Bryan Zinza has long known the power and potential of communication, and the pain of its absence. Deaf since birth when he was born with Scarlet fever, Zinza’s life growing up only worsened with the inability to communicate with his parents. But American Sign Language (ASL), regarded as the third most popular language used in the United States and ...

May Chou loves to use the phrase “forever running,” which for her is increasingly a reality. Chou, who turned 88 in January, is training for her July trip to Pittsburgh to compete in the National Senior Games. For Chou, who has collected enough trophies, plaques and medals to pack a large room, this is a first in 44 years of running competitions. S...

Board to decide whether to explore options To help determine how to improve – and possibly expand – the available food and beverage service choices within Rossmoor, GRF leaders will research hiring an outside consultant to analyze options for changes. On Thursday, the GRF Planning Committee told General Manager Jeff Matheson to start formulating a ...

Mindful walks offer journeys to a deeper understanding Each step is measured and deliberate. So are the deeper breaths one takes. Such are notable hallmarks of the experience one undertakes as part of Rossmoor Mindful Living Club’s twice-monthly, Monday walks at Iris Park. Upwards of 20 folks have routinely taken part in the 20-minute walks, accord...

During an earlier season in her life, Grace Liu was an assistant director in Hollywood. “Most of the movies I worked on were flops,” Liu said in a recent interview. But the episodic TV shows she was part of – “The X-Files,” “The Office,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Reno 911!” – were anything but. Still, she said that after almost 10 years of that,...

In recognition of his groundbreaking work in forest economic modeling, Joseph Buongiorno is receiving the prestigious Marcus Wallenberg Prize. This April, Buongiorno heard the phone ring at the Rossmoor home he shares with his wife of 51 years, Angela. Buongiorno, whose innovative work as a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Departm...

Katie Mayers, the Tice Creek Fitness Center’s newest trainer, has worked in some splendid facilities in her three decades in the fitness industry. Yet she was awestruck when she began working at Rossmoor’s sweeping fitness complex in March. “To be able to come here to this phenomenal facility, my jaw was on the floor for a week,” Mayers said. “One ...

After 59 years, Tice Valley United Methodist Church’s final Sunday service was June 26, 2022, with 15 people in attendance, including the pastor. The Rossmoor-based church was formally merged into Lafayette United Methodist Church five days later. Now, Tice Valley United Methodist is making what likely will be its final gesture to its longtime comm...

After 30 years as head golf professional in Rossmoor, Mark Heptig said it’s time to change gears. While he remains director of golf, he has turned over the head pro job to Jacque Vigil. Vigil, who has been first assistant pro on the golf team for 3 1/2 years, assumed her new role May 1. In a well-planned handoff, Vigil will oversee day-to-day Golf ...

Dwight Walker re-elected as GRF president One new face joined the GRF Board on Monday, as Carol Lehr was officially installed as part of the 59th GRF Annual Meeting of Members. Lehr, who will represent District E on the Board, succeeds Neva Flaherty, who opted not to seek a second three-year Board term. Lehr ran unopposed. James Lee, appointed to t...