Community Calendar RHA Board Meeting: Tuesday, January 20th, 7:00 p.m. - In Person at Rossmoor Park Rossmoor Red Cross Blood Drive, Wednesday, January 21st, 9:00-3:00, Rush Park Rossmoor's Free Get Shredded Event, Saturday, January 31st 8:00 - Noon, Lee School Rossmoor CSD Board Meeting: Tuesday, February 10th 7:00 pm Rush Park It looks like we have an 80 degree weekend followed by a mid 70s week before we drop back into the upper 60s next weekend. It feels like spring is trying to take over winter early. It will be interesting to see what the next couple of months bring our way weather-wise. Sweeping Monday &
Tuesday Street Sweeping will take place on Monday and Tuesday next week. Yes, Monday is Martin Luther King Day, and YES, the sweepers are sweeping on Monday. Please be sure to clear the path for them so they can continue to clean up the leaves and debris from our streets. Thanks for your help! The
annual Our Rossmoor magazine will be in homes this week. The magazine recaps 2025 and celebrates what's ahead for Rossmoor in 2026.The good news is we were able to include photos from this year's Rossmoor Winter Festival and Christmas Lights Celebration. Look for it in your mail box this week RHA Membership Renewal Time It's that time of year when we ask you to renew your support for the RHA by joining or renewing your membership. 2026 will be a great year in the neighborhood, our Graduation Parade, Festivals, and we will be painting curb addresses this spring. Click the button below, right now, while you are thinking about it. Pay online and get a $4 discount from the annual $40 dues. It's still the best investment you can make for the Rossmoor community! Rossmoor's January Get Shredded Event It's that time again. Rossmoor's quarterly shredding &
We Care food drive event is at the end of
this month As always, the last Saturday of January (1/31) at Lee School from 8:00 until Noon (or the truck gets full) we will be hosting our drive through shredding event. And, remember that we collect shelf stable foods (especially canned proteins) for the We Care food pantry. It's one stop drop off for either or both. Plan to drive
through on Saturday, January 31st! Hope to see you there. After School Discovery... RWC's Student of the Month for November A proud Los Al Griffin (following his time as a Hopkinson Husky and Oak Lion), Reid Meider is a senior who has successfully maintained straight A’s despite a highly rigorous academic and extracurricular workload. He has been a committed member of the boys basketball program throughout high school, now
playing on the Varsity team. His passion for Japanese, his world language, allowed him to travel to Japan last summer for a valuable homestay experience. Additionally, he was selected to participate in the Pepperdine Youth Citizenship Seminar, which offered him a preview of college life. In his spare time, Reid enjoys playing video games
with friends and going to Korean BBQ, as well as exploring new restaurants and traveling with his family. Reid plans to study Biomedical Engineering or Bioengineering, with the goal of attending the University of California, Berkeley or another UC campus. When you see Reid around, congratulate him on his $1,000 award from the Rossmoor Woman’s Club More here... Congratulations President Jo Shade Congratulations to Jo Shade who was elected President of the Rossmoor Community Services (RCSD) Board on Tuesday night. Jo has been on the board for three years and this is her first term as president after serving
as 2nd Vice-President twice. Joining Jo on the executive committee are 1st VP Nathan Searles, and 2nd VP Tony DeMarco. Rounding out the 5-member board of directors are Michael Maynard and Mary Ann Remnet. Thanks to
each of you for serving our district! Here's to a great 2026! Los Al's Citizen's Academy Los Alamitos PD
Citizen's Academy
As part of a comprehensive outreach effort to enhance community relations, the Los Alamitos Police Department will host a Citizens’ Academy from
February 24, 2026, through April 20, 2026 (with the two exceptions of the 03/18/26 and 4/20/26). The Citizens’ Academy is designed to give community members (including Rossmoor residents) a deeper understanding of law enforcement’s role in Los Alamitos. This eight-week program provides an overview of the Police Department’s structure, philosophy, operations, and services. Through a series of presentations from department members who
specialize in their field, participants will gain insight into the department’s functions and have the opportunity to participate in ride-alongs with Los Alamitos officers.
Apply through the Los Al City website or click here for the application TYC's January Kids Night Out January's Kids Night Out program is on Friday, January 16th at The Youth Center from 6:00 to 10:30. Drop your kids off of a night full of fun, food (dinner is included) and friendship. And it's just $25 It's a can't miss event for those 5 to 12 year old's who might need a new adventure (and their parents/grandparents need a break) to start their weekend off on the right foot. Click the image or this link to sign up for one of the limited spaces for this month (or sign up for the year at a discount). Rossmoor Red Cross Blood Drive You're Invited! - Rotary Luncheon & Auction Each year the Rotary Club of Los Alamitos, Cypress & Seal Beach hosts community wide luncheon to raise funds for our area nonprofits. If you would like to join in this fun event on Tuesday, February 10th, tickets for you and your Valentine are now available. It's a great way to share The Youth Center Level Up! Public Speaking The Youth Center is offering their Level Up! Public Speaking workshop series for grade 5 to 8 starting this week from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at The Youth Center on Los Al Blvd. This 8-workshop series that teaches public speaking and social skills is normally value priced at $299. Due to generous donors, for first 10 students to sign up can get in
for just $29 total. Sign up today As of publishing, there are just 2 spaces remining at the
scholarship $29 rate. 605-Katella Construction Update - 1/19/2026 We will update our 605-Katella Project page when we get updates from the OCTA.
Please always check their website for the latest information on closures and detours. Northbound I-605 On-Ramp Update Nightly closures of the northbound I-605 on-ramp are anticipated this week. Crews will be removing existing guardrails and roadway pavement, place k-rail, and perform sawcutting and restriping to make way for the construction of a Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) wall along the ramp. Motorists may notice minor traffic shifts once this work is completed. Upcoming Closures Please plan ahead and expect delays during these times. The following closures are expected to be in place nightly from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekday evenings:  Outside lanes on eastbound and westbound Katella Avenue/Willow Street, at least one lane will be open to traffic at all times
Northbound I-605 on-ramp from eastbound/westbound Katella Avenue - click here to view detour Northbound I-605 loop and straight off-ramps to eastbound and westbound Katella Avenue - click here to view detour Southbound I-605 loop and straight on-ramps from Katella Avenue - click here to view detour Southbound I-605 loop off-ramp and off-ramp to eastbound Katella Avenue - click here to view detour About the I-605/Katella Avenue Interchange Project The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), in cooperation with Caltrans, is improving the local interchange
at Interstate 605 (I-605) and Katella Avenue. The project will enhance safety and traffic flow by modifying existing on- and off-ramps, making improvements on Katella Avenue, and improving bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Most weeks during the school year, Los Alamitos School District Public Information Officer Nichole Pichardo recaps the week at the District's schools. These videos are a great way to stay in touch with what's going on with our students and in our District. This special year end salute - Check it out ! 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. Our Rossmoor. A great place to live since 1957 |
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