Posts by Julie Turner


Strengthening Community Connections

One of the greatest challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic is the ongoing need for physical distancing to prevent the spread. Our residents have found creative ways to bridge the isolation for themselves and others throughout the pandemic.


New on the Ridge: Linda and Wayne Goetz

As they looked forward to their years ahead, Linda and Wayne Goetz wanted to stay in Northern California but were ready to trade the upkeep of their longtime Danville home for an easier way of life.


A Gift of Personal Time

Few people anticipated how greatly COVID-19 would impact life in 2020. Thankfully, the Paradise Valley Estates community and our 550 residents have weathered the situation exceptionally well.


Supplied by Creativity

Hand sanitizer production turned into short-term opportunity for Solano County’s Heretic Brewing when their taproom and restaurant closed due to the shelter in place order. Not only could the production help sustain operations and preserve staffing, the product was greatly needed as traditional hand sanitizers were still nearly impossible to find.


A Helping Hand with Medication Management

When you can’t just run out to the pharmacy, count on the Paradise Valley Estates team to bring the pharmacy to you.


Local Author Hops on a Longtime Dream

In January, Paradise Valley Estates resident Georgia Buehl DeBarr made one of her longtime dreams come true. She self-published a holiday children’s book she’d been dreaming of for many years.


Flexing Virtual Muscle

As wellness director of Paradise Valley Estates, Jan Olson has flexed her traditionally fitness-focused role with emerging activities that are benefitting the more than 500 residents of the Life Plan Community during the COVID-19 pandemic.


New on the Ridge: Terry and Tom Ortez

Terry and Tom Ortez have a love and appreciation of Northern California that runs deeper than most. They’re excited to be joining Paradise Valley Estates’ newest neighborhood, The Ridge, and shared details about their decision to join the Life Plan Community and what they’re looking forward to about their new Northern California home.


Grocery Go-Getters

As Californians began sheltering in place, Ronda Guffey was already concerned about the order’s impact on Paradise Valley Estates residents. In her work with PVE@Home, which provides community residents with a helping hand around the house if needed, she already had a solution in place that could ease food scarcity issues without further endangering residents.


A Social Distancing Star

The COVID-19 outbreak has brought significant changes to Northern California’s Paradise Valley Estates and the life of resident Sally Gripman.