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Life & Style SUMMER 2021
The Outlook wins Gold G’day
Annie & Ian
‘Best Regional Project’ and ‘Best Public Use
Building to $5M’ awards go to The Outlook at
Albany Clubhouse
Getting Creative Find out where their story at
Check out the many beautiful
The Outlook began.
creations made by Homeowners
outlookatalbany.com.au | 20 Alison Pde, Bayonet Head | 9844 0000
LIFE & STYLE | SUMMER 2021 LIFE & STYLE | SUMMER 2021
Summer days are
Happy Days at The Outlook
1 Going for a refreshing dip whenever
you like in a pool that is maintained
and cleaned for you!
2 Spontaneous BBQs with all your
mates in the lawn side BBQ area.
3 Twilight bowls under lights
2 followed by drinks and nibbles.3
LIFE & STYLE | SUMMER 2021 LIFE & STYLE | SUMMER 2021
A message
from the CEO
As we settle into 2021, I would like to extend continue to place the utmost importance on
my warm wishes to our entire Serenitas keeping our communities healthy and safe by
community for a safe, healthy and rewarding adhering to all necessary COVID restrictions
year ahead. 2020 certainly brought with and assisting our communities wherever
it many unexpected challenges - from possible when the much anticipated vaccine
devastating bushfires and floods to the roll-out begins.
arrival of COVID-19 on our shores which
changed the course of our everyday lives. There is much to look forward to this year,
I am extremely proud of how the Serenitas with many exciting milestones and events
team and our communities worked together planned across our Serenitas communities.
like never before to navigate our way through These include the opening of our spectacular
the challenges of the pandemic, keeping our new Clubhouse at The Vantage at Vasse, and
communities safe and high in spirits. the opening of new recreation and leisure
facilities at Tuart Lakes Lifestyle Village.
“There is much to Amongst the many highlights were the
honouring of our ANZACs with driveway I am filled with a strong sense of optimism
for 2021, and look forward to us all continuing
dawn services, Mother’s Day celebrated with
look forward to this village decorations and virtual family visits,
the Easter Bunny making special deliveries
to build the wonderful community spirit
which makes our villages such special
places to call home.
year with many
to our communities, the special talents of
our neighbours being showcased with our
very first Virtual Talent Quest, and who could
exciting milestones
forget the belly laughs from our community’s
Book of Dad Jokes for Father’s Day! We ended
the year by spreading Christmas cheer with
and events”
homeowners participating in one of Australia’s
biggest Christmas decorating competitions.
I am sure I am not the only one who had
hoped we would start 2021 afresh, with Rob Nichols
the pandemic a distant memory. We will CEO Serenitas
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HOMEOWNER’S PROFILE LIFE & STYLE | SUMMER 2021
Know your neighbour
Annie and Ian, Outlook at Albany
Our Outlook story began years ago, before the we wanted to live in a small community where
Clubhouse was built. Even then, we thought we wouldn’t have hoons driving by or dogs
it was one of the best over 50s villages we’d barking; where the garden was big enough for
seen. At the time, we had been travelling interest but not a millstone; where we could
around Australia and visited every over 50s walk out of the house with our binoculars and
village we came across. So The Outlook had straight onto a private 45 acre lakeside nature
plenty of competition. reserve with birds to watch; where there was
socialising and activities we could join or not
After settling in northern NSW, we soon as we felt; where a short walk took us to a
realised that South/West coast cool breezes heated indoor pool, gym and other fitness and
suited us better than sub-tropic steaming. So, engaging activities. Essentially, we wanted The
we started planning our return. We say return Outlook!
because we had previously lived in Denmark
and loved it, but we felt Albany was a better We chose a 2-bedroom home with views
match because Annie is a keen weaver and of the lake and the northerly aspect. Having
spinner while Ian is a keen birder. built 3 homes and renovated 2, we wanted to
tailor it but didn’t think it was possible. How
Remembering The Outlook at Albany, we wrong we were! Providing we stayed within
rang for details and then compared it to other the design’s footprint, Phillip and Simon agreed
properties on the Albany real estate market. to all our requests, even offering their own
Gradually, we concluded that the following suggestions.
questions were incredibly important to us. Did
we want the possibility of neighbours who may Now we have moved into our brand new
hold noisy parties, play loud music and/or own home and it has been a wonderful milestone
barking dogs that we could do little about? and experience for us.
Did we want to spend our time mowing lawns
when we could be weaving and birding?
Then, through luck and a mutual friend, Annie
was put in touch with a Homeowner at The
Outlook who offered to have a chat. After an
hour on the phone in June 2020, we realised
After visiting many over 50s communities across all of Australia, Annie and Ian thought The
Outlook was the best option for their love of the weather and hobbies.
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THE OUTLOOK UPDATE LIFE & STYLE | SUMMER 2021
Something’s cooking
at The Outlook
The Pottery Studio started by Homeowner Nola in
2019 offers Venco wheels, an electric Kiln and a fire
pit which is quite unique as it is the only one in the
southern region of WA. The many creations made by
the Homeowners were quite popular at the annual
village fair.
Village Manager’s What a great idea
Update
The Clubhouse kitchen is cooking up a storm
every second Wednesday by numerous volunteers
organised by Steph and husband Steve. Over 70
delicious Cheap & Tasty Take Away meals are
ordered with the choice of four dishes that can be
picked up on the Wednesday afternoon, at fantastic
prices. All proceeds go to the social club, who then
2020 has been a challenging but very The Outlook is booming with new use the funds to purchase things for community
interesting year. Despite that, we have Homeowners. We recently welcomed Judith use at The Outlook at Albany.
achieved quite a lot at The Outlook. We’ve from Perth, Ron and Jenny from Oyster
kept our builder partner Ryde Building busy Harbour, Gavin & Pam from Kendenup,
with new homes delivered to happy new Mike and Mollie from Albany and Julia from
Homeowners. Denmark. A big welcome to you all.
But that’s not all, we already have double As summer ends, we are looking forward to
the number of new homes ordered to
be delivered this year. In light of this, we
have doubled the size of our new home
the many upcoming events organised such
as hosting the TASTE Great Southern Launch
and Great Southern Wine Journey events in
Outlook wins gold!
construction site to accommodate for the our Clubhouse. Plus I invite you to join us at Congratulations to our builder partner Smith
increase in demand. our Barefoot Lawn Bowls, Sundowners, Quiz Constructions for winning ‘Best Public Use Building
Nights and so much more. To secure your $ 1.5M to $ 5M’, the trade award for ”Excellence
Our grey nomads are also happy with the spot at any of these events give Lisa or Phil a in Ceilings” and the overall major prize of “Best
completion of the construction of 38 new call on 9844 0000. I hope to see you there. Regional Project” Award. It is a true testament
bays for Caravan and Boat Parking. to the outstanding quality and design of the
Clubhouse featuring an indoor heated pool, dining,
Simon Bairstow
lawn bowls, tennis courts, billiards, fireplace and so
The Outlook Village Manager
much more.
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WHAT’S ON LIFE & STYLE | SUMMER 2021
Daily Activities
What’s On Monday
Mah-jong, Lawn Bowls,
Watercise
Tuesday
Bridge, Darts
Wednesday
Mah-jong, Music Night,
Movie Night, Take-Aways
Thursday
Lawn Bowls, Watercise
Friday
Coffee with Village
Manager, Sewing Group,
Bridge, Sundowner Get
Together
Saturday
Monthly Dinner
Upcoming Events Sunday
Lawn Bowls, Sundowner
Get Together
Sunday 21 March 2021 – Bushtucker Wednesday 17 - Sunday 21 March -
Sundowner at The Outlook at Albany. Caravan & Camping Show at Claremont
Showgrounds from 9am to 5pm daily.
Come explore The Outlook, followed by a real
estate market update by our special guest National Lifestyle Villages will be an exhibitor
speaker and finish off your experience with a at the great event. Looking to upgrade your
beautiful Bushtucker Sundowner with Outlook caravan? We have the perfect place to park it
homeowners. when you’re not off discovering our beautiful
country. Come along and say hi, we’ll be in
RSVP to Phil or Lisa on 08 9844 0000. the Silver Jubilee Pavilion.
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SALES UPDATE
Sales Office Update Featured Homes
Ruby 103b
What a great way to start the year with
local tourists exploring beautiful Albany.
Accommodation and rentals have been
full which shows how popular Albany is
becoming. But we always knew that. $179,950
A growing number of inquiries and visits from The home is modern, spacious and light, the
Perth and country areas have kept us both perfect home to lock up and leave, with no
busy, showing people around The Outlook. need to worry while living in a gated secure
People seem to be seeking a safer, quieter community. It has been designed to include
lifestyle surrounded by bushland and hills in our most popular features as well as a private
picturesque Albany with a milder climate. paved alfresco, carport and garden.
1 1 1 0
The Outlook at Albany is also receiving special
attention from local home buyers who love
the idea of having exclusive use of the first
class community facilities such as indoor pool,
commercial kitchen, lawn bowls, tennis courts
and so much more.
Fantail
If you’re looking to make a move in 2021, we The Outlook Sales Consultants $289,950
are here to help you discover all the benefits Phil Douglass | 0417 124 800
If you like natural light in your living space,
of owning a home at The Outlook. There is a Lisa McLennan | 0418 282 997
then this house was designed for you. This
good selection of brand new display homes, info@outlookatalbany.com.au
spacious two bedroom home is beautifully lit
established homes and vacant lots for you to
with windows in every room so you can enjoy
choose from.
those beautiful Albany sunsets.
2 1 1 0
Rainbow
$359,950
The raked ceilings in the open plan living
areas of “The Rainbow” home design increase
the overall sense of space and light, while
reverse cycle air-conditioning provides year-
round comfort. The modern kitchen opens
out to the rest of the home and is ideal for
entertaining.
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3 2 2 1
Brain Training
Fill in the crossword
with words from the list below
by matching the number of
letters in the words!
4 letter words 5 letter words
heat cabin
lake humid
path kayak
pool trail
warm
6 letter words 7 letter words
bikini camping
Summer Recipe
hiking cookout
picnic cottage
season puzzles
shorts sandals
summer
8 letter words 9 letter words Haloumi, pomegranate and rocket salad
baseball fireworks
campfire Ingredients Method
campsite 10 letter words
canoeing 1/2 cup (50g) walnut halves Preheat oven to 180C. Line a baking tray with
watermelon
holidays baking paper. Scatter walnuts over the tray
1 tablespoon honey
mosquito and drizzle with honey. Bake for 5-7 minutes
popsicle
12 letter words 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
strawberries
or until walnuts caramelise. Remove from
swimming 1 tablespoon lemon juice
oven and set aside to cool.
outdoors 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil Combine the pomegranate molasses, lemon
180g pkt Lemnos haloumi, cut in half juice, mustard and 2 tbs oil in a screw-top jar
lengthways and thinly sliced and shake until well combined. Season with
salt and pepper.
1 bunch rocket, leaves coarsely torn
50g baby spinach leaves Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan
over high heat. Add the haloumi; cook,
Just for fun! 1 pomegranate, seeded
turning, for 2 minutes or until golden brown
and heated through. Remove from heat.
Two goldfish are in a tank.
Combine rocket and spinach in a large
One looks at the other and says, bowl. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss
“You know how to drive this thing?!” to combine. Arrange on serving plates. Top
with haloumi and walnuts and sprinkle with
What three numbers, none of which is zero, give the pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.
14 same result whether they’re added or multiplied?
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Answer: One, two and Reference: www.taste.com.au
A new standard of coastal living Open 7 days from 10am to 4pm 20 Alison Parade, Bayonet Head WA | 9844 0000 info@outlookatalbany.com.au | www.outlookatalbany.com.au
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