Life Here

by Dair Rausch

PVE’s Got Your Goat?

Last Sunday, our granddaughters sat carefully upon the wall overlooking the meadow along Laurel Creek. Below, they watched a herd of multicolored goats grazing as bells tinkled around their necks.

by Jane Walker

Card Making with Yuriko

As the director of a very busy, creative and productive marketing department, I was looking for a fun activity as a reward for my team and also an opportunity for a little bonding.

by Shirley Arnold

The Goats of PVE

Much has happened. The 6 Shooters are on the march. We have played two more bocce matches and won both of them. This, in spite of the interesting distractions around the court.

by Liz Wildberger

Fore!

One of the ways we try to age gracefully is by taking care of minor problems before they become really big deterrents to retirement living.

by Liz Wildberger

Retro Chic

What is one of the “hottest” places to be found at PVE? From 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM Monday through Friday, the most popular spot on campus is The Store, a tiny retail establishment tucked away between the Travis Credit Union and Rawlinson Hall.

by Courtney Fleming

Instagram’s a Snap!

Last week I traveled from South Carolina to Paradise Valley Estates to teach their residents how to use the popular social media app, Instagram.

by Janet Whitehead

Together at Last

Two years ago, we hadn’t thought about moving. I loved my house. I’d lived in it for 34 years. Al loved his house. He had added a family room and a den. It was a good size to raise his boys. He had lived in it for 54 years.

by Mila Edwards

Music Therapy in Action

The healing powers of music are gaining widespread credibility as therapy for an aging population.

by Joan Teague

To the Summit of Mount Diablo

My son, who lives in New York City, had been in San Francisco on business when he called asking if there was any chance that he could come for lunch the next day

by Kimmie McCann

Golfing in Paradise

For golfers, Paradise Valley Estates is, well . . . Paradise! Not only do we live on a beautiful municipal course, but we have another which is equally good just a few miles away.

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