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My Return from War

One of the craftiest fighters of World War II was a luxurious passenger ship called the RMS Queen Elizabeth. Learn about her fate from a veteran who journeyed back to America aboard the luxury liner.


Local Planner: Napa Valley Gondola

When you can’t get to Venice, enjoy a little slice of the experience here in Napa with a river tour from Napa Valley Gondola.


Ridge Neighborhood Opens to Rave Reviews

When we unveiled our newest neighborhood to the public in March, it was a perfect Northern California day to celebrate a remarkable way of life you can live every day.


Best Friends Forever (BFF)

Many Solano Winds performances have been honed before an appreciative dress rehearsal audience at our Life Plan Community. Learn how the tradition began.


Military Vehicle Day Demo and Car Show

Ever wanted to see a tank crush a car? Make your dream come true at Demonstration Weekend, April 9-10, at the American Armory Museum.


PVE Marines Celebrate 246th Birthday

When you’re a Life Plan Community founded by military officers, birthdays like the Marines’ recent 246th are celebrated in both tradition and style.


Residents Pay it Forward

At our Life Plan Community, many residents devote countless hours of their free time to helping others. Learn about one resident’s idea to upcycle left over furniture that now helps veterans setting up new households.


First Street Makers Market

Shop local at the upcoming Makers Market in Napa on Saturday, March 19. Spend an afternoon enjoying hand-crafted goods, toe-tapping music and much more.


Cookies for First Responders

Each holiday season, members of our community unite to bake up a storm for our local first responders. The brain child of one resident, the now-group effort yielded more than 15 dozen goodies in 2021.


Treat Your Valentine to a Hauntingly Good Evening

Surprise your Valentine with a hauntingly good outdoor adventure on a downtown Napa walking tour or cuddle up at home and screen the Haunted Wine Country documentary featuring the paranormal pros of Napa City Ghosts and Legends Walking Tours.