Resident’s artificial tree taken, then suddenly reappears Call this the case of a grinch who had second thoughts. Patricia Carey’s holiday-decorating plans were thrown into chaos when she discovered that the artificial tree she and her husband, Sam Citron, had planned to bring inside was gone. It had vanished from the outdoor hallway leading to the...

Discussing and understanding the societal and emotional impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is a mighty task. Rossmoorians tackled that head-on at an enlightening health and wellness symposium on Friday. While a rainstorm raged outside, around three dozen residents gathered inside the Fireside Room to tackle the emotional turbulence wrought by the pan...

The three founders of Rossmoor Advocates for Diversity say their goal as a group is to help make this community a more inclusive, welcoming one. That certainly isn’t the perception of everyone, they say. But that’s been changing over the past few years, and Aki Rasmussen, Cecelia Wambach and Jo Anne Lawrence believe their work in Rossmoor since Mar...

On Tim O’Keefe’s first day as Rossmoor CEO, on Nov. 16, 2015, his predecessor Warren Salmon handed him a couple of folders, and a hefty to-do list therein. “He said, ‘Tim, you’re going to negotiate the Comcast contract and oh, by the way, we’re right in the middle of finalizing the design plans for a $10 million renovation of the Fitness Center … a...

How Rossmoor Stables found a new home Just off Bear Creek Road, west of Briones Regional Park and north of Orinda in the unincorporated hamlet of Briones, are several equestrian-related properties. One of them is accessed by a gravel turnoff marked by signs that say “Hossmoor.” Being as “hoss” is a dialectal variant pronunciation of “horse,” it’s n...

Michael Rizza has made over 500 sculptures Rossmoor resident Michael Rizza has been sculpting for 61 years, completing hundreds of pieces ranging from tabletop size to cast bronze works over 10 feet tall. His materials encompass nearly everything used in sculpture: many kinds of stone, bronze, aluminum, plaster and composites from all over the worl...

The harsh realities and ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic require quite an unpacking effort, particularly when it comes to human relations. Strides are being made within Rossmoor, where efforts have been ongoing to address civility issues within the community. An important part of that discussion comes Thursday, Dec. 1, when residents can take...

Woodshop, lapidary, RAA part of Phase II work Agroup of people gathered Oct. 28 in the woodshop at Gateway clutching various knives in little bags. They were part of what has become a twice-a-month ritual for brothers Al and John Kaufman, spending Friday morning sharpening knives of all descriptions and sizes for Rossmoor residents. Robert Fletcher...

Staff Spotlight Staff makes move to the digital age look easy Though it’s been a familiar, treasured staple for more than three decades, Rossmoor Television is in a new era. Branded for years as Channel 28, the operation has blossomed in recent months into much more than a Comcast channel. Its programming can be viewed on smartphones and tablets vi...

Shopping center almost ready with stations It has been a longer wait than initially anticipated, but electric vehicle owners soon should be able to get quite a charge from a new charging station at Rossmoor Shopping Center. Electrify America EV chargers are expected to go live on Wednesday, Dec. 7, according is expected to open in spring 2023, acco...