Posts for August 2019


Backyard City

"My older brother, Bill, and I spent much time playing in our backyard when we lived on Clearview Drive in Metairie, Louisiana."


Thoughts About What Makes a Family

"Families are whatever you choose to make them. Here, at PVE, we have a different sort of family."


A Work of Love

In 1995, five veteran friends purchased a Consolidated Vultee BT-13B Valiant, a World War II basic flight trainer.


It’s Never Too Late

Five years ago, I stepped into a new environment at Paradise Valley Estates, where I could ignore the actuarial tables as encouraged by our wellness director, Jan Olsen. Then, in the writing class taught by longtime resident Liz Wildberger I learned to spread my wings and start writing.


Two Ridge Milestones End in August

When August ends so will two remarkable opportunities for new depositors joining The Ridge, Paradise Valley Estates’ new, award-winning neighborhood.


Lt. Col. Dave Avery Retires

This spring, the PVE-AFJROTC Interface Committee held a Salute to Lt. Col. Dave Avery dinner to express gratitude for the service he has rendered to Paradise Valley Estates and the Fairfield High School cadets.


Fairfield Farmers’ Market & Thursdays on the Green

Each Thursday, the Fairfield Main Street Association presents the Certified Farmers’ Market and Thursdays on the Green.


Vernal Pools and Why We Care About Them

California’s wetlands support a unique diversity of flora and fauna.


PVE is CARF Certified

PVE has successfully earned a five-year re-accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).