Hi Joe,
Thanks for the feedback! Ryan and Jose do that part of the department. They take tremendous pride in their work. I’ll pass on the wonderful comment from you when I see them tomorrow
Have a great evening
Gina (5100 Broadway Store Manager)
Voices of Music concert on December 21 in Berkeley
II. Virtuoso Concertos: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and more!
Celebrate the Holidays with our Vivaldi Four Seasons 300th anniversary concert, and the Concerto for Four Violins featuring our world-renowned soloists Elizabeth Blumenstock, YuEun Kim, Isabelle Seula Lee, Augusta McKay Lodge, Hanneke van Proosdij and Shelby Yamin.
December 21, 2025 Berkeley 7:30 pm First Congregational Church of Berkeley 2330 Durant Ave.
Discount tickets are available for Rockridge Manor residents! Contact Alana at alanadattilio@netscape.net or 510 394-2573
Emerson PTA Bake Sale December 6 11AM at Emerson Elementary
| Emerson: Going on the third year in a row, Emerson Elementary in Oakland has been our gracious host. And every year they also fundraise for programs at their school. While you’re there this year get some sweet or savory baked goods. LINK |
Discounted tickets are available for residents of Rockridge Manor for the November 9 performance
https://voicesofmusic.org/concerts.html
For more info, please contact Alana D’Attilio at alanadattilio@netscape.net
Pumpkin Patch at 4414 Piedmont and Pleasant Valley Ave
copied from a post on Nextdoor.com
Terry’s 50th Anniversary was Fabulous!
Many of Terry’s friends came by to congratulate her on her 50th Anniversary, Safeway put out a lavish luncheon in her honor in the breakroom, her Proclamation signed by Mayor Barbara Lee was displayed and many well-wishers signed her congratulation card.
Terry is awarded a City of Oakland Mayor’s Proclamation!
Thanks so much to Keara O’Doherty, Chief of Staff for District 1 Councilman Zac Unger, for providing Terry’s Proclamation!
CITY OF OAKLAND
Proclamation
Honoring Terry Lee For a Lifetime of Service, Advocacy, and Community Empowerment
WHEREAS, Terry Lee, a beloved and dedicated Safeway employee, began her career with the company in 1975, and on August 15,2025, celebrates an extraordinary milestone-5O years of continuous and distinguished service; and
WHEREAS, Terry Lee’s remarkable journey has taken her through multiple Safeway locations in Oakland before she made her lasting home at the 5100 Broadway store, where she has become an iconic presence behind the register and a beacon of consistency, professionalism, and heartfelt community connection; and
WHEREAS, Terry’s unmatched customer service, radiant positivity, and sincere care for others have made her a cherished figure not only among her coworkers but throughout the broader Oakland community; and
WHEREAS, her enduring impact is vividly captured in a recent Nextdoor tribute post, which garnered over 947 likes and 199 comments-a testament to the deep appreciation and love held for her by generations of loyal customers; and
WHEREAS, shoppers routinely describe Terry Lee as a delight, a treasure, and the heart of their shopping experience, many going out of their way to wait in her line just to be greeted with her infectious smile, kind words, and uncanny ability to remember personal details-proof of the rare human connection she offers in every interaction; and
WHEREAS, over the course of five decades, Terry Lee has not only performed her job with excellence, but has embodied the power of kindness, community, and dedication, leaving an indelible mark on everyone lucky enough to cross her path;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that on behalf of the City of Oakland and all who value the profound impact of everyday service with heart, we proudly recognize and celebrate Terry Lee for 50 years of unwavering commitment, exemplary customer care, and for being a true Oakland gem.
Rockridge Manor Neighborhood 