[rha] Happy 4th, Shakespeare & Heat Warnings

Published: Thu, 07/04/24

Updated: Sun, 07/07/24

Happy 4th of July!

It's a great time to take a moment to reflect on the 7 year battle that our Forefathers waged to free the United States AFTER they declared their independence from England. The signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776 was the beginning of the fight, not the end. I for one am very pleased they chose that path.

Watch The Heat

There are extreme heat advisories in place for most all of California, except for the very coastal regions, like where we are. That's the good news for us. We still need to be aware and play it safe. The forecast for our area is mid-80s through the end of next week (7/12), but there's a good chance it will get warmer than projected. Plus, we have friends and relatives that we may go visit that are more inland that we are. The temps there will be in the 90s and 100s - and that's before you get to the desert areas like Palm Desert.

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are real and are preventable. Here are some of the signs, symptoms and what to do tips. Hydration is key and do try to plan around being outside in the hottest part of the day.

Our Summer Schedule - It's Hot and Booked

Summer is always a bit busy here in Rossmoor and the surrounding communities. Just in the next couple of weeks, there are free live concerts in both Los Al and Seal Beach, the two live Shakespeare plays at Rush Park tomorrow and Saturday.

Let's get to it!

See Shakespeare Live In Rush Park!

Well, maybe not good old William himself, but a couple of his plays will be performed. I'm sure they will be more entertaining than William anyway.

Friday July 5th and Saturday, July 6th at 7:00 PM

King Henry IV (Friday)

King Henry IV, having usurped the throne from Richard II, faces a rebellion against him led by the Earl of Northumberland, his brother the Earl of Worcester and his son Henry Percy, called Hotspur. They join forces with Edmund Mortimer, a strong claimant to the throne though his relation to Richard II, and the Welsh rebel Owen Glendower. Adventures ensue with a robbery, plot twists, and in the end denial.

Cardenio (Saturday)

This is a new adaptation of a lost play by Shakespeare & Fletcher. CoAdapters Jonathan Fisher and Anna Miles have written additional material to build a framework and context around this rarely-performed play:

London, 1613. William Shakespeare has been commissioned to write one last play before his retirement and enlists his fellow playwright and protégé John Fletcher to help him write it: an adaptation of an episode from Cervantes’ novel Don Quixote called Cardenio.

Check out the synopsis and learn more about the Artists in SBTS' digital programs that includes everything you'll want to know: synopsis of the shows, performers, producers, sponsors, and how to support.....

This is the 14th consecutive season Rossmoor will enjoy Shakespeare the Sea family-friendly live Shakespearean plays in our park (excluding our co-vid year). All performances are FREE to the public, with donations gladly accepted - costs to produce have gone up astronomically.

BTW, because of our long-standing relationship with SBTS, Rossmoor is one of only 3 Orange County locations presenting Henry IV and Cardenio this summer, and the only location to have both shows performed. Come picnic with us.

Mosquitoes Suck!

As the temperatures warm, the breeding times for mosquitoes speeds up. Now, is the time to do another yard audit. Here's a 2 page home checklist from OC Mosquito & Vector Control that you can use to make sure you are not breeding mosquitoes in your yard.

To protect yourself and your family from bites, follow these tips:

Eliminate all sources of standing water, including water in flowerpots, old tires, buckets, pet dishes, and trash cans.
Install screens on doors and windows and keep them in good repair.
Repair leaky faucets and broken sprinklers that can create standing water.
Follow label instructions to apply insect repellent containing an EPA-registered active ingredient such as DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535.
Wear long sleeves and pants, especially while outside during dawn and dusk when the mosquitoes that can spread West Nile virus are most active.

For more information on how to stay protected, visit MosquitoesSuck.org.

Drop-In Pickleball - Free

Since there is a lot of interest about pickleball, we thought we'd let you know about the free, drop-in pickleball sessions being hosted by Los Al Parks & Rec. The sessions are on each Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to noon and again from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Gym on JFTB (it's next to the pool).

Check out pickleball and enjoy open play for free

NOW through the end of July.

Support the RHA - Join for 2024 today

The RHA is proud to once again sponsor the Rossmoor Family Festival series this summer. Please plan to join us for the July edition of the Rossmoor Family Festival from 3 to 8 p.m. this month featuring Stone Soul starting at 6:00 p.m. The Festival is a great event for neighbors and friends to relax and enjoy the opportunity to picnic in Rush Park under the wonderful trees or out in the light from the setting sun. Bring the kids to explore the many rides and activities going on all day. And, if you'd like an adult beverage or two, the beer and wine garden is in full swing all afternoon and evening.

The free Bike Rossmoor bike valet service will be there to help keep your bike safe. Everyone who parks their bike with the Valet, gets an entry into the prize drawing too.

It will be a great day to follow up on our 4th of July weekend celebrations from the week before.

For 2024 - Join Your Neighbors in the RHA

Did you see this....

So close to opening, and we couldn't be more excited. A Seal Beach classic treasure. Thank you Paul Dunlap for your vision, dedication, and investment in our communities. We can't wait to celebrate your August Grand Opening - it's been a long time coming (yes, preaching to the choir, we know.)

Looking forward to getting a solid confirmation of your opening date!

Check it out!

Join Your Neighbors - Be Part of the RHA

Community Groups & Resources

Our community has a number of great ways for you to engage with your neighbors in hobbies and activities. While these are not RHA groups, they are great resources for you and your family members. Check them out.

Puzzlers Unite - Peaceful Puzzle Library & Exchange
Cycling Fun - Bike Rossmoor is the place to go

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