
adding handicaps together and dividing by two.
There were three flights on Dollar Golf
Course, and one flight on Creekside.
First flight winners on Dollar, shooting a net
71.5, were Harry Paleologus and Lee Silverstein. Second flight winners, shooting a net 69,
were Pang Man and Edwin Kung.
Third flight winners, shooting the low net
score of the event with a 65.5, were Colin Ferrett and Frank Quallen.
The winners on the Creekside Course were
Don Eagan and Bill Knapp with a net score of 34.
For a more detailed article on the event, and
pictures in color, visit the men’s golf tab at thegolfclubsatrossmoor.org.
Trails Club accommodates all hike levels
Rossmoor hikers are enjoying the spring weather, green
hills and wildflowers. The
Trails Club offers a variety of
hikes every Wednesday and
Saturday, and a walk around
the golf course each Monday
morning, when the course is
closed to golfers.
Hikers are divided into
four groups. Generally, Amblers hike three to five miles
at a moderate pace with up to
500-foot-elevation gain. Ramblers hike five to seven miles.
Trekkers hike six to eight
miles, and Scramblers six to
nine miles. Each succeeding
group may hike areas with
more elevation gains or at a
faster pace.
To join, go to trailsclubofrossmoor.com. Go to Club Information, then Membership.
Print application packet and
send to registrar. Those who
are interested can call Harriet
Schwartz at 934-7402 for club
information and explanation of
how the club works.
Monday walkers meet at
8:45 a.m. on the large patio
between Peacock Hall and
Gateway Clubhouse. Amblers, Ramblers, Trekkers and
Scramblers meet Wednesdays
and Saturdays behind Gateway Multipurpose Room 3 at
8:45 a.m. to arrange carpools
to trailheads; departure is at 9.
Hikers should bring cash to
share gas costs with the driver.
Most trips are $2 to $6 based
on roundtrip distance (and occasional park fees). Also, bring
a lunch to eat on the trail. Hikers are usually back by 2 to 3
p.m.; some hikes return later
and the leader will advise in
advance.
Pets are not allowed. Bay
Area weather is unpredictable,
so hikers are advised to dress
in layers and be prepared for
heat, wind, and rain. Wear
comfortable hiking boots and
bring lots of water, hiking
poles and sun protection.
All hike destinations are
weather dependent, but leaders will be ready to take hikers
elsewhere if the scheduled hike
is rained out or too muddy.
In addition to the hike
schedule printed here, the
schedule along with changes and updates is available on
the web page (trailsclubofrossmoor.com). Go to Monthly Hike Calendar and click on
Agenda.
Upcoming hikes are as follows:
Saturday, May 17: Amblers, Donna Liming, Miller/
Knox Regional Shoreline,
Pt. Richmond; Ramblers,
Jack Cassidy, Martinez Hills;
Scramblers, Jay Rosenthal,
TBD; Trekkers, Tony Watkin,
TBD
Wednesday, May 21: Amblers, Brian Healy, Briones;
Ramblers, Julia Kelly, Hap
Magee; Scramblers, Charlene
Gonzalez, Tilden; Trekkers,
Teddi Swanson, Tilden
Saturday, May 24: Amblers, Earl Sawyer, Redwood;
Ramblers, Marvin Schulman,
Tennessee Valley to Muir
Beach; Scramblers, Jack Peng,
Bolinger Canyon; Trekkers,
Sumner Walters, SF Presidio
Wednesday, May 28: Amblers, Betty Boege, Briones;
Ramblers, Marsh Grossberg, TBD; Scramblers, Jean
O’Neill, TBD; Trekkers, Steve
Batill, TBD
Saturday, May 31: Amblers, Jerry Gerrans, Shell
Ridge; Ramblers, Hamid Kasmai, Redwood Park/ Canyon
Meadow; Scramblers, Ta-Hsia
Kuo, TBD; Trekkers, Carolyn
Yandle, Mt. Diablo, Frog Pond
3B
Golf Shop News
F R O M T H E g o l f p ro
Rules of Golf Quiz
By Brent Mulanax, PGA golf professional
Knowing the rules of golf will add enjoyment to your
round and may help to reduce your score. Test your knowledge by taking the provided quiz.
True or false
1.Long putters, along with belly putters, will be banned
from use beginning Jan. 1, 2016.
2.A player may deem his/her ball unplayable at any point on
the golf course.
3.Partners in a four-ball match may share clubs.
4.A “rub of the green” occurs when a ball at rest is moved
by an outside agency.
5.A golf club may be used as a cane when entering or exiting a sand bunker.
6.In match play, on the putting green, Player “A’s” ball, after
a stroke, strikes Player “B’s” ball, also lying on the putting green. Player “A” loses the hole.
7.A ball in motion hits a course-maintenance vehicle and
bounces out of bounds. The player may replay the shot
without penalty.
8.A player may practice chipping or putting around the teeing ground of his next hole without penalty.
9.In a match, Player “A” concedes a 25 foot putt to Player
“B” who lays 2. Player “B” should record a 3 for posting
purposes.
10. A player may repair a ball mark on the green if his/her
ball lies off of the green.
11. A player signs his/her scorecard and leaves the scoring
area only to realize he/she has recorded a score higher
than his/her actual score for a hole. The player is disqualified.
12. As Player “A” was making his/her backswing, Player
“B” accidentally dropped a ball, which rolled within
six inches of Player “A’s” ball. The appearance of the
dropped ball startled Player “A,” causing him/her to top
her shot. In equity, Player “A” is allowed to replay her
stroke.
13. A player who started his/her round with 14 clubs loses
his/her putter. The player may replace the club during
the round.
14. In stroke play, a competitor broke a club in anger, finished the round with 13 clubs and then learned that he/
she would be involved in a hole-by-hole playoff. The
competitor may replace the club for the playoff.
15. In a 36-hole match, a player may change putters after
play of the first 18 holes and before the start of the second 18 holes.
Answers
1.False. The act of anchoring the putter to the body will no
longer be allowed. Non-anchored use of long putters and
belly putters will still be allowed.
2.False. Rule 28
3.False. 4-4b
4.False. Definitions
5.True. 13-4/3.5 Decisions
6.False. 19-5
7.False. 19-1
8.True. 7-2
9.False. USGA Handicap Manual. Player should post the
score he most likely would have taken (e.g. two-putts
from 25 feet).
10. True.16-1c
11. False. 6-6d
12. False. 1-4/Decisions
13. False. 4-3/10 Decisions
14. True. 4-3/12 Decisions
15. True. 4-3/12 Decisions
Rating scale
14-15 correct = Very knowledgeable (A)
12-13 correct = Better than average (B)
9-11 correct = Average Joe American golfer (C)
6-8 correct = Fair (C-)
5 or less correct = Remedial work necessary. Attend a rules
seminar at your first convenience.
Golf cart crosswalk
All golfers are encouraged to use the new lighted golf cart
crossing in front of the driving range entry and crossing to
the Dollar Golf Course near the Event Center.
To activate the lights, look for the yellow boxes on sign
poles and push the button as indicated.
Cross when the lights flash. As usual, look both ways before attempting to cross this or any crosswalk in Rossmoor.
Some of the participants in the May Wild Card tournament were, from left, Ana Jardine, Sally
Nordwall, M.J. Kiefer (women’s winner), Barbara Schwartz, Murray Veroff, Bob Askin, Eppie
Ying, Chris Eddy (men’s winner), Fred Barnes, Loc Barnes, Ian Harris, Gloria McBeth, Steve
Hirsch, Pauline Hanley and Nelly Sawczuk. Kiefer and Eddy win Tennis
Club’s May Wild Card tournament
By Dave Kern
Club correspondent
The Rossmoor Tennis
Club’s (RTC) May Wild Card
mixed doubles tournament
was played at the Buckeye
courts on May 3.
Mary Jane Kiefer was the
winner on the women’s side
of the draw with Barbara
Schwartz coming in at second place. On the men’s side,
Chris Eddy took first while
new member Murray Veroff
took second.
This tournament, held on
the first Saturday of each
month at 9 a.m. at Buckeye,
is open to all Rossmoor residents.
Rossmoor men
The RTC’s 60-and-over
men’s team played the Livermore Tennis Club on May 7
at Livermore, winning three
matches and losing one.
On a beautiful, clear day for
tennis with temperatures in the
mid-60s, first doubles partners
Dave Kern and Dennis Caren
won a tough, long match 6-3, 7-5.
Playing second doubles,
team captain Ron Wyman
and Randy Kuhl defeated
their opponents 4-6, 6-2, 6-3
in a spectacular and difficult
come-from-behind effort. Don
Liddle and his partner John
Lee, playing at third doubles,
fought hard but lost 6-2, 6-3.
Fourth doubles partners Lenny
Cook and Bill Sederowitz won
easily 6-1, 6-4.
Though the league rules
only call for “snacks” after the
matches, Livermore treated
the Rossmoor team to a tasty
lunch of sub sandwiches, fried
chicken, chips, fruit and a variety of beverages.
Upcoming events
The RTC will take on the
Trilogy at Rio Vista on Saturday, May 17, at the Buckeye
courts. Play begins at 9 a.m.
with lunch to follow the competition.
Four men’s, four women’s
and four mixed-doubles teams
will compete.
Repeating his splendid leadership against the Villages,
Ken Anderson is also chairing
this event. Questions about
the tourney may be directed
to Anderson at 705-7603. The
sign-up sheet is posted at the
Buckeye courts.
The annual Memorial Day
Team Tennis tournament will
be held on Saturday, May 24,
at the Buckeye courts. Look for
the sign-up sheet at Buckeye.
No contact information is
necessary; just show up at 8:45
a.m. The event starts with coffee and doughnuts with lots of
fun tennis to follow until noon.
All levels of RTC players
are welcome. Questions on
this event can be directed to
Tournament Director Marcia
Perry at 988-9849.
RMGC hosts Claremont and Contra Costa
The Rossmoor Men’s Golf Remember to wear an RMGC home and home Captain Bart
Club (RMGC) will play a shirt. Sign up and enjoy the fun. Moore at 324-5574 or barthome and home match on
For information, contact [email protected].
the Dollar Ranch Course on
Wednesday, May 21, with
AT the Rossmoor PRO Shop
Claremont and Contra Costa
country clubs.
The deadline for sign-ups
is Friday, May 16, at 5 p.m.
Include a check for $28 made
out to RMGC, no cash. This
fee includes breakfast prior to
play at 7:30 a.m., shotgun start
at 8:30, cocktails and lunch
following play, green fees, cart
THURSDAY, MAY 15 • 10:00-2:00
and prizes for winners.
Include GHIN number and
email address on the envelope.
RMGC members are reminded that priority for away
matches is based upon the
Sign-up for a club fitting appointment with
number of home matches
the PING Mobile Fitting Van (MFV) And
played during 2013 and 2014.
receive the same glove model BUBBA wore
A player roster will be postto win the Masters.
ed in the Pro Shop and on
*Limited
to the first 10 appointments.
the website the Sunday prior
to play. Checks of players not
FRIDAY, MAY 16 • 10:00-12:00
selected will be destroyed.
Players who need to cancel
after the close of sign-ups will
forfeit their payment unless an
alternate can be found to take
their place.
Membership in the RMGC
is required in order to play in
home and home tournaments.
As this is a home event, all
at the Lakeside Practice Pitching Area
players are reminded that they
should check in by 7:30.
Call the PRO Shop at 988-7861
Soft spikes are required.
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS
DEMO DAY
“WEDGE” DEMO DAY
4B
Niners first in Team Play, Hammerback wins 8-ball tournament
Eclectic starts Thursday
By Sherry Marks
Club correspondent
First place is what Gerda
Peterson and Bev Meinbress
accomplished as Team Play
captains on May 8, as the
Niners hosted the first of five
Women’s Nine-Hole Golf Association (WNHGA) competitions.
The East Bay section, to
which the Rossmoor Niners
belong, has 10 member clubs.
For ease of competition, the
section is divided in half, five
members play each other in a
round-robin competition after
which there will be a play-off.
In 2014, Rossmoor competes
against Blackhawk, Crow Canyon, Diablo and Castlewood
country clubs.
Each club sends six golfers
to each competition. Niners’
golfers, Peggy Johnson, Mary
Beth Hodge, Sarah Buehrer, Marlene Seffern, Mary
Kelley and Mary Federico,
earned 13.5 points in the first
competition. The other teams’
scores were: Castlewood, 10.5;
Diablo, 9.5; Blackhawk, 8; and
Contra Costa, 3.5.
In addition to nine holes
of golf, golfers were treated
to breakfast and lunch in the
Fairway Room at Creekside.
Many Niners helped to make
the affair a success.
Barbara May organized
the markers, one of which accompanied each foursome and
recorded their scores. Barbara Jordan, Lynne Osmundsen
and Frosty Anderson acted as
greeters. Ambassadors from
the Rossmoor Mens’ Golf Club
Gerda Peterson, left, and Beverly Meinmbress are co-captains in Niners Team Play.
were available to help load and
unload clubs.
The second competition for
these teams will be held at the
Blackhawk Country Club on
Thursday, May 22.
The Eclectic
Thursday, May 15, is the
first of five days of the Eclectic Tournament. This year the
Eclectic tournament is spread
out over four summer months.
This five-day tournament
will be held on Thursdays,
May 29, July 17, Aug. 14, and
Sept. 25.
In the Eclectic, the golfer
competes against herself, trying to better her score each
time she plays.
Cost for the tournament will
be $3. A golfer may play one
day, two days or all five. The
first day a golfer plays, she’s
given her scorecard.
Each day that she plays, she
records her score and returns
the card to the Pro Shop. Barbara Budach (949-8876) and
Joan Bellows (944-9920) are in
charge.
First Guest Day of season
for 18ers is on June 5
The 18ers first Guest Day of the year is Thursday, June 5.
Members may invite up to three guests. The signup envelopes
are in the Pro Shop. Deadline for signing up is Thursday, May
29.
The day will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a breakfast of scrambled eggs, scones, fruit and coffee served at the Event Center.
Players should pay their green fees that morning at the Pro
Shop. The fee is $24 for residents and for guests.
Players may play from the red or gold tees, and must indicate the tee on the envelope in order to be given the correct
handicap.
The two best balls of the foursome tournament will begin
at 8:30, followed by lunch at the Event Center. Lunch will be
a make-your-own taco salad buffet. Beer will be available for
$3.
The cost is $28 a player. For information, call Mitzi Weinberg at 979-9452 or Mary Hufford at 979-9611.
Eighteeners not participating in the tournament may come
to breakfast and lunch. The cost is $22 for the food. For reservations, contact Weinberg or Hufford.
Twelve Rossmoor Billiards/Pool Club members
competed in a single-elimination 8-ball pool tournament
on May 2 in the Billiards
Room at Gateway. Bill Hammerback defeated Rene Michaud in the final match by a
score of two games to none
and chose a trophy for his
first-place prize.
Hammerback said he only
plays pool when the club holds
a tournament and he participates because he enjoys the
competition. After drawing a
bye in the first round, Hammerback proceeded to defeat
three past champions in succession to claim first place.
The Billiards/Pool Club
plans another 8-ball pool
tournament, tentatively set
for Friday, June 27. The format will again be the 1 and
15 version of 8-ball with the
Bill Hammerback won the 8-ball tournament
opponent getting ball-in-hand
after fouls. Details will be
posted in the Billiards Room.
For information about join-
Lawn Bowling Club has lots going on in May
Continued from page 1B
2 in the seventh and 1 in the
eighth, to close to 5-9. Guterres added 2 more in the
ninth, and Belton picked up a
single in the 10th.
With the score now 11-6 in
favor of Guterres, Belton delivered the jack out of bounds
in the 11th end. Both players
admitted after the game that,
notwithstanding the score, it
was a tension-filled contest.
Guterres added 2 more
points in the 11th, to go up 136. Belton remained stuck on 6
as Guterres advanced to 17-6
in the 15th end. Belton came
alive with a single in the 16th,
and switched to a long jack.
He added a deuce in the 17th,
when he had been holding 4
shots until Guterres cut it to 2
with his last bowl.
Guterres closed the game
out at 18-9 with 1 shot in the
18th, to take the tournament
victory.
Championship Triples
The semifinalists in the
club’s 2014 Men’s Championship Triples Tournament,
in play May 6 through 8, are:
first qualifiers, Miguel Roliz,
Bill Lee and Ozzie Ozorio,
with 8 game points and plus
31; second qualifiers, Ed
de Assis, Mike Clancy and
Chuck Fung, with 8 game
points and plus 15; third qualifiers, Bob Sequeira, Ed Guterres and Carlos D’Almeida,
with 6 game points and plus
14; and fourth qualifiers, Rick
Oliveira, Eilan Sloustcher
and Mike Ying, with 4 game
points and plus 2.
The first qualifiers will play
the fourth qualifiers, and the
second qualifiers will play the
third qualifiers, in the morning semifinal round; then the
winners will contest in the
afternoon final game. Final
results will be available next
week.
For the Women’s Championship Triples, bowled concurrently but as a round-robin
tournament, after four rounds
have been bowled, the leading teams, each with 6 game
points, are: Sandy Souza, Diana Wong and Mary Kung,
with plus 19; Vera Belton,
Jackie Purdy and Sylvi MacDonald, with plus 15; and
Mimi Rodrigues, Eppie Ying
and Carol Lee, with plus 10.
The fifth and final game was
scheduled to be bowled May
8, and the winning team will
be announced next week.
Coming events
Preliminary results of the
Men’s and Women’s Championship Pairs Tournaments,
to be played Tuesday, May 13
through Thursday May 15,
will be available next week.
A report of the general
meeting with the board of directors, held May 12, will be
available next week.
The Memorial celebration,
hosted by a crew led by Pauline de Assis, will be held
Monday, May 26. It will begin with a welcome ceremony
and the check-in at 9 a.m., followed by 14-end mixed triples
handicap draw bowling for
Men’s Golf Club planning Stroke Play Championship
The Rossmoor Men’s Golf Club
(RMGC) 2014 Stroke Play Championship will be held Saturday, May 24, and
Wednesday, May 28. The championship
flight will be open to all RMGC members.
The 36-hole tournament will have a
tee time of 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and a
shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Tee times and hole assignments will be
ing the Billiards/Pool Club,
contact Frank Lloyd, president, at 954-7445, or Larry
Keiffer, treasurer, at 951-7158.
assigned by the Pro Shop.
The championship flight will be played
from the blue tees, scratch, ball down,
and no “gimmies.” All other flights will
be played from the white tees, with full
handicap (maximum 36), ball down and
no gimmies.
All flights are open to all RMGC members. The cost is $22, which covers lunch
at the Event Center on Wednesday, May
28. Prizes, beer, wine, and sodas will be
provided.
The deadline for entries and cancellation is Wednesday, May 21, at 3 p.m. Envelopes are available in the Pro Shop.
Scoring will be done by the Tournament Committee using the T-score procedures. Contact Phil Neff at 954-7923 for
cash prizes. There will be a
luncheon at 12:30 p.m. in the
Diablo Room. There is no entry fee for bowling, but a there
is charge of $7 for lunch. Register by Monday, May 19, for
this popular event. Remember
the usual holiday dress code
of red, white and blue.
May’s Fun Social bowling
and celebration is scheduled
for Thursday, May 29, with
check-in at 8:30 a.m., bowling
at 9 and the birthday celebration and refreshments to follow in the mat house.
Ed and Pauline de Assis
coach free training classes
for prospective lawn bowlers
on Monday and Wednesday
mornings at 10. Anyone interested in this sport, which nearly anyone of any age can readily enjoy, should call either of
them at 943-2003. Or, simply
show up at the mat house by
about 9:45 either Monday or
Wednesday morning to join
the on-going class. Bowls are
provided at no charge for use
during the training.
Mike Clancy and Diana
Wong are coordinating a
lawn bowling excursion to
England for Sunday, July 13,
through Sunday, May 20. Play
has been arranged on several bowling greens in Devonshire, the home of Rossmoor’s
oft-times guest members Bert
and Melinda Whalley. Details
are posted at the mat house.
Currently, 19 bowlers plan
to go, the majority of whom
are from the Rossmoor Lawn
Bowling Club.
Golf carts
must stop
Golf carts must obey all
stop signs in Rossmoor and
take turns at multiple direction intersections, just like
regular vehicles.
Clubs & Organizations
French Club meets every
other Friday to enjoy discussion
The Rossmoor French Club – for people who enjoy speaking
French – meets on the first and third Fridays of every month, at
7 p.m., in Multipurpose Room 1 at Gateway. The next meeting
is May 16.
The format is casual. Although there is no fixed agenda, members often discuss subjects related to France – politics, literature,
music, culture, food, regions, movies, books, tourism and occasional surprise topics.
The group shares a light snack, often with wine. The goal is to
enjoy the companionship of like-minded people who have happy
memories of France or other francophone settings.
Some members were born in France. Others have learned
French in school or elsewhere. A few members polished their
French skills while living in Francophone West Africa. French
is spoken in a variety of accents.
The meeting has traditionally been conducted entirely in
French. In the past, membership required a high level of fluency.
But the club is now welcoming new members whose fluency may
be limited.
Some people come simply to enjoy listening to French conversation. Occasional translations or explanations in English occur.
Come and visit; this is a friendly club. For information, call
club President Lydia Bernhardt at 287-1258.
Join the Kiwanis Club
and make a difference
Residents who see a need
in the community that they
as individuals are unable to
address may want to consider joining the Kiwanis Club
and making a difference
with others.
Rossmoor residents are
invited to attend a Kiwanis
Club meeting on Thursday,
May 29, at 6:30 p.m. in Multipurpose Room 2 at Gateway.
The Kiwanis Club is a
global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing
the world one child and one
community at a time.
Kiwanis projects are determined by each club and focus
on the needs of its community.
They are varied and include
responding to the needs of
children, senior citizens and
the community at large.
As the Kiwanis Club
plans its next service project,
Rossmoor residents Judy Hitt,
Peggy McGrath and Steve
McGrath, along with Patti Barsotti, will share ideas
from their recent visit to the
Walnut Creek Kiwanis Club
Hitt at 933-4323 or at [email protected].
To learn more about Kiwanis, check the website,
www.kiwanis.org.
Trailblazers band will
entertain Lions tomorrow
The Lions Club will be entertained by the Trailblazers Country Band at its meeting on Thursday, May 15, in the Diablo
Room at Hillside. The band is led by Lions Club member Bette
Spinrad.
The band was started in 2011 and has performed all over the
Bay Area. Members also play every month in Moraga and at a
Walnut Creek senior living facility.
As director, Spinrad arranges the music; plays guitar, banjo
and mandolin; and also sings the harmonies. Jim Everett, the
newest band member, plays guitar and introduces the songs.
Walter Wilms plays harmonica and also sings. Charlie Piazza
plays harmonica and fills in all the instrumental music breaks.
The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. The entertainment is at
12:30 p.m. For information, contact Chuck Shaddle at 256-0664.
Eat pizza on Armed Forces Day
Rossmoor’s Greatest Children Club invites residents to
Round Table Pizza in Walnut Creek and Concord from
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Armed
Forces Day, May 17. Twenty
percent of each order will go
to the club and will be distributed to local veterans’ organizations, said Patricia Weaver,
who heads the club.
Diners need to pick up the
white flyer available at the
restaurant and present it when
ordering.
The Round Table restaurants
are located at 1776 N. Broadway in Walnut Creek and at
2960 Treat Blvd. in Concord.
Weaver at 938-4388 or at
www.patriciaweaver.net.
Crosswalks lighted
at Event Center
5B
Friends of Walnut Creek Education learn
about literacy program from instructors
The Friends of the Walnut
Creek Education Foundation
invite Rossmoor residents to
a presentation about the Walnut Creek School District literacy program. The event is
Thursday, May 22, from 4 to
5 p.m. in Fairway Rooms A
and B at Creekside.
Stacy Freeman and Joy Inouye, Walnut Creek School
District instructional coaches, will talk about close reading, one aspect of Language
Arts/Common Core standards.
Close reading is the act of
reading a piece multiple times
in order to garner the meaning of a text. Teachers work
with students to uncover the
many layers of meaning in a
text that will help lead them
to a deeper comprehension of
what is being read.
The Friends of the Walnut
Creek Education Foundation was organized to allow
Rossmoor residents to keep
Stacy Freeman, left, and Joy Inouye will speak at a Friends of
the Walnut Creek Education Foundation event.
abreast of current news and issues related to Rossmoor’s two
school districts: the Walnut
Creek School District (kindergarten through eighth grades)
and the Acalanes Union High
School District.
All Rossmoor residents are
invited to attend club meetings. There are no membership fees. For information,
call April O’Dea at 210-1168.
Computer Club offers info on acronyms
By Jim Bradley
Club correspondent
A clear understanding of definitions, including acronyms, helps the reader to better understand articles written about computers.
It’s easy to see why writers use acronyms.
They are familiar with the language and probably assume the readers are as well. As for acronyms, these shortcuts save the writer’s time.
One example is “open source software.” It’s
not so much the understanding of the words as
it is the reason open source is even allowed.
Open source means that a software program
can be modified by others because it is made
accessible to the public. Anyone can use it – for
a fee.
What it comes down to is the source code.
In proprietary software (closed software) the
source code is legally available to only one person or company and can’t be modified.
In open source software the source code is
licensed. This promotes collaboration with others to modify the code and incorporate it into
the licensee’s projects. One of the conditions
of this agreement is that the licensee will allow
others to do the same with the changes it makes.
Android, now owned by Google, is an open
source product and is found in many of the
mobile devices that are currently so popular.
Apple’s Closed Source iOS (operating system)
does the opposite by not allowing developers to
change anything that deals with the operating
system itself. There are arguments pro and con
for both business decisions and neither is challenged here.
What does PDF stand for? It’s the acronym
for Portable Document Format. This is a file
format, or more clearly, the way in which something is arranged. It was designed for viewing
and printing the same layout regardless of what
operating system is used. This means a PDF
document should look the same on Windows,
Apple, Android, Linex, etc. PDF is used around
the world as a standard format for exchanging
documents.
For resident safety, there are now
two lighted crosswalks on Stanley
Dollar Drive between the Creekside
Tip of the week
People having Windows XP are likely
aware that Microsoft will no longer support
this popular operating system. Computer Club Board member Lynn Letteris sends
along information on the Bits blog in the New
York Times. Because Microsoft ended technical support for Windows XP this month,
the company will not issue any security updates for the operating system, including a fix
for a flaw that was recently disclosed.
Microsoft issued a warning about the security hole in an advisory, warning that attackers can exploit the f law simply by persuading people to visit websites, where malicious
code could be used to steal data from their
computers. The company said it was aware of
“limited, targeted attacks” that tried to exploit the flaw, though it did not provide more
details about them.
Although the security flaw affects various
versions of Internet Explorer browsers running on newer computers with the Windows 7
and Windows 8 operating systems, the problem is especially troubling for the millions of
people still using Windows XP.
Other matters of interest
The club continues to seek computer literate volunteers interested in working in the
Computer Center at Gateway for two hours a
week. Anyone interested can visit the center
and talk to a volunteer about the work being
done. It’s not a huge commitment, but it is an
important one.
Dues for 2014 are still just $15. Pay at the
Computer Center or at the classrooms.
Telephone numbers and websites related
to the club include:
• Office: 280-3984
• Computer Center: 947- 4527 and 9474528
• Bill Hammond: 953-8871 or the center
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.ca rossmoorcomputerclub.com
Clubhouse and Event Center.
To activate lights, look for the yellow boxes on sign poles and push the
button as indicated. Cross when the
lights flash. As usual, look both ways
before attempting to cross.
6B
Wine and Food Society
Sunday Salon plans May dinner parties
celebrates Russian cuisine
Join the Rossmoor Wine
and Food Society (RW&FS)
on Thursday, June 19, for a culinary experience of authentic
Russian cuisine.
Dinner will be served in
Peacock Plaza outside the
Fireside Room, catered by Babushka Restaurant of Walnut
Creek, with Executive Chef
Zoriy Malkov serving dishes
and entrees of his childhood
creatively with a California
twist.
The bar will open at 5:30
p.m., serving Moscow mules,
a blend of ginger beer, vodka
and a splash of lime and Domaine Pichet Vouvray, a white
wine from the Loire Valley in
France, with lemon and cream
on the nose, hints of minerality
and white peaches. The palate
is rich up front, but has a hightoned acidity that cuts through.
Served appetizers feature
traditional smoked fish, pelmeni, a housemade tortellini-style
dumpling with an herb broth
and crème fraiche, and vegetarian eggplant crepes served
with an herbed aioli.
Dinner will begin with a refreshing borscht, followed by
a duo of salads, starting with
Baklajani, simmered eggplant,
red bell pepper, onion, garlic, and tomatoes, served on
a Roma tomato pillow with a
drizzle of balsamic reduction.
Second is Svekolnik, grated
red beets tossed with honey,
garlic, vinegar and light mayo
finished with balsamic glaze of
sour cherry reduction.
The entrée will feature
Plov, a long-grain rice pilaf
slow cooked with tender cuts
of lamb and sweet grape tomatoes in an herb medley along
with Goulsby, cabbage leaves
rolled and stuffed with chicken, beef, rice and carrots, au
jus broth and crème fraiche.
Wine pairings will highlight Domaine Pichet Vouvray and a 2011 Donati Claret, a blend that has all five
Bordeaux varietals including
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Malbec, Cabernet Franc and
Petite Verdot.
Dessert is a Romanian-style
vanilla honey cake and a
White Russian cocktail of kahlua, vodka and fresh cream to
complete the meal.
Cost for this summer dinner
is $65 per member or $75 per
guest. Wine and Food Society
events fill quickly; all reservations must be in no later than
Thursday, June 5.
Anyone who is unable to
attend after sending in a reservation should contact Sue
DeCarlo at 210-1039 or Louise Ng at 997-3335 so they may
call those on the waitlist. Refund will be sent only if the
spot can be filled.
Reservation forms are available in the RW&FS mailbox at
Gateway. Mail the form with
a check to the Rossmoor Wine
and Food Society, Attn: Reservations, 1001 Golden Rain
Road, or place it in the RW&FS
mailbox at Gateway.
There will be no refunds
after June 5. Call DeCarlo
with reservation inquiries. For
RW&FS questions call Ng or
Dorie Gallinatti at 465-2451.
The Sunday Salon Dinner Club will meet
in the homes of two members for private dinner parties on the evening of Saturday, May
24. Hosts for the evening will be Debra Deitch and Norma Van Cott, with Frank Morgan and Jim Woollett taking on the roles of
cooks for the evening.
Dinner will include a cocktail hour followed by a main entrée selection, accompanying sides and dessert selected by the cook
and host for each group.
The Dinner Club is a sub-group of Sunday Salon that brings together members who
enjoy delicious food, fine wine and great
conversation. It provides an avenue for creativity, congeniality, and social networking.
All Dinner Club participants must act as host
and/or cook at least once during the year.
Frequently a theme is identified by the
host and cook; it may be Italian, Mexican,
or a family favorite, occasionally taking on a
gourmet element.
There are usually one or two private
homes selected with six to eight guests at
each for the evening.
All Dinner Club events are coordinated
by the Dinner Club Committee, chaired by
Norma Van Cott.
Sunday Salon is an active and dynamic
social organization in Rossmoor for single
men and women who enjoy a variety of activities, including catered evening events at
Dollar Clubhouse every other month, sampling cuisines at new and established local restaurants, and small dinner groups at
members’ homes, as well as art, music, movies and local theater events.
Each Thursday, Sunday Salon members
gather at a designated restaurant for a YIT
(Yeah It’s Thursday!) happy hour beginning
at 4:45 p.m. This is a popular occasion for
Sunday Salon members to meet for libations,
food, and lots of fun. It is the perfect opportunity for nonmembers to drop by, spend
time with Sunday Salon members, and learn
more about this active and unique group.
The YIT for Thursday, May 15, will be
at Scott’s in Walnut Creek and on May 22,
it will be at Vic Stewart’s in Walnut Creek,
each beginning at 4:45 p.m. For information,
call Bill Race at 459-0960.
For information about Sunday Salon, call
Membership Chairwoman Dione Williams
at 933-9077.
Prime Time Couples gather on Tuesday
The Prime Time Couples
Dinner Club will hold its next
dinner on Tuesday, May 20, at
Dollar Clubhouse.
Dinner will be served by
Hamilton Catering. The cost
is $46 per couple for members
and $50 per couple for nonmembers. Annual dues of $25
per couple are now payable.
Dues may be included on the
same check as the dinner.
There will be a social
hour from 5:30 to 6:30 on a
bring-one’s-own-beverages basis, during which members and
guests will be served a variety
of hors d’oeuvres. Dinner is
served at 6:30.
Seating, as usual, will be determined by a random drawing
to mix couples and promote
maximum acquaintanceship.
Dinner will be green salad,
glazed chicken, pasta with pesto, roasted carrots and angel
food cake with strawberries.
A fish or vegetarian option is
available on request. Wine,
coffee and tea will also be
served with the meal.
Reservation checks must be
received by Thursday, May 15.
Checks can be dropped off at
the Prime Time Club message
box located at Gateway, or
they may be mailed or delivered to the club treasurer, Tom
Mesetz, at 2132 Golden Rain
Road No. 1, Entry 13.
Late phone reservations
are sometimes possible. Call
Mesetz at 939-2132 for information.
The Prime Time Couples
Club is a social club for couples
that meets the third Tuesday of
every month for a catered dinner and conversation, followed
by humor and trivia. For information call Club President
Phil Blakeney at 933-6007.
Couples (married or not married) are invited to learn more
about the club by coming to
dinner as paying guests on a
space-available basis.
Travel Club to hold potluck
and membership meeting Connection gathers for picnic on Dollar patio
The Rossmoor Travel Club
will hold its spring membership meeting on Monday, May
19, at 5:30 p.m. in the Fireside
Room at Gateway.
Two new club-sponsored
group trips for spring 2015 will
be introduced: “Italy: Tuscany,
the Alps, and the Riviera,” a
Grand Circle Travel land adventure, and “Great Rivers of
Europe,” a Grand Circle cruise
line river boat cruise. Contact
for the Italy trip is Barbara
Crane at 300-3358, and for the
Great Rivers trip the contact is
Roberta or Hal Davis at 510919-0037.
As a special advanced promotion, people who sign up for
either of these two trips before
the May 19 dinner meeting
will get a $200 reduction in
the price of the trip. Contract
the club’s facilitator now for
information.
Information will also be
available at the dinner meeting
on trips the club has announced
previously. These are: “Grand
Norwegian Coastal Voyage,”
“China and the Yangtze River,” “Nepal and the Mystic Himalayas” and “Japan’s Cultural Treasures.”
All members of the Rossmoor
Travel Club are welcome to at-
tend this event. New member instruction is below for those who
are not yet a member.
The club asks three things
of attendees:
RSVP to Barbara Crane at
300-3358 or barbaracrane@
aim.com by Friday, May 16.
This RSVP is because the club
usually gets a large crowd at
the potluck and membership
meetings, so it is helpful to
know how many to expect.
Bring food to share (with
eight people for guests coming solo and for 16 if a couple).
Choose an appetizer, salad,
main dish or dessert. Bring a
beverage of choice.
The club will provide water, lemonade and coffee plus
a setup, glassware and plates.
The club welcomes new
members. There are membership applications in the Travel
Club mailbox in the lobby of
the Gateway Administrative
building. Send the application,
together with your 2014 dues
of $10 per person, to Murphy
Nieman, 1572 Stanley Dollar
Drive 2A. Prospective members may bring their completed application and dues to the
potluck, but it would be better
to have them in hand before
the event.
The Dollar patio has been reserved for
Connection Club members and their guests for
a potluck picnic on Memorial Day, Monday,
May 26, at 4 p.m.
The club will provide chicken and rolls for
the main course, as well as wine, coffee, water
and table settings. Those attending, including
guests, are asked to bring food to share for six
to eight people. Bring a favorite salad, appetizer, side dish (potato, bean, pasta, fruit, etc.)
or dessert.
All food should be ready to serve and include serving utensils. It is a good idea to label dishes and utensils. Remember, if planning to seat a group, only seven of the Dollar
Clubhouse patio chairs fit comfortably around
a table.
The reservation fee for the picnic is $5 for
members and $8 for guests. The last day to
sign up is Wednesday, May 22.
Leave reservation checks in the Connection
mailbox at Gateway Clubhouse, marked for
the attention of Jean Autrey, or mail them to
her at 3449 Golden Rain Road No. 4. Be sure
to provide the name of each guest with their
reservation fees.
Note: Weather is usually good in May, but
bring a warm jacket just in case as the event
is outdoors.
For information, call Autrey at 943-1360.
Fil-Am Club plans potluck
The Filipino-American Association of Rossmoor will have
a potluck dinner on Thursday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. in Fairway Rooms A and B at Creekside. The wide array of Filipino
and American food is always a hit.
As is the custom, the club will celebrate member birthdays.
Last month, members marked the 94th birthday of member
Rose Metsker. She was given a giant card signed by each
member.
The club’s monthly gatherings provide a fun and relaxed
environment for members and guests alike to mingle while
also sharing a little bit of Philippine history.
A primary focus of the club is to share what is happening
in the local Filipino community as well as with friends and
family throughout the world. Membership is open to all individuals who share that common interest.
To join the club or for information, contact Merci Davis,
president, at 567-4930.
Rose Metsker celebrated
her 94th birthday
7B
Nature Association bird walk is Monday
Antiques Club to visit
The Rossmoor Nature Asrieties of swallow that can
Heritage Park and Museums sociation’s
next bird walk is
be seen zipping over the golf
The Antiques Club will visit Heritage Park and Museums
in Dublin on Wednesday, May 28. The bus leaves Gateway
promptly at 9:15 a.m. and returns at approximately 3:45 p.m.
There will be docent led walking tours. The tours include
the Dublin Pioneer Cemetery established in 1859; the Murray
Schoolhouse named for Dublin’s first settlers; the St. Raymond
Church built in 1859; and the Kolb House, built by George
Kolb who emigrated from Germany in 1866, a craftsman bungalow historic house museum that features period rooms with
original arts and crafts furnishings.
The tour is walkable and level. After the tour, there is a
short walk to the restaurant, Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi Too.
Lunch includes an entrée, dessert, coffee and tea. Alcoholic
beverages can be ordered and paid independently.
Lunch choices are Caesar’s fantasy chicken salad served
with cup of soup, New York style lasagna or eggplant parmesan. After lunch, the group will reboard the bus for the drive to
Pleasanton to shop at the Old Towne Antique Mall. Afterward,
the group will reboard the bus for Rossmoor.
The cost of the tour is $43 for club members. Reservation
checks, payable to the Antiques Club of Rossmoor, should be
sent to Diane Casey, 552 Spotted Owl Court. Note the entree
choice on the check. Do not put checks in the club mailbox at
Gateway. Reservations will be made in the order received until
the bus is filled.
Members have priority. Other Rossmoor residents are invited on a space available basis at a cost of $53. Call Casey at
210-1273 after Wednesday, May 14, for availability.
The reservation deadline is Monday, May 19. Refunds will
not be given after the deadline. For cancellations or to be put
on a waiting list, call Casey.
Stamp Club plans a
spring auction this month
The Rossmoor Stamp
Club, also known as the
Rossmoor Philatelic Society,
will celebrate spring with
its annual auction. It will be
held Saturday, May 31, from
9:30 to 11 a.m. in Multipurpose Room 3 at Gateway.
Members should begin
planning for the auction by
cleaning out their unwanted
and duplicate stamps, and
philatelic items.
Items should be priced realistically. Some higher value donations to the club will
also be offered at a substantially lower cost than catalog
value. In the past, most items
were valued between $1 and
$5 with only a few special
items at higher prices.
The purpose of the auction is to allow the club and
its members to showcase
items of interest for sale,
and raise funds to purchase
Scott’s Stamp Catalogs for
members’ use.
Auct ion l ist i ng sheets,
which can be used to identify the item and its opening
pr ice, will be ava ilable on
the morning of the auction.
Only club members, whose
dues for 2014 a re pa id up,
may bid on items at the auction.
auction, contact Rich Kirby,
president, at 324-6328 or at
[email protected].
on Monday, May 19, at 9 a.m.
The walk will start from the
Creekside parking lot (at the
corner of Rossmoor Parkway
and Stanley Dollar Drive).
Visitors are always welcome
to attend these casual walks,
which are only canceled in the
event of rain or heavy fog.
These guided bird walks
have been a popular activity
for Rossmoor birders for over
20 years. A typical walk is
along the level cart paths of the
Creekside Golf Course, which
is normally open for walking
on Mondays.
On an average outing, bird-
A cliff swallow in its mud nest
ers can expect to see approximately 20 species during the
1½- to 2-hour walk.
Of particular interest this
time of year are the many va-
course pond. The most recent
arrivals are the cliff swallows
that showed up on April 28.
(This is the same species that
is famous for its faithful annual arrival at Capistrano.)
A complete record of all
the club’s past documented
bird-sightings (including dates
and locations) can be perused
on club’s official website at
http://www.jardine-electronics.com/rna/rnahome.html.
club or its monthly activities,
contact Bob Carlton at 2808129 or at RLCarlton35@
gmail.com.
RMUG to hear from the president of
DVMUG at special session in Peacock Hall
The post PC era has arrived and along
with these new developments come challenges as well as rewards. The PC is here to
stay, of course, but there is a new “kid on the
block” and that is the tablet computer. The
Rossmoor Macintosh User Group (RMUG)
will host an event at Peacock Hall on Monday, May 19, at 10 a.m., led by Chris Wysocki who is currently president of the Diablo
Valley Mac User Group.
Wysocki is known for his popular seminars on the uses of the iPad. Special concepts
that will be brought to the session will include a discussion of whether the use of the
device enhances or degrades the computing
experience. Various apps will be demonstrated, including the iPad version of the PC program, Microsoft Word.
The uses of the iPhone and iPod will also
be included in the presentation. There will be
time for questions.
This special morning is planned for PC
users as well as Mac users.
There are no dues to join RMUG, as the
group relies on donations to cover costs of focus sessions and special meetings. It is easy
to join the group: email jimruss2@earthlink.
net and include address and phone number in
the body of the letter.
Weekly emails are sent out on Sundays
describing the next week’s activities. Go to
the website at rossmoormacusers.org to find
out more details of the organization’s future
plans, or call Dian Overly, 945-6055, to set
up home visits.
Mac users can find help in the PC room at
Gateway on Wednesday mornings.
Tip of the week
Change the iPad dock: As many as six
icons can be added to the bottom dock (the
default is four) and folders can also be added.
Just press and hold any icon until they jiggle
and start rearranging. Press the Home button
when finished.
County assistant registrar to speak
to Progressive Voices on Wednesday
Progressive Voices will
meet Wednesday, May 21, at
7 p.m. in the Fairway Room at
Creekside. The speaker is Scott
Konopasek, assistant registrar
for Contra Costa County.
This monthly discussion
group is sponsored by the
Democrats of Rossmoor but
all residents are invited.
Konopasek has an academic background in political
science and public administration. He was formerly the
registrar in San Bernardino
County. He is familiar with
the national Right to Vote
laws and the voting rules and
regulations in California; his
views are nonpartisan.
His major concern is getting updated information to
people about registering to
vote and to making it convenient for more people to vote.
Bring questions and concerns about the next election
to the meeting. For information, call Susan Eveleth at
279-1079.
Companions Club meets
Atheists and Agnostics attend SkeptiCal14
Friday for discussion
The Companions Club will meet Friday, May 16, at 2 p.m.
in the Fairway Room at Creekside. Catherine Herdering, vice
president, will lead an open discussion of matters of interest to
members.
Ideas and solutions can be exchanged with those who have
had a pleasant experience with a resident or a more complicated one. Thought provoking questions can be prepared before
the meeting to stimulate critical thinking.
Suggestions for the advancement of the club will be encouraged and may be brought to the group to consider.
Bylaws state the board of directors serve a two-year term.
The club has been organized for only one year. President Carol
Harper has recommended members considering running for
the board shadow a board member to get an idea of the job.
The Flea Market netted a successful profit. A second one
will be on Saturday, June 21. Gently used items can be brought
at 8 a.m. to Gateway.
Also according to the bylaws, members must attend any two
meetings during the year. Upcoming meetings include the one
on May 16 as well as the Friday, June 13, meeting at 2 p.m. at
Dollar.
The Companions Club is neighbors helping neighbors, residents serving residents.
Members of the Atheists and Agnostics Club
of Rossmoor will be attending SkeptiCal14,
the Northern California Science and Skepticism Conference, on Saturday, May 31, in the
Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 9th Street,
Oakland.
Members of the club will take car pools.
Those interested in carpooling should call Eric
Stone at 464-7879.
SkeptiCal is a day-long event with speakers, panels and discussions on a wide array
of secular subjects. Speakers will include
Paul Doherty, “The Boundaries of Science”;
Dan Dugan, “Thirteen Years to Failure: A
Federal Lawsuit to Stop Public Funding of
Cult-Like Schools”; Andrew Fraknoi¸ “An
Astronomer Looks at Astrology”; Norm
Goldblatt, “Comedy”; Sheldon W. Helms,
“Psychological Pseudoscience”; Sheril Kirshenbaum, “Science Literacy in the 21st Century”; Frank Mosher, “Kids, Science, and
Skepticism ...For Adults!”; Patrick O’Reilly,
“Cons, Scams and Undue Inf luence”; and
Ben Santer, “A Discernible Human Inf luence on Global Climate.”
Tickets are $50. For information go to the
website at www.openoakland.org/ai1ec_event/
skeptical-14/?instance_id=).
Caledonian Society to see slide show
The Caledonian Society of
Rossmoor will meet on Monday, May 19, at 1:30 p.m. at
Dollar Clubhouse.
After a short business
meeting and welcome to new
members, there will be a slide
show of the Burns Supper
held on Jan. 24 set to music.
Members are encouraged
to sha re their ideas for fut u re me et i ngs. A re t here
any members who play the
pipes, or ca n da nce t he
Highland Fling?
Scottish ancestry is not a
requirement for membership
in the Caledonian Society of
Rossmoor. The society strives
to maintain Scots tradition
and culture. The only qualification is an interest in Scottish legend and lore.
Membership forms are
available from Membership
Chairwoman Irene Malchaski
at 932-6415.
8B
RELIGION
Religious Services
LUTHERAN
Hope Lutheran Church invites everyone to gather for a spirited worship service in the Fireside Room at the Gateway Clubhouse at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 18. Pastor Jack Niemi will
preach on John 14:1-14. Wayne Anderson is the minister of music
and Don Gurley serves as cantor. Immediately following worship, all are invited to join us for refreshments and fellowship.
The people of Hope Church gather in the Fireside Room to
be transformed by a warm and friendly time of liturgical worship and high-spirited fellowship. Rossmoor Dial-a-Bus delivers
attendees to the Gateway Clubhouse. Large-print bulletins and
hearing aid T-coil complement the accessibility of worship at
Hope. Arrive early for a time of fellowship and stay for coffee
and conversation after the service. For information or pastoral
concerns, contact Pastor Niemi at 349-5111.
EPISCOPAL
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church invites all Rossmoor residents
to a service of “caring and sharing through inspirational worship
and fellowship” on Sunday, May 18, at 10 a.m. in the Diablo
Room at Hillside Clubhouse. On this fifth Sunday of Easter, the
Rev. Dcn. Patricia Pearson will offer a sermon based on John
14:1-14. The service will include a Sung Holy Eucharist; all are
welcome to participate fully, and to stay for refreshments and
fellowship at the potluck coffee hour following the service. Bible study is held each Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Bunker Room at
Creekside Clubhouse. Call the church office for more details:
937-4820.
METHODIST
Tice Valley United Methodist Church invites all Rossmoor
residents and guests to the weekly Sunday worship service at
11 a.m. in Peacock Hall. Sunday worship is wheelchair accessible with large-print bulletins and aids for hearing. On Sunday,
May 18, Pastor Joanne’s sermon will be “Our Damascus Road
Experience,” based on Acts 9:1-20. After worship, worshipers
are invited to stay for fellowship and light refreshments in multipurpose rooms 1 and 2. Everyone who comes is greeted with
“open hearts, open minds and open doors.” For information, call
the church office at 937-4535, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through
Thursday, or visit the website at tvumc.org.
CATHOLIC
St. Anne’s Catholic Church’s schedule of Masses for the
weekend of May 17 and 18 are as follows: Fr. Joseph Parekkatt
will preside at the 9 a.m. Mass and 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday and
the 11:15 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Fr. George DaRoza will preside
at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday. The Sacrament of Reconciliation
is celebrated on Saturday afternoon between 4 and 4:30 or by
appointment. All are welcome in this church.
PRESBYTERIAN
Grace Presbyterian Church invites everyone to worship
on Sunday, May 18, at 10 a.m. The guest preacher, the Rev. Dr.
Carol Miles, received her doctorate in theology and communication in preaching from Princeton Theological Seminary. She has
served as associate professor of preaching at Luther Seminary
and as assistant professor of homiletics at Austin Presbyterian
Theological Seminary in Austin. Currently she is teaching Biblical preaching at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. Her
sermon, “The Good Shepherd,” will be based on Psalms 23 and
John 10:1-10.
During worship, Rossmoor resident Marjorie Tweedie will be
celebrated as Grace’s honoree of the month for the many ways
she serves Grace Church and the broader community. She has
been an elder, deacon, bell ringer, and office volunteer at Grace.
In Rossmoor she volunteers in the library. After worship there
will be a time to socialize and enjoy refreshments in the Fireside
Room at Grace. At 11:20 people will gather in the library to discuss the sermon.
JEWISH
B’nai Israel Congregation Sabbath services will be led by
Cantor Rachel Brott on Friday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Vista
Room, Hillside Clubhouse. Greeter Rose Brenner will lead the
motzi. Marjorie Knell will host the oneg, in celebration of her
80th birthday, and will say the blessing over the Shabbat candles.
After the service, Dina Shusterman will give a talk on her experience living on the Russian front during the 900-day siege of
Leningrad by the Nazis during World War II. A short film will
be shown. All are invited to attend and enjoy the service, the
program and celebrate Knell’s simcha.
CONGREGATIONAL UCC
Rossmoor Pilgrim Congregational Christian United
Church of Christ’s Sunday worship service will be held May 18
at 10:30 a.m. in the Vista Room at Hillside. Bible study will be
held on Tuesday, May 20, from 10 a.m. until noon in the Mulligan Room at Creekside. A cordial invitation is extended to all to
participate in the activities of Pilgrim Church. For information
or for pastoral concerns, call 287-1500 or email Clemens or any
church board members at [email protected].
Friends of
St. Mary’s
Church to
meet May 25
The inaugural February
meeting of the Rossmoor
Friends of St. Mary Church and
subsequent inquiries have garnered 55 Rossmoor residents
with enthusiastic interest in
establishing a club in the community.
The group will meet again
on Sunday, May 25, at 3 p.m.
in the Echo Room of the Event
Center. The meeting will include a potluck wine and appetizer social, plus organizing
the group’s intent and content
plus initiating low-cost dues for
establishing its new Rossmoor
club status.
As part of the initial goal of
the new club, creating “community” and support among
Rossmoor residents who attend
St. Mary Church, the group
learned that over a quarter of
the attendees lived on Ptarmigan Drive.
For information, to be added
to the interest list, or to RSVP
for the event, contact Chris and
Dick Bertrand at 322-8353 or
Welcome@St Ma r y-WC.org
with an email and phone number.
St. Anne’s
to hold pizza,
party
Grace Presbyterian will hold a day retreat at church bingo
St. Anne’s Society will hold
Grace Presbyterian Church
is offering a day retreat for
those who wish to restore their
souls and refresh their spirits
through exploring Psalms 23.
The event will be held Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. in the Oak Room.
Throughout the day there
will be various presentations
and a variety of activities. The
retreat will include a Communion worship service and the
whole day will be built upon
Religious Services
A T
R O S S M O O R
B’NAI ISRAEL CONGREGATION
Friday Evening Service 7:30 p.m.
Vista Room–Hillside Clubhouse
For information call
287-9997
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Worship: 10:30 a.m. each Sunday
Fireside Room, Gateway Clubhouse
For info, call the church office:
709-4673
GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
2100 Tice Valley Blvd. at Rossmoor Prkwy.
935-2100
Sundays: Worship 10 a.m.,
Pastors: Roger Reaber
ROSSMOOR PILGRIM
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Rev. Dr. Daryl J. Clemens
10:30 a.m. each Sunday
The Vista Room, Hillside
287-1500
ST. ANNE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sunday Masses 9:00 & 11:15 a.m.
Sat. 5 p.m., Weekdays 8 a.m.
Confessions Sat. 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Father Joseph Parekkatt
1600 Rossmoor Prkwy. 932-2324
TICE VALLEY
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Services every Sunday at 11 a.m.
in Peacock Hall at Gateway
Rev. Joanne Peterson • 937-4535
New Office: 1944 Tice Valley Blvd.
ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Service 10 a.m.,
Diablo Room, Hillside,
Rector: the Rev. Anne Cox Bailey
937-4820 (Office)
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
OF WALNUT CREEK
Sundays: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.
2336 Buena Vista Ave., WC
934-2139
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
the chorus: “Shepherd me, O
God, beyond my wants, beyond my fears, from death, into
life,” by Marty Haugen.
The retreat will be led by
Grace’s pastor, Roger Reaber,
and Patricia McCarthy, who
brings years of experience
from her work at Holy Redeemer Retreat Center in Oak-
land. Julia Linde will share her
musical gifts at the piano to
enrich the singing.
Lunch will be provided.
Call the church office at 9352100 to make a reservation by
Tuesday, May 27.
Grace Presbyterian Church
is located at 2100 Tice Valley
Blvd., just outside Rossmoor.
a pizza/bingo party at the Parish Center on Monday, May 19,
at 5 p.m.
The menu includes pizza, salad, wine, beer and soft
drinks. There will be a raffle
for cash prizes.
The cost is $15 per person,
which includes one bingo ticket. Checks for $15, payable to
St. Anne’s Society, should be
mailed to Mary Lou Delpech,
2916 Tice Creek Drive No. 8.
Phone is 932-6742.
Hospice is
topic of St.
Anne’s Society
meeting
St. Anne’s Society welcomes all to hear Barbara
Preston, representing Contra
Costa Hospice, at an event on
Thursday, May 15, at 1 p.m.
in the St. Anne’s Parish Center.
Hospice cares for and comforts cancer victims and their
families at a difficult time in
their lives.
Refreshments will be
served. For information, call
Mary Lou Delpech at 9326742.
In Memoriam
HELEN CULLIEKNICKERBOCKER
Helen Cullie-Knickerbocker, age 63, passed away on May
3 in her Rossmoor home with
her husband and two sons by
her bedside. She had fought
a courageous five-year battle
with multiple myeloma and
breast cancers.
She was born on a horse
farm near Melbourne, Australia. She was a registered nurse
who graduated from the Royal Melbourne and Queen Victoria hospitals. She practiced
nursing in Australia, England
and at Alta Bates Hospital
in Berkeley where she was a
nurse for nearly 28 years.
She enjoyed music, the arts,
travel, knitting, quilting and
most sports.
Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Bill Knickerbocker, and their two sons, Ben
and Andy, plus two grandsons.
Obituary policy
The Rossmoor News offers
free obituaries of about 120
words. Obituaries may be edited. A sample obituary with
instructions is available in the
News office or can be emailed.
Obituaries with photos and
with additional information
are charged at a rate of $9.50
per column inch. For information about placing an obituary,
call 988-7800.
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ORT meeting features TV host Martin
Wasserman talking about Jewish values
Rossmoor ORT will have a general meeting
on Tuesday, May 20, in the Donner Room at
the Event Center. Refreshments will be at 12:30
p.m. with the meeting at 1.
The speaker is Martin Wasserman who will
talk about “Jewish Values in the Technological
Age.” Wasserman is producer and host of “Future Talk,” a Palo Alto-based cable TV series
that examines the global impact of technology.
The rapid expansion of fields such as genomics, artificial intelligence and robotics
raise challenging questions about the value and
meaning of human life itself.
What are the core values of the scientific
culture? Since many technologists are Jewish,
how are Jewish values helping to guide the
evolution of technology? And what exactly are
Jewish values? These questions and others will
be addressed in the talk.
Martin’s program examines the global impact of technology both for good and bad and
tries to see where the new technology leads.
The program has been seen on over 250 stations in the United States and abroad.
The community is invited to the meeting.
Jewelry donated by members is sold at open
meetings to help support ORT’s worldwide
technical and vocational schools.
Shalom Club’s next dinner is Saturday
The Shalom Club of
Rossmoor will have dinners
in members’ homes on Saturday, May 17, from 6 to 9 p.m.
This is an opportunity to meet
others in a comfortable atmosphere.
Hosts are needed to proGrace Presbyterian Church will host a Memorial Day picnic
and patriotic concert on Monday, May 26. The picnic begins at vide their home for the dinner.
noon and the concert at 1.
The menu for the picnic will be standard fare – hot dogs, salads, desserts and lemonade. After the picnic, all are invited into
the sanctuary for the free organ concert. Steve Cram will play a
The Mt. Diablo Genealogy
selection of patriotic songs.
Society will meet Friday, May
Wear red, white, and blue clothing for this festive celebration. 16, at the new time of 1:30 p.m.
The event is a joint effort of Grace Presbyterian Church and in the Club Room at Creekside.
Rossmoor Friends of Grace. All members and friends are enThe speaker will be Francouraged to attend and bring a guest.
cine Brevetti, journalist, auTo make a reservation by Wednesday, May 21, call Rossmoor thor and biographer. She will
residents El Nungeser at 256-4361 or Joan Larson at 947-6698; speak on ways to write your
or call the church office at 935-2100. Grace Presbyterian Church story. She has been writing
is located at 2100 Tice Valley Blvd., just outside Rossmoor.
client’s biographies for several
years. She also conducts workshops on ways to make writing
easy and informative.
She will describe ways to
organize and stimulate imThe Contra Costa Conver- ry News; and Karen Mitchoff, portant memories and how to
sation Project presents “Con- chairwoman of Contra Costa look at life in a new light. Her
versations That Count,” a pan- County Board of Supervisors. techniques make writing an
For information, call 510- autobiography simple and illuel discussion about end-of-life
decision-making, on Friday, 654-5383, or email accma@ minating.
The optional lunch with the
May 30, from noon to 1:30 p.m. accma.org.
in the Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive.
This event is free to the public,
but registration is required.
The panel members include
LaVera Crawley, physician,
ethicist, palliative care chapSince 1973, Neptune Society of Northern
lain, moderator; Sue MicheletCalifornia has brought trusted experience to
ti, chairwoman of the board,
you and your family. Available for your needs
Hope Hospice; Donna Foliart,
today and your plans for the future. Call for
M.D., palliative care physician,
John Muir Health; Lisa Kriegour free literature and planning guide.
er, journalist, San Jose Mercu-
Grace hosts Memorial Day
picnic and patriotic concert
Guests are also sought. For
information, contact Sarene
Zimmerman at 944-9414 or at
[email protected]. The
deadline is Monday, May 12.
The club was formed to
provide a social gathering
place for the Rossmoor Jewish
community. Among the activ-
ities planned are dinners, day
trips and get togethers.
Annual dues are $10 and
can be mailed to Larry Silver
at 1600 Oakmont Drive No. 3.
Checks should be payable to
the Shalom Club of Rossmoor.
club, call Silver at 954-8823.
Genealogy Society to hear from biographer
Contra Costa Conversation
Project presents discussion
Mason lunch
group meets
The Rossmoor Mason lunch
group will meet on Tuesday, May 20, at 11:30 a.m. at
the Rossmoor Diner in the
Rossmoor Shopping Center.
The meeting is for men
only. Everyone buys his own
lunch. Wint Mather will give a
talk about his recent trip.
For reservations, call Dave
Ramos at 939-6553.
Who to call
Clubhouse and street light
repairs: 988-7650
Clubhouse set-ups and
reservations: 988-7780
(925) 944-5100
1855 Olympic Blvd. - Ste. 110
neptune-society.com
We see the world the way you do.
S inai M emorial C hapel
CHEVRA KADISHA
(FD#1523)
Jay Lewis (FDR#3301)
Managing Funeral Director
(925) 962-3636
3415 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Lafayette, 94549
Pre-need funeral arrangements available
www.sinaichapel.org
speaker will be at 11:30 a.m. at
the Rossmoor Diner, 1908 Tice
Valley Blvd., in the Rossmoor
Shopping Center. After lunch,
attendees will car pool to the
meeting.
Lunch reservations need to
be made by Thursday, May 15.
Contact Mary Ellis at 938-2632
or at [email protected].
Bonnie Joost
April 17, 1926 – May 1, 2014
Bonnie Jean Joost was
born in Reno, Nevada on
April 17, 1926 to Lena
Capurro Paletti and Romolo Paletti. Although
she was raised as an only
child, she belonged to a
large Italian family that
was involved in ranching
and developed close family ties that would last a
lifetime. She met Donald Joost in 1949 at Lake
Tahoe and they were married a short time later.
They settled in Walnut Creek with the purchase of
a home in the Lakewood area. After Don spent two
years in the Korean War, they started their family
with the birth of Ron.
When she wasn’t busy being a wonderful mother, Bonnie loved to travel and was able to see much
of the world during her life. Once Don retired from
Shell Oil, he accompanied her on travels to Italy,
Scandinavia, the British Isles, the Orient and several
other locations.
Bonnie was involved in several volunteer organizations and most prominently priced donations
for the American Cancer Society thrift store in Walnut Creek for 20 years. She specialized in jewelry
pricing and took classes in order to better appraise
the donations.
Bonnie and Don moved to Rossmoor in 1993 to
spend their final years. They were very active in the
Rossmoor social scene and belonged to the Italian
and TGIF clubs. If the club had dancing, they wanted to join.
Bonnie passed away in her home on May 1, 2014
at the age of 88 after a prolonged illness. She had a
good sense of humor right up to the end and was
not afraid of moving on. Don preceded her in death
passing away in 2008. Bonnie is survived by Ron,
his spouse Bj Umstead, and two grandchildren,
Martin Joost and Kendall Umstead.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Stanley
Dollar Clubhouse in Rossmoor on May 24th at 11:00
a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to Hospice of the East Bay, 3470 Buskirk Avenue,
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523.
PAID OBITUARY
10B
Rossmorr News • May 14, 2014
D=Dollar Clubhouse G=Gateway Clubhouse EC=Event Center H=Hillside ClubhouseMPR=Multipurpose Room DV=Del Valle C=Creekside
SPRING pool And Fitness Center hours - ALL POOLS OPEN
• Del Valle pool is open from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, except
Thursdays when it opens at 1 p.m. after cleaning; and 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday
and Sunday.
• Dollar pool is open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., except Wednesdays when it opens at 1
p.m. after cleaning.
• Hillside pool is open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., except Tuesdays when it opens at 1
p.m. after cleaning. The pool is also closed Mondays and Thursdays from 9 to 10
a.m. when the Masters practice.
• Family swim is at Hillside pool Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. There is no family
swim on Tuesdays when the pool is closed until 1 p.m. for cleaning.
• Fitness Center is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and
Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• For information on pool hours, call 988-7854.
Thursday, May 15
TIMEEVENT..............................LOCATION.........................ORGANIZATION
6 a.m.
Pool Open.........................Pool, D, H.......................................... Rec. Dept.
6 a.m.
Strength Circuit...................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
7 a.m.
Luk Tung Kuen....................Diablo Rm., H............................. Luk Tung Kuen
7 a.m.
Pilates Mat Int/Adv...............Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
8:30 a.m. Aerobic Dance....................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
9 a.m.
Masters Swim.....................Pool, H.............................................. Rec. Dept.
9 a.m.
Open Play..........................Bocce Courts, H...............................Bocce Club
9 a.m.
Open Workshop...................Art Studio & Back Rm., G...........Art Association
9 a.m.
Stitchers...........................Sewing Rm., G....................... Sewing Arts Club
9 a.m.
T’ai Chi.............................Shasta Rm., DV......... Chinese-American Assoc.
9 a.m.
Watercolor.........................Art Classroom & Gall., G............Art Association
9:30 a.m. Zumba..............................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
10 a.m.
Qi Gong............................Shasta Rm., DV......... Chinese-American Assoc.
11 a.m.
Kid Swim..........................Pool, H.............................................. Rec. Dept.
11 a.m.
Light Stretch......................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
11 a.m.
Luncheon..........................Diablo Rm., H....................................Lions Club
11 a.m.
Mat Science.......................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
noon
Italian Conversation.............MPR 3, G............................... Ital. Convs. Group
noon
Osteo/Balance Rehab............Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
noon
Stretching..........................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
1 p.m.
Meeting............................MPR 1, 2,G.................................. Writers Group
1 p.m.
Movie...............................Peacock Hall, G................................. Rec. Dept.
1 p.m.
Oil and Acrylic - Beginners.....Art Classroom & Gall., G............Art Association
1 p.m.
Partnership Bridge...............Oak Rm., G.............................................. Bridge
1 p.m.
Pool Open.........................Pool, DV............................................ Rec. Dept.
1 p.m.
Super Circuit Clinic..............Sierra Rm., DV.................................. Rec. Dept.
1:45 p.m. Parkinson’s Group................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
2 p.m.
Beg. Line Dancing................Diablo Rm., H........................... Line Dance Club
2 p.m.
Beg. Tap...........................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
3 p.m.
Int. Line Dancing.................Diablo Rm., H........................... Line Dance Club
3 p.m.
Int. Tap.............................Shasta Rm., DV....................Happy Hoofers Tap
3 p.m.
Meeting............................Vista Rm., H............................Counseling Dept.
3 p.m.
Open Play..........................Table Tennis, H....................... Table Tennis Club
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
Aquacise...........................Pool, DV............................................ Rec. Dept.
5:30 p.m. Strength Yoga.....................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
6:30 p.m. Circuit Training...................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
6:30 p.m. Meeting............................Fairway Rm. B, C................. Filipino-Am. Assoc.
6:30 p.m. Meeting............................Meeting Rm. 1, C................ Filipino-Am. Assoc.
7 p.m.
AA Open Meeting.................Garden Rm., D................................... AA/Alanon
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Duplicate Bridge..................Oak Rm., G.............................................. Bridge
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Sing-along Chorus...............MPR 3, G............................ Acalanes/Rec. Dept.
7:30 p.m. Moving to Music..................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
Friday, May 16
6 a.m.
Group Cycle.......................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
6 a.m.
Pool Open.........................Pool, D, DV, H.................................... Rec. Dept.
7 a.m.
ABS Back..........................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
7 a.m.
7:15 a.m. Luk Tung Kuen....................Las Trampas Rm., H................... Luk Tung Kuen
7:30 a.m. Rhythmrobics.....................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
8 a.m.
Deep Water........................Pool, H.............................................. Rec. Dept.
8 a.m.
Pickleball Play....................Sierra Rm., DV.................................. Rec. Dept.
8:30 a.m. Men’s Exercise Class............MPR 1, 2, G..................... Men’s Exercise Group
8:45 a.m. Strength............................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
9 a.m.
Deep Water........................Pool, DV............................................ Rec. Dept.
9 a.m.
Keeping Fit Club..................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
9 a.m.
9:15 a.m. Quilters............................Sewing Rm., G....................... Sewing Arts Club
9:30 a.m. Bridge Class.......................Oak Rm., G.............................................. Bridge
10 a.m.
Flexible Yoga.....................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
Water Exercise....................Pool, DV............................................ Rec. Dept.
10:05 a.m. Muscle Movers...................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
10:30 a.m. Cribbage Play.....................MPR 2, G................................... Men’s Cribbage
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
Line Dancing......................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
11:15 a.m. Joint Efforts.......................Pool, DV............................................ Rec. Dept.
11:45 a.m. Gentle Yoga.......................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
noon
Mah Jong..........................Oak Rm., G................ Chinese-American Assoc.
noon
TRX.................................Sierra Rm., DV.................................. Rec. Dept.
12:15 p.m. Twinges in Hinges................Pool, DV............................................ Rec. Dept.
12:30 p.m. AARP Driver Safety...............MPR 3, G........................................... Rec. Dept.
12:30 p.m. Cardiac Rehab....................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
12:30 p.m. Piano W/Mildred & Phil.........Redwood Rm., G............................... Rec. Dept.
1 p.m.
Beg/Int Mat Science..............Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
1 p.m.
Life Drawing......................Art Studio & Back Rm., G...........Art Association
1 p.m.
1:45 p.m. Int. Folk Dancing.................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
3 p.m.
3:45 p.m. Chair Challenge..................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
4 p.m.
6:30 p.m. Partnership Bridge...............Oak Rm., G.............................................. Bridge
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Meeting............................MPR 1, G....................... Rossmoor French Club
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Services............................Vista Rm., H..................................... B’nai Israel
9 p.m.
Saturday, May 17
6 a.m.
8 a.m.
Food Addicts Spt. Group........MPR 2, G.................................Counseling Dept.
8:45 a.m. Trails Club Hike...................MPR 3, G........................................... Trails Club
9 a.m.
Adv. Italian Class.................MPR 1, G............................ Acalanes/Rec. Dept.
9 a.m.
Ballroom Dance..................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
10 a.m.
Chess Play.........................Chess Rm., D...................................Chess Club
11 a.m.
Cardio Mix.........................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
Pickleball Play....................Sierra Rm., DV.................................. Rec. Dept.
12:30 p.m. Ballroom Dance..................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
12:30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge..................Oak Rm., G.............................................. Bridge
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
Ballroom Dance..................EC..............................................Ballroom Dance
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Sunday, May 18
6 a.m.
9 a.m.
Church Service....................Las Trampas Rm., H....... Siloam Comm. Church
10 a.m.
Chess Play.........................Chess Rm., D...................................Chess Club
10 a.m.
Sunday Service...................Diablo Rm., H......................... St. Luke’s Church
10:30 a.m. Clinic...............................Sierra Rm., DV.................................. Rec. Dept.
10:30 a.m. Pilgrim Sunday Service.........Vista Rm., H.....................Pilgrim Cong. Church
10:30 a.m. Sunday Service...................Fireside Rm., G............... Hope Lutheran Church
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
Sunday Service...................Peacock Hall, G................ Tice Valley Methodist
noon
Mindful Mat.......................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
12:30 p.m. Rummy.............................Garden Rm., D..............Prog. Rummy/Shanghai
1 p.m.
Chair Sit/Stretch..................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
1 p.m.
Round Dance......................Shasta Rm., DV.................................. Rec. Dept
3 p.m.
Speaker Series...................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
4 p.m.
7 p.m.
Dance..............................Tahoe Rm., EC................................... Rec. Dept.
7 p.m.
Monday, May 19
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:30 a.m. Fall Prevention...................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
8 a.m.
8:30 a.m. Deep Water........................Pool, DV............................................ Rec. Dept.
9 a.m.
Calendar information is provided to the News by Room Reservations at the Recreation Department.
Residents or groups who would like to make changes to the listing should contact Room Reservations at 988-7780 or 988-7781.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
Monday Walk......................Court of Flags, G............................... Trails Club
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
Open Studio.......................Art Studio & Back Rm., G...........Art Association
9 a.m.
T’ai Chi.............................Sierra Rm., DV.......... Chinese-American Assoc.
10 a.m.
Discussion Grp....................Cardroom 1, D................................ Great Books
10 a.m.
Presentation.......................Peacock Hall, G............ Macintosh Users Group
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
11 a.m.
Fall Prevention...................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
noon
Needleworkers....................Sewing Rm., G....................... Sewing Arts Club
noon
Osteo Assess......................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
noon
1 p.m.
Beg/Int Mat Science..............Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
1 p.m.
Board Meeting....................Ivy Rm., D....................................... Tennis Club
1 p.m.
Poetry Circle Salon...............Garden Rm., D............................... Poetry Circle
2 p.m.
Int. Tap.............................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
3 p.m.
3 p.m.
Piano by Joyce....................Redwood Rm., G............................... Rec. Dept.
4 p.m.
Foreign Film......................Peacock Hall, G................................. Rec. Dept.
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
Weight Watchers.................Fairway Rm. A, C............................... Rec. Dept.
4:15 p.m. Basic Hula.........................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
5 p.m.
Flexible Yoga.....................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
6 p.m.
Round Dance......................Las Trampas Rm., H........................... Rec. Dept
6:30 p.m. Dominoes..........................Oak Rm., G.................................... Domino Club
6:30 p.m. Poker...............................Pine Rm., H..............................Angeline Murray
6:30 p.m. Specialty Clinic...................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
7 p.m.
AA Meeting........................Vista Rm., H............................Counseling Dept.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Bible Study........................Garden Rm., D..................... LDS Studies Group
7 p.m.
Clinic...............................Sierra Rm., DV.................................. Rec. Dept.
7 p.m.
Square Dance.....................Las Trampas Rm., H.............Square Dance Club
10 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20
6 a.m.
Pool Open.........................Pool, D, DV........................................ Rec. Dept.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
7 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
Pinochle...........................MPR 2, G......................................Pinochle Club
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m. Women’s 4-Part Harmony.......MPR 1, G............................ Acalanes/Rec. Dept.
Beg. Tai Chi Chih.................Diablo Rm., H.........................T’ai Chi Chih Club
10 a.m.
Membership Meeting............Vista Rm., H.................Golden Rain Foundation
10 a.m.
Qi Gong............................Sierra Rm., DV.................................. Rec. Dept.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10:30 a.m. Ballet Club.........................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
Gentle Yoga.......................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
11 a.m.
Performance......................Peacock Hall, G................................. Rec. Dept.
11 a.m.
11:15 a.m. Cont. Tai Chi Chih................Diablo Rm., H.........................T’ai Chi Chih Club
Mah Jong..........................MPR 1, 2, G............... Chinese-American Assoc.
noon
12:15 p.m. Active Yoga........................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
Int.Adv Acrylic....................Art Classroom & Gall., G............Art Association
1 p.m.
Party Bridge.......................Cardroom 1, 2, D............................ Party Bridge
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Pool Open.........................Pool, H.............................................. Rec. Dept.
1 p.m.
Speaker............................Peacock Hall, G.........................Medical Friends
1:30 p.m. Bodies in Motion.................Pool, DV............................................ Rec. Dept.
2 p.m.
Int. Adv. Tap.......................Shasta Rm., DV..............................Hot Flashers
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
Foreign Film......................Peacock Hall, G................................. Rec. Dept.
4 p.m.
Social Dance......................Diablo Rm., H........................ Social Dance Club
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
Stretch Yoga.......................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
6:30 p.m. Partnership Bridge...............Oak Rm., G.............................................. Bridge
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Supervised Bridge Play..........MPR 1, 2, G..................................... Bridge Club
Wednesday, May 21
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
Pool Open.........................Pool, DV, H........................................ Rec. Dept.
7 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:30 a.m. Fall Prevention...................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
8 a.m.
8:30 a.m. Deep Water........................Pool, DV............................................ Rec. Dept.
8:45 a.m. Trails Club Hike...................MPR 3, G........................................... Trails Club
9 a.m.
Drawing............................Art Classroom & Gall., G............Art Association
11B
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
Workshop Chinese Brush Ptg...Art Studio & Back Rm., G...........Art Association
9:30 a.m. Duplicate Bridge..................Oak Rm., G.............................................. Bridge
9:30 a.m. Knitters Group....................Sewing Rm., G....................... Sewing Arts Club
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
T’ai Chi Chaun....................Sierra Rm., DV.................................. Rec. Dept.
10 a.m.
11 a.m.
Fall Prevention...................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
11 a.m.
Gentle Yoga.......................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
Rotary Luncheon.................Diablo Rm., H..................................Rotary Club
noon
Guitar with Jim...................Redwood Rm., G............................... Rec. Dept.
noon
1 p.m.
Keeping Balance.................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Pool Open.........................Pool, D.............................................. Rec. Dept.
1:30 p.m. Ballroom Dance..................Pool, DV............................................ Rec. Dept.
1:45 p.m. Beg. Folk Dancing................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
2 p.m.
Hula................................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
3 p.m.
3:30 p.m. Chair Challenge..................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
3:30 p.m. Spanish Conversation...........Bunker Rm., C.....................................La Charla
3:45 p.m. Ballroom Dance..................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
4 p.m.
Opera/Ballet Club................Peacock Hall, G...................... Opera/Ballet Club
4:30 p.m. T’ai Chi.............................Diablo Rm., H............ Chinese-American Assoc.
4:45 p.m. Ballroom Dance..................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m. Bunco Play........................Oak Rm., G...................................... Bunco Club
6:30 p.m. Specialty Clinic...................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
7 p.m.
Al Anon.............................MPR 1, G........................................... AA/Alanon
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Movie Night.......................Peacock Hall, G......... Chinese-American Assoc.
9:30 p.m. Clinic...............................Sierra Rm., DV.................................. Rec. Dept.
Thursday, May 22
6 a.m.
Pool Open.........................Pool, D, H.......................................... Rec. Dept.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
7 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
Open Workshop...................Art Studio & Back Rm., G...........Art Association
9 a.m.
Stitchers...........................Sewing Rm., G....................... Sewing Arts Club
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
Mat Science.......................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
11 a.m.
Italian Conversation.............MPR 3, G............................... Ital. Convs. Group
noon
Osteo/Balance Rehab............Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
noon
Stretching..........................Fitness Center, DV............................. Rec. Dept.
noon
Meeting............................MPR 1, 2, G................................. Writers Group
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Oil and Acrylic - Beginners.....Art Classroom & Gall., G............Art Association
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Pool Open.........................Pool, DV............................................ Rec. Dept.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Beg. Line Dancing................Diablo Rm., H........................... Line Dance Club
2 p.m.
Beg. Tap...........................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
2 p.m.
3 p.m.
Int. Line Dancing.................Diablo Rm., H........................... Line Dance Club
3 p.m.
Int. Tap.............................Shasta Rm., DV....................Happy Hoofers Tap
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
Meeting............................EC..................................................... Democrats
4 p.m.
Meeting............................Fairway Rm. A, C..................Friends of W.C. Ed.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Strength Yoga.....................Shasta Rm., DV................................. Rec. Dept.
6:30 p.m. Meeting............................Vista Rm., H......................... Grandparents Club
7 p.m.
AA Open Meeting.................Garden Rm., D................................... AA/Alanon
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Duplicate Bridge..................Oak Rm., G.............................................. Bridge
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Sing-along Chorus...............MPR 3, G............................ Acalanes/Rec. Dept.
Excursions
FROM THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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xcursion tickets are on sale in the Administration Office at Gateway, Monday through
Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cash, check,
MasterCard or Visa payments can be made in
person. MasterCard or Visa payments can be
taken over the phone.
Excursion participants are assumed to
be able to manage independently. Neither
the Excursion Desk nor the trip escort can
accept responsibility for residents who cannot do so.
The Excursion Desk has the right to cancel a trip in advance for any reason. A full
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Excursions
refund will be given for all day-trips cancelled
by the Excursion Desk. If residents cancel their
personal reservations, they are guaranteed a
refund if cancelled at least 15 days before the
day-trip departure. Refunds will only be available after that time if a ticket is able to be resold.
Times listed in the News and on the ticket are the actual time of departure. Names
will be called to board the bus 15 minutes
prior to this time. For information, call 9887731.
DAY TRIPS..
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
Friday, May 16
Moderate to extensive walking
Carmel is one of the most endearing
seaside towns of the West Coast. It is a
slice of almost English country refinement.
It is tidy and almost impossibly tasteful
in its collection of landscaped cottages,
elegant lodging and upscale restaurants.
The community covers one square mile,
but most visitors find themselves mainly in its center, the stretch of Ocean Avenue that inches downward from Junipero
Avenue to the white-sand beach, and the
colorful side streets that radiate off it. The
buildings have a gingerbread, fairy-tale
look and feel. The sidewalks encourage
walking. The windows encourage gawking.
The art galleries invite critique. The smells
from the bakeries and cafes draw people in
for a bite. Rossmoor’s Excursion Desk is
offering the opportunity to spend a leisure
day in Carmel. The bus will depart Gateway
at 8 a.m. and return around 6 p.m. The cost
is $47.
SMUIN BALLET XXCENTRIC
At the Lesher Center
Saturday, May 17, at 2 p.m.
Minimal walking
Join Smuin Ballet for its new spring
program XXCENTRIC at the Lesher Center
for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Take a lively
leap onto the stage with Michael Smuin’s
“Dancin’ With Gershwin,” a gleeful romp
through some of Broadway’s most beloved
numbers. From a Marilyn Monroe-inspired
“Do It Again” to, Peter Gabriel’s rendition
of “Summertime” or Carmen McRae’s “The
Man I Love,” all dances will offer plenty of
glitz, glamour and romance for showbiz
and ballet lovers of all ages. Also in the
program are two world premieres by Amy
Seiwert and Val Caniparoli with titles and
music to be announced. The Rossmoor
Transportation Department will provide
free transportation for the first 18 participants. Cost is $30.
DMITRI HVOROSTOVSKY IN CONCERT AT
DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL
Sunday, May 25
Minimal walking
A celebrated recitalist in demand in
every corner of the globe, from the Far
East to the Middle East, from Australia to
South America, Dmitri Hvorostovsky will
appear at Davies Symphony Hall for one
night only. Leading Russian baritone, Hvorostovsky “stands among the era’s great
singers thanks to his combination of rich
tone, sonic power, thoughtful characterization and physical appeal.” Hvorostovsky
concludes the 2013-14 Great Performers
Series with an exquisite homage to his
homeland, bringing together settings of
Russia’s greatest poet, Alexander Pushkin, by Glinka, Borodin, Rachmaninoff and
Glière, followed by Shostakovich’s “Suite
on Verses of Michelangelo Buonarroti.”
Great side orchestra seats. The bus will
depart Gateway at 6:30 p.m. and return at
11. The cost is $90.
CORNERSTONE SONOMA
Tuesday, May 27
Extensive walking
Visit the Cornerstone Sonoma, named
one of the top 10 western gardens by Sunset magazine in 2009. Nestled into the
southwestern tip of the legendary Carneros
region, straddling both Sonoma and Napa
wine country, Cornerstone features three
distinctive wine-tasting venues, a handful
of gracious home and garden shops and
galleries, and a cafe offering gourmet food
set amidst nine acres of garden installations. Start the day with a guided walking
tour of the gardens. Designed by world-renowned landscape designers, each garden
is unique in its own way; each offers a blend
of art and gardens. Enjoy a hosted lunch at
Park 121 Restaurant located on the property. Later, explore the Cornerstone shops,
art galleries and wine-tasting room. Wear
layered clothing and comfortable shoes.
The bus will depart Gateway at 9 a.m. and
return at 3:30 p.m. The cost is $69.
DELTA HISTORY CRUISE
Thursday, May 29
Minimal walking
waterfront. Established in 2000, the park
preserves and interprets the legacy of the
United States home front during World War
II. Six million women joined the work force
and took the places of the male workers
who were absent fighting in the Pacific and
Europe. These women were welders and
riveters, they unloaded freight, built dirigibles and gliders, worked in lumber mills
and steel mills, and made munitions. With a
park ranger, explore the new permanent exhibit at the visitor center. The exhibit is dedicated to the efforts and sacrifices of American civilians on the World War II home
front. Find out how they lived, worked and
got along. There will be a chance to meet
a group of actual “Rosies” who worked in
the Kaiser shipyards during WWII. Enjoy a
hosted lunch at the Assemble Restaurant.
The menu features food that entered the
American repertoire in the 1940s. Choices
include chicken pot pie, spicy mushroom
pot pie or beef stroganoff with egg noodles.
Visit the Rosie the Riveter Memorial (walk
or take a bus) that honors the “Rosies” who
worked at the Richmond shipyard. The four
Richmond shipyards with their combined
27 shipways, produced 747 ships. The memorial by Susan Schwartzenberg, a visual
artist, and Cheryl Barton, a landscape architect, represents a ship’s hull under construction. The bus will depart Gateway at
9 a.m. and return around 3 p.m. The cost
is $65.
Explore the cultural and natural history
of Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta. Start the
day with a 2-½ hour cruise aboard the River
Dolphin from Antioch marina. During this
fully narrated cruise, learn what the Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta is and why it
is so important, what it was like when first
discovered by Europeans and who lived
here. Witness firsthand the levees, wetland
areas, bird-life and people that all try to
co-exist here. By knowing what happened
to this area in the last 200 years, envision
what it will become in the future. Enjoy a
hosted lunch at a local restaurant in Rio “THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY
Vista. After lunch, visit the Rio Vista Muse- SPELLING BEE” At the Lesher Center
um for a self-guided tour. Please wear lay- Saturday, June 14, at 2:30 p.m.
ered clothing and comfortable shoes. The
Minimal walking
bus will depart Gateway at 8:15 a.m. and
The Center Repertory Company presreturn at 4 p.m. The cost is $99.
ents a Tony Award-winning musical “The
CHANTICLEER: AN ORCHESTRA OF
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
VOICES
at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek. This
Wednesday, June 4
is a one-act musical comedy conceived by
Rebecca Feldman with music and lyrics by
Minimal walking
William Finn, a book by Rachel Sheinkin
Chanticleer, the San Francisco-based and additional material by Jay Reiss. The
men’s choir, is known around the world as show centers on a fictional spelling bee set
“an orchestra of voices” for the seamless in the geographically ambiguous Putnam
blend of its 12 male voices ranging from Valley Middle School. Six quirky adolescountertenor to bass and its original in- cent outsiders compete in the Bee, run by
terpretations of vocal literature, from Re- three equally quirky grown-ups. There is
naissance to jazz, and from gospel to ven- some comical use of adult language. The
turesome new music. Join Chanticleer for Rossmoor Transportation Department will
their new program, “Russian Dreams,” at provide free transportation for the first 18
the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church. participants. The cost is $35.
For over a thousand years, Russians have
expressed their passion, struggles, dreams “ONCE”
and memories through their songs. Rus- Tuesday, June 17
sian vocal and choral music has been alMinimal walking
most exclusively a cappella and sung by
men’s choirs – from ancient chants simBroadway San Francisco presents
ple folk songs and the battle songs of the “ONCE” the musical at the Curran TheNapoleon campaign to the first chorales ater. Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards
of Tchaikovsky and Glinka. Under the di- including best musical, “ONCE” is a truly
rection of Elena Sharkova, Chanticleer will original Broadway experience. Featuring an
present the genre-spanning music that has impressive ensemble of actor/musicians
poured out of the immense Russian soul. who play their own instruments onstage,
The bus will leave Gateway at 7 p.m. and “ONCE” tells the enchanting tale of a Dubreturn at approximately 10:30. The cost is lin street musician who is about to give up
$80 for reserved seats.
on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting
SONOMA
love songs. As the chemistry between
Tuesday, June 10
them grows, his music soars to powerful
new heights... but their unlikely connecModerate to extensive walking (option- tion turns out to be deeper and more comal)
plex than your everyday romance. The bus
Spend a day in downtown Sonoma. The leaves Gateway at 6:15 p.m. and will return
eight-acre Sonoma Plaza is the largest around 11. The cost is $109.
town square of its kind in California and
a National Historic Landmark, rimmed by A’S VS RED SOX
carefully preserved adobe buildings. His- Sunday, June 22
toric Sonoma Plaza, lined with charming
Moderate to extensive walking (stairs)
shops, art galleries, popular restaurants
and tasting rooms, is an ideal destination
Spend a day at the ballpark as the Exfor any season. Also visit the sites of the cursion Desk offers a trip to see the 2013
Sonoma State Historic Park the birthplace American League Western Division Chamof the state’s Bear Flag. Mission San Fran- pion Oakland A’s take on the World Chamcisco Solano de Sonoma, Casa Grande and pion Boston Red Sox at O.co Coliseum in
Toscano Hotel are all within walking dis- Oakland. The A’s feature an excellent oftance. Admission is $3 per person for a day. fense, defense and a solid pitching staff.
Lunch is on your own. The bus will depart There was MVP buzz last season for third
Gateway at 9 a.m. and return around 4 p.m. baseman Josh Donaldson. Manager Bob
The cost is $34.
Melvin’s squad features many dynamic
young players such as Sonny Gray and YoeROSIE THE RIVETER NHP
nis Cespedes. The 2014 Red Sox enjoyed
Friday, June 13
a thrilling World Series victory last year
led by star players such as David Ortiz and
Moderate/extensive walking
Dustin Pedroia. The team features a strong
Visit the Rosie the Riveter National His- veteran lineup with many young new stars.
torical Park located in Richmond on the Lower box seats in section 129. The bus will
leave at 11:30 a.m. and return at approximately 5 p.m. The cost is $77.
CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Wednesday, June 25
Extensive walking
Experience the California Academy of
Sciences in Golden Gate Park – the only
place on the planet with an aquarium, a
planetarium, a natural history museum and
a four-story rainforest all under one roof.
The 412,000-square-foot structure may be
the greenest museum on the planet, with
a 2 ½-acre Living Roof, an expansive solar canopy, an extensive water reclamation
system, and walls insulated with recycled
blue jeans. Not only is the building itself
a stunning architectural achievement, but
the academy contains multiple venues,
hundreds of unique exhibits and nearly 40,000 live animals. Explore the new
exhibit “Skulls.” “Skulls” tells about the
lives, deaths and evolution of vertebrates
and fills 4,000 square feet in the building.
It offers more than 640 skulls for people
to touch, examine and interpret. The bus
leaves Gateway at 8:45 a.m. and will return
around 4 p.m. The cost is $57 ($35 for the
members of the academy).
AN EVENING IN CARMEL
Saturday, June 28
Spend an evening of leisure in Carmelby-the-Sea. This secluded coastal jewel
offers everything for a perfect getaway. Experience the charm of tidy landscaped cottages, elegant lodging and upscale restaurants tucked into a square mile of quaint
streets and alleyways. Most visitors find
themselves mainly in Carmel’s center, the
stretch of Ocean Avenue from Junipero Avenue to the white-sand beach, and the colorful side streets that radiate off it. Explore
the shops, boutiques and art galleries. As
the sun wanes, choose from a multitude of
international, regional, and local cuisines,
all benefiting from their proximity to the
bounties provided by the Monterey Bay and
Salinas Valley. The bus will depart Gateway
at 11:30 a.m. and return around 9 p.m. The
cost is $47.
Carmel landscape
“A CHORUS LINE” At the Music Circus
Sunday, June 29
Minimal walking
“A Chorus Line,” winner of nine Tony
Awards, including Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, will be at the Music
Circus in Sacramento. Music Circus is the
largest, continually operating musical theater-in-the-round in the country, making
it a landmark in the professional theater
community. In an empty theater, on a bare
stage, casting for a new Broadway musical
is almost complete. For the 17 dancers in
“A Chorus Line,” this audition is the chance
of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for
- with every drop of sweat, every hour of
training, every day of their lives. It’s the
one opportunity to do what they’ve always
dreamed – to have the chance to dance. After the show, enjoy a hosted dinner at the
Olive Garden. The bus will leave Gateway
at 12:15 p.m. and return at 7:30. The cost
is $107.
NEW LISTING
CANNERY ROW MONTEREY
Tuesday, July 8
Enjoy a fun and relaxing day at Cannery
Row in Monterey. Perhaps the best-known
Excursions
street in America, Cannery Row curves
along the Pacific Ocean in Monterey from
the Coast Guard Pier to the Monterey Bay
Aquarium. There are many shopping, dining
and ocean play opportunities. Explore what
Cannery Row has to offer without a guide.
Take a walk along the scenic Recreation
Trail to Fisherman’s Wharf. Along the way,
see harbor seals, sea otters and pelicans
in natural habitats on the waterfront of the
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a mustsee attraction (senior admission tickets are
$34.95; members free). Few destinations offer dining experiences as authentic as those
on Monterey’s Cannery Row. Cuisine styles
vary from casual and family-friendly to fine
dining establishments, ranging from oldworld charm to modern elegance. Cannery
Row restaurants feature fresh sustainable
seafood, organic produce from local farm
fields and healthy, creative cuisine shaped
by the character of this historic coastal
community. There are more than 85 Monterey shops – toy stores, chocolate shops,
boutiques, unique art and antiques, gourmet
foods, local wines, jewelry and fashions.
The bus will depart Gateway at 8:30 a.m. and
return at 6 p.m. The cost is $45.
Mont. Bay Aquarium
NEW LISTING
CLINE WINE AND JAZZ FESTIVAL
Saturday, July 12
Moderate walking
Enjoy great music, dancing, great wine
and great food at the Cline Wine and Dixieland Jazz Festival. The setting and facilities
at the Cline Cellars Winery in Sonoma are
perfect for a summer afternoon, listening
or dancing to many of the San Francisco
Bay Area’s finest Dixieland/ragtime/blues
musicians at four different venues at the
winery with plenty of places to sit down.
Invited bands: Devil Mountain Jazz Band,
Golden Gate Rhythm Machine with Pat
Yankee, Jambalaya Big Swing Band, Natural Gas Jazz Band, Royal Society Jazz
Orchestra, The Ragtime Skedaddlers. Other performers: Ray Skjelbred, Frederick
Hodges, Bob Hirsch, Marty Eggers, Virginia Tichenor. The Cline Cellars tasting room
will be open during the festival and those
wearing the festival badge will be granted
a 15 percent discount on wine purchases.
Food and drinks will be available to purchase. Or, bring a picnic. Make sure to visit
the California Mission Museum and see the
California Mission Models that were built
for the World’s Fair at Treasure Island in
1939. The bus leaves Gateway at 9:45 a.m.
and returns at 6 p.m. The cost is $57.
popular vacation destinations. Spectacular wildlife, glaciers, untouched wilderness
and the state’s star attractions are just
some of the wonders offered on this cruise
aboard the Star Princess. Alaska’s Inside
Passage is one of the most scenic sea-lanes
in the world, home to bald eagles, whales,
sea lions, otters, brown bears, mountain
goats and flocks of seabirds. Visit a variety of flavorful ports-of-call full of rich
history and native culture. Visit Butchart
Garden in Victoria, experience the totem
poles of Ketchikan, the Mendenhall Glacier
in Juneau, cruise through the Glacier Bay
National Park with massive glaciers that
stretch 3.3 million acres. The Star Princess
is an ideal sized ship with many amenities and an itinerary that is guaranteed to
please. The leisure pace allows for an extra
day in port. Prices vary based on the cabin
category. Prices include: 10-night cruise,
all meals and entertainment aboard (excluding specialty restaurants and optional
shore excursions), Travel Guard Protection
insurance, port charges, government fees,
transfers to and from pier, driver and stevedore tips, luggage handling, and a bottle
of wine per cabin. A $550 deposit is due
with application (deposit is higher for a
single). Stop by the Excursion Desk for a
complete itinerary and prices.
FOURTH OF JULY IN RENO
July 3 through 5
Celebrate America’s birthday with this
three-day trip to Reno. There will be plenty
of time to play and win with stops at Silver
Legacy and Red Hawk Indian Casino with
cash and food vouchers included. In Reno,
stay at John Ascuaga’s Nugget. On July
4, visit Virginia City and experience going
back 150 years. The 19 th -century mining
boom turned Virginia City into the most
important settlement between Denver and
San Francisco. Enjoy the old-fashioned
Fourth of July parade. The evening is free
to watch the fireworks at the Nugget. The
cost per person is $295 for double occupancy ($410 for a single) and includes two
nights’ deluxe lodging, casino packages,
motorcoach transportation and luggage
handling. A deposit of $50 is due with application. Detailed itinerary is available at
the Excursion Desk.
THE OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
July 8 through 12
Tour highlights:
• Backstage tour of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
• “The Cocoanuts”
• “The Two Gentlemen of Verona”
• Harry and David Country Village
• City of Jacksonville
• Dinner and show at the Oregon Cabaret
Theatre
• Blue Ox Millworks and Historic Park in
Eureka
• Bear River Casino Resort
• V. Sattui Winery tour and tasting in Napa
The tour includes: motorcoach transportation, four nights hotel accommodations
(three nights Plaza Suits in Ashland, one
night Bear River Casino Resort in Eureka),
nine meals (four breakfasts, two lunches,
three dinners), sightseeing per itinerary.
The cost per person, double occupancy is
$1,375 ($1,755 for a single). A deposit of
$300 is due with application. Please stop
by the Excursion Desk for a complete itinerary and reservation form.
COLORADO SPRINGS GATEWAY
Featuring five nights at one hotel
Aug. 21 through 26
Cline Cellars
EXTENDED TRIPS.
ALASKA CRUISE Roundtrip from San
Francisco
June 3 through 14
Breathtaking Alaska is one of the most
Tour highlights:
• Denver City Tour
• U.S. Air Force Academy
• Cripple Creek
• U.S. Olympic Training Center
• Royal Gorge Train (pictured)
• Pikes Peak Cog Railway
• Garden of the Gods
• Broadmoor Hotel Tour and Dinner
• Old Colorado City
The tour includes: roundtrip airfare, motorcoach transportation, five nights deluxe
lodging, eight meals (five breakfasts and
three dinners), sightseeing per itinerary,
professional tour director, baggage handling. A deposit of $300 per person is due
with application. The cost is $1,775 per
person double occupancy, $2,400 single.
Stop by the Excursion Desk for a complete
itinerary and reservation form.
CATALINA ISLAND
Sept. 7 through 12
Discover Catalina Island, a place where
the gentle rhythm of the waves makes time
slow down creating a sense of timelessness. First night accommodations will be
aboard the Queen Mary. Take the Catalina
Express to Catalina Island. Learn the history of the island with a guided tour. The
group will stay at the Pavilion Lodge in the
heart of Avalon for three nights (breakfast
every morning is included). The evening
is free to relax, visit shops and have dinner (not included). Take a trip on the glass
bottom boat and go to the Lover’s Cove
Marine Preserve where colorful fish thrive
in the kelp forest. (There is an option to
upgrade the tour to the Dolphin Quest on
a speedy Ribcraft). In the evening, take
a boat cruise to Two Harbors for a hosted dinner at the Two Harbors Restaurant.
Explore the island’s rugged interior with
a comprehensive 3- mile Inland Expedition Tour. Depart Catalina Island on the
Catalina Express for Long Beach. The
group will stop for no-host lunch on the
way to Pismo Beach. Accommodations
for the night will be at the Sea Crest Resort overlooking the Pacific Ocean. After
a hosted breakfast, depart for San Juan
Bautista. Enjoy a hosted lunch at Jardin’s
and free time to explore the town and mis-
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sion. Approximate arrival time back will
be at 6 p.m. The cost is $1,424 per person
double occupancy, and $1,895 for single
occupancy. A deposit of $200 is due with
application. Tour includes: deluxe lodging
for five nights, eight hosted meals, touring per itinerary, all entrance fees, deluxe
motor coach transportation, luggage handling and gratuities. Visit the Excursion
Desk for detailed itinerary and reservation
form.
ICELAND AND NORWAY EXPLORER
Sept. 7 through 22
Witness the glacier-carved landscapes,
volcanic wonders and the Icelandic countryside with the 14-night cruise aboard the
Ruby Princess from London to New York
City.
Ports of call:
• London (Southampton), England
• Bergen, Norway
• Shetland Islands (Lerwick), Scotland
• Akureyri, Iceland
• Isafjordur, Iceland
• Reykjavik, Iceland
• St. Johns, Newfoundland
• New York City
Included in the packet are all transfers,
roundtrip airfares, meals and entertainment, driver, sky cap and stevedore tips,
port taxes and government fees, Travel
Guard Protection plan to cover pre-existing
medical conditions, one bottle of wine per
cabin and private cocktail party on board.
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Special Events
T
he following are the current special events sponsored by the Rossmoor Recreation
Department. For more information on any of these events during the month, check
the Special Events listing on the calendar page each week, look for the article in the
Arts and Leisure section of the News, or call the Recreation Department at 988-7732.
Events are free unless otherwise noted. This information is posted throughout the month
on the Rossmoor News website at www.rossmoornews.com.
THE SPOTLIGHT
Wednesday, May 14
BONNIE WEISS
Tuesday, May 20
The Bob Jay Band will perform at the
Spotlight at noon in the Fireside Room
at Gateway. Family Kitchen Catering will
have a variety of food items for sale prior
to the show. This free program is open to
Bonnie Weiss will discuss the entertainment careers of Mickey Rooney and
Judy Garland at 11 a.m. in Peacock Hall
at Gateway. This free program is open to
SUNDAY DANCE: THE SUN KINGS
Sunday, May 18
The Beatles tribute band, the Sun
Kings, will perform music for dancing and
listening at 7 p.m. in the Tahoe Room at
the Event Center. Light snacks and mixers
will be provided. This free program will be
open to all residents and their guests.
VIVA LA MUSICA IN CONCERT
Friday, May 30
The choral and orchestral group Viva
La Musica will perform in the Tahoe
Room at the Event Center at 7 p.m. Tickets for this program are $20 in advance
at the Excursion Desk or at the door.
This program is open to all residents and
their guests.
Movies
THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
MOVIE
Thursday, Friday and Saturday May 15
through 17
The 2013 drama “Philomena” starring
Judi Dench will be shown in Peacock Hall at
Gateway on Thursday and Saturday at 1, 4
and 7 p.m. and on Friday at 10 a.m., 1, 4, 7
and 9 p.m. Captions will be used on Thursday at 1 and 7 p.m., Friday at 10 a.m. and 1
p.m. and on Saturday at 1 and 4 p.m. This
film is one hour and 38 minutes long and is
rated PG-13. This free program is open to
SUNDAY FUNNIES
Sunday, May 18
The 1970 comedy “There’s a Girl in
My Soup” starring Goldie Hawn and
Peter Sellers will be shown in Peacock
Hall at Gateway at 4 and 7 p.m. The
showing at 4 p.m. will feature language
captions. This film is one hour and 36
minutes long and is rated R. This free
program is open to all residents and
their guests.
FOREIGN FILM
Monday and Tuesday, May 19 and 20
The 2012 Chilean drama “Gloria” will be shown in Peacock Hall at
Gateway at 4 p.m. on both days. Both
shows will feature English language
captions. This film is one hour and 48
minutes long and is rated R. This free
program is open to all residents and
their guests.
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Excursions
posit of $1,200 per person is due to secure
reservations. Final payment is due by June
12. Visit the Excursion Desk for a detailed
itinerary and stateroom options.
NIAGARA FALLS TO THE BIG APPLE
Oct. 3 through 11
The Rossmoor Railroad Club and the
Excursion Desk are co-sponsoring this
jam-packed journey through scenic New
York state ending with three days in New
York City. This Rossmoor group tour will
be fully escorted by New York native Ralf
Parton from pick up to return. Roundtrip
air with transfers, Sheraton Hotels, 13
meals, boat rides, train ride, three museum visits, two Broadway plays, West Point
and Baseball’s Hall of Fame at Cooperstown are some of the highlights included
in this customized Collette trip. Here is a
brief itinerary:
• Fly to Buffalo for three nights in Niagara
Falls. Take boat ride below the falls on the
Maid of the Mist.
• Visit Canada for dinner and view the
Horseshoe Falls. Lockport, N.Y. board
barge for a ride on the Erie Canal.
• Vintage train ride on the Arcade and Attica Railroad
• Cooperstown for two-night stay; visit
National Baseball museum
• Tour historic Sonnenberg Gardens
and Mansion with 40 rooms, then stroll
through its nine formal gardens.
• Tasting at Brewery Ommegang, famous
for Classic Belgian ales
• Visit the United State Military Academy
at West Point with lunch.
• Three nights at Sheraton Hotel on 7th
Avenue and 53rd Street in New York City.
Visit museums of Modern Art and Guggenheim. Free afternoons to shop or visit
other sights in Manhattan
• Each night attend a Broadway play, including Tony-awarded “Kinky Boots.” Last
day, after breakfast, free until late afternoon
The cost is $4,148. Save $150 early
sign up and deposit before April 25 or be
among the first 25 to sign up. Past Collette Loyalty members may save additional
$150, making the price $3,848. Call Parton
at 256-7078 or Excursions at 988-7731 to
register or for information.
NEW YORK CITY
Oct. 9 through 13
Tour highlights:
• New York City Tour
• Metropolitan Museum
• Statue of Liberty
• Ground Zero (9/11 Memorial)
• Two Broadway Shows
• Tour of Amsterdam Theater
The tour includes all transfers,
roundtrip airfare, motorcoach transportation, four nights first-class hotel accommodations, touring per itinerary, five
meals (three breakfasts, one lunch, two
dinners), sightseeing per itinerary, professional tour director, baggage handling.
The cost per person, double occupancy is
$2,699 ($3,699 for a single). A deposit of
$250 is due with application. Stop by the
Excursion Desk for a complete itinerary
and reservation form.
tary Cemetery
• Bayeux Tapestry
• Le Mont St. Michel Abbey
• Chartres Cathedral
The tour includes: all transfers,
roundtrip airfare, motorcoach transportation, eight nights first-class hotel accommodations, touring per itinerary, 13 meals
(eight breakfasts, five dinners), sightseeing per itinerary, professional tour director,
baggage handling. The cost per person,
double occupancy is $3,899 ($4,599 for a
single). A deposit of $250 is due with application. Stop by the Excursion Desk for
a complete itinerary and reservation form.
Tour highlights:
• Paris City Tour
• Vel d’Hiv Memorial
• Dinner at the Eiffel Tower
• Normandy Coast and La Roche-Guyon
Castle
• D-Day Landing Beaches
• St. Mere Eglise and Airborne Museum
• Pointe Du Hoc Ranger Memorial
• Omaha Memorial Museum and U.S. Mili-
FROM ROSSMOOR CLUBS
Tour highlights:
• Santa Fe City Tour
• Loretto Chapel and Palace of the
Governor’s
• Albuquerque City Tour
• Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
• Old Town Albuquerque
• San Felipe de Neri Church
• High Road to Taos
• Chimayo village and Santuario
• Historic Taos City Tour
• Taos Pueblo Native America community
(UNESCO World Heritage Site)
The tour includes roundtrip airfare, motorcoach transportation, four nights deluxe
lodging, six meals (four breakfasts and two
dinners), sightseeing per itinerary, professional tour director, baggage handling. A
deposit of $300 per person is due with
application. The cost is $1,325 per person
double occupancy, $1,750 single. Stop by
the Excursion Desk for a complete itinerary
and reservation form.
TROPICAL COSTA RICA
Jan. 24 through Feb. 1, 2015
Travel to Costa Rica (“Rich Coast”), one
of Central America’s hidden gems, a haven for eco-tourism. Experience the lush
forests, magnificent waterfalls, rumbling
volcanoes, endless coastlines and diverse
ecosystems in a place that preserves its
delicate ecology.
Tour highlights:
• Doka Coffee Plantation
• Tamarindo Beach
• Monteverde Cloud Forest
• Hanging Bridges walking tour
• Lake Arenal Cruise
• Cano Negro Nature Preserve
• Zarcero topiary garden
• San Jose tour
roundtrip airfare, motorcoach transportation, eight nights first-class hotel accommodations, touring per itinerary, 14 meals
(eight breakfasts, six dinners), sightseeing
per itinerary, professional tour director,
baggage handling. The cost per person,
double occupancy is $2,349 ($2,849 for a
single). A deposit of $250 is due with application. Final payment is due by Nov. 25.
Stop by the Excursion Desk for a complete
itinerary and reservation form.
T
he trips listed below are sponsored by
Ross-moor clubs and organizations and
not by the Recreation Department. The
trips are open to all Rossmoor residents,
not just members of the specific club. For
information, contact the person listed with
each trip. Do not contact the Recreation
Department.
Rossmoor clubs and organizations
wishing to be included in this column must
submit a typewritten article to the News by
Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Due to space restrictions, the News reserves the right to
edit or delete the articles.
TRAVEL CLUB TRIP SUMMARY
At the request of the Travel Club, the News
lists the following summary of upcoming Travel Club trips. Details of each trip are in the regular Club Trip listings.
HIDDEN GEMS OF THE DALMATIAN
COAST AND GREECE
June 3 through 18, 2014
Contact Joe Tracy at 954-7801.
CHINA AND THE YANGTZE RIVER
Sept. 9 through 30, 2014
Contact Judy Nixon at 933-6175.
GRAND NORWEGIAN COASTAL VOYAGE
Sept. 10 through 24, 2014
Contact Dawn Ming at 926-0899.
NEPAL AND THE MYSTICAL HIMALAYAS
Nov. 1 through 24, 2014
Contact Christina and Larry Barclay at
324-9131.
JAPAN’S CULTURAL TREASURES
April 10 through 23, 2015
Contact Jayne and Bob Askin at 602412-8152 or in Rossmoor at 937-1501.
ITALY:TUSCANY, ALPS, RIVIERA, LAND
TOUR
April 22 through May 6, 2015
Contact Barbara Crane, 300-3358.
THE GREAT RIVERS OF EUROPE, RIVER
SHIP CRUISE
Contact Hal or Roberta Davis, 510-9190037
REGULAR LISTINGS
Red Hawk CASINO WITH THE CITY OF
HOPE – Five-hour Trip
Monday, June 2
Monteverde forest
HOLLAND AND BELGIUM TULIP RIVER
CRUISE
Enjoy a seven-night Holland and Belgium river cruise aboard the AmaLyra.
These river cruises offer the beauty of Holland at tulip time, along with some of the
best scenery Belgium has to offer.
Tour highlights:
roundtrip airfare, seven nights cruise in
deluxe outside cabin, 20 meals (seven
breakfasts, six lunches and seven dinners), wine, beer and soft drinks with
lunch and dinner, sightseeing per itinerary,
onboard entertainment, baggage handling
and port charges. Prices vary based on the
cabin category and accommodation and
range from $4499 to $5799. A deposit of
$500 per person is due with application.
Final payment is due by Jan. 6, 2015. Stop
by the Excursion Desk for a complete itinerary and pricing information.
Club Trips
SANTA FE HOLIDAY Featuring four
nights at one hotel
Dec. 3 through 7
MEMORIALS OF WAR: NORMANDY AND
PARIS 70th anniversary of D-Day
landings
Oct. 30 through Nov. 8
With optional three-night London post
tour extension
• Amsterdam Canal Cruise
• Volendam Harbor
• Airborne Museum in Arnhem
• Het Loo Palace (Holland Royal Residence)
• Nijmegen city tour
• Antwerp city tour
• Ghent with a visit to the Castle of the
Counts
• Zeeland Delta Works
• Willemstad walking tour
• Kinderdijk windmills
• Keukenhof Gardens
Join in the fun at Thunder Valley Casino
and support cancer research at the City of
Hope. Stay five hours at the casino. Leave
Gateway at 9 a.m. and return about 5:45
p.m. Play bingo on the bus for fun prizes,
including a free future trip. Bring friends
and neighbors. Casino gives $15 player
credit. For reservations, call Lynne Keefer
at 945-7665 or email Lynne.Keefer@pruca.
com. Send checks for $30, made payable
to the City of Hope, to Keefer at 1830 Tice
Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595
CACHE CREEK WITH ORT
Monday, June 9
Travel on a spacious bus with ORT to
Cache Creek Casino for five hours of fun
and games. The bus departs Gateway at
9:30 a.m. and returns to Gateway at 5:30
p.m. Casino bonus includes $15 to play
at table or machines and $5 food coupon.
The cost is $28 inclusive and is open to all
Rossmoor residents. Friends are welcome.
Make checks out to ORT and mail to Joyce
Kearney, 2909 Ptarmigan Drive No. 2. For
information call 935-5716 or email [email protected]. ORT helps train and
rehabilitate people in 58 countries worldwide and is open to everyone.
DELUXE AFRICAN WILDLIFE SAFARI
Aug. 23 through Sept. 6
This trip, sponsored by the Railroad
Club, is custom designed for Rossmoor
and fully escorted, offering help with visa
application, round-trip transfers from
Rossmoor manors, round-trip airfare from
San Francisco to Nairobi, four-star hotel
in Amsterdam with transfers. The trip includes all United States and Kenyan departure taxes, three domestic flights in Kenya
with transfers, safari orientation briefing
both here and in Nairobi first-class Serena Hotels and Game Lodges in Africa, all
full meals and portage throughout Africa, professional English speaking driver/
guides. Visit the five best national parks
and game reserves. Included are all daily
entrance fees, early morning and late afternoon game drives. No safari includes this
much or offers it at the low price of $7,950.
This is the time of year for the annual mass
migration of thousands of wildebeest and
zebras crossing the Serengeti and Mara
River. The trip is limited to the first 19. Call
Ralf Parton at 256-7078 for a registration
form. The itinerary includes:
• A full day and an overnight in Nairobi.
Tour the “Out of Africa” Karen Blixen estate
and museum. Visit the world-renown giraffe center and elephant orphanage.
• Two nights at Amboselli National Park
based at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro and
famous
• for its hippos and vast herds of large tusk
elephants
• Two nights at Lake Nakuru National Park,
a preserve for the endangered black rhino
and whose lake shores turn pink as they
host over a million lesser flamingos
• An overnight at Sweetwaters Sanctuary,
Serena’s newest property with views of Mt.
Kenya and sleep in a tent
• Two nights at Samburu National Reserve,
famous for the rare and unusual reticulated
giraffe, monkey and leopard
• Three nights at the Masai Mara Game Reserve
CHINA AND YANGTZE RIVER
Sept. 9 through 30
The Rossmoor Travel Club is sponsoring and Clarence and Judy Nixon are facilitating a Grand Circle Travel 21-day trip
to China and the Yangtze River departing
from San Francisco. Prices range from
$4,495 to $5,295, including airfare (all
ship cabins are outside). A four-day post
trip to Bangkok, Thailand, is also offered
for $895 if enough people sign up. There
are four single slots and neither trip has a
single supplement. This trip includes accommodations for 19 nights, 44 meals
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Club Trips
al tours (at an additional cost). The trip
begins in Beijing for four days, followed
by three days in Shanghai, Wuhan, four
nights on river ship visiting Yangtze River
Dam (the largest hydroelectric project in
the world and just completed in 2009),
Chongqing, Xian, Guilin and ends in Hong
Kong. Exclusive Discovery events provide
travelers the opportunity to experience
the Chinese people and culture up close.
These include visits to the Shanghai market, Cao Yang New Village Senior Center,
home-hosted lunch with a Shanghai family, Fengdu home-hosted visit with family
who was forced to relocate for construction of the dam, Xian home-hosted lunch
and primar y school visit. Have the services of an experienced resident Grand
Circle program director in all cities and
on every shore excursion and a personal headset. For reservations, call Grand
Circle Travel at 1-800-597-2452, press 2
and give CODE 4-22942 (Rossmoor Travel Club) and provide a $500 deposit. Trip
flyers may be obtained at Gateway Administration in the Travel Club mailbox.
For information and/or membership, call
Judy Nixon at 286-6175.
GRAND NORWEGIAN COASTAL VOYAGE
Sept. 10 through 24
The Rossmoor Travel Club is sponsoring Vantage Deluxe World Travel Grand
Norwegian Coastal Voyage. The Norwegian ship Hurtigruten-Richard eases
along 1,250 miles of coastline visiting
the world’s most unspoiled coastline and
destinations stopping at fishing villages,
historic towns, fjords and islands. Enjoy
fresh-caught fish daily. Stroll through 12
ports-of-call with a Vantage guide. The
walking is easy. There will be seven onboard lectures. One price includes all
meals, tours, lectures and overnights at
the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel on arrival and departure. The trip leaves from
Rossmoor. Fly from San Francisco to
Bergen. Cabin prices are from $2,999 inside to $3,749 outside; $1,199 round-trip
air. Reservations may be made by calling
Vantage Travel 1-800-322-6677. Refer to
group: G610300. Pay 2013 in full with the
smart-pay discount. Grand Circle credits
accepted. Book now;air and trip guaranteed not to change. For information,
contact trip facilitator Dawn Ming at 9260899 or Judy Nixon at 286-6175.
PANORAMIC RHINE CRUISE
Sept. 13 through 20
Join this special river cruise group
aboard the beautiful new A-ROSA Flora
sailing from Basel, Switzerland, to Amsterdam, with port stops in Breisach, Germany, Kehl/Strasbourg, Mainze, Loreley
(cruising), Koblenz, and Cologne. All are
welcome on this all-inclusive cruise that is
sponsored by St. Anne’s Society and benefiting Catholic Charities of the East Bay.
Prices begin at $3,269 per person and include all port charges, taxes and fees, all
gratuities, free shore excursions, open bar
(all day and all venues), complimentary
Wi-Fi and airport transfers in Basel and
Amsterdam (day of departure and arrival
only). Single supplement is waived in Category A only. Space is limited.For information, call Gale Lydecker at 937-7748.
NIAGARA FALLS TO THE BIG APPLE
Oct. 3 through 11
The Rossmoor Railroad Club and the Excursion Desk are co-sponsoring this jampacked journey through scenic New York
state ending with three days in New York
City. This Rossmoor group tour will be fully
escorted by New York native Ralf Parton
from pick up to return. Roundtrip air with
transfers, Sheraton Hotels, 13 meals, boat
rides, train ride, three museum visits, two
Broadway plays, West Point and Baseball’s
Hall of Fame at Cooperstown are some of
the highlights included in this customized
Collette trip. Here is a brief itinerary:
• Fly to Buffalo for three nights in Niagara
Falls. Take boat ride below the falls on the
Maid of the Mist.
• Visit Canada for dinner and view the
Horseshoe Falls. Lockport, N.Y. board
barge for a ride on the Erie Canal.
• Vintage train ride on the Arcade and Attica Railroad
• Cooperstown for two-night stay; visit National Baseball museum
• Tour historic Sonnenberg Gardens and
Mansion with 40 rooms, then stroll through
its nine formal gardens.
• Tasting at Brewery Ommegang, famous
for Classic Belgian ales
• Visit the United State Military Academy at
West Point with lunch.
• Three nights at Sheraton Hotel on 7th
Avenue and 53rd Street in New York City.
Visit museums of Modern Art and Guggenheim. Free afternoons to shop or visit other
sights in Manhattan
• Each night attend a Broadway play, including Tony-awarded “Kinky Boots.” Last
day, after breakfast, free until late afternoon
The cost is $4,148. Save $150 early sign
up and deposit before April 25 or be among
the first 25 to sign up. Past Collette Loyalty
members may save additional $150, making the price $3,848. Call Parton at 2567078 or Excursions at 988-7731 to register
or for information.
NEPAL AND THE MYSTICAL HIMALAYAS
Pre-trip to BHUTAN, THE LAST SHANGRI-LA
Nov. 1 through 23
Visit Bhutan and savor breathtaking
views of the towering Himalayas and the
surreal Tiger’s Nest, Taktsang Monastery,
which teeters on a cliff 3,000 feet in the air.
Experience daily life in a local village near
Punakha and discover Bhutanese hospitality. Explore the cultural treasures of Thimphu, Bhutan’s tiny capital, and historical
marvels like the majestic Punakha Dzong,
the Palace of Great Happiness. The adventure continues on Nov. 7 to Nepal and the
Himalayas. The trip includes Kathmandu,
Pokhara, Patan and Chitwan. Enjoy several
walking tours in the cities, towns and locations. Trek down the Modi River Valley,
canoe on Lake Phewa, float on a raft trip
down the Seti River. Tramp through jungle
and tall grass in the Chitwan National Park
atop an elephant. Learn the traditional life
in the Himalayas with visits to a home and
a school and meet with local villagers. Pricing for Nepal is $5,995 including air fare
from SFO and Bhutan ($2,445). Trip flyers
are available in the Rossmoor Travel Club
mailbox at Gateway. Expanded information
is available online at OAT.com. Contact Oat
directly at 1-800-353-6262 No. 2 or Larry
Barclay 324-9131 or email larrybarclay@
comcast.net.
ART and TULIP CRUISE TO HOLLAND
and BELGIUM
April in Holland is like April in Paris except with only tulips and windmills.
This trip is fully escorted by Ralf Parton,
emeritus professor of fine art, CSUS, for
the 21st anniversary of the first Rossmoor
art tour. This tour is co-sponsored by the
Rossmoor Railroad Club. All participants
receive a one-year free membership in the
Railroad Club. Cruise is by AMAWaterways
on the Ama/Lyra with all deluxe outside
15B
cabins. Includes complimentary beer, wine
and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, daily
shore excursions, onboard entertainment
and lectures. With 35 signups, Rossmoor
will have its own bus for all shore excursions. Cabin categories by deck begin at
$2,799 per person double occupancy.
Highlights:
• Keukenhof Gardens with its tulips and
sculptures
• The Kroller-Muller museum with the largest private collection of Van Gogh paintings and a sculpture garden filled with art
from Auguste Rodin to the present
• Ghent, Belgium, Ghent Altarpiece (Adoration of the Mystic Lamb) by Jan van Eyck
• Antwerp, Belgium, Peter Paul Ruben’s
house and studio and the Cathedral of Our
Lady housing three of his master paintings
Optional two nights include visits to the
Rijksmuseum with all the Dutch masters
and Rembrandt’s Night Watch and Van
Gogh museum. There will be free time to
view other sights. For information and a
day by day itinerary and registration form,
call Parton at 256-7078.
JAPAN’S CULTURAL TREASURES
The Rossmoor Travel Club is sponsoring an O.A.T. 14-day trip to Japan in 2015.
This trip leaves during the cherry blossom
season. A maximum of 16 travelers will
spend two nights in Tokyo, two nights in
Hakone, three nights in Kanazawa and five
nights in Kyoto. A colorful Shinto festival is
part of the offerings. Travel a modern bullet
train; watch a well-dressed businessman
light incense in a Buddhist temple; see
majestic Mt. Fiji as it provides a backdrop
for Hakone, where locals and travelers relax in a volcanic hot spring. Explore more
than 2,000 years of Japanese history and
culture from ultra-modern Tokyo through
the former imperial capital of Kyoto and all
the way back to Kanazawa’s unique samurai architecture. Stay in a Japanese-style
ryokan inn; visit local markets and craft
workshops; partake in a traditional tea ceremony and travel by rail as the Japanese
do. In addition to the 21 small group activities, four optional tours are available. The
estimated price is $5,495, including airfare
from San Francisco. In addition, a threenight pre-trip to Tokyo is $795 and departs
April 7. For details, contact Jayne Askin at
602-412-8152 or in Rossmoor at 937-1501.
Trip flyers are available at Gateway Administration in the Travel Club mailbox.
Arts & Leisure
AROUND THE BAY AREA
AURORA THEATRE COMPANY presents “The
Letters,” a suspenseful cat-and-mouse game that grows
more menacing as the seconds tick away. This taut
thriller is through May 25 at the Aurora Theatre, 2081
Addison St., Berkeley. Tickets are $32 to $60. Call 510843-4822 or go to auroratheatre.org.
BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATRE presents “Not
a Genuine Black Man” through May 31 at the Osher
Studio, 2055 Center St., Berkeley. Written and performed
by Brian Copeland, it recounts his story of growing up
black in the 1970s in San Leandro, a city once said to be
one of the most racist in America. Tickets are $30 to $45
and there is a senior discount. Call 510-647-2918 or go
to berkeleyrep.org.
BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATRE presents “The
Intelligent Homosexual’s Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures” by Tony Kushner.
This is an epic tale of love, family, sex, money and politics set with an Italian-American family in Brooklyn,
New York, in 2008. Performances are May 16 through
June 19 at the Roda Theatre, 2025 Addison St., Berkeley.
CANTARE CON VIVO presents “It Takes a Village”
May 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian
Church in Lafayette. The chorale, chamber ensemble
and children’s choir join forces to present a spectrum of
American music. Included are selections of early folk
songs, show music and popular songs as well as classical,
country, spiritual and gospel selections. Senior admission
is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Call 510-836-0789.
CENTER REPERTORY THEATRE presents “The
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” May 16
through June 21 at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601
Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. The tale chronicles the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling
bee championship of a lifetime. Call 943-7469 or go to
www.lesherartscenter.org.
CIVIC ARTS EDUCATION’S Youth Theatre Company
presents “The Wizard of Oz” May 16 at 7 p.m. and May
17 at 11 a.m. as well as 2 and 7 p.m. Performances are
at the Del Valle Theatre, located on the campus of the
nearby Acalanes Adult Education Center, 1963 Tice
Valley Blvd. Tickets are $12 to $16.75. Call 943-7469 or
go to www.lesherartscenter.org.
CONTRA COSTA WIND SYMPHONY presents
“Johan de Meij Live!’ May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lesher
Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. It is
a rare Bay Area appearance by the Dutch composer who
will conduct several of his works, including the West
Coast premiere of Symphony No. 4, “Sinfonie der Lieder.”
For concert information, go to www.CCWindSymphony.
org. For tickets, which are $18 for seniors, call 943-7469
or go to www.lesherartscenter.org.
DIABLO SYMPHONY presents “Connections,” which
features violinist Hrabba Atladottir. The first concert is
May 16 at 8 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. Tickets
are $10 at the door. A second concert is May 18 at 2 p.m. at
the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut
Creek. Tickets are available by calling 943-7469.
DIABLO WOMEN’S CHORALE presents its spring
concert, “The Birds and the Bees: Love of Nature and
the Nature of Love,” May 18 at 4:30 p.m. at the Mt.
Diablo Unitarian Church, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut
Creek. Advance tickets are $15 general admission and
$20 premium seating. Tickets are on sale at www.
diablowomenschorale.org. If not sold out, tickets will be
sold at the door for $18 general admission.
ONSTAGE REPERTORY THEATRE Company
presents “Shipwrecked! An Entertainment, The
Amazing Adventures of Louis De Rougemont (As Told
by Himself)” May 16 through June 1 at the Campbell
Theatre, 636 Ward St., Martinez. This is the delightful
story of a Victorian gentleman and his colorful past as a
seafaring wanderer. Senior general admission tickets are
$16 and Thursday performances are $12 for seniors. For
reservations, call 518-3277.
TOWN HALL THEATRE presents “Candida” by
George Bernard Shaw May 22 through June 14 at the
theatre, 3535 School St., Lafayette. The Rev. James
Morrell’s world is shaken when a young poet catches
the attention of his beautiful wife, Candida. Call the box
office at 283-1557.
VOCI WOMEN’S VOCAL ENSEMBLE presents
“Songs to Live By: A Banquet of Songs to Feed the Soul.”
The performance is Sunday, May 18, at 4 p.m. at St. Perpetua Catholic Church, 2445 Hamlin Road, Lafayette.
The women will present favorites like Violeta Parra’s
“Gracias a la Vida,” the Shaker classic “Simple Gifts,”
Copland’s “At the River” and Barber’s “To Be Sung on
the Water.” Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
Go to www.vocisings.com or call 510-531-8714.
16B
Bunco Club meets next Wednesday Duplicate Bridge
The Bunco Club of Rossmoor
will gather on Wednesday, May
21, in the Oak Room at Gateway.
Check in between 6 and 6:30
p.m. with play starting at 6:30.
Winners of the bunco night
in April include Gale Mathewson, Willie Sanderson, Lore
Sherman, Charlotte Tyger,
Mary Agee and Mary Lou
Delpech.
Bunco is a progressive game
of dice, luck and monetary
prizes. It’s a good way to make
new friends and have fun. It
requires no special skills or
previous experience. The cost
is $5 per person and includes
snacks and beverages.
Tuesday, April 29
Section A
N/S 1. A. Johnson/T. Johnson
2. L. Kriens/K. Miller 3. P. Tolins/J. Granich
E/W 1. O. Edor/M. Suchman
2. T. O’Connor/A. Mattox 3. N.
Filler/G. Karoly
Section B
1. J. Kadner/E. Lang 2. E.
Matsui/B. Klein 3. A. Long/R.
Long 4. B. Sankary/J. Mailman 5.
E. Ying/E. Chiang
Wednesday, April 30
Section A
April bunco winners, from left, Gale Mathewson, Willie SanderN/S
1.
A.
Smith/R. Lehman
son, Lore Sherman, Charlotte Tyger, Mary Agee and Mary Lou
2.
C.
Warner/P.
Zieger 3. J. FranDelpech
cis/B. LaCour 4. J. Bechtel/R.
Baxter
For information or a ride, 7628 or at beverlyfellows@
E/W 1. A. Murray/M. Suchcontact Bev Fellows at 949- comcast.net.
man 2. F. Owre/J. Mailman
3. V. Petersen/P.Taylor 4. A.
Hogland/C. Kearney
Thursday, May 1
Section A
Oak Room at Gateway club- want a more intense, highN/S 1. L. Grawoig/C. Warner
house. Participants should plan er-stakes game, are invited 2. S. Newman/M. Newman 3. J.
to arrive at 6:30 as play begins to meet with the Brown Bag- Sherwood/J. Sherwood 4. J. Guilpromptly at 6:45.
gers on Monday, Wednesday len/A. Murray
Beginners or rusty players and Friday mornings from 9
E/W 1. W. Samuels/I. Lichtmeet Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Garden blau 2. G. Cunha/J. Cassell 3. M.
to 12:30 p.m. in Multipurpose Room (behind the kitchen) at Suchman/M. Gosnell 4. V. Petersen/A. Petersen
Room 2 at Gateway. This is Dollar Clubhouse.
Friday, May 2
an opportunity to learn and
Kent Croswell’s
Section A
practice the rules and etiquette
tip of the week
Lots of winners in domino play
The domino winners for
May 5 were Curt Gunn 340,
Kent Croswell 332, Bill Wilson 316, Joe Blyskal 314 and
Ana Jardine 312.
May 3 were Sally Lowry 329,
Jim Ford 323, Carol Thom
323, Howie Graul 315, Mike
Flanagan 306 and Tilly Schiller 305.
April 28 were Howie Graul
320, Curt Gunn 319, Mike Flanagan 309, Carol Thom 309,
Jim Bombardier 308 and Walter Roosli 307.
April 26 were Lisa Spranger
326, John Huyler 322, Bruce
Thom 318, Howie Grau 315
and Anne Lenkert 312.
Experienced players meet
on Monday evenings in the
of Five-Up, the domino game
played at the club. A teacher
is available for new players,
but all attendees are asked to
commit to the entire 2 ½ hour
session.
Because the player can
use all of the doubles to play
from, Five-Up is a faster, higher-scoring game than the other Fives versions. Play is with
partners, but it is not necessary
to bring a partner.
Experienced players who
A very good rule to follow:
The starting hand should have
within it, at least one more
domino containing the number(s) on the starting domino.
If the starter is a double, it
should have at least one more
of that number. If the starter is
a non-double, it should have at
least one more of that number.
If the starter is a non-double,
the hand should have at least
one more domino containing
each of those numbers.
Swiss team bridge play scheduled
One of the most popular
events in the bridge world is
Swiss team play.
It is more social than playing alone with a partner.
In Swiss team competition,
a four member team plays other teams for a series of games
then scores are compared.
The Rossmoor Duplicate
Bridge Club will have a Swiss
team event on Saturday, June
7.
Participants should arrive
by noon and play will begin at
12:30 p.m. in the Oak Room at
Gateway.
Advance registration is
required. Signup sheets are
available at all of the club’s
regular games.
Two of the four member
team must be members of the
Rossmoor club.
Ladies Who Lunch meet at WC Yacht Club
The Ladies Who Lunch
group of the 30s/40s/50s
Couples Club will have
lunch at the Walnut Creek
Yacht Club on Wednesday,
May 21.
The restaurant is known
for its fish.
The group will meet in
the far corner of Gateway
parking lot at 11:30 a.m. to
form carpools to the restau-
rant, located at 1555 Bonanza St., Walnut Creek. The
restaurant telephone number
is 944-3474.
To attend the luncheon,
call Sandy Cavallo at 9306555 no later than Monday,
May 19. For last minute cancellations, call Joann Tracy
at 954-7801.
The 30s/40s/50s Couples
Club is for married couples
born in the decades of the
1930s, 1940s or 1950s. It is a
social group, whose purpose
is to meet others in the same
age group with similar interests.
For information about
other activities, or to join the
club, contact Membership
Chairwoman Judy Nixon at
286-6175 or Patty Smith at
949-8325.
Rotary hears about regional parks
The Rossmoor Rotary Club
will learn about the East Bay
Regional Park District at its
Wednesday, May 21, meeting.
The speaker is John Sutter,
a district director. He was first
elected to the board in 1996.
He has served as an Oakland
councilman and vice mayor.
He was a deputy district attorney and spent 14 years as
an Alameda County Superior
Court judge.
The district has a system of
beautiful parklands and trails
in Alameda and Contra Costa
counties. The system comprises 114,000 acres in 65 parks,
which include more than 1,200
miles of trails. Hiking, biking,
picnicking, horseback riding,
camping, fishing, golfing and
nature study may be enjoyed in
these areas.
Rossmoor Rotary meets in
the Diablo Room at Hillside at
11:30 a.m. for the social time.
Lunch and the business meeting begin at noon. (Lunch is
$15.) The program will begin
at 1 p.m.
Rossmoor residents and potential new members are invited to this luncheon.
For information call Nancy
Flautt at 943-1522.
N/S 1. W. Mather/J. With 2. E.
Lew/B. Bignami
E/W 1. R. Elgie/C. Moyes 2. S.
Bolinger/L. Bolinger 3. J. Kitchens/K. Bernard
Saturday, May 3
Section A
N/S 1. L. Kriens/K. Miller 2.
P. Zieger/B. Felder 3. A. Murray/J. Guillen 4. J. Lowe/J. Dolgin
E/W 1. C. Warner/E. Reeve
2. R. Elgie/R. Collins3. I. Darroch/R. Bhalla 4. N. Rosenberg/A. Petersen
Monday, May 5
Section A
N/S 1. B. Felder/P. Zieger 2.
B. LaCour/C. Nevin 3. L. Grawoig/C. Warner 4. D. Barker/J.
Cassell
E/W 1. E. Davis/L. Davis 2.
G. Cunha/M. Suchman 3. R. Juo
Cunha/M. Mok 4.N. Goelkel/G.
Karoly
Section B
N/S 1. P. Tolins/A. Dreshfield
2. A. Maier/S. Rosenberg 3.E.
Ying/V. Berlin 4. J. Kadner/R.
Becker
E/W 1. S. Allen/J. Cohen 2. H.
Eisenberg/E. Cieri 3. E. Lang/J.
Durie 4. R. Elgie/M. Kelley
For additional information,
see posted results or go to http://
julialowe.bridgeforyou.com.
Partnership Bridge
On May 2 at partnership
bridge, the scores were: Jayne and
Bob Askin 4130 making a small
slam in diamonds and one in no
trump, Shanti Haydon/Mary Kelley 4080, Dick and Eva Bockus
3660, Dorothy and Jed Crane
3620 making a grand slam in diamonds, Judy and Ted Augustine
3220 and John and Dolores Clark
2830. Low score was 740.
For information, call Helen
Dailey at 934-1902 or Carolyn
Nelson at 256-1032.
On May 6, there were 32 players at partnership bridge in the
Oak Room at Gateway. Dorothy
and Jed Crane topped the winners with 4080 points including a
small slam in clubs.
Other winners were: Bob and
Alli Jornlin 3930, Barbara Murphy/Carolyn Nelson 3700 including a small slam in no trump,
Brucie and Duncan Carter 3630,
Elizabeth Moise/Kate Grant 2950
and Vicki LaBatt/Mary Keeler
Directors John and Dolores
Clark were assisted by Elizabeth
Moise, Bob and Alli Jornlin and
Vicki LaBatt. For information,
call Dolores Clark at 330-8612.
On May 6, there were 32 players at partnership bridge in the
Oak Room at Gateway. Dorothy
and Jed Crane topped the winners with 4080 points including a
small slam in clubs.
Other winners were: Bob and
Alli Jornlin 3930, Barbara Murphy/Carolyn Nelson 3700 including a small slam in no trump,
Brucie and Duncan Carter 3630,
Elizabeth Moise/Kate Grant 2950
and Vicki LaBatt/Mary Keeler
Directors John and Dolores
Clark were assisted by Elizabeth
Moise, Bob and Alli Jornlin and
Vicki LaBatt. For information,
call Dolores Clark at 330-8612.
Chess Forum
Each week, the Rossmoor
Chess Club offers a chess
problem or a clever opening
as well as the answer for the
previous week.
The answer for the May 7
problem was 1.Qxf7 check
Kxf7 2.R1h7 check Ke8
3.Bg6 mate.
This week, another problem is offered to tease the
mind, white to mate in three.
The answer will be included
in next week’s column.
Players at all levels are welcome in the Chess Room on
the first floor back corner at
Dollar Clubhouse on Fridays
from 12:30 to 2 p.m. There’s
a nice crowd on Saturdays
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Play
is also on Sundays from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Call or email a
player to meet you there.
Call Bob Dickson at 9341405 with the solution and
any questions or comments.
Please do not throw regular trash in containers
clearly marked for recyclables. Recycling containers
are for can or bottles only.
HEALTH & FITNESS
17B
Tinnitus and Hearing
Loss Group meets tomorrow Learn about guided relaxation in Fitness
The Tinnitus and Hearing Loss Support Group will meet on
Thursday, May 15, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Vista Room at Hillside Clubhouse.
Research has shown that the majority of people with tinnitus
(ringing in the ear or brain) also have some degree of hearing
loss. Because of the connection between hearing loss and tinnitus, the Tinnitus and Hearing Loss Support Group will work
with both groups.
This month’s topic is about tinnitus, its causes and how to
manage it. Some issues related to hearing loss will be discussed
as well.
Dr. Mimi Salamat, a Rossmoor resident who has a doctorate
in clinical audiology and is a tinnitus specialist, conducts the
meeting. Each meeting will focus on different topics related to
tinnitus and hearing loss such as causes, the latest research and
technologies and related emotional issues. There will be time
for questions and answers.
The other purpose of the group is for members to get acquainted and become each other’s support system for managing their tinnitus and hearing loss. Support group attendees are
strongly encouraged to bring their spouse, significant other, a
close family member or friend to the meeting.
The meeting is free and open to all Rossmoor residents, their
families and friends. There is no need to register.
For information, contact Salamat at 937-4455.
Wellness Group to hear
scientist talk about Vitamin D
William Grant, Ph.D., will be the guest speaker for the next
meeting of the Wellness Group on Monday, May 26, at the Event
Center.
Grant is a scientist who has an interest and a facility for applying research results to the solution of health problems. He has
devoted much of his time to research, education, and advocacy
in the prevention of chronic disease. His primary mission is to
identify and quantify risk-modifying factors that can improve
health and lengthen life.
He is a former NASA scientist who has studied and published
papers about dietary and environmental risks for Alzheimer’s
disease, coronary heart disease and cancer. This has led to his
current primary interest in the role of solar ultraviolet – B (UVB)
and vitamin D in reducing the risk of cancer and other diseases.
Grant is founding director of Sunlight, Nutrition and Health
Research Center, an entity devoted to research, education, and
advocacy relating to the prevention of chronic disease through
changes in diet and lifestyle.
Rossmoor residents are encouraged to invite guests. Membership in the Rossmoor Wellness Group brings primary support
to these meetings. Nonmembers are asked to contribute $1, and
this is optional.
Women’s heart health
education program planned
Women can learn about heart disease at a day-long program,
“Heart Health for Women: Every Beat Counts.” The event is
Thursday, May 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Temple Isaiah,
9445 Risa Road, Lafayette.
The program is sponsored by Hadassah.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death among women and may present very differently in men and women. Learn
about risks, prevention and detection of heart disease in women.
The presenters will include cardiologists Kristine Batten and
Susan Eisenberg as well as specialists in nutrition, exercise and
stress reduction. Dr. Sue Adler-Bressler will be the moderator.
There will be opportunities for questions and sharing experiences. The program is open to everyone.
The $36 cost includes a heart-healthy lunch and take-home
resources. Checks, payable to Hadassah, Every Beat Counts, can
be sent to Pat Bergman, 1824A Camino Verde, Walnut Creek,
CA 94597. Include your name, full address, email address and
telephone number.
Registration may also be done online through diablovalleyhadassah.org for an additional $2.79 fee. Respond by Thursday,
May 22.
For information, contact Sandy Anderson at 330-1656.
All vehicles must yield to pedestrians attempting
to use crosswalks in Rossmoor, whether they are
using orange flags or not.
Center Super Sunday Speakers Series
Super Sunday Speaker Series presenter Kendra Fried
will offer an opportunity for
residents to experience guided relaxation methods on
Sunday, May 18, from 3 to 4
p.m. in the Aerobics Room at
the Fitness Center. This is a
free event.
Fried is a board certified
holistic health and nutrition
counselor, as well as a massage therapist, hypnotherapist
and Reiki master teacher. She
holds certifications in both vinyasa style and mindful Kripalu Yoga.
She has nearly 20 years
of combined practice and
teaching experience in fit-
is reverent yet lighthearted.
Kendra Fried is Super Sunday
Speaker Series presenter
ness/health, consulting, energy
healing and body/mind movement practices. Her approach
Meditation and conscious
breathing lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, improves heart health and aids
in reducing anxiety. Fried
has worked successfully
with many people coping
with conditions such as Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis
and cancer, to name a few.
Space is limited. Register
at the Fitness Center or call
988-7850.
Wear soft-soled closedtoed shoes as required in the
Fitness Center. The Aerobics
Room is kept at around 68
degrees, so dress accordingly.
T’ai chi chih classes start Tuesday
Mid-morning sessions meet at Hillside
A series of eight t’ai chi chih classes are
offered Tuesdays, beginning May 20, in the
Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse. The beginning class is from 10 to 11 a.m. The continuing
class is from 11:15 to 12:15 p.m.
There are many forms of t’ai chi. Some are
physically demanding and quite athletic, some
have a martial art focus and some are very
dance like.
T’ai chi chih is none of these. It was developed using the same principles and philosophy
as the ancient form from China but the movements are different.
The 19 movements are not connected into
one long dance form, rather most movements
are performed nine times. The repetition makes
it easy to learn.
The body remains facing forward eliminating lots of footwork to change directions. It is
the slow, even shift of weight from foot to foot
during the repetitions that accounts for the improvement in balance that so many practitioners
notice. It is a practice that was developed strictly with the focus on health.
The movements are gentle on the joints. The
quiet and inward focused nature of t’ai chi chih
practice leaves one with a feeling of having experienced a moving meditation.
It is not exercise but a form of movement that
can help improve balance, body awareness and
confidence. It helps quiet the mind chatter and
lighten the spirit.
For those unsure of which class to take, try
a class for an introductory fee of $5. The eightweek series of classes cost $48, or $7 per class.
All fees are collected in class.
For information, call the club president,
Mary Ellen Ratcliff at 939-4502.
Morning walking group is Tuesdays, Thursdays
Now that it’s light out earlier, why not join an early morning walking group?
Walks are Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 6 to about 7
a.m. Participants meet at the
pool entrance to the Fitness
Center. The group is led by a
Fitness Center staff member.
The walk is 45 minutes to 1
hour with a difficulty level of
easy to medium. (There are no
big hills to climb). The group
meets all year long. Join for
some exercise and some companionship.
There’s no need to sign up,
just show up.
For information, call Katleen Lamport at the Fitness
Center, 988-7850.
18B
Optimum wellness lecture
is on hoarding, clutter control
Medical Friends learns about advances
in hospice care Tuesday in Peacock
As part of the Optimum Wellness Lecture Series offered by
Counseling Services, Dr. Michael A. Tompkins will present
Sally Sample M.D., will
Sample is board certified
“Digging Out: Understanding Hoarding, Cluttering, and Comspeak to Medical Friends rein internal medicine, and hospulsive Acquiring” on Tuesday, May 20, at 6 p.m. in the Fireside
garding advances in hospice
pice and palliative medicine. A
Room at Gateway Clubhouse.
care in the East Bay, on Tuespublished author of articles in
Hoarding is a condition characterized by the excessive acday, May 20, at 1 p.m. in Peapeer-reviewed Medical Jourquisition of objects, difficulty discarding items and significant
cock Hall.
nals, she has presented talks at
problems organizing and categorizing objections in order to
Sample will address the isseveral national medical coneffectively deal with items entering the home.
sues of which patients and medferences. She is also a member
These problems can lead to significant amounts of clutter,
ical conditions are appropriate
of five national medical orgawhich can severely limit the use of living spaces, pose safety
for hospice care, and the nature
nizations.
and/or health risks and result in significant distress and/or imof the care and services availThis information will be of
pairment in day-to-day living.
able. She will also discuss the
interest and appropriate for all
Hoarding has been a hidden disorder for many years. Before
Bruns House, a novel concept
Rossmoor residents.
the early 1990s, there was little research on hoarding. Since
in hospice care that was pioMedical Friends is a
then, however, interest has increased dramatically among reneered in Contra Costa County
Rossmoor club that sponsors
search scientists and clinicians.
and is hailed as state-of-the-art
lectures primarily by physiTompkins will describe hoarding behavior and distinguish it
care for patients in the near-ter- Sally Sample, M.D.
cians recognized as experts in
from normal collecting and explain the primary features of the
minal stages of their illness.
their field, on subjects of intercondition. He will describe options for treating the problem as
Sample earned her bach- Gainesville. Following a six-year est to senior citizens. Memberwell as strategies for managing significant hoarding and clutterelor’s degree from UC Santa career in primary care, she was ship is $5 per person per year
ing behaviors.
Cruz, a medical degree from a hospitalist in Sacramento, then and application forms are availTompkins is a licensed psychologist, the co-director of the
Hahnemann University Medi- medical director for Medi-Cal able at meetings or at the club
San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy, an ascal School in Philadelphia, and and Vistas Hospice in Sacramen- mailbox in Gateway. Membersistant clinical professor at UC Berkeley, and a diplomate and
completed her internship and to. She is currently the Medical ship is open to all Rossmoor
founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.
residency in internal medicine Director of the Hospice of the residents; one need not be a
He is the author or co-author of numerous articles and chapat the University of Florida, East Bay.
medical professional to join.
ters on cognitive-behavior therapy and related topics, as well as
six books, including “Digging Out: Helping Your Loved One
Manage Clutter, Hoarding, and Compulsive Acquiring” (with
Tamara L. Hartl).
Tompkins has presented internationally on cognitive behavior
therapy and hoarding, particularly on the topic of managing
severe hoarding behaviors through a harm-reduction approach.
Qigong and tai chi chuan classes are offered by cuses on breath, gentle movement, relaxation and
Refreshments are sponsored by Steri-Clean.
certified master Adam Wallace who has over 25 vital energy of the internal organs.
Registration is required.
Tai chi chuan, also considered a gentle exerTo register for this free program, contact Counseling Services years of experience.
Classes are held in the Sierra Room at Del Val- cise, has its roots in the martial arts so the emat 988-7750.
le. Qigong is Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and tai chi ch- phasis is in making the legs strong and the body
uan is on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. The cost is $10 powerful.
a class.
Lin hou sheng qigong is a set of 18 movements
Both qigong and tai chi chuan are exercis- that can be practiced as a system or individually.
es from China. For centuries, the exercises have The 24-step yang tai chi is a complete sequence
been beneficial to health, vitality and longevity. of movements that are performed as one routine.
End of Life Concerns (ELC) is sponsoring a presentation
The exercises have helped people with arthritis,
Both are quite different from one another so
by Melanie Cullen, author of the book, “Get It Together, Orhigh blood pressure and chronic conditions, in- it is worth trying them both to see which is more
ganize Your Records So Your Family Won’t Have To,” on
cluding asthma and bronchitis.
suitable.
Tuesday, May 27, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This will be followed
Both train and improve balance, stability, brain
Classes are on-going and open to all residents
by a 15-minute club update in the Club Room at Creekside.
coordination, digestion, respiration, the cardio- and families, and are not in any way affiliated
Everyone is invited. A donation of $2 is appreciated to
vascular and nervous systems and sleep quality.
with the Chinese-American Association.
cover costs and free to members.
Qigong is an internal training exercise conFor information, email Wallace at adamswalMembership in ELC is $5/year. Leave membership fee and
nected with traditional Chinese medicine. It fo- [email protected] or call him at 212-330-8327.
information at the Gateway ELC mailbox.
Paperwork and personal information isn’t always easy to
find, and organizing records can seem like an intimidating
task. But, whether needing to organize records for oneself,
The Fitness Center will of- riod. The instructor is Katleen
Complete programs for each
family or executor, Cullen can help by explaining how to
fer
training
that
can
help
peoLamport.
individual
will be provided
keep track of instructions for survivors; secured places and
ple
stay
fit
during
their
travels.
The
program
will
teach
a
with
pictures
and written inpasswords; final arrangements; estate planning documents;
Learn
how
to
use
resistance
variety
of
strength
exercises
for
formation.
There
will be lots of
employment records; insurance policies; tax records; retiretubing.
Tubing
is
light
and
easy
the
whole
body,
demonstrating
personal
attention
during sesment accounts; government benefits; and real estate records.
to
pack,
and
the
exercises
can
proper
techniques
for
all
mussions,
so
each
session
is limited
If intending to attend, contact Rita Bogaert at 323-3507 to
be
done
indoors
or
outdoors.
cle
groups.
Resistance
tubing
to
eight.
ensure there are enough chairs set up.
Sessions are Wednesdays training is fun and diverse.
The cost is $10 per session,
and Fridays, May 14 through
This workout program is payable by check to GRF or
June 20, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. also good for people who have with cash. Sign-up with Mary
in the Sierra Room at Del Valle. trouble using machines or do Hardy at the Fitness Center’s
Sign up for any number of ses- not enjoy using machines for front desk, call 988-7850 or
sions during the six-week pe- resistance training.
email [email protected].
Qigong, tai chi chuan classes offered
Tuesdays, Wednesdays in Sierra Room
End of Life Concerns to hear
about organizing personal records
Staying fit when traveling tips offered
Elderbuddy of the Tri-Valley
“Senior Companion Service”
Ray Zarodney
Elderbuddy
www.Elderbuddy.me
[email protected]
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Moving2Music will hold pizza party Saturday
Moving2Music’s annual
pizza party is Saturday, May
17, at 5:30 p.m. in the Diablo
Room at Hillside Clubhouse.
All are invited.
This is an opportunity for
prospective members to meet
class members and see a
demonstration of a few dance
steps.
Caregivers
with Hearts of Gold
We offer a very affordable in-home, non-medical
care to you or your loved ones. We are experienced,
reliable, honest and very dependable.
Call Emma at (925) 325-6420 and
ASK FOR FREE (1) DAY OF CAREGIVING SERVICE.
Participants are invited to
bring fruit or a dessert as well
as a beverage of their choice.
Pizza, salad and soft drinks
will be provided.
The cost is $5 for class
members and $10 for guests.
For those interested in joining
Moving2Music, a $20 payment
includes 2014 dues and the pizza party.
Reservations can be made
at class meetings on Tuesdays
and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
and on Saturdays at 4:30 p.m.
in the exercise room at the
Fitness Center. Or, call Maria
Yen at 708-4206.
19B
ChiWalking workshop is on Sunday Bunnies for the kids
The Fitness Center is sponsoring a ChiWalking workshop on Sunday, May 18, from 3 to 5
p.m. in the Sierra Room in the Fitness Center at
Del Valle Clubhouse.
ChiWalking is a graceful, low-impact and
pain-free way to improve health and fitness,
connect with the body and rediscover moving
and being active. It transforms walking into a
deeply rewarding practice, where the participant will experience all the benefits that walking has to offer.
The ChiWalking technique emphasizes the
proper biomechanics of walking, including
good posture, loose joints, engaging the core
and relaxing the arms and legs. The instructor,
Sally Mitchell, says this approach makes walking easier on the body and helps to improve and
eliminate aches, pains and the discomfort of
walking incorrectly.
The ChiWalking basics workshop will include lessons on posture, ankle lift, core
strength, energy efficiency, upper body, lower
body, stride length, cadence and the five mindful steps, followed by a 20- to 30-minute leisurely and mindful walk around the Rossmoor
grounds.
Mitchell is a certified ChiWalking and
ChiRunning instructor who teaches ChiWalking and ChiRunning all over the Bay Area.
More information is available on her website at
www.bodyflows.com.
All levels are welcome and encouraged to attend the class. Participants will get personal attention, feedback and practice, with maximum
10 people in the workshop.
To register or ask questions, email Mitchell
at [email protected] or call her at 917- 9131144. Sign up for the workshop at the front desk
in the Fitness Center by calling 988-7850, or
email Mary Hardy at [email protected].
The cost is $65 for the two-hour workshop,
payable by check or cash to Mitchell. Payment
can be dropped off at the front desk in the Fitness Center with Hardy.
If preferred, pay by PayPal on Mitchell’s
website at www.bodyflows.com/#!chiwalking/
c16wf. Pay the $65 via PayPal and complete the
online form about goals, injuries, etc.
Once on the website, scroll down to the
Rossmoor ChiWalking Basic Workshop. Complete the sign-up form and make payment, both
linked from the page, to confirm a spot in the
workshop. A confirmation will be sent via email
when signup is complete.
Senior Health Expo presents comedian
Bob Sarlatte at Orinda Community Center
Nationally known TV personality and comedian Bob Sarlatte will be the keynote speaker at
the Lamorinda Senior Health Expo for Boomers
and Beyond. The event is on Friday, May 16, at
12:30 p.m. at the Orinda Community Center, 28
Orinda Way.
The sixth annual event is organized by Senior
Helpers of Contra Costa and co-sponsored by the
Orinda and Moraga recreation departments. The
Kensington retirement community is also a sponsor of the event.
Sarlatte, a native San Franciscan, will talk humorously about his own experiences as his parents
aged and the challenges that many baby boomers
currently face with their elderly parents.
The faire is free and will include complimentary food and refreshments provided by
Whole Foods Market. Entertainment will be provided by the LaSalle Street Jazz Band.
There will be 10 presentations. Among the
speakers is estate planning attorney Stefanie
West. She will conduct a workshop on the advance health care directive.
Detective Brian South of the Moraga Police
Department will discuss scams and frauds targeting seniors and how best to avoid being duped.
Grace Liu of the Alzheimer’s Association will
talk about the latest high-tech solutions, including
monitoring devices for seniors to keep them safe
in their own homes.
Diane Whaley of the county Health Insurance
Counseling Advocacy Program (HICAP) will
give a presentation on Medicare and how to ensure a senior is getting all the benefits they are
due.
Dr. Eric Freitag of the Mt. Diablo Memory
Center will provide insights on the differences between normal aging vs. dementia. Adam Riner of
Hospice of the East Bay will talk about end-of-life
challenges and new advances in palliative care.
Lauren Masi of Lafayette Physical Therapy will have a workshop on exercise to improve
balance and lessen fall risks in the home. Cindy
Lima of the California Highway Patrol will speak
to the issues facing elderly drivers. Susie Garcia
of Nutrition for Your Lifestyle will discuss the
importance in avoiding sugar in senior diets.
In addition to the presentations, there will be
individual health screenings, including free blood
pressure screening, balance and posture testing,
blood glucose testing and body mass examinations.
In an effort to support families and friends
dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia there will
be free signups for DVDs featuring Teepa Snow
and the Senior Gems program for family caregiving for the memory impaired.
Reservations can be made by calling Senior
Helpers at 376-9900 or going online at www.seniorhelpers.com/contracosta.
Parkinson’s Network meet Saturday
The Parkinson’s Network of
Mt. Diablo support group will
meet Saturday, May 17, from 9
a.m. to noon at nearby Grace
Presbyterian Church, 2100 Tice
Valley Blvd.
The extended Parkinsonians
only discussion group will
meet from 9 to 10 in the Fireside Room. This group is for
those newly diagnosed as well
as those who have had Parkinson’s for years. Contact Gregg
Riehl at 254-8349 or at [email protected].
The caregiver’s group also
meets from 9 to 10, but in the
Oak Room. The contacts are
Larry Unruh at 510-847- 3685
or at [email protected]
as well as Liz Wormer at 8281789 or at neilnlizwormer@
aol.com.
For those interested in a
group for those with young onset Parkinson’s, a meeting time
can be arranged by contacting
the group chairwoman, Krystin
Radke at 336-9554 or at [email protected].
From 10 to 11, there will be
an information time along with
refreshments. Questions are always welcome.
At 11, Cindy Gershen, owner of Sunrise Bistro in Walnut
Creek, will speak about food.
She collaborated on a cookbook
with UC San Francisco Pro-
fessor Dr. Robert Lustig. He
is the author of the bestselling
“Fat Chance: Beating the Odds
Against Sugar, Processed Food,
Obesity and Disease.” Several
state and local groups have given Gershen awards for her wellness advocacy.
All are welcome, and there is
no charge.
For information, call Howard
Zalkin at 939-4210 or Ronnie
Wanetick at 933-6357.
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Rossmoor resident George Ramas, left, presented a load of
bunnies for Easter to the head nurse in the Pediatrics Ward
at John Muir Medical Center, Joanna Halpren. Ramas sends
thanks to Jessica Takenouchi at Rossmoor Safeway for giving
him a huge discount on the purchase of the stuffed animals.
No Bodywork meeting in May
There is no Massage and Bodywork Club meeting scheduled
in May. The next meeting is Saturday, June 21.
For information, visit the website at www.rossmoorbodywork.
com or contact Carl Brown at 287-9993.
Flight Attendants plan picnic
The Former Flight Attendant’s Club will have a picnic to
celebrate member’s birthdays on Tuesday, May 20, from noon to
4 p.m. in Sportsman’s Park at Hillside. Contact Nancy Kallus at
[email protected].
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TV Guide for Channel 28
Club Trips
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
ITALY: TUSCANY, THE ALPS
AND THE RIVIERA
April 22 through May 6, 2015
Programs running from May 15 through 21
The following programs are all scheduled to be broadcast this
week. Check the grid below for days and times of programs. For
information about programs on Channel 28, please call 988-7820.
For the first time, the Travel
Club is sponsoring a trip to Italy
in partnership with Grand Circle
Travel, beginning in Rome and
ending in Venice 13 days later.
Stops include Florence, Siena,
Pisa, Verona, Portofino and the
Dolomites. Travelers will also
have an opportunity to visit the
five small villages at Cinque
Terre. This trip offers a variety of
included and optional tours. One
such tour is across the Austrian border to Innsbruck. Another
goes to Milan with its unique and
dazzling cathedral. A three-day
pre-trip to Rome and a three-day
post-trip to Venice are available
at additional cost. All hotels stays
are at least three nights. Pace will
be leisurely with opportunities
to experience Italian art and culture. This is an unhurried journey,
which may appeal to first-time
visitors to Italy, but also to those
who have “been there, done that.”
The Travel Club provides an additional benefit to its members
through discounts only available to its members. Round-trip
transportation between Gateway
and SFO will be arranged for if at
least 11 passengers sign up. For
information and day-by-day itineraries, contact Barbara Crane at
300-3358 or barbaracrane@aim.
com. Flyers are also available in
the Travel Club box at Gateway.
■ Post It! is a community bulletin board that allows residents to
view activities within Rossmoor, including trips, movies and club
events. This program runs between other programs when possible.
■ Classic Arts Showcase includes video samplings of animation, architectural art, ballet, chamber and choral music, dance,
folk art, museum art, musical theater, opera and orchestral performances, as well as classic film and archival documentaries.
■ Fitness Fun. Exercise. 30 minutes.
This program is scheduled every day at 9 a.m. The program changes daily to vary the exercises.
■ GRF BOARD Annual Meeting.
Golden Rain Foundation’s 50th Annual Meeting of Members
on May 12 highlights include a report by outgoing president,
Don Liddle, the election of new Board officers and the installation of new Board members.
■ BOB JAY Trio. Jazz music. One hour.
Bob Jay plays the piano and sings; Al Coster is on drums and
Robert Meier is on acoustic bass, providing the perfect balance for great jazz entertainment. The trio performs a repertoire that includes works from Fats Waller and Vince Guaraldi.
■ COPING With Cancer. Workshop. One hour.
Margaret Stauffer, program director for the Bay Area Cancer Support Community, and Anne Case, facilitator at the
Bay Area Cancer Support Community, are social workers in
■ “Revolutionary SUMMER.” Book discussion. 45 min- Rossmoor Counseling Services. Stauffer and Case offer sugutes. “Revolutionary Summer” is a distinctive portrait of the gestions on what individuals diagnosed with cancer can do to
crescendo moment in American history. Pulitzer-winning and facilitate their best recovery outcome.
American historian Joseph Ellis tells of the summer months of
1776 that witnessed the most consequential events in the story ■ “The DRUNKEN Botanist.” Book discussion. One hour.
of this country’s founding. Weaving together the political and Peppered with fascinating facts and well-chosen anecdotes, Amy
military experiences of two sides into a single story, Ellis tells Stewart’s brisk tour of the origin of spirits acquaints the curious
cocktail fan with every conceivable ingredient from all over the
an old story in a new and compelling way.
world. Starting with the classics, she touches on obscure sources,
■ SLAVIC Spring. Song and dance. 1 hour, 40 minutes.
with sidebars on bugs in booze and inspired drink recipes with
This was the Polish Club’s first event with a full concert of backstories that make for lively cocktail party conversation.
Eastern European music, song and dance. The Lowiczanic
Polish Folk Ensemble and the Bay Area Ukrainian Folk ■ SAFETY First. Safety information. One hour, 30 minChorus perform in spectacular colored costumes. The concert utes. How safe is Rossmoor? Is a question all residents ask at
one time or another. Joel Bryden, Walnut Creek’s former chief
features Polish, Ukraine, gypsy and Lenik music.
of police, Rossmoor’s Public Safety Manager Dennis Bell, and
■ GRIMM and Kaluski Vocal Performance. Classical vocal. a Securitas representative speak to this question.
THE GREAT RIVERS OF EUROPE
This Grand Circle Cruise Line
trip, sponsored by the Rossmoor
Travel Club, departs from Amsterdam and concludes in Vienna
15 days later. This river cruise is
leisurely and comfortable. Enjoy
scenery, history and culture from
Holland, through Germany and
ending in the cultured city of Vienna, Austria. Rivers traveled are
the Rhine, Main and Danube. The
ship, M/S River Harmony, only
carries 140 passengers, and this
cruise is one of the most popular
of all the Grand Circle cruises. The
Travel Club has reserved space for
14 cabins, with two of those single
cabins (supplement required). All
cabins are exterior, and are about
160 square feet – large enough for
two to share comfortably. There
are pre-trip and post-trip options
available for Bruges, Belgium and
Vienna. This trip includes nine
tours of cities and towns along the
route, as well as the opportunity to
join several optional focus tours.
All meals and beverages served
during the meals are included in
the cost. Grand Circle provides
highly skilled local-based program directors who manage activities while off the ship and who
travel the entire cruise. The cost
ranges from $4,195 to $5,295
per person for the cruise. Airfare,
purchased from Grand Circle, is
$1,700 round trip from SFO. The
Travel Club provides additional discounts only available to its
members. Round-trip transportation between Gateway and SFO
will be arranged for if at least 11
passengers sign up. For details
and booking information, contact
Hal or Roberta Davis at 510-919
0037, or email at halrob3@yahoo.
com. To reserve a cabin, contact
Grand Circle Cruise Line at 800597 2452 (2).Trip brochures are
available in the Travel Club mailbox at Gateway.
55 minutes. Soprano Annabelle Grimm, bass Jerry Kaluski and pianist Jim Meredith combine their talents to present
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 well known for his
performances in the Festival Operas. Meredith, artistic director
and musical partner, and as instrumental accompanist and conductor, has performed in America, Europe and Asia.
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