GRF Board hears service level review The coronavirus pandemic has meant changes in services provided to Rossmoor residents. Perhaps most noticeable are those that have come from the Recreation Department, which has come up with a new approach to customer service. “The recreation staff is reinventing itself,” said Resident Services Director Jeff Mat...

Reopening Rossmoor Residents are reveling in some of their favorite pastimes again, albeit with pandemic precautions. Contra Costa County issued a public health order June 5 that gave the green light to a phased reopening of everything from dog parks to swimming pools, gyms, outdoor dining, shopping malls and – what many need most – hair salons and...

The coronavirus pandemic has put the spotlight back on Dr. Johan Hultin, 95, a retired forensic pathologist and medical doctor who lives in Rossmoor. He’s the subject of an article in the latest issue of Sports Illustrated, of all publications. His story reads like a novel. The native of Sweden has been labeled the “Indiana Jones” of the scientific...

Rossmoor joins nation in peaceful protests Emotions ran high at Rossmoor’s midday vigil on June 1 for the 46-year-old black man who died at the hands of police in Minneapolis – and other “black lives” that have been lost. Resident Jan Jones, who held a “Stop the Murder” sign, was downright angry. “George Floyd’s was a cold, calculated murder,” said...

Andrea Gourdine, who served as chair of Rossmoor LGBT Alliance for the past three years, is stepping down after the 2020 Pride events this month. In a letter to Alliance members, she wrote: “I could not be more delighted with our growth, stability, and engagement. We have certainly succeeded in our mission: To build bridges among each other and wit...

The idea started coming together a month ago. With the clubhouse doors still closed, how could Recreation entertain the residents sheltering- in-place in their homes? Recreation turned to Channel 28 and before long, the idea for a special one-night-only live concert took shape. And who better to perform than one of Rossmoor’s favorite entertainers ...

Shred Day will return to the Gateway parking lot on Thursday, June 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., or until the truck is full. Contactless drop-off and payment procedures include: Place boxes/bags of items to shred in trunk; Remain in car and staff will open trunk; Place payment in an envelope next to boxes/bags to be shred; Cash or check only; e...

GRF Board President Bob Kelso is answering residents’ questions in a live forum on a weekly basis every Thursday from 2 until there are no additional questions.w The live Q& A sessions started April 9 and are held on the video conference website Zoom. Residents are asked to submit their questions prior to the session to grfquestion@rossmoor.com...

Dial-A-Bus service at Rossmoor was expanded as of June 1. Bus ridership was down by 87% following COVID-19 and the shelter-in-place order, but is picking up again, according to Fleet and Compliance Manager Ralph Dennis. “We’re expanding Dial-A-Bus service from two to four buses Monday through Friday and adding two buses on Saturday and Sunday,” sai...

Board also hears presentation on public safety Faced with an uncertain future due to the coronavirus pandemic, the GRF Board continues to tighten the belt on expenses. Finance Committee Chairman William Dorband told the Board last Thursday morning that after going over updated budget information and financial forecasts through August, the committee...