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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+++Notes from the President+++

Please put these dates on your calendars:

May 1 – Cocktails @ Creekside, Mulligan Room - 4 p.m.

Come and meet new friends and connect with old ones. Optionally, women in the group may continue for dinner afterwards in the restaurant

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May 5, 12, 19, 26 - 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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May 6 – General Meeting, 6:45 p.m. in the Club Room at Creekside

Our monthly meeting will be on Tuesday, May 6, in the Club Room at Creekside. (Note the location change.) Lynn Carruthers, founder of Neighbors for Safer Streets, will speak about the groups purpose, which is to raise awareness of the safety issues on the streets and sidewalks of our community, and to let us know the accomplishments of the organization. She will explain this years campaign - DO SOMETHING - and how every

resident can make Rossmoor even safer—6:45 p.m. social time. The program starts at 7:15 p.m.

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May 7 - First Wednesday Games - Hand and Foot -1-3 p.m. in the Oak Room.

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May 8 - 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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May 12 & 26- PUZZLE GROUP – 1:30 pm in the Club room of Nancy Cohen’s building. @ 4033 Terra Granada Drive, Entry 10. Contact

nancycohen1334@gmail.com or 510-334-6442

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May 13 - Second Tuesday Lunch Club - 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 Kathy.wheadon@gmail.com or call 925-891-4574.

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May 14 - Second Wednesday Games -

Hand and Foot -1-3 p.m. in the Oak Room.

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>>>Starting up…….May 16- every third Friday <<<<

“Third Friday Cookbook Club”

I miss cooking and sharing food.

If you are interested or would like more information, contact Cat Noda, 510-329-2293.  

1573 Rockledge Lane #1 Entry 9.

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May 21 – Third Wednesday Games -

Hand and Foot -1-3 p.m. in the Oak Room

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May 22 - Tables of Four - Lunch Out Group – 11:15 a.m.

Please join us for lunch at Canyon Club Brewery in Danville, 206 Sycamore Valley Road, with tables of four people each.  Connect with new people in a cozy table setting as we engage with those we don’t know!  It is a great way to meet members in our club and provides a good setting for new members.  Please RSVP to allywhiteneck@gmail.com by May 12th.  Google location:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ek22ETKVf42AdpEr6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy.

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May 22 – “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 Kathy.wheadon@gmail.com or call 925-891-4574 .

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May 23 – Fourth Friday Games - Hand & Foot – 1:30-4:30

in the Oak Room.

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May 23….Rummikub in the Oak Room, 1:30 p.m.

May 23 NEW…..  Whether you're a seasoned player or a complete novice, you can join us.  Cecelia Tessler is eager to hear from you if you're interested.  Contact her at ceceliaWCida@gmail.com.  Please include your full name, e-mail address, and phone number.  If you have a Rummikub tile set, let her know.

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May 28– Fourth Wednesday Games - Hand and Foot -1-3p.m, in the Oak Room.

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May 30 - If you're a morning person, you are invited to our first Coffee Klatch at Starbucks in the Rossmoor Shopping Center

at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 30.  It's an excellent opportunity to start your day with a delicious beverage and engaging conversation.  For any queries, please get in touch with Kathy Hamill at scrappykath@gmail.com.

NOTE: For the Wednesday and Friday games, no reservation is required. Just come!

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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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