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Arts And Leisure(Top) July Special Events sponsored by Recreation
The following are the July 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 of July on the Rossmoor News Web site at www.rossmoornews.com. Asian Art Museum exhibit presentation set for Peacock Hall
A PowerPoint presentation featuring highlights from the new “Lords of the Samurai” exhibit at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco will take place in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Monday, July 13, at 1 p.m. Bob Dalpe and the Rose Trio perform for Sunday Showcase
Bob Dalpe and the Rose Trio will perform at the Sunday Showcase on Sunday, July 5, at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. DVD Discoveries
“Alice Neel” Fifth annual Shakespeare Week planned
The fifth annual Shakespeare Week in Rossmoor will be held from Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24. This year the focus will be on “The Taming of the Shrew.” “Il Trovatore” presented by California Opera at Del Valle
California Opera will present the famous opera “Il Trovatore” in the Sierra Room at Del Valle on Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m. Jack McBade is artist of the month
The Rossmoor artist of the month is Jack McBade. His work is on display in Studio I of the Gateway Art Center. JCC offers summer class on relationship between Israel and Palestine
Steven West, Ph.D., will conduct a four-week class titled “How Do We Bring This Vicious Circle Between Palestine and Israel to an End?” beginning Tuesday, July 21, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Contra Costa Jewish Community Center (JCC). Joni Morris and the After Midnight Band to perform at Del Valle
Joni Morris and the After Midnight Band will perform her program “The Legendary Ladies of Country Music” on Friday, July 10, at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room at Del Valle Clubhouse. Opera/Ballet Club to explore Puccini's “Turandot”
The Opera/Ballet Club will explore Puccini's “Turandot” in two exceptional films shown in July. Rossmoor Community Chorus needs voices
The Rossmoor Community Chorus is actively seeking new members, especially basses. There is no need to be a Tony Bennett or Susan Boyle, and there are no auditions. “Roxanne” shows Sunday
The 1987 comedy “Roxanne,” starring Steve Martin and Daryl Hannah, will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Sunday, July 5, at 4 and 7 p.m. The showing at 4 will feature language captions. “Seven Pounds” shows Thursday, Friday
The 2008 drama “Seven Pounds,” starring Will Smith, will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Thursday, July 2, at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. and again on Friday, July 3, at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. The showings at 1 will feature language captions. Sing for Joy! has five guest entertainers planned
Sing for Joy!, Rossmoor's recreational sing-along group, will meet each Friday at 2 p.m. in the Las Trampas Room at Hillside Clubhouse. “To Kill a Mockingbird” is Saturday Movie
The 1962 drama “To Kill a Mockingbird,” starring Gregory Peck, will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Saturday, July 4, at 7 p.m. Ukulele troupe Frisky Frollics will perform for Fun Day
The Frisky Frolics will appear at Fun Day in the Sierra Room at Del Valle on Thursday, July 2, at noon. Zest!
Summer peaches Community News(Top) With the 2010 budget preparation around the corner, GRF Board sets parameters
Looking forward to the end of summer 2010 budget preparation, the GRF Board spent considerable time discussing budget principles at its June 25 regular meeting. The principles, which originated with CEO Warren Salmons last year for the 2009 budget, lay the foundation for the process to come. A full program is set for this year's Fourth of July celebration
Residents, their families and friends are invited to the Fourth of July events that will be held at Dollar Clubhouse and picnic grounds on Saturday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Board Actions
Following are the actions taken by the GRF Board meeting on June 25: Emergency response systems save lives
What would you do if you had a fall or realized that you were having a stroke or heart attack and were unable to get to the telephone? Facebook group starting in Rossmoor
Rossmoor residents who have a page on Facebook are invited to join the new group called 4Rossmoor. Fourth of July schedule of events
Fourth of July schedule of events It's golf tournament season, so walking on courses is restricted some Mondays
It's tournament season on the golf course, which means that one or both of the courses may be closed to walkers on Mondays in the coming months. If the tournament starts at noon, then walkers can still use the course in the morning. If the tournament is on the Dollar Ranch Course, then walkers can still use the Creekside Course. Here is the schedule of upcoming tournaments: Meeting Dates
BOARD, MUTUAL AND COMMITTEE News has early deadline in July
Since Rossmoor staff will be celebrating the Fourth of July holiday on July 3, the News will have an early deadline for the July 8 issue. Recycle Column
Collecting compostables Republican Club hosts UC Berkeley political science professor
The Republican Club Program Committee has secured the talents of Professor Jack Citrin, director of the Institute of Government Studies at UC Berkeley, to speak at the monthly Republican Club dinner meeting on Wednesday, July 8, in the Fireside Room at Gateway Clubhouse. Residents get energy-saving tips at RRA meeting
Residents learned how they can be more energy efficient, reduce their PG&E and water bills and realize a quick savings of $700 in the process. Residents hope to graze goats for fire control on Skycrest Drive
At the top of Skycrest Drive, the views are spectacular due to the elevation and the steep terrain that goes with it. At this time of year residents take preventive steps to maintain the recommended 100 feet of defensible space between the tall, dry grasses in the steep canyons right below their manors. Rossmoor buses operate on weekend schedule for Independence Day
On the Independence Day holiday weekend of Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, the Rossmoor buses will be operating on Sunday schedule all weekend. Rotary Club seeks donations of entertainment equipment for veterans
The Rotary Club seeks donations of entertainment equipment for the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Martinez. An earlier donation drive was such a morale booster that VA therapists asked for the club's help again. RREPO to meet Monday
The Rossmoor Resident Emergency Preparedness Organization (RREPO) will meet on Monday, July 6, at 9:30 a.m. at Dollar Clubhouse. Residents are invited and should come prepared with paper and pencil. 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 a case may indicate a lesser or different incident description. If the case warrants it, the News will do a follow-up story. Sixty-year-old female building contractor has been in construction since college days
When you think of a building contractor, you probably envision a “him.” Right? Well, in this case, he is a she. And “she,” namely Maria Sol, lives in Rossmoor. The surprisingly petite 60-year-old stresses, though, that nowadays most people are accepting of women building contractors, which is a far cry from when she started out. Stompy Jones Band headlines Fourth of July festivities
The Stompy Jones Band will be the spotlight entertainers for the Fourth of July festivities at the Dollar picnic grounds on Saturday, July 4, from approximately 12:45 p.m. to 1: 45 p.m. The second phase of corporation yard construction begins this week
The second phase (Site A) of the work at the corporation yard officially began this week. The contractor, William G. McCullough Co., was expected to begin site preparation on June 29. Official ground-breaking will take place on July 6. Trainers go the distance and qualify as medical exercise specialists
Fitness training is often rigorous for the trainee. But what about for the trainer? What's an Evac Pac and where can a resident get one?
Every Rossmoor manor should have an Evac Pac. This is a small, red fabric drawstring bag in which to put information and medications that might be needed in an emergency - be it medical or otherwise. Letters To The Editor(Top) BOARD DECISIONS ADD MONEY TO THE COUPON
I feel that it is in the community's interest to inform residents not only of the GRF Board's actions but to clarify the implications of those decisions. As a Board member, I will not criticize or endorse these decisions but allow them to stand on their own merit. CIRCULATING PETITIONS
Jane Viator's letter in last week's Resident Forum questioned GRF Board member Dave Smith's actions in trying to get people in an exercise class to sign a petition in support of the Neiman Marcus development in Walnut Creek. CONTROLLING THE GEESE
The several attempts to control the Canada geese population in Rossmoor has not met with success. I would like to suggest two alternative approaches, both of which are humane but unconventional. “DETERIORATING BODIES” NEED WARM POOL
It's amazing how ignorant some Rossmoorians are about the aging process (see Heinicke's and Stupak's letters of June 17). Their highly aggressive and demeaning comments ignore knowledge of the physiological changes that occur with age. The “selfish” and “aggressively loud” groups of “soakers” at Dollar pool are seniors in their 70s, 80s and 90s, most of them wearing life belts and/or noodles, continuously moving and stretching their arms and legs (not “soaking”). Many are suffering from arthritis, receiving relief from pain through exercise in warm water. DOLLAR POOL - REALITY AND PERCEPTION
I am writing in response to two negative letters regarding conditions at Dollar pool, published on June 17. After reading these letters, words came to mind: uninformed, inconsiderate and clairvoyant. Included in these untrue statements were “no exercise allowed,” “aggressively loud soakers coerced the GRF Board,” and “ selfish small group wants to use the pool.” The two letters included fake accusations and cruel statements. HOW TO MITIGATE PARKING PROBLEMS
The problems of parking at Del Valle during a major event can be mitigated by car pools and/or using the buses. Every bus line will take you there. If you really want to drive, please consider this: park at Gateway and board a bus to Del Valle. You can be part of the solution rather than part of the problem. MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR ALL
In an interesting and at times personal article, Richard Anderson (From the Right, June 17) takes on the problems of extending medical coverage to all Americans. Because he tells of his own experiences, I find myself sympathizing with him, but in total disagreement with his conclusions. NO CHILDREN, PLEASE
Stephanie Skidmore (Residents Forum, June 24) has a narrow viewpoint. For some weeks now the mantra has been “let's be fair.” Well, being fair is more than a matter of hours at a pool. RESIDENTS SHOULDN'T ACCEPT COUPON INCREASE
“A staggering budget shortfall anticipated to exceed $7.3 million in 2009-10. will bring big changes in the way the City operates” reports Walnut Creek Manager Gary Pokorny. Mayor Gary Skrel and other city officials plan to make dramatic changes and sacrifices in order to balance the budget. With revenues dropping, the city has frozen 22 positions and will leave vacant jobs unfilled. They are negotiating with city employees about salaries and benefits, asking employees to accept changes to offset a portion of the shortfall. SPECIAL INTERESTS DOMINATE POOLS
Am I misreading between the lines or is it implied in several letters in the Rossmoor News June 24 Residents Forum that those who disagree with more pool time for children at Hillside and a hot tub at Dollar are insensitive to children and the disabled? Is there an implied shame on them? STOP THE DISPUTES
Let's try to end the Dollar pool disputes once and for all. First of all, the water temperature was established long before anyone signed on. Second, the Dollar pool will always be open to any resident wishing to use it. Period! THANK YOU
On behalf of my family, I would like to thank Rossmoor residents for the sympathetic cards, calls and hugs I received on the death of my father, Frank Wilking. Your comforting words have helped me and my family through a difficult time. WATCH OUT FOR ANIMALS ON THE ROAD
The last several weeks have not been pleasant on Ptarmigan Drive near Entry 5. First a doe was struck by a car and had to be destroyed. Several days later one of her twin fawns was struck and killed by a work truck (not Rossmoor's), which didn't stop. An AT&T truck driver stopped and carried the body to the side of the road where it was bagged by Securitas and picked up several days later by Contra Costa Animal Control. Obituaries(Top) HANS LINEWEAVER
A memorial service for Hans Lineweaver will be held Friday, July 10, at 2:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Kids in Danger Foundation, 116 West Illinois, Suite 5E, Chicago, IL 60654. GERALD EDWARD MULLIN
Gerald Edward Mullin, a retired mortgage banker, died June 16 at Kaiser hospital in Walnut Creek. He was 83. LILLIAN PAUKSTIS
Lillian Paukstis, a former resident of Leisure Lane, died peacefully on June 2 at the age of 90 years. The Rossmoor News runs resident death notices at no charge. Due to space restrictions, the format is brief and focused on educational and career background and organizational memberships, particularly within the Rossmoor community. Immediate survivor listings and service information, as well as memorial gift designations are also applicable. All submitted obituaries will be edited to follow this format. A sample with instructions is available at the News office.
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