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Annual Meeting
​Monday, October 5 at 1:00 pm
Club Room at Creekside

The annual membership meeting will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 1:00 pm in the Club Room at Creekside. All members are encouraged to attend. Four members have been nominated to the Board of Directors to fill the four vacant positions in 2027. To be considered for a Director position, please inquire about the qualifications, expectations and responsibilities from Martha Hawkins at (510)919-9101 or [email protected].

Join us for the only DAOR business meeting of the year. If you ever wanted to know how the club is run, who has responsibility for what and where you go for more information, this is the place to be. Take part in your club! We always need volunteer help for a special event or on a committee. Invite anyone who has an interest in joining the DAOR. Refreshments will be served. 


Curtain Up!
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Scenes from "The Good Doctor" by Neil Simon
Directed by Michael McGarty
Friday, May 15, 2 p.m.
Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
Performing Arts Studio, Hillside
Admission is free


Your2Cents
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Off the Beaten Track
Friday, August 21, 2 p.m.
Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
Performing Arts Studio, Hillside
Free

 
Berkeley Rep Docent Talk
Monday, October 12, 10:30 a.m.
Performing Arts Studio, Hillside
Admission is free


An American in Paris Sing-Along
Friday, July 17, 5:30 p.m.
Diablo Room, Hillside
Free
Reservations Required by July 14


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​DAOR - Jean Wilcox Scholarship​
Award Ceremony
Saturday, May 10, 2:00 p.m.
Stanley Dollar Clubhouse
Free
Annual Gathering of the Company
Monday, January 8, 1:30 p.m.
Fireside Room, Gateway
Free
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Annual Holiday Dinner
​​Tuesday, December 3
5:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Fireside Room, Gateway
$ 45.00 per person

Paid Reservations Required by November 27
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Annual Meeting
​Monday, October 5
1 pm - 3 pm
Club Room at Creekside


Naked Stage 2025 Productions

This season’s focus will inevitably relate to Rossmoor residents.  All three plays take place in retirement communities and will be directed by three seasoned directors who have not previously directed a “Naked Stage” show.The plays are “Flamingo Court” by Luigi Creatore, directed by Michael McGarty, March 21-23; “Quartet” by Ronald Harwood,directed by Stephanie Singer, June 20-22; and “Grand Horizons” by Bess Wohl, directed by Gary Green, Oct. 17-19.  All performances will take place at the Performing Arts Center at Hillside at 2 p. m.

“Flamingo Court” is a delightful comedy made up of three short plays, each in a different condo within the same Florida retirement community.  The play offers a humorous and heartwarming look at the lives of seniors, celebrating their spunk and resilience.

“Quartet” concerns aging opera singers living in a retirement home for musicians.  Three formally very accomplished performers are rehearsing for a gala concert at the facility to celebrate Verdi’s birthday.  Peace is shattered by the arrival of Jean, a huge star in her time, who has a personal history with one of the others. Three of the group are eager to perform the third act quartet from “Rigoletto”, but newcomer Jean is not. Is there any chance that the four will ever sing together again?

“Grand Horizons” is set in the Grand Horizons retirement community.  After 50 years of dysfunctional marriage, Nancy and Bill are on the verge of divorce when their children intervene uninvited.  How the couple finds peace and quiet, and a way forward, leaves the audience laughing while shedding a tear.

“Naked Stage” is dedicated to nurturing the development of seasoned, new and emerging talent. All Rossmoor residents are invited to audition for “Naked Stage” shows, although DAOR membership is required for all those cast in a show. Audition dates for each play are published in the Rossmoor News and on the DAOR website.


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[email protected]
  • WELCOME
  • NEWS/EVENTS
  • CLASSES +
  • PERFORMANCES
  • ORGANIZATION
  • DAOR Scholarship
  • IN REMEMBRANCE
  • PHOTOS