RETIREMENT LIVING

FIGHTING FIT 50S LIVE IN FINE STYLE

ONE of the simplest ways to improve health physically and mentally after turning 50 is to stay socially connected with friends and family.

Affinity Lifestyle Resort has been created specifically for those over 50 who want to join a warm and welcoming community while enjoying the independence of owning their own home.

Located in Morayfield, Affinity Lifestyle Resort has everything to help mind, body and soul thrive, with an active social club, regular outings and events.

Senior sales manager Dee Cameron says the new resort clubhouse will be a luxurious destination for all social, recreation and leisure activities, offering homeowners many more ways to interact.

“Everyone is so excited for the opening, they can’t wait to either start water aerobics in the heated magnesium pool, catch a movie in the cinema or settle in for a game of bowls in the afternoon,” she said.

Due to high demand, stage 2 has been released early with three new display homes now open for inspection. The range of beautifully designed homes now available starts from $412,000 with sites close to the caravan, RV and boat storage bays.

“Affinity Lifestyle Resort has so much to offer and the best way to experience it is to join us at one of our free events,” Ms Cameron said. “I have found that people who attend these events love the fact they get to experience first-hand what it’s like to live at Affinity with the added benefit of getting to meet current homeowners, who could be your future neighbours and friends.” Call 1300 386 156 to book an inspection or visit affinitylifestyle.com.au HALCYON’S newest Sunshine Coast community, B by Halcyon, will be the company’s greenest project to date and has been thoughtfully master planned.

The community is in the foothills of the Buderim rainforest and has been designed and constructed to create beautiful, liveable environments. More than 40 homeowners have now moved in and 100 homes are expected to be built by the end of the year.

B by Halcyon project director Chris Carley said master planning was a process which involved working with the natural attributes of the land to create a vision which looks after the needs of the people who come to live there.

“It’s one of the most important times in a project and we don’t rush master planning at Halcyon,” he said. “We invest a lot of time looking at the needs of the people who are going to live there and what it is that we want to create on the site.”

New homeowners Michael and Kerry Pert moved to the Sunshine Coast from Canberra.

“We thought it would be a conventional move and we’d buy a conventional house,” Michael said. “But then we were introduced to the vision the team had for B by Halcyon and we really wanted to be involved in that type of project and as early as we could.”

They are happy they did. Halcyon’s master planning includes: • Articulated facades of homes, both vertical and horizontal make the streets flow. • Activated, walkable streets that provide visual security. • Passive solar orientation where every home benefits from aspect. • Adaptable, flexible home designs that will adapt to changing needs. • Wide streets like a neighbourhood not a complex. • Each home has a front yard, garden and verandah. • Streets are open so visitors can park in the driveway. Call 1800 050 050 to book an appointment or visit lifebeginsathalcyon.com.au

include games evenings, tai-chi, yoga, gentle exercises, craft, aquarobics, table tennis, bingo, indoor bowls, book club, movie nights and bus trips.

Monthly Sunday concerts are also popular, with performances from jazz bands, barbershop quartets and local school bands and choirs. These are followed by afternoon tea so residents can catch up with neighbours.

The social committee also donates money to many worthy causes with funds raised at its events, including the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea, drought relief programs and music programs at local schools. Visit tricare.com.au

MEET THE NEIGHBOURS

RESIDENTS of TriCare retirement communities have many opportunities to meet with neighbours and socialise through an active social committee.

One of the many benefits of moving into a retirement village is that there is always something to do, and the wide choice of activities means there are plenty of friends around if you want to socialise.

One popular event at Tricare is the monthly happy hour. Instigated by a resident four years ago, this regular event is now organised by the social committee with the aim of getting residents together in a relaxed social environment.

Compton Gardens Retirement Community resident and social committee chairman Peter Myska says that happy hour is an excellent opportunity for residents to catch up in a relaxed environment, over a drink and enjoy each other’s company.

“Everyone is busy with their own lives, so happy hour is one event where residents can mark it on their calendar each month to catch up,” he said. “Social isolation can be an issue as you get older, so we want to provide as many different opportunities as possible for residents to get out and see other people.”

Some of the events on this year’s social calendar

Welcome to

Wishart Christian Retirement Village

Wishart Christian Retirement Village is a beautiful boutique retirement home, comprising of 29 units. With peaceful surrounds and an elevated position this secure gated Village is centrally located, close to bus stops and shopping centres and Churches. All units are air conditioned, with lock up garages, Paved and covered patios, 24/7 medical alarm system, On site management. ● A charitable Christian organization with low subsidised quarterly fees ● Community hall and beautiful village green ● Active residence committee

Call today to make arrangements for an informal visit to the Village. 30/3 Erindale Close, Wishart Queensland Tel 3219 2386 admin@wcva.org.au www.wcva.org.au au