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Newsies for Us Oldies

Edwards Theater in Fairfield recently scheduled a showing of an original New York cast production of Newsies and twenty of us PVEers took advantage of the opportunity to see this award-winning show.


Magic & Marie: A Second Chance at Love

Just like that night 10 years ago: I was at 32,000 feet on my way to Fort Myers, Florida to see Marie again, and this time we were to get married.


New Year’s Resolutions: How to be Armed and Prepared to Achieve Them

It’s January, and many of you have probably made life-improving resolutions for 2017. Good for you! You understand that positive change is needed are ready to start the journey.


Time for Resolutions

It’s the beginning of a new year and that means it’s time for New Year’s resolutions.


Rules of the Road That Drive Me Crazy

Conversation around the Community Center here at PVE frequently focuses on an unwelcome but relentlessly present event – the DMV notice informing a resident that he or she is due to take a Driving Test.

Health & Safety

Holiday Health & Safety

The holidays are upon us and ‘tis the season for cooking, decorating and entertaining.


PVE 2.0: It’s All in the Family

When people say that living at Paradise Valley Estates “feels like family”, it is especially true for nearly 25 members of the community.


180 Years Together

When three couples discovered they shared the same wedding anniversary, they decided a celebration was in order.


The History That Shapes Us: Our Journey to Anzac Cove

My wife Patty and I spent months planning our recent 26-day sea voyage to Turkey, Greece and Italy.

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Living Better through Chemistry

Nancy and Fred Wisner met in high school, but not as dewy-eyed teenagers.