HalcyOnline, Friday 19 November 2021

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HalcyOnline, Friday 21 January 2022

Another week has passed us by.I hope everyone is staying well and positive, please remember to reach out if you need anything, are self isolating or quarantining or if you just need someone to chat to.FROM THE CARETAKERPlease note the following dates for lawn treatments by Coochie Hydrogreen. As always, if home owners could kindly water the application in later the same day or withing the nextfew days, the treatment will have the best outcome on your lawn! Fridays – 11 March, 6 May, 1 July, 2 September and 4 NovemberJEAN HANSEN MEMORIALPlease be advised that due to unforeseen circumstances the family have had to push back the time of the memorial from 2:30pm to 3:00pm today.Apologies for any inconvenience.ONLINE TRIVIAHalcyon are hosting an online trivia game via Facebook at 1:00pm Tuesday 25 January which is open to all home owners, friends, family, buyers and our extended community.To join simply head over to the Halcyon Parks Facebook Page on the day, to join. https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=halcyon%20parks To Play, comment your answers in the “Comment” box. We highly recommend you to comment number corresponding to the correct answer + text instead of just a number.So Facebook won't mark your comments as spam as happened to some users last year.So jump online and play along.WHY DO WE SING? We sing because Music is a language that can speak to each of us when we share a song together, so once again we, our Halcyon Parks 'Treble Clef' Ladies and 'Semi-Quaver' Gentleman Singers, invite you to come and join with us, when we resume rehearsals for our 2022 mid-year Concert planned for Saturday 2 July, 2022, to commence at 2:00pm (depending on the COVID situation at that time of course)!! If you have ever had a deep-down secret wish to be part of this group of enthusiastic singers, head on down to the Rec. Club, on Wednesday, February 2, for a 2:00 pm. rehearsal start. You do not have toaudition, and you do not have to be able to read music..... the majority of our Music Group cannot read Music, which for the most part, doesn't prevent them from learning the magic of each song, as they practice together every Wednesday.For anyone who thinks that they absolutely cannot sing a note, just turn that thought around, because with help, anyone can learn to sing in tune. Over the many years of this Music Group's life, some of the most nervous and insecure potential Singers, with Bev's help, have ultimately developed into the musical strength and backbone of the Chorus.So on that note, just put your nerves into your back pocket, step out, and begin a new

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Musical chapter in your life. We will look forward to rehearsing with you on Wednesday, 2nd February, at 2:00 pm, in the Rec. Club.For any questions just phone Bev Biggs (7156), or Vincent Woods on (7030).UPDATED PHONE LISTYou will be pleased to know that I have finally finished updating all the submitted Home Owner Update forms and have attached a copy to this email.If you do not see you name and details please get in contact, as without written authorityI am unable to disclose your information on this list.You will also find the updated list available on the community website.Any questions please reach out.Kind Regards,Kate ClarkCommunity ManagerT: 1800 007 280M: 0414 315 116

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Another difficult week for our home owners, I have said it many times but please continue to look out for one another during these uncertain and difficult times.

COVID-19 REMINDERSAs a reminder and with the ever increasing number of COVID-19 cases on the Sunshine Coast including several reported positive cases within some of our communities as well as staff members, our aim is to protect all parties so would like to remind you that the decision was made to temporarily limit face-to-face communication between home owners and Halcyon community management staff until further notice. Unless it is an emergency, we request that you either email or phone us in preference to attending the community office. Remember to wear your face mask when indoors within the community facilities and outside where you are not able to socially distance.Please continue to practice good hand and sneeze/cough hygiene and keeping your distance from others to help prevent the spread of COVID-19:

Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, before and after eating, and aftergoing to the toilet

Cover your cough and sneeze, dispose of tissues, and wash your hands If unwell, avoid contact with others and self-isolate at home Exercise personal responsibility for social distancing measures.

Thank you for your understanding and community support during these extraordinary

circumstances.

FROM THE COMMITTEENomination Forms have now been delivered to letter boxes for Nominations only for positions of Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and four other Committee members for theUpcoming Election of Committee Office Bearers for 2022-2023. Nominees only have to be nominated ONCE by the Nominator, but acceptance of nomination must be approved by Nominee. Extra Nomination Forms can be found at the Rec Club on table under NoticeBoard. Completed nomination papers are to be lodged with the Secretary, Merle Scott, Site #90 by 5.00pm Friday 4th Friday 4th February.Ballot papers will be put out to Home Owners after closing date of Nominations on 4th February 2022 for the Election of Committee Office Bearers for 2022-2023 at the Annual General Meeting which will close for voting on Friday 25th February 2022 at 4.00pm. A locked Ballot Box will be placed in the Rec Club.MUSIC I LOVE & A MOVIEIf you have a passionate desire to share your favourite music, then Halcyon Parks is the place to be in 2022. Why not consider hosting one of our popular Music I Love and a Movie afternoons this year. All you need to do is come up with a program of about 45 minutes’ worth of video clips of your music, select a feel-good movie, and away you go. We have 3 program dates to choose from this year- Sunday 27 March, Sunday 26 May, & Sunday 25 September. Go ahead, the choice is yours. Rob Davis would be pleased to hear from you, especially if you’re a new resident. Make his new year for him and give him a ring on 7105. He’d be so excited to hear from you. And in return, at each Sunday’s program this year he’ll strive for perfection, technically speaking.

JANUARY BIRTHDAYSWishing all our January born a very Happy Birthday.

FROM THE COMMUNITY MANAGERA few reminders this week:VISITORS AND FACILITIESPlease remember that all visitors must be accompanied by a home owner when using any of our facilities, this is not limited to the home owner they are visiting however. Visitor Lanyards must also be visable while Visitors are walking through the community unattended.DOGS OWNERSPlease be advised that the bins located near the Green thumbs Garden shed are not for the disposal of dog waste, so we would ask that you take the watse home and dispose of it there please. Also please do not allow your dogs to roam in the Green Thumbs Garden area, this is for food production and consumtpion and not suitable for domesticated animals.

It is also important that home owners have control of their dogs at all times even when off leash – the image below is a great illustration of what not to do, but it is also important to remember that not all humans like dogs either so their rushed apporach cancause fear and or injury and we would hate to see any of this happen.

Kind Regards,

Kate ClarkCommunity ManagerT: 1800 007 280M: 0414 315 116

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Welcome to the first HalcyOnline of 2022.

FROM THE CARETAKERSpa- Please be advised that the spa will be closed on Tuesday 11 January for

maintenance. It is anticipated that it will be reopened after lunch.Thank you for your understanding.

BIRTHDAY MORNING TEATuesday 11 January is Birthday Morning Tea from 10:00am.Please head on down to the Rec Club to enjoy cake and coffee with your friends and neighbours and help them celebrate their Birthdays.

TAI CHI NEWS

Happy and healthy New Year to all.

Tai Chi will recommence at 8:30am on 12th January 2022 at the Rec Rooms. All welcome. Don’t forget masks.

Any queries ring Ann on 7127.

THIS LITTLE PIG …..After several years, our HOG has welcomed a new addition to the Halcyon Parks’ swine family of Interest Groups! Not to be confused with BIG (the Bowls Interest Group), fittingly the new one has been named PIG- the Player’s Interest Group. The PIG will represent not only actors and people interested in stage production, but also Friends of the Players whose main purpose will be to happily grunt & snort around in the background in support of PIG-related activities. So, if life in a Pigsty tickles your fancy, come along on Wednesday 9th February @ 7:00pm (Covid Rules permitting) and find out more about joining the PIG as an actor or a Friend. You’ll hear about the PIG’s plans for 2022 in the relaxed atmosphere of the Rec Club. You never know, perhaps Anna/Ian might obtain a bar-licence to allow a drink at the trough. You can squeal with delight as you wet this new baby’s head. More details posted soon.

STAYING CONNECTED As the Nation tries to come to terms with the reescalation of COVID-19 it is important that we remain supportive of one another and always be kind.These trying times can bring out both the best and worse in people, but as a community we have always managed to rise above and come through stronger and more connected than ever – I hope this time will be no different.So, metaphorically speaking, my door is always open – if you need anything – a chat, a rant or someone to organise some groceries etc please reach out, I would encourage you all to do the same, to reach out to others and stay connected.We WILL get through this.

Kind Regards,Kate ClarkCommunity ManagerT: 1800 007 280M: 0414 315 116

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HalcyOnline, Friday 31 December 2021

Happy New Year everyone.With another difficult year behind us I wanted to thank you all for your support and ongoing cooperation with the ever changing world of COVID. Having a wonderful group ofhome owners certainly does make our jobs easier, so from Paul and myself – Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Here’s to a bright, happy and healthy 2022.

CELEBRATIONS AND COVID

With the ever increasing cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, increased visitor numbers and New Year’s Eve celebration I wanted to reinforce the importance of all homeowners and visitors using the Check In QLD app when using the Rec Club.Halcyon has had two communities impacted with positive cases and in both cases these were visitors and we were alerted by the Queensland Health Department.As of midnight last night the Government have made changes to what is deemed a close contact as well as isolation dates for confirmed cases – see below:Confirmed casesConfirmed cases of COVID-19 must:

isolate for seven days from the date they were tested have a negative RAT (rapid antigen test) on day 6 monitor for symptoms for a further 7 days and repeat testing if symptoms occur.

Close contactsClose contacts will be defined, except in exceptional circumstances, as a household contact of a confirmed COVID-19 case. A household contact is someone who lives with a confirmed case or has spent more than 4 hours with them in a house, accommodation or care facility setting.Close contacts must isolate for seven days from the date of exposure to a confirmed caseand have a negative Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) on day 6.Symptomatic close contacts must get a PCR test.Casual or low risk contactsOther contacts who have been potentially exposed to a case but who are at lower risk of infection must monitor for symptoms take a PCR test if symptoms occur.If you do test positive:Please notify me immediately.It’s important you have everything you need for staying home.Any deliveries must be no contact.Ask friends or family members you don’t live with to get food and medication for you andleave it at your door.Arrange a food delivery service. Have all food left outside your house. Do not let any delivery person into your home or accommodation.If you need a prescription filled, arrange this with your usual pharmacist or GP. They can deliver it to your home or accommodation, or you can let your friend or family member know where to collect the medication.Home care workers and other providers of essential services like nurses are exempt from restrictions to enter your home. However, if you receive these services it is important that you let the service providers know that you have COVID-19 and are in isolation.If you can’t get family or friends to help you, reach out to me on 0414 315 116 or contact

the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349.

If you have any question or concerns please feel free to reach out.

GREEN THUMBSThe Green thumbs will have a table out today with a couple of goodies, there will be an honour box also placed there so home owner are free to select their wanted items and drop the money in the box.

BINGOBingo will be held be held on Saturday 8 January this month due to New Year’s day.Don’t forget to head down at 7:00pm for a 7:30 start.


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Good afternoon Everyone,It’s been another difficult week within the Community, that along with the constant changes with COVID 19 restrictions and uncertainty it is more important than ever to remember to reach out to neighbours, family and friends if you are feeling down or noticethat someone around you may be feeling sad.Christmas can be an extremely emotional time, so if anyone if needs a shoulder to cry on, arm to lean on or ear to chew on (figuratively speaking) please do not hesitate to reach out, if not to me, reach out to Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline on Phone 13 11 14 available 24 hours or Lifeline Text 0477 13 11 14 available nightly.

FROM THE COMMUNITY MANAGERJust a few reminders about the upcoming holiday season:

COMMUNITY HOURS

Day /Date Hours Day /Date Hours

Thursday 23 CLOSED Wednesday 29 December 8:30 – 12:00pm

December

Friday 24 December CLOSED Thursday 30 December 8:30 – 12:00pm

Christmas Day CLOSED Friday 31 December CLOSED

Boxing Day CLOSED Saturday 1 January 2022 CLOSED

Monday 27 December

CLOSED Sunday 2 January 2022 CLOSED

Tuesday 28 December

CLOSED Monday 3 January 2022 CLOSED

During this time Paul and I will be available on mobile for emergencies only. Kate: 0414 315 116, Paul: 0449 153 166Normal Community hours will resume on Tuesday 4 January 2022.As always, if you are experiencing an emergency situation please always contact 000 in the first instance, this includes any slip, trip or falls as it is not recommended that you move a person who has fallen as the extent of the damage is not always visible.If you see, hear or suspect any suspicious activity please contact the 24hour Policelink Hotline on 131 444, these officers will take all your details and the details of the situation, they will escalate the incident if they feel it needs to be attended to immediately. It is important to remember to contact the Police or Policelink as soon as you can, reporting an alleged event days later often ends in a cold case where Police are unable to gather any evidence to follow up or investigate. Should you report any incidentto the police please also let the Caretaker or Community Manager know so we are able tokeep track and follow up on any reported situations.VISITORS

Please ensure you (or another home owner) accompany your visitors if they wantto use the Rec Club facilities including the Pool, Gym, and Library – please don’tsend them up on their own.

Please ensure that any Visitor accompanying you to licensed events has a copy oftheir Vaccination Certificate (digital or paper) available to show Volunteers whenasked.

Please have your visitors wear a Visitor Lanyard if they are walking around thecommunity / wetlands on their own (pushing prams etc.) this gives peace of mindto other home owners knowing they ‘belong’.

CHILDREN IN POOL Please be mindful of your children / grandchildren disturbing the peace of other

home owners using the pool. No running diving or horse play around pool area.

CAR PARKING We have car spaces in our community for our visitors, please ensure you are not

using these for your own personal vehicles and long term parking in front of yourgarage is also NOT permitted.

All visitors cars need to park in either your driveway or the allocated visitor carparks throughout the community. Please DO NOT park on the road or on the grassverge.

SPEED LIMIT We remind home owners again and ask you to advise your visitors of the Speed

Limit of 15kms. Roads are shared with pedestrians, push bikes, scooters, buggies and cars/buses.

FUNCTION CLEAN UP Please remember it is your responsibility to clean up after your function – including

removing all rubbish. Garbage bag liners are available in the Rec Club Kitchenunder the sink. Big bins are located outside the Kitchen.

CHANGE OF OFFICE PHONE NUMBERPlease be advised that there has been a change to our local landline number.The new office number is: 07 5318 9338.Please make sure you take this number down and keep it safe.I am also available on mobile: 0414 315 116.

From Paul and Myself, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, we hope you are able to spend some quality time with family and friends.Thank you all for another wonderful year under challenging external circumstances, we love calling Halcyon Parks home and are blessed to have you all as neighbours and friends.Here’s to a fantastic 2022.


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Welcome to the last Friday edition of the weekly update.

Next week will be an early edition due to Paul and I taking off for a few extra days with Family over Christmas, so if you would like anything to go to all of community prior the Christmas breakup please have this to me by the afternoon of Tuesday 21 December.

FROM THE BAR

For the enjoyment of those who love a refreshing and thirst quenching summer drink we have introduced a new line to The Bar. Now selling is “Bombay Sapphire Gin and Tonic” premixed in bottles at $4.50 each.

Why not try one during this festive season. 🎄🎄🎄

Have you tried our new beer line?

Great northern “super crisp” mid strength 3.5 beer. It’s been available at The Bar for around a month now and has proven to be quite popular. Go on, give it a try.

On another note, I would like to give thanks to a couple of people who have stepped up and taken care of The Bar while Lawrie and I were on an extended holiday traveling around the northern part of OZ in our caravan. Thank you Ian Connell for stepping into the role and also a big thank you to Claire Crowell (2IC) for supportingIan. Both are continuing to assist me while our family is on a different journey. Their kindness and thoughtfulness is beyond imagination and is so very much appreciated.

Thank you to our wonderful bar volunteers for their endless help serving our residents and community, and also stepping in and assisting when necessary with extra functions when needed.

The Christmas celebration festive season can mean different things to different people, be kind and considerate to others, a simple smile can mean so much to someone. So here’s wishing you health and happiness and a very merry Christmas to you all from Anna Little, Ian Connell, Claire Crowell and our dedicated bar 🎄🎄

volunteers.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS COMPETITIONThere are some wonderful displays this year but so far we only have one entry. Remember to get your votes in by close of business on Monday 20 December for winner to be announced on Wednesday 22 December.To enter or vote simply take a photo of the lights and either email the through to [email protected] or text the photo through to 0414 315 116. CHRISTMAS OFFICE HOURSWith Christmas literally next weekend it is time to let you know what our office hours will be over the Christmas break.

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Day /Date Hours Day /Date Hours

Thursday 23 December

CLOSED Wednesday 29 December 8:30 – 12:00pm

Friday 24 December CLOSED Thursday 30 December 8:30 – 12:00pm

Christmas Day CLOSED Friday 31 December CLOSED

Boxing Day CLOSED Saturday 1 January 2022 CLOSED

Monday 27 December

CLOSED Sunday 2 January 2022 CLOSED

Tuesday 28 December

CLOSED Monday 3 January 2022 CLOSED

During this time Paul and I will be available on mobile for emergencies only. Kate: 0414 315 116, Paul: 0449 153 166Normal Community hours will resume on Tuesday 4 January 2022.As always, if you are experiencing an emergency situation please always contact 000 in the first instance, this includes any slip, trip or falls as it is not recommended that you move a person who has fallen as the extent of the damage is not always visible.If you see, hear or suspect any suspicious activity please contact the 24hour Policelink Hotline on 131 444, these officers will take all your details and the details of the situation, they will escalate the incident if they feel it needs to be attended to immediately. It is important to remember to contact the Police or Policelink as soon as you can, reporting an alleged event days later often ends in a cold case where Police are unable to gather any evidence to follow up or investigate. Should you report any incidentto the police please also let the Caretaker or Community Manager know so we are able tokeep track and follow up on any reported situations.FROM THE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES SPOKESPERSON

Friday night 17th Happy Hour Meals will be Cottage Pie & Vegetables, Chicken Schnitzel & Salad or Fish & Salad

ORDERS will be taken from 5:00 pm and the cost is $5.00 per meal

NO meals on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve, the Kitchen will be reopen on 7th January 2022.

Thank you to all residents who helped raise $1,500.00 for Dove Cottage Palliative Care. This cheque was presented to Claudine at Birthday Morning Tea last Tuesday.


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Happy 3rd last Friday before Christmas, I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and stay hydrated.FROM THE COMMITTEEWe advise that the Home Owner Social Group holds the Restricted Liquor Permit (RLP) forthe sale of alcohol at Halcyon Parks. With the proposed COVID restrictions for hospitality venues (including bars) to take effect from 5:00am on 17 December 2021, we understand we will be required to follow certain protocols for the licensed premises at Parks when the bar is trading. The volunteer bar staff will need to be fully vaccinated and additionally, only fully vaccinated home owners will be able to be present within the Rec Club whilst the bar is trading.For ease during Happy Hours and events, the Home Owner Social Group ask that should any home owner wish to volunteer their vaccination information in advance, we would behappy to collate a list of vaccinated home owners in order to reduce any angst, possible conflict and hold-ups while being served at the bar or attending an event.We thank you for your ongoing co-operation and understanding while we navigate the changing COVID restrictions placed upon us by the QLD Government.FROM THE COMMUNITY MANAGERA message from Management with regards to use of the community kitchen/Rec Club from 17 Dec 2021:As you are no doubt aware, on Friday 17 December 2021 (when at least 80% of Queensland’s population over 16 years of age will be double vaccinated for COVID-19), we understand there will be restrictions placed on hospitality venues as well as unvaccinated people attending these venues. Halcyon has sought clarification from the Regulatory Services Unit of the Dpt of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy regarding how the proposed COVID restrictions would apply to manufactured home parks and our community facilities. We are awaiting their response. We wish to advise that the Food Licence Certificate at Halcyon Parks has a category of “Eating Establishment”. This is the same category given to a restaurant or café. The FoodLicence Certificate applies to the service and sale of onsite prepared meals within the community kitchen/Rec Club.Until we have a formal response from the Regulatory Services Unit, it is reasonable for Halcyon as a condition in using our Licence at Halcyon Parks, to expect that the Home Owner Social Group abides by the COVID restrictions in place for hospitality venues whenusing the community kitchen and Rec Club for catered functions and events (involving the sale of food/meals). As such, we expect home owners and their guests will be required to show their vaccination status in order to attend such an event.Please note that non-compliance of the COVID restrictions could hinder the ability for Halcyon to offer the use of the Food Licence to the community or result in revocation of

the Food Licence altogether.Remember, we’re all in this together.FROM THE CARETAKERThe recent and ongoing storms have wreaked havoc on our wetland walking track making the surface uneven in some areas.We ask that all home owners take extra care and caution when using the walking track, unfortunately like a lot of things, we will be unable to carry out works around this area until it dries out a bit and we get a break in the weather. GREEN THUMBSGreen Thumbs Harvest for Friday 10 December is as follows: Silver Beet, Beans, SpringOnions, Squash, Lettuce, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Bok Choi, and Capsicum.FINAL REMINDER FOR OUR HALCYON PARKS 'CAROLS IN THE REC CLUB’With just a matter of days remaining before our 'Carols' night in the Rec Club, on Wednesday, 15th December, 2021, just a quick reminder for you not to forget to bring a few nibbles to crunch on, as we sing together some of our age-old Christmas Carols next Wednesday evening. The Bar will be open for you to buy a drink if you wish.Please arrive around 6:30p.m for our starting time of 7:00 p.m. Our Halcyon Parks 'Treble Clefs' and 'Semi-Quaver' Singers are all looking forward to sharing a very pleasant evening of song, with all of us who love to celebrate Christmas inthe old fashioned way, with Christmas Carols.Bev. Biggs (7156) and Vincent Woods (7030).FROM THE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

Birthday Morning Tea 10 am on Tuesday 14th Come along for Cuppa & Cake bring your money & support Craft Stall For sale 2 Knitted sets of Nativity Figures Our Stall will have Christmas presents our usual gift lines too also Lemon Butter & Passionfruit Butter & Cards Jewellery by Bronwyn & Bev Toys by The Toy Boys During the Morning we will present money raised at our Fashion Parade for Dove Cottage to David Johnston from Caloundra Hospital.

HAPPY HOUR MEALS Friday Night 17th December, 2021 we call this night cleaning out the freezer Kitchen Meal orders Will be taken from 5pm…list of meals will be available on night all meals $5.00 each Takeaways available.

There will be NO Kitchen providing meals on Christmas Eve 24th December or on New Years Eve 31st December.

Meals resume Friday 7th January, 2022

BAR will be OPEN on Christmas Eve 24th December please bring your Nibbles.

New Year’s Eve Bar will be open for our NY Function on 31st December, 2021.


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