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Island Insight. DEC-JAN 2021
Palm Lake Resort Phillip Island wishes all our homeowners,
Let’s get
their families and friends a wonderful summer festive season.
We hope that you can look back on 2020 one day as a year
that tested our mettle and, ultimately, proved the power of our
community lifestyle resort. We have secure grounds, caring
likeminded neighbours and a management team that, together,
festive!
enabled us to get through the trying times.
May your summer break be filled with love and laughs, and
good food shared with your most special people. And may 2021
bring us all peace and good fortune. There’s no doubt that we
all deserve it! If you’re on the roads this summer, drive safely.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
News
briefs.
WELCOME NEWBIES!
OFFICE HOURS
FOR CHRISTMAS Here are our newest
neighbours. Make sure to
make them feel welcome! KITCHEN CLOSURE
As per normal practice
the caretaking team will • Elayne Russell (Villa 149)
be available by phone or moved into our resort on
The last delivery of Meals
email at all times during November 9.
for 2020 will be Thursday,
the Christmas break. The • John Buttrose (Villa 36)
December 17. Depending
office will close on Thursday, arrived on November 20.
on restrictions, meals will
December 24 and reopen on recommence the week
Tuesday, December 29. We of Monday, January 4
will close again on Thursday, (hopefully back in the dining
December 31 and reopen room) or home delivery on
Welcome.
again on Monday, January 4. 95 YEARS YOUNG January 7, 2021. We will keep
you informed.
CONTACT US
As I was unable to celebrate
my 95th birthday with
EXERCISE CLASSES
Well, here we are again. Another Christmas! It is coming around Looking for more information my family due to COVID
too quickly for us all but I don’t think anyone will be sorry to see TO TAKE A BREAK restrictions, all my “Cardie”
about Palm Lake Resort Phillip GREEN WASTE
the end of 2020. WHAT A YEAR! Island? Here are four ways friends surprised me with an
Please note: Exercise afternoon tea including a cake
COLLECTIONS
As we near the end (hopefully) of the COVID-19 restrictions, can I you can reach us:
classes will finish in the and goodies. Many thanks to
just say again how proud we are of everyone for the way you have Online: Visit us at
week ending December 18 all! Green waste collections will
handled this very trying time. I know how frustrated you were www.palmlakeresort.com.au
and commence in the week be on Tuesday, December 15
all becoming and, believe me, you were not alone. To be able to Social media: of Monday, January 4. - Joan Menzies (Villa 27) and Tuesday, January 19.
have everything back to some sort of normal will be amazing. I Follow Palm Lake Resort on
think the good thing that has come out of this dilemma has been Facebook and Instagram
that we all appreciate the simple things in life a little more. But, in
Street address:
saying that, let’s hope we never have to go through it again.
48 Settlement Road,
We’ve had lots of newbies moving in lately so let’s all give them Cowes VIC 3922 GET SOCIAL, GATE NEWS
the Palm Lake Resort welcome. We also welcome Lewis Hearty Phone: 1800 066 482 WITH US
to our team and look forward to working with him in the future. Please note that both
pedestrian gates at the main
Finally, this will be my last welcome note. After 12 years, it is Follow Palm Lake Resort on
entrances are now fully
time for us to leave Palm Lake Resort and move back to our little This newsletter is intended to give general Facebook (@palmlakeresort)
info only. All liability arising directly or operational. They remain
home in Wimbledon Heights and take some time to smell the and also on Instagram
indirectly from the use of, or for any error closed at all times. To get
roses. Peter and I would like to thank you all for your support over (@palm_lake_resort) to see
or omission in the information given, is out, simply push the button
the years and we look forward to seeing you all around town. We expressly disclaimed. what’s happening right across
on the wall. To get in, please
wish your new Caretakers all the very best in the future. our dozens of Palm Lake
use your gate swiper.
Group locations.
Lea Bryan
Resort caretaker
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Flying high.
HOME DELIVERY
DINNER MENU
MAJOR HEALTH ISSUES BROUGHT PETER EMMETT
AND HIS WIFE, BEVERLEY, TO PHILLIP ISLAND,
December 3: BUT AFTER FINDING NEW PASSIONS – AND
Roast pork, apple sauce and
REDISCOVERING OLD ONES – THESE PALM LAKE
vegetables, with dessert
RESORT RESIDENTS ARE SURE THERE’S NOWHERE
December 10:
Chicken breast, lemon pepper
THEY WOULD RATHER BE.
sauce and vegetables, with
dessert
Peter Emmett always loved aeroplanes. Growing up in the
December 17:
Melbourne suburb of Yarraville, he attended Footscray Technical
Christmas Dinner with all the
School and eventually began an apprenticeship as a jet engine
trimmings, with Plum Pudding
mechanic.
dessert
January 7: “I just loved everything about aviation – I joined the Air Training Pictured above left: Peter, aged 28, when he began flying. Pictured above right, Peter and his wife Bev.
Roast beef and vegetables, Corps, and I even started barracking for the Bombers,” laughs
with dessert Peter, referring to the AFL team’s plane logo. “I was hooked.”
January 14:
Peter met his other great love, Beverley, around the same time. A When their children grew up, Peter and Bev enjoyed “We love the facilities, and our children and six
Roast pork, apple sauce and
school friend of his sister’s, Peter credits her with conning Bev into travelling to places they might not have seen otherwise grandchildren aren’t too far away,” says Peter. “We’ve
vegetables, with dessert
going a date with him. – all over Australia and New Zealand, as well as Papua also just got a brand-new great-granddaughter, who
January 21:
New Guinea and Christmas Island. Peter was living we have sadly only seen once since she was born six
Chicken breast, mushroom “I actually went out with Bev’s girlfriend for a little while, and when
his dream, flying Boeing 727 and 767s and Lockheed months ago. We are loving being great-grandparents
sauce and vegetables, with I asked Bev out, she more or less told me to get lost,” says Peter.
Electras, and seeing the world with his family. – you don’t get asked to help as much when you get
dessert “I had a Ford V8 Roadster, so I think that’s why she eventually
older!”
January 28: changed her mind.” He and Bev had plans to move to Hong Kong, where
Silverside, onion parsley sauce Peter would work with Cathay Pacific. He had just come While Bev enjoys her lawn bowls – she has even been
Before long, when Bev wasn’t yet 16 and Peter almost 19, the
and vegetables, with dessert home from a conversion course when, at age 43, he the ladies’ president – Peter has found a new passion
couple married – 62 years later, they’re as strong as ever. While he
February 4: suffered a heart attack. for wood turning. But when he isn’t messing around in
and Bev were raising their young family, Peter started working for
Roast beef and vegetables, his garage workshop, you’ll likely find him at the Vietnam
Trans Australia Airlines. His shifts were long – sometimes 36 hours “I had two bypass surgeries and it meant that I lost my
with dessert Veterans Museum where he spends two days a week
– and he was sent all over the country to fix aeroplanes. flight crew license,” says Peter. “It was devastating.”
February 11: restoring planes.
Roast pork, apple sauce and “I was travelling a lot while our three kids were growing up,” says The couple re-grouped, moving south to Emerald to start
vegetables, with dessert Peter. “Even before I started flying, I used to work night shifts a hobby farm. But when another bad health diagnosis
February 18: doing maintenance on aeroplanes – I’d do three different shifts in came in 1999 – this time, Bev was told she had MS – “I’ve been doing it for about four years and I just love
Chicken breast, garlic sauce a row, sometimes. Bev was working too, so it was hard work for they decided to move again, to Rhyll. It was here that it,” says Peter. “I was even one of a group of eight who
and vegetables, with dessert both of us.” Bev first spotted Palm Lake Resort Phillip Island, and went up to Queensland to dismantle RAF transport
February 25: though Peter was initially unconvinced, they were both planes, to bring back down here and have on display
After 11 years with Trans Australia, Peter heard of an opportunity
Silverside, onion parsley sauce sold after taking a tour. outside the museum.”
to work as a flight engineer on board heavier aeroplanes. He made
and vegetables, with dessert
the move to Ansett, which saw him travel even further than he had “We were able to move into the house while they Peter says these planes are a proud reminder, not only
before. were building Stage 3, which meant that we could of his time with the Veterans Museum, but of his career
To receive your home-
have everything just the way we wanted it,” says Peter. in aviation.
delivered meal, simply contact “I was basically a third crew member, and it was my job to check
“We’ve been happy here ever since.”
our resort caretaker. everything an hour before every departure, put fuel on board when “We worked really hard to get those planes here, taking
the passengers were loaded, start the engines, calculate the Peter and Bev have called Palm Lake Resort Phillip Island 16 days to go up to Queensland, dismantle them both,
speed and engine power for take-off and monitor all of the different home for almost 12 years now. With so much to do in put them on trucks and bring them back down,” says
systems within the aeroplane,” says Peter. “Essentially, if anything and around the resort, and their ever-growing family just Peter. “We worked every day, so it was exhausting, but
went wrong, I was the one who had to have the answer. It was a over an hour away in Melbourne, Peter is relieved they satisfying. It reminded me of what I loved most about
very exciting time.” found somewhere to permanently call home. my job – I’m glad to still have that feeling.”
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Social Club news.
Diary notes.
DID YOU LOOSE YOUR SHIRT?
With the Spring Racing Carnival done and dusted for
another year, both the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups have Saturday, December 5 Tuesday, December 15
been run and won. It was strange to watch the running 9am. Bus trip to Churchill Island Market (NOTE: new 2pm. Housie in the Hall. $7 for a bit of fun.
of the races with little or no crowds present to create an day). Only five spots so get your name on the list in the
atmosphere. We were able to see all the beautiful roses hall. Driver: Barrie. $1 for bus on the day. Tuesday, December 22
at Flemington and what a wonderful gesture by Racing 2pm. Housie in the Hall. $7 for a bit of fun.
Victoria to donate the roses to our healthcare workers Sunday, December 6 7pm. Trivia in the hall to wake up our COVID brains and
after the carnival. 2pm. Farewell afternoon tea for Peter and Lea as they have a bit of fun.
depart after 12 years of service. Come raise a glass or
POST BOX have a cuppa and thank them for all they have done. Wednesday, December 23
Just a reminder to all our residents to use our very own Please put your name on the list in the Hall for catering 10.30am. Joan’s craft in the Hall with a cuppa and chat.
post box in the carpark just outside the library. Many of purposes by December 2.
our newbies may not be familiar with the box, which is Saturday, January 2
painted green (not the usual Australia Post red). Mail in Tuesday, December 8 Bus 9am. Churchill Island Market. Only five passengers
it is collected each morning when the postie does his 2pm. Housie in the Hall back for December. $7 so get your name on the list in the Hall. Driver: Barrie. $1
regular deliveries. Please support this initiative as a thank for games and afternoon tea. There will be a few for the bus on the day.
THE BRYANS RETIRE you to Australia Post. differences, but it will also be the same!
It is with considerable sadness and a lot of tears Monday, January 11
that we announce the retirement of our wonderful MEALS Wednesday, December 9 2pm. Residents’ meeting in the Hall.
caretakers Lea and Peter Bryan. Lea and Peter have A big thank you to management for organising and 10.30am. Joan’s craft in the Hall with a cuppa and chat.
been with us here for more than 12 years and have delivering a weekly meal to us on a Thursday. If you wish 4pm–5.30pm. Happy Hour in the Hall with new day of Wednesday, January 13
formed a wonderful, caring bond with the residents. to receive a dinner, please contact our caretakers. the second Wednesday of the month from now on. Gold 4pm–5.30pm. Happy Hour in the Hall. Gold coin
We will be having a farewell afternoon tea for them coin donation and BYO drinks and glasses. donation. Please BYO drinks and glasses.
on Sunday, December 6, at 2pm, and invite everyone CHRISTMAS
to come and say thank you to them both. They have As we pull down the shutters on what has been a Sunday, December 13 Friday, January 15
decided that now is the time for them to have a bit of stressful and memorable year for all of us, on behalf of 12 noon. Residents’ Christmas lunch in the Hall with all 6pm. Pizza night in the Hall with extra trimmings. $10pp.
“me time” as they retire to their home at Wimbledon your Social Committee, we wish you and your loved ones the ho ho ho and Barry at the helm. Full notice of the Put your name on the list and money in the box by
Heights. No doubt we will still see them around the a very happy and safe Christmas and New Year. Let’s menu will be on the board. As numbers will be limited, Wednesday, December 13.
streets of Cowes and on behalf of all the residents we hope we can all join in family celebrations over this festive get your name on the list in the hall and pay your $25pp
wish them well in their retirement. season. We know 2021 will be a bigger and better year for by Wednesday, December 9. Tuesday, January 26
all of us, so please stay safe and stay well. 7pm. Trivia night again to check out that brain matter.
ACTIVITIES ARE BACK!
We are just beginning to emerge from COVID COMMITTEE CONTACTS
restrictions and are looking forward to arranging some Chairperson: Allan Hughes (Villa 124)
social functions in the Hall which we can all attend, as Secretary: Bev Forrest (Villa 127) Treasurer: Vicki Curphey
we begin to get back to some form of normality. This (Villa 37) Social: Glenise Tolmie (Villa 26) Catering: Barrie
may be a slow process so please bear with us. As Robinson (Villa 103) General: Edith Wilke (Villa 159) SOCIAL REPORT to but, until then, I will continue to do dine-out lunches,
normal, there will not be very much happening during Committee: Neil Horkings (Villa 26). using your own steam to get there. You will be notified
the month of January. As the Hall is open again, keep of these either in the Hall or via a letterbox drop. As
an eye out for notices which will be on the board at the Well now, what a year we have had and hopefully you can see by this edition of our newsletter, we now
pool end of the Hall. it won’t be the same next year. ou know all those have quite a few things happening over December
drawers and cupboards we cleaned out early in the and January, so check it out and write them on your
DINE OUT year? Well, it’s nearly time to do them all again because calender. If COVID behaves itself, then we can look
We were able to organise a dine out luncheon at the we all know that some of our clothes have shrunk in forward to getting more things happening in the Hall.
San Remo Hotel in early November (pictured right). the cupboard! Hopefully you have all been checking up
There was a limit of 40 patrons (all complying with on neighbours who need a simple smile or a wave or a Stay safe and healthy. A very Merry Christmas to you
masks and social distancing). The chef presented a little helping hand? all and we hope to see you all again sooner rather than
beautiful menu and everyone enjoyed the good food, later at functions.
wine and company. It was wonderful not to have to I still have a very long list of events to organise in the
cook a meal that night! hall when we can, so that is something to look forward Glenise Tolmie, Social co-ordinator
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Traditions, HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY WE DRAG
A REAL TREE INTO OUR LIVING ROOMS AND
DECORATE IT WITH SPHERICAL ORNAMENTS?
unpacked.
OR WHY WE GET ANOTHER PUBLIC HOLIDAY
The
THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS? WE’RE DIVING
INTO SOME END-OF-YEAR TRADITIONS, AND
THEIR ORIGINS MIGHT SURPRISE YOU.
OH, CHRISTMAS TREE…
Did you know that the Christmas tree has north-eastern
added years later.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS…
wonder
of water.
European and German origins, and dates back to Medieval Originally, these weren’t Christmas carols at all! Apparently,
times? Members of Renaissance-era guilds – associations pagan religions would sing songs during Winter Solstice
of well-respected artisans who oversaw their respective whilst dancing around stone circles. They would do them
disciplines or trades – are said to have decorated trees all year ‘round, for every season, but the December ones
with fruits and sweets for children to eat on Christmas Day. in particular were adopted by Christianity and performed as
However, some believe that the modern Christmas tree part of Christmas celebrations, which is why they live on
has pagan roots, as the Polish would suspend a branch today.
of fir, spruce or pine and decorate it with nuts, cookies, AS WE HEAD INTO SUMMER, THE SPORTS MAKING
coloured paper and apples for the ancient, pre-Christian MINCE PIE…
A SPLASH ARE ONES THAT CAN BE DONE IN THE
mid-winter festival of Koliada. Traditionally topping off a Christmas dinner, the mince
WATER. WE SPOKE TO A PALM LAKE RESORT
pie as we know it today actually began as a meat dish. It
DECK THE HALLS… is said to have originally contained minced meat – hence
PERSONAL TRAINER ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF
Ever wondered about the meanings behind some of our the name – as well as fruits and spices, but over time it WATER-BASED FITNESS.
most popular Christmas decorations? A star on top of the became sweeter, and smaller than the oblong shape it
tree represents the star the Wise Men followed to find the was originally made into. During the English Civil War, the
Baby Jesus, while the angel symbolises the angel who told Puritan authorities are said to have detested the mince pie There’s no need to get a sweat up to stay fit during
the shepherds about the coming birth of Christ. Back in and the ‘idolatry’ it represented. Who knew a dessert could summer – thanks to the many kinds of exercise that
the day, people would apparently decorate their trees with be so political? can be done in the water, it’s never been easier to cool
apples and other fruits. However, one particularly harsh down and tone up at the same time. Once upon a time,
winter meant that there was no fruit to adorn the tree, so BOXING DAY… those looking to exercise in the water were limited to
one clever French glassblower created fake ones – and the There is a lot of debate surrounding how Boxing Day got swimming laps. Now, with the advent of fitness styles
bauble was born. Some believe that the wreath was used its name, but it could be a reference to the fact that some like H2O Pilates and Tai Chi Hydro – not to mention
in Ancient Rome to symbolise victory, while others say that servants in Britain would get the day after Christmas off, classic aqua aerobics – there is a variety of water-based
its circular shape symbolises eternal life. and receive a ‘Christmas Box’ from their masters. fitness for everyone.
and a deep core connection. Aqua aerobics, on the
“Water-based fitness is beloved for its health benefits, other hand, offers a cardiovascular workout while also
JOLLY OLD SAINT NICK… and not just by seniors,” says PT Di Clapp, who has encouraging core engagement, muscle strength and
Did you know that Santa clause can actually be traced back been teaching water classes for 30 years. “There flexibility.
to a real, living person? Saint Nicholas was a third century are so many styles of water-based fitness available
monk, who was born and lived in what is now Turkey. It is “One great benefit of working out in the water is that it
now, all serving different – though equally beneficial –
said that Saint Nicholas gave away all of his wealth to roam keeps you cooler, so there is less risk of overheating,”
purposes.”
the land helping the poor and sick, and over time, his Dutch says Di. “Water also allows for more adaptability in
name ‘Sinter Nikolaas’ became shortened to ‘Sinter Klaas’. Aqua aerobics is a favourite for Palm Lake Resort terms of the intensity of your workout. It is very easy to
In the early 19th century, his image – a man in red with a residents, and for good reason. Ideal for those who maximise the force of the water resistance to suit your
long white beard, hanging around in shopping centres – have issues with weight-bearing exercises, aqua strength, thus tailoring your workout.”
became associated with commercial Christmas festivities, aerobics helps you increase muscle strength without
Exercising in a vertical position offers additional
and has been ever since. straining.
benefits, particularly for those with limited neck
“Aqua aerobics – along with many other styles of water- and shoulder mobility. Keeping your head above the
THE CANDY CANE… based fitness – removes the force of gravity which, water also allows for greater social interaction and
The candy cane is said to date back 250 years, and was when combined with the buoyancy provided by the engagement with the music being played, which Di
originally a straight, sugary stick that was reportedly used water, helps you feel lighter and nimbler,” says Di. says is one big reason people keep coming back for
to keep children quiet during the long Christmas nativity more.
Forms of exercise that may present complications on
services. The red stripes and J-shape were apparently
land can be made more accessible when performed “To the untrained eye, water-based training can look like
in the water. Di explains that H20 Pilates, for example, it doesn’t take much effort,” says Di. “But there are so
is less cardiovascular based than traditional Pilates, many benefits to working with water, and when you do
allowing you to better focus on posture, flexibility it right, you will feel them.”
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