Learn the seven steps for earthquake safety The Rossmoor Emergency Preparedness Organization (EPO) is holding its August meeting in Peacock Hall, and on Zoom, on Monday, Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. Lars Eric Holm of the Earthquake Country Alliance (ECA) will present “The Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety.” Holm will discuss each of the seven steps and explain...

Here is the schedule for Rossmoor clubs that will host tables around Peacock Plaza during the Friday Farmers’ Market. Club attendance is subject to change. July 24 • Democrats of Rossmoor • Republican Club • Diversity Festival Committee • Japanese American Club • Rossmoor Bible Study • Ceramic Arts Club • Sewing Arts Club July 31 • Democrats of Ros...

Members of the Compensation Committee couldn’t help but be surprised as the percentage increases for employee benefits popped up on the screen during their meeting last week. For the third straight year, medical benefits for employees have a renewal rate with a cost increase under double digits: 6.29% for 2027. That number is even more impressive, ...

BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING DATES The Rossmoor Walnut Creek Board and committees hold hybrid meetings in-person and on Zoom. For remote participation on Zoom, use the online link or call 1- 305-224-1968 . Meetings can be rescheduled or changed at any time. July 28 Finance Committee.................................. 9 a.m. Board Room, Gateway Link: ...

Rossmoor TV has permanently moved to Channel 1071 after Comcast pulled it from Channel 1083 on June 23. Comcast officials said residents were notified of the channel switch from April 22 through May 21 via a billing message on paper and electronic statements. Many residents said they did not receive a bill and were unaware of the change, and staff ...

Contra Costa Animal Services, Joybound People & Pets and the city of Walnut Creek are offering a free pet vaccine and microchip clinic for Contra Costa County residents on Sunday, July 19 at Tice Valley Community Gym. The clinic starts at 9 a.m. and is first come, first served. It will be in the parking lot of the gym located at 2055 Tice Valle...

RWC announcement sent to residents via Nixle and posted on the MyRossmoor.com website. Major news was that Family Swim was to return June 29 to Hillside, without lifeguards. Family Swim had been postponed since the outdoor pools reopened March 1, because of a shortage of lifeguards. It means Hillside and Dollar, Rossmoor’s other outdoor pool, will ...

AARP Smart Driver is offering an eight-hour class in July to help residents refresh their skills, learn the latest driving laws, and be safer on the road. The class will be divided over two Fridays – day one on July 17 and day two on July 24. Both classes will run from 12:30 to 5 p.m. in Multipurpose Room 3 at Gateway. Participants must attend both...

Starting July 1, the Rossmoor News will make some changes to accommodate a recent increase in the printing costs for the newspaper. Those changes include lowering the word limit from 600 to 500 words for each article submitted. Clubs will be allowed to request a higher word limit for articles publicizing special events such as galas or annual fundr...

The Rossmoor LGBTQ+ Alliance’s Pride Week Four contains two exciting events: an author event and the Pride Gala. On Monday, June 22, the Alliance and the Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club are co-sponsoring the Pride book discussion of “Outside Voices: A Memoir of the Berkeley Revolution” by Joan Gelfand. This event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in Cr...