Goats play role in wildfire mitigation It’s hard to think of a bigger sensation in Rossmoor this June than those goats. Their presence amid surrounding grassy hillsides has piqued the interest of residents, who have flocked to see them at work. It’s important work, chomping away at grass and brush as part of the Shaded Fuel Break project, conducted...

Committee also remembers longtime marshal Marva Nielsen The Rossmoor golf course rules say walkers, cyclists and others are not allowed on the two golf courses while golfers are playing, “for their own protection.” But RWC officials and Golf Advisory Committee members said at the committee’s June 13 meeting that they’ve seen a worrying number of wa...

Wendy Markel said Peacock Plaza is an ideal setting for Rossmoor’s clubs to set up informational tables during the Friday morning Farmers’ Market. The plaza is roomy and bright, and there are plenty of places to sit. The problem is that, despite signs placed in two locations at the Farmers’ Market, relatively few people know those club tables are t...

During a recent RWC Board of Directors retreat, one director noted that she had not understood why some of the room reservations changes were necessary until hearing a presentation about service levels. “This really should be better communicated to the community,” the director said. In an effort to do that, this article takes a closer look at the s...

Dogs on leash may accompany pedestrians when the golf courses are not open for play as long as the owner cleans up after his/her dog. A veteran course marshal dies Mar va Ni e l s e n , t h e Rossmoor golf courses’ senior marshal, died suddenly June 1. She was 87. Maryjean Kidd, a friend of Nielsen’s, said Nielsen was the longest-serving Rossmoor g...

RWC Property Management (RPM) has officially replaced the Mutual Operations Department (MOD) name as part of a larger rebranding effort in Rossmoor. In April, the then-GRF Board decided to rebrand the community and foundation as Rossmoor Walnut Creek. The renaming initiative aims to make all entities more consistent and less confusing with the myri...

Buses to run for Dollar event and regular holiday service Fourth of July (July 4) transportation service will be available within Rossmoor, to the Rossmoor Shopping Center and during the Recreation Department’s Fourth of July event at Dollar Picnic. July 4 at Dollar Picnic: To attend the event at the Dollar picnic sites, transportation will be avai...

Golf cart complaints are on the rise Recently, there’s been an increase in complaints of golf carts being driven on walkways and sidewalks around Rossmoor, where they are not allowed. This has been a consistent problem that spikes during warmer months, said Securitas Site Manager Steve Bertolozzi. It’s a problem particularly around the clubhouses a...

Members recommend request for proposals for Creekside facility Along with formally accepting phase one of Synergy Restaurant Consultants’ food and beverage study analyzing Rossmoorians’ culinary hopes, the Planning Committee on Thursday approved recommending to the RWC Board that Rossmoor issue a request for proposals (RFP) by potential candidates ...

On Wednesday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rossmoor Counseling Services will present “Dementia Caregivers Conference: Adapting to Changes,” a free half-day conference at the Event Center for caregivers and residents interested in learning more about memory loss and dementia. The conference will feature the following topics and speakers: • Drivin...