When Bob Kelso joined the GRF Board of Directors five years ago, he compiled a list of things he thought could be changed or improved in Rossmoor. He quickly discovered, however, that every suggestion came with a familiar reply. “It got to the point where people would say everything in Rossmoor has been tried once before,” the Board president said....

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rossmoor Lions Club is not permitted to hold its annual fundraisers, such as White Cane Day, Antique Appraisal and Lions Breakfast. The result is drastically reduced funds raised for outreach. In the coming weeks, the club will publicize information about its programs and Campaign 2020. The campaign goal is to rais...

Directors also discuss how to reopen facilities Residents can continue to walk the Creekside Golf Course during twilight hours, at least for the time being. After reviewing hundreds of emails and listening to residents’ comments, the GRF Board decided Thursday to allow walkers to remain on the nine-hole course after 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday....

Fitness Center impacted by the decision Plans were moving speedily ahead to reopen the Tice Creek Fitness Center in early July before a spike in COVID-19 cases countywide prompted local health officials this week to put the brakes on the further easing of shutdown orders. Because of recent coronavirus trends, Contra Costa Health Services announced ...

Indoor dining was set to return to Creekside Grill, which is open daily. Diners were supposed to have a choice of indoor or outdoor food service starting today, July 1. But county health officials indefinitely suspended further openings in the county because of a spike in positive tests and hospitalizations. Creekside Grill was closed entirely for ...

Tice Valley Fitness Center trainer Julie Hughes is retiring after 25 years helping Rossmoor residents stay fit and healthy. While she has been giving lessons over the years, she also has learned many lessons. “Rossmoor residents have taught me many things: Make the best of everything; don’t sweat the small stuff; laughing counts as exercise; learn ...

The Rossmoor LGBT Alliance raised more than $17,000 during its Pride Month charity fundraiser from May 28-June 20. Donations will go to the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano and the Rossmoor Fund. The fundraiser far exceeded its original goal of about $10,000. “Our theme this year was A Giving Pride,” fundraiser coordinator Steve Mico said. “W...

The rapidly changing public health orders mean more businesses and facilities are reopening, inside and outside of Rossmoor. Relaxed rules for outdoor pools will allow Tice Creek pool to welcome swimmers back on Thursday, June 25 at 1 p.m. The pool will reserve up to 6 for lap swimming and 10 for open swim daily, while Dollar expands to 12 swimmers...

Dominguez, Garcia here to help with tasks, chores The Rossmoor Handyman Service is back in business after a bit of a lull during the height of the coronavirus outbreak. And that’s good news to residents who need help with some minor work in their manor that they just can’t or don’t want to do themselves or that isn’t taken care of by their Mutual. ...

Former East Bay Times editor joins the staff Craig Lazzeretti has joined the Rossmoor News as assistant managing editor. The Martinez resident’s roots are in the Bay Area. He grew up in Richmond and worked for various Bay Area publications during his decades- long career as an editor and writer. He was part of the East Bay Times team that was award...