Winter 2022
IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY
Stockland and homeowners celebrate turning 70
BOUTIQUE BERWICK First homeowners move into our first Victorian community
CANINE CAPERS It’s a dog’s life
FUN AND GAMES The Clubhouse at Nirimba is open
In this edition
y graduation to a septuagenarian M will occur in 12 weeks. I’Il miss being a sexagenarian, mainly for the name, which incites intriguing connotations. But I’m very grateful for seven decades of reasonable health and fitness, and for an amazing wife and family.
Popular thinking considers 70 years to be the start of “old age” and that males (at least), if not already, will be immediately afflicted with Grumpy Old Man Syndrome. Alas, what is old but just a number? I had not previously thought about old age until a friend said “you look good for your age” but he would, he’s an antique dealer!
FOREWORD
One month into living in Halcyon Lakeside and I see the septuagenarian era does not mean the gig is up; there is passion and aliveness, no fading away. The platinum anniversary, shared by
royalty, is new silver-white territory of life. There are new things to discover. No need to bore younger generations about things that have little relevance to them; living through times when energy delivery meant coal in sacks, recycling waste meant giving things to the rag and bone man; both using a horse and cart; and global communication was by letter or telegram. Such a far cry from today’s solar energy and batteries, multiple use products, live visual global communications on a mobile phone. In the platinum era we can learn from our youngers, promote our own vigour, embrace new lifestyles while under less pressure and with the confidence of experience and learnt wisdom. David Salmon, Halcyon Lakeside
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Contents Puppy love
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We adore our furry friends
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For art’s sake
Homeowners discover their passion for painting
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Cover image: Gay Hilton
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Cover story
We’re turning 70!
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Fun and games Halcyon Nirimba’s facilities are open
Golden Girls
Good friends make the move
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Boutique Berwick
Foundation homeowners move in
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CONTENTS
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Celebrating 70 years
Streets ahead Halcyon Promenade takes shape
Andrew Whitson reflects on our history
Chocolate decadence Rich dessert indulgence
Foodie Travel The Logan Food Trail is worth the visit
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Socials Community connection
Upcoming events Discovery Tours
Halcyon Rise
B by Halcyon
8 Halcyon Way, Logan Reserve, QLD
2 Retreat Drive, Buderim QLD
10:30am – 12:30pm - refreshments included Discovery Tour – 26 July Discovery Tour – 23 August
10am-12pm refreshments included Discovery Tour – 16 August
Halcyon Berwick 21 Hollywood Boulevard, Berwick VIC 10:30am – 12:30pm - refreshments included Discovery Tour – 19 July Discovery Tour – 25 August
Halcyon Nirimba 25 Banya Ave, Bells Creek QLD 10am-12pm refreshments included Discovery Tour – 20 July Discovery Tour – 24 August
Information Sessions Our informative seminars break down the facts about life in an over 50s community.
B by Halcyon 2 Retreat Drive, Buderim QLD 10am-12pm refreshments included Information Session – 19 July
Halcyon Promenade North Lakes Hotel, 22 Lakefield Drive, North Lakes QLD 10am-12pm refreshments included Information Session – 19 July
Call 1800 050 050 for more information or to register your attendance visit: http://www.stockland.com.au/halcyon-communities. Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. Check the website for the latest event dates.
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COMMUNITY
It’s a dog’s life
Back Row – Ian Clark with Ruby, Helen McEachern with Basil, Jill Gallegos with Fyay, Kevin Gallegos, Brian Tribe with Lila, Helen Tribe with Billy, John Heathcote with Ben, John Richards with Mia, Merilyn O’Toole with Bella, Ken Cattanach with Archie, Brian Treleaven with Hamish Front Row – Maureen Martin with Teddy (back) and Pippa(front), Jan Brockhurst with Tessa, Jordan Paix with Xavi, Sandra Petty with Bonnie, Vicky Heathcote with Molly, Colin Beutel, Conal Coad with Angus, David Melville with Jaffa, Phil Earl with Carly
“I’m very popular because they all know I have treats in the community office,” Trish laughed. “I come out of my office to say hello and have a pat or a cuddle and they know they will get a present from me.”
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hile the collective noun for a W group of dogs is a “kennel”, at Stockland’s Vision by Halcyon (QLD) its canine members are definitely more of a family.
More than a third of homeowners living in the Hope Island community own a dog (around half of these are in the group photo) and it is community manager Trish Gearie they all make a beeline for. 4
motivators and personal trainers, never wanting to miss a training session no matter the weather. •
Fewer visits to the doctor.
Studies have also been conducted into the mental health benefits of having a pet and found:
Pet ownership is encouraged at Halcyon Communities as we recognise that having a furry friend can help with physical and mental health.
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According to the RSPCA, research has shown that owning a pet can have a number of physical health benefits including:
et owners report less P depression and appear to cope with grief, stress and loss better than non-pet owners.
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ets enhance social connectedness P and social skills and are great conversation starters!
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Increased cardiovascular health (lower blood pressure, lower triglycerides and in men, lower cholesterol).
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Pets are also great caregivers. They keep us company when we’re sick or feeling down.
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I ncreased physical activity. Dogs especially help us get out and enjoy the outdoors while getting some regular exercise. They are great
To read more about studies on the benefits of pet ownership, go to https://kb.rspca.org.au/ knowledge-base/what-are-thehealth-benefits-of-pet-ownership/
Jill and Kevin Gallegos with Fay
Maureen Martin with Pippa and Teddy
Merilyn O’Toole with Bella
Darryl and Sandra Petty with Bonnie
Ian Clark with Ruby
David Melville with Jaffa
John and Vicky Heathcote with Molly
Phil Earl with Carly
Helen and Brian Tribe with Lila
Vicky and John Heathcote
COVER STORY
eventy years ago a young Elizabeth S II was getting ready to assume the throne, The Greatest Show on Earth won Best Picture at the Academy Awards and the Summer Olympics were held in Helsinki, Finland.
Back in Australia, Dalray won the Melbourne Cup while Ken McGregor and Thelma Coyne Long were the Australian Open men’s and women’s champions. In Sydney, a young Hungarian immigrant named Ervin Graf started a small company in south-western Sydney which would one day become Stockland. We have many homeowners who are also celebrating a milestone and are planning celebrations for their 70th birthday. Here are a few of their stories.
JOHN AND VICKY HEATHCOTE VISION BY HALCYON (QLD) This fun-loving couple were born eight hours apart from each other – but on separate days.
It’s our birthday
“John is the 12th of December and I am the 13th,” Vicky said. The pair have shared every birthday and have celebrated their milestone years in fine style, with surprise parties for a few and spending their 60th on a friend’s 117 foot yacht.
Some of the top charting songs included: The winter season is especially wet in the southeast of the continent, being the wettest on record in Melbourne and the fifth wettest on record in Sydney
Image from flickr
Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II took over from her father George VI from 6 Feb
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MUSIC Images from Spotify
EVENTS
Tony Bennett’s Because of You and Cold, Cold Heart
Louis Armstrong’s A Kiss to Build a Dream On Johnnie Ray’s Cry and Walkin’ My Baby Back Home
“We’re just about to go away for three months to Cape York, so we will have to start planning what we’re going to do for out 70th,” she said. Vicky said a December birthday was always tough to get everyone together as the festive season is well underway. “We will work something out with friends and family and definitely celebrate,” she said. Vicky said she and John had always lived by the motto: “Make the most of everyday.”
GRAEME PEARSON VISION BY HALCYON (QLD) aving turned 70 in February, Graeme H has already had his birthday party renting a house in Bundaberg for the whole family over a weekend.
“I have a son, son-in-law and three grandsons who are all February birthdays so we got to spend it together which was great fun,” he said. Graeme said he has always had a “boots and all” attitude, jumping into opportunities which have presented themselves over the years. “I always took my dad’s advice as he always said ‘never get to the end of your life and say I wish I had,’” he said.
Graeme Pearson
Images from Wikipedia
FILM
Image from Wikipedia
SPORTS
Cecil B. DeMille’s The Greatest Show on Earth won Best Picture at the 25th Academy Awards and the 10th Golden Globes Other popular films were Singin’ in the Rain, High Noon, The Jazz Singer, Road to Bali and Kangaroo; an American western shot in Australia starring Peter Lawford, Maureen O’Hara and Australian actor Chips Rafferty
Olympics The Summer Games were held in Helsinki, Finland while the Winter Games were held in Oslo, Norway. Australia won six Gold, two silver and there bronze and finished 11th Australia’s Marjorie Jackson, known as the Lithgow Flash won the 100m and 200m sprint double
Tennis – Australian Open Ken McGregor defeats Frank Sedgman Thelma Coyne Long defeats Helen Angwin
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GAY HILTON HALCYON LAKESIDE (QLD) unshine Coast native S Gay said she felt blessed to be born in the 1950s in a small country town not far away from where she now lives at Halcyon Lakeside.
“I had an idyllic childhood, we’d come home from school for lunch and go for a swim in the creek,” she said. “It was just magic as everyone knew each other and life was very carefree.” Gay still loves the music of the era, citing 1950s rock and roll as her favourite. “Every Saturday night we would go to the pictures and see Elvis Presley and I remember saying to myself that I was going to go to America one day to see him – and I did!” Gay celebrated her 70th birthday on 31 January with a host of family and friends at Twin Waters Resort on the Sunshine Coast. Gay Hilton
ARTS
Joan Sutherland makes her debut at Covent Garden
Images from Wikipedia
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EVENTS
Image from Qantas Qantas Empire Airways commences the first air service between Australia and South Africa The ANZUS Treaty between Australia, New Zealand and the United States comes into force
William Dargie wins the Archibald Prize with his portrait of Essington Lewis
Stockland celebrates 70 years of creating connected communities rom humble beginnings in F Sefton in suburban Sydney, Stockland was born from the idea
land which would become a community of 160 homes.
of Ervin Graf - a young Hungarian migrant who came to Australia on a bricklaying visa in 1950.
The company began to expand throughout Sydney and then interstate over the years.
Having studied architecture before leaving his home country after World War II, Ervin quickly identified a need for affordable housing in the rapidly booming post-war community. He secured backing from Albert Scheinberg and John Hammond and created our first housing estate in 1952.
Ervin’s vision was “to not merely achieve growth and profits but to make a worthwhile contribution to the development of our cities and great country.”
Located close to Sefton Railway Station, the housing estate included the subdivision of a small poultry farm into 19 homes.
Today we are dedicated to continuing to honour Ervin’s legacy by building on those strengths by utilising digital technology as well as environmental and social guidelines to build modern communities for Australians.
Stockland is one of Australia’s largest diversified property groups and for 70 years we’ve been paving the way, creating sustainable, thriving communities where people live, shop and work.
Ervin worked physically on this project, drawing the housing plans, laying the bricks and paving the driveways.
Today, we own, fund, develop and manage a large portfolio of retail town centres, workplace and logistics assets and residential, land lease and retirement communities.
From this small scale beginning, housing activity grew rapidly and the company continued to make a mark on Sefton, later acquiring
Back in 1952 Ervin embraced the emerging modern way of Australian living with a contemporary style which embodied the optimism of the era.
SPORTS
Rugby League NSW – Wests defeated Souths 22-12 QLD – Wests defeated Brothers 15-14
Horse Racing
Peshawar wins the Caulfield Cup Hydrogen wins the Cox Plate Dalray wins the Melbourne Cup
VFL Geelong defeated Collingwood 86-40
Rugby Union Bledisloe Cup on display in Sydney 2014. Images from Wikipedia
1954 & 1955 winner Rising Fast. Image from Wikipedia
Bledisloe Cup was retained by the All Blacks
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BE CREATIVE
ith a keen eye and an W appreciation for beauty, Julie studied fine art and
qualified as an art teacher in the late 1970s, however she didn’t pursue a creative career.
Decades later when she and her husband moved to Stockland’s Halcyon Greens (QLD) in 2019, Julie found a renewed love of figure drawing and still life painting. “I’m not the sporty type so I thought I’d join the art group when we came to Halcyon Greens,” Julie said. “I rediscovered my enjoyment of art and it was great revisiting things I used to do such as charcoal drawings and oil on canvas. “I always enjoyed figure drawing in college, although I don’t have any live models to work with these days so I have to rely on pictures from the internet,” Julie laughed. Julie has now taken over the art group, which meets on Tuesday and Friday mornings in the art room. The group numbers around 12 people and spans a variety of artistic styles from acrylic painting and abstract pieces to portraiture with oils and watercolours. The group recently staged an art show to launch the new-look creative space (formerly known as the messy art room) updated with a hanging system and built-in shelving to display the collective artworks.
Framing art in a new era HOMEOWNER JULIE MIDSON REKINDLED HER CREATIVE PASSION AND UNCOVERED A LATENT TALENT WITH A LIKE-MINDED GROUP OF ARTISTS Julie Midson
The evening included refreshments so people could enjoy some drinks and nibblies after viewing the artworks and speaking to the different artists involved. Julie says art is a very relaxing activity that is both centring and good for the mind. “A lot of us have dabbled in some form of art in the past, and having a dedicated space has allowed people to explore again.”
Dale Holloway Chris Sergeant
“The art group is just a nice place for people to go with a really warm feel – there is a lot of conversation and we play music and have a good time.” The creative space at Halcyon Greens is available for all homeowners to pursue their artistic endeavours and is often used for classes to learn new skills from their neighbours. “You don’t have to have any experience because everyone can paint and draw to some degree – there is a lot of support within the art group and we all make suggestions to help each other,” Julie said. “We’ve even had a lady who was doing paint by numbers, so we’re a very inclusive group – there is no ‘art snobbery’ or anything like that – it’s all about being creative and just really enjoying yourself.” WINTER 2022 | 11
A PASSION FOR PAINTING
fter years away A from the art studio, Roy Beattie
has rediscovered his passion for painting since moving into Halcyon Greens (QLD).
“When I paint, it’s almost like I’m in a trance,” he said. “I see it, I play with it, I put music on and have a bop to it while I paint. I could do it for hours and hours.” Despite being quite good at art in high school in his native Belfast, he hadn’t picked up a paintbrush for decades as he worked his way around the world as an engineer designing slurry pumps. It wasn’t until he moved to Halcyon Greens (QLD) with wife Anne three years ago, that he returned to the art studio. Roy Beattie
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“I never had time to do it when I was working and after I retired I told myself that I’d start painting or write a book,” he said. After joining the burgeoning art group, Roy threw himself back into art with gusto. “I tried everything, portraits, caricatures, I did a series on Africa and have painted a lot of abstracts and I try to use different materials,” he said. Roy has become quite successful, selling a number of pieces and now also takes commissions. “I’m just loving it and my wife says they should bring my bed down here to the art studio, I’m here so much,” he laughed. “I said that I could be at the pub drinking instead.”
Wendy Mueller
Lorna Lindenmayer
Robyn Smith
Diane Mackrodt
Fay Sinclair
Denise Holland
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HALCYON NIRIMBA
Let the fun and games begin he recreation facilities T at Stockland’s Halcyon Nirimba have been designed as the Sunshine Coast’s best backyard.
The new 660 square metre clubhouse will be the beating heart of the new community and a place where homeowners can enjoy all the social, wellness, active, and creative spaces on offer and connect with family and friends. A modern take on the traditional Queenslander, the community-focused, state of the art clubhouse includes 14
sweeping outdoor verandas; an indoor cinema; heated swimming pool, spa and gym; and a bowling green. The alfresco entertaining area completes the space with a communal kitchen, pizza oven and barbeque facilities providing the perfect place to connect with family and friends. Andrew Astorquia, Regional Project Director Stockland Halcyon Communities said the Clubhouse is an outstanding addition to the community. “As an over 50s lifestyle community, we’re focused
on improving the health and wellness of our homeowners and the lifestyle facilities are the perfect way to achieve this,” Andrew said. “Halcyon Nirimba’s Clubhouse provides ample opportunity for homeowners to enjoy sporting and leisure activities, discover creative passions, connect with others or enrich their health and wellbeing, there’s something for everyone.”
Halcyon Nirimba is set within the award-winning Stockland masterplanned community of Aura, with access to more than 200 kilometres of walking and cycle paths which easily connects homeowners to a network of shops and facilities. Josh Sondergeld, Aura Project Director at Stockland, said: “This development will complement our wide product offering at Aura,
which is the largest masterplanned community in Queensland. “Halcyon Nirimba is part of our large range of home options to suit all generations.” “More than 5,000 people are already calling Aura home, and we look forward to welcoming many more into our community.”
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Affordable luxury in boutique Berwick Meticulously designed with our signature mix of quality homes, natural landscapes and state-of-the-art lifestyle facilities.
You’ll find everything you need close to home at Halcyon Berwick, with a range of 2 and 3-bedroom architecturally designed homes on offer. Generously sized, thoughtfully appointed and built to flow seamlessly make for easy living.
Homes priced from $505K* with no entry or exit fees
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The Clubhouse offers an array of resort-style amenities including a heated indoor pool and spa, pickleball court, billiards room, alfresco dining areas and much more.
Display homes now open Artist impression
Barbara Wickes, B by Halcyon
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To visit our boutique community phone 1800 050 050 to book an appointment or drop into the Sales and Information Centre 21 Hollywood Boulevard, Berwick VIC 3806
*All details, including price, images and statements are based on the intention of, and information available to, Stockland Halcyon Communities as at the date of this publication and may change due to future circumstances. Images are artist’s impressions and are subject to change. Price is correct as of 13/06/22 and is subject to availability.
PEOPLE
Marian Young and Jen Christie, Halcyon Rise
Thank you for being a friend Golden Girls move to Rise NEIGHBOURS AND SINGLE LADIES JEN CHRISTIE AND MARIAN YOUNG SET THE SCENE FOR A DUAL MOVE TO STOCKLAND’S HALCYON RISE (QLD). en and Marian became firm J friends when Marian moved next door to Jen’s Loganholme duplex 10 years ago.
“The real estate agent gave me Jen’s number so I could ask about her experience in the duplex and we hit it off from the get-go,” Marian recalled. “Marian moved in next door about four weeks later and we’ve been there for each other ever since,” Jen said. The duo regularly enjoy each other’s company with monthly coffee catchups, lunch dates and regular outings to the movies. As single women living on their own, Marian says it’s nice to have a good friend nearby. “We don’t live in each other’s pockets but we help each other out in lots of ways and it’s comforting to have someone next door if you need them.” It’s this closeness that made Jen reluctant to tell Marian she was moving to Halcyon Rise after a tour
of the Logan Reserve community sold her on the facilities, secure environment and neighbourhood of people in her age group. “I plucked up the courage over lunch and told her. Before I knew it, Marian had set up an appointment to have a look and that was it,” Jen laughed. Marian was also attracted to the lifestyle, amenities and community feel at Halcyon Rise. “It was not even on my radar to consider but the more Jen told me about Halcyon Rise, the more excited I became,” Marian said. “It ticked a lot of boxes for me with proximity to family, facilities, security in a gated estate and the general feel of the place with people of a similar age.” Both Jen and Marian have selected a Beechmont home in the Easy Living Series and will live a few houses away from each other. The new-build homes will be completed later in the year.
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While they wait to move in, the active and social duo are looking forward to meeting new people and being involved in all the activities on offer, including swimming and aqua aerobics in the heated pool, wandering on the walking tracks and trying yoga and pickleball. In true Golden Girl style, Jen and Marian are even trying to convince other single friends to move into Halcyon Rise with them. “The people at Halcyon Rise have been very friendly so far and that’s really inviting – you get the sense that it really is a family and a community there,” Marian said. “I would tell other people considering a move to an over-50s lifestyle community to do it,” Jen added. “Halcyon Rise is such a beautiful place with a secure environment, plenty of facilities and people your own age – it just ticks all the boxes.”
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HALCYON BERWICK
Boutique Berwick welcomes its foundation homeowners
next chapter and came across Halcyon Berwick. “It felt very comfortable and all of the staff have been wonderful,” she said.
tockland has S welcomed foundation homeowners to its first over 50s boutique community in Victoria in the sought-after suburb of Berwick.
“We’ve come into a brand new home which still has a few touches of our old home, but we’re finding the size very manageable,” Glenys said.
The lucky homeowners were driven to their doorstep and welcomed into their new homes to the sounds of the local Arcadia Civic Band who played a number of upbeat and festive tunes.
“Ray is looking forward to playing bowls, pickleball and the pool,” she said.
One of the community’s first homeowners, Merren Bailey, said they were on such a high after being welcomed into the community. “Driving in the gates in the stretch Hummer, we felt like rock stars with all the cameras clicking away,” she said. “I’ll never forget it as it made the move feel so special. It was such a buzz.”
Martin, Jen and Jessie Rees
Glenys and Ray Parker have made the move to Halcyon Berwick from their large family home of 47 years and are settling in well.
The five homeowners were transported by stretch Hummer into the gates of Halcyon Berwick where they were met by the community team and a brass band.
Inside was a gift of a beautiful picnic hamper, complete with lunch and refreshments.
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“I’ve always wanted to live in a gated community and ever since I was a little girl I’ve wanted a brand new home, so it’s all fallen into place.”
Merren had been looking “on and off for a few years” for her
She said they were looking forward to getting involved in community life.
“I’m a big reader so I’m interested in the library, getting involved in crafts and also the social aspect.” Glenys said the COVID lockdowns had showed them that life in the suburbs can be lonely. “We would go for a walk and we’d be lucky to see anybody, whereas here there is always someone to chat to.” The final foundation homeowners who made the big move were Jen and Martin Rees with their black Labrador Jessie, who was also given a special welcome. Jen said the welcome was “fantastic” and that they were delighted to be able to move in.
“Even in the short time we’ve been here, our social life has improved with Happy Hour and Movie Night it’s been great,” she said. “I really feel a sense of freedom here that I haven’t felt for a very long time.” “We were just expecting the community bus to pick us up but when the stretch Hummer arrived with champagne we were blown away,” she said.
Merren Bailey
The couple had made the decision to move from their acreage block to be able to enjoy an easier lifestyle and a better quality of life. Jen has Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) which sometimes hinders her movement, so to be on a smaller, flat block with less maintenance as well as situated within a social community was the drawcard.
Glenys and Ray Parker
There is a range of architecturally designed, low-maintenance homes to choose from which are all generously sized, thoughtfully appointed and built to flow seamlessly.
The hub of the community will be the Clubhouse, where homeowners can enjoy facilities such as a cinema, indoor heated swimming pool, billiard room, lounge and dining room, outdoor alfresco and BBQ areas, pizza oven, spa and gym, yoga retreat, community garden, arts and crafts centre, bowling green, pickleball and croquet court, a workshop, kitchen and bar, and even a dedicated dog wash.
Each home also comes with a 6 Star Energy Rating, passive solar design consideration, and the option to upgrade to solar.
To visit the display homes at Halcyon Berwick, please call 1800 050 050 or visit stockland.com. au/halcyon-berwick
lakes and green open spaces in the Stockland masterplanned community of Minta, with safe access to kilometres of walking pathways.
“Our homeowners and home buyers are very excited about the start of a new journey for them, especially coming off the back of the COVID pandemic when many people have felt really isolated,” she said. “They are looking for a sense of kinship and to live within a supportive community of friends; it is more than just a home.”
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RELAX IN STYLE alcyon Berwick is H set within a beautiful natural reserve with the
Halcyon Berwick Project Director Nicky Guirguis said there had been a lot of anticipation in the build up to this event.
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HALCYON PROMENADE
Promenade is streets ahead
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Stockland’s newest over 50s lifestyle community, Halcyon Promenade, is already attracting strong interest from buyers looking to discover a lifestyle streets ahead. Located in Burpengary East (QLD) and only six minutes to Moreton Bay, earthworks have recently commenced on the $260 million development. Regional Project Director Andrew Astorquia said he was excited to see the project come to life. “What we’re creating will be something very special in terms of expansive facilities, quality homes and a focus on eco-friendly initiatives.” “Through thoughtful masterplanning, we’re creating a bayside community with that northside feel; a homage to the quintessential northern Brisbane suburbs.” “Most distinctively, *Halcyon Promenade will be developed across both sides of Caulfield Drive, with the two sides of the community connected by a vibrant, pedestrianised main street,” Andrew said. “Halcyon Promenade will also feature our largest lifestyle facilities closest to Brisbane, so the community offers the perfect opportunity for buyers looking to downsize while still being close to the city.” Halcyon Promenade has embraced the village hub approach to the lifestyle facilities with the leisure and sporting facilities spread throughout the community. WINTER 2022 | 21
BDA Architecture Director Adam Beck said the separation of facilities was intentional, to create spaces for different uses. “The facilities have been strategically positioned to create a vibrant and active community where homeowners can mix lifestyle and leisure.” “Taking inspiration from the location, the design of the facilities will reflect Brisbane’s northern bayside character and bring a coastal element to the semi-rural area,” Adam said. “The designs will include variations of white battens and textured walls, offset by the natural colour tones of stone and timber. Decorative screening will also be used throughout.” “As always when working on a Stockland Halcyon Community, we follow a number of design principles to ensure environmental sustainability is a key focus of the development.” Halcyon Promenade will feature a health club with a 25m heated magnesium salt pool, gym, yoga lawn and art studio; a recreation club and lounge with a private dining area and outdoor kitchen overlooking the resort pool; as well as a 3D golf simulator, pickleball courts and a full size, flood lit bowling green. “We’ve been collaborating with FORM Landscape Architects and are excited to see our vision start to take shape,” Adam said. “Think of spaces nestled amongst lush landscaping, lined with shaded boulevards and visual landmarks.” *Set across 59-acres of prime northside land, Halcyon Promenade has been carefully designed to complement the natural beauty of the bayside environment. * Renders are artist impressions only. Subject to change.
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A lifestyle that’s right up your street, with state of the art lifestyle and leisure facilities.
*Provision of the West village and facilities is subject to obtaining Council approval.
East Village
West Village*
• Sports hub: – Function space with bar and kitchen – Games room including 3D golf simulator and 2 pool tables – Gym • 25m heated magnesium salt pool with spa • Yoga lawn • Messy arts room • Art/dance studio • 3 x floodlit pickleball courts • Outdoor BBQ area
• Recreation club and lounge: – Entertainment space with bar and kitchen – Dance floor – Private dining room – Outdoor kitchen and BBQ • Library • Cinema • Caravan and boat storage with drive-through wash bay • Full-size floodlit bowling green • Outdoor resort pool • The shed
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Let us say thank you When you refer someone to a Halcyon Community we like to say thank you, to you and a charity partner. Best of all, you don’t have to live at a Halcyon Community to be part of the program. Our referral program is available to anyone who helps introduce a new homeowner to a Halcyon Community.
Our charity partners:
How does it work? When you refer a friend who buys a home at a Halcyon Community we provide you with $1,500 and a $500 donation towards a Stockland CARE Foundation charity partner. When a buyer enquires about a Halcyon Community, our team asks who referred them. Our friendly team records the referral details in our database. If your friend goes on to sign a contract^ to buy in a Halcyon Community, the referrer and the referee* will be provided with a referral form to complete and submit to the sales office to process the payment and donation#.
To find out more visit: stockland.com.au/halcyon-communities View our Privacy Collection Notice www.stockland.com.au/privacy-policy and Terms and Conditions for further details www.stockland.com.au/halcyon-communities/friends-of-halcyon-referral. By submitting this form you agree to the Terms of Use www.stockland.com.au/terms-of-use. #Must be a preferred Stockland charity of choice. *Referrer is the person who recommends the customer to buy a home from Stockland. Referee is the new Stockland customer purchasing a home in a Halcyon Community for the first time. ^Contract means a Home Purchase Agreement and Site Agreement.
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UPDATE
Celebrating 70 years of achievement Andrew Whitson
n the scheme of things, 70 years Ithedoesn’t seem long. It’s a drop in ocean of time and a relatively short period in our history.
As you know, so much has happened over the past 70 years to change our world and the way we live. There have been many achievements in terms of technology, advances in healthcare and how we interact with people across the globe. There have also been changes in the way we view our lifestyle once fulltime work has finished. In the 1950s, retirement was a different proposition to the one it is today. Most retirees stayed in their large family home (which they still had to maintain) or they might have
moved in with one of their children. There was no superannuation system so for most retirees, their later years would have been funded by a modest Aged Pension. At that same time in our history, a young Hungarian immigrant named Ervin Graf had a dream to create affordable homes and communities for Australians of all ages. Those dreams have grown over the years into the company Stockland is today. For the past 70 years we’ve been paving the way, creating sustainable, thriving communities where people of all ages live, shop,work and play. Today, we own, fund, develop and manage a large portfolio of retail town centres, workplace and
logistics assets and residential and over 50s land lease communities. We are in the business of creating and curating communities where you can live active and engaged lives. At Halcyon Communities, this ethos drives what we do and we will continue to create communities that offer Australians an opportunity to enrich their lives. While we value all of our homeowners, we extend a special congratulations to those who are sharing our 70th birthday. Let’s all celebrate what we have experienced and achieved over the years. Happy Birthday! WINTER 2022 | 25
TRAVEL
Varied, vibrant and delicious EXPLORE THE LOGAN FOOD TRAIL
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Back Row L-R – Ken Johnson, Roman Norynberg, Leo Dore, John Carroll, Tony Howard, Lyn Neech, Dot Marsh Front Row L-R – Maureen Johnson, Jenny Norynberg, Trish Dore, Jenny Carroll, Carol Howard.
here’s nothing better than T discovering hidden gems right in your own backyard
and the Logan City Food Trail is a sparkling diamond.
Twelve lucky homeowners from Stockland’s Halcyon Rise (QLD), which is located in Logan Reserve (a suburb of Logan City), had the opportunity to explore the region in a guided tour. Logan City is home to more than 326,000 people from 217 different nationalities. From Mediterranean fare, fresh seafood and contemporary Australian cuisine to the best of Asian, Indian and European delights, there are culinary experiences to suit all tastes. 26
Setting off in the community bus and Tesla, the intrepid travellers kickstarted their journey with coffee and cake at Social Sphere Café in Marsden. Next stop was in the heart of the cultural epicentre of the region Logan Central - where the daytrippers picked up delicacies from the Euro Deli and Hamid Bakery. Known as the ‘Golden Circle’ as within 200 square metres, you’ll find Middle Eastern bakeries and restaurants, Indian and Afghan supermarkets, a Burmese restaurant as well as small businesses offering a host of African, European and Pacific Island produce and groceries.
The ‘Golden Circle’ was named by Zane Jackson, a Logan local who works at Logan City Council, coined the phrase when sharing walking-distance lunch recommendations with colleagues. It all started with Zane looking to mix up his lunch selections. “I’ve had sandwiches for lunch my whole life. This amazing array of food is right on our doorstep here at Council, so I thought, why not try it out?” He found a wealth of well-priced delicious food on the other side of the railway line, made and sold by interesting people, many of whom came to Australia as migrants or refugees.
Roman and Jennifer Norynberg at Albert River Wines
tasting at the picturesque Albert River Wines, a heritage colonial estate which was once home to three former Queensland premiers.
homestead located on the grounds of Hills Golf Course which is believed to be the second oldest building in South East Queensland, constructed in 1845.
The next foodie stop was lunch at Green Frog Hollow in Logan Village, a lush oasis which is popular for breakfast and lunch and also dinner on weekends.
Back over in Logan at Bee All Natural Honey, the homeowners were entertained and educated by the Roebig family, producers of the award winning honey and proprietors of the artisan hives located in Jimboomba.
The house originally served as a homestead, stage coach depot and holding yards for the famed Cobb & Co stage coach company.
The tour group jumped over into the Scenic Rim region for wine
Last stop of the day was at the iconic Jimboomba House, an historic
The Golden Circle is a truly multicultural experience and one of Australia’s most culturally diverse concentrations of food offerings and well worth a visit.
World famousJohn Bellsand Beach Jenny Carroll at Euro Deli
Plan your visit here: https://seqfoodtrails.com.au/ https://www.explorelogan.com. au/things-to-do/eat-drink/
Lyn Neech and Dot Marsh at Social Sphere Cafe
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Interested in joining The Club? The Halcyon Nirimba Clubhouse is now open. Visit our Sales & Information Centre at 25 Banya Avenue, Nirimba or call 1800 727 170 to find out more.
WHAT IS STOCKLAND CARE FOUNDATION? The Stockland CARE Foundation, a charitable trust established to deliver programs and initiatives to improve the lives of people living in or near Stockland communities, will invest more than $1 million and ongoing non-financial support over the next three years, to help support mental health programs in Australian communities.
For over 30 years, Redkite has been providing essential support to children and young people with cancer, and their families. Redkite is there through the whole cancer journey, from the moment of diagnosis until after treatment finishes, supporting children, teenagers and young adults (0-24 years) and their families.
Referral Program Refresh ord of mouth is our W favourite form of advertising as we love being able to welcome the friends and family of our homeowners into Halcyon Communities.
As a thank you for referring a friend who buys a home* at a Halcyon Community we provide $1500 as well as a $500 charity donation. Over the years, we have donated more than $1.6 million - with $100,000 of that coming in the past year alone - to charity under the Friends of Halcyon referral program. As of the 1 July, the program will have a small change with the charity donation being made towards a Stockland CARE foundation charity partner; Redkite,
https://www.redkite.org.au/
R U OK? and ReachOut. The latter two charities endeavour to help Australians with support for mental health, while the former supports children and young people with cancer. The referral program is simple. When a buyer enquires at a Halcyon community our team asks who referred them and then records the referral details in our database. To find out more visit: Stockland.com.au/ halcyon-communities * Referrer is the person who recommends the customer to buy a home from Stockland. Referee is the new Stockland customer purchasing a home in a Halcyon Community for the first time.
ReachOut is a free, anonymous and available 24/7 service for any young person who needs support with their mental health and wellbeing. Offering practical tools and information to help young people be well and stay well, connect and share in a safe place and seek professional help if required. https://au.reachout.com/
R U OK? is a harm prevention charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives. The R U OK? mission is to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life. https://www.ruok.org.au/
GIVING BACK
A STRONGER FUTURE
Wellness Centre now open, scan QR code to see more
WHERE ELSE WOULD YOU RATHER BE? Explore our exclusive 5-star facilities. Buderim’s only luxury lifestyle community for over 50s, B by Halcyon, has been thoughtfully designed with an array of meaningful spaces so you can take it on or take it easy. Featuring a Wellness Centre, Recreation Club and Creative Arts Pavilion, B by Halcyon provides you with everything you need and then leaves it all up to you.
Visit our display centre - Call 1800 050 050 9am to 4pm Monday - Saturday | B by Halcyon 2 Retreat Drive, Buderim, Qld, 4556
Wellness Centre now open
Stage two includes Creative Arts Precinct
PEOPLE
Hundredth homeowner and not out
Chris and Shirley Birch
unshine Coast couple Chris and S Shirley Birch moved into their second Stockland community to become the 100th homeowners at B by Halcyon in Buderim (QLD).
After five great years at nearby Halcyon Lakeside (QLD), Chris and Shirley were keen to downsize to a smaller abode however after looking elsewhere, they found themselves at B by Halcyon. “We had a huge two-storey house at Halcyon Lakeside that we decided had become too big for us – we spent more time cleaning it than we did enjoying it,” Chris said. “The size was the original reason we built the house, but then we wanted a change.” The duo looked at several different over50s luxury lifestyle communities but ultimately settled on B by Halcyon.
“We even flirted with the idea of getting an apartment next to the beach,” Chris said. “We viewed so many places and B by Halcyon was just better than anything we’d seen – simple as that.” Previously living in a house in Coolum before moving to Halcyon Lakeside, Chris says B by Halcyon was full of the attributes they wanted with six hectares of open, landscaped space; secure, masterplanned facilities and a dedicated lifestyle and recreational precinct. Chris and Shirley opted for an architectdesigned Kuranda home, a twobedroom, single-storey house with a separate office and double garage plus a small, low-maintenance garden that fulfils Chris’ wish to relax. “I’ve gardened all my life and now I don’t have to do so much of that – I have more
time to relax,” he said. “I suppose as we get older, security is also a big factor along with the friendliness of having like-minded neighbours of a similar age. “Funnily enough, when we left Halcyon Lakeside one of the chaps at golf asked me if I enjoyed living at Lakeside and I’m not sure how much I told him of how great it is but he bought the next day!” Chris has sold several other people on the benefits of moving to Halcyon Communities, who have bought into Halcyon Lakeside and B by Halcyon. Buying and selling is easy as there are no entry or exit fees and homeowners keep all the capital gains. “The Halcyon Communities model made it easy for us to able to downsize from our larger home at Halcyon Lakeside,” he said. WINTER 2022 | 31
PEOPLE
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Bird watching wonder at Waters
ird watcher and B photography enthusiast Peter Granfield has combined his passions to capture the many different species in his neighbourhood.
“I had been a photographer for many years and I saw the birds in our backyard and it gave me the motivation to record them,” he said. “Coming to Halcyon Waters really amplified that as the community is home to many birds.” Peter and his wife Jan have lived at Stockland’s Halcyon Waters in Hope Island (QLD) after moving from the Toowoomba region. “Living at Halcyon Communities has given me the opportunity to chronicle 12 months in a bird’s life and really capture the full lifecycle.” He said he had recorded anomalies in the colouring of a Willie Wagtail and passed on the findings to an ornithologist friend who published an article in a bird journal. Peter said his favourite times for photographing birdlife were sunrise and late afternoons. “I like it in the mornings when they are greeting the day and then later after they have been foraging for food,” he said. Chestnut Teal
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Australasian Darter
Australian Wood Duck (female and male)
Royal Spoonbill
Straw Necked Ibis
Black Winged Stilt
Dusky Moorhen with chicks
Ibis
Willy Wagtail
HEALTH
Stretch for success Words by Amy Anderson, group fitness instructor, Halcyon Landing Amy Anderson
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tretching is vital for good posture. As we age, we tend to sit more, not on purpose – it is just what happens with lifestyle.
There is not a lot of standing time and activities such as reading and gardening also encourage leaning forward, which makes the muscles at the front of the body strong and tight, while the back needs to lengthen and stretch out. Through stretching, balance and movement, we can tone and strengthen the back muscles, which promotes 34
better posture, the ability to stand taller and reduce lower back pain. The weekly stretch class at Stockland’s Halcyon Landing in Bli Bli (QLD) moves through a beautiful, gentle flow that extends into the traditional yoga stretching poses. We focus on managing lower back pain and arthritis, which can be alleviated by stretching. There are also balance components throughout the class through grounding movements using the feet, which minimise the risk of falling. I love to encourage people to do more
than they believe they can do and get them out of their comfort zone by succeeding and benefiting from improvement every week. There is always something to work towards that is a bit more challenging whether that is balance, stretching or ability. People come into class looking very stiff and rounded and leave walking taller and moving more fluidly. I really enjoy my sessions with the homeowners at Stockland’s Halcyon Landing, it is such a safe, welcoming environment and definitely my happy place to be.
Amy Anderson
5 TIPS FOR MAINTAINING FLEXIBILITY 1. T o increase your balance, brush your teeth standing on one foot, or stand on one foot at a time while you are waiting for the kettle to boil. 2. A dd in incidental stretching throughout the day. Do a couple of sit-to-stand movements every time you get up from the couch. 3. I f you are constantly leaning forward to read or garden, open up your arms and chest by pressing your open arms against a wall and leaning in with a standing downward dog yoga movement. 4. T he supine stretch, where you twist around to look over and behind you, is another great back stretch to integrate into daily activity. 5. I f you are sitting down a lot during the day, try to stand and move around on the hour. Staying hydrated by drinking lots of water will keep you moving too! WINTER 2022 | 35
RECIPES
Indulge in the “Food of the Gods” CHOCOLATE IS PREPARED FROM THE FRUIT OF THE THEOBROMA CACAO, A TROPICAL TREE WHOSE NAME MEANS “FOOD OF THE GODS” AND WHO ARE WE TO DISAGREE?
Chocolate Mousse Ingredients ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
1 cup heavy cream, cold 130gm bittersweet chocolate, finely copped 2 tbs unsalted butter, cubed 2 tbs brewed espresso or very strong coffee 3 large eggs, separated 1 tbs caster sugar Raspberries or strawberries to serve Ice cream or cream to serve
Method 1. Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks, then chill. 2. P ut the chocolate, cubed butter, and espresso in the top of a double boiler over hot, steamy water (not simmering), stirring frequently until smooth. 3. R emove the chocolate mixture from the heat and let it cool until the chocolate is just warm to the touch. Don't let the chocolate get too cool or the mixture will seize when the other ingredients are added. 4. O nce you've taken the chocolate mixture off the heat and it has started to cool, whip the egg whites until they are foamy and beginning to hold a shape. Sprinkle in the sugar and whip until the egg whites form stiff peaks. 5. W hen the chocolate has cooled until it is just warm to the touch, stir in the egg yolks. 6. G ently stir in about 1/3 of the whipped cream to thin and loosen the chocolate mixture. Then fold in half the egg whites. Fold in the remaining egg whites. Fold in the remaining whipped cream. 7. S poon or pipe the mousse into a serving dishes. If you wish, layer in fresh raspberries and whipped cream. Chill in the refrigerator for 8 to 24 hours. 36
Self-saucing chocolate pudding Ingredients
Sauce
☐ ½ cup milk ☐ 1 egg ☐ 80gm unsalted butter, melted and cooled ☐ 1 cup SR flour ☐ 2 tbs cocoa powder, plus extra to serve ☐ ½ cup brown sugar ☐ Berries, to serve ☐ Thick cream or ice-cream (or both), to serve
☐ 2 tbs cocoa powder ☐ ¾ cup brown sugar ☐ 1-1/4 cups boiling water
Method 1. P reheat oven to 180°C or 160°C fan-forced. Grease a 1.5L capacity ovenproof baking dish. 2. C ombine milk, butter and egg and lightly whisk. 3. S ift flour and cocoa into large bowl. Stir in sugar. Slowly add milk mixture to flour mixture, whisking until well combined and smooth.
4. C ombine cocoa powder and brown sugar for sauce in a bowl. 5. S poon pudding mix into baking dish. Smooth top. Sprinkle combined sugar and cocoa over pudding. 6. S lowly pour boiling water over the back of a large metal spoon to cover pudding. Place dish onto a baking tray. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until pudding bounces back when pressed gently in centre. 7. S ift cocoa powder over pudding and serve hot with berries, cream and/or ice cream.
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SOCIALS B by Halcyon homeowners enjoying their street party
Margot Harford
Shelley and Casserly Carolyn and David Sargeant with BillBrian Shephard
Street party B BY HALCYON (QLD), THURSDAY 5 MAY 2022
omeowners from Stockland’s B H by Halcyon in Buderim (QLD) sure know how to throw a street party. The weather was perfect, the food was delicious and the joie de vivre was on display. Much fun was had by all. 38
Tricia Taylor, Ann Fleming, Colleen Watts and Gail MacDougall
SOCIALS
Debbie Street and Kevin Brennan
Gwen Revell
Sue Moore. Barb Rollins and Christine Brand
Pizza time!
Rise 1st birthday celebration HALCYON RISE (QLD), THURSDAY 17 MARCH 2022
omeowners and staff at Stockland’s Halcyon H Rise in Logan Reserve (QLD) recently had a party with woodfired pizza, refreshments and birthday cake to celebrate the milestone. The 50th homeowners Debbie and Kevin were welcomed, and a special photo plaque featuring the homeowners who had moved in during the past year was presented.
Debra McGeady, Michael and Karen Stewart with Pete and Debbie Lindsay
SOCIALS Carmel Williams and Debbie Fedderson
Construction update and tour HALCYON BERWICK (VIC), WEDNESDAY 18 MAY 2022
ome buyers from Stockland’s Halcyon H Berwick (VIC) hit the streets to check out the community’s progress.
A lovely morning tea, some construction updates, a chance to connect with new friends and then it was time to don the high-vis gear. 40
Fred Wheeler, Anne Beattie, Ray Carter and Bob Sergeant
Sam Choeh
Pauline Watson, Wayne and Julie Cooper with Molly
Shelley and Brian Casserly
Shelley and Brian Casserly Touring the site
Rosaria Bishop and Sally Nicholls
Linda Kammerling and Janice Bull
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SOCIALS Enjoying the outdoor area
Sunset over Halcyon Nirimba
The Clubhouse VIP opening
Paul and Susan Hummel
HALCYON NIRIMBA (QLD), THURSDAY 31 MARCH 2022
omeowners and home buyers were treated H to a special VIP opening of The Clubhouse, the Sunshine Coast’s best backyard. The new leisure and recreation facilities were officially opened by Sunshine Coast Deputy Mayor, Councillor Rick Baberowski. 42
The firepit
Scott Ng and Cr Rick Baberowski
SOCIALS
Lyn and Ted Murray
Susan and Philip Theobald
Steve and Jane Williams
Ross Fedderson, Steve Tapscott and Ray Williams
Carmel Tapscott, Carmel Williams and Debbie Fedderson
Glenn and Noreen Rodricks
Home buyer event HALCYON BERWICK (VIC), WEDNESDAY 23 MARCH 2022
ome buyers from Stockland’s H Halcyon Berwick (VIC) gathered for a wonderful event at the idyllic Amazing
Grace, a beautiful venue in Cranbourne. Guests enjoyed refreshments and a spectacular grazing table, heard progress updates on the community while getting the chance to meet their new neighbours. The beautiful Amazing Grace venue
HALCYON GREENS (QLD), TUESDAY 19 APRIL 2022
ore than 130 M homeowners from Stockland’s Halcyon
Greens (QLD) gathered to celebrate the work of the talented artists living within the community. It was also an opportunity for those who haven’t yet picked up a paintbrush to check out the wonderful facilities in the art studio and be inspired to give it a go.
Julie and Rob Miller
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Art studio event
SOCIALS
Trish Addington, Lorna Lindenmayer and Lilian Newble
Kerry and Shannon Dock
Roy and Anne Beattie
Dale and Ken Holloway
Vicki Smith and Trish Burger
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SOCIALS
Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea Karen Stewart, Jan Wilkins and Gail Troughton
HALCYON RISE (QLD), WEDNESDAY 24 MAY 2022
he generous T homeowners at Stockland’s
Halcyon Rise (QLD) joined together to celebrate the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea.
A huge selection of home baked goodies were on offer as well as a beautiful display of arts and crafts. Clever homeowners donated their beautiful creations including custom 46
cards, tea towels, tissue box holders and Christmas decorations for sale. A gorgeous painting by Chris Aston and donations from a number of local businesses were also raffled off for fundraising. More than $2000 was raised to go towards much-needed funding to help find a cure for cancer. Cheryl Kellond and Paula Kemball
Barb Rollins
Ian Roy, Pete Lindsay and Michael Stewart
Gwen Gilroy, Reinhilde Cameron and Noela Mugridge
Desrae Woolley
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