Upper Coomera.FEB/MAR 2019

Bowlers clean up!It has been yet another very successful year for all Palm Lake Resort Upper Coomera bowlers – whatever style of ball/bowl they prefer to use!

Lawn bowlers Our lawn bowlers (pictured above, in blue shirts) won all their inter-village games and retained all three shields which are proudly on display in the clubhouse. Home-game competitions are always well supported with our facilities and after-game luncheons much appreciated by the visiting teams. Thank you to all who play, prepare and assist with preparations for these events. The end of year celebrations were held at Helensvale Tavern with 44 residents, bowlers and partners in attendance. Regular bowling has resumed and all are welcome to join.

Tenpin bowlers Tenpin bowling is always well supported here at Palm Lake Resort Upper Coomera and appreciated by those who attend every Thursday afternoon. The 2018 season closed with 16 players and their partners celebrating at an end-of-year party at the Wattle Hotel (pictured above). This year, meetings will be held at the new tenpin bowling venue at Westfield Coomera Town Centre. Anyone wanting to join in can contact Michael (Villa 60) for both bowling groups.

What’s happening.F E B RUA RY / M A RC H

COMMUNITY NOTICESLAUGH OUT LOUD

All activities and classes should have resumed by the time you are reading this newsletter. Are you attending any of our classes or groups? If not, why not? Consider joining in for the New Year. Check the program for activities. The clip boards in the noticeboard area allow you to view what’s on and put your name down on the list.

• Residents’ meeting, March 29 at 4pm: Check and confirm this date on the program beforehand. Come along, have your say and support the committee.

• Community Dining Out: Check the noticeboard for upcoming dates and details. Sharing a meal with friends is great fun!

• Saint Patrick’s Day: Check the noticeboard closer to the day (March 17).

• Easter holidays: In 2019, Good Friday is April 19 and Easter Monday is April 22 this year. Check to see if classes are on over this long weekend, if you are signed up.

WHAT’S ON IN THE COMING MONTHS

LITTLE SANTA STORY…

Our resident ‘Santa’ has had a tough time this past year and was unable to take his sleigh out for its annual run on the night of our Street Parties. He did manage to share the joy of Christmas with some jovial comments and some lollies from the comfort of his cozy front verandah, for those walking past. He was caught slightly unawares however, when some children arrived at his doorstep. It seems Santa’s beard had ‘slipped’ and needed a quick adjustment which was unnoticed by the children. There was some slight confusion as to who was doing what when both Santa and the children traded lollies! End result was a ‘sweet’ time was had by all ;)

• Just a friendly reminder about water usage. Please be conservative with water. If you observe water running down the roadway, please advise the homeowner or the office.

• Some people like to rise early in the morning and get the jobs done before the heat. Please consider your neighbours if you are making any noise as this can disturb the not-so-early risers.

• Please ensure you lock up ALL doors and windows in the Clubhouse whilst attending groups or functions in the evenings or on weekends. Please also check that the heating/air conditioning is turned OFF before you leave.

• For weekend emergencies, first call 000 for the emergency services and follow up by calling the emergency phone number: 0429 783 627 or 07 5514 4300. If this number is busy or unattended, please leave a message with contact and emergency details. Your call will be returned immediately on receipt of the message. Please ensure this is a genuine emergency with life or property in danger.

• We have it all: Bingo, boat outings, bowls, beach walks, cards, line dancing, art group, stretch and balance class, gentle exercise, yoga, tai chi, shopping, Happy Hour. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy any of these events at any time!

Welcome everyone to 2019 - the year of positivity, harmony and happiness. Welcome to the new committee, we look forward to working with you to create a happy and contented environment for everyone, please remember the office door is always open for helpful suggestions from all residents.

Thank you to all residents who arrange, organise, run and assist with the many activities, clubs, groups and functions within this boutique resort where opportunity and availability abounds. It’s not always about the amount of your help but the fact that you do help.

Well it’s back into the general activities and settling into routine again. Christmas has passed, we are still in the hot weather, growth is happening at a fast rate and we are trying to keep up with having the grounds looking inviting and tidy.

We take this opportunity to send well wishes to all those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries, we trust that you will be surrounded with love and happy memories. Keep a watchful eye for anyone who could do with a kind word, cup of tea or simply some company. Remember: Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is a progress; working together is success.

Trish & Rik Resort caretakers

RESORT NEWS

BIRTHDAY WISHES

The Brisbane Comedy Festival has grown into a multi-venue extravaganza, bursting at the seams to host a hand-picked selection of the funniest folk in the country. From Feb 22 - Mar 24 and held at Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane City Hall and SunPAC, Brisbane Comedy Festival plays host to one-liners, whimsy and mockery from more than 70 of the most hilarious national and international comedians. Visit www.brisbanecomedyfestival.com

Special love goes out to the following residents who will celebrate their birthday in the coming months:

FebruaryNoel Waters (Feb 1) Trish Mason (Feb 7)Rhonda McDonald (Feb 12) Max McIntyre (Feb 15) Anne Vanderhaar (Feb 16)Bryan Main (Feb 20)Brian Lockery (Feb 21)Ray Westcott (Feb 21) Kevin Henry (Feb 25)Jean Burton (Feb 26) Lois Purdon (Feb 27)Michael Symons (Feb 28) March Bryan Huggett (Mar 1)Ian Mehaffey (Mar 9) Linda Ward (Mar 9) Joyce Spencer (Mar 10)Lorna Smith (Mar 11) Peter Murray (Mar 11) Helen Russell (Mar 17) Maureen Waterhouse (Mar 17) Neville Ford (Mar 18) Iris Shapland (Mar 27) Jen Wain (Mar 27)

Pictured, our picturesque Palm Lake Resort Upper Coomera neighbourhood.

The importance of fitness as we age.Recent research from the University of Birmingham has found that fitness in older people relates to a decrease in what we call ‘tip of the tongue’ moments – like those moments when you can’t quite remember the name of someone or something. While the study recognised that cognitive decline is an inevitable part of getting older, we can slow the decline and protect ourselves from a further decline in our language capabilities by staying fit.

Fitness and general physical activities are also known to reduce the risk of a number of diseases, which include type-2 diabetes and some cancers. Specific types of regular exercise can also be used to maintain balance.

When considering the different ways you or your loved ones can stay fit, there are two types of exercise to include in everyday life. Planned exercise is your more traditional workouts including classes at the gym or group activities outdoors, whereas incidental movements are the activities you might not realise are helping you stay active. From walking to the shops, to gardening and housework, these are ways you can stay more active day to day.

LINE DANCING XMAS LUNCH: Line dancing is held in The River Club every Wednesday morning with our resident instructor, Libby, taking a great bunch of ladies through their steps and paces. This is a great way of getting exercise both physically and mentally, training the brain to remember those steps! Much laughter and lively music reigns throughout the clubhouse with a great time being had by all. Everyone is welcome to join in. In December, this group attended lunch at Café Two and presented Libby with a thank you gift for the many hours she puts into the giving the group so much fun and laughter, along with her teaching skills and directions with for her newly created dances. Classes have now resumed for the year. Come along and enjoy fun times with this group!

Around the grounds...

DINING OUT FOR CHRISTMAS, CHINESE STYLE: Above, the annual Chinese Christmas Dinner was well supported again this year at “My Friends Asian Restaurant”. Thanks go out to Iris and John who arrange the bi-monthly dinners and finish the year with a grand Christmas celebration. The food was scrumptious, plentiful and looked great on the well decorated tables. Santa and his Elf made an appearance spreading both joy and fun.

REMEMBRANCE DAY: Above, yet another great event was held on Remembrance Day with around 30 residents gathering at the fireplace to pay respect to those who fought for our countries. The Australian and New Zealand national anthems were sung respectively by Judy Chapman and Judy Garland. Several residents recited poems and there were jokes aplenty. Thanks to Michael Symons who organised the event and gathered wood for the fire.

TIPS FOR SIMPLE EXERCISE

Make fitness social: Getting out and about doesn’t have to be a solo activity. Arrange a regular active catch-up with friends so you can stay social while you get your body moving.

Try out tai chi: For those who want something that is more low intensity that challenges the body and the mind, tai chi is an activity combining deep breathing and slow, fluid movements to create a gentle form of exercise that can be done solo or in a group, inside or outside. We have tai chi classes at the resort on Friday mornings each week.

Walk whenever you can: Walking is the perfect way to incorporate movement into your everyday life. Whether you park your car a block further away from the shops or do some gentle laps of a park, walking is the best form of free exercise you can get. To keep things social, you may prefer to go walking with friends? Why not invite a neighbour?

Find an activity you enjoy: If you’ve never enjoyed exercise, there’s no point in forcing yourself to do something in order to stay fit. Find ways to stay active that appeal to you. Whether it’s a dance class where you can have a good laugh with friends, laps in a pool, tenpin bowling or even just a walk around the resort grounds, there are exercise opportunities to suit everyone.

Enchanting Eucalyptus design villa, $469,000

One of the largest designs of all our villas, this Eucalyptus is dressed to impress. This property has two bedrooms plus study, two stylish bathrooms, galley-style chef’s kitchen with self-closing drawers, ducted air, solar, Crimsafe and two outdoor entertaining areas.

Riverside design, $476,000

This glorious Riverside design villa has a gourmet kitchen with curved benchtops leading to oversized living and dining with timber flooring throughout. There’s a walk-in robe which is fitted out in the master bedroom and a great-sized second bedroom and study. Double garage, ducted air and fresh paint make this home a winner indeed.

Wonderful Wattle design, $450,000

This lovely villa has a huge master retreat with ensuite. It’s a two-bedroom plus study layout, with extra bathroom. There’s bamboo flooring in the living area, air conditioning, double garage and a covered alfresco entertaining deck that creates the relaxed atmosphere we all love.

Palm Lake Resort understand the importance of a simplified more worry free life and enjoy delivering these benefits via security gated and screened homes plus the added peace of mind of a duress button at each location. Choosing to live at a Palm Lake Resort does come with the difficult decision of leaving your family home however so does travelling Australia or the world. T he added benefits are that you don’t come back to grass to mow, fences to mend or worse. Leaving these worries behind has been one of the biggest draw cards for our residents and many of our residents still have the family around for visits between travel plans. Downsize your home and upsize your lifestyle with a move to a Palm Lake Resort. We will have two new listings, available soon, including a beautiful riverfront property. Freecall our Sales Centre for more information. Phone Sales Manager Colleen Hardie-Petrie on 1800 757 457 or 0414 925 013 or email her at colleenh@palmlake.com.au

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

7am Heart

Foundation Walk

7.15am Aqua

Aerobics

6.30am Beach Walk

8am Bowls

9am Art Group

8am/9am Tai Chi & Yoga

8am Bowls

10am Gentle

Exercise

8am Bowls

9am Line Dancing

12.30pm Tenpin

Bowling

1pm Mah-jong

9am Shopping Bus

8.30am Garden Club

1pm Craft Group

2pm Bingo

1pm 500 Club

12 noon Quilting

2pm Movies

4pm Pool exercises

4.30pm Tennis

2pm Table Tennis

4pm Stretch

& Balance

5pm Happy Hour

Cookies & cream truffles.Lime & macadamia fudge.

Ingredients 400g can condensed milk500g white chocolate, chopped140g macadamia nuts, chopped2 limes, finely grated zest

Method Line a 20cm square baking dish with wax paper. Place the condensed milk and chocolate pieces in a saucepan and stir over a low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat. Add the nuts and zest and mix well. Scrape into the dish and refrigerate overnight prior to cutting.

Recipes courtesty of Kim McCosker, ‘4 Ingredients’ cookbooks. For more super-easy recipes like these, visit www.4ingredients.com.au

Ingredients 2 packets Oreo cookies2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened250g milk (or white) chocolate, chopped100g dark chocolate, chopped

Method In a blender or food processor, blend cookies to a fine meal. Add the cream cheese and blend until thoroughly combined. Roll the mixture into balls, place on waxpaper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Place milk chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and melt gradually, checking and stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Using two forks, dip the balls into the chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drain off. Once all are coated, refrigerate to set. Melt the dark chocolate and using a fork, dip and drizzle over the chocolate truffles to decorate. Yum!

CRAFT STALLS: Right, the annual Christmas Craft Stalls were held again this season with many bringing along their ‘wares’ for sale. Various items were available from fresh garden produce to home cooking and homemade Christmas decorations and cards. Many attended, bought some items and enjoyed a cup of Christmas tea and eats afterwards.

MAN’S BEST FRIENDS: Below, it’s such a friendly place to live, here at Palm Lake Resort Upper Coomera. It even shows when the cats and dogs can share the same roadway and want to be good friends as well! Check out Alfie and Sam. Cute!

DANCERS IMPRESS: Above, thank you to Candi and her team of amazing young ladies from Transformed Dance Academy who visited the resort. It is all about giving to others and they certainly did that - entertaining with their talent. Their bright happy faces and sparkly outfits were amazing to watch. Residents took the opportunity to join in with the Christmas songs and were appreciative of these young people giving pleasure to others.

Around the grounds...

GO SLOW MODE: Left, even the water dragons are aware that the speed limit in our shared zone is 10 kilometres per hour – are you?

Whether the travel bug has always been abuzz or happened to bite a bit later in life, your senior years are an excellent time to travel, with unusually flexible schedules the norm. You may be excited to see the world (or at least the items on your bucket list) now that the children are out of your hair - or maybe you’re simply looking forward to visiting the loved ones. These tips will get you out on the road for less and in a safe and enjoyable manner...

1. Travel off-peak to save some coin Visiting destinations during their off-peak or shoulder season presents many benefits to travellers - a smaller price tag, to be sure, but also cooler weather and fewer crowds.

2. Take your time Alternate methods of travel can be more attractive on the hip pocket. Train travel has long been popular overseas. The many hassles of flying (from security checkpoints to the uncomfortable flight itself) can be avoided by riding the rails. Renting a car is another option for self-guided and self-paced scenic travel, both as a way to get to a destination and a way to explore a destination once you’ve arrived.

3. Purchase travel insurance from a trusted agent While travel insurance is important for people of any age, it truly is essential for older travelers who are more at risk of falling and hurting themselves, getting sick, or needing

extra medication if their travel is interrupted or delayed. Insurance cover for pre-existing conditions can cost extra, but not a lot to guarantee that you’ll be covered if something goes wrong. Ask your agent for advice.

4. Travel with friends or family Bringing along your children, grandchildren or other travel pals can result in significant savings. Invest in a twin-, triple- or quad-share room or cabin on a cruise, which can also double as a fantastic opportunity for bonding and creating lasting memories together. Now that’s priceless.

5. Don’t advertise your absence Though travelers assume hotels are safe places, the truth is that people with bad intentions can come and go quite easily. A few tactics can help all travelers. Don’t put the “Clean my room” sign on your door, as these signs are an open invitation to let people know that the room is empty. Thieves know that travelers usually leave their passports and extra money in their rooms, and they know how to jimmy open locks. Don’t rely on the in-room safe either. Instead take a padlock for your suitcase. Just be mindful of taking the key with you. A few other tips include engaging the security chain on your door whenever you’re in the room, asking for a room near the elevator (more foot traffic will deter thieves) and staying away from ground-floor rooms where window entry is possible.

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

Phillip Island, VIC A must-do when visiting Victoria, Phillip Island offers the ultimate seaside escape just a few hours from Melbourne. The quiet townships have everything you need to relax and rediscover your passions, including picturesque golf courses, day spas and historic sites that feel frozen in time. Get a taste for history at the Churchill Island Heritage Farm, or head to Nobbies Centre, which is home to Australia’s largest Australian fur seal colony.

Rottnest Island, WA With its abundant walking tracks, stunning snorkelling spots and unique population of small, furry residents, Rottnest Island is a natural wonder all year ‘round. Explore the sandy dunes, the beaches and the bays, coming into contact with the unique flora and fauna – Rottnest Island is home to the majority of Australia’s quokka population – along the way. Take train, plane and automobile tours of the island, or sit back and relax at one of the many restaurants and cafes around town.

Stradbroke Island, QLD It’s known to locals as “Straddie”, and it’s one of few places near Brisbane where you truly feel like you’ve escaped from the hustle and bustle of life in the city. You’ll find rocky headlands, sprawling beaches, inland sand dunes and lakes – oh, and what is arguably the best gelati outside of Italy.

Orpheus Island, QLD Do you dream of swimming in a pool that feels like it stretches on forever? Of a place that delivers the Great Barrier Reef right to your doorstep? Orpheus

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Island hopping.

Island offers all that and more. The luxury private island lodge is the most exclusive address on the reef, hosting just 28 people at a time but promising the best dining, unwinding and undersea exploring.

Lord Howe Island, NSW With a tagline like ‘Just Paradise’, you might fear that Lord Howe Island couldn’t quite live up to the hype. But, with its crystal-clear waters, towering green cliffs and abundance of things to do – whether it’s meeting the native wildlife, indulging in a massage, a gourmet dinner or exploring by foot or flipper – you’ll realise that tagline is absolutely fitting.

Tasmania Sure, it’s a state, but Tasmania is also kind of an island – and a pretty breathtaking one at that! Between the rugged wilderness and crystal-clear bays, Tasmania has to be seen to be believed. Wine connoisseurs will love the many vineyards, art aficionados will thrill at the Museum of Old and New Art and historians will marvel at the sites that mark important moments in Australia’s timeline. Tour the island by vehicle – you’ll be amazed how much of Tasmania you can take in in a short time.

The Whitsundays, QLD They’re Queensland’s pride and joy, bringing tourists from all over the world to its white beaches and aqua waters. Whether you explore the Whitsundays by boat, foot or seaplane, we’re sure you’ll agree – they’re truly magical.

Kangaroo Island, SA Protected nature reserves make up over a third of Kangaroo Island and the remainder packs in enough art, culture, food, wine and shopping to promise you’ll experience something brand new every day.

Pictured, a Kangaroo Island native. Above, Rottnest Island

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