The purpose of The Connection
is to provide for the women of Rossmoor
a means of establishing friendship,
promoting social and educational activities
and charitable outreach.
Watch your Newsletter and always check www.rossmoorconnection.org to keep up with all that is happening.
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-Letter from the President-
Greetings,
After our summer break, we resume our monthly meetings, which are held on the first Tuesday of each month. I hope you will be there this Tuesday (the day after Labor Day) to hear the exciting program by our members, Yvonne Aarden and Kit Kennedy. You are in for a unique writing experience, as visuals will prompt you. Come prepared to try something different. Bring a writing instrument and paper or a digital device to record your thoughts. The big mystery is that we will learn a new word to me: ekphrastically. See you at 3 p.m. in the Donner Room.
Most of the small groups have been meeting throughout the summer. Starting up in September will be the Puzzle group. I’ve heard of a few people interested in playing Scrabble. Let me know if you are interested. We need a couple of people to lead the International Dining group. It would be fun to start it up again. Please let me know if you want more information about this group and your interest in organizing it.
We are always looking for volunteers, and your help is invaluable to us. We currently need a couple of people to assist on the Hospitality team, which serves soft drinks and wine at our monthly meetings. This is a great way to meet fellow club members. If interested, please let me know.
We welcome the following ladies who joined us in August:
Beth Yadsko
Kathleen Wall
Lorinda Hartwell
Lorrie McCurdy
Sue Wetzler
The attached Calendar lists events planned in September. I would love to hear from any of you if you have any ideas on ways we can make The Connection even more meaningful for everyone. Your input is valuable and can help shape the future of our club.
I hope to see you on Tuesday!
Bev Fellows President
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>If you haven't received your 2025 Directory yet, copies are available in the Connection mailbox at Gateway. Stop by anytime during office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Please note I encourage you to mark your calendars for our next meeting on September 2. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Please put these dates on your September calendar:
NOTE: For the Wednesday and Friday games, no reservation is required. Just come!
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September 2 – Monthly Meeting
Donner Room 3-5 p.m.
Please join members of The Connection, Yvonne Aarden and Kit Kennedy, for a FUN writing experience prompted by visuals. No experience needed. No quiz. No grades. Just your willingness to try something different.
All you need to bring is a writing instrument of your choice and paper or digital device to
record your thoughts. Both Aarden and Kennedy discovered the joys of friendship though taking time to connect through regular writing sessions.
P.S. What’s ekphrastically? Come and find out.
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September 3 - First Wednesday Games
Hand and Foot -1-3 p.m. in the Oak Room
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September 4 – Cocktails @ Creekside
Mulligan Room in Creekside– 4 p.m. (come early and get a beverage)
Come and meet new friends and connect with old ones. Optionally, women in the group may continue for dinner afterwards in the restaurant. Separate checks…
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September 8, 15, 22, 29 - Walking Group
We will meet at 5 p.m, behind the Event Center.
For more information, please contact Katy Arcuri, katherinearcuri@gmail.com.
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September 9- Second Tuesday Lunch Club
Creekside Grill at noon.
Ladies will order off the menu and will receive separate checks. If you are interested in attending, reservations will be accepted by iamjanklein@gmail.com or 412-559-9310.
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September 10 - Second Wednesday Games
Hand and Foot -1-3 p.m. in the Oak Room.
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September 11 - Second Thursday Bridge
1-4 p.m. in the Bunker Room.
For information, contact Pat VanOss at patvanoss@gmail.com
or 925-278-1992.
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September 15 & 29 - Puzzle Group
1:30 pm in the Club room of Nancy Cohen’s building
@ 4033 Terra Granada Drive, Entry 10.
Contact gunnelcole5@gmail.com or 714-624-6905 or
nancycohen1334@gmail.com or 510-334-6442
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September 17 – Third Wednesday Games
Hand and Foot -1-3 p.m. in the Oak Room.
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September 24– Fourth Wednesday Games
Hand and Foot -1-3p.m, in the Oak Room.
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September 25 – “Let’s Do Lunch”
Creekside at Noon
Ladies will order off the menu and will receive separate checks. If you are interested in attending, reservations will be accepted by iamjanklein@gmail.com or 412-559-9310.
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September 26 – Coffee Klatch (last Friday)
9:00 a.m. at Starbucks, Rossmoor.
We will meet outside. If there is cool weather, look for us inside!
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September 26– Fourth Friday Games
in the Oak Room.
Hand & Foot, 1:30-4:30 pm.
Rummikub, 1:30-3:30 pm.
Note: If you are interested in playing Rummikub, please contact Cecelia Tessler at ceceliaWCida@gmail.com.
If you have a Rummikub set, please bring it with you.
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>If you are interested in a Book Club, contact Nancy Zaleta, zaleta.nancy@gmail.com.
>If you are interested in Sunday Socials, contact Sharon Dickson, sldickson09@yahoo.com
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CONNECTION MEMBERSHIP FORM
(to print this form: highlight it, then print)
Please make your membership check for $20 payable to The Connection. Put it in an envelope labeled Membership and leave in the Connection mailbox at the Gateway Administration Office, or mail to the membership board member, Kathy Wheadon – see address below.
Check one: NEW MEMBER__________ RENEWAL_____________
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Name:__________________________________________________________________Date:__________
Address:______________________________________________________________________Entry:______
Phone:______________________________________ Email:_______________________________________
Visit our website for the latest event information: www.rossmoorconnection.org
Put an X before all The Connection activities you would like to join.
______Book Club _____ International Dining Out ______Cocktails
______Bridge ______Let’s Do Lunch ______Games: Hand & Foot, Cards
______Sunday Social ______Walking
VOLUNTEER TO HELP!
Volunteering offers great opportunities to meet new people and make friends.
I would be willing to serve on a committee. ______YES ______NO
I would be willing to serve on the board. ______YES _______NO
Please check all areas of interest for volunteering.
_____ Publicity _____ Webmaster ____ Hospitality _____ Newsletter
_____ Membership _____ Activity Groups** _____ Event Planning
_____ Program Planning _____ Telephoning
** Activity groups include Sunday Socials, bridge, book clubs, tile/card games
Do you have special skills to share with us? _____YES______NO (e.g. graphic design, web master,
bookkeeping). Please explain: _______________________________________________________
For questions regarding membership, please contact
Kathy Wheadon, 1514 Stanley Dollar Drive #1A
(925)891-4574, kathy.wheadon@gmail.com
FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT GROUP ACTIVITIES, CONTACT:
Book Clubs: Nancy Zaleta zaleta.nancy@gmail.com 617-480-4046
Bridge: Pat Van Oss patvanoss@gmail.com 925-278-1992
Games 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm -
Let’s Do Lunch: Second Tuesday and Fourth Thursday 12noon at Creekside
Contact: Jan Klein iamjanklein@gmail.com 412-559-9310
Walking: Mondays @5p (Apr-Oct), @4p Nov – Mar,
meet behind Event Center (subject to RAIN cancellation) -
Katy Arcuri katherinearcuri@gmail.com 925-200-2053
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