50THANNIVERSARY OF FALL OF SAIGON Resident Loc Barnes reflects on journey of fleeing Vietnam, building new life in United States For Loc Barnes, April 30 always brings memories, and a powerful sense of gratitude. This particular April 30 has added significance for Barnes and others who fled Vietnam. It’s the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon a...

Move comes as part of new marketing strategy The Rossmoor community will henceforth be known as “Rossmoor Walnut Creek,” as decided by the GRF Board at its meeting April 24. The board unanimously voted in favor of adopting the name change to enhance its marketing strategy and reduce confusion caused by the various names often associated with the co...

Committee also weighs impact of new tariffs on pickleball project The Mutual Operations Department (MOD) finished the year with an operating deficit but was still favorable to budget. That’s because the GRF Board planned for a deficit of $637,000 for MOD, which ended the year with a lower deficit of $480,800. GRF finished with a surplus of $123,000...

Recreation is starting the room reservations process two months earlier this year to help clubs lock in their 2026 dates earlier and allow staff to begin handling new one-time bookings by the start of the year. The room reservations scheduling will be done in five phases starting June 2, with a goal of completing all historical bookings by Nov. 1. ...

Rossmoor Flea Market Vendors, like Stan Chin, will be at Saturday’s event at Gateway selling portions of extensive collections There’s a colorful story behind each portion of Stan Chin’s extensive collection. Chin is a natural storyteller who excitedly describes the wide range of collectibles he’s amassed since 1957. Those include, but are not limi...

Politicians would be allowed in some programs The Policy Committee has recommended allowing some politics in Rossmoor TV programming but in a limited capacity. At its April 14 meeting, the committee members agreed that Policy 602.0 should be revised to permit elected officials and their staff to participate in Rossmoor TV programming – so long as t...

Professionals talk about the complexities AGING: Advice on selecting caregivers Riddle and Van Ackeren worked as a tandem for this lecture, alternately speaking on a topic or fielding the many questions residents asked. “We both kind of have the same journey,” said Van Ackeren, a certified geriatric care manager, which helps older adults and their ...

After five years at the helm of Rossmoor’s Human Resources Department, Eric Wong is stepping down May 1 to focus on another human-related job – caring for his mother, who turns 100 in late April. “I know that her time on this side of heaven is limited, so my retirement decision is really to be there to support her in the final chapters of her l ife...

Janet Seldon, Susan Hildreth, Cheryl Hines answer questions submitted by residents Hot-button topics like the proposed pickleball facility, room reservations and the insurance crisis were among major issues touched on at the GRF Board Candidates Forum on April 8. Three candidates fielded questions at Peacock Hall – Janet Seldon, who is running in D...

Sewing Club’s talents serving Youth Homes youngsters as well For those who pass through the George Mark Children’s House, the beautiful quilts awaiting them in the patient rooms represent never-ending hugs of love from their makers in the Rossmoor Sewing Arts Club’s Quilters Group. Katie Peña, volunteer coordinator for the San Leandro- based facili...