AARP Driver Safety Program returns to Rossmoor in September

The Driver Safety Program, the mature driver education course sponsored by AARP, will be offered in September in Rossmoor in conjunction with the Recreation Department.

Students who have never taken the course must attend an eight-hour class in order to receive the certificate of completion needed for the mature driver auto insurance discount.

The eight-hour class is offered over two Fridays, Sept. 19 and 26, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Students who have taken the course within the last four years can take a refresher course on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Classes will be held in Multipurpose Room 3 at Gateway.

Class size is limited to 25 people. Pre-registration is required in person at the Administration Office at Gateway.

Early registration is recommended as all previous classes have filled quickly. Because of the high demand, the classes are generally full by the Friday after the News comes out.

The California State Insurance code states that all drivers age 55 and older who take the course will receive a discount on their auto insurance. Residents should call their own auto insurance agent to discuss specific discounts.

The course fee is $10. Checks should be made payable to AARP and dated for the date of the class.

Residents are encouraged to bring a snack to class. For information, call Tracy Laughlin at 988-7781.

Final report on pools is now in the Library, recommendation for warm-water pool is still 86 to 88 degrees

The final report, “Aquatic Safety Assessment of the Del Valle Pools at Rossmoor” by Theresa Campbell, M.S., contains an expanded list of recommendations regarding pool temperature and safety, additional documentation and forms with which to implement her pool safety recommendations. The complete report is available in the Rossmoor Library.

AARP Driver Safety Program returns to Rossmoor in September

The Driver Safety Program, the mature driver education course sponsored by AARP, will be offered in September in Rossmoor in conjunction with the Recreation Department.

Board Agenda

Following are the Board agenda items for the GRF Board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 9 a.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway. The agenda packet is available in the GRF Board Office at Gateway a week before the meeting.

Comcast will be in Fireside Room Friday to give information on digital cable

Comcast will be in Rossmoor on Friday, Aug. 29, from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway to offer more information to residents on digital cable.

Community Club hosts author of “Physics for Future Presidents”

Award-winning UC Berkeley professor Richard Muller will discuss his book “Physics for Presidents” at the Community Club meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 3 p.m., in the Fireside Room at Gateway.

Corporation yard project moves forward in city process

The Walnut Creek Design Review Commission approved the landscape plan for Rossmoor's corporation yard improvements at its meeting on Aug. 6. The corporation yard, located at 800 Rockview Drive, includes the Mutual Operations area that covers the parking lots, the Dumpster area, the RV lot and the staging area for contractors.

Democrats to view Obama's acceptance speech

Club correspondent

Golf Course Advisory Committee fields more suggestions for increasing revenue

The conundrum surrounding the golf courses became apparent at a special meeting of the Golf Advisory Committee (GAC) held Aug. 19: How can golf revenue be raised without infringing on the residents' play time; decreasing community security; or raiding residents' pocketbooks? And, assuming the most promising revenue-raiser is tournaments, how does Rossmoor enhance its attraction as a potential venue when certain conditions are not welcoming to tournaments, such as the lack of a golf cart fleet or a restaurant venue that can accommodate a large group?

Golf courses closed to walkers on some upcoming Mondays

The Rossmoor golf courses will be closed to walkers on the following Mondays due to tournaments and holiday. If the tournament starts at noon, walkers can still use the courses until noon. If the tournament is on the Dollar Ranch Course (18 holes), walkers can still use the Creekside Course (nine holes).

GRF to hold workshop on 2009 budget

An informal workshop on the proposed fiscal year 2009 GRF budget will be held Thursday, Sept. 4, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The workshop, led by GRF CEO Warren Salmons and Chief Financial Officer Rick Chakoff, is for any interested residents to review the proposed budget.

Library at Dollar Clubhouse must limit book donations

Residents who use the library at Dollar Clubhouse are asked to follow instructions on book donations. The room is small, with limited shelf space.

Meeting Dates

BOARD, MUTUAL AND COMMITTEE MEETING DATES

Mutual 59 announces board vacancies

Walnut Creek Mutual 59 is seeking qualified candidates for two vacancies to be filled on the board of directors. These positions are currently held by Walt Foskett and Kelvin Booty.

New Golden Rain Handyman Service explained

Residents can now sign up for the new Golden Rain Handyman Service offered by Mutual Operations. The program will give residents the opportunity to purchase a yearly service contract for current Mutual Operations staff to conduct general maintenance/handyman work for an annual fee.

Republican Club hosts County Recorder Stephen Weir at September dinner meeting

The Rossmoor Republican Club's Program Committee was directed to find an experienced local political personality to be the speaker at the club's meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 10, in the Fireside Room at Gateway. The search was successful when Contra Costa County Recorder Stephen Weir accepted the invitation.

RRA cancels its meeting

Rossmoor Residents Association meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 3, in Peacock Hall has been cancelled

Security Reports

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 the case may indicate a lesser or different incident description. If the incident warrants it, the News will have a follow-up article with more details.

Tax-free money available from the state

Tax credits are available from the state for low-income Rossmoor residents through the 2008 homeowners and renter assistance program. The free program is sponsored by the California Franchise Tax Board.

Voter registration table is at the Farmers' Market

A voter registration table will be set up at the Rossmoor Farmers' Market in the Gateway parking lot every Friday morning during the month of August. The table is sponsored by the Republican Club of Rossmoor, but persons can register as Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Decline to State, etc.