Sharon Fong reflects on her liver transplant Staff writer Sharon Fong holds a special appreciation for life. She likes to say, “Live life to its fullest.” Her license plate holder reads, “Donate life.” There is much to be thankful for. In May, Fong, 79, will mark her 30th anniversary of becoming a liver transplant recipient. In 1993, she was among ...

There has been an ever- growing line of residents at the Xfinity Comcast service representatives table in the Fireside Room. Residents have been concerned about an increase they are seeing on their Comcast bill for an unknown charge. Xfinity Comcast Account Executive Brent Harrah explained that there is no change to the GRF/Comcast contract. What r...

Comfort, low maintenance, a few extra niceties? Much like a car or any personal purchase, what goes into the golf carts cruising about Rossmoor reflect each owner’s unique personality. Recalling the rough ride of one, Rossmoorian Claudia Terry recalled that “it felt like your fillings were going to fall out.” So the soft and gentle ride of their oc...

After being on the market for several years, and almost sold twice, the former John Muir Health medical center building could soon become the new home for Rossmoor’s Mutual Operations Department – if such a conversion is practically and economically workable. On Thursday, the GRF Planning Committee voted to recommend the Finance Committee endorse c...

As part of ongoing efforts to keep residents informed, two departments are teaming up to assist residents with updating their contact information and signing up for the new MyRossmoor.com emailed bulletins. Staff members from the Recreation and Communications departments will be on hand Monday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to noon and on Wednesday, April...

Pedestrian and vehicle safety will be the focus of a presentation by the City of Walnut Creek on Tuesday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Event Center. Briana Byrne, an associate traffic engineer with the city, said the presentation will explain the work the city has done for the past year on its Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP). “The LRSP use...

Shred Day returns to the Gateway parking lot on Monday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the trucks are full. Because Shred Day is so popular, two trucks will be onsite. T he cost is $5 per bag or banker’s box. Check or cash only. Exact change is required. Checks should be made out to GRF. For questions, call 1-925988-7700.

The 59th Annual Meeting of Members of the Golden Rain Foundation of Walnut Creek will be held on Monday, May 8, at 9:30 a.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway Complex and over Zoom. The meeting invite information is available online at https://tinyurl.com/3ww9rr4j The purpose of the meeting is to install the newly elected directors representing Districts ...

RAD Cares, the confidential listening response arm of Rossmoor Advocates for Diversity (RAD), would like to hear from members of racial, ethnic and sexual minorities about their experiences in Rossmoor. Specifically, RAD Cares is interested in responses to the following questions: • What were your impressions, hopes and concerns about Rossmoor befo...

Millions of residents throughout Northern California, including many in Rossmoor, found themselves in the dark – literally and figuratively – during the flurry of winter storms that battered the region and caused widespread, and in some cases extended, power outages. Rossmoor residents looking for answers to the causes, extent and duration of storm...