Penny Reed, a licensed social worker and manager of Rossmoor Counseling Services, spoke to about 40 people on how to have conversations with loved ones about end-of-life decisions. Reed acknowledged that the conversations can be uncomfortable, emotional, difficult and necessary to have with everyone who may be involved in the decisions. “It’s impor...

Walnut Creek Mayor Kevin Wilk will be the special guest speaker at the Republican Club’s coming meetand- greet, which will be held Sunday, May 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Fairway Room at Creekside Complex. Wilk will update attendees on the state of the city, and answer questions about public finances, government policies, crime and future city plans....

The Republican Club will host a debate party to watch the scheduled Wednesday, April 22 television debate between the candidates for California governor. The debate will feature two Republican candidates – former Fox News TV host Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco – and several Democrats, including former Congress member Katie Po...

son ‒ perhaps the homeowner or another resident ‒ could be held financially liable. The master policy does not cover furniture, clothing, TVs, music systems and other electronics, dishes, cutlery and portable appliances. Those are considered “personal items,” and that is where “HO-6” policies come in. HO-6 policies are specifically tailored to owne...

The Rossmoor Al-Anon support group meets on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. in Multipurpose Room 1 at the Gateway Complex. This mutual support group is for anyone troubled by someone's drinking. By sharing common experiences and applying the Al-Anon principles, family and friends of alcoholics can bring positive changes to their individual situati...

Sustainable Rossmoor invites the community to celebrate nature and its preservation at the 10th annual Earth Day Festival, taking place Friday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Peacock Plaza and the Fireside Room. This year’s event brings together music, art, food and handson learning to inspire a more sustainable future in Rossmoor and beyond. B...

With heat advisories in the West and tornados and blizzards in the East, many blood drives are being cancelled, yet the need for blood is going up. Help keep the supply available. Nothing replaces blood! Residents are urged to donate Tuesday, April 14 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Sign up for an appointment to make a vital differe...

The Echo Club at Rossmoor (TECAR) holds a quarterly forum to discuss a variety of topics of concern to the Mutuals. In addition, TECAR provides its members with access to important educational materials via Echo’s website, publications and events, including professional webinars. Rossmoor homeowners, especially board members, are invited to the nex...

The Landscape Department has recently removed its annual flowers and made them available to interested residents on a first-come, firstserved basis. The plantings are available against the big wall at the Recycling Yard off Rockview Drive. They can be picked up during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 4...

The German Club’s next meeting will take place Tuesday, April 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Dollar Clubhouse. Members should bring their own utensils and drinks and some tasty bites. Attendance was excellent at the March meeting, as 31 members came. The club remembered and honored its founder, who worked hard to get the club started.