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Upper Coomera.FEB/MAR 2019
Bowlers clean up!It has been yet another very successful year
for all Palm Lake Resort Upper Coomera bowlers – whatever style of
ball/bowl they prefer to use!
Lawn bowlers Our lawn bowlers (pictured above, in blue shirts)
won all their inter-village games and retained all three shields
which are proudly on display in the clubhouse. Home-game
competitions are always well supported with our facilities and
after-game luncheons much appreciated by the visiting teams. Thank
you to all who play, prepare and assist with preparations for these
events. The end of year celebrations were held at Helensvale Tavern
with 44 residents, bowlers and partners in attendance. Regular
bowling has resumed and all are welcome to join.
Tenpin bowlers Tenpin bowling is always well supported here at
Palm Lake Resort Upper Coomera and appreciated by those who attend
every Thursday afternoon. The 2018 season closed with 16 players
and their partners celebrating at an end-of-year party at the
Wattle Hotel (pictured above). This year, meetings will be held at
the new tenpin bowling venue at Westfield Coomera Town Centre.
Anyone wanting to join in can contact Michael (Villa 60) for both
bowling groups.
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What’s happening.F E B RUA RY / M A RC H
COMMUNITY NOTICESLAUGH OUT LOUD
All activities and classes should have resumed by the time you
are reading this newsletter. Are you attending any of our classes
or groups? If not, why not? Consider joining in for the New Year.
Check the program for activities. The clip boards in the
noticeboard area allow you to view what’s on and put your name down
on the list.
• Residents’ meeting, March 29 at 4pm: Check and confirm this
date on the program beforehand. Come along, have your say and
support the committee.
• Community Dining Out: Check the noticeboard for upcoming dates
and details. Sharing a meal with friends is great fun!
• Saint Patrick’s Day: Check the noticeboard closer to the day
(March 17).
• Easter holidays: In 2019, Good Friday is April 19 and Easter
Monday is April 22 this year. Check to see if classes are on over
this long weekend, if you are signed up.
WHAT’S ON IN THE COMING MONTHS
LITTLE SANTA STORY…
Our resident ‘Santa’ has had a tough time this past year and was
unable to take his sleigh out for its annual run on the night of
our Street Parties. He did manage to share the joy of Christmas
with some jovial comments and some lollies from the comfort of his
cozy front verandah, for those walking past. He was caught slightly
unawares however, when some children arrived at his doorstep. It
seems Santa’s beard had ‘slipped’ and needed a quick adjustment
which was unnoticed by the children. There was some slight
confusion as to who was doing what when both Santa and the children
traded lollies! End result was a ‘sweet’ time was had by all ;)
• Just a friendly reminder about water usage. Please be
conservative with water. If you observe water running down the
roadway, please advise the homeowner or the office.
• Some people like to rise early in the morning and get the jobs
done before the heat. Please consider your neighbours if you are
making any noise as this can disturb the not-so-early risers.
• Please ensure you lock up ALL doors and windows in the
Clubhouse whilst attending groups or functions in the evenings or
on weekends. Please also check that the heating/air conditioning is
turned OFF before you leave.
• For weekend emergencies, first call 000 for the emergency
services and follow up by calling the emergency phone number: 0429
783 627 or 07 5514 4300. If this number is busy or unattended,
please leave a message with contact and emergency details. Your
call will be returned immediately on receipt of the message. Please
ensure this is a genuine emergency with life or property in
danger.
• We have it all: Bingo, boat outings, bowls, beach walks,
cards, line dancing, art group, stretch and balance class, gentle
exercise, yoga, tai chi, shopping, Happy Hour. Everyone is welcome
to come along and enjoy any of these events at any time!
Welcome everyone to 2019 - the year of positivity, harmony and
happiness. Welcome to the new committee, we look forward to working
with you to create a happy and contented environment for everyone,
please remember the office door is always open for helpful
suggestions from all residents.
Thank you to all residents who arrange, organise, run and assist
with the many activities, clubs, groups and functions within this
boutique resort where opportunity and availability abounds. It’s
not always about the amount of your help but the fact that you do
help.
Well it’s back into the general activities and settling into
routine again. Christmas has passed, we are still in the hot
weather, growth is happening at a fast rate and we are trying to
keep up with having the grounds looking inviting and tidy.
We take this opportunity to send well wishes to all those
celebrating birthdays and anniversaries, we trust that you will be
surrounded with love and happy memories. Keep a watchful eye for
anyone who could do with a kind word, cup of tea or simply some
company. Remember: Coming together is a beginning; keeping together
is a progress; working together is success.
Trish & Rik Resort caretakers
RESORT NEWS
BIRTHDAY WISHES
The Brisbane Comedy Festival has grown into a multi-venue
extravaganza, bursting at the seams to host a hand-picked selection
of the funniest folk in the country. From Feb 22 - Mar 24 and held
at Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane City Hall and SunPAC, Brisbane
Comedy Festival plays host to one-liners, whimsy and mockery from
more than 70 of the most hilarious national and international
comedians. Visit www.brisbanecomedyfestival.com
Special love goes out to the following residents who will
celebrate their birthday in the coming months:
FebruaryNoel Waters (Feb 1) Trish Mason (Feb 7)Rhonda McDonald
(Feb 12) Max McIntyre (Feb 15) Anne Vanderhaar (Feb 16)Bryan Main
(Feb 20)Brian Lockery (Feb 21)Ray Westcott (Feb 21) Kevin Henry
(Feb 25)Jean Burton (Feb 26) Lois Purdon (Feb 27)Michael Symons
(Feb 28) March Bryan Huggett (Mar 1)Ian Mehaffey (Mar 9) Linda Ward
(Mar 9) Joyce Spencer (Mar 10)Lorna Smith (Mar 11) Peter Murray
(Mar 11) Helen Russell (Mar 17) Maureen Waterhouse (Mar 17) Neville
Ford (Mar 18) Iris Shapland (Mar 27) Jen Wain (Mar 27)
Pictured, our picturesque Palm Lake Resort Upper Coomera
neighbourhood.
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The importance of fitness as we age.Recent research from the
University of Birmingham has found that fitness in older people
relates to a decrease in what we call ‘tip of the tongue’ moments –
like those moments when you can’t quite remember the name of
someone or something. While the study recognised that cognitive
decline is an inevitable part of getting older, we can slow the
decline and protect ourselves from a further decline in our
language capabilities by staying fit.
Fitness and general physical activities are also known to reduce
the risk of a number of diseases, which include type-2 diabetes and
some cancers. Specific types of regular exercise can also be used
to maintain balance.
When considering the different ways you or your loved ones can
stay fit, there are two types of exercise to include in everyday
life. Planned exercise is your more traditional workouts including
classes at the gym or group activities outdoors, whereas incidental
movements are the activities you might not realise are helping you
stay active. From walking to the shops, to gardening and housework,
these are ways you can stay more active day to day.
LINE DANCING XMAS LUNCH: Line dancing is held in The River Club
every Wednesday morning with our resident instructor, Libby, taking
a great bunch of ladies through their steps and paces. This is a
great way of getting exercise both physically and mentally,
training the brain to remember those steps! Much laughter and
lively music reigns throughout the clubhouse with a great time
being had by all. Everyone is welcome to join in. In December, this
group attended lunch at Café Two and presented Libby with a thank
you gift for the many hours she puts into the giving the group so
much fun and laughter, along with her teaching skills and
directions with for her newly created dances. Classes have now
resumed for the year. Come along and enjoy fun times with this
group!
Around the grounds...
DINING OUT FOR CHRISTMAS, CHINESE STYLE: Above, the annual
Chinese Christmas Dinner was well supported again this year at “My
Friends Asian Restaurant”. Thanks go out to Iris and John who
arrange the bi-monthly dinners and finish the year with a grand
Christmas celebration. The food was scrumptious, plentiful and
looked great on the well decorated tables. Santa and his Elf made
an appearance spreading both joy and fun.
REMEMBRANCE DAY: Above, yet another great event was held on
Remembrance Day with around 30 residents gathering at the fireplace
to pay respect to those who fought for our countries. The
Australian and New Zealand national anthems were sung respectively
by Judy Chapman and Judy Garland. Several residents recited poems
and there were jokes aplenty. Thanks to Michael Symons who
organised the event and gathered wood for the fire.
TIPS FOR SIMPLE EXERCISE
Make fitness social: Getting out and about doesn’t have to be a
solo activity. Arrange a regular active catch-up with friends so
you can stay social while you get your body moving.
Try out tai chi: For those who want something that is more low
intensity that challenges the body and the mind, tai chi is an
activity combining deep breathing and slow, fluid movements to
create a gentle form of exercise that can be done solo or in a
group, inside or outside. We have tai chi classes at the resort on
Friday mornings each week.
Walk whenever you can: Walking is the perfect way to incorporate
movement into your everyday life. Whether you park your car a block
further away from the shops or do some gentle laps of a park,
walking is the best form of free exercise you can get. To keep
things social, you may prefer to go walking with friends? Why not
invite a neighbour?
Find an activity you enjoy: If you’ve never enjoyed exercise,
there’s no point in forcing yourself to do something in order to
stay fit. Find ways to stay active that appeal to you. Whether it’s
a dance class where you can have a good laugh with friends, laps in
a pool, tenpin bowling or even just a walk around the resort
grounds, there are exercise opportunities to suit everyone.
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Enchanting Eucalyptus design villa, $469,000
One of the largest designs of all our villas, this Eucalyptus is
dressed to impress. This property has two bedrooms plus study, two
stylish bathrooms, galley-style chef’s kitchen with self-closing
drawers, ducted air, solar, Crimsafe and two outdoor entertaining
areas.
Riverside design, $476,000
This glorious Riverside design villa has a gourmet kitchen with
curved benchtops leading to oversized living and dining with timber
flooring throughout. There’s a walk-in robe which is fitted out in
the master bedroom and a great-sized second bedroom and study.
Double garage, ducted air and fresh paint make this home a winner
indeed.
Wonderful Wattle design, $450,000
This lovely villa has a huge master retreat with ensuite. It’s a
two-bedroom plus study layout, with extra bathroom. There’s bamboo
flooring in the living area, air conditioning, double garage and a
covered alfresco entertaining deck that creates the relaxed
atmosphere we all love.
Palm Lake Resort understand the importance of a simplified more
worry free life and enjoy delivering these benefits via security
gated and screened homes plus the added peace of mind of a duress
button at each location. Choosing to live at a Palm Lake Resort
does come with the difficult decision of leaving your family home
however so does travelling Australia or the world. T he added
benefits are that you don’t come back to grass to mow, fences to
mend or worse. Leaving these worries behind has been one of the
biggest draw cards for our residents and many of our residents
still have the family around for visits between travel plans.
Downsize your home and upsize your lifestyle with a move to a Palm
Lake Resort. We will have two new listings, available soon,
including a beautiful riverfront property. Freecall our Sales
Centre for more information. Phone Sales Manager Colleen
Hardie-Petrie on 1800 757 457 or 0414 925 013 or email her at
[email protected]
Palm Lake Resort Upper Coomera.
Your new home awaits!
NEW LISTINGS COMING SOON!
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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
7am Heart
Foundation Walk
7.15am Aqua
Aerobics
6.30am Beach Walk
8am Bowls
9am Art Group
8am/9am Tai Chi & Yoga
8am Bowls
10am Gentle
Exercise
8am Bowls
9am Line Dancing
12.30pm Tenpin
Bowling
1pm Mah-jong
9am Shopping Bus
8.30am Garden Club
1pm Craft Group
2pm Bingo
1pm 500 Club
12 noon Quilting
2pm Movies
4pm Pool exercises
4.30pm Tennis
2pm Table Tennis
4pm Stretch
& Balance
5pm Happy Hour
Cookies & cream truffles.Lime & macadamia fudge.
Ingredients 400g can condensed milk500g white chocolate,
chopped140g macadamia nuts, chopped2 limes, finely grated zest
Method Line a 20cm square baking dish with wax paper. Place the
condensed milk and chocolate pieces in a saucepan and stir over a
low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat. Add the nuts and zest
and mix well. Scrape into the dish and refrigerate overnight prior
to cutting.
Recipes courtesty of Kim McCosker, ‘4 Ingredients’ cookbooks.
For more super-easy recipes like these, visit
www.4ingredients.com.au
Ingredients 2 packets Oreo cookies2 tablespoons cream cheese,
softened250g milk (or white) chocolate, chopped100g dark chocolate,
chopped
Method In a blender or food processor, blend cookies to a fine
meal. Add the cream cheese and blend until thoroughly combined.
Roll the mixture into balls, place on waxpaper-lined baking sheet
and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Place milk chocolate in a
microwave-safe bowl and melt gradually, checking and stirring every
30 seconds until smooth. Using two forks, dip the balls into the
chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drain off. Once all are
coated, refrigerate to set. Melt the dark chocolate and using a
fork, dip and drizzle over the chocolate truffles to decorate.
Yum!
CRAFT STALLS: Right, the annual Christmas Craft Stalls were held
again this season with many bringing along their ‘wares’ for sale.
Various items were available from fresh garden produce to home
cooking and homemade Christmas decorations and cards. Many
attended, bought some items and enjoyed a cup of Christmas tea and
eats afterwards.
MAN’S BEST FRIENDS: Below, it’s such a friendly place to live,
here at Palm Lake Resort Upper Coomera. It even shows when the cats
and dogs can share the same roadway and want to be good friends as
well! Check out Alfie and Sam. Cute!
DANCERS IMPRESS: Above, thank you to Candi and her team of
amazing young ladies from Transformed Dance Academy who visited the
resort. It is all about giving to others and they certainly did
that - entertaining with their talent. Their bright happy faces and
sparkly outfits were amazing to watch. Residents took the
opportunity to join in with the Christmas songs and were
appreciative of these young people giving pleasure to others.
Around the grounds...
GO SLOW MODE: Left, even the water dragons are aware that the
speed limit in our shared zone is 10 kilometres per hour – are
you?
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Whether the travel bug has always been abuzz or happened to bite
a bit later in life, your senior years are an excellent time to
travel, with unusually flexible schedules the norm. You may be
excited to see the world (or at least the items on your bucket
list) now that the children are out of your hair - or maybe you’re
simply looking forward to visiting the loved ones. These tips will
get you out on the road for less and in a safe and enjoyable
manner...
1. Travel off-peak to save some coin Visiting destinations
during their off-peak or shoulder season presents many benefits to
travellers - a smaller price tag, to be sure, but also cooler
weather and fewer crowds.
2. Take your time Alternate methods of travel can be more
attractive on the hip pocket. Train travel has long been popular
overseas. The many hassles of flying (from security checkpoints to
the uncomfortable flight itself) can be avoided by riding the
rails. Renting a car is another option for self-guided and
self-paced scenic travel, both as a way to get to a destination and
a way to explore a destination once you’ve arrived.
3. Purchase travel insurance from a trusted agent While travel
insurance is important for people of any age, it truly is essential
for older travelers who are more at risk of falling and hurting
themselves, getting sick, or needing
extra medication if their travel is interrupted or delayed.
Insurance cover for pre-existing conditions can cost extra, but not
a lot to guarantee that you’ll be covered if something goes wrong.
Ask your agent for advice.
4. Travel with friends or family Bringing along your children,
grandchildren or other travel pals can result in significant
savings. Invest in a twin-, triple- or quad-share room or cabin on
a cruise, which can also double as a fantastic opportunity for
bonding and creating lasting memories together. Now that’s
priceless.
5. Don’t advertise your absence Though travelers assume hotels
are safe places, the truth is that people with bad intentions can
come and go quite easily. A few tactics can help all travelers.
Don’t put the “Clean my room” sign on your door, as these signs are
an open invitation to let people know that the room is empty.
Thieves know that travelers usually leave their passports and extra
money in their rooms, and they know how to jimmy open locks. Don’t
rely on the in-room safe either. Instead take a padlock for your
suitcase. Just be mindful of taking the key with you. A few other
tips include engaging the security chain on your door whenever
you’re in the room, asking for a room near the elevator (more foot
traffic will deter thieves) and staying away from ground-floor
rooms where window entry is possible.
BETWEEN THE ISOLATION AND SLOW PACE OF ‘ISLAND TIME’, THERE’S NO
GETAWAY QUITE LIKE AN ISLAND ESCAPE. STAY CLOSE TO HOME OR VENTURE
FAR, FAR AWAY WITH OUR TOP PICKS FOR YOUR NEXT ISLAND VACATION.
Phillip Island, VIC A must-do when visiting Victoria, Phillip
Island offers the ultimate seaside escape just a few hours from
Melbourne. The quiet townships have everything you need to relax
and rediscover your passions, including picturesque golf courses,
day spas and historic sites that feel frozen in time. Get a taste
for history at the Churchill Island Heritage Farm, or head to
Nobbies Centre, which is home to Australia’s largest Australian fur
seal colony.
Rottnest Island, WA With its abundant walking tracks, stunning
snorkelling spots and unique population of small, furry residents,
Rottnest Island is a natural wonder all year ‘round. Explore the
sandy dunes, the beaches and the bays, coming into contact with the
unique flora and fauna – Rottnest Island is home to the majority of
Australia’s quokka population – along the way. Take train, plane
and automobile tours of the island, or sit back and relax at one of
the many restaurants and cafes around town.
Stradbroke Island, QLD It’s known to locals as “Straddie”, and
it’s one of few places near Brisbane where you truly feel like
you’ve escaped from the hustle and bustle of life in the city.
You’ll find rocky headlands, sprawling beaches, inland sand dunes
and lakes – oh, and what is arguably the best gelati outside of
Italy.
Orpheus Island, QLD Do you dream of swimming in a pool that
feels like it stretches on forever? Of a place that delivers the
Great Barrier Reef right to your doorstep? Orpheus
Top travel tips and money- saving ideas for seniors.
Island hopping.
Island offers all that and more. The luxury private island lodge
is the most exclusive address on the reef, hosting just 28 people
at a time but promising the best dining, unwinding and undersea
exploring.
Lord Howe Island, NSW With a tagline like ‘Just Paradise’, you
might fear that Lord Howe Island couldn’t quite live up to the
hype. But, with its crystal-clear waters, towering green cliffs and
abundance of things to do – whether it’s meeting the native
wildlife, indulging in a massage, a gourmet dinner or exploring by
foot or flipper – you’ll realise that tagline is absolutely
fitting.
Tasmania Sure, it’s a state, but Tasmania is also kind of an
island – and a pretty breathtaking one at that! Between the rugged
wilderness and crystal-clear bays, Tasmania has to be seen to be
believed. Wine connoisseurs will love the many vineyards, art
aficionados will thrill at the Museum of Old and New Art and
historians will marvel at the sites that mark important moments in
Australia’s timeline. Tour the island by vehicle – you’ll be amazed
how much of Tasmania you can take in in a short time.
The Whitsundays, QLD They’re Queensland’s pride and joy,
bringing tourists from all over the world to its white beaches and
aqua waters. Whether you explore the Whitsundays by boat, foot or
seaplane, we’re sure you’ll agree – they’re truly magical.
Kangaroo Island, SA Protected nature reserves make up over a
third of Kangaroo Island and the remainder packs in enough art,
culture, food, wine and shopping to promise you’ll experience
something brand new every day.
Pictured, a Kangaroo Island native. Above, Rottnest Island
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