Speaker will address affordable senior housing issues The Democrats of Rossmoor will hold their May TGWD (“Thank Goodness We’re Democrats”) in the Fireside Room on Thursday, May 8, at 4 p.m. Bring a snack to share. Those who would like alcohol at this event should bring their own beverage. The program will feature Kevin Donovan from the Contra Cost...

Homeowners who are already receiving a senior exemption for the Acalanes Union High School District’s current parcel tax won’t have to worry about applying for a new exemption if Measure T passes next month. The $130 parcel tax measure on the May 6 special election mail-in ballot would generate $4.5 million annually in locally controlled funding fo...

Rossmoor Flea Market Vendors, like Stan Chin, will be at Saturday’s event at Gateway selling portions of extensive collections There’s a colorful story behind each portion of Stan Chin’s extensive collection. Chin is a natural storyteller who excitedly describes the wide range of collectibles he’s amassed since 1957. Those include, but are not limi...

Politicians would be allowed in some programs The Policy Committee has recommended allowing some politics in Rossmoor TV programming but in a limited capacity. At its April 14 meeting, the committee members agreed that Policy 602.0 should be revised to permit elected officials and their staff to participate in Rossmoor TV programming – so long as t...

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...