“Did you get my message?” Pleasant Hill resident Frank Nelson recently wrote the Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation (RSF) website. When she came across Nelson’s message, RSF President Shirley Wiegand asked Treasurer Bob Daines, “Do you know anything about this?” Daines said he did have a check from Nelson, noting that it was given in honor of a mentor...

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...

• Affordability and variety – Many residents emphasized the importance of affordable and diverse options, as social dining is a key part of their active community (both dining out and at home). • Dining habits – Over half of respondents eat out frequently: one to two times a week or more, with lunch being the most popular meal, followed by dinner a...

The Rossmoor Republican Club invites all like-minded people to its monthly Meet and Greet, which will be held on Sunday, June 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Oak Room at Gateway Clubhouse. Attendees are invited to bring something to share, such as an appetizer or snack. Beverages are provided. Monthly Meet and Greets are held for club members and their ...

AARP members can take the National Hearing Test for free. The National Hearing Test is an accurate, validated hearing screening test, developed with funding from the National Institutes of Health. This confidential screening is taken over a telephone to help you determine if you need a complete hearing evaluation. It has no financial connection wit...

The Republican Club of Rossmoor has canceled its May 29 presentation with guest speaker David Clements. Information about joining the Republican Club is available by calling Mary Beth Hodge at 1-925-954-1158.

Molly Pfau Clopp is learning quickly that there’s a lot to learn about city government. And a seat on the Walnut Creek Planning Commission, she said, is proving to be an ideal classroom. “I’m amazed at how complicated this all is, and how hard people are working to do the right things,” Clopp said in an interview last week. The Rossmoor resident wa...

The Cal Alumni Club of Rossmoor will visit the UC Botanical Garden for a guided tour and bring-your-own picnic lunch on Monday, June 3. Drinks will be supplied. Members and friends are invited to participate in this interesting and fun trip. The cost for the tour is $20 per person. Reservations are needed and should be sent to Cal Alumni, 2888 Sakl...

Residents are urged to share anecdotes for May 27 event The City of Walnut Creek is looking for personal stories from residents about their connections to Memorial Day, and losing a family member or friend to war, and the city wants to feature some of those stories as part of its annual Memorial Day ceremony. This year’s ceremony will take place at...

Register now for the AARP Smart Driver Course available in Rossmoor, to become a safer and more confident driver. This course teaches proven driving strategies to help keep drivers and their loved ones safe on the road. Those who take the class will learn techniques to compensate for age-related changes, updates on road safety laws, proper use of n...