Life Here

by Liz Wildberger

Originals Dinner Celebrates First Residents

The first residents to arrive at PVE in 1997 through 2000, affectionately known as the Originals, were honored at an elegant dinner party at Rawlinson Hall this past spring.

by David Rausch

The Power of Dance—for Parkinson’s Disease

When the New York-based Mark Morris School of Dance performed at the Mondavi Arts Center, we were totally overwhelmed by their talent and creativity.

by Liz Wildberger

Hot Enough for Yuh?

“I’m melting….” wailed the Wicked Witch of the West, in the legendary film version of The Wizard of Oz.

by Kiyana Woods

Announcing August Photo Challenge Winners!

In August, PVE residents were busy posting photos on Instagram as part of a month-long Photo Challenge contest

by Liz Wildberger

Choosing a “Second Home” in PVE

Assisted living at Laurel Creek is composed of 28 private rooms, and residents are encouraged to personalize their individual accommodations with items brought from their former residences.

by Liz Wildberger

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s Superdrone!

Friday morning dawns bright, sunny and clear — a perfect summer day at Paradise Valley Estates.

by Ian Lanouette

Grand Ol’ Opry Visits PVE

Well, not quite! However, “Ricky Harris and the Grand Ol’ Opry Players” did come to PVE on a Friday evening to play some delightful country and western music for a “sellout” crowd in the parking lot adjacent to the Café.

by Denise Flowerday

Building Generational Bonds

A common assumption is that once people move into a retirement community, their access to people of younger generations will be limited to visits from grandchildren.

by Bill Green

A Brief History of Bocce at PVE

For many years, bocce has been a favorite PVE activity. In 2002, a group of residents decided to build a bocce court.

by Liz Wildberger

Volunteer Community Gardeners Propagate Joy

Rapunzel in the castle, stranded from a Prince Charming rescue by a thicket of shrubbery — that is a dilemma faced by many residents who have cultivated a garden around their homes.

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