Issue remains undecided at Aquatics & Fitness meeting A proposed fee of $5 for certain Fitness Center classes defined as “specialty classes” remains on hold for now. A newly formed subcommittee of three members of the Aquatics and Fitness Advisory Committee – Joan Boyle, Catherine Robinson-Walker and Mary Lou Thompson – will be reviewing the is...

Two updates pertaining to online privacy policies for Rossmoor’s websites were recommended last week by the Policy Committee to the RWC Board for consideration. However, a proposed overhaul of how Rossmoor clubs and organizations are defined will need more discussion. The same goes for proposed rules for the new pickleball facility at Dollar as wel...

The April 15 tax-filing deadline is in the rear-view mirror, but for donors to charities, tax considerations never go out of season. In a recent conversation, Bill Reiss, Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation (RSF) trustee and Rossmoor resident, explained why he and his wife, Ray, prefer to use Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) to make donations ...

The Rossmoor Al-Anon support group meets on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. in Multipurpose Room 1 at the Gateway Complex. This mutual support group is for anyone troubled by someone's drinking. By sharing common experiences and applying the Al-Anon principles, family and friends of alcoholics can bring positive changes to their individual situati...

“strength and resilience in the community.” “This strength shows up in how we care for each other,” Reed said. “More than 21% of older LGBTQ adults have provided care to friends compared to only 6% of non queer, cis (gendered people).” Reed said LGBTQ+ older adults experience higher rates of cognitive decline that could be attributed to health care...

Join Jeff Matheson on May 18 in Fairway Room Senior manager of executive services Residents are invited to an informal “Coffee with the General Manager” gathering on Monday May 18, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Fairway Room at Creekside Complex. Set in a relaxed and comfortable environment, this gathering is a chance to meet with Rossmoor Walnut Creek ...

Penny Reed, a licensed social worker and manager of Rossmoor Counseling Services, spoke to about 40 people on how to have conversations with loved ones about end-of-life decisions. Reed acknowledged that the conversations can be uncomfortable, emotional, difficult and necessary to have with everyone who may be involved in the decisions. “It’s impor...

Walnut Creek Mayor Kevin Wilk will be the special guest speaker at the Republican Club’s coming meetand- greet, which will be held Sunday, May 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Fairway Room at Creekside Complex. Wilk will update attendees on the state of the city, and answer questions about public finances, government policies, crime and future city plans....

The Republican Club will host a debate party to watch the scheduled Wednesday, April 22 television debate between the candidates for California governor. The debate will feature two Republican candidates – former Fox News TV host Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco – and several Democrats, including former Congress member Katie Po...

son ‒ perhaps the homeowner or another resident ‒ could be held financially liable. The master policy does not cover furniture, clothing, TVs, music systems and other electronics, dishes, cutlery and portable appliances. Those are considered “personal items,” and that is where “HO-6” policies come in. HO-6 policies are specifically tailored to owne...