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for you. timeSUMMER 2018-19

PALM LAKE RESORT

DISPLAYS HOLD THE KEY TO CALOUNDRA Be inspired by our dreamy

Caribbean-themed resort and its new display homes

HOME, HIGH UP ON THE RANGE

There’s so much to love about Toowoomba that we

built two resorts there!

GREAT GATSBY GALA OPENING

Beachmere Bay’s Hamptons Country Club

is now officially open

Celebrate summer with us

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SUMMER EDITION 2018-19

04 WELCOME An update from Palm Lake Group CEO Manuel Lang

05 NEWS IN BRIEF Join us around the various resort grounds for what’s making the news

06 ISLAND SPIRIT Come see one of the many new designer display homes opening this summer at Caloundra Cay - we now also offer on-site caravan storage

10 GREAT GATSBY GALA Beachmere Bay’s Hamptons Country Club is officially open

12 SUMMER-READY HOMES - MOVE IN TODAY

Looking for a quick change of pace this summer? Move straight in!

14 FIT FOR LIFE Milon gymnasiums inspire us to stay active and healthy for life

15 THE ‘GREAT’ OUTDOORS Score a $5000 bonus when buying at Tea Gardens this summer

16 GINA COMES HOME Country music star Gina Jeffreys wowed Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba guests in a hometown concert to unveil her brand new album

18 GOLF IS GOOD Playing a round is good for your health

19 BETTER YOUR BOWLING GAME Expert tips on how to strike it lucky

20 BATHTIME BLISS Palm Lake Resort bathrooms are like sanctuaries in your own home

23 CELEBRATE WITH US! Make the most of the festive season with inspiration from our ‘Celebrate’ section, including Shaynna Blaze’s styling tips, sweet treat recipes, gift-giving ideas from the heart and more

27 THE PERFECT GUEST BEDROOM Expecting guests these holidays? Here’s how to make them feel at home

28 ISLAND HOPPING Australia’s islands provide the perfect getaway. Here’s your bucket list

30 WELLNESS RECHARGE

It’s a New Year. Maybe it’s also time to find a new you?

32 HERE, I CAN BE ME Meet some of our Palm Lake Care personalities

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Editorial Belle PR: Belinda Glindemann, Anastasia White Design Raspberry Creative: Vanessa Russell Palm Lake Group Southport Central Tower 3, Level 4, 9 Lawson St, Southport QLD 4215 Postal address PO Box 10479, Southport BC QLD 4215 Phone 13 PALM LAKE (13 7256) Email [email protected] Founder/Director Walter Elliott Managing Director Scott Elliott CEO Manuel Lang General Manager of Sales Sue Baldwin ©Palm Lake Group 2018. All rights reserved. Circulation: 6500 copies.

No part of this free magazine may be reproduced without the written permission of the copyright holder. This magazine is intended to give general information only. All liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or for any omissions in the information given, is expressly disclaimed. Please note: Some images contained within are artist impressions only and are subject to change without notice. Some images courtesy of Tourism Queensland.

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BALLINA

TWEED RIVERBANORA POINT

PHILLIP ISLAND

BARGARA

CALOUNDRA CAY

HERVEY BAY

TEA GARDENS

YAMBA

FERN BAY

WILLOW LODGE

TRUGANINA

TOOWOOMBA

COOROY-NOOSA

PALM LAKE RESORT

PALM LAKE CARE

BEACHMERE SANDS

BEACHMERE BAY

UPPER COOMERA

MT WARREN PARKEAGLEBYREDLAND BAY

DECEPTION BAY

WATERFORD

CARINDALE

BETHANIA

OUR LOCATIONS

PELICAN WATERS

FORSTER

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WHAT THEY SAY...

“By far, the best thing about living at Beachmere Bay, is the people who live here and at Beachmere Sands. We have made so many lovely, kind and thoughtful friends who we can say, without a doubt, will remain our friends for life. The new Hamptons Country Club is a fantastic addition to our growing community and the landscaping around Beachmere Bay is spectacular.”

Col & Deb WoodsBeachmere Bay

Hello again and welcome to the summer edition of Time for you.

At this time of the year it’s always good to take a moment to reflect on the past 12 months before we rest and reset for the New Year ahead. It’s a time to celebrate the year’s wins while also considering how to extend on any learnings encountered. For us here at Palm Lake Group, 2018 has been filled with many wins and celebrations. We’ve unveiled new resorts and officially opened many world-class facilities right across the east-coast of Australia. We’ve won industry awards and been recognised as leaders in our field. And just when you’d think we’d slow down and relax into Christmas, we have just announced some major company news.

On November 21, Palm Lake Group settled on the purchase of Pelican Waters Golf Club and associated development land (including an approved residential precinct). The purchase secures the future of Pelican Waters Golf Club. Our planned redevelopment of the club and the Greg Norman-designed golf course will exceed members’ expectations in respect of quality and finish. While there will be a period of construction on-site to bring our exciting plans to life, we are committed to reducing any impact for club members. The future of this Sunshine Coast precinct is looking very bright.

Across the border in New South Wales, Palm Lake Group has also purchased several adjacent parcels of land at Forster with plans to develop our brand there. Nearby Palm Lake Resort Tea Gardens and Palm Lake Resort Fern Bay have proved popular seachange locations for the Group and we expect Forster to be the same. Development approvals are already in motion and we expect to finalise our plans and begin work on-site in the later half of 2019.

Over at Palm Lake Care, this month also brings the official opening of our new Mt Warren Park aged caring community. It’s an inspiring double-storey building with many interesting communal spaces to engage our residents. From years of planning on paper and screens, it will be great to watch how our new residents interact in real life with the building’s design elements, which are quite unique to this location. Early work has also commenced on our new Palm Lake Care Toowoomba and Beachmere locations which, when finalised, will bring to seven the total number of care communities across our Group.

All in all, as you can see, 2018 has been another stellar year for Palm Lake Group and with so many big projects on the calendar, we are already looking forward to 2019. Merry Christmas to you all.

Manuel Lang CEO, Palm Lake Group

WELCOME

“All in all, 2018 has been another stellar year for Palm

Lake Group and with so many

big projects on the calendar,

we are already looking forward

to 2019.”

NEWS in BRIEFWITH 25 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS ACROSS THE EAST COAST OF AUSTRALIA, THERE’S ALWAYS LOADS GOING ON WITHIN THE PALM LAKE GROUP…

PELICAN WATERS GOLF CLUB JOINS THE GROUPLate in November, Palm Lake Group acquired Pelican Waters Golf Club and associated development land on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The course was originally designed by Greg Norman and is one of the most distinguished in the state. Agreements in place between Palm Lake Group and the local council will deliver more than 33 hectares of rehabilitated conservation land to the community and secure a reconfigured golf course, with a sports and recreation zoning in perpetuity.

MEDICAL CENTRE A FIRST

The opening of Palm Lake Care Bargara’s own medical centre, a first for the Palm Lake Group, is now imminent. Jacaranda Coastal Healthcare (as it will be known) is located in an extension of the building with two fully equipped GP consulting rooms and convenient on-site car parking. Residents of Palm Lake Care, adjacent Palm Lake Resort Bargara and all our staff will benefit from bulk-billed consultations, while the general public is also welcome to utilise this community medical centre. Local patients on any type of financial or government benefit will also receive bulk-billed visits.

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Palm Lake Care Mt Warren Park opened in December, further

strengthening our community of aged caring communities across

South-East Queensland. The unique built environment was

purpose designed to inspire and uplift those lucky enough to call

this class-leading community their home. We welcome those

new residents into our Palm Lake Group family.

AGED CARING COMMUNITY

GROWS

Keen to check out our newest Palm Lake Resort display homes but don’t live close by? Why not make a trip of it? Freecall that resort’s Sales Centre to arrange a resort tour and a complimentary night’s accommodation on us (T&Cs apply).

STAY A NIGHT

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PALM LAKE RESORT Caloundra Cay (pronounced Caloundra ‘key’) melts its magic into the sleek lines of beautifully designed coastal homes and whispers romantic rumours of a breathtaking country club set to grace its grounds. With interest in this distinctive, memorable and exclusive resort ever-increasing, Caloundra Cay will unveil six additional striking new display homes in January, bringing the total number of displays on-site to nine. Two more double-storey display homes will be open shortly afterwards. Caloundra Cay sales consultant Monique Lee says her team is most excited about revealing the first of their two-storey display homes – an Antigua design. The upper storey provides a completely private master bedroom retreat. This top-level sanctuary features a light-filled master bedroom and spacious walk-in robe adjacent to a handy study nook, as well as a large ensuite bathroom complete with separate bath and shower, and a chic double vanity. There’s also a separate retreat room across the hall, that owners could turn into a second private lounge or even a media/screening room.

There will be 57 homes built in Stage 1 of Palm Lake Resort Caloundra Cay, offering a mix of single- and double-storey designs. Monique says this stage will be complete by year’s end with slabs for the next stage scheduled to go down in January.

As far as facilities go, an eight-rink championship undercover bowls green, tennis court, pickleball court, outdoor gym and a three-hole chip-and-putt golf green is scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2018. The sparkling jewel in the resort’s crown – the country club – will be complete by mid-2019.

Palm Lake Resort Caloundra Cay will spirit you away to the pristine beaches and lushness of tropical holiday Mecca, the Caribbean. Step inside our new display homes - there will be six more open by January. BYO passport.

ISLAND SPIRIT

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Our community has spoken and we have listened. Palm Lake Resort can confirm that a parcel of land has been newly earmarked for on-site caravan storage for residents of Caloundra Cay. Given our residents’ appetite for travelling and adventure, a majority own caravans, motorhomes, trailer boats and those other ‘toys’ that enrich the retirement years. Along with Caloundra Cay, Palm Lake Resorts at Bargara, Beachmere, Cooroy-Noosa and Toowoomba also offer convenient on-site caravan storage space for residents, saving them the expense and inconvenience of having their prized possessions stored elsewhere.

CARAVAN STORAGE CONFIRMED

Pictured, Palm Lake Resort Caloundra Cay’s brand new

‘Flamenco’ display home. The Sales Centre is open seven days a week, 9am-

4.30pm, for your inspection.

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THE OPENING of the Hamptons Country Club saw hundreds of guests dress up in their 1920s best, complete with champagne towers, decadent buffets, flapper-style dancing entertainers, vintage cars and more. Hamptons Country Club is a world-class venue that provides loads of activity opportunities but, most importantly, is an opulent magnet for those social butterflies among the residents. They can mingle here while indulging in the delights that this Hamptons-styled resort has to offer. For example, a refreshing poolside beverage never goes astray here and Saturday nights are never dull in the luxury cinema and tenpin bowling alley.

Palm Lake Resort Regional Sales Manager Brittany Baldwin says interest in Beachmere Bay has been beyond all expectation, proving the notion that people are not just looking to downsize in their retirement - they still want to enjoy luxury facilities and the finer things, as well as a sense of community, security and, of course, fun.

“We’ve got six display homes that have just opened as well,” Ms Baldwin said. “When finished, the entire Beachmere Bay resort will look and feel like it’s been airlifted from the Hamptons and dropped right here in Beachmere.”

THE UNDOUBTED STAR OF PALM LAKE RESORT BEACHMERE BAY, THE DECADENT HAMPTONS COUNTRY CLUB WAS OFFICIALLY OPENED AT A GATSBY GALA EVENT RECENTLY - A PARTY THAT WOULD HAVE MADE AMERICAN AUTHOR F. SCOTT FITZGERALD AND HIS ICONIC CHARACTER, JAY GATSBY, PROUD.

GREAT GATSBY GALA

Here’s a list of the features of the world-class Hamptons Country Club, as well as those additional masterplanned leisure facilities also on the way:

• Championship croquet courts• Heated indoor swimming pool• Outdoor swimming pool • Nine-hole golf course • 8-rink undercover bowls green• Tenpin bowling • Tennis courts • Milon gym • Luxury movie theatre • Waterfront Beachside Centre • Billiards room • Large bar area

COUNTRY CLUB FEATURES

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Our new Palm Lake Resort homes benefit from the culmination of our company’s 40 years of expertise and first-hand knowledge in crafting designer resort-style living. While many new Palm Lake Resort residents buy off the plan and work with our design teams to create the retirement home

of their dreams (bespoke abodes with those buyers’ choices of colour, finish and fittings, where the options allow), we also cater to other buyers who prefer to leave the legwork up to us. We have brand new, ready-built homes available for immediate purchase across a select number of our newest locations including Bargara, Beachmere Bay, Caloundra Cay, Cooroy-Noosa, Tea Gardens and Toowoomba. So, yes, you can have a new house right now (before Christmas even!). These homes are fully finished – they just need your furniture. There is absolutely nothing left for you to do - buy it and move in tomorrow!

With our finger forever on the pulse of new and emerging residential design trends, we ensure that these Palm Lake

Resort homes offer carefully considered floorplans for ultimate comfort, lifestyle and security. Got a hankering for salt air, seabreezes and the relaxed retirement lifestyle that organically follows any seachange? Tea Gardens in New South Wales and Queensland’s Beachmere Bay, Bargara and Cooroy-Noosa are all located a stone’s throw from the ocean – you simply need to choose which state takes your fancy. Maybe it’s a treechange you seek? Cool, crisp, fresh air and a life inspired by the soundtrack of birdsong? Positioned high up on the Toowoomba Range west of Brisbane, our Toowoomba Pinnacle resort provides ready-built homes in lush green landscapes. Or have you got a desire to live the retirement years in complete luxury, in a distinctive and exclusive

LOOKING TO GIVE YOURSELF THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS PRESENT? OR MAYBE YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME AND NEW BEGINNINGS IN TIME FOR THE NEW YEAR? WE HAVE A SELECTION OF SUMMER-READY HOMES AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW - THEY ARE FULLY FINISHED AND JUST NEED YOUR FURNITURE.

PERCHED HIGH ON THE BLACKALL RANGE IN THE SUNSHINE COAST’S HINTERLAND (AND LESS THAN AN HOUR AWAY FROM PALM LAKE RESORT COOROY-NOOSA), A WALK DOWN MONTVILLE’S MAIN STREET FEELS LIKE A STEP BACK IN TIME.

WineJust a short drive from Montville, you’ll spot the bright red Flame Hill Vineyard through the lush green trees before you reach it. Taking advantage of the rich soil and native flora, Flame Hill offers fine dining, wine tastings and a cellar filled with wines, condiments and relishes straight from the farm. Other Montville wine options include Mason Wines and Castle Glen, which can be found in Montville Cellars.

Dine Rich mountainous farmlands and a temperate climate create the perfect conditions for local farmers to grow the freshest, tastiest produce and Montville’s many restaurants certainly make the most of it. Whether it’s breakfast with a view at panoramic Altitude Café or a hearty stew at Gypsy’s Table, Montville’s dining options boast home-grown produce served with a side of small town hospitality.

MONTVILLESUBURB SPOTLIGHT

PlayA rainforest mountain range, a stunning dam and a national park complete with a cascading waterfall – these are just some of the natural wonders that are easily accessible from Montville. Hikers can find adventure along the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk, day trippers will love Kondalilla Falls, while art-buffs will gravitate to the various Montville galleries.


move in todaySUMMER-READY HOMES

community around likeminded neighbours? Caloundra Cay is our grandest vision yet. And there are ready-built homes available at this Caribbean-themed seaside resort for you to move straight into this summer. Easy.

To top it all off, our ready-built homes come complete with $30,000 worth of luxury inclusions as standard including ducted air-conditioning, stone benchtops, European appliances and fully landscaped gardens.

They say seeing is believing. The best way to see your future self living the Palm Lake Resort lifestyle is by taking a guided tour of our display homes as well as the resort grounds and facilities in your chosen location. Simply phone the Sales Centre in your preferred area to find out more about which ready-built home could be yours this summer. And remember, when you buy a Palm Lake Resort home, you are not just buying bricks and mortar. The amazing world-class facilities, vast array of regular on-site activities, resident hobbyist groups and other social events make your decision more about a complete lifestyle change, than just a real estate purchase.

Visit www.palmlakeresort.com.au to see all our locations and find out which homes are ready-built and waiting for you.

Fully finished and ready to furnish. Brand new homes are available at

Caloundra Cay (pictured), Beachmere Bay, Cooroy Noosa, Toowoomba,

Tea Gardens and Bargara right now.

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FIT for LIFEINTELLIGENT COMPLETE BODY TRAINING IN JUST 17.5 MINUTES? UNBELIEVEABLE, BUT TRUE.

IF THERE’S one thing that Palm Lake Resort encourages across all our locations it’s that residents stay fit and active in their retirement, for optimum health and wellness. No one leads by that example more than company founder, Walter Elliott (pictured above). Wal was interviewed by the Gold Coast Bulletin newspaper recently to share his passion for fitness and his enthusiasm for the Milon gym system. Milon is a cloud-based electronic gymnasium that records users’ statistics to automatically set up each machine in the circuit specifically for each user while also recording their workout details to chart their longer-term progress. One high-intensity circuit takes just 17.5 minutes to complete. The Milon gym system has been installed in a handful of the newest Palm Lake Resort locations (including Bargara, Beachmere Bay, Cooroy-Noosa and Toowoomba – with Caloundra Cay next on the list) and residents are encouraged to complete three circuits per week.

“I just fit my card in and it tells me what I need to do. You do the rounds and the weights change as you go, the residents love them,” Wal says.

There are residents at Cooroy-Noosa recording amazing results via Milon. One male resident’s ‘health age’ (as defined by the data collected through Milon comparing users’ fitness levels to their actual age) had dropped by 16 years after three months of training. Milon Australia MD Marcin Lazinski says besides restoring confidence and joy in exercising, Milon is great for those suffering back and joint pain, weight problems or cardiovascular disease.

“As we get older we tend to forget we must exercise our muscles,” Marcin says. “As a general rule of thumb, we lose one per cent of muscle mass per year from the age of 35. Exercise can also be used as a form of prevention against diseases like obesity, diabetes and osteoporosis.”

DID YOU KNOW ?

• A 2014 study showed that 44.7 per cent of over 65s did not achieve 30 mins daily exercise.• Swimming and walking will maintain muscle strength, but will not improve it. • Regular resistance training can increase strength by 30 per cent in six months, counteracting 15 years of muscle loss.• Doing 10 eccentric exercises a day (ie. slow and long moving muscle contraction) can extend lifespan by up to 10 years.• You can incorporate eccentric training into your home routine eg. slowly sit down in chairs or walk slowly down stairs.• Milon has eccentric and concentric exercise capabilities.• Recommended exercise for over 65s is 30 mins moderate aerobic exercise per day, five days per week, and 20 mins vigorous aerobic exercise per day, two days per week.

Statistics courtesy of Professor Ken Nosaka of Edith Cowan University

THE ‘GREAT’ OUTDOORSFREE OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND A BARBECUE (WORTH $5000 TOTAL) WITH ANY NEW HOME PURCHASE? YES, THAT’S 5000 REASONS WHY THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO MOVE TO TEA GARDENS.

THE GREATER Tea Gardens area is a pristine, unspoilt retirement Mecca with its stunning headlands, quiet lakes, meandering rivers, national parks, reserves, surf beaches, sand dunes and wildlife. Not only does the local area encourage outdoor living but we do too, at Palm Lake Resort Tea Gardens. With this resort location almost complete, there’s a great opportunity to literally enjoy the great outdoors with our current Outdoor Living promotion. With each of the last few new homes available to be purchased this summer, we are throwing in an outdoor furniture package and a Weber Q barbecue, worth a total of $5000. Palm Lake Resort Regional Sales Manager Jen Nicols says the Tea Gardens homes offer clever outdoor living/entertaining spaces that are unique among the Palm Lake Group.

“We have no fences here at Tea Gardens. Instead, residents enjoy enclosed back alfresco entertaining areas that offer privacy, security and comfort,” Jen says. “All of our homes’ outdoor areas face north to capture the warm sun in winter and offer shaded sanctuaries in the summertime. Our residents just love them.”

From their outdoor entertaining areas, residents overlook - and can easily access - lush communal gardens that separate their home from their neighbours. To find out more about how to score this awesome outdoor entertaining package, perfectly timed for summer, freecall the Tea Gardens Sales Centre on 1800 756 740.

HAVE YOU BEEN TO TEA GARDENS ?

The two towns of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest are found on the estuary of the Myall River on the northern side of Port Stephens, a one-hour drive from Newcastle and 2.5 hours north of Sydney. Nearby is the Myall Lakes National Park that covers 44,000 hectares (including 10,125 hectares of lakes). Tea Gardens is regarded as the southern gateway to the Great Lakes district.

Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest are connected by the Singing Bridge that spans the Myall River. Residents and visitors enjoy a wealth of interests including fishing (river and sea), windsurfing, golf, tennis, swimming, bowls and croquet.

The pristine beaches are very popular. Swimmers and surfers love Bennetts Beach, whilst the calmer water of Jimmys Beach is great for families.

The story goes that the Australian Agricultural Company arrived in the area in 1826 and it was their failed attempts to grow tea here that resulted in the name “Tea Gardens”. However, other accounts suggest the area was named due to the tea-tree in the area.

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Almost 600 guests packed Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba, eager to hear homegrown talent Gina Jeffreys perform at our recent Open Day. The event’s country and western theme sat well with Gina – a pioneer for women in Australian country music. Across her career, Gina has released seven albums, each one rocketing to the top of the country charts. Along the way she has gathered an impressive collection of gold and platinum awards.

Originally from Toowoomba, Gina has performed gigs in so many far-flung locations including Nashville, Shanghai and East Timor. She has rubbed shoulders with the legendary Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Keith Urban and has even performed with Kenny Rogers. But it’s in her hometown of Toowoomba, performing for (and supporting) the locals, that gives her the biggest buzz. For example, Gina spread cheer among the children affected by the Toowoomba floods and was instrumental in pulling together a relief concert enjoyed by 25,000 people including Prince William!

Such a warm response Gina received from the Palm Lake Resort crowd, she performed an extended gig and stayed for an hour afterwards to meet and greet her fans. Gina performed a mix of old favourites, as well as a sneak preview of songs from her upcoming new album, Beautiful Tangle.

We host many Open Day events across our Palm Lake Resort locations nationally. They give visitors a great opportunity to taste the lifestyle on offer. If you are keen to join us at an upcoming Open Day, simply call our Sales Centres.

GINA COMES HOMEIT WAS A HOMECOMING OF SORTS WHEN GINA JEFFREYS STOPPED BY PALM LAKE RESORT TOOWOOMBA RECENTLY TO UNVEIL HER LATEST ALBUM.

WE HEART TOOWOOMBA


IT’S ONE OF THE MOST DISTINCTIVE AND LOVEABLE CITIES IN QUEENSLAND. HERE ARE THE TOP 5 THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT TOOWOOMBA - YOU CAN READ MORE ON OUR WEBSITE!

01The Carnival of Flowers is perhaps Toowoomba’s biggest claim to fame, and while the city’s bloomin’ parks and gardens are the main attractions, there are a number of award-winning Palm Lake Resort residential gardens that prove size doesn’t matter. Resident Betty Sullivan has won a number of Carnival of Flowers awards over the past few years, as has the resort itself.

02 One of Queensland’s most famous philanthropists is a born-and-bred Toowoomba local. At 83 years young, Clive Berghofer has built a successful 60-year career developing property around Toowoomba while also donating more than $90 million. Clive has chosen Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba as the place to spend his retirement – when he decides to slow down!

03 Toowoomba is home to Queensland’s oldest licensed hotel, ‘The Farmers Arms’. But it’s not the only Toowoomba hotspot that prides itself on having a reputation for great ambience. Happy Hour at Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba’s Pinnacle Country Club bar regularly brings likeminded neighbours together for a drink and some laughs.

04 If there’s one thing that the Toowoomba area has an abundance of, it’s golf courses. Residents of Palm Lake Resort, however, get to play the world’s best international golf courses from the comfort of their own grounds via our state-of-the-art golf simulator. It’s also the best way to polish their swing before tackling those other Toowoomba courses.

05 Perched atop the Toowoomba Range, did you know the city of Toowoomba is one of the highest cities in Australia? Making the most of its 600m elevation above sea level, Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba Pinnacle’s award-winning Pinnacle Country Club offers some of the most stunning local views. And here’s a hot tip – one of the best views is from the resort’s spectacular infinity-edge pool this summer.

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AVID GOLFERS WILL AGREE THAT A DAY ON THE GREEN IS MORE THAN JUST A SPORT OR A HOBBY – IT’S THE KEY TO LIVING A HAPPY, HEALTHY LIFE. YOU MAY THINK THAT SOUNDS EXTREME, BUT IT TURNS OUT THEY’RE NOT WRONG.

TENPIN BOWLING ALLEYS ARE POPPING UP ALL ACROSS THE PALM LAKE GROUP. IT’S A GREAT MULTI-GENERATION GAME TO ENJOY WITH VISITING FAMILY AND AMONG YOUR NEIGHBOURS.

GOLF is GOOD

BETTER your BOWLING GAME


FINDING A low-impact sporting activity that you enjoy, and are happy to do regularly, is a sure-fire way to ensure that you are getting in some important exercise. A few rounds of golf every week could be all you need to keep fit and healthy.

Did you know that you can walk up to seven kilometres playing an 18-hole golf course? Reports state walking can benefit your health in more ways than one – it can reduce your risk of heart disease, improve the fitness of your heart and lungs, help to manage conditions like muscle and joint stiffness, high cholesterol and diabetes, strengthen your bones and even improve your balance. Regular exercise – as we all know – can also help you to keep fit and trim, particularly if you’re ditching the golf cart and rolling your clubs from hole to hole yourself (rather than carrying them, which can cause stress to your back and shoulders). Plus, breathing in the fresh air benefits your digestive system, strengthens your immune system and gives you more energy and a sharper mind. And we can’t forget the power of good old Vitamin D from the sun for promoting bone growth and strength by helping our bodies to absorb calcium – just ensure you stay protected by wearing sunscreen and a hat when you’re out on the green.

Above all this, golf is a great way to keep in touch with friends – and also make new ones. So, grab your clubs, hit your local green and enjoy a day spent doing your body some good. And don’t forget that you can practise your swing at a state-of-the-art Palm Lake Resort golf simulator (in select resort locations). It turns out, a golf session is just what the doctor ordered!

WHETHER YOU’RE a regular strike scorer or can barely manage a spare, any tenpin bowler can do with tips from an expert. We asked Gail Torrens and Dick Ritger from the Tenpin Bowling Association of Queensland to share their advice for bettering your tenpin bowling game.

How do I keep the ball in the lane and increase my scores? After you deliver your ball, continue the swing until your arm is in an ‘answer the phone’ or a ‘having a drink of water’ position. If you do this ‘follow-through’ action, your ball will stay on the lane for longer and you will be rewarded with higher scores.

Sometimes I release the ball at the bottom of my swing, and other times I release it somewhere else. How can I release at the same point each time? When you are about to release the ball, try to imagine where your forward knee is. Let your thumb out of the ball at this point every time. A consistent release point will allow you consistent scoring ability.

I’ve noticed that good bowlers seem to bowl without any effort at all – how do I do that? Without holding the ball, lean forward slightly and let your arm drop in a back and forth pendulum motion. Concentrate on the gravity feeling from the top of the backswing through to where you would release the ball – at the knee. When you bowl, try to remember that feeling. All top-average bowlers allow gravity to guide the ball rather than push and pull the ball prior to release. When you bowl, release the ball by just keeping your fingers bent. If you have trouble swinging the ball you may need to lean slightly forward while bending the knee deeply.

Why is my swing crooked? How can I make sure it stays straight? Lower your bowling shoulder, keep your head over the ball to align with your targets, push the ball forward while relaxing your arm but keeping tension in your shoulder, and then relax and swing your arm. Practice without the ball first to get the movement and ensure your swing is straight – this is a must for any good bowler – and make sure you complete a practise swing every time you bowl, as this pre-swing allows you to maintain a consistent, straight swing feeling. Concentrate on keeping the swing nice and even without pushing and pulling the ball in the swing. This will ensure a straight swing every time.

I have trouble hitting my target – how can I get better? Every time you deliver your ball onto the lane, keep your back toe on the floor and bend your forward knee deeply. By improving the balance of your upper and lower body you will be able to hit your target more often.

Here at Palm Lake Resort, we know how important golf is to a healthy lifestyle – that’s why we put so much effort into making sure our residents have access to the very best golf facilities. We’re so excited to announce our recent acquisition of the prestigious Greg Norman-designed Pelican Waters Golf Club. The Pelican Waters course ranks among the best in the world and makes the most of its picturesque Golden Beach surrounds with a pristine 6289m green, spectacular waterways and luxurious facilities – and it won’t be long until Palm Lake Resort residents have this first-class course right on their doorsteps.

We are also edging ever closer to opening the stunning private nine-hole Shorehaven Golf Reserve at our Beachmere location. The specially-designed course will come complete with all the trimmings, including a fully-stocked pro shop, buggies for hire and lessons for anyone wanting to improve their golfing game. Have fun navigating the bunkers, winding greens and water hazards whilst enjoying the pristine wetlands that surround the new course.

PLAY A ROUND

Pictured, Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba. You can also find tenpin bowling at Ballina, Beachmere Bay, Cooroy-Noosa and Tea Gardens with Caloundra Cay’s alley on the way.

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SUMMER EDITION 2018

20mm stone bench tops and two-pac cabinetry come as standard in all Palm Lake

Resort bathrooms.

TOO GOOD!

IN SINK Semi-recessed vanity

basins and high quality chrome tapware give a

polished finish.

CLASSY GLASS Semi frameless shower

screens maximise the feeling of space in our bathrooms.

WARM &

WONDERFULHeat lamps keep you

comfortable all year ’roundYOUR SANCTUARY AWAITSThe bathroom is where you are able to switch off from all that is going on around you and simply be alone with your thoughts – that’s why your bathroom is usually where inspiration strikes!

LUXE LIFEFloor-to-ceiling wall tiles and

shower niches in both ensuites

and main bathrooms add an air

of luxury to our bathrooms.

BATH TIME BLISSDID YOU KNOW, YOU’LL SPEND ABOUT 1.5 YEARS OF YOUR LIFE IN THE BATHROOM? THAT’S EXACTLY WHY PALM LAKE RESORT PUTS SO MUCH EMPHASIS ON CREATING IDYLLIC BATHROOM SANCTUARIES. HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE FEATURES.

TINY DETAILSWe consider even the small details important, including

tile-insert floor wastes.

Pictured, Palm Lake Resort Beachmere Bay. Inclusions vary across resort locations. Contact your local Sales Centre to find out more.

MIRROR, MIRROR Recessed mirror shaving cabinets

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IF THERE’S one thing Shaynna Blaze knows, it’s style. The television personality, interior designer and writer has spent a decade instructing homeowners on how to reinvent their interiors on Selling Houses Australia, and six years as an authoritative voice on design and decorating on hit show, The Block. So if there was one person ‘Time for you’ magazine would want to talk to, to find out how Palm Lake Resort residents could inject some simple style into their festive season celebrations, it was Shaynna. According to the style guru, whether it’s a summer lunch or a festive dinner feast, the dining table is the main meeting point where friends and family from near and far converge during the holidays and as such, Shaynna says it’s worthy of a bit of extra consideration.

“Christmas gives us permission to go a little over the top with our decorations, and the dining table is invariably the centrepiece of our creative attention,” says Shaynna. “Whether we are talking about Christmas lunch or any other summer celebration, the type of meal you’re planning should dictate the table-dressing magic you create.”

If you’re opting for a barbecue lunch, Shaynna recommends keeping table dressings to a minimum so that there is plenty of space for the food. But, she says, you can still have fun with decorations by layering bold festive colours (red, green, white) through your plates, tablecloth and napkins.

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set your PLACE AT THE TABLEThe holidays are all about good food and even better company, so a celebratory meal is the perfect combination of the two. Break your bread in style this season with these tips, shared with Palm Lake Resort residents by celebrity TV style guru, Shaynna Blaze.

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SWEET TREATS

4 ingredients fruit cakeIngredients 1kg mixed dried fruit3 cups (750ml) cold tea of choice3 cups (450g) self-raising flour1 cup (120g) pecan nuts

Method Place the fruit in a large mixing bowl.Pour over the tea, cover with cling wrap and soak overnight. Preheat oven to 125°C. Line a 22cm cake tin with baking paper. Add the flour and stir to combine. This is a thick mixture so you may need a little elbow grease. Using a spatula, scrape the mixture into the prepared tin. Decorate with pecans, starting from the outside in; laying them in a circular pattern. Bake for 2½ hours. Remove and leave to cool completely. Refrigerated, this cake will keep in an air-tight container for weeks.

NOTHING SAYS CELEBRATING WITH LOVED ONES MORE THAN DELICIOUS HOMEMADE GOODIES. KIM MCCOSKER FROM ‘4 INGREDIENTS’ CHOSE THESE THREE RECIPES FOR PALM LAKE RESORT RESIDENTS TO TRY THIS FESTIVE SEASON. CHECK OUT HER BOOK ‘CELEBRATIONS’ FOR MORE YUMMO IDEAS.

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For a more traditional celebratory dinner, according to Shaynna it’s all about snowy whites and a warm inviting glow. She suggests using both real tealight candles and tall flameless candles on your table to create ambience, surrounded by lush green foliage for contrast. When it comes to dishes and cutlery, keep it simple and classy with white and silver or gold tones. And if there’s one thing Shaynna wants Palm Lake Resort residents to remember, it’s that the holidays are about getting together with the people you love and connecting over a good meal. Consider how your guests will interact while they’re seated at the table and opt for low-level decorations. Or, if you’re looking to make a statement with height, opt for something that could possibly hang from overhead.

“There’s nothing worse than sitting down for a festive meal, only to find you can’t see the person opposite you because the table decorations are right in your eye line,” says Shaynna. “Or, think about ditching the centrepiece altogether and making the food the star of the show, putting your energy into making the plates, platters, bowls and place settings magnificent.”

Hosting more than six people? Shaynna says placecards can be a great way to add a personal touch – and prevent arguments about who your guests do (and don’t) want to sit beside – so get creative. Consider writing your guests’ names on Christmas crackers or interesting foliage, or even baking mini puddings and decorating them with individually labelled swing tags. Memorable celebratory meals are all about those little personal touches, she says.

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Cookies & cream trufflesIngredients 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!

Lime & macadamia fudgeIngredients 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.

For more super-easy recipes like these, visit www.4ingredients.com.au

Your table never looked so good... Shaynna Blaze has joined forces with Harris Scarfe to create an exclusive collection of homewares, perfect for your festive celebration (pictured below). For more, visit www.harrisscarfe.com.au

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TOP 5 GIFTS FROM THE HEART

WHEN WE THINK ABOUT THE BEST GIFT WE’VE RECEIVED, THEY’RE USUALLY PRICELESS, NOT PRICEY – THE THOUGHTFUL PRESENTS THAT HAVE COME STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART, FROM SOMEONE WE HOLD

DEAR TO US. GIVE ONE OF THOSE GIFTS THIS GIVING SEASON, WITH THESE FIVE IDEAS...

WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR GRANDCHILDREN’S CHILDREN There’s something so special about a gift that has been passed down through the

family, and it’s even more special when you receive something that was created just for you. How precious would it be to receive a letter from a great-grandparent, talking

about their life at the time, what your mum or dad was like growing up and their wishes for you? Give your future relatives – whether they’re grandchildren, nieces,

nephews or otherwise – something truly special by writing them a letter.

01MAKE SOMETHING SPECIAL They say it’s the thought that counts when it comes to gift giving, and nothing is more thoughtful than something made by hand. Many Palm Lake Resorts have workshops and art or craft studios, so set some time aside to make something special for your loved ones. It doesn’t even have to be any good! As long as it comes from the heart and the recipient knows you took some time to make them something special, they will love it regardless.

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CREATE A CHARM BRACELET If you have a brand-new grandchild, consider this idea – buy them a gold brace-let for their first birthday, and give them a charm to add to it every birthday moving forward. Even if your grandchildren are a bit bigger or all grown up, you can still buy them a special bracelet with a few charms that symbolise special moments or milestones in their lives. Building upon a present year after year makes it all the more special.

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PASS ON AN OLD KEEPSAKE Do you have a special item – it may have even been a gift to you – that you love? No

matter what it is, from a beloved book to a piece of jewellery, or even furniture, consid-er freshening it up and passing it on to a loved one who you know will cherish it just as much as you have. You could even write a card explaining what the keepsake means to

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MAKE A SCRAPBOOK OF YOUR OLD PHOTOS There’s no better way to get to know someone’s life story than to look back through their old photos. While they may not be the most exciting photos,

gather all of your loose pictures and put them into a scrapbook, with notes about who is in the photo, what was happening at the time it was taken, and even a few funny anecdotes that you can recall. It will be a walk down mem-

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the perfect GUEST BEDROOMTHE HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE WHICH, FOR SOME PALM LAKE RESIDENTS, MEANS HOSTING FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO ARE IN TOWN FOR THE FESTIVITIES. MAKE THEIR STAY WITH YOU COMFORTABLE AND MEMORABLE WITH THESE SIMPLE TIPS FOR TURNING YOUR SPARE ROOM INTO THE PERFECT GUEST RETREAT.

LOUNGING IN LUXURY If you want to give your guest’s room a luxurious hotel atmosphere, pay close attention to the bedding. Ensure sheets, pillowcases and duvets are crisp and fresh, but also high quality. Feel free to add a cosy throw blanket or decorative cushions but keep them to a minimum to avoid crowding. On the nightstand, provide a lamp and an alarm clock and not much more – ask yourself what would be on offer in a hotel room and stick to that.

ALL THE NECESSITIES Ensure your guest room has everything your visitors will need during their stay. Palm Lake Resort always designs second and third bedrooms adjacent to bathrooms for easy access and convenience in this respect. Freshly washed bath towels, hand towels and a bath mat should be awaiting their arrival. Small soaps, lotions and even a few spare toothbrushes and other toiletries won’t go astray either, in case they’ve forgotten theirs. Also, be sure to provide coat hangers for them to hang their clothes in one of the ample wardrobes.

LOVING TOUCHES Remember, it’s the little things that will ensure your guests have a memorable stay. Chocolates, a carafe of water, fresh fruit and/or fresh flowers on the bedside table are just

some of the ways you can make them feel welcomed as soon as they walk through the door. A selection of your favourite books or magazines will also make your guest feel like you have gone the extra mile to ensure their stay is enjoyable.

KEEP IT SIMPLE No one likes feeling as though they are intruding in someone else’s home, so make your guest bedroom feel separate from the rest of the house – this means keeping your personal knick knacks and photographs to a minimum in the guest space, and ensuring it is free of your clutter. If you want to add a personal touch for a close friend or relative, a photo frame or two holding a picture of a special

place or time spent together will always be appreciated but make sure your guest’s space feels like their own.

HEAVENLY SCENTS Nothing makes a space more inviting than how it smells. If your guest room doesn’t get much use throughout the year, ensure that you open the windows and doors prior to your guests’ arrival so that it doesn’t feel stuffy when they walk in. A diffuser with a selection of essential oils (a fresh daytime oil and a calming sleep oil are great starts), soy candles and even drawer sachets will keep the room smelling luxurious throughout your guests’ stay. Also, be sure to also use a scented fabric softener to wash towels and linens before the guests arrive.

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BETWEEN THE ISOLATION AND SLOW PACE OF ‘ISLAND TIME’, THERE’S NO SUMMER GETAWAY QUITE LIKE AN ISLAND ESCAPE. STAY CLOSE TO HOME OR VENTURE FAR, FAR AWAY WITH OUR TOP PICKS FOR YOUR NEXT ISLAND VACATION.

ISLAND HOPPING

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. With whale watching and koalas, birds and wallabies aplenty, Phillip Island is nature’s playground – and it could be yours, too.

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 – time slows from a sprint to a leisurely stroll as soon as you set foot on the barge. Picture rocky headlands and sprawling beaches, best viewed from the North Gorge Walk that winds around the gorges, as well as inland sand dunes and lakes. And while you’re there,

keep an eye out for turtles, dolphins and whales – 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 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. With 74 islands to choose from, and abundant natural wonders to be found on each one, you’ll find it hard to say goodbye to the Whitsundays no matter how long you stay there for.

Kangaroo Island, SA Protected nature reserves make up over a third of Kangaroo Island, and the remainder somehow packs in enough art, culture, food, wine and shopping to promise you’ll experience something brand new every day. Whether you’re scanning the treetops for koalas or exploring caves, diving deep into the history of the island or snorkelling the shipwreck trail, there’s something to do and see around every turn.

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STORE YOUR VAN

Palm Lake Resort has just confirmed new on-site caravan storage space

for Caloundra Cay and Cooroy-Noosa. Bargara, Beachmere and

Toowoomba also offer convenient on-site storage.

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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU READS

Have you ever dreamt of escaping to a place where you can focus on ‘you’? How about indulging in a few days, or even weeks, of absolute tranquillity and mindfulness, coming back to the real world feeling relaxed and renewed? If your answer is ‘yes’, read on.

WELLNESS RECHARGE

THE RETIREMENT years provide the opportunity to finally start to slow things down and do those things that you’ve always dreamt of. It’s a time to put yourself first again, after a lifetime of working and/or raising a family. If you’re looking for just the place to find yourself, it’ll most likely be in the following list of stand-out health retreats. Make a New Year’s resolution to make “Time for you”...

GWINGANNA, TALLEBUDGERA VALLEY, QUEENSLAND Nestled in the lush Gold Coast hinterland, Gwinganna offers the ultimate rainforest escape. Based on principles of wellness, energy and calmness, Gwinganna helps visitors disconnect from the stresses and negative influences of the modern world, offering spa treatments, activities like hiking and yoga, clean eating and luxurious facilities. www.gwinganna.com.au

KANGAROO ISLAND HEALTH RETREAT, SOUTH AUSTRALIA Making the most of the unique, unspoilt Kangaroo Island wilderness, this health retreat helps visitors find balance and wellness in paradise. Throughout your stay, you will be guided through a dynamic detox method that will allow you to rid your body and mind of toxins and stress, ensuring you leave Kangaroo Island feeling shiny and new. www.kihealthretreat.com

SAMADHI RETREAT AND SPA, DAYLESFORD, VICTORIA Samadhi prides itself on offering a wellness experience like no other – for 15 years, the retreat has integrated activities and treatments that serve the mind, body and spirit, for an holistic approach to healing and rejuvenation. Indulge in a program that includes diet/nutrition, reiki, healing therapies, massage, counselling and more, and come home feeling better than ever. www.solarsprings.com.au

BROOKLEIGH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA Set in picturesque Swan Valley, this retreat offers options for visitors with different goals and expectations. Customise the length of your stay and the activities you undertake to perfectly suit your needs. Find balance through services like personal training, spa treatments and massage, meditation, wellness consultations, nutrition and more. www.brookleigh.com.au

GAIA RETREAT AND SPA, NEW SOUTH WALES From mountaintop yoga to clay sculpting, or herbal tea in the cathedral-like Kakura House, there is so much to discover at Gaia. Float in the tranquillity of the shady pool or indulge in a treatment at the award-winning spa. Whatever you do, be sure to bring that feeling of focus and calm home with you – if you can ever bring yourself to leave. www.gaiaretreat.com.au

SINGING IN THE RAIN Rachel KellyThis inspirational workbook shares 52 life-affirming exercises and activities to guide you towards a sense of peace and resilience. It focuses on ‘small and do-able’ actions to help combat stress, anxiety and depression. $24.99

101 TINY CHANGES TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY Ailbhe MaloneHow to look after yourself and your mental health, in an age where we too often forget to pause and take a breath. A totem for your bedside, bag or to give to a friend in need. $19.99

WELLNESS AT HOME BOOK www.gwinganna.comFilled with practical activities, information and interviews, explore four pillars of wellness with 17 Gwinganna wellness experts and special guest contributors covering topics like detoxing, sleep, nutrition, movement (Qi Gong), meditation, women’s hormones, stress and heart health. $39.95


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In any of the multi-million dollar Palm Lake Care communities, the most valuable assets are, without doubt, the people. Rich and colourful life stories continue to thrive within our aged caring communities. Here are two of them.

HERE, I CAN BE ME

Meet Norma

Gordon sits back in his comfy armchair, eyes fixed on passersby. Sporting a tailored shirt, well-pressed pants and a tie this particular day, he’s always immaculately dressed. He’s proud of the police badges that adorn his shirt - reminders of a career in dedicated service of others, albeit decades ago now. But that constantly quizzical look on his face? Does he wonder why you’re looking at him? Does he have a secret to share? Is he surprised? Puzzled? Most likely it’s just because his eyes were sewn on a little crooked…

Palm Lake Care Bargara resident Norma Spoor is quite the creative spirit. She’s got a green thumb and a knack for art and craft and, boy, does she love to sew. When Norma learned that Palm Lake Care kitchen team member Carrie had been storing her late father’s dressing gown for 12 years, not knowing what to do with it yet so attached that she couldn’t part with it either, Norma came up with a grand idea. Taking the care and respect that a tangible memory like this deserves, Norma crafted a gorgeous keepsake teddy bear out of the ageing dressing gown, complete with a police uniform that pays homage to Carrie’s father’s career. Norma’s caring act has given that once average dressing gown new life and brought a world of authentic happiness to Carrie and her family.

“I remember that old blue dressing gown from when I was a child,” Carrie recalls. “On cold winter mornings, that dressing gown would bring me a warm hug and I can also remember that dressing gown being thrown on my bed to keep me warm when I was sick.”

Carrie describes Norma as an “amazing, talented lady” whose selfless act is just another way that Palm Lake Care

residents are reciprocating the genuine care they receive from the Bargara team. Many see aged caring communities as places where residents live to receive care. But, through authentic connections and immense gratitude, these residents give just as much as they get. Our staff often talk about how rewarding it is to work in this aged caring community – how privileged they are to spend quality time among people with such worldly experiences and gratitude to share. The love, skills and thoughtfulness our residents bring is somewhat unique to their generation. They are teachers. And we literally care about that.

Gordon might be a tangible reminder of a beloved father lost to cancer, but he’s also physical representation of the care that is shared at Palm Lake Care Bargara. Wonky eyes and all.

Meet Antonio

Antonio Fratangelo (or ‘Tony’ as he’s more well known) has proved himself a gun on the popular Palm Lake Care Bargara pool table. It’s a game he played in his youth and a passion he has rediscovered since moving to this aged caring community. At 88 years young, Tony’s known to draw a crowd of fellow resident players, all keen for a game. So much so that Tony’s wife, Beatrice (who also lives at Palm Lake Care Bargara), has given in to the fact that she must share her husband with his beloved pool table - such is his passion for the game.

It was a big decision for the Fratangelos’ daughter, Vivienne Collis, and her two sisters to move their long-time local parents to Palm Lake Care Bargara. The Fratangelos had called Bargara their home for the past decade or so but, as is so often the case, their four-bedroom/two-bathroom


BARGARA AGED CARE 07 4331 0000 / 55 Wearing Road, Bargara, Queensland 4670BETHANIA AGED CARE 07 3086 3000 / 3 Goodooga Drive, Bethania, Queensland 4205 DECEPTION BAY AGED CARE 07 3293 5800 / Cnr Bay Avenue & Maine Terrace, Deception Bay, Queensland 4508 MT WARREN PARK AGED CARE 1800 246 677 / 33 Mt Warren Boulevard, Mt Warren Park, Queensland 4207REDLAND BAY ASSISTED CARE 07 3829 4500 / 57 Hamilton Street, Redland Bay, Queensland 4165

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home had simply become too big for them. And Tony needed more care as his dementia intensified. The problem the girls had was finding a quality care provider that could accommodate their parents together. Vivienne also wanted to ensure her parents stayed in their cherished local area. Vivienne says Palm Lake Care Bargara has proven to be the right choice for their whole family.

“This is the best thing we could have done for Dad – he’s settled in so well,” Vivienne says. “At home, he’d simply sit around and fall asleep in his chair. Here at Palm Lake Care, he’s so social. He’s into everything!”

Strangers at the time, Tony and Beatrice were on the same boat to Australia from their homeland of Italy when

they first met in 1956. It proved to be a fateful voyage. The pair landed in Melbourne, were married within a year and welcomed their three daughters soon after. The family would holiday to Queensland in the family caravan so it was always going to be the state that drew them in their later years. The Fratangelos are now grandparents to four and continue to prove the strength of a loving family’s bond.

“They (Tony and Beatrice) can’t live without each other – we were so grateful to get them into rooms side-by-side,” Vivienne says. “They’ve got such beautiful rooms and there are such great facilities here at Palm Lake Care. The nursing staff have been so helpful, too – they are all so friendly. We are so very grateful.”

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TOOWOOMBA PINNACLE TEA GARDENS

Toowoomba Pinnacle has been built alongside the company’s existing development ensuring Pinnacle residents are immediately immersed in a community of affable and likeminded neighbours. Toowoomba Pinnacle’s latest architectural and energy efficient home designs offer exquisite open-plan living with raked ceilings to maximise natural light, space and comfort. A Master Builders Association award winner. Adjacent aged caring community, to come.

1800 280 12997-161 Hogg Street, Cranley QLD 4350

Palm Lake Resort Caloundra Cay (pronounced “Caloundra Key”) spirits you away to the pristine beaches and lushness of the Caribbean with its architecturally designed coastal homes and spectacular interiors that make you feel a world away from the Sunshine Coast. This brand new Palm Lake Resort address is distinctive, memorable and exclusive. M 1800 556 677 96 Village Way, Little Mountain QLD 4551

This resort has been inspired by the peaceful and picturesque vision of artist Claude Monet’s gardens and is located in an equally idyllic setting in the township of Tea Gardens, two hours north of Sydney on the north shore of Port Stephens. Here you will find a place to capture the precious moments that define, enrich and centre you.

1800 756 740 50 Spinifex Avenue, Tea Gardens NSW 2324

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With panoramic beach views and a coveted lifestyle, residents describe Banora Point as “paradise”. 1800 641 665 / 67 Winders Pl, Banora Point NSW 2486 BEACHMERE SANDS R

The elegant Sands Clubhouse has recently undergone a gorgeous refurbishment and extension to create a cool, calming community hub in which to relax in splendour. 1800 338 382 / 218 Bishop Rd, Beachmere QLD 4510 BETHANIA M

Whether you’re energetic or easy breezy, you’ll find the scenery and facilities cater to your every need. 1800 757 457 / 43 Goodooga Dr, Bethania QLD 4205 CARINDALE M

A pocket of peace and quiet in bustling Brisbane, Carindale offers easy living with the conveniences of city life. 1800 757 457 / 2 Ford Ct, Carindale QLD 4152

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Deception Bay is the ideal sandy, seachange getaway. 1800 725 652 / 1 Webster Rd, Deception Bay QLD 4508 EAGLEBY M

With room to relax, places to play and perfectly situated between city, surf and country, Eagleby has a lot to offer. 07 3489 1590 / 272 Fryar Rd, Eagleby QLD 4207 FERN BAY M

A few minutes south of this resort is Stockton Beach. Four-wheel drives are allowed on some sections. Hop on the Stockton Ferry and you’ll be in Newcastle’s CBD and shopping precinct in minutes. 1800 648 868 / 1117 Nelson Bay Rd, Fern Bay NSW 2295 HERVEY BAY M

The beauty of the Fraser Coast combines with this resort’s five-star amenities. 1800 455 307 25-67 Pialba-Burrum Heads Rd, Eli Waters QLD 4655

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Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa homes are stylishly refined and inspired by the classic elegance known as ‘Noosa style.’ Among the eco-friendly, architectural designs are large two bedroom-plus-activity-room homes featuring extra long and wide RV garages, perfect for adventure-seeking residents. There’s also additional storage for those other ‘toys’ that make the next stage of life such an adventure.

1800 885 85119 Trading Post Road, Cooroy QLD 4563

BEACHMERE BAY BARGARA BALLINA

Palm Lake Resort Ballina is currently going through an exciting period of development. The championship undercover lawn bowls green, complete with its own separate clubhouse, is providing active residents with their daily dose of greens. A multi-award-winning resort, the new Meridian Collection home designs will wow you just like they wowed Master Builders Association industry experts.

1800 335 666 120 North Creek Road, Ballina NSW 2478

Bargara is the most tropical destination in the Palm Lake Group. With its superb climate, range of activities, sporting and social events and a great choice of home designs, this is a place you’ll proudly call home. On your doorstep, there are 15 national parks and 140km of sandy coastline. Visit MonRepos Turtle Rookery and the Great Barrier Reef. M

1800 501 11939 Wearing Road, Bargara QLD 4670

Inspired by the stylish Hamptons Beachmere Bay was designed for casual, classic living with a coastal edge. Nine beautiful new home designs set the mood for refined yet relaxed living, with timeless Hamptons styling. The new world-class Country Club is the centrepiece of the community where social spaces are full of laughter and homes are retreats. Nine-hole golf course and adjacent aged caring community, to come.

1800 338 382194 Bishop Road, Beachmere QLD 4510

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Convenience and fantastic facilities are top priority. Residents do as much or as little as they please. 1800 757 457 / 1 Mt Warren Blvd, Mt Warren Park QLD 4207 PHILLIP ISLAND M

One of Cowes’ most prestigious residential addresses and home to some pretty cute little penguin mates! 1800 066 482 / 48-80 Settlement Rd, Cowes VIC 3922 TRUGANINA M

Perfectly positioned close to Williamstown, Altona Beach, Werribee Mansion, Werribee Park Zoo, Shadow Winery and Wyndham Harbour Marina. 1800 686 096 / 7 Taronga Rd, Truganina VIC 3029 TWEED RIVER M

On the banks of the beautiful Tweed River, this resort offers luxury waterfront living with the convenience of suburban life. 1800 881 041 / 2 Barneys Point Rd, Banora Point NSW 2486

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Lose yourself in relaxation on one of the many beautiful walking tracks or beside the scenic adjacent Coomera River. 1800 757 457 40-43 Riverbrooke Dr, Upper Coomera QLD 4209 WATERFORD M

Set between the huge Country Club and sprawling Tygum Lagoon. 1800 757 457 / 29-71 High Rd, Waterford QLD 4133 WILLOW LODGE M

A safe, secure, quiet and tranquil lifestyle awaits you here. This is Palm Lake Group’s original location, dating back to 1977. 03 9706 5011 / 2 Willows Rd, Bangholme VIC 3175 YAMBA M

A beachside hub for the adventurer, foodie or shopaholic, your seachange lifestyle is found.1800 084 119 / 1 Orion Dr, Yamba NSW 2464

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If you’re dreaming of an over 50’s resort lifestyle for summer, then we have gorgeous ready-built homes ready to move into today. All of our homes are fully finished, complete with $30,000* of luxury inclusions as standard including ducted air-conditioning, stone benchtops,

European appliances and fully landscaped gardens. Just furnish and enjoy your summer.

Now available at selected resorts. Contact us today to arrange your personal tour.

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