Community Club to hear about Indian life in Rossmoor area 

Andrew Galvan, a local authority and descendant of California Indians, will be the featured speaker at the Community Club meeting Friday, May 13, at 1:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway.

Galvan is a descendant of the Ohlone, Bay Miwok, Plains Miwok and Patwin Indians, whose ancestral lands comprise the greater San Francisco Bay region. He will give an overview of Indian life in the Rossmoor area.

His family roots reach back beyond European contact, tracing his ancestral lineage to the laying of the cornerstone of the first building at Mission San Jose by his great-great-grandfather. His father laid the present cornerstone in June 1982.

Galvan's efforts have focused on developing ways to preserve America's ancient past. He formed a cultural resource firm carrying out archaeological investigations and has served as a Native American Indian consultant/monitor at prehistoric sites in several Bay Area counties.

He possesses a bachelor's degree in history from Cal State East Bay in Hayward and is pursuing a master's in history. Galvan is president of the board of directors of the Ohlone Indian Tribe, Inc., a member of California Mission Studies Association and curator of Mission Dolores in San Francisco.

After the formal meeting, which includes a question and answer period with the speaker, there will be a social period where members can enjoy hors d'oeuvres and beverages.

Community Club welcomes all new members and encourages all attendees to participate. The purpose of the club is to promote civic knowledge and appreciation of Rossmoor, to engage Rossmoorians in the development of programs and projects, to stimulate social acquaintances and to hear prominent speakers. Volunteers are needed to help host our monthly meetings. For information, contact Jo at 944-9760.

Residents offer advice, praise to Board at April meeting 

Calm and civility were the watchwords for a GRF Board meeting April 28 that took a turn for the positive from last month's gathering. Business was handled without extensive or divisive discussion, a number of residents offered optimism and appreciation rather than criticism during the Residents Forum, and the entire session was completed in under two hours.

Cemetery District offers special rates to residents 

Community Club to hear about Indian life in Rossmoor area 

Andrew Galvan, a local authority and descendant of California Indians, will be the featured speaker at the Community Club meeting Friday, May 13, at 1:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway.

First Mutual adds spa and hot tub policy 

At its April 22 regular board meeting, the First Walnut Creek Mutual board of directors adopted a spa and hot tub policy, effective immediately. The policy is printed below in its entirety. A copy of the policy, which can be inserted into the member's policy manual, can be obtained from Dyann Paradise in the Mutual Board Office in Gateway.

First Mutual discusses share loans, parking concerns at its monthly meeting 

Share loans, parking and garbage issues, a spa policy and maintenance and landscaping updates were discussed at the monthly First Walnut Creek Mutual board meeting on April 22, with about 55 members present.

GRF president's report: How to respond to residents and questions answered on Creekside status and timetable

The following is GRF President Diane Mader's monthly report given at the GRF Board meeting on April 28. She reported on the GRF informational meeting on April 21 and the status of the Creekside development.

Kiwanis fund-raiser proceeds provide funds for respite for Alzheimer's/Parkinson's caregivers 

With a full house anticipated for the 20th annual Alzheimer's/Parkinson's fund-raising dinner on Saturday, May 7, the theater-themed "Stairway to the Stars" promises a gala evening for those attending.

Meeting with John Muir staff postponed 

A community meeting to discuss the leasing of the Rossmoor Medical Center to the John Muir/Mt. Diablo Health Network has been postponed.

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What is the Golden Rain Foundation?

Mutual 8 to elect a director to its board

An election will be held this year for one director to serve on the Mutual 8 board of directors to serve a three-year term.

Notice of annual meeting of members of GRF 

Notice is hereby given that the 41st annual meeting of members of the Golden Rain Foundation of Walnut Creek will be held Monday, May 9, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway complex, 1001 Golden Rain Road, Walnut Creek, California.

Prepare for West Nile virus season: remove standing water from yards 

Experts are predicting Northern California to be the epicenter of West Nile virus (WNV) this year. The virus is transmitted to humans and animals through the bite of an infected mosquito and cannot be spread person to person. Mosquitoes become infected with WNV when they feed on infected birds.

Residents can recycle old computers and electronic waste at collection event 

Through the efforts of Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors and the Rossmoor Computer Club, an electronic waste collection event will be held in Rossmoor this month.

Residents rally around having a voice with the GRF Board 

At the resident rally sponsored by the yourrossmoor.com Uncensored Chatboard Club on April 27, Peacock Hall was abuzz with residents who had things to say about those directing the course of Rossmoor, from the GRF Board to staff. Little of the commentary included praise.

Rossmoor Republican Club to hear Supervisor Mary Piepho

Rossmoor Republican Club Vice President Diane Bordeaux announces that the speaker for the Wednesday, May 11, dinner meeting is Supervisor Mary N. Piepho.

Several openings on GRF committees

There will be openings on the following Golden Rain Foundation committees this May:

Street maintenance and repaving to start in May. Watch for detours and safety signs 

The street maintenance contract has been approved by the GRF Board at the April 28 meeting. Silicon Valley Paving, Inc., from San Jose, has been awarded the contract. The schedule is to start paving in the second week of May. The major paving activities should be done in three to four working days. Some preparation work might be done a few days before the paving commences and some street painting will follow for a few more days. This won't affect traffic flow or accessibility.

Walnut Creek Library designs can be viewed in Fireside lobby

Rossmoor residents will get their say about the design of the proposed downtown Walnut Creek Library and parking structure on Thursday, May 5. That's when the four proposed designs will be on display in the Fireside Room lobby at Gateway from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Walnut Creek mayor to host first walk for health here in Rossmoor 

As obesity becomes a major health concern to Americans, Walnut Creek Mayor Gary Skrel isn't sitting by idly. He's up and walking and wants Walnut Creek citizens to join his walks. His goal is to increase the health of Walnut Creek residents, including Rossmoor.