Banya Ave, Bells Creek QLD

Celebrating 70 years of achievement

Andrew Whitson

In the scheme of things, 70 years doesn’t seem long. It’s a drop in the 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!

TRAVEL Varied, vibrant and delicious

EXPLORE THE LOGAN FOOD TRAIL

WATCH VIDEO HERE

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.

There’s nothing better than 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. 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.

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. 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.

The tour group jumped over into the Scenic Rim region for wine tasting at the picturesque Albert River Wines, a heritage colonial estate which was once home to three former Queensland premiers. 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.

Last stop of the day was at the iconic Jimboomba House, an historic 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 house originally served as a homestead, stage coach depot and holding yards for the famed Cobb & Co stage coach company.

Roman and Jennifer Norynberg at Albert River Wines

Plan your visit here: https://seqfoodtrails.com.au/ https://www.explorelogan.com. au/things-to-do/eat-drink/

World famous Bells BeachJohn and Jenny Carroll at Euro Deli Lyn Neech and Dot Marsh at Social Sphere Cafe

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.

Referral Program Refresh

Word of mouth is our 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, 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.

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.

https://www.redkite.org.au/

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/

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

Hundredth homeowner and not out

Chris and Shirley Birch

Sunshine Coast couple Chris and 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.

Peter Granfi eld

Bird watching wonder at Waters

Bird watcher and 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

Australasian Darter

Australian Wood Duck (female and male) Royal Spoonbill

Straw Necked Ibis Dusky Moorhen with chicks

Stretch for success

Words by Amy Anderson, group fitness instructor, Halcyon Landing

Amy Anderson

Stretching 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 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. To 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. Add in incidental stretching throughout the day. Do a couple of sit-to-stand movements every time you get up from the couch. 3. If 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. The supine stretch, where you twist around to look over and behind you, is another great back stretch to integrate into daily activity. 5. If 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!

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. Put the chocolate, cubed butter, and espresso in the top of a double boiler over hot, steamy water (not simmering), stirring frequently until smooth. 3. Remove 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. Once 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. When the chocolate has cooled until it is just warm to the touch, stir in the egg yolks. 6. Gently 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. Spoon 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.

Self-saucing chocolate pudding

Ingredients

☐ 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

Sauce

☐ 2 tbs cocoa powder ☐ ¾ cup brown sugar ☐ 1-1/4 cups boiling water

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C or 160°C fan-forced. Grease a 1.5L capacity ovenproof baking dish. 2. Combine milk, butter and egg and lightly whisk. 3. Sift flour and cocoa into large bowl. Stir in sugar. Slowly add milk mixture to flour mixture, whisking until well combined and smooth. 4. Combine cocoa powder and brown sugar for sauce in a bowl. 5. Spoon pudding mix into baking dish.

Smooth top. Sprinkle combined sugar and cocoa over pudding. 6. Slowly 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. Sift cocoa powder over pudding and serve hot with berries, cream and/or ice cream.

B by Halcyon homeowners enjoying their street party

Margot Harford

Street party

B BY HALCYON (QLD), THURSDAY 5 MAY 2022

Homeowners from Stockland’s B 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.

Shelley and Brian CasserlyCarolyn and David Sargeant with Bill Shephard

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

Homeowners and staff at Stockland’s Halcyon 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.

Carmel Williams and Debbie Fedderson

Construction update and tour

HALCYON BERWICK (VIC), WEDNESDAY 18 MAY 2022

Home buyers from Stockland’s Halcyon 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.

Fred Wheeler, Anne Beattie, Ray Carter and Bob Sergeant

Pauline Watson, Wayne and Julie Cooper with Molly

Shelley and Brian Casserly

Touring the site Shelley and Brian Casserly

Enjoying the outdoor area

Sunset over Halcyon Nirimba

The Clubhouse VIP opening

HALCYON NIRIMBA (QLD), THURSDAY 31 MARCH 2022

Homeowners and home buyers were treated 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

Paul and Susan Hummel Scott Ng and Cr Rick Baberowski

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

Home buyers from Stockland’s 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.

Art studio event

HALCYON GREENS (QLD), TUESDAY 19 APRIL 2022

More than 130 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.

Trish Addington, Lorna Lindenmayer and Lilian Newble

Kerry and Shannon Dock Roy and Anne Beattie

Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea

Karen Stewart, Jan Wilkins and Gail Troughton

HALCYON RISE (QLD), WEDNESDAY 24 MAY 2022

The generous 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 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.

Barb Rollins Gwen Gilroy, Reinhilde Cameron and Noela Mugridge

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