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.
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NEXT EVENT - GENERAL MEETING - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Social - 6:45 pm
Short Business Meeting & Program - 7:15 pm
Fireside Room at Gateway
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IN MEMORY OF A FOUNDING MEMBER
Joan Marx, 91, a long–time resident of Rossmoor, died peacefully at home in Walnut Creek, CA, on June 2, 2019. Joan Eve Sandler grew up in New York City. In 1947 she married Wilbert Markovits, who passed away in 1954. In 1955 she met and married Jean-Paul Marx, to whom she was married until he passed away in 2007. She recently said that marrying Jean-Paul was the best thing that she ever did! Joan moved with Jean-Paul from New York to Rossmoor in 1988 to escape the winter weather and to be closer to her young grandchildren.
When she first moved here she was one of the younger residents living in Rossmoor. She felt that she was not making a “connection” with anyone she met and wanted to meet more active individuals. Although she was an avid golfer, that was not enough. She wanted to meet other ladies who would like to walk, bicycle and attend movies. Together with Nancy Nordstrum, from the Rossmoor Department of Community Affairs, and fellow resident Phyllis Wilson, she formed THE CONNECTION to provide a vibrant social community for women at Rossmoor. THE CONNECTION, with more than 200 current members, continues to this day.
A memorial celebration will take place in late summer and if you want further information, please contact the family via email (paulinemarx@outlook. com). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Connection (http://www. rossmoorconnection.org) J
For more information about the founding of THE CONNECTION, see the interview with Joan on the “ABOUT US’” page of this website.
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PRESIDENT’S REMARKS FROM KAREN McCALLISTER
The General Meetings and Newsletter will be taking a summer vacation. The next Meeting and Newsletter will be in September. All group activities will continue all summer. Please check the website, www.rossmoorconnection.org, to find out what is happening. Watch your email for notices that may be sent over the summer. The first half of the year has sped by. We have added several new groups and many new members. Now is the time to start thinking about what you can do to become more active. We will be needing new officers and directors. Lou Aidukas is Chair of the Nomination Committee. If you would like to serve on the Committee or have questions about the positions that need filling, please call her. It is fun and a great way to get to know members. Instead of our Meeting in June we will be holding our Annual Picnic. I hope you have your reservations in, because it should be a good time for all. Good food and good friends! After the picnic watch Rossmoor Bingo at 5:00pm as The Connection will be calling numbers.
SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER
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MARATHON BRIDGE LUNCHEON
The Marathon Bridge Luncheon is set for Saturday, August 10 at 9:30 am in the Diablo Room at Hillside Clubhouse.
Members are invited to this annual no-partner bridge and lunch. Starbucks coffee and and coffee cake will be served while attendees receive their 2019-2020 playing schedule.
From 10 am to noon, four rounds of bridge will be played. At noon, lunch will be served, consisting of artichoke and mushroom raviolis, Caesar salad, garlic bred and sodas.
The winners will be awarded following lunch.
Send reservations and checks for $20, payable to The Connection, before Ausust 1, to Wini Biel, 2716 Ptarmigan Drive No. 2.
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THE MARATHON BRIDGE GROUP IS RECRUITING FOR NEW BRIDGE PLAYERS
The Connection’s Marathon Bridge Group is looking for new and returning members to join. The club has several groups of teams who play bridge one a month in each other’s homes. the season lasts from September to June.
For more detailed information, access the link above called ‘BRIDGE’ and/or contact June at (925)287-1378.
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HELP CHOOSE OUR CHARITIES
The Connection Board is seeking two or three helpers for a short-term committee to select additional charities for its Charitable Outreach. We always donate to The Rossmoor Fund. The committee will recommend other charities for the year. Please contact Vicki Stanley at vscottage@comcast.net with your assistance.
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CALLING ALL MOVIE FANS!
The Connection Movies Group has been without a leader. We’ve had one person express interest in the position, but she was unable to take charge. The idea for this group is to meet together for Rossmoor movies or movies in the area and then discuss them. The group could have lunch or dinner or cocktails beforehand and/or afterwards! The previous leader will share her experience. If you’re a movie person, and could “lead” the group, contact Vicki Stanley at vscottage@comcast.net.
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MARATHON BRIDGE ANYONE?
Marathon #4 Bridge is looking for a few more bridge players for the new season starting in September. There are 10 partner teams that play once a month. It is up to the players to decide when to play - afternoon, evening, weekend etc. We play Chicago and play for 10 months ending in June with a luncheon and more bridge. If you’re interested, please phone Paula Nichols at 925-932-8261 or email at gourmet45@ yahoo.com.
Looking forward to hearing from some of you.
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LIKE BALLET?
There’s been some interest expressed in a Connection group for the local or San Francisco Ballet. Please contact Vicki Stanley, Activities Facilitator, at vscottage@comcast. net if you would like to be put in touch with others also interested for next season.
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HAND & FOOT GROUP EXPANDS
There has been such a good response to the new Hand & Foot group that we are expanding our play to both the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Both meetings will be in the Bunker Room at Creekside and start at 1:00pm.
For any questions, contact Sarene Zimmerman 925-944-4414 or Susan Wolfe 714-743-2905.
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FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THESE SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES, HIT ON THE HEADINGS ABOVE IN BLUE TO OPEN THAT PAGE
American Canasta: 2nd and 4th Wednesday - Contact Lois Geisel on (847)830-2454
Board Games: 2nd Thursday - Contact Connie Sue Badget on (559)641-8200
Book Clubs: Various Dates and Times - Contact Vicki Stanley on (925)938-3894
Bridge: Various Dates and Times - Contact Pat Van Oss on (925)278-1992
Crafts: Various Dates and Times - Contact Pat Van Oss on (925)278-1992
Dining Out: Regular: 3rd Thursday - Contact Mary Kelley on (925)954-7778
International: 4th Wednesday - Contact Karen McCallister on (925)300-3263
Mix/Mingle: Cocktails at Creekside, 1st Thursday - Contact Beverly Willison on (925)278-1645
4th Thursday - Contact Elaine Stone on (925)464-7879
Sunday Socials : Various Dates and Times - Contact Vicki Stanley on (925)938-3894
Day Trips: Various Dates and Times - Contact Fran Barry on (925)393-5095
Hand & Foot Cards: 2nd & 4th Monday - Contact Sarene Zimmerman on (925)944-9414
or Susan Wolfe on (714)743-2905
Do Lunch, Let’s Do Lunch: Various Dates - Contact Judy Canepa on (415)310-7349
Lunch at Hillside: 3rd Friday - Contact Fran Barry on (925)393-5095
Theater: Various Dates and Times
Walking: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Contact Nancy Fike on (925)6927
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The Connection Club Policies
All participants of small group activities must be a member of The Connection in good standing. However, women may attend one (1) small group activity that takes place in Rossmoor as a guest before being required to join.
Men and women guests are welcome to come to both General Meetings and Special Events.
There will be an additional charge for guests at Special Events.
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DO YOU NEED A RIDE TO OUR MEETINGS? ARE YOU ABLE TO PICK SOMEONE UP AND DRIVE HER TO OUR MEETINGS?
If you answer is “Yes” to either one of these questions, please let us know and we will put you together.