Newcomers Fair to introduce amenities to those who moved in during COVID There was a time when an evening cocktail party was held for new Rossmoor residents every three months or so – 150 to 170 guests coming to the Fireside Room to become better acquainted with their new neighbors and community, and with GRF staff. But thanks to COVID-19, it’s bee...

Lauralee Barbaria had good reason to snicker, thanks to an impressive golf victory. This was a biggie. Barbaria took top honors at the Women’s Nine-Hole Golf Association Tournament of Champions on Sept. 29 at Discovery Bay Country Club, triumphing over golfers from throughout Northern California who, for the most part, were considerably younger. Th...

Anumber of Rossmoor events are making their way back after being waylaid by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the upcoming Rossmoor Health Fair a prime example. And for Penny Reed, it’s none too soon. “The (COVID) shutdown hit on many fronts; people have been isolated, aren’t connecting, not always able to know what health services are out there for them...

Arlyss Rothman, who was a former Third Mutual board member and president and current vice president of the Rossmoor Emergency Preparedness Organization (EPO), died Oct. 19 following a long fight with cancer. Rothman, 74, made her mark in Rossmoor almost immediately after she and husband, Al, arrived in 2015. She started as an entry coordinator for ...

Cal clubs ranged in age from 25 to 85. Barbaria, representing Rossmoor’s Women’s Nine-Hole Golf Club, emerged as 2022 grand champion in the championship flight with a gross score of 43, just ahead of four golfers tied at 44. She was beaming during the awards ceremony, when she was presented with a floral bouquet and a glass trophy. “I was so tickle...

The Rossmoor News will have early deadlines for the Nov. 16 issue because of Veterans Day. All columns, club trip listings and religion articles are due Tuesday, Nov. 8, by noon. All other club and organization articles are due Wednesday, Nov. 9, by noon. All ads, obituaries and letters to the editor must be turned in by Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m...

Leftovers Thrift Shop is looking for additional volunteers who are interested in working three hours per week. An all-volunteer nonprofit, Leftovers has existed for 45 years and was created by Rossmoor residents. Contact Vicki at thriftshopinfo@yahoo.com or drop into the shop at 2281 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek. The store is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ...

The article about the GRF Civility Task Force in last week’s News reported the wrong time for the next meeting. It will be held Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m.

The second annual Diversity Festival of Rossmoor was bigger, brighter and better. As the saying goes, you had to be there. A great portion of Rossmoor was there, packing the Event Center on Oct. 11. The event moved to larger digs after its start one year ago at Gateway that drew a large crowd despite overcast skies. This time, the weather came thro...

A pop-up COVID-19 booster clinic will be held in Rossmoor on Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon at Stanley Dollar Clubhouse. Advance registration is required to receive the booster at the clinic offered by Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS). Residents only need to provide their name, address, phone number and email when registering. They can regi...