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🍎 Did you know this Friday is your LAST chance to visit the Rossmoor Farmers Market for a while? 🥕 Swing by on Friday, October 30, to stock up on fresh finds, browse local vendors, and enjoy the market before it takes a seasonal break for the next few months. Don’t let the season slip by without one last visit! 📅 Friday, October 30 | Come shop before the break! #rossmoor #walnutcreek #contracostacounty #seniorlife #farmersmarket
🏆 What does it take to bring home the win at an official lawn bowling tournament? Rossmoor has the answer! One Rossmoor pair went on to win the PIMD Aussie tournament. 🥇🌿 As we look back at an official PIMD tournament hosted by the Rossmoor Lawn Bowling Club, bringing talented bowlers together for a day of skill, friendly rivalry, and community spirit right here in Rossmoor. A little history: the club has been rolling since 1967, with three greens and 24 rinks welcoming bowlers of all backgrounds. Let’s congratulate our winning duo in the comments! #rossmoor #walnutcreek #contracostacounty #seniorlife #lawnbowling
🧵 Watch how a passion for quilting brings people together and turns handmade creations into a whole lot of good! 💛 The Quilters Club of Rossmoor’s annual Quilt Market is about more than handmade treasures. Every stitch helps support local organizations serving Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, and beyond! What started as a market just three years ago has continued to grow, all thanks to a community that believes in giving back. #rossmoor #walnutcreek #contracostacounty #seniorlife #quilt
Have you tried the new and exclusive to Rossmoor Coffee Cart yet? The Golden Pear hosted a Customer Service Appreciation event earlier this week, offering free coffee and treats to residents and staff. With managers there to mingle and connect with the community, it was a simple but meaningful way to show appreciation for the people who make Rossmoor special. The Coffee Cart is located across from the driving range and open Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. Stop by for specialty lattes, espresso, tea, and breakfast favorites like bagels, muffins, and cinnamon rolls! #rossmoor #walnutcreek #contracostacounty #seniorlife #coffee

Featured Article, Resident Stories

April 29, 2026

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 […]

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Featured Article, Resident Stories

April 29, 2026

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 […]

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Community Event

April 29, 2026

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 […]

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Resident Stories

April 29, 2026

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 […]

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