Halcyon Days April 2012

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HALCYON A publication by Halcyon

APRIL FEBRUARY

2012

Beach Boyz ‘Barbie in the Park’ Join in the fun, fun, fun!

Saturday 12 May see page 3 for more details

inside:

Q & A with Marie Cone Halcyon Joey

8-Star HealthyHomes News

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The latest on the Island Home owners saveHope money andHealth Precinct.

Planet Earth at the same time.

Take a look at Halcyon Landing’s Halcyon home owner Gail Kraal’s unique ‘Marcoola’. creativenew designs in The Shed.

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It’s about living better

Healthy Happy Halcyon On any given day, it’s not unusual to see up to 20 bicycles leaning against the racks at the Leisure Club. The preferred mode of transport around here is by two wheels or walking.

From 6am the early birds are up and at it, with sessions in the gym or a few laps in the pool before riding

Quality, style and architectural flair are

day. With an 8-Star energy efficiency rating,

always important to the discerning buyer,

these homes are cooler in summer and

but when it really comes down to it,

warmer in winter. This makes everyday living

how you live in a home is what makes

more comfortable and affordable, which

it ‘home’. The laughter that emanates

means living better. To find out more about

when friends and family visit, the stories

the ‘Lifestyle Series’ phone the Sales Office

that are shared over food and drinks, and

on 1800 626 488. These homes are selling

the sounds of nature on those lazy lie-in

now and are the final release ever to be

mornings, embodies the essence of the

built at Halcyon Waters. So if you’ve been

‘Lifestyle Series’ homes. It is all about fully

waiting for the right time, don’t delay, as

functional living spaces that create numerous

these homes will not last.

opportunities for whatever it is that you

Grab your ‘Lifestyle Series’ brochure. Contact Sales on 1800 626 488

want to do.

home for breakfast. From then on it’s a steady stream of two wheelers arriving and departing the Leisure Club for various activities and personal interest group get-togethers.

Whether it’s exercising the brain in the library, a cracking forehand service return on the tennis court

You’ll be spoiled with a choice of wonderful

or discovering a new interest in life,

designs offering a variety of outdoor living

the focus is on a healthy and happy

options. Enjoy covered front porches for

Halcyon lifestyle. It’s about trying new

those neighbourly natters, or a tantalizing

things or rekindling an old interest

barbie on your fabulous rear alfresco area.

from the past. Most of all it’s about

It is here that you will watch the daily

having fun while you’re doing it.

migration of the kangaroos on the Eastern Grey Reserve, a sight that will light up every

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Good times, good vibrations Get set for some fun, fun, fun and good

open and there’s entertainment for the

vibrations at Halcyon’s ‘Beach Boyz Barbie

whole family so bring the grandchildren, a

in the Park’ on Saturday 12 May. If you turn

blanket, some deckchairs and enjoy a BBQ

up early there’s a barbless hook, catch and

lunch and live music in the Park.

release fishing competition from 10:00am

RSVP - Friday 4 May

at the Lake, then it’s the Beach Boyz live

Venue Date Time Dress Phone -

in Celebration Park, playing a mix of your favourite Beach Boys tunes and classic Rock The Beach Boyz live in Celebration Park 12 May

Q & A with Marie Cone

n’ Roll covers. The ‘Lakeside Bar’ will be Q. Is the weekly fee like a body corporate

Q. How much can I get and have others

fee and do you have a sinking fund?

done this?

The weekly site fee is one simple fee that

Currently nearly 50 home owners have

covers rates, water, use of all the facilities

taken advantage of this financial assistance.

and management of the community. The

For selected homes in the ‘Lifestyle Series’

maintenance of common areas, facilities and

up to $80,000 is now available towards the

infrastructure is covered by Halcyon and no

Q. Is Halcyon licensed to do this?

sinking fund.

Halcyon Management is fully licensed as

Q. I am on a pension and on my own.

an Australian Credit Licensee pursuant to

Can I get Centrelink assistance towards

the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 and issued by ASIC, Australian

Whether you are a couple or single, if you are on a pension you will be eligible for Centrelink assistance towards the weekly

Recently at a Home Buyer Information Session it became apparent that throughout

fee. The maximum assistance for this is just under $120 a fortnight. In addition to this Halcyon has set the weekly fee for a single

the buying process there are many questions

at a lower rate than for a couple.

that sometimes remain unspoken and

Q. Can I get financial assistance towards

therefore unanswered. We have decided

my purchase and if so what is the interest

to dedicate a portion of Halcyon Days

rate?

to answering the most common of these questions so that you can be more informed

purchase of a new home.

home owner is required to contribute to a

the weekly fee?

Marie Cone

Celebration Park Saturday 12 May 12:00noon - 3:00pm Floral shirt optional 1800 626 488

Securities and Investments Commission.

Q. To keep my cost of living down, can I put up solar panels?

Yes you can. Halcyon is fully supportive of environmentally friendly options such as solar panels that offer cheaper living choices for our home owners.

Q. What does 8-Star energy efficiency mean?

This means that the home is given a rating

Yes, Halcyon is able to offer financial

based on its energy efficiency. Each star equates to approximately $14 per week in

assistance at the time of purchase. After

saved energy costs. If you are coming from

you have any questions you would like

much consultation with buyers it was

a typical older suburban home, your home

answered at any time please do not hesitate

recognised that for many making monthly

is probably around 3 or 4-Stars. Halcyon is

to call me. In this edition we have focused

interest payments was undesirable so

proud to announce that the ‘Lifestyle Series’

on the financial questions that we have been

Halcyon can provide a loan that involves no

of homes will carry an 8-Star rating meaning

asked most recently.

monthly interest payments.

better living for you.

when it comes to taking the next step. If

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HALCYON

Looking forward to a new ‘Lifestyle Series’ home

I call Halcyon home

When Mary Spendlove moves into her

herself busy. Treasurer of the Halcyon Home

brand new ‘Lifestyle Series’ home later

Owner Social Group, Mary was recently

this year, her moving costs shouldn’t be

both honoured and pleased to be elected to

too much of a cause for concern, after all

a second term in the role. “I am on my own

she is only moving a couple of hundred

and I know I wouldn’t have attended as many

metres. Also easing the day of moving is the

of the events here that I have if I wasn’t on

‘Halcyon Army’. This is a hoard of strong

the committee. This has enabled me to meet

men organised by a pack of efficient women.

so many lovely people,” said Mary.

A home owner at Halcyon Waters for over

Mary loves her current Marengo design

Maree came to visit and fell in love with the

two years, Mary is eagerly looking forward to

home so much that she has chosen a

place and they have been here for a year

the move. But for her, best of all is the fact

‘Lifestyle Series’ Marengo for her new home

now and they love it. Ross’ parents then

that she gets to keep all the good friends and

up the street. A new colour scheme, an

moved in a short while later and they are

Halcyon neighbours that she has made!

island bench kitchen and a larger outdoor

just as happy, ” she said.

Even though she will soon be living a little

entertaining area are just some of the

closer to the Leisure Club, Mary knows that

things Mary is looking forward to. As a

a short walk can sometimes turn into a two

nature lover, Mary comments, “I’m

hour outing and she wouldn’t have it any other way. “I enjoy being here because everyone is so friendly. I know that when I walk out my front door there is always someone to pass the time of day with, you can stay and chat or just say good day and walk on,” said Mary.

also really looking forward to looking over my back fence and seeing the Eastern Grey kangaroos and all the native bird life that are always in the Eastern Grey Reserve”.

This is my story Kerry Luke, Senior Sales Consultant and Mary Spendlove

Mary echoes the sentiments of the other single ladies who live at the secure lifestyle community. “I like the security of living here, I can go for a walk in the evening and feel completely safe which I wouldn’t be able to do in suburbia. I also like the freedom of being able to go to the gym and the pool whenever I feel like it,” said Mary. “I travel quite a lot and I know whilst I’m away

So passionate about the lifestyle at Halcyon

someone will water my garden, look after

While her new ‘Lifestyle Series’ home is

Waters, Mary has referred friends who now

the house and collect my mail so I have no

under construction, Mary has plenty to keep

also call Halcyon home. “My friends Ross and

worries,” she added.

An artist’s impression of a Marengo ‘Lifestyle Series’ home.

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Spin and win with Captain Flathead No it’s not a new reality television game show, the ‘Flathead Spinning Wheel’ is actually a chance to win an all expenses fishing trip aboard a luxury cruiser! Well kind of anyway. The brainchild of Halcyon Caretaker Mark Young, (aka Captain Flathead), the spinning wheel was rolled out for the first time at a recent Leisure Club Happy Hour. The prize, won by Roger Glover, a trip to ‘Straddie’ aboard Captain Flathead’s tinnie the Lillie Rose and the chance to bring along a friend to share the fun.

Halcyon Caretaker Mark Young (Captain Flathead) with Roger Glover and Rob Hotson

southwest wall at the seaway but the fish weren’t co-operating. A move to Wave Break Island provided a similar result, so

not have wished for anything better”.

Another session of fishing which yielded three nice Bream was followed by a magnificent

After a few delays due to a crew change,

the Captain produced some piping hot

weather and what not, the intrepid trio

coffee and they took a few moments to

of Roger, neighbour Rob, and Captain

watch the sun rise and take in the views

by the Captain’s lovely wife, Lyn. The boys

Flathead finally departed Halcyon Waters

towards Surfers. For Roger the moment

enjoyed a stroll across to the east side of the

very early one morning well before dawn.

was significant, “I felt ten years younger

island taking in the scenery before heading

In no time they had lines in near the

and being with two great mates, I could

back to the tinnie and home to Halcyon.

lunch at Currigee Beach lovingly prepared

8-Star efficiency rated homes 8-Star facts at a glance 1. How much will you save on the 8-Star energy efficient homes at Halcyon Waters?

Halcyon has conducted intensive research into this and each star is worth approximately $14 per week ($728 per year).

2. How much will a Halcyon Waters 8-Star energy efficient home save you per year?

At a time when household budgets are

With the additions of solar panels the homes

Assume, your previous home was rated at

under the microscope, it’s nice to know

go even further and become 9-Star, a first

6-Star, than you would save approximately $28

that Halcyon aren’t just building award-

for retirement living in Queensland. What

per week ($1,456 per year). However, if you

winning homes, but are building homes

this means for future home owners is more

have moved from the typical suburban home

that are energy efficient as well. To obtain

money back in their pockets to spend on

the coveted 8-Star rating for homes in the

household items. Halcyon have embraced

‘Lifestyle Series’ the new homes at Halcyon

the notion that building homes that have a

of parameters surrounding the energy efficiency

Waters have perfect North, Northeast

minimal impact on the environment not only

star rating system but this gives you an idea of

orientation and are constructed using state

helps save our planet, but save our home

potential savings. For more information view the

of the art products such as CSR Hebel and

owners substantial sums of money year after

include extra fans and insulation.

year.

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(3-Star) to Halcyon Waters then you might save up to a maximum of approximately $70 per week ($3,640 per year). There are a variety

website www.brutalart.com.au/architecture-design/ energy-efficient-house/

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Just like the men of Halcyon who proved

Huon Pine from Tasmania and Olive Wood

their worth in the kitchen during the

from Israel.

Halcyon MasterChef cook off, Gail Kraal has

Future plans also include crafting some

become a welcome addition to one of the

jewellery, but Gail is happy to be picking

last bastions of typically male dominated

up handy hints and learning to use some

territory at Halcyon Waters. The Shed. “The

of the wide range of tools available in The

boys never give me a hard time,” laughed

Shed. “There’s so much equipment that you

Gail. “They made me feel welcome right

could build a house,” said Gail. “It’s a great

away and are always so helpful,” she added.

place, there’s no dust when you’re working

For Gail, The Shed was a chance to try

because of the built in exhaust fan.” Situated

something brand new, something that had

near the Garden Studio and Tennis Court,

been in the back of her mind for awhile. The

The Shed is a magnet for home owners

idea of working with her hands and using

working on a whole range of projects and

tools as a creative outlet was appealing to

hobbies or just catching up for a yarn.

her. “I can’t sew or knit so I thought I’d get out of my comfort zone and try something

completely new,” she said.

Now a regular face at The Shed, Gail turns out beautifully crafted crosses that she gives away. Made from Surian Cedar before being hand sanded and oiled, the crosses have become so popular that people now request them. After a bit of research and some advice from the boys, Gail is looking

Glen Schultz, Doug Naumann with Gail Kraal

to create pieces from new timber including

Halcyon Parks

A bus load of adventures With so many varied home owner

local outing to the famed Mary Cairncross

special interest groups and hobby clubs

Scenic Reserve at Maleny.

at Halcyon Parks, the trusty community bus is always in high demand. Whether it’s transporting golfers to the Club, heading off to Sunshine Plaza for shopping and movie days or visiting art

The Cairncross Reserve was given to the Landsborough Shire Council in 1941 by three Thynne sisters. They named the reserve after their mother, Mary Thynne

Fortunately, one of the Halcyon Parks home owners was a former volunteer at the Reserve, so the bus load of ‘Halcyon Tourists’ were lucky to get a special tour

studios and galleries in the Hinterland,

(née Cairncross, born 1848). Overlooking

the free home owners bus is always

the Glasshouse Mountains, the reserve

a home cooked meal for lunch before

out and about. More recent adventures

is one of the best remaining subtropical

hopping back on the bus for a scenic 30

include a day trip to Toowoomba

rainforests in Australia and has an area of 55

minute trip home through the Hinterland.

and back by the ‘Beading Ladies’ who

hectares and reaches a peak canopy of 440

No wonder the bus has already clocked

attended a craft expo and a delightful

meters.

up 172,000kms in just a few years!

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through the rainforest. The group enjoyed

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‘Matusik’ on Bli Bli

There wasn’t a spare seat in the room when

the $550 million of

more than 160 future Halcyon Landing

development currently

home owners turned up to hear a ‘no

being undertaken in

nonsense’ presentation from renowned

the area. They include

property industry analyst and media

the Sunshine Coast

commentator, Michael Matusik.

University Hospital, which

The up close and personal session covered

will total 738 beds and

a broad range of topics of interest, including

an adjoining skills academic

the state of the Sunshine Coast property

and research centre; a

market, affordability, housing supply and

200-bed private hospital;

demand, superannuation and economic

the Kawana Town Centre

growth in the region. Matusik also detailed

and Medical Precinct; a $20

his opinions on Bli Bli as a “Middle ring island

million Catholic school planned

plus new community”, citing the value of its

for Parklakes; and the new

location at the junction of roads from the

$40 million Horton Park Golf

North, South, East and West. He also noted

Course.

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HALCYON A publication by Halcyon

Cookbook

Online hits

By Doug

websites were. From a background music

Recipe Club

Recently we surveyed some of the home

Persian Chicken

owners to find out what their favourite site for home movies through to news and

Ingredients

online wine sales, here’s just a sample to

1kg cooked chicken

check out.

2 large onions chopped

Method

1 cup water

1. In a large heavy pan or casserole dish add

1 cup red wine

onions, water, wine, chicken stock, curry

2 tsp chicken stock

powder and tomato puree.

1 tbsp curry powder

2. Simmer for 30 minutes until liquid has

3 tbsp tomato puree

reduced to chutney-like appearance. Stir

250g baby button mushrooms

frequently.

3 spring onions, finely sliced

3. Add diced chicken, baby mushrooms,

2 cups grapes (black/green or mix of both)

spring onions and grapes.

400g can apricots, drained and sliced

4. Cook for about 5 minutes to warm

½ cup parsley chopped

chicken through.

½ cup mayonnaise

5. Fold in parsley, mayonnaise and cream.

1 cup cream, lightly whipped

6. Serve with rice or noodles and crisp salad.

Our Musical Heritage www.tropicalglen.com

It is a jukebox with all the old hits from the 1950s through to the 1980s The Sydney Morning Herald www.smh.com.au

Business and world news Australia Free Sound Tracks www.freesoundtrackmusic.com

Hopping about with ‘Halcyon’

Free downloads for background music for home movies Show my Street www.showmystreet.com

A website showing street view, maps and driving directions ASX www.asx.com.au

Stock Market information Get Wines Direct www.getwinesdirect.com.au

Buy wines online Australia wide

Readers of Halcyon Days would be familiar with the story of ‘Halcyon’ the little joey who

• UDIA National Winner – Seniors’ Living

was rescued by a home owner after being abandoned by his mother. As promised we

• UDIA Qld Winner – Seniors’ Living

are following the story of his 12 month long rehabilitation and are pleased to report he’s

• UDIA Qld Winner – Affordable Housing

is in the full time care of the Advancetown Wildlife Rescue and has been adopted by

will need to distance herself to allow an easy

Robyn, who works at the clinic and has

transition back into his environment before

become his fulltime ‘Mum’.

being released into a mob at Murgon.

He now jumps in and out of his ‘pouch’

Halcyon Waters has sponsored his

regularly and is spending time outside with

rehabilitation and donated numerous items

Robyn. As well as six bottles of milk each

needed by the Clinic, as they operate only on

day, he is eating grass and pellets. Robyn

donations. They do a wonderful job working

cuddles him like a baby and it is very clear

with injured animals and helping these

that he enjoys the social contact. As he gets

beautiful creatures get back to their natural

bigger and stronger, Robyn has said that she

habitat.

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HALCYON

Halcyon Waters 1 Halcyon Way, Hope Island Qld 4212 Freecall 1800 626 488 Halcyon Parks 42 Meridan Way, Caloundra Qld 4551 Freecall 1800 007 280 Halcyon Landing 2 Bli Bli Road, Bli Bli Qld 4560 Freecall 1800 050 050

Photographs and illustrations are intended to be a visual aid only. Halcyon gives no warranty and makes no representation to the accuracy or sufficiency of any description, illustration, photograph or statement contained in this publication and accepts no liability for any loss suffered by any person who relies wholly or partly upon the information presented. All information is subject to change without notice.

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doing just fine. Now aged seven months, he