Meeting Dates

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 in GRF Board meetings, call Senior Manager of Executive Services Paulette Jones at 988-7711; for information on Third Mutual meetings, call Mary Burr at 988-7718; and for information on all other Mutual meetings, call Dyann Paradise at 988-7775.

Oct. 25: Golden Rain Board 9 a.m.

Peacock Hall, Gateway

Oct. 26: First Mutual board 10 a.m.

Delta Room, Del Valle

Nov. 2: Golf Advisory Committee 9 a.m.

Board Room, Gateway

Nov. 5: Mutual 59 annual meeting 9:30 a.m.

Vista Room, Hillside

Nov. 5: Mutual 68 CIC 3 p.m.

Fireside Room, Gateway

Nov. 6: Third Mutual landscape 10 a.m.

Vista Room, Hillside

Nov. 7: First Mutual landscape 9:30 a.m.

Board Room, Gateway

Nov. 7: Policy Committee 2 p.m.

Board Room, Gateway

Nov. 8: Aquatics Advisory Committee 1:30 p.m.

Board Room, Gateway

Nov. 12: Veterans Day Holiday

Nov. 12: Mutual 68 CIC 4 p.m.

Multipurpose Room 1, Gateway

Nov. 13: GRF Board mid-month meeting 10 a.m.

Board Room, Gateway

Nov. 14: Fitness Center Advisory Com. 9:30 a.m.

Delta Room, Del Valle

Nov. 14: First Mutual budget 11 a.m.

Board Room, Gateway

Nov. 14: Mutual 48 board 2 p.m.

Mutual Operations meeting room

Nov. 15: Second Mutual board 9 a.m.

Peacock Hall, Gateway

Nov. 15: Third Mutual board 9:30 a.m.

Board Room, Gateway

Nov. 15: Fifth Mutual board 2:30 p.m.

Board Room, Gateway

Nov. 16: First Mutual board 10 a.m.

Delta Room, Del Valle

Nov. 19: Fourth Mutual board 1:30 a.m.

Board Room, Gateway

Nov. 20: First Mutual orientation 10 a.m.

Las Trampas Room, Hillside

Nov. 22/23 Thanksgiving holiday All offices closed

Nov. 26: Mutual 68 board 1 p.m.

Board Room, Gateway

Lots of items for sale at the Fall Bazaar

How does a decorative ceramic chair that's so small it can fit inside someone's hand fit into a romance story?

Ceramics Club plans silent auction and raffle at Fall Bazaar

In addition to its big fund-raiser sale, the Ceramics Arts Club plans some special activities during the Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Friends of Animals to sell goodies at Bazaar

Come join the Rossmoor Friends of Animals at the Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gateway. The club will have a sales table right in front of the fireplace in the Fireside Room.

Wood Shop sells bluebird nest boxes at Bazaar

Rossmoor's Wood Shop and the Nature Association are offering western red cedar nest boxes at the Wood Shop during the Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 pm. Suggested donation for a box is $20, which goes to the Wood Shop.

Art and aging: Women's Conference focuses on how one benefits the other

Every year, Counseling Services sponsors an event just for women, in order to bring together Rossmoor's female contingent in a supportive, educational environment to hear a speaker, enjoy lunch and entertainment, and take part in the fellowship of the traditional Wisdom Circles.

Democrats to hear about U.S. global outlook at next week's pasta dinner

The speaker for the next Democrats of Rossmoor meeting will be Victor Chang, who will discuss “The U.S. and Global Economic Outlook” on Thursday, Oct. 25, in the Sierra Room at Del Valle.

Everyone welcome to Lions pancake breakfast Saturday at Gateway

In the forenoon of this Saturday, Oct. 27, well over a thousand residents and their families and friends are expected to flock to Gateway Clubhouse to partake of a hearty breakfast.

E-waste recycling offered in Walnut Creek

Universal Waste Management, Inc., the California state licensed collector/recycler with cooperative efforts of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce, is having a free electronic waste collection event for businesses and residents of Walnut Creek.

GRF Agenda

GRF Board October agenda items

Hospice Tree of Lights to be lit in Rossmoor

Hospice of the East Bay invites the community to participate in its 21st annual Tree of Lights ceremonies to be held in 16 cities throughout Contra Costa in November and December.

Learn the truth about emergency preparedness at special meeting

Residents may think they know everything about emergency preparedness, but there is more to it than having bottles of water stashed away. An emergency preparedness plan is necessary.

Lions hold workshop to recycle used eyeglasses

The Rossmoor Lions Club has a busy work schedule. Three days after hosting and serving its annual pancake breakfast, the club will hold a workshop to recycle used eyeglasses for eventual distribution to needy patients in developing countries.

Meeting Dates

BOARD, MUTUAL AND COMMITTEE

Meet other newcomers at Newcomers meeting

The next Newcomers meeting will be Monday, Nov. 5, at 1:30 p.m. at Dollar Clubhouse.

Mutual 59, Pinnacle Ridge, to hold annual meeting

The board of directors of Walnut Creek Mutual 59 (Pinnacle Ridge) will hold its annual meeting of members on Monday, Nov. 5, at 9:30 a.m. in the Vista Room at Hillside Clubhouse, 3400 Golden Rain Road.

New group seeks improvements at Rossmoor Safeway, holds first meeting and Safeway representatives are present

While the Safeway grocery store chain concentrates on local high-end store remodeling, many Rossmoor residents feel that they're being overlooked by the company.

News has an early deadline due to Veterans Day

Due to the Veterans Day holiday on Monday, Nov. 12, the News will have an early deadline for the Nov. 14 issue.

Octogenarian embraces a new path, wins writing contest

Bud Lembke has traded the newspaper world for one of crotchety old men, scam artists, scheming women and blackmailers, along with a gusty old guy.

President of John Muir Health Foundation to speak to Community Club in November

Milton J. Smith, president of the John Muir Health Foundation, will be the Community Club's guest speaker on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 4 p.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway. Note the starting time is 4 p.m. Following the meeting, there will be a social hour in the Fireside Room.

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Program offers tips from experts on how to maintain independent living

“Solving the Aging-in-Place Puzzle - Innovative Ideas for Independent Living,” is the title of a presentation on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 1:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. Learn from the experts how one can continue to live safely and securely at home.

Rossmoor CERT training is full

Fifty Rossmoor residents have registered for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, which begins in Rossmoor on Oct. 30. The class is now full, so residents interested in the training will have to attend a class in 2008.

Rossmoor/Cindy Gershen partnership affects change throughout the city of Walnut Creek

Eight years ago, when she was 44, Cindy Gershen transformed herself from an overweight introvert to a svelte dynamo. She credits Rossmoor residents for her “overnight” change. And the result of this makeover has benefited not only Gershen but a good number of Walnut Creek residents.

Rossmoor's Health and Safety Fair a success

More than 200 residents attended the Health and Safety Fair sponsored by Rossmoor Counseling Services and Rossmoor Recreation Department last week.

Second Mutual President Barbara El-Baroudi gives status on all programs at Mutual's annual meeting

About 50 members attended the 36th annual meeting of Second Walnut Creek Mutual on Oct. 16.

Securitas Report

The following incidents were reported to Securitas, Rossmoor's security service provider. They appear here as they were initially reported to Securitas. After investigation, details of a case may indicate a lesser or different incident description.

Sewing Studio will be open during bazaar

Be sure to visit the Sewing Studio at Gateway during the Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 3. The studio will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Telecare is a free service available to all residents

Telecare, an all-volunteer organization for over 30 years, is here to serve all residents who would like a welfare check once a day between 7 and 8 a.m. A friendly volunteer calls during that one-hour period and if unable to reach the resident after four attempts to call, will contact Securitas and ask for an officer to provide a welfare check.

Thanksgiving dinner tickets are available now at the Administration Office at Gateway

Tickets are now available at the Administration Desk at Gateway for the Thanksgiving dinner to be held in the Fireside Room at Gateway on Thursday, Nov. 22, at noon.

Third Mutual will hold a new resident orientation meeting at the end of this month at Dollar

Third Walnut Creek Mutual will hold a new resident orientation meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Dollar Clubhouse.

Third Mutual to hold a special meeting this month to discuss budgets

The Third Walnut Creek Mutual board of directors will hold a special members meeting Friday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway Clubhouse. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the fiscal year 2008 budgets for all projects in Third Walnut Creek Mutual and to discuss the Golden Rain Foundation portion of the monthly coupon. All members of Third Mutual are encouraged to attend.

UC researchers invite residents to participate in small-vehicle study

Rossmoor residents are invited to participate in a clinic and focus group on small vehicles conduced by researchers at UC Berkeley. Residents who are interested in new vehicle technologies are encouraged to participate.

Wednesday Night Dinners continue at Café Mocha -dress up for Halloween

Café Mocha will be open for its Wednesday Night Dinners at Creekside on Halloween night, Oct. 31. Residents are encouraged to dress up in costume and have a festive evening.