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Island Insight. JUNE-JULY 2020
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Golf is good for you. FOR PLAY
AVID GOLFERS WILL AGREE THAT Here at Palm Lake Resort Phillip Did you know that you can walk
A DAY ON THE GREEN IS MORE Island, we are ever-so grateful to up to 7km playing an 18-hole golf
THAN JUST A SPORT OR A HOBBY have Phillip Island Golf Club literally course? Reports state walking can
– IT’S THE KEY TO LIVING A HAPPY, hugging our resort grounds. This benefit your health in more ways
HEALTHY LIFE. YOU MAY THINK course has long been regarded as than one – it can reduce your risk of
THAT SOUNDS EXTREME, BUT IT one of the finest layouts in regional heart disease, improve the fitness
TURNS OUT THEY’RE NOT WRONG. Victoria. Only metres from the of your heart and lungs, help to
beach, with abundant wildlife the manage conditions like muscle and
When it comes to getting your heart picturesque course carves its way joint stiffness, high cholesterol and
rate up, you don’t always have to through magnificent landscape. It diabetes, strengthen your bones
sweat it out in a cardio session. offers Palm Lake Resort residents and improve your balance.
Finding a low-impact activity that a brilliant and convenient option
you enjoy, and are happy to do for exercise and, with the easing >> Continued on Page 4
regularly, is a sure-fire way to get of COVID-19 restrictions (as
in enough exercise. A few rounds this newsletter goes to press),
of golf every week could be all you the course has re-opened, for
need to keep fit and healthy? members.
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what’s happening right across our
News 25 Palm Lake Group locations.
briefs. WE’RE HERE FOR YOU!
READ ALL ABOUT IT!
Palm Lake Resort has just
Optimism is proudly our middle published a special edition
name here at Palm Lake Resort. magazine featuring all the
While COVID-19 continues to company news around
COVID-19 (pictured below).
WE’RE PREPARED have a major impact on the
world, it’s business as (un)usual There’s plenty of info about
here at our sales office. Here how our resorts are keeping
In the face of COVID-19, Palm residents active, healthy and
are all the ways we are ensuring
Lake Group has provisioned engaged, as well as other
your dream to live at Palm Lake
$500,000 worth of personal information about how it’s
Resort Phillip Island can still be
protective equipment business as (un)usual at our
realised:
WELCOME (PPE) for residents and Sales Centres. Plus, we’ve
staff including gloves, face • We are still hosting included ideas on things to
masks, hand sanitiser and private resort inspections do, immunity boosters and
Well, to say we are living in a ‘weird’ world at the moment their dogs, exercising in the street, chatting (at a
temperature monitors, as by appointment. We are how to keep your fitness up
is an understatement. But in trying to take a positive out safe distance) to fellow residents, keeping very
well as heavy duty SGV 8/5 following government while you #stayhome. If you
of a negative, I believe COVID-19 has given us time to positive about the government-imposed restrictions
Karcher steam cleaners for guidelines and have haven’t already received a
take stock of our busy lives and stop and smell the roses. that we have had to put in place and still smiling,
our company’s Preventative established our own copy in your mailbox, check
We’ve had time to ask ourselves what is really important only confirms what we already knew: You are an
Sterilisation Program. additional measures to give it out on our website.
in our lives and what isn’t? amazing community. A community that you should
you the best resort tour
all be very proud to be a part of.
As you all know we have been delivering comfort meals experience while also keeping
and soup to all those residents who have requested them. Kind regards, everyone safe.
It has been very satisfying to see your smiling faces and • Have you scoured our website
Lea Bryan
hear your comments of gratitude for our deliveries. While DON’T FOOD, lately? You can find all our
Resort caretaker
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the soup deliveries finished at the end of May, we will FORGET TO current homes for sale there.
GLORIOUS FOOD
• And of course, you can always
continue with our Thursday comfort meal deliveries for WASH YOUR
some time yet and we are now catering for vegetarians.
It is great to see Second Avenue still holding their morning
CONTACT US
HANDS Make sure you take advantage
of our deliveries of comfort
phone us or we can mail you
our info pack.
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exercise classes from their front lawns or verandahs. Lots meals, weekly on Thursdays
of laughs and good fun is just what we want to see during during COVID-19 restrictions. in all this uncertainty right now,
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organising this. Well done Lee! more ways than ever before.
Palm Lake Resort Phillip Island? Here meal order is every Monday
are four ways you can reach us: at 9am. Please do not forget
Wasn’t it an unusual day on Mother’s Day not being able
to call the office or email us
to see our families? At least we have our Palm Lake Online: www.palmlakeresort.com.au on phillipisland@palmlake.
Resort ‘family’ in times like this. With the hard yards we
Social media: Follow Palm Lake com.au no later than that
have put in already, it will be worth the wait to get back to This newsletter is intended
time to ensure a home
some sort of normality soon. Resort on Facebook and Instagram. to give general info only.
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Around the Social Club news.
grounds.
Regular exercise – as we all know –
can also help you to keep fit and trim,
particularly if you’re ditching the golf
Flu injections: Residents were grateful for the to Gippsland to purchase fencing material obviously
cart and rolling your clubs from hole to
opportunity to receive their flu shots at the resort early won’t be going. We are still holding the funds donated
hole yourself (rather than carrying them,
in May. With wonderful co-operation from the nurses by residents and looking at ways to get the money to
which can cause stress to your back and
from Bass Coast Health and Lea from Management, we where it is needed most. We could, of course, donate
shoulders).
were able to have around 60 residents injected here on it directly to Blaze Aid Head Office, but it would then
Plus, breathing in the fresh air benefits site. There has been the usual shortage of flu serum be absorbed into ‘consolidated revenue’ and used to
your digestive system, strengthens your from the doctors, but we were fortunate Bass Coast purchase tools, and for insurances, etc. All very needy
immune system and gives you more Health were able to supply our requirements. With the items, but our residents were quite clear in wanting
energy and a sharper mind. And we can’t required social distancing and infection controls in the money to go to practical purposes such as fencing
forget the power of good old Vitamin D place, everyone was very happy to receive their shot. materials. We will keep you updated as to how we
from the sun for promoting bone growth distribute the funds.
and strength by helping our bodies to Annual General Meeting: According to the constitution,
absorb calcium – just ensure you stay this meeting must be held on the second Monday in Meals: We are grateful to Management for providing
protected by wearing sunscreen and a hat June each year. However, this year will certainly be us with warm soup and meals during this period of
when you’re out on the green. different. As there will be no AGM, all the current office government-imposed restrictions. As shopping is
bearers are prepared to stay on for another 12 months difficult for many, this initiative has been very welcome.
Above all this, golf is a great way to keep to see us through this unsettled period. If there are any
in touch with friends – and also to make residents wishing to join our Committee, please contact Forward planning: Although we have been restricted
new ones. So, grab your clubs, hit our Above: Trevor from Klean Air Aus completed a deep cleanse and our President or Secretary. The annual financial report by the government on gatherings and activities, behind
local green and enjoy a day spent doing sterilisation of our resort facilities recently, to ready them for re- runs from May to April each year in order to be audited the scenes the Social Club brains trust is still working
your body some good. It turns out, a golf opening as soon as government-imposed restrictions allow us. and presented to our AGM in June. This will still be on functions for the future such as the footy grand final
session is just what the doctor ordered! Below: Helen Hughes, Barrie Robinson and Sue Lopes keeping busy done, and the books are currently being checked over (will there be one?), Melbourne Cup celebrations and, of
in the kitchen at our 20th anniversary celebration. Our kitchen has, as we go to print. Copies will be available at a later date course, our Christmas luncheon. Watch this space!
in fact, been very busy providing comfort meals during COVID-19. and we will let you know how to obtain them in the next
WHERE GOLF AND Don’t forget to get your weekly order in by Monday 9am. newsletter.
COMMITTEE CONTACTS
NATURE PLAY
Blaze Aid: Our farmers have certainly copped a double Chairperson: Allan Hughes (Villa 124)
dose of disaster this year, starting with the tragic bush Secretary: Bev Forrest (Villa 127)
fires in January and now COVID-19. This has impacted Treasurer: Vicki Curphey (Villa 37)
At Phillip Island Golf Club, superbly
considerably on the renewing of fencing for farmers Social: Glenise Tolmie (Villa 26)
manicured greens are a feature of the
in affected areas as those volunteers wishing to travel Catering: Barrie Robinson (Villa 103)
design. Measuring 6003 metres with
to these areas have been grounded. Our local farmer, General: Edith Wilke (Villa 159)
a Par of 72, the course will challenge
Ian McFee, who was going to take our funds down Committee: Neil Horkings (Villa 26)
beginners and pro golfers alike. The
picturesque course and abundant wildlife
add to the pleasure of a round of golf
there.
According to Phillip Island Golf Club’s
website, golf on our island got away to a
slow start sometime in the 1920s. There
are no club records of that vintage but
some old-time islanders recall that rough Left: Palm Lake Group
courses were set out in various locations has provisioned
in and around Cowes and Ventnor, but all $500,000 worth of PPE
lasted for a short season. The first serious for residents of all Palm
course was established at Summerland in Lake Resorts, including
the late 1920s at the western extremity bulk face masks and
of the island adjacent to the site of the hand sanitiser. Pictured
Penguin Parade. are CEO Manuel and
Managing Director
To read more about the history of golf on Scott making some of
Phillip Island, visit www.pigc.com.au the deliveries.
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1. Spice up those group video-call catch ups with friends using the 8. Have you ever wondered what the 9. Learn from industry leaders
PokerFace app. Play poker via live group video chat around a virtual poker NASA research centre actually looks across a range of crafts,
table. A fun way to stay social while you also #stayhome like? Wonder no more! At oh.larc. whether it’s Natalie Portman
nasa.gov/oh you can go behind the teaching you acting or Serena
scenes of some of the most interesting Williams teaching you tennis.
parts of the research centre, from the With www.masterclass.com,
2. If you’re an avid bridge acoustics lab to the flight hangar. you know for a fact that you’re
player missing your regular learning directly from the best.
games, did you know you
can play bridge online at
www.bridgebase.com? Play
against real people from all 10. The night sky offers ample entertainment – you just need to know
over the world. what to look for. Look up at the stars and try to spot the Southern
We love that! Cross, Orion or the Big Dipper, or have a look online to discover other
noteworthy constellations to identify in your area.
11. This free virtual 12. Experience the world’s best
3. Watch live video of parrots, tour allows people to street art or find out more about
experience the HMB
Learning
koalas, echidnas and snow iconic garments like the sari
leopards via Victoria Zoo’s ‘Animals Endeavour like never with Google’s Arts & Culture
at Home’ page, at before. Learn about platform. It is jam-packed with
www.zoo.org.au/animals-at-home. the impacts of scurvy, countless artistic and cultural
lightning and scientific
curve.
A great experience to share with experiences, from ways to make
the grandkids (virtually). collaboration on the art to the secrets behind the most
ground-breaking voyage recognisable pieces. Find out
4. We’re living through an of Captain James Cook more at artsandculture.google.
unprecedented crisis – a crisis we at www.sea.museum/ com.
will (hopefully) never experience virtualendeavour.
again in our lifetime. Those who 14. Seeing the works of Vincent Van Gogh
come after us will wonder what in Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum is
COVID-19 has changed life, but not necessarily for the worse incredible, but when you explore the
it was like, and you can tell them,
– it has forced us to get creative, figure out ways to keep in your own words, by keeping collection online at home, you can zoom,
13. Have you been
busy indoors and experience things virtually. Here are some a diary. Write down the things scan and understand each piece in a
forced to postpone
ways to turn ‘flattening the curve’ into a ‘learning curve’ and you do, think and feel as a sort of completely new way. See Van Gogh like
your European
most are just the click of a mouse away... time capsule for those who won’t never before at www.vangoghmuseum.
adventure? See the
experience it. nl/en/explore-the-collection.
Egyptian antiquities,
Galerie d’Apollon and
even the remains of 15. If you’re missing live music and
the Louvre’s moat at entertainment, check out www.
5. While we can’t dress up, head out and see the orchestra as we www.louvre.fr/en/ stayathomefest.com – it’s a curation
once could, we can still enjoy the music via virtual concerts. Head to visites-en-ligne. of the most exciting online music
the Virtual Concert Hall at www.aso.com.au events, festivals, workshops and more
presented in a handy calendar.
6. There has never been a better time to
pick up or hone a crafty skill. Pinterest 16. Give your neighbours a surprise
will be your (new) best friend at www. treat. Draw a hopscotch on your
17. It’s one of the most
pinterest.com.au. Set up separate boards driveway or put baked treats
breathtaking historical
for any and every craft category and pin out for them to enjoy on their
sites in the world. Visit the
your way to craft ideas heaven. Here’s a afternoon walk. Join the ‘Bear
Vatican’s website, www.
warning: Pinterest is addictive – this is hunt’ movement that is taking over
museivaticani.va and select
one COVID-19 activity that’ll stick with the world, by putting a teddy bear
‘Explore’ then ‘Museums’
you long after it's over. in your front window. Check out
to find their virtual tours,
the Facebook group “We’re going
then spend your day
on a bear hunt Australia” to see
“walking” through the
what other teddy bear aficionados
Sistine Chapel and more.
are doing. It’s not just fun for the
7. Have you ever wanted to learn justice at Harvard or classical music at Yale? You’ll be excited to know that some of the United
young ones!
States’ top universities are offering virtual versions of their courses. Head to www.classcentral.com
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Island life awaits.
When you purchase a home in
our lifestyle resort, you are buying
peace of mind. At Palm Lake Villa 74 - $269,000 Villa 117 - $375,000
Resort Phillip Island, there are
no entry fees, no stamp duty, no
council rates, no corporate fees. All
Beds Bath Living
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capital gains go to the homeowner. 2 2
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Downsize your home and upsize
your lifestyle. It’s time for you.
For sales information, contact Lea Handy location for this Fairhaven Large corner block
Bryan on 1800 066 482 or email
phillipisland@palmlake.com.au Situated on Second Avenue, beside the walkway Situated in Seventh Avenue on a corner block, this
through to our Hall and Pool, this two-bedroom three-bedroom (or two plus study) Fairhaven offers
Fairhaven features a large kitchen, step up from lounge outstanding presentation. It has two toilets, a large
to dining room, two generous bedrooms and a well lounge/dining area, floating floors to living areas, solar
maintained backyard. panels on the roof and much more. An inspection of
this property will not disappoint.
Key features:
Key features:
• Two bedrooms
• Well maintained throughout • Extra-wide garage
• Large kitchen • Solar panels on roof
• Generous garage space • Large corner block
• Beside walkway to Hall and Pool area
SOLD!
Villa 130 - $379,000 Beds Bath
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Superb new listing
This home offers two bedrooms
plus a study (or third bedroom) and
is situated on Eighth Ave. It features
new carpets throughout and stunning
presentation. One bathroom, two
toilets and a large lounge/dining/
kitchen area. As a bonus, there’s also
an extended garage to fit two cars
and a beautiful backyard area.
Key features:
• Stunning presentation
• New carpets throughout
• Extended garage to
accommodate two cars
Turn over for more great listings >>
Island life awaits.
Villa 36 - $299,000 Beds
2
Bath
2
Living
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12
Study
Bath
Bath
12
Alfresco
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Convenient corner location
This is a great corner position on Fifth and
South Avenues offering two bedrooms, one
bathroom, lounge, dining kitchen, laundry
separate toilet, secure garage, patio and colorful
gardens. This home has been completely
renovated including, painting inside and outside,
new kitchen benchtops, tiles, vinyl flooring,
plantation shutters and double holland blinds,
electric oven, gas four-burner cooktop and
vented extraction fans. Bathroom has new taps,
benchtop, tiles and light fittings. New front door
and front verandah decking. New electric garage
roll-a-door and much, much more.
Villa 33 - $298,000 Beds
2
Bath
2
Living
Beds
Beds
12
Study
Bath
Bath
12
Alfresco
Living
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1
Garage
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Garage
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Charisma by design
Positioned in Fourth Avenue in
close proximity to our Grand Hall
is this renovated two-bedroom
Charisma. It’s been freshly painted
inside and out. There are new floor
coverings and curtains. It’s ready
for its new owner to move straight
in.
Key features:
• Two bedroom
• Great kitchen/dining area
• Large loungeroom
• Freshly painted inside and out
• New floor coverings
FREECALL 1800 066 482 or email phillipisland@palmlake.com.au www.palmlakeresort.com.au
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