Donors can give ‘power red’ or ‘whole’ blood Join the Red Cross, Rossmoor Emergency Preparedness Organization (EPO) and GRF to donate “whole” or “power red” blood on Friday, Oct. 20, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. To make an appointment, go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter “Rossmoor” where it asks for ZIP code (do not ...

Dollar Ranch Golf Course will close to walkers on Monday, Oct. 16, starting at noon, because of a golf tournament. Walkers can still walk all day on the Creekside Course and until noon on the Dollar Ranch Course. For information, residents can call the Golf Shop at 1-925-988-7861.

Residents who want to be included in the Rossmoor private telephone directory for 2024 need to fill out a listing card by Wednesday, Nov. 15. The yellow signup card is in today’s paper. Those who missed it can pick up a card next to the front door of the Rossmoor News in the Creekside complex. Cards either can be mailed (don’t forget to put a stamp...

Neighbors for Safer Streets will host an information table at the Farmers Market on Friday, Oct. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Learn about the organization, its goal, programs, and how to get involved. Neighbors for Safer Streets began in June 2022 after a trio of tragic accidents occurred on Tice Creek Drive, all involving Rossmoor residents – both d...

The End of Life Concerns Club (EOLC) will present a workshop on how to prepare an ethical will on Monday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m. in the Club Room at Creekside. As a regular will disposes of personal property, an ethical will bequeaths the lessons a person has learned in their life, including the values that have guided them. An ethical will is differen...

A headline on the front page of the Sept. 27 News about the Rossmoor Diner closing incorrectly reported when the restaurant had to vacate the property. The correct date is Oct. 13. The final day of operation is planned for Oct. 8.

Dollar Ranch Golf Course will close to walkers on Monday, Oct. 9, starting at noon, because of a golf tournament. Walkers can still walk all day on the Creekside Course and until noon on the Dollar Ranch Course. For information, residents can call the Golf Shop at 1-925-988-7861.

Contra Costa Health (CCH) is recommending that eligible residents get the new COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it’s available through their healthcare providers. Healthcare providers, including CCH, and commercial pharmacies were expected to begin receiving the new vaccine by this week. People who have health insurance should contact their provider or p...

Residents of certain addresses on Fairlawn Court, Running Springs Road and Tice Creek Drive should expect an interruption to their electric service on Thursday, Sept. 28, as PG& E replaces and installs a pole and equipment. The work is anticipated to take place from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The following addresses will be affected by the work: Fairl...

Drive-through Shred Day will be returning to the Gateway parking lot on Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon or until the trucks are full. Drop-off and payment procedures include: • Place boxes/bags of items to shred in vehicle’s trunk. No plastic bags. • Remain in car, and staff will open the trunk. • Place payment ($5 per bag/box) in an envelope ...