Life Here


A Trip on Route 66

We recently returned from a trip to the Arizona and New Mexico Indian lands. On our trip, we did not realize that we were also witnessing the centennial of Highway Route 66.


Fisher House Bake Sale Was A Success

As part of the PVE-Fisher House Golf Tournament, sponsored by PVE Marketing and the PVE resident's golf club and golf committee, the Bake Sale was a coordinated effort.


See Our Plans for The Ridge

Plans are now well underway for The Ridge, our new eight-acre neighborhood.


Babushka

Fifteen residents braved an early morning rainstorm to hop on a PVE bus that was destined for Babushka, a restaurant in Walnut Creek that specializes in “authentic Russian cuisine with a French influence.”


Great Decisions at PVE

The Great Decisions course about world affairs and U.S. foreign policy is well underway this spring with an active group of PVE residents filling the large arts and crafts room.


Pickleball Craze at PVE

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. This paddle sport combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis.


Discover U: Searching for Life in the Antarctic and Space

Paradise Valley Estates hosts a speaker series called Discover U, which invites speakers in the areas of science, nature or the arts to visit our Life Plan Community to share their expertise with residents.


Past Memories

"As I sat down at my desk to write the latest episode of my memoirs, I began to think about how to put the experiences of my past life together."


Cars and Coffee Fuel Conversation

For some, a car is just a way to get from Point A to Point B. For others, it’s part of their identity, a proud possession, a reminder of a memorable time in tangible form.


SS Jeremiah O’Brien Makes History Twice

The SS Jeremiah O'Brien, in San Francisco, is a maritime wonder.