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Issue Five | December 2017
Feature Facility: Library
Resident spotlight: Peter and Fiona Brown
DIY Christmas: Live the Lifestyle you deserve!
Decorating Ideas
General Manager’s Message Welcome to the December edition of the Living Gems Pacific Paradise newsletter. It has been a month since our facilities were complete and it is great to see the residents of Living Gems Pacific Paradise experiencing the resort’s full potential. We would be nowhere without our wonderful resident stakeholders, so to show our appreciation we want to say thank you. When you refer friends or family who make the move to one of our resorts, you will receive a cash bonus upon completion as a way to say thank you. I would like to draw your attention to the two new display homes that were recently completed and are ready for viewing. If you would like any more information about our resort, please do not hesitate to contact our Sales Team. Vlad Pullich General Manager Living Gems
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It has been a lively month here at the resort, with summer rolling in it’s a great time to start making use of the resort facilities. The residents here at the Pacific Paradise resort are making great use of the facilities available on a regular basis. The residents’ social club are always organising fabulous events; last month they enjoyed a fantastic Melbourne Cup celebration and Oktoberfest in late October. The Pacific Paradise country club is definitely the place to be; residents have a fantastic time taking advantage of the premium features. With summer knocking on our doors it’s a great time to be out and about; it’s wonderful to see our residents out walking with their furry companions, attending water aerobics, or having a hit of tennis. It is exciting to see the resort beginning to mature, gardens and lawns have taken root and are looking gorgeous. We are pleased to
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announce that two new display homes are now open and ready for viewing, with another six not far behind. This month, the residents at the resort organised an excursion for their neighbours, the Sales Manager and Resort Manager. We will be travelling a return trip from Brisbane to Beerwah; enjoying food, drink and live blues music on board a historic steam train.
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Gem of a Home:
Don’t forget to enter in the 2017 Living Gems Pacific Paradise Christmas lights competition. Residents are invited to decorate the exterior of their villas with lights and other festive items. There are plenty of exciting prizes to win, so don’t miss out! Pop into the Sales Manager’s office to find out more information about the competition. Victoria Dent Sales Manager 596 David Low Way, Sunshine Coast Qld 4564
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Sales Manager Victoria Dent and Resort Manager Tim Moore accompanied some of the Pacific Paradise residents on a historic steam train trip from Brisbane to Beerwah. Everyone had a fantastic time dancing to the blues music and taking in the beautiful scenery. Top left to bottom right: 1 Lovely costumes everyone! 2 All aboard Destination Blues! 3 Tony and Denise Segreto 4 Pacific Paradise residents getting ready to board 5 Sales Manager Victoria enjoying the music 6 David and Heather Knight enjoying the train ride 7 Tim Moore and Ian Pickering 8 Manager Tim Moore waiting for the train with Residents.
This fantastic, three bedroom penthouse oozes luxury at every turn. Clever zoning ensures the open plan design offers a generously sized living area, whilst still offering a cosy spot to relax. This home boasts a sleek kitchen with luxurious and modern fittings. Another beautiful feature is the Italian tiling, adding a unique touch to this already stunning home. • Stunning penthouse • 3 spacious ensuited bedrooms all with wall mounted TVs
• Master chef kitchen with integrated fridge and dishwasher
• Large study / 4th bedroom
• Italian tiles/timber flooring through out
• Designer appliances
• Cbus electrical
For more information or to view, call the Sales Manager on: 1800 978 388 or email: victoria@livinggems.com.au
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Our Living Gems Pacific Paradise residents certainly know how to throw a good party! Everyone was up to the usual shenanigans celebrating Melbourne Cup last month. Show-stopping fashion was seen all around, with everyone getting into the spirit of the celebrations. We hope that there were a few winners that day!
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Top to bottom: 1 Cheers ladies! 2 What a fantastic hat and tie! 3 Peter looking fabulous together with Fiona in her handmade creation! 4 Caption to go here 5 Love that hat! 6 Caption to go here 7 Residents settling in to watch the big race.
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If you’d like to get involved with a future outing, contact the Sales Team on: 0412 131 832 or victoria@livinggems.com.au
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Oktoberfest Celebrations Everyone looked fantastic for Oktoberfest! What a great day organised by the residents; it’s great to see the resort facilities being used. As always, everyone put in a marvellous effort with their costumes and party preparations. Prost! Clockwise from top left: 1 Prost! Cheers! 2 Superb suspenders! 3 Charlie Somers, Robyn and Ron Wallish. 4 What a spread! 4
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Fancy a Dip? Here at Living Gems we cater for all desires, whether you prefer relaxing in the shallow end or underwater handstands in the deep end. To get information about classes that are going on at Living Gems Pacific Paradise talk to the Resort Manager.
Sandstone Rocks! It is Sales Manager Victoria and Resort Manager Tim from Pacific Paradise and Resort Managers from Caboolture Maria and Steve enjoying the Sandstone Rocks event. Jimmy Barnes headlined this fabulous festival.
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Some residents enjoying an early morning water aerobics class. Issue Five – December 2017
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Resident Spotlight
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Originally from Sydney, five years ago Peter and Fiona made the move to the Sunshine Coast to be closer to Peter’s father and his family. Fiona has been enjoying retirement for the past two years and Peter has been retired for two weeks but is getting itchy feet already and may return to flying in the near future. How did you come to hear about Living Gems Pacific Paradise? Not too long ago the thought of moving hadn’t even crossed our minds, we thought we would be in our previous home forever. We decided we wanted to move to a quieter area, so we hopped onto realestate.com.au and an ad popped up for Living Gems Pacific Paradise. We had a quick look at the website and thought we had better go and check out the resort. We put down a deposit for the home the moment we got there! What floorplan did you decide to go with?
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We fell in love with Marcoola III. The beautiful, big living and dining area was the first thing we saw about this design and it was definitely what sold us on this floorplan. The large walk in pantry was also a huge bonus for us;
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We recently cruised from Singapore to Dubai, it was an amazing, perfectly timed trip as we had perfect weather the whole time. now we can purchase in bulk and not worry about shopping as often. What do you like to do in your spare time? We both find plenty of ways to keep ourselves busy, Peter is currently
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Feature Floorplan
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Clockwise from top: 1 On the way to Singapore 2 Peter skydiving out of an RAAF C17 3 Fiona and Peter stopping off at San Diego on their US cruise 4 Selfie in Dubai. 5 Fiona and Pete showing off their unique Melbourne Cup fashion.
working as a skydiving pilot and I have taken up paper craft; my most recent project was a hat for Melbourne Cup. We are also huge travel fans, or professional cruisers if you will. We recently cruised from Singapore to Dubai, it was an amazing, perfectly timed trip as we had perfect weather the whole time. Our next trip is planned for February and we will be off to Port Villa and the other Pacific Islands. What are you enjoying most about Living Gems Pacific Paradise? We are having an absolute blast here! Peter is taking a bit of break from his job so that he can make the most of all the fantastic facilities available to us here. Peter is a huge golf fan, so the golf simulator is definitely where 1800 978 388 | www.livinggems.com.au
The generously sized living area brings the outdoors in with large sliding doors opening up to the alfresco dining area. The design boasts his and hers sinks and a walk-in wardrobe in the master bedroom, as well as a magnificent walk-in pantry. Disclaimer: All area sizes are m2. All reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of these floor plans and artists impressions. Please refer to working drawings for precise dimensions. Plans are correct at the time of printing, subject to change without notice. Images are artists’ impressions. Interior and exterior finishes, colours, rooflines and landscaping are for illustration purposes only.
To find out more information about Kawana, or any of our floorplans, call the Sales Manager on: 1800 978 388 or email: victoria@livinggems.com.au
he is spending quite a lot of time. I have been enjoying the pool, I’ll usually swim a few laps and join in the aqua aerobics class.
fun getting to choose the different
What were you most excited about when you first purchased your Living Gems Pacific Paradise home?
back flying!
We were excited about getting the new home feeling. This was our first building project, it was a lot of
to our Resident’s Spotlight section
flooring and wall colours. Since writing this story, Peter’s itchy feet got the better of him and he is
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Our Living Gems
At Living Gems, we’re a community inside and out. We love getting to know our resident stakeholders, so here’s an opportunity for you to get to know us better too. A family-run business through and through, Living Gems would be nowhere without its staff members and we like to make sure they know that they’re appreciated.
and as soon as I saw this design for the first time, I immediately wanted to knock my interior walls down to replicate the open living layout. How do you like to spend your spare time?
Jacinta Skipworth has been with us for one month and within this short time she has already become a valuable asset here at Living Gems. Jacinta is a member of the Sales and Marketing Team as one of our copywriters. As a Junior Copywriter, Jacinta applies her extensive writing knowledge to each article, blog, newsletter or social media post you may read. She is also involved in the exciting events and open days that Living Gems hold at each resort. How did you get into writing? JS: I am a qualified lawyer and typically, my writing style can be quite bland at times. After working in quite heavy and stressful work environments, I decided that it was time to work outside of my comfort
zone to challenge my professional elasticity and resilience. I applied for the position of Junior Copywriter for Living Gems and thankfully was successful – and here I am! What TV show are you currently watching? JS: My guilty binge is Dr Phil. It makes me feel at ease to know that I am not the only one in the world with OCD, and it allows me to put my psychology degree to motion (talking at the TV, of course). What brought you to Living Gems? JS: Pretty much the same answer as the first question, I was just really lucky to land such a great job. I know it sounds cliché, but I am so thankful to be working in an environment that actually values their employees. The fact they have “bring your dog to work day” is just an added bonus! What is your favourite floor plan? JS: I am loving the Maroochy floor plan at Pacific Paradise. I have just recently finished building my home
JS: At this point I have a full schedule, so any spare time I am blessed with is allocated to sleeping. When I am less busy with wedding preparation, and landscaping my new home; I love to ride my horses and spend time with my two mini sausages! Where do you see yourself in ten years? JS: I would love to be living with my husband in our dream home, travelling and enjoying our animals. I would also love to rejuvenate my love for the legal industry and transfer over to the Living Gems legal team, but until then I am loving my time in the Marketing Department with my fabulous teammates. What inspires you? JS: My parents definitely inspire me. They have defeated all odds and have become highly successful business owners, all from the ground up. They are currently interested in moving, so I have requested they build Noosa II so they have a spare room (for me, obviously). If you would like to speak to one of our Sales Team regarding your home, please speak to Victoria on 1800 978 388 or email: victoria@livinggems.com.au
Left to right: Jacinta’s ‘children’: George and Grace the dogs, and her horses Reggie, Leo and Viscount
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5 DIY Christmas Decorating Ideas The countdown is on to Christmas eve with only a few weeks to go! It’s time to start getting into the festive spirit; check out these five ways to decorate that will have everyone talking. This is a great opportunity for a bit of DIY with friends, grandchildren or loved ones.
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A Christmas Wreath
Add a wreath to your front door to spread the Christmas cheer. There are heaps of great tutorials online to help you create a unique
spin of the classic Christmas wreath. Our favourite idea uses Australian natives; gather foliage and flowers from around the area and tie with twine to a wire frame.
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Mini Faux Christmas Trees
You won’t be-leaf how easy this fun paper folding activity is. Trace and cut out circles from coloured card stock in ascending size, then ‘accordion-fold’ the cut-outs to create the boughs of the trees. Stack the rings and attach to a small wood dowel.
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Coastal Themed Garland
Bring the beach inside for Christmas this year. Collect shells, starfish and drift wood pieces and string together to create a beautiful, coastal themed garland to hang in the tree or around the house. Carefully drill holes into the shells or attach with a drop of hot glue. .
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Evergreen Centrepiece
Having a real Christmas tree isn’t always the most practical option – bring the fresh feel of pine into the house by creating this evergreen centrepiece. Take clippings from a nearby evergreen tree and arrange in a vase, attach baubles and other decorations. Don’t forget to change the water.
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It certainly won’t be snowing in Queensland this Christmas, but that doesn’t mean you can’t turn your home into a winter wonderland.
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Don’t Forget the Snowflakes
It certainly won’t be snowing in Queensland this Christmas, but that doesn’t mean you can’t turn your home into a winter wonderland. Snowflake decorations are a great way to create a wintry feel. Cut out various snowflake shapes and sizes, string these together vertically to create a curtain and hang from your window. Living Gems Pacific Paradise resort promotes active and healthy lifestyle living where you can meet like-minded others. For more information, call: 1800 978 388 or email: victoria@livinggems.com.au Issue Five – December 2017
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Talking Pets love at first sight, I am so glad they took me home with them. What’s your favourite food? Moe: I wouldn’t call myself a picky eater, I’ll try anything! I am proud of my healthy diet which includes meat and vegetables. My favourites would have to be chicken, fish and liver with a side of carrot, green beans and broccoli. I am also quite fond of a piece of sausage off the BBQ too. What’s your most annoying habit? Moe: Like I said before, I offer all my affection to my Mum and Dad, but apparently, it’s a bit too much sometimes. I love to lick all my new human friends and if Mum forgets to wipe my mouth after I’ve been eating I like to use the back of someone’s leg to wipe my mouth clean. What’s something fun you like to do?
Keeping up-to-date with our residents is very important to us here at Living Gems Pacific Paradise. As a pet-friendly resort, we see our animals as part of the family – so in this section of our newsletter, we catch up with our hairier residents. What type of dog are you? Moe: I am a black poodle, I am 12.5 years old and I take my role as companion very seriously and offer all my affection to Mum and Dad. When I met Mum and Dad it was
Moe: Well I love the beach, we used to live at Hervey Bay, so running on the sand is my favourite pastime, that and searching for crabs. I also love to be pampered, Mum will give me a bath, blow dry me and then she will brush my hair – my favourite part. Where is your favourite sleeping spot? Moe: During the day for my afternoon nap I am quite happy to doze off anywhere, but at night I definitely prefer my bed. Do you have any special skills? Moe: Back in my heyday they used to call me a party animal! My best party trick was hoop jumping, but I am an old man now and my party days are over.
I’ve still got a few other tricks up my sleeve like hand shaking and laying down. Do you have a favourite toy? Moe: Oh yeah, you bet I do! My favourite toy is my dummy, I might have gone a bit overboard with the chewing, but I still love it. Mum and Dad trained me to get my dummy before I go to bed.
When I go for a walk around the resort everyone wants to give me a pat, I’m actually quite the celebrity. What do you think of Living Gems Pacific Paradise? Moe: Oh, I think it is fantastic here, I have been able to meet so many new friends. When I go for a walk around the resort everyone wants to give me a pat, I’m actually quite the celebrity. I have also made a friend called Zoe and we sometimes meet up and run around the beach together, it is so much fun. Living Gems Pacific Pines is a pet-friendly resort that promotes active lifestyles and welcoming communities. If you are interested in becoming part of our resort and would like some more information, contact Victoria on: 1800 978 388 or email: victoria@livinggems.com.au
Feature Facility: Library Dinosaurs didn’t read; now they’re extinct! Are you left wondering what to do with all the wonderful books you have collected over the years? Look no further than the Living Gems Pacific Paradise library. This resident operated library hosts a fabulous collection of resident donated books. We provide so many different facilities in our resorts because we
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know that everyone has their own interests, hobbies and priorities. We try to accommodate as many of these as we can, because our main goal is to enable our residents to live the lifestyle they deserve. The library has recently undergone a revamp and stocktake, the refreshed shelves are full of exciting stories
and adventures. With hundreds of books at your fingertips you’ll never have a dull moment.
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Mindhunter Set in 1977 this American crime drama television series follows the story of two FBI agents, Holden Ford and Bill Tench. The agents are focused on expanding criminal science by exploring the psychology of murder, rather than relying on the classic crime solving methods. Ford and Tench interview imprisoned serial killers to begin to develop the concept of the serial killer and their traits. Find this thrilling series on Netflix.
Feud: Bette and Joan
Preparation time: 20 minutes Serves: 4
A fantastic and easy recipe that is guaranteed to impress. The perfect starter for a Christmas dinner party. Succulent prawns smothered in a creamy cocktail sauce nestled on a bed of crisp lettuce – best enjoyed outside with friends. Ingredients: • 1 cos lettuce, washed, shredded • 1kg whole, cooked tiger prawns, peeled
Method: • To make the cocktail sauce, whip the cream until it reaches stiff peaks. In a separate bowl combine the tomato sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, paprika and sherry. Gently fold in the tomato sauce mixture until combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper. • Place the lettuce in 4 serving dishes/glasses. Top with the prawns and dollop the cocktail sauce in the middle. Serve immediately.
Cocktail Sauce: • 30ml (2 tbsp) tomato sauce
Chef’s top tips:
• 60ml (1/4 cup) cream
• Pair with your favourite white or dry apple cider and definitely go back for seconds.
• 1 tbps fresh lemon juice • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce • 1/2 tsp ground sweet paprika • 30ml (2tbsp) dry sherry
• Try adding a few dashes of red Tabasco pepper sauce for an extra kick.
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper If you have a family recipe that you’d love to share with us – send it through to the Editor at: editor@livinggems.com.au 1800 978 388 | www.livinggems.com.au
The first season in the American anthology series created by Ryan Murphy. This season focuses on the rivalry between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford during and after the production of their 1962 film. Find this series on Showcase on Foxtel or buy it from the iTunes store.
Scandal This American drama, thriller television series follows the story of Olivia Pope, a former White House Communications Director, that starts her own crisis management firm. Olivia is a professional ‘fixer’ who can hide any scandal before anyone even knew it existed. Each week her team races against the clock to defuse new problems before they turn into full-blown disasters. You can stream this series on Foxtel Play or buy it from the iTunes store.
Walk the Line This film is a drama, biography which tells the story of country music legend Johnny Cash, from his early days on an Arkansas cotton farm to his rise to fame with Sun Records in Memphis. Walk the Line takes viewers on an emotional journey as they get a glimpse into the ups and downs of the life of the country music legend. You can buy this from most retailers, iTunes or rent it. Issue Five – December 2017
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What’s On December Santa Photos at Pet Barn Maroochydore
$10
OR A DONATION OF FOOD OR TOYS
Saturday 2 December, 10am–2pm Pet Barn, 68 Wises Rd, Maroochydore Come down and get a photo taken of your furry friend with Santa. Make sure to register so you don’t miss out; you can register online at eventbrite.com.au. All proceeds from the event go to support QLD Staffy and Amstaff Rescue.
Patersons Cooking School: Sensational Seafood
$150
Saturday 2 December, 9.30am–1.30pm 134 Grand Parade, Parrerra Learn how to cook sensational seafood with Patersons Cooking School. The Chef will teach you the most effective way to fillet you whole fish and shuck oysters. Learn to cook: oysters mignonette, torched cerviche of scallop & salmon, char grilled squid and crispy skin fish. Impress your friends and neighbours at your next dinner party with your new skills.
$39 ADULT | $25 UNDER 16s Noosa Chorale Wassail Christmas Cheer Concert 2017 Fri 15 December & Sat 16 December, from 7pm – The J Noosa, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads Noosa Chorale is hosting a spectacular 10th anniversary Christmas Wassail. The birthday extravaganza promises a feast of carols and glorious music – from Handel’s Messiah to John Lennon. Enjoy drinks, cake, mince pies and cheese platters and join in singing traditional carols.
The Divine Wellness Journey with Therese Kerr
$25
Sunday 3 December, 11–2pm Noosa Boathouse, 194 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville Therese Kerr, Author and mother of Matthew and Miranda Kerr, is a guest speaker at this event. Discover how the cosmetic industry works, dispel myths around what is really organic, learn about the chemicals in your beauty products, and how to navigate the chemical maze.
Heart Healthy Christmas Cake
FREE
Friday 8 December, 10–10.45am / 2–2.45pm Maleny Supa IGA, 26 Maple St, Maleny Visit Maleny Supa IGA for a 45 minute demo to make a healthy, quick and simple Christmas Cake – free from any added sugar or fat. The demo will also include a healthy way to ‘dress up’ the cake. There are two sessions available: 10–10.45am and 2.–2.45pm; bookings are essential. To make a booking call 07 5494 2257, email dietitian@outridgesiga.com.au or go online to eventbrite.com.au.
Restore: Restorative Yoga, Mindfulness and Essential Oils
$36.50
Sunday 10 December, 1.30–4pm Fresh Holistic Health, 330 Mons Road, Forest Glen Prepare yourself for the silly season by enjoying some downtime. Immerse yourself in a 2.5 hour restorative yoga class to restore you body, mind and spirit. No experience is necessary for this yoga session. Light refreshments are provided, please bring yoga mat, eye pillow and a blanket. Bookings are essential.
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FREE Cotton Tree Markets Every Sunday until 31 December, from 7am–12pm King Street, Maroochydore The Cotton Tree Markets offer food, drinks, fashion, jewellery, original artworks, sculptures, skincare, pottery, baking, homewares, kids toys and more. Enjoy a great day out exploring the vibrant market.
PRICES VARY Painting Workshop Monday-Thursday, 9am–5pm; Fri 9am–3.30pm; Sat 9am–12pm Go Arty, 7 Norval Court, Maroochydore Go Arty offers some of the most popular Sunshine Coast art classes. No prior experience is needed for these classes; you can choose from 1/2 day, 1 day, 6 week or tutored painting and art classes. Call 07 5451 1445 or email info@goarty.com.au.