Though some additional tweaks are almost certain, and with several questions remaining to be answered, the combined RWC Board and Finance Committee on Sept. 9 and 10 unofficially endorsed the basics of a draft $23.18 million RWC operating budget for 2026, and an $11.7 million Rossmoor Property Management (RPM) draft budget for 2026. Perhaps the mos...

Acknowledging Rossmoor’s capital fund will need more money for upcoming major projects, and to help compensate for a new funding shift that will lower residents’ monthly coupons, the RWC Planning Committee voted Thursday to recommend the Membership Transfer Fee be raised from $14,000 to $18,000 starting April 1, 2026. The MTF is paid by first-time ...

Hunter-gatherers and agricultural societies were enmeshed in nature in every aspect of their lives. As technology has advanced, the impact of human beings has altered the natural processes that sustain and uplift all of creation. We are now acutely aware that human action affects not only one’s social environment but also the physical and spiritual...

Step into a world of hidden treasures and cherished memories as all Rossmoor residents are invited to the annual Bonhams appraisal event, where Bonhams’ expert appraisers will unveil the secrets and stories behind your beloved possessions. Bonhams appraisers are returning to Rossmoor on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fireside Roo...

Ballroom dancing options abound here Rossmoor has many ballroom dancing opportunities, but it can be challenging for people to figure out which clubs or dances are most appropriate for them. Some dance clubs hire bands, while others use a DJ to provide the music. Some include a dinner, others not. Some are dressy attire; others more casual. This ar...

After two potential sales fell through, the RWC Board explored whether to turn the former medical center building outside the gate into a centralized office space for Rossmoor Property Management and several RWC departments. Now the Board has a new idea – to sell the former John Muir medical office building at 1220 Rossmoor Parkway and buy a differ...

Let this be known: The Rossmoor Library is not a “shhh” and keep quiet library. No need to whisper – friendly conversation and laughs are encouraged within the library at Gateway. Entirely self-sustained by residents, the library’s lifeblood is its volunteers, nearly 40 strong. The friendly aura is a bit like TV’s “Cheers,” minus the beer taps. Eve...

Considering the role computers play in daily life, it’s important that Rossmoor has its own Computer Club. It comes in handy when residents run into predicaments. That was especially the case for one resident after she was the victim of a cybercrime. A resident recently reached out to the News to describe her experience of being hacked. Perpetrator...

Step into a world of hidden treasures and cherished memories as all Rossmoor residents are invited to the annual Bonhams appraisal event, where Bonhams’ expert appraisers will unveil the secrets and stories behind your beloved possessions. Bonhams appraisers are returning to Rossmoor on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fireside Roo...

Get ready to move, groove and celebrate community spirit! The Filipino-American Association of Rossmoor (FAAR) warmly invites neighbors and friends to its much-anticipated annual dance celebration on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse. The dynamic Bay Area fourpiece band The Business will light up the dance ...