The Republican Club will feature a Special Mystery Guest as the speaker at its club dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 5:15 p.m. in the Event Center’s Tahoe Room. Unfortunately, contract commitments do not allow the club to publicize the identity of the Special Mystery Guest, but it can say that many members will recognize him. The Special Mystery Gues...

Rossmoor resident Lynne Forrette will be the guest speaker at Rossmoor Rotary Club’s meeting in the Diablo Room at Hillside on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Forrette has been a member of Assistance League Diablo Valley for five years after retiring from John Muir Health as a nurse practitioner. She is on the Speakers Bureau of AL...

Annual event will feature double the 2021 vendors By Mike Wood Staff writer Vendors at the Fall Bazaar all have a unique story about their love of arts and crafts and its impact on their lives. Lois Chan has her own special connection. Chan will be among over 85 resident vendors displaying their handiwork at the bazaar this Saturday, Nov. 5, throug...

LAFAYETTE -- Several regional water agency officials on hand for an Oct. 26 town hall meeting were adamant that recycled water will likely play a big role in an increasingly drought-plagued Central Costa County. That those officials said regional cooperation will be key to getting any of various prospective project to bring steady supplies of recyc...

By Sam Richards Staff writer Changes have come to Rossmoor’s two golf courses for the past eight years, and Rossmoor residents can expect more of the same into 2023 and beyond - primarily less green grass and more mulch. The effects of the ongoing Continued on page 14A Director of Golf Mark Heptig presents ways the golf courses are cutting back on ...

By Mike Wood Staff writer The Activities Council’s general meeting on Oct. 25 covered a lot of ground, including processes for guest lists and authorization for entry; liability insurance for clubs; and how a new California law affects a small number of club events that involve alcohol sales. More than 100 residents, predominately officials or othe...

this year, and it was because of the encouragement,” she described during a phone interview conducted along with a sign language interpreter. It’s the newest way Chan has become involved in community activities and clubs. She swims, line dances and helps with an American Sign Language class taught by Bryan Zinza, her longtime partner. Chan is plann...

• Yvonne Aarden – books • Jim Anderson – ceramics • Ted and Linda Arden – photography, book • Pam Armstrong – jams, cakes, candies • Chris Bang – turned wood products • Florie Bauman – watercolor and oil paintings • Sydne Bernard – ethnic jewelry • Ellena Bloedorn – necklaces • Glenn Borhardt – books • Pierre Boyer – laser cut earrings • Carmen Bra...

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...