Jews in Germany, Bea Bergerman said, saw the writing on the wall as the Nazi party was consolidating power in the 1930s. Her parents were among those looking to escape while they could. “I saw a lot, and my parents talked about it,” she said. “They recognized it and were preparing to leave.” But it may surprise some that Bea and her parents emigrat...

After three decades helping craft what Rossmoor is today, former GRF President Jerry Priebat has decided to take a step back and let others who are young and eager help chart Rossmoor’s course. “I turn 90 in July,” he said. He thought about going for another elected position. “This time, I said, ‘Enough is enough.’ ” Life has taken its toll as he h...

erans’ History Project for the Library of Congress. He interviewed and also filmed conversations with Rossmoor World War II veterans to preserve their memories for later generations. He was also active in Congregation B’nai Israel, as president and a board member. News of his retirement from public life was a little bit of a surprise to some and br...

COVID-19 vaccines The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized Pfizer booster shots for those 65 and older and for people at least 16 years old who are at high risk of severe illness or work in settings where exposure is higher. An FDA advisory panel recommended the booster shot for this group on Sept. 17, and the FDA granted approval last ...

The Computer Club of Rossmoor has posted a video on its website that provides instructions for putting an image of a vaccine card onto a smartphone. All Rossmoor residents may access the video by going to the Computer Club’s website. The link: www.caccor.com. Membership in the club is not required to view the video. The Computer Club has received a...

The Rossmoor Rotary Club will support Walnut Creek service day for the second straight year by holding a food drive and coat drive on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 8:30 a.m. until noon at Gateway Clubhouse. Nonperishable food and monetary donations will be collected. Food in glass containers is not accepted. The most needed food includes natural peanut bu...

PG& E will be conducting safety inspections in Rossmoor in the coming weeks, the company announced last Wednesday. The work is part of PG& E’s ongoing wildfire safety effort. PG& E will be inspecting electric towers and poles during daylight hours. Trucks, helicopters and drones will be working throughout Rossmoor. Helicopters and drone...

Golf among areas projecting higher revenue The GRF Board and Finance Committee used surplus funds to decrease a proposed 7.88% hike in the GRF portion of the coupon for 2022 – but it balked at the idea of reducing the coupon two years in a row. The Board and committee members compromised and recommended a 5.99% increase instead, following two long ...

Roxane and Harry Laiolo came away from the Ofie’s Kitchen food truck on Sept. 14 with a bag full of goodies – a Works Burger, a cheesesteak sandwich and an order of fries – and a side of smiles. “This is way overdue, if you want to know the truth,” said Roxane Laiolo, who as a Rossmoor resident is happy to see more food options in her community. “Y...

Weekdays, Jerrol Reavis is GRF’s new operations manager. Weekends, he’s a rock star. The Bay Area native is the founder and lead guitarist of Majestic – San Francisco’s Ultimate Tribute to Journey. The five-person rock group has performed at such places as Bimbo’s 365 Club and Slim’s in San Francisco; Harrah’s in Atlantic City; and The Nugget Casin...