It was as loud as a school lunchroom. No one was yelling or throwing food, of course, but the Friday Lunch Program in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse is clearly not all about the food. It’s also a chance to socialize, both for the diners and a group of dedicated volunteers who help run it each week. Wilson Wong says he does it for the friends...

The Golden Pear’s coffee and snack trailer, long anticipated as a presence for golfers to grab a cup and a pastry or sandwich before starting their rounds, is running into problems before it is even open. Several members of the Rossmoor Walnut Creek Golf Advisory Committee on July 10 talked about how they fear the cart’s location near where rental ...

Members back $3 fee for specialty classes beginning Jan. 1 Rossmoor’s outdoor pools may remain lifeguard-free until at least January, and possibly beyond. The Fitness and Aquatics Advisory Committee on July 9 unanimously recommended to the RWC Board to keep Hillside and Dollar pools without lifeguards, rather than shorten pool hours to pay for keep...

The concepts of dementia and Alzheimer’s are far more complicated than the idea one loses memory because of age. Gerontologist and researcher and care management specialist Beverly Kothare on July 22 spoke to the Rotary Club of Rossmoor in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse about the conditions, symptoms and causes of dementia. “My passion is al...

Jim McKenna has jumped right into his new job as RWC’s golf course superintendent. McKenna, who started July 13, takes over the vital role for Rossmoor’s two golf courses from Blake Swint, who announced last month he was stepping down after 22 years as superintendent. Swint, who has taken the course superintendent job at Turlock Golf and Country Cl...

Ceramic Arts Club mobilizes for Community Mural Anne Shulenberger has a term for what the members of the Ceramics Arts Club are beginning to experience as they prepare to make a large ceramic mural outside of their shop at Gateway. “People don’t just have relationships ‒ they have creation- ships, and that’s what’s happening here right now,” said S...

At 103, Lou Gibbs is fond of technology and is at ease around a computer. There are many ways Gibbs, a longtime resident and a World War II veteran, amazes people. He’ll email those he’s met during his many travels. He uses a smart phone, smart watch and once taught his daughter Nancy how to create a Power Point presentation. He has a treasure trov...

Planning recommends exploring options for more environmentally sustainable golf courses, including possible Audubon certification By Sam Richards Staff writer In light of recent calls by residents to end the use of Roundup and certain other herbicides on Rossmoor’s golf courses, the Rossmoor Walnut Creek Planning Committee voted on Thursday to reco...

Camp Rossmoor’s varied activities and games proved quite popular in 2025, and Rossmoor’s Recreation, Fitness and Aquatics staffs have some adjustments in mind that they hope will bring even more campers out for the 2026 edition of the camp during the third full week of August. One of those adjustments is a bit more time for advance planning before ...

Program resumes at Hillside pool, minus lifeguards Family Swim hours returned to Rossmoor on June 29, minus lifeguards. Around 12:30 p.m. on that warm summer day, Hillside Pool was filled with about a dozen kids, some parents and plenty of grandparents. All seemed to be enjoying the experience. Jane Johnson was all smiles, especially since she coul...