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 fellow members! We are looking forward to some exciting events for the Merry Month of May. Our first event is sure to be a wild time as we welcome Lindsay Wildlife Center experts to teach us about native wildlife with some special ambassadors. This presentation will be held at the Event Center on Tuesday, May 5 at 3 PM. This is a 'do not miss' activity and I hope to see many of you there!
We are working on the assumption that the new restaurant at Creekside will be opening some time during May, so it will be a transition month as we work around the closure for early monthly events and greet the new restaurant later in the month. I hope you will all be patient with us as we adjust our plans as more information becomes available.
SAVE THE DATE: Please mark your calendars for our June Picnic which will be held on Tuesday, June 2 at 11:30 AM at the Dollar Clubhouse Picnic Area. More information and reservation forms will be available soon.
NEW MEMBERS IN APRIL: Welcome our newest members when you next see them at an event!
Jan Alioto Diana Dougherty Arlene Ford
Pamela Hinds JoAnn McSpadden
Thank you for your continued support of our Club activities. We could not be successful without you.
Jan Klein President
I.am.jan.klein@gmail.com
412-559-9310 (cell)
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Monday: Walk and Talk: 5 PM - Every Monday there is a group of women who meet behind the Event Center to walk for about 40 minutes on the golf course. For more information, please contact Katy Arcuri at katherinearcuri@gmail.com
Wednesdays: Games: In the Oak Room at Gateway 1-3 PM. This is a drop-in group to play cards or other games. Often the game is hand and foot which is easy to learn and play. No experience is necessary. As the room is not dedicated to our club, look for the Connection group in the room. They usually sit by the windows.
Friday Games: 1:30 – 4:30 PM in the Oak Room at Gateway-
Hand and Foot 1:30-4:30 PM.
Rummikub 1:30-3:30PM – Bring your own set if you have one. For information contact Cecelia Tessler at ceceliaWCida@gmail.com
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May Events
Tuesday, May 5: Monthly Meeting:
The Connection club is hosting experts from the Lindsay Wildlife Experience to discover the wonder of California’s diverse animals and habitats.
This 45 minute presentation on Native Wildlife includes meeting three animal ambassadors and learning from natural specimens. It is guaranteed to be a wildly good time! The meeting will be in the Donner Room at the Event Center. Doors open at 2:45 PM with the presentation starting at 3 PM. All residents are welcome to attend this event.
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Thursday, May 7: Cocktails at Creekside: 4 PM in the Bunker Room- This is an informal and fun way for ladies to get together to meet other women and build connections. This event is open to members and non members alike. Because the Creekside Restaurant is likely still closed, everyone is to bring their own drink of choice for an hour of conversation and friendship.
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Mondays, May 11 and 25: Puzzle Group: 1 PM in the Club Room at 4033 Terra Granada Drive, Entry 10, For information, contact gunnelcole5@gmail.com or call 725-624-6905
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Tuesday, May 12: Second Tuesday Lunch Club: The Second Tuesday Lunch Club will meet again beginning in May. Since we are unsure if the new restaurant will be open by then, the group will meet at the Buttercup Diner at 660 Ygnacio Valley Rd. To reserve your space call or email Kathy Wheadon at 925-891-4574 or kathy.wheadon@gmail.com
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Thursday, May 14: Second Thursday Bridge: 1-4 PM in the Bunker Room at Creekside. For information, contact Pat VanOss, 925-278-1992 or patvanoss@gmail.com
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Thursday, May 28: “Let’s do Lunch”: The Connection club is holding its monthly luncheon to provide an opportunity to meet with old friends or create new friendships. We are planning for the Creekside restaurant to be open for this event so we will meet there for good food and wonderful conversation. Ladies will be able to order off the menu and receive separate checks for their meals. Note that if the restaurant is not yet open, this event will be cancelled. For reservations, contact Kathy Wheadon at 925-891-4574 or email her at kathy.wheadon@gmail.com
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Friday, May 29: Coffee Klatch: 9 AM at the Starbucks across from the Rossmoor Entrance in the Safeway Plaza and join the conversation - Please bring a light jacket if the weather is cold as the group often meets outside. For information contact Kathy Hamill at scrappykath@gmail.com
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Friday, May 29: Friday Games: 1:00 – 4:00 PM in the Oak Room at Gateway-
Hand and Foot 1:00-4:00 PM.
Rummikub 1:30-3:30PM – Bring your own set if you have one. For information contact Cecelia Tessler at ceceliaWCida@gmail.com
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Book Clubs meet monthly in member’s homes. If you are interested or want more information, contact Bev Fellows at beverlyfellows@comcast.net.
Small Social Groups called ‘social connections’ meet monthly for conversation and social time. For more information contact Sharon Dixon, sldickson09@yahoo.com
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…CONNECTION MEMBERSHIP FORM…
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:__________
Email:_________________________________ Phone: ___________ Resident: Y or N______________
Visit our website for the latest event information: www.rossmoorconnection.org
Put an X before all The Connection activities you would like to join.
______Cocktails ______ Coffee Klatsch ______Bridge
______Let’s Do Lunch ______Walking ______ Games
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 bridge, board/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, therossmoorconnection@gmail.com
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FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT GROUP ACTIVITIES, CONTACT:
Bridge: Pat Van Oss, patvanoss@gmail.com
Let’s Do Lunch: Second Tuesday and Fourth Thursday 12noon @ Creekside – Contact: Kathy
Wheadon at 925-891-4574
Walking: Mondays @5p (Apr-Oct), @4p Nov – Mar, meet behind Event Center (subject to change) -
Katy Arcuri katherinearcuri@gmail.com
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