Program resumes at Hillside pool, minus lifeguards Family Swim hours returned to Rossmoor on June 29, minus lifeguards. Around 12:30 p.m. on that warm summer day, Hillside Pool was filled with about a dozen kids, some parents and plenty of grandparents. All seemed to be enjoying the experience. Jane Johnson was all smiles, especially since she coul...

Dolores Falanga became a writer at the tender age of 96. The now 99-year-old already had plenty of things occupying her time: family, friends, bingo, puzzles, Giants’ games, and her greeting card group. Her son gave her a subscription to a company producing life stories. It gives subscribers writing prompts, or they write about whatever they’d like...

I Guest speaker Larry Carter posed this question for his Computer Club presentation: “Can Computers Think?” Considering how artificial intelligence is a hot topic these days, Carter’s question drew close to 200 residents June 25 to the Fireside Room for this “Tech Talk” event. Games were associated with computer program- COMPUTERS: Club’s ‘Tech Tal...

Age is just a number for Bob Miller, Dolores Falanga By Sam Richards Staff writer During his stint in the U.S. Army during the latter stages of World War II, Bob Miller received some training from paratroopers, but it would be eight decades before he would actually jump out of an airplane himself. But this ebullient 98-yearold Rossmoor resident is ...

Rossmoor TV has permanently moved to Channel 1071 after Comcast pulled it from Channel 1083 on June 23. Comcast officials said residents were notified of the channel switch from April 22 through May 21 via a billing message on paper and electronic statements. Many residents said they did not receive a bill and were unaware of the change, and staff ...

Contra Costa Animal Services, Joybound People & Pets and the city of Walnut Creek are offering a free pet vaccine and microchip clinic for Contra Costa County residents on Sunday, July 19 at Tice Valley Community Gym. The clinic starts at 9 a.m. and is first come, first served. It will be in the parking lot of the gym located at 2055 Tice Valle...

Following a recommendation by the Rossmoor Walnut Creek Planning Committee, the RWC Board on Thursday approved dedicating more resources to further study refurbishing or rebuilding the Rossmoor Walnut Creek (RWC) and Rossmoor Property Management (RPM) office building at Rockview, an evolution of a larger ambitious plan to improve conditions for Roc...

Pickleball orientation clinic is a hit with newcomers If Rossmoor’s electricity was human-powered, pickleball would keep everyone’s lights on. The Rossmoor Pickleball Club counted 660 members before its June 20 pickleball orientation clinic, which filled the Creekside courts with new players – as anticipation builds for the opening of the new state...

Showing respect for someone with dementia who is under your care was one key piece of practical advice given at the Dementia Caregiver’s Conference on June 24 at the Event Center. The half-day conference is put on annually by Rossmoor Counseling Services. “Respect is such an important part of your communication tools,” said Karla Fields, one of thr...

Asunny Monday afternoon was ideal for celebrating the reopening of Hillside Pool. “I couldn’t wait,” said Janis Hoffman, who arrived with her husband, Joe, on June 22, when the pool reopened after being closed since late May because of a broken main circulating pump. “I’ve lived here 13 years, and we come three to four times a week.” The reopening ...