Boomers Forever Club - Rossmoor - Walnut Creek CA
March coming in like a Lion!
: Upcoming Boomer Events and Our Mardi Gras BASH!
On Saturday February 21st, the Boomer Trivia event will take place in the Oak Room at Gateway with the doors opening at 6:30. Attendees should bring snacks to share, personal non-alcoholic beverage and $1 for the prize fund. This event welcomes all residents to come solo and be added to a team or come with ta team of up to 5 members to compete in 4 rounds of 10 questions, designed by trivia masters Michele and Chuck Beach to challenge all comers.
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Boomers’ regularly scheduled events kick off March with the Cookbook and Baking Salon on Tuesday March 3 in MPR 1 at Gateway. This is a great activity for people who like to cook and share a meal in good company. Led by Cat Noda, the cookbook portion of the Salon begins at 5 pm. For foodies, the eternal question of “What should I cook?’ is easily answered here. Attendees pick a recipe from a specific cookbook, make it, and bring the dish to a shared dinner beginning at 5pm. This month’s selection is Cooking in Real Life by Lidey Hueck. A former assistant to Ina Garten, and NY Times contributor, Hueck is known for practical, delicious ideas. The book can be borrowed from the Contra Costa Library or used copies available reasonably via a Google search. Some recipes appear online as well. Contact Cat at cat.noda@yahoo.com for more information on this great activity.
The second portion of the Salon is the Baking Salon. It follows the cookbook portion at 6 pm and attendees can choose to participate in either or both. It’s a great way to have dessert following the dinner. This month’s baking theme is something green, in honor of spring and St Patricks’ Day.
The monthly Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday March10 at 6:30 in MPR 2 at Gateway. All members are welcome to attend. If there is a specific idea or issue a member would like to present, it is helpful to send a brief description in advance to the boomers email: boomersforever1@gmail.com so it can be added to the agenda.
The March Schmooze will take place on Wednesday March 18 at Dollar Clubhouse starting at 6:30. By popular demand, this will be a pizza Schmooze once again. Those wishing to enjoy pizza and salad will need to sign up in advance on the Boomers website at a cost of $5 each. All attendees are asked to bring snacks to share and whatever personal beverage is desired. The club will supply a birthday cake to celebrate all the March birthdays.
The Schmooze is a casual gathering for conversation, laughter, and often games. It’s a low-key way to meet up with friends old and new and new members are especially encouraged to attend. New members should request a red dot for their nametag on arrival so all can extend a warm welcome. There is no charge for this event other than the pizza charge for those who choose it.
The club’s always popular Trivia Night will take place on Sat March 21in the Oak Room at Gateway. This classic trivia competition consists of 4 rounds of 10 questions each, all researched and compiled by resident trivia masters, Michele and Chuck Beach. Host Eva King will welcome all comers when the doors open at 6:30 with game play starting promptly at 7. This event is open to all residents and attendees are asked to bring $1 for the prize fund, snacks to share and personal non-alcoholic beverage. There is no other charge for this fun event, but the club piggy bank will be available to accept any donations which all go to support the Rossmoor Fund.
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The Boomers are planning a Mardi Gras themed dinner dance with the traditional New Orleans flavor of “Let the Good Times Roll!” On Saturday, March 28, the Event Center doors will open at 5. There will be masks and beads for everyone, and wearing clothing with the traditional colors of purple, green, and gold with a hint of glitter is especially welcome.
A tri-tip and salmon dinner, catered by Englund’s, will be served beginning at 5:30. In addition to the main carving stations, there will be a buffet of roasted potatoes, green bean almondine, Caesar salad, rolls, etc. Dietary needs can be addressed if noted with event purchase. Plates of assorted desserts will be served at each table during the band break. Soft drinks and sparkling water are provided free of charge. For a bit of ‘ lagniappe’, there will be an extravagant photo backdrop to capture friends in masked, beaded, and colorful attire
A dynamic new band has been discovered to supply a great evening of live music and dancing following dinner. The E-ticket Band features 9 performers including a 3 -piece horn section. With both male and female vocalists, this band can run the gamut of classic rock up to today. A special feature of the evening will be several line dance demos led by XXX, so everyone can groove to the rhythm.
Boomers is pleased to announce a new sponsor for the fundraising drawing to support the Rossmoor Fund. Rossmoor Realty will generously provide major prizes such as a $100 restaurant gift card, wines, and a gift basket. In addition, there will be options to win a massage by Henry Chorro and other great offerings.
This event features a wine and beer cash bar with all the net proceeds going to the Rossmoor Fund as well. Premium wines are $10 and beer, both lager and IPA, are $5. Bring cash for bar and drawing purchases and thanks in advance for supporting our neighbors in need.
Advance purchase is required for this C’est Tres Bon affair. Cost for dinner, dessert, soft drinks, dancing and the joie de vivre of Mardi Gras is $50 members, $60 guests. Online purchase is recommended as tickets are immediately confirmed. Checks can be left in the Boomers’ mail slot at Gateway, noting all names, a phone number, and any dietary restrictions, with Mardi Gras written on the envelope. The deadline for purchase/submitting checks is Friday, March 20 or when sold out. To purchase online, go to the club website: www.rossmoorboomers.com.
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