Jan Miller Corran has been looking forward to showing her film “Snapshots” here in Rossmoor. That showing, happening today at 7 p.m. in Peacock Hall, completes a remarkable circle for her. The catalyst behind “Snapshots,” which she wrote and co-produced, were experiences between Corran and her dying mother in Rossmoor. The Lesbian Social Club is pr...

The Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation (RSF) expects much from its trustees. Each member must be nominated and vetted by the RSF membership Committee, which is chaired this year by RSF Trustee Susan Baskin, and subsequently approved for a three-year renewable term by a majority of the board. Because of RSF’s commitment that every dollar donated will g...

Former Mutual president had helped to plan garden that bears his name One recent day on her usual walk, Kathleen Epperson came upon something unexpected along Terra Granada Drive, perhaps a half mile from her Tice Creek Drive manor, near the “Entry 8” sign on Terra Granada. It was a plaque honoring Eldon Rowe, a longtime high school history teacher...

Specifics still unknown for state’s AB 3074 Though a pair of state fire-prevention laws are thus far short on specifics about clearing vegetation around buildings and elsewhere and turf watering, Jeroen Wright is taking a proactive approach to getting Rossmoor Walnut Creek ready for the new rules when they come. But being proactive, he stressed, do...

As the end of one’s life nears, time becomes increasingly precious for both the individual who is coming to grips with it and loved ones and friends surrounding that person and trying to be supportive. Recognizing the significance of the topics related to the core issue, two Rossmoor Walnut Creek (RWC) clubs, End of Life Concerns Club and Braver An...

Holding negative conceptions, stereotypes and attitudes toward aging can play an adverse role later in life, clinical psychologist Dr. Matthew Wynn told residents on June 2 in the Fireside Room. Wynn, who holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from Washington University in St. Louis, spoke on “Positive Aging,” in the final Optimum Wellness Lectur...

RWC AND MUTUAL NEWS Mutuals’ Board Services coordinator There are two director positions on the Mutual 59 Board of Directors that are available to be filled in the 2025 director election. Each position is for a three-year term. Candidates must be a member in the Mutual and meet the qualifications of directors as stated in the bylaws. (Bylaws can be...

A new employee recognition program has launched as part of Rossmoor Walnut Creek’s attention to recruitment and retention of staff. Starting June 2, comment boxes were placed at the front desks in various clubhouses and offices where residents, guests and staff can deposit their nominations for employee recognition. Boxes are located in the Gateway...

BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING DATES The Rossmoor Walnut Creek Board and committees hold hybrid meetings in-person and on Zoom. For remote participation on Zoom, use the online link or call one of the numbers below. Meetings can be rescheduled or changed at any time. The following are the phone number options for each meeting: 1-669-900-6833, 1-346-24...

Trial partnership with ride share company Lyft also approved The RWC Board last week elected to proceed with a comprehensive community rebranding effort, which includes making “Rossmoor Walnut Creek” the community’s formal name and a redesign of the Rossmoor.com website to focus strictly on marketing to the outside world – one of several adopted re...