RETIREMENT LIVING

COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF

AMBER by Living Gems will offer VIP tours at its Open Home on Saturday, September 10, 10am-noon, at 1 Manuka Rd, Logan.

Friendly staff will show visitors through four stunning new homes, all furnished by leading interior designer, Coco Republic, giving a first-hand look at the ultimate retirement lifestyle.

It’s an opportunity to explore the resort, discover a dream home and meet the residents who are already living their best life.

Many residents will be on hand to chat about their Living Gems lifestyle and help answer any questions.

An onsite coffee van will provide sandwiches and hot drinks.

And with so much information to take in on the day, there’ll be a goodie bag to take home with all the details and a few treats. With more than 60 homes already sold, the lifestyle at Amber by Living Gems is in high demand. RSVP to hello@livinggems.com.au or call 1800 317 381.

The YouGov Suncare Community Services Customer Satisfaction Survey 2021, found Suncare customers were overwhelmingly satisfied with the service.

James Frew is a visitor to Suncare’s Boronia Cottage, a purpose-built home for short-term respite care on Bribie Island.

A retired jeweller, he lives with his granddaughter in Brisbane but fondly calls Boronia Cottage his home away from home, having stayed regularly since 2019.

“It feels like a holiday. I am confident with the qualified staff, who are always up for a conversation,” he says. Visit suncare.org.au the things we loved and one of the features that was high on our wish list.”

The long-time Brisbane North residents say the community’s convenient Burpengary location – only 25 minutes from their current Warner home – kept them close to family, friends and extended network.

With their seven grandchildren front of mind, the house styles, common spaces and friendly community made Halcyon Promenade feel like home.

“I like the layout of the houses. They feel big without being too big and come with a decent backyard for what we need,” Michelle said.

“There are lots of green areas through the community which I thought would be good when the grandkids come to visit.”

LIVING LIFE ON YOUR OWN TERMS

SUNCARE has been specialising in the delivery of in-home services for older Australians since 1970, proving that getting older doesn’t have to mean moving into residential aged care.

It’s something that suits 91-year-old author Milton, and his wife who have a busy life at home.

“I couldn’t see myself going into a retirement village,” he says. “When you grow older, your whole life changes. You depend on people like Suncare for a lot of things. They are more like our family, the connection is so important, and they do so much for us. Nothing’s a trouble.”

Suncare’s dedicated support team helps guide customers through their in-home care options, explaining what services are available for the allocated funding.

From everyday services such as housekeeping and meal preparation to a lift to the shops, sharing a coffee or a garden tidy-up, Suncare knows how to make the most of options so clients can live life on their own terms. Suncare activities coordinator Nikki Cox with James Frew OF ALL the five-star inclusions within Stockland’s Halcyon Promenade, new homeowners Darrell and Michelle Parker (pictured) were drawn to a surprising feature – the option to lay artificial turf in their backyard.

It sealed the deal for the couple who plan to spend their impending retirement on the road in their caravan.

“We’ve got a house now and when we go away, we have to look at things like security and who is going to mow the lawn,” Darrell said. “Besides, I’m not a gardener so the artificial grass is great for me.”

Michelle adds: “We can just lock up and go and we don’t have to worry about the yard.”

The couple bought their caravan in March 2020 and while their travels were restricted to Queensland, they have big plans for an epic trip of Australia.

“Michelle is working part-time in childcare and I’m still full-time but our loose plan is to retire next year and take eight or nine months in the caravan while our new home is being built,” Darrell said.

“Halcyon Promenade has a dedicated onsite area for caravans with power, water and a wash bay which was one of

RESIDENTS CELEBRATE FOUR FUN YEARS

MORE than 90 residents and their families got together to celebrate Seasons Living Sinnamon Park’s fourth anniversary.

Festivities included a buffet-style Chinese banquet dinner in the community dining room, themed decorations and costumes and a heartfelt speech from resident, Horst.

“It was such a special evening and an exciting milestone for our community to be able to celebrate together. It has been a wonderful four years,” community manager Marlene Williamson said.

“We’re looking forward to many other exciting upcoming events as well, with a trivia night and a special morning with Noel Whittaker among them.”

Seasons Sinnamon Park has one, two and three bedroom luxury, independent seniors living apartments, with 24/7 onsite care available.

Homes are now selling from $438,000. Visit seasonsliving.com.au/ Sinnamon-park or call Chris Middleton 0472 878 783.

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THYME Lifestyle Resort Moreton Bay has turned the first sod on the development of a new hobby shed which will include a workshop and outside area for meetings and small gatherings.

The hobby shed forms part of Thyme Lifestyle Resorts’ initiative to focus on health and wellbeing.

It not only allows homeowners to tinker, learn new skills from each other and build or create things, but also creates a space to socialise and provide support to one another.

Colin Kreuger from Thyme Moreton Bay is excited about the hobby shed and its potential to spark meaningful connections.

“It will be great to have an outlet where we can work with our hands, talk men’s business and generally support each other through good times and difficult times,” he said.

“Moving into a lifestyle community can sometimes feel a bit daunting for men, but having a hobby shed gives us a space to be ourselves, stay active, learn and be involved.”

Homeowners will be empowered to self-manage projects as well as connect with others to learn and share skills. This has many wellbeing benefits, from improving self-esteem to countering social isolation.

The hobby shed is just another addition to the world-class facilities already at Thyme Moreton Bay, including a Country Club and Blue Gum Pavilion, which hosts a series of social events for homeowners throughout the year.

Another benefit for homeowners is that there are no entry or exit fees and you can save money with no stamp duty, no council rates, no body corporate or strata fees payable. Homeowners also keep 100 per cent of any capital gains achieved.

Thyme Moreton Bay has twobedroom low-maintenance homes selling from $479,000. Visit thyme.com.au or call 1300 585 882.

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Advocacy support for older Queenslanders is important now more than ever. ADA Australia has been giving older rights for over 30 years. We support older people to access aged care services and resolve care related issues, through free, independent and Advocacy services are here for everyone. Call us on 1800 700 600.