First-time players fueling surge in popularity As public health officials desperately tried to curb the spread of COVID-19, restrictions limiting Rossmoor residents’ comings and goings hung like a pall over the retirement community, where the smorgasbord of recreational opportunities had vanished almost overnight. The swimming pools closed. The gym...

More could reopen in coming weeks David Fiore wiped down the elliptical machine he’d been working out on, and said he was happy to use that and other equipment at the Tice Creek Fitness Center again – even if the mask he had to wear was “suffocating.” “Just being able to do cardio again is great,” said Fiore, working out Thursday, the Fitness Cente...

New Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) Chief Financial Officer Joel Lesser brings to the job nearly 40 years of familiarity with the intricacies of finance, purchasing and information technology, things that fall under his purview. And, he had actually heard of and knew about Rossmoor before he applied for the job, which has been held by Rick Chakoff, wh...

Reopenings come as county moves into the red tier Staff writers People fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including seniors, can now visit safely with other vaccinated people and with small groups of unvaccinated people in some circumstances, according to new guidelines announced last week by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Meanwhi...

Staff writer After a year-long hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rossmoor’s Excursion Desk trips are making a comeback, with the first planned post-revival excursion being an eight-day package in September to Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore and national parks and major attractions in South Dakota and Wyoming. Anna Pomazanova, the Excursion Desk ...

GRF Board to take up matter the March 25 via Zoom The GRF Board will consider whether there should be term limits for residents who serve on GRF advisory groups, as there are for Board members. Currently, there are no term limits for residents on any of the half dozen or so committees, but Board members are limited to two consecutive three-year ter...

In the mood for a dairy treat? Rossmoor residents eventually will be able to enjoy frozen yogurt at the shopping center just outside their retirement community. The franchisee of Yogurt Stop signed a lease with Rossmoor Retail Partners last month, said Terrence Tallen, one of Rossmoor Town Center’s owners. The actual opening likely will take six to...

Pandemic: One year later Residents, staff reflect on new ‘normal’ Everyone is trying to adjust to the “new normal.” Nowadays, “normal” has an asterisk. Normal* means something is the same but not quite as it was a year ago, before we’d heard of the coronavirus. This month marks one year since the coronavirus pandemic shut down most activities in Ro...

Based on a resident’s tip and after a car chase, Walnut Creek police arrested a man suspected of a recent crime spree in Rossmoor. Michael Kuzdzal, 53, was arrested Feb. 12 on suspicion of burglary, evasion with wonton disregard for safety, and carrying a dirk or dagger, among other charges. His arrest appears to confirm suspicions that crimes comm...

Stan Gedeon doesn’t think he’ll ever see the Creekside Grill and Bar’s main dining room filled again with 120 diners, a common occurrence in pre-COVID-19 days. “Even when this (pandemic) is all over, there will be a ‘fear factor’ about eating in restaurants, and things will never be the same for most operations,” said Gedeon, the grill’s owner. “Bu...