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ROSSMOOR NEWS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2011
WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA
VOLUME 45, NO. 40 • 50 CENTS
A young Jewish boy finds a
way to get a Christmas tree
By Ralf Parton
Contributing writer
A
s a 10-year-old boy living in a six-story tenement in the Bronx in
1942, I had an overwhelming
desire to have my own Christmas tree. This presented a
real dilemma, as I was born a
Jew, and both sets of my Orthodox grandparents were vehemently opposed to even the
idea of a Hanukkah bush.
My desire became desperate.
As I lived across the street
from Bronx Park, which
houses the New York Botanical Gardens, home to plants,
flowers and trees from all
over the world, the rebel inside of me got the best of me.
It was the season and evening arrived early. So after
supper on a Friday, I found
myself strolling through an
isolated section of the park
where I spotted a beautifully
shaped, four-foot-high evergreen tree. Yes, that’s what
we called them back in the
Bronx.
After looking around, and
seeing no one, I immediately
went to work with my Cub
Scout pen-knife and within a
half-hour of hard sweat, I had
felled that sucker.
I was tall for 10, so over one
shoulder it went, and when
the traffic slowed on Bronx
Park East, I scurried across
and into the Gilderber Arms,
the fancy name of my apart-
ment building. We lived on
the ground floor, apartment
H, right across the staircase,
near the mailboxes.
Tucked under the stairs, this
well became a grotto for my
Christmas tree, as I knew my
father would never allow me
to bring trafe (something that
is not kosher) in our house.
I could hardly sleep that
night, thinking of how I
would decorate my very own
tree. Around 7 on Saturday
morning, I was popping corn,
and by the time my father
came home from work that
evening, the little tree was
almost all decked out and
ready to compete for Macy’s
best window.
My father, with a smile on
his face, actually watched me
place the last few homemade
trinkets, when he asked,
“Ralf, what’s that tag hanging off that limb?”
In my excitement, I had
never noticed it. But when I
reached for it, I read aloud,
“This Chinese fir is a gift to
the city of New York from
Madame Chiang Kai-shek.”
Rossmoor resident Ralf
Parton wrote this piece,
which he titled, “Now That
She’s Gone, It’s Time to Confess,” on Oct. 25, 2003, two
days after the death of Madame Chiang Kai-shek in
New York City. This former
first lady of the Republic of
China was living on the upper east side of Manhattan at
the time of her death.
News photo by Mike DiCarlo
Nativity scene set up on Rossmoor Parkway
Last Friday, volunteers from the Ecumenical Friendship Group set up the nativity scene alongside
Rossmoor Parkway on the grassy area north of the Creekside tennis courts. The crèche will be
at this site until after Christmas and will be lit up at night. The volunteers are, from left, Pat Kelly,
Ron Moschel, Lou Artiaco, Tom Cassese, Felice Santos and Dick Beil.
Clubhouse room reservations demonstrate
need for more venues during peak times
By Wilma Murray
Staff writer
I
t’s a quiet Saturday afternoon as two residents wander through Gateway. Rooms
are dark and there is little activity. “See?”
one resident says to the other, “The rooms are
empty. I don’t understand why we keep hearing that more meeting rooms are needed.”
This comment is often heard in Rossmoor.
Many residents are puzzled because they believe there is no shortage of clubhouse space
and see no reason to add more.
But the staff members who handle room reservations have a different story to tell. Handling thousands of bookings each year, they
know the issues well: While there are indeed
times when rooms are empty, there are also
many times when staff has to turn away clubs
and organizations requesting a room to rent.
Why the dichotomy?
Resident Services Director Jeff Matheson
explained it this way: Obviously there’s capacity at varying times, days and seasons, but there
are peak times – times that are most ideal for
clubs and organizations to meet – when there
is a “log jam” of requests for rooms. Much depends on the venue, as well.
Some venues are ideal for intimate occasions, such as the Dollar Clubhouse. Some
venues need to be much larger and have kitchen access for dances and socials, such as the
Sierra Room and the Fireside Room. The multipurpose rooms at Gateway are the right size
for small groups.
Public Safety coordinator
gives access-system update Jewish Community Center closes its doors
By Dennis Bell
Public Safety coordinator
This is the first in a series of articles designed to keep residents
updated on the progress of the new Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) access system.
In October, the GRF Board approved a project to replace the
bar code system at the gate with a new, state-of-the-art Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) access system. GRF’s contractor,
PAC Integrations, has begun work on this project.
The first phase of this project is not visible as the work is taking place “behind the scenes.” This phase includes information
technology upgrades and replacements, and data conversions that
are necessary to run the new access-system software. The new
access-system software will continue to work with the current
bar codes.
Because of the new system and computer equipment, it is hoped
that the number of bar code misreads will be reduced.
Phase two of this project is the installation phase, which can
take place while phase one work is under way, and will begin in
January. This phase includes the installation of the RFID equipment at the gate, new gate equipment, and roadway construction.
During this phase it will be necessary to close lanes and these
closures may last for hours or for an entire day.
Continued on page 4
In a move that surprised
the community last Thursday,
the Jewish Community Center
(JCC) closed its doors, citing
financial problems.
Parents of the preschool program heard the news via email
from JCC President Robert
Rich, who said the center had
been struggling to maintain
members and grow its revenue
and the bad economy had exacerbated the issue; therefore the
programs at the facility could
no longer be sustained.
The Millman Adult Day Program (for those with Alzheimer’s), the JCC Preschool and
all other on-site programming
were cancelled as of Dec. 16.
The email also said employees
would lose their jobs and the
property would be sold.
There has been no official
statement and as of press time,
the News was unable to reach
Continued on page 5
anyone associated with the
JCC for comment.
INSIDE THE NEWS
Arts and Leisure ............. 16-19
Arts and Leisure listings ..... 20
Bridge .............................. 26-27
Calendar.......................... 28-31
Classified ......................... 39-51
Channel 28 TV Guide ......... 24
Clubs ......................... 19-25, 33
Dining Guide .................. 25-26
Health .............................. 36-38
In Memoriam....................... 33
Movies .................................. 18
Op/Ed Columns .............. 14-15
Religion ............................... 32
Residents Forum ................. 13
Sports .............................. 34-35
Resident co-authors book.
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ROSSMOOR NEWS • DECEMBER 21, 2011
Last chance to get tickets
for New Year’s Eve cabaret
The 7 p.m. cabaret show
and the dance in the Sierra
Room on New Year’s Eve
are now sold out. A few tickets are still available for the
10 p.m. cabaret show in the
Fireside Room at Gateway
featuring Broadway performer Jason Graae.
The show will also feature
John Boswell on piano.
Graae will perform his
homage to Broadway composer Jerry Herman by singing selections from his classic musicals “Mame,” “Hello
Dolly!” and many more.
Graae has starred in musicals both on and off-Broadway. He has toured the country alongside Jerry Herman
in “Hello Jerry!”
Tables of eight may be
reserved upon request when
purchasing tickets.
Tickets for this show are
$20 at the Excursion Desk
at Gateway. Payment is by
cash, check made out to GRF
or credit card.
Champagne, wine, juice
and soda and snacks will be
provided in the lobby.
Movie
The 1936 classic comedy
“After the Thin Man,” starring
William Powell and Myrna
Loy, will be shown in Peacock
Hall at Gateway at 1, 4 and 7
p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31.
Domestic detectives Nick
and Nora Charles (Powell
and Loy) are back for the
second installment of their
murder-mystery series, this
time to help Nora’s cousin
Selma (Elissa Landi) find her
missing husband, Robert.
This film is 113 minutes
long and is not rated. This
free program is open to all
residents and their guests.
Food barrels for the Food Drive will be
located at clubhouses throughout holidays
Rossmoor residents are encouraged to continue to give nonperishable food items for the
Food Drive throughout the holiday season. Food
Drive barrels will remain at Gateway, Dollar
and Creekside clubhouses and the Pro Shop at
Creekside until the end of December.
The Food Drive for the benefit of the Food
Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is sponsored
by the Rossmoor Interfaith Council.
All of the food and monetary contributions
will benefit the Food Bank. The Food Bank
distributes food directly to low-income people
at community sites and makes food available
for other nonprofit organizations serving the ill,
needy and infants.
During the holidays, the Food Bank steps up
its programs of food giving, distributing special holiday food baskets to those in need in
the community, in addition to its regular food
distributions. Last year thousands of families
received baskets, and this year the Food Bank
expects to help even more families because the
need is so great.
Here is a list of the most needed items:
• Iron-rich cereal
• 100-percent fruit juice in plastic containers
• Canned fruit (in juice)
• Dry beans (any type)
• Canned vegetables
• Enriched rice
• Powdered milk
• Canned meat, poultry and fish
• Peanut butter in a plastic container
• Pre-packaged meals
Do not donate fresh food or food in glass containers. Be sure that the donated food does not
have an expired date.
Drop food in the barrels through the end of
the month or make a financial donation and send
to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano,
P.O. Box 271966, Concord, CA 94527. Be sure
to write “Rossmoor” on the outside of the envelope.
For information about the Rossmoor Food
Drive, call Eleanore McGrath at 937-5261.
Dial-a-Bus will be available for the holidays
The following is the Rossmoor
bus schedule for Christmas Eve,
Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve
and New Year’s Day.
• Christmas Eve: Buses will
operate on the regular weekend
Dial-a-Bus schedule.
• Christmas Day: Dial-aBus will operate from 8:45 a.m.
to 4:45 p.m. On-request trips to
the downtown service area will
be made at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
and 1:30, 3 and 4:15 p.m.
• New Year’s Eve: Buses
will be on a regular schedule
except they will operate all eve-
ning until 12:30 a.m. on New
Year’s Day for residents who
are going to the New Year’s
Eve parties in Rossmoor.
• New Year’s Day: Diala-Bus will operate from 8:45
a.m. to 4:45 p.m. On-request
trips to the downtown service
area will be made at 9:30 and
11:30 a.m. and 1:30, 3 and
4:15 p.m.
For Dial-a-Bus service,
call 988-7676 at lease one
hour in advance.
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Rossmoor Fund asks residents to consider year-end gifts
News has
Donations help to give fellow residents a helping hand financially
more early
limited to individuals whose • Medical equipment
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All applications and consultaincome is less than • Ambulance service
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$21,780 or to two-person house- • Eyeglasses
How long does the aphe Rossmoor Fund is holds with combined incomes • Essential heat or food
plication process take? The
the holidays
winding up its second under $29,424. Other assets are
How does one apply for board meets twice each month
Two early deadlines are
coming up at the News due
to the Christmas and New
Year’s holidays. The News
will be closed Dec. 23
through 26 and Jan. 2.
The first early deadline
is for the Dec. 28 issue,
which has now passed.
The second early deadline is for the Jan. 4 issue.
All articles are due no later
than Wednesday, Dec. 28,
at 4 p.m. All ads, letters
and obituaries are due no
later than Thursday, Dec.
29, at 10 a.m.
For information about
the early deadlines, call the
News at 988-7800.
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annual fundraising drive
and the community’s responsiveness to the drive has been
significant. An acknowledgement of donors will be published in the News in January.
It is because of the generosity of donors that the
Rossmoor Fund is able to
reach out to those in need and
offer a helping hand. It is not
too late to make a gift. Make
donations by sending a check,
payable to the Rossmoor Fund,
to Rossmoor Fund, P.O. Box
2070, Walnut Creek 94595.
The Rossmoor Fund, established in 2009 for the purpose
of improving the quality of life
for Rossmoor residents, provides help for residents who
are in a financial bind because
of unanticipated expenses.
Residents in this situation may
be eligible for a grant from
the Rossmoor Fund and are
encouraged to apply for help
instead of continuing to lose
sleep over unpaid bills.
Applying for a
financial grant
Who qualifies? Grants are
also taken into account in determining eligibility.
What do grants cover?
Grants are intended to help
people through an unusually
difficult time and not to fill
the gap between one’s income and ordinary expenses.
Grants typically cover expenses such as:
• Medical bills
• Medications
• Essential dental care
• Temporary home health care
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unsuitable. All articles are subject to editing.
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tax-deductible gifts. The
Rossmoor Fund welcomes
donations in any amount and
also accepts memorial and
tribute gifts. For more information, see the website:
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One more day for chat with CEO
Don Maynard chatted with CEO Warren Salmons on Dec. 8
in the lobby at Del Valle. Throughout December, Salmons has
held chat sessions with residents called “A Word With Warren.” He will be out chatting with residents one more day this
month, tomorrow, Dec. 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in
the Del Valle Clubhouse lobby. Residents are invited to stop
by for impromptu conversation with the CEO.
I will do my best to provide
advance notice of specific closure dates and times using the
News and Channel 28. My goal
during this installation phase
is to minimize the inconvenience to residents and their
guests, but remember that with
approximately 6,000 vehicles
a day entering Rossmoor, lane
closure may result in traffic
backups.
Extra staff and traffic control will be utilized as necessary, and everyone’s patience
and understanding will be appreciated.
After phases one and two
are completed, phase three
Although senior BART
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I anticipate that phase four
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date is subject to change, as
necessary, for completion of
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Rooms to spare? Not so much, according to Room Reservations
Clubhouse reservations at
peak times are congested
But what happens, Recreation Supervisor Betsy
Hocking and Reservations
Scheduling Coordinator
Tracy Laughlin said, is
groups clamor for the rooms
at the same time and often
groups and individuals have
to be turned away. This is
especially a problem, they
said, when one club has a
longtime, regular meeting
time at one venue that other
groups would like to use at
the same time.
The prime time, Hocking
said, is weekdays from 9
a.m. to 2 p.m. Most groups
don’t want evenings or
weekends.
The exception, of course,
is memorials, which come
up on short notice. Often,
Hocking said, it is a real
challenge to find an available room for a memorial.
The numbers may not
seem staggering at first
glance. For the entire year
(2011), reservations for the
Sierra Room were 273, not
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even one per day. But when
figuring in that the time block
for the larger venues is four
hours, this narrows down the
availability.
The Fireside Room, as well,
averages just over one use per
day at 476 for the year.
At the other end of the
spectrum are the Shasta
Room (average five times per
day) and the Diablo Room and
Peacock Hall (average three
times per day). The multipurpose rooms at Gateway
get used twice a day, on average, for two-hour blocks. But
again, averaging out the numbers includes weekend days,
which are not prime activity
times in Rossmoor.
Should the Event Center be
built, Matheson said, it would
allow the only other largescale venue (the Sierra Room)
to be used for fitness activities, programs that are growing each year in Rossmoor. “It
gives you a lot more flexibility,” Matheson said, to restructure the uses of Del Valle.
Ryan Carroll sets up chairs for an event in the Fireside Room. The Fireside Room was reserved
476 times in 2011.
Staff has considered evaluating the clubhouses to see
if they can be specialized
– such as focusing fitness
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Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation has helped many bright, struggling students
Supports those transferring to four-year college
By Les Birdsall
Scholarship Foundation
correspondent
The Rossmoor Scholarship
Foundation trustees, (there
are 24), have an opportunity
to meet many bright but financially struggling students
who understand the importance of a good education.
The stories about how the
students came to that conclusion are varied. Some have
been directed and supported
by their families; others have
had dramatic and harsh life
experiences.
Students completing two
years of course work at
Diablo Valley College (DVC)
are eligible to receive a scholarship from the Rossmoor
Scholarship Foundation.
Diablo Valley College is
a community college with
about 25,000 students attending. Ages vary from recent high school graduates to
many over 60 years of age.
Some want to improve their
job skills, others are looking
for a career change or for personal enrichment. However,
there are a significant number whose goal is to transfer
to a four-year university or
college after completing the
first two years of their general
education.
Many students work fulltime, are self-supporting, have
a family, or are a single parent.
For them, the motivation to receive a degree is to improve
their life and in many cases
their family’s life. To accomplish this goal, financial assistance is a necessity and they
are very appreciative for any
help they receive.
One recipient who is now
enrolled in UC Berkeley said,
“For a long time I was concerned that I wouldn’t be able
to afford a four-year university
education but because of the
Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation’s commitment to help
others, my financial burden has
lightened and I am closer than
ever to realizing my dream of
becoming an architect. This
scholarship has sincerely made
a difference in my life.”
Another recipient came from
a family of five in Nigeria. His
mother and older brother died
of an ear infection easily treated in the United States. His father lost his job as a security
officer. In Nigeria he and his
brother were sent home from
school numerous times because their father was not able
to pay their school fees.
He responded to a U.S. visa
lottery program and was accepted. The student has been working full time in a care facility,
attending classes and has completed two years at DVC. His
major is economics and hopes
to receive a master’s degree in
business administration.
A woman grew up in a community of low income, drugs, alcohol, violence and high crime
rates. Her life changed when
her only son was shot and died
on his 18th birthday. Her grief
turned her life around. She decided she needed an education
to become a teacher, eventually
receive a master’s degree in
counseling or social work, and
help families who are victims
of violent crimes. She completed her general education at
DVC and has matriculated to a
four-year school.
It is emotional but satisfying
to know we can make a positive
difference to someone’s life.
Every contribution you make
to the Rossmoor Scholarship
Foundation is distributed to
students who need assistance
to continue their education that
will change their lives.
Recent donors
Shaffer, Lois
Bradley, Jim and Charlene
Howald, Pauline, in memory
Carly Wood, left, and Dorothy Bell are Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation volunteers.
Gordon, Judy
of Prof. Delmer Brown
Burnett, Lee and George, in Van Story, Marilyn
Kennedy, Sally
memory of Shirley Gerry
Lapachet, Gabrielle
Roisenberg, Mimi
ROSSMOOR SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
ANNUAL FUND DRIVE
Please accept this donation to help the Rossmoor
Scholarship Foundation assist needy college-bound
students living in the area.
Name of donor as it will appear in the Rossmoor News
________________________________________________
(or in memory of):_________________________________
Amount donated:__________________________________
Make checks payable to Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation
and mail to P.O. Box 2056, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
or leave at the Administration Office at Gateway.
Walker hit by vehicle
A pedestrian walking in a crosswalk at Tice Creek Drive and
Golden Rain Road was hit by a vehicle Dec. 12 at 5:35 p.m., said
Jusitn Stebbins, account manager for Securitas, Rossmoor’s security service provider.
The walker had minor head injuries and was taken by ambulance to John Muir Medical Center.
Walnut Creek police are investigating. Other details will not be
released until after the investigation is finished, Stebbins said.
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Resident co-authors book about World War II Romanian family
By Cathy Tallyn
Staff writer
W
hat began as a sevenpage email of f lowing thoughts turned
into a 67-page book. It focuses on a Romanian family
during World War II and their
search for freedom. It‘s also
a story of self-reliance, resilience and faith.
The story is told by the
youngest child who based the
book on memories of stories
told to her.
The book, “Hey Kids, Want
Some Chocolates? My Family’s Journey to Freedom,” is
authored by Rossmoor resident George Pfautsch along
with Melitta Strandberg, who
survived the Nazis and communists. The title comes from
a question that the chocolatebearing U.S soldiers asked of
children of wartime. She associates the phrase with freedom.
The book tells the story of
Strandberg’s family.
In 1941, the three-member
Mohr family left dictatorial
Romania for what was then a
prosperous Weimar, Germany. However, the family just
traded one bad situation for
what would become another.
With the continuance of
the war came devastation to
Weimar, located near the infamous Buchenwald concen-
tration camp. It was also at
the Weimer hospital that the
Nazis did experimental research on newborn children.
There is a suspicion that
Strandberg was part of the experiments. She was snatched
from her mother at birth and
separated from her family
for six months before being
returned with no explanation
and no apparent ill effects.
After the war, in 1945, the
now five-member Mohr family fled from East Germany to
west on the last train out before the borders were sealed.
They didn’t want to fall under
the rule of the Soviet Union.
The family settled in Augsburg, West Germany. The
three children experienced
freedom for the first time.
The two girls in the family,
including the author, eventually immigrated to the United
States. Strandberg arrived on
July 4, 1963. She was 18. She
would marry, raise a son, have
a career at IBM and become
a U.S. citizen. She is now an
artist who lives in Roseville.
Resident helps out
Pfautsch, a retired financial executive, learned about
the Mohr family when he got
an email from Strandberg in
June 2010. She wanted his
help to tell her story. She contacted Pfautsch after someone
he knew suggested she get in
touch with him because he is
a published author.
“I didn’t answer,” Pfautsch
said. He was already busy
writing two books himself.
Strandberg was persistent.
She sent another email with a
rough draft.
What she sent was seven
full pages of copy with no
paragraph breaks. Pfautsch
read it. “It got my attention,”
he said, commenting about
her being kidnapped at birth.
“It wasn’t a routine story. It
was kind of unique.”
Pfautsch responded that
Strandberg had maybe enough
information for a good-size
pamphlet, not a book. He said
a book publisher wants at
least 10,000 words.
The idea of Pfautsch being
a ghost writer came up. However, he said he didn’t want
to do that, but he would help
with research and writing.
This was a departure from his
earlier books, which focused
on morality, justice and faith.
But, Pfautsch does enjoy
history. He did research to
make sure that the memories
of the Mohr family experiences matched up with history.
For three months, Pfautsch
and Strandberg exchanged
emails. He told her what information was needed, giving her assignments. The end
George Pfautsch has co-authored a book about a family’s story
in Germany during World War II.
result is the 13,000 -word
book, which was released in
January.
Pfautsch said it’s a good
book, but it would have been
even better if Strandberg’s
parents were still living and
provided first-hand information.
The book is available
through Amazon and on order from booksellers.
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SECURITY REPORTS
F RO M S E C U R I TA S
The following are the major incidents reported to Securitas, Rossmoor’s security
service provider. They appear
here as they were initially reported to Securitas. After investigation, details of a case
may indicate a lesser or different incident description. If
the case warrants it, the News
will do a follow-up story.
To see all of the incident
reports, go to the Rossmoor
website at www.rossmoor.
com. Hit the Resident Info
tab on the home page. Click
on Public Safety Services,
click on Daily Logs.
Wednesday, Dec. 7
Theft: A Terra Granada
Drive, Entry 23, resident reported a theft at her manor.
Thursday, Dec. 8
Theft: A Singingwood
Court, Entry 7, reported items
were taken from her manor.
Miscellaneous: A Terra
Granada Drive, Entry 15,
resident reported that someone had keyed his vehicle on
a previous day.
Monday, Dec. 12
Theft: A Terra Granada
Drive, Entry 21, resident reported that her rental car
had been burglarized in
Rossmoor over the weekend.
Her handicap placard was
taken. She said she had left
the car unlocked. A Securitas officer took a report and
recommended that she contact Walnut Creek police.
Auto accident: A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle at
Tice Creek Drive and Golden
Rain Road at about 5:30 p.m.
The pedestrian had minor injuries and was taken by ambulance to John Muir Medical Center.
Theft: A Golden Rain
Road, Entry 6, resident reported some inexpensive
items were taken from her
carport storage area.
SECURITAS INCIDENT REPORT
LAST MONTH AND YEAR-TO-DATE
The chart below lists incidents that have been reported and responded to by the Securitas
staff in November and year-to-date. The miscellaneous category below contains the following
categories of calls: appliance, elevators, noise, resident regulations, calls regarding animals,
litter, dumpsters, traffic, dog park and other calls for investigation or service.
Type of Incident .................................................... Nov. 1-30 .............................Year to date
Auto accident: Non-injury ......................................... 3 ........................................... 80
Auto accident: Injury ................................................. 0 ............................................ 2
Medical evaluation and transport to local hospital .. 103 ........................................ 990
Accident, other .......................................................... 1 ........................................... 32
Fire ............................................................................ 1 ........................................... 15
Responses to ill/fall calls; no medical transport ....... 57 ........................................ 1095
Walnut Creek Police call ........................................... 5 ........................................... 25
Theft .......................................................................... 8 .......................................... 108
Welfare checks ......................................................... 32 ........................................ 432
Parking ..................................................................... 22 ......................................... 307
Plumbing/electrical/sprinklers ................................. 100 ........................................ 847
Lockouts ................................................................... 14 ......................................... 155
Suspicious activity .................................................... 26 ......................................... 377
Alarm ........................................................................ 8 ........................................... 94
Civil ........................................................................... 6 .......................................... 125
Miscellaneous .......................................................... 250 ....................................... 2187
Stairtrac service ........................................................ 22 ......................................... 417
Death ......................................................................... 3 ........................................... 25
Total incident reports ............................................ 661 ...................................... 7313*
*This is the total number incidents that have been reported to Securitas. Not all incidents are
reported. Securitas encourages all residents to report incidents, so that data will reflect reality.
Keep blood banks going with
Blood Donations Awards gifts
most units of blood during
the year at blood drives held
at the schools under the supervision of the American
Red Cross. More than 7,000
units of blood are raised by
the participating schools
each year. The award money
is shared among the top producers and may be used at
the school’s discretion.
Rossmoor residents are
asked to use the accompanying coupon to send a donation. All donations are taxdeductible. For information
about the committee, call
Chairman Ed King at 9429511.
Every year, every month,
24 hours a day, seven days a
week, blood banks throughout
the country must supply blood
to keep people alive. Everyone
can help the blood bank, and
not just by donating blood.
Rossmoor residents can
help their own local blood
bank by donating money to
the Rossmoor Blood Donation Awards Committee,
which is now in its 40th year.
Another way to help is to join
the committee.
The money raised through
the committee is awarded
to high schools in Northern
California for producing the
DONATION FOR ROSSMOOR
BLOOD DONATION AWARDS COMMITTEE:
Name: __________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________
In memory/honor of: ______________________________
Make checks payable to John Muir Health Foundation
with a memo notation of
Rossmoor Blood Donation Awards Committee.
Mail to: Gene Wilson, P.O. Box 2454, Walnut Creek, 94595
Creekside Grill offers
Christmas Eve brunch
Creekside Grill will offer a Christmas Eve brunch on Saturday,
Dec. 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Menu choices include pomegranate chicken, English-cut prime
rib, braised lamb shank, lobster ravioli, poached salmon, roasted
stuffed eggplant and pan-roasted snapper. All main courses will
be served with side dishes, a holiday salad and red velvet cake.
Advance tickets may be purchased at the Excursion Desk at
Gateway for $29.95 per person. Residents can also call Creekside
Grill at 949-8658 to make reservations.
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to provide information to residents on issues that affect their
quality of life in Rossmoor.
IRV members attend meetings of the GRF and Mutual
boards, special committee meetings, etc., and report back to
the residents. IRV committees have also done extensive research of Trust documents and budgets and used their knowledge to work to bring down the 2012 coupon.
Through its website, IRV-online.org, and its chatboard,
IRVinforms@yahoogroups.com, IRV has alerted members
to proposed changes and decisions that might not otherwise
have come to their attention.
IRV is forming a Trust Revision Committee. Its charter
will be to develop, propose and advocate for revisions to the
Trust Agreement that will increase residents’ and/or Mutuals,
influence on GRF actions. Diane Guilfoy and Judy Bank have
volunteered to serve on the committee. IRV welcomes more
volunteers for this project.
All residents are encouraged to join IRV. For information,
call 818-0687.
Counseling Services cautions
residents about contracts
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services they do not currently need.
Those residents, who have reportedly paid between $1,000 to
$5,000, have been left with little or no information about these
services that they may never use. One resident paid money without receiving a copy of the contract.
Counseling Services cautions residents to be careful about
any solicitations for future-need caregiving contracts. Legitimate
businesses will provide information in writing and a copy of any
contracts signed.
Residents who feel they need care now, or may need care in the
future should contact Counseling Services for options for hiring
caregivers.
Counseling Services urges residents to consult with a social
worker before signing a care contract. Call 988-7750 and one of
the social workers will provide assistance.
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Phone book
delivery begins
this week
The Rossmoor phone directory, published by American
Directory Company, will delivered to all Rossmoor homes
from Dec. 19 through the end
of the month. The books will
be delivered by the Rossmoor
News carriers.
Residents who do not receive the phone book by Dec.
31 should call the News at
988-7800 and a book will be
delivered. American Directory
contracts with the Rossmoor
News to deliver the books. The
News is not responsible for the
content in the directory.
No meeting
for Mutual 68
Rossmoor Real Estate marketing meeting supports Rossmoor Fund
Real Estate agents from a wide variety of companies who
are active in Rossmoor sales, pictured, made a donation
to the Rossmoor Fund at its meeting on Dec. 13. These
agents value their many clients and friends in Rossmoor and
wanted to support the community. Companies represented
Be sure to clear guests for gate access in advance
At the Nov. 28 regular
meeting, the Mutual 68 board
of directors voted to cancel the
December meeting. The next
meeting of the board will take
place on Monday, Jan. 23, at
1 p.m. in the Gateway Board
Room.
All Mutual 68 members are
welcome to attend.
With the holiday season in full swing,
many residents have friends and family
coming to visit and many of those guests
may not be on the regular guest list. With
over 6,000 cars a day entering Rossmoor,
traffic can back up quickly.
Public Safety Coordinator Dennis Bell
reminds residents that they can help the
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Rossmoor News
not delivered?
included Better Homes and Gardens Mason McDuffie, Prudential, Executive Brokers, J. Rockcliff, Alain Pinel, Sothebys International, Diablo Realty, North American Title, Old
Republic Title, Met Life, Coldwell Banker and Security One
Lending.
If you have not received your copy of the News by Thursday morning or if your
paper was mis-thrown or wet, call the News office at 988-7800 before noon on
Thursday. The missed or wet papers are delivered Thursday afternoon only. Carrier staff is not available to deliver papers after that time.
Securitas staff keep traffic moving through
the gate by authorizing access to guests in
advance. Guests can be authorized up to
72 hours in advance by calling 988-7843.
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Community Club cancels meeting Help soldiers call home
The Community Club of Rossmoor has cancelled its Jan. 10 meeting. The scheduled speaker will not be able to be at the meeting.
The Community Club meets the second Tuesday of the month. For information about the meetings or the club, call Andy Okumoto at 274-1904.
by donating used phones
Recycled cell phones equal cards
Margaret Price of J. Rockcliff Realtors and nonprofit
Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc.
are asking Rossmoor residents
to help troops call home by
donating gently used cellular
phones for recycling.
With ongoing deployments
to combat areas and elsewhere,
as many as 369,000 troops are
serving in the U.S. military
overseas. By cellular phones
to Cell Phones for Soldiers,
Rossmoor residents can provide troops with a connection
to loved ones back home.
Funds raised from the recycling of cellular phones are
used to purchase pre-paid international calling cards. Cell
Phones for Soldiers distributes
an average of 12,000 calling cards each week to bases
around the world, care package programs, deployment ceremonies and VA hospitals.
At ages 12 and 13, siblings
Robbie and Brittany Bergquist
founded Cell Phones for Soldiers. The charity has since
provided more than 114 million minutes of free talk time
to service men and women stationed around the world.
Phones can be donated at
Home Savings of America in the
Rossmoor Shopping Center.
Cell Phones for Soldiers
Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization. For information,
visit the website at www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.
Now is the time to join
Masters Swim Program
During the holidays, some may think about weight control and
exercise. The Rossmoor Masters Swim Club invites residents to
join the group, also known as the Silver Bullets. Members swim,
get fit and have fun all at the same time.
All levels of swimmers are welcome at club workouts with
national-level champion coach Lisa Ward. Some residents may be
interested in improving their strokes or in competing.
To see if the program is right, try two workouts for free.
The annual dues for 2012 are $10 a person. There is a separate
charge for the workouts.
For those thinking about making New Year’s resolutions, now
is the time to join the club.
For information, contact Dale Reynolds, president, at 954-1196.
To join or pay dues, call Maureen Heuga, treasurer, at 296-9276.
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ROSSMOOR N EWS • D ECEMBER 21, 2011
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Letters must be about 250 words.
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 emailed to
news@rossmoor.com. Emailed letters are preferred.
• 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, email addresses or website 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 email are confirmed by an emailed
reply. If you have not received a confirmation,
contact the News by phone, 988-7800, or in person
to verify your submission.
WHY OBJECT TO THE
LIQUOR LICENSE?
In this holiday season where goodwill should be
a given, there are a few people that have taken it
upon themselves to deny their fellow Rossmoorians
the full amenities of the Creekside Grill.
We can’t understand how these so-called neighbors can justify their objections to the grill’s liquor
license. A BYOB policy was in place when the restaurant opened and to our knowledge, during that
period, there were no carousing and drunken driving incidents emanating from Creekside.
For their part, Ann and Stan Gedeon, the owners, have been so very generous to many of our
Rossmoor clubs. However, their business has suffered a 40 percent decline during the permitting
process. Unless at least the BYOB policy is restored,
a possibility of closing looms. We are assuming that
no alcohol on the premises will be allowed if the
application is officially turned down as a result of
these objections.
Many of the staff at the Creekside Grill was recruited from the now defunct Bing Crosby restaurant. It’s heartbreaking that both the owners and
staff face more hardship and difficulty at a time of
year when things should be looking up.
Why didn’t our neighbors make an objection
during the BYOB period instead of waiting until the
last minute? Perhaps they are living in the wrong
community.
Kathie and Roger Buttermore
Oakmont Drive
Dick and Donna Reynolds
Ptarmigan Drive
GRF NEEDS TO RETHINK
PRIORITIES
GRF needs to respect the financial condition of
our residents. The average U.S. family has lost 25
percent of its net worth due to depressed housing
prices and losses on investments. Rossmoor residents are not immune from this terrible recession.
To make matters worse, GRF has raised the entry/
transfer fee to $7,000, which impacts resale prices
and the value of the homeowner’s property. Further,
the homeowners’ association dues/coupon continues to increase. (Mine have more than doubled in
11 years with no stabilization in sight.)
So Rossmoor residents are faced with a high entry fee, rapidly escalating coupon costs, and planned
high debt as a result of the construction of a facility
of marginal utility. Also, judging from published
comments, residents have no confidence in our governing body.
GRF needs to rethink its priorities, lower the entry fee, and work with the Mutuals to stabilize our
coupon costs. Then our residents could feel more
secure in our little valley and enjoy our deer, turkeys, coyotes, geese and Rich’s beautiful trees.
Nell Fraser
Stanley Dollar Drive
CONFIDENCE IN THE BOARD
Perhaps it is time for some of the 6,000 silent
majority to speak. We are the ones who attend GRF
Board meetings or watch them on Channel 28. We
always know what the Board is considering or voting on. We are glad, not surprised, when their decisions come to fruition.
We have confidence that the volunteers on the
Board who we have elected will always do what
they think is best for Rossmoor. We are thankful for
the Board, hard-working staff and many volunteers
who continue to make Rossmoor one of the best
places in the country to retire.
Isma Cochran
Ptarmigan Drive
PAY OFF THE DEBT FIRST
After reading in the last issue of Rossmoor News
that we are $8 million in debt for the Del Valle pool
enclosure, corporation yard and Creekside project,
I am at a loss as to why the GRF Board insists on
adding many more millions to our debt. It is obvious that this $8 million should be paid off before
any thought is given to more debt, especially when
the majority of residents are against the Event Center.
My 2012 coupons arrived. We have been here
slightly less than three years. When we moved in,
the coupon was $605; it is now $675. That is $70 in
three years – more monthly! This was not a big deal
when I was working. But we are like many residents
who no longer work, their 401-ks have tanked, and
prices for food and necessities are skyrocketing.
I am all for putting the coupon-lowering rent
back where it should be to give us some coupon relief and pay off the debt we owe first. Who is with
me on this?
Sheila Torres
Cactus Court
TIME TO FACE REALITY
What will attract future buyers to Rossmoor?
This is a key issue for current and future GRF directors, though it would have a low priority among
current residents. Let’s look at some realities that
apparently have been overlooked or given short
shrift.
Boomers who planned to retire in coming years
now find themselves with far less wealth than they
expected back in 2005-06. Their home value and
retirement funds are much depleted. Thus, affordability will be a key criterion for them – just as it is
for the majority of current residents.
From this it follows that the primary focus of the
Board should be on finding efficiencies and lowering costs. Rethink how better to utilize existing
structures. Would refurbishing Hillside now better
meet the affordability test than the proposed Event
Center? Operating expense on the latter would be a
pure addition to the coupon since it does not replace
any existing building.
Our aging residences are another piece of the
affordability equation. Having lived nearly all of
my life in old buildings, I like their charm and the
mature landscapes that surround. But the hard truth
is that they become money sumps. This factor is
not, of course, a direct concern of GRF. But upkeep
of our residential buildings is a major part of our
cost to live in Rossmoor. A good director will keep
this factor in mind when voting on all significant
expenses.
Orlan Gaeddert
Avenida Sevilla
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ADD RESTROOM TO TABLE
TENNIS BUILDING
While the design of the table tennis building received general praise at the city’s Design Review
Commission hearing on Dec. 7, the chairwoman
and other commissioners questioned why there was
no bathroom for this facility. The reply was that
the Table Tennis Club would like one, but feared it
would be rejected. The club only requested a lean,
simple building and is willing to bear the inconvenience of the detached restroom.
I think GRF Board should have the foresight and
add a restroom to the design. Then eliminate the existing stand-alone facility, which eventually needs
expanding to meet the increased usage by the Table
Tennis Club and Sportsmen’s Park events.
An excellent green feature would be for the
building to use natural light via skylight windows.
To secure the result, I suggest conducting a computer simulation to see if the lighting effect meets the
specific requirements of table tennis tournaments.
Another green feature we can add is to replace
the expensive exterior wall siding with shelves for
vine plants, such as bougainvillea. The vines could
even cover the roof and make a better view from the
street above.
Another improvement discussed at the hearing
that I think we could adopt is to move the storage to
the east end and open a back door at the north side
for an egress exit, but leave the west end for future
expansion.
Jiayi Zhou
Golden Rain Road
REDWOOD ROOM
NEEDS A FACE LIFT
Sitting in the Redwood Room recently, I looked
at the naked fireplace mantel. There are no Christmas decorations adorned on the mantel except for
some dull greenery spread on the top shelf and two
drab looking figures at each end. It costs very little
to purchase bright cheerful decorations at discounted prices, including stringing lights, stockings hung
by the fire, ornaments, etc. to name but a few.
The furniture is all chipped; bare wood is visible;
the cushions on the chairs and couches have seen
better days; they are faded and soiled. When were
they professionally cleaned? They are long overdue
for replacement! The walls are barren except for the
magnificent quilt. Certainly art work is available
with all the Rossmoor artists. Or posters/inexpensive art can be purchased at Target, Wal-Mart and
Big Lots to be hung all around the walls.
It’s time to refurnish, decorate and brighten the
Redwood Room and since we have monies to build
more facilities, perhaps we should consider maintaining/replacing what we have. Hopefully 2012
will be a brighter year in Rossmoor with attention
given to improvements, maintenance and decorations and making the Redwood Room as attractive
as the landscaping surrounding the Gateway Clubhouse facilities.
Sarene Zimmerman
Oakmont Drive
A GOOD SAMARITAN
Last week, Rick Statner, the Chevron gas station manager, saw one of his customers wandering
about in a nearby parking area. The customer, a
Rossmoor resident, was quite disheveled, unkempt
and seemed confused.
Rick phoned Kaiser Hospital and had the resident speak with the admitting nurse who instructed
the resident to come directly to Kaiser. Rick drove
the resident to the hospital. The resident was then
admitted and subsequently diagnosed as having dementia and is currently hospitalized.
During this season, as we count our blessings,
we are fortunate to have people out there who have
our backs covered. Merry Christmas.
Jerry Laughlin
Ptarmigan Drive
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COLUMNS & OPINIONS
JUST THINKING
Suppose They Gave A War
and Nobody Came?
By Eric Anschutz
ne of civilization’s most
vexing questions is why
nations resort to violence
against each other. Every culture
condemns murder, yet killing in the
name of the state is not only permitted but has traditionally been
glorified. We Americans have in the last 6o years become self-appointed policemen of the world, and in
that role have undertaken a prolonged and costly Cold
War; four major hot wars: Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and
Afghanistan; and the ongoing war against terrorism.
We have become the most militant and most militaristic state in the world, with a “defense” budget
greater than the combined budgets of all other countries combined, and with troops and naval armadas
stationed across the globe. Why? Militarism is costly
and generally counter-productive, it results in the killing and maiming of our young soldiers, and results in
collateral damage that inflames more hatred and more
determined opponents.
Some years after the end of WWI, Dalton Trumbo
wrote a book called “Johnny Got His Gun,” which more
than any learned tract about war defines its horrors.
Trumbo’s magnificent saga begins in 1917, with a young
man caught up in the patriotism and excitement that
resulted from America’s entry into war. Bands played,
flags waved, politicians orated, and young men across
America rushed to enlist. Over the protests of his girlfriend and parents, “Johnny” volunteered for the Army,
and soon found himself in the frontline trenches.
The scene shifts, years later, to a veterans’ hospital.
A torso lies in the hospital bed, no arms, no legs, deaf
and blind, and with his face destroyed – no lower jaw,
unable to speak. With no sight, no hearing, no ability
to speak, this ultimate basket-case is over the years
treated with sensitivity and respect by hospital attendants. He is frequently massaged and gently patted.
O
REPUBLICAN
PERSPECTIVE
The Wisdom of Political
Prosecutions
By Fran Cavenaugh and John Littig
r i m i na l izi ng t he
actions of the previous administration’s officials is what you
would expect in thirdworld regime changes.
Egypt is the current example. But it has had no
place in a Western democracy. Until now.
During the George W. Bush administration, the
Department of Justice (DOJ) investigated whether
CIA officials involved in the Rendition, Detention
and Interrogation Program had acted illegally in
handling captured terrorists. The DOJ’s career investigators concluded the CIA officials had not acted
illegally. They recommended the investigations be
closed. But then a new sheriff came to town. President Obama was elected and appointed Eric Holder
to head the DOJ.
Attorney General Holder overruled the career DOJ
officials. On Aug. 24, 2009, Holder ordered the investigations reopened. According to the Washington
Post, “Before making his decision ... Holder did not
read detailed memos that prosecutors had drafted
... to explain their decision to decline prosecution.”
Why didn’t he need to know the facts or the reasoning? Because his decision was political. During the
2008 election campaign, he had said “our government authorized the use of torture” and “we owe the
C
Strangely, during these “therapy” sessions, the torso
frequently bangs his head (the only moveable part
of his body) up and down on his pillow. After many
years, a newly assigned nurse suddenly realizes that
“Johnny” may be attempting thereby to communicate. She rushes out to find a Morse code expert, who
deciphers Johnny’s message: “Let me out of here.”
A message in response is then tapped onto Johnny’s
chest: “What you ask is against regulations.”
Exhortations to maintain peace among nations are
an almost inevitable part of public and ceremonial
events. But the gap between rhetoric and achievement
remains wide. People and leaders alike are almost
incredibly tolerant of this crucial deficiency in the
organization of man’s international affairs.
An important inquiry into the causes of war comes
from psychologist Ralph White’s “Nobody Wanted
War.” Let me list just a few of his thoughts on how
violence is justified:
• A diabolical enemy-image; the enemy is bad and
must be destroyed.
• The moral self-image; our way is good and honorable and must be preserved.
• The virile self-image. Nations are reluctant to
retreat lest they be deemed weak or irresolute. The
essential thing is to seem consistent, strong and firm.
Domestic opponents of war are deemed appeasers,
wimps and disloyal.
• Absence of empathy; failure to try to understand how
the situation looks from the adversary’s point of view.
From “The Fog of War,” a documentary film about
former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara and
the Vietnam War, we learn that McNamara, ruminating about the war long after his retirement, set forth
thoughts on how to avoid war, the most important of
which was to “empathize with your enemy.”
Upon taking office, former Secretary of Defense
Donald Rumsfeld posted on the Pentagon’s website a
set of “Rumsfeld’s Rules.” Let me quote four of them:
1. It is easier to get into something than to get out of
it. 2. Don’t divide the world into them and us. 3. Visit
your predecessors from previous administrations. 4.
Try to make original mistakes rather than needlessly
repeating theirs. These “rules,” all of which were ignored during the run up to the wars in Afghanistan
and Iraq, were removed from the Pentagon’s web site
as our nation entered into its wars!
Jon Huntsman and Ron Paul, candidates for the
Republican nomination, are the only two public
voices heard to call for immediate ending of the
war in Afghanistan, and withdrawal of American
troops from places like Germany, Korea and Japan.
Their calls are either ridiculed or ignored. No one,
not even fellow Republicans, takes seriously calls to
dismantle any of the bases we have across the globe.
Indeed, just a few days ago, President Obama committed us to place 2,500 troops in Australia, a move
designed to put China on notice that “we remain a
Pacific power.”
There are unceasing calls by neo-cons and others
urging a military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities. Haven’t we learned from Rumsfeld’s Rules that
“It is easier to get into something than to get out of
it”? We can be fairly certain that more than one strike
would be necessary, and that there would be collateral
damage. We cannot know what Iran would do in response, but it would seem reasonable to expect some
kind of a military response, probably against Israel or
against U.S. interests elsewhere in the Middle East,
or both. Following initial clashes, there would almost
certainly be escalation – with the real possibility of a
new and prolonged war in the Middle East.
The cost to our nation of its wars in the Middle
East since 9/11 is said to be several trillions of dollars, some 6,000 American soldiers killed, many tens
of thousands of our troops grievously wounded, with
no promise of meaningful gain in either Iraq or Afghanistan. And we may be on the brink of more billions or trillions if we go to war in Iran – or Syria – or
Pakistan.
All of this looms at a time when our economy is
in dire straits, when our infrastructure and education
and technology are in decline, need for investment in
our own country is clearly our top priority. Sure, as
the militarists tell us, “there are those out there who
would kill us.” But by denying investment in America,
we are slowly killing ourselves. By turning away from
war to rebuild our country, we regain moral stature
and put ourselves in a position to use economic and
diplomatic power rather than feckless and counterproductive military power to build a better world and to
ensure that we thrive in it.
Eric Anschutz can be emailed at ericsr@yahoo.
com.
American people a reckoning.”
Seven former CIA directors wrote a letter to
Obama urging him to overrule Holder’s decision.
They wrote “Holder’s decision to reopen the criminal investigations creates an atmosphere of continuous jeopardy for those whose cases the DOJ had previously declined.” And further, “those...who undertake difficult intelligence assignments...must believe
there is permanence in the legal rules that govern
their actions.” Nevertheless, Obama refused to end
the new investigation. Holder plowed ahead for nearly two years.
Then, on June 30, 2011, on the recommendation
of the special prosecutor he had appointed to head
this probe, Holder announced that he was closing the
investigation. He had “determined that an expanded
Aside from the waste of your money on this effort, consider the impact on the officials targeted by
Holder and on the CIA itself. All the victims of this
witch hunt have had to live under the fear of prosecution for their work to keep America safe, and
some have had to pay for their own legal defense.
And, as Mark Theissen writes in the Washington
Post, “Some of our most talented, capable counterterrorism officials have left government service
– and countless others, who might have contemplated such service, have chosen other careers instead. The damage this investigation has done is
incalculable.”
Clearly, in view of previous campaign statements
and in view of the lack of findings of criminality, this
misadventure by Obama and Holder was politically
motivated. Setting aside the fact that it wasted precious resources, persecuted the innocent, damaged
the agency, and came up dry, was this investigation
a wise move?
The Obama administration has succeeded in killing Osama bin Laden and Anwar al-Awlaki. Most
Americans applaud this. But some civil libertarians
think these killings, especially Awlaki’s, were prohibited assassinations or violated the constitutional
right to due process. What if a future administration
was to take that view and launch a criminal probe of
those who accomplished these killings? Or of those
who ordered them?
Politically motivated prosecutions are badly motivated prosecutions. No government official working in good faith to defend us should have to fear
second-guessing by a future administration. Obama
and Holder should have known better than to pursue their crusade against the CIA. They should
have listened to the advice of the seven former
CIA directors. They have introduced a third world
malady into our political landscape. Obama and
Holder have set a bad precedent. It could come back
to haunt them.
Incoming CIA Director David
Petraeus said he “Would like to
see us focus forward and indeed
put some of these actions behind
us once and for all and put our
workforce at rest.”
criminal investigation of the remaining matters is
not warranted.”
Outgoing CIA Director Leon Panetta said, “After
extensive examination of more than 100 instances
in which CIA had contact ... with terrorist detainees
(the special prosecutor) has determined that no further law enforcement action is appropriate in all but
two discrete cases” and “both cases were previously
reviewed by career prosecutors who subsequently
declined prosecution.” Incoming CIA Director David Patraeus said he “Would like to see us focus forward and indeed put some of these actions behind us
once and for all and put our workforce at rest.”
PROGRESSIVE VIEW
The People’s Protest – OWS
By Clyde Rich
he Occupy Wall Street
(OWS) movement, which
has expanded to more than
1,000 cities, represents the people’s
loss of faith in America’s political
and economic system. While there
is not yet wide agreement on how
to repair it, the movement has made several statements that most of the 99 percent would agree have
caused today’s crushing unemployment and economic
stagnation:
l. Wall Street greed and a corporate takeover of the
political system
2. Corporate contributions to politicians
3. Corporations that move jobs to other countries
4. Politicians who pander to the wealthy and corporate interests
5. Lack of regulations on Wall Street and protection of the environment
Today’s democracy is a façade behind which hides
an ugly plutocracy where the wealthy control the government. In the future, the challenge will be to restore
prosperity and power to the 99 percent.
Twice before in American history powerful corporations dominated Washington, D.C., and brought
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AD LIB
Holiday Traditions
By Doug Hergert
Editorial note: This is a reprint
from Christmas 2009.
egardless of which holiday
we celebrate this season,
most of us have family traditions that occur only in December: special meals that we spend
hours preparing; gatherings of people who otherwise
seldom get to see one another; household decorations
that come out of storage only once a year; letters and
greetings that are sent by regular mail with real postage stamps; and important rituals that express the
meanings of the holidays themselves.
In our own household, the high point in this season
is Christmas Eve. We invite a dozen people to come
and share the elaborate Swedish dinner that Elaine
prepares for the occasion. The meal is Elaine’s tribute
to her Swedish grandparents, who taught her to cook.
It’s also her gift to family and friends who gather
around our table.
The meal begins with marinated salads, smoked
fish, gravlax, cheeses and other treats. Then there are
the Swedish meatballs, from a recipe that Elaine has
never shared with anyone. (I doubt that it’s even written down.) There is also limpa, a sweet yeast bread
made with stout, molasses, orange peel, fennel seeds,
and other flavorings; we bake it ourselves during the
days before the holiday. Dessert is a departure from
the Swedish tradition: It’s always a bûche de Noël, or
“Yule log” cake. Elaine’s version is a roll of sponge
cake, filled with rich dark chocolate, and topped with
whipped cream.
One December about six years ago – when both
of our kids were still teenagers – we made the ambitious decision to spend Christmas in Paris. Of course
this meant that the annual Swedish Christmas Eve
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TOSSING IT AROUND
Let’s Chew It Over
By Nancy Kaye
I
do it twice a day, albeit reluctantly. I could be referring to
a lot of different creature habits but I’m talking about only one:
brushing my teeth.
I take care of my teeth because
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the country to a state of inequality, instability and
corruption. Both times a progressive social and political movement arose to restore democracy and shared
prosperity. The first period was at the end of the 19th
century, when both political parties served the interests of the wealthy and corporate robber barons.
After the crash of 1893, a progressive movement arose
and pushed through reforms that included trust busting, federal income taxation, fair labor standards and
women’s suffrage. The second period was the age of the
Roaring ’20s. The pro-business administrations of Harding, Coolidge and Hoover once again led to excesses,
culminating in the Great Depression. Once again, the
pendulum swung and the FDR New Deal marked the
start of several decades of income equality, strong trade
unions, steep top tax rates and strict financial regulation.
It is also worth noting that after 1981 Reagan began to
end the core features of the New Deal.
Our current financial calamity has brought about
a third progressive era of change in the making. Its
aim is for three important things: First, a revival of
crucial public services, especially education, public
investment in rebuilding our infrastructure and environmental protections; second, an end of the climate
that encourages Wall Street to commit financial fraud;
and third, to reestablish the supremacy of the people’s
votes over corporate dollar votes in all political elections – local, state and federal.
What we are seeing happening today is the beginning of a revolution resulting from the fact that government is not working and is unable to meet the basic
needs of citizens. Discontent has affected nearly all
social classes. Chris Hedges suggests that we have
now entered the stage in which the power elite are
trying to quell the unrest through acts of repression
and naked force. A vicious smear campaign is under
way to portray the occupy movement as a hotbed of
crime, violence and vandalism in need of public safety. Public officials’ acts of repression will not succeed
– clearing parks, arresting or shooting demonstrators
will ultimately end in failure.
The kind of change required to restore faith in government will take time. It took years to correct the
abuses of the 1890s; and the New Deal struggled for
a decade to overcome the Great Depression. Today’s
new wave of reform is only a few months old. The
Occupy Wall Street movement will need to continue
and expand to succeed. Corporations and politicians
will have to be held to accountable. There are other
actions that consumers can take to fight back and put
pressure on corporations in order to restore honest,
effective government for all. Finally, we must lower
the cost of political campaigning and eliminate the
influence of lobbies and corporate money.
Hopefully, a new progressive age has begun, which
represents our best hope for change and a better future for all of us. Today, we have a society in which
money is concentrated in the hands of a few people,
and that concentration of income and wealth threatens to make us a democracy in name only. The fact
of the matter is that the whole nature of our society
is at stake.
Clyde Rich can be emailed at clydot@sbcglobal.
net.
dinner would take place in our Latin Quarter apartment. French aunts, uncles, and cousins – along with
spouses and companions – were duly notified, with a
certain sense of noblesse oblige. When Elaine plans
an event, everyone appears. The guest list reached a
dozen, which was something to worry about, given the
limited size of our Paris place, about 700 square feet.
(Most of the guests were coming from out of town,
and would expect to sleep at our house after the festivities.) But worrying is always my job; Elaine makes
the executive decisions, with cheerful confidence that
everything will go according to plan. It always does.
We arrived in Paris some days early and began
making arrangements. Cases of red wine were delivered. I carried a Christmas tree home on my shoulders
from a neighborhood merchant, and we improvised
ornaments. We began cooking the usual items on the
menu. On the afternoon of Dec. 24, people started
to arrive. Early guests helped us arrange tables and
chairs. With some shuffling of furniture, there was
just enough space to seat 12. The rest of the guests
arrived, all dressed stylishly for the holiday.
We sat down to eat, with the entire array of Elaine’s
Swedish meal in front of us on the table. There was a
long pause while perplexed French minds struggled to
rearrange the food into proper French courses. It fell
to me to explain: This was a Swedish smorgasbord,
where everything is on the table at once. Guests were
free to sample dishes in any order, or even to combine
items and try new juxtapositions of color, texture, and
flavor. Quelle aventure gourmande. Once we got past
the cross-cultural gap, the dinner was a success. Everyone ate well. The meatballs were a huge hit; the
bûche was a work of art. Presents were exchanged,
and good cheer prevailed.
Of course, this being Paris, there was a romantic
intrigue taking place in the midst of the festivities. A
certain middle-aged male guest, known for his lifelong interest in feminine diversity, arrived at the party
with his current companion, an elegant Parisienne of
whom I was quite fond. After dinner, he presented
her with an extravagant Christmas gift, a pair of ruby
earrings set in gold. She joyfully showed them off
to the other guests—a symbol, she clearly thought,
of faithful commitment. As it happened, she was the
only person in the room who was not aware of the
truth: He was to elope to Venice the next day with a
new love interest.
This deception was a moral dilemma for me, especially since it was taking place in my own household.
But the evening passed. The man married the new
woman. The marriage was a disaster that ended in an
unpleasant divorce. He and the recipient of the ruby
earrings are now happily back together, his philandering days apparently over. Go figure.
When the party ended, we cleared the table and
rearranged the furniture to make room once again for
fold-out beds. People who were staying overnight decided where they would sleep. In the end, we had eight
sleepover guests, including our own kids. There was
only one problem: Elaine and I had neglected to allocate sleeping space for ourselves. We’d been crowded
out of our own apartment.
Never mind, it was barely midnight; by Paris standards, the night was young. We bundled up, said good
night to everyone, and set out into the still-lively
neighborhood. We walked to a nearby bistro, just
across the Seine from Notre Dame Cathedral, and
sat down for a nightcap. We used our cell phone to
make holiday calls to parents and siblings back in the
United States. Our Paris niece (who was now asleep
at our place) had thoughtfully handed us the key to
her tiny apartment, located way across town; maybe
we’d make our way there, or maybe we’d find a hotel
room somewhere closer at hand. We just couldn’t be
concerned about it.
We strolled across the bridge toward the illuminated cathedral. Suddenly there was a big commotion as
a line of police motorcycles approached, sirens blaring. It turned out to be the escort for Père Noël, who
enthusiastically greeted the late-night crowd surging
out of Notre Dame after midnight Christmas Mass.
Wouldn’t you know it: In Paris, Santa Claus arrives in
a sidecar, accompanied by a procession of gendarmes
in dress uniform.
Doug Hergert can be e-mailed at dah@msn.com.
I’m scared of the dentist. And if I don’t go to the dentist,
I’ll get cavities. If I do go to the dentist, he’ll find cavities.
Well, that’s an exaggeration. I guess I should say maybe he’ll find cavities.
When I say “take care,” I don’t mean simply brush.
Every other day I scale and floss. What a pain! And actually, I’m so goody-goody that instead of seeing the dentist every six months as recommended, I go every four
months.
The way things are now, the inside of my mouth resembles Fort Knox. The gold in there must be worth a
fortune on the open market. But usually I don’t open it
wide enough for anyone to evaluate it – with one exception – the dental hygienist.
“Well, let’s see how we’re doing.” “We’re?” I’m doing
fine. How about you?
She checks my list of medications. Then, “We’ll have
to take x-rays of the bitewings. Open wide.”
That completed, she fumbles around my gums with
a treacherous-looking pick. “Hm. Anything bothering
you?” she asks.
“Ugh,” I reply with my mouth open, feeling somewhat
apprehensive.
“Well, let’s clean them up,” she says, placing a water
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A RTS & LEISURE
Trombonists present classical music program for Fun Day
Trombonists Will Baker
and Mark Davey will perform a program of classical
music at Fun Day on Thursday, Dec. 22, at noon in the
Sierra Room at Del Valle.
There will be solo bass
and tenor trombone songs
and duets of songs such as
“Von Ewiger Liebe” by Bach,
“Das Rosenband” by Strauss,
“Pearl Fishers Duet” by Bizet
and “So las uns wandern” by
Brahms.
Baker is currently a student at Northwestern University pursuing his master’s
degree in bass trombone
performance. He graduated
from UCLA in 2010 with a
bachelor’s degree in music
performance, studying euphonium and bass trombone
with Patrick Sheridan.
In 2009, Baker traveled
to London as the trombonist with Jack Ashford’s Funk
Brothers Orchestra for the
Divas of Motown tour, per-
Will Baker
Mark Davey
forming at the Hammersmith
Apollo with Thelma Houston,
Brenda Holloway, and the Former Ladies of the Supremes.
In 2010, he made his solo
debut with the UCLA Philharmonic.
Baker has performed with
numerous groups including the
Ron King Big Band, the UCLA
Jazz Orchestra, UCLA Wind
Ensemble and the Paradigm
Brass. He has performed with
Herbie Hancock and Wayne
Shorter in the first annual International Committee of Artists for Peace concert.
Mark Davey is currently
a graduate music student at
Northwestern University in
Chicago studying with Michael Mulcahy of the Chicago
Symphony Orchestra. Originally from New Zealand,
Davey has performed with
many different ensembles on
many different stages in New
Zealand and abroad, including with the New Zealand
Symphony Orchestra with
Vladimir Ashkenazi and
Vasily Patrenko. He was selected as principal trombone
of the NZ National Youth
Orchestra and Brass Band,
and he performed with the
Rodger Fox Big Band.
There will be a wide variety of food items for sale prior to the show such as sandwiches, doughnuts, cookies,
snacks 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
Three musicians present classical to contemporary
All residents invited to salon concert next Thursday at Gateway
All residents and their guests are invited to a salon concert, sponsored by
the Italian-American Club, on Thursday, Dec. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway Clubhouse.
Musicians Will Baker (bass trombone), Keenan Boswell (piano) and
Mark Davey (trombone) will perform
works from a variety of genre and time
periods ranging from classical to contemporary.
This event is open to all. There is a
$5 suggested donation per person and
refreshments will be served.
Baker and Boswell are 2006 graduates of Las Lomas High School in
Walnut Creek and both have gone on
to receive bachelor’s degrees in music performance. They performed in
Rossmoor in 2009 and are delighted to
be returning.
Davey, a native New Zealander
studying at Northwestern University in
Chicago, will add an international flair
to the concert this year.
Baker, grandson of Rossmoor resident
Yolanda Jubina, is currently pursuing
his master’s degree in bass trombone
performance at Northwestern University where he was recently selected for
the Margaret E. Dadian scholarship.
He graduated from UCLA in 2010
with a bachelor’s degree in music performance, studying euphonium and
bass trombone. In 2009, he was the
winner of the Atwater Kent All-Star
Soloist Competition and made his solo
debut with the UCLA Philharmonic in
January 2010.
Boswell is a graduate student studying organ at Westminster Choir College
in Princeton, N.J. His concert career
as an organist has been highlighted by
performances at Philadelphia Cathe-
dral, Crystal Cathedral and Spreckels
Organ Pavilion in San Diego.
Last month, Boswell performed in
the Nadia et Lili Boulanger International Voice Piano Competition in Paris. He is a 2006 graduate of the Juilliard School.
Davey is pursuing his master’s degree in music performance at Nor thwester n University. He is or iginally
from Wellington, New Zealand, where
he completed his undergraduate degree
in music at the New Zealand School of
Music.
He has per for med with numerous
ensembles on a va r iety of stages in
New Zealand and abroad, winning several competitions including National
Trombone soloist of New Zealand in
2010 and 2011, and the National Brass
Chamber Ensemble Competition of
Australia in 2008.
Norman Weiner offers portrait and figure-drawing classes
The Rossmoor Art Association (RAA) offers classes
in portrait and figure drawing.
Both courses are taught by
Norman Weiner, a graduate of
Chouinard Art Institute, Los
Angeles.
Weiner has studied with
many world-renowned artists.
His paintings, drawings, etchings, sculptures and prints are
in hundreds of collections and
he has operated galleries and
studios in Los Angeles and
Sausalito.
Portraits
The portrait-drawing class
is a six-week course where
participants will learn how
to capture likenesses of both
males and females from live
models.
At the beginning of each
class, the instructor will give
a demonstration, and then he
will help students individually. Beginners and advanced
participants are welcomed.
Everyone will proceed at their
own pace and ability.
The Tuesday classes will
begin on Jan. 10 and end on
Feb. 14. Classes are from 1 to
4 p.m. in Art Studio 2 at Gateway.
The initial suggested art
supplies are: an 11-inch by
14-inch sketchpad, 2B and 4B
graphite pencils and a kneaded eraser. Any additional material will be announced during the class.
The fee is $50.
Figure drawing
Learn how to draw the human figure in classes on Fridays, Jan. 13 through Feb. 17,
from 1 to 4 p.m. in Art Studio
2 at Gateway.
The human figure has al-
ways been revered as symbol
of perfection since the time
of ancient Greeks. Students
will enjoy learning to draw
the human body in its various
shapes and positions through
the process of observation
and training with emphasis
on how to draw what the eye
sees.
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 are: a 12-inch by 18-inch
sketch pad, 2 and 4b graphite
pencils and a kneaded eraser.
Any additional supplies will
be announced during the
class.
The nonrefundable fee is
$95.
Registration
Each class is limited to 16
students, so early registration is recommended. The
cutoff date for registration is
Wednesday, Jan. 4.
Registration checks, payable to RAA, should be mailed
to Weiner at 3108 Rossmoor
Parkway No. 3. There are no
refunds.
Be sure to include a telephone number and note the
title of the class.
Nonmembers of the RAA
must join to take classes.
Membership is $8 for an individual and $10 for couples.
Send a separate check, payable
to RAA, to RAA, P.O. Box
2070, Walnut Creek 94595.
Note on the check that it is for
membership.
For information, call Weiner at 933-5182.
Penguin Dance
Club to hold
Black and White
Winter Ball
Dinner-dance set
for Jan 14
in Fireside Room
A “Black and White Winter
Ball” will be presented by the
Penguin Dance Club on Saturday, Jan. 14, in the Fireside
Room at Gateway.
The dinner-dance will begin at 6 p.m. with a social hour
featuring a hosted bar staffed
by Ced Ferrett and his crew.
Appetizers will also be served
and will include stuffed mushrooms, meatballs and baconcheese sourdough melts.
Dinner will be served at 7
by Simple Elegance Catering.
Entree choices are grilled petite filet mignon with roasted
red potatoes, grilled salmon
with rice pilaf and vegetarian
stuffed Portobello mushroom.
Accompanying the entree
will be a Caesar salad and
broccoli. Dessert will be New
York cheesecake with raspberry sauce. Decaffeinated coffee
and hot tea will be served. Red
and white wine will be on each
table.
Entertainment for the evening will be by the Manny
Gutierrez Quartet who will
play a variety of music for listening and dancing. Creative
decorations by Barrie Elrod
and her assistants will be on
display.
The cost is $60 per member couple, or $75 per guest
couple. Reservation checks,
payable to the Penguin Dance
Club, should be mailed to
Diane McPhun, 4521 Terra
Granada Drive No. 3B. Note
entree choice on the check.
Reservations must be received by Monday, Jan. 2. Couples who want to sit together
must submit their checks together.
Guests are welcome if space
is available. Couples on the
membership waiting list are
invited as guests, and member
couples may invite one guest
couple per dance.
Dress for the evening is formal. The attire for women is a
long gown, cocktail dress or
elegant pants ensemble. Men’s
attire is a tuxedo, dinner jacket
or a dark suit with white shirt
and dark bow tie.
For information about this
dance, call Diane McPhun at
280-2548.
The Penguin Dance Club is
the only formal dance club in
Rossmoor. Members meet new
friends, enjoy excellent food
and listen and dance to great
music in a beautiful setting.
To obtain an application
form and be placed on the
membership waiting list, contact Len or Julie Desman at
934-5614.
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ENTERTAINMENT NOTES Auditions being held for ‘Alice’
Brilliant Musical Fairy Tale
Presented by Berkeley Rep
By Charles Jarrett
wanted to tell you
about something
different that may
spice up your Christmas holidays. It’s a
brand new look at a rewritten German fairy
tale, one that was part of the
Grimm Brothers collection
titled “The Handless Maiden.”
In joint cooperation with
Berkeley Repertory Theater
and the Kneehigh Theatre in
Great Britain, the story has
been re-envisioned, adapted
and altered again. The brilliant Emma Rice, co-artistic
director of Britain’s Kneehigh Theater, along with her
company’s dedicated co-authoring writers and actors,
have immersed themselves
in an incredible project – the
rewriting of a fairy tale for
modern audiences.
As it is currently reincarnated, “The Handless Maiden” has become a brilliantly
conceived and orchestrated
musical fairy tale, now known
as “The Wild Bride.”
One common theme in
many similar or closely related fairy tales tells of a poor
farmer or miller who is met at
a symbolic crossroad in his life
by a charismatic character, the
devil, who is generally dressed
in contemporary clothes with a
beguiling offer of some nature,
most often, in exchange for the
poor man’s soul.
Using that basic storyline,
Kneehigh Theater ventured
across the Atlantic Ocean
and snatched up another tale
about another poor man, famous blues guitarist Robert
Johnson, to incorporate into
their new tale. Johnson’s incredibly poignant blues music was so outer-worldly (according to author Julie McCormick), that rumors circulated that Johnson must have
made a deal with the devil to
become the legend he did in
such a short time.
Little is known of Johnson
other than he was born in 1911
in Hazlehurst, Miss., produced
29 recordings between 1936
and 1937, and has become one
of the most celebrated blues
musicians of all times. He
died mysteriously at age 27.
This production company
has extraordinary story telling
style, with its earthy eclectic
costume design, broadly diverse musical talent and dancing and acting skills of its
actors. When you add the poignancy and vibrancy of darkly tinged and occasionally vibrant blues music, the merger
resonates and reverberates
well with the mysticism, mystery and magic surrounding
the tale of “The Wild Bride.”
The hapless father (Stuart
Goodwin) at times switches
roles to that of the “adoring prince.” There are three
I
women who play the
same “wild” woman
with no hands at different times during
the performance. Audren Brisson, Patrycja Kujawska and Eva
Magyar switch roles
again and again to add to the
diversity and proper age of the
characters needed. Musician
Ian Ross plays many different
instruments and melds them
exquisitely into the romantic
fiber of this story.
This tale is about a poor
father, just getting by, who is
met by a gentleman (the devil
in disguise) at a crossroads
and is offered fabulous wealth
provided he merely surrenders
whatever the gentleman might
find in the father’s back yard.
The father does not take the bet
too seriously as he believes that
the only thing in his back yard
is a dying apple tree. He agrees
to the offer, only to find out too
late that his beautiful young
daughter was coincidentally
standing in the back yard exactly at the time her father and
the devil made their deal.
Each of the numerous times
that the devil comes to claim
the daughter, for one reason
or another, either because of
chastity, cleanliness, virtue or
whatever, the girl cannot be
taken. The devil finally orders
the father to cut off the girl’s
hands or to give up his own life
instead. The daughter begs her
father to cut away her hands if
it would spare her loving and
much adored father.
The daughter disappears
and becomes a creature of the
woods, surviving by her own
wisdom, wit and wiles. She
is eventually discovered by
an unmarried prince as she
steals the pears from his royal
garden. The devil tries again
and again to exact his revenge
upon the “Wild Bride,” causing great pain and suffering
along the way.
It is a magnificent fairy tale,
an allegory told in powerful,
visual and musical terms, rich
with ribald adult, yet childlike humor, a tale of coming of
age, for young and old alike.
This is one of the better productions to come out of a Bay
Area theater this year. It is a
wonderful and wacky tale that
is well told. The first act is a bit
slow, by purpose no doubt, to
make the final act the wonder
that it is. The sound effects,
the tension, the dance choreography, the marvelous singing voices of the actors all add
indispensable elements that
make this production sing.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents “The Wild
Bride” through Jan. 22. Call
510- 647-2949 or visit the
website at www.berkeleyrep.
org. The Roda Theater is located at 2015 Addison Street
in Berkeley (near Shattuck).
Drama Association presents ‘Alice in Wonderland’
Auditions for the Drama
Association of Rossmoor’s
(DAOR) full-scale, May 2012
production of “Alice in Wonderland” will be held Saturday,
Jan. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon,
Monday, Jan. 9, and Tuesday,
Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
at Peacock Hall.
For an audition appointment or to find out more about
the show, call play director
Louaine Elke. All auditions
must be scheduled prior to Friday, Jan. 6.
The “Alice in Wonderland”
production calls for 21 actors
– men and women, large and
small, experienced and new
to the stage. Some characters
have many lines, some only a
few and the puppeteer does not
speak at all. The production
boasts original music and bits
of soft-shoe dance routines.
Rehearsals begin mid-February, three days a week and
building up to five, until performances on May 7, 8, 14 and 15.
Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in
Wonderland” has been loved
by adults and children for over
100 years and has been per-
Jane Walter and Richard McKinley paint props for the “Alice in
Wonderland” production, which will be presented by the Drama
Association of Rossmoor in the spring.
formed in plays, puppet shows,
operas, ballets, rock concerts,
silent films, and 21st century
high-tech films. Rossmoor’s
version promises to be innova-
tive, creative and humorous.
Anyone wishing to become
a member of DAOR are invited
to join at the annual fee of $15,
individual; and $25, a couple.
Forum topic Presentation features Islands
is global
of New England Excursion
impact of
technology
“The Global Impact of Social and Mobile Technology”
is the topic of the First Friday
Forum on Jan. 6 at 1:30 p.m.
in the sanctuary of LafayetteOrinda Presbyterian Church,
49 Knox Drive, Lafayette.
The speaker is Marty Beard,
a software and mobile industry veteran. He is president and
chief executive officer of LiveOps. He is a board member for
Harris Interactive, a global leader in custom market research.
He has served as president
of Sybase 365, a global leader
in mobile messaging and mobile commerce services, and
as vice president of Oracle Online. He also was on the board
of directors for CTIA – the
Wireless Association.
Beard’s talk will center on the
huge impact social and mobile
technologies, like Twitter, have
on the business environment.
An Orinda resident, Beard
received bachelor’s degrees in
rhetoric and history from UC
Berkeley. He also has a master’s in business administration from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
This is an opportunity to
get information on the cutting
edge technologies that power today’s society, said Judy
Nielsen, chairwoman of the
First Friday Forum team.
Refreshments will be served
at 1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
For information, call 2838722 or click on lopc.org. In
the search the site box, enter
First Friday Forum.
All Rossmoor residents and their guests are invited to a
free presentation of the trip “Islands of New England” on
Thursday, Jan. 5, at 1:15 p.m. at Dollar Clubhouse. The presentation will be led by Jay Fehan, Collette Vacation’s West
Coast representative.
The trip runs from Sept. 27 through Oct. 5 and is co-sponsored by Rossmoor Excursion Desk with the Railroad Club.
The trip will be customized to include three scenic rail
adventures, two of which include elegant dinners on board.
Via a colorful slide show, “Islands of New England” goes on
an unforgettable journey from Providence, R.I., to Boston.
See many historic and famous places such as Plymouth Rock,
the Mayflower, the Kennedy compound at Hyannisport, Cape
Cod, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and more.
Detailed itineraries are available at the Excursion Desk as
well as at the presentation itself. Contact the Excursion Desk
at 988-7731 for information.
Oil and acrylic painting
class sponsored by RAA
Artist Anna George invites new, intermediate and advanced painters to join her classes Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.
in the Art Studio at Gateway. The eight sessions are Jan. 10
through Feb. 28. The classes are sponsored by the Rossmoor
Art Association (RAA).
George encourages students to develop their own style using the medium of choice, acrylics or oils. Students will experiment with techniques such as “wet on wet,” “alla prima,”
palette knife work, stippling and stand-apart strokes.
Color and composition will be stressed, with interest in
light, perspective, values and brushstrokes in representational and abstract work. There will be concentrated attention to
student work and there will be demonstrations.
Experienced and intermediate painters are welcome to
enjoy a relaxed and cordial atmosphere in the company of
other artists. All progress at their own level with as much or
as little structure as desired.
Class cost is $85. A materials list will be sent to students
who mail tuition by Wednesday, Jan. 4. Reservation checks,
payable to Rossmoor Art Association, may be sent to 2956
Tice Creek Drive No. 3.
A Massachusetts native, George began selling her work
in the 1990s. Her current work on silk can be viewed at annageorgeonline.com. Her goal is for all to have fun while
developing skills.
For information, call 783-9000.
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MOVIES MOVIES MOVIES
EYE O N DVDS
Film for Thursday, Friday is most recent
‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ sequel
“The Future”
The 2011 drama “Pirates of the Caribbean:
On Stranger Tides,” starring Johnny Depp and
Penelope Cruz, will be shown in Peacock Hall
at Gateway on Thursday, Dec. 22, and Friday,
Dec. 23, at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. The showings at 1
will feature language captions.
Capt. Jack Sparrow (Depp) meets his match
when mysterious beauty Angelica (Cruz) forces
the pirate to join her in search for the Fountain
of Youth in the fourth installment of the “Pirates
of the Caribbean” series. Sparrow tries to determine whether Angelica is friend or foe while the
adventure sets him aboard a vessel belonging to
the fearsome pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane).
This film is 136 minutes long and is rated PG13. This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents
and their guests.
‘I’ll Be Seeing You’ is Saturday drama
The 1945 classic drama “I’ll
Be Seeing You,” starring Ginger Rogers, will be shown in
Peacock Hall at Gateway on
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 1, 4 and
7 p.m. The showings at 1 and 4
will feature language captions.
Convict Mary Marshall
(Rogers) is on furlough for
Christmas from the state
prison when she calls home.
Although she’s not optimistic,
she hopes for a special holiday. She then meets Zachary
Morgan (Joseph Cotton) on
the train. She’s worried about
what he’ll think when he finds
out the truth about her. Shirley
Temple co-stars.
This film is 85 minutes long
and is not rated. This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to
all residents and their guests.
Monday musical is ‘Beauty and the Beast’
The 1991 animated musical “Beauty and
the Beast” will be shown in Peacock Hall at
Gateway on Monday, Dec. 26, at 4 and 7 p.m.
The showing at 4 will feature language captions.
In this modern-day Disney animated classic
set in 18th-century France, young Belle yearns
to escape her ordinary existence (and her vil-
lage’s boorish suitors) until she becomes imprisoned in the mansion of a seemingly coldhearted
beast. Can Belle help the monster revive the
man within?
This film is 85 minutes long and is rated G.
This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents
and their guests.
French ‘Queen to Play’ presented Wednesday
The 2009 French drama
“Queen to Play,” starring
Kevin Kline, will be shown in
Peacock Hall at Gateway on
Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 4 and
7 p.m. Both showings will feature English language captions
as the language spoken in this
film is French.
Intrigued by a pair of vacationing lovers playing chess,
hotel maid Hélène sets her
sights on mastering the game.
With some coaching from a
doctor who employs her services, Hélène hones her chess
skills and begins to notice big
changes in her life.
This film is 101 minutes
long and is not rated. This free
program is sponsored by the
Recreation Department and is
open to all residents and their
guests.
Shakespeare Society presents film
version of ‘As You Like It’ Tuesday
The Rossmoor Shakespeare Society will present the film, “As You Like It,” on Tuesday, Dec.
27, at 7 p.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway.
Kenneth Branagh, director of the beautiful and exciting Shakespeare films, “Hamlet,”
“Love’s Labors Lost,” “Much Ado About Nothing” and “Henry V,” now gives a delightful and
sensational “As You Like It.”
In possibly the most far-out setting of a
Shakespeare play ever, Branagh places the pastoral comedy in the Forest of Arden of a feudal
Japan. The characters are still British, but they
dress up in lush Japanese fabrics, stroll in Zen
gardens and engage in sumo wrestling.
The movie is beautiful to look at with ancient
towering trees in a magical green forest of exotic
oriental marshes. All is ablaze in reds, maroons
and rose colors. Costumes are gorgeous.
The acting is excellent. The strong cast includes Kevin Kline, Alfred Molina, Adrian Lester, David Oyelowo and a lovely Bryce Dallas
Howard.
This is beyond doubt Shakespeare with a
twist and it truly proves that all the world’s a
stage. Branagh is so imaginative in this film that
he has been criticized for excesses in attempting
to be more clever than the Bard.
The film is two hours long. Also on the program is a 14-minute video about the Rossmoor
Shakespeare Society. In beautiful color and
with spectacular special effects, a number of
residents will see themselves on the big screen.
A donation of $1 will be requested, a raffle
will be held and souvenirs presented to all who
attend. All Rossmoor residents and their guests
are welcome.
Ballroom Dance Club needs dues
It’s time to submit Ballroom
Dance Club dues for 2012.
Dues for 2012 are $40 for
Rossmoor resident couples and
$45 for nonresident couples.
Checks (no cash) may be sent
to Pat Duarte, 650 Terra California Drive No. 6. Or checks
can be put in the Ballroom
Dance Club box in the Gate-
way Administration Office.
For information about the
Ballroom Dance Club, call
President Brian Murphy at
937-8835.
Don’t bother
By R.S. Korn
The first thing to be acknowledged about this film is that
it has been highly praised by virtually all the important film
critics.
It opens with a cat who speaks, voiced by Miranda July,
the writer, director and co-star. Only its paws are shown, one
large and puffy, and the other bandaged. A couple, Sophie
(July) and Jason (Hamish Linklater), are 35 years old. He is in
tech support who works at home from their one- room apartment and she is a dance teacher of toddlers. As they see it, in
five years they will be 40, but 40 is basically 50 and after 50,
the rest is just loose change.
Faced with this gloomy prospect, their response is to adopt
a cat. However, when they arrive at the animal shelter, they
are told that their cat suffers from renal failure, will have to
remain there for the next month because it requires special
care and will probably die within six months. This gives them
time to prepare for taking on this new responsibility and then,
since it will only live for six months, the undertaking is a limited one. However, they do commit to the extent of naming the
animal: Paw-Paw.
Seeing this time before they bring it home as their last
chance to be free, their response is to both quit their jobs.
Jason wants to make the world a better place so he volunteers
to go door to door in Los Angeles selling trees to improve air
quality. Sophie will express her creativity by choreographing
one new dance every day, filming it and ultimately producing
all 30 as a You Tube feature. When she becomes frustrated
in this effort, she cold calls Marshall (David Warshofsky), a
middle-aged man they had encountered at the animal shelter,
and begins a desultory sexual relationship with him. He is
raising a young daughter who busies herself digging a hole
outdoors in which she can spend the night.
Back at the shelter, Paw Paw narrates his thoughts about
waiting to be taken home and loved. At the apartment, where
he and Sophie have become more estranged, Jason communicates with the moon, which offers him guidance. He also finds
that he has another magical power: He can stop time.
This may constitute a surrealistic meditation on life, or a
pretentious, tedious, self-indulgent, sophomoric mess about
annoying, irresponsible and uninteresting people old enough
to be considered adults, who never outgrew the narcisstic period of early childhood. Meow-meow.
This 2011 film is rated R and is available on Netflix.
“Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop”
Don’t bother
This documentary is for die-hard Conan O’Brien devotees,
of whom there are apparently thousands – those who just can’t
get enough of him and groupies who are wildly enthusiastic
for the opportunity simply to be in the same auditorium with
him.
The story begins seven months after he had been made host
of the Tonight Show in 2009. NBC decided to put Jay Leno
in at that time and move O’Brien to 12:30 a.m., but O’Brien
refused. The result was that he received a cash payment of an
undisclosed, but obviously generous, amount, in return for a
commitment not to appear on TV, radio or the Internet for six
months.
Depressed and angry, O’Brien decides to do what was still
allowed to do – to tour with a live show called “Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television.” He will perform
with his band and backup singers. When he announced the
plan on Twitter early one morning, the shows sold out within
minutes.
The film follows him with his staff as he develops and
performs it 44 times in 32 different cities. His energy is impressive; his adoring fans can’t get close enough to him. His
wounded ego is partially assuaged and, ultimately, he is hired
by TBS for a new TV show.
For those who are unable to see his situation as the arc of
tragedy, deception and recovery that O’Brien does, this is a
tale that is best left to be seen by those who do.
This 2011 film is R rated for language and is available from
Netflix.
Counseling Services offers stress support group next month
Counseling Services is again offering a stress management support group.
The group examines dominant styles of
reacting to stress and negative thinking
patterns. The group will meet for eight
Thursday mornings starting Jan. 5.
Sessions focus on stress reduction
and relaxation techniques including
meditation, deep abdominal breathing,
progressive muscle relaxation, guided
imagery, self-hypnosis, stretching, and
lifestyle changes.
It is important that group members
plan to attend all eight sessions. Seating
is limited and registration is required.
The group is facilitated by Ann Pagliaro, social worker. Call her at 9887753 for information or to register for
the group. There is no charge for the
group.
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Line dancing classes begin Nifty People’s Club needs 2012 dues
Want some exercise? Like to
meet new friends? Give Rossmoor’s line dancing classes a
try. No partner is needed; no
experience is necessary. Both
men and women are welcome.
The class for beginners is
Tuesdays, starting Jan. 10,
from 12:45 to 2:15 p.m. in
the Diablo Room at Hillside.
Feel free to come, visit and
join in.
The intermediate class is
Thursdays, starting Jan. 5,
from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the Dia-
blo Room at Hillside. For advanced dancers, a class meets
Fridays, starting Jan. 6, from
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Fitness Center.
The annual fee for a class is
$25. The fee to take a second
class is an additional $20.
For information on the beginner class, call Joan Harris
at 705-7880. For information
on intermediate and advanced
weekday classes, call Jackie
Johnsen at 934-5432 or Beth
Murphy at 988-9259.
Adobe Elements class
to be taught in January
Richard Nicholes, the
education chairman of the
Rossmoor Camera Club, will
offer a new Adobe Elements
class in January on Tuesdays
and Thursdays at 2 p.m.
The class will cover all the
prior issues of Adobe Elements and also cover the new
features of Elements 10, Adobe’s latest issue. It is open to
Rossmoor residents and nonresidents. Sign up now as the
class fills up quickly.
The fee for the four-week
class is $25 for new students
and $20 for returning students. A class binder and
step-by-step tutorial for each
class is provided.
Class sessions will be held
in Nicholes’ home, 1912 Ptarmigan Drive No. 2, Entry 10.
Hawaii Club
needs dues
Hawaii State Club dues are
due for current and new members. It is $12 per person for
2012.
Becoming a member helps
support the club and members
receive a discount on the club’s
four dinner parties/luaus each
year.
The deadline for the dues is
Saturday, Dec. 31, in order to
be included in the member roster. Only checks are accepted–
no cash. Dues should be mailed
to Michael Herr, 1817 Skycrest
Drive No. 2.
Dues payment may also be
left in an envelope in the Hawaii State Club mailbox at
Gateway. Be sure to include the
name, address and phone number with the check.
For information, call Herr at
938-6215.
Poetry Circle
has meeting
The Rossmoor Poetry Circle
will meet Monday, Jan. 2, from
3 to 5 p.m. in the Ivy Room of
Dollar Clubhouse. Bring 20
copies of a poem.
The Poetry Circle is for the
discussion of poetry in a supportive, encouraging environment.
For information, contact
Marc Hofstadter at 300-6474
or mhofstad@ifn.net.
Nicholes is also trying to put
together a Photoshop CS5 class
on Wednesdays. He needs at
least four students to start the
class. This class is also open to
everyone.
To sign up or for information, call 937-5469.
Membership dues for the Nifty People’s Supper Club are due in January. The cost is $10 a
year per person.
This is a social club open to both singles and
couples. The club meets for a catered buffet dinner the second Friday of each month at Dollar
Clubhouse. The next dinner is Jan. 13.
There is a no-host happy hour before dinner. It
is a good time to meet new people and greet old
friends. Appetizers are provided by members.
Membership checks may be sent to Adrienne Campbell at 1332 Singingwood Court No.
5. They may also be put in the club’s mailbox
at Gateway. Campbell can be reached at 9445123.
Members are asked to pay before Wednesday,
Jan. 11, so the membership roster is available at
the January dinner.
Singlaires to discuss future of group
The Singlaires Club invites
all single Rossmoor residents
to a potluck dinner on Sunday,
Jan. 1, at Dollar Clubhouse.
Registration starts at 5 p.m.
and dinner is at 6.
Come early and socialize
with old and new friends.
Attendees who do not bring
food must pay $6 for the dinner. The club will furnish coffee, tea, wine and soft drinks.
It is important to attend this
meeting as members will dis-
cuss a possible new president
or co-presidents and supportive people for the club to continue in 2012.
For information, call Merle
Wolfe at 938-3054 or Carmen
Osuna at 939-2489.
Portrait models needed for drawing class
Men, women and/or mature grandchildren
are sought to pose in Norman Weiner’s portrait
class. The classes are held Tuesdays from 1 to 4
p.m. in Art Studio 2 at Gateway.
Each segment of posing is 20 minutes, with
a rest in between, during which the model can
view how each artist is proceeding.
No experience is necessary and it’s fun. There
is a payment of $25 for models.
To be considered, call Weiner at 933-5182.
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ARTS & LEISURE
AROUND THE BAY AREA
BALLET JOYEUX, a classical ballet company, presents its
annual Christmas favorite, “Once upon a Christmas,” Dec. 21 at
the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek.
The narrated holiday ballet features Santa, his elves and all the
toys in the workshop. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for
children. Call 943-7469 or go to www.lesherartscenter.org. For
information, go to www.theballetschool.org.
CEN T ER R EPERTORY COM PA N Y present s “A r ms a nd
the Ma n,” a social comedy by George Ber na rd Shaw, Ja n.
27 th rough Feb. 25 at the Lesher Center for the A r ts, 1601
Civic Dr ive, Walnut Creek. T he play is a cha r m ing tale
of roma nce going awr y with unexpected tur ns, m ista ken
identities a nd the author’s sur pr ising opin ions. Tickets a re
$38 to $43. Call 943-7469 or go to www.center rep.org.
GOLD COAST CHAMBER PLAYERS present “Mozart
Melodies,” to help celebrate Mozart’s birthday, on Jan. 21 from
7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center, 3491
Mt. Diablo Blvd. Senior tickets are $25. Call 283-3728, go to www.
gcplayers.org or email gccp@comcast.net.
OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE presents UC
Professor Michael Fox Jan. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lafayette
Library and Learning Center, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. He will
discuss documentary film and film festivals. Free. Go to www.
olli.berkeley.edu.
ROLE PLAYERS ENSEMBLE presents “Laura,” a spellbinding
murder mystery, Jan. 13 through Feb. 4 at the Village Theatre,
233 Front St., Danville. Tickets are $18 to $26 at the Community
Center, 420 Front St., Danville, or call 314-3400. Get a sneakpeek with the artistic director, Eric Fraisher Hayes, on Jan. 5,
from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Danville Library. For information, go to
www.danvilletheatre.com.
Tossing It Around
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called right where it’ll pinch
my cheek.
She picks; she scrapes, and
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I can’t possibly answer intelligently because my mouth is
laden with gadgets.
“Have you taken any trips
lately?” she asks, jovially,
knowing that she won’t get a
response and not really caring.
Then, “Does that hurt?” as she
jabs at one tooth.
It does hurt, and I try to nod,
all the while knowing that she’s
hit pay dirt for the dentist. She
makes a note on my chart, and
I begin to wonder why I’d ever
shown up for my appointment.
How many times will I have to
come back? Will it be a crown
or an inlay, I ask myself, not really knowing the difference.
Finally, she comes to the safe
part, the actual tooth brushing.
The worst is over, the worst, that
is until the dentist checks me
over and imparts the bad news.
He comes into the room,
looks at the x-rays and says,
“Hello, Nancy. Taken any trips
lately?” Why does everyone ask
me that when I never go anywhere?
“Open wide.” I hate the dentist. Another pick. And now for
the bad news.
The dentist looks at the hygienist and then at me. “I have
one word to say – beautiful!
I’m stunned. I want to kiss
him, but I figure by this time I
don’t look very appealing. My
hair’s mussed, my lipstick’s
smudged, and I have on that bib
with a chain around my neck.
I thank him profusely, telling him I’ll look forward to seeing him again in a few months.
That, by all means, is an exaggeration.
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Nature Association ends year – is ready to start a new one
The Rossmoor Nature Association has concluded a very successful 11th year of service to Rossmoor nature lovers. Among
other regular activities, the club monitors and maintains the
many bluebird nest boxes located on the combined Rossmoor
golf courses.
Next year, the club will again offer a wide variety of programs.
On Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 3 p.m. at Del Valle the group will view
a special presentation featuring live birds from Native Bird Connections.
Additional programs are already scheduled for Wednesdays,
Feb. 8 and March 14. The programs will be announced later.
Also in 2012, the club will continue to conduct guided bird
walks on the third Monday of every month at 9 a.m. These walks
generally begin from the Creekside parking lot.
This past year, there was an anniversary celebration with Gary
Bogue. Entertaining and educational nature programs also included “Return to the Water,” a “Life of Mammals” video episode by the BBC; “Rossmoor Landscapes” with Rich Perona;
“Nature Is Good Medicine” with Brian Murphy; “Tarantulas and
Their Kin” with Michael Marchiano; and “Winged Migration,”
an encore showing of the French film.
The association thanks its many member volunteers who
helped with programs as well as Jim Jardine for his maintenance
of the group’s official website and Maureen O’Rourke and her
News staff for publicity.
The club has begun collecting next year’s dues, which continue
to be $5 per person.
For information about the association or its activities, contact
Bob Carlton at 280-8129 or at rlcarlton35@gmail.com.
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Why not
learn to play
dominoes?
The Happy Hoofer and Hot Flasher tap dance clubs enjoyed their holiday luncheon at Dollar Clubhouse earlier this month.
Tap dancers celebrate holidays, new members welcome
The Happy Hoofer and Hot Flasher tap
dance clubs celebrated the end of the year
with a holiday luncheon at Dollar Clubhouse on Dec. 2.
The luncheon and games were planned
by Daryl Svoboda, Emily Chin, Gloria
Gee, Annie Chang and Kay Nitta. Chin
played the piano for the group’s enjoyment
and for a sing-along.
The dancers performed this year at 40
venues, including Rossmoor. Several new
dancers joined the two clubs and are learning many new steps and routines.
Those who have never tap danced or
who have ever wished they knew how to
tap dance, are welcome to join the clubs.
The new year is a good time to make that
wish come true.
The clubs meet for dance instruction
from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the Shasta Room at
Del Valle
Clubhouse. Beginners meet on Mondays and the others on Tuesdays.
The instructor is resident Diana Starr,
who has taught the two groups for 14
years. Starr was trained through the London International School of Tap Dance
Teachers.
Newcomers are welcome to come to the
classes to observe or to join in with the
other dancers. For questions, call Starr at
935-2166.
Computer Club offers five classes, five seminars in January
Classes will be held at Acalanes Adult Center beginning Jan. 3
By Jim Bradley
Club correspondent
Five computer classes and
five computer seminars are
scheduled for January. All
are held in Room D-7 at the
Acalanes Adult Center. The
regular classrooms on the
lower level of the campus are
currently being renovated for
earthquake safety.
The classes are:
• Beginner-1: Tuesdays and
Thursdays, Jan. 3 to 19, from
10 a.m. to noon
• Word: Tuesdays and
Thursdays, Jan. 3 to 19, from
1 to 3 p.m.
• Digital Photo-1: Mondays
and Wednesdays, Jan. 9 to 30,
from 1 to 3 p.m.
• Beginner-2: Tuesdays and
Thursdays, Jan. 24 to Feb. 9,
from 10 a.m. to noon.
• Internet and Email: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 24
to Feb. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m.
The two hour seminars
are:
• Travel Information and
Internet Bargains: Jan. 4 at 1
p.m.
• Files and Folders – Information You Need to Know:
Jan. 4 at 10 a.m.
• Wireless Connections at
Home: Jan. 11 at 10 a.m.
• Using Flash Drives, CDs
and DVDs to Copy & Save:
Jan. 18 at 10 a.m.
• How to Find the Right
Website: Jan. 25 at 10 a.m.
Register for any class or
seminar at the Computer Center at Gateway Clubhouse or
at the classroom just before
class.
Parking is congested and
access through the gate at
the lower level is temporarily
closed. The club recommends
using the Rossmoor bus in the
following manner: For morning classes, take the White
Line bus at 9:38 at Gateway
Clubhouse. It returns to the
school at 12:04 p.m. to pick
up class members.
In the afternoon, take the
Yellow Line bus at 12:15 for
the class at 1.
The return from Acalanes
to Rossmoor is on the White
Line bus at 3:3l p.m.
Classes cost $30 for club
members and $45 for nonmembers. Club dues are $15.
Anyone, not just residents
of Rossmoor, is welcome to
join. Seminars cost $15 for
everyone.
Instruction for classes is
divided into six two-hour sessions. A seminar is a single
two-hour session.
Tip of the week
New product names keep
popping up. One of the latest
is the Ultrabook. It’s a laptop; it’s thin; it’s fast; and, it’s
expensive – around $1,000.
Three companies currently offer them, i.e. ASUS Zenbook,
Acer 53 and Samsung Series
9. For more information, including pictures, “Google it.”
Other matters of interest
• The club continues to accept volunteers to serve at the
Computer Center at Gateway
Clubhouse. Those interested
are asked to call 280-3984.
Volunteers able to substitute
from time to time are welcome, too.
• The club’s house-call
team is looking for additional
volunteers. These are people
who enjoy solving members’
personal computer problems
in their spare time. Call the
office at 280-3984, if interested.
• A few volunteers are
needed, too, in the classrooms.
There is a specific need in the
beginner and Internet classes.
If interested, call the office or
drop by the Computer Center.
• There’s a new email address for the Computer Center at Gateway Clubhouse. It’s
rossmoorcomputercenter@co
mcast.net. The center’s telephone numbers are 947-4527
and 947-4528.
• Club’s website is www.
carossmoorcomputerclub.
com. Click on “Our Services”
for class schedules.
• Club’s blog is at www.
rossmoorcomputerclub.
blogspot.com.
Golden State Club dues must be paid to have name on roster
Golden State Club membership dues
remain at $10 per person for 2012. The
deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 21, to be included in the 2012 roster.
All native born Californians are invited
to become members. If only one of a couple is a native, both are eligible to join.
The club schedules five events a year
with a hosted bar, meal and entertainment. These events are a crab feed, spring
dinner, September barbecue, fall brunch
and holiday dinner. In addition, there is
a July bus trip to a California locale of
interest.
Send membership checks, payable to
the Golden State Club, to Membership
Chairwoman Sandra Hawkins at 2500
Ptarmigan Drive No. 4 or place it in the
club’s mailbox at Gateway Clubhouse. For
membership information, call Hawkins at
934-6587.
The Domino Club meets
regularly twice a week.
Experienced players meet
on Monday evenings in the
Oak Room at Gateway Clubhouse. Participants should plan
to arrive at 6:30 as play begins
promptly at 6:45.
Beginners or rusty players
meet Saturdays at noon in Multipurpose Room 2 at Gateway.
This is an opportunity to learn
and practice the rules and etiquette of dominoes.
The club plays the game of
Five-Up. Because the player
can use all of the doubles to
play from, it is a faster, higherscoring game than the other
Fives versions. Play is with
partners, but it is not necessary
to bring a partner.
Five games (with a 28-minute time limit per game) are
played each session. A player is
awarded one point every time
he makes a play that results in
the open ends of the tiles in play
adding up to an amount divisible
by five. (One point is awarded
for each multiple of five, for example, five equals one point and
ten equals two points.)
A player also earns points
from the total dominos left
in the opponents hands when
“dominoing” or playing the
last domino in a player’s hand
before the other players.
Multiple hands are played to
reach a game total of 60 points
and five games are played for a
potential score of 300 or better.
Everyone is welcome to play
and learn about dominoes.
Winners
The domino winners for
Dec. 12 were Walter Roosli
329, Jeannie Johnson 317,
Anne Shaddle 317, Joann Giusti 316, Carl Pischke 308 and
Sue Wickens 308.
The winners for Dec. 10
were Pat Quarto 329 and Jackie Zeterberg 320.
Tip of the week
It is rarely a good idea to
start with any domino containing a five (except the 5-5), as
they can be used as a “kicker”
if the corresponding double is
played later. An exception is if
the hand contains a lot of fives
(four or five dominoes with a
five on them).
Bocce Club
dues payable
Bocce Club dues for the
2012 season are $10 and are
now due. In order to be included in the club book, dues must
be paid by Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Reservation checks should be
payable to the Rossmoor Bocce
Club. No cash is accepted.
Checks can be put in the
club’s mailbox at Gateway or
sent to Mavis Reynolds at 1426
Rockledge Lane No. 6. Be sure
to include an email address.
Application forms are also in
the mailbox.
For information, call Mercedes Voss at 946-9960.
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Japanese-American Club honors recipients of Congressional Gold Medal
Christmas dinner was enjoyed by the members of the Japanese-American Club of Rossmoor on Dec. 10 at Creekside. The highlight of the evening was the recognition of
Japanese-Americans residing in Rossmoor who had received the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian
honor bestowed by the U.S. government upon its citizens
who fought for this country during World War II.
Those recognized at the party were Ben Matsui and
Sam Furukawa, both of whom served in the 100th Battalion, the most decorated unit in American military history known as the “Purple Heart Battalion” because of the
high number of Purple Hearts awarded; George Otsuki and
Tom Takahashi, both members of the 442nd Regimental
Combat Team, also well-known for its “go for broke” acts
of bravery; and George Shimizu, member of the Military
Intelligence Service who served in the Pacific theater of
war, translating intercepted Japanese documents and interviewing Japanese prisoners of war. Skeets Oji, also an
honoree, was not in attendance.
Matsui, Furukawa and Otsuki also received the Bronze Star
Medal bestowed by Chief of Staff General Odierno. Only 40
Bronze Star medals were awarded during the entire war period and these three residents were among the recipients.
Recognized and awarded the Congressional Gold Medal
posthumously were Judge Toshimi Sodetani (100th Battalion), Aki Hara, Raymond Aka, Bill Ito, Roy Takai and Nobu
Yoshimura, all four in Military Intelligence Service.
At the Japanese-Amercian Club party at which recipients of Congressional Gold Medal were honored are, from left, Ben Matsui, George Otsuki, Lillian Sodetani (widow of Toshimi Sodetani), Mary
Takai (widow of Roy Takai), George Shimizu, Tom Takahashi and Sam Furukawa.
Power balance workshops offered
International Club elects new board
Starting Jan. 7, power balance workshops are on Saturdays
from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Shasta Room, upstairs in the
Del Valle Clubhouse.
This is a balance and mobility training program. Falls and
their complications are the fourth leading cause of death in
people over 65 and 95 percent of those falls occur at home.
The workshop goal is to improve balance and body movement.
Instructor Keith Thomas has explored many aspects of
the healing profession. He is a Chinese health practitioner
and an internal Kung Fu martial artist. He has practiced and
taught tai-chi, medical chi-gong healing and Bagua Zhang.
The power balance workshop is a multi-dimensional customized program that keeps your head up and your feet on the
ground.
Studies show that balance, flexibility and strength training not only improve mobility, they also reduce the risk of
falling. Most older adults do not exercise regularly. This lack
of movement and exercise only makes it more difficult for
individuals to recover after a fall. Many people are afraid of
falling again and reduce their physical activity even more.
The first workshop on Jan. 7 is free. Cost is $10 per person per workshop afterward.To register, contact Thomas at
thomaskth@msn.com or at 510-647-8165.
The new officers and committee chairs of the International Club for 2012 are, seated from left,
President Gus Dorough and Vice President Dorie Gallinatti. Standing are sunshine, Bernice Woodhead; secretary, Birgit Hohn; reservations, Aster Yamagata; treasurer, Anghel Patrascu; beverages,
Don Trouse; membership, Joy Alaidarous; past president, Roger Hadlich; and decorations, Lea
Hadlich. Sue Johansen, co-membership, was not available for the photo.
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TV GUIDE FOR CHANNEL 28
Connection
to hear about
book readers
Find out about the advantages and disadvantages
of book readers and tablets
available in today’s electronic smorgasbord. Neil
Schmidt will give the Connection an update at the
club’s meeting on Tuesday,
Jan. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the
Delta Room at Del Valle
Clubhouse.
Schmidt will also discuss how they work and
their many functions. Attendees who own one of
these products are invited
to share their experiences.
One of the fastest growing areas of consumer electronics today is eBook readers and tablets. New devices, such as the Kindle Fire
and Nook Color 2, have recently been introduced and
are in strong competition
with the extremely popular
Apple iPad tablet.
Schmidt will discuss this
developing technology and
compare some of the more
popular devices of each
category, e-book reader
and tablet. His presentation
is for owners and potential
purchasers.
He has a master’s degree
in electrical engineering
and is the director of the
SIR (Sons In Retirement)
Area 2 Computer and Technology Group.
In the Connection tradition, come early and share
a glass of wine or cider
and a chat with members
and guests. Newcomers are
always welcome and are
asked to introduce themselves to greeters at the
door.
SIR will
hear about
Serengeti Plain
The Rossmoor SIR (Sons in
Retirement), Branch 81, will
meet Tuesday, Jan. 3, in the the
Sierra Room at Del Valle Clubhouse. The full service hosted
bar opens at 11:15 a.m. with a
full course meal at noon. The
cost is $12.
The speaker is Russ Aubry,
a retired small businessman
and member of the Moraga
chapter. Since his retirement,
he has traveled extensively.
He will give a presentation
about his recent tour of the
Serengeti Plain of Kenya and
Tanzania.
SIR is a retired men’s social
organization with no membership dues or assessments. The
monthly meeting is an opportunity to maintain and enhance
old friendships and make new
ones.
For information about the
Rossmoor group, contact Stu
Bolinger at 937-7988 or C.H.
Nixon at 933-6175.
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 Dec. 22 through 28
The following programs are all scheduled to be broadcast
this week. For information about programs on Channel 28,
please call 988-7820.
■ 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.
■ Crackling FIRE. Holiday Music.
Channel 28 lets residents enjoy a roaring fire without the hassles of
hauling in the wood. This program offers a background of holiday
music mixed with the sounds of the crackling and popping fire. This
is a great ambience for reading a book or wrapping those presents.
■ Contra Costa WIND Symphony. Holiday music. 50 minutes.
Under the direction of Duane Carroll, the Contra Costa Wind Symphony performs holiday favorites including “White Christmas,” “Sleigh Ride”
and a sing-along with a medley of songs that have winter snow themes.
■ RICHARD Riley. Classical music. 40 minutes.
Richard Riley presents a repertoire of classical selections of ballads, spirituals and requests. He began his musical career in Philadelphia and is
currently a member of the San Francisco Opera Chorus. Riley is a skilled
performer of opera, spirituals and gospel hymns and musical theater.
■ Contra Costa CHORALE. Holiday music.40 minutes.
Founded in 1966 as the Richmond Symphony Chorus, the Contra
Costa Chorale is now a community chorus affiliated with Contra
Costa College. The chorus numbers between 40 and 60 voices for a
particular concert set and has an extended membership of 100-plus
singers.
■ HERE We Come A-Wassailing. Handbells/choral. One hour.
Tapestry Singers and Ringers are under the direction of Cindy
Krausgill with this holiday production. Krausgill has over 30 years
of musical background in the Bay Area. Separately these two groups
stand alone and are called Heartsong Women’s Chorus and the
Canto Bello Handbell Ensemble. Heartsong is under the patronage
of the Walnut Creek United Methodist Church comprised of educators and musicians. Canto Bello is now on their 10th year performing
in the Bay Area and is also composed of educators and musicians.
■ TREE-Lighting Ceremony. Holiday music. 50 minutes.
San Ramon Valley High School Chorus along with D’Anns Academy
of Dance Studio performed for residents at the annual Christmas treelighting ceremony. SRVHS Chorus is under the musical direction of
Ken Abrams. D’Anns performers are children from Concord who
exhibit their talent at shows in the local Bay Area.
■ FESTIVAL of Carols. Holiday music. 90 minutes. The Diablo
Symphony and the Contra Costa Children’s Chorus offer a contemporary holiday music event. Directed by Iris Lamanna, the chorus sings works by Pergolesi, Webber and Thompson as well as the
standard holiday favorites. The orchestra is under the guidance of
Joyce Johnson-Hamilton.
■ ASHMOLEAN Concert. Holiday choral music. 45 minutes.
The Ashmolean Singers were formed in Rossmoor in 2005. This
program is under the direction of Musical Director Gordon Addison.
The featured performer in this concert is Elizabeth Hunter, soloist,
who sang the lead role in the “Secret Garden.”
■ BAY AREA Metro Chorus (BAM). Holiday choral music. 70
minutes. Bay Area Metro Chorus performs with the San Jose Garden
City Chorus. This amazing chorus was the 2005 North-Cal West
Champions in the Barbershop Harmony Society. BAM was founded
in 1989 to bring together men in the Tri-Valley area who love to sing.
This group is under the direction of Dr. Rob Campbell. The San
Jose Garden City Chorus was founded in 1948 and is comprised of
100 men between the ages of 14 to 87. This was only the third performance of the blending of these two groups
■ MARLON Green and Friends. Jazz holiday show. One hour.
Marlon Green is a native Californian who has for the past 25 years
contributed his skills and enthusiasm to many major Bay Area rhythm
and blues, jazz and gospel groups, and touring throughout the United
States, Canada and Japan. Green’s band, featuring legendary keyboard
player Rodney Burger and the smooth vocal styling of Marcella
Hooks plays a spirited jazz set that includes holiday favorites like
“Walking in a Winter Wonderland” and great standards like “Satin
Doll” and “New York, New York.”
= Screened boxes indicate that programming continues into next half-hour time slot.
Reference programs below by titles in capital letters above.
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6 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
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7:30 a.m.
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8:30 a.m.
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11:30 a.m.
Noon
12:30 p.m.
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1:30 p.m.
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2:30 p.m.
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3:30 p.m.
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7:30 p.m.
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8:30 p.m.
9 p.m.
12-22
12-23
Fri
12-24
12-25
Sun
Mon
12-26
12-27
12-28
POST IT!
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WIND
BAY AREA
ASHMOLEAN
FIRE
FESTIVAL
HERE
CHORALE
FIRE
FIRE
TREE
FITNESS
FIRE
BAY AREA
Sat
FIRE
FITNESS
FIRE
FESTIVAL
FITNESS
FIRE
WIND
FITNESS
FIRE
ASHMOLEAN
FITNESS
FIRE
HERE
FITNESS
FIRE
MARLON
HERE
RICHARD
BAY AREA
MARLON
FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL
CHORALE
RICHARD
HERE
WIND
ASHMOLEAN
FESTIVAL
TREE
BAY AREA
RICHARD
WIND
RICHARD
ASHMOLEAN
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WIND
RICHARD
MARLON
TREE
CHORALE
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FESTIVAL
BAY AREA
RICHARD
ASHMOLEAN
HERE
WIND
TREE
FIRE
BAY AREA
MARLON
ASHMOLEAN
CHORALE
HERE
MARLON
FESTIVAL
BAY AREA
CHORALE
WIND
MARLON
MARLON
ASHMOLEAN
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
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FITNESS
FIRE
TREE
TREE
RICHARD
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CLASSIC
CLASSIC
BAY AREA
TREE
FESTIVAL
ASHMOLEAN
WIND
HERE
TREE
CHORALE
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
ALL IN GOOD TASTE
A R E SI D E N T R E S TAU R A N T R E V I E W
Ravishingly Rich Mexican Cuisine
Among the Young and Restless
MARIA MARIA
1470 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek (across from the Walnut
Creek Library). Open seven days a week for lunch and
dinner from 11:30 a.m. Call 946-1010.
By Robert Moon
alking into Maria Maria on a pre-Christmas Saturday
night amplified the festivity of the holiday season.
Two hours later, our exit encountered a cacophony
of laughing, happy families, most on the early side of adulthood.
Named after Carlos Santana’s song, “Maria, Maria,” this
chain of four Mexican restaurants has become a rarity: a sophisticated high-end Mexican restaurant that has retained its
attraction to families. Using a variety of south-of-the-border
complex sauces and spices, the cuisine here is tasty, zesty and
rich, sometimes overwhelmingly rich.
The romantic nature of the evening demanded a reservation
in the Candlelight Room, a quiet small space adjoining the
larger, noiser dining room.
Our waitress immediately brought us ice water and a
basket of tortilla chips with two salsas: a tangy green and a
milder red. Of course, the chips were heavily salted, which
matched the quenching minty and sweet flavored Mojitos
– regular and tangerine. The difference between them was
barely noticeable.
The combination of chips, salsas and drinks was addictive, and we polished off the large basket just as our main
dishes arrived.
Choosing from the large menu of small plates, starters, entrees and classics took a few minutes, but the descriptions of
the dishes were extensive and helpful. I chose the Chicken
Mole Tortilla Casserole ($16.99), described on the menu as,
“Layers of shredded chicken, housemade mole and tortillas,
with roasted poblanos and corn, topped with crema, cheese,
piloncillo tomatoes and roasted jalepenos.”
The casserole arrived hot to the touch. The fi rst taste was
rich, burnished, with smooth confluence of flavors. The corn
provided a slight textural contrast, the bright, sweet tomato offered an oasis of cool saccharinity among the nippy hit of heat
that saturated my tongue after the flavors disintegrated.
My first reaction was, “This is really good.” However, after
several bites, the overwhelming combination of fatty ingredients became monotonous and I ended up taking half of the
dish home. The next day, paired with a green salad and green
beans, it was scrumptious.
My companion had Crab and Shrimp Enchiladas Suiza
($17.99), crab- and shrimp-filled soft tortillas covered with
roasted tomato cream sauce and a house cheese blend, topped
with crumbled pasilla chile, chopped onion and roasted pumpkin seeds. It was a bit milder but, again, the rich dairy flavors
overwhelmed the fish, although the onion and pumpkin seeds
added a welcome crunchiness to the mix.
Our waitress became very busy and forgot to ask us if we
wanted dessert. However, our sweet tooth emerged, and we
ordered the Churros ($7), crispy fried pastry, dusted with cinnamon sugar, served with vanilla ice cream and chocolate
sauce, topped with whipped cream.
The portion was huge, and when we dipped the churros into
the gooey ice cream mixture, we were sent to sugar heaven.
We eagerly dipped away until we could eat no more.
If you’re looking for a modern Mexican restaurant that goes
beyond the average south-of-the-border dishes in a bustling,
family atmosphere with few seniors in sight, Maria Maria offer a vibrant night on the town.
W
OI-C Bowl
GOURMET CHINESE
KITCHEN
• Four Fork Review
in the Contra Costa Times, Rossmoor News
Review & Diablo Magazine
• Lunch menu
starting at
$ 99
6
• Full Bar
Early Bird Special
15
OFF
% All Menu
Prices
3:30 to 6:30 pm
Dine In Only
1616 N. Main St. Walnut Creek (Between Bonanza & Civic)
Hours: Tues - Sun 11 am - 9:30 pm
Closed Monday
925.287.8118
CAC offers
class in
wheel-throwing
Both beginning and intermediate wheel-throwing
classes are Thursdays, Jan. 12
through Feb. 9, in the Ceramics Studio at Gateway. The
classes are sponsored by the
Ceramics Arts Club (CAC).
Intermediate classes are
from 9 a.m. to noon. Beginning
classes are from 1 to 4 p.m.
The cost is $40 for the four
classes. Bruno Kark, known
for his command of form and
gesture, is the instructor.
Sign-up sheets are in the studio, by the kitchen. Classes are
open to CAC members only.
Payment is by check only and
should be payable to CAC.
Contact Nonette Swedberg
at 947-1241. Visit Kark’s site
at http://brunokark.com.
New member orientation
is Saturdays, Jan. 14, 21 and
28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost
is $30. Checks only are accepted and should be payable
to CAC. Sign-up sheets and
check drop are in the studio.
Bricks are still available to
be set around the totems in
the Ceramic Totem Garden at
Gateway. Information is posted along the walkway leading
to the totems or contact Peggy
Fryer at 947-5878.
Browsers are welcome in
the studio to shop for wares
and to view artists and potters
at their work. Contact Deb
Van Laak at 934-2842.
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FRIDAY LUNCH
I N
R O S S M O O R
There will be no
Friday Lunch on
Dec. 30 due to
the New Year’s holiday.
Residents can get information from the
Rossmoor website: www.rossmoor.com.
BUY ONE, GET ONE
FREE
Buy any one meal plus two beverages and
receive a FREE meal (up to $9 in value)
Come hungry. Leave happy.
2910 North Main St.
Walnut Creek, California 94597
(925) 938-3111
Don’t forget to ask for your
20% Senior Discount Card.
Expires: 1/31/12
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Partnership Bridge
Duplicate Bridge
Tuesday, Dec. 6
Section A
N/S 1. A. Petersen/C. Nevin
2. A. Fine/Hedy Wee 3. L. Humphrey/W. Barron 4. J. Dolgin/J.
Burnson
E/W 1. G. Hargrove/E. Shapiro 2. W.Y. Leong/M. Suchman 3.
B. Price/A. Eastman 4. A. Murray/N. Rosenberg
Section B
N/S 1. B.V. Smith/E. Lang 2.
J. Kadner/B. Klein 3. M. Grohoski/V. Grohoski 4. M.W. Kelley/M. Dachs
E/W 1. J. Roeth/A. Hogland 2.
E. Matsui/F. Yoshida 3. S. Lim/J.
Chien 4. M. Neff/D. Langthorn
Wednesday, Dec.7
Section A
N/S 1. R. Liu/C. Warner 2.
B. Legler/E. Drew 3. J. Fox/M.
Newman 4. A. Murray/V. Jaffe
E/W 1. G. Cunha/R. Juo
Cunha 2. M. Barnes/M. Mok 3.
N. Wells/J. Burnson 4. R. Flink/
B. Price
Section B
N/S 1. M. Evans/D. Lennon 2.
M. Kessler/S. Wikman 3. M.L.
Armsby/M.K. Neff 4. F. Owre/S.
Teta
E/W 1. J. Taylor/K. Bernard
2. B. Sankary/E. Black 3. M.
Maglio/S. Lim 4. R. Moskowitz/
A. Schechtman
Thursday, Dec. 8
Section A
N/S 1. A. Finkelstein/V. Davidson 2. H. Schick/A. Murray
3. J. Goodman/E. Dayton 4. H.
Farhi/K. Humphrey
E/W 1. G. Cunha/R. Juo
Cunha 2. C. Ip/L. Stanhope 3. M.
Schubarth/D. Guilfoy 4. B. Eisenberg/M. Marty
Section B
N/S 1. K. Haley/B. Blum 2. D.
Christiansen/D. Thompson 3. E.
Gould/C. Gould 4. J. Brown/L.
Assoni
E/W 1. R. Long/A. Long 2. R.
Moskowitz/M. Evans 3. J. Marshall/T. Blankfeld 4. S. Marks/J.
Taylor
Saturday, Dec. 10
Section A
N/S 1. R. Herrick/A. Petersen
2. A. Finkelstein/J. Dolgin 3. M.
Newman/E. Beltran 4. A. Fine/H.
Wee
E/W 1. I.Darroch/R. Williams
2. R. Liu/C. Warner 3. T. Terzian/
D. Burke 4. D. Terris/D. Grupenhoff
Monday, Dec.12
Section A
N/S 1. P. Taylor/D. Barker 2.
M. Suchman/W.Y.Leong 3. B.
Felder/D. Grupenhoff 4. A. Finkelstein/E. Beltran
E/W 1. P. Berretta/R. Collins
2. S.Y. Huang/C. Warner 3. F.
Howard/H. Locey 4. M. Stuart/
M. Mok
Section B
N/S 1. P. Kujachich/C. Hugus
2. K. Hanson/J. DeGanahl 3. H.
Sabin/R. Conrad 4. P. Tolins/A.
Dreshfield
E/W 1. A. Eastman/B. Price
2. A. Donaldson/B.J. Smith 3. C.
Gould/E. Gould 4. D. Goldsmith/
P. Magen
Section C
N/S 1. B. Matel/J. Cohen 2.
B.V. Smith/A. Sanders 3. M.L.
Armsby/B. Klein 4. M. Graddis/
G. Greenberg
E/W 1. B. Sankary/E. Black 2.
F. Sheng/G. Sheng 3. M. Powell/P.
Wimer 4. N. Donaldson/J. Autrey
For additional information,
see posted results or go to http://
julialowe.bridgeforyou.com.
On Dec. 9 at partnership
bridge, the scores were: Bob and
Alli Jornlin tied with Pearl Miller/Gail Strack 3280, Shari Siegel/Dorlene Dockus 3000 with a
small slam in no trump making
7, Elizabeth Moise/Lila Kennedy
2620 and Eva and Dick Bockius
2500. Low score was 1070.
For information, call Helen
Dailey at 934-1902 or Carolyn
Nelson at 256-0144.
On Dec. 13, 36 persons played
partnership bridge in the Oak
Room at Gateway. John and Dolores Clark topped the winners with
4160 points, including a small
slam in hearts. Other winners
were: Barbara Murphy/Carolyn
Nelson 4040, including a grand
slam in clubs; Mary Keeler/Vicki
LaBatt 3490; Dorothy and Jed
Crane 3480; Anita Heyman/
Marilyn Nauertz 3420; Jeannie
Francis-Gomes and Peter Gomes
2920; and Helen Field/Ellen Doerfer 2850. Low score was 800.
Directors John and Dolores
Clark were assisted by Alli Jornlin and Louise Sheets. For information, call Dolores Clark at
947-1767.
Partnership bridge on Dec. 15
had these winners: Marie Nelson/Julie Battle 4840, Jane Kadner/Barbara Klein 4070, Dick
Bockius/Joe Katzburg 3360, Lou-
ise Brown/Shari Siegel 3070 and
Judy and Ted Augustine 3060.
had these winners: Jerry Werner/
Lila Kennedy 4150 with a slam in
6 no trump plus 7, Val and Marion Grohoski 3660 with a slam
in 6 hearts, Louise Brown/Toshi
Tsuchitani 3430, Mary Keeler/
Vicki La Batt 3110, Jane Kadner/
Harvey Oxman 2640, Julie Battle/Marie Nelson 2520 and Lynn
Gross/Shari Siegel 2510.
had these winners: Marie Nelson/
Julie Battle 4160 with a slam in 6
clubs plus 7, Jane Kadner/Barbara
Klein 4130, Tillie Molho/Lillian
Katzburg 3950, Liz Altgelt/Lillian Sodetani 3930 with a slam
in 6 spades, Louise Brown/Shari
Siegel 3770, Vicki La Batt/Mary
Keeler 3470, Jim and Joan Chenevey 3020 and Carolyn Nelson/
Helen Dailey 3000.
had these winners: Vicki La Batt/
Mary Keeler 3170, Rosalie Grupenhoff/Dick Bockius 3070, Rhoda Schaps/Rocelle Becker 2970,
Luciana Young/Vicki Chu 2970,
Gail Strack/Shari Siegel 2910,
Jane Kadner/Harvey Oxman
2880, Margie and Peter McArthur 2590 and Rose Weibens/Jo
Elia 2500.
For information, call Shari
Siegel at 287-1720.
CHESS FORUM
New members are sought
for the Rossmoor Chess Club.
The club offers a new chess
set to the new member that
plays the most games, win or
lose, during November and
December.
Each week, the Chess
Club offers a chess problem
or a clever opening as well as
the answer for the previous
week.
The answer for the Dec.
14 problem was 1.Bc5 Qxc5
2.Qe8 mate.
Another problem is offered
to tease the mind, white to
mate in two. The answer will
be included in next week’s
column.
Players at all levels are
welcome at the Chess Room
on the first floor of Dollar
Clubhouse on Fridays from
12:30 to 4 p.m. and Saturdays
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come
join the fun.
Call Bob Dickson at 9341405 with the solution and any
questions or comments.
Consider carpooling to popular Gateway and Del Valle events.
BRIDGE BITES
FROM THE AMERICAN CONTRACT BRIDGE LEAGUE
The Nine of Hearts
By Brian Gunnell
NORTH
♠J94
♥ A K Q 10 8
♦J64
♣J3
WEST
EAST
♠ 10 7 5 3
♠AQ82
♥762
♥J 9 3
♦K973
♦ 10 2
♣ 10 2
♣K954
SOUTH
♠K6
♥54
♦AQ85
♣AQ876
When this deal was played
in a duplicate club game, all
but one of the 12 N-S pairs
played in 3NT, scoring 9 or 10
tricks. But at one table Declarer managed to go down. How
was such a thing possible?
As you might have guessed
from our title, the Heart Nine
played a surprisingly important role in the proceedings.
Against 3NT, West found
a Diamond opening lead, not
the best for the defense as it
happened. Declarer won that
trick with the Queen, and now
had to decide how to tackle
the Heart suit. The odds favor playing for the drop of
the ♥J, rather than finessing
Dummy’s Ten, and the plan
was (hopefully) to cash the
Hearts and to play on Clubs
for an overtrick or two. But
the plan changed when East
casually dropped the Jack under Dummy’s Ace on the first
round of Hearts. Quite a play,
don’t you think?
This seemed liked good
news for Declarer, as surely
there were five Heart tricks
available by taking the
“marked” finesse of the Heart
Eight. So, Declarer led the ♣J,
covered by the King and Ace,
and confidently finessed the
Heart Eight. Oops! That lost
to East’s Nine, after which
Declarer could not avoid going
down one! Congratulations to
Dan Jacobs of Jacksonville,
Fla., who sat East and found
that lovely Heart play.
Postscript: After Dan had
won the Heart Nine, he shifted to the ♠A. Could Declarer
have salvaged her contract by
dumping the King under the
♠A in an attempt to force an
entry to Dummy? A clever
play, for sure, but not quite
good enough. Dan would shift
to a Club and, one way or another, the defense would get
their five tricks.
Visit www.acbl.org for
more about the fascinating game of bridge or email
marketing@acbl.org.
Mental health support group
will meet the day after Christmas
The mental health project P’tach Libeynu, “Open Our
Hearts,” offers a monthly support group for family members
of adults with mental illness. The next meeting is Monday,
Dec. 26, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tice Valley Community
Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd., next to Rossmoor. (Note location change, this month only.)
All faiths are welcome. There is no charge to participate. For
information or to respond, call 945-7272 or visit www.openourhearts.net.
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Published Writers to meet in January
Rossmoor residents who have published
books, or who aspire to publish books
– including fiction, poetry, nonfiction, biography, technical works, or other subject
categor ies – a re invited to consider membership in a new Rossmoor club now forming, tentatively named Published Writers of
Rossmoor (PWR).
The club’s organizational meeting will
take place on Saturday, Jan. 7, at 10 a.m. in
Meeting Room 4 at Creekside.
To join them, receive a copy of the proposed m ission statement and possibly attend the Jan. 7 gather ing, contact Jon
Foyt, jonfoyt@mac.com (322-3064); Doug
Herger t, da h@msn.com (30 0 - 6329); or
Duke Robinson, dukenclaire@gmail.com
(287-1837).
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T
he 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 988-7780 or 988-7781.
2011/2012 FALL AND WINTER POOL HOURS
• Dollar and Hillside pools are closed from Nov. 1, 2011 through March
31, 2012. There is no family swim during these months.
• Del Valle pool complex (lap, exercise pool and spa) will be open Monday through
Friday (except Thursday) from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from
6 a.m. until 6 p.m. The pool closes for cleaning on Thursdays from 6 to 10 a.m.
• The Masters Swim winter schedule in the Del Valle lap pool is
Tuesdays from 9 to 10 a.m. and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
• The Fitness Center is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to
9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For information on pool and Fitness Center hours, call 988-7854
D=Dollar Clubhouse
G=Gateway Clubhouse
H=Hillside Clubhouse
MPR=Multipurpose Room
DV=Del Valle
C=Creekside
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22
TIME
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:15 a.m.
8 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
noon
noon
noon
noon
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
4 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
EVENT .............................LOCATION ........................ ORGANIZATION
Fitness Center Opens ..........Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Strength Circuit .................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Pilates Mat Int/Adv .............Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Luk Tung Kuen Exercise .......Diablo Rm., H .............................. Luk Tung Kuen
Stretch/Strength ................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Low Impact Dance ..............Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Medical Qigong - Inter. ........Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Open Tennis ......................Buckeye Grove Tennis Courts .......... Tennis Club
Open Workshop .................Art Studio & Back Rm., G .......... Art Association
Stitchers ..........................Sewing Rm., G ........................ Sewing Arts Club
Watercolor .......................Art Classroom & Gall., G............ Art Association
Qi Gong ...........................Shasta Rm., DV ..........Chinese-American Assoc.
Light Stretch .....................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Mat Science ......................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Fun Day ...........................Sierra Rm., DV ................................... Rec. Dept.
Italian Conversation ............MPR 3, G ................................ Ital. Convs. Group
Library Open .....................Library, G .............................Library Association
Osteoporosis Class .............Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Piano by Serena .................Redwood Rm., G ................................ Rec. Dept.
Acrylic/Oil Painting .............Art Classroom & Gall., G............ Art Association
Beg. Players .....................Table Tennis, H ........................ Table Tennis Club
Meeting ...........................MPR 1, 2, G .................................. Writers Group
Movie .............................Peacock Hall, G. ................................. Rec. Dept.
Open Draw .......................Lawn Bowling Greens, H ...... Lawn Bowling Club
Oster/Balance ...................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Pool Open ........................Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Bridge .............................Oak Rm. A, G ........................................... Bridge
Parkinson Group ................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Inter. Tap .........................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Moving to Music/ Beg. .........Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Aquacise ..........................Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Moving to Music.................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Strength Yoga ...................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Circuit Training ..................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
AA Open Discussion ............Garden Rm., D ...................................AA/Alanon
Duplicate Bridge ................Oak Rm. A, G ........................................... Bridge
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23
TIME
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:15 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
noon
12:15 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1:45 p.m.
2 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Group Cycle ......................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
ABS Back .........................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Luk Tung Kuen Exercise .......Las Trampas Rm., H ................... Luk Tung Kuen
Rhythmrobics ....................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Deep Water ......................Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Men’s Exercise Class...........MPR 1, 2, G ...................... Men’s Exercise Group
Strength ..........................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Harmonica Practice ............MPR 3, G ................................... Harmonica Club
Keeping Fit Club .................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Rossmoor Quilters ..............Sewing Rm., G ........................ Sewing Arts Club
Flexible Yoga ....................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Hoarders/Clutterers Mtg. .....Chess Rm., D .................................... Counseling
Water Exercise ..................Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Muscle Movers ..................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Men’s Cribbage..................MPR 2, G .................................... Men’s Cribbage
Hanna Somatics .................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Line Dance .......................Fitness Center, DV..................... Line Dance Club
Joint Efforts ......................Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Twinges in Hinges ..............Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Cardiac Rehab ...................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Chess Play .......................Chess Rm., D .................................... Chess Club
Inter. Players ....................Table Tennis, H ........................ Table Tennis Club
Life Drawing .....................Art Studio & Back Rm., G .......... Art Association
Int. Folk Dancing ................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Argentine Tango .................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Beg. Ballroom Dance ...........Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Singalong with Bob .............Redwood Rm., G ................................ Rec. Dept.
Int. Ballroom Dance ............Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Partnership Bridge .............Oak Rm. A, G ........................................... Bridge
Services ..........................Vista Rm., H ...................................... B’nai Israel
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24
TIME
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
noon
noon
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
4 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Trails Club Hike .................MPR 3, G ............................................ Trails Club
Chess Play .......................Chess Rm., D .................................... Chess Club
Jam Session .....................Las Trampas Rm., H ................. Music Jammers
Dominoes.........................MPR 2, G ........................................ Domino Club
Power and Balance .............Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Christmas Eve Service .........Delta Rm. A, DV ..............Hope Lutheran Church
Christmas Eve Service .........Peacock Hall, G. ................Tice Valley Methodist
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25
TIME
10 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
St.Luke’s .........................Diablo Rm., H ..........................St. Luke’s Church
Pilgrim Sunday Service ........Vista Rm., H ......................Pilgrim Cong. Church
Sunday Service ..................Delta Rm. A, DV ..............Hope Lutheran Church
TV Methodist Service ..........Peacock Hall, G. ................Tice Valley Methodist
MONDAY, DECEMBER 26
TIME
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:15 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
noon
noon
noon
12:15 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1:45 p.m.
2 p.m.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Functional Conditioning .......Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Exercise Group ..................Diablo Rm., H ...........................Yang 24 Exercise
Open Workshop .................Art Classroom & Gall., G............ Art Association
Walk ...............................Court of Flags, G ................................ Trails Club
Discussion .......................Cardroom 1, D................................. Great Books
Function & Movement ..........Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Needle Workers .................Sewing Rm., G ........................ Sewing Arts Club
Movie .............................Peacock Hall, G. .. Atheists and Agnostics Group
Parkinson’s Group ..............Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Beginning Tap ...................Shasta Rm., DV .................... Happy Hoofers Tap
Piano by Joyce ..................Redwood Rm., G ................................ Rec. Dept.
Bal-A-Vis-X .......................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Musical Monday .................Peacock Hall, G. ................................. Rec. Dept.
Flexible Yoga ....................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Water Fitness ....................Pool, DV ............................................. Rec. Dept.
Dominoes.........................Oak Rm. A, G ................................. Domino Club
AA Open Meeting ...............Vista Rm., H .......................................AA/Alanon
Meeting ...........................Garden Rm., D ..................... LDS Studies Group
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Musical Monday .................Peacock Hall, G. ................................. Rec. Dept.
Square Dance ....................Las Trampas Rm., H .............Square Dance Club
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27
TIME
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:15 a.m.
8 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
noon
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
4 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Pinochle Play ....................MPR 2, G ......................... Men/Women Pinochle
Women’s Cribbage..............Garden Rm., D ......................Women’s Cribbage
Water Color A.M. ...............Art Classroom & Gall., G............ Art Association
Zumba .............................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Ballet Club .......................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Gentle Yoga ......................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Gait/Balance .....................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Open Workshop .................Art Classroom & Gall., G............ Art Association
Party Bridge .....................Cardroom 1, 2, D.............................Party Bridge
Portrait Drawing ................Art Studio & Back Rm., G .......... Art Association
Inter. Tap .........................Shasta Rm., DV ...............................Hot Flashers
Social Dance .....................Diablo Rm., H ......................... Social Dance Club
Partnership Bridge .............Oak Rm. A, G ........................................... Bridge
Bridge .............................MPR 1, 2, G ...................................... Bridge Club
Movie .............................Peacock Hall, G. ................ Shakespeare Society
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28
TIME
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:15 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1:45 p.m.
2 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
3:45 p.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
4:45 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Functional Conditioning .......Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Trails Club Hike .................MPR 3, G ............................................ Trails Club
Drawing & Painting .............Art Classroom & Gall., G............ Art Association
Knitters and Crocheters .......Sewing Rm., G ........................ Sewing Arts Club
Hoarders/Clutterers Mtg. .....Chess Rm., D .................................... Counseling
Function & Movement ..........Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Gentle Yoga ......................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Guitar by Jim ....................Redwood Rm., G ................................ Rec. Dept.
Hula ...............................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Beg. Folk Dancing ..............Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Brain Exercise ...................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Spanish Conversation ..........Mtg. Rm. 4, C .......................................La Charla
Ballroom Dance .................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Art House Movie ................Peacock Hall, G. ................................. Rec. Dept.
Bible Study .......................MPR 1, G ....................Chinese-American Assoc.
Ballroom Dance .................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Boomers Meeting ...............Redwood Rm., G ..................... Boomers Forever
Alanon ............................MPR 1, G ............................................AA/Alanon
Art House Movie ................Peacock Hall, G. ................................. Rec. Dept.
Dixieland Jazz Dance-Concert Sierra Rm., DV ..................... Dixieland Jazz Club
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29
TIME
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:15 a.m.
8 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
Medical Qigong - Inter. ........Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
noon
noon
noon
noon
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
4 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
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Stitchers ..........................Sewing Rm., G ........................ Sewing Arts Club
Watercolor .......................Art Classroom & Gall., G............ Art Association
Fun Day ...........................Sierra Rm., DV ................................... Rec. Dept.
Italian Conversation ............MPR 3, G ................................ Ital. Convs. Group
Piano by Serena .................Redwood Rm., G ................................ Rec. Dept.
Acrylic/Oil Painting .............Art Classroom & Gall., G............ Art Association
Meeting ...........................MPR 1, 2, G .................................. Writers Group
Oster/Balance ...................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Parkinson Group ................Fitness Center, DV.............................. Rec. Dept.
Inter. Tap .........................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
Strength Yoga ...................Shasta Rm., DV .................................. Rec. Dept.
AA Open Discussion ............Garden Rm., D ...................................AA/Alanon
EXCURSIONS
FROM THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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xcursion tickets are on sale in the
Administration Office at Gateway,
Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Cash, check, MasterCard or
Visa payments can be made in person.
MasterCard or Visa payments can be taken
over the phone.
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 day-trip 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.
DAY TRIPS.
“HOW THE GRINCH STOLE
CHRISTMAS!”
Saturday, Dec. 24
Minimal walking
Celebrate the magic of the musical
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” at the
Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco.
The production has delighted thousands
of families on Broadway and across the
nation. Inspired by Dr. Seuss’ beloved
story and featuring the hit songs “You’re
a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome
Christmas,” the Grinch discovers there’s
more to Christmas than he bargained for
in this heartwarming holiday classic. Max
the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, decides to steal Christmas
away from the Whos, an endlessly cheerful
bunch, bursting with holiday spirit. This
classic is good for all ages. The bus will
depart Gateway at 3:30 p.m. and return at
7:30. The cost is $73.
U.S. CHAMPIONS SKATING SPECTACULAR
Sunday, Jan. 29
Minimal walking
The U.S. Figure Skating Championships, held annually since 1914, is the
nation’s most prestigious figure-skating
event and one of the most-watched annual sporting events in the country. The
2012 U.S. Championship will take place at
the beautiful HP Pavilion in San Jose. The
event will feature more than 250 senior, junior and novice skaters competing for 12
U.S. champion titles in singles, pairs and
ice dancing. It all concludes with the highly
anticipated Skating Spectacular, an exhibition of champions, who will represent the
United States at ISU events including, but
not limited to, spring internationals, Junior
Grand Prix, Senior Grand Prix, Senior B
internationals, ISU championships (Four
Continents Championships, World Junior
Championships, World Championships,
and World Team Trophy). The bus will leave
Gateway at 5:30 p.m. and returns at 11. The
cost is $97.
JOHN MUIR’S JOURNEY AT OAKLAND
MUSEUM
Friday, Jan. 20
Moderate to extensive walking
Explore the legacy of John Muir’s life
with the “A Walk in the Wild: Continuing
John Muir’s Journey” exhibit at the Oakland Museum of California. Told through
Oakland Museum’s collections of art, history and natural science, interactive digital
technology and select loans-journals, manuscripts and original drawings, the exhibition is a tribute to Muir’s impact on California and to the importance of continued
environmental stewardship today. Through
interactive, multisensory displays and digital mash-ups, this exhibit simulates many
of Muir’s explorations including his trek
from Yosemite to Mount Whitney, and even
his night spent in a hollow giant sequoia as
the forest burned around him. From history
and nature buffs to avid eco-explorers and
casual weekend outdoor enthusiasts, this
exhibition will encourage everyone to go
out and take a walk in the wild. There will
be a docent-led tour of the exhibit. Lunch,
not included in the tour, is available at the
new Blue Oak café that features seasonal
and local ingredients that reflect the many
cultures of California. The bus will leave at
11 a.m. and return at approximately 4:30
p.m. The cost is $39.
NEW LISTING
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
AND RICCARDO MUTI
Wednesday, Feb. 15
Minimal Walking
Continue to celebrate San Francisco
Symphony’s 100th season with one of
America’s most distinguished orchestras.
Established in 1891, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is one of the big five orchestras and one of the oldest orchestras in the
country. It was voted the best orchestra
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in the United States and the fifth best orchestra in the world by editors of the British classical music magazine Gramophone
in 2008. Recordings by the orchestra have
earned 62 Grammy Awards. In 2010, the
music director Riccardo Muti began his
tenure with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Muti insisted on beautiful tone as well
as a disciplined ensemble, and capitalized
on his youthful Italian glamour. In 2010,
he was named 2010 Musician of the Year
by Musical America. The program includes
Anna Clyne’s new work and two pieces by
Schubert - Entr’acte No. 3 from inspiring
“Rosamunde” and Symphony No. 9, nicknamed “The Great” to indicate its majesty.
Seats are in rear orchestra. The bus will depart Gateway at 6:15 p.m. and return at 11.
The cost is $103.
EXTENDED TRIPS
NEW YEAR’S AT WONDER VALLEY
Dec. 30 through Jan. 3
Enjoy a fun and relaxing New Year’s getaway to the central valley. Wonder Valley
Ranch near Fresno is home for four nights.
First stop will be at the Reedley’s Opera
House for a hosted lunch and show. Visit
the World Handcraft store to see their Mennonite Quilts. Next day, travel to Clovis.
Tour the 1888 Meux Home Museum, which
was built by a Civil War surgeon for the
Confederate Army. Enjoy a hosted gourmet
lunch at the Victorian Rose Tea House. Visit
the Museum of Valor, which honors those
who received the Medal of Valor since its
inception. Ring in the New Year with 1950stheme celebration that includes a hosted
dinner, mock casino and auction, live
music, dancing and champagne. On New
Year’s Day relax, enjoy the time at Wonder Valley Ranch and activities. Breakfast,
lunch, happy hour and dinner at the ranch
will be followed by evening entertainment.
Next day, visit the Riata Ranch, home to an
amazing group of young cowgirls. Explore
the historic town of Exeter where the brick
buildings provide the canvas for 30 giant
murals. Enjoy a happy hour and dinner at
the ranch, followed by the entertainment.
On the way home, visit the Hilmar Cheese
Factory for a tour and a hosted lunch. The
cost per person, double occupancy, is $895
($1,050 for single). A deposit of $150 is
due with application. Tour includes: deluxe
lodging for four nights, 13 hosted meals,
evening entertainment, touring per itinerary, deluxe motor coach transportation,
luggage handling and gratuities. A deposit
of $150 is due with application. An itinerary
is available at the Excursion Desk.
PALM SPRINGS
Jan. 23 through 27
Travel to Palm Springs for some fun
and sun. Accommodations for four nights
will be at the Spa Hotel Casino in the heart
of Palm Springs. Tour the Elvis Presley
Estate, where Elvis recorded nine songs
in the living room of this historic home in
1973. Enjoy a hosted lunch, watch a movie, and maybe the “King” himself will make
an appearance. Take a step-on guide tour
of Palm Springs, Las Palmas and the Old
Movie Colony. Visit the Palm Springs Air
Museum, with the nation’s largest collection of WWII flying aircrafts. The Buddy
Rodgers Theater shows documentaries
about aviation in the militar y with an
emphasis on W WII. The museum hosts
a library of 8,500 volumes primarily related to aviation and American militar y
histor y. Board the Palm Springs Aerial
Tramway for a hosted dinner at the top
overlooking the lights of the desert communities. Enjoy the performance by the
fabulous Palm Spring Follies featuring all
the great music of the 1930s and 1940s.
This year’s show is “Hot, Hot, Hot.” The
tour includes four nights deluxe lodging,
seven meals, motorcoach transportation,
touring per itinerary, taxes and gratuities
and luggage handling. A deposit of $100
per person is due with application. The
cost per person double occupancy is
$950, $1,150 single. Stop by Excursions
for an itinerary.
LAS VEGAS
Feb. 13 through 18
Visit natural and man-made attractions
of Las Vegas. First-night accommodation
will be at the Ramada Inn in Barstow. After a hosted lunch at Primm restaurant,
drive through the Red Rock Canyon. This
preserve contains such outstanding geological formations as the Keystone thrust
Fault. In Las Vegas, check in at the Treasure Island Resort on the Strip for three
nights’ stay. Visit downtown Las Vegas to
see the Fremont Street Experience. Visit
the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The tour
includes the viewing of nine tracks, a visit
to a luxury suite and access to the infield
of the superspeedway. Visit the Shelby Museum and check out the collection of old
and new automobiles from this American
sports car maker and racing legend. Enjoy
a full day to explore Las Vegas. On the way
back to California, stop in Bakersfield for a
onenight stay at Four Points by Sheraton.
Enjoy a hosted dinner with entertainment at
the hotel. The tour includes five nights deluxe lodging, six meals, motorcoach transportation, touring per itinerary, taxes and
gratuities and luggage handling. A deposit
of $100 per person is due with application.
The cost per person double occupancy is
$795 per person, $1,045 single. Stop by the
Excursion Desk for an itinerary and reservation form.
THE GALAPAGOS ISLAND INCLUDING
OTAVALO, THE ANDES MOUNTAIN
TRAIN AND QUITO
March 3 through 13
Follow the footsteps of Darwin on a thrilling 11-day adventure that includes a fiveday cruise of the Galapagos Archipelago.
The Galapagos Islands offer a dramatic geological history and one of the world’s most
remarkable collections of plant and animal
life. Travel to mainland Ecuador and to Imbabura. Accommodations will be at a 300year-old Andean hacienda. Take a train ride
through the Andean landscapes to community of Salinas where lunch features regional
specialties and traditional Afro-Ecuadorian
music and dance. Tour Quito and visit the
Presidential Palace and 17th-century church
of La Compañía, the Equatorial Line Monument and Museum at the “Middle of the
World.” Fly to Baltra Island, gateway to the
Galapagos. Board the MV Galapagos Legend
for a five-day cruise. Spot colonies of marine iguanas, lava lizards, tequila and various
cacti. Snorkel and see penguins, sea turtles
and white-tipped sharks. Sail on to Fernandina Island to see oversized marine iguanas
mingling with Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea
lions sharing the beach with Galapagos penguins. At Santiago Island, look for birds like
the great blue herons, lava herons and oyster
catchers. Visit the island of Rabida and hike
to the scenic salt water lagoon, frequented
by graceful flamingos. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island.
See the famous giant tortoises. Leave the
Galapagos and fly to Guayaquil, Ecuador’s
largest city. The cost per person, double occupancy is $6,349. Price includes round-trip
air, hotel accommodations, MV Legend Superior Cabin, comprehensive sightseeing, 23
meals, taxes and fees (subject to increase
until paid in full). A $250 deposit is due with
application. Stop by the Excursion Desk for
an itinerary.
SHADES OF IRELAND
March 11 through 20
Experience all of the charms of Ireland
on this 10-day tour. This Irish adventure
begins in Dublin with a fun-filled Irish dinner complete with traditional entertainment. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dublin,
visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O’Connell
Street, Grafton Street, Phoenix Park and
see the city’s trademark – magnificent rows
of stately Georgian town homes. Travel to
Kilkenny to explore this medieval gem. Visit
the new House of Waterford Crystal factory
and enjoy a walking tour of the historic city
of Waterford. Journey to historic Blarney
Castle and kiss the famous Blarney Stone.
A tour of the Muckross House and gardens
offers a glimpse into the elegant lifestyle of
the Victorian gentry. Travel along one of the
most beautiful coastal routes in the world,
the Ring of Kerry. Continue on through rugged mountain passes into “Ladies View” for
breathtaking views of the Lakes of Killarney. Continue to Limerick and enjoy a city
tour showcasing King John’s Castle and
the Treaty Stone. Visit the Molanna Dairy
Farm. Journey to the stunning 700-foothigh Cliffs of Moher. Travel through the vast
limestone landscape of the Burren, known
for its stark beauty and Neolithic tombs.
Continue past scenic countryside into Galway, where a city tour introduces the City of
Tribes. Visit Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre
to learn how Irish whiskey is made. Stay on
the magnificent grounds of Cobra Castle in
Kingscourt. The cost per person, double
occupancy is $2,799 ($3,199 for single).
Price includes round-trip air, eight nights’
hotel accommodations, comprehensive
sightseeing, 13 meals, taxes and fees (subject to increase until paid in full). A $250
deposit is due with application. Stop by the
Excursion Desk for an itinerary.
MEXICAN RIVIERA
April 3 through 13, 2012
Experience the beauty of Mexico’s
golden Riviera on an 11-day cruise on Star
Princes, round trip from San Francisco.
Stops include Catalina Island; Puerto Vallarta, which is an international resort with
palm-lined beaches; Mazatlan, with superb
year-round climate and two distinct types
of coastlines – the rocky Pacific beaches
and the broad white-sand beaches; Cabo
San Lucas with its crystal-clear waters and
white-sand beaches; and San Diego, with
its endless sunshine. The Sea Princes is an
ideal sized ship. It has ccomfortable surroundings and relaxing venues such as the
Sanctuary, the Piazza-style atrium, Movies
Under the Stars, Wheelhouse Bar, Sabatini’s SM Italian restaurant. The price includes 10 nights aboard the Star Princess,
round-trip transfers from Rossmoor to San
Francisco pier, all meals and entertainment
aboard ship, luggage handling, driver and
stevedore tips, port taxes and government
fees, Travel Guard Group Protection Plan
and one bottle of wine per cabin. Prices
start from $1,735 per person depending on
stateroom choice. A deposit of $600 per
person is due to secure reservations. Visit
the Excursion Desk for an itinerary and
stateroom options. Final payment is due by
Jan. 12, 2012.
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS CRUISE
April 13 through 28
Enjoy the wonders of the Hawaiian Islands in style on board the Star Princess
sailing round trip from San Francisco. The
Sea Princes is an ideal sized ship with great
amount of amenities, and an itinerary that is
guaranteed to please. Days and nights will
be full of endless opportunities for fun. The
first landing destination will be Hilo, the Big
Island of Hawaii. Marvel at this paradise of
black-sand beaches, tropical rainforest and
volcanic mountains. Mauna Loa, the largest
mountain on the planet, soars above the lava
fields of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Explore Honolulu, Waikiki Beach and Diamond
Head. The next destination is Nawiliwili,
Kauai where nature is truly the star, from
the dramatic mountains of Kokee to the cool
rain forests of Haena. Maui boasts stunning
landscapes and superb beaches. Maui’s Iao
Valley is a tropical paradise dominated by the
Needle, a volcanic monolith towering over
the valley floor. After leaving Hawaii, there
will be one more stop on the way back in
Ensenada, Mexico. Included in the price are
the 15-night cruise aboard the Star Princess,
round-trip transfers from Rossmoor to San
Francisco pier, all meals and entertainment
aboard ship, luggage handling, driver and
stevedore tips, port taxes and government
fees, Travel Guard Group Protection Plan
and one bottle of wine per cabin. The prices
start from $2,365 per person depending on
stateroom choice. A deposit of $760 per
person is due to secure reservations. Visit
the Excursion Desk for a detailed itinerary
and stateroom options. Final payment is due
by Jan. 10, 2012.
NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM AND PARIS
FLORIADE 2012
May 7 through 17
Enjoy the splendors of Netherlands,
Belgium and Paris featuring historic Bruges and Floriade 2012 on this spectacular
excursion. The journey begins in Amsterdam, the 800-year-old thriving capital of
Holland. Enjoy a welcome dinner followed
by a candlelight canal cruise. The next day
includes a sightseeing tour highlighting
Amsterdam’s historic city center, the Royal
Palace, and a visit to famous diamond-cutting artisan workshops. The following day
will include a visit to the Floriade horticultural exhibition. Held just once every 10
years, Floriade is the ultimate global cultural event featuring flora from around the
world, as well as more than 300 cultural
and green-tech presentations representing
more than 30 countries. The next destinations include Brussels, the capital of Belgium, and Bruges, one of Europe’s most
perfectly preserved medieval cities, Paris
and Claude Monet’s home and gardens at
Giverny. Cap off an incredible trip with a
dinner in the Eiffel Tower. Afterwards, relax and soak up the atmosphere of the city
while on a romantic Seine River cruise. An
itinerary is available at the Excursion Desk.
The cost per person, double occupancy is
$4,099 ($5,099 single). A deposit of $250
is due with application. Sign up before Nov.
7 and save $100 per person.
BERMUDA
July 13 through 22
Discover the romance and relaxation of
the tropical isle of Bermuda. Start the journey in New York City with a two-night precruise stay at a first-class hotel in midtown
Manhattan near the Theater District. Enjoy
a tour of New York, including a hosted lunch
and plenty of free time to explore. Board
the Holland America’s MS Veendam for a
seven-night cruise. In Bermuda, discover
secluded coves with pink sand beaches and
take a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride
along cobblestone streets. Enjoy a game of
golf and explore the quaint shops and boutiques of picturesque Hamilton. In nearby
St. George’s, discover 400 years of British
colonial history. The price includes sevennight cruise, round-trip air to New York,
all transfers, two nights accommodations
in New York City, three meals in New York
City, half-day guided tour of New York City,
all meals and entertainment aboard ship,
luggage handling, driver and stevedore
tips, port taxes and government fees, Travel
Guard Group Protection Plan and one bottle
of wine per cabin. Prices start from $2,995
per person depending on your stateroom
choice. A deposit of $600 per person is due
to secure reservations. Final payment is due
by April 20, 2012. Visit the Excursion Desk
for an itinerary and stateroom options.
SWITZERLAND AND THE ENCHANTED
RHINE RIVER CRUISE
Aug. 4 through 16
This trip offers two nights in Zurich,
two nights in Lucerne and seven nights on
the Rhine River. This four-country journey
starts in Switzerland with a walking tour
of the picturesque Zurich that will include
Grossmunster, St. Peter, Old Town, Town
Hall and Fraunmunster, offering an exceptional panoramic view of Zurich. Take a scenic drive around the lakes before reaching
Lucerne. Situated on Lake Lucerne, the city
is a medieval gem. Enjoy a cruise across the
tranquil waters of Lake Lucerne. Explore
some of the city’s famous cobblestone
streets, monuments, fountain-embellished
public squares, covered bridges and colorful frescoed buildings with a walking tour.
Visit the Lion Monument en route to Basel.
Board the MS Amacello for a cruise. Arrive
in Breisach and choose between a city tour
of Colmar (France) or a tour through the famous Black Forest region of Colmar. Take a
tour through the charming town of Strasbourg, visit the La Petite France district. Arrive in Speyer, one of the Germany’s oldest
cities, and visit the Speyer Cathedral, many
churches and the Altportel. Choose between
a city tour of Speyer or an excursion to Heidelberg. In Rudesheim, visit Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments,
explore the Drosselglasse. Cruise through
the Rhine Gorge, passing castles and the
legendary Loreilei Rock. Arrive in Koblenz
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logne, take a walking tour of Old Town and
Cathedral Square. Take a bus to Venlo to
visit the Floriade World Horticultural Expo
2012. The cruise ends in Amsterdam. Enjoy a scenic canal cruise; see the beautiful
homes that line the water, the fabled skinny
bridge, and the famous Anne Frank House.
The MS Amacello debuted in the spring of
2008. These vessels set new standards in
European river cruising and offer a number
of features. Each vessel carries 148 passengers in luxury, with amenities of a fine
hotel. Prices start from $6,925 per person
and include roundtrip air, all transfers, hotel accommodations in Zurich and Lucerne
including daily breakfast buffet, deluxe
cruise in an outside stateroom, dining with
all meals included while cruising, unlimited
red and white wines from Europe, beer and
soft drinks with every dinner on board the
ship, all-inclusive sightseeing programs,
folklore dances, lectures, theme dinners
and music performances. Price also covers sightseeing in Zurich, Lucerne and Amsterdam, port taxes, all local taxes, skycap
and local transfer gratuities, cancellation
insurance. A $1,000 per person deposit is
due with application. Final payment is due
by April 10. Stop by the Excursion Desk for
a complete itinerary.
CHINA FEATURING BEIJING, HANGZHOU
AND SHANGHAI
Aug. 10 through 18
Start this journey in Beijing, a fascinating capital with a treasure of beautifully
preserved palaces, tombs and relics. Visit
the Temple of Heaven where the emperors
prayed for good harvest. See the famous
Olympics Birds Nest and Water Bubbles
buildings. With a local guide, tour the Summer Palace, the ancient royal palace built
by the Dragon lady in the last dynasty. Visit
the Forbidden City, the inner sanctum where
for centuries Chinese emperors ruled, and
the Tiananmen Square. Spend a full day at
the Great Wall of China, one of the greatest man-made wonders of the world. Visit
the Sacred Way of the Ming Tomb with
many ancient stone carved animals. Fly to
Shanghai and transfer to Hangzhou, well
known for its beautiful natural scenery. It
is also the capital of Zhejiang Province, one
of the wealthiest regions in China. Enjoy a
West Lake Boat Cruise for some of the most
beautiful scenery in China. Explore Lingyin
Temple, one of the10 most famous Buddhist temples in China and a leading center
for research relative to Chinese Buddhist
culture. Learn about famous “Dragon Well”
tea at the tea plantation. Tour Shanghai, a
paradise for adventure and excitement. Ride
along the Bund, the riverside boulevard
that is Shanghai’s showpiece and view the
1930s-era high-rise architecture. Visit the
Garden of the Mandarin Yu and a Silk Weaving Workshop. The cost per person double
occupancy is $2,599. A deposit of $500 per
person is due with reservation form to secure reservations. Final payment is due Jan.
5, 2012. A valid passport is required for this
tour. Detailed itinerary and reservation form
are available at the Excursion Desk.
ISLANDS OF NEW ENGLAND
Sept. 27 through Oct. 5
Rossmoor Excursion Desk and Ralf
Parton, president of the Rossmoor Railroad Club, have teamed up and put together a trip to the Northeast for next fall. The
“Islands of New England” is a customized
nine-day Collette Vacations trip exploring
the many famous and historic sites between Providence, R.I., and Boston. The
highlights of the tour include Cape Cod
and Hyannis port, home of the Kennedy
compound, with a visit to Provincetown,
a lively artist colony, Plymouth, where
the Pilgrims landed in 1620, the yachting
capitol of Newport and a tour of Vanderbilt Marble House, the beautiful islands of
Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. The trip
features three scenic train rides, two of
which will include elegant dinners served
on board. There will be a full day in Boston, sightseeing from Beacon Hill to Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and a visit to its
famous museum of Fine Arts. Included in
the low price of $2,749 are 13 meals, a real
New England lobster feast, round-trip air,
pickup from Rossmoor manor and transferred to SFO, four nights each at just two
four-star hotels, a deluxe motorcoach with
a full-time trip manager and local guides.
For information, call Anna Pomazanova
at 988-7731 or visit the Rossmoor Excursion Desk at Gateway to pick up a flyer that
contains a day-by- day itinerary and a registration form.
SPECIAL EVENTS & MOVIES
FROM THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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 988-7732. Events are
free unless otherwise noted. This
information is posted throughout the
month on the Rossmoor News website
at www.rossmoornews.com.
FUN DAY
Thursday, Dec. 22
Classical trombonist William Baker
and Mark Davey will perform at Fun Day
in the Sierra Room at Del Valle at noon.
Play bingo for the benefit of Friends of
Meals on Wheels. This free program is
open to all residents and their guests.
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY MOVIE
Thursday and Friday Dec. 22 and 23
The 2011 drama “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” starring Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz will be shown
in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Thursday
and Friday at 1, 4, 7 p.m. The showings
at 1 p.m. will feature language captions.
This film is 137 minutes long and is rated
PG-13. This free program is open to all
SATURDAY MOVIE
Saturday, Dec. 24
The 1945 holiday drama “I’ll Be Seeing You” starring Ginger Rogers will be
shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway at 1, 4
and 7 p.m. The showings at 1 and 4 p.m.
will feature language captions. This film
is 85 minutes long and is not rated. This
free program is open to all residents and
their guests.
MUSICAL MONDAY
Monday, Dec. 26
The 1991 animated musical “Beauty
and the Beast” will be shown in Peacock
Hall at Gateway at 4 and 7 p.m. The showing at 4 p.m. will feature language captions. This film is 85 minutes long and is
rated G. This free program is open to all
ART HOUSE MOVIE
Wednesday, Dec. 28
The 2009 French drama “Queen to
Play” starring Kevin Kline will be shown
in Peacock Hall at Gateway at 4 and 7
p.m. Both showings will feature English
language captions as the language spoken in this film is French. This film is 101
minutes long and is not rated. This free
program is open to all residents and their
guests.
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CLUB TRIPS
FROM ROSSMOOR CLUBS
T
he 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 WITH
THE CITY OF HOPE – FIVE-HOUR TRIP
Thursday, Jan. 5
Join in the fun at Thunder Valley Casino
and support cancer research at the City of
Hope. Stay five hours at the casino. Leave
Gateway at 9 a.m. and return about 5:45
p.m. Play bingo on the bus for fun prizes,
including a free future trip. Bring friends
and neighbors. Casino gives $10 player
credit and $5 food credit. For reservations,
call Lynne Keefer at 945-7665. Send checks
for $30, made payable to the City of Hope,
to Keefer at 1830 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut
Creek CA 94595.
CACHE CREEK WITH ORT
Monday, Jan. 9
Travel with ORT to Cache Creek Casino
for five hours of fun and games. The bus
departs Gateway at 9:30 a.m. and returns to
Gateway at 5:30 p.m. Casino bonus includes
$10 to play at table or machines and $5
food coupon. The cost is $28 inclusive and
is open to all Rossmoor residents. Friends
are welcome. Make checks out to ORT and
mail to Joyce Kearney, 2909 Ptarmigan
Drive No. 2. For information call 935-5716
or 947-0984 or email joycekearney@yahoo.
com. ORT helps train and rehabilitate people in 58 countries worldwide and is open
to everyone
RENO SNOW TRAIN
Feb. 14 through 16, 2012
Sit back and relax and watch the wintertime scenery from a reserved seat on the
Snow Train to Reno trip sponsored by St.
Anne’s Society. Ice and glasses are provided, but travelers can bring snacks and
drinks. Depart from Gateway Clubhouse and
travel to Martinez train station for departure
on Feb. 14. Stay two nights at the El Dorado
Hotel in Reno. The cost is $255.50 per person double occupancy, $301.50 for single
and includes round trip to Reno aboard the
Snow Train. Aboard the train, there is historical narration, strolling minstrels, piano
lounge car, cafe/bar in the great dome,
snack pack going and a deli lunch on the
return train, hotel, including tax and 50 percent off show at Harrah’s plus a winners’
book of coupons, including meals, drinks
and also baggage handling. The full amount
is now due. Make check payable to Key Holidays and mail to 1621 Ptarmigan Drive 1C.
Payment is due no later than Jan. 2. Special
assistance forms are available. Payments
are accepted by credit cards. For information, call Long at 939-5151.
SAP OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Sunday, Feb. 19
The Rossmoor Tennis Club is sponsoring an excursion to the HP Pavilion in San
Jose to attend the oldest ATP men’s tennis
tournament in Northern California. The SAP
OPEN always features many international
tennis stars as well as the best American
players. Already signed to play are last
year’s defending champion, 20-year-old
Canadian Milos Raonic; three-time past
champion Andy Roddick; another past SAP
champion Aussie Lleyton Hewitt; James
Blake, Sam Ouerrey, French star Gael Monfils and many more. For a view of the entire
court, the club has reserved 47 upper baseline seats for both the single and doubles
finals. The charted bus leaves Gateway at
11:45 a.m. The finals begin at 1 p.m. and the
bus returns by 6:30. The cost for the afternoon finals is $75 per person and includes
round trip deluxe motorcoach, the tickets,
bottled water and munches. Call Ralf Parton at 256-7078.
WALKING TOUR OF NEW ZEALAND
March 10 through 29
The Rossmoor Trails Club is offering a
19-day walking tour of New Zealand. Spend
two weeks in the South Island and five days
in the North island. Explore Christchurch,
Fox Glacier, Wanaka and spend a night on
a boat on the Milford Sound. There will also
be a hangi feast featuring the Maori culture
in Roturua where there are volcanic attractions. A ferry trip to Waiheke Island is included as well as free time in Aukland. There
will be both easy and more difficult walks to
suit all levels of activity. The longer trails will
have shorter alternatives. The land cost is
$3,995 per person, double occupancy; single supplement $1,295, plus approximately
$1,500 for the airfare. Call Dick Pierce at
933-8654 for details of the trip, or email
richard.pierce3@comcast.net.
STEAMBOATING WITH ST. ANNE’S
May 14 through 22
Join St. Anne’s Society aboard the Grand
American Queen 2012 inaugural season
from Memphis to New Orleans. Price starts
at $1,995 per person double occupancy for
seven nights and includes shore excursions
to fascinating river towns and cities, onenight luxury hotel (Westin) stay and transfers before voyage, complimentary bottled
water and soft drinks, complimentary wine
and beer with dinner, an array of dining options including regional cuisine by famed
American chef Regina Charboneau, captain’s
champagne welcome reception and gala dinner, all regular shore tours, prepaid gratuities and private cocktail party. Ports include
Helena, Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville,
Baton Rouge and Oak Alley. For information,
call Gale Lydecker at 451-5044, or Fran Long
at 939-5151. All are welcome.
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER
A NOTICE OF DELIQUENT ASSESSMENTS. UNLESS YOU
TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE
SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST
YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 1/17/2012
at 1:30 PM, Pro Solutions, as the duly appointed Trustee
pursuant to the Notice of Lien Assessment, filed by Oak
Road Villas I, recorded on 4/2/2010, as Instrument No.
2010-0064697-00, of Official Records in the Office of the
Recorder of Contra Costa, California, property owned by:
Mr. Matthew R. Sansoe. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION
TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale
in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s
check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn
by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a
state or federal savings and loan association, business in
this state). At: the Court Street entrance to the County
Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court
Street, Martinez, CA 94553, all right, title and interest under
said Notice of Lien Assessment in the property situated in
said county, describing the land therein: as per Grant Deed,
Unit 2, Lot 1, as shown on that Map entitled “Subdivision
6470 Oak Road Villas I”, filed August 14, 1984, in Book
284 of Maps, Pages 14 and 15, Contra Costa County
Records. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 172-260-002-8
Said sale shall be subject to a 90 day right of redemption
period per the requirements of the California Civil Code
section 1367.4(c)(4). The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described
above is purported to be: 2701 Oak Road Unit B, Walnut
Creek, CA 94597 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any
liability for any incorrectness of the street address and
other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale
will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed
or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances,
to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice
of Lien Assessmetn, with interest thereon, as provided in
said notice, advances, in any, estimated fees, charges and
expenses of the Trustee, to-wit: $22,840.14 Estimated Accrued interest, and additional advances, if any, will increase
this figure prior to sale. The claimant under said Notice of
Lien Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the
undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand
for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.
The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and election
to Sell to be recorded in the county where the property is
located and more than three months have elapsed since
such recordation. For sale information, please contact
(714) 573-1965 or go to www.priorityposting.com. Dated:
11/21/2011 PRO SOLUTIONS P.O. Box 311 Pittsburg, CA
94565 (925) 432-8884 J. Koller Association Agent Trustee
Sale No.: 613255 P902791
Legal RN 4977
Publish Dec. 21 and 28, 2011 and Jan. 4, 2012
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RELIGION
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
EPISCOPAL
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church invites all Rossmoor residents
to a service of “caring and sharing through inspirational worship and fellowship” on Sunday, Dec.25, at 10 a.m. in the Diablo
Room at Hillside Clubhouse. On this Christmas Day, the Rev.
Anne Cox Bailey will offer a sermon titled “We Have Seen His
Glory,” based on John 1:1-14. The service will include festive
carols with Sung Eucharist; all are welcome to participate fully,
and to stay for refreshments and fellowship at the coffee hour
following the service. There will be no Bible study on Dec. 27;
it will resume on Jan. 3 at 2 p.m. in the church office in the
Rossmoor Shopping Center. Call the church office for more details: 937-4820.
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. Sunday worship is wheelchair accessible with large-print bulletins and aids for hearing. Rev. Joanne
Peterson’s sermon title for Sunday, Dec. 25, is “A Christmas
Story,” based on Luke 2:1-14. 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
937-4535, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, or visit the
website at tvumc.org.
CATHOLIC
St. Anne’s Catholic Church Masses for its Christmas Liturgy include: Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated
Monday, Dec. 19, through Wednesday, Dec. 21, following the 8
a.m. Mass. Christmas Vigil, Saturday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m. Christmas
Day, Sunday, Dec. 25, Masses at 9 and 11:15 a.m. Fr. George
DaRoza will preside at the 9 a.m. Mass on Saturday. Fr. Joseph
will preside at the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday, and the 11:15 a.m.
Mass on Christmas. Fr. Alex Snyder will preside at the 9 a.m.
Mass on Christmas. The Rosary is recited before each weekday
Mass. Confessions are every Saturday from 4 to 4:30 p.m.
PRESBYTERIAN
Grace Presbyterian Church invites all to worship on Christmas Eve and Day. On Christmas Eve, worship either at 4 or 7:30
p.m. Both candlelight services will include Communion, will
be filled with favorite carols, and will feature music by guest
soloists from the San Francisco Symphony Chorus. The Chancel
Choir will also be singing at the later service. Christmas Day is
a Sunday. Instead of worshipping at 10 a.m., the service has been
pushed back one hour. Join others at 11 for a service filled with
lessons and carols.
JEWISH
B’nai Israel Congregation Cantor Rachel Brott will conduct
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
A T
R O S S M O O R
B’NAI ISRAEL CONGREGATION
Friday Evening Service 8 p.m.
Vista Room–Hillside Clubhouse
For information call
932-4592 or 274-0304
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Worship: 10:30 a.m. each Sunday
Delta Room, Del Valle Clubhouse
For info, call the church office:
709-4673
GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
2100 Tice Valley Blvd. at Rossmoor Prkwy.
935-2100
Sundays: Worship 10 a.m.,
Pastors: Roger Reaber, Charie B. Reid
ROSSMOOR PILGRIM
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Rev. Dr. Daryl J. Clemens
10:30 a.m. each Sunday
The Vista Room, Hillside
287-1500
ST. ANNE’S 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. 932-2324
TICE VALLEY
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Services every Sunday at 11 a.m.
in Peacock Hall at Gateway
Rev. Joanne Peterson • 937-4535
New Office: 1944 Tice Valley Blvd.
ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Service 10 a.m.,
Diablo Room, Hillside,
Rector: the Rev. Anne Cox Bailey
937-4820 (Office)
TO ADVERTISE
YOUR RELIGIOUS SERVICES,
CALL DARLENE AT 988-7809
N E A R B Y
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. 934-4527
SAINT JOHN’S ANGLICAN MISSION
Sunday Worship 11 a.m., Santa Maria Church Chapel, Orinda 925-386-6393
info@saintjohnsanglican.org www.saintjohnsanglican.org http://anglicanchurch.net
Sabbath services including a celebration of Hanukkah, the festival of lights, on Friday, Dec. 23, at 8 p.m. in the Vista Room,
Hillside Clubhouse. The hostess, Midge Myers, will recite the
blessing over the Sabbath candles. The greeter, Barbara Gerber,
will recite the blessing over the Sabbath bread. Beatrice Balaban and Harry Levy will assist the cantor in providing Hanukkah music. Gene and Midge Myers will host an oneg Shabbat,
which will feature jelly doughnuts, traditional for Hanukkah.
All residents and guests are welcome to participate in this holiday celebration.
CONGREGATIONAL
Rossmoor Pilgrim Congregational UCC Church’s Sunday
worship service will be held Dec. 25 at 10:30 a.m. in the Vista
Room at Hillside Clubhouse. A Christmas Day special music
service will be held with a social time after the service. Bible
study this week will be held Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 10 a.m. in
Meeting Room 5 at Creekside Clubhouse. Lesson to be studied is Luke 2: 22-40. A cordial invitation is extended to all to
participate in the activities of the Rossmoor Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ. For information or for pastoral
concerns, call 287-1500 or email rossmoorpccucc@aol.com.
LUTHERAN
Hope Lutheran Church invites everyone to gather for a
spirited liturgical worship service in the Delta Room at 10:30
a.m., Sunday, Dec. 25. Pastor Jack Niemi will be leading worship and speaking on John 1:1-14. Wayne Anderson will be the
organist, and Don Gurley serves as cantor. The Hope Choir will
sing with Ben Roman serving as soloist.
The people of Hope Church gather in the Delta Room at Del
Valle Clubhouse to be transformed by a warm and friendly time
of liturgical worship and high-spirited 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 a time of fellowship and stay for coffee and conversation after the service. For information or pastoral concerns,
contact Pastor Niemi at 349-5111.
Bible Study resumes the
first Thursday in January
Rossmoor Bible Study resumes on Thursday, Jan. 5, at Dollar
Clubhouse. This class is the oldest of its kind available to the
Rossmoor community. It has been meeting for over 30 years.
The study is held from 9 to 10:40 a.m. and begins with discussion groups until 9:40. A general meeting, which includes
a lecture on the material studied, is presented by Pastor Earle
Fries until 10:40. Light refreshments and fellowship follow.
Those unable to make the discussion group period are welcome to come for the music and lecture period that begins at
9:50.
There is no charge for the class, but there is a workbook that
covers discussion questions and a commentary on the material.
The published material is the work of Dr. Bob Stevens and is
available for $13. This is the only charge for a 10-week session.
Since this is a Bible study class, people of all persuasions are
welcome no matter what their religion or lack thereof. Questions
are always appropriate.
This is a continuation of the just-completed fall study that
covered the first half of Mark’s Gospel. This covers the rest of
the Gospel of Mark.
Questions may be addressed to the Fries at 926-0307.
Hope Lutheran
hosts Christmas
Eve service
Hope Lutheran Church invites everyone to gather for a
Christmas Eve worship service
in the Delta Room at 2 p.m. on
Saturday, Dec 24. Pastor Jack
Niemi will base his message
on Luke 2:1-20. The carols of
Christmas will be sung, special music will be presented,
and Holy Communion will be
available for all.
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.
For information or pastoral concerns, contact Niemi at
709-4673.
Community
Christmas Eve
service offered
All Rossmoor residents and
guests are invited to the community Christmas Eve service
on Saturday, Dec. 24, at 4:30
p.m. at Peacock Hall. This
will be a traditional service
with the reading of the Christmas story from the Bible and
the singing of carols.
An interdenominational
Christmas Eve worship service has been provided to the
Rossmoor community for the
last 11 years by the Tice Valley United Methodist Church.
Invite a friend, stay close to
home and worship in a Christmas setting.
For information, call Rev.
Joanne Peterson at the church
office, 937-4535.
Spend Saturday
mornings at
Congregation
B’nai Tikvah
Congregation B’nai Tikvah
and Rabbi Raphael Asher invite those who are interested
to come to Saturday minyans
on Dec. 24 and 31 at 10 a.m.
in the downstairs library at 25
Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek.
Call 933-5397.
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.
Red Hatters plan January luncheon
IN MEMORIAM
IRENE MARIE HENSLEY
Irene Marie Hensley was
born on Sept. 14, 1925 and
died on Nov. 25 at her daughter’s home.
She was predeceased by
Bob, her husband of 50 years.
She is survived by her daughters, Sandi and Susan, five
grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren.
She lived in Rossmoor for
15 years. She was an avid
bridge player.
A memorial and celebration
of her life will be held on Friday, Dec. 30, at 1 p.m. at Grace
Presbyterian Church, 2100 Tice
Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek.
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on educational and career
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membership and Rossmoor
membership. Immediate survivors are listed. All free
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T I T L E S R E C E N T LY A D D E D
FICTION
The Alpine Winter, by Mary Daheim
Broken Music, by Marjorie Eccles
Crown of Dust, by Mary Volmer
Don’t Blink, by James Patterson
The Drop, by Michael Connelly
Naughty in Nice, by Rhys Bowen
The Scottish Prisoner, by Diana Gabaldon
The Wandering Falcon, by Jamil Ahmad
The Wedding Quilt, by Jennifer Chiaverini
The Red Hat luncheon is Saturday, Jan. 14,
at 11:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway
Clubhouse.
There are two menu choices; chicken piccata or tortellini with Dream of Cream for
dessert. The cost is $14 for members and $16
for guests. Reservation checks, payable to
Rossmoor Red Hatters, may be mailed to Joan
Lockhart, 2001 Pine Knoll Drive No. 1, or
placed in the Red Hat mailbox at Gateway. Be
sure to note the entrée choice. Checks must be
in by Friday, Jan. 6. Lockhart can be reached
at 939-0206.
Any Rossmoor woman willing to wear a
red hat is welcome to join the Red Hat group.
Dues are $15 a year and may be mailed to
Joyce Towner, 2140 Cactus Court No. 3, or
left in the club mailbox.
Dues are due
Those who have not paid by Jan. 14 will
not be eligible for the member luncheon price
of $14. One check can be used to pay the lun-
cheon cost and dues.
New members will be contacted by Queen
Ruth Koehler. Call her at 930-9635 with news
of a Red Hatter who is ill or in need.
Information about the Rossmoor Red Hatters can be found on the website, www.rossmoorredhatters.net. Information is provided
by Web Mistress Priscilla Helmes.
Upcoming event
On Friday, Jan. 20, Red Hatters will go to
Los Montana’s Restaurant in the Park and
Shop center in Concord. Park and Shop is
home to Jo-Ann’s arts and crafts, Burlington
Coat Factory, Market 99, The Avenue and several more shops. Participants will meet at 11
a.m. in the Gateway parking lot to car pool to
the restaurant.
When signing up for events, write on the
front of the envelope or on the front of the
check the name of the event and luncheon entrée choice. To cancel, notify the event coordinator, Nancy Sealy, 933-3480.
DONALD KEITH TU XFORD
January 9, 1917 – December 7, 2011
LARGE PRINT
Coming Back, by Marcia Muller
The Defector, by Daniel Silva
The Dovekeepers, by Alice Hoffman
Lethal, by Sandra Brown
Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, by Helen Simonson
A Nose for Justice, by Rita Mae Brown
Our Kind of Traitor, by John Lecarre
Playing the Game, by Barbara Taylor Bradford
The Rembrandt Affair, by Daniel Silva
Sarah’s Key, by Tatiana DeRosnay
Zero Day, by David Baldacci
NONFICTION
Hedy’s Folly, by Richard Rhodes
The Time of Our Lives, by Tom Brokaw
The Rossmoor Library is located at Gateway. The hours
are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m.;
Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1
p.m. Call 988-7704.
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Don Tuxford, a resident of Rossmoor for
more than 25 years, passed away peacefully on
Wednesday, December 7, with his daughter by
his side.
Don loved Rossmoor, and after a brief stay
in an assisted living facility, chose to move
back to Rossmoor for his final weeks. An active member of the Lions Club (pancake breakfast, anyone?), treasurer for the library, a past
participant in square dancing, and until illness
prevailed he was an avid gardener – known for
his wonderful tasty tomatoes.
Don celebrated his 90th birthday by skydiving with his grandchildren – something none
of us will ever forget (skydiving? At 90???). He
never let obstacles get in his way – his determined spirit was alight in him to the last.
He was a well-loved son, brother, husband,
father, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather. During his life Don was a teacher, a proud veteran of World War II, a
principal, a skier, a traveler, and a gardener. He loved to cook and bake, and his
daughter has fond memories of baking muffins with her dad, and then hosting
the ladies of the neighborhood for coffee and muffins. He taught her to ride a
bike, dive, ski, drive a stick shift, love camping (they both enjoy the memory of
swimming in 4 or 5 lakes in one day), enjoy the bounty of gardening and find
the magic in teaching.
Don was preceded in death by his mother, father, and 2 brothers. He is survived by his wife Naomi, his daughter Pam, his grandchildren Zach and Zan, his
great granddaughter Kamplyn, his step-sister Catherine, and his 2 nieces April
and Jerilyn.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Hillendale Home
Care and Vitas Hospice for helping to care for Dad in his last months (with special thanks to Mandeep from Hillendale and Maricar from Hospice).
He was a strong spirit, a good man, and we will always remember him with a
smile on our faces and very full hearts.
A family gathering to share stories and memories will be held at a later date.
Donations may be made in his name to Vitas Hospice, 365 Lennon Lane,
Suite 140, Walnut Creek, CA 94598.
PAID OBITUARY
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ROSSMOOR SPORTS
Trails
Club
continues
hikes
Lawn bowlers of the year announced The Rossmoor Trails Club to interest and stamina. New
By Bob Lewis
Club correspondent
Lawn bowlers Sandy Souza and Miguel Roliz are the
Rossmoor Lawn Bowling
Club’s bowlers of the year.
They were honored at the annual Holiday and Awards Banquet, held Dec. 19.
In addition, all the past presidents and newly elected board
members were introduced. The
officers include President Rick
Oliveira and Vice President
Mike Clancy. The new board
members are Dick Kramer,
Bob Lewis and Bob Penman.
Awards were presented to
all the winners and runnersup in the many tournaments
bowled during the past year.
The tournaments and winners
included:
Women’s bowler of the year:
The winner was Souza and the
runner-up was Sylvi MacDonald.
Men’s bowler of the year:
The winner was Roliz, and
the runner-up was Lionel
Guterres.
Women’s Handicap Pairs
Draw: Magdalen Pereira and
Suzie Eriksen won first place.
Vera Belton and Carol Lee
placed second.
Men’s Handicap Pairs Draw:
The winners were Ed Guterres
and Mike Clancy. In second
place were Bob Sequeira and
Ozzie Ozorio.
Women’s Triples Handicap Draw: Diana Wong, Sylvi
MacDonald and Carol Lee
won first place. Taking second
were Sandy Souza, Magdalen
Pereira and Nancy Richard.
Men’s Triples Handicap
Draw: Horatio Carion, Ed
Da Silva and David McBreen
captured first place. In second
place were Rick Oliveira, Fran-
Women’s Lawn Bowler of the
Year Sandy Souza
Men’s Lawn Bowler of the
Year Miguel Roliz
cis Carion and Bob Lewis.
Women’s Handicap Singles:
Sandy Souza won first place, and
in second was Mary Kung.
Men’s Handicap Singles: Bob
Sequeira won first place and
Miguel Roliz placed second.
Women’s Triples Championship: Mariette Rozario, Diana
Wong and Mary Kung took first
place, and Sandy Souza, Sylvi
MacDonald and Suzie Eriksen
were second.
Men’s Triples Championship: Ed Guterres, Miguel Roliz and Rick Oliveira won first
place, and in second place were
Bob Sequeira, Victor Oliveira
and Peter Souza.
Women’s Pairs Championship: First place was won by
Mariette Rozario and Louise
Lee. In second place were Mimi
Rodrigues and Sylvi MacDonald.
Men’s Pairs Championship:
In first place were Ed Guterres
and Miguel Roliz. Second place
was won by Bob Sequeira and
Mike Clancy.
Mixed Pairs Championship:
In first place were Lionel and
Lucy Guterres. Second place
was won by Horatio Carion and
Diana Wong.
Men’s Singles Championship: Lionel Guterres won first
place, and Ed de Assis took
second.
Women’s Singles Championship: Vera Belton won first
place, and Sandy Souza took
second.
Mixed Triples Championship: In first place were Robert
Remedios, Sylvi MacDonald
and Miguella Remedios. Second
place was won by Miguel Roliz,
Gerry Roliz and Eppie Ying.
Four Score: First place was
won by Lionel Guterres, and
second by Bob Hanson.
Championship
Fours:
First-place winners were Lionel Guterres, Victor Oliveira,
Lucy Guterres and Carol Lee.
Taking second were Horatio
Carion, Ed Da Silva, Jackie
Purdy and Ron Houston.
Veteran-Novice Handicap
Pairs: First place was won by
veteran Ed Da Silva and novice
Dan Gomes. In second place
were veteran Sandy Souza and
novice Ron Houston.
Novice Singles Championship: Frankie Napoli won first
place and Eilan Sloustcher
captured second place.
Monthly Fun Social accumulated scores: In first place
was Peter Souza, with 162;
second was between Miguel
Continued on next page
Golfers are asked to repair course divots
While golfing, look for opportunities to put sand in a
divot.
The golf course grass struggles in the winter because of
the short daylight hours. A
divot is left on the grass when
the club strikes the ground
when hitting the golf ball. This
leaves a small bare spot on the
course, which is like a little
wound on the earth.
Golfers are asked to put a
bandage on the wound: Put
sand in each divot. The sand
can be found in the green box
next to the golf ball-dispensing
machine at the practice range.
Grass seed is kept next to
the big green box in a small
round box. Mix some sand and
seed together and take it on the
course. There are sand bottles
available for purchase to make
the effort easier, but any container can be used.
Sand and seed are all part of
what the well-equipped golfer
takes on the course. Refills are
available from any of the black
sand containers at each of the
tee-off areas. It is permissible to
refill a sand bottle/container from
these black sand containers.
Members of the Rossmoor Men’s Golf Club and the Women’s 18Hole Golf Club volunteered to repair divots on the Dollar Course
Dec. 5. The volunteers were, from left, Jim Pingatore, Don Terry,
Steve Kilmer and Peggy Yamada. Also volunteering, but not pictured, were Mike Devlin, John McDonnell, Dickey and Grace Nitta,
John Lee, Seung-Il Hong, Al Weinhold and Don Lousalet.
continues its winter hikes.
December has iffy weather
and many social obligations,
but every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, intrepid
hikers will meet at 8:45 a.m.
behind Multipurpose Room
3 at Gateway and head out,
light rain or shine.
Monday walks
Mondays, everyone walks
the golf course cartpaths,
or if the paths are closed,
they walk around Rossmoor.
Wednesdays, members divide
into three groups, according
hikers are asked to call Harriet Schwartz (934-7402) to
learn what they need to know
about the club before arriving
for a hike.
Most hike leaders have
chosen fair weather destinations, but leaders have an alternate in mind for inclement
weather.
It is alright to call and ask
the destination if there’s rain.
Three levels
Amblers hike three to five
miles on good trails, usually
Just finishing the first half of their season are men’s Interleague
players, from left, Captain John Lee, Dave Kern, Ken Anderson,
Jack Vale, Rob Ingalls and Lenny Cook.
RTC men defeat Round Hill
By Mary Kay McClure
Club correspondent
The Rossmoor Tennis Club
(RTC) men’s tennis team hosted Round Hill Country Club in
an Interclub League match on
Dec. 14, winning two matches
to one.
At third doubles, Lenny
Cook and Ken Anderson had
to fight pretty hard but eventually won 6-3, 7-6 with the second set won in a tie-break.
The second doubles team of
John Lee and Jack Vale ran into
a buzz saw, losing 1-6, 1-6. Bob
Ingalls and team captain Dave
Kern, playing the first doubles
match, won a tough first set at
6-4; then coasted through an
easy second set 6-1.
Team members Jim Scoggins, Dave Sperry, Dennis Caren and Mike Ying also showed
up to help with the logistics
and to support the team.
This match marked the end
of the first half of the men’s
Interclub League season. The
Rossmoor men’s team so far
has a record of four wins, one
loss, and two draws. The second half of the season begins
with a match at Round Hill
Country Club on Tuesday, Jan.
4.
The women’s BALL team
match was rained out Dec. 12
and has been rescheduled for
Friday, Jan. 6. Team Captain
Barbara Schwartz has announced that the team is currently in first place.
SAP Open
The RTC is sponsoring a
trip to the SAP Open men’s
tournament in San Jose on
Sunday, Feb. 19, with the bus
leaving Gateway at 11:30 a.m.
The ticket price includes the
bus and both the men’s singles
and doubles finals. A minimum of 35 persons are needed
to book the bus.
Guests of club members
are welcome to attend. Those
that attend each year have had
a wonderful experience. The
seats will be quite close to the
action this time.
Persons booking may be able
to take advantage of free tickets to matches throughout the
prior week. Ralf Parton, once
again, is the organizer. He can
be reached at 256-7078.
Some club members have
recently begun to make their
New Year’s resolutions. As
this correspondent closes out
her term, she’d like to solicit tennis court pledges for
2012.
Some that have already
been submitted are as follows.
1. A pledge to smile sweetly
as one asks “Are you sure?”
2. To remember exactly where
those new cans of tennis balls
were put. 3. To use only Italian
words when swearing softly
to oneself. 4. To give thanks
for each day that members are
able to play tennis.
Additional
resolutions
can be emailed to mary.
mcclure690@gmail.com.
FORE
FOR ROSSMOOR GOLFERS
Course Care and Etiquette Tips
By Don Terry, Men’s Golf Club
Winter golf brings up a topic we should all be more focused
on. A couple of Mondays back, John McDonnell sent out an
email call for volunteers to come to the Dollar Ranch Course
and fill all fairway and tee ground divots. A baker’s dozen
showed up to help. We will get a bigger turnout next time,
as John is going to work on giving us more than an hour’s
notice.
What we did on that Monday afternoon required about 2.5
hours from 13 people and about 200 gallons of sand and seed
to cover the worst of the divot damage. This size effort would
not be needed if we all followed the standard procedure for
repairing our own divots as we made them. (See the article
elsewhere in this issue.)
The USGA prints and distributes a handy little brochure
called “Care of the Course and Etiquette Tips” at www.usgapubs.com. This brochure gives all the needed information and
techniques. I will offer my version of some of the brochure
below.
Divot etiquette
Blake’s staff provides sand and seed in large green chests
at the Creekside fi rst tee and near the driving range ball machine. You will need to provide a container to place the sand
and seed mixture in. Recycle a plastic bottle or whatever. If
your divot is intact, replace it and push it down flush with
your foot. If it is destroyed, use enough sand and seed to fill
the damage to the soil and tamp it flush to the ground with
your foot. This helps reduce disease and weed infestation and
lets the sod recover quicker, plus it prevents some other golfer from fi nding their ball in your hole. Even walkers should
carry a small sand and seed bottle that can be filled on each
tee as needed.
Frost etiquette
On average, a foursome takes 5,000 footsteps on the greens
surfaces alone; therefore it is important to remember the effects those footsteps can have on the course. Do not walk on
frost-covered greens or grass in general, as the damaged is
unpredictable and can kill the grass. Be patient with frost delays and help keep up the condition of greens by waiting for
the frost to melt.
Golf cart etiquette
Help keep soil and turf in good condition by avoiding rapid
starts and stops, sharp turns and wet areas. Obey all course
cart operations rules and obey all signs and ropes. Stop with
all four wheels on the path and allow approaching carts to
leave the path to pass.
Never operate pull carts or golf carts near greens or tees or
bunkers. Park pull carts 15 to 30 feet from tees or greens.
Repairing ball marks
Preferably use a ball mark repair tool. Gently insert the
tines about a fi nger thickness into the green around the ball
mark and gently lift the compressed area, being careful not to
twist the tool. Inserting the tool at an angle will make lifting
the ball mark easy.
If the grass is torn from the ball mark in a small area,
stretch the grass carefully into the small void. On larger hollows, simply lift the depressed area. Ball marks can be some
distance from the ball, so check the front of the green. Fix
your own ball mark as well as others you see.
Prevent unnecessary damage
Avoid damage by limiting damage caused by practice
swings. Exercise care when laying the flag on the flagstick
on the putting green. Do not let it drop; lower it with the
flag. Avoid standing close to the hole and carefully remove
the ball from the hole with your hand, never with the club
head.
For those who can’t bend over easily, use an attachment
for the end of your putter grip. The Pro Shop can fit you out
with these devices. Try not to lean on your putter when on the
green as it stresses the grass and leaves depressions to deflect
subsequent putts.
Again if you need the putter to help you lean over to remove
your ball from the hole, ask the pro staff to sell you a ball retriever for the end of your putter.
More on etiquette and rules to follow.
Tell the merchants
on this page that
you saw their
ad in the
Rossmoor News.
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Winter league lawn bowling starts soon
Roliz and Lionel Guterres, with
161 each; and third place, Carol
Lee, with 154.
The remaining top 20 bowlers, in the order of their respective accumulated point totals
are: Mary Kung, Francis Carion,
Suzie Eriksen, Gladys Marques,
Jane Walter, Diana Wong, Bob
Lewis, Mimi Rodrigues, Lucy
Guterres, Dan Belton, Ed de Assis, Horatio Carion, Gerry Roliz,
Michael Ying, Rick Oliveira and
Ed Guterres.
Winter league: The winners
were Melinda Whalley and Diana Wong. In second place were
Dick Kramer and Frankie Napoli.
The Memorial Tournament:
The Memorial’s perpetual trophy for the mixed triples draw
was captured by Lionel Guterres,
Virginia Farr and Sarah Likely.
Cakebread Cellars Labor Day
Triples Draw: The winners were
Bob Sequeira, Melina Carion and
Frankie Napoli. In second place
were Rick Oliveira, Micki Remedios and Jeanette Martinez.
Coming events
Winter league bowling will
start Wednesday, Jan. 4. Entrants should meet at the mat
house, rain or shine, by 11:15
a.m. for the organization and
opening draw. Weather permitting, bowling will start at noon,
and will continue for the next six
Wednesdays.
Next year’s dues statements
may be picked up in the mat
house and returned with checks
to Jody Allison, 638 Terra California Drive No. 1. Dues may
also be placed in an envelope in
her locker No. 95. Dues must be
received by Sunday, Jan. 15, for
names to be included in the 2012
club directory.
Margaret Cross is the coordinator of the fundraising project of helping with the annual
inventory for David M. Brian,
scheduled for the morning of
Sunday, Jan. 29. As many members (or family and friends) as
possible are needed. Be sure
to sign up early and keep the
commitment.
Trails Club hikes
On-Site
Service
up easy hills or on flat blacktop. Ramblers hike four to
eight miles on steeper trails,
but relatively slowly. Scramblers hike four to eight miles
also, but faster, and on more
challenging trails.
Remaining hikes this December are as follows:
Saturday, Dec. 24: Both
Amblers and Scramblers will
meet at the trailhead and each
will choose a leader and destination. Ramblers will follow Marvin Schulman in the
Las Trampas wilderness.
Wednesday, Dec. 28: Amblers will follow Jim Hartnett
on a hike of his choice. Ramblers follow Gessica Johnston
into the Ohlone hills. Scramblers will hike Devil Hole and
Sycamore trails in Las Trampas, led by Tom Norton.
Saturday, Dec. 31: Amblers will be led by Nora Furey
on the Canal Trail. Ramblers
will follow Barbara Hakala in
the Rossmoor hills. Burt Rodgers will lead the Scramblers
wherever he decides.
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HEALTH & FITNESS
How to help hard-of-hearing people hear and understand better
By Mimi T. Salamat, Ph.D.,
Clinical audiologist
I
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communication difficulties are
near and dear to my heart. I
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to communicate with a hard-
of-hearing person who doesn’t
wear hearing aids or his or her
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Decrease the distance be-
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someone who has hearing
loss.
During conversation, turn
off radios, television and other
distracting noise sources.
Wait until passing noise subsides. While walking down the
street, don’t talk over the noise
of the passing cement mixer.
Wait until it’s out of range.
Save important conversation
for quiet environments.
Scout out good places.
Know which restaurants are
quiet and which are noisy.
Know which areas of a restaurant are better than others.
Avoid the kitchen, cash register and reception area. Look
for restaurants with lots of soft
fabrics and upholstery rather
than hard-surfaces.
Be sure the listener is ready
to hear you. Listeners need a
moment to focus because understanding speech requires
more concentration for them
than for you. To better understand this, think of listening to
someone with a thick accent.
It’s much more difficult to understand the fi rst few words if
you are unprepared to listen.
Face your communication
partner so they can see your
entire face and your hand and
body gestures. These all provide valuable cues and can
help fill in for sounds they are
not getting. Try to avoid bushy
mustaches or other facial hair
that obscures the lips. Avoid
shadows. Lighting should be
above or in front of you, not
from behind you.
Don’t stand in front of the
window while talking to a
person with hearing loss. As
discussed earlier, they need to
observe facial expressions and
body gestures. This is particularly important if the listener is
further away, as in a classroom.
Face the person with hearing
loss and speak directly to him
or her so the volume of your
voice doesn’t fluctuate. Turning away from someone while
talking significantly decreases the volume of your speech
and makes it much harder for
them to hear you. Talking into
the cupboard while getting
the cereal or looking down
while reading the patient’s file
is even worse. Try not to talk
while moving around so you
offer consistent loudness and
constant visual cues.
Speak louder and enunciate
clearly, but don’t exaggerate
sounds and please, don’t shout!
Exaggerating distorts sounds,
and shouting can be very disruptive to the hard-of-hearing
person for two reasons: first,
the hard-of-hearing person,
depending on the degree of
hearing loss, may dwell in silence where ambient sounds
we take for granted are severely reduced or absent. A sudden
loud sound can be startling.
Second, there is a reduced listening comfort range between
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Helping hardof-hearing people
what can be heard and what is
uncomfortably loud for people
with sensorineural hearing loss.
Rephrase, don’t repeat. Vary
the words. Some words are more
difficult to understand than others and some are more difficult
to lip-read than others.
Introduce topics clearly. For
example, “Dad (pause), I want
to talk about your trip to Florida,” rather than “What time
is your fl ight?” If you are discussing a complex topic, good
organization and clear transitions will aid understanding.
This is critically important
and it relates to the way we
listen and absorb information.
If we’re prepared, it goes more
smoothly.
Be sensitive to signs of confusion or uncertainty.
In group conversations, try
to have one person speak at a
time. The person who is about
to speak should provide a subtle
visual cue such as a hand gesture. The HOH person can’t
understand one voice over another and needs to be facing the
speaker for maximum clarity.
In formal settings, such as book
clubs, the leader should indicate
who is to speak by pointing and
saying his or her name.
Arrange people and furniture to create the best listening environment. In the living
room, seat the hard-of-hearing
person away from the kitchen
and away from noisy areas. Be
sure he or she is sitting with
the noise behind him or her. In
a restaurant, sitting next to the
person rather than across from
him may be better if that places you closer. Each situation
is different and management
strategies need to be flexible.
Here is a list of things NOT
to do with a hard-of-hearing
person:
• Talk rapidly
• Enunciate poorly and in a
quiet voice
• Speak with food in your
mouth
• Turn away from the listener
• Speak with your head in
the cupboard or from another
room or from more than six
feet away
• Change topics abruptly,
without cues or transitions
• Use unusual or unfamiliar
words
• Speak when there is significant background noise present
• Speak in poor lighting
Dr. Mimi Salamat, a
Rossmoor resident, has a doctorate degree in audiology with
a minor in counseling. She also
has two master’s degrees, one
in speech-language pathology,
and the other one in audiology. She specializes in tinnitus
(ringing in the ear) management. She was formerly on the
faculty at the Washington State
University, Audiology program
and was a senior scientist at
the Oregon Health and Science
University Tinnitus Clinic. Salamat is a regular advertiser in
the Rossmoor News.
Fitness Center offers a variety of yoga classes
The Rossmoor Fitness Center offers a variety of yoga
classes, from Monday through
Saturday. Classes are for all
levels and accommodate those
with physical limitations. Participants are advised to wear
loose clothing and come with
a relatively empty stomach.
Props, used when needed, may
include chairs, blocks and
straps.
MONDAY
Flexible Yoga
Time and place: 5 to 6 p.m.
in the Shasta Room at Del
Valle Clubhouse
Instructor: Barbara Bureker.
For information, call 9347857.
Fees: $6 per class. Drop-ins
TUESDAY
Gentle Yoga
Time and place: 11 a.m. to
noon in the Shasta Room at
Del Valle Clubhouse.
Instructor: Sarah Harvey.
Call 510- 639-4568 for information.
Fees: $8 per class or $30 per
month for four classes.
Drop-ins welcome.
Fees: $7 for drop-ins or $6 for
weekly commitment.
welcome at $7 per class.
THURSDAY
Strength Yoga
Valle Clubhouse
Hanna Somatic Movement
Time and place: 11 a.m. to
noon in the Shasta Room at
Del Valle
Instructor: Yahdi Beckwitt.
Fees: $10 per class or $55 for a
series of seven classes.
Stretch Yoga
at the Fitness Center at Del
Valle
Instructor: Barbara Bureker,
yoga instructor for 35 years.
FRIDAY
Flexible Yoga
Time and place: 10 to 11 a.m.
Valle Clubhouse
SATURDAY
Tibetan Kum Nye Yoga
Two Saturdays a month
Time and place: 10 to 11:30
a.m. in the Shasta Room at
Del Valle
Instructor: Endy Stark. For
information, call 938-4681.
Fees: $10 per class.
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or wet papers are delivered Thursday afternoon only. Carrier
staff is not available to deliver papers after that time. If the
News is not informed about carriers’ mistakes, we cannot get
them corrected.
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LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN
DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED
1/16/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE
SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED
AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE
PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD
CONTACT A LAWYER. On 1/4/2012 at 1:30
PM At the Court St. entrance to the County
Courthouse, 725 Court St., (corner of Main
and Court St.), Martinez, CA, Old Republic
Title Company, a California Corporation, as
the duly appointed Trustee under Deed of
Trust recorded on 1/23/2004, as Instrument
No. 2004-0023582-00, of Official Records
in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa
County, California, executed by: James W.
Bones and Angelina D. Bones, Trustees
of The Bones Family Trust dated April 17,
2001, as Trustor, The Mechanics Bank, as
Lender/Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC
AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR
(payable at time of sale in lawful money of
the United States by cashier’s check drawn
on a state or national bank, check drawn by
a state or federal credit union, or a check
drawn by a state or federal savings and loan
association, or savings association, or savings
bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial
Code and authorized to do business in the
state) all right, title and interest conveyed to
and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in
the property situated in said County, California,
describing the land therein: See “Exhibit A”
attached hereto and made a part hereof. Exhibit
“A” The parcel of Land described in the Deed
from Oakland Title Insurance and Guaranty
Company to M. Down, dated May 10, 1945,
recorded July 5, 1945, in Book 817 of Official
Records, Page 383, as follows: “Portions of
Lots 14, 15, 20 and 20-A, as said lots are
delineated and so designated on that certain
Map entitled ‘Map of Sectionization of part
of Rancho Laguna De Los Palos Colorados,
Contra Costa County, California’, which was
filed on August 8, 1916, in Book 15 of Maps,
Page 308, Contra Costa County Records, State
of California, and particularly described as
follows: Beginning at the point in the center of
a certain creek, said point being on the westerly
line of Lot 14 of Map of Sectionization of part
of Rancho Laguna De Los Palos Colorados,
distant thereon, North 0° 48’ West, 64 feet
from the Southwesterly corner of said Lot 14;
thence along the center of said Creek, North
77° 9’ East, 91.65 feet; South 38° 47’ East,
71.84 feet; South 3° 52’ East, 89.21 feet; South
36° 2’ East, 326.46 feet; South 16° 12’ West,
104.13 feet; South 2° 45’ East, 125.14 feet; and
South 19° 24’ West, 197.65 feet to the center
line of the County Road leading from Moraga
to Lafayette; thence North 79° 36’ 30” West,
along said center line, 571 feet, more or less,
to a point which is distant South 10° 23’ 30”
West, 25 feet from the Northeasterly line of
Lands of San Francisco Sacramento Railroad;
thence North 10° 23’ 30” East, 25 feet to said
Northeasterly line; thence Northwesterly along
said Northeasterly line, 158 feet, more or less,
to the center of Las Trampas Creek; thence
along the center of Las Trampas Creek, South
75° 55’ East, 112 feet, more or less, North 40°
East, 126.24 feet; North 8° 21’ 30” West,
121.14 feet; North 82° 14’ East, 166.75 feet;
North 13° 14’ West, 188.28 feet; North 33°
36’ West, 95.39 feet and North 32° 16’ 25”
East, 170.09 feet to the center line of the first
mentioned creek; thence along the center of
said first mentioned creek, South 39° 38’ 30”
East, 106.13 feet to the point of beginning”.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM: 1. The tract of land
designated on the Map entitled “Las Trampas
Manor, Contra Costa County, California”, filed
July 5, 1945, in Book 27 of Maps, Page 58,
Contra Costa County Records. 2. Any portion
thereof lying South of the extension South
80° 07’ 20” East of the North line of the
tract of land designated on the Map entitled
“Las Trampas Manor, Contra Costa County,
California”, filed July 5,1945, in
Book 27 of Maps, Page 58, Contra Costa County
Records. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM
that portion described in that certain Partial
Reconveyance recorded April 12, 2005 under
Recorder’s Serial Number 2005-0126878,
described as follows: “A portion of the land
described in the Deed from Donald H. Maffly
and Alfred E. Maffly, as Trustee, to Joel E.
Peterson and Georgina S. Peterson, filed
October 18, 1991, in Book 16952 of Official
Records, at Page 25, and a portion of the
land described in the Deed from Richard
A. Harbaugh and Meredith A. Harbaugh to
Jonathan H. Wilson and Dana C. Wilson, filed
June 29, 2001 in Book 185 of Official Records,
at Page 460, more particularly described as
follows: Commencing at the intersection of the
centerline of Los Palos Drive and the Northerly
line of Las Trampas Manor as shown on the
Map of Las Trampas Manor, filed July 5, 1945
in Book 27 of Maps, at Page 58, Contra Costa
County Records, thence from said point of
commencement South 79° 49’ 53” East,
121.02 feet to the point of beginning; thence
leaving said point of beginning North 29° 13’
27” East, 46.00 feet; thence North 9° 12’ 27”
East, 16.22 feet; thence North 71° 13’ 57” East,
43.70 feet to a point on the centerline of a 40
foot in width County Road; thence along said
centerline South 30° 52’ 30” East, 92.02 feet;
thence continuing along said centerline along
the arc of a tangent curve to the right having a
radius of 500 feet, the center of which bears
South 59° 07’ 30” west, through a central
angle of 19° 36’ 14”, an arc distance of 171.08
feet; thence North 79° 47’ 00” West, 10.82
feet; thence South 84° 05’ 42” West, 35.48
feet; thence North 10° 54’ 42” East, 37.00
feet; thence North 1° 35’ 27” East, 49.00 feet;
thence North 12° 25’ 27” East, 16.00 feet;
thence North 79° 49’ 53” West, 22.03 feet
to the point of beginning. Containing 24,009
square feet, more or less.” ALSO EXCEPTING
THEREFROM that portion described in that
certain Partial Reconveyance recorded
November 30, 2006 under Recorder’s Serial
Number 2006-0382382, described as follows:
“Parcel One: Parcel “B” as shown on the Map
entitled “MS 504-04”, filed April 25, 2006 in
Book 196 of Parcel Maps, at Page 19, Contra
Costa County Official Records, and a portion
of the Land described as Parcel Two in the
Deed from Michael R. Forrest and Dubose G.
Forrest to Michael R. Forrest and Dubose G.
Forrest Trustees of the Forrest Family Trust,
Document Number 94-181455, Recorded July
14, 1994, Contra Costa County Records, more
particularly described as follows: Beginning
at the most Easterly corner of said Parcel
“B” (196 PM 19), thence from said point of
beginning South 66° 42’ 33” West along a
Southerly line of said Parcel “B”, 297.89 Feet
to a Southerly corner of said Parcel “B”; thence
North 80° 07’ 20” West along a Southerly line
of said Parcel “B”, 46.26 Feet to an Easterly
corner of said Parcel “B”; thence North 12°
35’ 00” West along a Westerly line of said
Parcel “B”; thence along Northwesterly lines
of said Parcel “B” the following courses; North
74° 42’ 33” East, 99.00 Feet, along the arc of
a tangent curve to the left having a radius of
85.00 Feet, the center of which bears North 15°
17’ 27” West, through a central angle of 85°
00’ 00”, an arc distance of 126.10 Feet; North
10° 17’ 27” West, 5.00 Feet, and North 35°
42’ 33” East, 20.00 Feet; thence North 64° 07’
33” East along a Northerly line of said Parcel
“B”, 68.00 Feet to a point on a Westerly line of
said Parcel Two (94-181455); thence South
25° 52’ 27” East along said Westerly line of
Parcel Two, 72.00 Feet to a Southwesterly
corner of said Parcel Two; thence North
83° 07’ 03” East along the Southerly line
of said Parcel Two, 40.10 Feet to an Easterly
corner of said Parcel “B” (196 PM 19); thence
along Easterly lines of said Parcel “B” the
following courses; South 25° 46’ 57” East,
6.85 Feet and along the arc of a tangent curve
to the left having a radius of 1000.00 Feet,
the center of which bears North 64° 13’ 03”
East, through a central angle of 03° 36’ 48”,
an arc distance of 63.07 Feet to the point
of beginning. Reserving therefrom: A nonexclusive easement, as an appurtenance to
remaining lands of the grantor, for access by
vehicles of all kinds, pedestrians and animals
and for the construction, maintenance and
operation of all utilities over that portion of
Parcel One, above, designated as “Private
Access and Utility Easement” on the filed
map. Parcel Two: A non-exclusive easement,
as an appurtenance to Parcel One above, for
access by vehicles of all kinds, pedestrians
and animals and for the construction,
maintenance and operation of all utilities
over that portion of Parcels A and C, of MS
504-04, filed April 24, 2006, in Book 196
of Parcel Maps, Page 19, designated as
“Private Access and Utility Easement”. AND
Parcel One: Parcel A as shown on the Map
entitled “MS 504-04”, filed April 25, 2006,
In Book 196 of Parcel Maps, at Page 19,
Contra Costa County Records. Reserving
therefrom: A non-exclusive easement,
as an appurtenance to remaining lands of
the grantor, for access by vehicles of all
kinds, pedestrians and animals and for the
construction, maintenance and operation
of all utilities over that portion of Parcel
One, above, designated as “Private Access
and Utility Easement” on the filed map.
Parcel Two: A non-exclusive easement, as
an appurtenance to Parcel One above, for
access by vehicles of all kinds, pedestrians
and animals and for the construction,
maintenance and operation of all utilities over
that portion of Parcels Band C, of MS 504-04,
filed April 24, 2006, in Book 196 of Parcel
Maps, Page 19, designated as “Private Access
and Utility Easement”.” The street address
or other common designation, if any, of the
real property described above is purported
to be: 790 Los Palos Manor Lafayette, CA
94549 The undersigned Trustee disclaims
any liability for any incorrectness of the street
address and other common designation, if
any, shown herein. Said sale will be made is
an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant
or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding
title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay
the remaining principle sum of the note(s),
advances, if any, under the terms of the
Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges
and expenses of the Trustee and of the
trusts created by said Deed of trust, to wit:
$1,079,273.33 (Estimated). Accrued interest
and additional advances, if any, will increase
this figure prior to sale. It is possible that
at the time of sale the opening bid may be
less than the total indebtedness due. This
property which is subject to this Notice
of Sale does not fall within the purview of
California Civil Code Section 2923.5. SALE
INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE
AT www.priorityposting.com or by calling
the automated sales information line at 714573-1965. Date: 11/30/2011 Old Republic
Title Company, as Trustee 1000 Burnett
Avenue, Suite #400 Concord, California
94520 (866)248-9598 by: Melinda Theilen,
Assistant Vice President P902550 12/14,
12/21, 12/28/2011
Legal RN 4975
Publish Dec. 14, 21 and 28, 201
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD
AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS
AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A
LAWYER. On 1/10/2012 at 1:30 PM, Old
Republic Default Management Services, a Division of Old Republic National Title Insurance
Company as duly appointed Trustee pursuant
to the Deed of Trust, Recorded 5/13/2005 as
Instrument No. 2005-0171706 in book --, page
-- and Modified by Recorded Loan Modification Agreement dated 9/10/10 as Instrument
2010-0192934-00 of Official Records in the
office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County,
California, executed by: DOMINIC VINCENT SPALLIERO A MARRIED MAN
AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY ,
as Trustor, DOWNEY SAVINGS AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION F.A. as Beneficiary. WILL SELL
AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale
by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state
or national bank, a check drawn by a state or
federal credit union, or a check drawn by a
state or federal savings and loan association,
savings association, or savings bank specified
in section 5102 of the Financial Code and
authorized to do business in this state). At
the Court St. entrance to the County
Courthouse, 725 Court St., (corner of
Main and Court St.), Martinez, CA all
right, title and interest conveyed to and now
held by it under said Deed of Trust in the
property situated in said County and state,
and as more fully described in the above
referenced Deed of Trust. The street address
and other common designation, if any, of the
real property described above is purported to
be: 720 QUINCY COURT, SAN RAMON,
CA 94583 The undersigned Trustee disclaims
any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in
an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant
or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding
title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the
remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured
by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon,
as provided in said note(s), advances, if any,
under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated
fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and
of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust,
to-wit: $631,650.35 (Estimated). Accrued
interest and additional advances, if any, will
increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible
that at the time of sale the opening bid may
be less than the total indebtedness due. The
Declaration pursuant to California Civil Code,
Section 2923.5(a) was fulfilled when the Notice
of Default was recorded on 7/18/2011 Date:
12/9/2011 Old Republic Default Management
Services, A Division of Old Republic National
Title Insurance Company, as Trustee 500 City
Parkway West, Suite 200, Orange, CA 928682913 (866) 263-5802 For Sale Information
Contact: Priority Posting and Publishing (714)
573-1965 Tony Delgado, Trustee Sale Officer
“We are attempting to collect a debt, and any
information we obtain will be used for that
purpose.” P906743
Legal RN 4978
Publish Dec. 21 and 28, 2011 and Jan. 4,
2012
04-05-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION
TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY
BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD
CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01-06-2012 at
01:30 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE
COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee
under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded
04-16-2007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument
2007-0110176-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County,
California, executed by: ELAINE YOUNG, AN
UNMARRIED WOMAN, DARRELL CLOW AN
UNMARRIED MAN AS TENANTS IN COMMON,
as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA,
as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale
to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check
drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s
check drawn by a state or federal credit union,
or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal
savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section
5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to
do business in this state. Sale will be held by
the duly appointed trustee as shown below,
of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and
now held by the trustee in the hereinafter
described property under and pursuant to
the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but
without covenant or warranty, expressed or
implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum
of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust,
interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and
expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at
the time of the initial publication of the Notice
of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth
below. The amount may be greater on the day
of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT STREET
ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
725 COURT ST. (CORNER OF MAIN AND
COURT ST.), MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description:
As more fully described in said Deed of Trust
Amount of unpaid balance and other charges:
$1,006,239.04 (estimated) Street address and
other common designation of the real property:
602 CREEKMORE COURT WALNUT CREEK,
CA 94598 APN Number: 142-292-007 The
undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability
for any incorrectness of the street address
and other common designation, if any, shown
herein. The property heretofore described is
being sold “as is”. In compliance with California
Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee,
beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it
has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their
financial situation and to explore options to
avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to
contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid
foreclosure by one of the following methods:
by telephone; by United States mail; either
1st class or certified; by overnight delivery;
by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to
face meeting. DATE: 12-07-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee
BRENDA BATTEN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY
CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS
A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California
Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue
Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311
800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714)
730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 5731965 or www.priorityposting.com P905385
12/14, 12/21, 12/28/2011
Legal RN 4973
New free
step class
offered in
January
A step class combined
with circuit strength training is offered Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 3, from 12:45
to 1:45 p.m. in the Aerobics
Room at the Fitness Center
at Del Valle.
The class is taught by
Cheryl Antrim, a certified
group exercise instructor
and personal trainer. She
has taught aerobics classes
since 1982. She has a degree
in exercise physiology and
keeps current by attending
continuing education courses regularly.
Jan. 3 is a free demonstration class. Cost per class
is $7.50. For information,
contact Antrim at 510-3678525.
CLASSIFIED ADS
CLASSIFIED INDEX HOW TO PLACE A
CLASSIFICATION CODE
Personals .............................. 10
Found .................................... 20
Lost ....................................... 30
Miscellaneous....................... 40
Autos For Sale ...................... 50
Autos For Sale/Dealers ....... 55
Autos Wanted ...................... 60
Autos Wanted/Dealers ........ 65
Carports & Garages For Rent ..... 70
Carports & Garages Wanted ....... 80
For Sale................................. 90
Travel.................................... 95
Business Services ............... 100
Professional Services ......... 110
Health Services .................. 115
Residential Care ................ 118
Seeking Employment......... 120
Help Wanted ...................... 130
Wanted ............................... 140
Business Opportunities ..... 145
Real Estate For Sale .......... 150
Real Estate For Rent ......... 160
Real Estate Wanted ........... 170
Pets...................................... 180
CLASSIFIED AD
Classified ads in the Rossmoor
News are a minimum of $12.50
for 30 words or less for nonresidents and $8 for residents.
Each additional word is 25¢.
Phone numbers are one word.
Discount rates available for
long-term ads. Payment must
be made at the time the ad is
placed.
Place classified ads at the News
office located at the Creekside
complex, or mail to P.O. Box
2190, Walnut Creek, CA 94595.
Classified ads can be e-mailed
to newsdesk@rossmoor.com,
or faxed to 925-988-7862.
Staff will call back for
payment information and ad
confirmation.
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 9887800.
5 HOLIDAY HELP
40 MISCELLANEOUS
IT’S A WRAP! Holiday Design Services. Gift wrapping in your home:
By the piece, or by the hour for
multiple items. Provide last-minute
gift shopping, or help fi nish decorating the house. We can make
it happen for you. Nikki & Colleen Call 510/848-6454 or email
justnikki811@yahoo.com.
HELPING HANDS/PERSONAL Assistant. Transportation to doctor
appointments, grocer y / clothes
shopping, errands, etc. I am reliable, honest and caring. Rossmoor
references. I would love to help
you! Call Linda at 925-825-2181.
10 PERSONALS
INCOME TAX ADVISORY and prior
return review by IRS-licensed enrolled agent (EA) tax practitioner.
Rossmoor resident, MBA, over 35
years tax experience, bonded and E
and O insured. Call Tom Mesetz at
925-939-2132 (Rossmoor) or 925283-0130 (Lafayette office) or www.
diablotaxservice.com.
“MY BUTLER JOHN” Making life easier for you with these services: accompanying and transportation for
medical visits, shopping, errands,
airports. Wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Call John 925-989-7113.
REGULAR TRASH PICKUP from your
front door to your entry dumpster. Kitty
litter clean-up. Drive to medical appointments, airport, etc. in my business-insured vehicle. Home care, organizing
and cleaning. References. Leave message for Perri 925-969-1839.
45 TRANSPORTATION
“EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONAL
Driver” available to Rossmoor residents for door-to-door service to
doctors, dentists, shopping, airports and long distance. Wine tours
available. Licensed, insured, safe,
dependable. Call “Jonny” 925-3958181. Excellent Rossmoor references! TCP 25475.
“I NEVER IMAGINED a year and a
half ago that you and Mom would
develop such a special relationship.
We’re all grateful for the services you
provided” from the daughter of one of
my clients. If you are looking for personal, reliable, safe transportation,
call Peter Johnson 925-969-7714.
50 AUTOS FOR SALE
20 0 3 P T CRUISER with 102,0 0 0
miles, sunroof, power windows, remote entry, automatic, burgundy
color with new radiator and condenser, chrome wheels. Runs great.
$4,785. Call 510-406-2823.
60 AUTOS WANTED
AUTO WANTED BY CAREGIVER to
transport Rossmoor resident. Good
condition and reasonable. Call M.
Leboit 939-5819. Rossmoor resident.
CADILLAC WANTED: Years 2002,
2003 or 2004. Please notify R.
Ehr har t at 9 37- 018 8 or e mail
Rehrh72822@aol.com.
NEEDED!! A SIAMESE CAT lover.
For a beautiful cat. Please call 925935-0117.
I AM A HUMOROUS DENTIST, wanting to meet a calm and collected,
pleasant man 60 to 70 yrs. Please
do not hesitate communicating with
me. Time spent will be worth-while.
You have to see me first. Thanks.
707-628-7227.
WANTED: A CLOSED-IN garage in
Rossmoor. Please contact Mary at
925-813-4573.
90 FOR SALE
2 S I D E- BY- S I D E BUR I AL plots
in Oakmont Memorial Park in
Lafayette. Both plots $ 8,000 or
best offer. Contact Dan at 925938-5906.
C O R N U C O PI A C O N S I G N M E N T
1885 Oak Park Blvd. Pleasant Hill.
Wonderful Holiday gifts and furniture at great prices. We benefit the
Cancer Support community. Open
seven days a week. Call 925-2564486 for information.
MOVING SALE: COUCH, dinning
set, game table, lamps, daybed,
side table. Fine china and crystal.
Great prices and available now!
Call 925-890-0250.
1997 YAMAHA G16: Gas golf cart.
Good condition. $1,950. 925-4786525.
APPLIANCES IN GOOD working
condition: Stair Chair-Lift $1,500.
Refrigerator $300. Washer $100,
dryer $100. Window blinds $ 50.
Must see. OBO. Call 925 -2122687.
SALE, SALE, SALE! 4 sets of golf
clubs with bags. 3 pull carts. Call
925-296-0560.
ALLEN ORGAN : MDC THEATER
32 model, with padded bench and
brass lamp, all excellent condition.
$1,000 OBO. Call 925-682-2982.
CARSTIGE MOTORS - Steve pays
through the nose for cars, running
or not. Local family dealer: 2551
Stanwell Dr., Suite C, Concord. Call
Steve 925-766-6205 or go to CarstigeMotors.com.
WURLITZER SPINET PIANO with
bench and pad; excellent condition. $700 OBO. Call me at 925682-2982.
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SERVICE /REPAIR
WWW.GOODBYEDENTS.COM We
come to you! Minor dents and those
annoying scratches on doors, fenders, hood, quarter panels and bumpers. We save you time and money!
Save the hassle of fi nding a body
shop and call 925-234-2336.
GOLF CART: PURCHASED fully reconditioned 6 months ago. 45 volt.
Very fast. Unique green, winter
cover, seat covers. $ 3,900. Call
Tim Christoffersen 946-0878.
ESTATE / GAR AGE SALE : Large
eclectic book collection, antique
glass door bookcase, chandeliers, dining and patio tables, curio,
chairs, portable dishwasher, china
set, utensils, collectable miscellanea. Chris 925-200-2032.
ACTIVE CARE OSPREY 4410 Mobility scooter for sale. Excellent
condition. 500-lb capacity, 38-mile
range, 9 mph top speed. Used less
than one mile by original owner.
Pur c h a s e d n ew i n M ay 2010.
$ 3,000 or best offer. Call Jim at
925-283-2227 for more info. Or to
arrange to see. You won’t be disappointed. Photos are available. Will
deliver locally.
100 BUSINESS SERVICES
BEAUTY
HOME SERVICE; LICENSED Manicures, $12. Pedicures, $20. Call
Benita Ochoa for appointment in
your home, also Mary Kay consulting. I can also take you to doctor’s
appointments. 925-432-6383 or
cell 925-759-5594. Companionship care day/night.
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Professional
service in your home. Manicure,
p e d i c ure, s ham p o o set , haircut, permanent. Companionship,
personal care lady. Reasonable
prices, dependable, honest, experienced, friendly Rossmoor
resident. Mathilda 925-933-0979.
Leave message anytime. Thank
you.
FREE HAIRCUT WITH blow dr y,
and shampoo set. New clients
only! Tice Valley Beauty Salon,
Rossmoor shopping center near
Safeway. Please call Doris Suzuki
943-1271. Try me!
NEW CLIENTS SPECIAL! Receive a
free manicure with a paid pedicure!
Specializing in cleanliness and
care. Please call Shirlee 330-6614.
Magnificent “Magnolia”
The Perfect Combo:
Happy Holidays to our
Rossmoor Friends & Neighbors
Lovely Level-in Home - NEW!!
This charming two bedroom, 1 bathroom
Golden Gate has a relaxing golf course
setting. The home has been remodeled
and both the kitchen and bathroom have
elegant tile work. Only $210,000.
Featuring:
Eat-in kitchen, granite tile counters and
abundant custom cabinets;
marble wood-burning fireplace; dual panes; gas
heat and enclosed garage.
★ Offered at $459,000 ★
ANN
Elizabeth
899-5097
DRE 01494942
Cantrell
ELIZABETH
aslam
H
Ann
639-7970
DRE 01058289
A Mother/Daughter Team
www.yourrossmoorrealtor.com
51 MORAGA WAY, • ORINDA, CA 94563 • 925-254-0440
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90 FOR SALE
Gorgeous 2-bedroom, 2-bath PLUS den
remodel in popular Deer Highlands,
amazing valley views AND great price!
MAN IN EARLY EIGHTIES, in good
shape, new Rossmoor resident,
wishes to meet with lady for friendship, activity partner and more. Person with freeway driving capability
preferred. I love travel, art, ethnic
restaurants, theater, ballet. I was
born in Vienna. I speak 4 foreign
languages. Mario: 705-7319.
Recycle this
newspaper.
80 CARPORTS &
GARAGES WANTED
65 AUTOS WANTED /
DEALERS
CHRISTMAS IS COMING! Barbara
Becker will enhance your holiday
party with her beautiful and imaginative piano arrangements of many
of your favorite carols. Call 925954-8808.
TELL YOUR FAMILY STORY- No
writing! Tell-Your-Story uses tested
techniques and the latest technology to help you tell your story. We
sit down and record your story like a
friendly chat with a friend. We then
transform your story into an edited
document ready for publication. Call
415-883-7901 for a free consultation
or email us at tell-your-storym@att.
net.
Cheryl Beach
Rossmoor Resident
1830 Tice Valley Blvd.
925.324.4599 Mobile
e-mail: Cheryl.Beach@pruca.com
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CARPET CLEANING
COMPUTERS
COMPUTERS
FURNITURE
HANDYMAN
CARPET CLEANING; Fast and professional service. Same-day appointment available. Spot specialist.
Low, low price. Sell new carpet. Licensed. Call today 925-383-1253.
ERIC’S COMPUTERS- Need help?
We set up new computers, Internet
connections, email. Troubleshoot,
repair, replace internal/external devices, upgrades, consulting. Digital
photography specialist. We make
house calls. www.ericscomputers.
com. 24 hours, 925-676-5644.
T H E CO M PU TER N U RS E is for
women by women tutoring for senior adults in all things computer
related… because we have mothers too. Call 925-899-5818. $30/hr.
wwwyourcomputermonkey.com, a
Walnut Creek business.
GEORGE’S FURNITURE REPAIR
service. Antiques and high-end furniture specialty. Refinishing and
caning. Formerly of Bonynge’s.
925-212-6149. No job too small.
EUROPE AN -TR AI NED old world
fl avor and modern. Over 30 years
experience in carpentry, tile, brick,
stucco, flooring, home remodeling,
fencing and painting. Lic. 5005115.
Call Mihaly 680-2832.
NEED COMPUTER HELP? Call
H a r r y, 7 8 8 - 8 0 0 6 , 9 2 6 -10 81,
Rossmoor resident. Cer tified,
30+ years experience. Resurrect
dead computers. Install hardware,
software. Problem resolution, upgrades. Data backup, migration,
recover y. Networking, Internet
connectivity, DSL, Broadband,
Wireless setups. Resolve virus,
worm, spyware problems. Sale of
used computers from $195 and
assorted cables from $5.95. Free
computer performance audit. Satisfaction guaranteed.
CONTRACTORS
CARPET, UPHOLSTERY cleaning,
also spot cleaning from accidents and
spills i.e. wine, blood, urine etc. Before
any attempts of cleaning call Kevin of
“Service First” for suggestions or appointments 925-689-4660.
CARPET REPAIR
CARPET REPAIR: Patching, seams,
re-stretching. Small jobs welcome.
Repair by state-licensed owner,
C o n t r a c t o r # 70 4 3 2 3 . S e r v i n g
Rossmoor 25 years. John P. Jones,
925-676-2255.
COMPUTERS
ROSSMOOR COMPUTER Services.
Hardware setup, repairs, upgrades,
software and application training.
New systems and software sales.
All windows and MAC OS. Data Recovery! All service. No charge if not
fixed. Call 925-899-8211.
COMPUTERS’ BEST FRIEND: All
computer services, trouble shooting and repair. Hardware, software, networking. Tutoring available. Low cost visits or telephone
support/remote desktop services.
References. www.computersbestfriend.com. Cell: 510-938-1881.
Offi ce: 925-682-3408.
Mendocino on Leisure Lane
SOLD IN ONE DAY!
For information on selling your home,
please contact us, and we will try and
do the same for you.
When sellers and their agents pull
together, great things happen!
Our office is at the Safeway Shopping Center,
across from Rossmoor
MICHAEL GERRY
Realtor #01307893
JACKIE GERRY
Realtor #01702866
925-209-5140
LIMITED TIME ! $ 35 / PER HR. All
trades- Call now for bath, kitchen,
laundry, windows, doors and more!
Licensed contractor (775026). Free
estimates! Rossmoor references
and EPA-certified renovator. Call
Cal at 925-200-3132.
LICENSED GENERAL Contractor
specializing in kitchens and baths.
Washer/dryer installation. Reasonable rates, no subcontractors. I
will do it all for you! Rossmoor approved. Local and Rossmoor references. Contact: Scott Rich 925216-5694.
CROWN MOLDING Specialist-Master carpenter with over 30 years experience. Licensed 770526 and insured, with family and references in
Rossmoor. Contact Cal directly at
925-200-3132 or calbuilt@comcast.
net.
ELECTRICAL
L I C E N S E D E LEC T R I C I A N A N D
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, 925-567-6384.
FLUORESCENT BULBS 30 percent
senior discount with free lens cleaning and three-year free fluorescent
bulb replacement at no extra cost.
Call Michael at 925-305-7852.
Thinking
of Selling?
Meet
Patti’s Team!
When
At the close of another year,
I gratefully pause to wish you a
warm and happy Holiday Season!
you list with
PATTI COMPTON
you don’t just hire a Real
Estate Broker, you have
the advantage of her
recommended:
• Packers
• Movers
• Painters
• Handyman
• Carpet Cleaners
• Carpet & Vinyl
Installers
• General Contractors
• House Cleaners
Cheryl Beach, Rossmoor Resident
925.324.4599 Mobile
e-mail: Cheryl.Beach@pruca.com
Call
PATT I
... Start Packing
925 899-7468
Rossmoorpatti@aol.com
FURNITURE AND CABINET Refi nishing and repair in your home or at
my shop. Free pickup and delivery.
Call 925-706-8517, 925-779-1356
or also visit my website: www.furniturefinish.com. Doing business in
Rossmoor for 20 years.
HANDYMAN
CRANE’S HANDYMAN SERVICES,
LLC. “Your small project expert” serving Rossmoor for nearly 10 years!
Electrical, plumbing, furniture assembly, baseboards, crown-molding
and more! The only handyman you’ll
need! Insured. Business License
018239. Call David, 925-899-7975.
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, 925-9322773, Walnut Creek.
THE HANDYMAN CAN- Old fashioned
pride in workmanship and value for
your dollar. Rossmoor resident with
many successful years of maintenance and repair in Rossmoor. Retired contractor, licensed, reliable,
prompt, fast, neat and courteous.
Ask for John, 925-330-3567.
H A N DY M A N A N D CA R PE N T RY
Fencing, painting, tile, linoleum, remodeling, bathrooms and kitchens,
landscaping, plumbing, electrical,
cabinet refinishing. Pressure washing for driveways and patios. Also
do window washing. Call Jaime,
925-639-0228, 925-671-2917.
HANDYMAN REPAIR SERVICES Specializing in home electrical, tile, painting, flooring, wall coverings, window
cleaning and light housekeeping.
No job too small. Rossmoor resident
discounts. Call Rick (Rossmoor resident) at 925-639-8333.
HANDYMAN SERVICES AND remodeling. From small repairs and maintenance to whole house remodels.
14 years working in Rossmoor.
Quality work guaranteed. License
853221. Call Kris at 925-708-3717.
A FIXIT SERVICE: MANY years experience. No job too small. From
cleaning to painting, tiling, repairs,
doors, catches, faucets, blinds, etc.
Reliable, honest and courteous.
Call 925-451-8546 ask for Arthur.
MISCELLANEOUS
FLAME SPIRIT PHOTOS and Vide o s. Pet p h oto s, d o c u m e nt a tion, home inventor y rec ords.
maryleeinfo@aol.com. Cell: 510260-6242, home: 925-891-4764.
MOVING /PACKING /HAULING
LEW’S MOVING & HAULING Prompt
service. Starting at $22. Rossmoor
references available. Call 925-6397725.
WE HAVE FAMILY In Rossmoor!
Friendly, effi cient and reasonable.
Many references, BBB, licensed
and insured. www.e-zmove.com or
call EZ Move Moving Services for
the easiest move ever. 925-3352222.
WILL HAUL AWAY Your throw-aways.
We will haul away your unwantables. No job too small, no job too
large. We have been serving the
Rossmoor area for over 25 years.
Call Bob: 925-944-0606.
Expecting guests? Call the
guest clearance system
— 988-7843.
Cute Mendocino!
1 bedroom, I bath, across from Gateway.
New carpet & paint, sparkling clean.
Ready for new owner….$112,000
Coming Soon!!
Level-in San Franciscan on Pine Knoll.
2 Sequoias – The one located on Canyonwood
will be ready this week!
SUE DIMAGGIO ADAMS
BROKER ASSOC., ROSSMOOR RESIDENT
GRI, CRS, SRER, ePro DRE # 00820932
(925) 207-9212
www.sue-dimaggio-adams.com
SueRCal@aol.com
(925) 932-1162
MOVING /PACKING /HAULING
WINDOW COVERINGS
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.
$90 minimum. Call 925-382-6544.
Email through website at www.tonyshaulingservice.com.
RON’S WINDOW COVERINGS- blinds,
drapes, valances, shutters and
shades. Free in-home consultation.
Free personalized installation. Quick
reliable service. Serving Rossmoor
for 25 years. Call 925-827-0946.
NEWAY MOVING & STORAGE: 15
yrs. experience with residential
moving, local and long distance
moves. Packing. Packing materials included (wardrobe, mattress
bags, etc.) Free estimates and 10
percent off all jobs 3 hours or more.
Please call 925-914-7269 or 866722-4355.
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 507098. Free estimates. Pacific Bay Painting, 925-932-5440.
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 ser vice.
Well-established in Rossmoor - 24
years experience. Free estimates,
consultation. License 677208. David M. Sale 925-945-1801.
Q UALI T Y PA I N T I N G Af fordable
prices and reliable ser vice. All
qualified craftsmen. Complete and
thorough preparation, drywall texture and repair, wallpaper removal,
acoustic ceilings removed and color matching. 35 years experience,
LIC 500800. 925-687-2265.
TLC PAINTING: Spruce up for the
New Year! Serving property owners and managers since 1989.
Free estimates. Tender loving care,
neatness and attention to detail always. License 775019. References. 925-934-2383.
REPAIRS
C R A I G’ S A P P L I A N C E R E PA I R
would love to help you. I work on all
appliances and brands. 25 years
experience, licensed and insured.
Reasonable rates, Rossmoor references. Please call 925-550-3586.
TELEPHONE & TV
TV, DIGITAL, REMOTE Control support. Extensive Rossmoor references. DVR, DVD, VCR, Digital
Cable Box, new telephone and/or
Bose stereo system set-up. Assist
with “specific time recording” of TV
programs and remote control problems. Call Tim, “The Video-Assist
Guy.” 925-837-6682.
WINDOW CLEANING
A A A W I N D OW WA S H I N G w i t h
Rossmoor references. Call for
appointment. Michael, 925-3057852.
EXPERT WINDOW AND MIRROR
cleaning. Serving Rossmoor for
14 years. Also, professional power
washing. Cleans all exterior floor
surfaces, patios, courtyards, “Trex
Decks,” sidewalks, tile, carports.
Painting, handyman work. Kevin
James 925-933-4403.
RELIABLE WINDOW CLEANINGWindow cleaning, gutter cleaning and pressure washing services. Ser vicing Rossmoor and
Lamorinda since 1983. Excellent
service and outstanding results!
Please call 925-254-7622 for a free
no-hassle friendly estimate.
WI NDOWS, M I N I - BLI ND, carpet
and upholstery 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, 925-689-4660.
YARD SERVICES
YARD MAI NTENANCE ; 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 ser vice. Call 925682-8389 today.
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SERVICES
N OTA RY PU B L I C D I CK H ar row
Rossmoor resident. I make house
calls and will come to your home.
20-plus years experience. Special
expertise in real estate documents.
Home: 925-891-4231, Cell: 510-4595770, basigningser vice@yahoo.
com.
HELPING HAND BILL PAYING Service in the comfort of your home,
I will help you pay your bills and
organize your paperwork. “A proud
supporter against Elder Abuse”.
Bonded; 56 years in the Valley.
925-330-0953 Jan Huovinen.
115 HEALTH SERVICES
YARD MAINTENANCE: Clean-up,
Landscaping, perennials, bulbs,
planting, pruning and weeding.
Personal attention to your garden
needs. Call Ed at 925-934-6487.
Thank you.
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. 510-834-1557.
“PARADISE” ALL TYPES of Fine
Gardening. Yard “Shape-up” and
“Maintenance.” Trimming, pruning, weeding, shrub removal, yard
design, planting, patio containers.
Dependable, on time. Quality results! Call Les at 925-639-7725.
LYNN WHELAN, PT. physical therapy provided in your home. Licensed
and practicing 25+ years. Medicare
Part B and other insurance accepted. www.housecallspt.com. 925930-8749.
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 925935-6494 or office 925-943-1620.
LAW OFFICE OF Philip P. Engler,
Phyllis A. Engler, Attorney at Law.
Probate, Wills, Trusts and Estate
Planning. Call 925-938-9909.
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. PCGS and
NGC Dealer. 925-283-9205. www.
sf-bay-area-collector-coins.com,
kingfisher.94556@yahoo.com.
LAFAYETTE TAX SERVICE Income
tax preparation. Individuals, trusts
and small businesses. Enrolled
agent with Rossmoor references.
Appointments available in your
home. My mother is a Rossmoor
resident. Tim McClintick 925-2842924. www.laftax.com.
120 SEEKING
EMPLOYMENT
CAREGIVERS
“QUALITY ELDER-CARE” Skilled
caregivers available. 20 + years
Gerontology experience with :
physically disabled, stroke, postsurgery, dementia, Alzheimer’s,
hospice. Professional, cheerful
and affordable. Excellent references. Bonded. No fee. Contra
Costa Caregivers, Carolyn 925933-6475.
CARING CAREGIVERS- Over 10
years of vast experience providing
total patient care. We are 3 professional native Californians. 4-hour
minimum. Call Priscilla 925-3300192, Susan 925-788-9605, Betty
(not an agency) 925-274-3866.
HONEST AND RELIABLE Caregiver- Will do personal care, cook,
house-keeping, appointments and
grocery shop. Good references,
negotiable wages and friendly,
loving care. Part or full-time. Violet
925-458-3379 or 925-457-8448.
DECADES OF TOP PRODUCTION
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120 SEEKING EMPLOYMENT
CAREGIVERS
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. 925899-3976 or 510-352-8041.
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 925-768-0178
or Mary 925-676-9309.
LET ME HANDLE YOUR home-care
needs while you enjoy the holidays!
I can help restore your freedom
and peace of mind within budget
limit. No minimum hours. Weekends, holidays, live-in, overnight,
anytime! Experienced, Reliable.
Call 925-822-4022.
COMPASSION AND CARE services.
Live-in, live-out, hourly. For seniors
with special needs or care. We
have 15 years experience, good
references. We are honest and
trustworthy. Call Lyla or Marilyn at
925-818-2248.
BEST QUALITY CARE 27 years RN
experience. Excellent references.
20 years in Rossmoor. Dependable, affordable, honest, loving,
and kind. Hourly/live-in 24/7. Do
all daily needs. Licensed, insured.
Clean DMV record. No agency fee.
Mary 925-497-7738.
PASSIONATE HOME HEALTH Care.
Serving the elderly back to health.
Providing 24/7 live-in care, direct
hourly care. Highly educated, loving, trained as RN, over 7 years in
PT, dementia care. Assists with exercise and PT. Excellent Rossmoor
references. Mia, 510-593-7066.
INDEPENDENT ROSSMOOR experienced caregiver: full or part time.
Excellent Rossmoor references.
Efficient and can help with medication, diet, reasonable rates. Call
925-216-0757 or 925-325-6677.
SENIOR COMPANION/BEST friend.
Loving healthcare professional (nonclinical) I recently moved into your
beautiful Rossmoor Community.
Need assistance? I am happy to help
would love to meet you. Your friend
and neighbor. Judy 925-786-5950.
DEPENDABLE, COMPASSIONATE
and experienced caregiver that can
provide full supportive services for
seniors. I am CPR certified and
have excellent references. Please
call Jenifer at 925-594-2288.
A CAREGIVER FOR YOU: Bonded,
10 yrs. R.N. experience and 15 yrs.
experience as a caregiver. Clean
DMV records. Good references.
Live-in/or out. Honest and compassionate. Will assist with daily living,
shopping, errands and doctor’s appointments and more. Call Emma,
925-323-9051.
24/7 HEALTHCARE LLC Do you, or
someone you love, need care at
home? Free RN Assessment. All
Caregivers: Certified and experience, supervised by a registered
nurse. Hourly: 5-24 hours and Livein. Affordable rates. Insured and
bonded. 408-991-4564.
LET ME HELP YOU WITH THAT
Helpful, honest, young boomer
looking to provide resident with
companionship; help with errands,
cooking, house/car repairs, housekeeping, gardening, etc. Compassionate, diligent. Live-in/out, part/
full time. Pay or room-and-board.
Ernest: 510-837-9127.
CARE FOR ELDERLY: par t time,
live-in or out. Full time. Companion,
meal preparation, Drive to appointments, church, shopping. Light
housekeeping. Reliable and honest. Excellent references. 15 years
experience. Please call Tupou 925826-8556 or Faye 925-826-9171.
TENDER LOVE: Loving care. Live-in.
Hourly. 3 hrs. to 24 hrs. daily. Also
night. 925-395-6913.
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for Listing & Selling
SPECTACULAR VIEW ALL AROUND!!
for a
Happy Holiday Season and
Happy New Year!
Sincerely, Robert and Tina Parrish
Robert Parrish
Tina Parrish
925.360.5889
925.858.4267
rparrish444@gmail.com tina.parrish8@gmail.com
WOW! WHAT VIEW, WHAT A BUY! See Walnut Creek,
Alamo, Danville, valley and rolling hills. It’s a tidy fixer
ready for your imagination. 2 BED/1 BTH SEQUOIA.
Spacious living rm. dining area and 25’ deck. Enjoy the
VIEW of MT. DIABLO, too! CALL SONJA, just reduced
to $104,000.
★★★★
RELEASED! CONSTRUCTED TO CODE…
IN 2009. It’s a beautiful WESTCHESTER privately located at the end of
ING DEN. End,
PENDBATH,
ADY2 BED/2
REentry.
ALthe
wooded hills all around. Refinished GARAGE + LOFT &
carport. Call SONJA to see. $499,000.
★★★★
LEVEL-IN, SINGLE STORY MENDOCINO
It’s LOVELY!! 1 BED/1
BTH.
floors. 2 large
LD
SOwood-like
JUST
SKYLITES. Fenced patio.
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
ALMOST SOLD OUT! ARE YOU THINKING
OF SELLING? NEED TO DECIDE WHAT TO
DO? GIVE ME CALL, SONJA WEAVER AT:
287 3317 OR 323-2671 CELL.
THINKING OF SELLING? LIST AND SELL WITH THE LEADER
SONJA WEAVER
932-1162 or 287-3317 Direct
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Rossmoor Realty
Rossmoor Realty is a division of Rossmoor Properties Inc.
OUR CURRENT MLS LISTINGS – CONDOMINIUMS
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
SANTA CLARA – IMMACULATE LEVELIN HOMW w/new carpet, fresh paint, updated
kitchen, 3 skylights & private beautifully tiled
back patio. Located in Rossmoor’s lush SW
hills just minutes from Creekside & Dollar
Clubhouses. Carport just steps from front
door. ....................................... $330,000
FUCHSIA – PRIVATE CUL-DE-SAC
LOCATION AT EAGLE RIDGE. Features den,
living dining combination plus family room
and patio. Kitchen includes breakfast bar and
nook, cherrywood cabinets, granite counters
and elegant tile flooring. Master suite has large
walk-in closet, spacious bathroom featuring
sunken tub, stall shower and skylight. Living,
dining and family room all with fireplaces.
TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE + much more.
................................................ $995,000
2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
BRIDGEWATER – LOVELY LEVEL-IN
OFFERS PEACEFUL VIEWS OF GOLF COURSE.
Spacious and handsomely detailed with
dramatic living areas. NEW PRICE!! SUPERB
VALUE!! ....................................$849,000
EUCALYPTUS – PREMIER PROPERTY
TUCKED AWAY IN CORNER COURT LOCATION.
All level access w/2 car attached garage.
Travertine tile flooring, skylights, hardwood
flrg in kitchen & family rm. Beautiful rose
garden patio. PLUS MUCH MORE!! HUGE
REDUCTION!! TAKE ANOTHER LOOK!!
...............................................$1,175,000
SOLD
Want Results?
Talk to the
Rossmoor Experts
Today.
2 BEDS, 2 BATH
CASCADE – PERFECT LOCATION – CLOSE
TO EVERYTHING . Clean & sharp. New heating
& air system! Easy access garage close, then
6 steps down. Large eat in kitchen & outdoor
living with open patio ................ $335,000
CASCADE – PREMIUM LOT RIGHT ON
GOLF COURSE! Level-in. Designer colors &
staging. New granite counters in baths.
.......................................... $600,000
PINEHURST – MOVE IN CONDITION
w/nice enclosure & beautiful view of Rossmoor.
New appls, full size W/D, new paint & carpet.
Jacuzzi tub in master bath. Mirrored DR.
Garage & carport. Beautifully staged. Pull
down ladder to loft storage in garage.
................................................. $310,000
2 BEDS, 2 BATH
PINEHURST – QUALITY REMODEL,
2 master bdrms plus enclosed sun room
overlooking valley. Dual pane windows,
smooth ceilings, crown molding & baseboards,
4 solar tubes, quartz kitchen counter &
custom cabinets, separate dining room with
wainscoting. Custom overhang at entry deck.
................................................. $349,500
ROSSLYN – BEAUTIFUL WITH VALLEY
VIEWS. All refreshed & ready to go! Newly
painted & carpeted. Sparkling clean, high
ceilings, gas fireplace, gas heat. New
heating & AC. Garage & Carport.
........................................... $445,000
SIERRA – BEAUTIFUL UPGRADED
PROPERTY! over top remodeled baths, 4 ceiling
fans, 4 skylites,dual pane windows, newer AC &
furnace. W/D, 2 yr old Acme Chairlift on stairs.
Walk in Jacuzzi tub in mstr. Solar screens in
encl. Plant. Shtrs. ......................$379,000
VILLA NUEVO – LOVELY LEVEL-IN,
PEACEFUL, SERENE views from almost every
window of Mt. Diablo. Tasteful updates.
Beautiful natural light filled. Designer pnt &
upscale carpeting. Elegance that flows from the
moment you walk in. Newer furnace. Garage &
Carport. NEW PRICE!! SUPERB VALUE!!
................................................ $439,000
VILLA NUEVO – SPECIAL HOME WITH
FANTASTIC VIEW. Elegant living & dining
rooms. Custom built-ion cabinets in master
bedroom. Den w/view of eastern hills. Garage &
carport. New carpet, new paint. NEW PRICE!!
................................................ $495,000
VILLA NUEVO – 2 bed, 2 bath plus den
condo. LOVELY WOODED SETTING WITH VIEW
OF HILLS & MT. DIABLO. Ground floor, level in,
light & bright. Garage & carport. Carpet/paint
allowance offered.......................$497,000
VILLA VALENCIA II - LEVEL-IN! Tropical
fountain greets you on short walk to this cozy,
comfortable home. Morning sun on deck & in
living/dining rm. Updated kitchen w/tile counters,
newer refrigerator & micro. W/D & huge locked
storage cupboard in carport. .......... $210,000
WESTCHESTER – BEAUTIFUL RE-DO!
Smooth ceilings, crwn mldg, new pnt & carprt.
New Kitchen: granite,cabs, drawers, appls,
wood flrs, ltg. New firplace mantel, new lt
fixtures, new vinyl in baths. 2 garden patios
w/hill views, private setting. Move in condition.
FURTHER REDUCTION!! .............$499,000
WOODBRIDGE - PRIVACY PLUS!
Hills & golf course views. Quiet stone patio
surrounded by private garden. New kitchen
w/SS appls, powered sunshades, dual pane
windows, finished garage & carport. FURTHER
REDUCTION!! .............................$750,000
Theres never been a better time...
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
2 BEDS, 2 BATH
CONVERSION – IMMACULATE HOME w/new carpet, fresh paint & new kitchen vinyl.
Double condo & one of Waterford’s largest homes. 3 BR, 2 full baths, 2 parking spaces, 2 storage
rms, laundry rm w/full size W/D. Very convenient to transportation & Clbhs. HUGE REDUCTION
- EXCEPTIONAL VALUE!! ........................................................................................$199,900
WESTBURY – LOCATION! LOCATION!! Wonderful views from living area w/partial Mt. Diablo
views. Top floor, newly painted, carpets cleaned & stretched. Beautiful property. Won’t last!
Garage parking...................................................................................................... $355,000
2 BEDS, 2 BATH
CYPRESS – IMMACULATE FIRST FLOOR
CORNER HOME with very pleasant view. Offers
fresh paint, full wrap around patio, laminate
flooring at entry & kit,& fully equipped kit
w/ beautiful oak cabs. HOA includes meals,
housekeeping, activties, exercise classes. NEW
PRICE!!...................................... $159,900
CYPRESS – IMMACULATE CORNER HOME
WITH NUMEROUS UPGRADES. Lg walk-in tub.
Bright & cheery w/newer carpet & paint. Full
wrap around balcony for your outdoor enjoyment.
Convenient to parking, transportation &
clubhouses. NEW PRICE!!................$165,000
LONGWOOD - RARELY AVAILABLE!
Top floor, great view, spacious living/
dining room area. Great view of Rossmoor
Valley! Eat-in kitchen. End unit. Visitor’s
suite next door. NEW PRICE!!
....................................... $299,000
2 BED, 1.5 BATH
1 BED, 1 BATH
LONGWOOD – LOVELY LONGWOOD!
Light & airy living-dining area w/access to good
sized deck. Fully equipped kitchen w/ whirlpool
appl & oak cab & breakfast area.Lge Master
bedroom suite w/walk-in close. Den/bedroom
adds space & charm. ..................$295,000
BROOKGREEN – IMMACULATE CORNER
UNIT WITH SPECTACUALR VIEWS OF WESTERN
HILLS! Full wrap around balcony for your
outdoor enjoyment. Fully equipped kitchen
w/beautiful oak cabinets. NEW PRICE!!
..................................................$77,500
WESTBURY – NICE, LIGHT & BRIGHT END
UNIT. Close to parking space & guest parking.
Newer paint & carpet. Beautiful built-in desk
& cabinets in 2nd BR. Seller will credit Buyer 3
mo. HOA dues in escrow!! PRICED TO SELL!!
.................................................$279,000
BROOKGREEN – BEAUTIFUL HOME
IN PRIME LOCATION. 1 of most convenient in
Waterford, close to DR & parking in a nice
setting w/rooms filled w/natural light. Newer
paint, quality carpet, 9’ ceilings, dual pane
windows, beautiful oak cabinets in kitchen.
....................................................$78,500
... To make a move to the Waterford
Congregate Living at its Best
OUR CURRENT MLS LISTINGS – COOPERATIVES (EQUITY PRICE)
........................................................................
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATH
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATH
2 BEDS, 1 BATH
PIEDMONT TH – WALK TO CREEKSIDE &
GOLF! Fresh paint, new carpets. New stove & hood.
Close to laundry & carport. Lovely private patio.
Everything is in excellent shape. NEW PRICE!!
........................................................ $245,000
YOSEMITE – ATTRACTIVE WITH FRESH PAINT
& CARPET. Skylights in kitchen and 2nd bath.
Handsome remodeled bath with large stall shower.
W/D. NEW PRICE!!............................ $169,000
SEQUOIA – SUPER CLEAN!! Furnished, shows
well. SS sink, newer appls, newer hardware in
kitchen. Updated bath & fixtures. Mirrored closet
drs in BRs w/full organizers. Close to laundry, easy
stroll from carport. Pleasant “sit down” balcony
setting. ............................................... $97,500
SEQUOIA – WOW! Panoramic View of
WC,Alamo, Danville, valley & rolling hills beyond!!
Neat & tidy waiting for your imagination.
Exceptional location. Extra close to carport and bus
stop! NEW PRICE!! ............................ $104,900
SEQUOIA – WALK TO HILLSIDE POOL! Very
clean, light, bright w/very good view of greenbelt &
Mt. Diablo. New paint, new carpet & linoleum. NEW
PRICE!!............................................. $105,000
SEQUOIA WRAP – EXQUISITELY
REMODELED NESTLED IN PINES. Peaceful & serene
hillside location. Custom pnt, textured ceilings, high
quality decorator cpt, new appls, partial enclosure,
coffered kit ceiling + Much More!....... $231,700
SONOMA – LITE & BRITE!! Freshly painted &
staged. Bath has updated sink, shower stall & W/D.
Views of Mt. Diablo. Carport close by. PRICED TO
SELL!!! ................................................$99,500
2 BEDS, 2 BATH
MONTEREY – BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF GOLF
COURSE & HILLS. Enclosed deck creating a den for
extra living space. Remodeled kitchen features:
granite counters, built-in microwave, self-cleaning
oven & large s/s sink, 3 skylites smooth ceiling,
custom blinds & W/D. ....................... $169,000
SEQUOIA WRAP – LOVELY VIEW WITH
WRAP-AROUND DECK. Updated with new carpet,
vinyl and smooth ceilings. Light and bright. W/D on
wrap. Close to carport with extra storage and bus
stop at front door. ............................ $150,000
SEQUOIA WRAP – BEAUTIFUL HOME,
SHOWS VERY LIGHT & BRIGHT. Crown molding,
baseboards, mirrored closet doors. Close to carport.
Top of the line partial enclosure with washer hook
up. Open deck with nice view. Gas heat. PRICE
REDUCED! .........................................$159,000
YOSEMITE – NO STAIRS, SINGLE STORY,
LEVEL-IN, END UNIT! W/D, refrigerator. New
carpet, freshly painted. Charming fenced patio off
LR. Kitchen features skylight, stainless steel sink,
white counters & cabinets. New laminate entry
& kitchen floor. FURTHER REDUCTION!! SUPER
VALUE!! ..........................................$174,000
We sell more
properties
in Rossmoor
than all other
offices combined.
2 BEDS, 1 BATH
CARMEL – CHARMING HOME IN ONE OF
THE BEST LOCATIONS IN ROSSMOOR. Walk
to everything. Pretty lawn views w/natural
lt thruout home. Many updates: crwn mldg,
designer wall colors, newer kit cntrs, updated
bath w/W-D. Mirrored closet doors. Carport
steps away. Totally furnished – Just Bring your
Suitcase! .......................................$115,000
MONTEREY - LIGHT, BRIGHT & CHEERFUL
‘FEEL GOOD PROPERTY’. View of large oak
tree & golf course from open balcony. Close to
carport. Walk to everything. NEW PRICE!!
.................................................$119,000
MONTEREY – DELIGHTFUL HOME with modern
kitchen featuring granite counters & new cabinets.
Stall shower, washer & dryer. Lovely view from open
deck. Staged and ready to show and sell.
..........................................................$139,500
MONTEREY – SOOOOO CONVENIENT! Walk to
Gateway & Del Valle Clubhouses. A very nice upper
end home w/full enclosure, full size W/D, 1/2 bath
in 2nd BR. Granite kitchen counters, pendant lights,
paneled interior doors, crown molding & More!!
........................................................ $148,000
SAN FRANCISCAN – VIEW!! VIEW!! VIEW!!
Fabulous 10+ View! Mt. Diablo & more. Close to
laundry. Original condition. Lovely front patio.
........................................................$249,000
SEQUOIA – Sharp & bright Sequoia. New
carpet, new paint, new dishwasher & refrigerator.
Skylight in bath. NEW PRICE!! ..............$92,500
SEQUOIA – VERY CUTE! New carpet & vinyl,
paint, countertops in kitchen & bath, new stove. 2
Skylights inside, 2 on veranda. Laundry & park like
setting in front. NEW PRICE!! .............. $96,900
SOLD
1 BED, 1 BATH
MENDOCINO – CLOSE TO GATEWAY. Fresh
paint, carpet & clean. READY FOR NEW OWNER.
..........................................................$112,000
MENDOCINO – DARLING PATIO FOR
GARDENERS. New paint, carpet & vinyl. Very
close to carport. Walk to Gateway. Very
convenient. Window in bath. Skylight in
kitchen. .....................................$114,000
MENDOCINO – NICELY UPDATED. New
laminate flrg thruout, new pnt, smooth ceilings,
skylites in kit. & bath. Beautiful full size walk-in
shower w/seat. Gardening opportunities in patio.
......................................................... $119,000
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120 SEEKING EMPLOYMENT
CAREGIVERS
MISCELLANEOUS
RELIABLE CAREGIVERS: We will
assist you in all your activities of
daily living. We are flexible and will
adjust to your individual needs.
Kindly call 925-451-4064 or 925759-3070. Joven or Mary Ann Rodriguez.
VIDEOTAPE-TO -DVD conversion.
Taking your old family videos on
camcorder cassette tapes or VHS
tapes and converting them to a
customized DVD. They make a
great holiday gift for loved ones.
Rate is $20/per tape. Nate Winslow
Cell: 925-683-1884.
SENIOR COMPANION ASSISTANT:
Rossmoor resident available to
help around the house or as a companion. 5 yrs. Experience, reliable,
friendly, honest and affordable.
CPR certifi cation. Have references.
Available 4-5 days/week. $10/hr.
with a 2 hour minimum. Call Jim
Mallen at 530-210-3888.
HOUSECLEANING
“ E L I S A’ S H O U S E C L E A N I N G ”
O ver 20 year s ex p er i e n c e i n
Rossmoor with many repeat clients. We’ll clean your home back
to tip-top shape, from rooms to
inside oven and patio. Bonded,
insured. Call 212-6831 or email
lisazuniga@sbcglobal.net.
140 WANTED
I BUY ANTIQUES AND collectibles.
From pottery, lighting and glass,
thru silver, furniture, jewelry and
paintings. Estates are welcome
and conducted professionally. Free
phone evaluations. Call Mel at 925229-2775 or 925-228-8977 or Lydia
Knapp 925-932-3499.
COINS GOLD, SILVER BOUGHTExperienced buyer of estates,
collections and accumulations of
American coins, foreign coins and
gold jewelry. Professional, courteous service. Rossmoor house calls
since 1978. Please call Joseph T.
Silva 925-372-8743.
EDITH’S HOUSECLEANING : Reliable, organized, honest, good
references. Move in and out. One
time only or regular cleaning. I do
windows. I provide supplies. Most
clients are in Rossmoor. Call 925207-9683. Bonded and insured.
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.
510-645-5844. Free assessment.
Fully insured. License 2451174.
JUST FOR YOU: Need a hand, I’m
here for you. Housecleaning, errands, shopping, appointments.
Pet care. No job to small. Call Pam.
I’m a Rossmoor resident. 925-4820607.
I BUY 1950’S FURNITURE! Danish
modern, Widdicomb, Herman Miller, Knoll, Dunbar, etc. One piece or
entire estate! Highest prices paid.
$$$. Call Rick 510-219-9644. Fast,
courteous house calls.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS...
Wishing you a happy holiday season
and a prosperous New Year.
Your support through the years
is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
www.LynneKeefer.com
Call
Lynne Keefer
925 330-3356
Prudential California Realty
In Tice Valley Plaza
e-mail:Lynne.Keefer@PruCa.com
Betty Case
Specializing in Rossmoor since 1983
• Committed to Your Satisfaction
• Reputation Second-to-None
• Buying or Selling, Call Me
www.YourRossmoorSpecialist.com
932-1162 or 287-3347
Have a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year.
Thank you for all your support during the year.
The Nielsen Team
Evelyn, Nicole & Richard
(925) 932-1162
(925) 287-3340
140 WANTED
ANTIQUES ; ALL OLDER ITEMS
Wanted. Single items to entire estates. Full estate liquidation services. Highest prices paid. Paintings,
silver, pottery, cameras, watches,
toys, jewelry, photos, glass, furniture, etc. Anything old. Hauling services available. 925-324-1522.
BUYING JEWELRY: Mexican / Indian silver, costume, rhinestone,
watches, sterling, purses. Monica
at Sundance Antiques, 2323 Boulevard Circle, Walnut Creek, 925930-6200. Anything old!
I BUY, SELL AND APPRAISE U.S.
and world coins and currency. 36year resident of Moraga will come to
your home upon request. Bruce Berman, Moraga Numismatics. PCGS
and NGC Dealer. 925-283-9205.
www.sf-bay-area-collector-coins.
com, kingfisher.94556@yahoo.com.
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. 925-683-4010 or email
adreamcometrue@pacbell.net.
WE BUY FIREARMS AND firearm estates. We will buy any/all new, used,
collectible and non-collectible firearms. We also will buy any/all firearm
accessories such as reloading equipment, ammunition, holsters etc. that
you have for sale. Please call: DVGW
at 925-676-4117. Ask for Ken.
WE PAY CASH Gold and silver coins,
gold jewelry, US coin collection. Inhome appointment available. Please
call Lina Misenhimer. Flying Eagle
Coin Shop: 631 Ferry St. Downtown
Martinez. 925-335-9380.
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INFORMATION
SELLING ROSSMOOR For 28 years.
I know Rossmoor well and can list,
market and sell your Rossmoor home.
I’ve lived here since 1983. Give me a
call. Earl Corder, Rossmoor Realty
925-932-1162 x 3333 office. Email:
ccloner@aol.com.
THINKING OF BUYING OR leasing
in Rossmoor? Let me send you a
comprehensive informational brochure, which includes amenities,
floor plans, costs and answers
to many of your questions. Call
Patti Compton, Broker Associate,
Rossmoor Realty 925-287-3332, or
email rossmoorpatti@aol.com.
IS YOUR MANOR OR OTHER property worth less than your mortgage?
Would you like to unload your mortgage and stay in your property with
a sale/leaseback and buy back option? Or short sell and leave? Your
choice. Call me to discuss these
and other real estate options. Henry
DRE 00912058, at 925-254-7782.
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FOR SALE
160 REAL ESTATE
FOR RENT
DESIGNER DELIGHTFUL Plantation shutters, marble tile and mirrored backsplash in kitchen. Updated bath with rare gas hook-up
for w /d in closet. This Sonoma
2 bd /1ba. Unit is sparkling. Offered at $115,000. More pictures
at www.1233SingingwoodCt.com.
Call Susan Kingsley 925-381-4693
for more info.
2 BED/1 BATH NICELY furnished and
available for short term rental. $450
per week. Call 925-286-6175.
YOSEMITE- SINGLE STORY, no
stairs. 2 beds /2 baths, end unit.
Fresh paint, new carpet/laminate.
W/ D. Fenced patio. Reduced to
$174,000. Betty Case, Rossmoor
R e a l t y, 2 8 7- 3 3 47, 9 3 2 -116 2 ,
bcase@rossmoorrealty.com.
THE GOOD LIFE - Affordable, located on Ptarmigan Dr. Only $69,000.
C u te 1- b e d r o o m , h a r d w o o d
floors, nice patio. Contact Susan
Fay- Keller Williams Realty 925766-3910 for info/showing. Email:
susan@susanfay.com.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Lodge Condominium, 2 stor y, 2 bdrm / 1.5
baths, den. Waterfront availability,
swimming, boating, gym, 2 pools,
hot tub. Heavenly skiing close by.
Retail stores nearby: Grocery, cafes, casinos, hotels. Highway 50
access. 925-945-8101.
160 REAL ESTATE
FOR RENT
All Rossmoor leases are
invalid unless approved by
the appropriate Mutual Board.
2 BDR. /1 BA. CLAREMONT with
open deck and peek-a-boo view
of golf course. Nicely furnished,
clean, nice carpet, updated kitchen
and bath. Laundr y and parking
very close. 1-year lease, $1,400
per month. Call Peggy Martinez,
Rossmoor Realty, 925-330-0260.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL: from 1/19 to
4/30/2012. Fully furnished, beautiful views. Nicely decorated 2 bedrooms, den and 2 baths. Washer
and dryer. Piedmont model. No
pets, no smoking. Cleaning service
included. Resident ID available.
Asking $ 2,000 /month + security
deposit. Agent, Loc Barnes, 925639-9594.
WATERFORD, 1 BD. /1.5 BA. 920
sq. ft. Spacious living area, hillside views with eastern exposure,
freshly painted. $1,950 rent includes restaurant-style meal daily
and weekly housekeeping. Varied
activities within Water ford and
Rossmoor. One year lease. Security deposit $ 2,000. Available
now. Call Mary at 925-286-5755
or email to mcmrgmca@gmail.
com.
JIM M ARSH
Rossmoor resident serving Rossmoor
“When it is your move, call us”
330-6071 • 254-7782
LARGER TAHOE Ground fl oor unit,
2 b e d / 2 bat h / 2 stu d ies, W / D,
view, fi replace. End of cul-de-sac
on Stanley Dollar Drive. One-year
lease preferred. No smoking/pets.
$2,475/month. Call 925-876-7431.
2 BED /1 BATH SONOMA with enclosed sundeck. Nicely furnished,
clean, nice carpet, Freshly painted.
Laundry and parking very close.
No pets. No smoking. Available immediately. $1,400/mo. Call to view.
925-286-8366.
WATERFORD 1 BED /1 BATH Expanded Brookgreen available immediately for 1 person. $1,850 /
month plus security deposit. 1 meal,
housekeeping and activities included. Call Paul Taybi 510-417-1893 or
email Paultaybi@juno.com.
GORGEOUS VIEW: 2 BDR/1 BA. bonus room, updated kitchen and bath.
Washer/dryer, new heating/cooling
unit, new carpet, freshly painted.
Carport and storage included. Call
to view. 925-804-6714. $1,575/mo.
6-month minimum lease required.
170 REAL ESTATE
WANTED
WANTED 2BR SEMI OR unfurnished
for long term. Excellent references
- Rossmoor resident. Prefer North
or East entry to unit. Bob 287-0769
or cell: 510-517-9626.
HOME WANTED: 2 or 3 bedrooms
w/ 2 baths. Including W/D. Needed from Dec. 1 to April 30, 2012.
Retired university offi cials couple.
No pets, no kids, nonsmokers.
Will consider option to buy. Moving from Midwest to Calif. Call cell:
574-220-2178 or 574-220-2216.
175 VACATION RENTAL
MENDOCINO OCEAN FRONT home!
Custom/dramatic. 3 bedrooms, 2
baths. Hot tub. One level. All amenities. Special Rossmoor resident
rates. Owner 925-947-3923 or 707964-2605 leave message.
TLC FOR CATS AND PLANTS Cats
are social animals; they miss you
when you are away. They need
TLC service. Still only $15 per visit.
Grete and Bill Trulock, past president of Friends of Animals. 13 years
in Rossmoor. 925-937-2284.
PARK PLACE REAL ESTATE
jimtmarsh@comcast.net
S I X- MONTH RENTAL : Fully furnished level-in condo; 2 bedroom,
2 bath, den, formal dining and eatin kitchen, enclosed patio, washer/
dryer, attached garage, and golf
cart space. Available January 9July 9, 2012. No pets, no smoking.
$2,000/month plus security deposit. Contact Hal at 925-487-1291 or
halkemp@gmail.com.
180 PETS
DRE 01756741
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Providing shelter for homeless families with children and
homeless seniors, the Winter Nights Program is the charity
that Prudential California Realty is supporting this year. The
Winter Nights Program provides a clean, safe and warm facility at night and a daytime services center during the winter
months, typically from mid-October through April. The program accommodates up to 35 guests at a time. On a rotating
basis, congregations of all faiths throughout central and east
Contra Costa provide space, meals, and volunteers.
We will gladly accept your contributions
for the Winter Nights Program at our office during
the holiday season. We appreciate your support of
this organization!
1830 Tice Valley Blvd.,
in Tice Valley Plaza
(925) 280-4920
www.pruca.com
CURRENT LISTINGS
Mary Beall
Office Manager
Cheryl Beach
324-4599
Gina Bethel
408-9908
LOWER MARIPOSA WITH A
FEW GENTLE STEPS
New to market. new carpet, vinyl and
paint. Light and bright and priced to
sell. ........................................$235,000.
SPECTACULAR SHERWOOD MODEL
Located in Devonshire. Coveted home
on Comstock with unobstructed Mt.
Diablo views, expansive decking and
level access, with 1992 sq. ft., fireplace,
2 large bedrooms, plus study, full laundry room and spacious 2-car garage. Ideally located near
Del Valle Clubhouse, with enclosed pool and fitness center.
.............................................................. New price $850,000.
RARE LOWER VILLA ENCANTO
Fully updated with over 1850 s.f. Three
large bedrooms, 2 baths, huge living
room, formal dining room, large bright
kitchen and nook, miles of new custom
hardwood floors and enormous covered
terrace. Oversized 2-car garage with storage loft and interior access. ............................................. Reduced to $549,500.
DELIGHTFUL DEL MONTE
This is a great looking 1 bedroom unit with
serene treed view from the bay window. You
will be proud to bring your friends home to
see this one. REDUCED TO .............$62,500.
BRIGHT AND LOVELY SONOMA
Updated kitchen and bathroom in
this 2-bedroom. Cozy enclosure with
built-ins, all new doors, crown moulding throughout. Walking distance to
Creekside Grill. .......................$109,900.
LEVEL-IN VILLA CERRO CONDO
Approx. 1700 sf. 2 bed/2bath. Walkin closet and view window in master
bed. Cozy breakfast nook with sublime view. Formal dining space with
greenhouse windows. Attached garage w/ spacious
loft. Plus nearby carport. Large laundry room. Huge
living room with wood burning fireplace. Wow! Views
everywhere. ................................................. $465,000.
ELEGANT SONOMA WRAP
Two bedrooms, 2 bath. Complete
remodel has left no stone unturned.
This elegant property has everything for you. Granite counters,
stainless steel appliances, crown moulding, plank
floors. The enclosed wrap has a full-size washer and
dryer. And there is so much more. .................. $249,000.
MENDOCINO – CLOSE TO GATEWAY CLUBHOUSE
Location, location, location. Large one-bedroom, one-bathroom. Level access. Convenient to everything. .......$117,000.
PENDING
James Collins
640-8818
Cal Darrow
285-3256
Virginia Dempsey
708-5855
Nancy Deverel
949-9499
Maria Eberle
478-7190
PENDING
Rex Fraser
325-6826
Jackie Giffin
951-7021
Nancy Granberg
200-3374
Lynne Keefer
330-3356
PERFECT YOSEMITE – REDUCED
Need level-in and a little garden? Nice private patio garden adjoining the living areas is perfect for your green
thumb and even a small pet. Lots of light from garden
windows/door and skylights too. Park at the curb to bring
in the groceries. Bring your personal touches and make it
your own. .............................................................. $139,950.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE GOLDEN GATE
Breathtaking views of hills and trees bring serenity
to this single level, level- in 2 bedroom,2 full bath
home. Master bedroom equipped with ceiling lift
and tracking to the adjacent reconfigured bath with
“wheel up” sink and large jetted tub. Remodeled
kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances.
Affinity washer and dryer. Must be seen to appreciate. This accessible unit is ready for a new owner. All
of this for only ................................................... $269,500.
EXPANDED VILLA NUEVO MODEL
Amazing panoramic views from this
level-in unit located on top floor of
an elevator building. Located in “The
Heights,” this three-bedroom, 2-bath
has approximately 1,640 square feet and includes two
enclosed balconies, adding more indoor usable space.
Garage and carport. ............................................ $460,000.
MELLOW MONTEREY
2 bedroom, 2 full baths, washer/
dryer, kitchen with upgraded appliances, including glass cooktop,
and self-clean oven. Built-in book
shelves in living room, windows in
kitchen and bath and balcony in the trees. Beautiful.
Reduced to ...................................................... $135,000.
WATERFORD TOWNHOUSE
One bedroom, 1 bath on the top floor. Great location
for meals and activities! Steps from the elevator. Great
storage. HOA includes meals, housekeeping and activities. ..........................................................................$68,000.
WELL-LOCATED CONVERSION
1600+ square-foot Waterford conversion unit with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
on first floor with nice outlook. Two
patios. Parking for two cars.
......................REDUCED TO $265,000.
WELL-LOCATED MENDOCINO MODEL
A bright and sunny 1-bedroom, 1-bath
with laminate floors, new carpets and
Bosch washer/dryer. The patio is tiled
with a designer arbor and is a perfect
place to enjoy the great outdoors.
Close to carport and walking distance to Creekside Grill!
............................................................................. $120,000.
Alex Kokes
788-7000
Kim Kokes
787-0351
Virginia Lahey Mary Beth MacLennan
283-3191
324-6246
Diane Wilson
963-2278
Marsha Wehrenberg
787-7625
Kathryn Sabah
642-0415
Ellen Osmundson
890-4276
Jim Olson
788-2143
George Naeger
260-0723
Joanne Mendoza
510-409-7914
Cindy Maddux
285-7903
Debi Mackey
681-3324
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180 PETS
ELIZABETH’S PET AND HOME Care.
Dog walks and cat sitting. Experienced in veterinarian care. I also
can assist you with appointments,
errands and chores. Rossmoor resident. Call 925-944-5603.
OVERNIGHT DOG SITTING In my
home with pickup and delivery provided! Bonded and insured. Enjoy
your vacation without worr ying
about your darling dog. Auntie Pat’s
Pets. References available. 925930-8871.
LOCAL RETIRED TEACHER available to care for your home and pets.
References. Please call for an interview. 925-395-0738.
ATTENTION BICHON OWNERS: If
an unfortunate situation occurs in
your family forcing you to give up
your precious dog call 934-6642. A
Rossmoor resident.
NEED PET SITTER who is home 24/7
to take care of my little dog in their
house when I travel overnight on business during the week. Contact 925699-2203 or cnfgnn@gmail.com.
2 PURE-BRED (PAPERS) female Siamese cats need loving home. Resident of the Waterford unable to care
for her cherished Siamese cats any
longer. Phoebe is an elegant, slender, Blue-Point and her sister, Claire,
is a loving, shy, equally elegant SealPoint. Need to be adopted together.
Healthy with current vaccinations.
Please call Peggy 510-375-6309 or
email Peggyon@gmail.com.
LEGAL NOTICES
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Martinez, CA 94553-0135
FILED: Nov. 21, 2011
J. Odegaard, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0007645-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following persons are doing business as: San Ramon Valley Realty, SRV
Realty, San Ramon Realty, SR Realty,
2601 Campeche Court, San Ramon, CA
94583, Contra Costa County.
Judy R. Giles
2601 Campeche Court
San Ramon, CA 94583
Business conducted by: and Individual.
The registrant(s) commenced to
transact business under the fictitious
business name listed above.
s/Judy R. Giles
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 4954
Publish Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14 and 21,
2011
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0007686-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following persons are doing
business as: Refräsch Massage, 1372
N. Main St., #203, Walnut Creek, CA
94596, Contra Costa County; 1549
Oregon St., Berkeley, CA 94703.
Christian Jusinski
1549 Oregon St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
Business conducted by: and Individual.
The registrant(s) commenced
to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on
11/22/11.
s/Christian Jusinski
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4955
2011
LEGAL NOTICES
DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED
PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD
CONTACT A LAWYER. NDex West, LLC, as
duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant
to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/29/2006 as
Instrument No. 2006-0309204-00 of official
records in the office of the County Recorder
of Contra Costa County, State of California.
Executed By: PAMELA L. SILVANI, will sell
at public auction to highest bidder for cash,
cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form
of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable
at time of sale in lawful money of the United
States). DATE OF SALE: 12/27/2011 TIME
OF SALE: 01:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: At
the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and
Court St.) Martinez, CA Street Address and
other common designation, if any, of the real
property described above is purported to be:
1112 EL CURTOLA BOULEVARD WALNUT
CREEK, CA 94595 APN#: 185-302-022 The
and other common designation, if any, shown
herein. Said sale will be made, but without
covenant or warranty, expressed or implied,
regarding title, possession, or encumbrances,
to pay the remaining principal sum of the
note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with
interest thereon, as provided in said note(s),
advances, under the terms of said Deed of
Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the
Trustee and of the trusts created by said
Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid
balance of the obligation secured by the
property to be sold and reasonable estimated
costs, expenses and advances at the time of
the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is
$775,298.96. The beneficiary under said Deed
of Trust heretofore executed and delivered
to the undersigned a written Declaration of
Default and Demand for Sale, and a written
Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The
undersigned caused said Notice of Default
and Election to sell to be recorded in the
County where the real property is located.
FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE
CALL: PRIORITY POSTING & PUBLISHING
17501 IRVINE BLVD., SUITE ONE TUSTIN, CA
92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.
com NDex West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated:
11/29/2011 NDex West, LLC MAY BE ACTING
AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO
COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
P901833 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/2011
Legal RN 4959
Publish Dec. 7, 14, and 21, 2011
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE
IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST
DATED 05-03-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE
ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY,
IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF
YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE
NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST
YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.
On 12-28-2011 at 01:30 PM, CALIFORNIA
RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed
of Trust Recorded 05-12-2006, Book N/A,
Page N/A, Instrument 2006-0150525-00, of
official records in the Office of the Recorder of
CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed
by: THEODORE P JOHNSON AND CAROL A.
JOHNSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as
Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale
to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s
check drawn by a state or national bank, a
cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal
credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a
savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and
authorized to do business in this state. Sale
will be held by the duly appointed trustee as
shown below, of all right, title, and interest
conveyed to and now held by the trustee in
the hereinafter described property under and
pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will
be made, but without covenant or warranty,
expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining
principal sum of the note(s) secured by the
Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated
fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee
for the total amount (at the time of the initial
publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably
estimated to be set forth below. The amount
may be greater on the day of sale. Place of
Sale: THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO
THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT
ST. (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT ST.)
, MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: As
more fully described in said Deed of Trust
$770,042.69 (estimated) Street address
and other common designation of the real
property: 27 ESTABUENO DRIVE ORINDA,
CA 94563 APN Number: 271-172-003-3
The undersigned Trustee disclaims any
liability for any incorrectness of the street
address and other common designa-
tion, if any, shown herein. The property
heretofore described is being sold “as is”.
In compliance with California Civil Code
2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it
has contacted the borrower(s) to assess
their financial situation and to explore
options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has
made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to
assess their financial situation and to explore
options to avoid foreclosure by one of the
following methods: by telephone; by United
States mail; either 1st class or certified; by
overnight delivery; by personal delivery;
by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE:
12-01-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE
COMPANY, as Trustee CASIMIR NUNEZ,
ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA
RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT
COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A
DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL
BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California
Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA
91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information:
(714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com 5731965 or www.priorityposting.com P898919
12/7, 12/14, 12/21/2011
Legal RN 4960
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: Dec. 6, 2011
Joseph Barton, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0007877-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: 1.) All Pro Baseball, 2.)
All Pro Baseball Group, 399 Fenway
Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94598; P.O. Box
3844, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, Contra
Costa County.
Get Up and Go Baseball, LLC
399 Fenway Dr.
State of California
Business conducted by: a Limited
Liability Co.
The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business
name listed above on 12/6/11.
s/Ron Wotus, Managing Member
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4966
Publish Dec. 14, 21, 28, and Jan. 4,
2012
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: Dec. 2, 2011
D. Acuff, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0007823-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following persons are doing business as: Sandalwood Health Center,
101 Gregory Lane, Suite 39, Pleasant
Hill, CA 94523, Contra Costa County.
Robert Schaefer
1568 Oakroyal Drive
Concord, CA 94521
Business conducted by: an Individual.
12/2/11.
s/Robert Schaefer
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4967
2012
2006-0087030-00, of official records in the
Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA
County, California, executed by: NEIL W.
HOGLUND AND, MARIE A. HOGLUND, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, WASHINGTON
MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell
at public auction sale to the highest bidder
for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or
national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a
state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s
check drawn by a state or federal savings
and loan association, savings association,
or savings bank specified in section 5102
of the Financial Code and authorized to do
business in this state. Sale will be held by the
duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all
right, title, and interest conveyed to and now
held by the trustee in the hereinafter described
property under and pursuant to the Deed of
Trust. The sale will be made, but without
covenant or warranty, expressed or implied,
regarding title, possession, or encumbrances,
to pay the remaining principal sum of the
note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and
expenses of the Trustee for the total amount
(at the time of the initial publication of the
Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set
forth below. The amount may be greater on
the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT
STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY
COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT ST. (CORNER
OF MAIN AND COURT ST.) , MARTINEZ, CA
Legal Description: As more fully described in
said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance
and other charges: $1,787,481.26 (estimated)
Street address and other common designation of the real property: 18189 BOLLINGER
CANYON ROAD SAN RAMON, CA 94583 APN
Number: 199-370-007 The undersigned
Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other
common designation, if any, shown herein.
The property heretofore described is being
sold “as is”. In compliance with California
beneficiary, or authorized agent declares:
that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore
COMPANY, as Trustee DEREK WEAR-RENEE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA
BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue
12/7, 12/14, 12/21/2011
Legal RN 4961
2007-0119530-00,
of official records
in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA
COSTA County, California, executed by:
MONICA L CHILSON, A MARRIED WOMAN,
AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY,
CATHY A VOSS, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS
HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as
Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA,
as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction
sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s
credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by
a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank
specified in section 5102 of the Financial
Code and authorized to do business in this
state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed
trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and
interest conveyed to and now held by the
trustee in the hereinafter described property
under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The
sale will be made, but without covenant or
warranty, expressed or implied, regarding
title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay
the remaining principal sum of the note(s)
secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon,
estimated fees, charges and expenses of the
Trustee for the total amount (at the time of
the initial publication of the Notice of Sale)
reasonably estimated to be set forth below.
The amount may be greater on the day of
sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT STREET
COURT ST.) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of
Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other
charges: $1,074,852.98 (estimated) Street
address and other common designation
of the real property: 151 ADAMS RANCH
ROAD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595 APN
COMPANY, as Trustee CASIMIR NUNEZ,
ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA
12/7, 12/14, 12/21/2011
Legal RN 4962
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: Nov . 17, 2011
Elizabeth Gutierrez,
Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0007671-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: Kathlyn Stone Jewelry,
411 Hartz Avenue, Suite D, Danville,
CA 94526; 127 Briar Place, Danville,
CA 94526, Contra Costa County.
Kathlyn Weis-McKnew
127 Briar Place
Danville, CA 94526
business name listed above on 11-911.
s/Kathlyn Weis-McKnew
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4969
2012
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: Nov . 22, 2011
H. Franklin, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0007671-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: RC Alexandra Creations,
12901 Alcosta Blvd., #2C, San Ramon,
Sandra Ohlson
196 Linda Mesa
Danville, CA 94583
s/Sandra J. Ohlson
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4968
2012
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LEGAL NOTICES
DATED 07/07/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE
On 12/28/2011 at 01:30 PM, CALIFORNIA
of Trust Recorded 07/14/2006, Book N/A,
by: SAMUEL CHIPING NG AND ANGELA
KITHING LEUNG, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as
Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK,FA,
as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction
sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s
credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a
savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and
the hereinafter described property under
and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale
will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title,
possession, or encumbrances, to pay the
remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon,
estimated fees, charges and expenses of the
Trustee for the total amount (at the time of
the initial publication of the Notice of Sale)
reasonably estimated to be set forth below.
The amount may be greater on the day of
sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT STREET
COURT ST.) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of
Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other
charges: $354,521.27 (estimated) Street
address and other common designation
of the real property: 241 MASTERS CT
UNIT 3 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598 APN
12/2/2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE
COMPANY, as Trustee DEREK WEAR-RENEE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA
12/7, 12/14, 12/21/2011
Legal RN 4963
DATED 06-01-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE
On 12-28-2011 at 01:30 PM, CALIFORNIA
of Trust Recorded 06-07-2006, Book N/A,
by: EDWARD G. TUAZON AND JUANITA F.
TUAZON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, as Trustor, MORTGAGE
ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS,
INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR
LENDER, SILVER STATE MORTGAGE, IT’S
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to
the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check
drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s
check drawn by a state or federal credit
union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state
or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified
in section 5102 of the Financial Code and
the hereinafter described property under and
pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will
be made, but without covenant or warranty,
expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining
principal sum of the note(s) secured by the
Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated
fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee
for the total amount (at the time of the initial
publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably
estimated to be set forth below. The amount
may be greater on the day of sale. Place of
Sale: THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO
THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT
ST. (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT ST.)
, MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: As
more fully described in said Deed of Trust
$1,721,265.33 (estimated) Street address
and other common designation of the real
property: 5432 HEATHERLAND DRIVE SAN
RAMON, CA 94582 APN Number: 222-140014 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any
liability for any incorrectness of the street
any, shown herein. The property heretofore
described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the
mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted
the borrower(s) to assess their financial
situation and to explore options to avoid
foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to
contact the borrower(s) to assess their
financial situation and to explore options
to avoid foreclosure by one of the following
methods: by telephone; by United States
mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight
delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail;
by face to face meeting. DATE: 12-05-2011
CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY,
as Trustee CASIMIR NUNEZ, ASSISTANT
SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR
ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY
INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED
FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail
Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311
12/7, 12/14, 12/21/2011
Legal RN 4964
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
FILED: Dec. 1, 2011
Elizabeth Gutierrez,
Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0007819-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: Neptune Society of Northern California, 1855 Olympic Boulevard,
Ste. 1101, Walnut Creek, CA 94596,
Contra Costa County.
S. E. Combined Services of
California, Inc.
1952 Long Beach Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90806
California
Business conducted by: a Corporation.
s/Michael G. Hymel, Vice President
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4971
2012
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.:
5896930 TS No.: CA1100235195 FHA/VA/
PMI No.: APN:144-340-142-5 YOU ARE IN
DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD
AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A
LAWYER. On January 10, 2012 at 01:30 PM,
First American Trustee Servicing Solutions,
LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and
pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/18/07,
as Instrument No. 2007-0207239-00, in book
, page , of Official Records in the Office of the
County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County,
State of California. Executed by: VICTORIA
STONEBRIDGE, A SINGLE PERSON,. WILL
SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH
EQUIVALENT or other form of payment
authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of
sale in lawful money of the United States)
At the Court Street entrance to the County
Courthouse at 725 Court Street, (corner of
Main & Court Streets), Martinez, CA.. All right,
title and interest conveyed to and now held
by it under said Deed of Trust in the property
situated in said County and State described
as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE
ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN#
144-340-142-5. The street address and other
common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 205
MASTERS COURT #3, WALNUT CREEK, CA
94598. The undersigned Trustee disclaims
any, shown herein. Said sale will be made,
but without covenant or warranty, expressed
or implied, regarding title, possession, or
encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal
sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of
Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in
said note(s), advances, under the terms of
said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses
of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said
Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid
balance of the obligation secured by the
property to be sold and reasonable estimated
costs, expenses and advances at the time of
the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is
$270,548.92. The beneficiary under said Deed
of Trust heretofore executed and delivered
to the undersigned a written Declaration of
Default and Demand for Sale, and a written
Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The
undersigned caused said Notice of Default and
Election to Sell to be recorded in the County
where the real property is located. If the sale
is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at
the sale shall be entitled only to a return of
the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have
no further recourse against the Mortgagor,
the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s Trustee.
The beneficiary or servicing agent declares
that it has obtained from the Commissioner
of Corporations a final or temporary order of
exemption pursuant to California Civil Code
Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on
the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The
timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified
in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided
or the loan is exempt from the requirements.
Date: 12/17/11, First American Title Insurance
Company First American Trustee Servicing
Solutions, LLC 3 First American Way, Santa
Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed
by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -- FOR
TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE
CALL (916) 939-0772. First American Trustee
Servicing Solutions, LLC May be Acting
as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a
Debt. Any Information obtained may be used
for that purpose. NPP0193047 12/21/11,
12/28/11, 01/04/12
Legal RN 4976
Publish Dec. 21 and 28, 2011 and Jan.
4, 2012
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.:
5842158 TS No.: CA1100234666 FHA/VA/
PMI No.: APN:144-290-022-9 YOU ARE
IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST,
DATED 07/07/03. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT
MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU
NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE
OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU
SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January
3, 2012 at 01:30 PM, First American Trustee
Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed
Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of
Trust recorded 07/21/03, as Instrument
No. 2003-0346292-00, in book , page , of
Official Records in the Office of the County
Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State
of California. Executed by: JOE M. PENARA,
AN UNMARRIED MAN,. WILL SELL AT
PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER
FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH
EQUIVALENT or other form of payment
authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of
sale in lawful money of the United States)
At the Court Street entrance to the County
Courthouse at 725 Court Street, (corner of
Main & Court Streets), Martinez, CA.. All
right, title and interest conveyed to and now
held by it under said Deed of Trust in the
property situated in said County and State
described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST
APN# 144-290-022-9. The street address
and other common designation, if any,
of the real property described above
is purported to be: 1866 STRATTON
CIRCLE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598. The
shown herein. Said sale will be made, but
without covenant or warranty, expressed or
implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal
sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed
of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided
in said note(s), advances, under the terms
of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and
expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts
created by said Deed of Trust. The total
amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and
reasonable estimated costs, expenses and
advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $106,179.92.
The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust
heretofore executed and delivered to the
undersigned a written Declaration of Default
and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of
Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned
caused said Notice of Default and Election
to Sell to be recorded in the County where
the real property is located. If the sale is
set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at
the sale shall be entitled only to a return of
the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have
no further recourse against the Mortgagor,
the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s Trustee.
The beneficiary or servicing agent declares
that it has obtained from the Commissioner
of Corporations a final or temporary order
of exemption pursuant to California Civil
Code Section 2923.53 that is current and
valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed
and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of
Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California
Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has
been provided or the loan is exempt from
the requirements. Date: 12/07/11, First
American Title Insurance Company First
American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC
3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Original document signed by Authorized
Agent, Chet Sconyers -- FOR TRUSTEE’S
SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)
939-0772. First American Trustee Servicing
Solutions, LLC May be Acting as a Debt
Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any
Information obtained may be used for that
purpose. NPP0193752 12/14/11, 12/21/11,
12/28/11
Legal RN 4965
CONTACT A LAWYER. On 1/11/2012, at
01:30 PM, At the Court St. entrance to the
County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner
of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA, Power
Default Services, Inc., as the duly appointed
Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of
sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust
Recorded on 02/27/2007, as Instrument
No. 2007-0057765-00 of Official Records
in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa
County, CA, executed by: AARON HORN
AND KARI HORN, HUSBAND AND WIFE
AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT
OF SURVIVORSHIP, as Trustor, in favor of
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN BROKERS CONDUIT as Beneficiary,
WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE
HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the
United States, all payable at the time of sale,
that certain property situated in said County,
California describing the land therein as: AS
MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF
TRUST The property heretofore described
is being sold “as is” The street address and
other common designation, if any, of the
real property described above is purported
to be: 21 FOREST HILLS COURT, WALNUT
CREEK, CA 94597 The undersigned Trustee
disclaims any liability for any incorrectness
of the street address and other common
designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale
will be made without covenant or warranty,
express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining
unpaid balance of the obligations secured by
and pursuant to the power of sale contained in
that certain Deed of Trust (together with any
modifications thereto). The total amount of
the unpaid balance of the obligations secured
by the property to be sold and reasonable
estimated costs, expenses and advances
at the time of the initial publication of this
Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be
$759,099.95 (Estimated), provided, however,
prepayment premiums, accrued interest and
advances will increase this figure prior to sale.
Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all
or part of said amount. In addition to cash,
the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check
drawn on a state or national bank, a check
drawn by a state or federal credit union or
a check drawn by a state or federal savings
and loan association, savings association or
savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the
California Financial Code and authorized to do
business in California, or other such funds
as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the
event tender other than cash is accepted,
the Trustee may withhold the issuance of
the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds
become available to the payee or endorsee
as a matter of right. The property offered
for sale excludes all funds held on account
by the property receiver, if applicable. DATE
12/16/2011 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES,
INC., Trustee By: Fidelity National Title Company, its agent 11000 Olson Drive Ste 101,
Rancho Cordova , CA 95670, 916-636-0114
By: John Catching, Authorized Signature
SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED
ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE
CALL 714-573-1965 P907937
Legal RN 4979
Publish Dec. 21 and 28, 2011 and Jan.
4, 2012
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU
ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE
OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT
DATED 06-23-2009. UNLESS YOU
TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR
PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT
A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN
EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE
OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST
YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A
LAWYER. On 01-04-2012 at 1:30
P.M., ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES
(Trustee) under and pursuant to
Notice of Delinquent Assessment,
recorded 06-25-2009 as Instrument
2009-0149431-00 Book - - Page - of Official Records in the Office of
the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA
County, CA, property owned by:
JILL M. MEEUWSEN WILL SELL AT
PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST
BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S
CHECK/CASH
EQUIVALENT
or
other form of payment authorized by
2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in
lawful money of the United States) at:
AT THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO
THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 725
COURT ST., (CORNER OF MAIN
AND COURT ST.) MARTINEZ, CA
all right, title and interest under said
Notice of Delinquent Assessment in
the property situated in said County,
describing the land therein: A.P.N.:
208-521-074-4 The street address
of the real property described above
is purported to be: 131 WOODCREST
DRIVE SAN RAMON, CA 94583 The
undersigned Trustee disclaims any
liability for any incorrectness of the
street address and other common
designation, if any, shown herein.
Said sale will be made, but without
covenant or warranty, expressed or
implied, regarding title, possession, or
encumbrances, to pay the remaining
principal sum due under said Notice
of Delinquent Assessment, with
interest thereon, as provided in said
notice, advances, if any, estimated
fees, charges, and expenses of the
Trustee. The estimated total amount
of the unpaid balance at the time of
the initial publication of the Notice
of Sale is $2,515.16. PROPERTY
WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE
RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. The
claimant, DEERWOOD OWNERS
ASSOCIATION under said Notice of
Delinquent Assessment heretofore
executed and delivered to the
undersigned a written Declaration of
Default and Demand for Sale, and a
written Notice of Default and Election
to Sell. The undersigned caused said
Notice of Default and Election to Sell
to be recorded in the county where
the real property is located and more
than three months have elapsed since
such recordation. DATE: November
16,
2011
ALLIED
TRUSTEE
SERVICES NICOLE THORNSBERRY,
Authorized Signature. FOR SALES
INFORMATION CALL: (714) 5731965 ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES
990 RESERVE DRIVE, SUITE
208 ROSEVILLE, CA 95678 (877)
282-4991 P904279
12/14, 12/21,
12/28/2011
Legal RN 4972
555 Escobar St.
Martinez, CA 94553
S.L. Weir, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT
OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following persons have abandoned the use of the fictitious business
name: Elk Antennas, 2680 Cherry Lane,
Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2161.
Raymond W. Gaschk
2680 Cherry Lane
Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2161
Peter Perata
50 Cora Ct.
The ficticious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa
County on 5-19-2011 under file number
003603-00.
This business was conducted by a
general partnership.
/s/Raymond W. Gaschk
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 4974
2012
49
LEGAL NOTICES
555 Escobar St., P.O. Box 350
FILED: Dec. 14, 2011
C. Garcia, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0008032-00
Global's, 3474 Tice Creek Dr., Unit 5,
Walnut Creek, CA 94595, Contra Costa
County.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: A Man's World Barber
Shop, 1815 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Ste. A,
County.
name listed above.
s/Bruce Kaplan
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir,
County Clerk
Legal RN 4947
2011
Darrell Aldo Pizzagoni.
700 Suntree Lane #711
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
California
name listed above on Aug. 4, 2007.
s/Darrell A. Pizzagoni
stamp.
Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk
Legal RN 4980
Publish Dec. 21, 28, and Jan. 4 and 11,
2012
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0007535-00
Bruce Kaplan
3474 Tice Creek Dr., Unit 5
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0007594-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following persons are doing business as: Hull's Walnut Creek Chapel,
1139 Saranap Avenue, Walnut Creek,
Little Chapel of the Flowers, Inc.
1139 Saranap Avenue
name listed above.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: 1.) GlobalWebSales, 2.)
s/Bill John Hall,
Executive Vice President/CEO
stamp.
Legal RN 4948
2011
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0007609-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following persons are doing business as: Elk Antennas, 2308 Lomond
Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, Contra
Costa County.
James S. Siemons
2308 Lomond Lane
Misa E. Siemons
2308 Lomond Lane
Business conducted by: Husband
and Wife.
s/James S. Siemons,
Misa E. Siemons
stamp.
Legal RN 4949
2011
FILED: Nov. 9, 2011
Myrna Barajas, Deputy County Clerk
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0007424-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: IV Pech Consulting, 3938
Paseo Grande, Moraga, CA 94556,
Contra Costa County.
Irene Vivian Pech
3938 Paseo Grande
Moraga, CA 94556
name listed above.
s/Irene Vivian Pech
stamp.
Legal RN 4950
2011
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0007477-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: FBC Associates, LLLP,
2175 N. California Blvd., Suite 620,
County.
Sunil Chowdry
2931 Hurlstone Ct.
Business conducted by: a Limited
Partnership.
9/30/2010.
s/Sunil Chowdry
stamp.
Legal RN 4957
Publish Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011
555 Escobar St.
P.O. Box 350
Contra Costa County
FILE NO: F-0007558-00
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
business as: 1.) Simon Systemz, Inc.,
2.) Simon Systemz, 134 Pebble Place,
San Ramon, CA 94583-3643.
Simon Systemz
134 Pebble Place
San Ramon, CA 94583-3643
CA Corporation, Simon Systemz
name listed above on 11/29/2001.
s/James Simon, President
stamp.
Legal RN 4958
Publish Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011
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