Rossmoor News, Wednesday, September 30, 2026, page 7B

Rossmoor News • September 30, 2026 7B

Recreation Special Events and Movies Calendar

Recreation events are free unless a ticket price is noted. To buy tickets, go to the MyRossmoor.com portal, visit Gateway Administration or call 1-925-988-7700 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Captions schedule: Thursday, 1 and 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Saturday, 1 and 4 p.m.; Sunday, 4 p.m.; Monday, 4 p.m. and Wednesday, 4 p.m.

M o nt h l y c a l e n d a r i s o n l i n e: https://myrossmoor.com/events-calendar

THURSDAY, OCT. 1 Movie: “Couture” 1, 4 and 7 p.m. p.m........................... ..........................Peacock Hall Peacock FRIDAY, OCT. 2 Movie: “Couture” 10 a.m., 1, 4, 7 and 9 p.m. p.m.......... .........Peacock Hall Peacock SATURDAY, OCT. 3 Movie: “Coat of Many Colors” 1, 4 and 7 p.m. p.m........................... ..........................Peacock Hall Peacock Concert: Franc D’ Ambrosio ($22) 7 p.m. p.m......................................... ........................................Event Center Event SUNDAY, OCT. 4 Movie: “9 to 5”

1, 4 and 7 p.m. p.m........................... ..........................Peacock Hall Peacock TUESDAY, OCT. 6 Movie: “Captains Courageous” 1 p.m. p.m......................................... ........................................Peacock Hall Peacock THURSDAY, OCT. 8 Movie: “Toy Story 5” 1, 4 and 7 p.m. p.m........................... ..........................Peacock Hall Peacock FRIDAY, OCT. 9 Movie: “Toy Story 5” 10 a.m., 1, 4, 7 and 9 p.m. p.m.......... .........Peacock Hall Peacock SATURDAY, OCT. 10 Movie: “Steel Magnolias” 1, 4 and 7 p.m. p.m........................... ..........................Peacock Hall Peacock SUNDAY, OCT. 11 Movie: “The Philadelphia Story” 1, 4 and 7 p.m. p.m........................... ..........................Peacock Hall Peacock Concert: A Band Called Honalee ($18) 7 p.m. p.m......................................... ........................................Event Center Event WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 The Spotlight: Harry Wong Noon ......................................... .........................................Event Center Event THURSDAY, OCT. 15 Movie: “The Last Sunrise” 1, 4 and 7 p.m. p.m........................... ..........................Peacock Hall Peacock

FRIDAY, OCT. 16 Movie: “The Last Sunrise” 10 a.m. 1, 4 7 and 9 p.m. p.m............ ...........Peacock Hall Peacock SATURDAY, OCT. 17 Movie: “Famous Last Words-Gloria Steinem” 1, 4 and 7 p.m. p.m........................... ..........................Peacock Hall Peacock SUNDAY, OCT. 18 Movie: “Pretty Woman” 1, 4 and 7 p.m. p.m........................... ..........................Peacock Hall Peacock MONDAY, OCT. 19 Movie: “Irena’s Vow” 4 p.m. p.m......................................... ........................................Peacock Hall Peacock TUESDAY, OCT. 20 Movie: “Irena’s Vow” 4 p.m. p.m......................................... ........................................Peacock Hall Peacock Event: David Cooley Show 7 p.m. p.m....................................... ......................................Fireside Room Fireside THURSDAY, OCT. 22 Movie: “Good Fortune” 1, 4 and 7 p.m. p.m........................... ..........................Peacock Hall Peacock Concert: Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra 7 p.m. ..................................... .....................................Fireside Room Fireside FRIDAY, OCT. 23 Movie: “Good Fortune”

10 a.m., 1, 4, 7 and 9 p.m. p.m.......... .........Peacock Hall Peacock SATURDAY, OCT. 24 Movie: “Delicious” 1, 4 and 7 p.m. p.m........................... ..........................Peacock Hall Peacock SUNDAY, OCT. 25 Movie: “People Will Talk” 1, 4 and 7 p.m. p.m........................... ..........................Peacock Hall Peacock MONDAY, OCT. 26 Movie: “Yacht Rock-A Documentary” 4, 7 p.m. p.m..................................... ....................................Peacock Hall Peacock WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28 The Spotlight: Tom Lucia Duo Noon ....................................... .......................................Fireside Room Fireside THURSDAY, OCT. 29 Movie: “The Whisper Man” 1, 4 and 7 p.m. p.m........................... ..........................Peacock Hall Peacock FRIDAY, OCT. 30 Movie: “The Whisper Man” 10 a.m., 1, 4, 7 and 9 p.m. p.m.......... .........Peacock Hall Peacock Event: Halloween Party 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. p.m.................. .................Fireside Room Fireside SATURDAY, OCT. 31 Movie: “Play Misty for Me” 1, 4 and 7 p.m. p.m........................... ..........................Peacock Hall Peacock

Excursions

F R O M T H E R E C R E A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T E

xcursion tickets can be purchased at the MyRossmoor portal, by phone at 1-925-988-7731 or in person at Gateway Administration, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Check and credit card payments are accepted.

Excursion participants must be able to manage independently; Excursion Desk and trip escorts cannot accept responsibility for residents who cannot do so.

The Recreation Department follows current COVID-19 county and state guidelines when planning/scheduling trips and events. The Excursion Desk has the right to cancel a trip in advance for any reason. A full refund will be given for all day trips canceled by the Excursion Desk or if an individual cancels at least 14 days before the trip date. For extended trips (more than one day), refer to the cancellation policy specific for each trip.

Times listed in the News and on the ticket are actual departure times from Gateway Clubhouse. Names will be called to board the bus 15 minutes prior to this time.

NEW BOOKINGS

‘THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: THE CHRISTMAS EPISODES’ CURRAN THEATER Sunday, Dec. 6

“The Golden Girls Live: The Christmas Episodes” brings together four drag legends for a laugh-out-loud send-up of the beloved TV show, “The Golden Girls.” This lovingly irreverent tribute delivers sharp wit, big laughs, endless nostalgia and a fabulous dose of holiday spirit!

Directed by D’Arcy Drollinger, “The Golden Girls Live” features the return of Coco Peru as Dorothy, Matthew Martin as Blanche, D’Arcy Drollinger as Rose, and Holotta Tymes as Sophia. The cast also features Manuel Caneri, Michael Phillis, and Tom Shaw on the piano.

Trip rating: Moderate walking When: The bus will depart Gateway at 11:45 a.m. and return at 5:15 p.m.

Cost: $115 (upper orchestra seats)

‘THE OUTSIDERS MUSICAL’ Wednesday, Dec. 16

Winner of four 2024 Tony Awards including Best Musical, “The Outsiders” is coming to the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco.

Based on the SE Hinton novel and the Francis Ford Coppola film, this new hit musical explores themes of class conflict, friendship, and identity.

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of “outsiders” battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. The Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them.

Trip rating: Moderate walking When: The bus leaves Gateway at 11:15 a.m. and will return around 6 p.m.

Cost: $135 (side and rear orchestra seats)

NORTH CAROLINA AND THE OUTER BANKS FEATURING 3 NIGHTS IN NAGS HEAD AND 2 NIGHTS IN ATLANTIC BEACH May 20-27, 2027

Discover the Outer Banks of North Carolina with Premier World Discovery. Historic lighthouses, vibrant marinas, and sce

nic coastal jetties offer a seamless blend of seaside relaxation and thrilling adventures for a memorable vacation.

Tour highlights: Raleigh City Tour; Atlantic Beach Hotel stay; welcome dinner; Tyron Place; Inner Banks Lunch Cruise; Town of Beaufort and Beaufort Historic Site; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse; Nags Head; Roanoke Island and Fort Ralegh; Wright Brothers National Memorial; Corolla Town; Whalehead Club and Currituck Beach Lighthouse; Off-Road Nature Safari; Edenton Town and Cotton Mill Village; North Carolina Executive Mansion Tour; farewell dinner

The tour includes: all transfers, roundtrip airfare, motorcoach transportation, seven nights First Class hotel accommodations, touring per itinerary, 12 meals (seven breakfasts, one lunch and four dinners), professional Tour Director, baggage handling.

Cost: Double occupancy is $4,099 per person, $5,249 for a single. A deposit of $400 is due with application. Optional Travel protection plan is $425 per person. Detailed itineraries and reservation forms are available at Gateway Clubhouse.

STILL BOOKING

MONTREAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AT DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL Sunday, Oct. 25

Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal and its brilliant music director Rafael Payare return to Davies Symphony Hall with Shostakovich’s powerful, energetic, and intense 10th Symphony. Also in the program is Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Played here by Greek violinist Leonidas Kavakos, the violin Concerto is a breathtaking, emotionally intense masterpiece.

Trip rating: Minimal walking When: The bus will depart Gateway at 12:15 p.m. and return at 5:30 p.m.

Cost: $120 (upper orchestra seats)

ISABEL LEONARD SINGS RAVEL AT DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL Sunday, Nov. 8

Myths and legends are at the fore of a program headed by charismatic mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard and conductor Fabien Gabel. Vincent d’Indy’s vivid Istar, derived from Babylonian myth, celebrates the goddess of love and fertility, Istar, who rescues her dead lover from hell. Ravel’s song cycle Sheherazade abounds in sensuous modal melodies and dynamic drama. Strauss’s surging single-movement Symphonic Fantasy on Die Frau ohne Schatten is based on a 19th-century German fairy tale about an empress who lacks both shadow and soul.

Trip rating: Minimal walking When: The bus will depart Gateway at 12:15 p.m. and return at 5:30 p.m.

Cost: $108 (Upper orchestra seats)

CHABOT SPACE AND SCIENCE CENTER Friday, Nov. 13

Experience the wonders of the universe at the Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland.

Step into the shoes of a NASA scientist at the NASA Ames Visitor Center. This exhibition brings to life the thrilling, challenging and inspiring process of scientific discovery with more than 30+ objects that showcase Ames’ past and future. Learn how humans are moving farther into the universe at the Going The

Distance exhibit. With inspiration and content provided by NASA’s Ames Research Center, Caltech’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Planet, and SpaceX, the exhibit traces our journey through the cosmos, and where we are headed. Explore the frontiers of the Milky Way Galaxy with the Chabot’s full-dome planetarium show (every hour). Grab a bite at the on-site café, or feel free to bring your own lunch to enjoy during your visit.

Trip rating: Moderate to extensive walking When: The bus leaves Gateway at 9:30 a.m. and will return around 3 p.m.

Cost: $75.

‘THE WHO’S TOMMY MUSICAL’ Saturday, Nov. 21

Broadway San Jose presents “The Who’s Tommy Musical” at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts.

This hit rock musical adapted from The Who’s 1969 concept album, with music and lyrics by Pete Townshend featuring unforgettable anthems “I’m Free,” “See Me, Feel Me,” “Sensation” and “Pinball Wizard.” The story spans post-World War II England, tracking Tommy’s journey from a silent victim of abuse to a global pinball champion and faux-messiah. Only after abandoning his celebrity and reconciling with his family, Tommy is finally able to begin living a normal life.

Trip rating: Moderate walking When: The bus leaves Gateway at noon and will return around 6 p.m.

Cost: $115.

SMUIN’S CHRISTMAS BALLET AT THE LESHER CENTER Sunday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m.

Light up the holiday season with Smuin’s Christmas Ballet! This wildly popular holiday tradition returns to the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek. From the classical first act to the “Cool Yule” of the second, make your spirits bright with this big-hearted production.

Trip rating: Minimal walking Cost: $70. Note: No transportation is provided for this trip.

SF GAY MEN’S CHORUS HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR GOLDEN GATE THEATER Saturday, Dec. 5

San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus (SFGMC) returns to the Golden Gate Theater for the heartfelt, hilarious, and fabulously festive, Holiday Spectacular. Whether you’re humming along to “Sleigh Ride,” singing It’s the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” or grooving to holiday hits from Elton John, Ariana Grande, and Celine Dion, SFGMC has your soundtrack to the season covered. Let your spirits soar with music, laughter, and a healthy dose of holiday sparkle!

Trip rating: Moderate walking When: The bus will depart Gateway at 12:15 p.m. and return at 5:30 p.m.

Cost: $130 (Upper Orchestra seats)

OAKLAND SYMPHONY HOLIDAY CONCERT TRIBUTE TO QUINCY JONES Sunday, Dec. 13

Maestro Kedrick Armstrong and the Oakland Symphony

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