Walter Barr and Mark Rossi form new band Walking to the side of the de facto stage in the Redwood Room, Walter Barr stood with his trumpet and beamed a broad smile. Barr was basking in the joy of his bandmates’ soloing. That evening was just the fourth show played to date by Just Friends, a new music project involving Barr, fellow Rossmoor resident...

Sewing Club’s talents serving Youth Homes youngsters as well For those who pass through the George Mark Children’s House, the beautiful quilts awaiting them in the patient rooms represent never-ending hugs of love from their makers in the Rossmoor Sewing Arts Club’s Quilters Group. Katie Peña, volunteer coordinator for the San Leandro- based facili...