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A Chair Lift with a Twist

Our resident woodworkers — The Termites — love a challenge. They recently raised a set of rattan furniture that needed to be a few inches taller. Here’s how they did it.

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Davis Golf Course

A great way to spend a morning or afternoon? The challenging, highly affordable and open-to-the-public Davis Golf Course in Yolo County.


Local Planner: Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum

The Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum is just a short drive away from us but offers hours of fascinating exploration into the history of Mare Island’s rich Naval history and the evolution of the Vallejo area.


Uniforms Offer Fitting Tribute

Our community was founded to serve military retirees. Today you’ll still find a wide range of uniforms on display throughout campus in tribute to their remarkable service.


The True Spirit of PVE

We’re a place where community resonates more deeply than a traditional neighborhood. Learn how a military foundation helped shape our Life Plan Community’s welcoming culture.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.