My Halcyon Days Summer 2021/2022

Summer 2021/2022

CELEBRATE SUMMER! Hope, health and happiness

NEW CHAPTER Two new communities open

RISING FROM THE ASHES Making a fresh start

OUR HEART IS IN LOGAN Couple make their forever home

Contents FOREWORD

Cover image: Carolyn Rose and Chris Bell

In this edition

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Cover story

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et’s celebrate together!

Families who have been separated will hopefully be able to share Christmas and welcome in 2022.

Gearing up for a fun Summer

It is with much hope that the opening of borders will return us to a new normal allowing us to have our old lives back.

How fortunate we have been at Halcyon Landing in Bli Bli (QLD), where small interest groups and social events have been able to continue and homeowners have continued to look out for one another.

My weekly rides with our cycling group is often the highlight of my week and our cycling trip in New Zealand was a most memorable holiday.

I believe I have the perfect balance.

I have a lovely home, I get to feed the chooks in our Cane Train Cutting (thus revelling in childhood memories), I have friendships, support, security, diversity and opportunities to continue to learn. Living at Halcyon Landing offers more than I expected and that has to be a good thing!

Here’s to a great 2022!

Carol Brunello, Halcyon Landing Want to share your Halcyon Days with us? Send your story to my@halcyondays.com.au 2

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New beginnings Graeme and Robyn start afresh in Bli Bli

6 A new chapter

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Judy joins in New life on the Sunshine Coast

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Kingsley Andrew to lead Stockland’s Halcyon Communities

Green thumbs The Cane Train Cutting Cooperative

Whilst all care has been taken in the preparation of the information contained herein, no warranty can be given and interested parties must therefore rely on their enquiries. Prices and details correct at time of printing. Effective as at 1 December 2021.

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Aussie road warrior

Graham sets off around Australia

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Puppy love Oodles are the best

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Sweet strawberries

Delicious recipes for summer

Our heart is in Logan

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Community and connection

Deck the halls Enjoy the Christmas spirit

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Social bunch Our communities sure like to party

Upcoming events Discovery Tours

See what’s its really like behind the gates and hear all about how our communities.

Halcyon Greens 7 Halcyon Drive, Pimpama, QLD 4209 Thursday 13 January, 2022

B by Halcyon

Halcyon Rise Open Day

Take a close up look at 100-acre lifestyle and join in the fun at our country living fair.

Enjoy market stalls, free entertainment and food, inspect our stunning Display Homes and walk the streets with people already living the dream.

Saturday 12 February, 2022

2 Retreat Drive, Buderim, QLD 4556

10:00 am­—1:00 pm

Tuesday 11 January, 2022 Tuesday 1 February, 2022

8 Halcyon Way, Logan Reserve, QLD 4133

Q&A SESSIONS

Our informative seminars break down the facts about life in an over 50s community.

Hear first-hand how Halcyon Communities are nothing like a retirement village.

Southern Region Wednesday 19 January 2022 At Halcyon Rise.

Northern Region Thursday 13 January 2022 At North Lakes Hotel.

Call 1800 050 050 for more information or register at lifebeginsathalcyon.com.au Events are conducted under COVID restrictions (applicable at the time) registrations are essential.

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PEOPLE

Robyn and Graeme McLaughlin

Out of the flames

AS WE HEAD INTO ANOTHER WARM AND POSSIBLY WET SUMMER, ONE COUPLE FROM HALCYON LAKESIDE (QLD) REFLECT ON HOW THEIR LIVES HAVE CHANGED SINCE SURVIVING ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S WORST BUSHFIRES.

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fter living with the risk of A bushfires for more than two decades, Robyn and Graeme McLaughlin’s home was engulfed by the ferocious flames of the Black Summer bushfires which ravaged Australia in 2019-2020.

Their 7-acre property was located at Kiah, a picturesque and remote town surrounded by national park on the NSWVictorian border, which was swallowed up by the fires.

“We had 600 olive trees ready to be harvested as well as walnuts,

hazelnuts, citrus fruits and vegetables and a vineyard,” Robyn said.

“We were totally self-sufficient as we could fish out of the river, serve it with our own homegrown produce and drink our own wine.”

Almost all of the community’s 73 homes were totally destroyed with the McLaughlin’s home being one of them, the couple evacuating with not much more than the clothes on their back.

Graeme said they had lived with that threat for 20 years, so they had a “firebox” near the front door which contained important treasures and trinkets from their life.

“We had to evacuate on New Year’s Eve because there had been wild winds and we’d been showered by embers,” he said.

Robyn added: “We were having friends around so there was all this food, so we had to put it away as best we could and evacuate.”

On 1 January, the threat had passed so the couple returned to their home and had a delayed celebration.

“Lots of people came back and we had a big whoop-up dinner,” Robyn said.

A few days later, their property was once again under threat and the couple were advised to evacuate.

Graeme said: “We had a couple of

hours to pack up and Robyn kept bringing more and more things to put in the car while I attended to stock and farm equipment.”

“I never thought the fire would get to us but I’m glad that Robyn kept putting everything into the car that she could. ”While most of their belongings were destroyed, the incredibly positive couple are grateful they escaped the inferno.

“We are very lucky that we survived, they were the worst fires we’ve ever seen,” Graeme said.

Ironically, they had made the decision to sell their beloved property in order to make the move closer to their children, who live in Queensland.

“We had put the house on the market and were planning to move, so it was looking at its absolute best,” Robyn said.

The couple joked that the fire meant “they saved money on a removalist” but they did lose some tapestries Graeme’s mother had made as well as other sentimental heirlooms.

A NEW LIFE

oving to Halcyon Lakeside M has been a fantastic move for the couple, despite Robyn’s

initial skepticism about Graeme’s suitability for community living.

“I’ve never been back,” Robyn said. “I haven’t even looked at all of the photographs of what happened.”

“He’s a country boy and he’s used to having lots of land and space,” Robyn said.

“We’re very grateful for the time we had there and we’re very grateful for our life today.”

“Which is why we were so lucky to get this home as it’s bigger and it’s elevated, you can see all the way to the mountains.”

Robyn said the pair have embraced community life and joked that she is known by one good friend as “Eddie Everything” because she likes to try all the activities and events on offer.

“Don’t get me wrong, what we went through was a disaster, we were devastated,” she said.

“But we have moved on and the first step was coming here and having our family around has been the saving grace, particularly as not long after we arrived COVID hit.”

The McLaughlin’s tool shed, before the fire

The tool shed, after the fire

“We’ve met new people, we have new friends and we live in a beautiful place.”

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UPDATE Kingsley Andrew

New chapter, same commitment

am very honoured and excited to Ihead have recently been appointed to up Stockland’s Halcyon Communities across the country.

The legacy Dr Bevan Geissmann and Paul Melville have achieved for the lifestyle community market is without peer. This was evidenced at one of the first Halcyon events I had the privilege to attend - the Friends of Halcyon Referral Luncheon held in Brisbane in September.

It was wonderful to connect with so many Halcyon homeowners and home buyers as well as hear from a few of the charities the program has supported so generously over the years.

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I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and talking to many of you, and I look forward to doing more of that as I visit all of our communities in the new year.

Over the past few months since Stockland and Halcyon joined forces, it has been incredibly exciting to get to know the Halcyon team and learn more about the business and how they have created such a valuable and well-respected brand.

Together we are focused on retaining the close relationship we have with all homeowners and will keep doing this incredible work as we create more communities across the country.

Having worked for Stockland for the past 16 years, it’s important to note the many similar values both companies share. The reason we acquired Halcyon is simple – they are the leading lifestyle community creator in Australia and as such, we see enormous value in retaining the Halcyon brand.

In fact, we will be rebranding Stockland’s two Thrive lifestyle communities in Nirimba on the Sunshine Coast and Berwick in Victoria to Halcyon.

We are also excited to be launching Halcyon Promenade, located on the northside of Brisbane in Burpengary East. Pre-sales have already been strong and construction will begin in 2022.

We look forward to being able to announce other new communities across the country over the coming months.

For now, like many of you, I am excited for the borders opening to friends and family so we can all have a traditional Christmas and Aussie summer.

We wish you a very healthy, happy and safe Christmas and New Year.

Kingsley Andrew Executive General Manager Stockland Halcyon

New lifestyle for the sought after suburb of Berwick tockland’s first land lease S community in Victoria, Halcyon Berwick in Melbourne’s south-east, has had strong early interest from buyers following its official launch earlier in 2021.

The $89 million community will offer 175 homes and resort-style community facilities, is located close to cafés, restaurants, shops and public transport.

Executive General Manager of Stockland Halcyon Communities Kingsley Andrew said the lifestyle community model allows home buyers to purchase their new home outright with no entry or exit fees.

Indoor swimming pool

“Halcyon Berwick offers affordable homes architecturally designed for active over 50s who are keen to downsize and free up capital to enjoy their lifestyle,” he said.

Located 48 kilometres south-east of Melbourne CBD and close to the Princes Freeway, Halcyon Berwick is set within a beautiful natural reserve, lakes and green open spaces in the Stockland masterplanned community of Minta, with safe access to kilometres of walking pathways.

There is a range of architecturally designed, lowmaintenance homes to choose from which are all generously

sized, thoughtfully appointed and built to flow seamlessly.

Each home also comes with a 6 Star Energy Rating, passive solar design considerations, and the option to upgrade to solar.

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.

To visit the display homes at Halcyon Berwick, please call 1800 727 170 or visit stockland.com.au/residential/vic/ minta/over-50s-living.

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HALCYON BERWICK

The Clubhouse and the Commons bowling green

HALCYON NIRIMBA

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The beating heart of the community tockland Halcyon Nirimba’s S new $6 million clubhouse will be the beating heart of the

community, with construction due for completion in early 2022.

A modern take on the traditional Queenslander with sweeping outdoor verandas, the community-focused, luxurious space includes an indoor cinema, wellness centre with heated swimming pool, spa and gym, entertainer’s kitchen and bar, alfresco kitchen area with pizza oven and BBQ facilities, bowling green, and more.

The display village at Halcyon Nirimba has eight homes to walk through including a home choices gallery.

The community will also be one of the first over 50s communities in Australia to have a range of Gold Standard, Liveable Housing Design certified homes.

Executive General Manager of Stockland Halcyon Communities Kingsley Andrew said careful

The Commons Bowling Green, Jacques Pickleball and Croquet Court

thought and consideration has been put into the community and into the designs of each home.

“The floor plans allow plenty of natural light into the homes so homeowners can take full advantage of the Sunshine Coast climate all year-round,” he said.

“Gold Standard homes offer wider hallways, bigger bathrooms and easy access and navigation throughout – all of which help residents to age in place and maintain independence for longer.”

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.

To visit the display homes at Halcyon Nirimba, please call 1800 727 170, visit stockland.com.au/residential/qld/ aura/for-sale-at-aura/over-50s-living.

The Clubhouse entrance

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Judy blooms at Nirimba

fter several attempts at A retirement, Judy White finally took the plunge and finished up her last day working in a medical practice in Gladstone (QLD).

“They kept asking me back and I found it hard to say ‘no’,” she said.

Of course this time it worked as she made the decision to move south, closer to two of her children who live in Brisbane.

“I’ve always wanted to move to the Sunny Coast and when I retired last year, I thought it was time to start looking,” she laughed.

“And I obviously can’t work on reception from here.”

Judy is one of the first homeowners to move into Stockland’s Halcyon Nirimba, which is part of the masterplanned community of Aura near Caloundra (QLD).

“There were a few married couples who moved in before me, but the lady next door is on her own and we have become really good friends,” she said.

Judy said has become involved in lots of activities such as craft, movie groups and community drinks but is excited about the facilities opening next year.

“Everyone is joining in really well and when The Clubhouse opens, I’m sure that will take off.”

Judy White, Halcyon Nirimba

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LIFESTYLE

“I love the beach and walking down at Caloundra, it’s been amazing and I hope to get myself a bike soon so I can take advantage of all the bike tracks around here.”

Judy said her life had changed since making the move.

“I used to be more of a shy person, but now I seem to have really come out of my shell,” she said.

“I’m really enjoying the company, everyone has just been great.”

Steve and Gaynor Tapscott, Halcyon Berwick

Community living a new adventure

fter experiencing an interesting A and eclectic working life, Steve and Gaynor Tapscott are looking forward to life at Stockland’s Halcyon Berwick (VIC).

“We’ve been self-employed, owned a coffee shop, a concrete manufacturing business and I’ve been in the police force, the army and the fire brigade,” Steve said.

“We’ve done lots of different things, so we’re looking forward to experiencing community living.”

The couple have lived in the same home in Bayswater, in the foothills of the Dandenongs in Melbourne’s east, since marrying 46 years ago.

Steve said moving to an over 50s lifestyle community was the way to go as they prepare to transition to retirement.

“We were in a situation where we didn’t have as much super as we would have liked, downsizing was the way to go,” he said.

“We looked at every community within 50km of where we live and that included lifestyle resorts as well as retirement villages.”

Steve said it was the model and the vision for the community which sealed the deal.

“The fact there was no deferred management fee and the plans for the community really attracted us,” he said.

“We looked at them all, but this one just had an appeal. I can’t believe how helpful the people have been.”

As the community is currently under construction, there is a private Facebook group for those waiting to move into their homes.

“It’s a great group because we are all getting to know each other,” he said.

“Everyone goes into the group and they’re welcomed and can ask any questions, whether they have downsizing anxiety or finding out who is a walker, who is a bowler etc.”

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COMMUNITY

Cheers to summer

s we approach the end of 2021, A the promise of a new year with more freedom to travel and spend

time with friends and family beckons.

For many homeowners, the opportunity to spend Christmas with family who have been subjected to lengthy lockdowns due to COVID is now here.

Carolyn Rose and Chris Bell, homeowners and good friends from Halcyon Greens, Pimpama (QLD), said their plans for summer and 2022 were probably very similar to many other Australians.

Carolyn Rose and Chris Bell, Halcyon Greens

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“We are going to have a year of celebration, a year of reconnection with our family, lots of hugs,” Carolyn, who originally comes from New Zealand, said.

“We’re really looking forward to the joy of being able to travel again and to have normal interstate holidays to see family.”

Carolyn and husband Geoff will be spending Christmas with one daughter and a grandson in Melbourne, before coming back to bring in the New Year at Halcyon Greens.

“We are very excited to be getting on a plane to Melbourne to see them as we’re double-vaxxed and by then we’ll be triple-vaxxed.”

The couple have booked three cruises, one to New Zealand and one from Singapore to Perth in 2022, and one to the US in 2023.

“We have been getting lots of information from the cruise companies about how they’re planning to keep everyone safe and we’re very impressed,” she said.

“Our eldest daughter and her two children live in New Zealand, as does my sister so we’re hot to trot to get to Kiwi Land.”

For Chris and her husband Rex, she said they had “won the jackpot” as both of their daughters, their husbands and all five grandchildren would be with them for Christmas.

“It’s just magic as we will have all of them together and I can’t remember the last time that has happened,” she said.

“And then they’ll be back for Rex’s 70th birthday in February, so I really do feel like we’ve won the jackpot.”

The couple will then take off in March to sail around the Whitsundays with some friends from Halcyon Communities.

“We’re really excited, it’s going to be a great year.”

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS Steve and Gaynor Tapscott, Halcyon Berwick

Dot Marsh, Halcyon Rise

Judy White, Halcyon Nirimba

Robyn and Graeme McLaughlin, Halcyon Lakeside

Dot Marsh moved to After months of Halcyon Rise from lockdown in Victoria, Western Australia Steve and Gaynor are looking forward during the year and has wasted no to spending Christmas with more time getting involved in lots of than 23 of their extended family. community events and playing golf at Meadowbrook Golf Course as often as “We are going to our daughter’s as she can. she has a new home,” Steve said.

“Everyone brings a plate so there’s “I’m going to my son’s in Ormeau (QLD) not too much pressure on her.” for Christmas,” Dot said.

They are then heading off in their “And if allowed, I’m going to Japan caravan to the seaside town of to see the Cherry Blossom Festival.

Inverloch (VIC).

“The trip has been put off two years “There’s a real buzz around, it feels like in a row, so hopefully this time it everyone is back and it’s just fantastic.” will happen.”

Judy White is looking forward to hosting her first Christmas at her home at Halcyon Nirimba on the Sunshine Coast.

“My two boys will be coming here for Christmas, but my daughter will be in Port Hedland, which is where she lives,” she said.

“One of my sons has a little boy who is 18 months old, so that should be a nice time for us.

“I’ve got a trip to Bali planned for September, but that’s all at the moment. I’m just enjoying life here.”

The couple’s three children live in Queensland, but with two of them working and the other heading interstate – Robyn and Graeme will spend Christmas with each other.

“We are Christmas orphans,” Robyn said. “We usually spend it with our daughter but her husband’s family are in Adelaide and they haven’t seen them for a long time.”

“And we don’t have holidays planned, why would we go away when we live in a 5-star resort, we are so happy here.”

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GARDENING

A labour of love

Bev Baldock and Margie Slender

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he Cutter’s Gardening THalcyon Cooperative at Stockland’s Landing (QLD) is truly a

labour of love, bringing the many talents of the community together.

Whether it is the green thumbs who put in the hard yakka doing the physical work or those who choose to donate funds, plants or knickknacks or by painting commissioned artworks – it truly is a team effort.

The garden, which is located on the old site of the cane train route, has recently undergone a refresh, with a burst of new members taking the lead.

A thriving herb garden (its produce free to anyone who might need a sprig of rosemary for their lamb roast or some mint for the sauce), citrus trees, succulents, orchids and an eclectic grop of hand-me-downs repurposed and upcycled to include in the garden.

Homeowner Terry Hough has also painted a number of Australian fauna, which are hung along the fences of the gardens.

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LIFESTYLE

Aussie road warrior

tockland celebrated the S settlement of the 1500th Halcyon home in September 2021.

Graham Stanley, a classic Aussie road warrior who has travelled far and wide before settling into Halcyon Rise at Logan Reserve (QLD).

When Graham sold his house on the Tweed Coast, he hit the road with his caravan and began exploring the country to make the most of retirement.

“I went caravanning and didn’t know what I was going to do. I was in Melbourne and COVID came along so I had to get back to Queensland,” Graham explained.

He had heard of Halcyon as his former wife lives at Halcyon Greens in Pimpama (QLD), and decided to visit Halcyon Rise to see what was on offer.

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Intrigued by the lifestyle, which blends country living with big-city conveniences, Graham made a trip from North Queensland and hasn’t looked back since.

“I came down for a couple of days to have a look and ended up staying for two weeks,” he laughed.

“I signed the contract and paid a deposit on the house; it didn’t take much convincing. That was July last year and since then to now, I’ve never had any doubts about my decision.”

Halcyon Rise sits on 100 acres fronting the Logan River and retains the rich agricultural heritage of the Logan region.

It’s also conveniently located between the Gold Coast and Brisbane, making it perfect for Graham.

Graham Stanley

“It’s handy here,” he commented.

“I have brothers who live in Brisbane and my adult children live at the Gold Coast, so it’s nicely in between both to go visit. That was one of the reasons for choosing here.”

Halcyon Rise offers Graham not just convenience and an idyllic setting but also peace of mind that allows him to live the life he wants.

“It gives me an opportunity to close the door, walk out of here, hook the caravan on the 4WD and go away,” he said.

“Whether I go away for a week, a month or three months, I know that everything is secure here because it’s a gated community.

“It’s a very friendly and welcoming community.”

Graham’s top Aussie roadtripping destinations

Great Ocean Road, Victoria Port Douglas, Queensland Bordered by clear, vibrant aquamarine waters and the luxuriant tropical green of World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest, Port Douglas is located in tropical North Queensland and is only an hour’s drive north of Cairns.

The town has a distinctive laid back atmosphere, and a low-rise tropical old world charm.

The spectacular Great Ocean Road hugs the seaside cliffs that snake along the wild and windswept Southern Ocean.

The striking vistas along the iconic road evoke awe with craggy cliffs, empty beaches and soaring bluffs flanked by brilliant green countryside.

One of the highlights are the 12 Apostles, soaring pillars which have been chiselled out of limestone over 10 to 20 million years.

Winton, Queensland Uluru, Northern Territory Uluru is a massive sandstone monolith in the heart of the Northern Territory’s arid “Red Centre”. Uluru is sacred to indigenous Australians and is thought to have started forming around 550 million years ago. It’s within UluruKata Tjuta National Park, which also includes the 36 red-rock domes of the Kata Tjuta formation.

“Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong…” You’ll be forgiven for relentlessly whistling this famous tune while you’re in Winton, as it’s the home of Banjo Paterson’s Waltzing Matilda.

Winton is also home to magnificent opals and has the world’s only recorded evidence of a dinosaur stampede – the Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park. More than 95 million years old, there are 3,300 stampeding footprints immortalised in stone.

Barossa Valley, South Australia The Barossa was settled by German immigrants and is renowned as one of the world’s great wine growing areas, with more than 150 wineries and 80 cellar doors. Seven generations of grape growers and winemakers have established this fertile land as one of Australia’s top wine regions with consistently outstanding vintages over the past 160 years.

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PEOPLE

Peter and Linda Hockin

Why fly economy when you can fly first class?

Y ou may not know Stockland’s B by Halcyon homeowners Peter and Linda Hockin, but you have probably seen their swimwear on some of the world’s biggest celebrities.

“We’ve got our own business in the area close to B by Halcyon in Buderim (QLD),” Peter said.

“We’ve got our own brand of swimwear and sun-protective clothing – Stingray – and we also supply book packs and stationery to local primary and junior schools.”

Stingray is a family business that Peter and Linda run with one of their sons. They have been researching, designing, testing and manufacturing UV protection activewear since 1986.

It’s little wonder then that Stingray is “liked” by some well-known celebrities.

“Mark Zuckerberg from Facebook, he has purchased swimwear through us,” Peter revealed.

“The other guy who ordered through us last year is Lionel Ritchie. We 18

do Stinger suits, he picked one up and put a photo on Facebook; he calls it his ‘favourite onesie’.”

Still happily running their business, Peter and Linda made the move to B by Halcyon after deciding to downsize as they transitioned into their next stage of life.

“There are a lot of similar developments around this area, so it had to be something that made the difference for us,” Peter said.

“While the other community ticked some boxes, it was only B by Halcyon that ticked them all. In B’s favour, we were really impressed by the quality finish, the attention to detail, the facilities they had planned and the development layout.”

For Peter and Linda, B by Halcyon offered the best opportunity to live their very best life.

“Linda had a great analogy for coming to B by Halcyon,” Peter said.

“She said: ‘Moving to Halcyon is like travelling – instead of economy, why don’t we hop on B and fly first-class from now on?’”

Lionel Ritchie

Peter and Linda are the 50th homeowners to settle at B by Halcyon, marking a special milestone for the couple as they embark on a more manageable lifestyle.

The couple have settled into one of the community’s largest homes, the two-storey Daintree.

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GIVING BACK

Di Hotson, Rhonda Fletcher, Sandy Carnegie and Julie McDonald.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas he annual Christmas Fair at T Stockland’s Halcyon Waters is one of the most anticipated

and well-attended events on the community’s social calendar.

Event coordinator Sandie Carnegie said more than 250 people from inside and outside of Halcyon Waters come along each year to find a special Christmas gift.

“We had 25 plus market stalls this year,” Sandie said. “I put the call out to all the groups within the community and we

have some very crafty and clever people who came to display their wares.”

She said stalls were manned by members of the various craft groups as well as the art group, who set up their display on easels in the foyer of the Recreation Club.

“We also had a number of stalls selling homemade sweets, cakes, jams and preserves,” she said.

Caretaker Chris Woods and Community Manager Renee Ferguson hosted the

BBQ breakfast with more than $1000 raised from the delicious bacon and egg rolls donated to DV Connect.

Sandie has been involved with the Christmas Fair since she moved into the Hope Island (QLD) community nine years ago, eight of those as the organiser.

“It’s a lot of work but we have lots of helpers,” she said. “It’s a great event and what I enjoy most about it is the opportunity for all of us to get together to enjoy a morning in the sun.”

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TRAVEL

Machu Picchu

A Peruvian odyssey ans Beumer fulfilled two H childhood dreams when he filmed a trip to Peru and then

turned his travels into a movie.

The homeowner from Stockland’s Halcyon Glades debuted the film to his fellow homeowners at a premiere held at the Caboolture (QLD) community’s private cinema in October.

“It’s something I have wanted to do since I was a child,” he said.

“It left a very interesting and colourful impression on me.”

Images from the film

Hans spent almost six weeks in the South American country in late 2018, visiting many of the sites including Macchu Picchu, Nazca, Lake Titicaca and Lima.

“It was a very interesting trip with lovely foodie experiences, comfortable and clean accommodation and in parts it was quite strenuous and one had to have a certain fitness level,” he said.

Hans, who has no experience in film, acted as producer, director, cinematographer, sound engineer and narrator of the film.

He said the film was had been well received by his fellow homeowners, particularly during the pandemic as we have not been able to travel.

Hans said Macchu Picchu was one of the highlights of the trip, which he said was fascinating to try and understand how the ancient Incans constructed such amazing stone structures.

“I also got to meet many different people on the tour, many who have become friends and I am still in contact with today,” he said.

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Mo has the Vision to back a winner orris ‘Mo’ Meppem’s passion M for horse racing and his desire to make sure he won more than he lost was the inspiration to become a bookmaker.

The homeowner from Stockland’s only waterfront community Vision by Halcyon, was a country bookmaker for almost 40 years.

He worked in areas such as northern NSW and the Gold Coast – but only on weekends.

“My wife Robyn will tell you, I worked around 60 race meetings over 52

weeks of the year,” Mo said.

“It was a busy time, but it was fantastic being around racing.”

The couple moved into Vision by Halcyon in August, having moved from Paradise Point after retiring from his main job with Gold Coast City Council.

“We are loving being here, there’s a great community of people and we get involved in lots of activities,” Mo said.

Mo ran a Calcutta Auction at the

community on Melbourne Cup Day, which he confessed is not his favourite race meeting.

“It’s a handicap, so it’s always hard to pick,” he said.

“The best races are the Cox Plate and Derby Day and the Everest has become one of the finest races in the world.”

See how Halcyon Communities celebrate Melbourne Cup. Page 38

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

It’s never too late to get fit

tockland has teamed up S with over-50s fitness experts AgeilityFit to offer homeowners a new health and wellbeing program.

David Lawson and his wife Justine are the co-owners of AgeilityFit, which specialises in tailoring fitness programs for over 50s to boost their health and wellbeing.

“AgeilityFit is primarily set up to help 22

older adults get active and keep active,” David explained.

“We’re here for people who may be hesitant with exercise because of any issues they’ve got or past experiences with gyms, classes or trainers.

“We try to make it more of an enjoyable experience so that they’re having fun while they’re getting exercise and benefiting from what they’re trying to achieve.”

Justine and David Lawson

Both Certificate IV-qualified personal trainers, David and Justine will run programs for all ages and abilities at Gold Coast Halcyon Communities with dynamic exercise options to help homeowners improve their quality of life into retirement.

All homeowners, regardless of their fitness and skill levels, can benefit from a healthy and active lifestyle.

“There are those who are fit and active and want to stay that way,” David said.

AGEILITY FIT CLASSES

“For people who may not be active at the moment, we want to show them how they can move better and feel better.

AQUA Aqua is a low impact exercise class that provides less strain on your muscles and joints. Aqua provides a push-pull method of resistance as well as a great cardiovascular conditioning, increasing your pulse and your breathing rate.

“Their day-to-day activities can be easier for them and that’s the approach we look at for all our classes; to make things a bit better for everybody. Those niggles and pains might be lessened and they’ll be able to move a little easier during the day, not get so puffed and tired.”

Stockland’s partnership with AgeilityFit reinforces its commitment to the health and wellbeing of its homeowners.

“I think it’s great what homeowners are offered,” David said.

“They don’t just see it as: ‘we built the gym and provided the facilities, now go do whatever you want to do’ and leave them to their own devices.

“They are very committed to making sure people do keep active, providing a range of activities to cater for those who are extremely active already and those who may have issues at the moment.

“They really do look at their whole homeowner population and see how they can benefit them and make that lifestyle the best possible for them.”

Find out more about AgeilityFit at ageilityfit.com.au/

CIRCUIT A gym based class with a mixture of body weight, cardio, weights, flexibility and core work designed to increase heart rate, mobility and your level of fitness.

MOVE IT A body weight class to get the body moving and to strengthen the core. A great way to increase balance as well as get some stretching for the body.

REVIVE Chair based class using resistance bands and light weights. Incorporating movements to gain strength, mobility and balance. Ideal for beginners or anyone with joint or mobility issues.

STRONGER FOR LONGER Low impact, gentle light weight exercise class with less impact on the body. No jumping, fast or jolting movements. Ideal for beginners or anyone with mobility issues.

ZUMBA A fitness-party with a contagious blend of Latin and international rhythms that provides a fun and effective workout. It doesn’t matter if you have two left feet, just move to the beats and join in the fun.

STRETCH Feeling tight in your muscles or maybe just not as flexible as you once were? Let this class be your path to a more mobile you. Standing and seated options provided to cater for as many people as possible.

OUTDOOR FIT Taking your workouts outside to use the great spaces of your community. A mixture of body weight, light resistance, cardio and other activities to get everyone moving and feeling alive.

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HALCYON RISE Golf pro Guy Wall takes selfie with some Meadowbrook golfers

Golf no handicap for homeowners alcyon Communities were lucky H to have the opportunity to try their hand against professional golfers in a recent tournament at Meadowbrook Golf Course (QLD).

On a beautiful spring day, 116 golfers including 26 homeowners from nearby Halcyon Rise and Halcyon Greens, teed off in a shotgun start for the inaugural Halcyon Meadowbrook Legends Pro-Am.

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Halcyon Rise homeowner, keen golfer and Meadowbrook member Dot Marsh was one of them, and despite not playing her best round, thoroughly enjoyed her experience playing with the professionals.

“I have trouble on this course as I always seem to find the water,” Dot said. “It doesn’t really matter how I play as I just love being out there and it was a great day.”

Dot started playing golf 17 years ago and plays at Meadowbrook three times a week.

“I started a bit later in life, but it doesn’t matter as I have a wonderful time,” she said.

She has only recently moved from Western Australia into Halcyon Rise, joining the golf club was one of her first tasks.

Golf pro Glenn Joyner

Keith Jenner

A Meadowbrook golfer

Dot Marsh

Overall winner golf pro Glenn Joyner

Dot has made quite an impression on Meadowbrook already as local pro Matt Rogers, who was one of the winners from the teams event, had played a round with her before gifting Dot with a golf bag.

“I was absolutely stoked and feel very lucky that he would have thought of me as I have only been a member of the club for four weeks,” she said.

Golf veteran Glenn Joyner played the 10-27 hole configuration at the

course (which was formerly known as the Logan City Golf Club) in 5-under 67, two strokes clear of Murray Lott, Adam Le Vesconte and former US PGA Tour Player Euan Walters at 3-under 69.

Glenn said: “I got off to a rough start with a bogey on my first hole though I followed it up with three birdies in a row.”

“Meadowbrook Golf Club has really improved over the last 12 months with additions of the

coaching facility, mini golf and improvements to the driving range.

“The course is a pleasure to play.”

Regional Project Director Glenn Nugent said sponsoring the event was a great way to support local business.

“We’re really focussed on staying local and Meadowbrook Golf Club is a great one to keep the community active and entertained,” he said.

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PETS

Watson Sullivan, Halcyon Rise

it back to my feet to throw it again.

He keeps me on my toes and he’s just lots of fun and energy. He’s my reason to go for a walk every day.”

Pauline moved to Queensland from Victoria to be closer to her three daughters. Coming from acreage in a small country town, Pauline was attracted to the locality of Halcyon Rise, which strikes a balance between country lifestyle and big-city conveniences.

For Watson, Halcyon Rise provides a safe home, fresh air, good friends and lots of space for exercise to burn off all that little-dog energy, including a soon to be built private dog park.

“Watson’s an inside dog but he loves to go out and play; we have a pool out there and he loves water,” Pauline said on Watson’s behalf.

Watson gives oodles of love P

auline Sullivan and her four-legged friend Watson have found the paw-fect lifestyle together at Stockland’s Halcyon Rise in Logan Reserve (QLD).

Pauline is semiretired and works part-time as a social worker. After moving to Halcyon Rise, she enlisted the companionship of Watson, a four-month-old Moodle – a Maltese 26

crossed with a Poodle.

“I wanted to get a dog because while you have this beautiful community where you can sit out the front and someone will come join you for a chat, I like the company of a dog,” Pauline said.

“He’s just gorgeous and has been so much fun. He loves chasing the ball, always brings

“I take him for a walk; there’s some really nice, grassed areas so I take the ball and he chases that and brings it back to me, so I wear him out that way.

There’s plenty of walking and when [the development] opens up, there’s acres of open space here, so I’m hoping we can get lots of walking in.”

With the community in its early stages, Pauline said the homeowners have already formed a tight-knit community.

“Because there’s not a lot of us here, we’re really forming a nice bond as a group, getting to know each other,” she said.

“It’s really good that way. It’s going to get bigger, but I think those initial friendships are important to all of us.”

There is no doubt in Pauline’s mind that she has found her and Watson’s forever home at Halcyon Rise as she transitions from semi to full retirement.

“Oh absolutely, I’m here for a long time,” she laughed. “They can cart me out of here.”

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Enjoy relaxed country living only 30 minutes from Brisbane CBD. With superior low maintenance homes, a host of sporting and leisure facilities, vast open spaces and riverfront parkland, Halcyon Rise offers an idyllic and energised lifestyle.

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Shelley and Brian Casserly

Our heart is in Logan fter living in Logan for more A than three decades, Brian and Shelley Casserly had

thought about leaving the area for their new chapter but found it difficult to find something which suited their needs.

“We had thought about moving, but that’s not where our heart is. Our heart is in Logan,” Brian said.

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“We like the bushland and the outlooks, the river, the mountains in the west and the parks, they’re just everywhere and we love that.”

The couple are still working and wanted to find a place where they could transition into retirement, surrounded by a connected community with plenty of facilities and activities on offer.

Their search led them to Stockland’s Halcyon Rise, a luxury over 50s lifestyle community located in the rural setting of Logan Reserve (QLD), and their new home will be ready in June.

Shelley said: “Moving here to Halcyon Rise means that when I am ready to give up work, it will be easier for me to make that transition because I’ll

have a lot of connections, a myriad of things to do that I can join – or not join.”

Halcyon Regional Project Director Glenn Nugent said a great deal of local working people are making the move into Halcyon Rise, rather than wait until they retire to downsize.

“Lots of working people are making the move to Halcyon Rise, purely on the fact they want a different lifestyle and they want to change the way they do things,” he said.

“Right now they are tied to the house in maintenance, they’re mowing the lawns, cleaning the pools or doing something within the house.

“Here at Halcyon Rise, we do that for you.”

Glenn said the community had blossomed since the first sod was turned around 12 months ago.

“There’s lots happening at Halcyon Rise,” he said. “Twelve months ago we had no roads, no landscaping, no buildings and now we have a beautiful community really starting to take shape.

“We have homes, roads, landscaping and construction on our 5-star recreation and leisure facilities has started.”

Glenn said demand had pushed the release of next stage forward, with new buyers being able to time their move into the community when the lifestyle facilities have been constructed.

“We have over 35 homes settled with another 60 under construction and we’ve got more than 100 homes sold at present,” he said.

For the Casserly’s, their journey to find their new chapter ended up being an easy choice.

“For us it was a no-brainer because it offers us absolutely everything we could want for the next part of our life,” Shelley said.

To visit Halcyon Rise and take a tour of the display homes, please call 1800 050 580.

Glenn Nugent, Kingsley Andrew and Scott Ng

WORK BEGINS ON HALCYON RISE FACILITIES

onstruction on the recreation and leisure facilities at Halcyon C Rise has begun and to mark the occasion, a sod-turning ceremony as held onsite at the Logan Reserve community.

The honour was carried out by Kingsley Andrew, EGM of Stockland Halcyon, Scott Ng, GM of Stockland Halcyon QLD and Glenn Nugent, Regional Project Director.

Also in attendance were Isaac Hanger and Phil Hadziahmetovic, representatives from Total Construction, the firm who will build the $8m facilities.

The community facilities will be the most luxurious in the Logan region and will feature many different activities for the community.

The first part of the precinct to be completed will be ‘The Playing Field’, which includes floodlit pickleball courts, floodlit lawn bowls green and a covered barbecue pavilion will be ready by April next year.

Completion of ‘The Homestead’ is scheduled for the end of 2022.

THE HOMESTEAD WILL FEATURE: •

Recreation club with dance floor and private dining room

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Riverbend bar with fireplace and lounge

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Gold-class style cinema, games room and entertaining terrace

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Art and craft room

• Library •

Heated mineral salt pool with in-pool loungers

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Open firepit and alfresco space

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Hair salon and two treatment rooms

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Gym and yoga lawn

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Cheers to good health

Pauline MacKenzie

here’s a good reason Ray T Chatterton is moving to Stockland’s B by Halcyon at Buderim (QLD).

“I have a blood disorder. I’m fine, but it needs to be monitored and I need to be careful about my lifestyle,” Ray said.

“You have to make sure that your diet is right, your exercise is right and your 30

wellbeing is right when you’ve got what I’ve got. Otherwise, if you don’t keep the exercise up or you don’t eat the right food, it can encourage it to come back.”

Spanning a total area of 2,663m, the Wellness Pavilion offers an array of state-of-the art facilities and dedicated practitioners to assist homeowners achieve a balanced lifestyle.

Ray’s health will be in excellent hands at B by Halcyon, which is home to the brand new, five-star Wellness Pavilion, the Sunshine Coast’s largest private day spa.

The Wellness Pavilion is what attracted Ray to B by Halcyon, having previously spent time at Living Valley in Kin Kin, considered the best health retreat in Australia.

Ray Chatterton

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“Because B by Halcyon has been setup with this Wellness Pavilion in there, it has all the facilities for healthy activities Living Valley had,” he said.

“On top of that, it has a beautiful gym there for exercising with everybody, a wonderful magnesium pool, which is better than a chlorine pool. It has the massage area, which is very good for you as well, and has six and a half kilometres for walking.”

Ray said that most of all, he is looking forward to settling in and starting a new chapter of his life as he focusses on healthy living.

“For my own mental health and wellbeing, I felt I needed community around me, people my own age, so it gives you that connection,” he said.

“Being able to walk down the street and wave to somebody – or duck and hide from somebody,” he added with a laugh.

“The simple fact of resettling myself in my own home, it’s about a fresh start for me.”

Karen Upton, fitness instructor Amy Cumerford and Bill Hallinan

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RECIPES

Hello summer SWEET, SUCCULENT AND PLUMP, NOT ONLY ARE STRAWBERRIES DELICIOUS, THEY ARE ALSO AN EXCELLENT SOURCE OF VITAMIN C

Strawberry and walnut salad Ingredients 320g strawberries, washed, hulled, quarter lengthways 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 80g baby spinach leaves 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 120g feta cheese, crumbled 50g walnuts

Method

1. P lace the strawberries in a bowl.

Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss gently until well coated.

2. P lace spinach in a large bowl.

Drizzle with oil, and toss gently.

Divide spinach and strawberries among serving plates.

3. D rizzle with the balsamic vinegar remaining in the bowl. Scatter with feta cheese and walnuts to serve.

Easy strawberry jam Ingredients I kg strawberries hulled, washed and cut into halves (or quarters if they are large) 250gm jam sugar Juice of one lemon (lemon is a natural setting agent and will also keep bacteria away)

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Method

1. In a heavy bottom saucepan, mix strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.

2. Stir over med-low heat until the sugar is dissolved.

3. Increase heat to med-high and bring mixture to a rolling boil.

4. Stir frequently mashing the strawberries as you stir, continuing to boil, until jam is thickened and bubbles completely cover the surface of the jam. (about 10 minutes.)

5. Transfer jam to a jar and let cool to room temperature.

6. Seal jars and store in the refrigerator.

Strawberry cheesecake (no bake) Ingredients

250g biscuits (such as Arnotts Marie)

100g butter, melted

1 vanilla pod

600g full fat soft cream cheese

100g icing sugar

284ml pot of double cream

For the topping

400g punnet of strawberries, halved

25g icing sugar

Method 1. P ut the biscuits into a food processor until they form small crumbs (if you have one), or put them into a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.

2. Melt the butter.

3. T ransfer the crumbs to a mixing bowl then pour over the melted

butter. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are completely coated.

4. T ip them into a lined springform tin with baking paper and press firmly down into the base to create an even layer. Chill in the fridge for 1-hour to set firmly.

5. S lice the vanilla pod in half lengthways, leaving the tip intact, so that the two halves are still joined. Holding onto the tip of the pod, scrape out the seeds using the back of a kitchen knife.

6. P our the double cream into a bowl and whisk with an electric mixer until it’s just starting to thicken to soft peaks.

7. P lace the soft cheese, icing sugar and the vanilla seeds in a separate bowl, then beat for 2 mins with an electric mixer until smooth and starting to thicken, it will get thin and then start to thicken again.

8. T ip in the double cream and fold it into the soft cheese mix. You’re looking for it to be thickened

enough to hold its shape when you tip a spoon of it upside down. If it’s not thick enough, continue to whisk.

9. S poon onto the biscuit base, starting from the edges and working inwards, making sure that there are no air bubbles.

10. Smooth the top of the cheesecake down with the back of a dessert spoon or spatula. Leave to set in the fridge overnight.

11. Bring the cheesecake to room temperature about 30 mins before serving. To remove it from the tin, place the base on top of a can, then gradually pull the sides of the tin down.

12. Slip the cake onto a serving plate, removing the baking paper and base.

13. Purée half the strawberries in a blender or food processor with the icing sugar and 1 tsp water, then sieve. Pile the remaining strawberries onto the cake then pour the purée over the top.

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SOCIALS Jan and Phil Wregg

The Old Time Rock-n-Roll band

Lily Barker and Gwen McLaren

Kate and Kevin Eke

Rock and Roll Night HALCYON GREENS, PIMPAMA (QLD) FRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBER, 2021 of rock and roll got the chance Lfloorovers to take a spin around the dance at this fun theme night.

The Old Time Rock-n-Roll band entertained homeowners well into the night with their covers of Elvis, Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis.

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Kelvin andShelley Jenny and HaleBrian Casserly

SOCIALS

Lesley Blake, Paul Outtrim, John Ingram, Rob Davis and Linda Smith

Rob Davis, Linda Smith and Barbara Clyde

Linda Smith

Claire Crowell, Lenore Grant, Lyn Hunter, Dale Divis, Linda Smith and Pam Leth

Cook, with Music!

HALCYON PARKS, MERIDAN PLAINS (QLD) SUNDAY 14 NOVEMBER, 2021 n a first for a Halcyon Parks, an Iperformed original play was written, directed and by homeowners. The cast has been in production since the beginning of the year and despite a few nerves, the show was a hit with the 140 who attended across the two performances.

Lillias Connell and Claire Crowell

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SOCIALS Nadine Swanney

Talk like a Pirate Day HALCYON GREENS, PIMPAMA (QLD) SUNDAY 19 SEPTEMBER, 2021 hoy, me hearties! The social group at A Halcyon Greens marked International ‘Talk like a Pirate Day’ with a dress up celebration.

Everyone enjoyed catching up over lunch and entertaining the grand kids with an array of fun activities.

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Pirate with a patch

Captain Lollipop

Ray Ryan and crew

Bubbles galore

Kelvin Hale and Ray Ryan Raise the flag

Rebecca Solomon, Rhys Solomon, Gay Speden, Murray Speden with pirates

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SOCIALS The Kingfisher Punter’s Club

Melbourne Cup HALCYON GREENS, PIMPAMA (QLD) TUESDAY 2 NOVEMBER, 2021 omeowners were quick out of H the barrier at Melbourne Cup celebrations at Halcyon Greens.

Held across two venues, the stylish guests enjoyed a seafood buffet lunch while they cheered on their horses.

Trish Burger and Lyn Milburn

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Ermie and Phil Kypuros

Annie and Peter Rogers

John and Lily Barker

Jan Wregg

Ray and Marlene Palmer

Athol and Angie Gibson

Bob Wallis

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SOCIALS Robyn and John Zwiers

Carolyn Clark and Judy Brooks

Narelle and Graeme Pearson

Melbourne Cup VISION BY HALCYON, HOPE ISLAND (QLD) TUESDAY 2 NOVEMBER, 2021 tylish Vision by Halcyon homeowners enjoyed their S Melbourne Cup Day, complete with their own bookie (and fellow homeowner) Mo, who ran a Calcutta Auction.

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Alison Thompson and Baz Knight

SOCIALS

John Kleinschmidt and Jenni Campbell Maxine Wharton, Sue Everon and Sharon Downing

Richard and Di Philp

Julianne Hosking-Potts

Cup lunch at Lily’s on the Water B BY HALCYON, BUDERIM (QLD) TUESDAY 2 NOVEMBER, 2021 hile Verry Elleegant was the winner of W the Melbourne Cup, it was the ‘very elegant’ B by Halcyon homeowners and home buyers who won the Fashion Stakes.

More than 120 guests enjoyed a delicious lunch at Lily’s on the Water at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort. Homeowners also ran sweepstakes and a Fashions on the Field event, with prizes for the best dressed male, female and couple.

Michele Nikola

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SOCIALS Glenn Nugent and Graham Stanley, receiving his gift for being the 1500th settlement at a Halcyon Community

Spanish Night HALCYON RISE, LOGAN RESERVE (QLD) THURSDAY 28 OCTOBER, 2021 angria and paella was on the S menu for Happy Hour at Halcyon Rise. Homeowners and home buyers got into the Spanish theme for a lovely night under the stars.

John Furness and Kelvin Oliver

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Faye and Michael Barnes

Dee Filmer, Pauline Sullivan and Madeline Rogers

Dot Marsh

Deslie Deverson, Anne Brown and Sue Richardson

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SOCIALS George Young leads the group on a tour of the facilities

The Clubhouse construction tour HALCYON NIRIMBA (QLD) THURSDAY 4 NOVEMBER, 2021 ore than 60 Halcyon Nirimba homeowners M and home buyers came together for a special happy hour event, which included a tour of The Clubhouse construction.

Executive General Manager of Stockland Halcyon Kingsley Andrew and Development Manager George Young also shared important project updates as guests mingled over food and drinks.

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Robert and Janelle Wellsteed with Michael and Sandra Carr

Denice and John Nash, Tony and Jewel Wauchope with Marcia Pertzel

Robert and Lesley Thompson

Margaret Ould

Fleur and Michael Morrissey

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Judged Australia’s best lifestyle communities Stockland’s Halcyon Communities are the perfect next step for over 50s.

Whether you’re an empty nester, a semi-retiree or simply looking for a fresh start, it’s time to make the most of all the good things in your life.

Call on of our friendly team to find out more on 1800 050 050

Halcyon Berwick, VIC

B by Halcyon, QLD

10 Soho Bvd, Berwick, VIC 3806 Phone: 1800 727 170 Display homes open 9am-5pm, Tue to Sat

2 Retreat Drive, Buderim, QLD 4556 Phone: 1800 050 050 Display homes open 9am-4pm, Mon to Sat

Located in the highly sought-after suburb of Berwick, part of the Minta masterplanned community, you will feel at home the moment you move in, with everything you need for a relaxed lifestyle just around the corner, including shops, public transport, dining and entertainment.

With 22 hectares of beautiful nature reserve, lakes and green open spaces, the community is encompassed by a natural landscape true to Berwick’s farming history.

B by Halcyon reflects the quintessential Buderim village lifestyle and redefines over 50s living.

Homeowners enter seamlessly into the gated community passing through the vibrant village hub with its expansive lifestyle facilities.

Our signature masterplanning continues throughout the wide, articulated streets, which slope up towards Buderim rainforest.

Halcyon Greens, QLD

Halcyon Promenade, QLD

7 Halcyon Drive, Pimpama, Qld 4209 Phone: 1800 050 580 Display homes open 9am-4pm, Mon to Sat

23 Caulfield Dr, Burpengary East, QLD 4505 Phone: 1800 050 580 Welcome Centre open 9am-4pm, Mon to Sat

Enjoy country club living at Halcyon Greens, Australia’s first golf and lifestyle community designed for over 50s.

The 84 acre community is surrounded by an 18-hole golf course, and overlooks natural wetlands and nature reserve.

Its $20m recreation lifestyle precinct offers a plethora of activities.

North of Brisbane and only a short drive to beautiful Moreton Bay, Halcyon Promenade is a community that's not just in step with your lifestyle, but one that enhances it.

Set across 59-acres of prime northside land, our secure gated community also features a first for Halcyon; a vibrant, pedestrianised main street that connects the two sides of the community. Discover a lifestyle streets ahead.

Halcyon Nirimba, QLD

Halcyon Rise, QLD

Banya Ave, Bells Creek, QLD 4551 Phone: 1800 727 170 Display homes open 10am-5pm, Mon to Sun

8 Halcyon Way, Logan Reserve, QLD 4133 Phone:1800 050 580 Display homes open 9am-4pm, Mon to Sat

Halcyon Nirimba offers 10 impressive homes to choose from, all generously sized, energy-efficient and built to flow seamlessly from private yard space, through open-plan living and out onto the front patio.

All homes are certified minimum 6-star NATHERS rating, making them very cost efficient, with CSR PowerPanel hebel walls to keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter.

Inspired by a spirit of adventure and a connection to the land, Halcyon Rise offers country living while still being conveniently located near the vibrant Brisbane CBD. Sitting on 100 sprawling acres fronting the Logan River and framed by gently rolling hills, our secure gated community offers an idyllic, private and energised lifestyle. Remaining true to the region’s rich agricultural heritage.

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