Feral pigs have joined the ranks of deer, turkeys, geese, squirrels, mountain lions and other wildlife that roam Rossmoor. But these new visitors – which can weigh over 200 pounds – aren’t quite as cute as the does and ducks. And they’re making a heck of a mess in many residents’ yards as they root around for bugs and grubs in the grass, leaving gr...

The Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) can prohibit smoking in its parks, but should it? That thorny issue was tackled by the Policy Committee on Dec. 3. After learning that Walnut Creek’s secondhand smoke ordinance gives GRF the say so, three committee members concluded that it would be difficult to enforce a smoking ban. The committee is made up of GRF...

Sustainable Rossmoor reviewing members’ clues Sustainable Rossmoor encourages its members to renew their membership for 2020. Membership is $20. Residents who are interested in promoting solar power, water and energy conservation, recycling and other efforts to improve sustainability in Rossmoor and beyond are welcome to join. The club meets on the...

An election will be held for one director for the Mutual 28 board. This position is a threeyear term. The incumbent, Jon Rasmussen, has decided not to run for another term. Any other Mutual member who is interested in running for a place on the board should contact the assistant secretary in the Mutual Board Office by Jan. 13 with a written candida...

Pets rescued, neighbors remember resident who died Adeadly fire at 1201 Leisure Lane on Nov. 23 claimed the life of a 101-year-old man and displaced five residents living in three adjoining manors. “The residents in the other manors were uninjured; they all got out, including their pets,” said Director of Mutual Operations Paul Donner. He said the ...

Back when Rossmoor women were just out of college, there was a job that symbolized glamor and adventure. It involved travel and meeting new people. It’s a career shared by some 20 Rossmoor women who today are members of the Flight Attendants Club. Members usually meet the third Wednesday of the month for the early bird dinner at Creekside Grill, an...

Just a few hours into Rossmoor’s annual holiday food drive last Monday, volunteers and a food bank official were encouraged by the number of donations. Residents dropped off food and money between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Gateway Clubhouse. “When I got there at 7:30, there was quite a bit of food in the lobby of the clubhouse,” said Neil Zarchin, f...

Rossmoor clubs and organizations that want to have an outdoor display should complete a request form and return it to the GRF Board Office. Forms can be downloaded from www.Rossmoor.com, under the Policies section. (Policy 301.3) Forms are also available at the Administration Desk at Gateway. Holiday outdoor displays are typically located at the gr...

For a wide variety of reasons, many find themselves alone for the holidays. With the emphasis on families and being with others, the holidays can be an especially lonely and trying time, even for those who are usually OK being on their own. Rossmoor Counseling Services and the Recreation Department are working to create a space for folks to celebra...

• Talk to people in the waiting room at your doctor’s office or while standing in line at Safeway. • Take a class. • Invite neighbors in your entry to your manor for tea or for a potluck lunch or dinner. • Volunteer either in Rossmoor or in the community. • Buy two tickets to an event and ask an acquaintance to join you. • Give sincere compliments....