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1 ROSSMOOR NEWS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA VOLUME 42, NO CENTS News photo by Mike DiCarlo Members of the Table Tennis Club attended the GRF Board s August meeting en masse, wearing red shirts, to show support for the club president s request to the Board for a new building. Table tennis players make case for new building at GRF meeting By Wilma Murray Staff writer A field of red formed the backdrop for the Aug. 28 regular meeting of the GRF Board. Donning red shirts in solidarity, members of the Table Tennis Club appeared before the Board to make their case for a new building. Stating with humor that the audience displayed either the greatest coincidence in the history of fashion or was there for a purpose, President Fred Barnes opened the podium to the first Residents Forum speaker, David Kwok, president of the Table Tennis Club. Kwok cited concerns over the phasing of the Creekside project, which would postpone building of the Social Center portion of the construction indefinitely. He said the club soon might have no place to play. The current quarters in modular buildings at Hillside would most likely not be allowed to remain for long after the city s permits run out next May. If there is no extension, where would the 184 members of the club go to play? The solution Kwok proposed would be a freestanding building constructed in the current site at Hillside, built to the same size specifications as the David Kwok modular unit. The estimated cost for this would be less than $500,000, he said. You do have an obligation to find a long-term solution for our group, Kwok told the Board. Treasurer s Report is on page 12 CEO Report is on page 13 Transfer fees Picking up the item of business introduced last month regarding membership transfer fees, Barnes recused himself from both discussion and vote based on an assumed perception of conflict of interest because his wife is a real estate agent. Vice President David Smith introduced the suggested revision for Policy , Membership Transfer Fee, stating that the intent of this revision is to make the rules for the transfer fees revert to close to what they were before the most recent policy change. That is, he said, with this revised policy, the required transfer fees would be paid by a resident upon moving in to Rossmoor, but not when moving again within Rossmoor. The policy states that a fixed fee would be paid on all transactions involving a manor resale with five stated exceptions that include purchasers who have been a member of GRF at any time within the 120-day period prior to the close of escrow; when title isjointly owned by a member and nonmember; when the title is transferred by gift or inheritance from a member to nonmember or when transferred from a nonmember owner to a member occupant (such as from children to resident parents); and where the title is transferred to a trust where the beneficiary is the one making the transfer. In his Finance Committee report, Chairman Walter Continued on page 10 Lions Hearing Seminar held this month By S.Y. Huang Club correspondent Loss of hearing due to aging is a debilitating experience for many Rossmoor residents. Apart from wearing hearing aids, there are other means available to help them cope with hearing loss or even deafness. One means is through the adoption of a hearing dog as a companion. The other is through the use of specialized telephone sets and accessories to facilitate telephone communications. Both means are available to eligible users free of charge. A hearing seminar dealing with these two topics, as well as an update of hearing aid technologies, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Gateway Fireside Room. The seminar is sponsored by the Rossmoor Lions Club as a Continued on page 9 Calendar of meetings for GRF 2009 budget Final vote on budget will be Sept. 25 A series of meetings have been set to reveal and discuss the draft fiscal year (FY) 2009 budget. The meetings include the following: Sept. 4: An informal community budget workshop held by staff on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. The workshop, led by GRF CEO Warren Salmons and Chief Financial Officer Rick Chakoff, is for any interested residents to review the proposed budget. Sept. 9 and 10: Joint Finance Committee and GRF Board budget meetings will be held on Sept. 9 and 10, both in the Fireside Room at 10 a.m. Sept. 23: The Finance Committee review and recommendation meeting is set for Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 1:30 p.m. in the Board Room at Gateway. Sept. 25: The GRF Board s final vote on adoption of the budget will be held at the regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 9 a.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway. Enjoy beer and music at Recreation s Oktoberfest Featuring live music, German food The Recreation Department is always looking for an excuse to have a party, and a Oktoberfest-themed event will be the next reason for residents to come out and have some fun with their friends and neighbors. The event will be Friday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. The event will feature live music by the Bay Area s premier polka band, Big Lou s Polka Casserole. Big Lou, the accordion princess, began playing in the honkytonks of central Texas, eventually finding her way to the Bay Area where she currently resides. When she recorded Polka Casserole as a one-time-only project, it turned out to be so much fun making the first record that she decided to keep the band going. They adopted the album title as their name, and the rest is history. The group plays polkas of the world in a style unlike anyone else s. The six band members have played blues, jazz, country and just about any other style there is. They bring a little bit of all this diverse music to the polka table. Café Mocha catering will sell an Oktoberfest meal-deal package that will include bratwurst and franks with sauerkraut and condiments on the side, German potato salad, and apple strudel. Beer and root beer will be served at the event for free. Tickets can be purchased in advance at a discount price of $5 at the Excursion Desk at Gateway, or at the event for $6. This event is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests. INSIDE THE NEWS Arts & Leisure , Arts and Leisure listing Bridge Calendar Classified Channel 28 TV Guide Clubs , 37, Dining Guide Health In Memoriam Maintenance Movies Op/Ed Columns Religion Residents Forum Sports Leonard Krauss honored. See page 5.

2 2 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Eagle Ridge to hold Visual Arts Exhibit Resident artists to display works Eagle Ridge s Community Information Committee will offer its second Visual Arts Exhibit on Monday, Sept. 8, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. The fi rst exhibit in January 2006 was a spectacular success, attracting more than 300 residents. There will be about 35 Eagle Ridge artists who will display a variety of works, including paintings, some of which have been award winners; photographs; needlepoint; counted cross-stitching; calligraphy; pottery; intaglio; sculpture; resident-authored books and articles; and other created artifacts. Tom Mader, Zida Levy and Pat Hines are co-chairing the exhibition. Other members of the committee who are assisting are Vickie Hipkiss, Jo Harberson, Ann Blaschka, Luita Recycle used eyeglasses Residents may recycle eyeglasses they no longer use in receptacles at the clubhouses or the white mailbox at Gateway. 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The committee has scheduled forums each year on a variety of topics relevant to life in Rossmoor. The committee decided two years ago that because a number of Mutual 68 residents were engaged in artistic pursuits, it would be worthwhile to put a spotlight on their efforts and accomplishments. In addition, providing artists an outlet for demonstrating their talents is an incentive for the artists to continue their creative attempts. The Visual Arts Exhibit will offer refreshments as well as music Shuey Avenue, Walnut Creek, California (off Bonanza Street at California Boulevard) Supervisor Uilkema presents event on elder financial abuse A free community event with an elder fi nancial abuse panel discussion will be presented by Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema on Monday, Sept. 22, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Fireside Room at Gateway. The panel of professionals will present the newest critical information on how to identify and avoid financial abuse. Being informed is the best protection from falling prey to abuse. Learn about the biggest mistakes seniors make and how they can protect themselves from all perpetrators, including scam artists, caregivers, and even family members. Prevention is the best approach and the easiest path to security. The three expert panelists will be Eloise Sotelo of the County s Adult Protective Services division; Virginia George, supervising attorney for the Elder Law Clinic at JFK University; and Jason Peck, prosecutor from the District Attorney s Office. The panelists will characterize elder financial abuse from their particular perspective, describe the obstacles they face in confronting the problem, and suggest improvements, solutions, or change they envision to meet the challenge of combating elder financial abuse. Educational materials will be available to attendees. For information, contact Priscilla Tudor in the Counseling Services Department at Rossmoor Fall Bazaar plans are under way The Fall Bazaar, co-sponsored by the Activities Council and the Recreation Department, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, in the Fireside Room, Oak Room, and arts and crafts studios at Gateway from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Fall Bazaar is an opportunity for Rossmoor residents to sell handmade arts and craft items they have made themselves. This event is not for selling used or commercially manufactured items. Applications are now available at the Administration Desk at Gateway. Applications will be processed on a fi rst-come, fi rstserved basis. ROSSMOOR NEWS The Rossmoor News (927080), established April 15, 1965, is published every Wednesday, for a subscription rate of $45 per year, by the Golden Rain Foundation, 1001 Golden Rain Road, Walnut Creek, CA Periodical postage is paid in Walnut Creek, CA. The Rossmoor News is a member of the California Newspaper Publishers Association. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Rossmoor News, P.O. Box 2190, Walnut Creek, CA MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 2190, Walnut Creek, CA OFFICE & DELIVERY ADDRESS: 1001 Golden Rain Road (in the back parking lot at Gateway) Walnut Creek, CA ADDRESS: [email protected]. News articles and letters to the editor can be submitted to this address: news@rossmoor. com. Classified ads and payment information can be ed to [email protected] or faxed to Articles and ads cannot be submitted through the Web site. WEB SITE: and TELEPHONE: General Information and display and classified advertising: Fax: MISSED PAPER: Report missed papers by Thursday noon to ensure delivery. Call and give complete address with entry. STAFF: Editorial: Maureen O Rourke, Manager Wilma Murray, Staff Writer/Editor; Cathy Tallyn, Staff Writer/ Editor Production: Lance Beeson, Kerry Curran, Celeste Fitzsimmons, Production and Graphic Specialists Mike DiCarlo, Photographer Display Advertising: Darlene Dotson, ; Account representative Office Staff: Jacqueline Blaauw, Katherine Stillman, Renee Zumbo, Reception, classifi ed and legal advertising. Contributing Writers: Leo Bach, Another Point of View; Ann Singer, Consider This...; Charles Jarrett, Theatre Review; R.S. Korn, DVD Discoveries; Eric Anschutz, Just Thinking; Robbee Royce, Zest!; Nancy Kaye, volunteer writer Volunteers: Cathy Fauver and Barbara Hansen. DEADLINES: Press releases Thursday noon. Religion notices and Club Trips Wednesday noon. Letters to the Editor and Obituaries Friday noon. Display advertising Friday 10 a.m. Classified Friday, 10 a.m. The Rossmoor News is legally adjudicated to publish legal notices and fictitious business name statements. 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3 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, First Mutual dedicates new Barrett Park First Mutual dedicated its new view and picnic area, Barrett Park, on Aug. 22, at Golden Rain Road, Entry 6. In attendance were, from left, surrounding the bench in the photo, Mutual Vice President Jerry Priebat, Mutual President Nancy Turnier, News photos by Mike DiCarlo Landscape Manager Rich Perona, park sponsor Al Barrett, Mutual Secretary Mel Fredlund, Clyde and Dina Melamed, Lonnie Pannel and Ralph Stone. The estate of the late Lillian Barrett paid for the benches and tables in the new park. Community Club hosts author, council candidates forum Award-winning UC Berkeley professor Richard Muller will discuss his book Physics for Presidents at the Community Club meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 3 p.m., in the Fireside Room at Gateway. Muller s well-reviewed book demystifies the science behind a series of pressing issues facing present and future world leaders as well as the general populace. He explains in plain language the science behind bombs and biological weapons; the fossil fuel crisis; nuclear energy and nuclear weapons; space technology including space weapons; and global warming. The book is a nontechnical rendition of his popular UC Berkeley course of the same name. The course has been described as science for non-science majors, and was voted by the student body to be the best class at Berkeley. Muller has won many awards, including a MacArthur Foundation genius prize, the Alan T. Waterman Award of the National Science Foundation and the Texas Instruments Founders Prize. He was named by Newsweek Magazine in 1989 as one of the top 25 innovators in the United States in all fields. And in 1999 he won the Distinguished Teacher Award at UC Berkeley. During the social hour, after his talk, residents will be able to buy his book at a discount price and he will sign copies of the book. Council candidates The Community Club will also have a special events meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 3 p.m., in the Fireside Room to hear the views of Walnut Creek City Council candidates on issues such as parking, traffic congestion, housing construction, taxes and more. Anyone wishing to submit written questions for the forum should leave them in the Community Club box at Gateway. The Community Club has 635 members and hopes to reach 700 by December. Residents interested in joining the club may pick up a membership form at the meeting or in the club s Gateway slot. Annual dues are $15 a manor; dues at the present time are $7.50 per manor for the remaining months of the year. 24/7 TO AIRPORTS AND LOCAL NEW, CLEAN HYBRID VEHICLES, A/C NICE AND FRIENDLY DRIVERS (925) Licensed # CSG/Better Hearing Center where C ustomer S ervice is G uaranteed Licensed Audiologists on staff More than 40 years collective experience Multiple manufacturers & style choices available, including the Lyric by Insound In-house repairs and supplies Professional, reliable, friendly service to meet your hearing health care needs.

4 4 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Lions Club annual pancake breakfast returns Proceeds from event go to help sight and hearing impaired All Rossmoor residents are requested to reserve Saturday morning, Oct. 4, to attend the annual Lions Club pancake breakfast. Over the years, the annual breakfast has become a popular community-wide event that has attracted large crowds of Rossmoor residents, families and friends coming to enjoy a hearty meal and to socialize with their neighbors. This year, the pancake breakfast will again be served at the Gateway Fireside Room, from 7:30 until 11:30 a.m. For those guests who enjoy an aperitif, there will be a bar stand to serve fizzes, bloody Marys, and screwdrivers, as well a plain orange juice at modest prices. Then for $5, guests will be treated to a wholesome meal of whole-wheat pancakes, scrambled eggs, lean turkey ham, and a fruit-based treat served with coffee and tea. All the money donated will go to worthy causes, thanks to Cindy Gershen, owner of Sunrise Bistro, who has donated all the food and supplies for this year s breakfast as she had done for the last six years. The entire proceeds from the breakfast will be used to fund the many community services supported by the Lions Club, particularly those that help the sight and hearing impaired. Purchase tickets as soon as possible from any Lions Club member, call Irv Katuna at or him at [email protected]. For information call Rex Fraser at THE REUTLINGER COMMUNITY FOR JEWISH LIVING presents The World of Our Great-Grandparents: History of the Jews of Eastern Europe from the earliest times to 1900 Lions, from left, Rex Fraser, Norm Baskin, Manny Bruccoleri and Irv Katuna promote the annual pancake breakfast coming up in October. CERT training offered in Rossmoor Registration is under way for the next Rossmoor Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) series. Classes will be held on Oct. 29 and 30, Nov. 5 and 6, and Nov. 12 and 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at Hillside Clubhouse. All six classes are required as part of the CERT program. The goal of CERT is to teach people to help themselves and their community following a major disaster. In the event of emergency, CERT volunteers first check on their household and immediate neighbors, and then report to a pre-designated staging area to work together. CERT course topics include disaster preparedness, fire safety, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue operations, cert organization, disaster psychology and terrorism. CERT is offered through a partnership of the city of Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County Fire District and the County Office of Emergency Services. To register, call the CERT hotline at or [email protected]. To get the current news on Rossmoor events, tune in to TV Channel 28. It was here that Jewish culture rose to some of its greatest glories; here Jewish society suffered some of its greatest tragedies. Ken Blady, Jewish educator, will endeavor to portray life in Eastern Europe from its obscure beginnings to the mass migration to the New World in the late 19th century. Lectures in the Sunday Series: September pm- 3:15pm September pm- 3:15pm at the Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville, CA For more information and to register for this free series call Carol Goldman Sukkat Shalom Skilled Nursing, Traditions Dementia Care and the Assisted Living area are home to 180 elders in the East Bay. Assistance & Companionship in the Comfort of Your Own Home with Tender Loving Care... Affordable Bonded and Insured Experienced Reliable Caring Excellent References 24 hours/day 7 days/week Permanent Temporary Live-In or Live-Out Member Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce Honor Roll Member of Better Business Bureau NO AGENCY FEES PRECIOUS HOME COMPANION Call Us For Free Assessment or (800) Visit us at Olympic Village, 2400 Olympic Blvd., Suite 9, Walnut Creek, CA Providing quality service since 1990

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6 6 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Republican Club will hear from County Recorder Stephen Weir The Rossmoor Republican Club s Program Committee was directed to find an experienced local political personality to be the speaker at the club s meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 10, in the Fireside Room at Gateway. The search was successful when Contra Costa County Recorder Stephen Weir accepted the invitation. The evening s social time begins at 5:15 and dinner will be served at 6. Weir has spoken at three other Republican Club meetings. He graduated from UC Berkeley at the height of the free-speech movement. From 1973 through 1980, he became involved with local politics and served as a director of the Contra Costa Stephen Weir Water District. He served on the Concord City Council from 1980 to 1989, and served at the city s mayor in 1984 and He served on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and was chairman from 1991 to He was appointed to assume the responsibilities of county recorder in 1989, a position he has held for 19 years. He is currently president of the California Association of Clerks and Elected Officials. After his presentation, he will answer questions. Republican Club members are advised to watch for their monthly Republican Journal that contains the required reservation form. Members pay $24 and guests pay $26. The reservation deadline is Friday, Sept. 5. Mail checks and reservation form to 1708 Golden Rain Road No. 6, or call AARP s Driver Safety Program has openings for September classes The Driver Safety Program, the mature driver education course sponsored by AARP, will be offered in September in Rossmoor in conjunction with the Recreation Department. Students who have never taken the course must attend an eight-hour class in order to receive the certificate of completion needed for the mature driver auto insurance discount. The eight-hour class is offered over two Fridays, Sept. 19 and 26, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Students who have taken the course within the last four years can take a refresher course on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes will be held in Multipurpose Room 3 at Gateway. Class size is limited to 25 people. Pre-registration is required in person at the Administration Office at Gateway. Early registration is recommended as all previous classes have filled quickly. Because of the high demand, the classes are generally full by the Friday after the News comes out. The California State Insurance code states that all drivers age 55 and older who take the course will receive a discount on their auto insurance. Residents should call their own auto insurance agent to discuss specific discounts. The course fee is $10. Checks should be made payable to AARP and dated for the date of the class. Residents are encouraged to bring a snack to class. For information, call Tracy Laughlin at LAMP REPAIR Same Day Service (925) the finishing touch 1566 Palo Verdes Mall Pleasant Hill & Geary, W.C. Diablo Valley Optical at Rossmoor Now in the John Muir Out Patient Center!!! Insurance Large Frames Exceptional Pricing Senior Discount Single vision, Bifocals and Progressives Glasses for all uses, including golf and computers Visit us at 1220 Rossmoor Parkway Opposite the Pharmacy!!! Many years of professional experience. Can fill all prescriptions High quality products unique selection of Designer frames The latest technology Recommended by: Dr. J. Frederick Riedel, M.D. Dr. Joseph Wong, O.D.

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9 Today s Finances require Today s Financial Services Alamo Capital is a full service investment firm serving Rossmoor since Our specialty is TAX FREE INVESTMENTS Money Market with Checks Bonds 401K IRA College 529 Plans Health Insurance Life Insurance Annuities Municipal Bonds Certificate of Deposit (CDs) Mutual Funds N. Civic Dr. Ste. 145, Walnut Creek, CA information@ alamocapital.com Member: FINRA, SIPC, Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce and Honor Roll members of the Better Business Bureau ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, Coping with hearing loss covered in Lions Club Hearing Seminar Continued from page 1 community service. It is open to all residents and other guests concerned with hearing problems. The seminar will begin with a talk on the debilitating condition of age-related hearing loss and on recent developments in the technologies of hearing aids and other assistive listening devices. The lead-off speaker will be Dr.Troy Cascia, an audiologist at the UCSF Audiology Clinic, who specializes in adult and pediatric hearing evaluation and treatment. He currently serves as a member of the executive board of the California Academy of Audiology and is a fellow of American Academy of Audiology. The speech will be followed by the demonstration of a hearing dog in action. The demonstration will be conducted by Jackie Post, a field representative from Paws With a Cause, a nonprofit organization in California. The organization trains dogs nationally for adoption by people with a variety of disabilities, including hearing impairment. Post began her association with PAWS in 1998 to raise and train foster puppies to become assistance dogs. As one of the two field representatives for Paws in Northern California, she also teaches the recipient individuals or families how to get the most benefit out of working with their assistance dog as mutual companions. In the demonstration, the audience will be able to see one of Post s assistance dogs, Libby, in action on a raised platform. Under Post s direction, the dog will go through the paces to react to various sounds and signals. It can show how such a dog can help hearing-impaired persons to lead a more independent life free from feelings of isolation and vulnerability, while providing companionship and affection that any devoted pet can bring to daily life. Any adult resident of California with a severe loss of hearing may be eligible to receive an assistant dog at no cost. Post will explain the requirements and conditions for the adoption. The last part of the seminar will be a presentation of the California Telephone Access Program (CTAP). CTAP is a statewide organization that is mandated by state legislation to provide, at no charge, specialized telephone equipment and accessories to hearingimpaired users in California. The program is supported by a small amount of surcharge levied on every telephone bill in California. The featured speaker will be Sharif Frink, an outreach specialist from CTAP. He will explain and demonstrate the state-of-art equipment and devices that are available to persons who have difficulty using the telephone for reasons of defective hearing, poor vision, speech impediment or physical handicap. He will also provide information on how to apply for such free telephone equipment and accessories. Frink will talk about the California Relay Service (CRS) as a part of the CTAP system. CRS provides free service for relaying telephone calls to and from users who cannot hear or speak over the telephone. Such users are furnished with a TTY machine (a telecommunication device with keyboard and visual display), on which they can send or receive telephone messages in typed version on the visual display. By dialing 711, TTY users and non-tty users can have access to a CRS operator who will relay, back and forth, the telephone conversation by spoken words or by typed versions, as the case may be. To demonstrate how the system works, a caption specialist from CTAP will type out the Meeting to prepare for the Hearing Seminar are members of the Lions Hearing Committee, seated from left, Virginia Rawson, Homer Thiele, Barbara Betzner (chairwoman), Martha Koehler and Frances Sutliffe, and standing, Evelyn Ciceri, Ping Chiu, Dorothy Henson, Diane Spanos, Kin Stevens and Len Saunders. speech from the podium and show it, instantaneously and almost word by word, on a projection screen. This will also enable the audience to read the speech, which they may not be able to hear clearly. Barbara Betzner, chairwoman of the Lions Hearing Committee, will be the seminar moderator. There will be a question and answer period following each presentation. At the end of the meeting, participants will stay on to inspect the display of specialized telephone sets and accessories that are available for free from CTAP.

10 10 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 GRF Board has heated discussion around Golf Advisory charter Tournaments and golf events will need Board approval Continued from page 1 Braun had alerted the Board to the financial impact of this decision. This change would result in a reduction of an estimated seven percent of contribution to the Trust Fund from what has been made in recent years, he said. Treasurer Paul Rosenzweig agreed that the proposal has serious potential financial impact. He said the Golden Rain Foundation could lose an excess of $500,000 by passing this. However, the Board did agree to the revisions, with directors Chris Folger, Phoebe Cortessis and Rosenzweig abstaining and Barnes excusing himself from the vote. Robert s Rules Robert s Rules of Order provided a theme for dissent among the directors at several points during the meeting. What has been protocol for the Board in the past and what may be in the future seemed at issue, with various members contesting the process chosen when dealing with certain items on the agenda. Barnes elected a process that allowed for merely seeking any objections before deciding on an item. Smith, Rosenzweig and directors Sheldon Solloway and Ron Moschel argued that a motion needed to be read and seconded, with potential discussion. Barnes prevailed. The discussion was most heated around the Golf Advisory Committee Charter revision on the agenda. The suggested revision included striking from the committee s listed purposes and responsibilities the words The GRF Board representative has been delegated the GRF Board s authority to approve items related to the play of golf. The most significant disagreement revolved around Folger s last-minute introduction of a modified version of the charter, which other members of the Board did not receive until the meeting. This version was what Folger stated was a compromise after she had received feedback and became aware of heated discussion. Barnes allowed her version to be introduced; Smith, Rosenzweig, Solloway and Moschel objected, stating that it was off agenda. We have a procedure here, and the procedure is that when the Policy Committee makes a recommendation, that recommendation be submitted to the Board, Smith said. The Policy Committee has made a recommendation. I would expect that the recommendation be submitted to the Board and News photos by Mike DiCarlo GRF Board members, from left, John Turnier, Ron Moschel and Paul Rosenzweig consider a committee report. voted on. If the recommendation is rejected, it is then appropriate for another motion; but right now I believe the proper procedure would be to deal with the recommendation of the Policy Committee. Actually, the motion at this time belongs with Chris, Barnes said. Chris can modify or withdraw that motion at any time prior to the chair accepting it. Right now it is Chris s motion. When she passes it off to the chair, it will become the Board s motion. Folger s proposal placed an additional responsibility on the committee liaison to the Board to bring a list of scheduled and anticipated tournaments and other group golfing events to the GRF Board for approval a year in advance, including a description of the event, applicable green fees and dates. The committee is also commissioned to recommend in advance each year a maximum number of guest days that the Board liaison will pass on to the Board for approval. Smith objected that this would place an unnecessary burden on the GRF Board for lengthy reviews that would essentially micromanage the committee. He said the Board had made a wise decision at one point to delegate those details to the Board s committee representative and this proposal is, in my view, a step backward. This is a solution looking for a problem, Solloway said. The committee has thus far been doing a competent job and this revision to the charter is an attempt to constrain the committee s management of the course, he said, and the CEO Warren Salmons constraint may very well reduce revenue. This is a loser all the way around, he said. Directors Jane Carmichael, John Turnier, Folger, Cortessis and Barnes disagreed, and the revision passed five to four. Committee report highlights Finance Committee Chairman Walter Braun announced that the videotaping of future committee meetings will be limited to those meetings of significant community-wide interest. Braun also said that after GRF CEO Warren Salmons went over the plan for the budget, the committee was pleased not only with the new format, but the general content. We are certainly headed in taking another giant step in having a budget that is not only understandable, but also defensible, Braun said. So we re looking forward to the joint meeting (Finance Committee and GRF Board) on Sept. 9 and 10. Nancy Gracey Bann delivered the Fitness Center Advisory Committee report and said there had been 10,557 visits to the center in July. When pressed by Turnier to offer a more specific breakdown citing number of residents visiting and differentiating between the pool and Fitness Center, Bann said there is, as of yet, no way to determine these figures. Barnes deferred any director requests for more specific breakdowns of class makeup, guest attendance, etc. to Salmons so that he may direct staff in the feasibility of gathering these statistics. Bann said the directors should also tell Salmons what their concerns are in requesting the data. Bann also said because attendance in the evenings and Continued on next page

11 Committees give Board updates Residents forum topics: Creekside and traffi c Continued from page 10 weekends was lower than during the weekdays, three new evening classes had begun that are free to residents in order to take advantage of this downtime. Aquatics Advisory Committee Chairwoman Hazel Horti reported that a resident had a number of questions regarding the pool consultant s report. The questions had to do with implementation, in particular related to air temperature and roof panels for the indoor pool at Del Valle, lifeguard standards and nonresidents attending free aquatics classes. Horti said these subjects would be addressed at the next committee meeting set for Thursday, Sept. 11, at 1:30 p.m. at Gateway. Golf Course Director Mark Heptig said he is in process of writing up all the revenue-promoting suggestions put forth in the special open meeting of the Golf Course Advisory Committee. He will present those suggestions to Salmons prior to the budget meetings. Residents Forum At her turn at the podium during the Residents Forum, Laurie McCurdy implored the Board not to postpone building the complete project north of Stanley Dollar Drive. She said the state of the buildings that remain at Creekside, specifically the Pro Shop and bathrooms is disgusting and that they need to be rebuilt. Nancy Bann gave the Fitness Center Advisory Committee Report. She said she had been startled to learn that phasing the project would increase the cost by some $2 million. I please urge you to revisit the feasibility of having it in one phase, she said. Wearing a Norma Rae pin on her lapel, Carolyn Hinrichs returned for her promised Part 2 of her traffic safety crusade. She spoke of having heard from residents including cynics who had a lot to say about the lack of safety on Rossmoor s roads. Many residents consider the efforts regarding traffic safety to be a community service, she said. She knew, she said, coming into Rossmoor that certain challenges of aging would create a more hazardous driving situation, such as failing eyesight and increased use of medication. But what she Carolyn Hinrichs wasn t prepared for, she said, was the bad behavior of attitude drivers. Again, she requested a public forum to educate residents and allow for discussion and problem-solving regarding traffic issues. It s going to take a village to make our streets safer, she said. It s time to inform our electorate. It s time to wake up and shake up the villagers. John Nutley spoke of his concerns about the organization of the Handyman Service program under way through Mutual Operations (MOD). While the idea is a good proposal, Nutley said, he has concerns about the way it is organized and the commingling of funds between MOD and GRF. The money collected for the Handyman Service should go not to GRF, but to the residents through a reduced management fee or increased dividend, Nutley said. If GRF is Senior Living ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, BOARD ACTIONS Following are the actions taken by the GRF Board on Aug. 28: 1. Accepted the GRF audit report for the year ended Dec. 31, 2007, as submitted by the Foundation s independent audit firm. 2. Postponed approving the appointment of members to the Ad Hoc Long-Range Planning Task Force. 3. Approved the appointment of George E. Addison to the Ad Hoc Alternative Energy Committee. 4. Adopted a modified Golf Advisory Committee Charter. 5. Adopted a revised Policy Committee Charter. 6. Approved a revised 2009 GRF budget calendar to include enhanced resident information/participation in the budget process. 7. Approved the CEO s proposed Employee Performance Recognition Program, including a Management Bonus Program, for truly interested in reducing the coupon, they should be happy to see it go where it legally belongs on the Mutuals side of the coupon, not the GRF side. RREPO Rossmoor Resident Emergency Preparedness Organization (RREPO) Chairwoman Donna Kaufman said she had attended a citywide emergency preparedness/cert meeting at which the city s community relations manager, Gayle Continued on page 12 Serving Rossmoor Since 1966 Condominium Insurance is most expensive when you don t have it!! BASED ON CURRENT RATES, FOR $319 ANNUALLY YOU CAN HAVE THE FOLLOWING COVERAGES $100,000 on Personal Property $40,000 on Loss of Use $25,000 on Building* $500 Deductible $500,000 Personal Liability $25,000 Building for co-ops Up to $100,000 Building for condos Personal Property is insured on a Replacement Cost basis Loss of Use limit is a dollar limit without regard to time. *GRF recommends this as minimum coverage Earthquake coverage can be added for $40 ($25,000 on personal property, $40,000 on Loss of Use, 15% Deductible) CASS & JOHANSING By Phone: By personalinsurance@ cassandjohansing.com By website: cassandjohansing.com License #

12 12 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Treasurer s Report: positive revenue, favorable variances By Paul Rosenzweig GRF Board treasurer The GRF Statement of Operations for the month of July 2008 shows a favorable variance to budget of $11,000, before depreciation. Revenues were over budget by $40,000; expenses were over budget by $29,000. Cumulative for the first seven months of the year, revenues are higher than budget by $120,000, and expenses are below budget by $306,000, for a net positive cumulative variance for the year of $426,000. All amounts are rounded to Now Offering the nearest thousand for this report. Positive revenue variances for the month were again spread among golf, Rossmoor News and Recreation, although the latter was offset by higher costs. Golf exceeded budget by $7,000, primarily from guest fees, Newspaper revenue went over budget for the month by $11,000, primarily from advertising, and Recreation revenue surpassed budget by $20,000; offsetting expenses in Recreation were higher than budget by $13,000. Major expense variances THE PERMANENT PLEASANT PAINLESS TM WAY TO RESHAPE AND WHITEN YOUR SMILE Every Tooth Matters COMPLIMENTARY New Patient Exam Or Consultation Do you have any questions about your dental health or appearance? Some situations require x-rays to reach a diagnosis. These x-rays would be subject to the usual fees. in the month: Salaries and employee expenses were over budget by $14,000 due to overtime on the Fourth of July holiday, and increased seasonal lifeguard payroll. Maintenance supplies were over budget by $12,000; fuel costs accounted for half the variance, and a similar variance in automotive supplies. Utilities were under budget by $6,000, with water costs favorable to budget by $10,000 (primarily on the golf course), offset by a negative variance in gas and electricity of $7,000. Landscape repair and maintenance ran over budget by $20,000, which included seasonal golf course work of $15,000 and $7,000 in repairs to the lawn bowling area. Trust Estate Fund Membership transfer fees were $308,000 for the month, compared to $266,000 in July Total expenditures for the month were $84,000. Expenditures include $27,000 for sidewalk maintenance, $15,000 for retaining walls, and $10,000 for radio system equipment that was included in the capital budget. Emergency Preparedness Group to meet Sept. 8 at Dollar The Rossmoor Resident Emergency Preparedness Organization (RREPO) will meet Monday, Sept. 8, at 9:30 a.m. in Dollar Clubhouse. Pete McCabe, Rossmoor security manager, will be present to discuss the role of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in emergency events at Rossmoor. CERT-trained individuals are especially urged to attend whether or not they are members of RREPO. There will be an opportunity to question McCabe about the role of Securitas in major emergency situations. RREPO chairmen will also present their committee reports. Entry coordinators and their teams should plan to attend. For information about RRE- PO or this meeting, call Donna Kaufman at Please recycle this newspaper GRF Board meeting Continued from page 11 Vassar, had stated that the establishment of an emergency preparedness protocol is well under way for Walnut Creek. Since Rossmoor has had a committee dedicated to emergency preparedness since 1989, Kaufman said, We could be considered a prototype. Upcoming CERT training classes will be offered in Rossmoor over the next two months. (See the article elsewhere in this issue.) RREPO will next meet on Monday, Sept. 8, at 9:30 a.m. at Dollar Clubhouse. How to communicate to the GRF Board Residents who would like to communicate to the GRF Board can do so in the following ways: grb@rossmoor. com Mail: GRF Board, P.O. Box 2070, Walnut Creek, CA Message phone: Drop-off: Board Office at Gateway ALOHA SPOKEN HERE! PETER E. KOMOR, D.D.S. Ser ving the Rossmoor community since 1990! 1928 Tice Valley Blvd next to Wells Fargo Bank Located in the Rossmoor Shopping Center Talk to your friends and neighbors! Dr. Komor HEAR SPEECH CLEARLY Others just make sound LOUDER. We make speech CLEARER. Ready for a Great Improvement? Reserve an appointment for your FREE, NO OBLIGATION HEARING TEST & DEMONSTRATION Dr. Gil Magilen Ph.D. in Biophysics, UC Berkeley. Dr. Magilen is a research neuroscientist from UCSF Medical Center specializing in the correction of hearing problems for over 20 years. WALNUT CREEK HEARING AID CENTER 1986 Tice Valley Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA (Next to Rossmoor Safeway)

13 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, SECURITY REPORTS F ROM SE CU R I TAS The following incidents were reported to Securitas, Rossmoor s security service provider. They appear here as they were initially reported to Securitas. After investigation, details of the case may indicate a lesser or different incident description. If the incident warrants it, the News will have a follow-up article with more details. Wednesday, Aug. 20 Theft: Securitas received a report from a resident of Oakmont Drive Entry 3 that her saw had been stolen. Hazard: Resident reported an abandoned car on Terra California Drive. Lost: A resident of Tice Creek Drive was reported missing. Thursday, Aug. 21 Trespass: A resident of Ptarmigan Drive Entry 10 reported a stranger wandering in the unit of a neighbor. Suspicion: A resident of Stanley Dollar reported a fraud event on a resident. Theft: GRF Bus Transportation reported that a Bluetooth device was stolen from a desk. Theft: A resident of Singingwood Court reported that a carport storage unit was broken into. Trespass: A resident reported that a homeless man was in Gateway Clubhouse. Suspicion: Securitas took a report from a resident who said graffiti was painted on his golf cart. Thursday, Aug. 22 Theft: Resident of Singingwood Court Entry 2 reported a theft. Animal: Resident of Singingwood Court Entry 7 reported a dog bite. Monday, Aug. 25 Theft: A resident of Singingwood Court Entry 2 reported backyard items were stolen. Theft: Securitas reported a theft in a Terra Granada Drive manor. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Theft: A resident of Ptarmigan Drive Entry 3 reported a possible theft in her carport storage area. Auto accident: Resident of Terra Granada struck the front gate barrier. Mutual 22 to meet Sept. 8 The board of directors of Mutual 22 will hold its regular quarterly meeting on Monday, Sept. 8, at 10 a.m. the Mutual s recreation room, 4033 Terra Granada Drive. In addition to the regular business, the preliminary 2009 budget will be discussed. Mutual members are encouraged to attend. CEO S MONTHLY REPORT Updates on corporation yard and Creekside projects By Warren Salmons, GRF CEO Manor sales There were 50 sales in July 2008, as compared with 42 in July Thus far in August, there have been 15 sales. There are currently 64 pending escrows. Corporation yard project The Walnut Creek Design Review Commission gave final approval of the revised plans for the project on Aug. 6. The engineers are working on final project plans, incorporating the approved changes. Pound Management will peer review the plans. It is staff s intent to proceed with initial phases of the work in the old stable area prior to the end of 2008, and to propose to undertake major construction of the waste handling and fueling area in Creekside It is anticipated that the Walnut Creek Design Review Commission will begin review of the master plan in September. Pound Management and staff have been meeting to prepare a temporary relocation plan for the golf maintenance activities and cart storage that will be displaced during the Phase I construction. Presidents Forum The topics discussed at the August Presidents Forum include: security/public safety matters, insurance advisory group status, defensible space update, and the GRF budget development process for fiscal year (FY) GRF FY 2009 budget process Target for release of the draft FY 2009 budget was Sept. 2. A community budget workshop will be held by staff on Thursday, Sept. 4. Joint Finance Committee and GRF Board budget meetings will be held on Sept. 9 and 10. Target date for final Finance Committee review and recommendation is the meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23. The target date for the final GRF Board adoption of the budget is the meeting on Thursday, Sept. 25. Insurance Advisory Group The first meeting of the CEO s Insurance Advisory Group convened Aug. 14. It was attended by 10 volunteer residents, five staff, and two representatives of our broker, Willis Insurance Services. The group discussed introductory and background information and set an agenda for the second meeting, which should take place within the next week or two. CEO meeting The CEO met with an organization known as the Club and Lake Associations of Northern California. The meeting consisted of an all-day workshop, networking opportunities, and a community tour at Serrano El Dorado, a large-scale, private community east of Sacramento. The Club and Lake Associations attendees represent largescale private communities from throughout Northern California. Approximately 12 communities were represented.

14 14 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Volunteer Exchange will hold informational meeting this month There will be an informational meeting about the Volunteer Exchange Program (VEP) on Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. Residents are invited to come and learn more about Lafayette Care Home A Residential Care Home for the Elderly Lafayette Care Home features six private rooms in a beautiful setting. We pride ourselves in giving personal and individual care. Please contact Linda at (925) to arrange a visit. Testimonial from Marian M. Our mother has been with the Lafayette Care Home for over 3 years, and we are more than pleased with the loving care provided. We highly recommend this exceptional care home. Linda Lafayette Care Home 3640 Baker Lane, Lafayette, CA (925) Lic # Are You We spend the time with YOU to do it right...you ll SEE the difference! We are expert with... Progressive Lenses Correct Fitting Frames Best Lens Choices for Best Vision Bring your Prescription to us! in this HEAT? NOW is the time to keep your car running Let s not forget those Radiator Hoses! They are under much more pressure in this hot weather. Give us a call, we can help you keep your COOL with our SUPER SUMMER A/C SERVICE SPECIAL. It includes our very thorough inspection of your car s entire cooling system. Only at: FRANK S AUTO SERVICE The Family Business That Treats You Like Family (925) Bring this ad and get $20 OFF of the Super Summer A/C Service Special the organization and meet its members. There will be refreshments, a short presentation about the VEP, and an opportunity to mix and mingle. The VEP provides an exchange of short-term services Tice Valley Optical 1988 Tice Valley Blvd. Walnut Creek Located between Safeway & Washington Mutual in the Rossmoor Shopping Center Friendly, Expert Service by the area s Best Opticians Special Glasses for Golf, Computers, Crafts, & Driving Lab on Premises - We do all finish work here - Fast Turnaround Now accepting Healthnet Seniority Plus/Eyemed Plans (925) between its members. For example, someone will provide transportation to the doctor, and then benefit later by another member s catsitting. For information, call the VEP at (Expires ) Always Courteous Service Highest Quality & Attention to Detail 44 Years Experience ROSSMOOR MEETINGS GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION AND MUTUALS All Golden Rain Foundation, Mutual and committee meetings listed here are open to Rossmoor residents. Meeting times and locations are subject to change. For information in GRF Board meetings, call Senior Manager of Executive Services Paulette Jones at ; for information on Third Mutual meetings, call Mary Burr at ; and for information on all other Mutual meetings, call Dyann Paradise at Sept. 4: Third Mutual building maintenance 10 a.m. Board Room, Gateway Sept. 4: GRF Workshop 2009 budget 3:30 p.m. Fireside Room, Gateway Sept. 6: GRF Board special meeting 9:30 a.m. Vista Room, Hillside Sept. 8 Third Mutual board 9:30 a.m. Board Room, Gateway Sept. 8: Mutual 68 visual arts Noon Fireside Room, Gateway Sept. 9 GRF Board budget meeting 10 a.m. Fireside Room, Gateway Sept. 9: Mutual 59 board 1:30 p.m. Board Room, Gateway Sept. 10: Fitness Center Advisory Committee 9 a.m. Delta Room, Del Valle Sept. 10: GRF Board budget meeting 10 a.m. Fireside Room, Gateway Sept. 10: Mutual 48 board 2 p.m. Mutual Operations meeting room Sept. 11: Aquatics Advisory Committee 1:30 p.m. Board Room, Gateway Sept. 12: Golf Advisory Committee 3:30 p.m. Board Room, Gateway Sept. 15: Mutual 29 board budget meeting 9:30 a.m. Multipurpose Room 3, Gateway Sept. 15: Fourth Mutual board 1:30 p.m. Board Room, Gateway Sept. 17: Mutual 30 annual meeting 9:30 a.m. Vista Room, Hillside Sept. 18: Second Mutual board 9 a.m. Peacock Hall, Gateway Sept. 18: Fifth Mutual board 2:30 p.m. Board Room, Gateway Sept. 18: First Mutual orientation 7 p.m. Delta Room, Del Valle Sept. 23: GRF Finance Committee/Budget 1:30 p.m. Board Room, Gateway Sept. 23: Mutual 61 board 3 p.m. Vista Room, Hillside Sept. 24: First Mutual budget and finance 11 a.m. Board Room, Gateway Veterans History Project seeks vet for interviews The Veterans History Project of Rossmoor is looking for veterans from each of the military services. Each has a story to tell and the project wants to pass it on: Veterans stories will be forwarded to the Library of Congress for inclusion in their archives and veterans will be *Only valid at time of original order. Cannot be combined with other offers or medical insurance. Expires given a copy of the videotape to show their children and grandchildren. It has often been heard by the wives and children of veterans that they never knew what their husbands or fathers had done. Each person interviewed has spoken of being grateful for the chance to recount some of the most important happenings in their lives. Each man or woman who served in the military was affected by that service. Whether seeing combat or not, that service had a major impact on their later life. That is the story the Library of Congress is looking for. Interviews are conducted in the studio of the Rossmoor Video Club and are done in a relaxed atmosphere. Each interviewer has done this many times and knows how to put interviewees at ease. Call Ed Berman at or Leo DeGaetano at to be put on the list for a future interview.

15 Tax help still available to homeowners Tax credits are available from the state for low-income Rossmoor residents through the 2008 homeowners and renter assistance program. The free program is sponsored by the California Franchise Tax Board. Volunteer tax preparers are ready to file a claim for residents on the following dates in the Vista Room at Hillside Clubhouse: Thursdays, Sept. 4 and 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. No appointment will be necessary to file a claim. There PROTECT YOUR LOVED ONES WITH A Living Trust! SINGLE: $399 MARRIED: $ 499 Call Today: LDA #54, CON TRA CO STA COUNTY, EX P. 08/ MT. DIABLO BOULEVARD We are not attorneys. We only provide self help service at your specific direction. may be a short wait. To be eligible for homeowners or renters assistance, residents must be age 62 or older, or blind, or disabled, with a total household income of less than $44,096 in Total income includes all monies received during 2007, the full amount of Social Security, pensions and tax-free interest. To receive assistance on one of the above dates, residents need to bring with them their 2007 income tax return or 2007 Social Security statement, all 1099s showing income from pensions, interest, dividends, etc., and 20007/08 property tax statement. Residents of First and Second Mutuals and Mutual 8 need to apply for their property tax statement at the GRF Administration Office at Gateway before a claim can be prepared. Renters also need to provide landlord information: name, address and phone number. For a shut-in appointment only, call Ingrid Bauer at County to re-assess value of co-ops For the new fiscal year that just started, July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, the Contra Costa County Tax Assessors Office will be decreasing the assessed values for approximately 720 co-ops in Rossmoor. This decrease may affect co-op owners in First and Second Mutuals and Mutual 8 who purchased their homes after 2002, when values were increasing sharply. Co-op owners pay their property taxes as part of their monthly coupon. Owners are now receiving notices from the county and want to know implications for themselves. The Rossmoor Accounting Department will need the definitive information from the county assessor in order to determine the reduction in property taxes for co-op owners, if any. The Accounting Department will not receive all of the assessor s official details until later in the year. In 2009, the property taxes Handicapped parking Parking spaces outlined in blue are for handicapped drivers only. Save these spaces for people who need them. on the coupon will be based on the assessed values received from the county. Since this is a temporary decrease in value, once property values start going up again for those who received this reduction, the county is allowed to restore the value at more than just the 2 percent annual maximum permitted under Jarvis-Gann. Owners of condominiums pay their property taxes directly to Contra Costa County, not via the coupon. They may be receiving similar notices about property tax reductions from the county. YOU COULD LOSE UP TO 10% OF YOUR ESTATE! PROBATE CAN BE AN EXPENSIVE, TIME CONSUMING AND INTRUSIVE PROCESS ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, Café Mocha Located at Creekside Next to the Pro Shop Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast and lunch from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Closed Sunday Closed on Mondays beginning Sept. 8 Stop in for dinner on Wednesdays and Thursdays Early Bird Dinner served Thursdays from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Complete dinner highlights include enchiladas, chicken picatta, lasagna, turkey burger and ravioli. Wednesday dinner is served 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Highlights include pork shanks, prime rib, salmon florentine and meat loaf. Enjoy dinner in the courtyard Now serving beer and wine. Call COMMUNITY EDUCATION AT ROSSMOOR John Muir Health is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Take charge of your health and attend one of the lectures below. Classes at Rossmoor: John Muir Outpatient Center Tice Valley/Rossmoor 1220 Rossmoor Pkwy, Walnut Creek Preventing Osteoporosis with Nutrition Tuesday September 9, 1 2:45 p.m. Free Setting Boundaries Monday October 6, 1 3 p.m. Free Seven Steps to Wellness Tuesday October 7, 1 2:30 p.m. Free Classes at the Women s Health Center: John Muir Women s Health Center 1656 N. California, Walnut Creek Oh My Aching Head: Headaches and Hormones Thursday September 18, 6:30 8 p.m. Michael Stein, MD, Neurologist Free Managing Insomnia Wednesday September 24, 6:30 8 p.m. Alan Brast, PhD, CCHT, CSA Free Women and Sleep Disorders Thursday October 2, 6:30 8 p.m. Karin Cheung, MD, Pulmonologist Free Visit johnmuirhealth.com/whcclasses or call (925) , option #3.

16 16 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Grocery certificates available With the high cost of gasoline and groceries, many people are finding it harder to make ends meet. There is help for residents feeling the pinch. Thanks to a generous donation from the Rotary Club of Rossmoor and the Interfaith Council, $25 Safeway gift certificates are available through Rossmoor Counseling Services. These gift certificates are offered to Rossmoor residents who are struggling to make ends meet. There are no strings attached and no need to repay. To receive a gift certificate, call Rossmoor Counseling Services at All contact is strictly confidential. COMPLETE PLUMBING, SEWER & DRAIN CLEANING Walnut Creek Sometimes the Mutual pays for plumbing repairs... sometimes it s the homeowner s responsibility Call ROTO-ROOTER America s Neighborhood Plumber In Rossmoor over 40 years Many Mutuals contractor of choice 30% DISCOUNT OFF HOURLY RATE OR WE LL BID FLAT-RATE FOR JOB Kitchen Bathroom Laundry Water Heaters Disposals Dishwashers Toilets & Sinks New Copper Service Lines Sewer Lines Fast, Friendly Service Free estimates Trusted, Recommended since 1935 Schedule your appointment online at 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE 7 DAYS A WEEK By Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Nurse Specialists a medical corporation Bus travel training program continues The next bus travel training event is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 18. Trips will leave the County Connection bus stop at 9:22 a.m. and 12:02 p.m. Seating is limited. Interested riders need to call the Bus Transportation office at to sign up. Residents who are not comfortable going out and getting on a Rossmoor bus or don t understand the schedules may call to receive information or to set up a personal, inside-rossmoor training. Regional transportation cards The Contra Costa County Transit Authority will be in State Lic# Rossmoor on Friday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon in the lobby of the Fireside Clubhouse. Regional transportation cards are $3 and good for three years. They allow seniors to ride the public buses at no charge, daily, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. More transportation info The Rossmoor fixed-route service color-coded buses operate Monday through Friday from about 9 a.m. until about 5 p.m. There is a map in the Rossmoor phone directory on pages 6 and 7 showing all of these routes. Early in the morning, evenings and weekends, buses operate on the Dial a Bus service (when the ridership is lower). For the Dial a Bus service, residents must call one hour in advance. Rossmoor buses will stop and pick up riders anywhere it is legal and safe. They will not stop for anyone flagging down the bus from the opposite side of the street; this would encourage riders to run out and try to stop the bus, which is not allowed. Buses operate seven days a week: weekdays, from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. There are three trips to downtown Walnut Creek in the evening at 7, 8:30 and 9:45. The driver is both dropping riders off and picking riders up. Dial a Bus service is available weekends. Dial a Bus operates when the fixed (colorcoded) routes are not operating. Sunday Dial s Bus goes to the downtown service area about every two hours. If there is more than one driver available, there will be a dispatcher. If there is only one driver (typically early mornings and evenings) the phone number is transferred to the bus, so residents will be talking to the driver. There is also a paratransit service for residents who are unable to use the regular service (typically, wheelchairs and heavy walkers). The paratransit service will also transport riders with memory loss to the nearby respite centers. On holidays, service will vary, depending on the type needed. In the evenings, when the buses go downtown, residents will get personal service. The bus will go to the door at Target, downtown Longs/Marie Calendars and close to the entrance of Whole Foods, Trader Joe s, Kaiser, Broadway Plaza and BART (and more). Because of the lower ridership, this is a good time to visit these destinations. Often, the driver will pick up friends so they can go together. For a BART pickup, be sure to tell the driver what time the train arrives. The Rossmoor system is easy to use. Its purpose is to help residents maintain their independence.

17 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, Tomatoes, tomatoes everywhere It s tomato season. Resident Mory Bryson picks over a pile of tomatoes available at the Rossmoor Farmers Market. The market is open in the Gateway parking lot every Friday from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. through Oct. 31. Clubs can get links on Rossmoor Web site Rossmoor clubs and organizations can now get links to their Web sites through the Rossmoor Web site. To get the links placed on the site, just the Web site URL to news@rossmoor. com, and the Web master for the site will set it up. The links will be under the club name on the Clubs and Organization page, which is listed under Resident Info on the home page of www. rossmoor.com. Currently, the Computer Club has a link. To see how it works, go to the Computer Club listing and click on the underlined Web address. Premier Capital Mortgage, Inc. SPECIALIZING IN PURCHASE & REFINANCE LOANS FOR YOUR COOPERATIVE AND CONDOMINIUM FINANCING NEEDS Refinance To Take Cash-Out From Existing Equity For Debt Consolidation Or Property Improvement. Jennifer Kura CELL # Please visit our office conveniently located in the Tice Valley Blvd. Safeway Shopping Center CALL Tice Valley Blvd., Suite B Walnut Creek, CA R E P R E S E N T I N G H O M E O W N E R S & H O M E B U Y E R S S I N C E

18 18 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 RESIDENTS FORUM RESIDENTS FORUM GUIDELINES 250-word limit Letters are subject to verification and editing Letters are strictly the opinion of the letter writer. The Rossmoor News accepts letters for publication in complete or abridged form at the discretion of the managing editor and in accordance with common editorial policies. Headings of letters are written by the managing editor. Letters must be signed or ed to Letters must be accompanied by full name, address and phone number for verification. Letters must be germane to the activities and affairs of Rossmoor. Letters should be about 250 words or less. Open letters addressed to anyone other than the editor will not be published. Letters content cannot include phone numbers, full addresses, addresses or Web site addresses. Letters are edited for clarity at the discretion of the editor. Letters announcing an event with a date, time and location will not be printed. Letters sent by are confirmed by an ed reply. If you have not received a confirmation, please contact the News by phone or in person to verify your submission. CREEKSIDE SAVINGS? At the Aug. 12 meeting of the GRF Board, a financial analysis indicated that phasing of the work at Creekside would increase costs by approximately $2 million. The estimate of $2 million in savings to rebuild all of Creekside is worth considering. It is not too late to consider it. If the Board is looking for ways to spend money prudently, this information should be reviewed. It would require the sale of 286 homes to make up $2 million. The existing Pro Shop is inadequate and the bathrooms are a disgrace. Real estate agents have had prospects who have turned down Rossmoor because of the conditions of the Creekside bathrooms. The president of the Board said we should accept the premium of $2 million without further considerations. Would a savings of $10 million be considered? Richard McCurdy Tice Creek Drive TIRED OF THE COMPLAINTS As I read the Residents Forum section, I cringe at the number and tone of negative letters. So many benefits are provided Rossmoor residents, at modest cost; I can t fathom how GRF manages to do it. One recent letter by Merle and Charlene Wilcox, egregious in my opinion, complained that the Del Valle pool had an exercise class on Sunday, exclaiming, Aren t weekdays enough? their response elicited because the Dollar pool had a few hours allocated to children on Sunday, not to their liking. They complained that their move from Dollar pool to Del Valle pool was adversely impacted by the Sunday class. I ask them, Are not all the hours and days of the week (minus the children s hours) at Dollar pool enough for you? They then complain that there is not a lifeguard stationed at the switch to turn on the Jacuzzi bubbles, saving them getting out of the hot tub, wet and risking electrocution to restart bubbles. Had they taken a brief moment to inquire about the switch, they would have learned that the switch has a ground-fault-indicator (GFI) safety device installed, and that it has been inspected and passed as safe by all government inspectors who check such installations. Samuel Johnson said Show me a man who is tired of London, and I will show you a man who is tired of life. My paraphrase is Show me a Rossmoor resident who is unhappy with Rossmoor and I will show you a resident who is unhappy with life. Clair S. Weenig Horsemans Canyon Drive SAVE MORE THAN $2 MILLION In the throes of an economic recession, with housing sales stagnant, property values sinking, and gas and food prices escalating, every responsible person, every business, is trying to rein in spending, and reduce their debt. Except in Rossmoor. Here, a small, vociferous golf lobby is urging that millions of resident dollars finance unnecessary construction in hopes of attracting outside tournaments because Rossmoor s golf course is hemorrhaging money from years of declining use. They claim that glamorous new buildings will attract more outsiders to use the golf course. Even if it did add a little income, it would never be enough to pay back the huge outlay for the buildings and their maintenance. Golf figures might get better, but our coupon figures surely won t. The golf lobby threatens that delaying construction of these buildings will cost an additional $2 million to build later. We can save many millions more if we don t build them at all. (If we do start building at once, we start paying interest at once, and for the next 20 years.) How will sluggish manor sales and values be further affected when prospective buyers learn that there is a huge debt they will have to repay, perhaps with special assessments, if income continues to fall, or transfer fees are declared illegal? Should residents be asked to throw good money after bad, just to make the golf course more attractive to outsiders? Shouldn t we be thinking of how to keep Rossmoor affordable for those of us who live here and simply want to keep enjoying the lifestyle we already have? Rose Michaels Terra California Drive TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE Cyrus Pakzad (Residents Forum, Aug. 20) seems to find Tice Creek Drive a noisy, dangerous street full of careening drivers racing up and down. His interesting solution, to close Tice Creek Drive to through traffic, does present one problem though. By closing Tice Creek Drive to the traffic above Stanley Dollar Drive, Ptarmigan and upper Rossmoor Parkway, all traffic diverted to Rossmoor Parkway will converge on the intersection at Golden Rain Road and will meet all those trying to make a left turn onto Golden Rain Road to get to the Gateway or Del Valle Clubhouses. This is enough to give all traffic engineers and auto insurance companies colossal nightmares. David D. Davies Ptarmigan Drive SPEEDING SOLUTIONS To solve the speeding problem, we need to eliminate the chances of people speeding up where there are stretches of long, open roads. These must be made restricted and short. This can be done by both physical and punitive measures, whichever is possible and the cheapest. A combination might be the answer. On Tice Creek Drive, we can solve the problem physically. By placing two sets of cement road blocks before Dollar and after Ptarmigan (driving towards the hills from Golden Rain), the opportunity of people picking up speed, while driving to the destinations outside of these stretches, will be curtailed. Those who live within these stretches will have no reason to speed up. The net result will be immediate on Tice Creek. People who live between Dollar and Ptarmigan will have to get to them from Dollar and those who live between Ptarmigan and Rossmoor Parkway will have to get to them from Rossmoor Parkway. The breakup of traffic and reconfiguration of access to Tice Creek will also have good effect on Rossmoor Parkway, as it will slightly increase the traffic on it and decrease the ability of people to speed up. Thus, lowering of speed will happen without any compromise to the current noise level of Rossmoor Parkway, as the golf course is on one side and the high elevation and embankment on the other. Where the use of cement road blocks, because of lack of traffic rerouting possibility, like on Golden Rain Road, is not possible, the punitive devices like ticket-issuing cameras might be the right answer. Cyrus Pakzad Tice Creek Drive IS ROSSMOOR SAFE? I moved here from Oakland s Montclair district nine years ago as I was assured that Rossmoor was a safe and secure place to live. I just learned differently. My storeroom was vandalized recently and some valuable items were taken money can t replace what was taken. This was reported to security and Walnut Creek police. Security took a report, photos and stated that most of their reports were other than a simple storeroom break-in and told me to call the Walnut Creek police. Walnut Creek police did take a report and I have received a copy. This doesn t make me feel more secure. If a storeroom is broken into, what is to keep our homes from being burglarized? Should residents be warned about possible break-ins in Rossmoor? Loretta Dixon Rockledge Lane AN IDEA TO LOWER FEES I just visited a Rossmoor type development in Washington state that has ceded its golf course and park lands to the city, which now manages this as public property. And guess what? Their maximum coupon for their residents is only $220/month. Why don t we here in Rossmoor do something like this to lower our fees? Gessica Johnston Terra California Drive UNBELIEVABLE EXPERIENCE We and 40 other Rossmoorians recently took a bus trip to the DeYoung Museum to see an exhibit by Dale Chihuly, perhaps the greatest glass blower in the world. He and his creative staff have produced and are still making the most beautiful and fascinating art from glass that one can imagine. We encourage other residents to sign up and take the final Rossmoor Excursion on your own or take your friends and relatives to this most unbelievable experience. It will end toward the end of September. Chuck Shaddle and Beverly Edwards Tice Creek Drive THANK YOU A heartfelt thank you to the caring person who found my yellow cotton sweater and turned it in at the Pro Shop. I really appreciate your effort and wanted to let you know how much it means to me. Betty Bry Ptarmigan Drive How to communicate to the GRF Board Residents who would like to communicate to the GRF Board can do so in the following ways: [email protected] Mail: GRF Board, P.O. Box 2070, Walnut Creek, CA Message phone: Drop-off: Board Office at Gateway

19 COLUMNS & OPINIONS ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, CONSIDER THIS... Im westen nichts neues By Ann Singer Quiet on the Western Front, by Erich Maria All Remarque ( ), may well be the greatest and most famous anti-war novel of the 20th century. Published in 1929, it immediately gained enormous popularity and sold 1.2 million copies in its first year. It was translated from the original German into many languages and made into two movies. This and Remarque s later books continued to enjoy wide readership for many years. The author became a spokesman, as he said himself, of a generation that was destroyed by war, even though it might have escaped its shells. Today, All Quiet is less read, but often assigned to high school and first-year college students. It is timely and relevant, and well worth reading or rereading. The book is not a broad history of battles lost or won, nor is it a philosophical treatise. It is the simply told story of one soldier s experience in a terrible war. Written from the perspective of a 20-year-old German soldier in World War I, it starts in the trenches in 1917 where life for Paul Baumer and his comrades is reduced to staying alive amid withering shell fire and machine gun volleys. The fighting across the barbed Avoiding a train wreck in Iran By Eric Anschutz JUST THINKING We are told again and again by leaders from across the political spectrum that Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons technology, and that military action remains on the table if Iran continues its program of uranium enrichment. All this bluster could lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy. Iran continues to deny any plan or any wish to develop nukes. The country s leaders say again and again that their uranium enrichment activities are in support of reactors to generate electricity. Nuclear weapons, they argue, are useless; indeed, they are an albatross. The Soviet Union had thousands of nukes, Iran points out, and they were of no value when the USSR disintegrated. The United States was not able to use its thousands of nukes in Korea or Vietnam, or in Iraq. Israel has an FROM THE RIGHT The Prophet of Change By Richard V. Anderson A plea from some homeless man in Change. Union Square with his hand out? No, it is the mantra of Barack Obama as he seeks to raise the flag of the Democratic Party over the White House for the first time since Change hardly projects a vision of the future, much less a geopolitical strategy for a great nation. If you think I m being unfair to Sen. Obama, go to your pantry shelf and take down a can labeled Change. Open it and you ll find it is empty or, if you re lucky, a puff of hot air. Change is a value-neutral concept. Think of it like you do sunshine. To the desperate man making his way across a desert with an empty canteen, sunshine is a curse. To my Swedish forebears emerging from the long, gloomy winters of the northern latitudes, it was a blessing. wire becomes attack and counter-attack, winning a little ground in the devastated French countryside and then losing it. The author tells close-in stories, through Paul s eyes, of terrible wounds, narrow escapes, dirt, lice, bad food, a shortage of water, and death. Remarque s word pictures are riveting, yet told unemotionally. It is just as much a matter of chance that I am still alive as that I might have been hit. In a bomb-proof dugout, I may be smashed to atoms and in the open may survive 10 hours bombardment unscathed. No soldier outlives a thousand chances. But every soldier believes in Chance and trusts his luck. The young narrator quickly realizes that back home no one had the vaguest idea what we were in for. The soldiers are physically and mentally injured, numbed to brutality, driven to madness, and left without health and hope. Despite this, when he goes home on leave, Paul can t bear to tell family and friends what it s really like and shields them from the truth about the war. Remarque creates many well-drawn characters. One of the more naïve, but wise among them, Tjaden, wonders how a war gets started. He is told it happens when one country badly offends another country. A country? I don t follow. A mountain in Germany cannot offend a mountain in France. Or a river, or a wood, or a field of wheat. Another of Paul s comrades: At the next war, let all the Kaisers, Presidents and Generals and diplomats go into a big field and fight it out first among themselves. That will satisfy us and keep us home. At first, the enemy is an abstraction, but Paul gets arsenal of some size, and has not found them to be of value in Gaza or Lebanon. So, given that history of the essential worthlessness of nukes, says Iran, why would Iran choose to develop and build them? Iran may, of course, be lying. Many of the world s intelligence agencies seem to think so. But, then again, most of the world s intelligence agencies thought Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, and that Saddam was undertaking nuclear weapons development. We know now that Saddam was bluffing. Iran may be bluffing, too, and for the same reason: to leave its neighbors in doubt. Lest we forget, and this is never mentioned in the ongoing anguish over Iran s nuclear activities, U.S. intelligence agencies released a National Intelligence Estimate in November 2007, concluding that Iran shelved its nuclear weapons program over four years ago. At a minimum, we are uncertain about their plans. Before we start yet another Middle-Eastern war by attacking Iran, let s pause to apply some thought to all this: Would an attack succeed? Iran s nuclear facilities are known to be widely dispersed, and not all locations are known with precision. Some parts of Iran s facilities are believed to be deeply underground. If we (or Israel) do attack, it But unspecified change is what Sen. Obama is offering. This is why he is so desperate to link John Mc- Cain with the policies of the Bush administration. He conjures up abuses and crimes, some real and some imagined, to convince us that things are so bad that any alteration of course should be welcomed. As my former neighbors in the Shenandoah Valley would say, That dog won t hunt. He wants us to have affordable, universal health care but at what cost? How would such a plan alter the delivery of the finest health care in the world, which we currently enjoy? How would employers, burdened with mandated health insurance for their employees, compete in the global marketplace? He wants affordable housing for everyone, but how do you do that when we have been taking desirable land off of the market in the name of preserving the environment, which in and of itself is not a bad thing? Because the buildable land remaining is so expensive, builders construct energy-sucking McMansions to ensure maximum profit, or build more affordable housing so far from commercial centers that people, with no mass transit options available, are forced to waste precious hours and huge amounts of gasoline getting to and from their jobs over our aging and inadequate highway system. to know this enemy intimately when a Frenchman suffers and dies in the same shell hole where Paul has dived for cover. As he waits with the dying Frenchman, Paul learns from the papers in his pockets that the man is a printer with a wife and child. He has an awakening when he realizes that here is a man, just like himself, caught up and now dying to defend his fatherland the same as he. Remarque s ancestors were French, but he was born and raised in Germany, and recruited into the army at 18. He was wounded several times in World War I. He left Germany for Switzerland in 1931 and in 1939 immigrated to the United States. Remarque lived here and in Europe for remainder of his life and wrote more books and screenplays. All Quiet on the Western Front still has a powerful message for us today. We have had similar accounts of soldiers in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Iraq war, but few go as deeply or personally into the devastating effect of war on ordinary soldiers. World War I ended in November 1918 and for many years we commemorated Armistice Day each year at the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month, but after World War II it was changed to Veterans Day. As we approach the 90th anniversary of the Armistice, it is a good time to read again All Quiet on the Western Front and consider how we can avoid more disastrous wars and bring peace to the world. Contact Ann Singer at or singann@aol. com. Some earlier columns can be read at under Ann Singer s Column and News. may be impossible to know with certainty whether the aerial bombardment succeeded which may cause the attacker to deploy ground troops to assess damage and complete the job. How might Iran and its friends respond to an attack? Iran has said it will retaliate with force against any attack upon it. Almost certainly we could expect closing of the straits of Hormuz to oil-carrying tankers, causing the price of oil to skyrocket, resulting in worldwide economic chaos. Widened and sustained acts of terror against Israel, the United States and possibly against European cities could be expected from Hezbollah and Hamas, both allies of Iran. It is not difficult to envision an escalating conflict involving other Middle Eastern countries. Iran and other Muslim countries would benefit from increased nationalistic and possibly religious fervor. Should Iran acquire nuclear weapons, is there any real basis for expecting an Iranian nuclear attack upon Israel? Iran s leaders know that if they attack Israel with nukes, Iran would risk being wiped out in a retaliatory attack. But, some say, Iranians hate Israel so much that they would be willing to commit national suicide Continued on page 56 Meanwhile, the cost of gasoline continues to rise and will do so into the foreseeable future. The Prophet of Change wants to bring the price down by increasing the taxes on oil companies which will do just the opposite or by penalizing speculators whose activities have no impact on the price of oil. Or he thinks that by converting sawgrass into biofuels, or by putting a few more windmills in Altamont Pass, or a solar panel on every roof, he can avoid doing the obvious and practical, which is to say 1. drill in the ANWR, in the Gulf of Mexico and in the Pacific off of Malibu; and 2. build nuclear power plants, a step already taken successfully by various European countries. How would an Obama presidency change things, for example, in foreign affairs? The U.S. drawdown in Iraq will continue but not as quickly as he would like. Financial pressures on Iran will intensify and we will continue to ensure Israel s survival in a sea of Islamic hostility. We will continue to cultivate the respect of the nations of the world, and to spend much more on military power than all other major countries combined. These are givens; no change here is possible. So the question remains: Is nonspecific change in our best interest? Will that promise alone cause us to mark our ballots for Barack Obama? Depends upon Continued on page 56

20 20 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 ARTS & LEISURE Swing Fever performs for Saturday Dance The San Francisco-based band Swing Fever will perform at the Saturday Dance on Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room at Del Valle Clubhouse. For over 29 years, Swing Fever has been the band of choice for sophisticated parties, wedding and corporate events in San Francisco and throughout Northern California. Music is the band s passion. Romantic tunes from the 1930s and 40s have inspired Swing Fever since Light snacks and mixers will be provided. Everyone must bring their Rossmoor I.D. cards. This free event is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests. Franc D Ambrosio of Phantom of the Opera fame will sing Broadway favorites in concert Get tickets in advance for this program at Del Valle Franc D Ambrosio, best known for his role in The Phantom of the Opera, will perform in the Sierra Room at Del Valle on Friday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. D Ambrosio earned the title of The World s Longest Running Phantom after playing the role over 3,000 times, including the national tour and the San Francisco run for over five years. He will perform a program of Broadway favorites. D Ambrosio studied at the famed Vocal Academy of Lucca in Italy. He was also personally invited to study with legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti at his home in Pesaro. He made his Broadway debut in the first revival of Sweeney Todd. After an international talent search lasting over a year, D Ambrosio was selected to play the role of Anthony Corleone, the opera-singing son of Al Pacino in Francis Ford Franc D Ambrosio Coppola s Godfather III. The film received seven Academy Award nominations, including best score, featuring D Ambrosio on the original motion picture soundtrack. D Ambrosio sang the Academy Award-winning theme song for the film. It was in the off-broadway production of Valentino that Town Hall Theatre presents The Graduate Company also introduces its new artistic director Town Hall Theatre Company of Lafayette welcomes Clive Worsley as its new artistic director. A former member of Berkeley s acclaimed Shotgun Players and current associate artist with the California Shakespeare Theatre, Worsley s experience as an awardwinning actor and his commitment to theater education, give him the background to oversee Town Hall s main stage and Town Hall Kids programs. To kick off his first season, Worsley presents The Graduate, running Sept. 13 through Oct. 11, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8. There are also Sunday matinees on Sept. 21 and 28 at 2 and a Sunday evening performance on Oct. 5 at 10. A hit on the West End and a popular show on Broadway, The Graduate brings the quintessential movie sensation of the 60s and one of the most popular films of all time to life on stage. Dysfunctional families, alcoholism, mid-20s confusion and pure lust cloud the story and make it as relevant Dennis Markham as Benjamin today as when it premiered. The Graduate is the story of Ben Braddock (Dennis Markham), whose future looks bright to everyone but him. He returns from graduating college and comes home to find his parents now expecting great things from him. At his homecoming party, Mrs. Robinson (Melissa Myers), the wife of his father s business partner, has Ben drive her home and this leads to an af- D Ambrosio caught the eye of Barry Manilow, who personally selected him to create and star in the role of Tony in the pre-broadway tour of Copacabana. Olympic champion Brian Boitano invited D Ambrosio to perform as a special musical guest in the skater s NBC special Brian Boitano s Skating Spectacular. D Ambrosio s performance of Music of the Night, which Boitano skated to, received the evening s standing ovation. He also appeared with Michael Feinstein, Amanda Mc- Broom and Maureen McGovern and others on a new CD titled In Good Company that was released in Tickets for this event are $20 and may be purchased in advance at the Excursion Desk at Gateway or at the door. This event is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests. fair between the two. The affair eventually ends, but comes back to haunt Ben as he finds himself falling for Elaine, Mrs. Robinson s daughter. Markham has appeared at Town Hall Theatre as Richie in Bleacher Bums and as Ivor Fish in Rough Crossing. Myers, a Shellie Award winner, has appeared as Lenya in Bullshot Crummond, Lady Croom in Arcadia and Lurlene in Daddy s Dyin. Also featured are Jerry Motta as Mr. Braddock; Henry Perkins as Mr. Robinson; Sally Hogarty as Mrs. Braddock; and Xanadu Bruggers as Elaine, making her Town Hall debut. The Graduate is directed by Joel Roster, who last directed Bleacher Bums at Town Hall Theatre. For tickets and information, contact the Town Hall Theatre Company Box Office at 3535 School Street at Moraga Road in Lafayette, call , or visit the Web site at The featured artist for the Melody Makers concert will be nationally acclaimed theater organist Jerry Nagano. Organ Melody Makers presents a concert featuring Jerry Nagano The Organ Melody Makers will present a professional concert on Sunday, September 21 at 2 p.m.in the Sierra Room of Del Valle Clubhouse. All Rossmoor residents and friends are welcome. Members are admitted free to all concerts. For nonmembers, admission to professional concerts is $5. The featured artist will be nationally acclaimed theater organist Jerry Nagano, a longtime favorite of Bay Area music lovers. Nagano, who appeared here last year, thrilled Rossmoor audiences with his improvised accompaniment to a silent movie. In this concert he will concentrate on his beautiful theaterstyle music. Nagano was born and raised in the Los Angeles area, where he began his musical training at age 10. After instruction on electronic organ for a period, he came into contact with the magnificent theater pipe organ through the artistry of Gaylord Carter, who would one day become one of his instructors. Privileged to be present at many of George Wright s famous series of Pasadena organ concerts, Nagano decided that his future would have to include the theater organ. He went on to study with Carter, Gordon Kibbee, and much later with Tom Hazleton. During his college years in Los Angeles, Nagano was the resident organist at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, playing the fabulous Moller pipe organ that was originally in Grauman s Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Nagano is on the staff of the Stanford Theater in Palo Alto, where classic Hollywood is screened nightly with intermissions performed on the Mighty Wurlitzer. For more than a decade, he was the featured artist at the famed Ye Olde Pizza Joynt in the Bay Area, home of the Wurlitzer in the Pizza Parlor concept. He continues to perform for the American Theatre Organ Society and has concerts scheduled for later this year in Detroit, Rochester, San Diego, and El Segundo. Center Repertory Company to perform Ain t Misbehavin Musical will open tomorrow Ain t Misbehavin : The Fats Waller Musical Show with music by Thomas Fats Waller, will be presented by Center Repertory Company at the Lesher Center for the Arts (LCA) beginning Thursday, Sept. 4, at 8 p.m. Ain t Misbehavin is a three-time Tony-award winner (including Best Musical), a rollicking, swinging, finger-snapping musical revue. Based on an idea by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr., and directed and choreographed by Robert Barry Fleming, the play stars Anika Bobb, Clinton Derricks- Carroll, Tareek Lee Holmes, Marcie Henderson and Anise Ritchie. The theater is located downtown Walnut Creek at 1601 Civic Drive. Performances run through Saturday, Oct. 11. Tickets are priced from $15 to $42. For information go to CenterREP.org, call , or visit the LCA Ticket Office at 1601 Civic Drive or the outlet at Barnes & Noble in Walnut Creek.

21 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, THEATER REVIEW Will Rogers Follies presented by DLOC is a superlative show By Charles Jarrett With the Will Rogers Follies, currently playing in the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, the Diablo Light Opera Company (DLOC) has done it again. This musical theater company has delivered a truly magnificent show that offers a spectacular evening of entertainment for local audiences at more than reasonable prices. Who doesn t know Will Rogers, America s premier home spun humorist? When Will Rogers died in 1935, he was only 55 years old, but had become one of America s most popular heroes, a man who had walked and talked the rough road with millions of Americans suffering through the great American Depression. When asked by President Herbert Hoover to speak to the American public during the Depression, Rogers said, The difference between our rich and poor grows greater every year. A man can make a million dollars overnight and he s on every front page in the morning. But it never tells who gave up that million that he got. You can t get money without taking it from somebody else. That means that there s not a one of us that has anything that doesn t owe part of it to those who need it now. I don t suppose that the most unemployed or the hungriest man in America hasn t contributed in some way to the wealth of every millionaire in America. His heartfelt philosophy was truly summed up in his most famous quote, I never met a man I didn t like. Rogers became a popular image of an American cowboy. He was a wild west rodeo entertainer who traveled the world, beginning in Argentina, moved on to Africa and Europe, and during this time he became a common man-to-man philosopher and eventually one of the most popular and highest paid stars of the stage and screen. Born part Cherokee Indian, with six sisters and a hard-working father and mother who struggled daily to survive, he seemed to have a wonderful, natural way of telling people the truth. He could tell folks things they didn t want to hear, or truths they didn t want to face and for some reason they just plain loved him for it. He once said, A man makes a living by what he gets but he makes his life by what he gives! Rogers gave America a common man s perspective on truth. Peter Stone wrote the book that became a resounding success, a tribute in musical form to this great man. Cy Coleman wrote the music and Betty Comden and Adolph Green wrote the lyrics to what has become one of the more popular musicals in the musical theater lexicon. The highly respected Tommy Tune was the original choreographer. The Broadway production opened on May 1, 1991 at the Palace Theatre, and closed on Sept. 5 after 981 performances and 33 previews. The musical chronicles Will Rogers life, but with tongue in cheek. Having become a great stage personality, Florenz Ziegfeld invited Rogers to become the center attraction to a new, spectacular musical built around this delightful, humorous and spellbinding spinner of cowboy ropes and colorful yarns. This current musical tells the story of their collaboration as though old Ziegfeld was up in the control booth in his theater, chastising Rogers for talking too much and not keeping the pretty girls with their famous feminine showgirl attributes on stage as much as possible. Rogers, played superbly by Shane Partlow, narrates this lighthearted and humorous musical, while at the same time he adds his beautiful singing voice to make the music truly enjoyable. This musical is under the brilliant direction of Gloria Trombley, who returned to the Bay Area from New Jersey specifically to direct this show. The choreography is done by the equally brilliant Sherri Stockdale. The excellent musical direction is done by Cheryl Yee Glass and her 16-piece orchestra; the vocal direction is by Chad Runyon. The myriad contributing design experts bring it all together and make this show brilliant, brilliant, brilliant, from the opening number to the final curtain. This show has a cast of millions; well, maybe not quite that many, but at any rate, a huge cast, with each cast member giving 110 percent, thereby passing on to the audience a superlative experience. Will Rogers s wife, Betty Blake, is played well by Christina Martin, and Ziegfeld s favorite blond bombshell is played by Amy Nielson. The multitude of Indian maidens, the New Ziegfeld Girls, the sexy cowpokes and dancing doggies are all Continued on page 56 Marie Hoge and friends perform on Fun Day Entertainer and vocalist Marie Barron Hoge will perform at Fun Day in the Sierra Room at Del Valle Clubhouse on Thursday, Sept. 4, at noon. Performing along with Hoge will be vocalist Joel Allian and pianist Carolyn Wolf. Hoge is a versatile mezzosoprano who sings songs from the soul and entertains her audience with a lot of love. She will be performing ballads from the 20s through the 60s, including renditions of favorites such as I ve Got a Crush On You, Smile, Peel Me a Grape and I m in the Mood for Love. Hoge has performed at the Lesher Regional Center in Walnut Creek, the Edith Piaf Cabaret Club in San Francisco, the Hilton Hotel in San Francisco, the San Franciscan in Trio performs at Sunday Showcase Jazz pianist Martan Mann plays Sept. 7 Workshop offered on fused glass Marie Hoge Jazz pianist Martan Mann and his trio will perform at Sunday Night Showcase on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. A jazz pianist, recording artist, author, lecturer and jazz piano instructor, Mann covers the entire musical spectrum, from classical to jazz. He holds a master s degree in music from San Jose State University and is a nationally prominent lecturer on music improvisation, providing clinics and performances for music teacher organizations, universities and other private music groups. He has authored five books and has appeared in instructional videos including Jazz Improvisation for the Classical Pianist, which has continuously been in print since Mann has performed extensively throughout California and Hawaii, with several different musical groups in diverse musical styles. Some The Jewelry and Lapidary Shop will have two courses in jewelry making this September. A beginning level fusedglass workshop will be offered on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for people interested in learning the basic process involved in making fusedglass art works. June Diamond, an established glass artist from Los Angeles, will teach methods in cutting and fusing glass, as well as what types of glass to use. Projects will include making tiles and pendants, as well as learning valuable information about using a kiln. A level-two fusing class will also be offered on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for people interested in glass slumping, drilling holes in glass and fusing wire glass. Classes are limited to eight people per class. The cost is $45 per class, which includes materials. Full payment will be required in advance to secure a place in this class, and early registration is advised. Interested people may come into the shop and sign up. Walnut Creek and more. Wolf was born into a musical family in Ohio and began her musical career singing and playing piano with her family and at church. Later she performed in touring musical groups around the United States and Canada. Allian has performed at venues in the Phillippines, Japan and Thailand. He is also a stage and theater performer along with being a movie and TV actor. Café Mocha will offer a wide variety of food items for sale prior to the show, such as hot dogs, sandwiches, salads, doughnuts, cookies and more. Stay after the show and play bingo for the benefit of Friends of Meals on Wheels from 1 to 2:30 p.m. There is a small fee to play bingo. Fun Day is a free program sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests. recent performances include the San Jose Jazz Festival, the Blues and Jazz Store, the Jazz on the Wharf in Santa Cruz and for 25 years, he has been the jazz pianist at San Jose s leading jazz club, Garden City. His program will consist of original arrangements of jazz standards along with original jazz compositions. He will be joined by special guest vocalist Antonia Venezia for a portion of the show. Tickets for this event are $5 and may be purchased at the door. The ticket price includes wine, juice and light snacks. The host for the program this month will be the Kiwanis Club of Rossmoor. 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22 22 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 DIRC presents series of lectures on international issues Sponsored by the Diablo International Resource Center (DIRC) this program consists of two independent series of six lectures each on international issues one series in the fall and one in the spring. Previously held at the Acalanes Adult Education Center, this year the fall series will be presented in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Tuesday evenings beginning at 7, as follows: Sept 16: Afghanistan: A Critical Involvement. Speaker: Farid Younos. Sept. 23: Iraq: an Exit Strategy. Speaker: Frank Burroughs. Sept. 30 Global Competition for Resources. Speaker: Bruce Tusignan. Oct. 7: NAFTA: Pro and Con. Speaker: Tapan Munroe. Oct. 28: Natural Disasters: Are They Increasing? Speaker: Peter Joseph. Nov. 4: Possible World Recession. Speaker: Richard Abrams. Each lecture will be followed by a question-and-answer period. The cost for the entire series of lectures is $36 or $8 per lecture. Register for the entire series at the first meeting or pay at any of the individual lectures. Payment must be by cash or check only. This program is not to be confused with the Great Decisions Program on international issues that is held each year in February and March in Peacock Hall. For information, call the Acalanes Adult Education Center at , ext Lecture series returns to JCC after summer break The Contra Costa Jewish Community Center (JCC) will present its opening lecture after the summer break on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. Nitziah Shaked will address the topic Religion and State in Israel. From ancient times until today there have always been conflicts between the religious authorities and the secular government. In the lecture Shaked will trace the historical roots of these conflicts and discuss some of the major issues facing modern Israeli authorities and society, such as marital status, religious education and whether separation of religion and state is a viable option in Israel today. Shaked was born and raised in Jerusalem. She received her law degree from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and became a member of the Israeli Bar Association in In 1979, she received a her degree from Harvard Law School. Shaked became a member of the California Bar Association in In addition to her law career, she has been engaged in Jewish text research and teaching in the Bay Area since the mid 1970s. She has held faculty positions at Boston Hebrew College, UC Berkeley and the San Francisco Institute for Jewish Studies. She currently teaches at San Francisco State University and is writing a book on the legal aspect of the trial of Jesus. The cost is $5 to JCC members and $8 to nonmembers. Refreshments will be served. The JCC is located at 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., just outside the Rossmoor gate. For information, call Mike Stratton NEW & USED SALES We Purchase Cars Special services for Rossmoor residents Call for no hassle pricing! Direct: (925) St. Paul s Bookstore Books, Gifts, Greeting Cards & Jewelry Open Sunday Mornings after service Thursdays and Saturdays Trinity Ave., Walnut Creek The Grace Notes is a women s barbershop chorus. Grace Notes women s barbershop chorus begins fall classes in Multipurpose Room 1 The Grace Notes, Rossmoor s women s barbershop harmony chorus, starts its fall class on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 9 a.m. in Multipurpose Room 1 at Gateway. The chorus is an Acalanes Adult Education Class, so it includes members outside of Rossmoor. The singers learn with piano songs from days gone by. When they perform, they sing without accompaniment. There are four parts: lead, which is the vocal range of an alto; tenor, which is the range of soprano; baritone; Randy Pausch s lecture Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams presented at St. Anne s The DVD of Dr. Randy Pausch s lecture, Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams, will be shown on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Anne s Church Parish Hall (adjacent to St. Anne s Library). Pausch was an associate professor of computer science, human-computer interaction and design at Carnegie Mellon University for 10 years. He was the author/coauthor of five books and over 70 articles and the creator of several software projects. He was the author of the bestselling book titled The Last Lecture. He was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer in 2006, at the age of 45, and died July Poetry Circle and Tea Group gather The Rossmoor Poetry Circle and the Rossmoor Tea Group will have a joint luncheon at Dragon 2000 Chinese Restaurant at noon on Thursday, Aug. 28. Everyone is invited to bring relatives and friends. Dragon 2000 is located at 1651 Botelho Drive in Walnut Creek. Its phone number is A Foodie s Tour of Italy Guided tours of the glories of historic Italy complimented by delightful gourmet experiences. April 3 April 12, 2009 Itinerary includes: Naples, Herculaneum, Rome, Vatican City, Tivoli, Pitigliano, Assisi, San Gimignano, Florence Food events feature: Dinners in the birthplace of pizza and fettucine alfredo Visit a limoncello farm Tuscan cooking class Neapolitan cooking demo Wine & Olive Oil tasting and much more! A 3-night extension to Padua & Venice is also available Led by former DVC instructor and Walnut Creek Resident. Only 14 spots left! Call today! Tours My Way range of an alto; and bass, the range of a contralto and is what makes the sound barbershop harmony. The Grace Notes have occasional performances for clubs and assisted-living homes and the picture was taken when the group sang for the Soroptimists Women in Music Show at the Lesher Theatre in the spring. Registrations are taken in the first two classes and there is a voice-range check, but no formal audition. For information, call Director Dolores Mendenhall at this year. He delivered his last lecture titled Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams at Carnegie Mellon University on Sept. 18, In this lecture he asks his colleagues to consider what wisdom they would try to impart to the world if they knew it was their last chance. The upbeat, often humorous talk offers inspirational life lessons. The film is 80 minutes long. The DVD is available for loan at St. Anne s Library. Attendance is free of charge. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served after the showing The Rossmoor Poetry Circle will have its monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Ivy Room at Dollar Clubhouse. Members should bring 20 copies of a poem by themselves or another poet. The Poetry Circle exists to read and discuss poetry in a supportive, encouraging environment. New members are welcome. For information about either of these events, call Marc Hofstadter at or him at [email protected]. It's hot out there! With summer temperatures reaching the 100s, residents are advised to remember three basic items for car or golf cart; a bottle of water, a wide-brimmed sunhat and some sunscreen.

23 Tribute to Paul Robeson presented this Friday Lawrence Beamen will perform his tribute show The Legacy and Songs of Paul Robeson in the Sierra Room at Del Valle on Friday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. Robeson was the epitome of the 20th-century Renaissance man. He was an exceptional athlete, actor, singer, cultural scholar, author, and political activist. His talents made him a revered man of his time, yet his radical political beliefs all but erased him from popular history. Today, more than 100 years after his birth, Robeson is just beginning to receive the credit he is due. Beamen, native to the Deep South, was born in Mississippi. His humble upbringing would be considered without significant fanfare except for his passion for music, which grabbed him at age 6. He came to California with his family when he was 12 and began singing in church. His gospel music background was strengthened with classical training and his repertoire grew through discipline and commitment. His recent work as a recording artist, songwriter, producer and actor cuts to the chase of intimate relationships and love. Whether it is an old Negro spiritual, a rendition of Robeson, Christian contemporary or an adult contemporary love ballad, Beamen creates an authentic style that is uniquely his own. His sound offers a kaleidoscope of the great voices who have influenced his musical career such as Barry White, Bill Withers and Luther Vandross. His charismatic style, talent and good humor endear him to his fans, as does his humility and kindness. Beamen s first CD sold over 52,000 copies, with no formal distribution. A dynamic entrepreneur and savvy businessmen with a motivated staff, he has most recently formed his own independent recording label L-Recordz Inc., located in Walnut Creek. It is his dream to create a venue and an opportunity for artists to fulfill their dreams. Tickets for this event are $10 and may be purchased in advance at the Excursion Desk in the Recreation Department at Gateway or at the door. The ticket price includes juice and light snacks. This event is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests. Classical Book Discussion Group to read Don Quixote The Rossmoor Classical Book Discussion Group will start its eighth year on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon in Dollar Clubhouse. Members will read the Cervantes classic, Don Quixote. The club has chosen the translation by Edith Grossman, who transformed this Spanish classic, with its humor and pathos, into modern English. In some respects, the quixotic knight is more vital today than he was 400 years ago, standing for everything in humanity that is gentle, forlorn, pure, unselfish and noble. The HarperCollins book is readily available at the local bookstore for $16.95 or via the Internet, at Amazon. com, for $ Large print and book-on-tape versions are also available. The group will read and discuss the first of its two parts in an eight-week session, starting Sept. 10, and the second and concluding part in a subsequent session. The cost is $5 per session and $40 for the full eightweek session. The Classical Book Discussion group is a small group of friendly, kind and fun-loving people who enjoy good literature and welcome new members. The teacher, Conrad Montell, is a published author who has conducted literature courses at Rossmoor for over seven years. For information, contact Montell at (510) , or by at [email protected]. Stella Liu will share her enthusiasm for The Bonesetter s Daughter both opera and book at an open discussion to be held Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. in the Vista Room at Hillside Clubhouse. Amy Tan, acclaimed author among second-generation Chinese-Americans, has been on the New York Times bestseller list for many of her books. The first was The Joy Luck Club, which was subsequently turned into a movie. The Bonesetter s Daughter, another bestselling novel, has now been transformed into an opera, which begins its world premier from Saturday, Sept. 13, to Friday, Oct. 3, at the San Francisco Opera House. The transformational process from the book to this pioneering opera is the result of creative collaboration between the composer, Stewart Wallace, and Tan, as librettist. All of the major cast members and the production team of the opera are Chinese-born Amy Tan artists and award winners in their own musical specialties. The discussion will provide the audience with the unique experience of hearing Tan (on CD) describing how she views the transformation of a story into an opera plot. She reveals the importance of plot transparency, her own musical background and the fusion of carefully chosen words with the music to convey the magic of the opera. The audience will have the ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, Open discussion on The Bonesetter s Daughter made into opera held Sept. 10 Stewart Wallace opportunity of being privy to the thinking processes of the librettist. The audience will also hear an excerpt of a major aria and some comments by the composer. The Recreation Dept. sponsors this discussion, which is free to all residents and friends. Those interested in purchasing group discount tickets for the opera via the Festival Opera Club may contact Paula Tint at RAA to view collection from New Orleans The Rossmoor Art Association (RAA) is sponsoring a tour to see Spared From the Storm: Masterworks From the New Orleans Museum of Art on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Held at the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University, the exhibition will include 80 paintings, drawings and sculptures by many of the most influential artists of the 17th through the mid-20th centuries, such as Baroque master Lucas Giordano, Impressionist Claude Monet, Modernist Pablo Picasso and Surrealist Rene Magritte. The New Orleans Museum of Art has gathered one of the finest and most comprehensive collections in the American South. The vast majority of this collection survived the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina in This exhibition celebrates the European and American portion of the museum s distinguished and diverse holdings. Several docents will accompany the group through the collection. In addition, there will be time to view a new exhibition by Richard Diebenkorn, as well as the contemporary glass collection, which includes works by Chihuly, Zynsky, Marquis and Morris. There will also be an opportunity to have lunch at the café overlooking the Rodin garden. The bus will leave Gateway promptly at 9:30 a.m., and will return to Rossmoor at approximately 3:30 p.m. The cost of the tour is $27. If a nonmember, include a separate check of $8 for membership. Checks should be made payable to the Rossmoor Art Association. Space is limited, so send checks in early to A. Garelick, 2525 Golden Rain Road No. 8. For information, call INFORMATION TELEPHONE SERVICE Find out what s happening in Rossmoor and learn about breaking news by calling an information phone number 24 hours a day:

24 24 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Emeritus College has new lineup of classes The Emeritus College (EC) program of Diablo Valley College (DVC) will present six classes in Rossmoor this fall. They include the following: Symphony II will cover the complete performances of the best symphonies from the past 200 years, including works by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and Mahler. Instructor Irwin Tallarico will lead the discussion on their significance. The first of six sessions will begin Monday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon in Peacock Hall at Gateway. The cost is $60 ($55 for members.) Women in Contemporary Iran will address Iranian women s involvement in social affairs, the work force and government, as well as the impact of the revolution that toppled the shah. The discussion will be led by Mehry Astaneh, who has a doctorate degree in political science from the University of Tehran, as well as a master s degree from the University of Leeds in London. The first of two classes will begin Monday, Sept. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway. The cost is $20 ($18 for EC members). Shakespeare at the Movies: Macbeth will examine different versions of the Bard s tragedy, including Akira Kurosawa s acclaimed film Throne of Blood. The instructor, Bill Harlan, is a frequent speaker at both the Oregon and California Shakespeare festivals and has taught the subject for 38 years. The first of four classes will begin Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Las Trampas Room at Hillside. The cost is $40 ($36 for EC members). Iran s Relations With the West explores the issues in Iran prior to the 1978 revolution and the changes, including U.S. involvement that followed, along with the republic s foreign policy of neither West nor East. The instructor will be Mehry Astaneh, Ph.D. The first of four classes will begin Monday, Sept. 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway. The cost is $40 ($36 for EC members). Great Concertos II will examine the compositions of such famous composers as Beethoven, Ravel, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and Gershwin. Instructor Irwin Tallarico will discuss how composers gained free creative rein during the past two centuries and the resulting changes in classical concertos. The first of five classes will begin Monday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon in Peacock Hall at Gateway. The cost is $50 ($54 for EC members). Shakespeare at the Movies: King Lear will examine varied film versions of this tragedy, including Ran by Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. Instructor Bill Harlan will begin the first of four classes on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Las Trampas Room at Hillside. The cost is $40 ($36 for EC members). In addition to these sessions, Emeritus College has scheduled 65 classes, events and activities, many of them at its headquarters, located at 1250 Arroyo Way in Walnut Creek, next to the DMV offices. For a free copy of its catalog, visit or call Portrait-drawing class seeks paid models The Rossmoor Art Association is looking for males and females to pose in Norman Weiner s portrait class held on Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. in Studio I of the Gateway Art Building. Each segment of posing is 20 minutes with a rest in between during which the model can view how each artist proceeds. It pays $25. No experience is necessary. To be considered, write to Norman Weiner at 3108 Rossmoor Parkway No. 3, or call him at LOU S CUSTOM AUTO BODY Over 25 years in business European, American and Japanese Rossmoor References Senior discount P/U & Delivery Owner operated Save on Insurance deductible 1150 Erickson Rd. Concord (925) Sonja Christopher and two other actresses to appear in local play Sheila Morrison Rossmoor resident Sonja Christopher will be featured in the Mt. Diablo Unitarian- Universalist Church s presentation of From Laughter to Tears, and Back Again. There will be two performances on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the church. One is a matinee at 2 p.m., and one evening performance at 8. Christopher, who will reprise her role in The Ladies Quintet, will be featured along with two other area actresses, Jean Wilcox and Sheila Morrison, who will present scenes from Shirley Valentine and a famous I Love Lucy episode. Though Christopher may be more widely known as the first person ever, voted off Survivor, area theatergoers will remember her as a versatile award-winning actress in community theater for more than four decades. She recently returned from Chicago where she was featured, with four other local actresses, in The Ladies Quintet. Local playwright Kathy McCarty asked Christopher New downtown library showcased in LibraryFest A Day of Discovery The Walnut Creek Library Foundation launches its community campaign for the new downtown library on Sunday, Sept. 14, with LibraryFest A Day of Discovery, a free event for all ages in Civic Park, from 1 to 5 p.m. Headlining the event are entertainer and playwright Brian Copeland and bestselling author Gail Tsukiyama. Authors, artists, and performers will mix it up with community organizations, civic leaders, and celebrities in a full schedule of programs, activities, and exhibits designed to showcase the new downtown library as a premier cultural and educational center for the city of Walnut Creek and Central Contra Costa County. The library is set to open in Acalanes Adult Ed offers conversational French class Beginning Monday, Sept. 8, Acalanes Adult Education will offer several levels of conversational French classes. All classes are ongoing, but new students are always welcome. A continuing elementarylevel class will meet Mondays. Tuesday s class is intermediate level and Thursday s classes are advanced. All levels will include grammar review, a novel to be read and discussed in French, and vocabulary building. The instructor will be Gayle Christensen. Classes will meet from 9 a.m. until noon at the Acalanes Adult Education facility located on 1963 Tice Valley Blvd. in Walnut Creek. The fee for the 10-week quarter is $92 or $32 for seniors. For information, call Christensen at to join the cast for the Chicago production of The Ladies Quintet and re-wrote the 25-minute monologue to utilize her musical talents. Her character is cleaning out the attic of her recently deceased older sister, and the poignant and humorous walk down memory lane turns up some startling secrets. Admission to From Laughter to Tears, and Back Again is $20 for adults or $15 for seniors 65-plus, which includes a reception with wine and refreshments afterwards. Call (corrected phone number) for reservations or Kathryn_wellington@yahoo. com. Tickets will also be available at the door. The Mt. Diablo Unitarian-Universalist Church is located off Walker Avenue in Walnut Creek, at 55 Eckley Lane. LibraryFest will feature celebrity readings, multicultural performances, Shakespearean sword fights, animals, marionettes, wearable art, face painting, a graphic novelist; and workshops in writing mysteries, going green, tracing genealogy, and living healthy, to name a few. An expansive children s area will include games, music, and arts and crafts activities. Local food vendors, free prize drawings, book sales, author signings, an open-air Civic Arts display, and more than 30 exhibitors will add to the day of fun. For information, contact Kristin Anderson, executive director, Walnut Creek Library Foundation, at or Kristin@WCLibrary. org. Rossmoor Community Chorus begins rehearsing The Rossmoor Community Chorus begins rehearsals on Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Las Trampas Room at Hillside. Residents are invited to join this group of musicians every Wednesday. Frank Ryken is the director and Steve Cram is the accompanist. Dues are $25 for the year and the music for many occasions is provided. For information, call Sue Hartdegen at Residents are reminded that the magazines in the Redwood Room at Gateway are there for all to enjoy. Please, do not take the magazines from the Redwood Room. The magazine corner accepts magazines, but only current issues.

25 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, Here Comes Autumn to be presented by Penguin Dancers Here Comes Autumn is the theme for the next Penguin Dinner Dance to be held Saturday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway complex. A full open bar will be available with time to talk with friends and make new ones. Appetizers of stuffed mushrooms; bruschetta with fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil; and assorted quiche will also be served. Simple Elegance Catering will serve the meal at 7, including Caesar salad with grated Parmesan cheese and garlic toasted croutons; assorted rolls; and an entrée of a choice of roast prime rib of beef au jus with horseradish sauce, fresh-grilled salmon with tangy mango salsa, or spinach and ricotta canneloni. Each entree will include scalloped potatoes, fresh grilled assortment of squashes, red peppers, red onion and Portobello mushrooms. Dessert will be carrot cake along with hot coffee or tea. Red and white wine will be at each table. Music for dancing will be provided by the Richard Herman Band. This well-known Bay Area band plays a variety of dance music from fox-trot and swing, to waltz and Latin. The cost is $30 for each member and $35 for each guest. Make checks out to Penguin Dance Club and send them to Sally Kennedy, 1114 Skycrest Drive No. 3, no later than Tuesday, Sept. 9. Indicate entree choice on the check. For information, call Kennedy at Men are encouraged to wear tuxedos; however a dark suit and tie is acceptable. Women wear dressy attire. New members are welcome and will have their dues prorated for the remainder of the club s fiscal year. Call Julie or Len Desman, , for membership information. Drawing made easy in RAA class Cassandra Antkowiak will teach a six-week class, Drawing Made Easy, on Wednesday mornings, Sept. 10 through Oct. 15. Class will be from 9:30 to 12:30 in Studio I in the Art Building at Gateway. The class is offered by the Rossmoor Art Association (RAA) and students must be a member of the organization to attend. Antkowiak will show students the tricks and techniques that make drawing easy and fun. This class is designed to give beginners confidence as well as to enhance skills the student already has. Antkowiak will take the fear out of art, and help students express themselves. She ll show how a drawing can be broken down into simple basic shapes, and then how to make any object dimensional and believable with light and shadow. As a teacher, she is patient and supportive, helping students to relax and enjoy their experience. All students need to bring is a sketchbook (8x10 or 9x12) and a pencil or two. This class is especially for beginners, but all levels are welcome because students learn from each other. The tuition is $50 per six-week session, and students are welcome to take it as many times as they wish. The annual fee for membership in RAA is $8 for an individual and $10 for a couple. Checks, payable to RAA, should be sent to Norman Weiner at 3108 Rossmoor Parkway No. 3. (Make out separate checks for the class and membership dues and note this on the check along with telephone number.) Antkowiak has been making art all of her life, studying through high school and college. Since then, she has gone to many art workshops in California and Oregon, studied at the International Art School La Romita in Italy and attended several different location workshops in France. She is currently president of Alamo-Danville Artists Society. She has long taught drawing and painting classes, both privately and through adult education programs. Award-winning multimedia artist to present workshop on intuitive layering Weekend demonstration in Art Studio at Gateway Kathleen Brennan will present a workshop on Intuitive Layering on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4 and 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Art Studio at Gateway. Residents can tap into their creativity with this workshop on water media and collage techniques. A variety of methods will be explored: pouring, painting, layering and stamping. Brennan is an experimental water media artist residing in the Bay Area. She has studied with many noted artists and has received numerous awards in juried competitions, including the prestigious High Winds Medal in the American Watercolor Society s international exhibition in For information, call Pam Miller at or Ruth Brophy at [email protected]. Painting by Kathleen Brennan Cha cha and nightclub two-step taught in Ballroom Dance Club classes Consider car pooling to popular events at Gateway and Del Valle. The Ballroom Dance Club will offer new dance classes for all levels starting Monday, Sept. 8. The classes are open to Rossmoor residents (including nonmembers) and guests. For beginners or more advanced dancers looking for new dance material, dance instructor Alberta Bagneschi always has new and exciting dance patterns for each session. Bagneschi has more than 20 years of teaching experience and will show many dance tips to improve technique. The dances being taught this session are cha cha and nightclub two-step. The sessions consist of five, hour-long lessons given Monday evenings in the Diablo Room at Hillside. Classes are taught at two levels: basic at 7 and intermediate at 8. Bagneschi will be assisted by her husband, Adrian, as dance partner. The fee for Rossmoor residents and club members is $58 a couple for a class at one level and $89 for classes at two levels. Guest fee is $5 more. For information, call Bagneschi at , or Theresa Chow, Hairstyling IN YOUR HOME! 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26 26 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 MOVIES MOVIES MOVIES MOVIES MOVIES MOVIES DVD DISCOVERIES Peter s Friends By R.S. Korn This is an Anglo-American film, written by Rita Rudner and Martin Bergman and originally intended as an American production. But when Kenneth Branagh signed on as producer and director, it went trans-atlantic. It profits from the combination. The dialogue has the snap, punch and humor of hip Hollywood, and the accomplished cast and beautiful English setting enrich it. In 1982 Peter (Stephen Fry) and five of his friends had finished college and were celebrating New Year s Eve at Peter s posh ancestral home. They performed a can-can (the men in drag) for the decidedly under-whelmed audience of Peter s father s peers. Ten years later, Peter s father has died; he has inherited the stately home and is at a loss about his future plans. He decides to give a party and invite those same friends back for another New Year s celebration. Of course, things have changed. Two among the group have married, Roger (Hugh Laurie) and Mary (Imelda Staunton). They write advertising jingles and have a small child. Mary has become the ultimate over-protective mother, with troublesome consequences for their marriage. The couple has not left the house in the last eight months. Now her husband literally has to pry her away from the baby to get her away and she cannot pass a phone without calling home to check on him. Andrew (Branagh) has gone Hollywood, marrying an American actress Carol, (Rita Rudner). She plays the lead in a third rate sit-com Who s in the Kitchen. She s the ultimate American narcissistic neurotic drama-queen, appalling and, at the same time, very funny. Two of the women have not married. Sarah (Alphonsia Emmanuel) has brought along the newest in her string of ever changing lovers, Brian, a sexually energetic, lower class, vulgar oaf. Maggie (Emma Thompson) lavishes all her passion on her cat. She is in publishing and one of her books, You May Already Know Your Mate, has convinced her that she and Peter would be right for each other. They fit the premise perfectly: someone you know as a friend and have never thought of romantically, may, in fact, be perfect because, while sexual attraction may lessen with time, a good relationship is the basis for lifetime companionship. At the welcoming dinner, everyone is dressed formally. When Vera, the cook (Phyllida Law, actually Emma Thompson s mother), refuses to prepare a special low calorie meal for Carol in spite of being offered money, Carol is taken aback. Hadn t she heard of Upstairs, Downstairs? Making the best of it, she pours water into her soup bowl and sips it, barely tastes the rare roast beef with gravy and of course, declines the dessert. The others, comforted by the excellent food, loosened up by the fine wine, and relaxing with longtime friends, begin to reveal some of the underlying frustrations of their lives. There are outbursts of temper and embarrassments but just before heading off to bed, there is also some resolution in their joining together to gently sing Just the Way You Look Tonight. Later that night, Maggie goes to Peter s room to share with him her plan for their future. Although he is fond of her, he says, he has conflicts that prevent him from accommodating her concept. Feeling rejected and embarrassed, she wanders into the kitchen to drink some more wine and finds Carol on the floor exercising frantically. Having eaten nothing at dinner, she has ravenously consumed all the leftovers in the refrigerator. Now she is frenziedly trying to get rid of the calories. She explains that while a year ago she was bulimic, now she s so much better. The next day more revelations and arguments take place, leading up to Peter s explanation for the real reason he invited everyone. By the end of the weekend there are reconfigurations that involve major changes, losses and reconciliations. Harmony among the group is restored and the original six characters express it by singing the same song they sang ten years earlier when life was simpler and all seemed possible. Whatever bittersweet realities they have faced or will be facing individually, sustenance comes from their relationships with one another as Peter s friends. Transition Support Group For single women new to Rossmoor. Meets for eight weeks, with four new groups a year. For more information, call Naomi Warshawsky, MSW, at Heist thriller The Bank Job shows two days The 2008 drama, The Bank Job, will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. and again on Friday, Sept. 5, at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Based on a true 1971 event, this thriller tells the story of Terry (Jason Statham), a car Film on Marilyn Monroe shows Saturday The 2001 documentary Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. The showing at 1 will feature language captions. This film covers the production of Something s Got to Give, a romantic comedy Western, The Big Country, shows Wednesday Foreign Film Fans Club to view Argentinian film, The Official Story Foreign Film Fans Club to show Bunuel film, enjoy picnic at Hillside The Foreign Film Fans Club offers its members a treat in the form of a picnic and extra film. The picnic will be Thursday, Sept. 4, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Sportsmen s Park at Hillside. Membership cards will be shown and members may bring guests. There will be club announcements. The food will be potluck. The club will furnish drinks, munchies, cutlery and paper dealer who becomes involved in a London bank heist only to find that the contents of the bank vault will draw him deeply and irrevocably into the city s criminal underbelly. Murder and scandal abound in this tale of corruption populated with a surprising mix of starring Monroe, Dean Martin, and Cyd Charisse. Monroe was fired during filming shortly before her death, and the movie was eventually scrapped. The centerpiece of the documentary is a restored reconstruction of the surviving footage. Something s Got to The 1958 drama The Big Country, starring Gregory Peck, will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. This film does not have an English language captions option. James McKay (Peck) retires from sea life and heads west in this frontier drama directed by William Wyler. McKay finds himself in the middle of a water-rights feud and wins no friends when he chooses to stay neutral. The cast includes Charlton Heston and Burl Ives, but the true star plates. The winners of a drawing will be able to choose one of the films that the club has shown. Starting at 6 p.m. in the close-by Diablo Room, there will be a showing of the classic 1961 Spanish film Viridiana, directed by Luis Bunuel. This drama is about the shocking education of beautiful young girl brought face to face with the realities of offenders, from low-level thugs to government officials and all the way up to the royal family. This film is 110 minutes long and is rated R. This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests. Give was later produced as Move Over, Darling, with Doris Day filling Monroe s former role. This film is 117 minutes long and is not rated. This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests. of The Big Country is the Western plains magnificent landscape. This film is 167 minutes long and is not rated. This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests. The Foreign Film Fans Club will show The Official Story, an emotionally gripping study of the infamous Argentine campaign of torture and murder in the mid- and late-1970s, on Monday, Sept. 15, at 4 p.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway. Directed by Luis Puenzo, the film is based on real events that followed a military takeover of the Argentine government. During the junta s rule, the parliament was suspended; unions, political parties and provincial governments were banned; and between 9,000 and 30,000 peopled deemed liberal subversives disappeared from society. The film focuses on a middle-aged couple in Buenos Aires who have an adopted child. The mother, Alicia, is a patriotic but naive high school history teacher. Like many people in Argentina, she is unaware of how much killing and suffering has transpired in her country. Ironically, it is Alicia s own students who goad her into a realization that the government-approved history books she teaches were written by government officials and assassins. Eventually, she also learns that her beloved daughter may be the stolen child of a desaparecido, that is, a victim of the disappearances that occurred during Argentina s Dirty War. Alicia s husband, a wealthy businessman, knows the truth, but refuses to share it. Like many liberals in Argentina, the lead actress in The Official Story, Norma Aleandro, was herself forced into exile during the junta s rule. She returned to her country after the fall of the military government in Among its many prizes, The Official Story won Best Foreign Film at the 1985 Oscars, the Jury Prize at Cannes and a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film in Aleandro received a Best Actress award at Cannes. Running time is 114 minutes. The film is in Spanish with English subtitles. passion and the grossness of most of mankind. The film has been described as a stunning unmerciful sarcasm directed at the piously insulated mind. A review and announcement of the Sept. 15 film, The Official Story, will appear in a future issue of the News. For information about the club, call Ruth Korn at

27 Grandparents for Peace to show War Made Easy The next meeting of Grandparents for Peace and Justice will feature a showing of the documentary film War Made Easy, based on the book by Norman Soloman. The meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Diablo Room at Del Valle Clubhouse. War Made Easy or How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death, outlines the history of how the media and administrations have dragged the United States into one war after another, from Vietnam to Iraq. The film is narrated by award-winning actor and director Sean Penn. Much of the media s role in promoting public perception of various critical aspects of foreign and domestic policy is the primary focus of the film, showing the uncritical dissemination of pro-war messages and propaganda with special attention to the parallels between Vietnam and the conflict in Iraq. The film is 72 minutes long, which will allow for a discussion period after the presentation. Grandparents for Peace and Justice meets on the second Monday of every month. Friday vigils continue to be held at the corner of Tice Valley and Rossmoor Parkway from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. For information regarding membership, contact Sandy Rappy at [email protected] or Carolyn Sugars at Shakespeare Society to view film of Merchant of Venice The Rossmoor Shakespeare Society will show The Merchant of Venice on Monday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. in Peacock Hall. In this film version, Al Pacino portrays Shylock, the Jewish moneylender who demands repayment of a loan with a pound of flesh. Because Shylock is a caricature of a Jew vile, bloody and avaricious filmmakers have avoided this play. Director Michael Radford s production is the first movie version since the silent film era. Shakespeare, however, does humanize Shylock somewhat, and his speech Hath not a Jew eyes? is one of the great humanist statements. The film also stars Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes and Lynn Collins as a radiant Portia. Shot on location in Venice, the film is saturated in Renaissance colors and shadows. The Merchant of Venice is 138 minutes long. All Rossmoor residents and their guests are welcome. Shakespeare Society to screen Macbeth on anniversary Event includes potluck dinner The Rossmoor Shakespeare Society will celebrate its fifth anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 11, in the main room at Dollar Clubhouse. The potluck party will begin at 6 p.m. Bring main dishes, salads and drinks, but not desserts, as a large birthday cake and champagne will be provided. Entertainment will include a screening of Shakespeare s Macbeth in a 26-minute cartoon created by the imaginative Russian animated filmmaker Nikolai Serebryakov. In addition, June Levine will sing her Macbeth folksong. Members are preparing for Shakespeare Week in Rossmoor to be held in October, in which seven Macbeth events will be featured. A complete schedule will be given to all who attend the September anniversary party. All Rossmoor residents and their guests are invited. Festival Opera Club to present Cyrano de Bergerac The Rossmoor Festival Opera Club will present the operatic film version of Cyrano de Bergerac on Monday, Sept. 8, at 4 and 7 p.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway. Based on Cyrano de Bergerac, by Edmond Rostand, the opera was written by Franco Alfano. The opera stars tenor Roberto Alagna as the blustering poet and expert swordsman with the enormous nose. Nathalie Manfrino is charming as the lovely but shallow Roxanne whom Cyrano loves desperately but hopelessly; he will not declare his love for fear he is too ugly. Richard Troxell portrays the handsome but dimwitted Christian for whom Cyrano writes the most adoring love letters addressed to Roxanne. The film is 133 minutes long. All Rossmoor residents and their guests are welcome. ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, Art Association to exhibit art from its Monday workshops in Gateway studio Maren Waddill and Carol Terry in the Monday workshop sponsored by the RAA The Rossmoor Art Association (RAA) will show select works from its three different Monday workshops. The exhibit, starting in early September, will be held in Art Studio I at Gateway. The public is welcome. Three different workshops are offered on Mondays. RAA members can select one or all of the workshops depending on which suits their needs and time. The workshops are free, ongoing through the year and need no enrollment. From 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Bill Gillis gives pointers in watercolor and other media in Studio I. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Studio II group works on their own in waterbased media and, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. in Studio I, Sam Field welcomes students of all levels for a basic drawing class. Painters are also welcome. For information on these and other workshops for RAA members, see the bulletin board at the art studio. Take a class in portrait drawing From Norman Weiner of RAA The Rossmoor Art Association (RAA) will offer a sixweek class in portrait drawing on Tuesdays, Sept. 16 through Oct. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. in Art Studio II at Gateway. Beginners and advanced students are welcome. Everyone will work at their own pace and ability. Students will learn to draw human portraits using live models. They will capture likenesses by learning the structure of the human skull, individual facial features and planes of the face. Students will also learn the skills necessary to accurately assess proportion and shape, and gain an understanding of shading in order to create the illusion of a three-dimensional reality. The instructor is Norman Weiner, a Rossmoor resident, who has taught the class for the last nine years. Weiner is a graduate of the Chouinard Institute in Los Angeles, and has studied with many world-renowned artists. His paintings, drawing, sculptures, etchings, and serigraphs are in hundreds of prestigious collections. He has had galleries and art studios in Los Angeles and Sausalito. The class fee is $50. Checks should be made payable to RAA and mailed to Weiner at 3108 Rossmoor Parkway No. 3. Include a telephone number and note the title of the class. The class will be limited to 16 students, so early registration is essential. The cutoff date for enrollment is Wednesday, Sept. 10. Nonmembers of RAA must join to take classes. For membership, send a separate check ($8 per person or $10 for couples), made payable to RAA, to P.O. Box 2070, Walnut Creek Note on the check that it is for membership. The suggested art supplies are an 11-by-14 sketchpad, 2B and 4B graphite pencils, and a kneaded eraser. Any additional supplies will be announced during the class. For information, call Weiner at Figure drawing also offered The Rossmoor Art Association (RAA) will offer a six-week figure-drawing class with Norman Weiner on Fridays, Sept. 19 through Oct. 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. in Art Studio II at Gateway. The human figure has been revered as symbol of perfection since the time of ancient Greeks. Students will learn how to draw the human body in its various shapes and positions through the process of observation and training. Live professional female and male models are used in the class. Everyone will work at their own pace and ability. Beginners and advanced students are welcome. The beginning art supplies required are a 12-by-18 sketch pad, 2B and 4B graphite pencils, and a kneaded eraser. Any additional supplies will be announced during the class. The tuition is $95, which is nonrefundable. Nonmembers of the RAA must join ($8 per person or $10 for a couple). A separate check should be made out for a membership. Checks should be made payable to RAA and mailed to Weiner at 3108 Rossmoor Parkway No. 3. Include a telephone number and note the title of the class. The class is limited to 16 students, so early registration is recommended. The cutoff date for registration is Wednesday, Sept. 10. For information, call Weiner at Watercolor class offered for beginners, intermediates The Rossmoor Art Association (RAA) will offer a watercolor class for beginners and intermediates with Casey Rasmussen White. The six-week session will start Tuesday, Sept. 16 and end Oct. 21. Classes will be held in Studio I of the Gateway Art Center on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. until noon. The fee for six weeks of instruction will be $48. Checks should be made out to RAA and sent to P.O. Box 2070, Walnut Creek 94595, or placed in the RAA mailbox in the Administration Building at Gateway. Put both a phone number and class title on the check. If not a member of RAA, include another check ($8 per individual or $10 per household) to pay for the RAA membership fee. Include a phone number on this check as well. For information, contact White at Visit the News Web site:

28 28 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Prime Time Dinner Club sets back-to-school theme Members of the Prime Time Couples Dinner Club will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Dollar Clubhouse. The evening s theme will be Back to School. Table decorations will be arranged by Helen Suter and Eileen Powlesland. Malcolm Wimpress will act as wine steward. Dinner will be catered by Jean Hamilton. The cost is $18 per person. There will be a social hour from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on a BYOL basis. While chatting, members will be able to partake in an ever-changing variety of snacks, for which Hamilton is famous. Seating for dinner is done randomly so that, in time, all members get to know each other better. Dinner will include fruit salad, chicken piccata, with rice KATY S KREEK Ambiance! SUNSET DINNERS Daily 4:30-6 p.m. JUST $ Clam Chowder or Creamed Tomato Soup Caesar Salad or Katy s Salad CHOOSE FROM: Grilled Salmon, Veal Piccata, Chicken Marsala, Petrale Sole, Meatloaf, Hungarian Goulash RUSTIC CASUAL COMFORT FOOD Full Bar, Wine list FRIDAY LUNCH I N R O S S M O O R Menu for Sept. 12 and vegetables. Dessert will be tiramisu. Wine, coffee and tea will be served with dinner. Reservations must be received by Thursday, Sept. 11. Reservations can be dropped off at the Prime Time Club message box located near the Administration Desk at Gateway. Or, checks may be mailed to the club s treasurer, Ken Powlesland, 1633 Canyonwood Court No. 1. A few openings have occurred in Prime Time Couples membership. For information, call Pat Quarto, president, Those who wish to check out the club s activities firsthand may attend a dinner as paying guests. The Prime Time Club offers monthly fellowship with good food, good company and a pleasant way to enjoy an evening. Friday Lunch is served at a suggested donation of $2. Deli bags are provided for an additional suggested donation of $2. You must attend Friday Lunch to get your deli bag. Deli bags must be ordered one week ahead. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. at Hillside. Reserve a space for Friday Lunch in person right after lunch for the following weekʼs lunch or call To cancel a reservation, call Please leave name and phone number when cancelling. If you are unable to make lunch, cancel your reservation so another resident can take your place. The menu: Apricot-glazed roast chicken breast, cream of broccoli soup, potatoes, Swiss chard or spinach, bread and raspberry gelatin. Options: Hamburger plate or chef s salad. Please specify the entree of your choice; otherwise, you will receive the menu item for that day. Deli bag: The menu for the deli bag for Sept. 12 features a roast beef sandwich on wheat, three-bean salad, peaches and orange juice Locust Street, Walnut Creek Across from Dean Lesher Art Center Festa Italia By Robbee Royce The other day I ran into a wonderful woman whom I hadn t seen all summer. She possesses a musical, multisyllabic last name, a jumble of consonants and vowels ending in i, and an enormous and enormously talented family. Among her varied interests is food, and we immediately fell into the argot of foodies everywhere what have you tried, any new recipes, exciting pairings, recent travels to Italy, etc., which led to an impromptu lunch that very afternoon. I came home feeling as if I had spent the better part of a day at an outdoor cafe in Sorrento and shamelessly gave in to the temptation to give our globe a nudge toward Italy. You ll forgive Zest! s subterfuge when you serve the following feast to your friends and family. It s an easy, impressive meal that looks stunning on the plate and is loaded with complex and satisfying flavors. The Italian Meatloaf (attributed to The Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook, Workman Publishing, New York, 1984) and the Zucchine con Porcini e l Alceto Balsamico (attributed to Glorious Italian Cooking, Penguin Putnam, Inc., New York, 1996) are destined to become favorites at your house. Italian Meatloaf (Serves 8. You can make one big loaf, or two small ones. They freeze beautifully.) Ingredients (No substitutions in this recipe!) 2 lbs. ground beef chuck 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 med-sized yellow onion, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 3 c. fresh bread crumbs 1 c. fresh Italian parsley, chopped 2 T. Italian seasoning ZEST Garden Club to hold fall picnic The Rossmoor Garden Club will hold its annual fall picnic for members and guests on Saturday, Sept 13, at Sportsmen s Park at Hillside. From 4 to 8 p.m., barbecued tri tip will be served along with grilled garden vegetables. Water Salt and pepper to taste 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 c. tomato juice 1/2 c. good dry red wine 2 c. fresh basil leaves, left whole 4 oz. sundried tomatoes (packed in oil) drained 1 lb. smoked mozzarella, thinly sliced Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 2. Combine the ground beef, sausage, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, parsley, Italian seasonings, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the eggs, tomato juice, and wine and mix thoroughly. 3. Lay out a large sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper. Spread the meatloaf mixture out in a 15x12-inch rectangle on the paper. Arrange the basil leaves over the surface. Scatter the sundried tomatoes over the basil and arrange 3/4 of the smoked mozzarella on top. 4. Using the waxed paper as an aid, starting from one short side, roll up the meat like a jelly roll, peeling back the paper as you roll. Place seam side down on a baking sheet lined with foil. 5. Bake for 1 hour. Place the remaining mozzarella over the top of the loaf and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling (about 10 to 15 min. more). You re done! Serve hot or refrigerate and serve cold, cut into thin slices like a pâté. So good! As glorious as this dish is, it needs an accompaniment. Zest! likes to serve the loaf with the following magical treatment of our lowly, abundant zucchini. Zucchini with Porcini Mushrooms and Balsamic Vinegar (Serves 4) Ingredients 5 med. zucchini, cut into 1/2- inch slices 1 tsp. salt and soft drinks will also be supplied. Social Chairwoman Kathie Buttermore is coordinating members contributions of appetizers, salads or desserts as well as flowers for the centerpieces. Call her at to RSVP with items 2 T. olive oil 1/2 oz. dried porcini, softened in 1 c. hot chicken stock for about a half hour (if you can find fresh, CALL ME!) 1 T. chopped garlic 1 T. copped fresh Italian parsley 1 T. chopped fresh rosemary 1/4 tsp. black pepper 2 T. best quality balsamic vinegar 1 T.sugar Directions 1. Sprinkle the zucchini slices with 1/2 tsp. of the salt and place in a colander to drain for 15 min. Pat dry and set aside. 2. Heat the oil over high heat in a large sauté pan until sizzling, about 2 min. Add the drained zucchini and cook for 2 min. on each side until well browned. 3. Add the drained porcini, garlic, parsley, rosemary, the remaining salt and pepper, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 5 min. more, tossing just once. 4. Bring the vinegar and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan and cook until syrupy, about 3 min. Add to the zucchini, stir well and cook another 3 min. Pour a sturdy Italian red with this dinner. By the way, it s good to know the labeling laws for Italian wines. D.O.C. (Denominzazione de Origine Controllata or controlled place name ) on a label ensures the wine has been made according to time-honored traditions. Adding a G (garantita or guaranteed ) denotes Italy s best. Just FYI. Some great Italian bread and a simple green salad tossed with a fruity dressing complete the meal. Zest! can t resist: Here is a great little vinaigrette for your salad. Whisk together 1/4 c. freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 T. white wine vinegar, 2 T. olive oil, 1 T. grated orange zest (!), 2 tsp. honey, 1/4 tsp. cumin, and 1/4 tsp. black pepper. Delizioso! to share. Members should bring their best specimens for the Tomato, Flower and Unusual Vegetable Contest. This yearly event will once again be judged by Bruce McCauley. Door prizes will be presented in addition to the contest winners prizes. Several volunteers will be needed to make this event a success and keep costs down. Helpers are needed for set-up, clean up and general duties. The cost for members and spouses or household partners is $10 each, and guests may attend for $15. Send checks payable to the Rossmoor Garden Club to Eldon Rowe, treasurer, at 3644 Terra Granada Drive No. 1B by Wednesday, Sept 10.

29 Hawaii Club sets autumn dinner party Members of the Hawaii State Club will gather to welcome the autumn season at its Kau Ha ule Lau Paina (season of the falling leaves party) on Saturday, Sept. 13, in the Sierra Room at Del Valle Clubhouse. The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with complimentary mai tais, wine, and soft drinks, and a delectable array of pupus (hors d oeuvres) of shrimp on crackers, rolled ham with pineapple sauce, and siu mai (Chinese crisp dumplings). After a brief interlude for dispensing with club affairs and a short informative talk on Hawaiiana, dinner will follow at 6, served by Hamilton Catering. The menu will include pineapple fruit salad, pork tenderloin with teriyaki sauce, Oriental vegetables, rolls and butter, and banana cake. At 7, the highlight of the evening will commence a Hawaiian and Tahitian program, showcasing David Bustamante and his Da Island Way troupe of musicians and dancers. Da Island Way, a beautiful and entertaining Polynesian music and show group was founded by Bustamante in This Concord-based family dance studio performs shows throughout the year at county fairs, corporate luaus, private parties and large events such as the San Francisco Aloha Festival and KidFest in Concord. Da Island Way has also been successful in Italian Club to hold autumn dinner dance The Italian-American Club invites all members and their guests to its dinner dance on Friday, Sept. 12, at 5:15 p.m. in Del Valle Clubhouse. Members and guests will be greeted by the host and hostess, Fran and Bob Long. Table decorations will be done by Kathleen Moschel and her decorating committee. The Manny Gutierrez Band will feature dance music for the evening. Head bartender Tony Rivas and his committee open the hosted bar at 5:15. Dinner, catered by Martinelli, is served at 6:30. The menu starts with antipasti of salami, olives, artichokes and red peppers, followed by a salad of mixed greens, foccacia bread, bowtie pasta with red meat sauce, and a main dish of roast pork loin with Sicilian-blend vegetables. Dessert is spumoni ice cream and coffee. The club would like to thank Joe Disano for his longtime service as wine supplier. The price of the dinner is $22 for members and $26 for guests. Make reservation checks payable to the Italian-American Club and send Tahitian competitions throughout California, Hawaii and at Tahiti s International Ori Tahiti The cost of the dinner and show is $25 for members and $29 for nonmembers. Checks, made payable to Hawaii State Club, should be mailed to Reservations Chairwoman Bernice Yee, 2101 Pine Knoll Drive No. 6, or placed in the Hawaii Club box in the lobby of Gateway Administration. For those wishing to sit together, all checks must be sent in the same envelope with a list of the attendees names and their respective amounts remitted. Table assignments will be made as reservations are received. This is a program all lovers of Hawaiian entertainment will not want to miss. Da Island Way with its unique rhythms and instrumentals has appeared in countless venues in Northern California and is a frequent featured performer at Tiki Tom s in downtown Walnut Creek. Rossmoor residents are welcome to join the club at this time. Those who join before the party will pay the member price to attend. Application forms are available in the club box in Gateway. The annual dues are $10 per person. For information, call Lt. Gov. Ardis Williams at to JoAnn Daigle at 1221 Avenida Sevilla No. 1C. The deadline for reservations is Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 5 p.m. Those requesting to be seated as a group must send money in the same envelope. Table reservations for groups of eight only will be accepted. Reservations for groups of 10 are no longer accepted. The Italian-American Club is sponsoring a trip to Black Oak Casino on Thursday, Oct. l6. Reservations are necessary and must be made by Wednesday, Sept. 10. Make checks payable to the Italian-American Club for $26 per person and mail to Fran Long at 1621 Ptarmigan Drive No. lc. For information, call 939-5l5l. Membership is open to Rossmoor residents of Italian origin and to those whose spouse is of Italian decent. Annual dues are $15 per person. Applications for membership are reviewed by the membership committee and membership forms may be obtained from Fran DeGaetano by calling Nifty People plan this month s dinner The Nifty People s Supper Club dinner will be held on Friday, Sept. 12, at Dollar Clubhouse. Dinner will be at 6:45 p.m. with happy hour beginning at 6. Members are asked to bring their own refreshments. Appetizers are welcome. Lost and Found Lost something? Check the Redwood Room between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Ask one of the volunteers at the caf to open the lost-and-found cabinet. Items left at the swimming pools or Fitness Center will remain at those locations, however. Ask staff for help. Valuables (wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry) are kept in the Recreation Department. See Volunteer Coordinator Kelly Spraker for these items or call Dinner will be catered by Ruggie s and will include barbecue chicken and ribs. Side dishes will be green salad, potato salad, fruit and rolls. The cost of the dinner is $14 for members and guests are welcome at $15 for dinner. Nifty People Supper Club is a social club that meets the second Friday of the month for dinner and good conversation. Anyone interested in joining can contact membership chairwoman, Claire Vocke, at Make a reservation by Sept. 10 by dropping a check in the club box at Gateway or send a check to Adrienne Campbell, 1332 Singingwood Court No. 5, or call /2 PRICE OFFER Buy any entree on our breakfast, lunch or dinner menu and get a second (same or lesser value) for half price. Not valid with any other offer including the Senior Menu or Dusk Feature Menu. Coupon good for up to 1 discount per party. Only the lower priced entree will be discounted. Does not apply to carry-out orders. Offer expires October 1, 2008 Call S. California Blvd. WALNUT CREEK (Next to Longs, corner Mt. Diablo Blvd.) ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, TGIF to hold western hoe-down dinner Sept. 19 TGIF s next dinner dance is on Friday, Sept. 19, in the Sierra Room at Del Valle Clubhouse. Everyone is encouraged to wear western attire. Cocktails and hors d oeuvres will be served at 6 p.m., followed at 6:45 by dinner and dancing to the music of Johnny G s Band. The hors d oeuvres, provided by Simple Elegance Catering (Ruggie s), will feature Swedish meatballs, a bruchetta of fresh tomatoes, basil and cheese. Dinner will begin with a green salad topped with candied walnuts and crumbled blue cheese in a vinaigrette dressing, followed by the main course of a stuffed pork chop, a medley of grilled vegetables, and mashed potatoes and gravy. Dessert will feature an apple crisp with whipped cream. Red and white wine, decaf coffee, tea and biscotti will also be served. A vegetarian selection of cannelloni and stuffed Portobello mushroom may be substituted for the entree by calling Chuck Shaddle at , no later than Friday, Sept. 12. The cost is $26 for members and $31 for guests. Send checks, payable to TGIF, to Roland Scrivner at 3300 Tice Creek Drive No. 4. He requests that checks are not to be dropped off before the first of the month and no cash is to be in the envelopes. Those who wish to sit together must send all checks in the same envelope. Only member names will be listed on the table number list -- not the guests. Cancellations will be accepted no later than Friday, Sept. 12. In the event someone may not be able to attend, a telephone call by 5 p.m. on the day of the dinner to Shaddle will make it possible to pick up a take-home dinner from the caterer at 7:15 p.m. NCJW is now selling Entertainment Books The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is again selling the Entertainment Book. Residents and their friends can reserve a copy of the 2009 issue by calling Fran Juni at This issue is full of values, not only for 50 percent off dining and two-for-one coupons for both formal and quick restaurants, but many shopping coupons for stores such as Barnes and Noble, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Pet Smart, Longs and many more. Get-away hotels and airlines offer big savings, and there are hosts of other coupons. One purchase using an enclosed coupon usually more than pays for this valuable book, which costs $25. The NCJW is a grassroots organization of volunteer and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice for all by improving the quality of life for women, children and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms for all citizens. Lunch: Tuesday - Friday 11:30-2:30 p.m. Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday 5 p.m p.m. and Sunday 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Mondays. Come in and enjoy our old-fashioned Sunday specials ZIO FRAEDO S BANQUET FACILITIES Weddings Anniversaries Reunions Bar/Bat Mitzvahs Meetings Luncheons Three Private Rooms with Full Bars 25 to 250 people 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA

30 30 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 The following calendar information is provided to the News by Room Reservations at the Recreation Department. Residents or groups that would like to make changes to the listing should contact Room Reservations at or Rossmoor pools are generally open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pools are closed for cleaning on the following days: Dollar...Wednesdays, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hillside...Tuesdays, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Del Valle...Thursdays, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids swim at Dollar and Hillside according to the following schedule: Dollar...Tues./Thur. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hillside... Mon. /Wed./Fri. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. D... Dollar Clubhouse G...Gateway Clubhouse H...Hillside Clubhouse THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 TIME EVENT...LOCATION...ORGANIZATION 6 a.m. Open Swim...Pool, D, H...Rec. Dept. 6 a.m. Strength Circuit...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 7 a.m. Mat Science...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 7:15 a.m. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise...Diablo Rm., H... Luk Tung Kuen 8 a.m. Stretch/Strengthen...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 8:30 a.m. Low Impact Dance...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 8:45 a.m. Open Play...Lawn Bowling Greens, H...Lawn Bowling Club 9 a.m. Adv. Players...Table Tennis, H...Table Tennis Club 9 a.m. Bible Study...Main, D... Bible Study Group 9 a.m. Bocce Team Play...Bocce Courts, H... Bocce Club 9 a.m. Café Mocha...Fairway Rm., CR... 9 a.m. Open Workshop...Art Studio & Back Rm., G... Art Association 9 a.m. Property Tax Assistance...Vista Rm., H... Rec. Dept./AARP 9 a.m. Stitchers...Sewing Rm., G...Sewing Arts Club 9 a.m. Tennis Open Play...Buckeye Grove Tennis Courts...Tennis Club 9:30 a.m. Qi Gong...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 9:30 a.m. Water Exercise...Pool, D...Rec. Dept. 9:30 a.m. Watercolor...Art Classroom & Gall., G... Art Association 10 a.m. Qi Gong...Fitness Center, DV...Chinese-American Assoc. 10 a.m. Swim Lessons...Pool, H...Rec. Dept. 11 a.m. Fun Day...Sierra Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 11 a.m. Kid Swim...Pool, D...Rec. Dept. 11 a.m. Light Stretch...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 11 a.m. Lunch Meeting...Diablo Rm., H... Lions Club 11 a.m. Mat Science...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. noon Beg. Balance Rehab...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. noon Italian Conversation...MPR 3, G... Ital. Convs. Group noon Library Open...Library, G...Library Association 12:45 p.m. Meeting...Main, D... R.R. Roundhouse 1 p.m. Beg. Players...Table Tennis, H...Table Tennis Club 1 p.m. Inter./Adv. Balance Rehab...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 1 p.m. Movie...Peacock Hall, G....Rec. Dept. 1 p.m. Open Swim...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 1:15 p.m. Bridge...Oak Rm. A, G...Bridge 1:30 p.m. Parkinson s Group...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 2 p.m. Beg. Tap Rehearsal...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 2:30 p.m. Beg. Tap Rehearsal...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 2:30 p.m. Line Dance...Diablo Rm., H... Line Dance Club 2:30 p.m. Step/Cardio Mix...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 3 p.m. Meeting...Delta Rm. A, DV... Atheists and Agnostics Group 4 p.m. Movie...Peacock Hall, G....Rec. Dept. 5 p.m. Aquacise...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 5 p.m. Picnic...Picnic Area 1-3, D...Wet Set 5:30 p.m. Moving to Music...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 6:15 p.m. Strength Yoga...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 6:15 p.m. Swim Lessons...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 6:45 p.m. Circuit Training...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 7 p.m. Duplicate Bridge...Oak Rm. A, G...Bridge 7 p.m. Movie...Peacock Hall, G....Rec. Dept. 7:30 p.m. AA Open Discussion...Garden Rm., D... Counseling 7:30 p.m. Sing-along...MPR 3, G... Acalanes/Rec. Dept. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 MPR...Multipurpose Room DV... Del Valle CR... Creekside TIME EVENT...LOCATION...ORGANIZATION 6 a.m. Open Swim...Pool, D, H,DV...Rec. Dept. 6 a.m. Spin/Group Cycle...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 7 a.m. ABS Back...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 7:15 a.m. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise...Diablo Rm., H... Luk Tung Kuen 7:30 a.m. Rhythm Aerobics...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 8 a.m. Deep Water Exercise...Pool, H...Rec. Dept. 8:30 a.m. Men s Exercise...MPR 1, 2, G...Men s Exercise Group 8:30 a.m. Water Aerobics...Pool, D...Rec. Dept. 8:45 a.m. Open Play...Lawn Bowling Greens, H...Lawn Bowling Club 8:45 a.m. Strength...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 9 a.m. Adv. Players...Table Tennis, H...Table Tennis Club 9 a.m. Bocce Team Play...Bocce Courts, H... Bocce Club 9 a.m. Café Mocha...Fairway Rm., CR... 9 a.m. Deep Water Exercise...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 9 a.m. Harmonica Practice...MPR 3, G...Harmonica Club 9 a.m. Keeping Fit Exercise...Shasta Rm., DV... Keeping Fit Exercise 9 a.m. Open Workshop...Art Studio & Back Rm., G... Art Association 9:30 a.m. Farmers Market...Parking Lot, G...Rec. Dept. 9:30 a.m. Hands On Quilters...Sewing Rm., G...Sewing Arts Club 10 a.m. Active Yoga...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 10 a.m. Swim Lessons...Pool, H...Rec. Dept. 10 a.m. Water Exercise...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 10:05 a.m. Muscle Movers...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 10:30 a.m. Cribbage...MPR 2, G...Men s Cribbage 11 a.m. Kid Swim...Pool, H...Rec. Dept. 11 a.m. Line Dance...Fitness Center, DV... Line Dance Club 11:15 a.m. Joint Efforts...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 11:30 a.m. Friday Lunch...Diablo Rm., H...Rec. Dept. noon Library Open...Library, G...Library Association noon Mah Jong...Oak Rm. A, G...Chinese-American Assoc. 12:30 p.m. Cardiac Rehab...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 12:30 p.m. Line Dancing...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 1 p.m. Inter. Players...Table Tennis, H...Table Tennis Club 1 p.m. Life Drawing...Art Studio & Back Rm., G... Art Association 1 p.m. Movie...Peacock Hall, G....Rec. Dept. 1 p.m. Open Workshop/Muriel San...Art Classroom & Gall., G... Art Association 1:45 p.m. Beg. Folk Dance...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 2 p.m. Beg./Inter. Mat Science...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 3 p.m. Ballroom Dance...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 3:30 p.m. Piano With Avon...Redwood Rm., G...Rec. Dept. 4 p.m. Movie...Peacock Hall, G....Rec. Dept. 4 p.m. Muscle Conditioning...Fitness Center, DV... Acalanes/Rec. Dept. 6:15 p.m. Swim Lessons...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 6:45 p.m. Partnership Bridge...Oak Rm. A, B, G...Bridge 7 p.m. Aquacise...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 7 p.m. Concert...Sierra Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 7 p.m. Movie...Peacock Hall, G....Rec. Dept. 8 p.m. Services...Vista Rm., H... B nai Israel SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 TIME EVENT...LOCATION...ORGANIZATION 6 a.m. Open Swim...Pool, H, D, DV...Rec. Dept. 8 a.m. CB Practice...CB Channel 20...CB Operators 8 a.m. Flea Market...Fireside Rm., G... American Bone Health 8:45 a.m. Open Play...Lawn Bowling Greens, H...Lawn Bowling Club 8:45 a.m. Trails Club Hike...MPR 3, G... Trails Club 9 a.m. Adv. Players...Table Tennis, H...Table Tennis Club 9 a.m. Café Mocha...Fairway Rm., CR... 9 a.m. Circuit Training...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 9 a.m. Open Workshop...Art Studio & Back Rm., G... Art Association 9:30 a.m. Water Exercise...Pool, D...Rec. Dept. 10 a.m. Library Open...Library, G...Library Association 10 a.m. Swim Lessons...Pool, H...Rec. Dept. 10 a.m. Tibetan Yoga...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 10:30 a.m. One Stroke Painting...Art Classroom & Gall., G... Art Association 11 a.m. Kid Swim...Pool, H...Rec. Dept. 11:30 a.m. Breathing Class...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. noon Saturday Play...MPR 2, G... Domino Club 12:30 p.m. Saturday Play...Oak Rm. A, G...Bridge 1 p.m. Movie...Peacock Hall, G....Rec. Dept. 4 p.m. Movie...Peacock Hall, G....Rec. Dept. 5:30 p.m. Moving to Music...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 7 p.m. Dance...Sierra Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 7 p.m. Movie...Peacock Hall, G....Rec. Dept. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 TIME EVENT...LOCATION...ORGANIZATION 6 a.m. Open Swim...Pool, D, H, DV...Rec. Dept. 8:45 a.m. Open Play...Lawn Bowling Greens, H...Lawn Bowling Club 9 a.m. Open Workshop...Art Classroom & Gall., G... Art Association 10 a.m. Sunday Service...Diablo Rm., H... St. Luke s Church 10:30 a.m. Pilgrim Sunday Service...Vista Rm., H... Pilgrim Cong. Church 11 a.m. Cardio Mix...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 11 a.m. Kid Swim...Pool, D...Rec. Dept. 11 a.m. Services...Peacock Hall, G.... Tice Valley Methodist 11 a.m. Sunday Service...Delta Rm. A, B, DV... Hope Lutheran Church noon Line Dance Club...Fitness Center, DV... Line Dance Club noon Shanghai Play...MPR 2, G... World of Women 1 p.m. Aquacise...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 4 p.m. French Social Group...MPR 1, G...Cercle Francophone 5 p.m. Potluck...Main, D... Singlaires Club 5 p.m. Sunday Night Showcase...Fireside Rm., G...Rec. Dept. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 TIME EVENT...LOCATION...ORGANIZATION 6 a.m. Open Swim...Pool, D, H, DV...Rec. Dept. 6 a.m. Spin/Group Cycle...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 7 a.m. ABS Back...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept.

31 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, :15 a.m. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise...Diablo Rm., H... Luk Tung Kuen 7:30 a.m. Gym Ball and Band...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 7:30 a.m. Rhythm Aerobics...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 8 a.m. Deep Water Exercise...Pool, H...Rec. Dept. 8:30 a.m. Men s Exercise...MPR 1, 2, G...Men s Exercise Group 8:30 a.m. Water Aerobics...Pool, D...Rec. Dept. 8:45 a.m. Strength...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 9 a.m. Adv. Players...Table Tennis, H...Table Tennis Club 9 a.m. Bocce Team Play...Bocce Courts, H... Bocce Club 9 a.m. Café Mocha...Fairway Rm., CR... 9 a.m. Crafters...Sewing Rm., G...Sewing Arts Club 9 a.m. Deep Water Exercise...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 9 a.m. Hike...Court of Flags, G... Trails Club 9 a.m. Keeping Fit Exercise...Shasta Rm., DV... Keeping Fit Exercise 9 a.m. Open Workshop...Art Studio & Back Rm., G... Art Association 9:30 a.m. Square Dance...Las Trampas Rm., H...Square Dance Club 10 a.m. Meeting...Delta Rm. A, DV...Grandparents for Peace 10 a.m. Meeting...Delta Rm. B, DV...Grandparents for Peace 10 a.m. Qi Gong Club...Shasta Rm., DV...Chinese-American Assoc. 10 a.m. Swim Lessons...Pool, H...Rec. Dept. 10 a.m. Water Exercise...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 10:05 a.m. Muscle Movers...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 11 a.m. Gym Ball and Band...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 11 a.m. Kid Swim...Pool, H...Rec. Dept. 11 a.m. Light Stretch...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 11:15 a.m. Joint Efforts...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 11:30 a.m. Luncheon Meeting...Diablo Rm., H...Kiwanis Club noon Library Open...Library, G...Library Association noon Osteoporosis Class...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 12:30 p.m. Cardiac Rehab...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 12:30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Play...Oak Rm. A, G...Bridge 1 p.m. Beg./Inter. Mat Science...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 1 p.m. Inter. Players...Table Tennis, H...Table Tennis Club 1 p.m. Movie...Las Trampas Rm., H... ORT 1 p.m. Needle Workers...Sewing Rm., G...Sewing Arts Club 1 p.m. Newcomers Meeting...Main, D...Rec. Dept. 1 p.m. Open Workshop/Sam Field...Art Classroom & Gall., G... Art Association 1:30 p.m. Parkinson s Group...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 2 p.m. Beginning Tap...Shasta Rm., DV...Happy Hoofers Tap 2:30 p.m. Zumba Gold...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 3 p.m. Meeting...MPR 3, G...Interfaith Council 3 p.m. Meeting...Vista Rm., H...San Francisco Club 3 p.m. Piano With Joyce...Redwood Rm., G...Rec. Dept. 4 p.m. Movie...Peacock Hall, G....Festival Opera Club 4 p.m. Movie...Las Trampas Rm., H... ORT 4 p.m. Sing-along Club...Diablo Rm., H...Chinese-American Assoc. 5 p.m. Flexible Yoga...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 6 p.m. Circuit Training...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 6:15 p.m. Swim Lessons...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 6:30 p.m. Dominos...Oak Rm. A, G... Domino Club 6:45 p.m. Square Dance...Las Trampas Rm., H...Square Dance Club 7 p.m. Aquacise...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 7 p.m. Meeting...Garden Rm., D...LDS Studies Group 7 p.m. Movie...Peacock Hall, G....Festival Opera Club 7 p.m. Open AA Meeting...Vista Rm., H... Counseling 7 p.m. Zumba Hot...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 7:30 p.m. Meeting...Delta Rm. A, DV... Roadrunners Club TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 TIME EVENT...LOCATION...ORGANIZATION 6 a.m. Open Swim...Pool, D, DV,...Rec. Dept. 6 a.m. Strength Circuit...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 7 a.m. Mat Science...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 7:15 a.m. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise...Diablo Rm., H... Luk Tung Kuen 8 a.m. Stretch/Strengthen...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 8:30 a.m. Low Impact Dance...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 8:45 a.m. Open Play...Lawn Bowling Greens, H...Lawn Bowling Club 9 a.m. Adv. Players...Table Tennis, H...Table Tennis Club 9 a.m. Bocce Team Play...Bocce Courts, H... Bocce Club 9 a.m. Bridge Class...Oak Rm. A, G...Bridge 9 a.m. Café Mocha...Fairway Rm., CR... 9 a.m. Ladies Pinochle...MPR 2, G... Pinochle/Ladies 9 a.m. Open Workshop...Art Studio & Back Rm., G... Art Association 9 a.m. Women s Cribbage...Garden Rm., D... Women s Cribbage 9:30 a.m. Grace Notes...MPR 1, G... Acalanes/Rec. Dept. 9:30 a.m. Water Exercise...Pool, D...Rec. Dept. 9:30 a.m. Watercolor...Art Classroom & Gall., G... Art Association 10 a.m. Qi Gong Club...Shasta Rm., DV...Chinese-American Assoc. 10 a.m. Swim Lessons...Pool, H...Rec. Dept. 10 a.m. T ai Chi Chih Beg....Diablo Rm., H... T ai Chi Chih Club 11 a.m. Ambassadors...Ivy Rm., D...Republicans 11 a.m. Gentle Yoga...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 11 a.m. Kid Swim...Pool, D...Rec. Dept. 11 a.m. Meeting...Ceramic Arts Studio, G... Ceramic Arts Club 11:15 a.m. Cont. Tai Chi...Diablo Rm., H... T ai Chi Chih Club 11:30 a.m. Gait & Balance...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. noon Library Open...Library, G...Library Association noon Mah Jong Club...MPR 1, 2, G...Chinese-American Assoc. 12:30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Oak Rm. A, G...Bridge 12:45 p.m. Beginning Line Dance...Diablo Rm., H... Line Dance Club 12:45 p.m. Gait & Balance...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 1 p.m. Beg. Players...Table Tennis, H...Table Tennis Club 1 p.m. Current Events...MPR 3, G... Acalanes/Rec. Dept. 1 p.m. Open Swim...Pool, H...Rec. Dept. 1 p.m. Portrait Drawing...Art Studio & Back Rm., G... Art Association 1 p.m. Speaker...Peacock Hall, G.... Medical Friends 2 p.m. Discussion...Garden Rm., D... Philosophy Club 2 p.m. Inter. Tap...Shasta Rm., DV... Hot Flashers 2:30 p.m. Step/Cardio Mix...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 3 p.m. Hootenanny...Las Trampas Rm., H. Hootenanny Musical Group 4 p.m. Social Dance...Diablo Rm., H... Social Dance Club 5 p.m. Admission Day Celebration...Sierra Rm., DV...Golden State Club 5 p.m. Aquacise...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 5:30 p.m. Dinner...Main, D... Duo Club 5:30 p.m. Moving to Music...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 6:15 p.m. Swim Lessons...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 6:45 p.m. Circuit Training...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 6:45 p.m. Partnership Bridge...Oak Rm. A, G...Bridge 7 p.m. Square Dancing...Diablo Rm., H...Square Dance Club 7:30 p.m. Meeting...Vista Rm., H... Caligraphers WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 TIME EVENT...LOCATION...ORGANIZATION 6 a.m. Open Swim...Pool, DV, H...Rec. Dept. 6 a.m. Spin/Group Cycle...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 7 a.m. ABS Back...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 7:15 a.m. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise...Diablo Rm., H... Luk Tung Kuen 7:30 a.m. Gym Ball and Band...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 7:30 a.m. Rhythm Aerobics...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 8 a.m. Deep Water Exercise...Pool, H...Rec. Dept. 8:30 a.m. Men s Exercise...MPR 1, 2, G...Men s Exercise Group 8:45 a.m. Open Play...Lawn Bowling Greens, H...Lawn Bowling Club 8:45 a.m. Strength...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 8:45 a.m. Trails Club Hike...MPR 3, G... Trails Club 9 a.m. Adv. Players...Table Tennis, H...Table Tennis Club 9 a.m. Bocce Team Play...Bocce Courts, H... Bocce Club 9 a.m. Café Mocha...Fairway Rm., CR... 9 a.m. Deep Water Exercise...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 9 a.m. Keeping Fit Exercise...Shasta Rm., DV... Keeping Fit Exercise 9 a.m. Pet Adoption...Parking Lot, G... Rossmoor Support Groups 9:30 a.m. Duplicate Bridge...Oak Rm. A, G...Bridge 9:30 a.m. Knitters and Crocheters...Sewing Rm., G...Sewing Arts Club 10 a.m. Chinese Painting/Calligraphy.Art Studio & Back Rm., G... Art Association 10 a.m. Qi Gong Club...Shasta Rm., DV...Chinese-American Assoc. 10 a.m. Swim Lessons...Pool, H...Rec. Dept. 10 a.m. Water Exercise...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 10:05 a.m. Muscle Movers...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 11 a.m. Gentle Yoga...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 11 a.m. Gym Ball and Band...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 11 a.m. Kid Swim...Pool, H...Rec. Dept. 11:15 a.m. Joint Efforts...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 11:30 a.m. Luncheon Meeting...Diablo Rm., H... Rotary Club noon Library Open...Library, G...Library Association 12:30 p.m. Cardiac Rehab...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 1 p.m. Bridge...Oak Rm. A, G...Bridge 1 p.m. Inter. Players...Table Tennis, H...Table Tennis Club 1 p.m. Movie...Peacock Hall, G....Rec. Dept. 1 p.m. Open Swim...Pool, D...Rec. Dept. 1:30 p.m. Rehearsal...Las Trampas Rm., H... Comm. Chorus 1:45 p.m. Beg. Folk Dance...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 3:30 p.m. Piano With Bob Coop...Redwood Rm., G...Rec. Dept. 3:30 p.m. Spanish Conversation...Garden Rm., D... La Charla 3:45 p.m. BR Dance Class...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 4 p.m. Movie...Peacock Hall, G....Rec. Dept. 4 p.m. Muscle Conditioning...Fitness Center, DV... Acalanes/Rec. Dept. 4:45 p.m. BR Dance Class...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 5 p.m. Gentle Exercise...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 5:30 p.m. Dinner...Fireside Rm., G...Republicans 6 p.m. Circuit Training...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 6 p.m. Gentle Yoga...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 6 p.m. Print Group...Vista Rm., H...Camera Club 6:15 p.m. Swim Lessons...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 7 p.m. Alanon...MPR 1, G... Counseling 7 p.m. Aquacise...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 7 p.m. Movie...Peacock Hall, G....Rec. Dept. 7:30 p.m. Rehearsal...Diablo Rm., H...Big Band THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 TIME EVENT...LOCATION...ORGANIZATION 6 a.m. Open Swim...Pool, D, H,...Rec. Dept. 6 a.m. Strength Circuit...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 7 a.m. Mat Science...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 7:15 a.m. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise...Diablo Rm., H... Luk Tung Kuen 8 a.m. Stretch/Strengthen...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 8:30 a.m. Low Impact Dance...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 8:45 a.m. Open Play...Lawn Bowling Greens, H...Lawn Bowling Club 9 a.m. Adv. Players...Table Tennis, H...Table Tennis Club 9 a.m. Bible Study...Main, D... Bible Study Group 9 a.m. Bocce Team Play...Bocce Courts, H... Bocce Club 9 a.m. Café Mocha...Fairway Rm., CR... 9 a.m. Open Workshop...Art Studio & Back Rm., G... Art Association 9 a.m. Property Tax Assistance...Vista Rm., H... Rec. Dept./AARP 9 a.m. Stitchers...Sewing Rm., G...Sewing Arts Club 9 a.m. Tennis Open Play...Buckeye Grove Tennis Courts...Tennis Club 9:30 a.m. Meeting...Cardroom 2, D... Historical Society 9:30 a.m. Qi Gong...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 9:30 a.m. Water Exercise...Pool, D...Rec. Dept. 9:30 a.m. Watercolor...Art Classroom & Gall., G... Art Association 10 a.m. Qi Gong...Fitness Center, DV...Chinese-American Assoc. 10 a.m. Swim Lessons...Pool, H...Rec. Dept. 11 a.m. Fun Day...Sierra Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 11 a.m. Kid Swim...Pool, D...Rec. Dept. 11 a.m. Light Stretch...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 11 a.m. Lunch Meeting...Diablo Rm., H... Lions Club 11 a.m. Mat Science...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. noon Beg. Balance Rehab...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. noon Italian Conversation...MPR 3, G... Ital. Convs. Group Continued on page 32

32 32 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Calendar of events Continued from page 31 noon Library Open...Library, G...Library Association 1 p.m. Beg. Players...Table Tennis, H...Table Tennis Club 1 p.m. Inter./Adv. Balance Rehab...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 1 p.m. Movie...Peacock Hall, G....Rec. Dept. 1 p.m. Open Swim...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 1:15 p.m. Bridge...Oak Rm. A, G...Bridge 1:30 p.m. Parkinson s Group...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 2 p.m. Beg. Tap Rehearsal...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 2:30 p.m. Beg. Tap Rehearsal...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 2:30 p.m. Line Dance...Diablo Rm., H... Line Dance Club 2:30 p.m. Step/Cardio Mix...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 3 p.m. Meeting...Vista Rm., H...Registered Nurses 4 p.m. Jack Larmour Sing-along...Oak Rm. A, G...Rec. Dept. 4 p.m. Movie...Peacock Hall, G....Rec. Dept. 5 p.m. Aquacise...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 5 p.m. Picnic...Picnic Area 1-3, D...Wet Set 5:30 p.m. Moving to Music...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 6 p.m. Meeting...Main, D... Shakespeare Society 6:15 p.m. Strength Yoga...Shasta Rm., DV...Rec. Dept. 6:15 p.m. Swim Lessons...Pool, DV...Rec. Dept. 6:45 p.m. Circuit Training...Fitness Center, DV...Rec. Dept. 7 p.m. Duplicate Bridge...Oak Rm. A, G...Bridge 7 p.m. Movie...Peacock Hall, G....Rec. Dept. 7:30 p.m. AA Open Discussion...Garden Rm., D... Counseling 7:30 p.m. Sing-along...MPR 3, G... Acalanes/Rec. Dept. EXCURSIONS F R O M T H E R E C R E A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Excursion tickets are on sale in the Administration Office at Gateway, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch). Cash, check, Mastercard or Visa payments can be made in person. Mastercard or Visa payments can be taken over the phone. Payment is due immediately upon reservation. Excursion participants are assumed to be able to manage independently. Neither the Excursion Desk nor the trip escort can accept responsibility for residents who cannot do so. The Excursion Desk has the right to cancel a trip in advance for any reason. A full refund will be given for all day-trips canceled by the Excursion Desk. If residents cancel their personal reservations, they are guaranteed a refund if cancelled at least fifteen days before the daytrip departure. Refunds will only be available after that time if a ticket is able to be resold. Times listed in the news and on the ticket are the actual time of departure. Names will be called to board the bus 15 minutes prior to this time. For information, call DAY TRIPS. WOMEN IMPRESSIONISTS Tuesday, Sept. 16 Moderate walking The Women Impressionists exhibit, featuring Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt, Eva Gonzalès and Marie Bracquemond, opens at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. At the time Impressionism was born, female artists were starting to come to the forefront of the art world. Women Impressionists breaks new ground by looking at the work and contributions of four female Impressionists, shown together for the first time in the United States. Many of the works deal with images of women women at home, women with family, and women at leisure in addition to other themes typical of Impressionism. The Excursion Desk invites residents for a private docent tour of the exhibit. The bus leaves Gateway at 7:30 a.m. and returns at 2:30 p.m. The cost is $34 for FAMSF members and $46 for nonmembers. MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM Tuesday, Sept. 9 Extensive walking The Monterey Bay Aquarium, which is located on the site of a former sardine cannery on Cannery Row in Monterey, is one of the largest aquariums in the world. This award-winning exhibit has an annual attendance of 1.8 million and holds 35,000 plants and animals representing 623 species. Enjoy fun activities for all ages and learn more about life in the oceans. Dive into a kelp forest. Visit a coral reef kingdom, and explore a rocky shore. Rockfish, sharks, sea otter, giant octopus and penguins call these places home. Meet them in their magical worlds. The bus will depart Gateway at 8 a.m. and return around 5:30 p.m. The cost is $67. SANTA CRUZ FOLLIES Friday, Sept. 12 Minimal walking Travel to Santa Cruz and be entertained by the Santa Cruz Follies cast. This year Lullaby of Broadway will be presented. This is a fast-moving musical production that will razzle and dazzle with delightful singing, high-stepping dancing, a few dashes of humor with original and familiar music from Broadway shows such as Chicago, Gypsy, Smokey Joe s Café, The Lion King and 42nd Street. Before the show, enjoy the hosted lunch at the El Palomar restaurant. The bus leaves Gateway at 9:15 a.m. and will return around 4:30 p.m. Cost is $67. SIGHTS OF SAN FRANCISCO Monday, Sept. 22 Moderate walking optional Join the Rossmoor Excursion Desk on this tour, designed and lead by Rossmoor resident Marilyn Allen. Come see some of the sites that make San Francisco such a popular destination. The tour stops range from the Yerba Buena Gardens to Nob Hill, the Embarcadero to Twin Peaks and several notable places in between. There will be occasional stops to wander from the bus and explore, but residents are welcome to stay onboard. Lunch will be taken at the Beach Chalet with its incredible view of the ocean. The bus will leave Gateway at 8:30 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. The cost is $59. CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA Wednesday, Sept. 24 and Thursday, Oct. 9 Extensive walking The Excursion Desk offers residents the opportunity to spend a leisurely day in Carmel. World-renowned for its European charm, beautiful white-sand beaches and performing arts, as well as hundreds of shops, art galleries and restaurants, Carmel-by-the-Sea was rated a top 10 destination in the United States. Hike the trails of Point Lobos, window shop or wander the shore. Experience fine dining at a number of four-star restaurants or eat al fresco at the beach. Curate art, collect art or just covet the art and artifacts among more than 100 galleries and antique shops. Anything from t-shirts to Tiffany can be bought. The bus will depart Gateway at 8 a.m. and will return around 6 p.m. The cost is $37. CHIHULY AT THE DE YOUNG MUSEUM Friday, Sept. 26 Extensive walking Due to the popularity of the Chihuly exhibit at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, the dates of the exhibition have been extended. Residents have another chance to see his extraordinary work. Dale Chihuly is the most famous craft/ glass artist living today and the subject of many popular exhibitions. The exhibition takes a broad view of the dramatic, colorful and textured works that generate instant international recognition. In the tradition of the medieval workshop or the studios of Louis Comfort Tiffany, Chihuly uses his workshop as a fulcrum for his creations. His counterculture roots manifest themselves in a school that s more akin to a commune than an institution of higher learning. Other pivotal points of artistic inspiration are Chihuly s personal collections. The exhibition will look at the artist as collector and how that influences his work. The bus leaves Gateway at 7:30 a.m. and returns around 2:30 p.m. The cost is $34 for FAMSF members and $46 for nonmembers. WILL ROGERS FOLLIES Saturday, Sept. 27 Minimal walking The Will Rogers Follies musical will be performed at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Residents will be attending the 2 p.m. performance. This Tony Awardwinning musical focuses on the life and career of famed humorist and performer Will Rogers, and describes every episode in his life in the form of a big production number. The curtain rises on a follies-style tribute to the man whose daily newspaper column sent America on its way each morning with a smile on its face. Rogers was a multimedia sensation, performing a weekly radio talk show as well as starring in motion pictures. Between rope tricks which entertain the audience while the show girls are changing their costumes for The Follies, Rogers offers his old-fashioned common sense. The songs Never Met a Man I Didn t Like and Give a Man Enough Rope are parables set to music. Rossmoor resident Larry Crummer is in the cast. The cost is $29. BEHIND THE HILL SERIES AT THE S.F. SYMPHONY SEASON Thursdays: Sept. 11, Oct. 16, Nov. 6, Feb. 5, March 19 and April 23 Enjoy the upcoming 97th season of superb guest artists and conductors at the San Francisco Symphony. No need to worry about parking. The charter bus will take residents from a convenient location near their homes to Davies Symphony Hall. Round-trip bus transportation is included in the series ticket price. For information, call Louise Shalit at or the Excursion Desk at TIBURON Wednesday, Oct. 1 Extensive walking The Excursion Desk and its guests will spend a leisurely day in the city of Tiburon. Set against the sparkling backdrop of San Francisco Bay, Tiburon is a picturesque, historic town in Marin County, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. It is now a and tourist town with a concentration of restaurants and shops. Walk around historic Tiburon using the free Walking Guide to Historic Tiburon, which is available at locations throughout downtown. Stroll along the recreational trail of Richardson s Bay. For a short course in California history, board the Angel Island- Tiburon Ferry for the 10-minute boat trip to Ayala Cove, entry to Angel Island State Park. And in Belvedere, the China Cabin is the restored Social Saloon of the SS China (1866), a national maritime monument with a gilded Victorian drawing room. The bus departs Gateway at 9:30 a.m. and returns around 4 p.m. The cost is $33. THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Thursday, Oct. 2 Minimal walking Broadway Sacramento will present a matinee performance of The Drowsy Chaperone, the musical comedy that won the most 2006 Tony Awards of any musical on Broadway. It all begins when a die-hard musical fan plays his favorite cast album, a 1928 smash hit called The Drowsy Chaperone, and the show magically bursts to life. The audience will be instantly immersed in the glamorous, hilarious tale of a celebrity bride and her uproarious wedding day, complete with thrills and surprises that take both the cast, literally, and the audience, metaphorically, soaring to the rafters. The bus will leave Gateway at noon and return at 6 p.m. The cost is $79. LEONARDO AT THE TECH MUSEUM Tuesday, Oct. 7 Moderate walking The world premiere of the largest, most comprehensive exhibit of the innovative art, science and engineering works of Leonardo da Vinci and his contemporaries comes to the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose. Leonardo: 500 years into the Future combines over 200 artifacts, including life-size working models, hands-on interactive machines and displays, multi-media presentations and priceless works of art. There will also be hands-on design challenges in the museum s galleries based on Leonardo s engineering, scientific and art principles. Residents will have an opportunity to see how this genius of the Renaissance has influenced and inspired much of the technology in use today. Residents can also visit the IMAX Dome Theatre for the world s most powerful and immersive movie experience. The bus leaves Gateway at 9:15 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. The cost is $54. BLUE ANGELS AIR SHOW Saturday, Oct. 11 Moderate walking Since 1981, San Francisco Fleet Week has been an annual opportunity for Northern Californians to honor the men and women serving in the United States Navy, Coast Guard and Marines. Join the Excursion Desk for this event, featuring a parade of Navy ships and an air show with the Blue Angels. Sail around the Bay on a California Hornblower with its three spacious salons and large sun deck. The cruise is three hours long and includes an onboard buffet. The bus leaves Gateway at noon and returns at approximately 6 p.m. The cost is $105. NOB HILL Monday, Oct. 13 Moderate to extensive walking Nob Hill is one of San Francisco s signature neighborhoods, renowned for its city landmarks and famous hotels. Tour guide Marilyn Straka will reveal the unexpected facets of the area. Start the adventure with a cable car ride from California and Van Ness to the Fairmont Hotel. Walk through the garden behind the hotel with a view of the penthouse suite. Explore the Silver Baron homes, Pacific Union Club, Huntington Park and finish with the Gothic Showcase and Grace Cathedral. The highlight of the day is a hosted lunch at the world-famous Top of the Mark restaurant. Located atop the InterContinental Mark Hopkins, this sky-lounge and restaurant affords an almost 360-degree vista of San Francisco. Its stylish décor, airy ceilings and nuances of rich history are also part of its appeal. Wear comfortable shoes. The bus departs Gateway at 9:30 a.m. and returns around 4:30 p.m. The cost is $89. DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF MAGIC Saturday, Oct. 18 Minimal walking Disney on Ice celebrates Walt Disney s 100 Years of Magic at the Oracle Arena in Oakland. Residents can see their favorite Disney characters and stories live on ice. Audience members will be dazzled by world-class figure skating as they sing along with their all-time favorite Disney songs. Experience the magic of Aladdin, Pinocchio and The Lion King. The bus leaves Gateway at 10 a.m. and returns at approximately 3 p.m. The cost is $57. Continued on next page

33 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, Excursions Continued from page 32 APPLE HILL Monday, Oct. 20 Moderate to extensive walking Visit apple ranches in the foothills of El Dorado County. Residents will have a snack on arrival and then learn about the history and development of Apple Hill from a guide. There will be a hosted lunch of barbecue chicken, salad and apple pie a la mode. The bus leaves Gateway at 7:30 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $57. ITALIAN ADVENTURE Friday, Oct. 24 Minimal walking San Francisco s lunchtime cabaret, The Uptown Singers, invites residents to Caesar s Italian restaurant at Fisherman s Wharf. The cabaret-style show Italian Adventure and a Taste of Europe features Italian opera, Neapolitan favorites, hits from Italian-American stars such as Frank Sinatra and Connie Francis, as well as the European songs of Piaf, Dietrich, Maurice Chevalier and more. A three-course meal is included. The bus departs Gateway at a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. The cost is $88. NEW LISTING PUMPKIN EXPRESS Sunday, Oct. 26 Moderate walking Take the Great Pumpkin Express for a 20-mile round-trip ride from Woodland to Uncle Ray s Pumpkin Patch (West Sacra- SPECIAL EVENTS & MOVIES F R O M T H E R E C R E A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T T he following are the current special events sponsored by the Rossmoor Recreation Department. For more information on any of these events during the month, check the Special Events listing on the calendar page each week, look for the article in the Arts and Leisure section of the News, or call the Recreation Department at Events are free unless otherwise noted. This information is posted throughout the month on the Rossmoor News Web site at THURSDAY AND FRIDAY MOVIE Thursday and Friday, Sept. 4 and 5 The 2008 drama The Bank Job will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Thursday at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. and again on Friday at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. The showings at 1 p.m. will feature language captions. This film is 110 minutes long and is rated R. This free program is open to all residents and their guests. FUN DAY Thursday, Sept. 4 Vocalist Marie Barron Hoge and Friends will perform in the Sierra Room at Del Valle at noon. Stay and play bingo for the benefit of Friends of Meals on Wheels after the show. This free program is open to all residents and their guests. LAWRENCE BEAMEN: THE LEGACY AND SONGS OF PAUL ROBESON Friday, Sept. 5 Lawrence Beamen will present his musical tribute to the legacy and songs of Paul Robeson at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room at Del Valle. Tickets for this event are $10 and may be purchased in advance at the Excursion Desk or at the door. Juice and light snacks will be provided. This event is open to all residents and their guests. SATURDAY MOVIE Saturday, Sept. 6 The 2001 documentary Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days will be shown in mento). Pick out a pumpkin, sing with a strolling musician and other Halloween characters, and enjoy views of the countryside. Cookies and refreshments are served on the train. The bus leaves Gateway at 8:15 a.m. and returns at approximately 2:30 p.m. The cost is $59. NEW LISTING BUCK INSTITUTE AND PETALUMA Wednesday, Oct. 29 Extensive walking The Buck Institute for Age Research in Marin County is the first and only independent research facility in the United States to focus solely on aging and age-related conditions, such as Alzheimer s and Parkinson s disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes and arthritis. Learn about the aging process and mysteries of aging on a docentled tour of the institute. The architecture of the Buck Institute, designed by worldrenowned architect I.M. Pei, is as distinctive as its science. After a hosted lunch at Dempsey s restaurant, the group will have a walking tour of historic Petaluma. The bus will leave Gateway at 8:45 a.m. and will return at approximately 5:30 p.m. The cost is $59. DAY AT THE RACES Wednesday, Nov. 5 NEW LISTING Moderate walking Rossmoor s Excursion Desk is off to the races. Travel to Golden Gate Fields in a comfortable chartered bus. Enjoy a leisurely buffet meal at the Turf Club and get an ultimate view of the track. Each table has a monitor Peacock Hall at Gateway at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. The showing at 1 p.m. will feature language captions. This film is 117 minutes long and is not rated. This free program is open to all residents and their guests. SATURDAY DANCE Saturday, Sept. 6 The band Swing Fever will perform music for dancing and listening in the Sierra Room at Del Valle from 7 to 10 p.m. Mixers and light snacks will be provided. This free event is open to all residents and their guests. SUNDAY SHOWCASE Sunday, Sept. 7 The Martan Mann Trio with guest vocalist Antonia Venezia will perform at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. Tickets for this event are $5 and may be purchased at the door. Wine, juice and light snacks are included in the ticket price. This event is open to all residents and their guests. WESTERN WEDNESDAY Wednesday, Sept. 10 The 1958 drama The Big Country, starring Gregory Peck, will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. This film does not have a language captions option.this film is 167 minutes long and is not rated. This free program is open to all residents and their guests. FRANC D AMBROSIO IN CONCERT Friday, Sept. 26 World-famous vocalist Franc D Ambrosio, the longest-running Phantom of the Opera, will perform in the Sierra Room at Del Valle at 7 p.m. Tickets for this event are $20 and may be purchased in advance at the Excursion Desk or at the door. The ticket price includes wine, juice and appetizers. This event is open to all residents and their guests. to view the racing action up close. Racing can also be watched on additional tracks. A select few will be chosen to take a picture in the winning circle with a jockey and horse. The bus will leave Gateway at 10:15 a.m. and will return at 6 p.m. The cost is $55. EXTENDED TRIPS Prices do not include airport shuttle service, which must be paid to GRF at final payment. WAITING LIST ONLY CHINA S TERRA COTTA WARRIORS Sept. 15 through 19 This five-day trip to Los Angeles is a unique chance to see the world-famous Terra Cotta Warriors without going to China. Bowers Museum in Santa Ana will be the only museum in the Western United States to exhibit the Terra Cotta Warriors. This exhibition of 120 objects will include 20 complete life-sized terra cotta figures of court officials, acrobats and generals. Probably the most dramatic inclusion will be two recently discovered, halfsized bronze chariots and life-sized bronze animals. On this tour, residents will also visit Our Lady of Angels Cathedral in Los Angeles, Gershwin Show at the Lawrence Welk Resort, Union Station and Disney Concert Hall. Tour includes deluxe bus transportation, four nights accommodation at the Ayres Hotel in Costa Mesa, baggage handling, nine meals, all entrance fees, taxes and gratuities. The cost per person, double occupancy, is $829. A deposit of $100 is due with application. Space is limited, so sign up early. YAKOV SMIRNOFF IN RENO Oct. 29 and 30 Enjoy an overnight trip to Reno, known as The Biggest Little City in the World. There will be plenty of time to play. The highlight of this trip is an evening of laughter with Yakov Smirnoff in the Grand Sierra Showroom. He has fresh material and offers comedic tall tales, witty perceptions, funny facts and huge laughs. The cost per person, double occupancy, is $139 ($25 single supplement). Price includes deluxe The trips listed below are sponsored by Rossmoor clubs and organizations and not by the Recreation Department. The trips are open to all Rossmoor residents, not just members of the specific club. For information, contact the person listed with each trip. Do not contact the Recreation Department. Rossmoor clubs and organizations wishing to be included in this column must submit a typewritten article to the News by Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Due to space restrictions, the News reserves the right to edit or delete the articles. THUNDER VALLEY CASINO Monday, Sept. 8 The City of Hope will take another trip to Thunder Valley Casino. The cost is $32.50, including driver s gratuity. Play bingo aboard the bus with fun prizes. Receive casino bonuses on arrival. The bus leaves Gateway at 9 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m. All are welcome; bring friends. For reservations, call Lynne Keefer at Mail checks, payable to the City of Hope, to Keefer at 1950 Tice Valley Blvd. OPERA CLUB GOES TO SAN FRANCISCO OPERA Tuesday, Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept. 20 The newly formed Opera Club will purchase tickets at the San Francisco Opera with a 15 to 30 percent discount on any ticket. The club plans to attend Simon Boccanegra on Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and the Bonesetter s Daughter for a matinee on Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. If interested, send an to Paula Tint at [email protected] and provide a name, contact , the opera and number of tickets. motorcoach transportation, accommodations at Grand Sierra Resort, tickets to Yakov Smirnoff, cash and food bonuses and baggage handling. A full payment is due with application no later than Sept. 10. Stop by the Excursion Desk for an itinerary. MEXICAN RIVIERA CRUISE Oct. 31 through Nov. 10 This 10-day roundtrip cruise from San Francisco is one of the best sellers. Residents will sail aboard the Star Princess and visit five ports: classic Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and the villages of Ixtapa and Zihuantanejo. This cruise will provide plenty of sun, fun, music, food and excitement. Don t miss out book now. Full itineraries are available at the Excursion Desk. N ote: Full itineraries are available at the Excursion Desk for the following vacations from outside agencies. COLETTE VACATIONS GLORY AND RUINS OF THE MAYAN CULTURE Feb. 16 through 26 NEW YORK CITY April 18 through 23 PREMIER WORLD DISCOVERY LONE STAR NEW YEAR S Dec. 28 through Jan 2 CLASSICAL GREECE March 25 through April 4 Book early save $100 per person. CANYONLANDS March 29 through April 4 CLUB TRIPS Book early save $50 per person. CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS July 12 through 18 F R O M R O S S M O O R C L U B S THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES Saturday, Sept. 13 The New York/New Jersey Club has a limited number of tickets available for the matinee performance at 2 p.m. Members will meet in front of Gateway Clubhouse at 1:15 and will return to Rossmoor immediately after the show. The cost is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. This includes round-trip transportation and tickets. Send checks, made payable to the NY/NJ Club, to Ed Berman at 2956 Tice Creek Drive No. 2. For information, call Berman at RENO WITH ORT Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 22 and 23 The group will leave Gateway on Tice Creek Drive at 9 a.m. There will be a nohost breakfast at Denny s in Rocklin. The first stop will be at the Nugget for four hours. Guests will receive $8 cash and $2 for food. The group will then stay overnight at the Silver Legacy. The cost is $83 for a double and $97 for a single, tips included. All rooms are non-smoking. Guests will receive $5 cash and $3 for food. The next day four hours will be spent in Boomtown, where guests will receive $5 cash. The trip home is nonstop. The reservation deadline will be held firm at Monday, Sept. 8. Make checks payable to P.Jacobs-ORT and mail them to Phyllis Jacobs, 1537 Canyonwood Court No. 7. For information, call Jacobs at AUTUMN COLORS AT MONT LA SALLE Thursday, Oct. 9 Join the St. Mary s College Club of Rossmoor on a motorcoach trip through Continued on page 34

34 34 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Dance classes feature rumba, cha cha The popular ballroom dances rumba and cha cha will be taught Wednesdays, beginning on Sept. 3 and continuing on Sept. 10, 17 and 24. This is a chance to learn and improve skills in these enjoyable dances that are included in almost every ballroom dance program. Classes will be held in the Shasta Room at the Del Valle Fitness Center for two skill levels. The beginners class will be from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. and the intermediate/advanced class will run from 4:45 to 5:45. Classes are taught by Gail Enright, well-known Bay Area ballroom dance teacher. New students are welcome in any class. For information, call Enright at or her at [email protected]. Cost for a single drop-in class is $10 or save with two consecutive classes for $15, three consecutive classes $20, and four consecutive classes $25. Couples are preferred, but some singles can be accommodated. Private lessons are also available. ORT to view Israeli film ORT will sponsor the showing of the highly acclaimed Israeli film, The Band s Visit, on Monday, Sept. 8, at 1 and 4 p.m. in the Las Trampas Room at Hillside. The movie is 1 hour and 27 minutes and has English captions. When an Egyptian police brass band travels to Israel to play at the opening of an Arab arts center, it winds up abandoned and lost in a remote desert town. This tiny Israeli community embraces the musicians, and both the Egyptians and the locals learn a few things about one another and themselves. This charming cross-cultural comedy was a winner at the Cannes Film Festival. A donation of $3 is suggested to benefit ORT schools. The ORT network trains students in critical, cutting-edge fields, including computers, telecommunications, robotics, bioengineering and biotechnology. Its mission is to help the disadvantaged become economically independent. Club Trips Continued from page 33 the wine country to Mont La Salle, Novitiate and headquarters of the Christian Brothers. Nestled on a hill overlooking the Napa Valley, it is reminiscent of a monastery in Tuscany. The group will visit the gardens and chapel, enjoying a buffet lunch in the dining hall before touring Hess Winery and its modern art museum. Brother Dominic Beradelli of St. Mary s College will be the host. All are invited. The group will leave Gateway at 10 a.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $55 per person. Make checks payable to St. Mary s College Club of Rossmoor and mail them to Mary Plant, 2600 Tice Creek Drive No. 2. Deadline for payment is Saturday, Sept. 20. For information, call Mary Plant at MAZZOCCO VINEYARDS WITH WINE AND FOOD SOCIETY Saturday, Oct. 11 The Wine and Food Society of Rossmoor will leave from Gateway Clubhouse at 10 a.m. and travel by private bus to visit Mazzocco Vineyards and Winery in Healdsburg. Set on a small hilltop with a spectacular view of Dry Creek Valley and Mount St. Helena, Mazzocco has an elegant tasting room. The group will have a private tour of the winery, followed by a tasting of its award-winning wines. Hors d oeuvres and a three-course luncheon by Vintage Valley Catering will be served. A vegetarian selection will be available. The cost for this trip is $90 for members and $105 for guests. Space on these trips fills up quickly, so send a reservation and check to Gail Forgash, 3125 Terra Granada Drive No. 3. For information, call Stephanie Skidmore at To preview this excursion, residents may visit Mazzocco Winery s Web site at PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL Thursday, Oct. 16 Join the Hands-On Quilters of the Rossmoor Sewing Arts Club at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Over 700 quilts and garments from around the world will be on display. Pertinent information will be on the bulletin board in the Sewing Arts Room. The cost is $36 for members and $38 for nonmembers, which includes bus transportation, gratuity and entrance fee. For information, call Barbara Whelpley at BLACK OAK CASINO Thursday, Oct. 16 This trip is a fund raiser for the Italian American Club. The cost is $26 per person, which includes a $1 driver s gratuity fee. The bus departs Gateway at 8:45 a.m. Play bingo aboard the bus and watch a movie coming home. Receive $10 cash, $5 for match game and $5 for food. Reservations are necessary and must be made by Wednesday, Sept. 10. Make checks payable to Italian American Club, and mail to Fran Long, 1621 Ptarmigan Drive No. 1C, Entry 7. For information, call Long at NEW LISTING CACHE CREEK WITH ORT Monday, Oct. 20 The group leaves Gateway at 9 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. The cost is $31, complete with $5 cash for casino, free match and $2 for food. For bonus points, tell cashier if it s your birthday month. All trips are open to the community. To reserve a spot, make checks payable to P. Jacobs-ORT and mail them to P. Jacobs, 1537 Canyonwood Court No. 7. For information, call Jacobs at LONDON THEATER TOUR Oct. 20 through 25 Join the Rossmoor Evening Great Books Group on its sixth-annual London Theater Tour for Thinkers. Guests will view five of the best dramas picked from the current productions at the National Theatre, the West End, Off West End and the Fringe. In addition, each morning there will be a Shared Inquiry for Theatre Great Bookstype discussion. The trip includes six nights at Bedford Hotel in Bloomsbury within walking distance of most theaters, museums and shops. Airfare is extra. A $500 deposit is due by Friday, Aug. 15. Full payment is due by Monday, Sept. 15. The cost is $1,945 per person, double occupancy, and $2,295 for a single. For information, contact Ted Kraus at DRAG AT THE DRAKE-STARLIGHT ROOM BRUNCH Sunday, Oct. 26 The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) invites residents to a classic brunch with an attitude. Guests will see a drag queen performance while having brunch at Harry Denton s Starlight Room in the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco. The divas will perform stand-up comedy routines, female impersonation acts and lip-sync performances. The brunch buffet features a pastry table, carving station and omelet station, along with prepared salads and enticing entrees. Fresh fruit and juices round out the menu. Coffee and tea are included. Alcoholic drinks may be purchased separately. The all-inclusive cost is $79. Make checks payable to NCJW and mail in care of Helen Field, 1316 Rockledge Lane No. 7. Call Field at to make the reservation. The bus will leave Gateway promptly at 12:30 p.m. and return to Rossmoor at approximately 4:30. The deadline for reservations is Friday, Oct. 17. RENO SNOW TRAIN Feb. 10 through 12, 2009 St. Anne s Society will be taking the Reno Snow Train soon. A $20 deposit is due by Aug. 27 to reserve a seat on the train. Make check payable to Fran Long and mail to her at 1621 Ptarmigan Drive, 1C, Entry 7. Further details to follow. For information, call Long at THE MUSIC CITIES: BRANSON, MEM- PHIS, NASHVILLE April 26 through May 3 Join the Singlaires Club and its married friends in their visit to the Music Cities. Highlights include Doug Gabriel and Shoji Tabuchi, as well as visits to Graceland, Rock n Soul Museum, Grand Ole Opry, Historic RCA Studio B and Wildhorse Saloon. Rates per person are $2,599 for a single room, $2,099 for a double and $2,069 for a triple. All include 11 meals, round-trip airfare from San Francisco airport, air taxes and fees, surcharges and hotel transfers. Reservations are on a first come, first served basis and require a deposit of $100. This trip is open to the community. For information, call Elsie Napoli at BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATER presents Yellowjackets, through Oct. 12 at the theater located at 2025 Addison Street, Berkeley. The play is set in Berkeley and written by a Berkeley native. Nationally known playwright Itamar Moses returns to his hometown with a script set just around the corner in the halls of his alma mater, Berkeley High. When the school newspaper publishes an insensitive story, students suddenly find themselves embroiled in a volatile controversy. Call or check the Web site at CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY presents Ain t Misbehavin, the Fats Waller musical show, from Sept. 4 through Oct. 11, at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Featuring the music of Thomas Fats Waller, this show is a swinging, rollicking and fingersnapping tribute to the African-American musicians of the 1920s and 1930s who were part of the Harlem Renaissance. For tickets and show times, go to www. centerrep.org or call CIVIC ARTS EDUCATION presents Viva Arts!, a gala evening celebrating the arts, on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the Shadelands Art Center, 111, North Wigit Lane, Walnut Creek. This even features food, music dance, a silent auction and more to help deserving students. Tickets are $65 in advance and $75 at the door. For tickets and information, call or go to the Web site at CONTRA COSTA MUSICAL THEATRE presents 42nd Street from Oct. 9 through Nov. 8 at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. This production is a big, bold celebration of Broadway. For tickets, call the center at or go to the Web site at ARTS & LEISURE A R O U N D T H E B A Y A R E A CONTRA COSTA PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY presents a free evening concert of works by Chopin, Beethoven and Franz Danzi on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 8 p.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. For information, call Mary Burkhard at DIABLO LIGHT OPERA COMPANY presents Will Rogers Follies, A Life in Revue, through Sept. 27, at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. This is a nonstop, high-energy musical that celebrates America and one of the most beloved entertainment icons. For tickets and times of the show, go to org or call DIABLO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents Rejoice in the Classics on Sunday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. This is the opening concert for the season featuring pianist Temirzhan Yerzhanov in Tchaikovsky s Piano Concerto No. 1. For tickets, call the center at or go to the Web site at LESHER CENTER FOR THE ARTS presents the United States Coast Guard Band Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Call MASQUERS PLAYHOUSE presents The Petrified Forest, a story about love and sacrifice, through Sept. 27 at the Masquers Playhouse, 105 Park Place in Pt. Richmond. Call or go to masquers.org. ROLE PLAYERS ENSEMBLE in Danville presents a Black Box production of the Tony-Award-winning drama, Honour, by Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith on Saturdays, Sept. 6 and 13, at 8 p.m. and Sundays, Sept. 7 and 14, at 3 p.m. at Danville s Town Mmeeting Hall, 201 Front Street. Honour looks at the dissolution of a marriage and the way this event affects the lives of those involved. For tickets, at $10 each, call or go to the Web site at TOWN HALL THEATRE COMPANY presents The Graduate from Sept. 13 through Oct. 11, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. There are also Sunday matinees on Sept. 21 and 28 at 2 p.m. This is the story of Ben, whose future looks bright to everyone but him and who has an affair with the wife (Mrs. Robinson) of his father s business partner. Town Hall is located at 3535 School Street at Moraga Road in Lafayette. Tickets range from $25 to $32. Call or go to the Web site at THE WILLOWS THEATRE presents the hilarious dark comedy musical Little Shop of Horrors, Wednesdays and Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., with matinees on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m., through Sept. 14. The Willows Theatre is located at 1975 Diamond Blvd., in the Willows Shopping Center in Concord. For information, call the box office at for reservations or visit the Web site at www. willowstheatre.org for information. WOODMINSTER SUMMER MUSICALS presents The Pirates of Penzance, the most recent version of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic comic opera, from Sept. 5 through 14, at 8 p.m. at Woodminster Amphitheater in Joaquin Miller Park, 3300 Joaquin Miller Road, Oakland. Tickets are $23 to $38. For tickets, call or

35 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, TV GUIDE FOR CHANNEL 28 Sue Lukito Band. Classical jazz. 45 minutes. Sue Lukito comes from a musical family and grew up listening to Big Band sounds. She studied jazz and classical guitar and has performed in the Bay Area for years. Bob Logan also plays the guitar and has created a CD with Lukito. They are joined by Paul Vonweigian on piano and Bob Chandler on bass. Peter Lamson. Singer/guitarist. 55 minutes. Peter Lamson performs a medley of songs from the 1920s to 1940s. He is a grove-based finger-style guitarist and an award-winning songwriter with a very powerful voice. He blends blues, swing and R&B, offering a mix that is all his own. Eye Cataracts. Health program. 40 minutes. Chi-Hua Maria Fang, M.D., is a medical and surgical physician of ophthalmology. In this program, Fang covers how to recognize and what to expect from cataracts. She has been practicing in the East Bay for almost nine years. Prior to that, she practiced in Chicago and obtained her medical degree in Boston University. Her surgical training was at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and her ophthalmology training was at Cook County Hospital in Illinois. She is the physicians manager of the Ophthalmology Section of the John Muir Health Network. Predicting the Big One. Health program. 60 minutes. Laboratory Markers of Cardiovascular Risk is the topic of Dr. R O S S M O O R C O M M U N I T Y C H A N N E L 28 Programs running from Sept. 4 through 10 The following programs are all scheduled to be broadcast this week on Channel 28. Post It! is a community bulletin board that allows residents to view activities within Rossmoor, including trips, movies and club events. This program runs between other programs when possible. Classic Arts Showcase includes video samplings of animation, architectural art, ballet, chamber and choral music, dance, folk art, museum art, musical theater, opera, orchestral, recital, solo instrumental, solo vocal, and theatrical performances, as well as classic film and archival documentaries. Fitness Fun. Exercise. 30 minutes. This program is scheduled every day at 9 a.m. The program changes daily to vary the exercises. = Screened boxes indicate that programming continues into next half-hour time slot. James D. Faix, director of the Clinical Chemistry and Immunology Department at Stanford Medical Center. He talks about preparing for and identifying heart issues, and includes information on identifying newer lab markers of cardiovascular risk, describing criteria and calculated cardiovascular risk and the pathogenesis of acute coronary syndrome and stroke. The Man Who Predicts Earthquakes. Book/Author. 1 hour, 30 minutes. Author Cal Orey writes about Jim Berkland, a certified engineer geologist, who feels that scientist have overlooked the warning signs before an earthquake. In this program, Berkland is the guest speaker who talks about his long journey and his records he has kept on his predictions. He offers insight into the phenomenon when pets become agitated and sensitive to the earth s movements before a shaker. Mural at Del Valle. Rossmoor history. 56 minutes. This program documents the making of the Sierra seasons mural that was installed at Del Valle Clubhouse in This program follows the research, design, drawing and finally the installation of the mural. This program was taped and edited by members of the Rossmoor Video Club in House Blend. Barbershop quartet.60 minutes. House Blend is a versatile and highly entertaining barbershop quartet. This group consists of baritone, Kent Parr, lead vocalist Douglas Emigh, tenor Bill DeGarmo and bass Jim McGuire. This talented group has been together for many years and its repertoire includes the delightful sounds of some Broadway tunes. At Face Value. Book/author. 45 minutes. Author Terry Healey in 1984 appears to have been an average 20-yearold college student, a fraternity president in a California university. His life suddenly changed when he was diagnosed with fibro sarcoma of the nose. Fibro sarcoma is an unusually aggressive cancer that requires Healey to have repeated surgeries and radiation to cure. But this was only the beginning; it left him disfigured. Healey recounts how, with the love and support of his family and friends and his own admirable spiritual values, he was able to endure. He has since had many years of reconstructive surgery and is able to talk about his struggles to be positive and his good fortune. Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed a.m. Post It Post It Post It Post It Post It Post It Post It 6:30 a.m. Post It Post It Post It Post It Post It Post It Post It 7 a.m. At Face Sue Lukito Heart Health Earthquakes Eye Cataract Post It Post It 7:30 House Blend Post It 8 a.m. Mural Del Valle At Face Lamson Mural Del Valle House Blend 8:30 a.m. Post It 9 a.m. Fitness Fun Fitness Fun Fitness Fun Fitness Fun Fitness Fun Fitness Fun Fitness Fun 9:30 a.m. Post It Eye Cataract Post It Predicting Sue Lukito At Face 10 a.m. Sue Lukito Sue Lukito Lamson 10:30 a.m. Earthquakes At Face Post It Post It 11 a.m. Lamson Eye Cataract House Blend Mural Del Valle Eye Cataract 11:30 a.m. Noon Heart Health Classic Arts Post It Heart Health Earthquakes Post It Mural Del Valle 12:30 p.m. Post It Post It Post It 1 p.m. Eye Cataract Lamson House Blend Post It House Blend Post It 1:30 p.m. Post It At Face Post It 2 p.m. Earthquakes Post It Predicting Classic Arts Post It Sue Lukito 2:30 p.m. Post It Post It Post It 3 p.m. Mural Del Valle Post It Sue Lukito Lamson Post It Lamson 3:30 p.m. Post It Post It Earthquakes 4 p.m. Mural Del Valle Post It Earthquakes Eye Cataract Heart Health Heart Health 4:30 p.m. Post It 5 p.m. Earthquakes House Blend Post It Post It Eye Cataract House Blend 5:30 p.m. Mural Del Valle Post It Post It 6 p.m. Heart Health Mural Del Valle House Blend Heart Health Post It 6:30 p.m. Post It Post It Post It 7 p.m. Eye Cataract Post It Sue Lukito Post It Post It Lamson Earthquakes 7:30 p.m. At Face Post It Post It 8 p.m. House Blend Post It Heart Health Sue Lukito Post It 8:30 p.m. Post It Post It Classic Arts Classic Arts 9:00 p.m. Classic Arts Classic Arts Classic Arts Classic Arts Classic Arts Classic Arts Classic Arts Rossmoor Squares hold waltz class Rossmoor Squares will host a new waltz class on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7 p.m. in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse, Sept. 16 to Oct. 14. Additional floor time will also be available for those who wish to stay later and practice what they have learned. This class is ideal for those who are new to couples dancing, or those who have tried it before, but found it to be too difficult. All steps are cued so that the dancers always know what to do next. Also, the dances are carefully graded by level of difficulty, so that everyone can dance at the level that is most comfortable. Men who have tried dancing, but gave up because of having two left feet are especially encouraged to attend. There are always more women than men at Rossmoor dances, so men will have no problem finding a partner. The classes are free and taught by volunteers from the Rossmoor Square Dance Club. The current teachers are Jay and June Rosenthal. To register, or for information, call the Rosenthals at Early registration is requested. Koreans host viewing of Chunhyang Chunhyang, a Korean movie, will be shown by the Korean-American Club Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 3 p.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway. Printouts of critics comments on this film will be located in Peacock Hall. The film received a nomination at the Cannes Film Festival. This 2000 film centers around Mongryong (Seungwoo Cho), the privileged son of a governor who falls for Chunhyang (Hyo-jeong Lee), the beautiful daughter of a former courtesan. The couple marries in secret, but when Mongryong is ordered to complete his education, a new governor (Junghun Lee) desires his wife. If she chooses to reject him and stay true to her husband, lifelong imprisonment or death awaits her. A critic wrote, This is a wonderful movie, a classic folk story supported by brilliant singing. The fairy-tale acting fits the bright/mellow lighting perfectly as it moves back and forth between dream (the story) and reality (the singer). This may not be the Citizen of Kane of Korean film, but it s delightful, and wonderful introduction to Pansori, the vocal style it documents. For information about the film, Korean-American Club President Sam Choo, [email protected].

36 36 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 RELIGION RELIGIOUS SERVICES METHODIST Tice Valley United Methodist Church invites all Rossmoor residents and guests to the weekly Sunday worship service at 11 a.m. in Peacock Hall. Bible studies precede worship at 10 a.m. in Multipurpose Room 3. Sunday worship is wheelchair-accessible with large-print bulletins and aids for hearing. Rev. Joanne Peterson s sermon title for Sunday, Sept. 7. is Fingerprints on the Chalice, based on Luke 22: After worship, worshipers are invited to stay for fellowship and light refreshments in the Fireside Room. Everyone who comes is greeted with open hearts, open minds and open doors. For information, call the church office at , 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. CATHOLIC St. Anne s Catholic Church Masses for this week will be on Saturday, Sept. 6, (Vigil) at 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 7, at 9 and 11:15 a.m. Father Joseph Parekkatt will preach at the 5 p.m. and the 11:15 a.m., and Monsignor John McCracken at the 9 a.m. Masses. The weekday Masses are at 8 a.m. Monday through Friday; Saturday s morning Mass is at 9. The Rosary is recited before the weekday Masses. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is every Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Confessions are every Saturday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN Grace Presbyterian Church invites all to the worship service on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. This Sunday the Rev. Roger Reaber will begin a three-week series and the topics will be Relationship: Broken, Restored, and Moving Forward. This week the sermon will be based on Genesis 37:1-4, and Luke 15: The sacrament of Communion will also be celebrated and everyone will be invited to participate in this holy meal. Worship is followed by a time of fellowship. At 11:20 a.m. people gather in the Sanctuary to participate in the video-based class, Lost Christianities. There is a lot going on at Grace Church on Wednesdays. Exercise with El is at 9 a.m., which offers easy movements and stretches that bring greater strength and balance to the participants. At 10 a.m. there is Bible Study in the Library with Rev. Reaber. The passages for the upcoming Sunday are read and discussed. At 1 p.m. a free bridge class is offered. Newcomers will find a welcoming and encouraging greeting. On Saturday, Sept. 6, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., all are invited to a Dixieland Jazz Festival at Grace Presbyterian Church. In addition RELIGIOUS SERVICES BʼNAI ISRAEL CONGREGATION Friday Evening Service 8 p.m. Vista Room Hillside Clubhouse For information call or GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2100 Tice Valley Blvd. at Rossmoor Prkwy Sundays: Worship 10 a.m., Pastors: Roger Reaber, Charie B. Reid ROSSMOOR PILGRIM CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 10:30 a.m. each Sunday The Vista Room, Hillside Rev. Robert Howell ST. LUKEʼS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Service 10 a.m., Diablo Room, Hillside, Interim Rector: the Rev. Anne Cox Bailey (Office) A T R O S S M O O R N E A R B Y HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Worship: 11 a.m. each Sunday Delta Room, Del Valle Clubhouse For info, call the church office: Or Mary Ann of Rossmoor: ST. ANNEʼS CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Masses 9:00 & 11:15 a.m. Sat. 5 p.m., Weekdays 8 a.m. Confessions Sat. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Father Joseph Parekkatt 1600 Rossmoor Prkwy TICE VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Services every Sunday at 11 a.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway Rev. Joanne Peterson New Office: 1944 Tice Valley Blvd. TO ADVERTISE YOUR RELIGIOUS SERVICES, CALL DARLENE AT FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST #2 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek (corner of Eckley Lane and Walnut Blvd.) Sunday 9:30 and 11 a.m. Wednesday Evening 7:30 p.m ST. ANSELMʼS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 682 Michael Lane, Lafayette L on Olympic Bl. L on Reliez Station Rd. to Glenside L. on Michael Ln. Sunday Worship: 8:00 and 10:00 AM (Office) to great music there will food, games, and community programs and agencies highlighting their ministries (such as the Bay Area Crisis Nursery, Boy Scouts of America, Diablo Respite Center, San Francisco Network Ministries). See the separate article in this paper. JEWISH B nai Israel Congregation will hold Sabbath services on Friday, Sept. 5, at 8 p.m. in the Vista Room, Hillside Clubhouse. The chazan will be Beatrice Balaban. The hostesses will be Beatrice Dryfus and Lynn Davis, who will recite the blessing over the Sabbath candles. The greeters will be Beatrice Balaban and Mary Rouban, who will recite the blessing over the Sabbath bread. There will be a social after the service. All are welcome. CONGREGATIONAL Rossmoor Pilgrim Congregational Church gathers for worship on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 10:30 a.m. in the Vista Room of Hillside Clubhouse. A cordial invitation is extended to all to participate in the activities of Pilgrim Congregational Church, where everyone is welcome. Coffee and cookies will be served after the service. LUTHERAN Hope Lutheran Church of Rossmoor invites all to gather for worship celebrating the Triune God. Holy Communion is offered to all who attend. The message for Sunday, Sept. 7, focuses on Jesus words in Matthew 18:15-20, promising God s presence whenever two or three are gathered in God s name. Hope gathers in the Delta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse Sundays at 11 a.m. for worship followed by fellowship, cookies and coffee. Come see how a meeting room gets transformed into a warm and friendly space for worship and fellowship. Rossmoor Dial-a-Bus delivers attendees to the Del Valle drop-off loop outside the Delta Room. Large-print bulletins and hearing aid T-coil complement the accessibility of worship at Hope. Arrive early for extra fellowship. For information and pastoral concerns, contact Pastor Eric Luedtke at , ext 122. EPISCOPAL St. Luke s Episcopal Church invites all Rossmoor residents to a service of caring and sharing through inspirational worship and fellowship on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse. On this 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Rev. Anne Cox Bailey will preach a sermon based on Matthew 18: titled, When Two or Three Are Gathered. Come hear and study the story that precedes this famous saying. The service will include Morning Prayer and Holy Eucharist; all are welcome to participate fully, and to enjoy refreshments and fellowship at the coffee hour that follows. LOPC members plan fall parish dinner at Hillside The Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church (LOPC) will host its fall parish dinner on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 4:30 p.m. at Hillside Clubhouse. The theme for the evening will be Fan the Flames of Friendship. Entertainment for the event will be provided by Michiya Hanayagi Dancers, a group of Japanese performers. Dinner will also follow the Japanese theme with a menu of teriyaki salmon or chicken; Asian-mix vegetables; rice with pineapple and pimento; green salad; rolls and dessert. The cost for the dinner is $22. The evening begins with drinks, and dinner will be served promptly at 5:30. LOPC members are urged to bring guests. For information, contact Paula Weil, Methodist Women hold retreat at Gateway Monday Tice Valley United Methodist Women (UMW) welcomes former pastor Donna Morrow De Camp as leader for the group s September retreat, which will be held Monday, Sept. 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Multipurpose rooms 1 and 2 at Gateway. The topic for this special meeting will be Sacred Places, and will feature a film and discussion. All women and friends of the church are invited to attend. Participants are asked to bring their own brownbag lunch, with the hospitality committee providing dessert, coffee and tea. Members will be contacted by UMW telephone chairwomen. Individual reservations should be made by Friday, Sept. 5, with Kathy Corder at Take a bus to church Regular bus service is available on Sundays between 10 and 11 a.m. for residents who wish to attend church services. Check bus schedules for times of pick-up. Unitarians will hear Skid Row read by Larry Lucks The Unitarian-Universalists will meet for their next luncheon on Friday, Sept. 12, at 11:30 a.m. in the Vista Room at Hillside Clubhouse. Larry Lucks will present his short story Skid Row, which is based on a memorable experience he had while working in Los Angeles. Bring a casserole, salad or dessert to share. Coffee, tea and table service will be provided. For information, call Joy Hicks, Grace Church to hold a Dixieland Jazz Faire Members and friends of Grace Presbyterian Church are invited to a Dixieland Jazz Faire, a community event in celebration of the church s 50th anniversary. This festivity will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the newly refurbished church campus. The Dixieland jazz band, Joyful Noise, will perform during the afternoon and evening. Booths will offer food, beverages and games as well as information about Grace s mission outreach program. In November 1958, Rev. R. W. Williams became the first pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church. Pastors Roger Reaber and Charie Reid currently share the leadership. The church is located at 2100 Tice Valley Blvd. St. Anne s to hold picnic St. Anne s will hold its annual summer picnic on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Dollar patio. Hamilton s will cater and the menu will consist of ribs, chicken, salads, beans and rolls. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available at the bar. Entertainment will be provided by the Banjo Club. The cost is $25 per person. Make checks payable to St. Anne s and send to Joyce Starr, 3330 Terra Granada Drive No. 3B. Those wishing to sit together should send all checks in one envelope with the names of everyone, including guests. Cutoff date for reservations is Tuesday, Sept. 16.

37 IN MEMORIAM BRUCE MASTERTON Bruce Masterton, 87, a chemical engineer and retiree of Shell Research and Development, died Aug. 27 at home in Rossmoor. He was a WWII Army veteran. Born in Washington, D.C., he lived in Crows Landing, Calif., and Honolulu, Hawaii, before moving to Rossmoor 11 years ago. He had been an avid golfer and enjoyed walking the trails in the hills of Rossmoor. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Charlot Frost Masterton; daughters, Nancy Masterton Hsuan of Medford, Ore., and Mary Masterton Bellon of North Vancouver, BC; a son, Alan Bruce Masterton of Missouri; a step-son, David Metcalfe of Glen Ellen, Calif.; a step-daughter, Karen S. Dunlap of Los Gatos, Calif.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. At the family s request, there will be no services. Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of the East Bay, 3470 Buskirk Avenue, Pleasant Hill, CA AL WALLACH Al Wallach, a former 12- year resident of Rossmoor, died Aug. 12. He was an active member of the Rossmoor Democrats. He tutored high school students in math in Oakland. He and his wife, Rose, moved four months ago to assisted living at Carlson Plaza in San Leandro. He is survived by Rose, three daughters and two grandchildren. *** The Rossmoor News runs resident death notices at no charge. Due to space restrictions, the format is brief and focused on educational and career background and organizational memberships, particularly within the Rossmoor community. Immediate survivor listings and service information, as well as memorial gift designations are also applicable. All submitted obituaries will be edited to follow this format. Bible Study starts again The Rossmoor Bible Study, the longest functioning group of its kind in Rossmoor, will reconvene after a summer break on Thursday, Sept. 4, at Dollar Clubhouse. This will be a 10-week study that will examine I and II Thessalonians, the two letters the apostle Paul wrote to a church he founded at Thessalonica. Thessalonica was named after the half-sister of the famous Alexander the Great and was one of the most important cities in what is now Greece. In Biblical times, however, it was part of the Roman Empire. These two letters reflect on life in the earliest Christian communities and give insights into Biblical Christianity during the first century. This is a nondenominational study of the Bible. It s not necessary to have a background in the Bible to be part of this study. Pastor Earle Fries has led these sessions for a number of years. Sessions begin at 9 a.m. with small-group discussions lasting about 45 minutes. Hymns are sung until 10 at which time Fries lectures until 10:40. Light refreshments and fellowship are available afterwards. For information, call Jim Williams at , Don Pugh at or Jim Bradley at in Lafayette 1855 Olympic Blvd. Suite 110 Walnut Creek, CA ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, Celebrate Jewish New Year with Hadassah at its September meeting Celebrate the Jewish New Year 5769 with Rossmoor Hadassah at its meeting and luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 25, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Vista Room at Hillside Clubhouse. The guest speaker will be Elizabeth (Liz) Alpert, president of Central Pacific Coast Region. Having just returned from a president s trip to Israel, she will speak about her latest impressions and knowledge about Hadassah Medical Organization and the progress of the Sarah Wetsman Davidson Tower, Hadassah College Jerusalem, Youth Aliyah and Young Judaea. Alpert will also highlight the 2008 National Convention held this past summer in Los Angeles. In addition to the keynote speaker, Myrtle Neider, a frequent columnist in the Rossmoor News, will share some thoughts and blessings for Hadassah, the Women s Zionist Organization of America, Inc., is the largest women s organization in the United States with nearly 300,000 members. Nominated for the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize, the organization supports the Hadassah Medical Organization in Israel. To reserve a spot for lunch, mail a reservation check for $10 per person, payable to Hadassah, to Linda Glesser Morris, 2816 Saklan Indian Drive. Deadline for reservations is Friday, Sept. 19. Reservations may also be put in the Hadassah box at Gateway. For information about the Elizabeth Alpert Rossmoor group of Hadassah, to volunteer and/or to be on the group mailing list, contact Beverly Pincus at Piedmont High School alumni to hold barbecue The Rossmoor Piedmont High School Alumni Club will hold its annual fall barbecue on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 5:30 p.m. in Dollar Clubhouse. Hamilton Catering will provide barbecued chicken, spareribs, baked beans, sliced ANNOUNCING THE OPENING OF TRANQUILITY LIBRARY NICHES Call Mark Sturgeon or tomatoes, macaroni salad and dessert. Musical entertainment will be provided by Polka Cowboys. Western dress is optional. Reservations can be made by sending $22 per person to Marilyn Evans, 1901 Skycrest Drive No. 2. Checks must be received by Friday, Sept. 5. For information, call Marilyn Van Story at

38 38 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 ROSSMOOR SPORTS Get ready for Saturday s Tennis Club Wild Card event at Buckeye BALL team has first match Monday By Barbara Blum Club correspondent The Rossmoor Tennis Club s monthly Wild Card Mixed Doubles tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 6. The sign-up sheet is now available for the first 12 men and 12 women. This tournament is a perfect one for new tennis players to the community as it is not necessary to be a member of the club to participate. For information, call organizers Ping Tse at or Barbara Blum at Getaway The Tennis Club s first getaway in recent years will be held at the beautiful Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis. Arrival in the Gold Country would be on Monday, Oct. 20, for a picnic and optional wine-tasting. Check-in time is 4 p.m. The overnight comforts of the lodge bungalows include kitchen, fireplace, media center and spacious bedrooms New Member Len Cook gets ready to receive a serve. including private bath. A gourmet dinner will be served to the group that evening and then in the morning a tennis roundrobin will be held followed by a catered luncheon. The afternoon is free to explore the countryside or just stay on the grounds to play golf, bocce, horseshoes, swim, use the fitness center or play tennis again. That evening a gourmet dinner will be served. On Wednesday, Oct. 22, a Practicing strokes on the Buckeye courts helps keep the men s 7.0 team members Paul Holland, Captain Al Schwartz, John Lee and Ping Tse in top form. tennis round robin will be held followed by a catered luncheon. Flyers and information are available at the courts, or call Blum at or Sally Nordwall at More The BALL team has been practicing in anticipation of its first match on Monday, Sept. 8. Captain Claire Blue and Coach Jerry McConnell are at the helm in preparation for another successful season. Don t miss the Tennis Club s third social event of the year, the fall Wildcard (not to be confused with the Wild Card tournaments) Cocktail Party. It will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m.at Dollar Clubhouse. Wildcard highlights will include light entertainment, introduction of new members and dancing. Come and enjoy the Wildcard bar and winning catered hors d oeuvres. The cost is $20 per person. Dress is casual. Party hosts are Pat and John Hyde and Pam and Tom Lee. Send checks made out to RTC to Betty Cook, 2658 Saklan Indian Drive No. 1. Saturday, Sept. 13, is also the date of the exchange with Moraga Country Club. This popular and long-standing event will attract many local players, so sign-up now. Chris Christopher is in charge of this away match. Bocce Ball Club holds its end-of-season playoffs, barbecue The Bocce Ball Club ended its season on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Sportsmen s Park. The top two teams, one from Tuesday evening and the other from Wednesday evening, played each other for the club championship. The Spunky Bunch team, consisting of Captain George Bowles, C. P. Johnson, Thelma Winkleman, Angie Schneider, Marsha Dean and Arlene Fernandez, represented the Tuesday evening teams, and won first place. The Wednesday evening group, called the Happy Rollers, consisted of Captain Bill McDonald, Sylvie McDonald, Phyllis Carmen, Jack Walton, Jean Kjar and Virginia Farr. After the playoffs, there was a social hour and dinner. Prizes for the night league were awarded after the social hour. All of this was arranged by Mercedes Voss. The club would like to thank Voss and her crew for a job well-done. Table tennis hours to be cut Table tennis playing times at the Hillside facility will be drastically reduced as of this month. The trailer will be locked at 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and closed Sundays and holidays. Recent recurrence of vandalism and disregard for the rules has made it necessary for the club to curtail residents playing hours. Trails Club celebrates 40 years The Trails Club celebrates 40 years of hikes, friendships and fun with its third and final summer potluck picnic on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 5 p.m. at the Dollar picnic area. Firemaster Dave Leichter will have hot coals for whatever meat people wish to bring and cook for themselves. For the potluck, those with last names beginning with A through D should bring desserts; E through M, salads; O through P, side dishes; and Q through Z, bring hors d oeuvres. Participants should also bring their own dishes, cutlery, beverages and serving utensils for shared dishes. The club will furnish ice, hot water, instant coffee, tea and lots of laughter. For information about the picnic, call Barbara Hallmeyer at Four Score semifinalists are, from left, Dick Kramer, Bob Penman, Jim Williams and Jim Towar. Kramer and Williams to be finalists in Lawn Bowling Club s Four Score Tournament By Bob Lewis Club correspondent Rossmoor Lawn Bowling Club s Championship Four Score Tournament, eligible to bowlers who have attained at least 80 years, entered the fifth day of competition Aug. 27. Each of the semifinalists had emerged from the first four days of qualifications with six game points. Jim Williams, first qualifier, had a plus 24; Dick Kramer and Bob Penman, second and third qualifiers, each had plus 19; and Jim Towar, fourth qualifier, had plus 14. The semifinal pairings matched Williams vs. Towar and Kramer vs. Penman. Williams began quickly, taking 3 points in the first end, and another in the second, before Towar earned 2 points in each of the next two ends. Williams broke the tie, picking up 4 points over the next three ends, to double his score to 8-4 at the seventh end. Towar gained a point in the eighth, and another in the 12th, but otherwise it was Williams s game. He won 15-6 in 14 ends. Kramer and Penman bowled a tighter game. Penman scored the first 3 points, 1 in the first and 2 in the second, before Kramer tied with 3 points in the third end. Then, Kramer scored aces in each of the next five ends, to lead 8-3 at the end of eight. Penman scored single points in the ninth and 10th ends, before Kramer won his next point in the 11th. The players edged back and forth, with neither winning more than a singles until Penman made all four of his bowls count in the 19th end to tie at 13-all. In the 20th end, Penman took his first lead since the second end, with a single shot to go up Kramer, however, earned a Continued on next page

39 FORE F O R R O S S M O O R G O L F E R S More from the Internet By Don Egan, Men s Golf Club Browsing the Internet always seems to yield some news way ahead of the golf magazines. For instance, I have learned that the LPGA is planning to require all foreign players to have a working knowledge of our language. With 26 countries fielding 126 players, including 45 players from Korea, it should be a bonanza for Berlitz. Of course, many countries teach English as a second language, but it now means that anyone planning to break into the LPGA Tour will need to have a decent command of English before they make the trip. We can be thankful that other countries aren t, so far, considering the same treatment for our American women when they play in Japan or Korea. More breaking news: Tiger Woods is designing a course in Dubai as part of the planned grand super-dubailand development. There will be a gated community built around the course with a bit less than 200 mansions, palaces and extravagant villas for people who just can t wait to have a place with a backyard designed by Tiger Woods. It won t cost as much as the Chinese Olympics, which had estimates of some $40 billion, but for just the golf and homes portion, a figure of over $1 billion has been quoted with no quotes on how much the housing will cost individuals. We can be sure that some of our dollars being paid for Middle Eastern oil will go toward someone s conspicuous consumption. Heard around the course Add another name to those who laugh in the face of statistics, namely those that quote the odds of any one player getting an ace. This year, George Metz got not one, but two holes-inone. The latest ace was also on the 10th hole, one at which most golfers are happy to place a ball on the green. Because it was during a tournament, Metz was awarded a sleeve of balls and made the day for the women presiding over the green. The ace was especially nice because Metz landed near the center of the green and was able to watch the ball gently arc to the hole at the back right of the green. He mentioned that his earlier ace, also on the 10th hole, was much more straightforward with a pin on the left and a ball path that went like a mouse heading for home. Metz also had another ace earlier in his golfing career, making this last one his third. GOLF SHOP NEWS F R O M T H E G O L F P R O Frequently asked questions: golf lessons By Wayne Weckerlin, golf professional This is the third installment in a five-part series providing residents answers to golf at Rossmoor questions. The next two months will cover rentals, club membership and handicaps. Today s column focuses on golf lessons. As always, call the Pro Shop at with any additional Questions or constructive criticism. Q. What kind of lessons does the golf shop offer? A. We offer individual resident, guest and junior lessons. We also conduct group clinics and seminars as well as on course playing lessons. Q. How long are the individual lessons? A. A typical lesson lasts 30 minutes. Q. How often does the golf staff conduct clinics? We conduct one-hour clinics throughout the year. Q. Do you offer golf schools? A. Yes. In the past, the Pro Shop has offered four-day golf schools culminating with a three-hour playing lesson. Q. Since I work during the week, do you offer lessons in the evening or on the weekends? A. Yes, typically our last lesson begins at 3 p.m., but the pros may adjust their schedules to accommodate your needs. Lessons are also offered on weekends from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Q. What days do you teach? A. Lessons and clinics are offered Tuesday through Sunday and some Monday holidays. Q. Do I have to schedule the lesson with you? A. No. Anyone of the Pro Shop staff can schedule a lesson during regular teaching hours. Q. Is there a discount if I sign up for a series? A. Yes, we offer six lessons for the price of 5. Continued on page 40 Continued from page 38 shot in each of the next two ends. Final score: Kramer by 15-14, in 22 ends. Thursday morning s final game will match Williams, who is attempting an unprecedented third consecutive Four Score Tournament title, and Kramer, a first-time competitor in this tournament. Training lawn bowlers enjoy first draw Ed de Assis called his class of new lawn bowlers out for their first competitive draw Aug. 27. Those competing in their first draw were: Marcia and Jack Cutter, David McBreen, Ed O Connell, Janice Rubay and Diana Wong. It was a pleasure to see them enjoying their Duplicate Bridge Tuesday, Aug. 19 Section A N/S 1. W.Weinshelbaum/ J.Mailman 2. M.Maglio/ J. Taylor 3. B.Sandkary/J.Sandkary. E/W 1. W.Momono/C.Sandin 2. A,Eastman/B.Price 3. N.Williams/B.Carter. Wednesday, Aug. 20 Section A N/S 1. M/Newman/I.Darroch 2. B.King/J.Zineski 3. H. Schick/M.Nathans 4. L.Grawoig/ Z.Cooper. E/W 1. B.Girgich/I.Hensley 2. J.Francis/C.Warner 3. G. Cunha/ R.Juo 4/5. D.Terris/M.Suchman 4/5. E.Davis/G.White. Section B N/S 1. D.Wolfe/S.Adams 2. A.Donaldson/B.J.Smith 3. J.Amundson/M.Schubarth 4. P.Kujachich/M.Stoops. E/W 1. H.Miyakusu/ F.Yoshida 2. J.Bechtel/K.Bernard 3. B.Bugess/B.LaCour 4. W.Momono/C.Sandin. Thursday, Aug. 21 Section A N/S 1. L.Miller/M.Suchman 2. D.Ruddell/H.Wee 3. J. Dolgin/ H.Schick 4. G.Glider/E.Davis. E/W 1. J.Francis/D.Grupenhoff 2. G.Cunha/F.Howard 3. M.Koch/ N.Rosenberg 4. E/Baum/V.Jaffe. The 18ers Championship Tournament starts tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 4, and continues on Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 9 and Sept. 11. The awards luncheon will be on Sept. 11, at the Dollar patio. The third and last Guest Day for 2008 will be on Thursday, Sept. 28. Co-Chairwoman Aster Yamagata reminds 18ers to invite golfers from other clubs or sign up to play with women who want to play at the event. A list of women from other clubs who would like to play is posted in the sign-up room. To participate, pick up an envelope in the sign-up room next to Café Mocha and fill in Section B N/S 1. J.Granich/R.Conrad 2/3. L.Chien.J.Chien 2/3. K. Hanson/B.Price. E/W 1. R.Weiner/E.Weiner 2. L.Kwok/D.Kwok 3/4. J. Johnston/H.Sabin 3/4. K.Hammond/ S.Lim. Saturday, Aug. 23 Section A N/S 1. J.Dolgin/R.Liu 2. L.Grawoig/Z.Cooper 3. B. King/ C.Hamasaki 4. R.DuFosee/ J.Zineski. E/W 1. J.Francis/D.Grupenhoff 2. M.Livingston/ P. Taylor 3. D.Terris/C.Warner 4. V.Petersen/ L.Davis. Monday, Aug. 25 Section A N/S 1. L.Grawoig/J.Francis 2. A.Murray/J.Guillen 3. J.Owens/ I.Hensley 4. M.Schubarth/ R,Wolf. ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, New lawn bowlers get first competitive draw progress. Two training sessions are scheduled for markers for the singles tournaments for the U.S. Lawn Bowling Nationals to be hosted here at Rossmoor in September. The first will be Thursday, Sept. 4, after the brown-bag lunch. The second is Monday morning, Sept. 8, after the board meeting. Jackie Purdy and Ed Guterres will conduct each session. Everyone who plans to mark for the Nationals, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13, Sunday, Sept. 14, Wednesday, Sept. 17, and Thursday, Sept. 18 are requested to attend these training sessions. The Rossmoor Lawn Bowling Club wants to make a good impression on these visiting championship bowlers. Eighteeners get ready for Championship name and other information. Breakfast, lunch and prizes are included in the $20 entry fee. Green fees for members and guests will be paid on the play day. Marj Livingston and Pat Taylor are starting to plan for Charity Day, which will be on Thursday, Oct. 16. Trail Club s September hikes are scheduled The Trails Club offers hikes every Wednesday and Saturday at three levels of skill: Scramblers, Ramblers and Amblers. The groups meet at 8:45 a.m. behind the multipurpose rooms at the back of Gateway parking lot to form car pools to the various destinations. Hike destinations may change due to weather conditions. Newcomers or anyone interested in joining the Rossmoor Trails Club should call Harriet Schwartz at before attempting a hike. On Mondays, Trails Club members wishing to hike within Rossmoor, usually on the closed golf course, should meet at the Gateway Court of Flags at 8:45 a.m. Future hikes include the following (hike level, leader and location): Saturday, Sept. 6: Scramblers, Erin Oberly and Bob Celso, San Francisco street walk; Ramblers, Johanna Emrich, Joaquin Miller; Amblers, Irene McGill, Sycamore Valley Open Space Wednesday, Sept. 10: Scramblers, Ingrid Wood, Morgan Territory; Ramblers, Otto Schnepp, Mitchell Canyon; Amblers, Gene Gordon, Briones Saturday, Sept. 13: Scramblers, Ta-hsia Kuo, Rossmoor; Ramblers, Harriet Schwarts, Golden Gate Bridge; Amblers, Sumner Walters, Joaquin Miller Wednesday, Sept. 17: Scramblers, Wayne Emerich, Mission Peak; Ramblers, Peter Scully, Briones; Amblers, Charlotte Katz, Joaquin Miller Saturday, Sept. 20: Scramblers, Burt Rodgers, Mt. Diablo; Ramblers, Carl Irvine, Mt. Diablo; Amblers, Tunette Steiner, Briones Outlook Wednesday, Sept. 24: Scramblers, Jack Cassidy, TBA; Ramblers, Walter Sumner, Seven Bumps escorted by EBMUD Director; Amblers, Beverly Watson, Jewel Lake Saturday, Sept. 27: Scramblers, Don Geahry, Tilden Park; Ramblers, Richard Gerson, Angel Island from San Francisco; Amblers, Barbara Hallmeyer, Shell Ridge Check for further updates and information about other Trails Club functions on its Web site: E/W 1. L.Johns/R.Orloff 2. G.Cunha/R.Juo 3/4. N. Wells/ L.Davis 3/4. J.Carmichael/ O.Stewart. Section B N/S 1. L.Chien/J.Chien 2. P.Tolins/A.Dreshfield 3. J. Burnson/B.Price 4. E.Shapiro/ A.Gorbach. E/W 1. M.Stoops/B.LaCour 2. J.Johnston/H.Sabin 3. R.Weiner/ E.Weiner 4. F.Dietz/F.Scheffler. Section C N/S 1. B.Handelsman/ C.Handelsman 2. D.Sway/ J. Owens 3. V.Lo/H.Oke 4. A.Woods/ B.Woods. E/W 1. B.Rapaport/P.Sun 2. M.Rach/C.Jennings 3. P. Compton/K.Stevens 4. F.Block/ J.Granich. For additional information, see posted results or go to

40 40 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Golf Shop News: Q and A Continued from page 39 Q. What is the cost of lessons? A. Thirty-minute individual lessons are $40 for residents, $45 for guests, and $15 for juniors (up to 17 years young). Q. How many instructors are there at Rossmoor? A. The Pro Shop has four instructors. Q. How do I go about choosing an instructor? A. Talk to your neighbors, friends or come in and meet the pros in the shop. Q. Do I need to keep track of how many lessons I have taken in my series? A. Your instructor will keep track of the number of lessons used, but it is always a good idea to have a back-up check. Q. Do I need golf clubs or golf shoes in order to take lessons? A. No, wear comfortable clothing (blue jeans are a no-no) and athletic shoes. The shop will provide the clubs until you are sure that you want to continue. Q. As a beginner, should I start with individual or group lessons? A. I recommend starting with individual lessons, but it depends on you. If you are comfortable with others and are financially restricted, go for the group lessons. Both are good. Q. Do you offer playing lessons on the course? A. Yes. Playing lessons are the same price as two individual lessons. Q. Do you offer etiquette lessons on the course? A. Yes. Q. I am 70 years old and I have never played golf. Will lessons benefit me? A. Definitely. I can t over emphasize the importance of starting with the fundamentals, which are the key to success in playing golf. Q. I want more distance, can you help me? A. Hand me your driver. Q. Do you give short-game lessons? A. Yes, all the time. After all, this is where we save strokes when we are distance or accuracy challenged. Q. Do you give lessons to nonresidents? A. Yes, tell your relatives, old neighbors and friends. Q. Do you give lessons to juniors? A. Yes, and it s a great way to see your grandkids more often. Get them involved at an early age and they will reap the benefits of golf for the rest of their lives. Q. Is there a minimum age for junior lessons? A. Nope. Can they hold a club? Q. Can guests use the practice facilities? A. A guest can use the facilities in the presence of the resident, when they are actively taking lessons from a Rossmoor instructor, or just prior to a tee time. Q. Does the dress code apply to practice areas? A. Yes. Men must have a collar and sleeves and women must have either a collar or sleeves. Blue jeans and short shorts are not allowed. Q. Do you offer programs for individuals with special needs? A. Yes, and we even have a special-needs golf cart available for rent at the same price as a standard cart. Please call in advance to reserve the cart. Q. Do you have a special lesson rate for me and a friend? A. Yes, we offer special group rates based on the number of students and the length of the lesson. Residents can still sign up for 580/680 Senior Games Domino winners Rossmoor residents can still sign up to be part of the 580/680 Senior Games, to be held in Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon and Livermore on Sept. 19, 20 and 21. The games have competitions in bowling, dance, men s softball, swimming and tennis. The entry fee is $30 and the deadline is Sept. 5. For information, check the town of Danville Web site at Domino winners on Aug. 25 were Betty Costa 334, Ardyce Webster 331, Margaret Leong 329, John O Neil 323, Larry Miller 318, Fran Keene 312, and Ann Shaddle 304. The Domino Club meets regularly on Mondays in the Oak Room at Gateway. Play begins promptly at 6:45 p.m. Come to practice Saturdays at noon in Multipurpose Room 2. Everyone is welcome. Rules of the road Golf carts are not allowed on the sidewalks or in the clubhouse courtyards. Golf carts can only be driven on the streets. Computer Club advises residents how to protect themselves from theft and more By Jim Bradley Club correspondent ORT will hear John Rothman speak next week about the rise of radical Islam ORT s first meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the Sierra Room at Del Valle Clubhouse. The program will begin at 1 p.m. with guest speaker John F. Rothmann. Refreshments will be served at 12:30. In Icon of Evil, Hitler s Mufti and the Rise of Radical Islam, co-written by Rothmann and David Dalin, a dark portrait emerges of a bloodthirsty anti-semite and Nazi collaborator named Mufti Haj Amin al-husseini, who was one of the most influential Arab leaders in the 20th century and helped to create the culture of jihad. Partnership Bridge On Aug. 22, at partnership bridge the winners were Barbara Murphy and Helen Dailey, 4000; Nell Strong and Carolyn Nelson, 3650; Agnes Doubet and Pat Quarto, 3300; Alice Menyharth and Joyce Towner, 3090; Nat Argento and Mary Keeler, Low score was 480. For information, call Helen Dailey at or Carolyn Nelson at CHESS FORUM This is an article offered by the Rossmoor Chess Club. Each week the club will offer a chess problem and the answer for the previous week. The answer for the Aug. 27 problem was 1. Nxc6...any, 2 Ne7++. Players at all levels are welcome at the Dollar Clubhouse first floor back corner on Fridays from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Three new people joined last week. Today s problem is cute. Black to mate in two. Call Bob Dickson at with a solution and any questions. The rapid advancement of technology has provided residents with a wide range of electronic equipment, much of it portable and most of it expensive. A few examples are laptop computers, digital cameras, Blackberrys, IPods, IPhones, cell phones and global positioning devices. Portability usually means these items are carried in automobiles and therein rests the opportunity for theft. Every Thursday the local newspaper publishes a police blotter listing crimes committed in the city of Walnut Creek. Anyone reading these reports has to be struck by the number of thefts from autos. Amazingly, several of the thefts are from cars left unlocked. Interestingly, almost all of these thefts involving electronic equipment seem avoidable, if the driver of the car would exercise reasonable caution. The reports describe entry through broken windows as well as access through open windows or unlocked doors. All of this seems particularly egregious when items such as golf clubs, purses, wallets and briefcases are listed as stolen, as well. The basics for protecting personal property apply here. Don t leave any of these items in the car. Place them in the trunk or carry them. Close the car windows and lock the vehicle. The kind of carelessness revealed in these police reports does more than cause the replacement of a window and the loss of valuable property by the victim. In today s world, the loss of confidential information can lead to identity theft. All of this attracts criminals to the area simply because these are easy and profitable petty crimes. This, in turn, can lead to more serious crimes. There are people, including some from Rossmoor, who might be inclined to instinctively intervene during the commitment of this kind of petty theft. That is a bad idea. Walnut Creek is an attractive community with a solid reputation. Prudence dictates, and the club asks that people living in and visiting the city take better care of their personal property when placing valuables in their vehicles. Other matters of interest The experiment of keeping the Computer Center at Gateway open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon continues through September with Marie Klos as the volunteer for three Saturdays and Chuck Howard for one. The club is actively seeking volunteers for the Computer Center. Each shift is for two hours, morning or afternoon, Monday through Friday and (hopefully) Saturday mornings. There are two volunteers a shift. Those interested can stop by the Computer Center or call the office at the number below. Telephone numbers: office/classrooms ; Computer Center The club s Web site is Check it for schedules of classes and seminars. is [email protected] Residents should have an active, current antivirus and firewall when using any public Wi-Fi hotspot. Retired teachers with experience in computers, and who would like to teach again, should call the club at Classes begin again this month. Class and seminar schedules are available at the center. Rothmann s book will be available at the meeting for purchase and signing. There will be raffles for prizes, including a $100 dinner certificate for Walnut Creek Yacht Club. The proceeds benefit ORT schools that provide the disadvantaged with the high-tech education necessary to find good jobs in today s world. ORT comprises a global network of schools and training programs that annually educate 280,000 students in 60 countries. For information, call Selma Sooss, program chairwoman, at On Aug. 26, 58 persons played partnership bridge in the Oak Room at Gateway. Jed and Dorothy Crane topped the winners with 3660 points, including a small slam in hearts. Other winners were Brucie and Duncan Carter, 3640, including a small slam in spades; Eva and Dick Bockius, 3400; Mary Keeler/June Bechtel, 3140; Sid Moss/Carmen Bihler, 3120; Ed Davis/Bob Kneeland, 3090; Tunette Steiner/Helen Owsley, 3030; Diane Goldsmith/Pearl Miller, 2970; Nat Argento/Hilda Stein, 2880; Dawn Howell/Tey Oji, 2840; and Gail Strack/Renèe Medak, Low score was 360. Directors John and Dolores Clark were assisted by Virginia McKenna and Louise Sheets. For information, call Clark at Expecting guests? Call the guest clearance system

41 RMUG workshops and classes will get under way on Tuesday By Dian Overly Club correspondent Fall classes and workshops for the Rossmoor Mac User Group (RMUG) in conjunction with the Acalanes Adult Education Center begin on Tuesday, Sept. 9. John Gilmore continues as instructor in Room D-9 on the Del Valle Campus. Classes are funded in part by the state, which means lower tuition for seniors. All fall classes are $22 each for the semester. Preregistration is required. Full brochures are available through the district office by calling , ext The following are the upcoming classes: Macintosh for Beginners (Mac basics): Tuesdays or Thursdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Intermediate users classes: Tuesdays or Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. World of Digital Communication (This is a new class that will cover several methods for using a computer and related things to stay connected. Gilmore will focus on , Instant Messaging, ichat, iphones and MobileMe): Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. Fee is $22. Digital Photography on a Mac: Tuesdays 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mac Workshop 1, Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m. No fee. Mac Workshop 2, Thursdays, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. No fee. Other club news Great news new imacs are being installed in Room D-9. The Adult Ed. Center purchased 25 new ones so that classes will be taught using Leopard, while allowing a broadening of the scope of what users can explore. The 2008 Film Fest, cosponsored by RMUG and the Diablo Valley Mac Users Group (DVMUG), gave the full-house audience at Peacock Hall the opportunity to view 14 outstanding films. From the Clearing of Fog to Huey (the Lost Duckling) and Coronation of Spring, all 14 films were not only fun to watch, but interesting as well. At the wine-and-cheese reception following the showings, five special awards went to the makers the films selected by the Film Fest Committee for the best in the following categories: photography, Rose Bower, Many Faces of China ; documentary, Mike and Connie Grover, Preston s First Haircut ; storytelling, Ed Mason, Flying and Me ; editing, Robert Rothgery, Coronation of Spring ; creativity, Lynn Curtis, Faces of Viet Nam ; and the Stevie award for most popular film went to Rothgery for Coronation of Spring. Many members from both RMUG and DVMUG pitched in to make the evening a big success. Special thanks go to Lynn Letteris, Diane Ransford, Marc Herbert, Jim Drommond, Dan Yu, David Manley, Brenda Boswell and RMUG President Phyllis O Shea. To join RMUG, send name and address, as well as address and phone number, to [email protected]. For help with computer problems, call Dian Overly at and get hooked up with a knowledgeable Mac user. Tip of the week Unsubscribe: That s the word for what you should do if you re tired of endless s from JC Penney or Solutions catalog. After all, legitimate firms don t really want to irritate customers, just let them know about things they think their customers will find attractive. To stop hearing from them, open one of the s and scroll down. Usually at the bottom of the there s a link saying something such as If you don t want to receive our updates, click here. Click there, and proceed to a Web page to enter address to be removed from their list, or open an to their Unsubscribe Department. Note that this doesn t go for spam. Click on such a link in a spammer s and a few of them have it will confirm availability, and spam will double. Widget of the week Grandchildren can be entertained with Blue Friends. It s a simple but exciting game on the Dashboard. Press right or left to move the blue guys, or jump with the up and down keys to avoid the enemies that are coming from the left and right. It may entertain more than just the grandkids. Download it from Caledonian Society elects new officers At the next Caledonian Society meeting, a new slate of officers will be elected by members on Monday, Sept. 15, at 1:30 p.m. at Dollar Clubhouse. The officers selected will in turn select the chairpersons for the year. The highlight of the year is usually the Robert Burns supper, which will be held on the poet s birthday, Jan. 25. It s time to pay annual dues, which are $10 per individual and $15 per couple. Make checks payable to the Caledonian Society and mail to P.O. Box 2070, Walnut Creek or deliver to the Caledonian Society box at Gateway. Individuals interested in Scottish history are invited to attend the meeting and join the club. For information, call Marilyn Van Story, president, at ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, Rossmoor Toastmasters Club members speaking at the next meeting are, from left, Sharifa Raouf, Florence Spanier, Ming Truong and Dr. Muriel James. Rossmoor Toastmasters will present a special program of speakers at Gateway Rossmoor Toastmasters Club will present a special program, open to the public, on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7:15 p.m. in Multipurpose Room 3 at Gateway. Club President Marie Coll will host the event. Rotarian of the Year Chuck Dormann and advanced speaker Frank Nelson will greet guests and assist with the seating arrangements. The program consists of diverse speeches incorporating guitar music, sketch artistry and book summations from noted authors. The program will open with advanced speaker Minh Truong, who will give a brief history of Toastmasters, a nonprofit, international, public speaking organization. He will elaborate on the benefits and rewards of the club s step-by-step program. Rossmoor resident and media artist Flo Spanier will illustrate how interactive speech enhances the art of sketching. She is globally recognized for her portrait demonstrations on Canard and Celebrity Line cruise ships. The third speaker, Jody Bunting, is a noted author of children s books. She will demonstrate how self-publishing and public speaking have given her the confidence to succeed Red Hat Society luncheon is set for next week in the Fireside Room, Gateway The Red Hat Society will hold its next luncheon on Saturday, Sept. 13, in the Fireside Room at Gateway. Check-in and social time will be from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Members have a choice of vegetable quiche or ham. The cost is $12 ($16 for guests). Make checks payable to Rossmoor Red Hatters, including the entrée of choice, and mail them to Joan Lockhart, 200l Pine Knoll Drive No. 1. Checks may also be placed in the Red Hatters mailbox at Gateway. The deadline is Monday, Sept. 8. For information, call Lockhart at New Red Hat members are welcome. Membership is open to any female resident. The only rule of the organization is that members wear red hats and purple clothing to chapter events. Dues are $15 per calendar year and may be mailed to Dorothy Rich at 4372 Terra Granada No. 1B or placed in the Red Hat box at Gateway. Rich may be reached at New members will be contacted by Ruth Koehler. If residents know of a Red Hatter who is ill or in need, they should call Koehler at Rossmoor Squares offers free dance lessons The Rossmoor Squares will offer free square dance lessons every Tuesday in October. Dance lessons are held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse. Bob Elling is a professional square dance caller. Square dancing is fun, easy and entertaining. Singles and at marketing her book locally and nationally. She has just returned from Nebraska after giving her first radio broadcast interview. Guitarist and advanced speaker David Cramer will entertain the audience with his love of music and reveal how public speaking has contributed to his quality of life. Local business owner and recipient of the Competent Speaker Award, Sharifa Raouf,will show the audience imported fabrics and fashion designs from the House of Couture in Walnut Creek. She will reveal the secrets of blended dress wear and illustrate how creative wardrobes produce stylish coordinates in classic or modern designs for every season or special occasion. Dr. Muriel James is a well-known workshop leader and conference keynote speaker. She is a licensed psychotherapist and counselor and is the author and co-author of 19 nonfiction books. She will speak about one of her books and offer free book signings. Refreshments will be served following the program at 8:30 p.m. To reserve a seat, call Coll at Space is limited, so call in advance Information about the origin and purpose of the Red Hat Society may be found on the official Red Hat Society Web Site and the Rossmoor Red Hatter Web Site, which is maintained by Marie Klos. Upcoming events On Saturday, Aug. 30, members will attend the Dean Lesher Theater production of Judy, Judy, Judy Cabaret Review, featuring the songs that Judy Garland made famous. The cost is $ Mail a check to Dorothy Rich at 4372 Terra Granada No. 1B or leave in the Red Hat box at Gateway. Meet at the Gateway parking lot at 7:15 p.m. for the car pool. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, members will have a six-course dinner at El Morocco restaurant in Pleasant Hill. A belly dancer will add to the Middle-Eastern atmosphere. The cost is $30. Send checks to Robin Miller, 1324 Skycrest No. 2, or leave in the Red Hat box at Gateway. Meet at the Gateway parking lot at 5:15 p.m. for the car pool. For information, call Miller at couples are welcome. Square dance attire is not required. For information, contact Annabelle Cloner at or Maren Waddill at

42 42 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 HEALTH & FITNESS American Bone Health holds flea market Saturday The Mt. Diablo Chapter of American Bone Health will be holding a giant flea market on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. Proceeds of this fundraiser will go towards programs in Rossmoor to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining good bone health. It is never too late to do something to improve one s bones. Just like muscles, if people don t use them, they lose them. Support the annual fundraiser by donating articles or attending the flea market. Wellness Group will look at pathways to health Monday The discussion activity of the Wellness Group will meet Monday, Sept. 8, at 4 p.m. in the Eisenhower Room at Dollar Clubhouse. Featured this month will be chapters 8 and 9 of the book by Raymond Francis, Never Be Sick Again. Francis was the speaker at the January Wellness meeting, providing new insights and information on how to avoid illness and disease. His program is known as The Project to End Disease, or TPED. Free assessment of care ACCLAIM Homecare Licensed, insured, bonded The discussion will emphasize cellular health and the physical and genetic pathways to a healthy body and mind. This includes exposure to toxic elements in daily living, exercise and mental fitness, sleep. The genetic pathway includes genetically modified foods found in local markets and causes of damage to DNA. Handouts will be provided and plans for future meetings will be discussed. Residents and friends are welcome. Options for health equipment needs Medical equipment is loaned free through the John Muir at Rossmoor Medical Center Medical Equipment Loan Bank. Equipment is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call Hourly from $19 Live-in from $210 Overnight from $150 AFFORDABLE Beyond Eyes will hear about selecting home care providers Beyond Eyes will meet on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. at Del Valle Clubhouse. Sandra Lemmons, the manager of Companion Care, a Lafayette home care company, will speak regarding considerations and cautions in choosing a home care company. Lemmons has worked in the industry for more than 10 years and is a strong advocate for elder issues. The largest need for care among older adults is nonmedical home care. However, in the state of California, there are no regulations for agencies performing this care. California Association of Health Services at Home (CAH- SAH) is attempting to change this by lobbying for licensing and, in the meantime, setting up a self-regulatory system. Lemmons will provide information on what Therapeutic Massage at Rossmoor by Anita King, 934~1813 to Improve Your Comfort, Energy, Health, Healing and Happiness. these proposed regulations involve. She will provide questions to ask when choosing a home care giver, whether through direct hire, referral agency, or a full-service company. She will outline the pros and cons of each type of agency and how to keep oneself safe in choosing a home care provider. Beyond Eyes is a club for the sight-impaired, their families, and other interested persons. Sighted persons who are interested in the mission of the club are welcome and needed. No reservations are required; everyone is welcome and refreshments are served at no charge. For a ride, call Dial-a-Bus at For information call Hilda Leavy at or Dorothy Henson at Medical Friends of Rossmoor meet in new location, will hear dermatologist Medical Friends of Rossmoor will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway. The meeting has been moved from the Fireside Room to Peacock Hall for improved seating and enhanced audio-visual effects. Note that Medical Friends meetings have been moved to Peacock Hall for this and all subsequent meetings. The guest speaker will be dermatologist Jerome Potozkin, M.D., who will speak on the topic Skin Cancer: Epidemic on the Rise. Residents will learn how to assist in the early diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, as well as the secrets of keeping skin healthy, feeling great and looking its best. Following the talk, he will answer questions on a variety of topics of interest to seniors. Potozkin graduated from the New York University School of Medicine, and did his internship at Northwestern McGaw Medical Center and residency at New York University in dermatology. He completed a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic surgery at UCSF. Potozkin is presently chairman of the dermatology section at John Muir Hospital and president-elect of the California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. Medical Friends of Rossmoor is a group of over 100 Rossmoorians who sponsor expert medical speakers on the second Tuesday of the odd-numbered months (January, March, May, etc.). All Rossmoor residents are invited to attend at no cost. Membership is open to all Rossmoor residents at $5 per member per year. Applications for membership can be obtained at the meeting, at the Medical Friends box in the Administration Building at Gateway, or by contacting Dr. Clair Weenig, president, at , or [email protected].

43 Exposed to blue asbestos? By Scott Hendler From Hendler Law Back in the 1930s, a huge deposit of crocidolite was discovered in Wittenoom Gorge in Australia. A large mining operation was set up in the 1940s, and hundreds of workers were employed to dig up and bring out this deadly substance, also known as blue asbestos. The workers had no idea they were working with a material that would damage their lungs sooner or later, and would kill many of them years afterwards. A recent study shows nearly 250 Wittenoom miners have died of pleural or peritoneal mesothelioma, the fatal disease caused only by exposure to asbestos. Crocidolite is also the most lethal form of asbestos known. Australia imported many tons of Crocidolite asbestos into the United States through California. Some of the mesothelioma victims were not even miners themselves. One man was a child living in the town at the time the mine was most active. He died of mesothelioma in It is not uncommon for family members of workers that worked with asbestos to develop mesothelioma from exposure to the dust carried home on the workers clothes and person. Crocidolite was also the predominant type of asbestos in asbestos cement pipe manufactured by Kubota Corporation of Japan and imported to the United States in the 1960s For those with limited vision: A reading of the latest Rossmoor News, focusing on items of interest to those present, takes place every Wednesday, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Gateway Conference Room (next to Administration and Recreation). A similar reading is held for Waterford residents every Thursday, 9 to 10 a.m. in the Waterford s South Craft Room. Private Healthcare Advocate Division Healthcare Advocacy and Care Coordination for All Ages! 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Those people who are in the hands of an experienced mesothelioma lawyer can increase their chances of successfully receiving fair compensation. To learn more, a good source of information is Scott Hendler is a nationally recognized mesothelioma lawyer and represents individuals and their families battling mesothelioma in California and throughout the United States against the Asbestos industry. He can be contacted at [email protected] or toll free at Affordable, Competent, Warm & Compassionate Adult Care in teg ri ty... firm adherence to a high code of values; trustworthy Leigh Kjeldsen, Au. D. Joanna Chan, Au. D. Valley Audiology has been providing audiology and hearing aid service in Contra Costa County since While it might sound old fashioned, we put integrity and honesty up there with education and experience as qualities we think you want in a hearing-care practice. 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It is a gentle yoga for both men and women at all levels. Asanas, or postures, will be modified to accommodate any physical limitations. Asanas accompanied with breathing techniques make it easy to stretch. Yoga is not about how much people can do, but how much they relax. Gentle stretching and moderate forward and backward bending will help Residents can dance their way to fitness in the new Zumba Gold class. students to become more flexible. The class fee is $6 per class. Josie Rupawalla is a certified teacher from India and has SPECIALIZING IN: Prostate, bladder, kidney cancer Impotence Kidney stones Urinary incontinence in men and women Laparoscopic and robotic surgery Dr. Ross graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. After completing a residency in urology at Let us give you a reason to smile! 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44 44 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 New Yoga class offered A new yoga class will be starting Thursday, Sept. 4, at 8:30 a.m. in the Shasta Room at Del Valle Fitness Center, second floor. The class will be lead by Maxine Davis, a certified yoga instructor, fitness trainer and yoga teacher at the Big C Athletic Club in Concord. Davis has studied traditional Hatha and Iyengar yoga for decades. She is currently studying mindfulness yoga and meditation at the Spirit Rock Affordable, Non-Medical In-Home Care Compassionate Caregivers Providing Affordable Services for Seniors Free In-Home Consultation! Companion Care Personal Assistance Transportation Meal Preparation Morning Perk-Up Evening Tuck-In Our staff is screened, bonded & insured. 24-HOUR RESPITE CARE Making Life Easier Meditation Center in Marin. This class will focus on yoga basics. The exercises will make use of the wall for isometrics, floor exercises for flexibility and standing poses for balance/stability. Poses can be modified for all fitness levels by working with a chair. The drop-in fee is $7 per class. Prepay five classes for $30 (classes won t expire for three months). For information, call Davis at Tibetan relaxation class offered on Saturdays Kum Nye, also known as Tibetan relaxation, helps a person to recover physical aliveness and mental clarity. Rossmoor resident Kim Smith took a one-week intensive Kum Nye retreat in the spring, and based on her positive experience, has encouraged the offering of this class to all Rossmoor residents. An eight-week series of classes in Kum Nye will begin at the Fitness Center at Del Valle starting this Saturday. Kum Nye uses various methods of both stillness and movement to stimulate the flow of feeling and energy in the body. Once this feeling and energy has started to move, it facilitates the balancing and integration of the fractured aspects of body and mind. The practices of Kum Nye gentle movement, breath exercises, self-massage, and meditation act as a gentle healing system that relieves stress, promotes physical health, and brings an increased appreciation and enjoyment of life. Classes will meet twice monthly in the Aerobics Room at the Del Valle Fitness Center on Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. The first class will be Saturday, Sept. 6. Other dates are Sept. 20; Oct. 4 and 18; Nov. 1 and 15; and Dec 6 and 20. The classes will be taught by longtime instructors Santosh Philip and Donna Morton of the Nyingma Institute in Berkeley. The fee is $15 per class, $96 if registering for all eight classes. For information, contact Endy Stark at IN-HOME CAREGIVING THAT EXCEEDS PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND BENEFITS THE WHOLE FAMILY Why do medical professionals and families turn to Home Companion Plus for mom and dad s in-home care, more than any other group? Gluten-Free Discussion Group will hear from Whole Foods dietitian All fitness levels welcome in yoga classes Vegetarian Club to hold first meeting The first meeting of a proposed Vegetarian/Vegan Club will be held on Tuesday, The Gluten-Free Discussion Group will hold its next meeting from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, in Multipurpose Room 1 at Gateway. The meeting will include a presentation by Denise Jardine, dietitian from Whole Foods. She will also provide a sampling of some of the gluten-free products that Whole Foods provides. Jardine is an author and lecturer, as well as certified nutrition educator in whole food nutrition. She is the author of Recipes for Dairy- Free Living. She is a culinary nutrition instructor at Bauman College in Berkeley and works for Whole Foods Market as a community educator. She also contributes monthly recipes complete with photographs to www. wholefoodsmarket.com. Jardine has been featured in the media, both locally and nationally. She can be reached at , ext. 285, or by at Denise. [email protected]. The 2008 schedule is as Yoga classes are offered for all fitness levels in the Shasta Room, upstairs, at Del Valle Fitness Center. Flexible-Stretch Yoga for All is held Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. Stretch-Strength Yoga for All is held Thursdays from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. and Flexible, Stretch and Strength Yoga for All is held Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. Classes are open to all, especially seniors. Beginners through intermediate students are welcomed as individual attention is given. Wear loose clothes or leotards and bring an empty stomach. The monthly cost for one class per week is $6 per class. The monthly cost for two or three classes per week is $5 per class. Drop-ins are welcomed at any time for $7 per class. The instructor has taught Iyengar-style yoga in the Walnut Creek area for 31 years. This approach is often used Sept. 23, in the Vista Room at Hillside. 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45 Kiwanis Club will hear from city s public information officer Walnut Creek s public information officer, Brad Rovanpera, will speak at the next Kiwanis Club meeting about where he gets his information. The meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 8. Rovanpera is a graduate of Diablo High in Concord and a summa cum laude graduate of San Francisco State University. He began working with local newspapers before becoming Walnut Creek s public information officer in The job has grown and now includes publishing the Nutshell, Walnut Creek s bimonthly newsletter, as well as working with the Web site, preparing bulletins and brochures, and answering questions about the city. He will begin speaking about 12:30 p.m., right after lunch. Those wishing just to hear the speaker may come then. Kiwanis has year-end Legion of Honor awards to make to some of the club s distinguished members. Max Chiddix has been a Kiwanian for over 40 years and Sheldon Solloway has been a member more than 30 years. Both began their Kiwanis service long before moving to Rossmoor. Among the group with 25 or more years of service are men that served Kiwanis, the city of Walnut Creek and Rossmoor. Harry Craig and Solloway are both distinguished past presidents. Others honored are Ken Peifer, Clem Swaggerty, Henry Smith, Bob Sutherland and Al Trommershausen. The Kiwanis Club meets at 11:30 in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse and welcomes guests that would like to join. Lunch is served buffet style and is healthy, tasty and inexpensive. Call President Alan Matthews at or President-Elect Lindy Boyes at to make a reservation for lunch. Masonic Lunch Group meets at Café Mocha Sept. 15 The Rossmoor Masonic Lunch Group will hold its next luncheon at Café Mocha on Monday, Sept. 15, at 11:30 a.m. Mason wives, widows and daughters are invited to this event. There were 40 people in attendance at the last luncheon Lions Club guest speaker is District Governor Jane Perry Jane Perry, district governor of the Lions Club, will speak at the Rossmoor Lions Club meeting on Thursday, Sept. 4, 12:30 p.m. in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse. The meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. Perry, a charter member of the Byron Delta Lions Club, has served as president of her club for two years and served in many additional capacities, including zone chair, district orientation chair and part of the MERLO team. on June. Luncheons are held on the third Monday of the month. The remaining dates for 2008 are Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. To reserve a spot for the September luncheon, call Dave Ramos at by Wednesday, Sept. 10. Perry also served as president of the Lions Center for the Visually Impaired in Pittsburg. Remembering the challenge of the C (commitment, communication, charity, community, club, confidence, courage, company, can-do and collaboration) will be the topic of her speech. All residents and anyone wishing to become a Lion are welcome. For information, call Rex Fraser at ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, Rotary Club to learn about genealogy Rossmoor Rotary will learn about genealogy at its meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 1 p.m. in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse. Social hour begins at 11:30 a.m., with lunch and the business meeting at noon. The guest speaker will be Jane Knowles Lindsey, president of the California Genealogical Society. She has been researching her family history since Since becoming president five years ago, the California Genealogical Society has grown and its circle of projects and activities has been enlarged. Lindsey received her bachelor s degree in nursing from Boston University and practiced nursing until She has done extensive fundraising for Children s Hospital Oakland where she was the chairwoman of the Rubber Ducky Derby for three years. She is also a past trustee and council member of the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Lindsey travels to Salt Lake City at least twice a year to do her own family research, as well as SF Club hosts SF Chronicle reporter The San Francisco Club will have a guest speaker at its next meeting, Monday, Sept. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Vista Room at Hillside Clubhouse. Members should note that the meeting will be on the second Monday of the month, since the first Monday was Labor Day. Carl Nolte, staff reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle, has been with the paper since He has covered all kinds of stories from baseball to two wars, the Gulf War and the invasion of Iraq, where he was with a unit that was in combat. He has been an editor and a general assignment reporter. He has also written three books; most recently he has written about how San Francisco rose from the ruins of the 1906 earthquake and developed into the present San Francisco. Anyone who loves San Francisco is welcome at the club meetings. Membership dues are $10 per year. For information, contact research for private clients. She also leads group research tours for California Genealogical Society members to Salt Lake City, Boston and Fort Wayne, Ind. Whether or not residents are interested in researching their family history, this talk will provide an awareness of what they can do to ensure their family treasures and stories are there for descendants. The California Genealogical Society and Library, founded in 1898 in San Francisco, is a nonprofit, all volunteer organization that seeks to aid, educate and encourage research in family history. Now located in Oakland, the Society maintains a library and gathers and preserves genealogical information. For information, call (510) , visit the Web site or [email protected]. Rossmoor residents and potential new members are invited to attend this luncheon program. Lunch is $14. Theresa Burton at , or Shirlee Shupack at Light refreshments will be served. Recycle this newspaper and ad inserts. CONCORD MEDICAL MARKET 3375 Port Chicago Highway (Olivera Crossing Shopping Center) Mon-Fri 10 am-7 pm Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm MOBILITY BATH SAFETY INCONTINENCE SCOOTER & LIFT CHAIR REPAIR LIFT & RAMP SALES Largest Selection of Healthcare Products At Very Low Prices

46 46 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Nature Association to present program on landscaping and water conservation GRF Landscape manager Rich Perona to speak The Rossmoor Nature Association (RNA) will host an informative two-part program on Rossmoor landscaping and water conservation measures on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway. The digital slide show of Rossmoor landscaping will be presented by Rich Perona, landscape manager for Rossmoor Mutual Operations and Trust Properties since For the second part of the program, there will be a presentation by Bree Sungar from ET Water Systems, detailing the operation of Rossmoor s new irrigation controllers. Rich Perona Antiques Club program is Toys in the Attic The Antiques Club will meet Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 1:30 p.m. in the Delta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse to hear an historical program, Toys in the Attic. This will include slides of antique toys by Leslie Anne Pfeifer. Examined through toys from the New Hampshire Children s Attic in the DAR Museum in Washington, D.C., Toys in the Attic looks at American childhood from the 18th through early 20th centuries. Members may bring small toys and dolls for discussion. Pfeifer is a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and is a DAR Museum correspondent docent. She gives historical programs to community groups, DAR chapters and schools on a variety of topics. She currently serves as California State Chairman of the DAR Museum. Pfeifer conducted tours through the DAR Antiques Club open to new members The membership year for the Antiques Club begins in September with Jan Dietrich as the club president. Dues of $10, payable to Rossmoor Antiques Club, and membership information forms should be sent to Membership Chairwoman Hansje Van Ardenne, 656 Terra California Drive No. 1, or placed in the Antiques Club box at Gateway. Dues must be received by Tuesday, Sept. 30, to be included in the roster. The Antiques Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month, January through June and September and October, at 1:30 p.m. in the Delta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse. There will be a Victorian tea and a December holiday luncheon. Some of the meetings are day trips outside Rossmoor, and the Rossmoor Museum and Constitution Hall in Washington D.C. and she is a former docent for the Smithsonian s American History Museum. She has a bachelor s degree in American history from George Mason University. Pfeifer also has a meeting planning business and helps organizations with conferences and seminars. Her mother, Mary Ann Laird, is a Rossmoor resident. Refreshments will be served. Guests are welcome. Dues must be received by Tuesday, Sept. 30, to be included in the roster for The Antiques Club welcomes new members; however, membership is limited to Rossmoor residents. For get-well or sympathy cards to be sent to Antiques Club members, call Barbara Martini at meetings include programs with speakers. The Antiques Club welcomes new members; however, membership is limited to Rossmoor residents. New members may contact Van Ardenne at The other current officers are: Vice President Nano Barnett, Treasurer Marigene Mainland, Publicity Chairwoman Marlene Maroulas, Corresponding Secretary Barbara Martini, Refreshments Chairwoman Marion Francis and Historian Mary Happ. Beverly Potter is past president. The Antiques Club needs a member who will take the responsibility for the Victorian tea event and also a member who would like to help with refreshments. Those interested may contact Dietrich at Singlaires will hold potluck Sunday Perona holds a bachelor s degree in ornamental horticulture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. After college, Perona served two years in the Army. He then spent 31 years with First Mutual s landscape contractor, Valley Crest Landscape Maintenance. In his seven years as Rossmoor s landscape manager, Perona has overseen the installation of the popular color spots throughout the community, the completion of the bocce ball courts and the landscaping of the rebuilt Gateway complex. He is currently working closely with the Contra Costa County Fire Abatement District on fire abatement for Rossmoor. Visitors are always welcome to attend the Nature Association s educational programs. For information about the RNA or any of its upcoming activities, contact Bob Carlton at or by at RLCarlton35@gmail. com. The Singlaires potluck dinner will be held at Dollar Clubhouse on Sunday, Sept. 7. Registration starts at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6. Wine, coffee and tea will be provided by the club. Members who do not bring food pay $6, and an additional $4 is charged to nonmembers. Attendees are welcome to bring their own plates, cutlery and wine glasses. However, paper plates and plastic utensils are always available. Those bringing food should bring appetizers, salad, a main dish or dessert for eight to 10 people. Cut food into individual servings, if possible. The Singlaires Club is open to all Rossmoor single residents for socializing and fun on the first Sunday of each month. Bring some good jokes or a funny story for the after-dinner joke session. A small reward will be received. For information, call Merle Wolf at or Carmen Osuna at National Council of Jewish Women start 10-week discussion group on Jewish ethics The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is starting a new study group, which will hold a 10-week discussion on Jewish Ethics. Classes will meet every Friday at 10 a.m. in Dollar Clubhouse, beginning on Friday, Sept. 26. Selected source texts have been abstracted from the Torah and the Talmud, relating to the ethical choices and dilemmas that are encountered in daily personal and business relationships. Healthrelated issues and other topics will be covered as well. The fee is $20 for members of the NCJW and $25 for nonmembers. Final registration will be held Friday, Sept. 19. Class space is limited, so early registration is suggested. To register, send a check to Hannah Felder, 2329 Tice Creek Drive No. 7. She can be reached at The NCJW is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, the NCJW strives for social justice by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms, thereby improving the quality of life for women, children and families. NCJW to host music lovers program on Bernstein At the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. in the Sierra Room at Del Valle, two guest speakers from the Festival Opera Association will present the program Bernstein at 90. A light breakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m., followed by a brief meeting before the commencement of the program. The two speakers will be Helen Sheaff, the executive director of the Festival Opera, and Frederic Boulay, director of production. Their presentation is on composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein. Rossmoor residents are always welcome to attend these programs. The NCJW is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, the NCJW strives for social justice by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms, thereby improving the quality of life for women, children and families. Atheists and Agnostics to examine purpose in life The age-old philosophical question of whether there is a purpose to existence is the topic for the next meeting of the Atheists and Agnostics Group, which will be held Thursday, Sept. 4, at 3 p.m. in the Delta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse. A short informative or amusing You Tube video will begin 10 minutes before the meeting. The session emanates from consideration of a book by theoretical physicist Joel R. Primack, professor of physics at UC Santa Cruz, and his wife, Nancy Abrams, a lawyer and writer. Their book, The View From the Center of the Universe, was developed from a course they co-teach called Cosmology and Culture. The premise of the book will be examined. In the book they maintain that the new knowledge of the birth and evolution of the universe has produced a profound change in the human relationship to the cosmos. The group will discuss questions about the meaning of life, using as background material the series of short essays by wellknown intellectuals published by the Templeton Foundation under the heading of Does the Universe Have a Purpose? Those essays can be found at Visitors are welcome. Medications may impair driving Remember that all medications, prescription and overthe-counter, are potentially dangerous. Over-the-counter medicines that you take for colds and allergies can make you drowsy and affect your driving ability. If you must take medication before driving, find out the effects of the medication from your physician or pharmacist. It is your responsibility to know the effects of the medications you take. Before you decide to drive, DO NOT: Mix medications unless directed by your physician. Take medications prescribed for someone else. Mix alcohol with your medications. This applies to both prescribed and over-the-counter medications.

47 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, French Club will present French lecture Le Cercle Francophone, Rossmoor s French Club, will present a lecture given entirely in French on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 4 p.m. in Multipurpose Room 1 at Gateway. The speaker will be Sabine Airieau. French-born and educated, Airieau is a NASA solar system ambassador. She visits schools to awaken and foster children s interest in scientific subjects. She incorporates slides into her lectures to acquaint the audience with the solar system and NASA missions. In this slide show, titled Planets in the Solar System, she describes the subjects in approachable and nontechnical terms. Airieau has worked in planetary and space sciences research at UC Berkeley and UC San Diego for 10 years. She has taught astronomy, physics and related topics at UC Berkeley, Columbia University and several colleges. CAC s September show and tell will be about making clay jewelry The Ceramic Arts Club (CAC) will hold its next show and tell on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ceramic Arts Studio. Carolyn Guerra will teach a class about making jewelry and small molds made of clay. Students must bring their own clay and tools. Guerra prefers to make jewelry out of porcelain clay, which may be a bit difficult to handle, so any clay is okay. Only CAC members may take this class. A $10 refundable P-FLAG to discuss Proposition 8 RV Club to hold fall rally in Fortuna The Rossmoor Roadrunners Club, also known as the RV Club, will head north to Fortuna, Calif., for its week-long fall rally, Sept. 29 through Oct. 6. The wagon masters are Bob and Terry Hayes, and Tom and Vick Roberts. The deadline for sign-up is Monday, Sept. 1. Besides the usual welcome dinner, nightly happy hours, barbecue, book exchange and brunch, the wagon masters have planned a dinner at the Samoa Cookhouse in Eureka. The cookhouse is the last surviving one in the West and fee must be paid in advance, but will be returned when the member attends the class. The class is limited to 20 students and there is a sign up sheet in the studio. Guerra received her bachelor s degree in art and English in She continued her studies by touring European museums and galleries as a student of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she studied drawing, painting and printmaking. She earned a master of fine arts degree The discovery of the change in Pluto s status, first published on the front page of the New York Times on July 30, 2005, will be narrated from an insider s humoristic point of view. The free lecture is open to Rossmoor residents who can follow a speech in French delivered at native speed. Simple refreshments will be served. Space is limited. For reservations, call Colette Dawson at , no later than Thursday, Sept. 4. Le Cercle Francophone meets each month on the first and third Sunday to provide an opportunity for those who are fluent in French to hear and speak the language. Members are French, Swiss, Belgian and Canadian, but any resident conversant in French is welcome. For membership information, call Elizabeth Aitken, president, at from Northwestern University in Guerra taught painting, sculpture and printmaking at the high school and university level, as well as in her own studio in Barrigton, Ill. She is a multimedia artist who has made large sculptures out of bronze or cement, as well as ceramic figures composed of different colors of clay. She currently creates her sculptures in Rossmoor and at her studio in San Diego. The Rossmoor Chapter of P-FLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 3 p.m. in the Eisenhower Room at Dollar Clubhouse. Because of the upcoming election in November, the topic will be a discussion of Proposition 8, which would, if passed, change the California Constitution. Proponents of this measure have promised to spend over $10 million to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry. In the pamphlets that all registered voters will receive from the state prior to the election, there will be arguments against Proposition 8 authored by Bay Area residents Sam Thoron, former president of National PFLAG, and his wife, Julia Miller Thoron. This article will be seen by as many as 11 million voters as they make their voting decisions on the propositions. All members are urged to attend this meeting. P-FLAG is a nonpartisan organization founded in 1973 by a group of heterosexual parents dedicated to the well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons. The local chapter is one of over 500 chapters in the country, having more than 250,000 members. Gaymoor is a newly organized group for gay men living in Rossmoor. For information, call Raph Martin at serves lots of food, lumbercamp style. There is also a small museum featuring early culinary items from the lumber and logging industries. Another event planned is a Humboldt Bay Harbor cruise on the motor vessel Madaket, the last of seven ferries on Humboldt Bay. Built in 1910, it is the oldest passenger-carrying vessel in continuous service in the United States, and has the smallest licensed bar in the state. Members will also take a trip to the North Coast Repertory Theatre in Eureka to see The Merry Wives of Windsor. The awards dinner will be held at the Ivanhoe Hotel in Ferndale. This rally is also held during the Fortuna Annual Apple Harvest Festival. Turn registrations in to Vicki Roberts at 4308 Terra Granada Drive No. 1B. The next meeting of the club is Monday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Delta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse. Come for fellowship and refreshments. Diabetes Support Group The Diabetes Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Las Trampas Room at Hillside Clubhouse. For information, call Richard Danab at Empire of the Sun shown Tuesday to 30s/40s Club 30s/40s Club members and their guests are invited to Peacock Hall at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, to view the 1987 film Empire of the Sun. Christian Bale, as Jim, plays a young British expatriate who is separated from his parents when the Japanese army invades Shanghai at the onset of World War II. Eventually interned in a civilian prison camp, the boy is befriended by several American prisoners and becomes the camp mascot, while war news grows more ominous for the Japanese. Directed by Steven Spielberg, and starring Bale, John Malkovich, Joe Pantoliano, Ben Stiller, and Miranda Richardson, the film was nominated for both Golden Globe and Academy Award honors in After the movie, everyone is encouraged to stay for a brief discussion, led by facilitator Murphy Nieman. The 30s/40s Club is a married couples group for people born in the decades of the 1930s or 1940s. It is a social group, whose purpose is to meet others in the same age group with similar interests. To join, or for information about other club activities, call Membership Chairwoman Janey King at s/40s Club wine tasting to be held on Dollar patio Members of the 30s/40s Club are invited to wine tasting on the patio at Dollar Clubhouse Sunday, Sept. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. A selection of zinfandels and pinot grigios will be presented by Wine Thieves of Lafayette, along with a discussion of the wines. Hungry Hunter Restaurant will provide trays of shrimp, baked potato skins, stuffed mushrooms, quiche, meatballs and fruit platters to complement the wines. Guests are requested to bring a wine glass (or two, if preferred). Checks, in the amount of $17 per person, and payable to 30s/40s Club, should be sent to Jere Wade at 1801 Skycrest Drive No. 5. All checks must be received no later than Friday, Sept. 5. Call Judy or John Littig at with questions about the event. Host couples for the evening will be Penny and Jere Wade, Bertha and Tony Messina, Diane and Tom Mader, Joe and Mary Alice Stadum, and Judy and John Littig. The 30s/40s Club is a married couples group for people born in the decades of the 1930s or 1940s. It is a social group whose purpose is to meet others in the same age group with similar interests. To join, or for information about other club activities, contact Membership Chairwoman Janey King at Acalanes High School alumni want to start Rossmoor club There are a lot of clubs in Rossmoor, but no Acalanes Alumni Club. Rossmoor is located within five miles of the former high school, so there are some residents who would like to start a club. Perhaps its members could meet and all go to El Charro for dinner, maybe go to a football or basketball game, or just meet in Rossmoor and swap old tales about the Dons. If residents are interested, they may contact Barbara Stark Jordan at or Susan Lamberth Williamson at WE VE MOVED STOP BY AND VISIT US! JIM S AUTO BODY Est by Jim Maltbie Direct Repair Facility for All Major Insurance Companies. Complete Painting and Body Repairs using the Latest 2645 N. Main St. Walnut Creek (Between Second and Third Ave. on North Main) FREE ESTIMATES COURTESY SHUTTLE

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Place classified ads at the News office located at Gateway complex in the back parking lot, or mail to P.O. Box 2190, Walnut Creek, CA Classified ads and payment information can be ed to [email protected], or faxed to The ad deadline is Friday at 10 a.m. for each Wednesday edition. Deadline changes due to holidays will be printed in the News. For information, call the News Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at MISCELLANEOUS COME TO YOU CAR WASH Full detail inside/ out. I come to you and wash/ detail your vehicle. Detail includes; wash/ vacuum/ Armoral inside and out then wipe down everything. All for $50.00 (small fee extra for overly dirty cars). Cody, after 3 p.m. weekdays. CONTRA COSTA ANIMAL Services, Martinez, urgently needs foster families for temporary kitten and cat care. The benefits of a pet without the ownership! 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Call Harry, , Rossmoor resident. 30 plus years experience. Certified. Install hardware, software. Problem resolution, upgrades. Receive dead computers. Data backup, recovery. Networking, Internet connectivity, DSL setup. Used computer purchases, sale, recycle. Resolve virus, spyware problems. Free computer performance audit. Printers, faxes, mass mail merges, web page, publisher, Power Point, Access, Excel development. For rides to medical appointments, call County Connection Link at 938-RIDE.

49 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, BUSINESS SERVICES COMPUTERS HANDYMAN MOVING/PACKING/HAULING COMPUTER SKILLS MADE EASY Free consultation to schedule computer training or support? Based on your needs. At your home or online! Contact ; CONSTRUCTION COUNTER TOPS: Need kitchen or bath countertops? Walls for shower or tubs? Free estimates, then you decide. 67 color selections by Kerrock. Rossmoor resident, Ed Ostrowski BATH TUB & TILE; resurfacing, color change, chip repairs, non-skid bottoms. Perma Ceram. Contractor license Call CONSTRUCTION/TILE THE TILE LADY- New installations. Kitchens, bathrooms, floors, patios. Will take any size job. Caulking, grout repairs to major renovations. Reliable, prompt, 23 years of experience. Call Monica for an estimate CONTRACTOR/FLOOR COVERING FLOOR COVERING -LICENSED, sales and installation handling all your floor covering needs. Servicing Rossmoor residents for over 20 years. Quality service, reasonable rates. Call Cliff at License CONTRACTORS CROWN MOLDING SPECIALIST master carpenter with over 30 years of experience. Licensed (775026) and insured, with family and references in Rossmoor. Contact Cal at or net for free estimate. DRYER VENT CLEANING DRYER VENT ALERT: We have cleaned over 300 dryer vents in the last 2 years at Rossmoor. Protect yourself from possible fire, inefficient, and extra energy use. Special rates for full Mutuals. Call ELECTRICAL LICENSED ELECTRICIAN & home theater sales and installation. Dependable. Lamp repair, telephone and television cable; quiet bath fans, ceiling fans, can lights. No job too small. Free estimates. Call Bryan, FLUORESCENT LIGHTS- replaced or installed with free lens cleaning. Rossmoor resident will give you the best price and service. Call Michael at FURNITURE GEORGE S FURNITURE REPAIR service. Antiques and high-end furniture specialty. Refinishing and caning. Formerly of Bonynge s No job too small. GRAHAM DOES HONEY-DO S Experienced, references, reasonable. Expert repairs, refinishing, remodeling. Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, heating. Doors, baseboard, crown molding, cabinets, windows, walls, ceilings and floors. Free estimates, unlicensed. Call Graham 4-quality, STORAGE CLOSETS Graham builds in your carport recess, starting at $650 (unpainted). Call Graham for quality, PLUMBING- Experienced and reliable plumber to take care of all your plumbing needs. Call Chris at Reasonable rates and fast service. Rossmoor references. Have bar code. EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN, call for all your repair needs. Electrical, plumbing, painting, tile, drywall, and more. 18 years experience. Rossmoor references, licensed. Call Richard and Patty, , Walnut Creek. QUALITY WORK GUARANTEED Serving Rossmoor since Carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, tile and more. Our experts get it done. Our work is guaranteed for 1 year. License Diamond Certified and BBB honor role. Visa and Master Card accepted THE HANDYMAN CAN Rossmoor resident with many successful years of maintenance and repair in Rossmoor. Prompt, fast, neat and courteous. Ask for John, EXPERIENCED IN ALL General to advanced repairs. Outdoor, indoor contracting. Working my way through college. Cheaper than the other companies and still great quality work. Please call Mr. Kendall, HANDYMAN & CARPENTRY Fencing, painting, tile, linoleum, remodeling, bathrooms, and kitchens, landscaping, pluming, electrical, cabinet refinishing. Pressure washing for driveways and patios. Call Jaime, ELECTRICIAN & HANDYMAN services: Flat-screen TV installation, fixtures, recessed lighting, phone, cable and data lines. $45/hour, with 3-hour minimum (can be combined with other resident). Reliable, honest, professional. References. Tim Isaacs, CALL HANDYJAY, , to modify, refurbish, repair cabinets; install cabinet doors, drawers, hardware, closet organizers; repair wallboard; hang window coverings, pictures; upgrade plumbing or electrical fixtures. Not licensed. References. 30 years experience. HANDYMAN, YARD SERVICE, housecleaning and much more. Contact Efren for everything you need at MISCELLANEOUS ROSSMOOR FLUORESCENT Bulbs: I will install these bulbs, all four for $60. This is total price including tax. Lamp repair and odd jobs are my specialty. Call George FLUORESCENT LIGHT- replaced or installed with free lens cleaning. Rossmoor resident will give you the best price and service. Call Michael at REGULAR TRASH PICK UP from your front door to your entry dumpster. Having difficulty lifting, bending and walking? Or just tired?. I also provide other services such as pet care, home visits, driver, shopper, ask I may be able to help you. Dependable and gentle. Leave message for Perri at Weekly, bi-weekly, ongoing service. Rossmoor references. SONY HOME THEATERS: Experience the power and emotion of a live performance at home! Sony flat panel LCD HD-TV s, 5.1 surround sound and whole house stereo. Call Gregory Barker ADT LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS: Enjoy peace of mind with an emergency response system for medical, fire and burglary protection. Call today! Gregory Barker, Security Consultant or [email protected]. TREX DECK CLEANING Tired of looking at a dirty Trex patio deck? Our cleaning procedure will remove most of those black stains and restore its original appearance. Sealing available. Call MOVING/PACKING/HAULING MOVING AND HAULING- Furniture moved inside manor or Rossmoor by truck. Serving Rossmoor residents and friends has been our specialty since References. Call Gary Boell anytime MOVING, MOVING, MOVING. We have been moving Rossmoor residents for over 25 years. We will match any reasonable estimate. Designers Delivery and Moving Service is locally owned References available. Free estimates. LEW S HAULING SERVICE- Prompt ser v i c e. S t ar t ing at $ Rossmoor references available. Call WE HAVE FAMILY In Rossmoor! Friendly, efficient and reasonable. Many references, BBB, licensed and insured. or call EZ Move Moving Services for the easiest move ever WILL HAUL AWAY Your throw-aways. We will haul away your un-wantables. No job too small, no job too large. We have been serving the Rossmoor area for over 25 years. Call Bob: TONY S HAULING SERVICE, find us in the phone book. We haul your junk. Furniture, appliances, debris. We do trash outs. Save this coupon for $30 off full load. $20 off half load. $10 off quarter load. $60 minimum. Call MOVERS: Professional packing and un-packing, loading and unloading. We protect your treasured possessions with care. Rossmoor discounts AFFORDABLE, COURTEOUS & dependable: Myles Hauling moves you; need something moved or hauled away, pickup or delivery made. Call Myles Hauling at RENT-A-GENT House, garden, repair, clean home/garage, hauling. Just name it! Young, strong, reliable, reasonable. References. Walnut Creek resident. Steve, Thank you! NEED HELP MOVING? Don t be overwhelmed. We help you sort, pack, move, unpack and organize, decide what to keep, store, sell, donate and discard. Credit cards, references, easymove Licensed, Certified, Insured, Bonded. com PAINT/WALLPAPER ROSSMOOR PAINTING SERVICE by Al Welsh. Five year guarantee on workmanship. Most Rossmoor residents prefer our neatness, dependable, personal attention, because we care. Rossmoor references, bonded and insured. License # Free estimates. Pacific Bay Painting QUALITY PAINTING and Decorating Co. For the finest in Professional painting. Contractor s State License Free estimates. Over 50 years experience. Call David D. Colomy Jr I personally do all the painting. Winter rates all year. Find more Classifieds on page TO NO STEPS Westchester Condo. Approx. 1,650 square feet of living space. Attached garage with storage loft, additional carport...only $590,000. FABULOUS LOCATIONS Priced under market. Overlooking third fairway of the Dollar Ranch Course. Two bedrooms, two baths, two carports. Sierra Condo. Only!...$390,000 One of a kind! Tremendous views! Approx. 2,000 square feet of living space! A double attached garage! High-tech kitchen! Vaulted ceilings! Double-pane windows! A winner!... $745,000 Owner ready for offers! Sequoia completely remodeled. Wilsonart flooring, skylights, inside washer/dryer, etc., etc. wonderful views. Asking... $195,000 HANDYMAN AMADORS ON TIME HANDYMAN Specializes in small projects, T.V. cable repair, doors, ceiling fans, etc. Rossmoor references. Reasonable rates. Call Mr. Amador CRANE S HANDYMAN SERVICES, LLC. Your small project expert serving Rossmoor for nearly 10 years! Electrical, plumbing, furniture assembly, baseboards, crownmolding and more! The only handyman you ll need! Business License Call David, Always a commitment to excellence and service. Rossmoor Resident [email protected] R O S S M O O R R E A LT Y OR EXT.3322

50 50 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, BUSINESS SERVICES A S S O C I A T E B R O K E R Helping Families with their Real Estate needs Rossmoor Resident Are You Ready For Some Football? I know I am. To kick-off the 2008 football season I thought I d provide you with schedules of Northern California s two favorite teams. So whether you re rootin for the red and gold or screaming for the black and silver nation, you ll have this year s dates and times at your fingertips. OAKLAND RAIDERS September 8... Denver Broncos...7:15 p.m. City Chiefs... 10:00 a.m. Bills... 10:00 a.m San Diego Chargers...1:05 p.m. October 5... BYE WEEK Orleans Saints... 10: New York Jets...1:15 p.m. Ravens... 10:00 a.m. November 2... Atlanta Falcons...1:15 p.m Carolina Panthers...1:05 p.m. Dolphins... 10:00 a.m. Broncos...1:05 p.m Kansas City Chiefs...1:15 p.m. December Diego Chargers...5:15 p.m New England Patriots...1:05 p.m Houston Texans...1:05 p.m. Bay Buccaneers... 10:00 a.m. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS September 7... Arizona Cardinals...1:15 p.m. Seahawks...1:05 p.m Detroit Lions...1:05 p.m. Orleans Saints... 10:00 a.m. October 5... New England Patriots...1:15 p.m Philadelphia Eagles...1:15 p.m. York Giants... 10:00 a.m Seattle Seahawks...1:15 p.m. November 2... BYE WEEK Cardinals...5:30 p.m St. Louis Rams...1:05 p.m. Cowboys... 10:00 a.m. Bills... 10:00 a.m. December 7... New York Jets...1:05 p.m. Dolphins... 10:00 a.m. Louis Rams... 10:00 a.m Washington Redskins...1:15 p.m. I am always available for your questons or help in any real estate matter. Of course, I am also here to help you buy or sell a home. I appreciate your referrals. Your friends and family will be treated with the utmost care and professionalism. Claudia Edwards Baily & SOLD Working Dog-Gone Hard For You! [email protected] For every closed sale in 2008, Claudia and Baily will donate $400 to UCSF Breast Cancer Research PAINT/WALLPAPER INTERIOR PAINTING, All painting services: wallpaper removal; wall repairs and preparation; acoustic ceilings; cabinets. No job too large or too small. You can rely on and will enjoy my personal service. Well-established in Rossmoor - 24 years experience. Free estimates, consultation. License # David M. Sale DE MARTINO PAINTING C.S.L Serving the Rossmoor Community since Interior/exterior painting, faux finishing, wallpaper installation/removal, cabinet refinishing, crown molding and baseboard installation, acoustical ceiling removal/ re-spray, and drywall repair/ installation, all done fast, professional manner. We guarantee our work, references, free estimates. Please call Pierre at ACOUSTIC CEILING REMOVAL- Your choice; 1-Remove popcorn. 2-Remove and texture, 3-Remove, texture and paint cabinets, doors and complete interiors. Call J&S Painting, or cell PROFESSIONAL PAINTING and pressure washing. A very good and prompt service. Local references. License number Please call Charles at or ROSS PAINTING & WALLPAPER Wood staining, carpentry, popcorn ceiling removal, sheet rock repair. Contractor License years experience. Free estimates call Paul at PRESSURE WASHING POWER-WASHING-CLEANING; Patios, entry, stairs, windows and overhangs. Rossmoor resident. Call Michael at REPAIRS CR AIG S APPLIANCE REPAIR would love to help you. I work on all appliances and brands. 25 years experience, licensed and insured. Reasonable rates, Rossmoor references. Please call JIMMY S REPAIR SERVICE We do what you don t want to do: Carpentry, electrical, plumbing and more! Licensed (775026) bonded and insured. Rossmoor references. Contact Jimmy at Gift certificates available. MARKERR ENTERPRISES Appliance. Repair all major brands all types of appliances. Call Please recycle this newspaper TAILORING/ALTERATIONS TELEPHONE & TV WINDOW CLEANING WINDOW COVERINGS YARD SERVICES QUALIFIED DESIGNER NEEDED TOUPIN CONSTRUCTION For over 30 years, Toupin Construction has been leading the way in quality home remodels. Toupin Construction is currently looking for another qualified designer to join their team. Candidates will be expected to work directly with clients in their home and at our design center, listening with an attentive ear in order to help them design their project, and insure a quality job from start to finish. Experience in 20/20, Microsoft word, Excel and Outlook a plus. Good communication skills. Product and installation knowledge a must. Liaison between clients and crew. Promote and insure customer confidence that will continue our long-standing tradition of customer loyalty. Resolve all client concerns. Training can be provided in certain areas. Hourly wage will be determined based upon experience. This is not a commission driven position. (925) CUSTOM TAILORING and alterations. We make custom suits for men and women using beautiful fabrics. Special price for hem shortening $12. Men and women ready made clothes turn into custom made. Call Shari Tice Valley Plaza, W.C. ALL WIRING AND JACKS for phone fax, DSL and TV. License No Rossmoor approved TV-DVR-VCR / DVD ASSISTANCE TV, remote control, DVD/DVR, telephone set-up and installation. Help with programming and recording. Solve remote control problems. Assist with timed programming. Call Tim, The Video Assist Guy Rossmoor references. AUDIO/VIDEO SUPPORT Rossmoor resident. Audio, video, VCR, DVD, DVR, DVI, TIVO, Web and Digital TV connectivity, installation, instruction and remote control usage. Call Harry, , (cell). AAA WINDOW WASHING Rossmoor resident with Rossmoor references. Call for appointment. Michael, ALL AGLEAM WINDOW Cleaning. Brighten your outlook with our quick and courteous window cleaning service. Free one call estimates and senior discounts given gladly. Call Ron today at or [email protected]. W I N D OWS, c ar pet, u pholster y and mini-blind cleaning. Serving Rossmoor since 1988 with guaranteed results. You will be 100 percent satisfied or your money back. Call Service First for appointments or estimate. Kevin, RON S WINDOW COVERINGS - Blinds, Drapes, Valances, Shutters, and Shades. Free in home consultation. Free personalized installation. Quick reliable service. Serving Rossmoor for 20 years. Call YARD MAINTENANCE; pruning, hedging, weeding, shrub removal, planting and general cleanup service. Let me help make your garden one to be proud of. Dave s Yard Maintenance service. Call today. YARD SERVICES PARADISE ALL TYPES of Fine Gardening. Yard Shape-up and Maintenance. Trimming, pruning, weeding, shrub removal, yard design and planting. Patio container/ specialist. Dependable, on time. Quality results! Call Les at GARDENING: LET ME Rejuvenate your patios and garden beds. I ve worked for 100 s of residents for over 20 years. Reliable vacation watering also. Jane, YARD MAINTENANCE- Clean-up, landscaping, perennials, bulbs, planting, pruning and weeding. Personal attention to your garden needs. Call Ed at Thank you. 110 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ATTORNEY DOROTHY HENSON: Living Trusts, Wills, Estate Planning and Probate. No charge for initial consultation. Will meet in your manor at your convenience. Notary. Rossmoor resident. Call or office LAW OFFICE OF Philip P. Engler. Phillis A. Engler, Attorney at Law. Wills and estate planning. Special rate for Rossmoor residents. Call I BUY, SELL, AND APPRAISE U.S. and world coins and currency. 36- year resident of Moraga will come to your home upon request. Bruce Berman, Moraga Numismatics, NGC Dealer NOTARY PUBLIC Rossmoor resident will come to you. Bonded and licensed. Joan Pedron or [email protected] 115 HEALTH SERVICES DR. BETH MARX D.C., L.A.C. Gentle therapeutic massage, acupuncture, and gentle chiropractic care. Licensed with 20 years experience. Insurance. Medicare accepted. House calls PROFESSIONAL NURSE WITH 24 years of qualified experience. I have a passion for those in need of care. I can provide nursing care, hospice care and post surgery recovery. References provided upon request. Please call Walnut Creek resident, Janet at FITNESS TRAINING Robert Goldstein, M.S., American College of Sports Medicine. Health challenges and general fitness. Personal exercise programs. Free phone consultation. Visit my Web site Readyexercise.com or call SEEKING EMPLOYMENT CAREGIVERS QUALITY ELDER-CARE Skilled caregivers available. Over 20 years Gerontology experience caring for; Physically disabled, Stroke, Post surgery, Dementia, Alzheimer s and Hospice. Professional, cheerful and affordable. Excellent references. Bonded. No fee. Call Contra Costa Caregivers, Carolyn CARING CAREGIVERS- Over 10 years of vast experience providing total patient care. We are 3 professional native Californians. 4 hour minimum. Call Priscilla , Susan , Betty Rossmoor resident. CARE PROVIDER & BEYOND! Daily/hourly/live-in. Personal care for those requiring temporary or permanent home care, meal preparation, 24/7 minimum of 4 hours service. Dependable, trustworthy, qualified professional staff. Call

51 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, SEEKING EMPLOYMENT LOOKING FOR WORK for either 8, 12 or 24 hour shifts. Live-in/ liveout. Loving, caring, responsible, honest, hardworking and reliable. I have been in this profession for 20 plus years and I am bonded. Call Dorothy, or EXPERIENCED ELDERLY CARE! Personal care, bathing, exercise, massage, lifting. Doctor appointments, grocery, errands, cooking, and light housekeeping. Excellent references with MS patients, dementia, Alzheimer, stroke, CPR. Bonded. Call / years in Rossmoor. HONEST & RELIABLE Caregiver: Will do personal care, cook, housekeeping, appointments and grocery shop. Good references, negotiable wages and friendly, loving care. Part or full-time. Violet , or LILLY S CARE- Caregiver/companion, nursing assistant, light housekeeping, meal preparation, bathing and grooming. Low rate, best care. Live in or out. Alzheimer s, dementia, hospice care. C.N.A., HHA, companion/ sitters. Cell: or visit our web site Excellent references. Bonded and insured. ROSSMOOR RESIDENT Caregiver. In Rossmoor for 10 years. Will do grocery shopping, medical appointments, laundry, and personal care. Knowledge of medications. No lifting. Excellent references. Call Joan, SERVING ROSSMOOR FOR more than 10 years. Honest and trusted caregiver. Has a record of long-term client-caregiver relationship. Also provides light housekeeping and transportation to appointments. Licensed and Bonded. Call Elizabeth Sanchez of the Caring Hand or ELDERLY CARE WITH 20 years experience. Excellent references, care for strokes, Alzheimer s, Emphysema, diabetes, heart problems, Hospice care, etc. Cooking, errands, exercises, medicine, light housekeeping. Live-in, long and short hours, Sylvia or Mary, HIGHEST QUALITY in-home care, Lowest flat-rate on live-in or liveout. Reasonable hourly rate. Personal care, meal preparation/ cooking, medication supervision, light housekeeping, doctor appointments and grocer y shopping. Great references CAREGIVER FOR ELDERLY or terminal patients. Live-in /live-out. Hardworking. Light housekeeping. Good cook. 20 plus years experience. Very good references available. Call Ada or Mary at or leave message. BETTER HEALTH CARE: Assist in bathing, doctors appointment, shopping, meal preparation. Experienced with Alzheimer s, strokes, Parkinson s. 1-2 hours OK. No minimum hours. Live-in $ /7. No agency fee or LOOKING FOR SOMEONE special like you! Live-in/out, hourly caregiver. Trustworthy, dependable, 15 years experience, great Rossmoor reference. Will do doctor appointments, run errands, light housekeeping and assist with daily living. Anna or CAREGIVER YOU CAN Trust. Experienced, skilled, honest, reliable, with hospital experience. P/T, F/T, live-in/out. Will take good care of you. Rossmoor references. Call or Leave message. PRACTICAL NURSE GENERAL nursing care, run errands, give baths, honest, neat, dependable. Live-in or live-out, flexible hours, available anytime of day or nights, week-ends/week-days. Wages negotiable, references. Call Aaron CAREGIVERS LOOKING FOR RELIABLE, honest caregiver? 8-plus years in Rossmoor. Very dependable, C.N.A. License. Will do shower, medicine, doctor appointments, light housekeeping, etc. Own a car. Please call and BEST QUALITY CAREGIVER available. Temporary/ permanent, early evenings/ nights. 7 days a week with meal preparation, shopping, light cleaning, personal care. Dependable, trustworthy and excellent Rossmoor references. Please contact Georgina at Thank you for your business. BEST QUALITY CARE with 20-plus years CNA/HHA certified. First Aid and CPR trained with hospital experience. Excellent references. Dependable, professional and affordable. Honest and loving. Clean DMV and insurance. Hourly/ livein. Bonded and licensed. 17 years in Rossmoor area. Call the best, call Mary, I M CONNIE, been working with Rossmoor residents as a caregiver with A-1 references for 28 years. Also have experience with hospice patients. Live-in or out. Hours negotiable. God bless HONEST, DEPENDABLE CAREgiver. Will do personal care, light housekeeping and doctor s appointments. Good references C.N.A and CPR or cell Thank you. SEND ME AN ANGEL unveils unique break-through program to aid seniors dealing with age-related maladies and challenges. We go beyond care. We provide world-class concierge services to ailing loved ones, helping them revitalize, restore and regenerate order and meaning in their lives. For info, call MATURE RELIABLE WOMAN- Personal care Light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication. 10 years experience, excellent references, certified nursing assistant, certified home health aide. Own car with insurance. Live in Walnut Creek. No fee. Lani ROBERT PARRISH CHOICES HOUSECLEANING LABOR DAY SPECIALS Relax in this attractive Willow Condo with French doors leading to tree- lined balcony, a fabulous eat-in kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, fireplace and garage.... Asking $478,000. Iced tea on the Patio Watch the world go by and enjoy 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, in this spacious Kentfield with L-shaped living/dining area. Asking...$215,000 equity. Holidays are meant to enjoy! Entertain with dinners from your built-in buffet and let your guests stay over in this 2-bedroom Sonoma with washer/dryer....asking $197,708 equity. Pleasure is this patio attached to an extraordinary remodeled Yosemite to make anyone happy. A level-in single story 2- bedroom, 2-bath waiting for you. Close to activities and Gateway....Asking $312,000 equity. Rossmoor Realty 1641 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA (925) TINA PARRISH HONEST & TRUSTED- 15 years in health care, well experienced, daily/ hourly/ live-in. Responsible, hardworking, reliable. Will do personal care, light housekeeping. No agency fee, low rates. Please leave message. Theresa or cell IN-HOME CARE provider. 12 years experience. CPR and first aid certified. Available; day or night. Call Cindy (home) or cell EUROPEAN WOMAN, university education. Honest, reliable. 7 years experience in Rossmoor. Light housekeeping, cooking, doctor appointments. Live-in/out. No agency fee. Negotiable wages. Call Halen YOUR HOME CARE 24 HOURS We come to you 24 hours a day for all your in-home care needs. Experienced, full service including clean up and errands. Call or NURSING IN YOUR home. Sue Sabrina and Candy. Experienced, local references, cooking, shopping, light housekeeping, bonded. English speaking. Available now! Any hours PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL Home Care Services: Long or short-term care, companion/ homecare aide, cooking and meal preparation, bathing and grooming, housekeeping and laundry, medication supervision, live-in/out. C.N.A. license. Call Emma, REGULAR TRASH PICK UP from your front door to your entry dumpster. Having difficulty lifting, bending and walking? Or just tired? I also provide services such as pet care, home visits, driver, shopper, ask I may be able to help you. Dependable and gentle. Leave message for Perri at Weekly, bi-weekly, on-going services. Rossmoor references. KAREN PARRISH DUST-NO-MORE Your housekeeping solution. We cater to your individual cleaning needs. Reliable, dependable, quality service with Rossmoor references. Licensed and Bonded. Call Barbara, BIAX Z HOUSECLEANING House cleaning and carpet cleaning (supplies provided)! 15 years experience. Bonded business, licensed. Great references in Rossmoor. Free estimate. Call ASHLEY S HOUSECLEANING experienced, bonded, business license, (supplies provided). Free estimate. Call Dona, HOUSECLEANING SONJA WEAVER SONJA WEAVER SONJA WEAVER Outstanding Achievement Awards for Listing & Selling HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO Exquisitely remodeled. NO STEPS condo overlooking magnificent trees. Private. Two BED/1 ½ BATH, VILLA CORDOVA. Moulding, rope and pot lighting, arches, built-in cabinets and designer colors. Ultimate kitchen with granite counters, maple cabinets, stainless steel appls. Call SONJA/ Was $384,000, NOW!! $324, SQ. FT.--A MONTROSE Beautiful 2BEDS/2BATH. + Family room with fireplace + formal dining + breakfast nook. See rolling hills and ridge. Open kitchen and newly installed appls. Roomy master bedroom suite with walk-in closet. Attractive moulding, double-pane windows. Garage. Call SONJA Was $539,000. JUST REDUCED TO $524,000. BE IMPRESSED. IT S A GALLOWAY LOVELY!! Like model home in newer area. Lots of windows and clerestories bring the outside in. Outstanding kitchen with NEW stainless steel appls. EXTRA cabinets too. Elegant formal dining or every day breakfast nook. 2BED/2BATH. Vanity and walk-in closet. See towering trees and eastern ridge by day or twinkling lights by night. Garage. Call SONJA. $ LOWEST PRICED SONOMA! Cul-de-sac, very nice, move in now. JUST 134,999 LOWEST PRICED GOLDEN GATE!!! $179,000. Beautiful setting. LOOKING FOR A GREAT BUY? Super upgrades!! DOUBLE-PANE windows, plantation shutters, pot lights, Berber carpeting and new vinyl. Kitchen includes easy care Corian counters with mostly newer appliances. 2 BED. SEQUOIA. Very bright bathroom with newer cabinets, counter, stall shower and washer & dryer. 2 SKYLIGHTS, nice view. WOW! Call SONJA. $172,000. GARDEN & VIEW - NO STEPS & LEVEL See Lafayette ridge from this beautifully remodeled SAN FRANCISCAN. Call SONJA. Reduced to. $269,000. ALREADY PENDING SOLD ALREADY PENDING ELISA S HOUSECLEANING 17 years experience in Rossmoor. Available weekends and supplies provided at your request. Reliable, honest and dependable, hard working with Rossmoor references. Bonded and Insured. Call anytime or The best in Contra Costa! [email protected]. BAY AREA CLEANING- Professional house cleaning. 20 percent discount for Rossmoor residents. Ver y thorough deep cleaning, we provide all cleaning supplies, vacuums, remove trash. Licensed, bonded and insured. Call Find more Classifieds on page 52 THINKING OF SELLING? GIVE ME A CALL. LIST AND SELL WITH THE LEADER SONJA WEAVER or direct ROSSMOOR REALTY

52 52 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, SEEKING EMPLOYMENT HOUSECLEANING HOUSECLEANING & MORE shopping, cooking, pets, plants, appointments. You ask we do it. Bonded and insured. Call anytime, Miriam THOROUGH CLEANING by reliable housecleaner with over 25 years experience. I customize my cleaning to fit your needs and priorities. Excellent references. Call Janet or janet@bratcat. com. BONITA HOUSE CLEANER: Laundry, linens, ironing, dishes. Also I do construction, handyman, painting, plumbing, landscaping. Call anytime. Jesus MISCELLANEOUS RENT-A-GENT House, garden, repair, clean home/garage, hauling. Just name it! Young, strong, reliable, reasonable. References. Walnut Creek resident. Steve, Thank you! 130 HELP WANTED OAKLAND FINANCIAL Planning firm is seeking a semi-retired stock or insurance broker for hours per week to help call on corporate employees in the bay area. Hourly $15. Call Greg Gilbert NEW LISTING! HEAVENLY VIEW FROM GOLDEN GATE Feast your eyes on the expansive grassy knoll and rolling hills from this single story level-in Golden Gate model. With sparkling new paint, carpet and vinyl throughout, there s nothing to do but move in and enjoy its many features: Bath Skylight & Open Atrium Smooth, Retextured Ceilings Verticals w/valance Skylight & Shower in Bath Stacked Washer/Dryer New Water Heater, Gas Furnace & AC A Great Price $185,000 INVITING INVERNESS This feel good end unit featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, PLUS den has a great eastern exposure with sunlight streaming into windows on all 3 sides of the condo! Other features include: Spacious (approx sq ft) & Open Floor Plan Plantation shutters in living room, dining room and den. Two-way (gas) Fireplace in Living Room Abundant Cabinets & Counter Space in Kitchen Plenty of Closet Space in Both Bedrooms! Gentle Walkway Garage to Front Entrance Offered at $497,000 LOVELY TOUPIN REMODEL! This lovely 2-bedroom, 2-bath Mariposa model is located in a prime location at the end of Cactus Court, close to the main gate, Gateway Clubhouse and transportation. Features include: Gourmet Granite Kitchen Polished Travertine Baths Easy Steps to Front Entrance of Lower Unit Private Walkway/Exit to Rossmoor Parkway Detached Garage Reduced to $449,000 PRIVATE PARK-LIKE SETTING! This spacious Belvedere features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths PLUS den. Other features include: Approx Sq Ft Reflects Enclosed Patio Skylights in Kitchen & Both Baths Vaulted Ceiling in Living Room Gas Fireplace in Living Room Duplex Building w/no Neighbors Above or Below Offered at $449,000 SOLD Cheryl Beach Rossmoor Resident Office: [email protected] I BUY ANTIQUES & Collectibles. From pottery, lighting and glass, thru silver, furniture, jewelry and paintings. Estates are welcome and conducted professionally. Free phone evaluations. Call Mel at or or Lydia Knapp COINS AND GOLD- by appointment. Contra Costa Coin and Collectible and Firearms. Pays cash for any guns, coins, scrap gold, military items Cypress Street, Walnut Creek. Appraisals at your home. Immediate payment. Call us! Guns or Coins COINS-AUTOGRAPHS-PHOTOS Collectibles. Coin collections; gold, silver, copper, American or foreign. Photographs, Dag uerreo -t y pes, Ambro -t y pes, tin-types, albums. Especially interested in autographs, letters and documents signed by famous people. Joseph Silva, Rossmoor home calls since WANTED, OLD AMERICAN INDIAN baskets, rugs and blankets, pottery, beadwork or other artifacts; also California and Southwest paintings; highly qualified and professional. Personal and corporate references available upon request ESTATE LIQUIDATION. Full service estate liquidation. Complete or partial household. Experts in antiques, furniture and art. Trusted family business for over 40 years. Call the professionals at Hudson s Estate Liquidations Free assessment. Fully insured. License KNIVES, MILITARY ITEMS- pocket knives, swords, hunting knives, military items, uniforms, medals, belts, holsters, old fishing tackle, old lures and military flags, etc. Contra Costa Collectibles, 1429 Cypress St., Walnut Creek. Call I BUY 1950 S FURNITURE! Danish modern, Widdicomb, Herman Miller, Knoll, Dunbar, etc. 1 piece or entire estate! Highest prices paid. $ $ $. Call Rick Fast, courteous house calls. ANTIQUES; ALL OLDER ITEMS Wanted. Single items to entire estates. Full estate liquidation services. Highest prices paid. Paintings, silver, potter y, cameras, watches, toys, jewelry, photos, glass, furniture, etc. Anything old. Hauling services available BUYING; RHINESTONE/ costume, cameos, Navajo and Mexican silver jewelry. Call Monica at Sundance Antiques, 2323 Boulevard Circle, Walnut Creek I BUY, SELL, AND APPRAISE U.S. and world coins and currency. 36- year resident of Moraga will come to your home upon request. Bruce Berman, Moraga Numismatics, NGC Dealer WANTED 150 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE J U S T L I S T E D! Santa Clara Level-in, no stairs Santa Clara condo, 2 bedroom, 2 bath with den, patio and inside laundry. Move-in condition and updated throughout newly painted, retextured walls, 3 skylights. No neighbors above or below. Carport across from front door. $445,000. Call Marie Schached at Marie Schached Direct: Home: ROSSMOOR RESIDENT CASH PAID FOR- Antiques, older items. Sterling, porcelains, glass, jewelry, books, Asian items, textiles, rugs, paintings, pottery. Professional estate sales or complete buyouts. Prompt and courteous. Call Louis or I BUY OLD COINS Call Joe at USED GAS GOLF CART, any condition will be considered. Will pay $$$. Also looking for vehicles to purchase. Please call Walnut Creek resident, SELL YOUR ITEMS ON EBAY I will pick up your items and sell. Experienced in antiques, vintage and fine jewelry, designer items, sterling and china. Julie, daughter of Rossmoor resident, EBAY registered trading assistant or [email protected]. MOVING INTO ROSSMOOR Need top quality furniture. Bedroom set, living room set, recliners, veranda furniture, cabinets, tables, lamps, etc. Oriental rugs, antiques, highend goods only please REAL ESTATE INFORMATION PLANNING YOUR GOLDEN Years? Considering a move to Rossmoor? Need a guide? I live here and love to show off this beautiful community! Earl Corder, Rossmoor Realty x 3333 office. [email protected]. NEED TO SELL? A tough market calls for a tough agent! Call Patti Compton, The Old Pro, and start packing! I will be happy to meet with you for a free estimate of value on your home. Hope to hear from you soon! Patti Compton, broker associate, Rossmoor Realty, , cell ; ROSSMOORPATTI@AOL. COM BY OWNER-NEW, REMODELED, fully furnished, 2 bedroom, 1 bath Sonoma, ceramic tile entry bath and kitchen, crown molding, mirror closet and 6-panel doors, new kitchen bath, u-pick c a r p e t. $ 2 0 0, SONOMA WRAP Remodeled kitchen and bath. Side-wrap enclosed. W/D, dishwasher, self-clean oven, extra windows, new paint. Shows great. 2 bed/ 1 bath. Reduced to $229,000. Betty Case, Rossmoor Realty, x3347. See at wwwbettycasesellsrossmoor. com; click Listings. 150 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE SHARP SONOMA! Two bedrooms. New carpeting/ linoleum, freshly painted. Large living room, enclosed deck. Partial golf course view/ trees. $149,500. Betty Case, Rossmoor Realty, x See at click Listings. SEQUOIA WRAP WITH VIEW, fully enclosed balcony and wrap, laundry on wrap, window in bath and kitchen. Much to like;$179,000. Call Earl at Rossmoor Realty, , ext MARIPOSA - single-story, level-in carport and garage! Brand new construction. Two bedrooms, 2 baths. Double-paned windows. Emergency exit. Reduced to $505,000. Betty Case, Rossmoor Realty, x See at com: click LISTINGS. SENSATIONAL SAN FRANCISCAN On the level-quality throughout from the gated front patio to the private tiled atrium quality reigns. Updated kitchen, half bath in master bedroom, hall bath has stack laundry, shower. Easy entry for guests via atrium door from E-6 on Pine Knoll. $305,000. Call Earl Corder, , Rossmoor Realty, x PERFECT PANORAMA at a perfect price! Newer construction. Level-in with no steps. Gorgeously remodeled kitchen, high ceilings, no one above or beside you, 2 bedroom, 2 bath with full laundry room, private Pinnacle Ridge pool. This condo is a showstopper! $535,000. Pictures and more information at Call Susan Kingsley, Empire Realty, Daily tours of Rossmoor and this fine property. SEQUOIA WRAP- Pleasant views, lots of wall space, completely enclosed veranda, skylights, portable W/D. Two bedrooms, 1 bath. Reduced to $165,000. Betty Case, Rossmoor Realty, x See at click Listings. BEST VALUE CYPRESS! $124,900. Bright 1 bedroom, 1 bath with newer carpets. Ground floor, no stairs. Large patio with garden views. Call Peter and Susan Kui, ReMax com/1200ptarmigan. SPACIOUS LEVEL-IN Golden Gate unit with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Corner unit with extra living room window. Inside laundry, upgraded appliances, Pergo floor, plantation shutters. Carport steps away. $299,950. Call LOVELY SANTA CRUZ in quiet setting. No steps. Multiple skylights, Pergo flooring, new carpet and lighting.3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Great for family or visitors. Lowest priced 3 bedroom in Rossmoor. $338,000. Full-sized washer/dryer and enclosed patio. Please call, Shirley Siegel, Coldwell Banker, MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS- Rare Klamath Model with garage and carport. Updated baths and kitchen. Just gorgeous! $ 410,000. Pi c t ures a n d i nformation at Call Susan Kingsley, Empire Realty, Daily tours of Rossmoor and this fine property. 160 REAL ESTATE FOR RENT SHORT-TERM RENTAL 2 bedrooms, 2 baths with washer/dryer. Near Hillside pool. Available Oct. 27 to Nov. 3, 2008 and Xmas week Dec. 20 to 27, 2008 and Jan. 7 to 21, $500 per week. Call or dliming02@aol. com. WATERFORD RENTAL Middleton-2 bed/2 bath condo with great pond views. Updated kitchen, washer/ dryer and more. Rental includes 1 meal a day, weekly cleaning service and more. Available now. $1800/ per mo. Call Elizabeth at Rossmoor Realty

53 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, REAL ESTATE FOR RENT NO STEPS, SINGLE LEVEL 2 bedroom/1 bath co-op, San Franciscan floor plan. Furnished. Washer/ dryer. Front patio and large atrium. $1300/per month. Available now for 7 months. Call Elizabeth at Rossmoor Realty ONE BEDROOM, ONE BATH Waterford manor available. $1,700/ month includes one daily meal plus maid service. Six-month to one-year lease. Lease option also available. All the amenities of Rossmoor plus gracious living at the Waterford. Call Patti Compton, Broker Associate, Rossmoor Realty, LEVEL-IN 2 BEDROOM- 1.5 baths living room area, patio. No carport. $1,200/month. 3 months only. Call MONTH LEASE ONLY- Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Completely furnished. 4 TVs, 3 telephones. No pets. No smoking. Available Nov. 1 through April 30. $1,200 per month WATERFORD 2 BEDROOM, 1.5bath, fully furnished, includes daily meal, weekly housekeeping, washer/ dryer. No smoking/no pets. 3 to 12 month lease. $2,100/monthly. [email protected]. Or call Tory will consider sale. AVAILABLE OCT. 1 - MAY 1. Fully furnished 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Near Hillside pool, sunny with great view. Washer/dryer. 42 HDTV, cable, carport/storage. No pets/no smoking. $1250/per month. Call SEQUOIA WRAP 2 /1 for rent 1 year lease. $1,500/per mo. No pets/no smoking. Available Sept. 1. Wonderful wrap around deck with pleasant outlook. Great floor plan and ready to move in. Inside laundry. Call Mary Beall Prudential REAL ESTATE WANTED WASHINGTON COUPLE wants 2 bedroom, 2 bath, furnished rental from mid-november to mid-january at least, will consider longer term. Sharron; FORMER ROSSMOOR resident eager to rent January and February, furnished unit, Waterford acceptable. Call Nina at WANTED : LONG-TERM LEASE. Level-in, 2 bedroom. Washer/Dryer. Possible sale at end of lease. $1,000 - $1,500. Agent, FORMER FEMALE UNIVERSITY professor needs to rent fully furnished bedroom, private bath, access to kitchen and laundry, ASAP. Possess great qualities, cultured, and excellent company. Please call emal: mimi_ [email protected]. Thank you. PROFESSIONAL COUPLE, nonsmokers, no pets, seeking 2 bedrooms, 2 bath furnished rental. Washer/ dryer in unit preferred. Jan. 1 - April 30, Call or NOV. 7 - DEC. 5, 2008 rental wanted. One or two bedroom for one responsible person with Rossmoor references. Plant/cat care possible. - linneaaustin@yahoo. com YOUNG AT HEART SENIOR woman seeking room to share in exchange for housework, massage and kitchen privileges. Non-smoker. Call Robyn RETIRED, NON-SMOKING couple want two bedroom unit, 2 to 3 months. Previous Rossmoor renters. Call my daughter, Janice VACATION RENTAL OCEAN FRONT HOME! Custom/ dramatic Mendocino home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Hot tub. One level. All amenities. Special Rossmoor resident rates. Owner or leave message. 180 PETS TLC FOR CATS & PLANTS Cats are social animals, they miss you when you are away. They need TLC service. Still only $10 per visit. Grete and Bill Trulock, past president of Friends of Animals. Rossmoor telephone ANIMAL WASTE CLEANUP We doo it for you! Other pet services available. Reliable and gentle. Call for estimate People and pet references. ELIZABETH S PET & HOME Care. Dog walks and cat sitting. Experienced in Veterinarian care. I also can assist you with appointments, errands, and chores. Rossmoor resident. Call OVERNIGHT PET SITTING In your home. Bonded and insured. Enjoy your vacation without worrying about your darling pet. Auntie Pat s Dogs and Cats. References available THE CAT S MOTHER. According to zoologists, cats consider their owner their mother. They miss you when you are gone. I will provide your cats and plants with the loving care they need in your absence. Only $10 per visit, references, Phyllis, Rossmoor resident FREE PARAKEET - Needs loving home, Cute, friendly, yellow and green. New cage and accessories included. Call LEGAL NOTICES CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA FILED: July 31, 2008 Courtney Munn, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: Baby Global Boutique, 2570 Walnut Blvd. #19, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, Contra Costa Co. Sara Luka 2570 Walnut Blvd. #19 Walnut Creek, CA Business conducted by an indivudual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above. s/sara Luka This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4138 Publish Aug. 13, 20, 27 & Sept. 3, 2008 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, County of Contra Costa 725 Court Street Martinez, CA FILED: Aug. 6, 2008 K. Torre, County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: N ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner SONDRA YVETTE MICHAELSON. has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: present name: SONDRA YVETTE MICHAELSON (AKA) SONDRA OILL MICHAELSON to proposed name: SONDRA YVETTE OILL. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at 9:00 a.m. on October 3, 2008, in the courtroom in Department 60, Room 102, located at 725 Court Street, Martinez, California 94553, to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Rossmoor News, a newspaper of general circulation printed in the County of Contra Costa. Judith Sanders Judge Pro Tem of the Superior Court Date: Aug. 6, 2008 Legal RN 4139 Publish Aug. 13, 20, 27 & Sept. 3, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA FILED: August 7, 2008 M. Caughrean, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: Best Prices UDR Enterprises, 2726 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, CA 94597, Contra Costa Co. Nathan Thoms 3170 Oak Rd. #409 Walnut Creek, CA Business conducted by an Indivudual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above. s/nathan Thoms This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4140 Publish Aug. 20 & 27, & Sept. 3 & 10, Top Producer 21 years in Real Estate 7 years Rossmoor Resident NEW LISTING Level-in YOSEMITE, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, corner unit, new carpet and interior paint, 3 skylights, washer and dryer, private patio with no back yard neighbor, carport across from unit, close to gate and Gateway Clubhouse. $249,900. BEAUTIFUL AND LEVEL-IN SAN FRANCISCAN model, approximately 1,380 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, remodeled in 06, hardwood floors, granite counters in kitchen and baths, walk-in shower, washer and dryer, living room, family room, formal dining room. Front and back entries. Carport nearby. Was $399,000 now $309,000. LOC BARNES Cell: (925) LEGAL NOTICES CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA FILED: July 29, 2008 C. Sullivan, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: Law Offices of Jerod A. Marsalli, 180 Golf Club Rd., #265, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, Contra Costa Co. Jerod A. Marsalli 419 Camelback Road Pleasant Hill, CA Business conducted by an Indivudual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 7/29/08. s/jerod A. Marsalli This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4141 Publish Aug. 20 & 27, & Sept. 3 & 10, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA FILED: August 15, 2008 J. Odegard, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: 1) Lafayette Music Center, 3534 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette CA, 94549, Contra Costa Co. and 2) Music Performance, 3527 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, #113, Lafayette, CA, 94549, Contra Costa Co. EXECUTIVE BROKERS COMING SOON! MOVE-IN CONDITION MENDOCINO 1 Bedroom Co-op Wheelchair access, no steps Remodeled all to current code New Kitchen, Bath, inside Laundry New appliances + Dishwasher, Microwave Decorator paint, upgraded carpet, tile End unit, fenced patio, carport close MOVE-IN CONDITION DEL MONTE one bedroom Co-op No neighbors above or below Private location, view Lafayette hills Large rooms, light and bright Large extra window in Living Room Lowest price in Rossmoor: $120,000 SENSATIONAL SONOMA Low-priced 2 bath Co-op on the market 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1,262 Square Feet Enclosed veranda makes big bonus room Wood floors, carpet in bedrooms White kitchen, new counters, new cook-top, dishwasher Inside laundry: stack washer-dryer Ready for new owner: $225,000 Karen Carnegie REALTOR Mother Daughter Team Anthony John Trahan 3527 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, #113 Lafayette, CA Business conducted by an Indivudual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above. s/anthony John Trahan This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4142 Publish Aug. 27, then Sept. 3, 10 & 17, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA FILED: July 28, 2008 C. Garcia, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: Green Wheelin', 1538 Newell Ave., Walnut Creek, CA, 94596, Contra Costa Co. Green Wheelin' LLC 1538 Newell Ave. Walnut Creek, CA Business conducted by a Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above. s/barbara Lum, Managing member This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4143 Publish Aug. 27, then Sept. 3, 10 & 17, 2008 Pherne Shrewsbury REALTOR Alpine Rd., Walnut Creek Office: Professional Independent Real Estate Brokers

54 54 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Rossmoor Realty 1641 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA Rossmoor Realty is a division of Rossmoor Properties Inc. CYPRESS 1 bed, 1 bath condo. ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SETTINGS IN ROSSMOOR! Remodeled kit & bath. Crown mldgs, decorator basebds, designer window coverings. Added lg window in LR. Very lt & brite. Close to carport.... $198,500 CYPRESS 1 bed, 1 bath condo. ADORABLE CONDO w/updates thruout & pretty setting. Remodeled kit, smooth ceilings, crwn mldg & basebrds. Tile in kitche & bath w/cherry laminate thruout living area. Must See....$199,000 GOLDEN GATE 2 bed, 1 bath co-op. PLEASANT VIEWS & PRIVATE LOCATION. Newer appl., tile entry, artistic touches....$195,000 Equity MENDOCINO 1 bed, 1 bath co-op. NICE MENDOCINO WITH 3 SKYLIGHTS. Carpet & paint in good condition. Tile entry. Very close to laundry and Gateway Clubhouse.... $144,000 Equity SONOMA 2 bed, 1 bath co-op. LIGHT & BRIGHT. Tile entry, ungraded counters, good condition, close to carpoet & laundry. Shutters on front bedrooms. Honeycomb shades on LR & DR windows....$140,000 Equity OUR CURRENT EXCLUSIVE LISTINGS SAN FRANCISCAN 2 bed, 1.5 bath coop. REMODELED IN 03. tile cntrs, micro hood. Front patio tiled w/plants along border. Atrium tiled. Full size W/D in bathrm.... $305,000 Equity CASCADE II 2 bed, 2 bath condo. PRIVACY GALORE NO ROAD NOISE! Two patios - one is fenced. All white kit. w/lg breakfast area. Built-in micro. Separate laundry room. Garage & carport!... $490,000 MONTEREY 2 bed, 2 bath co-op. PRETTY ORIGINAL WITH GREAT VIEW OF GOLF COURSE + GREAT LOCATION! Laminate flrs in entry, dining area & hallway. Balcony is enclosed.... $249,000 Equity SEQUOIA WRAP 2 bed, 2 bath co-op. IMMACULATE w/many appointed features thru-out incl beautiful beveled glass dr, archways, rounded corners, handsome crown & base moldings & much more.... $268,000 Equity TAHOE 2 bed, 2 bath condo. VIEWS OF GOLF COURSE & WESTERN HILLS. Fresh paint, carpet, lino. New heating/cooling in $498,000 OUR CURRENT MLS LISTINGS: CONDOMINIUMS Exclusive Listings Available ONLY at ROSSMOOR REALTY PIEDMONT TH 3 bed, 2.5 bath co-op. FRESH & CLEAN!. Light & bright. New carpet & paint. Great space at low cost. Carport close. Staged.... $299,000 Equity EARLSHALL 2 bed, 2 bath condo at The Waterford. ELEGANT UNIT WITH A VIEW! Fresh paint. Panoramic view of western hills. $620,000 CONVERSION 3 bed, 2 bath condo at The Waterford. RARE TO THE MARKET!! Immaculate home w/new carpet, fresh paint & new kit vinyl. This is a dbl condo & one of Waterford largest homes. Offers 3/2 & 2 parking spaces, 2 storage rms, lndry rm w/full size W/D.... $685,000 SEE ME ON MLS SONOMA 2 bed, 1 bath co-op. BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED & DECORATED. Granite counters in kit & bath. Priced to Sell!! Very close to laundry.... $149,000 Equity ROSSLYN 2 bed, 2 bath condo. UPGRADED HOME SITUATED ON THE GOLF COURSE w/vus of the sunset over the valley. Kit & bth upgraded in 06. Kit features honey maple cbnt w/granite cntrs, s/s sink w/designer faucet....$695,000 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS 2 BEDS, 2 BATH VALLEY OAK CUSTOM REDESIGNED HOME ON PREMIUM LOT. Enlarged entry & added Sun Room make this the largest home in Rossmoor. Views from every window. Upgraded throughout. Hardwood floors....$1,499,000 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS ROSSLYN VIEW! VIEW! VIEW!. This Rosslyn has an unsurpassed view of golf course & tennis courts. Tile entry, W/D, fireplace. A true 3 BR home w/2 baths. Carpets professionally cleaned. Walk-in closet. Breakfast nook....$690,000 2 BEDS, 2 1 / 2 BATHS EUCALYPTUS 2 BR/2.5BA PLUS DEN. SPECTACULAR VIEW FROM PRISTINE DUPLEX HOME!! Beautiful garden/patio. Ideal location in private court. Spacious, bright & tastefully designed & staged....$1,199,000 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS ASH CATIVATING VIEWS OF CITY LIGHTS, SUISUN BAY & MT. DIABLO! 2 way frpl. Kit granite top, wlk-in pantry. New designer colors thru-out, new vinyl kit & mstr bth....$895,000 BELVEDERE ENLARGED & UPDATED! w/nice private patio! Enclosure provides extra living space. New flooring, Granite counter tops, fresh paint & more. Staged Beautifully, no need to preview!...$519,000 CASCADE OPEN FLOOR PLAN w/wrapping patio for outdoor entertainment w/views of hills & relaxing lawn area. Lg eat-in kit, spacious LR w/wood burning FP, formal DR. Updates thruout. New WilsonArt laminate cntrs, SS dbl sink, new pnt & flrg. Garage & carport....$429,000 CASCADE BEAUTIFUL VIEW from wrap around deck. Tile entry. Parquet flooring thruout. Vaulted ceilings, mirrored closet doors.... $450,000 EXP CASCADE PRIVATE BRICK GARDEN TO SINGLE STORY EXQUISITE HOME w/world class upgrades exp den & mstr bdrm w/bay windows. Pergo flrs & plntn shutters thru-out. Wainscoting, recessed lighting, marble frpl & designer ceramic tile in kit & bths....$895,000 CASTLEWOOD SPACIOUS CASTLEWOOD IN GARDEN SETTING. Hardwood flooring in entry & kitchen. Garage w/chairlift from kit & lg storage loft plus crprt. Serene setting....$575,000 CASTLEWOOD LOVELY HOME OVERLOOKING GOLF COURSE. Fresh paint, new carpet & vinyl. Extra storage in garage loft. Carport & garage....$599,000 EXPANDED CLAREMONT PEACEFUL & IMMACULATE HOME! Offers updated kit w/corian cntr, rich hrdwd flrs & Neo Life filtered water system. Spacious liv/din area, tiled entry, custom silhouette window trtmnts, quality carpet & fresh paint. Lg sun porch....$335,000 DIABLO GORGEOUS EXPANSIVE VIEW. Upper end unit. Kit beautifully updated in 03. SS appl, window in kit & Master BA. New glass/screen frnt dr....$335,000 DORAL PRIVATE, SERENE COZY HOME w/eat-in kitchen & garden window. Wood burning fireplace for winter nights. 2 BR & 2 BA + dining room. Garage. Close to guest parking.... $380,000 DORAL SPECTACULAR VIEWS FROM OPEN BALCONY. Light & bright and freshly painted. Gas fireplace in LR makes this home warm & inviting. 2nd bedroom has been upgraded w/wonderful built-ins from Euro Design. Plenty of storage space in garage.... $430,000 FIRESTONE INVITING HOME WITH HILLS & GOLF COURSE VUS! Liv rm w/vaulted ceilings, fireplace. Den or office w/built-ins. Large eat-in kitchen w/newish s/s appls. Staged by Janistyle!...$505,000 GALLOWAY MANY, MANY WINDOWS BRING THE OUTDOORS IN. Very light & bright. Sparkling thruout. New paint & flooring. Extra cabs in kit. All new SS appl. Breakfast nook. Lovely view, trees & eastern ridge....$471,000 INVERNESS 2 bed, 2 bath condo. ON THE GOLF COURSE! Lg kit w/ample cbnt & brkfst nk. Cozy den. Excellent condition & perfect location. Staged! Extra storage in crprt.... $559,000 EXP KENTFIELD BEAUTIFUL VIEW. Upgraded kit w/double sink & pull-out drawers. All dual paned windows & sliding drs. Laminate floors in kit & dining area. New WH. Lg master BR w/walk-in closets. Extra storage on patio....$385,000 LIVE OAK LUXURIOUS SINGLE FAMILY HOME. High volume ceilings. Updated kit w/plantation shutters thru-out. Beautiful granite gas frpl & custom entertainment center. Patio w/retractable awning....$1,290,000 MARIPOSA RECENT COMPLETE REMODEL. 5 gentle steps. Opened up entryway & pass thru to kit. Granite counters, tile backsplash. Smooth ceilings, crown mldg & basebds. Paneled doors. All ne baths. Great outlook to trees & hills.... $450,000 MARIPOSA LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Single story, level-in w/carport & garage. Brand new construction. Filtered golf course vu. Easy walk to clubhse. Raised ceiling. W/D, Refrig included. Dual pane windows. Eat-in kit. Mirrored closets.... $499,500 MONTROSE TRANQUIL SETTING W/VIEW OF OPEN SPACE. Nu crwn mldg, pnt, newer appl, Tiled eating area in kit....$524,000 MONTROSE PERFECT VIEW OF GOLF COURSE & HILLS. New paint, carpet, faucets. Tile cntrs in kit. Lg eat-in kit adjacent to family rm. Walk-in closet in master suite....$530,000 SIERRA OVERLOOKS THE GOLF COURSE! 2 Carports. Chairlift which will be removed if buyer wishes. Just painted, new carpet, new vinyl. Overlooks 3rd fairway & tee of Dollar Ranch course.... $390,000 SIERRA - REMODELED & RECONFIGURED. Open flr plan, Maple cabs, marble fireplace, wine cooler, French drs to sunroom, Jacuzzi tub & artistic tiled shower.... $457,500 TAHOE UPSTAIRS END UNIT WITH GREAT VIEWS! Den. New paint, new flooring & prof cleaned. New refrig.... $475,000 TAHOE TAHOE IN THE TREES. Only 4 steps down to this darling model. Updated kitchen & baths w/granite & new lino. New carpet & freshly painted. Marble fireplace & 2 patios..$525,000 TAHOE LOVELY VIEWS! Den. Fresh paint, new carpets. New kitchen & bathroom & laundry linoleum....$549,000 TAHOE PERFECT LOCATION RIGHT ON THE GOLF COURSE. Enlarged kitchen adds space & charm. Hardwd flrs in dining, hall & entry. New micro, new A/C, new DW, new WH & kitchen sink. Parquet flrs in den.... $560,000 VILLA CERRO BEAUTIFUL VIEW from 2 decks. Lots of privacy. High ceilings. Good sized kitchen w/skylite & breakfast area. Lg master BR suite. Walk-in closet. Finished loft w/window - great computer room.... $543,000 VILLA GRANDE SUPERB CONDITION. 12 ceilings, finished loft w/corner windows & skylight. Kit cbnts refinished & new laminate counter, marble tile entry, kit & lndry rm. Double garage.... $745,000 VILLA NUEVO PENTHOUSE WITH A VIEW! Magnificent views from spacious living rm, dining, master suite & 2 verandas. Custom built-ins in dining, study & master BR. Fresh & Bright. A pleasure to show!... $649,000 WESTCHESTER LEVEL-IN, attached garage & carport. Bright, updated w/views of golf course from kit & formal DR. New bamboo flrg at entry & DR, new pnt & cpt,quartz slab surfaces, updated appl, cozy FP w/artfully framed mantel. Mtn view. Much More!... $565,000 WESTCHESTER LOCATED ON 6TH GREEN. Golf course views from every window! New furnace & water heater. Very well maintained. Garage and golf cart port....$5k cosmetic credit to buyer in escrow.... $579,000 WESTCHESTER LEVEL-IN ENTRY! Newly painted. Level from both patios. Nice lawn area. Very light & bright.... $590,000 WESTCHESTER BEAUTIFUL HOME ON 9TH TEE OF GOLF COURSE W/SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF GOLF COURSE & VALLEY. Garage & carport. Cathedral ceilings. Mahogany entry dr w/leaded glass. Decorator pnt & crwn mldg. New cpt thruout. Formal DR. New furnace & A/C. Plus much more....$615,000 WILLOW BEAUTIFUL CONDO WITH ALL THE BELLS & WHISTLES! Corian counters in kit w/all new appliances, high end flooring & Berber carpet. Custom french doors out to balcony, custom plantation shutters thru-out. All new light fixtures.... $475,000 2 BEDS, 1 1 / 2 BATH VILLA CORDOVA RECENTLY REMODELED. Extreme moke over. Crown moulding, lighting, arches, designer paint. Kit w/granite, s/s appls incl trash comp. 2 sliders lead to screened in deck. Tranquil setting, magnificant trees....$324,000 2 BEDS, 1 BATH VILLA CORDOVA LEVEL-IN!! Lovely light, cheery & spacious. Lg bedrms on both ends of home w/master & LR overlooking vast view of hills & valley. Move right in. Lots of updates, new pnt & cpt, all neutral kit, hardwd flrs, lg capacity W/D, picket drs.... $280,000 1 BED, 1 BATH VILLA BELMONTE DARLING CONDO w/no steps or elevator! Overlooking community pool. Encl patio is ideal for office or hobby rm. Light & bright w/new paint.... $199,000 VILLA BELMONTE VIVACIOUS VILLA BELMONTE! Upper end unit w/panoramic views from every window. Plantation shutters. Designer paint. Range/DW/WD/kitchen sink only 4 yrs. Old....$205,000

55 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, OUR CURRENT MLS LISTINGS COOPERATIVES (EQUITY PRICE) 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATH PIEDMONT TH LOVELY HOME WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS! Move-in condition w/new paint & carpet. Generous rms (1673 approx. sq. ft.) lots of storage. Tile entry, new vinyl in kit & bths, slate patio w/outstanding Mt.D Vu....$435,000 2 BEDS, 2 BATH KENTFIELD PRISTINE HOME WITH NICE VIEWS! New paint, carpet & lino thru-out. New light fixtures, very clean. Wonderful rear patio w/side wrap. Carport very close....$215,000 MONTEREY ENJOY PRIVATE SOLITUDE IN THIS PRISTINE HOME surrounded by Rossmoor s natural beauty. New cpt,pnt,vnyl. New kit cntrtops, newer appl & some new lt fxtrs. Fully liveable encl deck w/durolast roofing system w/10 yr lim.warranty. $239,900 MONTEREY FANTASTIC VIEWS! Great coop w/many important features incl: close to crprt/guest prkng, W/D, skylight in kit, shutters in mstr & mirrored closet drs....$255,000 TAMALPAIS VERY LIGHT & BRIGHT. Fileted view of golf course. Move-in condition. Carport & laundry very close. Extra parking available on street....$310,000 YOSEMITE SINGLE STORY, LEVEL-IN. Skylights in kit & guest bath. Lovely garden patio. All white kitchen w/built-in microwave, double sink & ample cabinets. Lg fenced patio to enjoy outdoor living.... $245,000 YOSEMITE GREAT YOSEMITE WITH MANY UPGRADES. New granite countertops, crown molding, carpet & paint. Skylite in 2nd bath. Full size W/D. Great patio with gate entrance.... $312,000 2 BEDS, 1 1 / 2 BATH GOLDEN GATE TERRIFIC REMODEL. Maple cabinets w/satin nickel hardware. Granite tile counters, crown mldg, W/D. All the features expected in a DeBene remodel....$364,500 GOLDEN GATE A TUSCAN VILLA IN ROSSMOOR! Totally remodeled. Imaginative enclosed atrium....$369,000 GOLDEN GATE A GREAT VIEW & TOTAL REMODEL!! GE stainless steel appl, slab granite counters, Kraftmaid maple cabinets thruout. Stone tile shower.... $374,900 SEQUOIA ONE OF A KIND! Grt View. Fab remodel by Boydston.Skylts in kit & bath, SS appl, granite cntrs in kit & baths, Crown mldg, 6 panel drs, smooth ceilings, lg tiled shwr, great window treatments, new frnt dr....$239,000 SONOMA WRAP LEAST EXPENSIVE 2/1.5 ON MARKET! Updated oak kit, stall shower, upgraded window covering, new D/W & blt-in micro... $195,000 Equity 2 BEDS, 1 BATH CARMEL UNOBSTRUCTED PANORAMIC VIEW! Remodeled thruout w/impressive compass of fine home amenities seldom found. Slab granite on kit & bath cntrs & shower stalls, dbl pane windows, bamboo & granite flrg. Encl patio....$298,000 GOLDEN GATE BRIGHT & SUNNY near Gateway & golf course. New bath flooring....$169,000 GOLDEN GATE NICE VIEW! Single row, end unit w/new carpet & paint. Extra window in kit & bth.... $196,700 GOLDEN GATE SO LITE & BRITE! Former Toupin Remodel. New carpet, paint & staged. Granite counters, white appl, crown mldg, smooth ceilings, tiled atrium. Mock fireplace in LR, W/D. Walk to Gateway....$239,900 GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFUL REMODEL. All new kitchen cabinets & appliances, slab granite countertops. New light fixtures & hardware. Decorator colors. Carport across from unit. W/D. New bathroom....$247,700 GOLDEN GATE GOLFERS DELIGHT!! Adjacent to golf course w/phenominal GC View!! Immaculate, charming & cozy. Xtr window in kit & living room facing golf course. Laundry right outside. Golf Cart (elecl) & charger incl. A Must See!!...$259,000 SOLD KENTFIELD GRET LOCATION, GREAT VALUE! Newly carpeted, fresh paint, close to carport. Private wooded setting from open deck.... $165,000 SAN FRANCISCAN A MUST SEE beautifully staged single row San Franciscan. Encl atrium w/2 skylights, ceiling fan & heat + A/C outlet. Lg shower & skylight in bth, extra window in bdrm. Wrought iron gate into delightful patio. Extra storage....$264,000 SAN FRANCISCAN REALLY LOVELY W/VIEW & ATTRACTIVE GARDEN. R-textured ceilings, handsome crown molding & base. New granite cntrs, ceramic tile, carpet, hardware. Freshly pnted ext too. Nearly all new appl incl mirco. Remdl by Cal York....$269,000 SARATOGA GREAT VALUE! Light & bright w/2 skylights. Excellent view of hills & trees. New carpet, vinyl in bth & pergo in kit. Very close to crprt & lndry. Well cared for.... $142,000 SEQUOIA LIGHT, BRIGHT & CHEERFUL. Skylite in bath. All white kitchen. Opend deck to enjoy summer evenings. Inside laundry. Close to carport. Lots of guest parking....$162,000 SEQUOIA BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED. Double pane windows, attractive plantation shutters, Corian counters, fancy s/s refrigerator & stove. Lots of pot lights. Faux stall shower. Washer/dryer. Plus 2 skylights make this light & cheery. Distant valley view. Very close to bus & carport.... $172,000 SEQUOIA LOVELY UPDATED WITH MAGNIFICENT VIEW. Enclosed veranda, inside lndry, crwn mldg, wainscoting, valances, 6 panel drs. Remodeled bath w/shower....$189,000 SEQUOIA LOTS OF UPGRADES HERE!! 2 Skylights in kit & bath. Wilsonart floor hall, kit & bath. New maple cabs. Walk-in shower. Glass frnt cab under cntr in DR. Crwn mldg, new bsbds, blt-in bookcase in LR. Refrig has icemaker. Xtr storage on deck & carport.... $195,000 SEQUOIA WRAP PLEASANT VIEWS OF HILLS & TREES! Completely enclosed wraparound deck. Skylts in kit & bath. Portable W/D included. Huge living rm. Covered carport. Lots of visitor parking. Only 2 buildings in entry.... $165,000 SOLD 2 BEDS, 1 BATH 1 BED, 1 BATH CONDOMINIUMS AT THE WATERFORD 2 BED, 2 BATHS 1 BED, 1 BATH CYPRESS IMMACULATE w/exceptional convenience to common area, trans & prkng. It has a panoramic eastern exposure, new carpet, fresh paint, oak cabinetry & thermal paned windows....$360,000 LONGWOOD RARELY AVAILABLE! Charming w/lovely vista & exceptional convenience. Immaculate on inside w/fresh semi custom paint thuout. New carpet & new vinyl in kit. Oak cabinetry, eat-in kit, dual pane windows, 9 ceilings, xtra storage.... $614,000 WESTBURY GREAT END UNIT ON THE FIRST FLOOR! Extremely close to carport. Neutral colors thruout. Berber carpet, lg mstr suite w/walk-in closet....$569,000 2 BEDS, 1 1 / 2 BATH ROSEDOWN BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Newly carpeted & staged. Convenient first floor location next to NW entrance about 1/2 way between dining rooms & open parking space # $299,000 1 BED, 1 1 / 2 BATH EXP. CHATSWORTH 1 bed, 1.5 bath condo at The Waterford. SENSATIONAL LOCATION!!! Bright & cheery southern exposure w/lovely vus of fountains & hills. Easy access to dinrm & gar prkng. Oak laminate flring & base thru-out, neutral color, custom drapery, closet organizer & more.... $559,000 SEQUOIA WRAP LOVELY VU OF HILLS & TREES! Updated all white kit. Stall shower & open wrap. Lovely vu of hills & trees. Close to carport....$199,000 SONOMA READY TO GO. New carpet, linoleum, paint. View of golf course, trees, neighborhood. Enclosed veranda (bonus room). Light, bright, pleasant. Open flowing floorplan. Lg living rm....$149,500 SONOMA PRISTINE HOME that sparkles thruout!! Lots of new: carpet, pnt, granite cntr top in kit, DW, range & hood, kit sink, kit tile flr & basebd. Very convenient to parking! Bath has been updated.... $159,000 SONOMA CHARMING CO-OP IN MOVE-IN CONDITION. Lovely view of green trees to hills. Some pergo flrng, newer cntrs, W/D & shower. A pleasure to show.... $197,700 SONOMA WRAP PARTIAL MT. DAIBLO VIEW! Delightful setting, upgraded kit: new cabs, appl, granite cntrs. Upgraded bath: W/D, shower/tub enclosure, vanity & cntr top, toilet. Veranda open at front encl side for bonus rm. New lino. Fresh pnt. Sunny, bright.... $229,000 SONOMA WRAP TOUPIN REMODEL LITE & BRITE! Plush carpets, laminate entry, all new kitchen; designer cabinetry, granite ctrs, SS appl. Stall shower in bath. New W/D & much more. Pleasant views....$279,900 CYPRESS 1 bed, 1 bath condo. A PICTURE PERFECT SETTING FOR YOUR ROSSMOOR DREAM HOME! Patio enhanced by a forest of pines & lawn! Pergo entry, handy double sink in kitchen, newer faucet in bath.... $123,300 CYPRESS LEVEL-IN + park-like setting off of patio. New carpet & paint. Carport & lndry very close....$125,000 MENDOCINO DARLING HOME just steps away from a fantastic view. Park at front door. Skylights in updated kitchen. New vinyl, carpet & fresh paint. W/D....$149,000 BROOKGREEN IMMACULATE w/fresh pnt, new crpt, conveniently located. Bathrm somewhat larger which makes convenient for walkers & wheelchrs. Extremely close to common area & bus transport. Very pleasant view w/partial view of pond garden area....$114,900 BROOKGREEN CUTE AS A BUTTON! Convenient 1st floor location, NW entry. Immaculate. Fresh paint & carpet, new vinyl. Staged! Close to parking....$125,000 BROOKGREEN VERY CONVENIENT! Good access to entry & dining room. Large living/dining area. Private balcony for your outdoor enjoyment. Fully equipped kitchen. Washer/dryer. Additional storage....$138,000 EXP BROOKGREEN GREAT LOCATION, quiet, no neighbor adjoining walls. Fresh pnt, Berber cpt. Larger bedrm & LR than Brookgreen. Carport #148. Convenient to bus transportation....$164,500 We sell more properties in Rossmoor than all other offi ces combined. Whether you re buying or selling or for a personal tour, call us today. 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56 56 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 The Prophet of Change Continued from page 19 where we sit. The conventional wisdom is that politics is a pocketbook matter, which is to say very personal. As long as we are secure here in our lovely valley, life is good. We must therefore look critically at how this good life could be threatened by those who advocate change for change s sake. We must be educated consumers as we shop among the political alternatives and not let some petty annoyances drive us into the great unknown. So tell us, Mr. Obama if you please, how you would improve the lives of us here in zip code 94595, and at what cost, for we have all lived long enough to know that there is no free lunch. Just Thinking: Avoiding a train wreck in Iran Continued from page 19 to annihilate Israel. Strategic expert Reuven Pedatzur of Tel Aviv University has written that Iran agreed to a ceasefire in the war with Iraq once Iraqi missiles began falling on Tehran. The ayatollahs might be willing to sacrifice soldiers, he says, but not national survival. What should be done? Iran is said to be the most westernized of all Middle Eastern countries. American culture and mores are said to be attractive to Iranians. With all that in mind, my suggestion would be something like this: open a U.S. embassy in Teheran as soon as possible; send American movies and TV programs; offer to bring Iran into most-favored-nation trade arrangements; cancel all sanctions currently imposed on Iran; encourage Israel to send the Israeli National Symphony Orchestra to give concerts in Teheran; and send the New York Yankees to play ball. But, most importantly, offer Iran a nonaggression treaty and a guarantee that we will not seek regime change all of the above to be offered in exchange for open and continuing inspection by the IAEA of Iran s uranium enrichment program so that the world can be certain that enrichment is being done strictly to provide fuel for their power reactors. Though there is no certainty that my proposed soft power approach would work, it seems to me that it has a higher prospect of success than bombing, would cost less and be far less dangerous, and would win support from across the world. Sydelle Poryes & Evelyn Nielsen present Crème de la crème. Gorgeous Inverness up in the Fairways. Fabulous condo on the golf course and views of hills of Rossmoor and beyond. 1,595 square feet, 2 large bedrooms and den, back-to-back fireplaces and gas heat. Don t wait on this one. Please call Sydelle Poryes direct at or Evelyn Nielsen direct at to show you this great property. Elegant Sonoma (A touch of class) A great price. Move right in. Beautifully upgraded. You must see to appreciate. Two bedrooms, one bath, priced to sell. $149,000. Please call Sydelle for information at Rossmoor Realty at , or in the evenings at Sydelle Poryes Evelyn Nielsen Rossmoor Realty SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, County of Contra Costa 725 Court Street Martinez, CA FILED: August 19, 2008 K. Torre, County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: N PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner DAMIEN MICHAEL ALLEN has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: present name: DAMIEN MICHAEL ALLEN to proposed name: DAMIEN MICHAEL FRIESEN. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at 9:00 a.m. on October 17, 2008, in the courtroom in Department 60, Room 102, located at 725 Court Street, Martinez, California 94553, to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Rossmoor News, a newspaper of general circulation printed in the County of Contra Costa. Judith Sanders Judge Pro Tem of the Superior Court Date: August 19, 2008 Legal RN 4144 Publish Aug. 27, then Sept. 3, 10 &17, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA FILED: Aug. 25, 2008 B. Basch, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County Theater Review: Will Rogers Follies Continued from page 21 played by a lot of beautiful and talented women. The dancing Wranglers (the male cowpokes) are equally outstanding, but if anyone deserves special mention, it has to be Ron Pickett, who played perhaps one of his very best roles in the many years I have enjoyed watching him, as Will Rogers s father, Clem Rogers. I have seen this show a number of times, even the traveling professional show starring Tommy Tune, and I believe Pickett s performance is the most delightful and the one I have enjoyed the best so far. The music, the voices, the set design and costumes all add significantly to the experience, but the visual slide show that was crafted, tying the message of this show, earlier politics, and its relevance to American politics today is one of the cleverest adaptations I have seen in this musical. The Will Rogers Follies continues with evening performances at 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, ending on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Lesher Theatre, located at 1601 Civic Drive. Ticket prices range between $34 and $41 and are on sale at the ticket office by calling Or, visit the Web site at LEGAL NOTICES FILE NO: F FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: Team Optimus Consulting, 257 Castle Glen Rd., Walnut Creek, CA, 94595, Contra Costa Co. Elizabeth C. Morris 257 Castle Glen Rd. Walnut Creek, CA Business conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 8/25/08. s/elizabeth C. Morris This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4145 Publish Sept. 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA FILED: Aug. 20, 2008 Courtney Munn, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: Walnut Creek Wrestling Club, 4501 Blackburn Ct., Concord, CA, 94518, Contra Costa Co. Carlos Sumulong 4501 Blackburn Ct.. Concord, CA, Business conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above. s/carlos Sumulong This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4146 Publish Sept. 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK 555 Escobar St. P.O. Box 350 Martinez, CA FILED: Aug. 26, 2008 Courtney Munn, Deputy County Clerk Contra Costa County FILE NO: F FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following is doing business as: Bay Area At Your Service, 1755 Trinity Ave. #71., Walnut Creek, CA, 94596, Contra Costa Co. Melissa Heng 1755 Trinity Ave. #71 Walnut Creek, CA, Business conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above. s/melissa Heng This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp. Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk Legal RN 4147 Publish Sept. 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2008 MUTUAL MAINTENANCE F R O M T H E M U T U A L O P E R A T I O N S D I V I S I O N FOR SERVICE, CALL Schedule through Sept. 10 PUBLIC WORKS: Miscellaneous service order requests for concrete repairs valleywide. LANDSCAPE ENTRY MAINTENANCE: Once a month routine maintenances, and firebreaks as needed in FWCM, SWCM, TWCM and 4WCM. LANDSCAPE ENTRY MAINTENANCE INDEPEN- DENT MUTUALS: Monday Mutuals 28, 29, 48 and 61 Tuesday Mutuals 8, 22, 30, 65 and 68 Wednesday Mutual 8, 29, 48, 59 and 68. Thursday Mutuals 28, 30 and 65 Friday Mutuals 8, 29, 48, 56 and 59 PEST CONTROL: Call for service order. LAWN MAINTENANCE: Mow weekly, fertilize. TREE MAINTENANCE: Building clearance by Waraner Bros in TWCM Projects 45 and 64. Arborcare does tree maintenance in FWCM. FWCM LANDSCAPE MEETINGS: Scheduled for Fridays at 11 a.m., Oct. 3 and Dec 5. at the Multipurpose room at Gateway. EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Valleywide on a call-in basis. To report exterior walkway carport lighting problems, call Mutual Operations at TRASH AND RECYCLING PROBLEMS: For an explanation of maintenance services, call Tess Molina at FOR ASSISTANCE REGARDING THE FOLLOWING, CALL: Billing inquiries and information Building and manor repairs: interior/exterior Bus information Dial-a-Bus Landscape maintenance and pest control Manor alterations and resales Recreation vehicle parking information FWCM = First Mutual SWCM= Second Mutual TWCM = Third Mutual 4WCM = Fourth Mutual

57 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, Supervisor-Gayle B. Uilkema Adult Protective Services Animal Services, Martinez Area Agency on Aging Clerk-Recorder, Stephen Weir Code Enforcement, Central County, Community Services CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CONTACTS Community Substance Abuse Services Contra Costa Health Plan County Administrator County Assessor, Gus Kramer County Librarian County Road Maintenance District Attorney Employment & Human Services Environmental Health Fire District of Contra Costa Mosquito Abatement/Vector Control Office of Emergency Services Public Works BUSINESS SERVICES HANDYMAN Home CLEANING Handyman Service 30 Years in Rossmoor Painting Plumbing Electrical Baseboards Dimmer Switches Carpentry Faucets Caulking Garbage Disposal Grab Bars Smoke Detectors Ceiling Fans Sliding Doors Crown Moulding Drywall Repair Deck Painting Weather Stripping Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Vinyl Hanging Mirrors & Pictures Toilet Installation & Repair No job too small Wizard FURNITURE REPAIR WINDOWS INTERIORS Lic. & Ins. since 1993 The publishing of advertisements for goods or services in the Rossmoor News does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation for said goods or services by the Rossmoor News. Residents are responsible for verifying claims, credentials, licenses and references of any advertiser with whom they may do business. The Rossmoor News will not knowingly publish advertisements unsuitable, untruthful or misrepresentative. Spring Cleaning Move in, Move Out Weekly Bi-monthly Monthly One-time Super Cleaning, top to bottom Faith Cleaning SENIOR SPECIAL: First hour free for new customers Call Diane Insured and Bonded Free Estimates INTERIORS Window Cleaning Carpet Cleaning Truck Mounted Steam Unit Mini Blinds Gutter Cleaning Specialists in Heights (925) WE ANSWER OUR OWN CALLS Watch previous Fun Days at 3 p.m. daily on TV Channel 28 Since 1946 The Choice of Discriminating Home Owners CARPET HARDWOOD VINYL LAMINATE TILE DUSTLESS FLOOR REFINISHING WINDOW COVERINGS WINE CELLARS COUNTERTOPS CABINETS We provide free measurements & in home estimates 2835 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill On the border of Walnut Creek & Pleasant Hill just off Hwy 680 ROSSMOOR SPECIAL 10% Up To 40% Discount on Flooring Materials OFF Window Coverings Expires 10/1/08 mention this ad or bring it in Mt. Diablo Court Lafayette, CA (Between Hungry Hunter & Park Hotel) Lic. # S & N FLOOR COVERINGS S U S I N I C O R P O R A T I O N Free Estimates Guaranteed Work Lic. # REG SUSINI S T U B B O R N A B O U T Q U A L I T Y S I N C E

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60 60 ROSSMOOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Visit us in the Rossmoor Shopping Center 1950 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek (925) Mary Beall Office Manager Paula Azeltine Loc Barnes Cheryl Beach Rebecca Berlin Ted Bourgeois Sue Choe Urcil Commons George Detre SAVE THE DATE! OPPORTUNITY PLUS A level-in home in a wonderful, serene location surrounded by nature. Enjoy the comfort of this Belvedere with 2 bedrooms, den, 2 baths and two patios. Vaulted ceiling and wood-burning fireplace. Tastefully remodeled with new cabinetry, countertops, sinks, faucets. Freshly painted, new carpet, vinyl and window coverings. Ready now. Call Peggy Martinez, $445,000. PRICED TO SELL This lovely upper-level Pinehurst model has great location and view. Two bed/2 bath, walk-in closets, fireplace, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, inside laundry, garage. Call Paula or Meridith, $339,000. UNSURPASSED BROOKGREEN This beautiful unit offers a fabulous setting close to bus stop. Move-in ready. A must see! Call Rex Fraser, $142,000. A SUNNY REMODELED CONDO A Saratoga model with expansive view. Upgrades include dual-pane windows, recessed lighting, new cabinets, granite counters, new appliances and new heat pump/ air conditioner. Call Walt or Nancie Straub, $239,000. GREAT LOCATION TAHOE MODEL Next to the entry pond and waterfall. It offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den, garage and carport. Freshly painted with new carpeting and no popcorn on the ceiling. Washer and dryer are included. What a view! Call the Kelly/ Loggins Team, $650,000. A VILLA BARCELONA MODEL Lovely, light and bright unit on third floor in elevator building. Level-in entry, updated kitchen and master bath, spacious living areas, 2 large bedrooms and 2 baths, two decks and a great view. Tropical courtyard with fountain. Call Sally Smith, $349,000. A MONTROSE MODEL In a word, beautiful! Remodeled throughout. Hardwood flooring, enlarged kitchen, rebuilt fireplace, too many upgrades to mention. You need to see to appreciate. Call Peggy Martinez, $599,500 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH, SONOMA Clean paint and carpets. Priced so you could remodel to your taste. Nice outlook from open deck. Call to see, Peggy Martinez, $139,500. BRIGHT AND CHEERY SONOMA New carpet and paint. Upgraded kitchen with granite counters and newer appliances. Open deck. Shows well, staged and ready for someone to move in. Seller to pay $7,000 to GRF. Call Walt Hanson, $189,000. SPECTACULAR TAMALPAIS With its floor-to-ceiling windows and lovely wooded view from the living room and master bedroom! Private setting from rear patio. Two bedrooms, 2 baths. New carpet and vinyl flooring. Very nicely updated kitchen and baths. Pristine, ready to move in! Call Peggy Martinez, $349,500. A SEQUOIA WRAP All-new kitchen appliances, window in kitchen and bath. Stack washer/ dryer, pristine condition, decorator colors, plenty of storage, close to carport. Call Mary Beall, $295,000. EXPANDED CLAREMONT Sparkling clean! Lovely co-op awaits new owners. Two bedrooms, 2 baths, plus den. Ready for you to update. Motivated seller. Call Mary Beall, $239,000. LEVEL-IN PIEDMONT This home is over 1,700 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, hardwood floors, upgraded neutral carpeting, formal living and dining rooms and a private patio overlooking Mt. Diablo and surrounding hills. Call Cindy Maddux, $349,000. PRIVATE, SERENE SETTING IS YOURS TO ENJOY This Yosemite model offers 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths with enclosed patio for extra living space. It looks out to beautiful wooded setting with filtered Mt. Diablo view. Call Paula Azeltine/Meridith Zomalt, $215,000. JUST MOVE IN The fix-up work is done. Sonoma Wrap has tasteful neutral décor plus gourmet kitchen and large stall shower. Seller would like an offer. Call Lynne Keefer, $220,000. SPARKLING SEQUOIA Great one-manor entry, lovely open patio with great views, washer/ dryer, freshly cleaned carpet, stall shower delightful! Call Maria Eberle, $157,000. Choice breeds competition and competition breeds outstanding service. Remember you do have a choice when you sell or buy in Rossmoor. Prudential California Reality is that choice! Prudential s Rossmoor Open House is Sunday, September 14 CONDOMINIUMS CO-OPERATIVES LOVELY VIEWS OF HILLS AND TREES This third floor Villa Valencia condo. Newer paint, updates in kitchen include granite tile counters, tile floor, built-ins, inside laundry, elevator access. Call Paula Azeltine, $305,000. TAMARISK MODEL WITH OPEN FLOOR PLAN Just a few gentle steps down to this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo with eat-in kitchen, open dining room, living room and looks out to lovely patio and lawn area. Large master bedroom, new counter tops, tile floors and a full size washer/dryer. Garage parking with storage. Call Peggy Martinez, $315,000. LOVELY TOUPIN REMODEL Two-bedroom, 2-bath Mariposa located in prime location, at the end of Cactus Court. Close to the main gate, and Gateway Clubhouse and transportation. Features include gourmet kitchen with granite counters, polished Travertine baths and detached garage. Call Cheryl Beach, $449,000. INVITING INVERNESS This feel good end unit features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, plus den. Great eastern exposure with sunlight streaming into windows on all three sides! Spacious (approximate 1,599 square feet) open floor plan, two-way (gas) fireplace, abundant kitchen cabinets and counter space, plantation shutters in living room, dining room and den. Gentle walkway from detached garage to front entrance. Call Cheryl Beach, $497,000. JUST LISTED! Level-in Santa Clara. Beautifully updated throughout, ready to move in. Three skylights, washer and dryer. Carport across from front door. Call Marie Schached, $445,000. CLAREMONT CONDO Two-bedroom, 1-bath, new paint, vinyl and laminated hardwood floors. New kitchen with granite counters and pull out shelves and stainless sink. New appliances with built-in microwave, washer/dryer. Mutual Four with lowest HOA in Rossmoor. Small entry with only two buildings. Pleasant view of grassy knoll of veranda with two extra storage cabinets. Call Gwen Schwinck, $274,500. WONDERFUL END UNIT GOLDEN GATE This unit offers skylights, washer/ dryer, and stall shower. Enclosed atrium with raised cupola adds living space. Close to everything. Call Lynne Keefer, $199,000. CARMEL IN LOVELY AREA Located in beautiful, wooded area, just like being in the mountains. Ready to move-in and enjoy the good life. Call Rex Fraser, $255,900. LEVEL-IN YOSEMITE Two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, corner unit, new carpet and interior paint, 3 skylights, washer/dryer, private patio with no backyard neighbor, carport across from unit, close to Gateway Clubhouse. Call Loc Barnes, $249,900. WOW! SPECTACULAR VIEWS Both the living room and the master bedroom of this Piedmont model on the 15th tee of the golf course offer outstanding views of the hills. Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, lots of closets and has been completely repainted. Updated kitchen with microwave and dome light, washer/dryer, built in bookcases in the lower bedroom. It has it all! Call Peggy Martinez, $425,000. BEAUTIFUL AND LEVEL-IN A San Franciscan model, approximately 1,380 square feet with 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, remodeled in 2006, hardwood floors, granite counters in kitchen and baths, walk-in shower, washer/ dryer, living room, family room, formal dining room. Front and back entries. Carport nearby. Call Loc Barnes, $309,000. YOSEMITE CO-OP Two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, bright home with lovely patio. Call Bernadette Dugan, $225,000. A SWEET SEQUOIA Well priced 2-bedroom co-op is waiting for you. Sunny, spacious living areas make furniture placement easy. Skylights in kitchen and bath. Pleasing valley view from partially enclosed deck. Call Lynne Keefer, $144,900. MOVE RIGHT IN! Level-in Golden Gate with partial upgrades. Laminate floors, new carpet, paint, new light fixtures, granite in kitchen. Washer/dryer, very clean unit, a good buy! Call Walt or Nancie Straub, $199,950. See Us On TV Prudential California Realty has a program on Comcast s Channel 26 every Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. Tune in! Serving Rossmoor for Over 30 Years Prudential can also help with your real estate needs outside Rossmoor. Jim Olson Cathy Philips Jay Rosenthal Marie Schached Gwen Schwinck Sally Smith Walt Straub Nancie Straub Herb Trenbath Bernadette Dugan Jeanette Evans Rex Fraser Cal Goforth Nancy Granberg Bill Hammerback Yvonne Jakovleski Millie Watt Maria Eberle Lynne Keefer Kevin Kelly Buddy Carlton Loggins Cindy Maddux Walt Hanson Peggy Martinez Meridith Zomalt