After much debate, Event Center opened 10 years ago as state-of-the-art facility To many, the Event Center still seems new. While its pristine design and décor remain fresh and aesthetically appealing, the reality is that it is now 10 years old. In that first decade, the center has hosted myriad community-wide events, from town halls, forums, festi...

This is the first of a two-part series on winter storm preparations in Rossmoor. Wet weather and colder temperatures are here. Being prepared for what might be ahead is important, especially given last winter’s onslaught of heavy rains, pockets of flooding and tumultuous winds. The National Weather Service’s latest Seasonal Precipitation Outlook, i...

Experts explain complexities of advisors and agencies The universe of financial advisors is vast and complicated enough that two professionals in the field said they learned a few new things when preparing for their Nov. 28 presentation to Rossmoor’s Financial Forum club. FINANCIAL: Experts present ‘The Alphabet Soup of Financial Advisors’ Shannon ...

Walnut Creek’s Measure O Molly Pfau Clopp had a long career as a health care executive overseeing multi-million-dollar budgets. Susan Hildreth has also had ample experience with budgets and audits, working with nonprofits over the years – and on the GRF Audit Committee. They’re about to take on what promises to be a tailor- made volunteer role, giv...

During the height of autumn, the leaves fall so rapidly that even when removed, they quickly accumulate again, making collection fruitless. For this reason, when a tree is actively dropping leaves, Landscaping prioritizes its time and concentrates on keeping sidewalks clear, then collects the leaves when the tree has finished defoliating. In additi...

Most of the offices in Rossmoor will be closed for extended lunch hours on Wednesday, Dec. 13, because of the annual GRF staff holiday lunch. This will enable all staff to attend the event. The following are the hours closed by location: • The Mutual Operations Department on Rockview Drive, including the front desk and Alternations Department from ...

Room reservations for Rossmoor facilities are completely booked through the holiday season, and no new reservations will be accepted through Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2024. The reservations department will be closed Dec. 11 through Dec. 22 in preparation for the 2024 reservation schedule. Club representatives who need to change an existing reservation booke...

The great mysteries – creation, eternity, fate, love – have been the subject of contemplation and discussion for centuries, probably for eons. Historians, philosophers, Rumi, Omar Khayyam, religions and indigenous cultures have all written and spoken about unknowable questions. How do the mysteries affect us? Can happiness occur in the “sorry schem...

Water will be shut off all day on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at the Gateway Complex as the maintenance team permanently repairs a valve that broke in October. This date was selected because the fewest events are scheduled that day at Gateway. Portable restrooms will be available between the Fireside Room and Peacock Hall while the water is turned off. On Oc...

Upcoming early closures and full closures The Fitness Center and pool will have early closing times and full closures during the upcoming holidays. On Sunday, Dec. 24, the pool will close at 12:30 p.m. and the Fitness Center at 1 p.m. for Christmas Eve. On Monday, Dec. 25, both will be closed all day for Christmas. On Sunday, Dec. 31, the pool will...