The
Quality Cut TOOWOOMBA
Issue Six | January 2018
Feature Floorplan: Azalea
What’s On January: Your Local Calendar
Social Update: Live the lifestyle you deserve!
A Taste of Christmas Lunch for Residents and Deposit Holders
General Manager’s Message Welcome to the first edition for 2018! I hope you have enjoyed your Christmas break with your friends and family, and partied into the new year! We will be commencing our 2018 construction shortly and have many things underway for our resort. I would like to extend a big thank you to our Resort Managers, Sales Team and specifically the construction team for their time and effort in this process. I hope the new year brings you great joy and happiness! Vlad Pullich General Manager Living Gems Living Gems Toowoomba’s first Christmas lights tour. There were a lot “Oooh Wow”, “ahhhh’s” and “look at that one” all the way.
Sales Manager’s Message Once again, another year has rolled on by as quick as ever! Welcome to our January edition of our newsletter. I hope you enjoyed your Christmas break with friends and family and are ready to start the new year in full swing. Before the break, a wonderful Christmas lunch was enjoyed by both residents and deposit holders at Inbound Brasserie Toowoomba. It was lovely to see everyone relaxing, having fun and getting into the festive spirit. 2018 is looking to be another busy year for Living Gems and we look forward to welcoming many new residents to our wonderful Resort. Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday! Shirley Ortez Sales Manager
Feature Floorplan: $430,000
The Azalea is a large and luxurious home with all the advantages of new technology. Superior insulation keeps the interior cool in summer and warm in winter. The open plan living and dining areas include a study alcove. Three large bedrooms and two bathrooms means overnight guests are always welcome. This home also has a double garage. If you’d like to learn more about this outstanding floorplan, please contact the Sales Team on: 1800 348 977 or email at: shirley@livinggems.com.au
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The Quality Cut Toowooomba
500 South Street, Glenvale QLD 4350
Social Event
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for our Residents and Deposit Holders
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Living Gems Toowoomba residents and deposit holders were invited to a Taste of Christmas festive lunch on 8 December at Inbound Brasserie Toowoomba Station and enjoyed a delicious Christmas lunch alongside their neighbours both current and future. They enjoyed sharing their memories from the year with their friends whilst indulging in a scrumptious meal with all the trimmings at the restaurant.
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Clockwise from top: 1 Christmas lunch at the Railway Station 2 Resort Managers Rick & Cheryl 3 Lucky Door Prize Winner Margart Griffin 4 Sales Manager Shirley Ortez and Sales Consultant Lorraine Walton
Interesting Facts About Australia Lucky door prize winner: Margret Griffin
CONVICT COPS Not long after the first fleet arrived in New South Wales, Governor Arthur Philip created Australia’s first police force. A group of the most wellbehaved convicts, known as the Night Watch, were brought together to combat the increasing levels of crime.
GYMPIE-GYMPIE One of Australia’s most poisonous plants, the Gympie-Gympie Stinging Tree causes immense pain. A slight touch is like “being burnt by hot acid and electrocuted at the same time”. The toxin is released through tiny hairs that lodge into the skin. The tree can be found growing from Gympie in 1800 348 977 | www.livinggems.com.au
southern Queensland to Cape York Peninsula and is a snack enjoyed by small mammals, birds and insects.
THE EMU WAR In 1932 Australian farmers in Western Australia were not only faced with drought and the Great Depression but also a flock of 20,000 crop ravishing emus. The emus had moved towards the wheat farms in search of water. The desperate farmers were forced to petition for military aid to defend themselves against their cunning adversaries. Between 1945 and 1960 approximately 284,700 emus were killed in Western Australia.
AUSTRALIAN MINES More land in Australia is occupied by pubs than by mines. Mining is one of the most important industry’s in Australia, contributing towards 7% of the country’s GDP. Mining occupies 0.02% of land in Australia and there are approximately 6000 pubs, 2000 of which are located in New South Wales. Living Gems Toowoomba resort promotes a healthy and active lifestyle where you can meet like-minded others. For more information, call 1800 348 977 or email: shirley@livinggems.com.au Issue Six – January 2018
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What’s On January Da Vinci Machines 1 – 31 January 27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba An award-winning and internationally toured exhibition, the Da Vinci Machines displays iconic machines and inventions inspired by the drawings and creations of Leonardo Da Vinci. A perfect opportunity to bring the grandchildren up for some summer holiday learning.
$6.50 – $32
Over 50’s Singles Social Club Saturday 6 January, 12:00pm-3pm Steele Rudd Pub, Nobby If you are on the lookout to meet like-minded people and jazz up your social life, come down for a lunch with the Over 50’s Singles Social Club. Share a delicious meal with a few new friends, sharing stories and creating memories.
Price varies
FREE Morning Tea at Picnic Point! Wednesday 24 January, 10:30am Picnic Point Toowoomba, 164 Tourist Road, Toowoomba The perfect occasion to meet the Sales Team and get a feel for what the community is like at the resort. We look forward to kicking off the New Year with our deposit holders and a lovely morning tea with stunning views. Call Shirley on 1800 348 977 by 17 January.
Toowoomba Summer Tunes Every Sunday, 7 January – 25 February Various locations in Toowoomba The Summer Tunes program provides free, live music at popular parks in the Toowoomba region. This is a great opportunity to get together with your friend and family, grab a picnic blanket and soak up the sunshine while you enjoy local musicians from a variety of music genres. For more information about dates, times and locations visit www.tr.qld. gov.au/our-region/whats-on/
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Shen Yun Thursday 18 January, 7:30pm 54 Neil Street, Toowoomba A story set in the time of ancient China, Shen Yun provides insight into the life and world of traditional Chinese culture. Displaying a number of acts, authentic costumes and astounding animated backdrops, this show is not one to be missed.
$99 – $149
$49
A-Reserve
$39
B-Reserve
$179
Family of 4 A-Reserve
$139
Family of 4 B-Reserve
FREE Building Acoustic Fundamentals Sound Absorption Wednesday 24 January, 12:30pm – 2pm Toowoomba City Library 155 Herries Street, Toowoomba Join Joanna Webb, an Architectural Specifications Manager at USG Boral, for an interesting presentation about fire safety.
FREE
Deadly 60 Down Under
Australia Day at the Club
Friday 19 January Empire Theatres 54-56 Neil Street, Toowoomba City Toowoomba and District A wildlife extravaganza, Deadly 60 Down Under is hosted by naturalist and wildlife expert, Steve Backshall. Steve will showcase a number of deadly animals, with the opportunity for audience hands-on interaction!
Friday 26 January, 11am – 11:30pm City Golf Club 254 South Street, Toowoomba Australia Day is bound to be a ball of fun! With free entertainment, jumping castle, face painting and a sausage sizzle. There is also the traditional and Annual Thong Throwing Competition for you to get amongst!
500 South Street, Glenvale QLD 4350
1800 348 977 | www.livinggems.com.au