People Archives - Paradise Valley Estates

by Jeanne Michael

Remembering World War II Women

Earlier this year, Linda Minton gave a fascinating presentation at her book signing about the important role women played during World War II.

by Jeanne Michael

In Hawaii, It’s Lei Day

“May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii Nei” is a popular phrase that makes all remember May 1st.

by Kimmie McCann

The Pioneer Club

When I was a child, my favorite time of day was after school. In the fourth grade, five of us formed a club, which we called “The Pioneer Club.”

by Debbie Lunning

Backyard City

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

by Phyllis Riley

Thoughts About What Makes a Family

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

by RC Smith

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.

by Jane Walker

Award-winning California neighborhood makes life after 60 remarkable

At March's grand opening celebration of The Ridge, the Paradise Valley Estates Life Plan Community was presented with a national design award for their newest neighborhood.

by Ray Arnold

Termite Talk

A Spirit House is a shrine to the protective spirit of a place such as a house in Southeast Asian countries.

by R.A. Jones

Wranglers and Dudes

This happened on a dude ranch near Jackson, Wyoming.

by Jane Walker

New Ridge Neighborhood Taking Shape

There’s no better time to secure a new Ridge residence than right now.