# Rossmoor Walnut Creek > Award winning active adult community in Walnut Creek ## Posts - [Why Rossmoor? Residents explain why they love living here](https://rossmoor.com/why-rossmoor-residents-explain-why-they-love-living-here/): Nestled against the Las Trampas wilderness in its own small-but-beautiful valley, Rossmoor has never been the most obvious senior community to nearly 10,000 residents. It’s not even clear it’s been part of the much bigger city of Walnut Creek since it opened in 1964. But it’s changed the lives of countless people looking for community independence, safety and active lifestyles during their later years. Why do people join the Rossmoor community? And why do so many seem so pleasantly surprised once they get there?   Dan McGrath has been a Rossmoor resident since 2014, coming with his wife from Oregon to be closer to his daughter and grandchildren, who live in Walnut Creek. He said he had a beautiful home and property in Oregon, the worth of which covered about […] - [Diversity Festival brings sunshine to a cloudy day](https://rossmoor.com/diversity-festival-brings-sunshine-to-a-cloudy-day/): By Mike Wood While murky weather lingered outdoors on Oct. 14, the sun seemed to shine inside the Event Center. That kind of special effect seems to happen with the Diversity Festival, which again worked its magic during its fifth annual edition. Part of the reason the festival continues to be one of Rossmoor’s most popular annual events is that the Diversity Festival committee adds new elements each year. This time, its popular fashion parade was moved to the start of the festival and was reimagined to incorporate art of the various cultural and ethnic clubs being represented. Those were African […] - [A Remarkable 100 Years: Resident Joe Potozkin](https://rossmoor.com/a-remarkable-100-years-resident-joe-potozkin/): When Joe Potozkin looks back at his 100 years, there’s much on which to reflect. Potozkin, a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, turned 100 on Jan. 23. Asked about his secret to reaching that magic number, he put it simply. “Well, it’s not sweating the small stuff,” he said during a recent interview in his Rossmoor home. “I’m a pretty calm guy.” Among a dwindling number of living veterans of the Second World War, Potozkin also takes heart in his accomplishments in education, youth camps and sports, and respect and praise from those he’s impacted. Along the way, the native New Yorker […] - [Rossmoor breaks ground on long-awaited pickleball facility](https://rossmoor.com/rossmoor-breaks-ground-on-long-awaited-pickleball-facility/): Tice Creek Fitness Center introduces yoga, water aerobics, and strength training programs designed for active adults... ## Pages - [HF Real Estate and Design Services](https://rossmoor.com/view-all-agents/hf-real-estate-and-design-services/) - [Submit Legal Notice](https://rossmoor.com/legal-notice/) - [Submit Classified Ad](https://rossmoor.com/submit-classified-ad/) - [Become a Featured Agent](https://rossmoor.com/become-a-featured-agent/) - [The Golden Pear](https://rossmoor.com/amenities-overview/the-golden-pear/) - [Media Hub](https://rossmoor.com/media-hub/) - [Media & Communications](https://rossmoor.com/amenities-overview/media-communications/) - [Cable & Internet Services](https://rossmoor.com/amenities-overview/cable-internet-services/) - [Photo Gallery](https://rossmoor.com/photo-gallery/) - [Resident Stories & Testimonials](https://rossmoor.com/resident-stories-testimonials/) - [Parks & Open Space](https://rossmoor.com/amenities-overview/parks-open-space/) - [Recreation & Events](https://rossmoor.com/amenities-overview/recreation-events/) - [Safety & Security](https://rossmoor.com/amenities-overview/safety-security/) - [Transportation & Other Services](https://rossmoor.com/amenities-overview/transportation-other-services/) - [Counseling & Wellness](https://rossmoor.com/amenities-overview/counseling-wellness/) - [Art & Leisure Activities](https://rossmoor.com/amenities-overview/art-leisure-activities/) - [Clubhouses](https://rossmoor.com/amenities-overview/clubhouses/) - [Amenities Overview](https://rossmoor.com/amenities-overview/) - [Berkshire Hathaway](https://rossmoor.com/view-all-agents/berkshire-hathaway/) - [Remax Accord](https://rossmoor.com/view-all-agents/remax-accord/) - [Rossmoor Realty](https://rossmoor.com/view-all-agents/rossmoor-realty/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://rossmoor.com/frequently-asked-questions/) - [View All Agents](https://rossmoor.com/view-all-agents/) - [Rossmoor Ownership Guide](https://rossmoor.com/rossmoor-ownership-guide/) - [Schedule a Tour](https://rossmoor.com/schedule-a-tour/) - [Learning & Growth](https://rossmoor.com/amenities-overview/learning-growth/) - [180+ Clubs & Activities](https://rossmoor.com/amenities-overview/clubs-and-activities/) - [Other Sports](https://rossmoor.com/amenities-overview/other-sports/) - [Golf](https://rossmoor.com/amenities-overview/golf/) - [Aquatics](https://rossmoor.com/amenities-overview/aquatics/) - [Fitness Center](https://rossmoor.com/amenities-overview/fitness-center/) - [The Waterford](https://rossmoor.com/the-waterford/) - [Single-Family Homes](https://rossmoor.com/single-family-homes/) - [Condominiums](https://rossmoor.com/condominiums/) - [Co-Op Residences](https://rossmoor.com/co-op-residences/) - [Floor Plans](https://rossmoor.com/floor-plans/) - [Virtual Tours](https://rossmoor.com/virtual-tours/) - [Contact Us](https://rossmoor.com/contact-us/) - [Rossmoor Mutuals Directory](https://rossmoor.com/rossmoor-mutuals-directory/) - [All Around Rossmoor Guide](https://rossmoor.com/all-around-rossmoor/) - [Rossmoor Map](https://rossmoor.com/rossmoor-map/) - [Employment](https://rossmoor.com/employment/) - [How Rossmoor Works](https://rossmoor.com/how-rossmoor-works/) - [Our Story](https://rossmoor.com/our-story/) - [Introducing Rossmoor](https://rossmoor.com/introducing-rossmoor/) - [Home](https://rossmoor.com/) - [Privacy Policy](https://rossmoor.com/privacy-policy/) ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/rossmoor.com/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)