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Upper Coomera. DEC-JAN 2021
The wonder of water.
AS WE HEAD INTO SUMMER, THE SPORTS “Water-based fitness is beloved for its health benefits,
MAKING A SPLASH ARE ONES THAT CAN and not just by seniors,” says Palm Lake Resort PT
BE DONE IN THE WATER. WE SPOKE TO A Di Clapp, who has been teaching water classes for
PALM LAKE RESORT TRAINER ABOUT THE 30 years. “There are so many styles of water-based
fitness now, all serving different – though equally
BENEFITS OF WATER-BASED FITNESS.
beneficial – purposes.”
There’s no need to get a sweat up to stay fit during Aqua aerobics is a favourite for Palm Lake Resort
summer – thanks to the many kinds of exercise that residents, and for good reason. Ideal for those who
can be done in the water, it’s never been easier to have issues with weight-bearing exercises, aqua
cool down and tone up at the same time. Once upon aerobics helps you increase muscle strength without
a time, those looking to exercise in the water were straining.
limited to swimming laps. Now, with the advent of
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fitness styles like H2O Pilates and Tai Chi Hydro – not
to mention classic aqua aerobics – there is a variety of
water-based fitness for everyone.
MERRY
CHRISTMAS TO
YOU AND YOUR
FAMILIES!
News
briefs. OFFICE SUMMER
CLOSURE DATES
Please note that all Palm Lake • Thurs, December 24: 7-11am
Resort Upper Coomera team • Friday, December 25: closed
REFER A FRIEND members will be taking a well- • Monday, December 28: closed
earned but short break to re-charge • December 29-31: 7am-10am
their batteries and spend time • Friday, January 1: closed
Did you know, Palm Lake with their families over the festive • January 4: normal hours return
Resort residents who refer a season. During this period, our While the office is closed, our
friend to any of our locations office hours will be as follows: team will be just a phone call away.
receive a cash thank you
when that friend purchases
a home with us? Palm Lake
Group will reward referers
with up to $500* cash for new CHECK YOUR SPEED
Welcome. CONTACT US home purchases, and $250
for purchases of our preloved/
established homes. Call into Remember that the resort
Looking for more info about the office to find out more. speed limit is always 10km/h.
Palm Lake Resort Upper Coomera? Please, for everyone’s safety,
Daryl and I would like to wish our residents and family Here are four ways you can reach us: ensure you keep to the legal
a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! We are
Online: www.palmlakeresort.com.au speed limit. When driving
all looking forward to a better year in 2021 and getting
along The Boardwalk to The
everything back on track. We cross our fingers that Social media: Follow Palm Lake Resort on Palms intersection, please be
COVID-19 stays away as we’ve all worked really hard to Facebook and Instagram. EMERGENCIES aware of other traffic entering
keep ourselves socially distanced and safe.
Street address: 40 Riverbrooke Drv, WHEN THE OFFICE and exiting The Boardwalk and
Upper Coomera QLD 4209 IS UNATTENDED slow down on approaching
As a reminder, please keep cool in the summer heat we
this intersection.
are currently experiencing (and will continue to experience Phone: 1800 757 457 or 5514 4300
for the next few months). Drink lots of water and try to
stay out of the sun whenever possible. First call 000 for emergency
GET SOCIAL services and follow up by
Just a reminder of the speed limit within our resort. With calling the emergency resort
phone (0429 783 627 or HOT OFF THE PRESS
the school holidays already underway, there will be visiting
Follow Palm Lake Resort on Facebook 5514 4300). If this number
grandchildren and family members around the resort and
(@palmlakeresort) and on Instagram is busy or unattended,
we need to ensure their safety, as well as the safety of Palm Lake Group’s Summer 2020-21 company magazine has just
(@palm_lake_resort) to see what’s please leave a message
our residents, of course. unveiled with all the latest news from right around our company. Don’t
happening right across our 25 Palm with contact and emergency
Lake Group locations. miss the “Feeling good, fresh start” section that will give you some
Daryl and I will be around the resort over Christmas and details. Your call will be
ideas on how to kick off 2021 the right way. And we’ve also “gone
New Year for emergencies only. We are so looking forward returned immediately on
troppo” with a few ideas on how to bring those summer vibes right
to ringing in a brand New Year and making a fresh start! receipt of the message.
This newsletter is intended to give general info only. into your home and life via delish mango recipes, tropical-inspired
Please ensure this is a
All liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of, homewares and more. Read it on our website or make sure you’re on
Di & Daryl Kerr or for any error or omission in the information given, is genuine emergency with life
our mailing list to receive a future editions in your letterbox at home.
Resort caretakers expressly disclaimed. or property in danger.
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Around the
grounds.
Pictured right and below: Melbourne Cup
always gives our residents the opportunity to
dust off their fascinators and fancy shoes, join
with their neighbours and lay a few dollars on the
horses. That’s right - there’s a horse race among
all the day’s frivolity!
Pictured above: More of our most
fashionable residents who spent the first
Tuesday of November together. What a great
day was Melbourne Cup Day!
Right and below right: Palm Lake Resort
Upper Coomera is home to a keen group
of tenpin-bowling residents. From the looks
of the smiles on these faces, they have a
wonderful time together, knocking down
pins!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
JANUARY
4th Mal McDonald (Villa 57)
May your special day be filled with 8th Graham Moss (Villa 15)
happiness and, of course, cake! 10th Bob Wain (Villa 16)
11th Helga Puetter (Villa 51)
DECEMBER 13th John McMurray (Villa 16)
1st Noel Waters (Villa 62)
Judy Smith (Villa 42)
7th Ian Morgan (Villa 59)
19th Cathie Cannen (Villa 11)
10th Chris Napier (Villa 75)
Mara Mcgrath (Villa 48)
11th Beth Greenwood (Villa 31)
12th Heather Murry (Villa 10) 20th Lina Waters (Villa 62)
17th Lesley Kern (Villa 89) 26th Ronel Lyall-Wilson (Villa 84)
18th Jenny Carroll (Villa 95) 27th Don Jenson (Villa 56)
20th Barry Fairly (Villa 61) Tony Dougherty (Villa 3)
27th Bob Stoyles (Villa 92) 30th Barry Lawrence (Villa 17)
31st Tony Stewart (Villa 9) 31st Judy Smith (Villa 42)
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The wonder
of water.
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“Aqua aerobics – along with many other styles
of water-based fitness – removes the force of
gravity which, when combined with the buoyancy
provided by the water, helps you feel lighter and
nimbler,” says Di.
Forms of exercise that may present complications
on land can be made more accessible when
performed in the water. Di explains that H20
Pilates, for example, is less cardiovascular
based than traditional Pilates, allowing you to
better focus on posture, flexibility and a deep
core connection. Aqua aerobics, on the other
hand, offers a cardiovascular workout while also
encouraging core engagement, muscle strength
and flexibility.
“One great benefit of working out in the water
is that it keeps you cooler, so there is less risk
of overheating,” says Di. “Water also allows for
Summer style.
more adaptability in terms of the intensity of your
workout. It is very easy to maximise the force of
the water resistance to suit your strength, thus
tailoring your workout.”
Exercising in a vertical position offers additional
benefits, particularly for those with limited neck
and shoulder mobility. Keeping your head above
AS THE DAYS GET LONGER AND THE WEATHER HEATS UP, WE’RE LOOKING FOR the water also allows for greater social interaction
WAYS TO WELCOME SUMMER INTO OUR HOMES. MELISSA PARK, CO-FOUNDER and engagement with the music being played,
which Di says is one big reason people keep
OF STUDIO COLLECTIVE AND CONSULTANT TO PALM LAKE GROUP, SHARES HER
coming back for more.
TIPS FOR STYLING YOUR HOME FOR THE WARMER MONTHS.
“To the untrained eye, water-based training can
Summer and the ‘Silly Season’ are right around the corner, and windows to let the fresh air flow, and ensure your look like it doesn’t take much effort,” says Di. “But
“Introducing these soft furnishings in lighter, brighter there are so many benefits to working with water,
and this year – more than ever before – we’re in need of a outdoor space is set up for entertaining success – Melissa
colours can easily create a sense of freshness, especially and when you do it right, you will feel them.”
celebration. Even if you won’t be hosting family or festive recommends multi-purpose furniture, for example, to offer
in our warm Australian summers,” says Melissa.
events, sprucing up your space in true summer style is a flexibility.
great way to celebrate the holiday season. The best part “A natural palette teamed with crisp whites, light blues
One of Melissa’s other favourite ways to ‘bring the outside
is, it doesn’t have to take much effort. According to one of and bright patterns will serve you well this summer
in’ is to add greenery in the form of plants. While different
Palm Lake Group’s design consultants, Melissa Park, re- season.
indoor plants will thrive in different spaces, there are a few
vamping your space for summer is as simple as one, two,
safe bets worth trying. Beginner plant ‘parents’ should opt “Natural materials work all year ‘round, but particularly in
three.
for Devil’s Ivy, Aspidistra elate (otherwise known as ‘cast the warmer months. Think breathable, soft textures such
“When it comes to summer styling, there are three iron plant’) and Zamioculcas zamiifolia (otherwise known as cotton, wool and linen, which will all keep your home
things I always recommend,” says Melissa. “The first is as Zanzibar Gem or ‘ZZ plant’). feeling cool and inviting.”
to bring the outside in, the second is to refresh your soft
Melissa’s second tip – refreshing your soft furnishings – is But the best way to lighten and brighten your space for
furnishings and the final tip, and arguably most important,
just as easy to implement. All it will take is the introduction the summer months? Declutter! Parting ways with the
is to declutter.”
of some brightly coloured cushions, bedding, towels and things you no longer need will give you room to appreciate
Connecting your indoor and outdoor entertaining areas perhaps even a rug or two to overhaul your space and get all that you do have and will help your home to look and
is key in the warmer months. Throw open those doors your home looking summer ready. feel guest-ready.
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Villa 110 - $359,000
This is your time...
Beds Bath Living Study Alfresco Garage
Beds Bath Living Study Alfresco Garage
2 2 1 1 Living 2
2 2 1 1 Living 2
Motivated vendor!
Check out this functional, yet stylish
home. Among the stand-out features, this
home offers double front doors, is freshly
painted inside and out, and has a big back
deck for entertaining.
Key features:
• Double garage with remote
• Open-plan living
• Solar and water tank
PRICE
REDUCED!
Villa 108, Wattle: $440,000 Beds
Beds
Bath
Bath
Living
Living Study
Study
Alfresco
Alfresco
Garage
Garage
2 2 1 1 Living 2
2 2 1 1 Living 2
Choosing to live at a Palm Lake Resort
does come with the difficult decision of
leaving your family home, however, so
does travelling. The added benefits are
that you don’t come back to front grass to
mow (we’ll take care of that for you) and
your most important assets are secure
while you’re away. Leaving these kinds
of worries behind have been some of the
biggest drawcards for our residents, many
of whom still have the family around for
visits between their travel adventures.
Downsize your home and upsize your Wonderful Wattle design awaits
lifestyle. It’s time for you.
This lovely home has a huge master retreat with ensuite. It’s a two-
WELCOME NEIGHBOURS! Pictured above, Barbara and
bedroom plus study layout, with extra bathroom. There’s bamboo flooring
For sales information, contact Di Kerr Richard Greene are some of the newest residents of Palm
in the living area, air conditioning, double garage and a covered alfresco
on 1800 757 457 or 5514 4300 or Lake Resort Upper Coomera. If you see the Greenes
entertaining deck that creates the relaxed atmosphere we all love here at
uppercoomera@palmlake.com.au around our resort grounds, make sure you say hi and make
Palm Lake Resort Upper Coomera. And don’t forget, your new life here
them feel right at home!
comes with all the great facilities and activities this riverside resort offers.
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Villa 72 - $445,000 Villa 26 - $475,000
Beds Bath Living Study Alfresco Garage
Beds Bath Living Study Alfresco Garage Beds Bath Living Study Alfresco Garage
Beds Bath Living Study Alfresco Garage 2 2 1 1 Living 2
2 2 1 1 Living 2 2 2 1 1 Living 2
2 2 1 1 Living 2
Prestigious property with Waterfront living at an
added features unbelievable price
This freestanding affordable villa has two good size
Just listed, this riverfront property boasts two
bedroom and study or third bedroom. There’s an extra
bedrooms plus study or third bedroom. Commanding
TV room plus a fully enclosed sunroom for extra
river views, from the lush green slopes to the tranquil
entertaining space. Master bedroom with luxurious
water, this property has it all. Master bedroom with
ensuite and an extra bathroom. Stylish kitchen with
ensuite and visitors’ bathroom off Bedroom 2. Good
island bench and dishwasher. Double garage and
size study or could be a spare bedroom. Grand living
storage space.
adjacent to the functional kitchen and this property
boasts a double garage as well.
SOLD!
SOLD!
Want to book a private tour and find out more about our resort?
Freecall 1800 757 457 or email uppercoomera@palmlake.com.au
You can also visit us online at www.palmlakeresort.com.au
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The best in over-50s living. This is your time. Palm Lake Resort Upper Coomera Freecall 1800 757 457 40 Riverbrooke Drv, Upper Coomera QLD 4209 palmlakeresort.com.au
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