Kingfisher Halcyon Landing
A publication by Halcyon
August 2014
OPEN DAY
Saturday 30 August
See you there Saturday 30 August
10:00am – 1:00pm RSVP Contact the Sales Centre on 1800 050 050
The gates will be open from 10:00am until
community’s spectacular Recreation Club and
1:00pm and you’re welcome to come along
facilities and meet some of the home owners
and have at look at the community Judged
who already call Halcyon Landing home.
Australia’s Best. Join in on the fun and
It’s also a great chance to soak up some of
excitement at the Open Day on Saturday 30
Halcyon’s famous hospitality, with a sausage
August where plans for the final release of
sizzle, coffee and the popular ice cream van,
homes will be unveiled. Visitors can tour the
always a favourite on Open Days.
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A community evolves
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Special interest groups and new hobbies are all the rage! The latest and definitely one of the most
Another new start up group that is attracting
popular new special interest groups within the
a lot of attention is the ‘Girls in the Shed’
community is… line dancing! A group of more
woodworking group. Classes have only just
than 40 boot-scootin’ aficionados rarely miss
begun and the ladies will be trained on all the
their Wednesday evening and now Saturday
tools in the fully equipped Workshed.
morning sessions in the Recreation Club.
Normally the domain of the men, the ladies
Guided and tutored by one of the home
are planning to start off with some small
owners who is a seasoned line dancer, they
projects for the kitchen such as wooden
learn a new routine each week and practice
stirring spoons and breadboards.
ones they have learnt previously.
So whether it’s busting a move on the dance
Both men and women attend this popular
floor or carving a groove on the woodwork,
class that is not just great for fitness, but also
there’s always something new to learn and
for mental training, memory and is simply
try at Halcyon Landing, with a broad range of
loads of fun.
special interest groups to choose from.
Time to ‘re-imagine’
Leading Australian social commentator, Bernard Salt addresses future home owners
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A crowd of 100 were on hand to hear Bernard
Along with ‘big picture’ demographics
Salt speak at a recent Halcyon function. A
analysis, he also spoke of how baby boomers
high-profile Melbourne-based Partner with
are, “Re-imagining how they live their lives.”
the global advisory firm KPMG and founder
Longer life expectancy means more and
of KPMG Demographics, Bernard is widely
more are opting to downshift, selling their
regarded as one of Australia’s leading social
home and releasing equity to begin the
commentators by business, the media and
process of ‘re-imagining.’
the broader community.
Mr Salt’s research indicates a shift towards
His insightful and often laugh-out-loud
lifestyle communities like Halcyon Landing.
funny presentation captivated the audience
Nowadays it’s about having somewhere
of ‘baby boomers’, honing in on the
secure to lock and leave, travel, family and
trends and mindset of their generation.
health.
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The final curtain call...
Grand Finale R e l e a s e
An artist’s impression of the Special design home
Eagerly awaited and highly anticipated, the final
All homes in the Release come with an 8-Star
leafy forest outlook to the east. Home owners
release represents the very last opportunity
energy rating, keeping the home warmer in
in the Grand Finale Release will also benefit
to purchase a new home at Australia’s best
winter and cooler in summer, whilst using less
from close proximity to the upgraded River
over 50’s lifestyle community. The ‘Grand
energy. Unique to the Grand Finale Release,
Markets Shopping Centre. Popping out to the
Finale Release’ is made up of only 18 homes
each home has been upgraded from 1.5kW
shops is just a short, convenient walk from the
and showcases some of Halcyon’s best, most
to 2.25kW, an increase of 50% for each
front door.
popular designs. From the functional Ninderry
home.
to the spectacular new Grand Peregrine and
Nestled in the South East corner of the gated
a unique one-of-a-kind ‘special’ design home,
community, the Release makes the most of
the Release has something for everyone.
views with a pocket park to the west and a
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An artist’s impression of the Grand Peregrine design home
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To see the plans for this exciting final release of homes, phone the Sales Centre today or come to the Open Day on 30 August.
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Halcyon Landing, the evolution of a community... From the early days Halcyon Landing was always set to be something special. First home owners John and Janet Quaill have seen the dream turn into reality as Halcyon Landing has become a community in the true sense of the word. Along the way there have been several milestones including a local Sunshine Coast ‘Glossies’ award and being recognised as the first retirement community in Australia to receive the coveted six–leaf EnviroDevelopment certification. In two short years the home owners have supported over 25 charities including the amazing achievement of a top 30 ranking for their efforts in ‘The World’s Greatest Shave’ for the Leukemia Foundation. Halcyon Landing also scooped the pool at the Queensland UDIA awards for excellence, winning four titles including the President’s award before going on to win Australia’s Best Seniors’ Living 2014. In the words of Project Director Chris Carley, “It’s not about building a development, it’s about building a community.”
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Australia’s Best Seniors’ Living
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5-Star lifestyle with a 10-Star rating Halcyon
has
consistently
pushed
the
insulation, amongst other items.
boundaries, creating the first 8-Star energy
The trick to reaching the coveted rating
rated homes to be built in a retirement
however was in the glass. Although double
community and always at the leading edge of
glazing would be the solution, it was too
innovation.
expensive to consider realistically. The answer
That’s now been taken a step further
lay in a laminated, high transparency, neutrally
after Halcyon Landing Project Director,
coloured, low emissivity (low-e) glass!
Chris Carley proposed a 10-Star energy
This is where Them’s engineer’s eye for
rated home to Them and Martina Themsen,
detail took over. He went to the glass
something that particularly appealed to Them,
manufacturers and collected samples before
a recently retired Engineer.
taking them to Project Director Chris Carley,
It all began when the Themsens secured a
who then arranged for a meeting with the
prized site with a lovely north east treed
window frame suppliers.
outlook with a unique ‘special’ design. “I decided
Although it was a first for all parties, a
to investigate how the star rating system works
particular low-e glass that has an infused
and downloaded the government manual. I
metallic coating was chosen. The high-tech
read up on it and became enthused about the
product is designed to be reflective yet still let
whole idea,” said Them.
a lot of natural light through.
Them, a man who admits to loving a challenge
Both Them and Martina are eagerly looking
Them and Martina Themsen
and doing the research to back it up, couldn’t
forward to moving into their new home in the
resist. So he and wife Martina agreed to the
When they move in they will be amongst
next few months, and they can thank one of
10-Star concept that included additional ceiling
familiar faces having met some of their new
their neighbours for introducing them to the
fans, an extra two solar panels and more
neighbours socially. “We have also been
Halcyon concept.
backwards and forwards to Halcyon Landing
They visited Halcyon Waters initially and
quite a bit because our friends already live
researched other options where they
there. We have been to some official functions
discovered their dislike of exit fees before
and happy hours so we have met many people
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turning their attention to Halcyon Landing.
already,” said Them.
10:00am – 1:00pm
“To us Halcyon stood out, but the real test
The couple like that they were able to make
was when we literally walked around the
some amendments to the ‘Special’ house
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community and spoke to the people who
design to suit their requirements prior to
lived there and they were very, very positive.
construction of the 10-Star home.
That was the moment for us,” said Martina.
Location was another strong point for the
The delightful couple arrived in Australia from
Themsens, with the airport close by a bonus
Holland back in 1967, originally setting up
for their children who are spread out around
home in Longreach where they raised a family
the country and overseas. They also like the
before moving to Brisbane in 1997.
convenience of the upgraded shops, just a
Them, who retired just last year, plans to
short walk from home.
make the most of their new home and
The frequent travellers also realise that they
lifestyle as does Martina, who has heard of the
can rest easy when they are away on holidays,
many hobby and interest groups on offer at
safe in the knowledge that somebody is
Halcyon Landing.
keeping an eye on things at home.
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A perfect day on the green... Perfect weather conditions and blue skies greeted 80 home owners who turned up ready for a fun roll on the grass at the community green! The group included a mix of experienced bowlers and total beginners under the watchful eye of local bowls shop owner and coach, Paul Henricks. After some helpful tips, the 25 beginners teamed up with the experienced bowlers and the fun began. The coach was more than impressed with how quickly most beginners took to the game with some showing a natural talent for bowls. Of the 25 who tried the game for the first time, 17 are now being mentored and coached by experienced bowls coaches within the community. The day ended with a BBQ and a special prize draw of bowls associated gift packs.
Halcyon marathon team preparing for a fun day out! When it comes to competing in local
Training started at Halcyon Landing back in
marathon events, Halcyon home owners are
June with team members able to meet up
amongst the most enthusiastic, fielding some
and walk together around the community’s
of the largest corporate teams to enter. The
walking trail. Fortunately one home owner
2014 Sunshine Coast Marathon is no different
marked out all the tracks and distances
with 110 Halcyon team members entered
and most team members are diligently
and counting! This year, for the first time, new
following the training schedule set out on the
home owners from Halcyon Glades will join
marathon website.
their sister communities from Caloundra and
Once again a huge Halcyon support team will
Bli Bli for the event. It’s all about having fun
be turning up help cook the BBQ, rehydrate
with friends, team spirit and generally ‘having
and cheer on the team as they arrive at the
a go’ whilst raising funds for a good cause.
finish line and the Halcyon Marquee.
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Home owners celebrate in style Fresh from taking home the coveted UDIA National award for Australia’s Best Seniors’ living 2014, Halcyon Landing has hosted a very special awards night of its own. The gala affair was to celebrate the big win and hand out awards to the home owners who live in the gated Bli Bli community. More than 180 home owners dressed to the nines and graced the red carpet at the black tie event held in the community’s lavish Recreation Club. Much to the delight of the single ladies, a ‘hunk’ was on hand to escort them down the red carpet. The married ladies didn’t miss out however, with more than a few queuing up for their photo opportunity too! The Rec Club was specially decorated and transformed for the evening that included live music and a delicious three course sit down meal. Nine special awards were presented to home owners to commemorate the night, including environmental, fitness and green thumb awards amongst others.
Halcyon Landing Halcyon Landing 27 Waigani Street, Bli Bli Qld 4560 Freecall 1800 050 050 Halcyon Glades 161 Pumicestone Road, Caboolture North, Qld 4510 Freecall 1800 814 567 Vision by Halcyon 27-29 Grant Avenue, Hope Island Qld 4212 Freecall 1800 831 567
30 August 10:00am–1:00pm RSVP Contact the Sales Centre on 1800 050 050
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