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Again a World Champion

In November 2018, Carrie Reese successfully defended her world championships, this time in the 132.8-pound category.


New on the Ridge: Carmen and Larry Hellikson

Carmen and Larry felt the time had come to plan a move to Paradise Valley Estates’ newest neighborhood, The Ridge.


Musings While Looking Out My Window

With PVE’s services mowing and blowing, cleaning the house, and even making our bed with special arrangements, we have greatly lightened our workload.


Local Planner: Glashoff Sculpture Ranch

If you’re craving an off-the-beaten path local adventure, make an appointment to visit the Glashoff Sculpture Ranch.


You May Not Be Who You Think You Are

In November, Paradise Valley Estates’ Discover U program welcomed Jim Rader, genealogist and lecturer, Jim Rader has lectured on genealogy since 1990 and taught computerized genealogy in adult education classes.


Pumpkins, Three Tunnels and Lobster Rolls

Around 9 a.m. one late October Thursday, a bus full of intrepid souls departed the Community Center for an epicurean adventure that was highlighted by lobster rolls, three tunnels and a visit to a pumpkin patch.


Managing Our Stress

Can we remove stress and anxiety from our lives?


MacQuarrie Memoir Shares 76-Year Love Story

In late 2018, Paradise Valley Estates residents Clara and Warren MacQuarrie celebrated the completion of a true labor of love: their memoir “Love & War: Our Journey Through Life.”


Pawdon Our Enthusiasm

The “pup-ularity” of canine pets at PVE was showcased in the Pooch Parade on a cool Saturday morning.


Come Together Week

Last September we celebrated our first ever 'Come Together Week' on the PVE campus.