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Mayor Silva to host state of the city presentation

Resident has art show at restaurant. See page 22A.

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Volume 46, No. 47 • 50 ceNtsWedNesday, February 6, 2013 WalNut creek, caliForNia

tax-aide assistanceoffered in RossmoorThrough April 3 in the Vista Room

rossmoor lions club donates $3,000 for hearing loop at creekside

Shred day sponsored by rossmoor saturday

dollar clubhouse’s historical listing nomination supported by GrF board

Bob Dickson Kathleen Solares Karen Perkins

Walnut Creek Mayor Cindy Silva invites the entire communi-ty to her state of the city presentation on Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., and there will be coffee, tea and breakfast pastries to enjoy before the presentation begins at 9.

The event is free. Advance registration is requested. Go to www.walnut-creek.org/spotlight or call 256-3505.

The state of the city presentation is part of the Second Sat-urday Spotlight series, which highlights a different aspect of Walnut Creek each month through November. More information about the Second Saturday Spotlight is available on the city’s website, www.walnut-creek.org.

Free tax preparation for 2012 taxes is now available in Rossmoor from AARP’s Tax-Aide program. All tax prepar-ers are trained and certified by the IRS. Tax-Aide does not have an age or income limit, but does focus on taxpayers with low to moderate incomes along with individuals 60 and older.

For information or to make an appointment for Tax-Aide assistance in Rossmoor, resi-dents can go to the Vista Room at Hillside Clubhouse on Tues-days through April 3 and either Continued on page 7A

make an appointment for a lat-er date or have taxes prepared if a tax assistant is available.

Residents can also call Grace Presbyterian Church, 405-6278, for Tax-Aide as-sistance. Judy Box and Lori Graham help with taxes at the church. The church is located on Tice Valley Boulevard right outside the gate.

For general information on Tax-Aide sites and services, call 726-3199.

To complete the 2012 tax return, Tax-Aide will need res- Continued on page 6A

By Maureen O’RourkeNews manager

A s a result of a $3,000 donation from the Rossmoor Lions Club,

Creekside’s meeting rooms 1 and 2 are now equipped with a hearing loop for hearing aids. New signs on the walls in the double room indicate that the hearing loop is available and donated by the Lions.

Creekside’s larger Meeting Room 3, with the wood floors, had a hearing loop installed when the clubhouse was built. The hearing loop was installed in rooms 1 and 2 last year.

Hearing loop technolo-gy delivers sound directly to hearing aids that are equipped with telecoils. The hearing loops, called induction loops, broadcast the desired signal (sound) as a magnetic signal to the room the loop is pres-ent in and the telecoil serves as the hearing aid’s antennae – picking up the magnetic signal.

As a result, hearing loops turn hearing aids into person-al loud speakers that pick up signals generated by the induc-tion loop. And since the hear-

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News photo by Maureen O’Rourke

Pointing out the plaque on the wall in Creekside rooms 1 and 2 that indicates a hearing loop is in the rooms are, from left, Lions Club President Dottie Birmingham, Hearing Committee Chair-woman Barbara Betzner and Vice President Carolyn Sheridan. The Lions Club paid for the loop to be installed in the rooms.

Rossmoor will sponsor another on-site “witness-destruc-tion” shred day on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Gateway parking lot. This event is sponsored by the Golden Rain Foundation.

The cost is $5 per file box or 30 pounds. Only cash is accepted.

Residents can witness the destruction of their confiden-tial information and files by Shred Works, a AAA-certified shredding company. All the shredded material is recycled.

Only paper is accepted. There is no need to worry about removing staples or paper clips. Help will be available to unload the material from the car.

For information, call Shred Works at 1-800-81SHRED, or email Kyle Taylor at [email protected].

By Wilma MurrayStaff writer

K athleen Solares’ words, “I come to you in peace,” spoken at

the Residents Forum at the GRF Board meeting Jan. 31, laid the groundwork for yet another plea to the Board to “protect the legacy” of the Dollar house and grounds.

“Help us save this valued asset,” she said.

As it happened, Solares, joined by Bob Dickson and Karen Perkins of Save Our Stanley (SOS), needn’t have made these final arguments to the Board prior to its vote on whether or not to support

the nomination of the Dollar house for the National Register of Historic Places. The Board, it seemed, had already made up its (almost) collective mind.

But after months of letters and campaigning to the Board, the speakers had just a few more words to add.

Dickson called the vote on accepting the nomination a “golden opportunity.” Per-kins said “In a way, the Dol-lar house is everyone in Ross-moor’s home.”

But Board Secretary Bar-bara Jordan was already ready with her motion. Of the vari-ous options open to the Board in considering what position on the Dollar historic registry

nomination, Jordan chose one that supports the poten-tial historical listing of the house itself, but only some of the grounds.

The original nomination, put forth by Christopher Ver Plank of Ver Planck Historic Preservation at the prompt-ing of SOS, included six acres in the parcel. Jordan recommended that the Board support listing the house and appurtenant areas, such as the landscaping, garden and rear patio, but to exclude the extended areas with the pool, parking and picnic grounds.

The restriction would free up GRF to make improve-

Driver safety classes start in March

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some Fairways neighbors have new outdoor spot for gathering

The AARP Driver Safety Program classes are offered in Rossmoor to help residents refresh their skills, as well as to help them learn the lat-est laws when it comes to the road. After taking the course, many residents are eligible to receive discounts on their car insurance rates. (It is advised that residents call their own insurance carriers to find out about AARP discount rates.) The eight-hour course is bro-ken up into two sessions. Both classes must be attended to re-ceive credit.

The next session will be offered on Fridays, March 15 and March 22, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The refresher class is offered to residents who have taken the eight-hour class within the last three years. The next refresher courses will be offered Friday, Feb. 22, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday, March 26, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Classes are taught in Mul-tipurpose Room 3 at Gateway.

The cost of the class is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Payments must be made by checks only. All students are required to bring their driver’s license to the class.

Residents must sign up in person in the Recreation De-partment at Gateway. Members of AARP must bring proof of membership when signing up.

For information, call Debo-rah Ott at 988-7766.

When a group of neighbors in the Fairways get together for an outdoor gathering during nice weather, they’ll do so in a new picnic area.

A small park has been cre-ated on Terra Granada Drive’s Entry 13. The area is for the use of residents of that entry as well as nearby Terra Granada entries 11, 12, 15 and 16.

Residents of those entries have had parties on the side streets, which aren’t nearly as picturesque as the new picnic area with its redwoods, adja-cent green lawn and other at-tractive landscaping. The area is also safer for parties since residents won’t have to worry about cars coming through.

The park has a water faucet and electricity along with some low pathway lights. There will be tables and benches added. The area will be handicap ac-cessible.

The park was paid for by the residents of Third Mutual’s Project 51, said Ed McLain, one of the people who worked to create the park.

The level, graveled area is situated between Terra Grana-da Drive and the back of some garages on the entry.

News photo by Mike DiCarlo

Ed McLain stands in the new picnic area in his entry.

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The Republican Club of Rossmoor will kick off a series of monthly video presentations at Peacock Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 4 p.m. These pre-sentations will be either doc-umentaries or feature movies with politically conservative themes or of particular interest to conservatives.

The Feb. 20 video will be the 2004 ABC documentary “Ronald Reagan: An Ameri-can Legend.” The first part of this documentary focuses on Reagan’s life story.

Reagan was a prolific let-ter-writer, and the second part of the documentary describes some of his letters. This film runs about 70 minutes long and does not have language captions.

This event is open to all Rossmoor residents. For in-formation, contact John Littig, 256-8558.

The Rossmoor News (927080), established April 15, 1965, is published every Wednesday, for a subscription rate of $45 per year, by the Golden Rain Foundation, 1006 Stanley Dollar Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94595. Peri-odical postage is paid in Walnut Creek, CA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Rossmoor News, P.O. Box 2190, Walnut Creek, CA 94595.

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ing aid’s microphone is turned off, the magnetic signal is the only sound being heard (not the background noise). This creates a crisper and clearer signal for the user.

A telecoil or T-loop is a spe-cialized circuit that is placed within hearing aids and con-sists of a small coil of wire. Although small, this wire is designed to pick up magnetic signals versus acoustic signals picked up by the hearing aid microphone.

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Lions donate money for hearing loop in meeting rooms

Early deadline next week due to Presidents’ Day holiday

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a telecoil hear more of what they’re supposed to hear while hearing less background and other extraneous sounds in the environment.

Those who don’t wear hear-ing aids are unaffected and unaware of this transmission, but the impact on hearing aid users is nothing less than an-other giant leap forward in hearing technology.

One of the goals of the Rossmoor Lions Club is to help people with hearing and sight problems. Residents who would like information about the hearing loops and the Li-ons Club hearing programs can call Barbara Betzner, chairwoman of the Hearing Committee, at 935-5407.

The fourth annual Caterers Fair, spon-sored by the Rossmoor Activities Council and Recreation Department, will be held Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room. This event is geared to introducing clubs and organizations to local caterers.

Each year the caterers are showcased at the Activities Council meeting. Caterers will be given a chance to introduce themselves and talk about their business and food. Af-ter the meeting is over, everyone will have a chance to walk around the room talking to the caterers and sampling their food.

Caterers go through an approval process to be able to cater in Rossmoor kitchens. An approved list of caterers is available at Res-ervations in the Recreation Department.

The Activities Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway, with social hour starting at 9. It is recommended that each club send a representative to these infor-mative meetings and share that information with the club.

For information, call Tracy Laughlin at 988-7781.

Due to the Presidents’ Day holiday on Monday, Feb. 18, the News will have an early deadline for the Feb. 20 issue.

All articles for that issue are due no later than Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 4 p.m. All classified and display ads as well as let-ters to the Residents Forum and obituaries are due no later than Thursday, Feb. 14, at 10 a.m.

For information on the early deadline, call the News at 988-7800.

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The GRF Board approved the calendar of events for the Golden Rain Foundation 49th Annual Meeting of Members, which will be held on Monday, May 13, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway.

The calendar below lists the important dates leading up to the election in GRF districts B, C, F and G and the annual meeting.

Feb. 13: Publish the announcement of the election districts in the Rossmoor News. Nominating petitions are available from the assistant secretary in the Board Office at Gateway.

Feb. 20: Follow-up article in the News regarding the An-nual Meeting of Members and election

Feb. 27: Follow-up article in the News regarding the nom-ination of district directors

March 13: Notice in the News reminding members that the nominating petitions for the GRF Board are due by Fri-day, March 15, not later than 4 p.m.

March 15: Deadline date for the receipt of the nomi-nating petitions and candidates’ statements for the GRF Board. These must be received by the assistant secretary no later than 4 p.m.

If any district does not have a nominee, the GRF Board must call a special meeting for the purpose of appointing a nominating committee for the district.

March 18: The assistant secretary will finalize the review of the petitions for compliance with GRF bylaws and certify those who qualify. Names of confirmed candidates will be posted in the Board Office at Gateway and transmitted to the News for publication as soon as possible.

March 20: Names of the nominees will be published in the Rossmoor News, if possible, given publishing deadlines.

April 5: Membership record date (the date for determin-ing those members entitled to vote)

April 10: Candidates’ statements and photographs will be published in the News.

April 19: Candidates’ statements and ballots will be mailed to members. The official ballot return envelopes will have postage on them.

April 24: First notice of Annual Meeting of Members will be published in the News.

May 1: Notice of Annual Meeting of Members published in the News

May 8: Notice will be published in the News reminding members that ballots are due and must be received by the auditors by close of business on Thursday, May 9.

May 8: Notice of Annual Meeting of Members published in the News.

May 9: Deadline date for receipt of the ballots by the auditors

May 10: Auditors report ballot count.May 13: Annual Meeting of Members will be held at 9:30

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scholarship Foundation thanks donorsfor gifts that help fund scholarships

calendar of events for GrF 49th annual meeting and election of directorsa real need for financial help.

Participation in sports, drama, community service, work ex-perience and awards are con-sidered as well.

Applications are available with the counselors of the schools listed above and must be completed by Monday, Feb. 11. Interviews of ap-plicants by RSF trustees are scheduled for March.

Students with a strong community service record may apply for an addition-al $2,500 Kaplan Award by writing a special essay about their community service ac-tivities. Students planning to go into the medical field may apply for an additional $2,500 Hagstrom Award by writing a special essay about their plans

for study in some field associ-ated with medicine.

Students who are planning a career in international rela-tions may apply for the $10,000 Neumann Scholarship. This award is given for interest in diplomatic or foreign service and scholarship. The Neumann Award is not based on need.

Students should be en-couraged to meet the criteria mentioned above to apply im-mediately.

Waterford Scholarships will be awarded in May or June 2013 at a separate awards cer-emony. The deadline for Wa-terford applications is to be an-nounced later this spring.

RSF trustees are grateful for all the support and will accept donations throughout the cal-endar year. RSF trustees have already begun the process for the selection of scholarship re-cipients. Award winners will be notified in May.

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The Second Walnut Creek Mutual laundry room clean-up crew members, honored recently at a lunch at Dollar Clubhouse, are, seated from left, David Heyne, Erik Osiander, Sharriz Shah, Penny Ghiggerri, Raquel Simmons and Neil Guard, and standing, Burockuse Thompson, Kerrick Eisenbarth and Steve Boykin.

Second Walnut Creek Mutual says thanks to the cleaning crews of Commercial Support Services for doing an excel-lent job of cleaning its laundry rooms. The crews have been equipped with new cleaning equipment and are directed by new supervisors.

The Second Mutual board has heard complaints and positive comments about the condition of its 56 laundry rooms. The Mutual board members are listening to the residents and have made a commitment to follow through on any problems.

If washers or dryers are not functioning properly, the Mu-tual calls John Londeree from Mutual Operations. He keeps many of the older machines running. He has also been known to install a new commercial machine when the old one can’t be repaired.

If there is a problem with the structure of the laundry room, sliding doors or shelves, Mutual Operations can be called to take care of it. Sometimes additional outside help is needed. The Mutual is currently seeking bids to have all the floors pro-fessionally cleaned.

Members of Second Mutual who have concerns, or even pos-itive comments about the laundry rooms, can call Director Pat Dulmage and leave a message, 939-7639. When leaving a mes-sage, include the laundry room number.

On Presidents’ Day, Mon-day, Feb. 18, the Rossmoor buses will run on a Saturday Dial-a-Bus schedule. To take the bus that day, call Dial-a-Bus at 988-7676.

On the actual birthdays of presidents (which are not con-sidered holidays), the buses will be running normal service schedules.


ments to the pool and picnic grounds without any extra bu-reaucracy.

Vice President Donald Pe-terson said he supports the designation of Dollar house as an historical resource. “I think this is a win-win,” he said.

Director Diane Guilfoy said she agreed with Perkins’ com-ments about the connection residents have to the building and grounds. Dollar Club-house has served as the place for many residents as a home away from home, she said, and

Continued from page 1A she’d like to see it fixed up to be even more inviting.

But it was the fixing up that tripped up directors Clair Weenig and Melvin Wall. They both felt the historical designation could prove to be a cumbersome red-tape drag on making improvements.

Weenig talked about per-mitting and how the historical designation might cause more environmental limits and costs when renovations are planned.

Wall said “We don’t need it (the listing). We can take care of Dollar without that.”

Nobody on the Board sug-gested there had ever been any thought of tearing Dollar down, and several directors suggested the Board was more interested in upkeep than raz-ing. But the differences of opinion lay in whether or not supporting the nomination was the best choice to that end.

In the voting, though, Weenig and Wall stood alone in their opposition. The Board will support the nomination with the aforementioned re-strictions on which surround-ing areas should be included.

Jordan summed up her po-sition on the vote. After a dif-ficult year with much contro-versy over the Event Center, she said, “The Board needs to mend some fences with this community, and this is the way to do it.”

Information technologyThe Board unanimously ap-

proved the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Information Technology (IT) Task Force. Task Force Chairman Ken Ha-ley explained the three major recommendations and said it was time to eliminate the committee.

The first order of business of the task force, Haley said, was to put to rest the Board’s con-cerns about the “infrastructure lifestyle” – that is purchasing, reassignment and disposal of computers, copiers and other

IT equipment throughout GRF. Haley said those issues were no longer a concern – that the task force found the process “is being handled very well.”

He also said the Jenark sys-tem and other GRF software was reviewed and will be im-proved once the recent up-grades have been installed.

The recommendations in-cluded commissioning a feasi-bility study next year for pro-viding a valleywide commu-nications infrastructure. This study would include requests for proposals from various providers.

The second recommenda-tion was to establish a strategic plan for providing valleywide Internet access sometime with-in the next five years, keeping in mind that the current Com-cast contract expires in 2016.

Haley also said the task force recommended the de-velopment of a community Web portal.

Peterson asked for a clar-ification on the last recom-

mendation. Director Alice Lau, who is on the task force and was touted by Haley as a technology “expert,” said the portal would be like a “gate-way with security measures to allow users to access the vast amounts of information that Rossmoor’s computers contain.”

In other words, Haley said, anywhere in Rossmoor – whether from home or any of the GRF facilities – residents

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GRF Director Alice Lau, left, and Treasurer Ken Haley, try to explain what it means to create a Web portal for the community.

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Vice President Don Peterson, left, looks on while Director Clair Weenig talks about the possible repercussions of Dollar receiving an historical designation.

would be able to access infor-mation pertinent to Rossmoor.

The Board, in addition to approving the recommenda-tions, acknowledged the task force and its accomplishments.

Policy businessThere was a first reading

of a change to the occupan-cy guidelines policy. Gener-al Counsel Tony Grafals ex-plained that the rationale for the change lay mostly in one particular issue. The GRF pol-icy, he said, currently purports to regulate occupancy. Howev-er, he said, that belongs in the purview of the Mutuals; GRF does not have the authority to regulate occupancy issues.

The Board unanimously ap-proved Policy 203.0, Records Retention and Disposition, with no discussion.

The other policy item was a revision of the Golf Advisory Committee charter.

Jordan objected to this revi-sion on the basis of the length

of terms required for golf club participants. She said two years is too long to ask some-one to serve.

Other Board members said it takes a certain length of time to get up to speed on the com-mittee and therefore two years is not an unreasonable expec-tation for service.

Jordan was not convinced;

she was the sole holdout when it came time to vote.

But all Board members were in agreement with the choice of golf club representatives to serve on the committee, which includes Mary Hufford (18ers), Sylvia Landgraf (Niners), Su-san Williamson (Happy Hack-ers) and Chuck Moran (Men’s Golf Club).

BoaRd actioNsFollowing are the actions taken by the GRF Board at its

meeting on Jan. 31.1. Accepted the final recommendations of the Ad Hoc In-

formation Technology Task Force, thanked the members of the task force for their service and hard work, and disbanded the task force.

2. Deferred, to the Feb. 28 regular meeting of the Board, consideration of approving a revised Policy 104.1.1, Occu-pancy Guidelines.

3. Approved, effective Jan. 1, 2014, a revised Golf Adviso-ry Committee charter.

4. Approved a new Policy 203.0, Records Retention and Disposition.

5. Approved and supported the nomination/listing of the Dollar Clubhouse (residence), including some appurtenant surrounding areas, but opposed the nomination/listing of the balance of the approximate six-acre site on which the building is located.

6. Recognized the following representatives of the four Rossmoor golf clubs: Women’s 18ers, Mary Hufford; Wom-en’s Niners, Sylvia Landgraf; Happy Hackers, Susan Wil-liamson; and Men’s Golf Club, Chuck Moran, as identified and recommended by the golf clubs, to serve on the GRF Golf Advisory Committee during 2013.

7. Approved the calendar of events for the 49th Annual Meeting of Members of the GRF to be held on May 13.

How to contact the GRF BoardResidents who would like to contact the GRF Board can do so in the following ways:• E-mail:[email protected]• Mail: GRF Board, P.O. Box 2070, Walnut Creek, CA 94595• Message phone: 988-7710 • Drop-off: Board Office at Gateway

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Channel 28 is holding its annual Valentine Contest. There will be two grand prize winners this year for the resi-dents who make the best Val-entine card.

The cards must be hand-made, must be original and must be in the Channel 28 TV office at Creekside before Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m.

Deliver or mail cards to Channel 28, 1006 Stanley Dol-lar Drive, Walnut Creek, 94595.

Look for the winners on Post It! on Thursday, Feb. 14.

The cards will not be re-turned to the participants.


Information about cancer and support for those residents who have cancer can be found in a new self-help group sponsored by Rossmoor’s Counseling Services Department.

A free cancer support group will be offered on eight of nine Fridays, March 1 through April 26. The group will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the conference room at Gateway.

The group is for anyone who has had any type of cancer and who is at any stage of the disease, said Caroline Thomas, Coun-seling Services supervisor and the group facilitator. There will be education as well as interaction.

Much of the information is available elsewhere, but is avail-able at inconvenient times and places. The Cancer Support Community of the San Francisco Bay Area is located in Walnut Creek, for example, but many of its programs are at night when residents don’t like to drive.

The size of the group will be kept small to enable people to interact with each other and share their feelings. Group mem-bers know what others are going through and can lend each oth-er support. Together, they will also explore various methods for coping.

Different strategies for dealing with cancer will be examined. Among the topics are how to be an advocate for personal health care, how to use mind/body techniques and how to manage side effects of treatment.

Sessions will be Fridays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 as well as April 12, 19 and 26.

Reservations are required. Call Deborah Ott, Counseling Ser-vices administrative assistant, at 988-7750.

“Protect Yourself from Life’s Rainy Days” is a free workshop about strategies for a safe and secure retirement. It will be on Thursday, Feb. 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway.

Residents are invited to have a light brunch followed by the program.The event is spon-sored by Rossmoor Counseling Services in collaboration with local community agencies, El-dercare Services and Hospice of the East Bay.

Elder law attorney Virgin-ia M. George will speak about “Protecting Assets from Fraud with the Right Tools.” George has extensive experience with

The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) has been awarding scholarships for the past 20 years to the Women’s Re-Entry Scholarship Program at Diablo Valley Col-lege. This small program has been supported through the use of greeting cards sent out for all occasions.

With a small donation made payable to NCJW, a card is sent to whomever one wish-es to honor or memorialize. The usual do-nation is about $5 and covers the cost of the card, the stamp, and saves the trip to the card shop.

The program is dedicated to women with children who are on their own, who have pledged themselves to returning to college to improve their education to provide a better

opportunity to support themselves and their children.

Anyone interested in helping to support this program may contact Marcia DeVries at 954-7455. Give her the recipient’s address and the message to be included and the task is done; she will provide the information as to where to send the check.

Donations are tax deductible as this is a charity organization.

NCJW is a grassroots organization of vol-unteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improv-ing the quality of life for women, children and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.

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financial elder abuse cases, probate and trust adminis-tration, conservatorships and guardianships and estate plan-ning.

Professional care manager and executive director of El-dercare Services, Linda Fodri-ni-Johnson, will talk about “Creating Safety Zones for Those with Dementia.” Fodri-ni-Johnson has worked in the field of geriatrics for 30 years and is an expert on aging is-sues, especially dementia.

Registered Nurse Ella Schwartz will talk about “Nav-igating Health Care Services.” Schwartz works as community liaison for Hospice of the East Bay, specializing in transition-ing patients and families from acute care programs to hospice.

Workshop attendees will gain knowledge and under-standing of how to protect their retirement from life’s rainy days.

Reservations are due by Tuesday, Feb. 19. Contact Hos-pice of the East Bay at 887-5678 or [email protected].

Workshop sponsored by Counseling

The recycling facility on Rockview Drive at the corpo-ration yard is open Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays.

The waste-handling facility is for GRF vendors and resi-dents only; no resident contrac-tors may use the Dumpsters, nor may anyone without a valid resident ID. Those who wish to use the site must be ready to show their IDs to employees staffing the site.

Residents may use the site during its operating hours only, and should not leave items out-side the Dumpsters. Mattresses are not accepted at this facility.


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Republican Club will hearfrom a visionary entrepreneur TASR will hear about Rossmoor burglaries

from Walnut Creek police officer on MondayToward a Safer Rossmoor (TASR) will

meet on Monday, Feb. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Solarium at Dollar Clubhouse.

The speakers are Walnut Creek Police Lt. Jay Hill, head of Sector One, which includes Rossmoor, and Steve Rowher, president of the Police Officer’s Association. The topic will be “The Interaction of Burglaries, Inves-tigations and Police Presence in Rossmoor.”

Burglaries in Rossmoor almost doubled between 2011 and 2012. There were 12 bur-glaries in 2011 and 23 in 2012. Seventeen

burglaries were in the last quarter of the year. TASR was told by Walnut Creek Police

Chief Joel Bryden that due to budget cuts and Rossmoor being a low-crime area, police presence and patrols were diverted to other areas of the city.

The meeting will include how Rossmoor residents can speak up and be heard. There will be a question-and-answer period.

All Rossmoor residents are invited to at-tend. For information, call Stephanie Asker at 932-2505.

Scientist, author and entrepreneur Bob Zeidman will be the featured speaker at the Rossmoor Repub-lican Club’s dinner meeting on Wednes-day, Feb. 13, in the Fireside Room at Gateway Clubhouse.

Social time be-gins at 5:15 p.m. with a hosted wine and beer bar. Dinner will be served at 6, followed by the speaker.

Zeidman was educated in physics and electrical engi-neering at Cornell and Stan-ford. He is the founder of several high-tech firms and holds numerous patents. He has worked on and testified as an expert in cases involving billions of dollars in disputed intellectual property.

Zeidman believes the coun-try faces a critical decision point: It can continue as a champion of freedom by sup-porting individual rights, or it can move instead toward central government control, wealth redistribution and the sacrifice of individual rights in order to promote equality.

Zeidman has written sev-eral books and screenplays.

His latest novel, “Good Intentions,” will be the subject of his presentation. “Good Intentions” explores a future United States as the ultimate nanny state and one man’s ef-fort to return it to its original values.

The cost of this event is $25 for members and $27 for guests of members. The dinner entree will be grilled chicken in a Marsala mushroom sauce, rice pilaf and peas with pearl onions. There is also a vege-tarian lasagna option.

To hear the speaker with-out the dinner, the cost is $5 for both members and their guests.

An event registration form is included in the Rossmoor Republican, which is mailed to all club members each month.

Reservations and checks payable to Republican Club of Rossmoor should be mailed or delivered to Susie White, 2607 Saklan Indian Drive No. 3, En-try 2. These must be received by noon on Friday, Feb. 8.

For information, call White at 937-0125.

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President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speech will be seen live via big screen network feed on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. in Meeting Room 3 at Creekside Clubhouse.

Sponsored by the Dem-ocrats of Rossmoor, all Rossmoor residents are wel-come. Refreshments will be served with a $5 per person donation.

For information, contact Gary Hansen at 954-8425.

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Democrats to hear Justice Ruvolo at February dinnerJustice Ignazio (“Nace”)

Ruvolo will speak to the Dem-ocrats of Rossmoor on Thurs-day, Feb. 28, in the Fireside Room at Gateway. He will discuss presidential judicial appointment power and its in-fluence on the make-up of the nation’s highest court.

This is a dinner meeting and will begin at 5 p.m. instead of the usual time.

After more than 20 years of civil litigation practice, Ruvolo was appointed to the Contra Costa Superior Court by Governor Pete Wilson in 1994. He was then appointed

in 1996 to the California Dis-trict Court of Appeal, Division Two, as an associate justice, where he served until his cur-rent appointment by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2006 to presiding justice of Division Four, where he still serves to-day.

In addition to his many du-ties as an officer of the court, Ruvolo has taught students, lawyers, and other judges about legal and judicial ethics, the judicial process, profession-al liability, construction, and franchise law. He was on the faculty of the Hastings Center

for Trial and Appellate Advo-cacy for a number of years,and also served as adjunct profes-sor of law at Hastings College of Law, Golden Gate Univer-sity School of Law, and John F. Kennedy University College of Law.

Ruvolo was voted 1996 Tri-al Judge of the Year by the Alameda Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association and 2002 Appellate Justice of the Year by the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association.

Ruvolo is a registered de-cline-to-state voter. He lives in Rossmoor.

The meeting will begin with a social hour, followed by din-ner at 6. The speaker’s presen-tation will follow promptly at 7, with time for questions from the audience.

A form to sign up and pay for the dinner appears in the latest edition of the Rossmoor Democrat newsletter. The cost is $25 per person for an Italian buffet.

Checks, made out to the Democrats of Rossmoor, may be left in the Democrats of Rossmoor mail slot at Gate-way during business hours or mailed to Jeanne Thomas at 2115 Cactus Court No. 4. Note on the subject line that payment is for the Feb. 28 dinner.

The deadline for a reserva-tion is Monday, Feb. 25. Those wishing to hear the presen-tation only may do so free of charge and come to the presen-tation at 7.

For information, call Gary Hansen at 954-8425.

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 investiga-tion, details of a case may indicate a lesser or differ-ent 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.

Most of the calls to Se-curitas from Jan. 23 and 29 were routine, dealing with welfare checks, lockouts and nonemergency assis-tance, among other things.

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Creek Drive, Entry 3, res-ident reported at 4:15 p.m. that children were playing in a golf course sand trap. The youngsters were told to leave.

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The Community Club of Rossmoor will present speak-er Luke W. Lim on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 3 p.m. in the Fire-side Room at Gateway.

For the past 12 years, Lim has worked in a variety of practice settings, including community pharmacies and long-term care pharmacies. Currently, he is the pharma-cy director for Contra Costa Health Plan, a county-spon-

sored safety-net HMO, pro-viding health care services to county employees and low-in-come residents of Contra Cos-ta County.

Lim will speak on how pharmacists practice medi-cation management, helping patients manage their med-ications correctly, safely and effectively, as well as access the best value for their medi-cation spending. His talk will

include how pharmacists also do screening of adverse drug reactions, dietary restrictions and duplicate therapy, and as-sess generic-brand differences and over-or-under utilizations of vitamin and sleeping pills.

Questions from the audi-ence will be encouraged. All Rossmoor residents are invit-ed to attend. Call Andy Oku-moto at 274-1904 for informa-tion.

The Diablo Respite Center (DRC) for people with Alz-heimer’s disease and other dementias will close its doors on Thursday, March 14. After 30 years of serving men and women in Contra Costa County and the greater East Bay Area, the program will end.

Over the years, hundreds of families have benefitted from the respite, day care and early stage programs offered by the Center.

The DRC was the first social daycare program established in the East Bay; it was opened in January 1983. At the in-stigation of Alice Gonnerman, coordinator of Special Ser-vices of Rossmoor (the predecessor of Rossmoor Office of Counseling Services), Grace Presbyterian Church opened the doors of its Fellowship Hall for a one-day-a-week social daycare program.

Over the years, unique and innovative programs for wom-en and men in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease were created and added to the center’s program. Recently, the Rossmoor Fund established a DRC scholarship program for qualifying Rossmoor residents that has served seven families in Rossmoor.

The Rossmoor community is to be commended for sup-porting the DRC over the years. Both Kiwanis and Rotary clubs have generously supported the programs offered by the center.

Currently, several Rossmoor residents are serving faithful-ly on the steering and advisory committees: Nancy Goelkel, Marty Landon, John Larsen, M. J. Palley, Reta Wilcox and Joan Larsen, chairwoman. The DRC thanks all these dedi-cated Rossmoorians.

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ministration has implemented a variety of new rules and fea-tures for 2013. The two-year payroll tax cut has officially ended, and paper Social Secu-rity checks will soon cease to be printed. Many Social Secu-rity services will also be online this year. Here are some of the recent Social Security changes that go into effect this year:

1. Payroll tax cut ends. The temporary payroll tax cut was allowed to expire at the end of 2012. Workers who paid 4.2

percent of their income into the Social Security system in 2011 and 2012 will now re-sume contributing 6.2 percent of their earnings in 2013, up to the payroll tax cap of $113,700.

2. Higher payroll tax cap. The payroll tax cap increased by $3,600, from $110,100 in 2012 to $113,700 in 2013. Workers who earn more than this threshold don’t need to pay Social Security taxes on that income.

3. More online services. A growing number of retirees are

claiming Social Security pay-ments online. For the first time in 2012, workers could access their Social Security state-ments online, including their complete earnings history and expected payments. Retirees can also change their address and start or change direct-de-posit information online.

4. Reduced office hours. So-cial Security offices are reduc-ing the hours they are open to the public to save money and avoid paying overtime to work-ers. Social Security locations nationwide are already closing 30 minutes early each day and closing to the public at noon

every Wednesday.5. Paper checks will end.

On March 1, the U.S. Treasury Department will stop mailing paper checks to Social Secu-rity recipients. Retirees will be required to choose to have their Social Security payments either directly deposited into a bank or credit union account or loaded onto a prepaid Direct Express Debit MasterCard. New Social Security benefi-ciaries have been required to choose an electronic payment option since May 2011.

6. Higher earnings limit. People between ages 62 and 66 who work and collect So-

cial Security benefits at the same time might have part or all of their Social Security benefit temporarily withheld. Workers between ages 62 and 65 can earn up to $15,120 in 2013, after which $1 in benefits will be withheld for every $2 of income above the earnings limit. People who turn 66 this year can earn up to $40,080, and then $1 of benefits will be withheld for every $3 earned above the limit. However, from the age of 66, the earnings lim-it no longer applies. Benefits may be recalculated at age 66 to reflect the withheld benefits and continued earnings.

7. Bigger payments. Social Security beneficiaries began receiving payments that were 1.7 percent larger in January. The average monthly Social Security benefit in January in-creased from $1,240 to $1,261 as a result of the cost-of-living adjustment.

RIts: The Rossmoor Informa-tion Telephone Service (RITS) line, offered by Channel 28 on a daily basis, 24 hours a day, offers info on upcoming Recre-ation Department events; GRF Board meetins and other activ-ities; emergencies or changes in programs; as well as what's on Channel 28. The service is updated twice a week. Call the RITS line at 988-7878.


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Mutual 28 seeks candidatesVolunteer Exchange to hearabout Counseling Services

The Volunteer Exchange will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway Clubhouse. The speaker is Caroline Thomas, a licensed clinical social worker and Counseling Services supervi-sor.

She will talk about what Counseling Services does and how it can be of service to res-idents. She will also discuss how “self-care” works and how people may benefit from it.

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welcome to attend. Vo l u n t e e r E x c h a n g e

members trade a variety of short-term services, such as transportation to doctor’s appointments, plant and pet care during vacations and friendly visits to homebound residents.

General meetings are usu-ally on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Membership is $15 a year.

For information about the Volunteer Exchange or to be-come a member, contact Deb-orah Ott at 988-7750.

An election will be held this year for one director for the Mutual 28 board. This position is a three-year term and is currently held by Bill Hicks, who will not be seeking another term.

Any member in good standing who is interested in run-ning for a place on the board of directors should contact any board member or the Mutuals’ Board Office in Gateway at 988-7775 by Friday, Feb. 15.

Following the election, the winning candidate will be seated on the board at the 42nd annual membership meeting on Wednesday, March 6, at 9:30 a.m. in the Delta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse.

Serving on the board is a good way to become a part of the governing process of Mutual 28.

The Volunteer Exchange Program is currently ac-cepting applications for its advisory board. Current open positions are speaker coordinator, event assistant and treasurer. The term for board members is one year.

This is an exciting oppor-tunity to serve on a board and help shape and develop the program. All interested current Volunteer Exchange Program members are en-couraged to apply.

Application packets are available at Counseling Services at Gateway Club-house. The deadline to ap-ply is Thursday, March 28.

For information, call Deborah Ott at 988-7750.

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Coping withaging forumto be held at Heather Farm

The fifth annual “The Best Is Yet to Be” forum will take place on Friday, Feb. 22, from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Heather Farm Community Center (301 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek).

Sponsored by the Diablo Valley Foundation for the Ag-ing, the forum will feature five speakers who will describe el-ements of positive aging.

There will also be a free senior informational fair held throughout the morning next door to the forum. Sixteen ex-hibitors will describe their var-ied services and furnish priz-es, pamphlets and gifts.

Proceeds will go to the Wal-nut Creek Seniors Club.

Guest speakers and their topics include: nutritionist Kathy Napoli, “The Secrets to Longevity”; Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) executive director Elena Bicker, the ben-efits of owning a pet; Concord Transcript columnist Eizo Ko-bayashi, “It Pays to Stay Ac-tive”; consultant Tony Jimenez, “Creative Ways to Cope with Challenges”; and Family Pro-tective Services manager El-oise Patella, the latest senior scams and ways to avoid them.

Lunch is included in the $20 admission. Admission at the door is $25. To register, go to www.dv-fa.org or call 945-8040.

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Mutual 48 to hold itsannual meeting and election

Mutual 48’s annual membership meeting and social will be held on Wednesday, April 24, at 7 p.m. in Dollar Clubhouse. All Mutual members are encouraged to attend.

The terms of two directors expire this year. The positions cur-rently held by John Reppart and Elita Park are open.

Reppart and Park informed the Mutual that they are willing to serve another term; therefore, the Mutual 48 Nominating Com-mittee has placed in nomination Reppart and Park for these two positions. Both nominees will run for a three-year term.

In addition to these candidates, the Nominating Committee strongly encourages any member in good standing to place his/her name in nomination by contacting the assistant secretary in the Mutuals’ Board Office at Gateway. Call 988-7718 by the deadline of Friday, Feb. 22, and that name will be added to the ballot.

Applicants sought for50th anniversary committee

The GRF Board is seeking applicants to serve on a com-mittee to plan for Rossmoor’s 50th anniversary celebration, which will take place in September 2014. Rossmoor’s first residents moved into their manors in September 1964.

The committee’s job would be to plan activities for the celebration and establish a budget for those activities so the budget can be presented in time for the approval process in September 2013. The committee would have to make an an-niversary budget recommendation by the end of July 2013.

The anniversary celebration will be held the weekend of Sept. 19, 20 and 21, 2014.

Rossmoor has always held big celebrations for past anni-versaries, especially its 25th anniversary when there was a weekend full of activities that included a parade, a big-band dance, a wine and cheese reception, a cabaret show, neigh-borhood parties, a pancake breakfast, an art show and sever-al other events.

The Board anticipates that the 50th anniversary will be a big celebration much like the 25th anniversary.

Residents interested in serving on the 50th anniversary committee are asked to send a letter to the GRF Board ex-pressing their interest along with their background. A back-ground in event planning would be a plus. Letters can be dropped off at the GRF Board Office at Gateway, mailed to the GRF Board, P. O. Box 2070, Walnut Creek, 94595, or emailed to [email protected].

The deadline to submit a letter of interest is Monday, Feb. 11.


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The wood framing of the Event Center is officially under way. Last Tuesday, the building started “going vertical.” The framing of the building is expected to take quite a while. Once the framing is complete, the mechanical, electrical and plumbing follows. Work is also being done on the base for the Event Center parking lot, which will be in front of Dollar Clubhouse.

Fall prevention workshop offered“Fall Prevention Tips for

Daily Life” is the topic of a workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway Clubhouse.

The event is sponsored by Rossmoor’s Counseling Ser-vices. The workshop is part of Counseling Services’ ongoing

Issues in Aging series. The speaker will be Genni-

fer Mountain, fall prevention program manager of the Con-tra Costa Fall Prevention Pro-gram. The goal of this work-shop is to learn practical ways to reduce falls and remain in-dependent.

Contra Costa Fall Preven-

tion is a program by Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services. It strives to reduce preventable injuries, loss of independence and costs and deaths associated with pre-ventable falls.

Refreshments will be served after the program.

Reservations are required by Monday, Feb. 11. Call Counseling Services at 988-7750.It’s the law

The California Vehicle Code requires drivers to turn on their headlights anytime they operate their windshield wipers.

Rossmoor Fund grants are limited to individuals whose annual income is less than $21,780 or to two-person house-holds with combined incomes under $29,424. Other assets are also taken into account in determining eligibility. (Infor-mation about grants to organizations can be found on line at RossmoorFund.org.)

Grants are intended to help people with financial emer-gencies rather than ongoing expenses and typically cover expenses such as medical bills, medications, essential dental care, temporary home health care, medical equipment, am-bulance service, eyeglasses, etc.

To request the one-page application, call the Rossmoor Fund directly at 567-3863. Calls will be returned by a board member who will answer questions and offer assistance in filling out the form. Applications are also available through Counseling Services at 988-7750, or can be found on-line at RossmoorFund.org.

The board meets twice each month so that it can respond quickly to requests.

The Rossmoor Fund is a nonprofit public-benefit corpora-tion qualified to receive tax-deductible gifts and welcomes donations. Memorial and tribute gifts are accepted and ac-knowledged. Checks should be made payable to Rossmoor Fund and sent to P.O. Box 2070, Walnut Creek 94595, or placed in the box at Gateway.


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At Wit’s End

To Tell the TruthBy Tom Mader

T he Roman historian Tacitus says that the German peo-ple always drank wine when

holding councils because they be-lieved no one could lie effectively when they were drunk. Presum-ably someone had to remain sober to record all this truth-telling. No doubt the clever council authorities would target those senators whose chalices had to be continually filled, and the targeted ones would become very talkative and release in-formation that a sober cautious person would keep hidden. The Romans were sure that In vino veritas; in aqua sanitas, which means “in wine there is truth; in water there is health” (the Romans were ignorant of water-boarding).

In the 18th century the composer and writer Ben-jamin Cooke put it this way: “Drink, drink, then hold it a maxim divine/That there’s virtue in truth, and

there’s truth in good wine.” There is also a language that sommeliers have developed specific to wine, but not generally known to wine drinkers. If you’ve read this far, you will reap a reward because I will trans-late some of the words that sommeliers use in dis-cussing wine. (If you know the language, you don’t have to read any further.)

A serious drinker who doesn’t think twice about spending $1,000 (that’s not a typo) on a bottle of wine is known as a whale or baller. Big whales or big ballers will go beyond a bottle of wine and may spend more than $100,000 on a number of bottles during a meal. This surely indicates a deep appre-ciation of fine wine, or a desperate need to make an impression.

Diners who become known for being big wine spenders are enthusiasts and are given special treat-ment. In regard to what wines diners select to drink, servers take note of label chasers or point grabbers, diners who choose wines based on recommendations from wine magazines, experts, or charts. Then we have diners described as cork dorks or wine geeks, drinkers who are attracted to unusual wines. By con-trast, grandma wines are the best sellers, even though they might not be very interesting; sauvignon or pi-not grigio are identified as such, although not by me.

I like pinot grigio.Cougar juice is California chardonnay or Mal-

bec. Dolphin or Porpoise wines refer to those wines restaurants are required to buy in order that they can then buy the wines they really want; the unwanted wines are often served at banquets. The markup on wines runs from about 250 to 350 per-cent. If that seems high, consider that the markup on cosmetics is more than 1000 percent. One som-melier notes that “Many diners are embarrassed to order the cheapest wine on offer and erroneously suppose there is some magic inherent in the sec-ond-cheapest wine.”

Actually, if you’re looking for a bargain, probably your best bet is getting a bottle of wine that‘s between $60 and $80. Such pricing is known as a sweet spot. Restaurant owners have discovered that by lowering the price of certain wines they make a greater prof-it, while at the same time the buyer is also getting a bargain. Why? Wines between $60 and $80 turn out to be the most significant quality jump in proportion to the cost. So both seller and buyer will wind up be-ing happy. To tell the truth, they’ll probably wind up drinking to it.

Tom Mader can be emailed at [email protected].

SEEKING HISTORICAL INFORMATION ON DOLLAR

During the January GRF Board meeting Res-idents Forum, I notified the Board that the Dollar pool was removed from the Dollar Clubhouse His-toric Register nomination, along with suggestions to make sure the pool would be properly ready for March. Then, on his turn, John Nutley objected to the fact that Christopher Ver Planck, who prepared the Dollar Clubhouse historical nomination, never asked John for help.

Actually Chris asked Nanako Oakley, his assigned assistant who was helping to reduce the costs for the nomination, to meet with John Nutley. I personally asked John to meet with Nanako, Diane Guilfoy and me to review all those old drawings, pictures and letters. We spent several hours unrolling the draw-ings and reviewing that information in detail. John certainly has collected most of that information and passed much of the data to Nanako and she passed it on to Chris.

In addition, Nanako spent many days and tedious hours prowling through libraries seeking more Dol-lar information for Chris. Chris compiled all that in-formation and sent it off to the city of Walnut Creek. When they chose to pass on the nomination, Chris sent it on to the state. Upon receiving some reports

data from GRF CEO Warren Salmons, Jay Correia passed along a few suggestions to Chris, including removal of the Dollar pool. With that completed, Chris resubmitted the nomination.

I understand that the Board’s vote in support of the historic nomination was a 7-2 result, containing Warren Salmons’ suggested layout.

Bob DicksonPtarmigan Drive

LOVE FOR JEAN WILCOXIt’s unusual for a retired person to move to

Rossmoor and then have a life-changing experience. That is exactly what happened to me, and to others, thanks to one person: Jean Wilcox. Jean is the re-tiring artistic director of the Drama Association of Rossmoor (DAOR). Jean is a founding member of DAOR, an outstanding actress and a tireless worker for our benefit.

This remarkable lady has been our compass, our leader and our inspiration since the founding of DAOR. She had chosen the material, the people and assets that have made our organization the good as-set that it is for Rossmoor and Walnut Creek. Some will say that we will miss her, but it isn’t that simple. Others will take the title and make it their own, but no one can take her place.

We know that Jean is a multiple winner of the Shellie Award. We know the work that she has done on stage, most recently in “Doubt.” We honor her for her contributions. We treasure her for her talent. We love her for herself.

Sherman BrownStanley Dollar Drive

WONDERFUL PIANISTThe News’ otherwise excellent article about the

wonderful pianist Natasha Paremski (coming to Rossmoor with the Diablo Symphony on Feb.8) neglected to mention that Natasha has played in Rossmoor before. The first time I heard Natasha was many years ago, in Rossmoor, when she was a teenag-er. She was brilliant!

I’ve been following her career ever since and have had the privilege of meeting her on more than one occasion. We are very fortunate that such a talented pianist will be playing in Rossmoor again and at the Lesher Center.

Celia MenczelGolden Rain Road

ane Mauch. From her extensive career as a professional singer, teacher and coach in opera, she presents us with exceptionally entertaining and informative programs.

Also, John Kendall Bailey, from his vast knowl-edge and experience in conducting opera, has recent-ly given us a delightful lecture on “Candide.” Here’s looking forward to many more of these great lectures!

Anne Matthew Golden Rain Road

NOT A UNION SUPPORTERThe Columns and Opinions page of the Rossmoor

News has frequent rants from some contributors, bashing nefarious Republicans as a favorite subject/pastime. The latest one written by Al Darby (“Kill Unions, Fix Elections,” Progressive View, Jan. 23) unintentionally underscored accurately the pret-ty-good Republican success in “destroying” these so-deserving unions – the ones in private sectors especially, the public-service ones having a secure stranglehold at taxpayers’ expense!

These self-described protectors of the victimized middle-class morphed in the last few decades more like impediments to the working class’s “right-to-work.” Consider their ineluctable attrition in the current social order, losing momentum from a third of the work-force before the Reagan-era to the latest official labor statistics of 6.3 percent. Isn’t this “writing on the wall” a clear signal that these unions are on the wrong track? Isn’t it a good time for their unhappy supporters to change their tune accordingly and stop their boring whining?

Louis M. MissudStanley Dollar Drive

BRING BACK CHRISTMAS DINNER

Are there others like myself who miss the spirit of “Rossmoor family” atmosphere of the Christmas dinners served by volunteers in the Fireside Room?

The Creekside Grill is a welcome asset, but it carries a restaurant atmosphere. Perhaps this is ap-pealing in its way, but at Christmas there used to be more of an “at home” feeling to the volunteer service. It would be great to have it back.

Eileen LivingstonOakmont Drive

GREAT LECTURES ON CHANNEL 28

One of the many great things about living in Rossmoor is access to our Channel 28. Of special inter-est to me have been the opera lectures presented by Di-

Residents who would like to contact the GRF Board can do so in the following ways:• E-mail:[email protected]• Mail: GRF Board, P.O. Box 2070, Walnut Creek, CA 94595• Message phone: 988-7710• Drop-off: Board Office at Gateway


Columns & opinions

ProgrEssivE viEW

By Marilyn Davin

Arrest Me…Arrest Me Not…

A couple of weeks ago I was having one of my regular lunches with my brother at

Saul’s in Berkeley. As usual, he was stoned, marginally coherent on “the best” Afghan marijuana, delivered to his door since dispensaries in the area have been closing in the latest federal crackdown. America’s war effort doesn’t seem to have put a dent in the Afghanistan-to-United States marijuana trade. And I questioned myself for the thousandth time about the legitimacy of my own consistently pro-marijuana po-litical stance, a nagging doubt that I had perhaps fallen victim to black-and-white thinking.

The economic advantages (for those not selling it al-ready) of legalizing marijuana are widely documented. Much-needed tax and fee revenue would flow into Cal-ifornia’s coffers. Jails and prisons clogged with small-time users would get some relief (though this is less of a problem in California than in hang ‘em high states like Texas). And marijuana use could be regulated – its production, distribution and sale – just like tobacco and alcohol. Health warnings could be boldly printed on its packaging. Penalties could be levied for selling to mi-nors. Pesticides could be banned in its cultivation. And in the old pot-vs.-alcohol argument, it’s hard to argue with the pro-pot folks that a stadium full of pot-smok-ing football fans would be unlikely to brawl or beat each other to death. Ditto for domestic violence. Peace, brother.

But opening the floodgates completely would have disadvantages, too. First and foremost, there’s the is-sue of the drug’s illegality under federal law. Reaching some sort of agreement with the feds would be imper-ative. Though supposedly a “low enforcement priority” in states where marijuana’s use has been legalized, it’s

still illegal and large dispensaries are being raided and shut down by the Drug Enforcement Agency even as you read this.

The economies of Trinity, Humboldt and Mendocino counties, the “Emerald Triangle,” would collapse. Giv-en the necessary secrecy of the market, nobody really knows how dependent those counties are on the pro-ceeds of the marijuana business. But even if it’s at the “low” end – 25 percent or so – not the “high” end – 50 percent or more, prices would still collapse precipitous-ly if marijuana were completely legalized.

A local Mendocino County grower profiled in a re-cent edition of the Los Angeles Times complained to the reporter that his family is already getting less than half the money for its crop than it got just a few years ago. The big growers are moving in, he said, shattering the laid-back rural tranquility by airlifting generators and parts of greenhouses to mass produce the indoor, seedless strain of marijuana that is much more potent – and pricey – than the old, outdoor, hippie-grown pot of the last 40 years. It’s sort of the marijuana version of the demise of the family farm by corporate agri-business, but run by thugs and gangs who don’t get stock options or wear silk ties, hand-tooled Italian shoes and tailored three-piece suits.

And is smoking pot really so harmless? The verdict on this question is unsurprisingly all over the map, with

proponents claiming it’s harmless or even healthful and opponents claiming long-term regular use carries with it significant physical and psychological risk. It’s much the same for the ongoing debate on whether THC lev-els are higher today than they were back in the days of Fillmore West.

Though I don’t smoke it myself, I can tell you from hanging out with my brother that what he’s smoking now is nothing like the wussy stuff we used to occa-sionally toke between classes behind the high school gym back in the 1960s. A close friend trying to help her brother-in-law with his marijuana addiction was recent-ly told by a public health nurse in Marin County that she sees signs of psychosis in as many as 10 percent of the regular pot users she treats.

So … thinking aloud here, it seems to me that the best thing to do is still to legalize marijuana. If we learned anything from Prohibition, it’s that banning a widely available drug just doesn’t work. It can’t be done. But it should be legalized along the lines of tobacco. Just as a portion of the tobacco tax goes toward educa-tion and treatment for those addicted to it, so should a portion of a tax levied on marijuana be earmarked for the treatment of those who suffer from its use.

The casual cigarette smoker may very well not be-come addicted to nicotine and suffer its health conse-quences, just as the occasional pot smoker may not end up a daily stoner. But addiction will be the inevitable fate of some, and we must prepare ourselves for its cost. We must in fact be more vigilant than for tobacco use because we have way more medical facilities for heart attacks, lung cancer and emphysema than we have men-tal health facilities for those with drug or other mental health problems. Non-existent comes to mind.

And let’s not forget that the overall societal damage of tobacco and marijuana together pale beside alcohol. In the course of many conversations with my brother – some more lucid than others – he has never wavered on one point. Of all the drugs he has been addicted to over the past 50 years, alcohol has been by far the worst. And it’s legal.

Marilyn Davin can be emailed at [email protected] .

rEPublicAn PErsPEctivE

sons (from WWII) into this time as well.” But if the WWII model is correct, winning the peace will first require a total victory and unconditional surrender. This is hard to picture, since our stated goal is not vic-tory but bringing the troops home.

A few sentences later, the president said, “peace in our time requires the constant advance of those prin-ciples that our common creed describes: tolerance and opportunity; human dignity and justice.” As noble and uplifting as it sounds, is that really what is required to secure peace in our time?

A fourth century Roman military strategist wrote, “If you want peace, prepare for war.” And Roman Em-peror Hadrian’s “peace through strength” is the same doctrine President Ronald Reagan followed, which resulted in the end to the Cold War. Not peace through tolerance and opportunity, human dignity and justice. Strength discourages aggression, perceived weakness

invites it.Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has warned that

defense cuts have left a bare-bones military and that the cuts looming from sequestration will be crippling. Obama has tried to blame this on Congress: “First of all, the sequester is not something that I’ve proposed. It is something that Congress has proposed.” But jour-nalist Bob Woodward writes that the president has mis-remembered the truth; in fact, that it’s just the opposite: it was the administration that originated se-questration and proposed it to Congress, not the other way around.

President Obama is not an enthusiastic or even a willing budget cutter, except when it comes to defense.

“Peace in Our Time”By John Littig

M uch has been said and written of President Barack Obama’s sec-

ond inaugural address. Most of the commentary from the Right focused on the uncompromising tone and the theme that the “Era of Big Government” is back – big time. What struck me, though, was the president’s discussion of military matters – matters of war and peace.

“We are also heirs to those who won the peace and not just the war, who turned sworn enemies into the surest of friends, and we must carry those lessons into this time as well.” I’m sure he refers to World War II and its aftermath. How, then, did we win the peace? How did we turn our sworn enemies into friends?

First, and this is critical, we won decisively. We forced implacable enemies into unconditional surren-der. But then we did not collect the victor’s traditional spoils or exact revenge. We did not rape and pillage, require reparations, enslave the defeated population or annex territory. We treated the vanquished with mag-nanimity and helped them rebuild – and thus they be-came our allies.

But our WWII enemies were motivated by territori-al and economic expansion and by hyper-nationalism. Our situation today is very different. Arguably the major driving force for those who have declared ji-had against us is, by definition, a religious imperative. In fact they are willing, even anxious, to die for their cause. It is doubtful we could ever turn such “sworn enemies into the surest of friends.”

Notice that Obama said “we must carry those les-

In the final debate, he said, “You mention the Navy, for example, and that we have fewer ships than we did in 1916. Well governor, we also have fewer hors-es and bayonets, because the nature of our military’s changed. We have these things called aircraft carriers and planes land on them. We have these ships that go underwater, nuclear submarines.”

Undignified though it was, the president’s display of sarcasm was better than his understanding of warfare. A British corporal was awarded the Military Cross for leading a bayonet charge against the Taliban in Octo-ber 2011. While U.S. forces have not had to mount a bayonet charge in 70 years, bayonets remain an essen-tial infantry weapon. Retired Major General Ed Usher, president of the Marine Corps Association and Foun-dation, says, “The bayonet remains part of the individ-ual Marine’s equipment issue and Marines are trained to use it.” In his book “Horse Soldiers,” Doug Stanton describes that early in the Afghan conflict our Special Forces rode horseback in a series of battles against the Taliban, culminating in the capture of the strategically essential city of Mazar-i-Sharif.

But let’s set aside the problem of a wrong-headed ap-proach: peace through the advancement of the princi-ples of “our common creed,” rather than peace through strength. Let’s consider the president’s use of that phrase “peace in our time.” Where does that come from?

It comes from British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, who used it in September 1938 to de-scribe what he had achieved by making an accommo-dation with Adolph Hitler. The result, of course was not peace; it was World War II. That phrase, and even Chamberlain’s own name, have become emblematic of naiveté, appeasement and failure.

Is the president of the United States so ignorant of the historical context of his unfortunate statement? Presumably he has speech writers or at least reviewers – are they, too, so ignorant? A sorry prospect.

Worse yet – was this intentional? Did he actually mean to echo Chamberlain’s naiveté, weakness, ap-peasement? How will this play in Pyongyang and Te-heran? What will it mean for our future?

John Littig can be emailed at [email protected].

Our situation today is very different. Arguably the major driving force for those who have declared jihad

against us is, by definition, a religious imperative. In fact they are willing, even anxious, to die for their cause.

And is smoking pot really so harmless? The verdict on this question is unsurprisingly all over the map, with proponents claiming it’s harmless or even

healthful and opponents claiming long-term regular use carries

with it significant physical and psychological risk.


Arts & LeisureWorld of Webber program includes three singers Feb. 16Will be held in Fireside Room

Center Rep presents‘Old Wicked Songs’

Shakespeare Society will celebrate Valentine’s Day

Creekside Grill presents live jazz Thursdays

Musical performance at Fun Dayfeatures Mark Shaw and Camille Larrea

Mark Shaw and Camille Larrea will perform at Fun Day in the Sierra Room at Del Valle on Thursday, Feb. 7, at noon.

Graduating from San Fran-cisco State University with a degree in theater arts, Shaw appeared in the motion picture “Patch Adams,” starring Robin Williams. He sings standards and popular songs from 1930s to the 1960s as made famous by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Louis Prima, Bobby Darin and Nat King Cole.

For Fun Day, he will per-form songs such as “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Stardust,” “Mack the Knife,” and many more.

Larrea recently returned home to the Bay Area from Chicago. While in Chicago, she played Lita Encore in the musical production “Ruthless” at the Athenaeum Theater and starred in her own one-wom-an show “Trophy Wife” at the Mary Archie Theater. Be-fore leaving for the Midwest, Larrea had performed with various theater companies in Southern California, such as the Los Angeles Theater Cen-ter, the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts and the Pacific Conservatory of the Perform-ing Arts.

Larrea was also featured in the Britt Eklund movie “Talking to Marilyn,” in which

Camille Larrea and Mark Shaw will perform at Fun Day in the Sierra Room at Del Valle Thursday.

Kyle Martin Tielle Baker Kelly Brandeburg

she played Marilyn Monroe. Recently she was featured in the musical “Annie” at the Dean Lesher Center in Walnut Creek.

At Fun Day, dressed as Monroe, Larrea will sing Monroe’s favorites.

Family Kitchen Catering

will have a wide variety of food items for sale prior to the show, such as sandwiches, fresh fruit, doughnuts, cook-ies and more. Fun Day is a free program sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests.

The Rossmoor Shakespeare Society will meet for its annu-al Valentine’s Day gathering on Thursday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. in Dollar Clubhouse.

A number of residents will read Shakespeare’s sonnets. They will also hear them recit-ed with the recorded voices of a number of British and Amer-ican actors: Claire Bloom, Os-sie Davis, Ruby Dee, Al Pa-cino, Patrick Stewart and Eli Wallach, among others.

The Solarium will be

adorned for the romantic holi-day with a Valentine motif.

A decorative cake will be provided and champagne will be served in red, plastic heart-shaped glasses. Members and guests are asked to bring snacks.

All Rossmoor residents and their guests are welcome to attend.

This will be the last chance, before the new directory is published, to renew member-ship or join the club.

Rossmoor jazz musician Jim Freeman will be playing jazz standards and classical guitar at Creekside Grill restaurant every Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. After playing during the holi-day season, he became a hit and was invited to come back on a regular basis.

Freeman has had extensive performance

experience ranging from classical guitar con-certs, original rock and roll bands touring throughout the Bay Area and the East Coast, acting and directing theater, working as a stand-up comic, and composing music. He has played jazz for over 40 years, and often plays in the Redwood Room at Gateway.

Center Repertory Company presents “Old Wicked Songs” by Jon Marans from Feb. 1 through March 2 at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek.

The play focuses on two characters, Professor Josef Mashkan and piano prodigy Stephen Hoffman. Hoping to reconnect with his music and shatter the artistic block that’s plagued his ca-reer, a young American piano prodigy ventures to Vienna in the spring of 1986. He is assigned to an elderly vocal teacher who gives him the “Dichterliebe” song cycle by Robert Schumann.

Nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama, this is the inspi-rational journey of two very different men, with music as their one common bond.

Dan Hiatt, who plays Josef Mashkan, has appeared at Center Rep as Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” He has also appeared in “Round and Round the Garden,” “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” and “The Rivals” at American Con-servatory Theatre and “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” “Dinner With Friends” and “Menocchio at Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

Patrick Russell, who plays Stephen Hoffman, makes his Cen-ter Rep debut with this play. Most recently he appeared in “Wild-er Times” at Aurora Theatre Company. His voice-over work can be heard in numerous radio and Internet advertisements. He holds a master’s degree in acting from American Conservatory Theater where he currently serves on the faculty in Studio ACT and the Young Conservatory.

Center Repertory Company is the resident professional the-ater company of the Lesher Center for the Arts.

For information, go to www.centerrep.org or call 943-SHOW (7469).

The World of Webber show will be presented on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gate-way. The show celebrates the songs and musicals of Broad-way and musical theater composer Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber through the years.

Webber is known for com-posing and combining all genres of music, from clas-sical to rock and country to jazz. The performers in this show reflect Webber’s musi-cal range.

Performed in intimate cab-aret style by three outstanding singers with piano accom-paniment, the revue features Webber classics such as “Mu-sic of the Night” (“The Phan-tom of the Opera”), “Memo-ry” (“Cats”), “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” (“Evita”) and selections from many of his

other shows, including “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” “Jesus Christ Su-perstar” and “Sunset Boulevard.”

Webber has won seven Tony awards, three Grammy awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award and was knighted in his native England.

Tielle Baker is a musical theater and opera star who has appeared in over 50 produc-tions with over 20 different companies, including perfor-mances at the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, and in interna-tional music festivals in Italy and Germany.

Kelly Brandeburg performs on stages throughout the country and has starred in such shows as “Jekyll and Hyde,” “The Wizard of Oz” and “The Secret Gar-den.” A Sonoma County native, she holds musical theater de-grees from both the New School

University in New York and the American Musical and Dramat-ic Academy.

Kyle Martin performed the starring role of the Piano Man from Broadway’s Tony Award-winning smash hit, “Movin’ Out” in the musi-cal’s national tour throughout

the country. Musical Director Evan

Alparone is a conductor. This is an Esses Production.

Esses is known for its cabaret, concert and theater produc-tions including “Judy, Judy, Judy,” “Rodgers and Hammer-stein with Hart” and Kabaret

for Kids.Tickets for this show are

$15 in advance at the Excur-sion Desk. Tickets will be $20 if purchased at the door.

This event is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests.


Quartet San Francisco will present a Valentine’s Day performance at Gateway

‘Farnsworth Invention’ premiers at Town Hall Theatre starting Saturday

Diablo Women’s Chorale seeks singersThe Diablo Women’s Cho-

rale, a diverse group of fe-male singers from all over the East Bay, is currently welcoming new members for its spring program, “Rollin’ on the River” which features mostly American songs in the jazz, rock, pop, gospel and

folk traditions. Rehearsals are Monday

evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. at Saint Matthew Luther-an Church (399 Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek).

Guests, who love to sing and would like to share their passion and have fun, are es-

pecially welcome to come to rehearsals.

For information or a place-ment audition, contact Direc-tor Mary Sorenson at 256-8961.

Check out the group at www.diablowomenschorale.org.

Quartet San Francisco will perform on Valentine’s Day, Thursday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m., in the Fireside Room at Gate-way Clubhouse. Non-tradi-tional in its programming, the group redefines the sound of chamber music and expresses itself in its agility and standout virtuosic playing. These cross-over specialists excel in mul-tiple styles – jazz, tango, pop, blues, bluegrass, gypsy, swing and big band.

The evening’s program, “From QSF with Love,” will include compositions written by Dave Brubeck, Consuelo Velazquez, Sholom Secunda, Jeremy Cohen, John Lennon/Paul McCartney, Richard Rod-gers, G. H. Matos Rodriguez, Eduardo Arolas, Raymond Scott, Louis Gugliemi, Astor Piazzolla, Gordon Goodwin and Chuck Corea.

Cohen, violinist and com-poser-arranger: A Bay Area native, he studied with Itzhak Perlman and Anne Crowden. He founded QSF in 2001, and his jazz violin performances have earned him nationwide accolades. His recording cred-its include motion picture and television soundtracks and his “Concerto Carnevale” recently had its world premiere with the Marin Symphony.

Matthew Szemela, violin: Originally from Maine, he was praised by the New York Times for his “outrageous fid-dling” and crosses musical styles with ease. He has per-formed as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral musi-

Jeremy Cohen Matthew Szemela

Chad Kaltinger

Kelly Maulbetsch

cian in the United States, Eu-rope and Australia.

Chad Kaltinger, viola: Hail-ing from Chicago, he is an active freelancer in the San Francisco area and maintains a busy schedule as orchestral violist, chamber musician, so-loist, and recording artist. He is Principal violist for Opera San Jose and the Santa Cruz Sym-phony.

Kelly Maulbetsch, cello: She is an active freelance perform-er and teacher in the Bay Area. Maulbetsch is Assistant Princi-pal cello of the Sarasota Opera Festival (Sarasota, Florida) as

well as a member of the Marin, Santa Rosa, Fresno, Monterey and Modesto Symphonies.

The next and final Rossmoor Chamber Music Society con-cert this season will be the San Francisco Piano Trio on Mon-day, March 4.

For information, call June Bechtel at 287-1378. Single tickets ($18) will be on sale at the door starting at 7 p.m. on the night of the performance. Dial-A-Bus is available for those who do not wish to drive. Call 988-7676.

Lafayette’s Town Hall Theatre presents Aar-on Sorkin’s (“The West Wing,” “The Social Network,” “A Few Good Men”) play about the battle over who invented television, “The Farnsworth Invention,” to the Bay Area. It will run from Saturday, Feb. 9, through Saturday, March 2, (previews on Feb. 7 and 8).

Directed by Shellie Award winner Joel Ros-ter, “Farnsworth Invention” tells the story of the battle between inventor Philo Farnsworth and CEO David Sarnoff as the race for elec-tronic television heats up in the 1920s. This show is a must see for fans of Sorkin, history or television.

“Farnsworth Invention” is rated PG-13 for adult language.

Show times are as follows:Thursdays, Feb. 7 and 28 at 8 p.m.Fridays, Feb. 8, 15, 22 and March 1 at 8 p.m.Saturdays, Feb. 9, 16, 23 and March 2 at 8

p.m.Sundays, Feb. 17 and 24 at 2 p.m.

On Feb. 15, there will be complimentary wine and an actor talk-back at Town Hall’s Theatre Club immediately following the per-formance.

Ticket costs are: Preview Night or matinee, $29 adults and $25 seniors and youth (60 and up or under 18); Thursday, Friday and Satur-day evenings, $32 adults and $29 seniors and youth; and Student Rush, 15 minutes before curtain, $15 per ticket (cash only) for any show with student ID. Group discounts are available; call for details.

For tickets, contact the Town Hall Theatre Box Office at 283-1557 or purchase online at www.TownHallTheatre.com.

Established in 1944 as the Dramateurs, the 68-year-old Town Hall Theatre Company is the oldest continuously active theater in Contra Costa County. The award-winning company is also home to an extensive children’s education-al program, Town Hall Education. Town Hall Theatre is located at 3535 School Street.

Penultimate Chamber Music Society concert shows diverse styles

EntErtainmEnt notEs

T his past week’s t h e a t r i c a l j o u r n e y s

have allowed me to take a little trip down memory lane. I attended “Singin’ in the Rain” rehearsals for the upcoming Diablo The-ater Company’s reprise open-ing this Friday in the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.

I also had a delightful expe-rience at Broadway San Jose where I had the opportunity to enjoy the recent hit, “Rock of Ages” at the San Jose Cen-ter for the Performing Arts. I will fill you in on the brilliant ballet productions created and delivered by Smuin Ballet as demonstrated by this past week’s outstanding perfor-mance of contemporary dance in the Lesher Center.

When I learned that Diablo Theater Company (formerly Diablo Light Opera) was pre-paring to restage “Singin’ in the Rain,” I asked for permis-sion to sit in on a rehearsal to see how a modern company could properly prepare for such complex dancing scenes. I was absolutely wowed by the exciting vitality and ded-ication demonstrated by the 32 talented dancers practic-ing routines in a crowded dancing studio.

The three lead Actors Eq-uity performers, Keith Pinto (who plays Don Lockwood), Melissa WolfKlain (Kathy Selden) and Ryan Drum-mond (Cosmo Brown) turned up the dancing heat with the fun-filled “Good Morning” dance scene, while Director Dyan McBride and Choreog-rapher Staci Arriaga put them through their rigorous paces, again and again and again!

I am so ecstatic about this upcoming production that I simply had to do a preview to get Rossmoor residents to the theater before the tickets are all gone. I am sure this will be a sell-out favorite. The company is pulling out all stops to make this a long-re-membered musical.

Tickets may be purchased by visiting the website at www.diablotheatre.org or by calling 943-SHOW (7469). The show starts Feb. 8 and runs through March 2. Don’t miss it!

Rock onBroadway San Jose played

host to the five-time Tony Award nominee rock musi-cal, “Rock of Ages” this past week. This rock ’em, sock ‘em adult musical comedy is a ribald, slightly raunchy, musical rip of happenings on the Sunset Strip in the late 1980s. It is an unexpected-ly and insanely fun look at the rock-and-roll culture of America at that time.

I was blown away by the

incredibly well repre-sented senior contin-gent in the audience; probably at least 50 percent of us were there. I also love many of the memorable mu-sic of groups such as

Journey, Styx, REO Speed-wagon, Foreigner, Pat Bena-tar and Whitesnake.

If you missed this terrific show, then by all means stay tuned for the next wave of shows at Broadway San Jose. Blue Man Group will arrive in April; Broadway’s “Billy Elliot” will open in May; and Green Day’s “American Idi-ot” will come home in June. Wow, this great venue has a lot to offer. For information, go to www.broadwaysanjose.com and check it out.A thrilling ballet company

Smuin Ballet has just thrilled Walnut Creek audi-ences with its creative and innovative contemporary ar-tistic dance programs with performances on Feb. 1 and 2. Two years ago, I lauded this company’s superlative Christmas program presen-tation, encouraging residents to watch for future opportu-nities to see its offerings.

Fortunately, I was offered that opportunity again and jumped at it. I can only de-scribe the performance as extremely rewarding and fulfilling. I love to watch conventional ballet with the time-proven treasures of the past, but I love even more the innovative and newly provoc-ative modern dance routines and creations presented by this company.

The popular production of “Oh, Inverted World,” origi-nally presented in the 2010, presented again in the cur-rent production, seems as popular as ever. In addition, the audience was equally thrilled by the exquisite per-formance of Robin Semmel-hack in “No Vivirè,” set to the Latin-inspired music of the Gypsy Kings.

But, it was the brilliantly unique production of “Cold Virtues,” set to the haunting Violin Concerto by Philip Glass, which left the audi-ence speechless. The visually hypnotizing “Starshadows” production found me wishing I would have had a camera to capture forever the beauty of the lighting and the romanti-cally engaging performance.

Finally, I have always loved the music of Paul Simon’s 1986 album, “Graceland,” which featured his South African music collaboration with African musicians such as Ladysmith Black Mamba-zo and the music of Johnny Clegg and Sipho Mchunu. This music was featured in a dance program described as “Homeless.”

Singin’, Rocking and DancingBy Charles Jarrett

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Penguin Dance Club hosts dinner dance

Poetry Circle discusses Middle-English poetry Feb. 18

Diablo Symphony concert features young pianist

The Diablo Symphony Orchestra continues its 2012-13 season by presenting a young pianist at its February concerts.

Rossmoor will host a concert on Friday, Feb. 8, at 8 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. The second concert will be held at the Lesher Center for the Arts on Sunday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. Tickets for the Rossmoor concert are $10, payable at the door. Note that the price of $5 printed last week was incorrect. The price has gone up in 2013. Tickets for the Lesher Center Concert can be purchased by calling 943-7469 or going online at www.lesherartscenter.org.

The program features “The Unanswered Question” by Ives; Piano Concerto No. 3 by Rachmaninov; and Sympho-ny No. 9 (New World) by Dvorak. Pianist Natasha Paremski will be part of the program.

In September 2010, Paremski was awarded the Classical Recording Foundation’s Young Artist of the Year. Born in Moscow, she began her piano studies at the age of 4 with Nina Malikova at the Andreyev School of Music there. In 1995 she immigrated to the United States with her family. She studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music before moving to New York to study with Pavlina Dokovska at Mannes College of Music, from which she graduated in 2007.

The Diablo Symphony Orchestra performs its 50th sea-son under the direction of Conductor Matilda Hofman. For information on the Diablo Symphony, go to the website at www.diablosymphony.org.

The Rossmoor Poetry Cir-cle Salon will meet on Mon-day, Feb. 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Garden Room at Dollar Clubhouse.

Noted poet and critic Jannie Dresser will lead a discussion about Anglo-Saxon and Mid-dle-English poetry. A small donation will be requested.

For information, contact Marc Hofstadter at 300-6474 or [email protected].

Marcia Boysen and Phil Blakeney at a recent Penguin Dance Club dinner dance

per guest couple. Reserva-tion checks, payable to the Penguin Dance Club, should be mailed to Sally Kenne-dy, 1114 Skycrest Drive No. 3. Note entree choice on the check.

Reservations must be re-ceived by Monday, Feb. 25. There will be no refunds after Monday, March 4.

Couples who want to sit together must submit their checks together. Guests are welcome, if space is avail-able. Couples on the waiting list for membership are auto-matically invited as guests, and member couples may invite one guest couple per dance.

Dress for the evening is formal. Attire for women is either a long gown, cocktail dress or an elegant pants en-semble. Men’s attire is a tux-edo, dinner jacket or a dark suit with a white shirt and dark bow tie.

Residents are invited to join the Penguin Dance Club. This is the only formal dance club in Rossmoor. Members meet new friends, enjoy ex-cellent food and listen and dance to great music in a

beautiful setting.For information about this

dance, call Kennedy at 934-7720.

The Penguin Dance Club will have its “March into Spring” dinner dance on Sat-urday, March 9, in the Fire-side Room at Gateway.

Beginning at 6 p.m., there will be a social hour with appetizers and a fully hosted bar staffed by Ced Ferrett and his crew.

Dinner will be served at 7 by Simple Elegance Cater-ing. Entree choices are roast prime rib of beef with mashed potatoes, grilled salmon with spinach and parmesan rice or vegetable lasagna.

Accompanying the entrees will be peas with pearl on-ions, and a mixed green sal-ad. Dessert will be triple layer chocolate cake. Decaffeinat-ed coffee and hot tea will be served, and red and white wine will be on each table.

Entertainment will be pro-vided by the Manny Gutierrez Quartet playing a variety of music for listening and danc-ing. Creative decorations by Barrie Elrod and her assis-tants will be on display.

Cost for the evening is $60 per member couple, or $75

The Golden Rain Foundation provides free Wi-Fi Internet access for residents in the Red-wood Room, Peacock Hall and the Administration Office at Gateway, Del Valle, Hillside and Creekside clubhouses. The signs posted tell residents that they can access the Wi-Fi for inci-dental use (e-mailing, searching the Internet). It is not intended for streaming video or audio. The service does allow multiple users but is on an “as available” basis (if there are many users in one space, it may not connect). Connection and performance may change depending upon us-age. The GRF Wi-Fi policy can be reviewed at www.rossmoor.com/resident-info/wi-fi-policy. Residents experiencing prob-lems with Wi-Fi can email [email protected].

Rossmoor has Wi-Fi spots


Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra to perform

Ballroom Dance Club to dance to the music of the Manny Gutierrez Quartet

Silk painting class offered by the RAAWorkshop taught by Anna George Saturday

San Ramon’s former mayor, H. Abram Wilson, will join the Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra to narrate Aaron Co-pland’s “Lincoln Portrait” at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek on Sunday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

The piece was written in 1942 as part of the World War II patriotic effort, and includes excerpts from inspiring speeches and letters of Lincoln.

In honor of this special occasion, special discounted pric-ing is offered to veterans. Veterans can mention special pro-motion code word “chief” and purchase a $10 ticket. Ticket prices are $10 to $30.

The orchestra will also be joined by audacious local clarinetist Diane Maltester in the East Bay premiere of St. Mary’s College professor Marty Rokeach’s “Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra.” The piece was written for Malt-ester, and demonstrates Rokeach’s unique compositional combination of floating lyricism and rhythmic drive.

Also on the program are Ottorino Respighi’s “Gli Uccel-li” (The Birds), which draws on baroque harpsichord dance music, and Igor Stravinsky’s “Dumbarton Oaks,” which he described as ”a little concerto in the style of the Bach ‘Bran-denburg Concertos.’”

For tickets, call 943-SHOW or go to the website at www.LesherArtsCenter.org.

“Elegance in Red” is the theme for the Ball-room Dance Club’s dance on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Sierra Room at Del Valle. Members will dance to the music of the Manny Gutierrez Quartet.

Admission is $5 per couple for members and $20 per couple for nonmembers (as guest of a member).

Whether a beginner, intermediate or ad-vanced dancer, Rossmoor residents are wel-come to join the Ballroom Dance Club. Even though this is a couples’ dance club, single res-idents may join and bring a guest.

The club dances are every third Saturday of the month from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Sierra Room.

Dues of $40 are now payable for 2013. Res-ervation checks, payable to Ballroom Dance Club, may be sent to Pat Duarte, 650 Terra Cal-ifornia Drive No. 6. Checks may also be left

in the club’s mailbox at Gateway. (No cash is accepted.)

Couples are invited to perform an exhibi-tion of their dance skills. Contact Jeannie Fran-cis-Gomes at 930-0751.

The club furnishes light refreshments. Mem-bers are welcome to bring their own libations or snacks.

The club sponsors Monday night dance classes at Hillside Clubhouse. For information, contact Alberta Bagneschi at 687-5270.

The club’s board meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. in Mul-tipurpose Room 3 at Gateway. The club wel-comes any comments, suggestions or questions.

Club contacts are Jeannie Francis-Gomes and Peter Gomes, co-presidents (930-0751); Richard and Rosie Davis, co-vice presidents (934-3039); Lynne Fry, secretary (256-4245); and Pat Duarte, treasurer (300-3708).

lows each student to select preferred hues in profession-al-grade paints and to choose four or five preferred sizes and types of silks at the workshop.

Savory and sweet refresh-ments will be served.

Students bring a few soft paint brushes for water media (a large house-painting brush also), a spray bottle for water and a sponge.

Class tuition checks are made out to RAA and mailed to 2956 Tice Creek Drive No. 3. Be sure to include a telephone number and an email address, and to note “silk painting” on the check.

Class size is limited. For information, call George 783-

A new workshop on silk painting, sponsored by the Rossmoor Artists Association (RAA) is scheduled for Satur-day, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Art Studio at Gate-way. Instructor Anna George will introduce her techniques for applying layers of color to fine silk.

Beginners and advanced participants are welcome. The process is simple and no paint-ing experience is necessary.

Enjoy transforming sump-tuous, white silks into richly hued silks. They are fun to paint, fun to wear, and fun to give as signature gifts.

Tuition is $65 for residents. The materials fee of $70 al-

9000 or email [email protected].

Join the RAA to enjoy this class. Membership is $10; a separate membership check goes to RAA, P.O. Box 2070, Walnut Creek 94595. Non-residents should add $15 to tuition.

George first taught art and photography as a college and university student. After years of painting and exhibiting, she founded a gallery in San Fran-cisco. Her work, shown in the United States and Europe, re-sides in collections in 12 coun-tries. See her silk work at an-nageorgeonline.com.

Consider carpooling to popular Gateway and Del Valle events.


I N R O S S M O O R

Menu for Feb. 15Call 988-7703 for a reservation

Friday Lunch is served at a suggested donation of $2. Deli bags are provided for an additional suggested donation of $2. You must attend Friday Lunch to get your deli bag. Deli bags must be ordered in advance. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. at Hillside. Reserve a space for Friday Lunch in person

right after lunch for the following week, or call 988-7703 no later than Wednesday by noon. To cancel a reservation, call 988-7703. Please leave name and phone number when cancelling. If you are unable to make lunch, cancel your reservation so another resident can take your place.

The menu:Spaghetti and meatballs; tossed salad with Thousand Island

dressing; capri vegetables; and citrus fruit.Options:

Hamburger plate or chef’s salad. Please specify the entree of your choice; otherwise, you will

receive the menu item for that day.Deli bag:

The deli bag for Feb. 15 features a roast turkey sandwich on whole wheat, carrot-raisin salad, a banana and orange-pineapple juice.

Friday Lunch

Loreta Landucci’s artwork now on exhibit at the Creekside Grill

Bay Area actor Stu Klitsner presents showSponsored by Drama Association

Renowned local actor Stu Klitsner will be the featured performer at the Drama As-sociation’s next Friday Salon on Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. in the Las Trampas Room at Hill-side.

In his one-man show, “Flirting with Fame,” he reminisces about his career on stage, in movies and on television.

Along the way, he tells vignettes about celebrities he has worked with or en-countered in the course of his fascinating career. Some of the stars he has stories about, to name a few, include Jimmy Durante, Gene Au-try, Art Linkletter, Celeste Holm, Carol Burnett, Steve McQueen, Michael Douglas, Karl Malden, Ed Asner and Will Smith.

Klitsner graduated from the University of Wiscon-sin where he starred in his friend Jerry Bock’s college musical, “Big as Life.” The friend went on to compose the music for “Fiddler on the Roof.”

After graduation, Klits-ner headed for Los Angeles where he landed a stint as a singer with Les Brown’s band at the Hollywood Palladium after being discovered on the

Art Linkletter show. Later he spent some time in New York and toured the country in the play, “Twin Beds.”

Having started a family, he ended up in Walnut Creek as a high school teacher. But his talents were still in demand and he landed the role of the coroner in “The Streets of San Francisco.”

He was also a featured ac-tor and singer with the Wood-minster and Willows theatre companies, appearing in many of their productions.

There is no admission charge for this beguiling pro-gram and all are welcome.

For information, call Jean Wilcox at 937-6524.


Loreta Landucci with her paintings at Creekside Grill

Actor Stu Klitsner will per-form at Friday Salon.

Loreta Landucci’s paintings are on display through March in the Creekside Grill. Her work is also shown in galleries in Blackhawk and Taos, N.M.

Landucci is an award-win-ning fine artist. She is a mem-ber of the Rossmoor Art Asso-ciation (RAA) and has lived in Rossmoor for two years.

Many of her paintings are of local scenes. Her paintings reflect her 30-year study of anatomy and figure drawing, her study of the impressionists for light and atmosphere and her study of the old masters for form and design. Her art back-ground includes studies with internationally known artists and a bachelor’s degree cum laude in art.

She has more than 70 awards with many best of show. She was the recipient of the first place award for traditional oils at the Los Gatos Art Associa-tion’s 27th annual juried show. She was awarded first place for portrait and figure at the 28th annual juried show.

Landucci’s painting, “Blue,” a pastel portrait from a live model, was recently chosen by the San Francisco Mod-el’s Guild to be published in its upcoming book, “The San Francisco Bay Area Figurative Renaissance.” “Blue” also re-ceived a cash award of merit in the fine arts competition at the California State Fair.

She has given many lec-tures and demonstrations to art groups. She has painted

on location in Tuscany, New Mexico, Arizona and Califor-nia. She has recently shown at the Sally Bolger Art Gallery, Orinda and the Ryder Gallery, UC Berkeley.

One of her recent Tusca-ny paintings received the first place blue ribbon and cash award for oils at the Alameda Museum show. She has been ju-ried into the “Jewel by the Bay” plein air painting competitions sponsored by the Frank Bette Art Center. She won best of show awards for her Alameda

painting of retired life boats and another best of show award for “From Crown Beach.”

The artist’s paintings are in private collections through-out the United States, Austra-lia and Canada. The Bank of America, the Gilroy Museum and some historical societies have purchased her work for permanent display.

For information and to pur-chase original paintings or re-productions, contact the artist at Loreta_Landucci.com or at 979-1206.

Watch Fun Day entertainment on Channel 28.

Show Rossmoor to friends. It’s easy with the Internet.1. Click on www.rossmoor.com2. On the opening page, click on “Rossmoor Video.”3. Enjoy a tour of Rossmoor and more.


Watercolor classes offered

Ballroomdancing taught

Linda Sutton will teach Wild Watercolor in Rossmoor on Thursdays, from Feb. 28 through April 18, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Art Studio at Gateway.

This class is for intermedi-ate to advanced painters and covers the nature of transpar-ent color and the use of rela-tionships to express desired ef-fects. Color relationships and water saturation is critical; un-derstanding them reduces the fear of fast-moving watercolor. Sutton encourages the students to worry less about controlling the paint and more about what color can do.

The student can begin with simple exercises – a landscape and an abstract that include textures and then move on quickly to individual projects. Continuing painters can em-bellish or ignore them as the class encourages each individ-ual’s direction. A list of mate-rials is available.

The fee is $100. Registration is in order of checks received. Class is limited to 22.

Send a check made out to RAA with “Sutton class” in the memo, too: L.D. Sutton, 230 Bear Oaks, Martinez, CA 94553. Include an email ad-dress if materials are wanted or needed.

Rossmoor Art Association membership is required. Those who are not a member should include a check for $10 made out to RAA and send to P.O. Box 2070 Walnut Creek, 94595.

By Jane ViatorDecisions, Decisions!

antiquEs & coLLEctibLEs

We all have to decide, at some point, what we’re going to do with our “stuff.” What are we going to leave to a family member or dear friend? What will be donated, and what thrown away? Are there items I want to sell, or at least know the monetary value of?

The first step is to assemble the things you will “de-ac-cession.” Make your own inventory, as detailed as possible, with whatever history and documentation you know and have. For example: “Bronze and glass table lamp, wedding gift from her boss to Aunt Elizabeth (Howard) in 1923.”

Clear, detailed photographs are a helpful part of your inventory, for your own insurance needs as well for the later proper disposal of your belongings. An inexpensive digital camera or a smartphone takes very good pictures for this purpose. Where possible, use a plain, neutral-colored back-ground. Include a ruler, a coin or other easily recognized common object in the photos to provide scale. Otherwise it can be hard to know whether that vase is three inches tall, or three feet.

If uncertain about the value of items, consider wheth-er you want or need the services of an appraiser or can get verbal valuations of a few things. A true appraisal is a written document that can be used in legal proceedings,

such as an insurance claim or a lawsuit. An appraisal is expensive, because it is a time-consuming task that re-quires time and expertise.

It seems an obvious choice, but don’t expect a dealer to make an offer or give you verbal evaluation for free. A dealer’s business is to buy low and sell high, and they will often respond, “How much do you want for this?”

For most purposes, and most things, the best starting point is a verbal valuation; that’s what guests receive on “Antiques Roadshow.” You can get an impartial, profes-sional opinion at many local auction houses such as Bon-hams, Clars and Michaan’s. They all have regularly sched-uled walk-in clinics, for up to three items (photos are okay for large pieces of furniture).

Appraisal days are also held locally from time to time. There will be one on Sunday, March 10, from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the Gardens at Heather Farm in Walnut Creek, 1540 Marchbanks Drive. Michaan’s experts will be conducting this benefit for the gardens. You can have up to three items valued for $15 or $5 for each additional item.

Jane Viator is a Rossmoor resident who is a senior con-tributing editor of the Antiques Roadshow Insider mag-azine. She writes a monthly column for the News on an-tiques and collectibles.

Beginning ballroom danc-ers can learn basic moves to two of the most popular and enjoyable dances, the cha-cha and waltz. These dances are included in almost every ball-room dance program. Classes are Fridays, Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

There are also classes for the more advanced in the waltz and rumba. Classes are Wednes-days, Feb. 6, 13, 20, and 27. The intermediate class for stu-dents who know basics will be-gin at 3:45 p.m. and the more advanced class for continuing students will start at 4:45.

All classes are in the Shas-ta Room at Del Valle. Classes are ongoing with two different dances featured each month.

Classes are taught by Gail Enright, a well-known Bay Area ballroom dance teacher. New students are welcome.

Cost for a single drop-in class is $10 or save with two consecutive classes for $15, three consecutive classes $20 and four consecutive classes for $25. Couples are preferred but some singles can be ac-commodated. Private lessons are also available.

For information about the classes, contact Enright at 284-1003 or at [email protected].

The results are in from the Recreation Department’s Thursday and Friday movies survey.

Among the favorite mov-ies of the year as chosen by Rossmoor residents were films such as “Midnight in Paris,” “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” and “Beasts of the Southern Wild.”

Moviegoers were not as fond of films such as “A Thou-sand Words,” “The Lucky

One,” and “Magic Mike.” The usage of language cap-

tions portion of the survey was similar to last year’s re-sults.

Almost 300 residents com-pleted the survey. Here are the results for resident preference for language caption usage: • Utilize captions the same as

they are now: 42 percent• Utilize captions at more

screenings: 31 percent• No opinion: 19 percent

• Use captions less: 8 percentTo hopefully accommo-

date residents who need captions to enjoy movies in Peacock Hall, beginning in March, the 7 p.m. Thursday showings will also now fea-ture language captions. This will be the first time captions have been used at this later showing time on a regular basis.

Here is how captions will be utilized (when available,

but at this time, not all mov-ies on DVD and Blu-Ray have an English language captions option) in Peacock Hall.

Thursdays 1 p.m. (cap-tions) 4 p.m. (no captions) 7 p.m. (captions).

Fridays 10 a.m. (captions) 1 p.m. (captions) 4, 7 and 9 p.m. (no captions)

Saturdays 1, 4 p.m. (cap-tions) 7 p.m. (no captions)

Sundays 4 p.m. (captions) 7 p.m. (no captions)

Thursday, Friday movie survey results are in24A RossmooR News • FebRuaRy 6, 2013

30s/40s/50sshows film‘Girl Witha Pearl Earring’

“Girl With a Pearl Earring,” a romantic drama, will air at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Peacock Hall at Gateway.

The film is sponsored by the 30s/40s/50s Movie Group. It an adaptation of Tracy Che-valier’s novel of historic fiction about artist Johannes Vermeer.

Although little is known about his actual life, the story is told from the view of a young peasant maid, Griet (Scarlett Johansson), who works in the home of painter Vermeer (Col-in Firth). She becomes a talent-ed assistant and model for one of his most famous paintings.

The costumes and sets are remarkable, and each scene is a work of art in itself.

The de Young Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco will show an outstanding exhibit of Dutch Masters from the Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis, The Hague, including “Girl With a Pearl Earring.” The ex-hibition will be at the de Young through Thursday, June 6.

Premiering in 2003, this film is in color and is 99 min-utes in length.

The 30s/40s/50s Couples Club is for couples born in the decades of the 1930s, 1940s or 1950s. It is a social group, whose purpose is to meet oth-ers in the same age group with similar interests.

For information about other activities, or to join the club, contact Membership Chair-woman Janey King at 932-0727.

EyE O n DVDs“Romantics Anonymous”

(Les Émotifs Anonymes)Specialized appealBy R.S.Korn

The original title of this French film “Les Émotifs Ano-nymes” refers to a therapy group for people with various emotional difficulties. The English title, “Romantics Anon-ymous” is somewhat misleading because the problem of the protagonists is that while they may be romantics at heart, their anxieties paralyze them. A more accurate description of the story might be “Those Two Panic-Stricken Human Beings,” but it would hardly work as an effective marketing tool for this lighthearted comedy.

While Angélique, with her mop of blond curls and wide eyes, sings to herself “I Have Confidence,” it doesn’t prevent her, after managing to appear at the support group, from fainting when she has to introduce herself. Her counterpart is Jean-René who says he adores women but is terrified of them and has never had any relationship.

Angélique has her therapy group. Jean-René has his psy-chiatrist. The film toggles back and forth between their respective sessions and the business of making chocolate confections.

Angélique answers an ad for work at the Chocolate Mill where Jean-René, the owner, is so anxious about making decisions that he hires her immediately, not to make choc-olates, which is her great talent, but to sell them, which is manifestly not her strong point. The firm is on the brink of failure because its chocolates are considered old-fashioned.

What he doesn’t know about Angélique, because he was too anxious to really interview her, is that she is actually the renowned “Hermit,” the master anonymous chocolatier. She and her previous employer, who suffered from the same constraints as she, never revealed their identities and for seven years she worked happily for him, creating master-pieces of chocolate delight. Alas, he died, which is why she must find other employment.

Jean-René is assigned exercises to do by his analyst. The first is asking someone to dinner. He manages to invite An-gélique and then comes late. She arrives having prepared for conversation with cue cards on which she had written pos-sible subjects, but he is incapable of responding. Instead, he keeps disappearing into the restroom where he had stashed a briefcase filled with fresh shirts, which he has to constantly change into because he is sweating so much. Finally, the sit-uation is so intolerable for him that he manages a precarious escape.

Subsequent encounters, like this one, are all painfully awk-ward for them. It has been said that comedy is serious busi-ness and indeed, the distinguished poet, T.S. Eliot, summed up their dilemma with the line, “Do I Dare?”.

Of the two main characters, Jean-René is the more hapless, but Angélique, between fainting and hiccups, manifests her difficulties as well. In spite of his inhibitions, Jean-René can-not resist, when a band plays a Russian love song, suddenly singing it. The closest that they come to relating in a relaxed way is an amusing scene in which they taste chocolates that she has created and describe their reactions. In that situation, they have no problem communicating, expressing their feel-ings in sensual language and sounds with double entendre connotations.

It is not unusual for a European film to feature chocolate as a main character. Just as wine, pastry and superb cuisine are considered important elements to the good life, fine chocolate too, is something to be celebrated. “Chocolat” with Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp, a fairly recent film, dealt with its magical powers, and just recently “Lezioni de Cioccolato” was shown here by the Italian Club.

Still, chocolate as a metaphor has its limitations. The film needs actors who can take such a delicate script and translate it into a sufficiently interesting experience. Isabelle Carré (Angélique) and the Belgian actor Benoît Poelvorrde (Jean-René) do just that. A slight work such as this gives these ac-tors an opportunity to show how critical they are to its suc-cess. While portraying unrealistic characters and, moreover, where there is no doubt about the resolution, they manage to be, at the same time both over the top, and amusingly and touchingly sympathetic.

This is a 2010 film, not rated and is available from Netflix.

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Author Lou Satz to talk aboutWWII books at library event

Drama ‘Cloud Atlas’ shows Thursday, Friday

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‘Pranzo di Ferragosto’ will be shownin Peacock Hall Feb. 18 by Italian clubs

The 2012 drama “Cloud Atlas,” starring Tom Hanks and Halle Berry, will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. and on Fri-day, Feb. 8, at 10 a.m. and 1, 4, 7 and 9 p.m. The showings

at 10 and 1 will feature lan-guage captions.

Six seemingly disparate stories take viewers from a South Pacific Island in the 19th century to 1970s Amer-ica to a dystopian future, ex-ploring the complicated links

that humans share through the generations.

This film is two hours and 52 minutes long and is rat-ed R. This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests.

The 1997 drama “The Peace-maker,” starring George Cloo-ney and Nicole Kidman, will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gate-way on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. The showings at 1 and 4 will feature language captions.

After terrorists trigger a nu-clear explosion in Russia, a U.S. Special Forces agent and a White House nuclear weapons expert come to the rescue. Trou-ble is, the conspiracy stretches from Europe to New York, and

the terrorists have no demands.This film is two hours and

nine minutes long and is rated R. This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests.

The 1961 comedy “The La-dies Man,” starring Jerry Lew-is, will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Sunday, Feb. 10, at 4 and 7 p.m. The showing at 4 will feature lan-guage captions.

After a failed romance, luck-less Herbert Heebert is look-ing for a job when he stumbles upon a mansion filled with women of every variety. The mansion manager hires Herbert as a handyman and allows him

to live among the ladies.This film is one hour and 30

minutes long and is not rated. This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Department and is open to all residents and their guests.

The Italian-American Club and the Italian Conversation Group continue their Cine-ma in Italiano series with the film, “Pranzo di Ferragosto” (“Mid-August Lunch”).

The film will be shown on Monday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. in Peacock Hall at Gateway. The film will be in Italian with En-glish subtitles.

Gianni Di Gregorio (co-writer of the smash hit “Gomorrah”) stars in his di-rectorial debut. The movie is an utterly charming tale of

great food, feisty ladies and unlikely friendships during a very Roman holiday.

Broke, and armed with only a glass of wine and a wry sense of humor, mid-dle-aged Gianni resides with his 93-year-old mother in their ancient apartment. Debts are mounting, but if Gianni looks after the building manager’s mother during the Pranzo di Ferragosto (Italy’s biggest summer holiday and the Feast of the Assumption), all will be forgiven.

Then the manager a lso shows up with an aunt ie, and then a doctor f r iend appears with his mother in tow. Can Gianni keep four such lively mamas well fed and happy in these cramped quarters?

The film is 75 minutes and is free to Rossmoor residents and guests.


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Held Feb. 14at Walnut Creek Library

Rossmoor resident and author Lou Satz will appear at the Walnut Creek Library, 1644 N. Broadway, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, as part of the library’s Author Events program.

Satz will talk about and read briefly from his two books: an historical book on post-World War II Europe titled “Occupation Europe” and an historical romance novel, “Plays Well With Oth-ers.” After his presentation, there will be time to ask questions.

Satz wrote his historical book as seen through his eyes as a 19-year-old Jew-ish-American Army sergeant serving in Austria. He then took the skeleton of that sto-ry and fleshed it out, turning it into the novel.

The novel also focuses on the young Jewish U.S. sol-dier who served in Europe just after the war. However, this story doesn’t end with the soldier coming home to the United States. It takes up where the other book ended. The story contin-

ues into the Cold War and the early days of Israel. Its main characters are a Jew-ish World War II Army vet-eran and a businessman and an accomplished woman pianist who is a Holocaust survivor.

Satz retired from a ma-jor publishing house in New York City and worked for several years after his retire-ment as a publishing consul-tant.

Satz spent three years writing the novel and self-published it in late 2011. It is on sale at the Walnut Creek Library. All proceeds go to the library.


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Classes are Mondays, Feb. 11, 18 and 25 as well as March 4. The class for beginners is from 6:30 to 7:30. The more advanced class is from 7:30 to 8:30. Classes are taught at the Diablo Room at Hillside.

The instructor is Alberta Bagneschi. She has taught ball-room dance in the Bay Area for more than 25 years. She is known for her teaching skills for beginners and her challeng-ing patterns for the more advanced dancer.

During these classes, beginners will learn the basic moves for tango and nightclub two step. More advanced students will add new patterns to their repertoire.

The cost for this four-week course is $50 per couple. If both classes are taken, the cost is $75 per couple. Classes are open to all Rossmoor residents as well as nonresidents.

For information, call Bagneschi at 687-5270.

Friends of Walnut CreekLibrary to hold book sale

The Friends of the Walnut Creek Library’s book sale is the perfect place to pick up great books at great prices. The sale will be on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.in the library’s Oak View Room.

Following a break from 2:30 to 3 p.m., there will be bag sale until 5. Shoppers may purchase a grocery bag of books for $5.

All proceeds from the book sale are used for the library col-lection and children’s programs.

Members of Friends of the Walnut Creek Library are invited to a special presale on Friday, Feb. 22, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Shop-pers may join at the presale.

For information on membership, go to http://www.wclibrary-friends.org/join.html.

CAC holds meeting followed by demoFigurative sculpture lab and workshop offered

Ceramics by Mila Visser ’t Hooft

The Ceramic Arts Club’s (CAC) next gen-eral meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. Membership is not required for general meeting attendance.

It is therefore an opportunity for those in-terested in membership to come and informal-ly get a feel for the studio experience with a demonstration.

All are invited and encouraged to attend. After club business, local artist Mila Visser

’t Hooft will demonstrate her approach to al-tering ceramic vessels that are thrown on the wheel for dramatic effect. She will also follow up with a two-day workshop showcasing her techniques in late February and early March.

Classes and workshopsClasses and workshops are well under way.

To check on upcoming events, see the new club calendar at the front of the studio.

CAC will offer a figurative sculpture lab on two Sundays, Feb. 10 and 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members interested in sculpting with a live model are encouraged to participate.

There will be no instruction provided but a model will be present from which to work so the front studio workroom will be open only to those participating in the lab.

The lab offers an opportunity to practice and strengthen figurative skills. Participants are encouraged to work independently without direction.

The cost is $35 payable by check only made out to CAC. The check drop and sign-up sheet are at the front of the studio. Contact: Anne Shulenberger at 954-1429.

Visser ’t Hooft will offer a two-day interme-diate and advanced wheel-throwing workshop

on two Mondays, Feb. 25, and March 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Visser ’t Hooft throws on a kick wheel and her firing preference is a wood kiln so her shapes are designed to take advantage of the unique surface treatment such a kiln can offer. She makes bold cuts, flat plains, sharp edges, ridges and finger marks for the flames in the kiln to dance around, bump into and decorate with the ash and salts they deposit.

The cost for her workshop is $25, nonrefund-able, payable by check only made out to CAC. Sign-up sheet and check drop are at the front of the studio. Contact: Nonette Swedberg at 510-520-9660.

Show and TellCAC’s informal Show and Tell is always the

last Friday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This month it will be Feb. 22.

All CAC members are welcome to bring up to three pieces they have made to discuss with the group. It is not necessary to sign up ahead of time. Contact: Shulenberger at 954-1429.

All classes and workshops are open to CAC members only.

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Waterford residents who have their art work on exhibit in-clude, from left, seated, Helena Jacobson, Ruth Runzo, Alice Vollmer and Irmgard Otto and standing, Kitty Chmel, Joyce La-dar, Margie Herman, June Shane and Bob Bishop.

New art exhibit at WaterfordThe Waterford art gallery exhibit has changed. The exhibit

includes oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, ink sketches, crafts, photos and sculptures.

This is the fifth consecutive year for what is getting to be a traditional Waterford activity. The art exhibit is changed each quarter to show new works from the residents and even employ-ees of the Waterford.

Contributing artists for this quarter are: Bob Bishop, Kitty D. Chmel, Joyce Ladar, Alfonso Gonzalez, Joan Heyde, Hele-na Jacobsen, Alice Vollmer, Harriet Damianakes, Ruth Runzo, Irmgard Otto, Margie Herman and June Shane.

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After a nearly two-year hi-atus, and with some person-nel changes, What Four?, a Rossmoor men’s barbershop quartet, is back.

The members are Brian Woolf, Roger Hadlich, Don Nelson and Larry Chizmar.

They are preparing a pro-gram to provide entertainment at local fun events. This group

specializes in the “Golden Oldies,” which are familiar to most residents. The songs in-clude “Shenandoah,” “Wait ‘til the Sun Shines, Nellie” and “Heart of My Heart. Songs are interspersed with light-hearted (if corny) humorous patter.

For information, call Hadlich, the leader, at 946-2892.

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Drama Association has applicationsavailable for an artistic director

Gwen Kilgour, chairwom-an of the Drama Association of Rossmoor (DAOR) Artis-tic Director Search Commit-tee, announced that applica-tion packets for those inter-ested in the position of artis-tic director for DAOR will be available until March 1 at 5 p.m.

Call Kilgour at 933-0928 for an application packet or for other information.

To be considered for this rewarding, creative and chal-lenging opportunity, appli-

Clubs can post announce-ments of their activities on Channel 28.

Rossmoor’s TV channel has a Post-It program where community activities appear.

The announcements should contain the name of the club, date, time and place of the event, costs and con-tact information.

Channel 28 staff then posts the item on the program with creative borders and art.

Residents can submit items for their events by emailing the pertinent information to [email protected] or stopping by the Channel 28 office at Creekside and com-pleting a Post-It form.

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Lee, a practitioner of tai chi and other Chinese health sys-tems for over 40 years, has created a unique inter-disciplinary mind-body exercise system called Functional Fitness. It incor-porates principles of slow-controlled, spiraling movement pat-terns based on the foundations of t’ai chi, Pakua, Pilates and gym ball.

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These exercises are suitable for anyone.For information, call Jim Woollett, 287-0468.

Wellness Group discussesfall prevention at meeting

Ellen Doerfer, a retired registered nurse, will be the speaker at the Beyond Eyes meeting on Sunday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. in the Delta Room at Del Valle. Her topic is visual imagery.

Doefer’s career includ-ed providing programs for stress management and well-

ness promotion. She teaches stress management classes at Rossmoor. She works with meditation, visual imagery and techniques for insomnia and relief of chronic pain.

Visual imagery is a win-dow on a person’s inner world, a way of viewing ideas, feel-ings and interpretations.

Beyond Eyes is a club for sight-impaired persons, their family and friends.

All residents are welcome and no reservations are re-quired.

Refreshments are always served.

For information, call Dor-othy Henson at 935-6494.

Beyond Eyes will meet Sunday at Del ValleEllen Doerfer will speak about visual imagery

Medical Marijuana Club is dedicated tosupport and education, meets Feb. 13

The Medical Marijuana Club, dedicated to support and education, will meet Wednes-day, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m., in Mul-tipurpose Room 3 at Gateway.

In the last few months, group members have become informed about all the newest information, education and research regarding the use of

medical marijuana to treat a host of different symptomolo-gy.

There is no speaker sched-uled for this next meeting; instead, the time will be spent organizing and getting information about what the group members are inter-ested in learning about; dis-

cussing referrals; and social-izing and getting to know each other.

The club would also like to create a database of providers, resources and dispensaries that members may use when they need help.

For information, phone Re-nee Lee at 979-9068.

Residents are invited to par-ticipate in a free introductory exercise workshop on Monday, Feb. 11, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Shasta Room, upstairs at Del Valle Clubhouse.

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This is also expressed through Western exercise, by using gym balls. Training with gym balls calls for muscles to work together, mimicking the way people use their bodies in everyday activities and sports.

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Taylor has been at Rossmoor since 2005. In 2009, he was appointed a member of the In-ternational Council on Active Aging Visioning Board for Fit-ness.

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Club will offer a new beginner ballet class starting on Thurs-day, Feb. 7, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Aerobics Room at Del Valle Fitness Center. The popular intermediate class, for students with prior ballet ex-perience, continues to meet on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the same location.

Livia Detre, Rossmoor’s own professional ballet mis-tress, teaches both classes and tailors instruction to the needs

of older adults. She emphasiz-es gentle movement that helps maintain flexibility, grace and poise.

There is no charge for the classes that are open to all par-ticipating class members of the Silver Swans Ballet Club. An-nual dues are $12. Prospective students are welcome to watch

or to take a class before decid-ing if they wish to join.

For information and place-ment in one of the two class-es, call Detre at 947-6951. In addition to classes, the club sponsors outings to ballet per-formances and films and holds luncheons in the summer and during the holidays.

The RN Club will meet Thursday, Feb. 14, at 3 p.m. in Meeting Room 5 at Creekside.

Dr. Mimi Salamat of Dr. Mimi’s Audiology Clinic will explain different types of hear-

ing loss. She will also talk about signs of hearing loss, the side effects, hearing aids and the latest technology.

Realistic expectations re-garding hearing aids will also

be discussed. There will be time for ques-

tions and answers. For information, call Sheila

Bolin at 939-3778 or Liz Tay-lor at 933-2723.

Stretching and core con-ditioning classes are offered Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 30, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Shasta Room, upstairs in the Del Valle Clubhouse.

The class wil include basic stretching, breathing and core conditioning. Props, such as

floor mats and elastic resistance bands, are used at every class.

Participants improve their flexibility and balance at a comfortable pace. This is a good class for active seniors as well as those getting reintro-duced to exercise.

The instructor, Robert Han-

cock, is a nationally certified personal trainer.

The cost is $10 a session or $60 for seven sessions. The first class is free.

To register, fill out forms available at the Fitness Center front desk. For information, call 510-375-9248.

The Saturday, Feb. 16, meeting of the Massage and Bodywork Club has been can-celed.

The next meeting will be

Saturday, March 16.For information, visit the

website at www.rossmoor-bodywork.com or contact Carl Brown at 287-9993.

February Massage andBodywork meeting cancelled

Parkinson’s Networksupport group meetsGathers Feb. 16 at Grace Church

The Parkinson Network of Mt. Diablo Support Group will meet on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon at Grace Presbyterian Church (2100 Tice Valley Blvd. Wal-nut Creek). Refreshments and an informational time will be held at the beginning of the meeting.

Guest speakers will be the Carey Brothers speaking about Home Safety, Part 2.

Prior to this meeting, from 9 to 10, will be three separate meetings, also at Grace Pres-byterian Church.

The Extended Parkinso-nians Only Discussion Group is for those who are newly di-agnosed or have had Parkin-son’s for years. The meeting will be held in the Fireside

Room. For information, con-tact Gregg Riehl at 254-8349 or [email protected].

The Caregivers Group will meet in the Oak Room. For information, contact Liz Wormer (828-1789 or [email protected]) or Lar-ry Unruh (510- 847-3685 or [email protected]).

The Young-Onset PD Sup-port Group will meet in the Fireside Room and has the op-tion of joining with the Extend-ed Parkinsonians Group. For information, contact Krystin Radke at 336-9554 or [email protected] are wel-come and there is no charge.

For general information, call Ronalee Spear at 284-2189 or Ronnie Wanetick at 933-6357.


T i T l e s R e C e N T lY A DDe D

Library Corner

FICTIONAnd Then You Dye, by Monica FerrisThe Art Forger, by B.A. ShapiroBad Faith, by Robert K. TanenbaumThe Black House, by Peter MayCall Me Mrs. Miracle, by Debbie MacomberThe Child’s Child, by Barbara VineCollateral Damage, by Stuart WoodsCrescent Dawn, by Clive CusslerThe Cutting Season, by Attica LockeDead in the Water, by Dana StabenowDress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, by David Sedaris

LARGE PRINTThe Big Four, by Agatha ChristieCrooked House, by Agatha ChristieGame Over, by Fern MichaelsGypped, by Carol Higgins ClarkKill Shot, by Vince FlynnLetter From a Stranger, by Barbara Taylor BradfordThe September Society, by Charles FinchWoman in Red, by Eileen Goudge

NONFICTIONKilling Kennedy, by Bill O’Reilly and Martin DugardThe Real Jane Austen, by Paula ByrneThe Secret History of the War on Cancer, by Devra DavisSnow-Storm in August, by Jefferson Morley30 Lessons for Living, by Karl Pillemer, Ph.D.Thomas Jefferson, the Art of Power, by Jon Meacham

• • •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.

Norman Weiner offers art classesLearn portrait and figure drawing skills

A drawing by Norman Weiner

The Rossmoor Art Association (RAA) offers classes in portrait and figure drawing. Both courses are taught by Norman Weiner, a gradu-ate of Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles.

Weiner has studied with many world-renowned artists. His paint-ings, drawings, etchings, sculptures and prints are in hundreds of collec-tions and he has operated galleries and studios in Los Angeles and Sau-salito.

PortraitsThe 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 pro-ceed at their own pace and ability.

The portrait classes are offered on Tuesdays, Jan. 8 through Feb. 12. Classes are from 1 to 4 p.m. in Art Studio 2 at Gateway. The fee is $60, which is nonrefundable.

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.

Figure drawingLearn how to draw the human figure in class-

es on Fridays, Jan. 11 through Feb. 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. in Art Studio 2 at Gateway. The fee is

$100, which is nonrefundable.The human figure has always

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. Every-one will work at their own pace and ability. Beginners and advanced stu-dents are welcome.

The beginning art supplies are: a 12-inch by 18-inch sketch pad, 2 and 4B graph-ite pencils and a kneaded eraser. Any additional supplies will be announced during the class.

RegistrationEach class is limited to 16 students, so early

registration is recommended. The cutoff date for registration for both classes is Wednesday, Jan. 2.

Registration checks, payable to RAA, should be mailed to Weiner at 3108 Rossmoor Parkway No. 3.

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 $10. 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.

Support East Bay theater arts through a special free the-ater discussion program at the Lafayette Library and Learn-ing Center, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette. Generally, the

meetings are the fourth Thurs-day of each month.

The group will select two plays a month, discuss them and then attend the plays, if desired. All levels of theater

knowledge are welcome. Any-one who is not sure may sim-ply come and listen.

This month’s selections are “Our Practical Heaven,” by Anthony Clarvoe, to be per-formed at the Aurora Theatre; and “The Farnsworth Inven-tion,” by Aaron Sorkin, to be performed at the Town Hall Theatre. The discussion meet-ing will be Thursday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. in the Teen Center at the library.

The following month, the meeting is on March 28. The plays are “The Grand Inquis-itor,” by Gary Graves, per-formed at the Berkeley City Center; and “The Ruling Class,” by Peter Barnes, per-formed at the Zellerbach Play-house.

For information, contact Richard Zoller at [email protected], or call the Lafayette Li-brary’s general number at 385-2280.

Clarvoe and Sorkin plays discussed infree theater group at Lafayette Library

Stair-TracSecuritas will offer the

Stair-Trac wheelchair assis-tance program seven days a week from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Call 988-7899 for assistance. Residents who need the wheelchair assis-tance service before 9 and after 5 can call a company that charges a fee. Two of these vendors include Buba Transportation, (510) 410-5907, or Pro Transport-1, (707) 665-4280.

The Rossmoor Fitness Center offers a variety of yoga classes, from Monday through Saturday. Classes are for all levels and accom-modate those with physical limitations. Participants are advised to wear loose cloth-ing and come with a rela-tively empty stomach. Props, used when needed, may in-clude chairs, blocks and straps.

MONDAYFlexible YogaTime and place: 5 to 6 p.m.

in the Shasta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse

Instructor: Barbara Bureker. For information, call 934-7857.

Fees: $6 per class. Drop-ins welcome at $7 per class.

TUESDAYGentle YogaTime and place: 11 a.m. to

noon in the Shasta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse.

Instructor: Sarah Harvey. Call 510- 639-4568 for in-formation.

Fees: $8 per class or $30 per month for four classes. Drop-ins welcome.

Stretch YogaTime and place: 5 to 6 p.m.

at the Fitness Center at Del Valle

Instructor: Barbara Bure-ker, yoga instructor for 35 years. For information, call 934-7857.

Fees: $7 for drop-ins or $6 for weekly commitment.

WEDNESDAYGentle YogaTime and place: 11 a.m. to

noon, Aerobics Room at Del Valle

Instructor: Bonnie Maeda For information, call 510-548-9566

Fees: $10 per class or $8 for four classes.

THURSDAYHealing Chair YogaTime and place: 4:30 to 5:30

p.m. in the Shasta Room at Del Valle

Instructor: Lee Ballen, cer-

tified integral yoga instruc-tor. Call 831-588-3199.

Fees: $10 per class

Strength YogaTime and place: 5:45 to 6:45

p.m. (5:30 to 6:30 begin-ning Dec. 6) in the Shasta Room at Del Valle Club-house



Gentle YogaTime and Place: 7 to 8 p.m.

at Del Valle.Instructor: Sarah Harvey.

For information, call 510-639-4568.

Fees: $8 per class; $30 per month for four classes. Drop-ins welcome.

FRIDAYFlexible YogaTime and place: 10 to 11

a.m. in the Shasta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse



Hanna Somatic MovementTime and place: 11 a.m. to

noon in the Shasta Room at Del Valle

Instructor: Yahdi Beckwitt. For information, call 530-277-9135.

Fees: $10 per class or $55 for a series of seven classes.

Gentle YogaTime and place: Noon to 1

p.m. in the Shasta Room at Del Valle.

Instructor: Sarah Harvey, a graduate of Iyengar Yoga Institute. Call 510-639-4568.

Fees: $8 per class; $39 for four classes.

SATURDAYTibetan Kum Nye YogaTwo Saturdays a monthTime and place: 10 to 11:30

a.m. in the Shasta Room at Del Valle

Coordinator: Endy Stark. For information, call 938-4681.

A variety of yoga classes offered

Continued from page 19AIf you missed this much-applauded modern dance program

by Smuin Ballet, you could venture down to the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts Center at 500 Castro Street for the Feb. 20 and 24 performances by this exciting and absolutely unique company.

Contact the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts by calling 650-903-6000 or visit the Smuin Ballet website at www.smuinballet.org.

Also, if you can’t get enough of this company’s mesmerizing entertainment, then by all means, a short drive to Livermore in March might be right up your alley as the Smuin Ballet will present “The Best of Smuin” on March 1 and 2 in the beautiful Bankhead Theater.

This program will reprise their highly lauded tribute to Frank Sinatra in “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Oh, Inverted World” present-ed in Walnut Creek this past week, and Amy Siewert’s “Soon These Two Worlds” presented in the 2010 program.

The Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 First Street in Liv-ermore and tickets can be purchased by calling the Bankhead Theater at 943-6800 or by visiting the website.

Entertainment Notes


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Classified ads in the Rossmoor News are a minimum of $12.50 for 30 words or less for non-residents 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 [email protected], 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 988-7800.

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Coming Soon!!Level-in San Franciscan in FWCM

New Carpet and PaintNew appliances including the heater

We have joined forCes to better serve the rossmoor Community

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email: [email protected]

sheron 925-323-9966DRE # 00931939

yvonne 925-457-7229DRE # 01365641

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INCOME TAX PREPARATION in your home by IRS-licensed en-rolled 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 925-283-0130 (Lafayette office) or www.diablotaxservice.com.

INTERESTED DOG OWNERS who want to form a working group for development of a large, off-leash dog park in Rossmoor. Please call 925- 765-7105.

ACTIVE, HEALTHY, RETIRED gen-tleman seeking petite, attractive, healthy lady for long-term relation-ship. 925-837-5880.

ONE PAIR OF HIKING POLES (Kel-ty, Ridgeline) lost in Rossmoor on or around Jan. 12, somewhere around Ptarmigan Entry 20.They have orange shafts and cork han-dles. If found, please call Frankie Wyka 925-932-0711.

HELPING HANDS/PERSONAL As-sistant. Transportation to doctor appointments, grocery /c lothes shopping, errands, etc. I am reli-able, honest and caring. Rossmoor references. I would love to help you! Call Linda at 925-825-2181.

NEED PERSONAL ASSISTANCE to start the New Year right? Tai-lored to your needs, we provide these services and so much more. Bil l -paying, l ight bookkeeping. Closet, storage and records orga-nization. Interior design, staging, move-in, de-clutter, re-arrange, disposal. Bonded, experienced, caring. Free consultation. Colleen or Nikki, 510-848-6454.

EXPERIENCED TUTOR teaches Spanish in Lafayette. All levels. Will provide references upon request. For more information, call Cristina: 925-283-0770 Email: [email protected].

ROYA DESIGN: PROFESSIONAL designer and organizer or wedding ceremonies. Providing nice and trendy wedding décor, gifts and accessories. For more information please visit our website www.roy-abehrouzfar.com, email [email protected] or call 805-234-2461.

C A N ’ T F I N D A R E N TA L I N Rossmoor? Consider being my roommate in a 2 bd/1 bath, great location. Unfurnished bedroom. 18 years in Rossmoor. Available Feb. 15. Let’s talk. Pat 925-938-4388.

EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONAL Driver available to Rossmoor res-idents for door-to-door service to doctors, dentists, shopping, air-ports and long distance. Wine tours available. Licensed, insured, safe, dependable. Call “Jonny” 925-395-8181. Excellent Rossmoor refer-ences! TCP 25475.

DRIVING IN ROSSMOOR 14 years, reliable. All airports, cruise lines, doctors, shopping, Call Pat 925-939-7942, Cell 925-300-5225. Thank you.

RETIRED GENTLEMAN AVAILABLE for personal transportation needs. Shopping, medical appointments, errands, excursions as needed. Door to door service allows you to become mobile again. Call for appointment. Tom James 925-689-4246.

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2010 BMW 335I Hard-top convertible. Bronze. In fabulous condition. Low mileage. $42,000 OBO. Call Patri-cia 925-787-6310.

2003 BUICK CENTURY: 70k miles. Reliable, clean interior. Newer tires, recent oil change and tune-up. $4,800. Call 935-5535.

2000 JAGUAR XJ8 4.0L 56K. Excel-lent inside and out. Custom wheels. 925-937-7157 or 734-625-4525. Available after March 18. Reserve it now. $6,700.

2010 SLX SIENNA TOYOTA VAN Modified to lift a “Rascal” scoot-er into back. In great condition. 40,000 miles. $23,900. Call 925-804-6714 or 925-395-6109.

CARPORT FOR RENT located at Oakmont Dr. Entry 9. $45/mo. Call 925-943-2160.

CARPORT NEEDED: Please call 925-286-7352.

NEED CARPORT ANYWHERE for small car and possibly a golf cart also in space. Call Renee or Ron 925-946-9572.

LOOKING FOR CARPORT anywhere in Rossmoor. Please call 925-548-7755 or 925-943-7718.

WANTED CARPORT ANYWHERE in Rossmoor. Will pay 6 months in advance. Call 925-915-0067 or 925-352-7344.

TWO MICROWAVES: Kitchen Gour-met 18W x 10T x 12D, $15; and Carousel 12.5W x 11T x16.5D., $20. Two card tables: Samsonite 33” sq. and Cosco 39” round, $10 each. Four Samsonite pad-ded tweed fo ld ing chairs , $ 5 each. Speakers: Thomas 2 plus 2, wood nightstand-style, $20; Acoustic Response Series 707, grey felt, $40; and Sansui High Powered Series SP 2500, $100. Tech Solutions Shredder, $15. All good condit ion. Lisa 925-580-5223.

BRAND NEW 3-WHEEL Elite Trav-eler Scooter for sale. Black seat and handles, red trim. Pride Mo-bility product. Complete with bas-ket, charger, all-weather cover and manual. Used 3 times. Perfect for Rossmoor short trips. Asking $800 or best offer. Please call Elyse Stein, 650-996-7344.

HIDE A BED $200, also a 2009 HP laptop computer with Office 7. Nev-er used. $400. Call 925-938-8181 or 925-285-8708.

HOSPITAL BED (INVACARE) Fully electric in very good condition; in-cludes inflatable electric air pad. Deliverable to Rossmoor address. Requires minor assembly. Oper-ating manual included. $500. Call 925-451-0445.

Beauty

Carpet Cleaning

100 BuSineSS ServiceS

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BEAUTIFUL BRONZE & STONE sculptures. Well below gallery pric-es. Must see to appreciate. Call for appointment. 925-918-3571.

NEW QUEEN HEADBOARD, frame, mattress set and nightstand. In Rossmoor. Call 935-1142.

2 OAKMONT MEMORIAL PARK Lo-cated in Lafayette cemetery. Plots available. Memorial Park. Has a nice view. $4,400 each. Please contact 510-283-4999.

POWERLIFT & RECLINE Chair for sale. Lightly used 3 months. Like new. Light brown. Mfg.by Golden. $625. Call 925-672-1488.

HOME SERVICE; LICENSED Man-icures, $15. Pedicures, $25. Call Benita Ochoa for appointment in your home, also Mary Kay consult-ing. I can also take you to doctor’s appointments. 925-432-6383 or cell 925-759-5594. Companionship care day/night.

MANICURE PEDICURE SERVICES Relax in the comfort of your own home. Professional, licensed man-icurist would like to pamper your fingers and toes. Gift certificates, group discounts available. Sue 925-349-8616.

HAIRSTYLIST TO GO: 30 years experience. Haircuts, blow dry/style in your home. Kind, caring, and gentle. Experience working with seniors. $5 off first visit! Call Lauretta at 925-202-3485.

LOVE YOUR SKIN? HOST A Rodan + Fields Dermatologists Skincare par ty; invite your fr iends to try clinically proven skincare to get smooth glowing skin. Hostess gets skinneriffic rewards! Call or email Shelia Simon at 510-333-7874 or [email protected].

CARPET CLEANING ; Fast and professional service. Same-day appointment available. Spot spe-cialist. Low, low price. Sell new carpet. Licensed. Call today 925-383-1253.

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 sugges-tions or appointments 925-689-4660.

“KWIK DRY CARPET, CLEANING” Upholstery and Tile/Grout Clean-ing Services. Don’t steam your car-pets, clean your carpets with our ECO-friendly citrus and oxygen-at-ed cleaning process. Check out www.trivalleykwikdry.com and/or call Barry today at 925-784-9832.


CARPET REPAIR: Patching, seams, re-stretching, transitions. Small jobs welcome. Owner operator. Serving Rossmoor 25 years. State license #704323. Aimtack Carpet Repair. Call John, 925-676-2255.

ROSSMOOR COMPUTER Services. Hardware setup, repairs, upgrades, software and application training. New systems and software sales. All windows and MAC OS. Data Re-covery! All service. No charge if not fixed. Call 925-899-8211.

ERIC’S COMPUTERS- Need help? We set up new computers, Internet connections, email. Troubleshoot, repair, replace internal/external de-vices, upgrades, consulting. Digital photography specialist. We make house calls. Www.ericscomputers.com. 24 hours, 925-676-5644.

NEED COMPUTER HELP? Call Har-ry, 788-8006, 926-1081, Rossmoor resident. Certified, 30+ years ex-perience. Resurrect dead comput-ers, Problem resolution, upgrades. Data backup, migration, recovery. Networking, Internet connectivity, DSL, Broadband, Wireless setups, new hardware and software instal-lations. Resolve virus, worm, spy-ware problems. Also TV, DVD, VCR connectivity/problem resolution. Free computer performance audit. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

COMPUTERS’ BEST FRIEND: Hard-ware and software trouble shooting and repair. Internet and email prob-lems resolved. Low cost tutoring available. Help with Windows 8. Low cost visits or telephone support. Ex-cellent references. Www.comput-ersbestfriend.com. Cell: 510-938-1881. Office: 925-682-3408.

LEARN TO EMAIL TODAY! Pleasant and patient woman will teach cli-ents: basics of email: sending, re-ceiving, attachments (documents/photos); Internet-use; Microsoft Word; and basic computer-use. $25/hour (1-hour minimum). In Rossmoor. 510-517-3179.

LIMITED TIME ! $ 35 / HOUR A l l 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. Rea-sonable rates, no subcontractors. I will do it all for you! Rossmoor approved. Local and Rossmoor ref-erences. Contact: Scott Rich 925-216-5694.

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LIMITED TIME ! $ 35 / HOUR A l l 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 ELECTRICIAN AND home theater sales and installa-tion. Dependable. Lamp repair, telephone and television cable; quiet bath fans, ceiling fans, can lights. No job too small. Free esti-mates. Call Bryan, 925-567-6384.

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.

FURNITURE AND CABINET Refin-ishing and repair in your home or at my shop. Free pickup and delivery. Call 925-779-1356 or also visit my website: www.furniturefinish.com. Doing busi-ness in Rossmoor for 20 years.

CRANE’S HANDYMAN SERVICES, LLC. “Your small project expert” serving Rossmoor for nearly 10 years! Electrical, plumbing, fur-ni ture assembly, baseboards, crown-molding and more! The only handyman you’ll need! Insured. Business License 018239. Call Da-vid, 925-899-7975.

EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN, call for all your repair needs. Electri-cal, plumbing, painting, tile, drywall and more. 18 years experience. Rossmoor references, licensed. Call Richard and Patty, 925-932-2773, Walnut Creek.

THE HANDYMAN CAN- Old fash-ioned pride in workmanship and value for your dollar. Rossmoor resident with many successful years of maintenance and repair in Rossmoor. Retired contractor, li-censed, reliable, prompt, fast, neat and courteous. Ask for John, 925-330-3567.

HANDYMAN AND CARPENTRY Fencing, painting, tile, linoleum, re-modeling, bathrooms and kitchens, landscaping, plumbing, electrical, cabinet refinishing. Pressure wash-ing 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 cover-ings, window cleaning and light housekeeping. No job too small. Rossmoor resident discounts. Call Rick (Rossmoor resident) at 925-639-8333.

OVER 30 YEARS OF experience in al l aspects handyman jobs. No job too small, you name it, I will do it. Reasonable and time-ly. Rossmoor resident, Changuiz 530-870-2845.

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Coastal OakElegant Home

in Heritage OaksA distinctive, one-story home

offering gracious livingThis beautiful single-family detached home offers a gracious open floor plan all on one level of approximately 2,053 square feet. This comfortable 2-bed-room, 2-bath with a den has a beautiful view from an open balcony. Double car attached garage. Call for an appoint-ment to see this special home.

Offered at $1,300,000

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“HANDY-HARDY” CALL LEE: Ex-perienced, dependable and rea-sonable rates. No job too small. Replace door or window screens. Unlicensed, Rossmoor resident with Rossmoor references. Call 925-944-5990.

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AUDIO CONVERSIONS Have mu-sic on LPs, 8 track tapes, cassette tapes? I can convert them to CDs or MP3s to stop loss of sound qual-ity. Reasonable rates. Call Skip (Rossmoor resident). 502-528-3512.

LEW’S HAULING Prompt service. Starting at $22. Rossmoor referenc-es available. Call 925-639-7725.

E-Z MOVE MOVING SERVICES! full-service moving company cele-brates 8 years of serving Rossmoor residents. Large/small /local /long distance. Licensed #188974 and insured. Www.e-zmove.com. To schedule, call 925-335-2222.

BOB & TERRY’S JUNK REMOVAL Specializing in home and estate cleanups, big and small. No mini-mum charge - free estimates - price reduction for salvageable items. Serving Rossmoor for over 30 years. 925-944-0606.

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.

NEED HELP PACKING? For an hour-ly fee I will come to your home with packing supplies for moving, stor-age, etc. Rossmoor references. To schedule, call Nancy at 925-216-8975 and [email protected].

ROSSMOOR PAINTING SERVICE by Al Welsh. Five-year guarantee on workmanship. Most Rossmoor residents prefer our neatness, dependable, personal attention, because we care. Rossmoor ref-erences, bonded and insured. Li-cense 507098. Free estimates. Pa-cific 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 service. Well-established in Rossmoor, 24 years experience. Free estimates, consultation. License 677208. Da-vid M. Sale 925-945-1801.

PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS Serv-ing Rossmoor residents since 1977 with over 40 years experience in paint ing, carpentry, wallpaper, sheetrock, acoustic and repairs. Guaranteed work. Unbeatable pric-es. Pierre, 925-255-3352.

BETTER PAINTING, WALLPAPER repair or removal. Interior/exteri-or. Free estimates. Call Dan Utter, “The Singing Painter.” Rossmoor references. 925-395-6109 or [email protected].

FREE COLOR CONSULTING with any paint job. Call Patricia 925-787-6310.

CRAIG’S APPLIANCE REPAIR would love to help you. I work on all appliances and brands. 25 years experience, licensed and insured. Reasonable rates, Rossmoor refer-ences. Please call 925-550-3586.

FINE CLOCK REPAIR- Repairing Rossmoor’s fine antique and mod-ern clocks for over 15 years. House calls. Free pickup and delivery. I stand behind my workmanship. Jonathan Goodwin, 925-376-4668.

TV, DIGITAL, REMOTE control sup-port. Extensive Rossmoor refer-ences. 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 prob-lems. Call Tim, “The Video-Assist Guy.” 925-837-6682.

W I N D O W S , C A R P E T A N D upho ls ter y c lean ing. Ser v ing Rossmoor since 1988 with guar-anteed results. You will be 100 per-cent satisfied or your money back. Call “Service First ” for appoint-ments or estimate. Kevin, 925-689-4660.

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RON’S WINDOW COVERINGS Blinds, drapes, valances, shutters and shades. Free in-home consul-tation. Free personalized installa-tion. Quick reliable service. Serv-ing Rossmoor for 25 years. Call 925-827-0946.

YARD MAINTENANCE: pruning, hedging, weeding, shrub remov-al, planting and general cleanup service. Let me help make your garden one to be proud of. Dave’s Yard Maintenance service. Call 925-682-8389 today.

“PARADISE” ALL TYPES of fine gardening. Yard shape-up and maintenance. Trimming, pruning, weeding, shrub removal, yard de-sign, planting, patio containers. Dependable, on time. Quality re-sults! Call Les at 925-639-7725.

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.

ATTORNEY DOROTHY HENSON: Living trusts, wills, estate planning and probate. No charge for initial consultation. Will meet in your manor at your convenience. Nota-ry. Rossmoor resident. Call 925-935-6494 or office 925-943-1620.

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 Ber-man, Moraga Numismatics. PCGS and NGC Dealer. 925-283-9205. www.sf-bay-area-collector-coins.com, [email protected].

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 925-284-2924. www.laftax.com.

NOTARY PUBLIC DICK HARROW 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: 510-459-5770, [email protected].

INCOME TAX PREPARATION in your home by IRS-licensed en-rolled 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 925-283-0130 (Lafayette office) or www.diablotaxservice.com.

ROSSMOOR RESIDENT with 15 years of appraisal experience available for Real Estate Valuation Appraisals in Rossmoor. Retro-spective appraisals can be per-formed. Call Richard Hildebrand at 510-772-4346 for information.

PROF. WRITER / EDITOR, PH.D. Fiction and Nonfiction: novels, memoirs, autobiographies, stories, screenplays, stage plays, poetry, speeches, essays and desktop pub-lishing. Work in person or online. Contact: [email protected] or 510-710-2249. For website or TV in-terview: http://writer-editor.net.

DR. BETH MARX D.C., L.A.C. Gentle therapeutic massage, acupuncture and gentle chiropractic care. Li-censed with 20 years experience. Insurance. Medicare accepted. House calls. 510-834-1557.

“QUALITY ELDER-CARE” Skilled caregivers available. 20+ years gerontology experience with: physi-cally disabled, stroke, post-surgery, dementia, Alzheimer’s, hospice. Professional, cheerful and afford-able. Excellent references. Bonded. No fee. Contra Costa Caregivers, Carolyn 925-933-6475.

HONEST AND RELIABLE Care-giver- Will do personal care, cook, housekeeping, appointments and grocery shop. Good references, ne-gotiable wages and friendly, loving care. Part or full time. Lynn 925-458-3379 or Sonia 925-367-8528.

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. Li-censed and bonded. Call Elizabeth Sanchez of the Caring Hand. 925-899-3976 or 510-352-8041.

ELDERLY CARE WITH 20 years experience. Excellent references, care for stroke, Alzheimer’s, em-physema, diabetes, heart prob-lems, hospice care, etc. Cooking, errands, exercises, medicine, light housekeeping. Live-in, long and short hours. Sylvia 925-768-0178 or Mary 925-676-9309.

COMPASSION AND CARE services. Live-in, live-out, hourly. For seniors with special needs or care. We have 18 years experience, good references. We are honest and trustworthy. Call Lyla or Marilyn at 925-818-2248.

I MISS HER, SHE WAS my patient. We were friends and confidants. I could be one to your mom or dad. Renata 925-457-9922.

RELIABLE CAREGIVER: Depend-able companion, non-medical, ap-pointments, medicine reminder, bathing, excellent cook, light house-keeping. No agency fee. 30 yrs. Ex-perience and Rossmoor references. Call Marilou 925-203-8862.

HONEST, LOVING & TRUSTED caregiver. 15 years experience, ex-cellent references. Will do doctor’s appointment, cooking, light house cleaning, nonsmoker, own car, live in or out. Please call Felita 925-937-3280, message 503-207-8934.

WILL DO PERSONAL CARE, ap-pointments and shopping and driving. Over 20 years experience. Licensed CAN and HHA. Please call Nida or Ester. 925-286-3231 or 510-200-3051.

PERSONAL CAREGIVER, 30 yrs. Experience in Rossmoor. Trans-portation, shopping, doctor ap-pointments, movies, lunch, etc. Cooking, light house work, good companion. Honest, dependable with references. Call Robyn 925-689-4246.

INDEPENDENT, RELIABLE medical assisting graduate. Experienced with senior care Alzheimer’s, dementia. Flexible hrs. Dependable car, good DMV driving record. Excellent work and personal reference. Please con-tact Teresa at 925-766-9921.

CARING COMPANIONSHIP and as-sistance with daily activities and home care. 10+ years experience in Eldercare, memory care, Hos-pice. Excellent references. Please call Sue at 925-954-7302 or 925-768-7913.

CAREGIVER AVAILABLE: Marilia, my wife, essentially an angel, has become available. Devout, hon-est Brazilian woman early 50s, 12 years in U.S., English speaker and student. Driver, housekeeping, food prep, shop, bathroom help and a loving and friendly, caring companion. She is also an estheti-cian and does nails, hair, makeup, etc. Rossmoor references. $20/hr./half day minimum. Call Marilia at 925-689-3242.


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“KEEPING YOUR INDEPENDENCE in the comfort of your home” We are skilled caregivers with 10 yrs expe-rience. We strive to provide honest, quality & compassionate home-care. Call Eugenia 925-206-9700.

CAREGIVERS AVAILABLE. Good references, 7 plus years expe-rience. Live-in / live-out. Hourly. Cooking, errands, exercises, med-icine reminder, housekeeping, bathing, companionship. Honest, dependable, loving and hands on. M.A. graduate. Lana 925-914-9314, Sara 925-497-0116.

CAREGIVER 24/7 COMPANION for Advanced Homecare. Live-in and hourly. Home assistants, errands, dr. appts. Light cleaning, personal care, cooking, travel. Also pet care. Call 925-594-3076.

CARING CAREGIVERS- Over 10 years of vast experience providing total patient care. We are 3 profes-sional native Californians. 4-hour minimum. Call Priscilla 925-330-0192, Susan 925-788-9605, Betty (not an agency) 925-274-3866.

HOME CARE PROVIDER: Caring companionship, light housekeep-ing, errands and transportation. Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Medication reminders. Meal prepa-ration. Up to 24-hr. care and afford-able rates. Please call 925-285-2427 leave a message.

PASSIONATE HOME HEALTH Care. Serving the elderly back to health. Providing 24/7 live-in care, direct hourly care. Highly educated, lov-ing, trained as RN, over 7 years in PT, dementia care. Assists with ex-ercise and PT. Excellent Rossmoor references. Mia, 510-593-7066.

INDEPENDENT ROSSMOOR expe-rienced caregiver: full or part time. Excellent Rossmoor references. Ef-ficient and can help with medication and diet. Reasonable rates. Call 925-216-0757 or 925-325-6677.

NON-CLINICAL ELDERCARE as in-terests and activity planning, trans-portation, household management, shopping, de-cluttering and orga-nizing, light housekeeping. 2 days/per week, 4 hours/day maximum. Afternoons and Evenings. Call for more information. Judy 925-786-5950. AD, RCFE-certified.

ROSSMOOR RESIDENT- Retired registered nurse available! Seeking a caregiving position in Rossmoor. 30 years experience. I am Ameri-can. Great cook. Caring, compas-sionate and reliable. Will live in/out. Contact Betty at 925-954-8705.

R.N. $17/HR. 30 years of experience. Affordable companionship, giving medications, bathing, driving to medical appointments, light house-keeping, cooking and pet care. Kimberly 925-518-0514.

I AM A RETIRED HOSPICE nurse and a Rossmoor resident to pro-vide companionship, light house-keeping, errands, meal prepara-tion, assist with personal care and medications. No minimum hours/days. Call Ann 925-947-0473.

SEEKING POSITION OFFERING you support in maintaining your home, your medical appointments, healthy eating and social engage-ments. Computer savvy. Happi-ly living in Rossmoor for 18 years and familiar with the East Bay. Very positive, gregarious woman who will assist and support the enjoyment of your life. Call Pat 925-938-4388.

“ELISA’S HOUSECLEANING” Over 20 years experience in Rossmoor with many repeat clients. We’ll clean your home back to tip-top shape, from rooms to inside oven and patio. Call 212-6831 or email [email protected].

EDITH’S HOUSECLEANING: Re-liable, 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 925-207-9683. Bonded and insured.


CHEF MISSO OFFERS A FULL range of menu options for all tastes and diets. High quality meals are prepared in your home on a pre-ar-ranged day. Mouth-watering meals are personalized to meet your tastes and desires. Call 925-323-3077 to arrange for an appointment or email [email protected].

SEEKING DEPENDABLE C.N.A’s and caregivers with skill, patience and kindness in Alameda and Con-tra Costa Counties. Companion-ship, personal care, homemaking, transportation. Hourly, overnight, live-in available. Please call Eliza-beth at 510-922-8260.

INTERIM HEALTHCARE STAFFING “When it matters most, count on us.” 1717 North California Blvd, Sui te 2C. Walnut Creek, CA. 94596.Phone 925-482-9200 or Fax 925-944-7011. [email protected]; www.inter-imhealthcare.com/eastbay.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Part t ime. Downtown Walnut Creek dental office. Must be reliable, or-ganized, ethical for general office duties. Flexible 12-15 hours/week. Start at $12/hr. Email to [email protected] or leave message 925-933-8026.

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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 925-229-2775 or 925-228-8977 or Lydia Knapp 925-932-3499.

COINS GOLD, SILVER BOUGHT- Experienced buyer of estates, collections and accumulations of American coins, foreign coins and gold jewelry. Professional, courte-ous service. Rossmoor house calls since 1978. Please call Joseph T. Silva 925-372-8743.

WANTED: OLD AMERICAN INDIAN baskets, rugs and blankets, pot-tery, beadwork or other artifacts; also Cali fornia and Southwest paintings; highly qualified and pro-fessional. Personal and corporate references available upon request. 707-996-1820.

ESTATE LIQUIDATION- Full-service estate liquidation. Complete or partial household. Experts in antiques, furni-ture and art. Trusted family business for over 40 years. Call the profession-als at Hudson’s Estate Liquidations. 510-645-5844. Free assessment. Fully insured. License 2451174.

I BUY 1950S FURNITURE! Danish modern, Widdicomb, Herman Mill-er, Knoll, Dunbar, etc. One piece or entire estate! Highest prices paid. $ $ $ . Cal l Rick 510-219-9644. Fast, courteous house calls.

ANTIQUES; ALL OLDER ITEMS wanted. Single items to entire es-tates. Full estate liquidation services. Highest prices paid. Paintings, sil-ver, pottery, cameras, watches, toys, jewelry, photos, glass, furniture, etc. Anything old. Hauling services avail-able. 925-324-1522.

BUYING JEWELRY: Mexican / In-dian silver, costume, rhinestone, watches, sterling, purses. Monica at Sundance Antiques, 2323 Bou-levard Circle, Walnut Creek, 925-930-6200. Anything old!

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 Ber-man, Moraga Numismatics. PCGS and NGC Dealer. 925-283-9205. www.sf-bay-area-collector-coins.com, [email protected].

SELL YOUR ITEMS ON EBAY I will pick up your items and sell. Experi-enced 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 [email protected].

THINKING OF BUYING OR selling in Rossmoor? I would love to send you a comprehensive informational brochure, which includes ameni-ties, floor plans, costs and answers to many of your questions. Call Patti Compton, Broker Associate, Rossmoor Realty 925-287-3332, or email [email protected].

PEGGY MARTINEZ, Broker Associ-ate, Rossmoor Realty can provide you with the answers to all your Rossmoor real estate questions. Thinking of buying? Selling? Just have a question? Including current values, marketing strategies, and resources to ready your home for sale or to update your new pur-chase. There is no substitute for experience. Call Peggy, 925-330-0260 or [email protected].

2 BD. /1 BA. SONOMA WRAP deck, view on Leisure Lane. Fully fur-nished. Available Feb. plus for 1 to 3 mo. No pets/no smoking. Washer/dryer. Internet. Call 925-930-8038 or email: [email protected].

AVAIL ABLE 3 CONSECUTIVE months July 1 to Oct. 19, 2013. Ap-prox. 1,400 sq. ft. Lovely. No pets/no smoking. Pictures available upon request. $2,000/mo. Firm. 925-939-7942 or 925-300-5225. [email protected]. Thank you.

MARCH RENTAL, FURNISHED 2 bd/2 ba with den available the month of March. Condo also has great view and attached garage. No pets/smoking. Please call 925-254-5424 or email [email protected].

SUBLEASE AVAILABLE for any con-secutive 3-month period between June 1 through Sept 30. Sequoia (upstairs) 2 Br. /1Ba. on Rock-ledge with nice outlook, partially enclosed porch, inside laundry. Fully furnished. Utilities included. $1,500/month. Call Diane Reilly, Alain Pinel Realtors. 925-438-2056 or [email protected].

APARTMENTS FOR RENT One and two-bedrooms, large baths and kitchens, one level. Close to down-town Lafayette, BART, buses, St. Mary’s College. Remodeled, spar-kling clean. Includes utilities. Quiet. 925-878-9248 (cell) or 283-6001 (home or fax).

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MENDOCINO OCEAN FRONT home! Custom/dramatic. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Hot tub. One level. All ame-nities. Special Rossmoor resident rates. Owner 925-947-3923 or 707-964-2605 leave message.

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HOUSECLEANING SERVICE- Hon-est female, hard worker. Excellent job at a reasonable price. Will do laun-dry, floors by hand, clean inside ap-pliances, inside windows, shopping, errands. References. 925-421-8380.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER: Charming, designer remodeled, cheerful two bedroom, one bath “Monterey” on Pine Knoll. Expansive view of trees, hills, Mt. Diablo, quiet street, very close to laundry, parking, swimming pool, clubhouse, bowling green. New granite counters, smooth ceilings, fresh paint, lighting, sinks, decorative cabinetry pulls, light maple laminate flooring, plush carpet, dishwasher, ADA toilet. $195,000. Realtors/all of-fers welcomed. Judy 925-932-1022.

RESIDENT SEEKING LEVEL- IN home to remodel. Cash to owner. Please call 925-943-3935.Thank you.

PRIVATE PARTY SEEKING low-priced 2 bedroom, 1 bath, where the seller will accept sizable down payment and take a note, payable so much monthly with 6 percent in-terest. Call 944-1930.

RETIRED, SINGLE WOMAN seeking furnished month-to-month rental, beginning around May 1 (date flexi-ble). Please have walk-in shower, no steps, and allow cute little 7 lb. dog. Local family nearby. Excellent refer-ences. Please call 925-324-6675 or email [email protected].

SEEKING TWO-MONTH furnished winter rental for spring 2014, prefera-bly mid-January through mid-March. Prefer two bedroom unit. Retired University professor and wife, non-smokers, no pets, responsible and respectful of your home. Currently available for interviewing; local refer-ences. Call 925-932-4496.

CURRENT ROSSMOOR RENTERS searching to buy. Prefer 2/2 with re-modeling potential but open to any-thing. Easy, quick all cash transac-tion. Former S.F. residents and W. C. business owners traveling the world for past 20 yrs. Home to nest! 440-354-4869.

JUST RELEASED! FABULOUS VIEW!Be kissed by the morning sun. See the valley & rolling eastern ridge beyond. It’s rare CATALINA 2 BED/2BTH with numerous upgrades. Bright open kitchen with dome light, newer appls., tile counters, refinished white cabinets. Dramatic vaulted living room & dining area all facing & wide open deck with VIEW. Washer & dryer. Newer heat/AC. New carpet & sparkling paint. EXTRA close to carport & storage. EXCLUSIVE. $305,000. Must see & call SONJA.

H H H H HEXQUISITE REMODEL

2 BED/2Baths DORAL. SOo lovely. Like model home. Redesigned kitchen counter, all upgraded ss appls., gorgeous cabinets, over granite, unique, crimped tile back splash, built-in wine rack, garden window, pot lights, eat-in kit. or formal dining room. Beautiful mast. bath with cherry wood cabs, granite counter & unique tile design on back splash & walk-in shower with seat. Fireplace in liv. rm. Newer area, dbl. panes, gas heat, fab. VIEW, valley & n. east ridge. Garage. EXCLUSIVE, call SONJA. $508,000.

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SONOMA WRAP, nice view, some newer appls., wide open deck. $126,000

H H H H HCOMING IN A COUPLE OF DAYS

LEVEL-IN, single story with lovely landscaped view. It’s a SAN FRANCISCAN with 2BED/2BTHS. Stall shower & shower over tub. Handsome wood-like floors with new carpet in bedrs. All white cabinets, new kit. counter & newer appls. Atrium & front enclosed patio idea for pet or gardening. Washer/dryer. EXTRA close to bus stop. It’s a winner. EXCLUSIVE, call SONJA

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MESA ARIZONA RENTAL Level en-try. Retirement community. Beau-tifully furnished. 2 bdr./2 ba., den, large living room and kitchen. For-mal dining room. Enclosed window patio. 30 min. to Phoenix airport. Winter/summer rates. Available April 1, 2013. Call 925-930-7449 or 925-818-1668.

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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 presi-dent of Friends of Animals. 14 years in Rossmoor. 925-937-2284.

ELIZABETH’S PET AND HOME Care. Dog walks and cat sitting. Ex-perienced in veterinarian care. I also can assist you with appointments, errands and chores. Rossmoor res-ident. Call 925-944-5603.

OVERNIGHT DOG SITTING in my home with pickup and delivery pro-vided! Bonded and insured. Enjoy your vacation without worrying about your darling dog. Auntie Pat’s Pets. References available. 925-930-8871.

DOG AND HOME WATCH: Retired, local teacher available for live-in home/pet care: walks, special needs are fine. Also, included while you’re away are a clean home, laundry and a stocked refrigerator. References. Dede 925-395-0738.

HAVE A PET YOU NEED pampered? Call Robin at 925-407-5343, for dog walking, light grooming and poop scooping. Experienced pet care with excellent references and reasonable rates.

PAWS ‘N’ PURRS PET SERVICE Loving attention for your pets. Dog walking, cat care and claw clipping. Call Angela 925-997-4795 or Kathy 925-932-0734. Rossmoor rates start at $12.

KATHY’S PET CARE Mature, reli-able, experienced, reasonable. Small and large animals. Feed, walk etc. References upon request. 925 -286 - 6047 or [email protected].

DOG WALKING AND PET CARE Service. Local 4-H mom. Experi-ence animal caregiver of all sizes! References available, dependable, honest and trustworthy. Please call Erin for a free trial. 925-382-0190.

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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK555 Escobar St.P.O. Box 350Martinez, CA 94553-0135FILED: Jan. 3, 2012

D. Chenoweth, Deputy County ClerkContra Costa County

FILE NO. F-0000049-00

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

The following persons are doing business as: Roya Design, 430 N. Civic Dr. Apt. #507, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, Contra Costa County. Rouya Behrouzfar 430 Civic Dr. Apt. #507 Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Business conducted by: an Individ-ual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the ficti-tious business name listed above on 01/03/2013.

s/Rouya Behrouzfar This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.

Stephen L. Weir,County Clerk

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D. Le, Deputy County ClerkContra Costa County

FILE NO. F-0000083-00


The following persons are doing business as: Royal Consulting Services, 400 Lake Ave., Rodeo, CA 94572, Con-tra Costa County. Abdullah Taleb 400 Lake Ave. Rodeo, CA 94572


s/Abdullah M. Taleb This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.


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Trustee Sale No. 258589CA Loan No. 3061610428 Title Order No. 1149096 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02-27-2006. 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 02-13-2013 at 01:30 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03-06-2006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2006-0067513-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: MICHAEL A GOMPERTZ AND, VIRGINIA GOMPERTZ, 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: PARCEL ONE: LOT 533, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP ENTITLED, UNIT NO. 5, HACIENDA DEL ORINDA, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FILED ON AUGUST 4, 1925 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY IN BOOK 19 OF MAPS, AT PAGE 478. PARCEL TWO: PORTION OF LOT 532 AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF UNIT NO. 5 HACIENDAS DEL ORINDA, FILED AUGUST 4, 1925 IN BOOK 19 OF MAPS, PAGE 489 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 532 THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING ALONG THE NORTH AND WEST LINES OF SAID LOT 532, SOUTH 78º 11` 00 WEST, 145.00 FEET AND SOUTH 11º 00` 00 EAST, 12.83 FEET THENCE NORTH 88º 26`09 EAST, 85.73 FEET TO A POINT THAT BEARS SOUTH 53º 24` 00 EAST, 67.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,094,517.60 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 54 LA CAMPANA ROAD ORINDA, CA 94563 APN Number: 262-191-014 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: 01-21-2013 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee DEREK WEAR-RENEE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. For Sales Information: www.lpsasap.com or 1-714-730-2727 www.priorityposting.com or 1-714-573-1965 www.auction.com or 1-800-280-2832 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales & Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting & Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for “Advanced Search” to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

P1013831 1/23, 1/30, 02/06/2013Legal RN 5344Publish Jan. 23, 30, and Feb. 6, 2013


J. Parangan, Deputy County ClerkContra Costa County

FILE NO. F-0000068-00FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: Tara's Nail Salon, 1250 Newel Ave. #C, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, Contra Costa County. Loan Anh Nguyen 11 Selling Court Walnut Creek, CA 94596


s/Loan Anh Nguyen This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.


Legal RN 5345Publish Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 6 and 13, 2013—————————————————CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK555 Escobar St.P.O. Box 350Martinez, CA 94553-0135FILED: Jan. 11, 2013

C. Ocasio, Deputy County ClerkContra Costa County

FILE NO. F-0000254-00


The following persons are doing business as: Mollys Caffe A'more, 6710 Alhambra Ave. #A, Martinez, CA 94553; 6700 Santa Rita Rd. #D, Pleasanton, CA 94588, Contra Costa County. Kelsey Anne Schoenweiler 10 Kilgo Court Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Marty Blaine Howard 10 Kilgo Court Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Business conducted by: a General Partnership. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 10/10/12.

s/Kelsey Schoenweiler This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.


Legal RN 5346Publish Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 6 and 13, 2013—————————————————CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK555 Escobar St.P.O. Box 350Martinez, CA 94553-0135FILED: Jan. 11, 2013



NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: California Senior Connec-tion, 1280 Boulevard Way #215, Walnut Creek, CA 94595; 2977 Ygnacio Valley Rd. #431, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, Contra Costa County. Janice M. Kittredge 3351 Worth Court Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Diana J. Lowe 10021 Nantucket Drive San Ramon, CA 94582

Business conducted by: a General Partnership. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the ficti-tious business name listed above on 1/11/2013.

s/Janice M. Kittredge This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.


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CLAREMONT – CLEAN & BRIGHT – A VERY AFFORDABLE HOME. Wood blinds & shutters, mirrored closet doors. Nice outlook from open balcony. Very close to carport & laundry. ................................................................................ $126,000GOLDEN GATE – LEVEL-IN BEAUTY NEAR THE GOLF COURSE. Extensive rennovations throughout. Reconfigured open kitchen with granite counters, breakfast bar & custom cabinets. Grand mouldings. Arched marble tiled stall shower. Mirrored closet doors. Pergo flooring, dual pane windows and the list of appointed features continues. NEW PRICE – TAKE ANOTHER LOOK! .......................$339,000SEQUOIA – PERFECT HILLSIDE ENTRY. Enclosed balcony with dual pane windows. Corian counters, 3 skylights, stall shower, W/D. New carpet & paint. Carport very close. .....................................................................................................$195,000 SONOMA – SUPER VALUE SONOMA PRICED TO SELL. Open veranda. Very pleasant outlook from front of lg lawn, trees & hillside. Private location. Close to laundry. ................................................................................................................$119,000SONOMA WRAP – SPECIAL LOCATION. Dual pane windows. Customized couter tops. Updated bath with extra large shower stall and cultured marble counter top. Close proximity to clubhouses, golf course, Creekside restaurant and swimming. ..............................................................................................................$168,000

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LegaL Notices

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK555 Escobar St.P.O. Box 350Martinez, CA 94553-0135FILED: Dec. 31, 2012



NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: Realty Services Network, Realty Services Network – Walnut Creek, 1630 N. Main St. #382, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, Contra Costa County. Stacy Adams 758 Allegheny St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Business conducted by: an Individ-ual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above.

s/Stacy Adams This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.




J. Odegaard, Deputy County ClerkContra Costa County


NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: California Center For Lazer Dentistry, 1844 San Miguel Dr. #106, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, Contra Costa County. Vanessa Gloor 1201 Skycrest Dr. #4 Walnut Creek, CA 92595


s/Vanessa Gloor This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.






NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: Silver Springs Advisors, 3527 S. Silver Springs Rd., Lafayette, CA 94549; PO Box 1939, Lafayette, CA 94549, Contra Costa County. Gypsy Ventures, Inc. 3527 S. Silver Springs Rd. Lafayette, CA 94549

Business conducted by: a Corpora-tion. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the ficti-tious business name listed above on 1/18/2013.

s/Matthew Janopaul, President This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.


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NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: Container Plus, 3661 Trintel Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, Contra Costa County. Container Plus, Inc. 3661 Trintel Court Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Business conducted by: a Corpora-tion. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 1/2/2013.

s/Chi Yong Hahn, CEO This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.




D. Chenoweth, Deputy County ClerkContra Costa County

FILE NO. F-0000272-00


The following persons are doing business as: boulangerie J, 27 Via Barcelona, Moraga, CA 94556, Contra Costa County. Gen Sumiyoshi 27 Via Barcelona Moraga, CA 94556


s/Gen Sumiyoshi This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.





FILE NO. F-0000432-00


The following persons are doing business as: Advanced Vehicle Outfit-ters, 1410 Lesnick Lane, Unit C, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, Contra Costa County. Berlinetta Enterprizes, LLC 1410 Lesnick Lane, Unit C Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Business conducted by: a Limited Liability Co. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the ficti-tious business name listed above on 1/10/2013.

s/Esteban Aguilar, CEO This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.




S.L. Weir, County ClerkContra Costa County

STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person Kimberly H. O'Neil has withdrawn as a general partner from the partnership operating under the fictitious business name of D'Vine Decor 74 Stonington Ct., Danville, CA 94526

The fictitious business name state-ment for the partnership was filed on 10/14/2011 in the County of Contra Costa under the File Number 2011-5951. The full name and residence of the person or persons withdrawing as part-ner: Kimberly Helen O'Neil

s/Kimberly Helen O'Neil This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.




The following persons are doing business as: D'Vine Decor, 604 Bobbie Dr., Danville, CA 94526, Contra Costa County. Deborah S. Galletly 604 Bobbie Dr. Danville, CA 94526


s/Deborah S. Galletly, owner This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.





FILE NO. F-0000411-00

Trustee Sale No.: 20120168300782 Title Order No.: 120196228 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 1/27/2010. 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/25/2010 as Instrument No. 2010-0037673-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: FIONA Q NGUY,, 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: 2/22/2013 TIME OF SALE: 09:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard Concord, CA 94520 STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3173 WAYSIDE PLAZA 205 , WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597 APN#: 148-460-131-3 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 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 $313,881.80. 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s

sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20120168300782. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM, LLC ONE MAUCHLY IRVINE, CA 92618 800-280-2832 www.auction.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 1/14/2013 P1014800 1/30, 2/6, 02/13/2013Legal RN 5356Publish Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, and 13, 2013—————————————————

GREGORY M. GUTH (208755)LAW OFFICE OF GREGORY M. GUTH474 Century Park Drive, Suite 400Yuba City, CA 95991(530) [email protected]

SUPERIOR COURT OFCALIFORNIA,County of Contra Costa725 Court StreetMartinez, CA 94553

FILED: Jan. 17, 2013No. P13-00051

NOTICE OF PETITIONTO ADMINISTER ESTATE

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both, of ANTHONY AGUSTIN BANTA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANGIE R. McFARLAND in the Superior Court of California, Contra Costa County. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE re-quests that ANGIE R. McFARLAND be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Inde-pendent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal repre-sentative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on 2/19/13, at 9 a.m. in Dept. 14, located at Court House, 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

/s/GREGORY M. GUTH, ESQ.Attorney at Law

474 Century Park Drive, Suite 400Yuba City, CA 95991

530-822-9467

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D. Chenoweth, County ClerkContra Costa County

FILE NO. F-0000483-00


The following persons are doing busi-ness as: INI Properties, 2074 Magnolia Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, Contra Costa County. Danny Harrison 2074 Magnolia Way Walnut Creek, CA 94595

Business conducted by: an Individ-ual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 1/22/13.

s/Danny Harrison This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.




C. Garcia, County ClerkContra Costa County

FILE NO. F-0000615-00


The following persons are doing business as: New Vision Center, 1505 Kirker Pass Road, Suite #249, Concord, CA 94521, Contra Costa County. Jason Kim 1505 Kirker Pass Road, Suite #249 Concord, CA 94521


s/Jason Kim This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.


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Trustee Sale No. 453223CA Loan No. 3014003531 Title Order No. 930862 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07-05-2007. 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 03-21-2013 at 9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 07-27-2007, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 2007-0216281-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: ROBERT L. WELSH, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS 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 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: Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 Legal Description: LOT 15, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 5053, FILED JULY 18, 1979, IN MAP BOOK 226, PAGE 41, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,066,697.91 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 359 SOUTH AVENUE ALAMO, CA 94507 APN Number: 198-280-015 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: 01-18-2013 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee REGINA CANTRELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. For Sales Information: www.lpsasap.com or 1-714-730-2727 www.priorityposting.com or 1-714-573-1965 www.auction.com or

1-800-280-2832 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales & Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting & Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for “Advanced Search” to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. P1016037 1/30, 2/6, 02/13/2013Legal RN 5357Publish Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, and 13, 2013—————————————————

(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 and 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# 183-340-024-3 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1470 CREEKSIDE DRIVE #24, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596 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 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 $326,918.81. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1200247673 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way

to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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. First American Title Insurance Company First American Title Insurance Company 3 FIRST AMERICAN WAY SANTA ANA, CA 92707 Date: FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0212756 ROSSMOOR NEWS 01/30/2013, 02/06/2013, 02/13/2013Legal RN 5359Publish Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, and 13, 2013—————————————————


B. Basch, County ClerkContra Costa County

FILE NO. F-0000588-00


The following persons are doing business as: Mount Diablo Lending, 1070 Concord Ave., Suite 210, Concord, CA 94520, Contra Costa County. Mortgage Solutions FCS Inc. 1070 Concord Ave., Ste. 210 Concord, CA 94520

Business conducted by: a Corpora-tion. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above.

s/Ramon Walker, CEO This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.



TSG No.: 7243184 TS No.: CA1200247673 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 183-340-024-3 Property Address: 1470 CREEKSIDE DRIVE #24 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/08/2007. 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 02/19/2013 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/14/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0074732-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: MEGAN M. WEST AND DOUGLAS S. STYLES, WIFE AND HUSBAND, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b),


B. Basch, County ClerkContra Costa County

FILE NO. F-0000589-00


The following persons are doing business as: The W Realty Group, 1070 Concord Ave., Ste. 210, Concord, CA 94520, Contra Costa County. Mortgage Solutions FCS Inc. 1070 Concord Ave., Ste. 210 Concord, CA 94520 California

Business conducted by: a Corpora-tion. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above.

s/Ramon Walker, CEO This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.





FILE NO. F-0000564-00


The following persons are doing business as: 1) Servis Real Estate, 2) Contra Costa Mobile Notary, 3) Servis Enterprises, 1637 Canyonwood Ct. #2, Walnut Creek 94595, Contra Costa County. Linda L. Servis 1637 Canyonwood Ct. #2 Walnut Creek, CA 94595

Business conducted by: an Individ-ual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 1-22-13.

s/Linda L. Servis This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.



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C. Dias, County ClerkContra Costa County


NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: Golden Goose Consulting, 3261 Meadowbrook Dr., Concord, CA 94519, Contra Costa County. Darrin Jones 3261 Meadowbrook Dr. Concord, CA 94519

Julie Jones 3261 Meadowbrook Dr. Concord, CA 94519

Business conducted by: a Husband and Wife. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above.

s/Darrin Norman Jones, Julie Jones This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.




H. Franklin, County ClerkContra Costa County


NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: American Truck School, 5333 Valley View Road, El Sobrante, CA 94803, Contra Costa County.

Roger D. Ury 4071 San Pablo Dam Road, Ste. 231 El Sobrante, CA 94803


s/Roger D. Ury This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.



consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1200241613 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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. First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 3 FIRST AMERICAN WAY SANTA ANA, CA 92707 Date: 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. NPP0213048 ROSSMOOR NEWS 02/06/2013, 02/13/2013, 02/20/2013Legal RN 5370Publish Feb. 6, 13, and 20, 2013—————————————————

TSG No.: 6504268 TS No.: CA1200241613 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 145-030-027-0 Property Address: 616 MINERT ROAD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/20/2006. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02/26/2013 at 01:30 P.M., First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 04/03/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0101387-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: SHEIDA VAKILI, AN UNMARRIED AND MARY VAKILI, MARRIED, 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 and 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# 145-030-027-0 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 616 MINERT ROAD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598 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 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 $660,351.48. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you

MAP OF MINOR SUBDIVISION 53-81, FILED MARCH 28, 1985, IN BOOK 115 OF PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 14, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: 1/ 3 OF ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES IN AND UNDER OR THAT MAY BE PRODUCED FROM A DEPTH BELOW 500 FEET OF THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, WITH RIGHT OF ENTRY UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF MINING, OR EXTRACTING SUCH OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES OR OTHER USE, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM JENLO CORPORATION, A CORPORATION, TO EUGENE D. MACARTHUR, ET UX, RECORDED OCTOBER 9, 1962, IN BOOK 4219 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, PAGE 175. PARCEL TWO: AN EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT AND USE OF PARCEL ONE DESCRIBED ABOVE AND ANY SUBSEQUENT SUBDIVISIONS THEREOF FOR, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ACCESS, RECREATION, PARKING, UTILITIES, DRAINAGE, INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER, UNDER AND ACROSS THOSE PORTIONS OF PARCELS A, B, C AND D OF SAID SUBDIVISION M.S. 53-81 DESIGNATED “PRIVATE ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENT” EXCEPT THAT PORTION WHICH LIES WITHIN PARCEL ONE ABOVE. PARCEL THREE: AN EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT AND USE OF PARCEL ONE ABOVE AND ANY SUBSEQUENT SUBDIVISIONS THEREOF FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, USE, AND OPERATION OF WATER TRANSMISSION PIPE LINES AND A WATER STORAGE AND ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES THERETO; TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS TO AND EGRESS FROM SAID EASEMENT. NO BUILDING OR STRUCTURE MAY BE PLACED ON SAID EASEMENT, NOR SHALL ANYTHING BE DONE THEREON WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH THE FULL ENJOYMENT OF SAID EASEMENT OVER, UNDER AND ACROSS THAT PORTION OF PARCELS C AND D OF SAID SUBDIVISION M.S. 53-81 DESIGNATED “WATERLINE EASEMENT”.Trustor: PATRICIA V. JORDAN AND PAUL E. JORDAN, WIFE AND HUSBAND Duly Appointed Trustee: THE WOLF FIRM, A LAW CORPORATION Recorded 06/15/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0227559-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 2/22/2013 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Golden Gate Ballroom, Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard Concord, CA 94520 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $218,141.57, estimated Street Address or other common designation of real property: VACANT LAND KNOWN AS: 315 BOLLINGER ESTATES CT , SAN RAMON AREA, CA 94583 A.P.N.: 199-370-017 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary JPMorgan Chase 7301 Baymeadows Way, FL5-7392, Jacksonville, FL 32256 within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 12-2114-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the

scheduled sale. Date: 1/23/2013 THE WOLF FIRM, A LAW CORPORATION 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: (800) 280-2832 Auction.com Frank Escalera Team Lead P1017116 1/30, 2/6, 02/13/2013 Legal RN 5360Publish Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, and 13, 2013—————————————————

T.S. No. 12-2114-11 Loan No. 0083594705 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/25/2004. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, 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 this state 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 a Deed of Trust described below. 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, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, 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. See Exhibit “A” for Legal Description 12-2114-11 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNlY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL ONE: PARCEL B AS SHOWN ON THE PARCEL

Trustee Sale No. : 20110187502323 Title Order No.: 1028739 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/18/2007. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER, TREDER & WEISS, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/29/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0155681-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: TASOS L. GERON AND DIANA MARIE GERON, 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: 02/26/2013 TIME OF SALE: 1:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT 725 COURT STREET, (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREETS), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 154 CHANTICLEER LANE, ALAMO, CALIFORNIA 94507 APN#: 193-710-015 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 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 $2,440,327.52. 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder ‘s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20110187502323. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1 EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-9334 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 01/30/2013 NPP0213232 ROSSMOOR NEWS 02/06/2013, 02/13/2013, 02/20/2013Legal RN 5371Publish Feb. 6, 13, and 20, 2013—————————————————

T.S. No. 12-3093-11 Loan No. 0016416315 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/1/2006. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, 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 this state 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 a Deed of Trust described below. 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, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, 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. Trustor: DEBORAH J. ROWLAND, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: THE WOLF FIRM, A LAW CORPORATION Recorded 5/24/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0163856-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 2/20/2013 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.), Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $538,123.75, estimated Street Address or other common designation of real property: 100 TRIANA WAY SAN RAMON, CA 94583 A.P.N.: 210-810-027 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 573-1965 or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 12-3093-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 1/24/2013 THE WOLF FIRM, A LAW CORPORATION 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: (714) 573-1965 www.priorityposting.com Frank Escalera, Team Lead P1017363 1/30, 2/6, 02/13/2013 Legal RN 5361Publish Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, and 13, 2013—————————————————

LegaL Notices

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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK555 Escobar St., P.O. Box 350Martinez, CA 94553-0135FILED: Jan. 23, 2013

L. Woods, County ClerkContra Costa County

FILE NO. F-0000526-00


The following persons are doing business as: Studio 15 Beauty Salon, 2445 Willow Pass Rd., Bay Point, CA 94565, Contra Costa County.

Nary Sann 175 W. Invitar Lane Tracy, CA 95391

Business conducted by: an Individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious

business as: The Massage Place, 1520 South Main St., Walnut Creek, CA 94596, Contra Costa County.

Xue Ying Chen 1361 Traynor Rd. Concord, CA 94520

Li Ling 1236 Linden Dr. Concord, CA 94520

Business conducted by: a General Partnership. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 1-30-2013.

s/Xue Ying Chen This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra

business name listed above.s/Nary Sann

This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.

Stephen L. Weir, County ClerkLegal RN 5372Publish Feb. 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2013—————————————————CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLERK555 Escobar St., P.O. Box 350Martinez, CA 94553-0135FILED: Jan. 30, 2013

H. Franklin, County ClerkContra Costa County


NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing

Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.

Stephen L. WeirCounty Clerk


1123 Oak Hill Road, Lafayette, CA 94549, Contra Costa County, USA.

Wei-Tai Kwok 1123 Oak Hill Road Lafayette, CA 94549

Business conducted by: an Individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above.

s/Wei-Tai Kwok This statement was filed with Ste-phen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on date indicated by file stamp.





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“T-Shirt Memorial” by Alex Smith

“Berkeley Bicycle Race” by Steve Good-

“Indian Cliff Dwellers” by Richard Nicholes

“San Francisco” by Norman Nielsen

“Guggenheim Museum Bilbao” by Victoria Richardson

On the first and fourth Wednesday of each month, the Rossmoor Camera Club hosts a meeting wherein members who enjoy com-petition submit their photos in either digi-tal format (where their images are seen on a large screen) or present their work as physi-cal prints.

Submissions on Jan. 23 were under the categories of journalism and travel, both in projected and print formats. Competing in these two categories allows no manipulation. What comes out of the camera is what is ei-ther projected or printed with only a few en-hancements allowed. Therefore, the photog-rapher’s skills with the camera become the focus of competing in these categories.

Entries are anonymous, so the judge’s comments do not result in any embarrassment to the photographer, but do provide useful tips on improving skills. For members and nonmembers alike, competition nights are a wonderful venue for learning more about photography and improving one’s skills.

This event’s judge was Bob Schmie-deskamp. He has been a member of the Santa Clara Camera Club since 1973 and has held a number of offices in that group. In addi-tion, he served two years as president of the 6C photo organization. He has been judging since 1978, in individual clubs as well as in the N4C annuals.

Digital photo winners are as follows:Journalism

Basic: Alex Smith, first place for “T-Shirt Memorial”; second, Arlita Smith, “A Stu-dent”; third, Hamid Kasmai, “Rough Wa-ters”; and honorable mention, Angie Martin, “Glass Blowing”

Intermediate: Ed Langhorn, first place and best in show for “Barry Bonds Nails One”; second, Arlita Smith, “Assistance League”; third, Langhorn, “U.K. Scouts”; and honorable

mention, Marian Bliss, “Celebrating Piece”Advanced: Jack Zins, first place for “Coun-

ty Fair”; second, Flo Hendry, “Rossmoor Series”; third, Norman Nielsen, “Janitors March for Benefits”; and honorable mention, Hendry, “Rossmoor Series 2”

Masters: Steve Goodall, first place for “Berkeley Bicycle Race”; second, Lynn Let-teris, “Competing Cyclist”; third, Kathy Konesky, “Legion of Honor Park”; and hon-orable mention, Victoria Richardson, “Im-promptu Shrine”

TravelBasic: Meg Fox, first place for “Ireland’s

Wicklow Mountains”; second, Fox, “Celt-ic Gravestones”; third, Alex Smith, “Morro Rock”; honorable mention, Martin, “Oregon Farm” and “Old Town”; and honorable men-tion, Alex Smith, “Hearst Castle”

Intermediate: Nicholes, first place for “Indian Cliff Dwellers”; second, Nicholes, “French Riviera”; third, Bliss, “East Berlin”; and honorable mention, Nicholes, “Hypo-style Hall”

Advanced: Nielsen, first place for “San Francisco”; second, Arlita Smith, “Maasai”; third, Goodall, “Cable Car”; and honorable mention, Zins, “Cemetery Old San Juan”

Masters: first place and best in show, Vic-toria Richardson for “Guggenheim Museum Bilbao”; second, Konesky, “St. Oswald’s Church”; third, Ojars Kratins, “Krakow, Poland”; and honorable mention, “Basque Country Meat Market”

All Rossmoor residents are invited to attend any of the meetings. The Camera Club will assist and welcomes anyone with an interest in learning about his or her camera or wants to adopt a new hobby. New photographers with entry-level skills are encouraged to join.

For information, call Stan or Carol Scott at 934-9998.

Horatio Carion and Eppie Ying lead Lawn Bowling Club’s Winter League

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Bocce Club dues are due

niners will host team play in mayNiners are members of Nine-Hole Golf Association

By Mark Heptig, golf course director

AdjustabilityF R O M T H E g O l F p R O

Golf Shop NewS

Adjustability. That is the word when it comes to drivers for 2013.

Now last year there were a couple of drivers on the market that had some adjustability. They were all high-end drivers costing at least $399. However, this year every major com-pany has done some amazing research and produced some incredible clubs.

Because of the competition among the companies, most are now only $299. In 2013, you can now get a driver that can be changed by two, three or even four degrees of loft and also change the face angle.

As we get into spring, we will have several of the models here at the Rossmoor golf shop. Cobra, Taylor Made, Nike Ping and Callaway will all be featured with demos for you to hit and scheduled “demo days” to try this new equipment.

Here is a look at what is new with drivers in 2013:CALLAWAY

Callaway has the new XHOT series that is very nice at $299 and can be changed to three different face angles – two degrees open, square and 1.5 degrees closed. Their top of the line adjustable driver is called the Razr Fit Extreme. It also has the ability to have the face angle changed, but what real-ly sets it apart is the multi-material head. The titanium face is the thinnest they have ever produced, meaning you get the maximum trampoline effect allowed.

NIKETheir new Covert driver is something special. Priced at

just $299, it is a marvel in technology. The “spin of a ring” changes the loft from 8.5, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5 or 12.5 degrees, which also changes the face angle. The perpendicular walls of the cavity have cables that tie the crown and sole together for improved sound and feel. Nike claims that the “NexCor” face boosts the springlike effect and delivers 99 percent the max ball speed over the entire face.

COBRAThe improvements on this club have been remarkable.

Both for men and women there is a large range of adjustabil-ity when it comes to loft and face angle. The women’s driver even comes in four different colors.

PINGThe new G25 has a body cast from strong, light titanium.

It has a very large face that has moved the weight back; this produces higher shots but with less spin. Ping is also intro-ducing the new Anser driver for the low handicapper.

TAYLOR MADETheir model is called the R1 with three levels of adjusta-

bility. Loft, which can be changed from eight degrees to 12 degrees, upright or flat lie and face angle (three degrees open to three degrees closed). Like the Ping, the weight is placed lower and closer to the face to produce high shots with less spin. Taylor Made has also gone with a lighter weight shaft.

With all this adjustability from all these different compa-nies, there are many choices. The great thing is you can have our staff help you get the right adjustments for you! Come to the golf shop and have us help you this spring.

Rossmoor Bocce Club dues of $10 are now payable. An ap-plication form must be filled out by veterans and newcom-ers.

The forms are available in the club’s mailbox at Gate-way. Dues checks, payable to Rossmoor Bocce Club, should be left in the mailbox.

Members should indicate on the form the night they want to play. This year, league play is on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Badges, badge color-code dots for 2013 and membership

manuals will be available at the general meeting on Friday, March 8, in the Las Trampas Room at Hillside Clubhouse. The meeting begins at 4 p.m. A potluck dinner will follow. More information will be available later.

Some captain vacancies ex-ist. If interested, call Jim Ford at 296-0622.

Open bocce play begins on Monday, April 1. The courts will be open weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Evening league play will begin on Tuesday, May 14.

By Bob LewisClub correspondent

After playing the third round of games in the six weeks of competition in Rossmoor Lawn Bowling Club’s Winter League, Horatio Carion and Eppie Ying are the leaders, with 6 game points and plus 22. Although rained out Jan. 23, the postponed games were bowled Jan. 30 in spectacular sunshine with temperature in the low 60s.

Six teams follow with 4 game points each: Frankie Napoli and Chris Yahng have 14 plus points, Ed Da Silva and Wayne Sampson have 12 plus points, Sylvi MacDon-ald and Joe Masinas have 10 plus points, Mike Ying and Jody Allison also have 10 plus points, Rick Oliveira and Glenn Hogg have 9 plus points and Mary Kung and Virginia Carion have 2 plus points.

Because the roof over the social area of the mat house must be replaced after a pine tree fell on it, for the next few months all club social activi-ties will be conducted in Hill-side Clubhouse. A schedule for the brown bag lunches for the next several weeks is posted in the locker room.

The club’s dress code has been amended to permit col-ored clothing for training, practice and draws. Whites are still required for fun socials and tournament play.

The 2013 intra-club tourna-ment schedule – together with all other pertinent announce-ments – is now posted in the locker room. The first sched-uled tournament for the year, the Handicap Mixed Triples Draw, is scheduled for Tues-day through Thursday, March 12 through 14.

A revision has been made to the tournament point system used to determine the respec-tive bowlers of the year. The new system is 3 points to the tournament winner, 2 points for the runner-up and 1 point for each of the losers in semifi-nal play. There will be no play-off for third place.

Results of the January fun social, bowled Jan. 31, and the January draws will be avail-able next week.

Presidents’ Day social

bowling, a handicap mixed tri-ples draw, will be Monday, Feb. 18. As usual, the dress code is for holiday red, white and blue. The sign-up sheet is posted in the locker room.

A report on the fundraising project of helping with the an-nual inventory for David M. Brian on Jan. 27 will be pre-sented at the January fun social by Dan Belton.

Jackie Purdy and Tay Wheeler report that the club’s 2013 membership directory is now available for pickup at the locker room.

Details for Bob Hanson’s latest lawn bowling trip, this time to Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria in August, are post-ed on the mirror in the locker room. Those who plan to go should be sure to check this out soon.

By Sherry MarksClub correspondent

The Women’s Nine-Hole Golf Associa-tion (WNHGA) was organized in 1973 to promote the interests of women’s nine-hole golf. It also provides a governing body to maintain a uniformity of standards for all of the nine-hole groups within the organi-zation.

The Northern California division is divid-ed into four sections: Central Valley, East Bay, Peninsula and River Valley. Rossmoor is a member of the East Bay section, which also includes the country clubs of Black-hawk, Castlewood, Contra Costa, Crow Can-yon, Diablo, Marin, Moraga, Round Hill and Sequoyah.

Each year, the East Bay section is divided further into two groups of five. Each of the five plays each other during the year. Only six club members will make up a club’s team for each date.

Team play for the Niners will be coordinat-ed by Pat Baker and Joan Major. Rossmoor will hostess the WNHGA team play day on Thursday, May 23, on the Creekside Golf Course. Both breakfast and lunch will be served.

All Niners are encouraged to purchase team shirts and/or vests. The shirts and vests, which are the same as last year, can be bought in the Pro Shop. These shirts are also worn on regular Thursday tournaments.

Corena Green tourneyWNHGA will hold its 23rd annual Corena

Green Golf Classic tournament on Tuesday, July 23, at Marin Country Club. This charity is entirely supported by nine-hole women’s golf groups in the interest of encouraging young girls, ages 8 to 17, to participate in golf.

Two years ago, the Rossmoor Niners spon-sored their own entrant who was a grand-daughter of a Rossmoor resident. Winners of the tournament are awarded college scholar-ships to the college of their choice while still retaining their amateur status.

The Rossmoor Niners are eager to spon-sor a girl who fits the requirements in this year’s tournament. She must be age 8 to 17. She must have played some golf prior to the tournament, know the basic rules of golf, be able to walk nine holes and be able to play her own game without coaching.

For the last two years, the Rossmoor Nin-ers have made the largest contribution toward

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Lawn bowlers celebrate January birthdays at a recent gathering.

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the Corena Green program of any member of its section of WN-HGA. This has been due to Niner participation in the Flea Mar-kets held at Rossmoor.

Any questions about Corena Green can be directed to this year’s chairwoman, Judie Taylor.

The First Tee In 1997, the World Golf Federation created The First Tee as

a way to bring golf to young people that otherwise would not be exposed to the game and its positive values. The First Tee of Contra Costa County has received a three-year grant from the United States Golf Association.

Last year, the Rossmoor Niners invited eight to 10 teenage girls, members of The First Tee, to join them in a round of golf and after-wards to have lunch. If possible, plans are to repeat this year.

Looking aheadThursday, March 7, is the probable start of Thursday tour-

naments. Niners are reminded that they must sign up for these weekly tournaments. Signups are posted a week in advance.

Also, on the day of the tournament, players must sign in using their handicaps, if requested, plus pay their green fees at the Pro Shop. Allow a half-hour before scheduled tee-off time.

Continued from page 1BNiners announce 2013 events

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Tennis Club men beat LivermoreValentine’s Dayparty in works

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The class Bridge Basics II: Competitive Bidding and an Introduction to Duplicate will be offered Tuesdays, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Feb. 19 through April 2 (note the change of dates from what was previ-ously announced) in the Oak Room at Gateway Clubhouse.

The cost is $21 for Rossmoor Duplicate Club members, $31 for Rossmoor nonmembers and $70 for nonRossmoor players. The Audrey Grant textbook is $12

This class is for those who already know the basics of bid-ding. The instructor is Michael Gosnell, 949-9630.

The class will cover weak two and three bids, overcalls, takeout doubles and compet-itive auctions. Students will also learn and practice using the following conventions: Blackwood, Jacoby Transfers, Negative Doubles and the Un-usual No Trump. To finish the class, students fill out a con-vention card.

First team Frank Haswell and Larry Barclay dispatched their opponents 6-1, 6-1. Sec-ond team Bob Walgren and Dennis Caren also had an easy time with 6-2, 6-0.

Allen Kent and Vince Sidore split sets and were do-ing well in the super tie break, but lost (3) in the third posi-tion. The fourth team of Bill Sederowitz and the team’s octogenarian superstar, Jim Scoggins, who turned 80 on the 29th, overwhelmed the younger Livermore players, 6-1, 6-0.

Ying said that, with so

many new, young players join-ing the team these past years, the club may very likely be the strongest in the league.

Valentine’s Day partyThe RTC will be holding

its annual Valentine’s Day party on Thursday, Feb. 14, at 5:30 p.m. in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse. Fred and Loc Barnes will host.

As seating is limited, mem-bers must RSVP in order to attend. Members are remind-ed to call or email the Barnes no later than Sunday, Feb. 10, at 279-2223 or [email protected].

By Mary Kay McClureClub correspondent

The Rossmoor Tennis Club’s (RTC) Men’s Inter-league team traveled to Liver-more on Jan. 30 for a success-ful match.

Mike Ying, the captain, reported that the team had an easy 3-1 win. The weath-er was beautiful and the court surface a bit more bouncy, for both feet and the ball.

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By Don Terry, Men’s Golf Club

The Rossmoor Men’s Club Handicap Committee is in-troducing a revised hybrid system of monitoring the mem-bers’ handicaps. Ted Budach, the committee chairman, is heading this effort. Ted has stated that the objective is to have more members playing in club tournaments by creating a level playing field where all contestants will have a better chance to win. In order to accomplish this goal, the Handicap Committee will continue to rely on the GHIN system per the USGA manual with some small adjustments.

The most significant revision will be the use of our ver-sion of the performance-oriented, Knuth System as an additional tool.

Reasons for revisionTwo basic premises underlie the USGA Handicap Sys-

tem: 1. that each player will try to make the best score on every shot in every round, and 2. the player will post every acceptable round for peer review.

The player and players Handicap Committee have joint responsibility for adhering to these premises. The Rossmoor reality – we are unable to insure either of these. Peer review is not really embraced by RMGC members. Without these two premises, we don’t quite have a level playing ground.

Out of this comes another reality that the same players win too often, we have sandbaggers, the GHIN system is not fully effective.

How it will workGiven these factors, we plan to make more effective

use of the GHIN system’s Exceptional Tournament Scores function. USGA uses this function to impose reductions of member handicaps known as “R-handicaps,” indicating a reduction.

We will use our option of applying the Exceptional Tournament Scores function more liberally when the oc-casion warrants, as is the committee’s right.

The Knuth System version we will use is being re-searched and developed by Al Campassi. Basically this system tracks tournament wins, second place, third place, fourth place or so on and finishes and assigns a value to those finishes. These values are used to determine possi-ble handicap index reductions.

We have data from 2012 that is being used to give us sufficient information to be effective. This performance system was developed by Dean Knuth and is utilized by more than 600 clubs. (Knuth also developed the Rating/Slope system for the USGA.)

In addition, the scoring and posting of T-scores will be monitored by the Handicap Committee to insure accura-cy. The tournaments that will be treated as T-scores for 2013 are as follows: the Rossmoor Handicap, the Stroke Play Championship, the Directors Cup, the Match Play Championship, the Rossmoor Invitational, the Rossmoor Member-Member Tournament (new this year) and the season-long Better Ball of Partners Tournament. Seven T-scores total.

The following statement is at the end of the Men’s Club events listing in the new Green Clubs Directory. Don’t be alarmed. The club has always had this authority; it was simply not announced before.

“The Rossmoor Men’s Golf Club reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The club reserves the right to reject the entry of any applicant or to modify the terms and conditions of play for any player, at any time for any reason. Any decision by the RMGC or its Tournament Committee, in any matter, shall be final.”

This year all of the golf clubs and golf staff are going to be doing more to keep the community informed in all areas. Better weather, better attitudes, better golfing and better tempo. Swing sweetly.

RMGC Handicapping Revision

Men’s Interleague players who took on Livermore are, from left, Larry Barclay, Allen Kent, Frank Haswell, Vince Skidore, Bob Walgren, Jim Scoggins, Bill Sederowitz, Capt. Mike Ying and Dennis Caren.

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By Brian GunnellEast made a couple of fine

defensive plays on this deal, but Declarer parried with some good plays of her own, and eventually prevailed.

NORTH♠ 6 5 2♥ Q 5 4 3♦ 4 2♣ Q J 10 3

WEST EAST ♠ K Q J 10 9 3 ♠ 4 ♥ 7 6 2 ♥ A 9 8 ♦ 5 ♦ 10 9 8 7 6 ♣ 8 4 2 ♣ A 9 7 6

SOuTH♠ A 8 7♥ K J 10♦ A K Q J 3♣ K 5

Vulnerable: North-South

SO. WEST NO. EAST 2♠ pass pass 3NT Pass Pass Pass

West’s 2♠ was preemptive, showing a 6-card suit and a weak hand. West leads the ♠K, and Declarer ducks the first round, just in case West was being frisky and bid 2♠ on a 5-card suit. The purpose of that “hold-up play” is to make sure that East is out of Spades when he later gains the lead.

Declarer wins the second round of Spades (East pitch-es a Club), and must flush out East’s Aces in order to reach 9 tricks. She leads the ♣K, but East cleverly ducks that, making his own hold-up play

in order to shut out Dummy’s Club suit. Declarer persists with Clubs and East wins the second round, then ex-its with a Diamond. Next comes the ♥K, but again East holds up his Ace, and holds up yet again when Declarer plays the ♥J! East has suc-ceeded in keeping Declarer from reaching Dummy, but only temporarily. Declarer leads another Heart, which East must win. Again, East exits with a Diamond. De-clarer cashes the remaining Diamond winners and loses the fifth round to East. East’s remaining card is a Club and that gives Declarer her ninth trick. It took a while, but fi-nally, at Trick 13, Declarer reaches Dummy!

Postscript: If Declarer had held three Clubs instead of just two, East would have wanted to duck the second Club and win the third round. How did East know to win the second round instead? His helpful Partner gave him a count signal, playing the Two on the first round. By playing a low Club West showed an odd number … if West had held a doubleton, he would have played his high Club to show an even number. Nice defense by E-W, albeit in a losing cause.

Visit www.acbl.org for more about the fascinating game of bridge or email [email protected].

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The Domino Club meets regularly twice a week. Experi-enced players meet Monday eve-nings in the Oak Room at Gate-way Clubhouse. Participants should plan to arrive at 6:30 as play begins promptly at 6:45.

Beginning or rusty play-ers meet Saturdays at 10 a.m. in Multipurpose Room 2 at Gateway. This gives players an opportunity to learn and practice the rules and eti-quette of Fives, the domino game played at the club.

The Domino Club plays a game called Five-Up. Because the player can use all of the doubles to play from, it is a fast-er, higher-scoring game than the other Fives versions. Play is with partners, but it is not nec-essary to bring a partner.

Five games (28-minute time limit per game) are played each session. A player is awarded one point every time she makes a play that results in the open ends of the tiles in play adding up to an amount divisible by 5. (For example, 5=1 point, 10=2 points, etc.)

A player also earns points from the total dominoes left in other opponents’ hands when she plays the last domino in her 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.

Domino winners on Jan. 28 were: Kent Croswell, 330; Sal-ly Lowry, 323; Walter Roos-li, 322; Jim Bombardier, 321; Jeannie Johnson, 318; and Ann Shaddle, 317

Domino winners on Jan. 26 were: Carl Pischke, 331; Mike Flanagan, 317; Wint Mather, 317; John Huyler, 312; Lee Bar-ry, 308; and Jack Walker, 300

Tip of the week by Kent Croswell

This week begins some tips for the two-player game. The main item to remember is that there is only one play before the turn returns to a player’s hand. This is useful, in that it makes it easier for a player to force the opponent to play to one’s hand. Tips will be geared toward this end, as the tips on scoring during the play of the hand, are the same as in the four-player game.

gal/Gail Strack 3760, Connie McIntyre/Wini Biehl 3470, Mike Harris/Peter Grey 3410, Barbara Klein/Jane Kadner 3110, Luciana Young/Liz Altgelt 3100 and Har-ry Wolfe/Sara Eagling 2640.

Partnership bridge on Jan. 30 had these winners: Jane Kadner/Harvey Oxman 3420 with a small slam in 6 spades, Tillie Molho/Natalie Stein 2900, Lil Hara/Gail Strack 2890, Vicki LaBatt/Mary Keeler 2670, Virginia Przy-borowski/Dawn Howell 2660 and Rhoda Schops/Rita Hebert 2620.

The Railroad Club will meet Thursday, Feb. 7, at 12:30 p.m. at Dollar.

There will be a slide and f i lm presentation about great train rides around the world. Jack Munro, club treasurer, will ta lk about and show slides of his visit to the Ringling Bros. Bar-num & Bailey Museum in Baraboo, Wis.

The lunch is $5 for mem-bers and $6 for guests. Lunch will include a Subway com-bination sandwich, a bag of

chips, a can of soda, a cookie and coffee or tea.

Reservation checks should be put in an envelope with the member’s name and “lunch” written on the outside. En-velopes should be put in the club’s mailbox at Gateway. The deadline is noon on Fri-day, Feb. 1.

Cooler, wetter weather is changing some hike destinations as the Rossmoor Hiking Club continues to explore parks and open space throughout the East Bay. Hike leaders are thinking about mud as they plan their favorite winter hikes.

New member informationThe club offers a variety of hikes every Wednesday and Sat-

urday, and a walk around the golf course each Monday morning when the course is normally closed to golfers

Hikers are divided into four groups. Generally, Amblers hike three to five miles at a moderate pace with up to 500-foot ele-vation gain. Ramblers hike five to seven miles. Trekkers hike six to eight miles, and Scramblers hike six to nine miles. Each succeeding group may hike areas with more elevation gain or at a bit faster pace.

The Rossmoor Hiking Club voted at a recent meeting to close the membership at 350 hikers. Interested Rossmoor residents may call and submit an application, which will be held until an opening occurs. The annual enrollment is currently underway and it is expected that openings will occur as some members decide not to re-enroll.

Call Linda Ritz at 360-6512 for membership and new hiker information and required forms. Trail descriptions, the monthly hike schedule, club events, photos and more are at www.ross-moortrailsclub.weebly.com.

Monday Walkers meet at 8:45 a.m. on the large patio between Peacock Hall and Gateway Clubhouse.

Amblers, Ramblers, Trekkers and Scramblers meet Wednes-days and Saturdays at 8:45 a.m. behind Multipurpose Room 3 at Gateway to arrange car pools to the trailhead; departure is at 9.

Hikers should bring cash to share gas costs with the driver. Most trips are $2 to $6 based on the roundtrip distance (and occa-sional park fees). Also, bring a lunch to eat on the trail. Hikers are usually back by 2 to 3 p.m.; some hikes return later and the leader will advise in advance. Pets are not allowed. Bay Area weather is unpredictable, so hikers are advised to dress in layers and be prepared for heat, wind and rain. Wear comfortable hiking boots and bring lots of water, hiking poles and sun protection.

All hike destinations are weather-dependent, but leaders will be ready to take hikers somewhere if the scheduled hike is rained out or too muddy.

February destinationsSaturday, Feb. 9: Amblers, Cheryl Buchta, Sugarloaf Open

Space; Ramblers, Harriet Schwartz, Marin - BonTempe Lake; Trekkers, Carl Irving, Alamo; and Scramblers, Keith Alley, Rossmoor Hills

Wednesday, Feb. 13: Amblers, Jim Hartnett, Tilden - Brook Rd. to Visitor’s Center; Ramblers, Pete Scully, Briones Reser-voir; Trekkers, Jim Woollett, Round Valley; and Scramblers, Larry Prud’homme, Tilden Park

Saturday, Feb. 16: Amblers, Barbara Wackett, Loop from the Quarry, Tilden; Ramblers, Hamid Kasmai, Shell Ridge; Trekkers, Richard Rex, Mt. Diablo; and Scramblers, Burt Rod-gers, Mt. Tamalpais

Wednesday, Feb. 20: Amblers, Charlotte Katz, Briones Res-ervoir; Ramblers, Pat Trapani, TBA; Trekkers, Wayne Emrich, Mt. Diablo; and Scramblers, Charlene Gonzalez, Tilden Park

Saturday, Feb. 23: Amblers, Earl Sawyer, Briones; Ram-blers, Helen Munch and Jon Foyt, Mt. Diablo - Waterfalls; Trek-kers, Sumner Walters, Eagle Peak Loop; and Scramblers, Jean O’Neill, Lime Ridge

Wednesday, Feb. 27: Amblers, Bob and Linda Virden, Til-den Park; Ramblers, Bruce Freeland, San Francisco city walk; Trekkers, Carolyn Yandle, Frog Pond/Diablo; and Scramblers, Byron Kelly, Mt. Diablo

On Jan. 25 at partnership bridge, the scores were: Dorothy and Jed Crane 3760, Elizabeth Moise/Gail Strack 3680, Vicki LaBatt/Mary Keeler 3510, Hirsh Morton/Barbara Stewart 2960 making a small slam in hearts and Fran Barry/Carolyn Nelson 2780. Low score was 1070.

For information, call Helen Dailey at 934-1902 or Carolyn Nelson at 256-0144.

Partnership bridge on Jan. 31 had these winners: Judy and Ted Augustine 4000, Shari Se-

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Clubs & OrganizatiOns

Chinese-American Association celebratesYear of the Snake with dinner, festivities

The Chinese New Year ar-rives Feb. 10, and according to the lunar calendar, 2013 is the year of the snake.

The Chinese-American Association of Rossmoor (CAAR) will celebrate the lunar New Year, now ob-served as “Spring Festival” in China, with a festive party on Sunday, Feb. 17, in the Si-erra Room at Del Valle Club-house, complete with a buffet dinner and an entertainment program.

Social hour will begin at 5:30, followed by dinner at 6:15.

The party will also honor the memory of late resident and artist Yen Liang. His painting, “Year of Soaring Prosperity,” which will be on prominent display at the event, shows a snake crawl-ing in a tree. Liang was a patriarch member of CAAR and died 12 years ago, short-ly after he finished the paint-ing as part of his legacy to the association.

The festivities will be hosted by CAAR vice pres-ident Wan Fen Chen, Jane Chan and Maria Yen, with Gloria Kern acting as the master of ceremonies.

Dinner will be catered by Buffet City Restaurant of Concord and will offer se-lections from two kinds of sushi, nine main courses and two kinds of desserts.

After-dinner entertain-ment will begin with a per-formance by CAAR member

Pauline Chang on the ancient Chinese musical instrument of “Gu Zheng,” which is akin to zither.

She is a noted player of the instrument in the Bay Area and has also performed in Rossmoor. She will play two pieces from her repertoire: “Fisherman Riding Home at Twilight” and “Autumn Moon Over the lake.”

The next program will be a show of Chinese dances pre-sented by students of the Wal-nut Creek-based Contra Costa Chinese Cultural Enrichment Organization. Most of the performers are young girls of

Chinese descent who live in the East Bay.

Wearing colorful tradi-tional or tribal costumes, they will perform a variety of Chinese classical and folk dances in ensembles, many of which carry accessories such as fans, handkerchiefs or long ribbons.

For the finale, there will be a stirring demonstration of the traditional Lion Dance played by a troupe from Leung’s White Crane Dragon and Lion Dance Association of San Francisco.

For information, contact S.Y. Huang at 935-2693.

The hostesses of the CAAR New Year party are, from left, Maria Yen, Wan Fen Chen and Jane Chan. The painting, cap-tioned “Year of Soaring Prosperity” will be on display to hon-or the memory of artist and Rossmoor resident Yen Liang.

Cal Alumni Club to hearfrom UC women’s swim coach

New Genealogical Club meets

Bacchus Society welcomeslovers of wine and food

Sunday Salon to hold Hollywood party

Sunday Salon will host a celebration of Hollywood at its “Hooray for Hollywood” event on Sunday, Feb. 10.

The recommended evening attire is Hollywood glamor-ous for the adventuresome or traditional dress for those less inclined with jackets and ties for men and cocktail dresses or pantsuits for women.

The celebration begins at 6 p.m. with a hosted wine and champagne bar under the di-rection of Bill Race and Al An-derson. Soft drinks and beer will also be available. There will be a selection of passed hors d’oeuvres for members’ enjoyment.

Dinner, catered by Simple Elegance, will be served at 7. Members may choose between marinated grilled tri-tip with bordelaise sauce or filet of sole with herbed sherry sauce and bay shrimp for their entrée.

Dinner will also include Caesar salad, rosemary red po-

tatoes, green beans almondine and assorted rolls. In Holly-wood style, dessert consists of Academy Awards cheesecake with raspberry sauce. Red and white wines, decaffeinated coffee and tea will be on the tables.

Music for listening and a little toe-tapping will be pro-vided by Jeff Wolman at the piano, playing Broadway show tunes and Academy Award winning musical selections.

The cost is $35 for members and $45 for invited guests. Members should remit checks to Dione Williams, noting their choice of entrée. Guest reservations are by invitation and will be accepted on a space-available basis.

Sunday Salon is an active social organization for young-er single men and women who enjoy friendly social exchange, good food, good wine, fun and friendship.

Sunday Salon offers a vari-

ety of activities, including eve-ning events at the Dollar Club-house every other month, a mix of cuisines at local restau-rants and small dinner groups at members’ homes, as well as art, music, movie and local theater events.

Each Thursday, Sunday Sa-lon members gather at a des-ignated restaurant for a YIT (Yay It’s Thursday) happy hour beginning at 4:45 p.m. This is a popular occasion for Sunday Salon members to meet for wine, cocktails, food and con-versation.

It is an opportunity for non-members to drop by, spend time with Sunday Salon mem-bers and learn more about this vital and unique organization. The YIT for Thursday, Jan. 24, will be at Corners Tavern, on the site of the prior Bing Cros-by restaurant.

For information about Sun-day Salon, call Williams at 933-9077.

Pauline Chang to play ancient Chinese instrument

Every Thursday members gather for YIT

The Bacchus Society celebrated a post-holiday wine-pair-ing Night in Spain and South America dinner at an East Bay restaurant on Jan. 29. The evening started with sangria and appetizers and the five-course dinner featured a number of dishes from Spain, Peru and Chile, with wines from Chile, Spain and Argentina.

The evening was a rousing success.All Rossmoor residents – especially newcomers – with an

interest in wine, food, good company are invited to join this group.

For information, call Joyce Capece, 938-9635.

The Rossmoor Genealogi-cal Club will have its second organizational meeting on Friday, Feb. 15, at 1:15 p.m. in Meeting Room 3 at Creekside.

The goal is have more Rossmoor residents join so the club can become a member of the Activities Council and con-tinue to use Rossmoor facilities for meetings. All residents who have an interest in genealogy are invited to attend.

The speaker will be Virgin-ia Kysh, an experienced gene-alogist, whose topic will be “Cemeteries Are Not a Dead Subject.”

She will give an in-depth

explanation of how to research cemeteries that can provide critical data in exploring a family history.

There will be an optional private lunch with the speak-er at 11:30 a.m. in Meeting Room 4 at Creekside. The cost is $13. (Cash payment is re-quested.) Reservations are re-quired and only 18 people can be accommodated. Contact Laura Sanchez at 946-1620 or at [email protected] by Tuesday evening, Feb. 12.

For information about the club, contact the president, Stanley Wells, at [email protected].

The Cal Alumni Club will have its annual seminar and membership meeting on Sat-urday, Feb. 9, in Peacock Hall at Gateway. There will be a short business meeting at 9:30 a.m.

The outgoing president, Kerin Baker, will introduce the 2012 board of directors and Dale Smith, the new pres-ident of the club, will intro-duce the 2013 board.

At 10, UC Berkeley wom-en’s swimming coach Teri McKeever will discuss the amazing success of the UC women’s swimming team and her 2012 Olympic women’s team.

Because of McKeever’s appearance, members are en-couraged to bring guests who are interested in hearing about the Olympics and Cal’s swim-ming program.

McKeever was born in 1962 into an athletic family where she was the oldest of 10 children. She attended USC, participating in the Trojans women’s swimming team. She received all-American honors in 1980-81 and in her senior year she was recognized as USC’s outstanding student athlete.

She started her coaching career as an assistant coach for USC’s women’s swimming team in 1983. She became UC Berkeley’s women’s swim-ming team coach in 1992.

By the late ‘90s her teams had won numerous top awards

culminating with four NCAA championships and McKeever being named NCAA coach of the year three times.

What will be next for McKeever’s Cal women’s swimming team? How will she coach Missy Franklin, the 2012 Olympic swimming star? Come and hear McKeev-er explain her philosophy of coaching and tell why she has been so successful.

The Cal Alumni Club is proud to support the achieve-ment award program, the leadership award and the Cal band.

The Rossmoor event is free along with the coffee and re-freshments. Members will receive a flyer by mail. Mem-bers can check the Cal alum-ni website (calalumniclubof-rossmoor.org) for information about various events, as well as membership forms.

Cal alumni and friends of the university who are not members are invited to join the Rossmoor club. Dues are $20 per household. Send a dues check along with a card with name, class year, address and phone number to P.O. Box 2342, Walnut Creek, CA 94595.

Members receive advance notice on events and parties, plus a copy of the member-ship roster. New members are encouraged to turn in their information as soon as possi-ble so the 2013 rosters can be printed.


Rossmoor Friends of KPFA willhost two Bay Area legends Sunday

Rossmoor Friends of KPFA will host a conversa-tion with Bonnie Simmons and Derk Richardson, two Bay Area legendary DJs and music programmers, on Sun-day, Feb. 10, at 3 p.m. in the Vista Room at Hillside Club-house. Wine and cheese will be served.

Simmons was program music director and disc jockey at the hugely popu-lar KSAN radio station from 1970 to 1978. For the past nine years, she has been an organizer of the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass music fes-tival in Golden Gate Park, enjoyed by hundreds of thou-sands of people. Currently, she is executive director of the Bill Graham Founda-tion and hosts “The Bonnie

Simmons Show” 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday nights on KPFA.

Richardson is a writer, edi-tor and radio programmer. He began writing about music in 1978. For 20 years he has been a contributor to the East Bay Express, SF Bay Guardian and SF Gate. Currently, he is host of “The Hear and Now” mu-sic program, airing Thursday

nights starting at 10 p.m. on KPFA.

This event is free. All Rossmoor residents are wel-come. For information, call Jane Vinson at 938-3843.

Disc jockey Bonnie Simmons, center, with Elvis Costello, left, and Nick Lowe in 1977

Legendary disc jockey Derk Richardson, right, with Don-ovan

TGIF to host PresidentsBall with Johnny G’s Band

St. Mary’s Club will visitcollege for lunch, basketball

Youth Homes to discuss planningfor Derby Day, luncheon in May

Wine and Food Society celebratesChinese New Year in Chinatown

Prime Time Couples plan monthly dinner

Piedmont High Alumni luncheon is Wednesday

The Rossmoor Wine and Food Society will celebrate Chinese New Year on Thurs-day, Feb. 28, at the Empress of China restaurant in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown.

Enjoy stunning vistas of San Francisco neighborhoods from this high-rise Chinese roof garden restaurant, with interior décor that gives a feeling of “classic” China.

The afternoon will begin with a tour of the Empress. Then relax and enjoy an Em-press mai tai or a selection of white wine served with appe-tizers in the cocktail lounge.

Dinner will be served in the Golden Court, a private dining room that overlooks Portsmouth Square with views of the Financial District and a scintillating view of the bay.

The master chef has select-ed sizzling rice soup, Peking

duck served with steamed buns, Manchurian beef, hon-ey walnut prawns, a vegetable medley and rice.

Paired with the meal will be Pacific Rim Riesling, a varietal crafted to express a different and wondrous char-acter, dry with floral aromas and Estancia Pinot Noir, with a red fruit flavor of cherry and plum.

These wines are not heavy and have a great level of acid-ity with a mild finish which pair well with Chinese cuisine. Fortune cookies and Domaine de Canton, a ginger liqueur made with VSOP Cognac, will complete the banquet.

The bus will depart from Gateway at 2:30 p.m. to ar-rive in San Francisco at 3:30 for a short walk to the restau-rant. The group will depart for Rossmoor at 7.

Only 55 persons can be accommodated on this trip so early reservations are ad-vised. All reservations must be received no later than Fri-day, Feb. 15. No refunds can be given after that date since all monies must be paid to the restaurant at that time.

The complete cost for this experience is $95 for members and $105 for guests. Send res-ervation checks to Rossmoor Wine and Food Society, Attn.: reservations, 1001 Golden Rain Road, or place them in the club mailbox at Gateway. Membership forms and invi-tations are available from the mailbox.

Call Sue DeCarlo at 210-1039 about reservations and Louise Ng at 934-1879 for questions about the club. Visit the club website at rossmoor-wineandfood.com.

The Prime Time Couples Dinner Club will hold its next dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Dollar Clubhouse.

The social hour is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Bring your own bev-erage. A variety of hors d’oeu-vres will be served. Dinner is served at 6:30.

Dinner, by Hamilton Cater-ing, will include shrimp sal-ad, glazed chicken breast, rice pilaf, fresh vegetable sauté and cheesecake with raspber-ry sauce. A fish or vegetarian

option is available on request. Wine, coffee and tea will also be served with the meal.

The cost is $20 per per-son for members and $22 per person for nonmembers. Res-ervation checks must be re-ceived by Thursday, Feb. 14. They can be put in the club’s mailbox at Gateway or mailed to Tom Mesetz, club treasur-er, at 2132 Golden Rain Road No. 1.

Seating, as usual, will be determined by a random

drawing to mix couples and promote maximum acquain-tanceship.

Prime Time Couples Club is a social club for couples that meets the third Tuesday of every month for a catered dinner and conversation. For information, call Phil Blak-eney, club president, at 933-6007.

Couples are invited to learn more about the club by coming as paying guests on a space available basis.

The Rossmoor Piedmont High Alumni Club will meet at Dollar Clubhouse on Wednesday, Feb. 13, starting at 11:30 a.m. for wine and con-versation, with lunch at 12:30 served by Hamilton Catering.

The guest speaker will be Mark Delventhal, director of recreation for the City of Piedmont. His topic will be “Now and Then.” Guests are welcome.

Send checks for $28 ($18

lunch and $10 dues) payable to PHS to Marilyn Evans, 1901 Skycrest Drive No. 2. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, Feb. 6.

For information, call Betty Hagstrom at 934-7250.

TGIF will have its Presidents Ball dinner dance on Friday, Feb. 15, in the Sierra Room at Del Valle Clubhouse.

The social hour begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, which include teriyaki meatballs, stuffed mushrooms and focaccia bread with roasted peppers and cheese.

Dinner will begin at 6:45 and include roast pork tenderloin in a warm apricot sauce, a Caesar salad, scalloped potatoes, sau-téed squash, rolls and dessert will be cheese cake with raspberry sauce. A vegetarian selection of spinach and ricotta cannelloni may be substituted for the entrée. Red and white wine and decaf-feinated coffee and tea will be on the tables.

The tables will be decorated for the theme and dancing will be to the music of Johnny G’s Band. The attire for the evening will be coat and tie for men and cocktail attire for women.

The cost is $25 for members and $33 for guests. Each member may invite one guest.

Reservations will be accepted beginning Friday, Feb. 1, and will be filled in the order received. The reservation deadline is Friday, Feb. 8, at 5 p.m. Reservations will be not be accepted nor refunds given after the deadline.

Reservations checks (cash will not be accepted) should be payable to TGIF and sent to Sue Fleck at 1905 Cactus Court No. 1, Entry 4. The TGIF drop box will also be at this address.

Be sure to note the entrée selection. Do not put checks in the club mailbox at Gateway. Those who want to sit together must send all checks in the same envelope.

To cancel a reservation by the deadline, call Fleck at 949-9771. After the deadline, if unable to attend, call Fleck by 5 p.m. on the day of the dinner and arrangements will be made for a take-home dinner from the caterer to be picked up at 7:30. This procedure must be followed or dinner will not be released.

The Saint Mary’s Club of Rossmoor is planning a day at Saint Mary’s College (SMC) on Saturday, Feb. 23. The group will travel to the college where a Caesar salad lunch will be served, followed by a speaker and the Saint Mary’s vs. Loyola Mary-mount women’s basketball game.

The cost for lunch, speaker and the game is $25. Members and guests are welcome. For those needing transportation, car pools will be arranged. The group will leave Rossmoor at 11:30 a.m.

The speaker at the luncheon will be women’s basketball assis-tant coach Tracey Sanders. In her sixth year as assistant coach, Sanders played for SMC for four years; was voted into the Top 50 All-Time Team for the WCC; and was named the WCC Player of the Year as a junior, three-time WCC First Team member and the WCC Freshman of the Year.

She became the school’s all-time leading scorer with 1,807 points, breaking a 15-year record. In addition to her individual achievements, she led the Gaels to the program’s first NCAA tournament appearance in 1999 and the WNIT in 2000. In 2007, Sanders was inducted into the SMC Hall of Fame for her achievements.

Those wishing to attend should send a check for $25 to Kath-leen Moschel, 4424 Terra Granada Dr. No. 2B. Checks should be made out to Saint Mary’s Club of Rossmoor.

The Saint Mary’s Club is open to alumni and friends of SMC. Funds raised go to the Saint Mary’s College scholarship pro-gram.

Club dues are $10 a year per person and are now due. The 2013 dues should also be sent to Moschel.

The club’s next event will be the annual golf tournament on Sunday, May 19. This is a fun event enjoyed by all, and no hand-icaps are necessary.

For information, contact Susan Williamson, 933-7005.

Youth Homes Auxiliary (YHA) will hold its monthly meet-ing on Friday, Feb. 8, at 10 a.m. in Multipurpose Room 1 at Gateway Clubhouse. Members will set plans for the Derby Day Luncheon and Fashion Show on Saturday, May 4, at the Crow Canyon Country Club in San Ramon.

YHA raises funds for children who are removed from their homes due to neglect and abuse. Money raised supplements funding from the county and state in four, 24/7 operated, youth homes within Contra Costa County. The Thrift Shop at 15C Viv-ian Drive in Pleasant Hill (just off Contra Costa Boulevard) is a major source of support.

Residents are encouraged to attend and join in the satisfaction of making a difference. Refreshments will be served.

For information, call Edie Henchey 939-3409.

Will eat at Empress of China restaurant


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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

B’NAI ISRAEL CONGREGATIONFriday Evening Service 8 p.m.

Vista Room–Hillside ClubhouseFor information call

287-9997

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH2100 Tice Valley Blvd. at Rossmoor Prkwy.

935-2100Sundays: Worship 10 a.m.,

Pastors: Roger Reaber, Charie B. Reid

ROSSMOOR PILGRIMCONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Rev. Dr. Daryl J. Clemens10:30 a.m. each SundayThe Vista Room, Hillside

287-1500

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCHService 10 a.m.,

Diablo Room, Hillside,Rector: the Rev. Anne Cox Bailey

937-4820 (Office)

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCHWorship: 10:30 a.m. each SundayDelta Room, Del Valle ClubhouseFor info, call the church office:

709-4673

TICE VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Services every Sunday at 11 a.m.in Peacock Hall at Gateway

Rev. Joanne Peterson • 937-4535New Office: 1944 Tice Valley Blvd.

ST. ANNE’S CATHOLIC CHURCHSunday 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 Parekkatt1600 Rossmoor Prkwy. 932-2324

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PRESBYTERIANGrace Presbyterian Church invites all to worship on Sun-

day, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m. After worship there will be a time to so-cialize in the Fireside Room. The adult study will continue this Sunday at 11:20 in the Library: “Uppity Women of the Bible.” The video-based study features Hebrew Bible professor Dr. Lisa Wolfe. With scholarship, humor and fresh insights, participants will be reintroduced to familiar women of the Bible. The class will be repeated on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

JEWISHB’nai Israel Congregation Cantor Rachael Brott will con-

duct Sabbath services on Friday, Feb. 8, at 8 p.m. in the Vista Room, Hillside Clubhouse. Greeter Adele Lederman will say the blessing over the challah. Judy Morris will say the blessing over the candles and provide the oreg. B’nai Israel invites all members and guests to come and enjoy the service and the social hour afterwards.

CONGREGATIONAL UCCRossmoor Pilgrim Congregational Christian United

Church of Christ. Sunday worship service will be held on Feb. 10, the Last Sunday after Epiphany and Transfiguration Sunday, at 10:30 a.m. in the Vista Room at Hillside Clubhouse. The Rev. Dr. Daryl Clemens’ sermon will be based on Luke 9:28-36, “As-tounding Glory.” A social time will be held after the service. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of every month. Bi-ble study will be held on Tuesday, Feb.12, from 10 a.m. to noon in Meeting Room 5 at Creekside. The Bible study will be of Luke 4:1-13, “Wilderness Companions.” A cordial invitation is extended to all to participate in the activities of Pilgrim Church. For information or for pastoral concerns, call 287-1500 or email [email protected].

LUTHERANHope Lutheran Church invites everyone to gather for a spir-

ited liturgical worship service in the Delta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10. Pastor Jack Niemi will be speaking on Luke 9:28-36. Wayne Anderson will be the organist, and Don Gurley serves as cantor. The Hope Choir will provide special music. Immediately following worship, all are invited to enjoy delicious refreshments and great fellowship.

The people of Hope Church gather in the Delta Room to be transformed by a warm and friendly time of liturgical worship and high-spirited fellowship. Rossmoor Dial-a-Bus delivers at-tendees 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 fel-lowship and stay for coffee and conversation after the service. For information or pastoral concerns, contact Pastor Niemi at 349-5111.

EPISCOPALSt. Luke’s Episcopal Church invites all Rossmoor residents

to a service of “caring and sharing through inspirational worship and fellowship” on Sunday, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m. in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse. On this last Sunday after the Epiph-any, the Rev. Anne Cox Bailey will offer a sermon titled “Be-holding by Faith,” based on Luke 9:28-36, [37-43a]. The service will include Sung Eucharist; all are welcome to participate fully, and to stay for refreshments and fellowship at the potluck coffee hour following the service. Bible study is held each Tuesday 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. On Sunday, Feb. 10, Rev. Joanne Peterson’s sermon title will be “Pursue Disciple-ship,” based on Romans 15:1-6. After worship, worshipers are invited to stay for fellowship and light refreshments in the Fire-side 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 Thursday, or visit the website at tvumc.org.

CATHOLIC St. Anne’s Catholic Church schedule of Masses for the

weekend of Feb. 9 and 10 are as follows: Fr. George DaRoza will preside at the 9 a.m. Mass on Saturday and the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Fr. Varghese will preside at the 5 p.m. Vigil Mass on Saturday and the 11:15 a.m. Mass on Sunday. The rosary is recited every weekday morning before the 8 a.m. Mass. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturday from 4 to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment.

Hope Lutheran Church invites everyone to gather for an Ash Wednesday worship service in the Delta Room of Del Valle Clubhouse on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. This marks the be-ginning of the Lenten Season.

Holy Communion will be celebrated and the Imposition of Ashes 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 Pastor Niemi at 709-4673.

Experience Hope on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13

Unitarianshold potlucklunch Friday

Acts topicfor RossmoorBible Study

The Unitarian Universalists meet on the second Friday of the month for a potluck lunch and a program, usually with a speaker. The meeting is held at 11:30 a.m.in the Vista Room at Hillside Clubhouse for a short welcome.

Lunch is served at noon with the formal program to follow.

On Feb. 8, Margaret Wood-side will describe Unitarian Universalist camps and con-ference centers. Woodside worked at UU Rowe Camp and Conference Center in Western Massachusetts for 20 years. Information about the camps and conferences will be avail-able with special emphasis on Rowe.

For information, contact Margaret Woodside, 818-0687.

The Rossmoor Bible Study will meet on Thursday, Feb. 7, to continue its study of the New Testament book of Acts.

This book records early Christian church history from the time of the ascension of Christ to heaven to the time of the Apostle Paul’s imprison-ment in Rome. It was written by Luke, who, as a medical doctor, spent time with Paul on several occasions. It’s con-sidered by many to be one of the most dynamic books of the New Testament.

The study this week covers some of the characteristics of the early Christian movement in the city of Jerusalem. The Christian community in Jeru-salem at that time was an ex-ample of mutual support for a common cause – the spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There was opposition, some-times violent, but there were also remarkable events associ-ated with this early Christian movement. These and some other related issues will be ad-dressed.

Rossmoor Bible Study meets every Thursday morn-ing at Dollar Clubhouse. Ses-sions begin at 9 with small group discussions. At 9:45 the entire class meets for a period of hymn singing followed by a lecture at 10 by Earle Fries, teacher.

The emphasis is on the text of Scripture from the histori-cal, evangelical Christian per-spective. Visitors and/or new students are always welcome. There is no charge other than for study materials developed by Dr. Bob Stevens, one of the founders of the class.

For information, phone Fries at 926-0307.


PAID OBITUARY

A fabulous Rossmoor lady, Glenda Guilinger, died on February 1, 2012. Glenda was an active member of the Rossmoor quilters, and made many fab-ulous quilts. Born in Oklahoma, she was voted homecoming queen in 1951. That same year, she became an early woman pioneer in the aviation field by becoming a licensed pilot at the age of seventeen. She funded her flying lessons by saving her lunch money during high school. In 1994 she and Rossmoor resident Rodney Stich, a former Naval Aviator and international airline captain, joined forces, starting an event-filled life that in-cluded many flying trips over the Grand Canyon and other Southwest locations. In early 2008, Glenda was diagnosed with Stage IV esophagus can-cer. Surviving beyond the normal one-year for that medical diagnosis, tests showed her to be cancer free as she entered the fifth year. But her good fortune in surviving cancer was doomed by what happened after she sought medical treatment for a recurring fungus infection in the lungs that caused a shortness of breath. Entering the hospital on January 5, 2012, she was treated for the fungus infection and then, on January 14, 2012, before sending Glenda home, hospital doctors ordered pulmonary rehabilitation treatment to improve on her COPD. Hospital personnel then erred, by sending Glenda to a local skilled nursing facility for that treatment that did not have either that treatment or doctors trained to treat COPD patients. From that point, a smiling and active Glenda was subjected to a series of medical outrages that ended her life within hours of being improperly transferred to a local hospice facility. A website has been provided to honor Glenda’s memory, and to provide information to others about what can happen when they seek medical at-tention, and be better prepared to protect themselves or a loved one: www.defraudingamerica.com/glenda.

Glenda, we love you and will always remember you.Rodney.

In Memory of a Great Rossmoor Lady

Glenda GuilingerJuNE 24, 1933 – FEB 1, 2012

St. Anne’s Parish offersLenten DVD presentations

Coming during the weeks of the season of Lent, a series of DVD presentations and discussion sessions will be facil-itated at St. Anne’s Catholic Church using the Catholicism Faith Formation Program.

The programs will be given each Wednesday of Lent at 1:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall, 1600 Rossmoor Parkway, start-ing with Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13, through to March 27 (no afternoon class on March 13).

This highly acclaimed and engaging program focuses on the heart of Catholic beliefs, the “what” and “why,” and the series is closely tied to biblical teaching. The creator and host is Father Robert Barren, noted author, speaker and theo-logian.

The program will prove beneficial both to long-term Cath-olics who have forgotten or never-learned some beliefs, for returning Catholics, or for anyone simply interested in ex-ploring aspects of Catholic faith. All are welcome.

Information is available by calling Nancy Kubacki, 988-0126, or Gretchen Scheid, 323-7450.

Spiritual Book Club meets first Thursday of month

NCJW meeting will featurestaff from children’s servicesand Jewish Federation

Grandparents for Peace shows Reich interview

Hadassah to honor Sandie Lawrence

Grandparents for Peace and Justice will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m. in the Delta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse. A video will be shown of Amy Goodman from “Democracy Now” inter-viewing Robert Reich.

Reich was the Secretary of Labor in the

Clinton administration and now teaches at UC Berkeley.

All are welcome, and refreshments are served.

For information, contact Bobbie Rabinow-itz, chairwoman of Grandparents for Peace and Justice, at 939-7384.

The Rossmoor group of Diablo Valley Ha-dassah will have a luncheon on Thursday, April 4, at Creekside. The group will honor Sandie Lawrence for her commitment and dedication to Hadassah goals.

Details will be announced later.Need Hadassah cards? Sending Hadassah

greeting cards supports Hadassah’s work in med-icine, education, youth at risk and land reclama-tion. Contact Dottie Getzenberg at 891-4471.

Residents have an opportunity to suggest a book to be includ-ed on the 2013 reading list for the Spiritual Book Club when the club meets on the first Thursday of each month form 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the home Lucille Owens, at 1816 Golden Rain Road, No. 15, Entry 7. The next meeting is Feb. 7.

Call Nancy Magee, 943-7811, for information.Last year, the club’s reading included authors Anne Lamott,

Rabbi Zalman Schlecter-Shaolomi and Marc Ian Barasch. Mem-bers may suggest an old favorite or one that they are hoping to read.

The Spiritual Book club joins others in celebrating the con-tributions of hostess, Lucille Owens. She was recently honored for her service in making a difference in the lives of Rossmoor residents.

The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 27. The speakers are from the Jew-ish Federation and Children’s Services of the East Bay.

The meeting will begin with refreshments at 9:30 a.m. in the Delta Room at Del Valle. A short business meeting will begin at 10. The program will be presented at approximately 10:30.

Rob Tufel, director of adult services, and Holly Taines White, director of grants and communications, will provide an overview of the services offered by the agency. This includes older adult services, counseling services and par-enting and youth services.

Since 1877, the agency has provided mental health and so-cial services to Alameda and Contra Costa county individ-uals, families, children and seniors.

Tufel joined the agency in April 2011. Previously, he was the executive director of the Ben and Catherine Ivy Foun-dation. His experience also includes more than 12 years at the National Brain Tumor Foundation.

In 1990, upon completion of master’s degrees in social

welfare and public health from UC Berkeley, he received the Hass-Koshland Award. He spent a year in Israel doing AIDS work.

He currently serves as the vice president of the UC Berke-ley School of Public Health Alumni Association.

White is a graduate of UC Berkeley, where she majored in English and minored in French. She spent 12 years in book publishing before bring-ing her writing, editing and project management skills to the agency.

The meeting is open to all. NCJW is a volunteer orga-

nization that works to improve the quality of life for women, children and families.

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T he following calendar information is provided to the News by Room Reservations at the Rec-reation Department. Residents or groups who would like to make changes to the listing should contact Room Reservations at 988-7780 or 988-7781.

WINTER pool ANd FITNEss CENTER houRs• Dollar and Hillside pools are closed until March 16, 2013. There is no family swim throughout the fall and winter. The Masters Swim Program will be held at Del Valle pool until March 16, 2013.• Del Valle pool is open 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Thursday when it opens at 10 a.m. after cleaning; and 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.• Fitness Center is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For information on pool hours, call 988-7854.

TAblE TENNIs plAyTable tennis play has been moved to the Sierra Room at Del Valle during construction of the new facility and no play times are listed in the calendar below. Play time varies during the week, but there is no play on Tuesdays and Sundays. Check the schedule in the hallway by the elevator at Del Valle.


THuRsDay, FebRuaRy 7

TIME EVENT .............................loCATIoN ...................... oRGANIZATIoN6 a.m. Strength Circuit ..................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.7 a.m. Pilates Mat Int/Adv ..............Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.7:15 a.m. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise ........Diablo Rm., H ............................Luk Tung Kuen8 a.m. Stretch/Strengthen ..............Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.8 a.m. Tax Aid .............................Vista Rm., H .....................................Rec. Dept.8:30 a.m. Aerobic Dance ....................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.8:30 a.m. Open Draw ........................Lawn Bowling Greens, H ....Lawn Bowling Club9 a.m. Bible Study........................Main, D ................................ Bible Study Group9 a.m. Stitchers ..........................Sewing Rm., G ......................Sewing Arts Club9 a.m. T’ai Chi ............................Shasta Rm., DV ....... Chinese-American Assoc.9 a.m. Watercolor ........................Art Classroom & Gall., G ..........Art Association9:30 a.m. Zumba .............................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.10 a.m. DVC: Schoenbrunn Concerts ...Delta Rm. A, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.10 a.m. Masters Swim ....................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.10 a.m. Open Swim ........................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.10 a.m. Qi Gong ............................Shasta Rm., DV ....... Chinese-American Assoc.11 a.m. Light Stretch ......................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.11 a.m. Luncheon ..........................Diablo Rm., H ...................................Lions Club11 a.m. Mat Science ......................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.noon Fun Day ............................Sierra Rm., DV .................................Rec. Dept.noon Italian Conversation ............MPR 3, G ..............................Ital. Convs. Groupnoon Osteo Assessment ...............Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.12:30 p.m. Meeting............................Main, D ................................. R.R. Roundhouse1 p.m. Meeting............................MPR 1, 2, G ................................Writers Group1 p.m. Movie ..............................Peacock Hall, G. ...............................Rec. Dept.1 p.m. Osteo/Balance ...................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.1:30 p.m. Parkinson’s Group ...............Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.2 p.m. Beg. Tap Rehearsal .............Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.2 p.m. Line Dance ........................Diablo Rm., H ..........................Line Dance Club2 p.m. Meeting............................Las Trampas Rm., H ....Atheists and Agnostics2 p.m. Rehearsal .........................MPR 3, G ............................................Harmony2:30 p.m. Ballet ..............................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.2:30 p.m. Rehearsal .........................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.4 p.m. Movie ..............................Peacock Hall, G. ...............................Rec. Dept.4:30 p.m. Chair Yoga ........................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.4:30 p.m. Moving to Music .................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.5 p.m. Aquacise ..........................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.5:30 p.m. Moving to Music .................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.5:30 p.m. Strength Yoga ....................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.6:45 p.m. Circuit Training ...................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.7 p.m. AA Open Meeting ................Garden Rm., D ...................... Counseling Dept.7 p.m. Aquacise ..........................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.7 p.m. Duplicate Bridge .................Oak Rm. A, G.......................................... Bridge7 p.m. Gentle Yoga .......................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.7 p.m. Movie ..............................Peacock Hall, G. ...............................Rec. Dept.7 p.m. Sing-along ........................MPR 3, G .......................... Acalanes/Rec. Dept.

FRiDay, FebRuaRy 8

TIME EVENT .............................loCATIoN ...................... oRGANIZATIoN6 a.m. Group Cycle .......................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.6 a.m. Open Swim ........................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.7 a.m. ABS Back ..........................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.7:15 a.m. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise ........Las Trampas Rm., H .................Luk Tung Kuen7:30 a.m. Rhythmrobics ....................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.8:30 a.m. Deep Water .......................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.8:45 a.m. Strength ...........................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.9 a.m. Collage Class .....................Art Classroom & Gall., G ..........Art Association9 a.m. Dominoes .........................Garden Rm., D .........................Brown Baggers9 a.m. Keeping Fit ........................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.9:15 a.m. Quilters ............................Sewing Rm., G ......................Sewing Arts Club10 a.m. Chess Play ........................Chess Rm., D ..................................Chess Club10 a.m. Flexible Yoga .....................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.

10 a.m. Movie ..............................Peacock Hall, G. ...............................Rec. Dept.10 a.m. Water Exercise ...................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.10 a.m. Youth Homes .....................MPR 1, G ..................................... Youth Homes10:05 a.m. Muscle Movers ...................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.10:30 a.m. Cribbage ..........................MPR 2, G ..................................Men’s Cribbage11 a.m. Hanna Somatics .................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.11 a.m. Line Dance ........................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.11:15 a.m. Joint Efforts.......................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.noon Gentle Yoga .......................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.12:15 p.m. Twinges in Hinges ...............Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.12:30 p.m. Cardiac Rehab ...................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.12:30 p.m. Music with Fil and Mildred.....Redwood Rm., G ..............................Rec. Dept.1 p.m. Mat Science ......................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.1 p.m. Movie ..............................Peacock Hall, G. ...............................Rec. Dept.1 p.m. Open Workshop ..................Art Classroom & Gall., G ..........Art Association1:45 p.m. Int. Folk Dancing ................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.3:30 p.m. Beg. Ballroom ....................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.3:30 p.m. Sing Along with Bob Sequeira .Redwood Rm., G ..............................Rec. Dept.4 p.m. Movie ..............................Peacock Hall, G. ...............................Rec. Dept.4:30 p.m. Int. Ballroom .....................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.6 p.m. Specialty Clinic ..................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.6:45 p.m. Partnership Bridge ..............Oak Rm. A, G.......................................... Bridge7 p.m. Aquacise ..........................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.7 p.m. Movie ..............................Peacock Hall, G. ...............................Rec. Dept.8 p.m. Diablo Symphony ................Fireside Rm., G .......... Diablo Symphony Assn.8 p.m. Services ...........................Vista Rm., H ....................................B’nai Israel9 p.m. Movie ..............................Peacock Hall, G. ...............................Rec. Dept.

saTuRDay, FebRuaRy 9

TIME EVENT .............................loCATIoN ...................... oRGANIZATIoN6 a.m. Open Swim ........................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.8:30 a.m. Open Draw ........................Lawn Bowling Greens, H ....Lawn Bowling Club8:45 a.m. Trails Club Hike ..................MPR 3, G ..........................................Trails Club9 a.m. Adv. Italian Class ................MPR 1, G .......................... Acalanes/Rec. Dept.9 a.m. Ballroom with Style .............Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.9 a.m. Sports Clinic ......................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.9:30 a.m. Stamp Club meeting ............MPR 3, G ....................................Philatelic Club10 a.m. Chess Play ........................Chess Rm., D ..................................Chess Club10 a.m. Domino Play ......................MPR 2, G ......................................Domino Club11 a.m. Cardio Mix ........................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.11:30 a.m. Luncheon ..........................Fireside Rm., G .......................Red Hat Society12:30 p.m. Ballroom Dance ..................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.12:30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge .................Oak Rm. A, G.......................................... Bridge1 p.m. Aquacise ..........................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.1 p.m. Movie ..............................Peacock Hall, G. ...............................Rec. Dept.4 p.m. Movie ..............................Peacock Hall, G. ...............................Rec. Dept.4:30 p.m. Moving to Music .................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.7 p.m. Movie ..............................Peacock Hall, G. ...............................Rec. Dept.

sunDay, FebRuaRy 10

TIME EVENT .............................loCATIoN ...................... oRGANIZATIoN6 a.m. Open Swim ........................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.9 a.m. Chess Play ........................Chess Rm., D ..................................Chess Club9 a.m. Church Service ...................MPR 3, G .......................Siloam Comm. Church10 a.m. Religious Service ................Diablo Rm., H ....................... St. Luke’s Church10:30 a.m. Pilgrim Sunday Service ........Vista Rm., H ................... Pilgrim Cong. Church10:30 a.m. Sunday Service ..................Delta Rm. A, DV ........... Hope Lutheran Church11 a.m. TV Methodist Service ...........Peacock Hall, G. ............. Tice Valley Methodistnoon Rummy Play ......................MPR 2, G .................... Prog. Rummy/Shanghai1 p.m. Round Dance .....................Shasta Rm., DV .................. Square Dance Club2 p.m. Meeting............................Delta Rm. A, DV ........................... Beyond Eyes4 p.m. Movie ..............................Peacock Hall, G. ...............................Rec. Dept.7 p.m. Movie ..............................Peacock Hall, G. ...............................Rec. Dept.

MonDay, FebRuaRy 11

TIME EVENT .............................loCATIoN ...................... oRGANIZATIoN6 a.m. Group Cycle .......................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.6 a.m. Open Swim ........................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.7 a.m. ABS Back ..........................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.7:15 a.m. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise ........Diablo Rm., H ............................Luk Tung Kuen7:30 a.m. Functional Fitness ...............Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.7:30 a.m. Rhythmrobics ....................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.8:30 a.m. Deep Water .......................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.8:45 a.m. Strength ...........................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.9 a.m. Dominoes .........................Garden Rm., D .........................Brown Baggers9 a.m. Keeping Fit ........................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.9 a.m. Monday Walk .....................Court of Flags, G ..............................Trails Club9 a.m. Oils .................................Art Classroom & Gall., G ..........Art Association9 a.m. Water Media ......................Art Studio & Back Rm., G ........Art Association10 a.m. Qi Gong ............................Shasta Rm., DV ....... Chinese-American Assoc.10 a.m. Water Exercise ...................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.10:05 a.m. Muscle Movers ...................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.11 a.m. Functional Fitness ...............Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.11 a.m. Light Stretch ......................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.11:15 a.m. Joint Efforts.......................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.



ExcursionsF R O M T H E R E C R E A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T

Excursion tickets are on sale in the Ad-ministration 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 can-not do so.

The Excursion Desk has the right to can-cel 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 guar-anteed a refund if cancelled at least 15 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. For information, call 988-7731.

DAY TRIPS.

GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING: DUTCH PAINTINGS FROM THE MAURITSHUISTuesday, Feb. 12; Wednesday, Feb. 20

Extensive walking

The de Young Museum in San Fran-cisco will host one of the most beauti-ful and artistically important paintings in the world: “Girl with a Pearl Earring” by Johannes Vermeer. The painting will be showcased along with 34 additional masterpieces from the collection of the famed Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshu-is, including the “The Goldfinch” by Carel Fabritius, and four works by Rembrandt van Rijn. This exhibition sheds light on a fascinating roster of artistic personal-ities, both famous and forgotten, of the late mannerist and Baroque eras. High-lighting the spectacular artistic achieve-

noon Needleworkers ...................Sewing Rm., G ......................Sewing Arts Clubnoon Osteo Assessment ...............Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.12:15 p.m. Twinges in Hinges ...............Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.12:30 p.m. Cardiac Rehab ...................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.12:30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge .................Oak Rm. A, G.......................................... Bridge1 p.m. Mat Science ......................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.1:45 p.m. Parkinson’s Group ...............Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.2 p.m. Beginning Tap ....................Shasta Rm., DV .................. Happy Hoofers Tap3 p.m. Piano with Joyce .................Redwood Rm., G ..............................Rec. Dept.4:30 p.m. Weight Watchers ................Meeting Rm. 1, 2, C .........................Rec. Dept.5 p.m. Flexible Yoga .....................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.6 p.m. Round Dance .....................Las Trampas Rm., H .......... Square Dance Club6 p.m. Specialty Clinic ..................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.6:30 p.m. Dominoes .........................Oak Rm. A, G................................Domino Club6:30 p.m. Open Ladies Poker ..............Pine Rm., H ............................ Angeline Murray7 p.m. Aquacise ..........................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.7 p.m. Discussion ........................MPR 3, G ......................Unitarian Univ. Society7 p.m. Meeting............................Vista Rm., H ....................................Counseling7 p.m. Square Dance ....................Las Trampas Rm., H .......... Square Dance Club7:30 p.m. Meeting............................Delta Rm. A, DV ...................Roadrunners Club

TuesDay, FebRuaRy 12

TIME EVENT .............................loCATIoN ...................... oRGANIZATIoN6 a.m. Open Swim ........................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.6 a.m. Strength Circuit ..................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.7 a.m. Pilates Mat Int/Adv ..............Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.7:15 a.m. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise ........Diablo Rm., H ............................Luk Tung Kuen8 a.m. AARP Driver Safety Class ......MPR 3, G ............................... Rec. Dept./AARP8 a.m. Stretch/Strengthen ..............Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.8 a.m. Tax Aid .............................Vista Rm., H .....................................Rec. Dept.8:30 a.m. Aerobic Dance ....................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.8:30 a.m. Open Draw ........................Lawn Bowling Greens, H ....Lawn Bowling Club9 a.m. Masters Swim ....................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.9 a.m. Pinochle Play .....................MPR 2, G .....................................Pinochle Club9 a.m. T’ai Chi ............................Shasta Rm., DV ....... Chinese-American Assoc.9 a.m. Watercolor ........................Art Classroom & Gall., G ..........Art Association9:30 a.m. Great Decisions ..................Fireside Rm., G ................ Acalanes/Rec. Dept.9:30 a.m. Women’s 4-Part Harmony ......MPR 1, G .......................... Acalanes/Rec. Dept.9:30 a.m. Zumba .............................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.10 a.m. Beg. Tai Chi Chih ................Diablo Rm., H ........................T’ai Chi Chih Club10 a.m. Qi Gong ............................Shasta Rm., DV ....... Chinese-American Assoc.10:30 a.m. Ballet Club ........................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.11 a.m. Gentle Yoga .......................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.11 a.m. Membership Meeting ...........Ceramic Arts Studio, G ....... Ceramic Arts Club11:15 a.m. T’ai Chi Chih ......................Diablo Rm., H ........................T’ai Chi Chih Club11:30 a.m. Meeting............................Meeting Rm. 1, 2, C ...........Daught. Amer. Rev.11:30 a.m. Power and Balance ..............Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.11:30 a.m. Power Balance Clinic ...........Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.11:30 a.m. Second Tues. Lunch .............Main, D .........................Second Tuesday Lunchnoon Piano by Gloria ...................Redwood Rm., G ..............................Rec. Dept.12:30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge .................Oak Rm. A, G.......................................... Bridge12:45 p.m. Beginning Line Dance ..........Diablo Rm., H ..........................Line Dance Club1 p.m. Acrylic Oil Painting ..............Art Classroom & Gall., G ..........Art Association1 p.m. Party Bridge ......................Cardroom 1, 2, D .......................... Party Bridge1 p.m. Portrait Drawing .................Art Studio & Back Rm., G ........Art Association1:30 p.m. Bodies in Motion .................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.1:30 p.m. Specialty Clinic ..................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.2 p.m. Discussion ........................Garden Rm., D ........................Philosophy Club2 p.m. Inter. Tap ..........................Shasta Rm., DV ............................ Hot Flashers3 p.m. Community Club .................Fireside Rm., G ......................Community Club4 p.m. Social Dance .....................Diablo Rm., H .......................Social Dance Club4:30 p.m. Moving to Music .................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.5 p.m. Aquacise ..........................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.5 p.m. Stretch Yoga ......................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.5:30 p.m. Moving to Music .................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.6:45 p.m. Circuit Training ...................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.6:45 p.m. Partnership Bridge ..............Oak Rm. A, G.......................................... Bridge7 p.m. Bridge Play .......................MPR 1, 2, G ....................................Bridge Club7 p.m. Aquacise ..........................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.

WeDnesDay, FebRuaRy 13

TIME EVENT .............................loCATIoN ...................... oRGANIZATIoN6 a.m. Group Cycle .......................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.6 a.m. Open Swim ........................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.7 a.m. ABS Back ..........................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.7:15 a.m. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise ........Diablo Rm., H ............................Luk Tung Kuen7:30 a.m. Functional Fitness ...............Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.7:30 a.m. Rhythmrobics ....................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.8:30 a.m. Deep Water .......................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.8:45 a.m. Strength ...........................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.8:45 a.m. Trails Club Hike ..................MPR 3, G ..........................................Trails Club9 a.m. Dominoes .........................Garden Rm., D .........................Brown Baggers9 a.m. Drawing & Painting .............Art Classroom & Gall., G ..........Art Association9 a.m. Keeping Fit ........................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.9 a.m. Luk Tung Kuen ....................Las Trampas Rm., H .................Luk Tung Kuen9 a.m. Open Workshop ..................Art Studio & Back Rm., G ........Art Association9:30 a.m. Duplicate Bridge .................Oak Rm. A, G.......................................... Bridge9:30 a.m. Knitters Group....................Sewing Rm., G ......................Sewing Arts Club10 a.m. Qi Gong ............................Shasta Rm., DV ....... Chinese-American Assoc.10 a.m. Water Exercise ...................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.10:05 a.m. Muscle Movers ...................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.10:30 a.m. Ash Wednesday ..................Delta Rm. A, DV ........... Hope Lutheran Church11 a.m. Functional Fitness ...............Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.11 a.m. Gentle Yoga .......................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.11 a.m. Luncheon Meeting ...............Diablo Rm., H .................................Rotary Club11:15 a.m. Joint Efforts.......................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.11:30 a.m. Guitar with Jim ...................Redwood Rm., G ..............................Rec. Dept.12:15 p.m. Twinges in Hinges ...............Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.

12:30 p.m. Cardiac Rehab ...................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.1 p.m. DVC: Shakespeare Spirituality Vista Rm., H .....................................Rec. Dept.1 p.m. Keeping Balance .................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.1:30 p.m. Ballroom Dance ..................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.1:30 p.m. Community Chorus ..............Las Trampas Rm., H .................Comm. Chorus1:45 p.m. Beg. Folk Dancing ...............Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.2 p.m. Hula ................................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.3 p.m. Speaker ............................Peacock Hall, G. ................. Nature Association3:30 p.m. Chair Challenge Class ..........Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.3:30 p.m. Reading to Low Vision ..........Conference Room, G ........................Rec. Dept.3:30 p.m. Spanish Conversation ..........Mtg. Rm. 4, C .................................... La Charla3:45 p.m. Ballroom Dance ..................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.4:30 p.m. T’ai Chi ............................Diablo Rm., H .......... Chinese-American Assoc.4:45 p.m. Ballroom Dance ..................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.6 p.m. Specialty Clinic ..................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.6:30 p.m. Boomers Schmooze .............Redwood Rm., G ................... Boomers Forever7 p.m. Alanon .............................MPR 1, G ......................................... AA/Alanon7 p.m. Aquacise ..........................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.7 p.m. Meeting............................MPR 3, G ..................... Medical Marijuana Club

THuRsDay, FebRuaRy 14

TIME EVENT .............................loCATIoN ...................... oRGANIZATIoN6 a.m. Strength Circuit ..................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.7 a.m. Pilates Mat Int/Adv ..............Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.7:15 a.m. Luk Tung Kuen Exercise ........Diablo Rm., H ............................Luk Tung Kuen8 a.m. Stretch/Strengthen ..............Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.8 a.m. Tax Aid .............................Vista Rm., H .....................................Rec. Dept.8:30 a.m. Aerobic Dance ....................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.8:30 a.m. Open Draw ........................Lawn Bowling Greens, H ....Lawn Bowling Club9 a.m. Bible Study........................Main, D ................................ Bible Study Group9 a.m. Stitchers ..........................Sewing Rm., G ......................Sewing Arts Club9 a.m. T’ai Chi ............................Shasta Rm., DV ....... Chinese-American Assoc.9 a.m. Watercolor ........................Art Classroom & Gall., G ..........Art Association9:30 a.m. Zumba .............................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.10 a.m. DVC: Schoenbrunn Concerts ...Delta Rm. A, DV ...............................Rec. Dept.10 a.m. Masters Swim ....................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.10 a.m. Meeting............................Meeting Rm. 1, 2, C ...... Emergency Prep. Org.10 a.m. Open Swim ........................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.10 a.m. Qi Gong ............................Shasta Rm., DV ....... Chinese-American Assoc.11 a.m. Light Stretch ......................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.11 a.m. Mat Science ......................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.noon Fun Day ............................Sierra Rm., DV .................................Rec. Dept.noon Italian Conversation ............MPR 3, G ..............................Ital. Convs. Groupnoon Osteo Assessment ...............Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.1 p.m. Meeting............................MPR 1, 2, G ................................Writers Group1 p.m. Movie ..............................Peacock Hall, G. ...............................Rec. Dept.1 p.m. Osteo/Balance ...................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.1:30 p.m. Parkinson’s Group ...............Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.2 p.m. Beg. Tap Rehearsal .............Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.2 p.m. Line Dance ........................Diablo Rm., H ..........................Line Dance Club2 p.m. Rehearsal .........................MPR 3, G ............................................Harmony2:30 p.m. Ballet ..............................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.2:30 p.m. Rehearsal .........................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.3 p.m. Meeting............................Meeting Rm.5 .....................Registered Nurses4 p.m. Movie ..............................Peacock Hall, G. ...............................Rec. Dept.4:30 p.m. Chair Yoga ........................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.4:30 p.m. Moving to Music .................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.5 p.m. Aquacise ..........................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.5:30 p.m. Moving to Music .................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.5:30 p.m. Strength Yoga ....................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.6:45 p.m. Circuit Training ...................Fitness Center, DV ............................Rec. Dept.7 p.m. AA Open Meeting ................Garden Rm., D ...................... Counseling Dept.7 p.m. Aquacise ..........................Pool, DV ...........................................Rec. Dept.7 p.m. Duplicate Bridge .................Oak Rm. A, G.......................................... Bridge7 p.m. Gentle Yoga .......................Shasta Rm., DV ................................Rec. Dept.7 p.m. Meeting............................Main, D ............................ Shakespeare Society7 p.m. Movie ..............................Peacock Hall, G. ...............................Rec. Dept.7 p.m. Sing-along ........................MPR 3, G .......................... Acalanes/Rec. Dept.


co presents an unparalleled collection of decorative arts from the Musée du Louvre, Paris, including some of the most exquisite treasures of the French monarchy from the time of Louis XIV until the Revolution of 1789. Royal Treasures from the Louvre: Louis XIV to Marie-Antoinette is the story of French royal patronage, and the show-cased objects in the exhibition are nothing less than dazzling: the Gobelins manu-factory’s masterwork mosaic tabletop of semiprecious stones; the gemmes de la couronne, precious hard-stone vases col-lected by Louis XIV; the présents du Roi, including diamond-and-gem snuffboxes made for the royal family to present as gifts; personal items made for Louis XV’s private use or for use by his mistresses, Madame de Pompadour and Madame du Barry, including exquisite Sèvres porcelain and silver; and Marie-Antoinette’s personal collection of precious vases made of agate and other hard stones. Many of the objects in the exhibition have never been shown in the United States and indeed, several have never left France. Join a private docent-led tour of the exhibit. The bus leaves Gateway at 7:45 a.m. and will return around 2 p.m. Cost is $37 for museum members and $53 for nonmembers.

ANdRE RIEu Saturday, March 16

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André Rieu and his legendary Johann Strauss Orchestra are coming back to perform at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. Crowned the “King of Waltz” by the media, Rieu is one of classical music’s brightest stars. A celebrated Dutch violinist, conduc-tor and showman, Rieu has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide. Eleven of his albums have gone gold or platinum and, together with his Johann Strauss Orches-tra, he packs stadiums on five continents. Rieu’s shows are known for being mov-ing and memorable. He performs a wide range of classical, popular and folk music. Rossmoor has premium lower bowl seat-ing. Don’t miss this show. The bus leaves Gateway at 6:15 p.m. and will return around 11. Cost is $117.

bouQuETs To ART AT ThE dE youNGWednesday, March 20

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Celebrate spring at the de Young Mu-seum in San Francisco with Bouquets to Art, the glorious annual floral exhibition and fundraiser. Once again, the de Young Museum will be transformed with a mag-nificent mashup of art and flowers when more than 100 of the Bay Area’s most in-novative floral designers come together to produce Bouquets to Art 2013. In creat-ing their spectacular floral arrangements, these designers pay tribute to and draw inspiration from the art in the de Young’s permanent collections. For once, camer-as are allowed in to capture the fleeting beauty of the floral artwork. Lunch is no-host, so bring cash to take advantage of the “grab and go” lunch cart option at the museum’s cafe. The bus will leave Gateway at 9:15 a.m. and return at approximately 3 p.m. Cost is $33 for members of FAMSF and $49 for non-members.

shEN yuN shoWSaturday, March 23

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Shen Yun Performing Arts Company returns to the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco with an all-new show. A perfor-mance by Shen Yun is traditional Chinese culture as it was meant to be: a study in grace, wisdom and all the virtues distilled from millennia of Chinese civilization. The classically trained dancers, musicians and singers of Shen Yun Performing Arts share a vision: to revive and restore Chinese cul-ture to its former, glorious state. Each year, they debut a spectacular new production. Shen Yun features the distinctive colors and styles of ethnic and folk dance. Cho-reographers draw upon over 20 dynasties and 50 ethnic groups to create pieces that range from the northern steppes of Mon-golia to the lush forests of Yunnan. Among

the most impressive elements of any Shen Yun show are the large-scale ensemble pieces in which dozens of dancers appear to move as one body across the stage. Shen Yun is more than just the world’s premier classical Chinese performing arts company. Months of training and prepa-ration culminate each winter when Shen Yun debuts its new show. In just a few short years, Shen Yun has expanded from a single troupe of dancers and musicians to multiple companies that tour the globe si-multaneously. The bus will depart Gateway at 12:15 p.m. and return at approximately 6. The cost is $145.

SHOW ME THE MONEY!Tuesday, March 26

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Visit the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and find out where money comes from and how the financial system works. This permanent installation is designed to teach the public about the function of the U.S. central bank through a series of hands-on and visually engaging experi-ences. Whimsical and thought-provoking elements in the exhibit include giant iconic representation of financial concepts, such as a free-floating sphere, a suspended safe, and a 14-foot tilting chair. The center also features one of the most comprehensive collections of U.S. currency in the country. After the tour, enjoy some free time at the Ferry Building. The Ferry Building Market-place has many shops large and small of-fering everything from artisan cheeses to the freshest of local fish, restaurants and cafes for any taste. Lunch is on your own.Later, visit the Wells Fargo Museum. Lo-cated on the site where Wells Fargo first opened for business, the Wells Fargo His-tory Museum features a stagecoach that carried passengers and gold across the western plains, an impressive display of gold dust and ore from California’s Gold Country, and a special collection of Gold Rush letters carried by hundreds of express companies.The trip is limited to 30 partici-pants only. For security reasons, each par-ticipant must bring a government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver’s license, or state-issued ID card) and be prepared to go through security checkpoints. The bus will leave Rossmoor at 8 a.m. and return at approximately 4:30 p.m. The cost is $39.

AFRopop spECTACulARSaturday, March 30

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Two of Africa’s greatest superstars Oli-ver Mtukudzi and Fatoumata Diawara bring the sounds of Africa to the Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley for one night only. A national treasure in Zimbabwe, Oliver Mtukudzi is one of the most successful African record-ing artists in North America. He is a prolific musician with more than 30 albums to his name. Inspired by the hypnotic rhythms of the mbira (thumb piano), his music also in-corporates South African mbaqanga, the energetic Zimbabwean pop style jit, and the traditional kateke drumming of his clan. Fatoumata Diawara has created a unique contemporary folk sound with a distinctly African spin. On stage, she showcases her guitar work and fluid, soulful vocals. She draws elements of jazz, blues and funk into a sparse contemporary folk style, all the while paying tribute to the rocking rhythms and plaintive melodies of her ancestral Wassoulou tradition. The bus leaves Gate-way at 6:45 p.m. and will return around 10:30. Cost is $57.

NEW LISTING

THE 39 STEPSSunday, March 31, at 2 p.m.

Minimal walking

Center Repertory Company presents “The 39 Steps” at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek. Tony and Drama Desk Award-winner, “The 39 Steps” is a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. Adapted from Hitchcock’s celebrated 1935 film, “The 39 Steps” is the story of the dashing Richard Hannay and his heroic efforts to solve the riddle

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ments of the Dutch Golden Age, these works reflect the culture of artistic, eco-nomic and technological innovation that allowed the Netherlands to prosper in the 17th century. Housed in a 17th-century city palace in the Hague, the Royal Picture Gal-lery Mauritshuis has not lent a large body of works from its holdings in nearly 30 years. The museum is undergoing an ex-tensive two-year renovation and expansion that gives the Bay Area a rare opportunity to see these remarkable works. There will be a private docent-led tour of the exhibit. The bus leaves Gateway at 7:45 a.m. and will return around 2 p.m. Cost is $37 for museum members and $53 for non-mem-bers.

NEW LISTING

“JERsEy boys”Wednesday, Feb. 13

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Winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical, “Jersey Boys” returns to the Cur-ran Theater in San Francisco. The musical is based on the life story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. The musical chronicles the lives of a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks who became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide, all before they were 30. “Jersey Boys” features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” among others. Experience the electrifying performances of the golden greats that took these guys all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The bus leaves Gateway at 12:15 p.m. and will return around 6. Cost is $99.

“WICKED” Wednesday, Feb. 13

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After a triumphant success on Broad-way, nationally and internationally, winning 35 major awards along the way, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, “Wicked” the musical, is back at the Orpheum The-atre in San Francisco. “Wicked” is the un-told story of the witches of Oz. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkin-land, two girls meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald green skin – is smart, fi-ery and misunderstood. The other is beau-tiful, ambitious and popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for “the most complete - and completely satisfying - new musical in a long time.” The bus leaves Gateway at 12:15 p.m. and will return around 6. Cost is $117.

ITZHAK PERLMAN AT DAVIES SYMPHO-Ny hAllSunday, Feb. 17

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Outstanding Israeli violinist Itzhak Per-lman returns to San Francisco to take the stage at Davies Symphony Hall as part of the Great Performers Series. Perlman is known for his brilliant technique, direct interpretation and precision in detail. Be-loved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond to his artistry and music. Perlman had performed with virtually every major orchestra in the world and with almost every important conductor. In 2003, Perlman received the Kennedy Center Honor celebrating his dis-tinguished achievements and contributions to the cultural and educational life of this country. He has four Emmy Awards and 15 Grammy Awards. One of his proudest achievements is his collaboration with film score composer John Williams in Steven Spielberg’s Academy Award winning film “Schindler’s List,” in which he performed the violin solos. In the program are works by Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms. The Ex-

cursion Desk offers side orchestra seats for this SOLD OUT SHOW! The bus will de-part Gateway at 5:30 p.m. and return at 10. The cost is $115.

“sINGIN’ IN ThE RAIN”Sunday, Feb. 24, at 2 p.m.

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Diablo Theatre Company presents “Singin’ in the Rain” at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek. Based on one of the most-loved and celebrated movies of all times, “Singin’ in the Rain” is the story of the first Hollywood movie musical, a time when the silver screen found its voice and left silent movies and some of its stars behind. This charming, light-hearted, romantic come-dy features “Good Morning,” “Make ‘em Laugh,” “Moses Supposes” and the classic “Singin’ in the Rain.” Rossmoor Transpor-tation Department will provide free trans-portation for the first 16 participants. Great center orchestra seats are available. Cost is $47.

“OLD WICKED SONGS”Saturday, March 2, at 2:30 p.m.

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Center Repertory Company presents “Old Wicked Songs” at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. “Old Wicked Songs” depicts a clash of cultures and at-titudes as a brash American piano prodi-gy, Stephen Hoffman, travels to Vienna in the spring of 1986 to combat an artistic block that threatens his career. A techni-cally brilliant performer, he studies with a passionate master teacher, Professor Josef Mashkan, who gives him the “Duch-terliebe” song cycle by Robert Schumann. It seems impossible at first that they will ever get along, much less work together. Their dichotomies abound: one is Europe-an, one American; one old-fashioned, the other modern; one passionate, the other technically precise; and finally, one a seem-ingly anti-Semite, and the other a Jew. But eventually, only music – their one common bond – helps release the burning emotions of the teacher and helps melt the frigidity of the student. Rossmoor’s Transportation Department will provide free transporta-tion for the first 16 participants. Cost is $30.

sTARs oN ICESunday, March 3

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The country’s premier figure skating production, Stars on Ice, show returns to HP Pavilion in San Jose. Stars on Ice has played more than 1,000 shows over near-ly a quarter of a century. Stars on Ice is proud to announce the return of one of the sport’s most cherished athletes, Olympic gold medalist, world champion and three-time U.S. national champion, Dorothy Ha-mill. Hamill won the hearts of skating fans around the world with her dominant per-formance in taking gold at the 1976 Win-ter Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria. Joining Hamill on this year’s tour is a stellar cast of world-renowned athletes, including Kurt Browning (this will be his final U.S. tour), Ilia Kulik (1998 Olympic and 1995 European champion), Ryan Bradley (2011 U.S. champion), Shawn Sawyer (2011 Ca-nadian national silver medalist), Joannie Rochette (2010 Olympic bronze medalist and 2009 world silver medalist), Ekaterina Gordeeva (1988 and 1994 Olympic champi-on and four-time world champion), Sinead and John Kerr (2009 and 2011 European bronze medalists and the 2004-2010 Brit-ish national champions), Kimberly Navarro and Brent Bommentre (2008 and 2009 U.S. bronze medalist). Stars on Ice continues to be a pioneer in figure skating by offering fans the rare opportunity to witness some of the world’s most creative and cherished champions performing together in both in-dividual and ensemble routines. The bus will depart Gateway at 1:15 p.m. and return at 6:30. The cost is $107.

ROYAL TREASURES FROM THE LOUVRETuesday, March 5

Extensive walkingThe Fine Arts Museums of San Francis-

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of the 39 steps while staying a step ahead of desperate Nazi spies. This entertaining thriller is a tongue-in-cheek homage to the spy thriller genre and all things Hitchcock. With four actors playing 150 zany charac-ters, train chases, missing fingers, onstage plane crashes and some old-fashioned ro-mance, “The 39 Steps” is, in the end, a cel-ebration of the power of theatrical imagina-tion. Rossmoor Transportation Department will provide free transportation for the first 16 participants. Cost is $30.

EXTENDED TRIPS

MUSEUMS, LIBRARIES AND THEATERMarch 9 through 13

American Stage Tours and Rossmoor Excursion desk are offering a trip to South-ern California to explore the renovated Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum and many other sites. Accommo-dations for three nights will be at the Queen Mary Hotel in Long Beach.

Visit the Disney Concert Hall for a guid-ed tour. Travel to the Autry National Cen-ter, the museum, dedicated to exploring and sharing the stories, experiences and perceptions of the diverse peoples of the American West. The Autry collection of over 500,000 pieces of art and artifacts, including the collection of the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, is one of the largest and most significant in the Unit-ed States. Visit the Farmers’ Marker where the movie “Extra” with Mario Lopez was filmed. After a hosted dinner at the Planet Dailies, return to the Disney Concert Hall for an organ recital by James O’Donnell, the organist at Westminster Abbey. En-joy the guided tour of “Diana: Legacy of a Princess” exhibit onboard the Queen Mary. After a hosted lunch at the Rock Bottom Brewery, visit the Aquarium of the Pacif-ic. Travel to Simi Valley for a hosted lunch

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and self-guided tour of the Reagan Library. Accommodations for one night will be at the Sea Crest Resort in Pismo Beach. On the way back, visit the San Juan Bautista for a hosted lunch and a visit to the mis-sion. The cost is $895 per person double occupancy, and $1,150 for a single. The tour includes four nights deluxe lodging, five meals, sightseeing per itinerary, lug-gage handling, motorcoach transportation, taxes and gratuities. A deposit of $100 per person is due with reservation.

SPRINGTIME IN YOSEMITEApril 14 through 17

Enjoy the beauty of the Yosemite Valley on this four-day, three-night tour. The majestic sights of Yosemite National Park delight and inspire visitors of all generations. Its spec-tacular granite cliffs, abundance of water-falls, clear streams and giant sequoia groves make a lasting impression. Accommodations for three nights are at the Yosemite Lodge in the heart of the Yosemite Valley. Visit the his-toric town of Mariposa. Enjoy a hosted lunch and free time to explore this quaint town. Take a guided tour of the Yosemite’s most picturesque spots: Yosemite Falls, El Capi-tan, Valley View, Bridal Veil Falls, the Three Brothers, Sentinel Rock, Happy Isles and Half Dome, while hearing fascinating stories of the valley, its formation and history. Enjoy a hosted lunch at the historic Ahwahnee Ho-tel. There will be time to explore Yosemite on your and visit the Valley Visitor Center and Yosemite Museum, and capture its unique beauty with cameras. On the way home, visit Hilmar Cheese Company for a hosted lunch followed by a tour of the factory. The tour includes three nights deluxe lodging, three meals, motorcoach transportation, touring per itinerary, taxes and gratuities and lug-gage handling. The cost is $860 per person for double occupancy, $1,295 for single. A deposit of $200 is due with application. Bal-ance is due Feb. 16. Stop by the Excursion Desk for a complete itinerary and reservation form.

bERlIN ANd pRAGuEMay 2 through 9

Join this eight-day tour to Eastern Eu-rope, featuring Berlin, Dresden and four nights in Prague. In Berlin, enjoy a pan-oramic city tour and take a Spree River Cruise across the former border between West and East Berlin. Explore Berlin with a guided tour that includes the Unter den Lin-den Boulevard, Checkpoint Charlie, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the Berlin Dom, and the Reichstag. Visit the Pergamon Mu-seum. Travel to Dresden and explore the city on a tour that includes Zwinger Palace, the Cathedral and the Neustadt Quarter. Next stop is Prague, largely undamaged by WWII and one of the Europe’s most charm-ing large cities. The city tour includes the State Opera, National Museum and Wenc-eslas Square, a world heritage site with its statue of St. Wenceslas. Continue to the banks of the River Vltava to Charles Bridge, the Rudolfinum and across the river to Prague Castle. See the best of this massive complex and hear the folklore and scandal behind its history. Visit the St. Vitus Cathe-dral, the Royal Palace and the Basilica of St. George. Travel on to the Golden Lane with its picturesque houses and stories of alchemists transforming metals into gold. Enjoy two days for further exploration of this city. The tour concludes with a farewell dinner at a baroque farmstead with tradi-tional homemade Czech cuisine and local entertainment. Included in the trip are all transfers, round trip air, first-class hotel accommodations, touring per itinerary, nine meals, taxes and fees. A deposit of $500 is due with application. The cost per person, double occupancy is $2,875 ($500 single supplement). Detailed itinerary is available at the Excursion Desk.

ALASKA CRUISE ROUNDTRIP FROM SAN FRANCISCOMay 20 through 30 and Sept. 7 through 17

Breathtaking Alaska is one of the most popular vacation destinations. Spectacular wildlife, jaw-dropping glaciers, untouched wilderness and the state’s undisputed star attractions are just some of the wonders to be experienced on this 11-day/10-night cruise aboard the Grand Princes. Alaska’s Inside Passage is one of the most scenic sea-lanes in the world, home to bald ea-gles, whales, sea lions, otters, brown bears, mountain goats and flocks of sea-birds. Visit a variety of flavorful ports of call full of rich history and native culture. Visit Butchart Garden in Victoria, experience the totem poles of Ketchikan, and the Menden-hall Glacier in Juneau. Enjoy Tracy Arm and the unbelievable calving icebergs in their jade-colored majesty or cruise through the Glacier Bay National Park with massive glaciers that stretch 3.3 million acres. The Grand Princes offers great amount of ame-nities, and an itinerary that is guaranteed to please. Prices vary based on the cabin cat-egory. Prices include: Ten-night cruise, all meals and entertainment aboard (excluding specialty restaurants and optional shore excursions), group medical insurance, port charges, government fees, transfers to and from pier, driver and stevedore tips, luggage handling, and a bottle of wine per cabin. A $600 deposit is due with applica-tion. Stop by the Excursion Desk for a com-plete itinerary and prices.

MEXICAN RIVIERASeptember 17 through 27

Experience the beauty of Mexico’s gold-en Riviera and never set foot in an airport. This 11-day cruise aboard the newly reno-vated Grand Princess is a roundtrip from San Francisco. The Mexican Riviera is filled with rich culture, bright flavors, scenic vis-tas and fun in the sun. Stops include Cabo San Lucas with its crystal-clear waters and white-sand beaches; and the peaceful seaside community of Loreto with cobbled plaza to the Mission Nuestra Señora de Loreto, burnished with years of devotion where guests can snorkel in the lagoons of Isla Coronados. Visit La Paz, a provincial Mexican town reminiscent of Los Cabos. It has wonderful beach spots and an easygo-ing, slow-paced atmosphere. Stop in Puer-

to Vallarta, an international resort with excellent shopping and mile after mile of palm-lined beaches. Newly enhanced with the latest innovations, Grand Princess con-tinues to offer signature services. Includ-ed in the price: 10-night cruise aboard the Grand Princess, round-trip transfers from Rossmoor to and from the San Francisco pier, all meals and entertainment aboard ship, luggage handling, driver and steve-dore tips, port taxes and government fees, Travel Guard Group Protection Plan and one bottle of wine per cabin. Prices start from $1,595 per person double occupancy and vary depending on stateroom choice. A deposit of $800 per person is due to secure reservations. Final payment is due by June 26. Stop by the Excursion Desk for a com-plete itinerary and reservation form.

NEW LISTING

ColoR CouNTRy oF ThE souThWEsTSept. 22 through Oct. 8

Enjoy this 17-day scenic tour of northern Arizona and southern Utah. Visit many na-tional parks, see gigantic rock formations and experience the sheer vastness of deep canyons. Visit the Wupatki National Monu-ment, where the ancestors of the Hopi In-dians lived. Travel to the magnificent Grand Canyon. Visit the Petrified Forest National Monument. Enjoy a guided tour of Canyon De Chelley National Monument. Visit the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park for a guided tour. Visit the Natural Bridges Na-tional Monument. Enjoy a guided tour of Hole in the Rock. Visit the Arches National Park. Along with more than 2,000 arches, there are many redrock canyons, spires, fins and balancing rocks. Enjoy a hosted Dutch oven dinner on the banks of the Col-orado River. Board the Moab Queen for Canyonlands by Night cruise up the Colo-rado River. Visit the Canyonlands National Park. Travel to Goblin Valley State Park, which contains thousands of colorful rock formations that resemble gnomes. Arrive at Capitol Reef National Park. The park contains a spectacular section of the Wa-terpocket Fold and graphically illustrates the way the earth’s surface was built, fold-ed and eroded. Visit the Anasazi Indian Vil-lage State Park. Explore the Bryce Canyon with a step-on guide. Travel through Red Canyon on the way to Zion National Park. Desert terrain and huge sculpted rock formations coexist with waterfalls and hanging gardens to make up Zion Nation-al Park. Visit the Valley of the Fire State Park. Then it’s off to the neon-lit specta-cle of Las Vegas for a two-night stay at the Luxor. Travel back north through the Death Valley National Monument. Enjoy a hosted barbecue-under-the-stars dinner. Visit the High Hill Ranch in the Apple Hill Country for a hosted lunch and time to shop for ap-ples. Approximate arrival time back to the Bay Area will be 6 p.m. The tour includes: 16 nights deluxe lodging, 26 meals, mo-torcoach transportation, touring per itiner-ary, taxes and gratuities and luggage han-dling. A deposit of $500 per person is due with application. The cost is $3,795 per person double occupancy, $4,950 single. Stop by the Excursion Desk for a complete itinerary and reservation form.

FALL SPLENDORS CRUISE: NEW YORK TO MONTREAL ABOARD THE CRYSTAL SYMPHONYOct. 13 through 23

Take a 10-night cruise from New York to Montreal, Canada, and enjoy fall’s vi-brant colors against dramatic coastlines adorned with gilded mansions, historic lighthouses and world-class cities while aboard the Crystal Symphony. The jour-ney starts in New York, with an overnight stay on board the ship. The next stop is Newpor t, R.I., a stylish, world-famous yachting center. Enjoy listening to the legends and stories of families such as the Morgans, Astors, Fishers and Van-derbilts, all of whom had “cot tages” here. Sail on to Boston, Mass., a city with nearly 400 years of history. Ex-plore the Freedom Trail, the old Nor th Church and the Boston Common. Next stop is the charming seapor t town of Bar Harbor. Take a drive through some

The 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.

MoviESF R O M T H E R E C R E A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T

FuN dAyThursday, Feb. 7

Mark Shaw and Camille Larrea will perform in the Sierra Room at Del Valle at noon. This free event is open to all res-idents and their guests.

ThE WoRld oF WEbbER Saturday, Feb. 16

The World of Webber show will be pre-

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY MOVIE Thursday and Friday, Feb. 7 and 8

The 2012 drama “Cloud Atlas” starring Tom Hanks and Halle Berry will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway on Thursday at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. and on Friday at 10 a.m., 1, 4, 7 and 9 p.m. The showings at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. will feature language captions. This film is two hours and 52 minutes long and is rated R. This free program is open to all residents and their guests.

SATURDAY MOVIESaturday, Feb. 9

The 1997 drama “The Peacemaker” starring George Clooney and Nicole Kid-

sented at 7 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. The show celebrates the songs and musicals of Broadway and musi-cal theater composer, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. The show will be performed in intimate cabaret concert-style by Kyle Martin, Tielle Baker and Kelly Brande-burg with piano accompaniment. Tickets for this event are $15 in advance at the Excursion Desk or $20 at the door. This is an Esses Production and is open to all residents and their guests.

man will be shown in Peacock Hall at Gateway at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. The show-ings at 1 and 4 p.m. will feature language captions. This film is two hours and nine minutes long and is rated R. This free program is open to all residents and their guests.

suNdAy FuNNIEsSunday, Feb. 10

The 1961 comedy “The Ladies Man” starring Jerry Lewis will be shown in Pea-cock Hall at Gateway at 4 and 7 p.m. The showing at 4 p.m. will feature language cap-tions. This film is one hour and 30 minutes long and is not rated. This free program is open to all residents and their guests.


ExcursionsContinued from page 11Bof Maine’s most spectacular scenery, stroll along the picturesque main street and enjoy fresh seafood. Visit Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia. Fall in love with Halifax’s architectural blend of old and new. Cruise the Gulf of Lawrence,

St. Lawrence River and Saguenay River. Stop at Quebec City. Its cuisine, language and traditions combine to make this a unique cradle of French heritage in North America. Within the fortress walls of the old city are magnificent churches, cob-bled streets, fragrant gardens and chic boutiques. Discover fall colors, pictur-esque villages and impressive water fall

F R O M R O S S M O O R C L U B S

Club Trips

The trips listed below are sponsored by Ross-moor 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 wish-ing to be included in this column must submit a typewritten article to the News by Wednes-day at 4:30 p.m. Due to space restrictions, the News reserves the right to edit or delete the articles.

CACHE CREEK WITH ORTMonday, Feb. 11 and March 11

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 in-cludes $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 [email protected]. ORT helps train and re-habilitate people in 58 countries worldwide and is open to everyone.

RED HAWK CASINO WITH THE CITY OF HOPE – FIVE-HOUR TRIPMonday, March. 4

Join in the fun at Red Hawk 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 $15 player credit and $5 food credit. For reserva-tions, 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.

SAP/OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENTSunday, Feb. 17

The Rossmoor Tennis Club announces it will sponsor a chartered bus for the last ATP Men’s Tennis Tournament in Northern California. The 2013 SAP Open features one of the best fields in its 125-year histo-ry. Back-to-back singles champion, Milos Raonic, looks to defend his title against five other world top-30 players including the three top Americans, John Isner, Mardy Fish and Sam Querrey, past SAP Open sin-gles champion, Fernando Verdasco, and Ukranian rising star, Alexandr Dolgopolov. Lleyton Hewitt, another past SAP Open sin-gles champion, and Olympic Gold medal-ists and world’s number one doubles team, the Bryan Brothers, will also join the strong 2013 SAP Open field. The club has just 47 lower section seats, rows 22, 23 and 24, on a first-paid first-served basis. The Sunday afternoon event will feature both the sin-gles and doubles finals. The cost is $75 per person and includes round-trip chartered bus, the tickets, bottled water and snacks. The deluxe motorcoach will leave promptly at 11:30 a.m. from Rossmoor’s Gateway parking lot. Call Ralf Parton at 256-7078 for seat availability.

MACHU PICCHU, AMAZON, GALAPAGOSApril 8 through 23

Join the new Rossmoor Travel Club (TRTC) on this Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) small-ship adventure trip. OAT is an affiliate of Grand Circle Travel (GCT). OAT features a small-group tour of only 16 peo-ple with a more active itinerary. This trip

just outside the city. Enjoy an overnight stay in cosmopolitan Montreal, Canada’s second-largest city and cultural capital. From the Palace d’Armes and beautiful 18th-century buildings to the ultra-mod-ern downtown area, this is a city of great charm. Reserve a cabin by Sept. 20 and save $250 per person. Included in the price: 10 nights cruise aboard the Crystal

Symphony, air fare to New York and re-turn from Montreal, all transfers, meals and entertainment aboard ship, compli-mentary wine, beer and choice of spirits, luggage handling, gratuities on board the ship, por t taxes and government fees, Travel Guard Group Protection Plan. Visit the Excursion Desk for a detailed itiner-ary and stateroom options.

features Ecuador and Peru with an optional pre-trip extension to the Amazon and post-trip in Ecuador. Features include Lima, Sacred Valley, Cuzco and Machu Picchu in Peru; Quito and four nights aboard a pri-vate chartered small ship in the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. Optional pre-trip is five nights on the river near Iquitos in the Am-azon valley of Peru. Optional post-trip is four nights in Ecuador. Included in the base trip are 14 group activities, 37 meals, five internal flights, two trips by rail, all land trips, all park fees, daily excursions, a full-time local expert naturalist OAT trip leader, and all local taxes, fees and transfers. The cost for the base trip is $5,895 per person including air from/to SFO. For those who prefer to make their own air arrangements to Lima and from Quito, the base cost for just the base trip is $4,695 per person for 16 days. The five-day Amazon pre-trip ex-tension is $995; the post-trip extension is four days for $895 per person. Physical requirements require the ability to walk approximately three miles unassisted and participate in six to eight hours of phys-ical activity per day, tolerate five days at altitudes of 7,000 to 11,000 feet, have the agility and balance for embarking small motor dinghies including wet landings. Temperatures will vary from the 60s in the Andes Mountains to the 90s in the Gala-pagos Islands. Contact either Murphy or Steve Nieman at 932-4775 for brochures and more information, and see the OAT website at www.oattravel.com.

spRING FlING IN ARIZoNAApril 8 through 13

This Rossmoor Friends of Grace trip begins with round-trip transfers from Grace Presbyterian Church to the Oakland Airport. A deluxe motorcoach will meet the group in Phoenix and take travelers on a brief tour of the Scottsdale area before checking into Scottsdale Hilton Resort. The five days in Scottsdale include a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Talieson West School of Architecture, the Botanical Gar-den and Butterfly Pavilion, the Heard Mu-seum of American Art, Wrigley Mansion in Phoenix and several blocks of free time. Four meals at the Scottsdale Hilton are included, plus a welcome dinner and trip lunches. Return flight to Oakland is Fri-day afternoon. The cost of the Arizona trip is $1,250 per person double occupancy. Single supplement $400. Optional Grand Canyon extension (see below) is $340 per person double occupancy. Single sup-plement is $70. Deposit of $450 payable to Orinda Travel Trust (add 3.5 percent for payment made by credit card). Final payment is due by Feb.12. Mail to Orinda Travel, attn: Gale, 2 Theatre Square, Suite 160, Orinda, 94563. Call Joan Larsen 947-6698 for information.

GRAND CANYON EXTENSION TRIP OF spRING FlING

This trip includes transportation from the Scottsdale Hilton to the Maswick Lodge on the rim of the Grand Canyon. Guided tours include travel through the Coconino National Forest; photo stops at Sedona and Oak Creek; and the largest Native American reservation, the Navajo Nation. Lunch will be at the historic Cameron Trading Post. A three-hour guided tour of the canyon will be included prior to check-in at the lodge. Free time to explore the canyon will take place before a 3:30 departure for the return trip to the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, arriv-ing April 13. One night at a hotel of choice is not included in this rate.

ART AND THEATER TOUR WASHINGTON, D.C., PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORKMay 18 through 27

Ralf Parton, a native New Yorker and emeritus professor of art, will personally escort a Rossmoor group to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City. High-lights include tickets to performances of a ballet at Kennedy Center, a tour of Ford’s Theatre where Lincoln was assassinated, attendance at two Broadway plays, vis-its to three private art collections – the Phillips, the Barnes and the Frick, tours of two of the best art museums in Amer-ica – the National Art Gallery in D.C. and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Visit the National Monuments on the D.C. Mall, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, the 9/11 Mon-ument and Ground Zero in New York. The price includes stays in three hotels and 13 meals, all admissions and much more. The per-person price for double occupancy is $4,159 and includes round-trip non-stop air from SFO and round-trip transfers from manors and all ground transportation by deluxe motor coach. The single supple-ment is $1,100. Payments may be made by credit card. Trip cancellation insurance is $165. For a color brochure and itinerary, call Parton at 256-7078, or email him at [email protected]. Put “art and theater” in the subject.

AN ALASKAN ADVENTUREJune 20 through 28

Join Fr. Joseph Parekkatt and the St. Anne’s Society on a seven-night cruise aboard the deluxe Holland America MS Amsterdam sailing round-trip from Van-couver, Canada. Port stops include Skag-way, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska. Enjoy scenic cruising of Glacier Bay National Park and the beautiful Inside Passage. Tour includes the cruise, one night in a deluxe hotel in Vancouver, round-trip air on United, transfers in Vancouver, and transportation from Rossmoor to the San Francisco Airport. Also included are bag-gage handling, a private cocktail party on the ship, and lunch in the Pinnacle Grill. Act now for special early-bird rates beginning

at $1,745 per person based on double oc-cupancy. Call Gale Lydecker at 937-7748. All are welcome to join this trip.

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRUISESept. 12 through 24

This 12-day Holland America cruise, de-parting from and returning to Venice, Italy, is sponsored by the Rossmoor Travel Club. Depart from San Francisco. The ship is in Venice for a full day following embarkation. The ports-of-call are: Katakolon (Olympia) Greece; Athens, Greece; Istanbul, Tur-key (two days); Mitilini, Greece; Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey; Santorini, Greece; and Argostoli, Greece. A number of optional tours are available. The price for interior staterooms ranges from $2,099 to $2,319, ocean view costs range from $2,659 to $2,699, verandas are $2,999 to $3,499. Taxes and government fees are approxi-mately $118 per person. A deposit of $600 per person is due at the time of booking and final payment is due by June 11. Trav-el insurance is available through Frosch Travel. The cost of air travel is $1,349 (all taxes are included). This is a special rate with Lufthansa Airlines. A minimum of 10 travelers is needed to obtain this fare. A round-trip transfer in Venice is offered at $95 per person. This is only available to those taking the group flight arranged by Frosch. Exclusive amenities include: round-trip transfers from Rossmoor to SFO and back for those on the group flight; champagne and strawberries in stateroom upon boarding and one free on-board pho-to per stateroom; a private on-board party for the Rossmoor group; a $100 per person shipboard credit; one free dinner per per-son in the renowned Pinnacle Restaurant. Also, following the completion of the trip, there may be a refund from Holland Amer-ica, which will be shared with the travelers on this trip. This is dependent upon the quantity of Travel Club members who make this trip. For details, contact Jack Morgan at 938-3549. To make reservations, call Tom Baker or Peter Vallas at Frosch Trav-el, 1-800-234-6433, ext. 3155 for Baker or ext. 3130 for Vallas. Mention code HAL 2013 when making reservation. For infor-mation about the Rossmoor Travel Club, contact Judy Nixon at 933-6175.

DAR presents Good Citizen AwardsThe Mount Diablo Chapter of the

Daughters of the American Revolu-tion (DAR) will present the 2013 Good Citizen Awards to six students in the San Ramon area at the Awards Rec-ognition Luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 11:30 a.m. in meeting rooms 1 and 2 at Creekside Clubhouse.

This award is given by the chap-ter to honor high school seniors who possess good citizenship qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism in their homes, schools and communities. One of the winners will be chosen to be eligible for the chance to compete beyond the chapter level for a cash award, a DAR pin, and a chance to go to Washington D.C. to the DAR conference and a $3,000 award, certificate and silver bowl.

The Mt. Diablo Chapter, which was organized in 1961, meets on the sec-ond Tuesday of the month (October

through June). Prospective members are welcome to attend. Meetings be-gin with a light lunch at 11:30 a.m. in meeting rooms 1 and 2 at Creekside Clubhouse, followed by a business meeting and a guest presentation.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Wash-ington, D.C., is a volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to pro-moting patriotism, preserving Amer-ican history, and securing America’s future through better education for children.

DAR members have traced their lineage back to soldiers of the Amer-ican Revolution. Anyone with an an-cestor who fought in or rendered aid in the American Revolution may be eligible for membership with DAR.

For information, contact Jennifer Langan, 280-0081.


A R O U N D T H E B A Y A R E A

arts & leisure

auRoRa THeaTRe CoMPany presents “Our Practical Heaven” through March 3 at 2081 Addison St., Berkeley. Three generations of family gather over three holidays. They address the changing tides of communication, gender roles and society. Call the box office at 510-843-4822. beDFoRD GaLLeRy in Walnut Creek presents “Broadway Revealed: Behind the Theater Curtain” through Feb. 17. The exhibit showcases the complex support network of design, lighting, directing and staging that comes together to create the magic world of theater. For information, go to www.bedfordgallery.org.booMeR LiFesTyLe sHoW explores the options, opportunities and hard decisions facing people 45 years and older. The event is Feb. 9 and 10 at the Alameda County Fair Grounds in Pleasanton. For information, go to www.boomerlifestyleshow.com. CanTaRe CHoRaLe CHaMbeR enseMbLe presents “Someone to Watch Over Me,” its annual Valentine’s concert featuring popular love songs. The program is Feb. 10 at 4 p.m. at Temple Isaiah in Lafayette. General admission is $35. Desserts, wine and other beverages will be served. For information, go to cantareconvivo.org. CenTeR RePeRToRy CoMPany presents “Old Wicked Songs” through March 2 at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. This is the story of a young American piano prodigy who travels to Vienna to try and revitalize his career and meets up with a renowned maestro. For tickets, call 943-7469 or go to lesherartscenter.org. ConTRa CosTa CHaMbeR oRCHesTRa presents Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait” with narration by H. Abram Wilson, former mayor of San Ramon. The orchestra will be joined by clarinetist Diane Maltester in the East Bay premier of Saint Mary’s College professor Marty Rokeach’s “Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra.” A performance will be Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek. Senior tickets are $20. Veterans receive specially priced $10 tickets by mentioning “chief.” Call 943-7469 or go to www.lesherartscenter.org.

ConTRa CosTa PeRFoRMinG aRTs soCieTy presents a free concert of classical music on Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. Soprano Diane Brown will sing songs by Faure and Ernest Chausson, accompanied by pianist Nancy Rude. Barton Brown will sing “Airs and Fancies” by Seymour Barab accompanied by violins, viola and cello. For information, go to www.ccpas.org.

ConTRa CosTa PeRFoRMinG aRTs soCieTy presents a jazz piano concert on Feb. 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. The pianists will perform music from the Great American Song Book. Admission is free to members and $3 for nonmembers. For information, go to www.ccpas.org.

ConTRa CosTa PeRFoRMinG aRTs soCieTy piano recitalists will perform solo piano music by Beethoven, Chopin, Mendelssohn, Prokofiev, Poulenc and others on Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. at nearby Grace Presbyterian Church, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd. Free. For information, go to www.ccpas.org.

DiabLo aCToRs enseMbLe presents the award-winning Australian thriller “Down an Alley Filled with Cats,” through Feb. 9 at the theater, 1345 Locust St., Walnut Creek. Simon Matthew comes to a rare used book store in pursuit of a book with a code that identifies the whereabouts of an invaluable artifact. He and the store’s proprietor are locked in the building at night and they discover themselves through each other. Call 866-811-4111 or go to www.diabloactors.com.DiabLo VaLLey CoLLeGe presents the smash hit musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” through Feb. 10 at the college, 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill. Senior tickets are $15. For tickets, call the box office at 687-4445 or go to www.dvcdrama.net. FRienDs oF CiViC aRTs eDuCaTion FounDaTion present “Viva Arts! It’s Midnight in Havana,” a dinner and auction fundraiser for Civic Arts Education, on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Shadelands Auditorium, 111 N. Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek. A five-piece Cuban band will perform. Catering is by Havana Restaurant and Wilma Lott Catering. Tickets start at $95. For information, call 939-2787 or go to www.friendsartsed.org. GoLD CoasT CHaMbeR PLayeRs and members of the Amati Ensemble of the Netherlands will perform a program of music by Mozart and Haydn. On March 1, the concert will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Orinda Library auditorium, 26 Orinda Way. On March 2, there will be a preconcert talk at 7 p.m. with the concert at 7:30 at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Tickets are $30 for seniors. Purchase tickets at www.gcplayers.org or at 283-3728.

JaDe Fon PainTeRs will have an exhibit of their work in the Orinda Library gallery, 26 Orinda Way, through Feb. 28. Admission is free. Two of the artists, Loreta Landucci and Nancy Partovi, are Rossmoor residents and members of the Rossmoor Art Association. Paintings in oil, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media

will be on exhibit. For information about the artists, visit http://jadefonpainters.blogspot.com.JeWisH CoMMuniTy CenTeR of the East Bay presents the 28th annual Jewish Music Festival March 2 through 12 in Berkeley and San Francisco. The focus this year is Jewish music from Poland. For a complete schedule and tickets, go to www.jewishmusicfestival.org. Tickets may also be purchased at 800-838-3006.KneeHiGH THeaTRe of Britain presents “The Wilde Bride.” What happens when your father accidentally sells you to the devil? Performances are through Feb. 17 in the Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s Roda Theater at 2025 Addison St., Berkeley. Tickets start at $35. For information and tickets, call 510-647-2949 or go to www.berkeleyrep.org. LaMPLiGHTeRs present “Princess Ida,” Gilbert and Sullivan’s delightful tale of cross-dressing princes and the feminists who love them. The performance is March 16 at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Tickets start at $44. For tickets and information, call 943-7469 or go to lesherartscenter.org or lamplighters.org. onsTaGe THeaTRe presents “The Spots of the Leopard,” a romantic adult comedy by John Baker, through February at Cue Productions Live at 1835 Colfax St., Concord. For ticket information, call Helen Means at 518-3277.ReeL bLonDeS presents “Back to the Roots,” a musical comedy, Feb. 15 through March 9 at the Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. A competitor opens his salon across the street from Blondie’s. Tickets are $35. For information, call 314-3400 or 736-2858 or go to www.victoriasreelblondes.com. RoLe PLayeRs enseMbLe Theatre presents “Expecting Isabel” by Lisa Loomer through Feb. 9 at the Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. Difficulties in conceiving a child lead Miranda and Nick through the booming baby business. For information, go to www.villagetheatreshows.com. Tickets are available at the Danville Community Center, 420 Front St., Danville, or call 314-3400. ToWn HaLL THeaTRe presents, “The Farnsworth Invention,” a biographical drama about Philo Farnsworth who invented the cathode ray tube. It will be performed Feb. 7 to March 2 at the Town Hall Theatre, 3535 School St., Lafayette. For information, call 283-1557 or go to www.townhalltheatre.com.WaLnuT CReeK LibRaRy presents the traveling exhibition, “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War,” through Feb. 8 at the library. For information, go to www.wclibrary.org or call 935-5395.

Boomers Forever hosts Academy Awards party at Hillside

Atheists and Agnostics will hear about ‘Blessings of Atheism’The Atheists and Agnostics

Group will meet on Thurs-day, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. in the Las Trampas Room at Hillside Clubhouse.

Members will discuss an opinion piece written by jour-nalist and social historian Su-san Jacoby that ran in the New York Times on Jan. 5, “The

Blessings of Atheism It is Here and It is Now!”

During the meeting, a short video of a television interview of Jacoby in the Great Minds Series will be shown. After-ward, the text of her article will be projected onto a screen and members will discuss it paragraph by paragraph.

Jacoby began her career as a reporter in Moscow for The Washington Post. Her book “Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism” was named a notable book of 2004 by The New York Times.

She has been the recipient of many grants and awards from the Guggenheim, Rockefeller,

Ford Foundations, as well as the National Endowment for the Humanities.

In 2010 she was named to the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s Honorary Board of distinguished achievers. She was also awarded The Richard Dawkins Award by Atheist Al-liance International.

Jacoby’s latest book, pub-lished this year, is “The Great Agnostic,” a biography of Rob-ert Ingersoll.

Warm drinks and cookies will be available before the meeting. As usual visitors are always welcome.

For information, call 933-3133.

Boomers Forever, a social club for both singles and couples born in the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s, will host a party to watch the 85th Academy Awards on a big, high-definition TV screen on Sunday, Feb. 24, in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse. Comedian Seth McFarlane is the host of the awards show.

The event, which is also a partial potluck, is open to boomers and non-boomers alike. It will begin at 4 p.m. to allow plenty of time for red carpet arrivals before the main show begins at 5.

The club will provide spiral ham, turkey breast, rolls and condiments for sandwiches. Attendees are asked to bring hearty sides, salads, finger foods, etc. or a dessert to share. Soft drinks, paper goods, ice and cups will also be supplied. Attendees may bring wine or other beverages.

Admission at the door, with potluck contribution, will be $5 for members and $10 for guests. Cost is $20 for anyone without a potluck contribution.

Partygoers are encouraged to wear their version of faux or real Hollywood-style glamour. There will be photo opportunities. There will be a door-prize draw-ing for bottles of premium wines. Also, there will be

a chance to fill out ballots before the show starts and the top guessers will win prizes.

The next big club event is planned for Saturday, March 16. The Dancing in the Streets Bash will fea-ture the Cruisetones band and will play dance music from the ’60s, ’70s and beyond. More details will fol-low in the Rossmoor News and on the club chat board

Boomers Forever hosts weekly Schmoozes, which are informal get-togethers in the Redwood Room at Gateway, every Wednesday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for boomer-age residents and their guests. Attendees may bring a snack and/or beverage to share and a glass.

Newcomers are given a special name tag to en-sure a warm welcome. Membership is not required to attend a Schmooze though most people join after attending once or twice.

Membership, which is $10 per person, runs from January through December of each year, regardless of the date a person joins. Membership benefits in-clude: discount admission to most events, special member-only activities and email notification of club activities.

The club has also created several sub-groups:

Book Salon, Sunday Movie Congregation, Monday Night Football and, coming in the spring, a Boomers Bocce League. All are open to members.

Renewing members only need to submit payment; no form is required. Membership dues are $10 per person and may be mailed or dropped off (checks only) to Boomers Forever, 1001 Golden Rain Road. Renewals and new memberships for 2013 can also be handed in at any Schmooze. New member forms are available at all Schmoozes, club events, on the chat board and in the club mailbox at Gateway.

The club also has a chat board with access open to any boomer. Chat board membership is not automat-ic; to subscribe, send an email to [email protected] and follow the instructions sent in return.

The chat board is a place where boomers can con-tact others, plan get-togethers, announce local events of interest and utilize the growing database of refer-rals for services.

For general information about the club or to con-tact one of the board members, send an email to [email protected].


Mac group’s focus session willhighlight past Film Festival entries

The Rossmoor Mac Users Group (RMUG) is an active computer club that has as one of its missions to help users of the Mac operat-ing system. The group holds bimonthly focus sessions on various topics.

Focus meetings are held on the first and third Mondays, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in the Delta Room at Del Valle. The Film Fest in August is another event, sponsored by RMUG as well as Diablo Valley Mac User Group (DVMUG).

This is a short film competition, held in Peacock Hall, followed by a wine and cheese reception where prizes are awarded.

The focus session at 9:30 a.m. on Mon-day, Feb. 18, will be a presentation of previ-ous Film Festival entries, and how they were made. The second session, at 10:30, will have presenters Phyllis O’Shea and Robert Roth-gery giving descriptions of various techniques used in the creating of these short films using applications in the Mac computer.

O’Shea has a long history of documenting historical events through film, and Rothgery is a professional in film production and has had several winning entries in the Film Fest over the years. The expertise shared at the meeting should be valuable for new “would be” producers of short films for the 2013 fes-tival.

Adult EdAcalanes Adult Education Mac classes

have begun for the winter term in the new building, Room 110. The address is 1963 Tice Valley Blvd., which is opposite the CVS and Safeway shopping area. RMUG supports and encourages Rossmoor residents to make use of the resources for Mac education of-fered nearby.

The Mac workshops, which have a differ-ent topic each of the 10 weeks, are on Thurs-days from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and the cost is $27 (payable in the class) for the 10-week term. John Gilmore, the instructor, continues to provide varied and interesting themes, as follows:

Feb. 7: Printing from the Mac, iPhone, or iPad.

Feb.14: How to scan to the Mac, iPad, or iPhone.

Feb. 21: How to use eBay, Craigslist, and other online options.

March 7: Photos on the Mac and other de-vices, and more.

March 14: How to back up valuable files on the Mac and other devices.

RMUG does not collect dues, but accepts donations at the focus sessions, in order to cover costs of the room setup, as well as for home visits. To keep up to date on RMUG ac-tivities, visit rossmoormacusers.org website.

Call Dian Overly to arrange for home vis-its, 945-6055, or Jennifer Langan, at 280-0081, for more information.

Computer Club looks at tracking and spam

Earlier meeting time for Yiddish Club

Lions Club hears howMutuals and GRF function

ORT speaker will talkabout Technion history

100 Club hosts crab feedThe 100 Club invites Rossmoor to a crab feed on Saturday,

Feb. 9, in the Sierra Room at Del Valle Clubhouse. The no-host social hour begins at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7.

Fresh Dungeness crab, penne pasta, salad, rolls and dessert will be served. The cost is $45 per person.

The crab feed is a fundraiser for the club to assist the spouses and dependents of police officers and firefighters whose lives were lost in the line of duty.

Within 48 hours of an on-duty death of a public safety work-er, a check for $15,000 is presented to the surviving family. Since its inception, the club has given checks to the families of 10 fallen heroes – five who died within the last four years.

In addition, the club offers scholarships for continuing edu-cation and gives each child under 18 a savings bond every year.

Annual dues are $100. A life membership is $1,000.The 100 Club is a nonprofit, 501e (3) tax-exempt and chari-

table organization. The Rossmoor chapter was formed in 2008.For information or to have an invitation sent, call Rossmoor

chapter vice president Wendy Freeborn at 947-2885 or Jean Meredith at 932-0719.

The Lions Club’s next luncheon meeting is Thursday, Feb. 7, in the Diablo Room at Hillside.

Members will learn about the structure of Mutuals vs. the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) as well as where to find infor-mation and documents pertinent to Mutuals.

The speakers are Dyann Paradise and Sharon Fees, Board Office coordinators for Rossmoor Mutuals. One of their most important jobs is to keep current with the ever-chang-ing laws that govern homeowner associations in California. Both also help guide residents through the intr icacies of Rossmoor.

Paradise provides services to 11 Mutuals, including the three cooperative ones — First Mutual, Second Mutual and Eighth Mutual. She also services one planned unit development of sin-gle-family homes (Mutual 61 or Heritage Oaks) and seven con-dominium Mutuals.

Paradise has worked in Rossmoor for more than 11 years. Pre-viously, she was property manager with a firm in Pleasant Hill that managed various East Bay homeowner associations.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from UC Berkeley and an advanced degree in elementary education from San Jose State.

Fee works with Third Mutual, Fifth Mutual, Mutual 29, Mutu-al 48, Mutual 59 and Mutual 68, all of which are condominiums.

She has been with Rossmoor since 2010. She was previously an on-site administrator at a mid-size homeowners association in Walnut Creek.

Fee attended the University of Houston where she earned a bachelor’s degree in hotels and restaurants and minors in Span-ish and Italian.

Paradise and Fee work with all of the Mutual board directors and residents, as well as real estate agents, families of residents and other staff members. They attend board meetings and tran-scribe minutes; deal with correspondence, agendas and special mailings; compose articles for the Rossmoor News; and post information to various websites.

Guests are invited to join Lion’s Club members for the lun-cheon at 11:30 a.m. or come just for the presentation at 12:30 p.m.

For membership information, contact Chuck Shaddle, mem-bership chairman, at 256-0664.

ORT (Organization for Rehabilitation through Training) will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the Delta Room at Del Valle Clubhouse. The community is invited, and refreshments will be available at 12:30 p.m. (the program starts at 1).

The speaker, Gary Cohn, is the regional director of the American Technion Society (ATS), the United States fundrais-ing organization for the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel.

Cohn will talk about Technion before Israel was established. He will detail Technion’s inventions, like the pill that is able to videotape the digestive tract.

Prior to joining the ATS, Cohn was executive director of Temple Emanu-El in San Francisco and was active in many community affairs.

For information, contact program chairwoman Selma Soss at 939-8730. To join ORT, call Millie Schneidman at 932-8448.

By Jim BradleyClub correspondent

When looking at spam there are questions about who these people are and how in the world did such nonsense reach this computer.

Snopes has a web site at www.snopes.com that answers the questions well. Anytime an email says, “forward this on to 10 friends”; “sign this peti-tion”; “for good luck”; or sim-ilar pleadings, it’s very likely that an email tracker program is attached that gives the email addresses of those to whom the email was forwarded.

The same applies to signing and forwarding petitions. For them to be acceptable, Snopes says petitions must have a “signed signature” and the full address of the person signing the petition. Anything else is a waste of time and lacks va-lidity.

What does the original sender (known as the host sender) do with these email addresses? They are sold. Ev-ery time a spam item is opened and forwarded, the host send-er receives a copy of who re-ceives it and now has a list of addresses to be used or sold to other spammers.

Snopes says this: “These people don’t care how they get email addresses.”

For example, an email that talks about a missing child may be difficult to disregard, but Snopes says to ignore it and don’t participate.

Email tracking does have another characterization, too. When going to www.google.com the reader will see that there are some tracking pro-grams available on the market that advertise the ability to tell the sender whether an email has been opened. With regard to the tracking programs spot-ted by the Computer Club, they don’t claim perfection in iden-tifying every address, so the reader may want to investigate this further.

The Computer Club thanks volunteer Helene Hall for for-warding the Snopes comments on email tracking.

Tip of the weekAnother nuisance is post

office junk mail. While not related to computers, here are some suggestions for elimi-nating or at least expressing dissatisfaction. For stopping it, try looking for a website on the material received in the mail. Then look for “unsubscribe” and click it.

When there is a return enve-lope with the postage prepaid either return the material (de-leting any personal informa-tion) or stuff the envelope with other junk mail forcing some-

one else to dispose of it. This process helps the post office and the sender pays for receiv-ing the return envelope.

Other matters of interestThe Computer Club con-

tinues to accept volunteers to serve at the Computer Center at Gateway. Computer litera-cy is an essential prerequisite. Those who prefer to work on-call as a substitute are wel-come, too. Call the Computer Center at 947-4527 or 947-4528 or the office at 280-3984.

To reach the Computer Center, call or e-mail [email protected].

The club’s website is www.carossmoorcomputerclub.com (click on “Our Services” for class schedules).

The club’s blog is at www.rossmoorcomputerclub.blog-spot.com.

The club’s house call team is looking for people willing to share their time and expertise with others in Rossmoor. Bill Hammond heads this team and can be reached at 953-8871 or leave a message for Hammond at 947-4527. The club reim-burses the house call team for gasoline.

Volunteering is a nice way to give something back to a community that since its in-ception has been built on the support of volunteers.

The Yiddish Club will now meet at 2 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month in Multipurpose Room 3 at Gate-way. The earlier meeting time will allow travel during daylight hours. The change will start on

Feb. 19.Subjects of discussion in-

clude all facets of Jewish life and interests. Members are en-couraged to make suggestions for meeting speakers and topics.

During intermission, light

refreshments will be served and rides back home will be ar-ranged.

For information and sugges-tions, contact Dr. Sam Oliner at 296-0879 or Claire Mayers at 941-6302.


Rotary Club learns about Guide Dogs for the Blind

Voices for Justice needs dues

International Affairs Book Club discusses ‘End of Chinese Dream’

Progressives will discuss California’s 2013 budget

Antiques Club will visit John Steinbeck house and center Feb. 27

Stamp Club holds monthly trading sessionsClub accepts donations from former stamp collectors

Travel Club to hold meeting and potluckTravel reps will be available on Feb. 18

At its Wednesday, Feb. 13, meeting, the Rossmoor Rotary Club will learn about Guide Dogs for the Blind from vol-unteer Susi Cherry. She will tell about her experiences as a puppy raiser and breeder keeper.

She has volunteered for more than 20 years. She has raised five puppies and is currently a breeder custodian for a black Labrador Retriever, Gobie, who gave bir th to 22 puppies and is now retired. Gobie accompanies Cherry on her speaking engagements as her “ambassadog.”

Guide Dogs for the Blind is a national nonprofit organi-zation based in San Rafael. Since 1942, it has matched more than 11,000 guide dogs in the United States and Canada.

Rossmoor Rotary meets in the Diablo Room at Hillside at11:30 a.m. for a social hour. Lunch and the business meet-ing begin at noon. (Lunch is $15.) The program will begin at 1 p.m.

Rossmoor residents and potential new members are in-vited to attend this luncheon. For information, call Nancy Flautt at 943-1522.

Rossmoor residents are invited to join members of the Inter-national Affairs Book Club as they read and discuss “The End of the Chinese Dream: Why Chinese People Fear the Future” by Gerard Lemos.

The group will meet on Friday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. in Multi-purpose Room 3 at Gateway.

When writing this book, Lemos asked hundreds of Chinese men and women living in Chongqing, an industrial mega-city, about their wishes and fears for life. What they describe expos-es the myth of China’s harmonious society.

Hundreds of millions of everyday people in China are belea-guered by social and health problems as well as by personal, family and financial anxieties while they watch their commu-nities and traditions being destroyed.

Lemos investigates a China way off the foreigners’ beaten track. This is a revealing account of the thoughts and feel-ings of Chinese people regarding all facets of their lives, from education to health care, unemployment to old age, politics to wealth.

Taken together, the stories of these men and women bring to light a broken society, one whose people are frustrat-ed, angry, sad and often fearful about the circumstances of their lives.

The author considers the implications of these findings and analyzes how China’s community and social problems threaten the ambitious nation’s hopes for a prosperous and cohesive future.

Lemos explains why protest will continue and how a di-vided and self-serving leadership will not make people’s dreams come true.

Club members have worked together to get a handle on cur-rent developments as the new global economy evolves. The discussions are animated and informative.

For information, contact Gary Hansen at [email protected] or 954-8425.

The Rossmoor Stamp Club, also known as the Rossmoor Philatelic Society, will hold its monthly trading session on Satur-day, Feb. 9. The meeting will go from 9 to 11 a.m. in Multipurpose Room 3 at Gateway Clubhouse.

The club maintains a collection of donated stamps, which are traded between members at a nominal cost. The collection consists of United States and foreign stamps along with first day covers and philatelic items.

The club accepts donations of stamps from club members and from former stamp collec-tors. Anyone with unwanted old collections

that would benefit someone else’s collection are asked to consider donating them to the Stamp Club.

Rossmoor residents, who would like in-formal advice as to how a collection might be valued or sold, are invited to attend the trading sessions. Experienced club members would be happy to lend a hand. Residents are also welcome to attend the meetings, which meets on the second and last Satur-day of the month.

For information about the club, call Club president Rich Kirby at 243-6328 or stop by during one of the meetings.

Sue DeCarlo will report on Governor Brown’s 2013 bud-get at the Progressive Voices meeting to be held Wednes-day, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. in Creekside, Meeting Room 1.

Although this lively dis-cussion group is sponsored by

the Democrats of Rossmoor, it is open to anyone interested in learning about and sharing views on politics. It is a drop-in event where all voices can be heard.

For information, call Emily Ehm, 943-7610.

Members of Voices for Justice in Palestine are being asked to renew their member-ship. Dues are $10 per year per manor.

Dues and donations help Voices to bring quality guest speakers and films to Rossmoor residents, their families and fr iends. It isn’t necessary to live in Rossmoor to be a member of Voices.

New members are al-

ways welcome. Anyone who believes that peace in the Middle East can only come through justice will find Voices for Justice in Pales-tine worthy of support.

Checks, payable to Voices for Justice in Palestine, may be placed in the club mail-box at Gateway or mailed to Voices for Justice in Palestine at 1001 Golden Rain Rd. For more information, call Marvin Cohen at 944-1757.

The Rossmoor Travel Club will hold its quarterly meeting and potluck on Monday, Feb. 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. The meeting is open to all mem-bers and residents who are interested in learning more about the club and trips.

Attendees must bring a dish to share and their own beverage. Plates and utensils will be furnished. Reservations are required. Call Judy Nixon at 933-6175 by Feb. 14.

The club’s sole purpose is to promote and facilitate world travel adventure with ven-dors who have established a reputation for quality, dependability and value for Ross-moorians, their friends and colleagues who are sponsored by a resident member.

There were three successful trips com-pleted in 2012. Fourteen people visited Rus-sia by riverboat in August, visited Patagonia and the Chilean Fjords by land and small ship in September, and 26 made a land trip to Spain and Portugal in October.

For 2013 there are currently three trips scheduled. Steve and Murphy Nieman (932-4775) will facilitate a trip to Machu Picchu, Amazon and Galapagos from April 8 through 23, with one cabin remaining open. Jack and Lin Morgan will facilitate a trip from Paris to Normandy from May 6 through 19 and it is sold out. The Morgans are also leading an eastern Mediterranean cruise from Sept. 12 through 24 and reservations are currently being accepted. Their phone number is 938-3549.

Travel reps at potluckAt the potluck there will be representa-

tives from Frosch Travel and Holland Amer-ica to provide information about the eastern

Mediterranean cruise in September. In addi-tion there will be updates on Machu Picchu, from Paris to Normandy and future 2014 trips that are in the planning stages.

At the present time these consist of a Grand Circle Riverboat trip from eastern Europe to the Black Sea (Budapest to Bucha-rest) in May facilitated by Barbara Crane; an Overseas Adventure Travel land-and-small-ship trip to Imperial China in September fa-cilitated by Clarence and Judy Nixon and a domestic trip in May called “Springtime in the Historic South,” with stops in Asheville, Charleston and Savannah, focusing on the Civil War and historic homes and gardens. This trip is being facilitated by Hal and Ro-berta Davis.

New officers and goals New officers of the board were established

at the December board meeting. They are President Steve Nieman, Vice President Judy Nixon, Secretary Joyce Rodgers and Trea-surer Joe Tracy. Clarence Nixon remains as an ex-offico advisor.

One of the board’s goals this year is to fo-cus on reaching out to club members who might be interested in becoming facilitators on a trip they would like to make. Anyone interested should contact Nieman or Judy Nixon for information.

For those who have not paid their 2013 dues of $10 per person, make check payable to TRTC and mail to Judy Nixon, member-ship chairwoman, 2816 Tice Creek Drive No. 8. For those who wish to join the club, do so at the potluck or obtain an application in the Travel Club mailbox in the Gateway Administration Office.

The Antiques Club will visit the John Steinbeck house and the National Steinbeck Center on Wednesday, Feb. 27. The bus will leave from Gateway at 8:45 a.m. and re-turn at approximately 6 p.m.

Lunch will be at the John Steinbeck house, which is list-ed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lunch will be orange glazed chicken, salad, dessert and beverage. Alco-holic beverages are paid by members. Vegetarian and glu-ten-free entrees are options. During the salad course, a docent will speak about Stein-beck and the house.

After lunch, members will re-board the bus for the drive

to the National Steinbeck Center located in the heart of Historic Oldtown Sali-nas, the birthplace of Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck.

Members will walk through the Steinbeck Exhibition Hall on a self-guided tour with a docent available for ques-tions. The journey will take members into Steinbeck’s life and how his experiences and values help shape some of his greatest works. The hall ex-hibit is six themed galleries of artifacts, photos, film clips and much more.

At the Rabobank Agri-cultural Museum, members will experience field-to-work

through the Salinas Valley’s agricultural industry.

The cost for this mem-bers-only tour is $55. Send reservation checks, payable to the Antiques Club, to Di-ane Casey, 552 Spotted Owl Court. Do not put checks in the club mailbox at Gateway. Vegetarian or gluten-free en-tree options must be indicated on the reservation check.

The deadline is Friday, Feb. 15. Reservations will be made in the order received until the bus is filled. Refunds will not be given after the reservation deadline.

For cancellations or to be put on a waiting list, call Ca-sey at 210-1273.


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TV Guide for Channel 28R O S S M O O R C O M M U N I T Y C H A N N E L 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 an-imation, architectural art, ballet, chamber and choral music, dance, folk art, museum art, musical theater, opera and orches-tral performances, as well as classic film and archival docu-mentaries.■ FItness Fun. exercise. 30 minutes. This program is scheduled every day at 9 a.m. The program changes daily to vary the exercises.

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8 p.m. PAMELA BANCROFT ROMANTIC SPIRIT ANNIE

8:30 p.m.

9 p.m. CLASSIC CLASSIC CLASSIC CLASSIC CLASSIC CLASSIC CLASSIC

Freeman has left a final request – to have a traveling funeral across the states with her five best friends as pallbearers. This book brings laughter and tears and closure to the remaining five.■ CReatInG a star on earth. science/information. one hour, 20 minutes. Dr. edward Moses, lead project scientist and principal associate director for the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science Center at Lawrence Livermore National Labora-tory, speaks on the world’s largest and highest energy system. He talks about the concept of hybrid power plants that could provide a sustainable, carbon-free source of energy.■ RoMantIC songs for two trombones. Classical. one hour. Trombonists Will Baker and Mark Davey are accompa-nied by pianist Cara Bradbury as they perform emotive love compositions written by Bach, Brahms and Strauss. Both trom-bonists have studied at Northwestern University and have per-formed internationally with groups as varied as the New Zealand Symphony, the Ron King Big Band and the great Herbie Hancock. ■ aCalanes High school Jazz Band. Jazz music. 45 min-utes. Under the direction of Rick Meier, this 20-piece group per-forms in a variety of styles from swing music of the 1940s to the fusion style of 1990s. The group performs throughout the year for high school productions and many community events.■ “aGInG artfully.” Book discussion. one hour.Author Amy Gorman highlights 12 successful and accomplished women from the Bay Area and tells their stories. She was inspired to write this book while seeking inspiration as an artist herself in her search of interviews and friendship. Gorman has narrowed her focus to only 12 women, starting with Madeline Mason, a 104-year-old sculptor and doll maker to 84-year-old Rosa Marie Morales Escobar, singer and folkloric dancer. ■ PaMela Joy Jazz Concert. Jazz music. 40 minutes.Pamela Joy sings melodies that were created for the Broadway stage and Hollywood screen. This program contains upbeat, play-ful love songs, such as “Let’s Fall in Love” and “Zing Went the Strings of My Heart” interspersed with sweet ballads. Joy’s voice has been described as sensual and intimate. Her trio consists of Jon Herbst, pianist, composer and arranger with several film scores under his belt; Ruth Davis, bass who is also well known on the jazz circuit; and Paul Kagawa on guitar.

■ How to MenD a Broken Heart. one hour, 30 minutes.Board certified internist and cardiologist, Dr. Rose s. Cohen, talks about the universal concern of coronary artery disease (heart attacks). She discusses the nature of atherosclerosis, its causes and treatments, including statin medications, coronary stents, coronary bypass surgery, as well as medical management of the coronary patient. ■ sPIRIt of ’29. Jazz music. 55 minutes.The Spirit of ’29 band has been performing since 1980, playing at numerous events all over California. During baseball season, the group plays under the name “old navy splash landing Band” at the Giants games. The band consists of Bill Bardin on trombone, el-liot Kenin on banjo, and Mike Harryman on bass and saxophone.■ Ruth BanCRoFt Gardens. lecture/information. 40 min-utes. Brian Kemble, curator at Ruth Bancroft Gardens in Walnut Creek, talks about the beginnings of this nationally acclaimed garden. Kemble has been involved from the early years, devel-oping and working with Bancroft to create a place that offers an outstanding environment to view and learn about succulents from all over the world.■ “annIe Freeman’s Fabulous traveling Funeral.” Book dis-cussion. 50 minutes. Kris Radish presents an exciting book with a different look at life. Radish starts the book with a UPS package holding a pair of red sneakers filled with ashes and a note. Annie

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N/S 1. L. Chien/N. Mills 2. A. Murray/C. Nevin 3. L. Grawoig 4. H. Oke/P. Wimer

E/W 1. M. Suchman/G. Cunha 2. F. Howard/H. Locey 3. A. East-man/B. Price 4. L.D. Kriens/K. Miller

section BN/S 1. J. Autrey/V. Mills 2.

M.W. Kelley/M. Dachs 3. B. At-kins/N. Donaldson 4. S. Ger-aths/C. Hugus

E/W 1. A. Long/R. Long 2. B. Sankary/J. Mailman 3. E. Mat-sui/F. Yoshida 4. E. Shapiro/B. Klein

Wednesday, Jan. 23 section a

N/S 1. R. Juo Cunha/G. Cunha 2. M. Suchman/A. Murray 3. J. Dolgin/C. Warner 4. M. Kessler/ Wikman

E/W 1. A. Eastman/B. Price 2. D. Barker/L. Daley 3. G. Kar-oly/P. Elfland 4. J. Bechtel/S. Teta

thursday, Jan, 24section a

N/S 1. M. Humphrey/L. Hum-phrey 2. L. Grawoig/J. Francis 3. M. Gosnell/C. Brooks 4. M. Ban-dler/R. Pastor

E/W 1. C. Warner/I. Darroch 2. G. Moore/T. Moore 3. M. Suchman/L. Bandler 4. R. Bar-ber/J. Burnson

section BN/S 1 A. Hollingsworth/C.

Penskar 2. D. Christiansen/D. Thompson 3. J. Francis/F. Gomes 4. E. Ying/J. Anderson

E/W 1. B. LeMaire/M. Cream-er 2. C. Gould/E. Gould 3. T. Kuritsubo/M.J. Clemens 4. N. Smyth/D. Durr

saturday, Jan. 26section a

N/S 1. M. Newman/J. Dolgin 2. M. Suchman/O. Edor 3. A. Fin-kelstein/D. Barker 4.A. Murray/J. Guillen

E/W 1. A. Fine/B. Eggers 2. C. Warner/R. Bhalla 3. C. Evans/B. Evans 4. J. Malcuit/J. Burnson

Monday, Jan 28section a

N/S 1. R. Du Fosse/F. How-ard 2. M. Newman/H. Locey 3. L. Grawoig/Z. Cooper 4. L. Chien/C. Warner

E/W 1. G. Cunha/M. Such-man 2. T. Szymczak/C. Nevin 3. A. Murray/I. Darroch 4. L.D. Kriens/K. Miller

section BN/S 1. J. Francis/F. Gomes 2.D

Christiansen/D. Thompson 3. A. Maier/B. Lival 4. B.V. Smith/J. Mailman

E/W 1. N. Wells/J. Burnson 2. A. Eastman/B. Price 3/4. R.D. Goldsmith/P. Williams 3/4. M. Dachs/B.J. Smith

section CN/S 1. J. Taylor/S. Marks 2.

E.Ying/J. Anderson 3/4. S. Wik-man/R. Conrad 3/4. H. Atkins/K. Bernard

E/W 1. J. Johnston/S. Geraths 2. M. Maglio/E. Lang 3. B. Car-ter/B. Klein 4. B. Schwartz/D. Normington

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