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12B Rossmoor News • September 30, 2026

By Bible Study

Bible Study meets in small groups at 9:30 a.m. every Thursday at Dollar Clubhouse (except when on break). There are four small groups: three for women, and one for men. Starting on Oct. 8, there will be a co-ed class at 9:30.

This week’s lesson, 1 John 3:1-24, focuses on God’s sacrificial love, which makes us His children, and this identity calls us to live in righteousness, love one another in action and have confident assurance before Him.

At 10:30, everyone gathers to sing some favorite hymns, then dig more deeply into the lesson for the day with commentaries given by Bible Study teachers and pastors from Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, and Altamont Bible Church, Livermore. These talks are down-to-earth and presented with enthusiasm and knowledge. Refreshments are served at the end of the meeting.

Come join in! Some come for the first time, and others return regularly to refresh their lifelong relationship with God. Everyone is welcome, men and women.

Additionally, Bible Study has visitation teams available for anyone who would like prayer or a visit. For more information, contact Dawn Sunday at 1-650-491-4842.

Bible Study will discuss God’s sacrificial love

By Buddhist Study Group

The Rossmoor Buddhist Study Group invites residents to join the monthly roundtable discussion meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 10:30 a.m. in the Club Room at Creekside Clubhouse. Everyone is welcome.

The meeting begins with a short video presentation, followed by time for each table to discuss what was seen. Currently, the club is using the course “Walking the Eightfold Path With Jack Kornfield.” Each video presents a complete dharma talk, so it is not necessary to have attended other sessions.

In Buddhist tradition, the Eightfold Path is considered one of the earliest teachings given by the Buddha after his enlightenment. It is said to contain the way out of the suffering that

is part of human existence. Kornfield presents an in-depth analysis of each of the steps in this teaching.

Kornfield is an American-born Buddhist monk who received his training in Asia, then returned to the United States in the 1970s. He is one of the founders of the Insight Meditation Society and a co-founder of the Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre.

The Buddhist Study Group was established in 2017 to offer a contemporary approach to Buddhist teachings. Its goal is to cultivate self-awareness, balance and compassion in a supportive community. For more information about the group, see the club’s website at www. bsgrossmoor.com or email Diane Kepner at dkepner2@yahoo.com for information about this event.

Buddhist Study Group to hold roundtable discussion on Oct. 8

By ECK Spiritual Adventurers Club

The ECK Spiritual Adventurers Club explores spirituality and invites all to its third of three free workshops on “How to remain calm in this uncertain world” on Friday, Oct. 2 from 2:50 to 4:30 p.m. in the Eisenhower Room on the second floor of Dollar Clubhouse.

Please bring someone to help if you need assistance.

Readers may ask, “Does this really work?” Yes, if they practice the six spiritual techniques shared. Here are the fifth and sixth techniques:

5. Surrender the situation: “Every problem contains a

solution. The key is self-discipline and surrender of the mental habits to the Holy Spirit,” wrote, Harold Klemp in “The Language of Soul,” page 68. 6. Give service with love: “Other times the most secret part of yourself reveals itself through the loving service that you give to others,” wrote Klemp in “Our Spiritual Wake-up Calls,” page 55.

ECK is an ancient word for Divine Spirit/Holy Spirit. Eckankar is an active, individual and creative spiritual practice that offers many benefits, including a deeper understanding of Love, Wisdom, and Freedom.

People of all faiths, religions, and beliefs are welcome to attend and experience a spirit of divine love and respect, while exploring new ways of looking at life. See how a spiritual point of view offers a strong foundation and a life support anchor in the tumultuous seas of today’s world.

Welcome to the interesting and interactive meetings of the ECK Spiritual Adventurers Club, usually on the first and third Friday of the month, from 2:50 to 4:30 p.m. in the Eisenhower Room at Dollar Clubhouse. Visit www. eckankar.org and/or write to eck.in.rossmoor@gmail.com to learn more.

ECK hosts final ‘How to remain calm in this uncertain world’ workshop on Oct. 2

By Couples Club

The Couples Club of Rossmoor will hold its popular Progressive Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 15 in the Event Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

The purpose of the dinner is to allow guests to meet and become friends with new couples. Each couple will be seated with three different couples for each course of the meal. After three courses, each couple will have met nine new couples. Dressy casual attire is appropriate.

Before dinner, attendees will mingle for appetizers and drinks. Passed appetizers will be meatballs in a honey barbecue sauce and loaded potato bites with cheese, bacon, sour cream and green onion. Beverages provided will be red wine, white wine, beer, non-alcoholic beer, sodas and sparkling water. Simple Elegance will prepare all the food for this event.

For the salad course, couples will go to their assigned tables. Caesar salad with freshly grated Parmesan, croutons, and Caesar dressing will be served family-style. A Champagne vinaigrette dressing is a vegan and vegetarian option. French rolls and focaccia bread with butter will be served.

Couples will move to the next assigned tables for entrees. The entrees will be grilled chicken breast in a Marsala mushroom sauce (gluten free). The vegetarian option is grilled vegetable Napoleon with chimichurri sauce (gluten free/vegan). Pre-ordering the vegetarian option when registering for the event is necessary. Side dishes are rice pilaf (gluten free/vegan) and fresh roasted vegetable medley with balsam-

ic glaze (gluten free/vegan). All will be served family-style.

For dessert, couples move to the third assigned tables. New York-style cheesecake with strawberry drizzle is the offered dessert. Decaf coffee and tea will also be available.

This is a popular event; it has sold out in previous years. The October activity fees are $68 per single person or $136 per couple. This is a members-only event; however, a single member may bring a non-member guest for a total of $136. Only 160 registrations will be accepted. The last day to register is Saturday, Oct. 10. No refunds will be given after that date.

Make online registration and payment at https://tinyurl.com/couplesross on the club website. After signing in with your email and password, click on Progressive Dinner under Upcoming Events. Online registration and payment are preferred and easy to do.

Payments by check should be payable to Couples Club, and sent to Claire Oberhausen, 2110 Cactus Court, No. 2, E3, or put into a marked box by the front door. Indicate if you wish to have the vegetarian option when you register. Mail early to ensure the check is received by the due date.

The Couples Club of Rossmoor is run by volunteer members who organize monthly events and activity groups. Couples living in Rossmoor are encouraged to consider joining. Yearly membership dues will drop 50% to $37.50 on Oct. 1 for the last three months of 2026. The next three events are members only. Go to https://tinyurl.com/couplesross to see upcoming events or to join. Register and pay online. Contact Dian Grueneich at dian52@sbcglobal. com or Linda Moeller at lindawmoeller@gmail. com for club information.

Couples Club to host Oct. 15 Progressive Dinner After three courses, each couple will have met nine new couples

By Square Dance Club

The Rossmoor Square Dance Club is pleased to announce its annual open houses, which will be held the first two Thursdays of October – Oct. 1 and 8 in the Diablo Room of Hillside Clubhouse. The public is invited to come for free basic square dance instructions.

Light refreshments will be

served. Those wanting to learn more may wish to sign up for classes beginning Oct. 15 (note corrected dates).

Registration starts at 6:30, and dancing is from 7 to 8 p.m. No square dance experience or partner is required. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Call Paula Stearns at 1-925-360-7105 or email Jean Fahmie at jfahmie@gmail. com for more information.

Square Dance Club to host open houses and classes on Oct. 1 and 8

about their loss and offer support to each other.

Members will review realistic expectations for the grieving process and develop tools to cope with the pain experienced upon losing someone we love. This group is appropriate for

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individuals who have recently lost a loved one ‒ a spouse, partner, parent, sibling, child or best friend.

Those interested in attending this group can reach out to Florence Clifton, administrative coordinator, at counseling@rossmoor.com or 1-925-988-7753.

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