Professionals talk about the complexities AGING: Advice on selecting caregivers Riddle and Van Ackeren worked as a tandem for this lecture, alternately speaking on a topic or fielding the many questions residents asked. “We both kind of have the same journey,” said Van Ackeren, a certified geriatric care manager, which helps older adults and their ...

After five years at the helm of Rossmoor’s Human Resources Department, Eric Wong is stepping down May 1 to focus on another human-related job – caring for his mother, who turns 100 in late April. “I know that her time on this side of heaven is limited, so my retirement decision is really to be there to support her in the final chapters of her l ife...

Riddle and Van Ackeren worked as a tandem for this lecture, alternately speaking on a topic or fielding the many questions residents asked. “We both kind of have the same journey,” said Van Ackeren, a certified geriatric care manager, which helps older adults and their families navigate the complexities of aging. Riddle is a placement adviser and a...

Janet Seldon, Susan Hildreth, Cheryl Hines answer questions submitted by residents Hot-button topics like the proposed pickleball facility, room reservations and the insurance crisis were among major issues touched on at the GRF Board Candidates Forum on April 8. Three candidates fielded questions at Peacock Hall – Janet Seldon, who is running in D...

Sewing Club’s talents serving Youth Homes youngsters as well For those who pass through the George Mark Children’s House, the beautiful quilts awaiting them in the patient rooms represent never-ending hugs of love from their makers in the Rossmoor Sewing Arts Club’s Quilters Group. Katie Peña, volunteer coordinator for the San Leandro- based facili...

With its work winding down, the Marketing Task Force continued to discuss how to bring new residents into Rossmoor Walnut Creek, exploring the merits of an ambassador program. The task force, which has been charged with improving Rossmoor’s outreach over the past eight months, discussed at its April 9 meeting the possibility of volunteers giving to...

Recommendations could lead to big changes Rossmoor’s longtime debate over transit service carried over into a passionate discussion during the Planning Committee’s meeting on April 10. The committee evaluated transit service recommendations that could dramatically change what transportation looks like inside and outside of the gate. It marked the l...

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A flyer titled “Rossmoor’s Future – Progress or Deterioration” that was sent to some Rossmoor residents contains significant misinformation that prompted several emails to the GRF Board and erroneously letters to the editor to the Rossmoor News. The author of the flyer acknowledged to the News that he put the flyer together on his own. Because of t...

Insurance carriers are not expected to use new Cal Fire maps to set rates Contra Costa Fire Protection District Chief Lewis Broschard wasted no time addressing the proverbial elephant in the room during a public meeting on April 1 on newly released Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for communities throughout the state. No, the maps issued by Cal Fire ...