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Bear sculpture comes to life near Golf Shop

There’s a new bear in town, ready to greet golfers and other residents in one of Rossmoor’s busiest and most prominent locales. It’s the latest creation of Ed Waraner, owner of Waraner Brothers Tree Service. Waraner is known for his unique artwork of bears throughout Rossmoor. “It’s funny … it’s something I kind of worked into,” Waraner said. “It’s...
Posted on August 2, 2022
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Transportation options abound for Rossmoor residents

When Diane Schwendinger moved to Rossmoor with her husband four years ago, they decided to do something that few living in a Bay Area suburb like Walnut Creek would ever contemplate: living without a car. So far, it’s worked out just fine. “We have never felt it necessary to have a car,” Schwendinger said. “We figure the positives outweigh the nega...
Posted on August 2, 2022
 

Knife-sharpening available Aug. 5 and 19

Rossmoor’s Wood Shop at Gateway Center will again be offering its knife-sharpening service on two Friday mornings in August, on Aug. 5 and 19. The sharpening meisters, Al Kaufman and his brother John, will be there from the shop’s opening at 9 a.m. until noon. Knives can be dropped off in the morning when the shop opens and picked up later anytime ...
Posted on August 2, 2022
 

Security Reports

FROM SECURITAS The following are the major incidents reported to Securitas, Rossmoor’s security service provider. They appear here as they were initially reported to Securitas. After investigation, details of a case may indicate a lesser or different incident description. Friday, July 22 Building damage: An American Medical Response supervisor repo...
Posted on August 2, 2022
 

Public Safety manager to talk to Republicans

Rossmoor’s Public Safety Manager, Tom Cashion, will be at the Republican Club’s Sunday, Aug. 7, Meet & Greet to talk with residents and answer their questions. The Rossmoor Republican Club invites all like-minded people to their monthly Meet & Greet, on Sunday, Aug. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Oak Room in the Gateway Clubhouse. Attendees are...
Posted on August 2, 2022
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Landscape crew continues campaign to reduce water use

Replacing grass a priority as drought worsens There is plenty of incentive for Rossmoor to cut down on water use – higher cost, a supply that may dwindle, simply doing right by the environment. John Tawaststjerna, Rossmoor’s landscape manager, is mindful of all those things as he and his forces continue their ongoing campaign to cut down on water u...
Posted on July 26, 2022
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Efforts continue to reduce barking

Hands-on training helps at Dog Park Dog etiquette training sessions are one step toward making the Dog Park a more pleasant experience for all. The sessions that began in April and continued into July have fostered a greater conversation about why dogs bark and what can be done to alleviate excessive barking from dogs at the park, which has prompte...
Posted on July 26, 2022
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Golf still booming in Rossmoor

The COVID-19 pandemic may have helped get people back on the golf courses again, but even with the pandemic-related shutdowns easing and more recreational activities once again at residents’ disposal, the two Rossmoor courses continue to see increasing numbers of users. Rossmoor’s courses hosted 7,285 rounds played in June, up slightly from 7,190 i...
Posted on July 26, 2022
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CEO Tim O’Keefe to retire Nov. 15; search begins for replacement

CEO Tim O’Keefe announced to the GRF Board and staff on July 18 that he will be retiring on Nov. 15. O’Keefe has served as CEO of the Golden Rain Foundation since November 2015, including the past 2½ years during the COVID-19 pandemic. His contract was not set to expire until June 30, 2024. “It’s been a great job, and I’ve loved working here,” O’Ke...
Posted on July 26, 2022