The Dog Park at PVE
Here at PVE, pets aren’t just accepted, they’re welcomed and loved! That’s why we have an off-leash dog park for residents to play with their four-legged family members.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Music Therapy in Action
The healing powers of music are gaining widespread credibility as therapy for an aging population.
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
