Members back $3 fee for specialty classes beginning Jan. 1 Rossmoor’s outdoor pools may remain lifeguard-free until at least January, and possibly beyond. The Fitness and Aquatics Advisory Committee on July 9 unanimously recommended to the RWC Board to keep Hillside and Dollar pools without lifeguards, rather than shorten pool hours to pay for keep...

The concepts of dementia and Alzheimer’s are far more complicated than the idea one loses memory because of age. Gerontologist and researcher and care management specialist Beverly Kothare on July 22 spoke to the Rotary Club of Rossmoor in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse about the conditions, symptoms and causes of dementia. “My passion is al...

Jim McKenna has jumped right into his new job as RWC’s golf course superintendent. McKenna, who started July 13, takes over the vital role for Rossmoor’s two golf courses from Blake Swint, who announced last month he was stepping down after 22 years as superintendent. Swint, who has taken the course superintendent job at Turlock Golf and Country Cl...

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

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

Ceramic Arts Club mobilizes for Community Mural Anne Shulenberger has a term for what the members of the Ceramics Arts Club are beginning to experience as they prepare to make a large ceramic mural outside of their shop at Gateway. “People don’t just have relationships ‒ they have creation- ships, and that’s what’s happening here right now,” said S...

At 103, Lou Gibbs is fond of technology and is at ease around a computer. There are many ways Gibbs, a longtime resident and a World War II veteran, amazes people. He’ll email those he’s met during his many travels. He uses a smart phone, smart watch and once taught his daughter Nancy how to create a Power Point presentation. He has a treasure trov...

Planning recommends exploring options for more environmentally sustainable golf courses, including possible Audubon certification By Sam Richards Staff writer In light of recent calls by residents to end the use of Roundup and certain other herbicides on Rossmoor’s golf courses, the Rossmoor Walnut Creek Planning Committee voted on Thursday to reco...

Camp Rossmoor’s varied activities and games proved quite popular in 2025, and Rossmoor’s Recreation, Fitness and Aquatics staffs have some adjustments in mind that they hope will bring even more campers out for the 2026 edition of the camp during the third full week of August. One of those adjustments is a bit more time for advance planning before ...

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