Caregivers at Rossmoor and in the community at large face new challenges in caring for seniors since the advent of COVID-19. Deborah McElwaine has worked as a senior caregiver for more than 10 years, including many years at Rossmoor. She spoke about new challenges for Rossmoor caregivers and the families they take care of during this pandemic. “One...

Just because 320 Waterford residents are sequestered in their homes during a pandemic doesn’t mean they have to give up all the enjoyment in life. Last week, residents were able to have a pleasant time with their choice of lunch or dinner, smoothies, bingo and a Friday cocktail hour complete with something to nibble on. And, starting this week, the...

Even as Rossmoorians are enjoying walking the golf course for exercise during this shelter-in place, many residents are missing something else: the swish and ping of actual golf. Director of Golf Mark Heptig knows that more than anyone. Many people have asked him when golf will return, and the answer is always the same: Who knows? It depends on whe...

GRF Board meeting The GRF Board reassured residents that their best interests, including financial, are being looked after during the coronavirus pandemic. At the April 14 Board meeting, via Zoom, Board members took the opportunity to answer questions that have been sent to them by residents. CEO Tim O’Keefe also said that as of the meeting, there ...

Sylvia Snider will turn 75 in June, but that doesn’t stop her from donating blood and platelets, something she started doing about a decade ago, when the company she worked for in Walnut Creek held a blood drive. “There’s no age limit on donating blood,” she said. Now she’s popular with the American Red Cross, which calls her with reminders when sh...

Newsom signals state’s gradual reopening Starting today, Contra Costa County workers and residents must wear a mask when they work at an essential business; are inside an essential business, such as a grocery store; visit a health care provider or facility; and wait in line or ride public transportation. The new order does not apply to children und...

The GRF Board and committees have moved their upcoming meetings to the video conferencing website Zoom as the shutdown in California continues. All committee meetings are open to residents who would like to join online as attendees. Instructions for each follow. Finance Committee The Finance Committee will hold a second April meeting on Tuesday, Ap...

Notice is hereby given that the 56th Annual Meeting of Members of the Golden Rain Foundation of Walnut Creek will be held on Monday, May 11, at 9:30 a.m. via a Zoom webinar. To join the videoconference, click on https://tinyurl.com/rjfusw7. The password is 992012. To join by phone, dial one of the following numbers: 669-900-6833, 346-248-7799, 253-...

Health officials gave conflicting opinions on whether it is necessary to wear a mask when going outside during this pandemic. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends that people wear a mask outside, especially if going shopping or to some other public place. Bottom line, it can’t hurt to add another layer of pro...

It’s not quite business as usual. But Rossmoor’s Mutuals haven’t closed up shop despite no face-to-face contact due to the coronavirus pandemic. “We’re still in business,” said Sonya Ford, president of Mutual 48, one of Rossmoor’s smaller Mutuals with nine buildings. “Board members and committee members are doing their jobs as much as they can,” sh...