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by Verna Dow

As a Californian

Living in California can seem like an everyday, ho-hum thing until you take a trip to the Midwest. Then be prepared to hear all about it, laughs one resident.

by Julie Turner

Local Planner: Heritage Center at Travis Air Force Base

Fly deep into aviation history at the Travis Air Force Base Heritage Center. Learn how you can plan a visit to learn about aviation and experience more than 25 historic aircraft.

by Vern Chong

Wall of Remembrance: The Invasion of Iwo Jima

The stirring World War II image of Marines raising the United State flag during the Battle of Iwo Jima is easy to recognize. Nine residents of our Life Plan Community were part of that historic operation. Learn more about what happened before and after the flag was raised.

by Tom DiGiorgio

Growing Up in the 1940s

Growing up in the early 1940s meant growing up in a world at war. One resident looks back at a childhood where rationing and evening radio shows were normal everyday life.

by Vern Chong

Board Members Make Life Plan Community Home

What makes someone choose to live in a Life Plan Community? Everyone’s reason is different but there are factors here that appeal to a wide range of people.

by Sharon Goldman

Pumping in Paradise

When Sharon moved to Paradise Valley Estates a new world of fitness options opened up. Learn why her first-time experience grew into a years-long passion.

by Julie Turner

Eagle Vines Golf Club

Surround yourself with the full-bodied beauty of Napa Valley at Eagle Vines Golf Club. The 18-hole course pours through rolling vineyards and tough water hazards offering a challenging yet enjoyable round.

by Ken Lyon

Signals We Send

Nametags aren’t just for conferences and professional gatherings. They can make introductions and conversations much less stressful at a Life Plan Community like ours.

by Sharon Goldman

Is Spite and Malice Really a Card Game?

Runs, sets, bids and tricks. Regular card games and players abound at Paradise Valley Estates. Learn about some of our groups, the games they play and how they got their start.

by Dick Feaster & Dick Lubman

We Were Spoiled Rotten, and We Loved It

The next to last installment of the Journey North included many outdoor excursions within the Pacific Northwest and an unexpected — and much welcomed — fluff and fold laundry service for the travelers.

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