Water aerobics classes and new fitness dimension offered for working residents

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2008 WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA VOLUME 42, NO. 35 • 50 CENTS
Food Drive
Dollar pool temperature discussion continues at GRF meeting
set for end Meeting procedures still create tension
of the month
By Wilma Murray his decision to recommend, as
Staff writer well as positive references pro-
vided for her by other residents
By Cathy Tallyn
A fairly modest agenda “familiar with the aquatics
Staff writer
with few decisions re- committee.”
quiring much discus- Vice President David Smith
When out shopping for your
sion nonetheless engendered questioned the protocol of this
family’s Thanksgiving dinner,
some tense moments at the appointment. Thus far, he said,
think about picking up some
GRF Board meeting Oct. 30. the Board has always gone
extra nonperishable food for
Process once again became through a process that begins
needy families in the county.
a point of contention, as did with advertising the committee
There are plenty of families
the temperature at Dollar vacancy in the News, followed
that don’t know where their News photo by Mike DiCarlo
pool, an issue some thought by collecting applications from
next meal may come from, let GRF Vice President David Smith, right, explains to President
had been laid to rest. interested parties, then culmi-
alone a holiday feast. Fred Barnes his views on transparent governance and the pro-
What appeared to be a nating in interviews of the ap-
This year, the hungry in cess of choosing committee appointees.
simple appointment of a resi- plicants by the Board president
Contra Costa and Solano coun-
dent to the Aquatics Adviso- and the chairman/woman of cessfully,” Smith said. “It is an was not in that pool this year.
ties number 20 percent more
ry Committee to serve the re- the committee who jointly de- open and transparent process,” And, in fact, she said, there
than last year, according to the
mainder of Doug Krutilek’s cide who to recommend. which, he added, “produces were other applicants this
Food Bank of Contra Costa
Barnes argued that the time the best people.” year that were not considered
and Solano. That translates to
Treasurer’s Report element factored into his deci- Director Sheldon Solloway for Krutilek’s replacement.
16,000 more people a month
is on page 6 sion to circumvent this more said the issue at hand was not Solloway and Smith ab-
who go to soup kitchens and
lengthy process, since the ap- the person in line for the ap- stained while the others vot-
other places to get some nour-
term after his resignation, pointment would only be for pointment, but the method for ed to appoint Howell to the
ishment.
became a symbol of differ- six months. selecting that person. committee.
To help the hungry, the
ing views of procedure. Smith then asked for the Barnes admitted that Howell However, Director Ron
Rossmoor Interfaith Coun-
GRF President Fred names of the individuals who had not gone through the usual Moschel said the Board had
cil sponsors a food drive in
Barnes announced his rec- made the recommendation of application process. Aquatics decision-making traditions
Rossmoor every year. This
ommendation of Jae Howell Howell, but Barnes declined to Advisory Committee Chair- that had thus far been suc-
year, the drive will be the
as the appointee to the com- offer those names. woman Hazel Horti said How- cessful and he didn’t see the
Monday before Thanksgiv-
mittee. He cited her back- Smith said this method was ell had, in the past, been one rationale behind veering from
ing, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3
ground and knowledge of all less than open. “We have a of the pool of applicants for those traditions. “It’s disturb-
p.m. Grocery bags for the food
things aquatic as the basis for process that has been used suc- a spot on the committee, but Continued on page 4
Continued on page 13
It’s Holiday Challenge time
By Cathy Tallyn lenge. This year, it starts early
Staff writer to get that end of November
holiday into the mix. And this
The challenge has been is- year’s theme is nutrition — eat
sued: Don’t gain any weight sensibly.
during the holidays. And that “The idea behind the chal-
includes Thanksgiving. lenge is to help people manage
Every year, the Fitness Cen- their weight through the holi-
ter sponsors the Holiday Chal- Continued on page 14
Scholarship Foundation
fund drive begins this week
Be sure to look for the flyer and the envelope to make
Scholarship Foundation’s yel- a donation to the Scholarship
low flyer with an envelope Foundation. All donations go
inserted in this edition of towards scholarships for lo-
the News. The flyer is with cal students. All names of do-
the other advertising supple- nors will be published in the
ments. Residents can use the Rossmoor News.
News photo by Mike DiCarlo
Cathy Steen’s shallow water class wears big smiles.
INSIDE THE NEWS
Water aerobics classes and new fitness Arts & Leisure ................22-29
Arts and Leisure listing ......38
dimension offered for working residents Bridge ...................................47
Calendar ..........................32-37
Classified .........................51-63
By Liz Johnston numbers and comparing them fitness programs as managed
Channel 28 TV Guide .........39
Correspondent with the 2007/2008 resident by Fitness Center Supervisor
Clubs .........................31, 37-43
use statistics. Masha Henzel.
Dining Guide ..................30-31
Aquatics Supervisor Don Powell reported an 85 per- Aquatics classes are now
Health ..............................48-50
Powell had been look- cent increase in resident pool available in the evening as well
ing for a way to compare use when he addressed the daytime, too. In Memoriam .......................43
resident use for Del Valle pool Aquatics Advisory Commit- The day classes include a Maintenance ........................60
before and after the new roof. tee on Sept. 11 and added, “It deep-water class with Janet Movies .............................28-29
Since construction continued is because of those wonderful Braue from 9 to 9:45 a.m. on Op/Ed Columns ..............20-21
through 2006 and into 2007, classes.” Monday, Wednesday, and Fri- Resident speaks at Veterans Day
Religion ............................... 42
Powell compared one full year He was referring to the wa- day; a shallow water exercise ceremonies. See page 3.
Residents Forum ............19-20
of pool use after the roof con- ter aerobics classes that are class with Cathy Steen from
Sports ..............................44-46 WWW.ROSSMOOR.COM
struction using the 2005/2006 offered through the Del Valle Continued on page 8
2 ROSSMOOR NEWS • NOVEMBER 5, 2008
Community Club to get post-election talk
Rossmoor Democrats to be
Contra Costa Times senior political columnist Newly appointed Walnut Creek Police Chief
given election retrospective Lisa Vorderbrueggen will speak to the Commu- Joel Bryden will speak to the club Tuesday, Nov.
nity Club on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 3 p.m. in the 18, at 3 p.m. in the Fireside Room.
Fireside Room at Gateway. Vorderbrueggen’s Bryden served with the San Diego Police De-
Mark DiCamillo will be the featured speaker at the next
topic is “The Presidential Election: What Hap- partment since 1980. He left San Diego as an
Democrats of Rossmoor meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, at
pened?” assistant chief. He was in Special Weapons and
7:30 p.m. in the Diablo Room at Hillside. Social hour starts
All residents are invited to attend and to join Tactics (SWAT), later serving as a lieutenant of
at 7. All residents are invited to attend.
the Community Club. SWAT and air support units. He was promoted
DiCamillo’s topic will be a retrospective of the 2008
Vorderbrueggen covered regional growth and to captain and was assigned to the Special Ser-
election and the polls in California. He will also provide
transportation at the Times before her appoint- vices Division. He is a graduate of the FBI Na-
answers to as many questions as possible within the time
ment as senior political writer. During her time tional Academy.
frame.
as a transportation writer, she appeared in “A Residents interested in joining the 650-mem-
DiCamillo is senior vice president of Field Research Bridge So Far: A Suspense Story,” which won an ber Community Club may pick up an application
Corporation, where he directs a wide range of market and Emmy for Best Documentary. The film chroni- form from the club’s mailbox at Gateway. Dues
opinion research projects for foundation, media, govern- cles the saga around the construction of the new are $15 a manor; residents joining now will have
ment and institutional clients. Bay Bridge. their membership covered for 2009.
She joined the Contra Costa Times in 1996 The Rounders will meet on Wednesday, Nov,
He is also director of the Field Poll, which is an inde-
after working as the Carson City, Nev., bu- 19, at 3:30 p.m. in the Delta Room at Del Valle.
pendent, non-partisan, media-sponsored survey of Califor-
reau chief for the Reno Gazette Journal and as The discussion will center on the proposal that
nia public opinion. DiCamillo measures California voter
a Washington, D.C. correspondent for the Las the right to vote is restricted to property owners.
preferences in all major statewide candidate elections and
Vegas Review Journal. She also worked as re- The Rounders break into groups of five and
ballot proposition contests in California.
porter, editor and columnist for the daily Ne- deal with a topic of current interest. The empha-
For information, contact Nancy Landfield at 933-0582. vada Appeal. sis of the group is to consider the implications of
Her work has won the recognition of the Cali- policies or decisions, rather than advocating any
fornia Newspaper Publishers Association and specific approach.
Nevada Press Association. Rounders must be members of the Commu-
A social hour will follow her presentation. nity Club.
Correction on Second Mutual annual meeting
There are a couple of cor- about 40 residents attended the time they do laundry in the
rections to the article about the meeting. Mutual’s laundry rooms….”
Second Walnut Creek Mutual’s The last paragraph in the However, Vice President Lois
37th annual meeting on Oct. article stated: “Director Wey- Weyermann explained that one
21. The article reported about ermann told residents that they of her duties was being respon-
30 residents attended, but spend an average of $3.50 each sible for laundry rooms. The
Mutual subsidizes the laun-
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& Watch Repair amounts to $3.50 per manor
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Bands installed while-u-wait
The News apologizes for the
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ROSSMOOR NEWS • NOVEMBER 5, 2008 3
Reserve now
Resident Lou Satz is speaker at city’s Veterans Day ceremony
for next bus
He will share his memories of
travel training
being a soldier during WWII
Feel uncomfortable with the
thought of taking the County
Rossmoor resident Lou War II Europe. He was dis-
Connection to doctor’s appoint-
Satz, who as a 19-year- charged in February 1947.
ments or shopping, among other
old Army sergeant He then went on to graduate
things?
served in Europe during the from the University of Illinois
If the answer is “yes,” Gretch-
United States occupation fol- with a bachelor’s degree in mar-
en Hansen, Rossmoor bus fore-
lowing World War II, will keting and began a long career
woman, can help.
share his memories of those in publishing in 1953, serving
Periodically, she invites resi-
times at the city’s Veterans 23 years with Bantam Books.
dents to go along with her on the
Day observance on Tuesday, Satz has been listed in Who’s
bus. Passengers see where the
Nov. 11. Who in America since 1982.
local bus stops are and receive
The public ceremony will Mayor Gwen Regalia and
instruction on the ins and outs of
begin at 11 a.m. in the Civic the City Council will also
public transportation.
Park Community Center As- honor Army 1st Sgt. William
The next travel training trip
sembly Hall, located in Civic Harlan of Walnut Creek, who
will be Thursday, Nov. 13. Meet
Park, on the corner of Civic has been named the Army
Hansen at the bus stop in the
Drive and North Broadway. Times’ Soldier of the Year for
Rossmoor Shopping Center.
Satz, 81, will relate some 2008. Harlan sustained severe
The bus leaves at 9:22 a.m. and
of his experiences as a young injuries to both legs from a
12:02 p.m.
GI serving his country in war roadside bomb in 2006 while
Seating is limited. Call bus
torn Europe, in the months in his second tour of duty in
transportation at 988-7670 to
immediately following the Iraq. He is the recipient of two
make a reservation.
war. He was one of the first Bronze Stars.
Those who are uncomfort-
soldiers in the newly formed The Walnut Creek Concert
able at the prospect of riding a News photo by Mike DiCarlo
Constabulary Corps during Band will perform under the Rossmoor resident Lou Satz will talk at the city’s Veterans Day
Rossmoor bus may receive indi-
the occupation of post-World direction of Harvey Benstein. event on Nov. 11.
vidual help. Call bus transporta-
tion for an appointment.
Regional Transportation
Get those money-saving tips to Counseling Services
Cards will be available from
the Contra Costa Transportation
Authority on Friday, Nov. 14, In these times of economic Counseling Services is now items creatively. articles in Rossmoor News.
from 10 a.m. to noon in the Fire- uncertainty many people are asking everyone to submit their Deadline for the tips is Fri- Ideas may be submitted by
side Room lobby at Gateway. worried about their finan- favorite money-saving tips. All day, Nov. 14. calling 988-7750, e-mailing Pris-
The cards are $3 and good cial futures and are looking ideas are welcome: where to The penny-pinching strate- cilla Tudor at PTudor@rossmoor.
for three years. They allow se- for ways to economize. Many shop, what to buy, how to make gies will be compiled, printed com or by mailing to P.O. Box
niors to ride public buses at no Rossmoor residents over the the toothpaste last longer, how and distributed to everyone that 2070. Residents may also drop
charge daily between 10 a.m. years have found ways to to get more miles to the gallon is interested. Some suggestions ideas off at Counseling Services
and 2 p.m. stretch the dollar. and how to recycle everyday will also be included in future in Gateway.
4 ROSSMOOR NEWS • NOVEMBER 5, 2008
Board discusses benefits, risks of
B A
OARD CTIONS
raising pool temperature above 88
Following are the actions taken by the GRF Board meeting
on Oct. 30:
Continued from page 1
ing to me when we start taking
1. Accepted the audit proposal to perform an examina- shortcuts,” he said, and added
tion of the financial statements of the GRF and the financial that he would not recommend
statements of the employees’ pension plan and the 401(k) the Board operate this way in
plan and to prepare the necessary income tax returns for the future.
GRF for the year ending Dec. 31, 2008, and authorized the Pool temperature
CFO to execute the engagement letter. The Board was given three
2. Approved the appointment of G. Jae Howell to the Aquat- options to consider regarding
ics Advisory Committee to replace Douglas W. Krutilek, the Dollar pool temperature.
who resigned. The first two were variations
3. Approved an agreement with the Dahlin Group for ar- on the same, based upon the
chitectural and design team services for Creekside Phase 1, recommendations of the pool
including final design of the two northern most buildings consultant’s report: The Aquat-
and associated site improvements, site inspections, and tem- ics Advisory Committee’s rec-
News photo by Mike DiCarlo
porary relocation plans and authorized the president or the ommendation was to set the
Secretary Christine Folger talks about the guidelines that would
CEO to execute the agreement. pool temperature at Dollar at
be necessary in order to raise the Dollar pool temperature
4. Deferred consideration of directing staff to keep the 88 degrees or below. The sec-
above 88 degrees, while Director Ron Moschel listens.
temperature at Dollar pool at its current level of 89 to 91 ond option from staff was more
degrees, subject to the mechanical tolerances of the equip- specific: to set the temperature aerobic movements whatsoev- advisable,” Turnier said, “I ve-
ment and advising staff to follow the consultant’s guidelines between 86 and 88 degrees. er; prohibiting children from hemently oppose that. This is
for usage and programming within this temperature range But it was the third alterna- using the pool; posting warn- not the business of Rossmoor.”
(e.g., eliminating children’s swim and prohibiting aerobic tive, not recommended by ei- ing signs about the dangers of Smith asked about the po-
activities listed for 88 degree water or below) pending a re- ther staff or the committee, that higher water temperatures; and tential costs of implementing
port from staff as to the full implications of the proposed Director Chris Folger moved monitoring participants closely the guidelines and policing the
change. be approved by the Board. for signs of heat-related illness. pool to ensure that residents
5. Approved an expenditure for improvements to the cor- This recommendation was Folger also mentioned requir- maintained the low level of ac-
poration yard site C area and authorized the president or the to keep Dollar pool at tem- ing physicians’ certificates be tivity. He also wondered about
CEO to execute the contracts with various contractors to peratures between 89 and 91 on file for each user and signed the legal consequences.
implement the work. degrees with the proviso that waivers. GRF CEO Warren Salmons
6. Receive report from staff about traffic calming lead- the pool consultant’s strict us- Director John Turnier spoke said the financial costs might
ing to modest road striping modifications on Golden Rain age and programming guide- up immediately. After having be minimal, but the “angst”
Road at Oakmont Way and Golden Rain Road at Pine Knoll lines be met. These guidelines spent $7,000 on a consultant was a different matter. No chil-
Drive. include limiting programming and learning that “going into dren, no classes – these options
and activities, including no the therapy business was not might create anxiety.
Even if the guidelines were
implemented flawlessly, GRF
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“happy” group that wouldn’t
need policing and removing
the children from the equation
would make it even easier for
staff to monitor the pool.
Turnier said that approving
this would limit the pool to
very few people.
Horti said enforcement is
her major concern. “How do
you keep people from swim-
ming in a swimming pool?”
she asked.
Solloway said the motion
was premature; that there are
more implications to the deci-
sion than just cost, including
the inconvenience of displac-
ing people due to restricted ac-
tivities. He proposed deferring
the decision until staff could
be heard from on these issues.
Carmichael disagreed, but the
rest of the Board, with the ex-
ception of Cortessis, who ab-
stained, agreed to defer the
vote.
A reminder to the Board
In the Residents Forum,
John Nutley said five months
ago he had high hopes for ex-
Continued on next page
ROSSMOOR NEWS • NOVEMBER 5, 2008 5
Board reminded of responsibilities toward future of Rossmoor
Traffic-calming measures explained
Continued from page 4 Trust Operations Director
citing things from the new Dan Schrantz gave a Pow-
Board. But now, he said, he erPoint presentation about
doesn’t feel people are think- possible methods for “traffic
ing about what’s best for the calming,” a report that pleased
community. Board members and also resi-
He said the new directors dent and traffic safety advo-
seemed to be thinking as those cate Carolyn Hinrichs.
who have personal agendas. Schrantz outlined a num-
But, he said, “They need to ber of possible ways to slow
seek ways that will fit their traffic at high-speed areas in
ideas into those that promote Rossmoor. He mentioned op-
the maintenance and better- tions such as speed humps,
News photos by Mike DiCarlo
ment of the community. It is lane narrowing, raised islands,
Director Jane Carmichael, left, said she is one of the residents
the future of Rossmoor as a vi- striping. But some of the “ver-
GRF Director Sheldon who needs the warm pool temperatures for health reasons, but
brant active community attrac- tical measures,” such as speed
Solloway Director John Turnier, to her right, said Rossmoor shouldn’t be
tive to newcomers that should humps, could slow emergency
in the therapy business.
be the goal of the Golden Rain response vehicles. stripe potential islands and
Board.” In light of these consider- narrow the lanes, then watch streets. Schrantz’s report, said she was
The Board’s responsibility is ations, staff suggests a stepped to see if the striping has an ef- Smith commended Schrantz feeling positive about the fu-
to consider the community as a approach for the high-risk ar- fect. If the striping appears to for his efforts and Schrantz im- ture of traffic in Rossmoor. She
whole “and its permanency,” eas, such as Golden Rain Road slow traffic, then a more per- mediately deflected the praise said she had heard from Board
he said. “It is well to remem- at Oakmont and at Pine Knoll. manent solution could involve to Trust Operations public members and fellow residents
ber that a person with limited Taking the stepped approach installing raised islands in the works engineer Martijn Lem- and is pleased to see progress.
time thinks conservatively. A would require little money up median. These islands could mons, aka “the street man.” “I want to thank all of you who
corporation with limitless time front. serve as a stopping point for Hinrichs, in a cheery Resi- are becoming safer drivers,”
needs to think actively to in- The first step would be to pedestrians crossing the wider dents Forum moment prior to she said.
sure its continuance.”
Construction and calming
Moving forward with
construction steps for both
Creekside Phase 1 and one
portion of the corporation
yard project met with little
resistance. The Board voted
to approve monies toward the
final design of the two north-
ernmost buildings at Creekside
and for improvements to Site C
of the corporation yard. Site C
includes the storage containers
and parking and staging areas
for contractors.
GRF Director
Phoebe Cortessis
holds District
E town hall
GRF Director Phoebe
Cortessis will hold a Dis-
trict E town hall meeting
on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 2
p.m. in the Fireside Room at
Gateway. She plans to dis-
cuss Creekside and will take
questions from the audience.
District E residents are en-
couraged to attend.
For those with
limited vision:
A reading of the lat-
est Rossmoor News,
focusing on items of
interest to those pres-
ent, takes place every
Wednesday, 3:30 to
4:30 p.m. in the Gate-
way Conference Room
(next to Administration
and Recreation).
A similar reading is
held for Waterford res-
idents every Thursday,
9 to 10 a.m. in the Wa-
terford’s South Craft
Room.
6 ROSSMOOR NEWS • NOVEMBER 5, 2008
Treasurer’s Report: After nine months,
B A
OARD GENDA
budget expenses and income favorable
Following are the Board agenda items for the GRF Board
meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, in Peacock Hall, at Gateway. By Paul Rosenzweig $28,000, primarily in maintenance supplies,
1. Consider approving the agreement between the GRF and GRF Board treasurer landscaping supplies, and the previously
Custom Golf Carts for golf cart repair and supply services. mentioned ticketed events, excursions and
2. Consider authorizing the CEO to apply to the city of The Statement of Operations for the month entertainment. Maintenance supplies were
Walnut Creek for merger of four parcels in the vicinity of of September 2008 shows a favorable variance an accumulation of small variances totaling
Creekside complex. to budget of $15,000, before depreciation. Rev- $13,000, while the landscaping supplies nega-
3. Report from Creekside GRF Board Study Group regard- enues were over budget by $47,000, expenses tive variance of $10,000 was primarily at the
ing the Creekside project (tentatively scheduled). were over budget by $32,000. Cumulative for golf course ($8,000), but that variance for the
the first nine months of the year, revenues are month equalizes actual and budget year to date
higher than budget by $177,000, and expenses in the latter category.
Rosenzweig holds district meeting are below budget by $296,000, for a net positive Utilities exceeded budget by $16,000, with
cumulative variance for the year of $473,000. water costs negative variance of $13,000 the
GRF Director Paul Rosenzweig was one of the first GRF di- All amounts are rounded to the nearest thousand primary factor. Here again, the variance for the
rectors to hold a town hall meeting for his district constituents for this report. month equalizes the actual and budgeted water
back in May of 2005. He held a second town hall meeting in Positive revenue variance for the month was costs year to date.
September 2006 and plans to hold a third one on Thursday, Nov. primarily from the beginning signups for the Contractual Services were under budget by
13, at 2 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway. Handyman Program, where $35,000 was col- $12,000, primarily from a favorable variance in
lected. Recreation revenue exceeded budget by the Securitas contract of $10,000.
The purpose of the meeting is to keep the members of his dis-
$19,000, partly offset by above-budget costs of The Repairs and Maintenance program was
trict, District F, informed about all matters that pertain to GRF
$6,000 in ticketed events, excursions and enter- over budget by $22,000, primarily in computer
– not Mutual – business.
tainment. system maintenance ($11,000) and at the golf
He expects that the number one topic will be the Creekside
Major expense course ($14,000).
project, which was also the topic most on his constituents’ minds
variances in the month: Trust Estate Fund
two years ago. He will give residents information about the bud-
Salaries and Employee Expenses were under Membership transfer fees were $231,000 for
get, Rossmoor finances and the current makeup of the Board. He
budget by $18,000, primarily from open posi- the month, compared to $259,000 in Septem-
will then open it up for questions.
tions in Executive Services, Human Resources, ber 2007. Total expenditures for the month were
Residents of District F are encouraged to attend. swimming pools and Rossmoor News. $98,000, including two (previously approved)
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Water aerobics are now available in the evening and daytime too
Continued from page 1 “Night classes are a new
10 to 10:45 a.m. those same feature at Del Valle that start-
days; and two shallow water ed last December,” Huff said.
classes with Julie Hughes – the “The number of participants
Joint Efforts class from 11 to shows the success. Classes are
11:45 a.m. and Twinges in the challenging, but also fun. We
Hinges from 12:15 to 1 p.m., are trying to provide people
also Monday, Wednesday and with a challenging experience
Friday. to help their bodies get stron-
Evening Aquacise classes ger and more flexible.”
are offered five days a week “When I first came to
and feature 60 minutes of aer- Rossmoor, they didn’t have
obics, weight training, flexibil- any classes that worked for me,
ity, increasing range of motion, and I thought ‘oh no’; I need
and some specific flexibility more than this,” said resident
exercises. Louise Ng. “I was used to step
Bob Huff teaches the classes three times a week and
Aquacise classes on Monday, floor exercises. The night wa-
Wednesday and Friday, from 7 ter aerobics classes are great
to 8 p.m. Michele teaches the for me.”
Aquacise classes on Tuesday All the classes have an en-
and Thursday, from 5 to 6 p.m. thusiastic following. Huff ex-
and from 7 to 8 p.m. Michele plained the power of water
also leads an Aquacise class exercise: “Everything in the
on Sunday afternoons from 1 water really works the core
News photo by Mike DiCarlo
to 2. of your body. The abdominal Janet Braue and her deep water aquatics class meet in the morning at Del Valle pool.
Response to evening Aqua- muscles are working, but there
cise classes has been enthusias- are more core-building ben- the water means that forces are and to stabilize the pelvis. lenging as well as fun. “It is
tic. Huff’s Monday night class efits to the exercise than that. transferred though the torso. Working the core is good for possible to get a fairly intense
hosts up to 40 participants. Every movement we make in When we do a unilateral move most people.” workout in the water,” Jaramil-
in the water, using one arm or Another fitness instructor, lo said. “Now we are adding
one leg, the body has to stabi- Michele Jaramillo, described water bells and water floats,
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Del Valle pool water
aerobic classes are popular
Continued from page 8 come in.
arm movements and replicate “Active fl exibility improves
weight-lifting work.” because people are not afraid
Jaramillo added that many of falling; the water acts as a
residents had described devel- support. People can increase
oping strength and fi tness from stride length because of no
the water workouts. fears about falling. Strength
“Night aerobics classes are increases in the water, and
fi lled with people that are real that strength can carry over
serious about fi tness. They are to movements on land,” Huff
serious about being healthy,” said.
said resident Patricia Weaver. Powell, Henzel, Huff and
Huff said that water work- Michele recommend exercise
outs can work for almost any- in water for everyone; kids,
one. Even people with weak- those who are overweight,
ened mobility can do well in athletes – anyone can benefi t.
the water, he said. In the water, an individual
“Water workouts are easy can work more safely than on
on your joints because of the land.
buoyancy of water. Water re- “The new roof at Del Valle
duces the amount of body makes the schedule a lot more
weight the joints need to sup- consistent and comfortable,”
port, sometimes by as much said resident Bea Pressly. “The News photo by Mike DiCarlo
as one half. Water is 12 times rain used to interrupt classes. Doing their part to save their joints are aquatics exercisers in Julie Hughes’ Joint Efforts class.
more resistant than air, so ev- Now, the temperature stays
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Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation fall fund drive starts this week
Students appreciate generosity
the world! However, it is very
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The Rossmoor Scholarship also an absolute blast. There
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“Thank you so much for
fund drive this week. Flyers resources, but there are also
your generosity. Without your
and envelopes to make a dona- innumerable opportunities to
support, I do not know how I
tion are inserted in this issue have fun. On Friday night I
would have been able to afford
of the Rossmoor News. went to one of six homecom-
college. I am so grateful for
Donations are needed to ing dances. I had a wonderful
this life-defining experience
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I am having at school, and I
$3,000 each for deserving lo- my favorite jazz standards. The
could not have done it without
cal students. Over the 44 years Lindy Hop is fabulous: why
you. Thank you so much. Me-
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gan Botts”
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To illustrate how much their
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comments from Megan Botts
about the extensive work the
of College Park High School Jere Wade is a Scholarship Sue Swartz wants residents to Scholarship Foundation does,
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