People


Gift Giving

Resident Pat Williams discusses what she's learned over the years about the art of gift giving.


Travis AFB Retiree Appreciation Day

Travis Air Force Base hosts an annual Retiree Appreciation Day designed to show appreciation for the service of former military members and their families.


Oenophiles in Lodi

In September, several PVE residents enjoyed a trip to Lodi for wine tasting.


PVE Awards Scholarships

The Scholarship Committee offers limited financial assistance through scholarship grants to selected PVE employees seeking certificates of completion, credentials or degrees.


Asian Cultural Night

In August, Paradise Valley Estates residents and guests enjoyed a spectacular sampling of Asian culture as our very own PVE Japanese Folk Dancers and the Taiko Drummers put on a fantastic show in the Community Center parking lot.


This Old Uniform

I got my old service greens out of the closet recently. The idea was to get rid of them to make room for other clothes but I can’t throw them away. They say too much about me.


Not a Game for Old Men

When I think about it, golf is really not a game for old men. So why do they do it?


French Legion of Honor Medal Recipient

The Consul General of France awarded Dan Dougherty, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, the Legion of Honor medal.


Dancing Through Life

When I was three years old, with a strong urging by the doctor, my grandmother started taking me to Nihon Buyo dance lessons taught by a young local dance teacher named Okubo Sensei.


Agony and Misery: Cycling and Other Adventures

Fast-forward (quite) a few years, and here at PVE I was invited to join a group of cycling enthusiasts known as the PVE Pedalers.