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Summer 2019/2020 LAPS OF LUXURY Stop waiting and start wading at this cool new oasis IN A PICKLE Australian-first tournament draws international stars GEOFF SHEARER Meet our new columnist lifebeginsathalcyon.com.au
Judged Australia’s best
lifestyle communities
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been in this doctor’s waiting room too long and have read everything else.
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So, it thrills me to tell you the stories in this edition will give you much by appointment
pleasure, make you quite curious, and generally do you a power of good.
Take John Davis’s wooden horse for example. It’s a rare “good news”
horse story for a change. This magnificent animal is stabled at Halcyon 1 Halcyon Way, Hope Island
Lakeside but I’m thinking it may have another purpose? Nah, that’s Homes available, inspection
probably just the Greek in me. by appointment
Speaking of Greece and other destinations,
you might find the Snells’ six-month adventure 42 Meridan Way, Caloundra
on the high seas appealing. And what about
funny guy Geoff Shearer! You’ve got to read his Homes available, inspection
column. Then there’s… but look, perhaps you by appointment
should just get on with it and enjoy everything
we’ve got to share with you in this summer
edition of My Halcyon Days. 27 Waigani Street, Bli Bli
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CONTENTS
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LOOKING FORWARD OLD FRIENDS PEOPLE
Halcyon’s Joint Managing Meet the military buddies Step inside a “man shed”
Directors look to the next who reconnected at Halcyon that’s truly out-of-this-world.
decade and what to expect. Greens after more than
50 years apart.
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HEALTH PETS UNRETIRING
Hit the pool and stay cool this Life is anything but “ruff” Columnist Geoff Shearer
summer with an easy aqua for Halcyon Glades’ joins My Halcyon Days
aerobics workout. four-legged friends. with his wry observations
on retirement.
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LOCAL RECIPES SOCIALS
Fill your stockings - and your Invite your neighbours See who was spotted out
bellies - with handmade over for a laidback lunch and about enjoying the best
goodies from local with these simple summer of Halcyon’s lifestyle
Christmas markets. meal ideas. communities.
Whilst all care has been taken in the preparation of the contained herein, no warranty can be given and interested parties
must therefore rely on their enquiries. Prices and details correct at time of printing. Effective as at December 2019.
SUMMER 2019/2020 | 5
Active oasis
makes a splash
D ani and John Simmons have
kept a keen – and close-eye
on the progress of the latest stage
“The reason we bought the home is
to be close to the pool; we can see it
from our back doorstep.”
The completion of the campus-style
precinct’s second stage delivers
the resort pool and a sunken firepit
of Halcyon Greens’ $15 million along with a heated 25m indoor
Recreation Precinct. “The girls love swimming, so it’s pool, spa, fitness centre, Recreation
something we can all do together.” Club, kitchen, bar, dance studio,
The couple live right next to the hair salon, beauty treatment rooms,
six-acre recreational oasis– the John, who regularly plays pickleball bocce court and lush landscaping.
largest lifestyle community facility on the community’s purpose-built
of its kind in Australia. courts, said they were making the A glass-encased hallway links the
most of living next to the facilities. Recreation Club to The Pavilion
In fact, the Simmons home is which opens to eight floodlit
just 11m from the spectacular “The recreational offer played a pickleball courts, a floodlit tennis
new resort pool – something their significant role in our decision to court and a floodlit championship-
two young granddaughters, Summer, purchase here,” he said. size bowling green.
4, and Indie, 2, are extremely excited
about. “For us it’s having the flexibility to The Pavilion also offers barbecue
use the facilities any time we like, facilities, kitchenette, function
“They’ve been waiting and watching which is a big part of why we love space and billiards area.
for the past year and asking us living here so much.”
when they can go for a swim,”
Dani laughed.
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5-star facilities at your Homeowners don’t have long to wait “The extent and calibre of the
for the remaining facilities with The lifestyle choices offered continues
fingertips: Lodge expected to be completed in to ignite buyer interest and Halcyon
April 2020. Greens is the fastest selling lifestyle
community in Australia, with more
• Recreation Club
The Lodge features a 40-seat Gold than 200 homes sold.
• Lodge with fireplace Class-style cinema, library, fireplace,
• Fitness centre and circuit kitchen and bar, small stage and a “We’re thrilled that our vision for the
private lounge area. over 50s lifestyle is meeting
room
the high expectations of buyers
• Heated 25-metre indoor pool Halcyon Joint Managing Director and our homeowners.”
Dr Bevan Geissmann said the
• Outdoor resort pool
precinct was a “bag of dreams” Homeowners also have direct
• Two treatment rooms for people wanting to live an active access to the adjoining 18-hole
• Cinema and engaged lifestyle. championship Gainsborough Greens
Golf Course and clubhouse.
• Library “It was a bold move to do something
• Hair salon on this scale and that’s why we have Halcyon Greens will have more
staged its delivery,” he said. than 500 homes on completion.
• Dance floor
• Flood-lit tennis court
• 8 flood-lit pickleball courts
• Flood-lit bowling green
• BBQ facilities
• Bocce court
• Fire pit
• Herb and vegetable gardens
• Fruit orchard and rose
garden
• Walking trails in private open
space
• Caravan and boat storage
• Work shed
Recreational precinct fully completed by
April 2020
The reason we
bought the home
is to be close to
the pool; we can For more information on Halcyon Greens and to inspect the
see it from our new Recreation Precinct please call 1800 626 488 or
visit lifebeginsathalcyon.com.au.
back doorstep.
SUMMER 2019/2020 | 7
Dreaming
of a bright
Christmas
ONE OF HALCYON’S NEWEST HOMEOWNERS
IS LOOKING FORWARD TO A SUB-TROPICAL
CHRISTMAS AFTER RELOCATING FROM THE
Retirement OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD.
villages in
England are all D ave Bryce is settling into his
new life at Halcyon Waters
and soaking up Queensland’s
“Everything they had told me
appeared to be absolutely right
and, in fact, more attractive than
apartments or spectacular summer, happy to
have left behind chilly Devon
I had imagined.”
mobile homes in southwest England. The former TV cameraman lived
in Perth from 2002 to 2012 and
and I was having Dave made the globe-trotting said he was pleased to be Down
none of that. move after visiting his friends
and fellow Brits, Charlie and
Under again.
Brenda Burton, at Waters in early “It is a big move, but it’s brought
2019. a sense of purpose to my life and
I’m very excited by the future,”
“After my wife Jen died in August he said.
2018, I had been unable to
decide what to do as I couldn’t “I’m really looking forward to
continue living on my own in the more casual, relaxed lifestyle
an isolated location with no and having my first Aussie
neighbours,” he said. Christmas Pavlova.
“Retirement villages in England “It’s fantastic to have neighbours
are all apartments or mobile who look out for one another and
homes and I was having try to help in any way they can
none of that. and the social life is great
fun too.
“Then Charlie and Brenda moved
into Halcyon Waters and were so “This gives me a great sense of
enthusiastic about their life there security, which I totally lacked in
and keen for me to join them, the UK.”
that I came out to have a look for
myself.
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Halcyon Joint Managing Directors Paul Melville and Dr Bevan Geissmann
2020, a home odyssey
T he year 2020. Sounds almost
intergalactic, doesn’t it?
we’ll continue to pave the way
on this revolution.
In closing, we wish you a very happy
and healthy festive season with
loved ones, and an even
As we say goodbye to 2019, To the next decade, Halcyon is better next decade.
we look to the next decade with committed to stepping up and
excitement, anticipation and growing, but without compromising Here’s to starting the day
a sense of wonder. our core values; quality with a coffee, poured from
and consistency. the refrigerator.
It’s predicted by the year 2030,
the world’s population aged over 65 We look forward to welcoming two Dr Bevan Geissmann and Paul Melville,
will reach one billion. new communities to the Halcyon Joint Managing Directors
family in 2020, with B by Halcyon
We’ll be in driverless cars and in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast,
coffee will be poured from your and Halcyon Rise at Logan Reserve
refrigerator. Secretly, we think on Brisbane’s southside, currently Hear Dr Bevan Geissmann
‘coffee on tap’ is a fantastic idea. cutting ground as we go to print. talk all things lifestyle living
on 4CRB 89.3FM at 9am
This decade has been a phenomenal These communities will reflect on the first Wednesday of
time of growth for Halcyon and we the fruits of our research and each month. Listen via the
thank you for your ongoing support. the more sophisticated needs I Heart Radio app available
and wants of the formidable for download from the Apple
Our aim is to reshape what Baby Boomer generation. store.
retirement looks like, and with
your inspiration and feedback,
SUMMER 2019/2020 | 9
Old friends Bruce Adams and Barry Midson
Nashos
It’s amazing who you bump into at Halcyon.
Barry Adams and Bruce Midson reignited their
reconnect
friendship at Halcyon Greens more than 50 years
after they first met at National Service (‘Nasho’)
training in late 1966.
They reconnected after Barry recognised Bruce’s
name on the homeowners’ website and wondered if
it was his old roommate from the Army’s 1st Recruit
Training Battalion (1 RTB) at Kapooka, NSW.
“A few days later, I was down at Happy Hour and I
was talking to some of his neighbours, and I asked
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“He was standing in the street so
I walked up to him and I was a bit
I was out the front unsure, but as soon as he opened
of the house and I his mouth and I saw that cheeky
grin, I knew,” Barry said.
saw this fella walk Bruce said he was surprised
up the road and and thrilled to see Barry after
so many years.
I had that feeling
“It was weird, I was out the front
that I knew him. of the house and I saw this fella
walk up the road and I had that
feeling that I knew him,” he said.
“As soon we started talking, I
began remembering the races, the
guard duty and the whole lot.
“He’s the nicest fella you could
ever meet – honest and genuine,
and nothing’s changed, he’s still
exactly as I remember him.
“The odds of bumping into
someone you haven’t seen for BRUCE
more than half a century would
have to be 10 million to one,
it’s just mind blowing.”
The pair last saw each other
in early 1967 when the luck
of the draw saw 20-year-old
Bruce posted to a unit that was
deployed to Vietnam while Barry,
21, a welder by trade, stayed in
Australia and was transferred to a
specialist engineering unit.
They vowed to keep in touch but
life inevitably got in the way and
them what he looked like,” their paths didn’t cross until a few
Barry explained. months ago at Greens.
“They said, ‘oh he’s a mad horse Now living within a few hundred
man’ and I knew that it was him, metres of each other, Bruce and
for sure, because we used to live Barry catch up regularly.
at the racetrack when we were
in Sydney.” “It fills a little gap in your life,”
Barry said. “I often used to
Almost certain that he was living wonder where he was, and
in the same community as his old here he is.” BARRY
mate, Barry took a walk around
to Bruce’s place.
SUMMER 2019/2020 | 11
We knew this stuff
backwards, I thought we
were going to wear the
equipment out testing it.
Kevin’s role
in mankind’s
giant leap
EVERY DAY KEVIN GALLEGOS IS
REMINDED OF HIS PIVOTAL ROLE IN
THE APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING.
lifebeginsathalcyon.com.auM ementos of that iconic July 20,
1969 event adorn the walls and
line the shelves of the converted
Spain, to support the Apollo 11
mission lunar phases.
A technical problem at California’s
Goldstone tracking station,
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
“man shed” in Kevin’s “They said it was a manned space emerging from the Eagle earlier
Vision by Halcyon home. flight but I didn’t really know what than expected, and the restriction
that entailed,” Kevin laughed. of the Parkes Radio Telescope in
A young radio technician at NSW to tilt to the horizon at the
Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station “I just wanted a job and this was in necessary time put Honeysuckle
just outside Canberra, the-then the field that I was interested in. in the hot seat.
27-year-old was among the team But it was an exciting time.”
maintaining communication links “There was a lot of luck involved
with astronaut Neil Armstrong He was part of a team of young really; all the things lined up and that
as he became the first man to guns, with the average age of NASA’s was it,” Kevin said.
walk on the moon. Apollo 11 support crew just 28, but
all were well-prepared when the big Well-drilled for the event, Kevin took
The moon landing images that day rolled around. the momentous occasion
Kevin’s team transmitted were in his stride.
watched by 600 million people “We knew this stuff backwards,
across the world. I thought we were going to wear “I thought ‘Oh, there he goes’, I
the equipment out testing it,” didn’t think much about it, I was just
He started working at Honeysuckle Kevin joked. making sure everything was ‘cooking’
Creek in early 1968 after a nine- well in my area.” he said.
year stint as a radio technician in the A series of unexpected events on the
Royal Australian Navy. day saw Honeysuckle Creek play a “I just carried on; it was
larger role than originally planned. business as usual.”
NASA set up the tracking station,
along with others in California and Read more of Kevin’s story at
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SUMMER 2019/2020 | 132020 Halcyon homes range
now on display
H alcyon’s new range of homes
reflects a move toward larger
scale living, more flexibility and
Halcyon’s also removed the ‘what-if’
factor with each home embracing
Livable Housing Design (LHD):
for grab-rails to easily be fitted
in bathrooms.
future-proof design. practical yet subtle features that “This ‘set and forget’ approach
anticipate and support changes in removes the hassle and expense of
Aimed at delivering a lifestyle that mobility. retrofitting while delivering peace of
works now and 10 years down the mind about the future,” Bevan said.
track, the new architect designs are These include wider doorways and
based on extensive feedback from halls, step-free entry to the home,
Halcyon homeowners and buyers. hobless shower recesses and ability
Halcyon Joint Managing Director
Dr Bevan Geissmann said the new
collection reflects the Baby Boomer
generation’s desire to ‘right-size’
their home as they upsize
their lifestyle.
“After 15 years in the lifestyle
community sector we understand
that one size does not fit all and
everyone has their individual needs
and desires,” Dr Geissmann said.
“These homes are the result of
listening to our market and taking
on board their wants, needs
and aspirations.
“A strong message was that they
don’t want to sacrifice on space,
luxury and comfort as they move
into the next chapter of life.
“Our kitchens are larger, have more
storage space and are designed
with entertaining in mind, and
there’s greater focus on the master
bedroom as a personal sanctuary.”
lifebeginsathalcyon.com.auFeatures of the new display • Optional Bluetooth technology for
homes include: controlling lighting and keeping
• Larger walk-in robe in tabs on power usage
master bedroom • Option of an outdoor kitchen
• Larger indoor and outdoor including BBQ, sink and fridge
living areas space on the rear patio
• Bigger kitchens with ample • Designed to Silver LHD standard
storage space and walk-in pantry
• Flexible design options to
add extra storage and walk-in
pantry
The 2020 Halcyon home range is open and can be viewed at Halcyon Greens, Halcyon
Glades and Halcyon Lakeside Monday to Saturday from 9am to 4pm. To arrange a
private tour please call 1800 626 488 or visit lifesbeginsathalcyon.com.au.
SUMMER 2019/2020 | 15Splash into
summer with
aqua aerobics
D on’t let the heat defeat your exercise sessions this summer. Aqua aerobics
is an ideal workout for increasing muscle strength, burning calories,
reducing muscle pressure and increasing flexibility, not to mention a great
way to start the day! Grab your swimmers and hit the pool with these go-to
aqua aerobics exercises from Amy Broadway, personal trainer at Halcyon Landing
and Halcyon Lakeside.
Equipment needed: Pool noodle and two light dumbbells
lifebeginsathalcyon.com.auRaise your heart
rate while toning
and strengthening
your body.
THIS SIMPLE 15-MINUTE WORKOUT WILL KEEP YOU COOL WHILE
TONING YOUR BODY AND INCREASING ENDURANCE.
1.WARM UP 5.FULL BODY
Starting at the 3.STRENGTH - STRETCH
shallow end, UPPER BODY Standing with
walk lengths Hold a both feet on the
of the pool (or dumbbell in ground, hold the
until you can each hand noodle in front of
no longer touch and alternate you.
the bottom). pushing them under the water
For added resistance, hold then lifting them up in front of the Slowly round your shoulders to
a pool noodle above your head. body in a bicep curl, keeping your stretch the upper back, then slowly
upper arms still and by your side, move the noodle back over your
Complete for five minutes. to strengthen and tone shoulders, head to stretch your shoulders and
biceps and triceps. chest. If you don’t feel much of a
2.CARDIO – stretch, move your grip a little closer
LEGS, Complete for 30 seconds then rest. to the noodle’s centre.
BUTTOCKS Repeat three times.
AND HIPS
Place the pool 4.CORE
noodle behind STRENGTH –
your back and under your armpits ABDOMINALS
for buoyancy, then lie on your side
and flutter-kick your legs up and Lift your feet
down the length of the pool. off the ground
and tread water,
This will raise your heart rate while holding a dumbbell in each hand out
toning and strengthening your lower to the side with straight arms. Twist
body. your legs and torso from side to
side, keeping your shoulders still.
Complete for five minutes.
Complete for 30 seconds
then rest. Repeat three times.
SUMMER 2019/2020 | 17Farewell Captain
Flathead –
you’re a reel catch
F or 13 years, Halcyon Waters’
live-in caretaker Mark Young
has brought a smile to the faces of
“In my book if you do a job, you do it well
or you don’t do it at all,” he said.
hundreds of homeowners. He lists founding the Halcyon Flyers
Fishing Club as a particularly proud
The keen fisherman, affectionately known achievement and can also lay claim to
to all as Captain Flathead, is ready to cooking an impressive 600 snags at an
enjoy his own career break, retiring to Open Day sausage sizzle.
a prime fishing spot with wife Lynn.
“It’s been a wonderful job, but you
The Youngs arrived at Waters in mid- can’t stay forever,” Mark said.
2006 when there were just six homes in
the new Hope Island community. After a jam-packed stint with Halcyon,
Mark plans to spend more time fishing
Mark quickly immersed himself in the in his “secret spot”.
caretaker’s role and his passion and
enthusiasm for community life earned He also plans to finish renovating the
him many friends, several nicknames and couple’s home at nearby Coombabah,
countless memories. spend more time with the grandkids
and see much more of Australia.
From playing Santa and organising school
holiday fishing competitions “We’re definitely going to do some
to supporting Team Halcyon at the travelling,” he said.
Gold Coast Marathon, Mark has
taken live-in caretaking to a new level. “We’re just going to get in the car and go.”
lifebeginsathalcyon.com.auIn my book if you do
a job, you do it well or
you don’t do it at all.
Left to right: Rob Hotson, Bill Boyd,
Mark Young, Lyn Young and Joy Allen
SUMMER 2019/2020 | 19PETS
Dog’s life
a walk in
the park
A DOG’S LIFE IS ANYTHING BUT ‘RUFF’ FOR
THE POOCHES LIVING AT HALCYON GLADES.
T he community’s canines are
lapping up the benefits of having
their own private dog park just
The space is ideal for her high-
energy Papillion cross, Mia.
minutes from their doorstep. “It’s tremendous to have the dog
park just over the road. I’m over
The fenced and double-gated park, there three or four times a day, “
the first of its kind in a Halcyon she said.
community, comes complete with
seating, landscaped gardens and a “If Mia looks out the window and
tap with built-in water bowl. sees that someone’s over at the dog
park then she wants to go over.”
There’s simply no excuse not to take
your best friend for ‘walkies’. Gill said the park was another
way to meet other homeowners
It’s regularly the scene of playful at Glades.
canine catch-ups, giving grateful
owners the chance to connect “It gets used a lot and more and
and compare notes on everything more people are coming along with
from doggy dramas to the their dogs,” she said.
price of petrol.
Another regular is Anne Gillard who
For Gill West, who lives directly appreciates the convenience and
opposite the park, it was one of the security of a private dog park for
deciding factors in choosing her new three-year-old Smoodle, James.
home at Glades. “It’s the best part of this place as far
lifebeginsathalcyon.com.auHomeowners Gary,
Gill and Anne enjoy
catching up at the
dog park with their
fluffy pals
as I’m concerned,” she laughed. Newcomer Elly Davidson agreed,
saying she felt the Glades dog park
“I took him to a council dog park was a safer place for her active Toy
once and he escaped because Poodle, Meisje, to play.
there was a hole in the fence.
“I feel more secure about the other
“I feel safe having somewhere like dogs; I know they are more likely to
this to take him and it’s a great be well looked after and up to date
way to meet other dogs and with their vaccinations,” she said.
other dog lovers.”
“We use it every day and Meisje
Gary Hall and his Border Terrier, (pronounced May-sha) gets excited
Remi, are also frequent visitors. at the chance to run around.”
“It was a big change for Remi Community manager Wanda
to come off a big housing block Coleman said the park particularly
because he does like to have room,” appealed to homeowners who had
he said. downsized from big properties with
their four-legged friends.
“We get a lot of use of the park
because we’re in here up to Wanda said close to 50 dogs now
three times a day. live in the 183-home community.
“And it’s a good social outlet
because you meet other people
in the community who are
interested in dogs.”
Gary said the park eliminated the
hassle of finding and then driving
Resident Pooch, Mia to a council dog park.
SUMMER 2019/2020 | 21There’s no sense
coming into a
community like this
and not using the
wonderful facilities.
A passion for practical
makes John a handy man
Drop by the Halcyon Lakeside work shed and you’re likely to see John Davis I find sculpting a nice tactile thing to
hard at work. He’s been a regular visitor since moving to the community do. It’s a combination of
with wife Jocelyn last year, revealing his passion for DIY and his latest concentration and physical activity
creation, a wooden horse. and it gives you quite a good
upper body workout.
“I’ve been good with my hands all My latest project is a wooden horse It’s also a good stress-reliever
my life. I built a dinghy when I sculpture. I had some Queensland because you are thinking about what
was about 13 years old because Maple left over and I used it for you’re doing rather than
we lived near the water in the head and neck. other concerns.
New Zealand.
The rest is made from off-cuts, The work shed has got very good
My biggest project was when I which I painted rather than apply equipment and you meet other
designed and built a full-size a varnish. I used a matte finish to people down there doing their own
(8.5-metre) yacht, which I named make it look more realistic. projects. There’s no sense coming
State of the Ark. into a community like this and not
I probably spent five hours at a time using the wonderful facilities.
Several years ago, I began sculpting working on the horse and it took me
and I made a rocking horse out of about 100 hours in total. I’m thinking about building another
Queensland Maple wood for my boat, it won’t be as large as the last
grandchildren who live in the US. It’s come up well and I think one but it will be a sailing craft of
I’ll turn it into a lamp. some kind.”
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Simply google ‘Life begins at Halcyon’ or phone 1800 626 488 SUMMER 2019/2020 | 23Surrounded by
nature in the
foothills of Buderim
FIVE YEARS IN THE MAKING, HALCYON UNVEILS THE FIRST AND
ONLY LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY IN BUDERIM.
W rapped in lush greenery, B by
Halcyon is an architecturally
designed master planned lifestyle
and heated magnesium salt pool
with spa, fully equipped gym and
circuit room, therapy treatment
the pristine beaches of the Sunshine
Coast are only minutes away,” Chris
said.
community nestled in the foothills of rooms, beauty salon, art room,
Buderim. music studio, a racquet club with B by Halcyon is the fourth Halcyon
tennis and pickleball courts, 3D community developed on the
B by Halcyon is set to become a golf simulator, bowling green, and Sunshine Coast and comes on
325-home community with a six- outdoor resort pool... your private the heels of the highly successful
hectare nature spine, surrounded health resort is at your doorstep. Halcyon Lakeside at Bli Bli, which
by lakes and private walking tracks. recently won Australia’s best
The carefully curated development In addition to first class facilities, the lifestyle community.
will deliver lower density living and new homes have been handcrafted
generous open space, creating a to our buyers wants and needs. Chris said interest in B by Halcyon is
true retreat into nature. strong, especially from locals living
B by Halcyon will showcase the near the community and friends of
Halcyon Project Director Chris 2020 Halcyon Home range, with 15 Halcyon homeowners.
Carley said the unique site offered different floorplans and multiple
a rare opportunity to take a fresh customisation options available to “While we’re still tweaking details
approach to lifestyle communities. home buyers in Stage One. on some house plans and the finer
“We’ve worked hard to create details of the community, we’ve had
something really special,” Chris With a strong focus on energy, each plenty of interest in early weeks with
said. home has been designed to meet people securing their future home
an 8-star energy rating with all the sites prior to our planned launch in
“With such a location adjacent standard Halcyon quality features 2020,” Chris said.
to a rainforest landscape, the plus 5kw of solar panels and solar
site not only lent itself to, but hot water as standard. Be one of the first to discover the
indeed demanded the design of architecturally designed community
a community where homeowners “And of course, one of the joys of nestled in the foothills of Buderim.
could embrace the natural living at B by Halcyon is its address;
environment for all its beauty, and Coffee shops and café hot spots Display homes for B by Halcyon can
foster creativity and wellness. at the lively, yet nostalgic Buderim be viewed at Halcyon Lakeside.
Village are only a short drive away.
With 5 star health and wellness Major shopping centres, general and
facilities including a 25m covered specialised medical services and
lifebeginsathalcyon.com.auPoint Cartwright
Sunshine Plaza Mooloolaba Beach
Sunshine Coast
University Hospital
North Buderim
Shopping Village
Buderim Forest
Park nature
corridor
2.
1.
3.
4.
10 mins to Bruce Highway
10 mins to Maroochydore CBD
5.
1.Recreational Precinct 2.Future Aged Care Site 3.Racquet Club Pavilion 4.Walking Trails 5.Caravan Storage
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SUMMER 2019/2020 | 25Nestled in the foothills of Buderim, B by Halcyon is where you
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lifebeginsathalcyon.com.auTrippin’
Words: Geoff Shearer
A stalwart journalist for News Ltd for 20 years and a former TV Week Features Editor,
Geoff Shearer is one the country’s most admired arts and entertainment writers. He’s taken a step
into semi-retirement to concentrate on his fiction writing, while relishing the chance to share his
unique take on life with My Halcyon Days’ readers.
W e’re all goin’ on a summer
holiday; no more working for
a week or two … but getting there
is wistfully swiping my card for a
deposit on a 19-day France/Spain
discovery tour.
is no holiday, let me tell you. It is a
week or two of furious Googling. It’s I’m much happier now
an around-the-world-in-80-screen- because it’s in the hands of a
tabs-open-at-the-same-time professional. Except, I just
odyssey. And it’s turned my usually realised I know very little
sunny “Cliff Richard-y” disposition about the countries we’re
into a hair-tearing meltdown. going to. I’ve never been
good at history
“Let’s do New Zealand.” A simple – failed ancient
statement from the wife. Sure, history in school;
sounds great: it will be cooler there; ditto modern
there’s lovely scenery; and it’s not history; hey, I have
overly infested with hobbits. I get trouble recalling
typing and open about a dozen yesterday.
tabs.
That’s what
“Let’s take a cruise to New being a
Zealand.” Again, sounds great. practitioner of
More tabs. The cursor hovers over “mindfulness” does for you.
the all-you-can-drink package So when the agent says, “Oh,
button as the wife rallies again… fabulous, you’ll be travelling
through the La Mancha
“Oh, what about that Attenborough region!”, I nod, attempting
doco we saw. Let’s go to Borneo!” to appear impressed. “You
More tabs, mainly featuring know,” she enthrals, “the
orangutans, which prompts a quip land of Don Quixote and all
from behind me: “See, it could be a that!!!”
family reunion for you dear.”
Don, who? I’m thinking, the
“Let’s go to Cairns.” Too hot. only Quixote I know is Wile
E. Quixote and didn’t he
“Let’s go to Canada.” Too cold. chase a Road Runner… Oh
dear, I need a holiday.
OK, skip forward a week. I’m
sitting in front of a most lovely
and intelligent travel agent who
SUMMER 2019/2020 | 27Styling 101:
What’s on
Laure’s table?
How to
“I currently have three
of my favourite chunky style your
coffee table
lifestyle books, a large
neutral agate tray with
a beautiful candle and
mother-of-pearl coasters
and fresh green and white
blooms for crispness.”
F rom an early morning
cup of coffee to a relaxing
afternoon with a good book, the
off your individual style – it’s
a great opportunity to spark
conversation when guests
coffee table is often the most are visiting.
used item of furniture
in the house. It’s also the easiest “If you have an upholstered
Show off your to style. ottoman as a coffee table,
invest in a beautiful tray
individual style Coco Republic interior design
stylist Laure Bebbington says
which can also be removed
if you require additional
– it’s a great the humble coffee table can
show off your personality
seating or leg room.
opportunity and inject fun into your “Sometimes too much of the
living space. one finish doesn’t look right
to spark so I like to mix light and dark
conversation “Coffee table styling is one of
my favourite things to do and
finishes together with rattans or
handmade ceramics with
when guests can be done quite frequently to
change the look and feel of your
a flower stem for some
natural elements.”
are visiting living space,” Laure said.
To style your coffee table, Laure
“I always encourage clients recommends dividing
to use items collected during it into three zones.
travel and items that show
lifebeginsathalcyon.com.auLaure Bebbington,
stylist Coco Republic
ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3
Add two or three lifestyle coffee A tray is a nice, Play with items that add
table books, largest functional addition and a sculptural element
on the bottom, then top I love this mirrored version without adding any bulk.
with an ornamental piece to with brass trim. It’s I love using handmade
break up the lines and create lovely for contrast and white urns in small and
interest like coral, beads, the brass element makes large sizes mixed with
candles, coasters or even it feel very luxurious. some fresh greenery.
magnifying glasses.
TIP: When layering elements, keep everything at a height lower
Most of all,
than your eyeline when sitting down. This enables everyone to have fun with it –
talk properly without having to move it’s not meant to
something in the way.
be stressful!
SUMMER 2019/2020 | 29LOCAL
‘Tis the season for
Christmas markets
C hristmas markets are a
treasure trove for personalised
presents and we’ve scoured
EUMUNDI CHRISTMAS
NIGHT MARKET
Nestled in the Sunshine Coast
Why not make a southeast Queensland’s most
stunning locations to discover
hinterland, the Eumundi Christmas
Night Markets offer retail therapy
day – or weekend – the best Christmas Markets. under the stars with a fabulous
selection of art and craft. Who knew
of it and combine From the Sunshine Coast to the relaxation and Christmas shopping
could be so complementary?
Gold Coast, skip the shopping
your shopping centre crowds in favour of
When: Friday nights,
beautiful hand-made gifting.
with a mini-break? 6, 13, 20 December
Where: 80 Memorial Dr, Eumundi
lifebeginsathalcyon.com.auSURFERS PARADISE THE VILLAGE
CHRISTMAS MARKETS CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Stroll the foreshore of this iconic Shop local this Christmas at a
Gold Coast precinct and discover boutique Gold Coast market
more than 100 market stalls. Enjoy for creative small businesses
homemade food, local produce, producing gifts from the heart.
handmade fashion and personalised Stalls include fashion, vintage,
treasures. homewares and art.
When: 20 – 24 December When: 8 December
Where: Esplanade, Where: Burleigh Heads State
Surfers Paradise School, Burleigh Heads
GOLD COAST
CHRISTMAS MARKETS COOLUM TWILIGHT MARKETS
Under fairy lit trees, browse The popular annual markets are
more than 100 unique stalls with held on the beautiful beachfront
personalised gifts. There is also with a wide variety of locally made
a full program of events with goods and gifts.
Christmas movies and Santa making
an appearance. When: Every Friday afternoon until
17 January, 2020
When: 20 - 22 December Where: Tickle Park,
Where: Broadwater Parklands Coolum Beach
Buying handmade
also means buying
products which
are unique.
Instagram: @thevillagemarkets
SUMMER 2019/2020 | 31B race yourself Australia,
America’s pickleball is about to explode.
That’s the view of America’s
first family of
“first family” of pickleball, the
Elliotts, who jetted Down Under
for Australia’s inaugural Pickleball
Festival at Halcyon communities
pickleball
in October.
“I can see that pickleball is going to
grow in Australia and at places like
Halcyon,” Jodi said.
JODI, ROBERT, JOSH AND RACHEL ELLIOTT HIT “There is a lot of energy and I
THE PURPOSE-BUILT COURTS AT HALCYON GLADES, love seeing kids, parents and
grandparents playing together.
LAKESIDE AND GREENS AND THEY WERE IMPRESSED
BY HALCYON HOMEOWNERS’ ENTHUSIASM “It’s similar to what we saw in the
AND SKILL LEVEL. States, where pickleball started
off like this.
lifebeginsathalcyon.com.auJodi, Rachel, Robert and Josh Elliott
hit Halcyon's pickleball courts
What is pickleball?
Originating in North
America, pickleball
blends elements of
tennis, badminton
and table tennis into a
hybrid court game.
Played with 2 (singles)
or 4 (doubles) players,
pickleball involves
hitting a ball called the
‘wiffle’ over a net on
a custom-made small
outdoor court using
solid wood or
plastic paddles.
“In a year or two there’s going to “Even in the tournaments you’ll see
be an explosion of people playing, a 60-year-old and a 20-year-old Now played all over
so put your seatbelts on because playing each other competitively, the world, pickleball
you’re going for a ride.” and there’s no other sport where is a high energy, social
you can do that.” game that is great for all
The Elliotts started playing levels of fitness. While
pickleball in 2012 when they moved Jodi, a former tennis player, said the game involves the
near the world’s largest lifestyle the social aspect of pickleball – whole body, it is less
community – The Villages in Florida played as singles or doubles on a jarring on the joints than
– which has 200 pickleball courts badminton-size court – was one of regular tennis, making
and 6000 homeowners playing its greatest selling points. it particularly popular
America’s fastest growing sport. amongst seniors.
“We often play next to tennis courts
Robert, a US pickleball champion, and you don’t hear a lot of laughter
described the sport as addictive, over there; but when you’re on
energetic and exhilarating and one the pickleball side there’s a lot of Read more at
that all ages can play. laughing, joking and good times,” lifebeginsathalcyon.com.au
she said.
“You don’t need any kind of sport
background,” Robert said.
SUMMER 2019/2020 | 33Mastering your
mindset is a major
game-changer for
improved health
Five signs and vitality.
your body is
out of balance
WORDS: CHARMAINE RENAUD, CHINESE MEDICINE
PRACTITIONER AND AUTHOR
H ow healthy are you, really? You
may eat well, exercise regularly
and take time out to relax but are
DON’T ‘DOCTOR GOOGLE’
The biggest mistake people make
you missing tell-tale signs that stop is commencing their good health
you from feeling your best? journey alone; sifting through
hundreds of strategies, searching
Five signs your body is
Google and attempting to build
out of balance:
a life of wellness on their own.
1. Can you walk five kilometres in
one session? This trial and error process becomes
2. Is your stomach settled before an endless circle and could see you
or after eating? running out of time, money, passion
3. Do you sleep seven hours or faith in yourself.
comfortably at night?
4. Are you pain-free all the time? It’s important to see a health
5. Can you sit calmly for professional who can look at
20 minutes? your overall health and make
recommendations to put a
If you said “no” to any of these plan in place.
questions, it’s time to consider
taking proactive steps towards
becoming healthier and happier.
lifebeginsathalcyon.com.auSTART WITH YOUR MINDSET
Mastering your mindset is a major
game-changer for improved health
and vitality. Start by releasing
worrying and negative thoughts
to discover calm, happy and positive
energy.
I recommend three simple daily
actions and reactions for better
health and, ultimately, a more
positive and calmer you.
1. Repeat positive mindful
affirmations such as “I know,
accept and am true to myself.”
2. Ask yourself “Does it really
matter?” when things are not
going well.
3. Don’t underestimate the power
of keeping a journal. Applying
pen to paper can help express
your feelings and create
clarity within.
TOP MINDFULNESS APPS
• Headspace: Teaches you how
to meditate, breathe and live
mindfully. It includes exercises
on managing anxiety, stress
relief, breathing, happiness
and focus.
• Aura: Provides daily micro-
meditations of three minutes.
A great introduction to
the practice.
Charmaine Renaud is the author of
• Calm: Plays different sound
How to Turn Off Your Negative Mind
sensations that can be used
Chatter and was a guest speaker
to relax, fall asleep or meditate.
at our Fitness for your Wallet and
Users can choose from falling
Lifestyle Information Sessions in
rain, crackling fireplace
October 2019. To find out more
or rainforest.
about our upcoming speakers,
contact 1800 626 488.
SUMMER 2019/2020 | 35A seasonal feast
for the senses
MOUTH-WATERING HOMEOWNER RECIPES TO GET YOU ONE-STEP BANANA
SALAD BY RAE SENTCH,
THROUGH A SUMMER OF ENTERTAINING. HALCYON GLADES
Ingredients
APPLE TEACAKE BY MOIRA DENTON, HALCYON LAKESIDE • 1 cup of good
quality mayonnaise
Ingredients: Method: • 1 tsp of curry powder
• 125g unsalted butter, melted 1. Preheat fan-forced oven (to taste)
• 1 cup self-raising flour to 175O C. • 2 tsp of apricot jam
• 1 cup raw or caster sugar 2. Mix all ingredients together and • 2 – 3 sliced bananas
• 1 egg pour into well-greased 20cm tin.
• 2 1/2 apples (red or green), Method
cored and cut into chunks 3. Bake for 40-45 minutes
1. Mix all the ingredients
• Cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla 4. Allow to stand for 15 mins before
essence to taste turning out onto wire rack to cool. together in a bowl.
Enjoy with cold meats or
a barbecue feast.
lifebeginsathalcyon.com.auOVEN BAKED ATLANTIC SALON BY JEFF CLOSE, HALCYON LANDING
Ingredients Method
• 750g Atlantic salmon fillet 1. Heat a fan-forced oven 5. Drizzle with sweet chilli and soy
or steaks to 180O C. sauces.
• 1 tbsp of sweet chilli sauce
• 1 tbsp of sweet soy sauce 2. Place a large piece of aluminium 6. Sprinkle citrus zest and
(kecap manis) foil on a shallow tray or baking remaining ginger, dill/fennel
• Fronds of fresh dill or fennel dish. Line foil with baking paper. fronds, fennel seeds and capers.
• 1 tsp of fennel seeds 3. Sprinkle the baking paper with 7. Drizzle citrus juice, wrap
• 3 tsp of capers black pepper and half the and seal the foil and rest for
• ½ tbsp of fresh ginger (grated, dill or fennel fronds, capers, 30-45 minutes.
julienned or finely chopped) fennelseeds and ginger. 8. Place salmon in the oven for
• ½ tbsp of fresh fennel (finely 4. Pat salmon dry with kitchen 15-20 minutes or until cooked
sliced) (optional) paper and place on baking through.
• ½ lemon or 1 lime, zested paper.
and juiced
• Black pepper
SUMMER 2019/2020 | 37It’s time to hit the road STAY-AND-PLAY OR PACK-UP-AND-GO WITH DEDICATED AND SECURE CARAVAN, BOAT AND MOTORHOME STORAGE SPACE FOR HALCYON HOMEOWNERS. lifebeginsathalcyon.com.au
“We are only 15 minutes from the
closest boat ramp which provides
access to Pumicestone Passage and
Moreton Bay and, at last count, there
were more than 10 free campsites
and four free dump sites within a
two-hour drive in any direction,
making weekend getaways and mini-
breaks easy and affordable.”
Glades homeowners David and Pam
Slight have been avid caravanners
since their former neighbours
introduced them to the pastime in
2000.
They moved into the Caboolture
lifestyle community in September
Dave and Pam setting off 2018, having spent the 12 months
on their next adventure prior travelling across Australia
in their caravan.
S pontaneous road trips and spur-
of-the-moment holidays – Halcyon
Glades is making the retirement
Conveniently located within the
gated community, this storage area
“We were drawn to Glades mostly
for the friendliness of the community
but the caravan facilities were also a
dream a reality for its active and allows homeowners easy access to real drawcard,” Mr Slight said.
adventurous homeowners. their vehicles while a secure lock
system and round-the-clock CCTV “We like to get away regularly –
The premiere over-50s lifestyle cameras provides peace of mind. Cotton Tree near Maroochydore is a
community is capitalising on a great little spot and probably the one
nationwide boom in caravanning and Ticking off holiday checklists is made we visit most – and it’s very easy to
outdoor holidays with a raft simple with water and power stations pick the caravan up from
of initiatives and inclusions designed on site as well as a 48-hour parking the storage area, park it out the
especially for motorhome and period outside homes to take the front, load it up and away we go.
boat owners. burden out of packing and unpacking
for each trip. “We’re hoping to go away next year
According to a Tourism Research for close to 12 months so another
Australia report, one in 13 Australian Glades’ caravan storage space has reason we liked Glades is because
households owns a Recreational been designed with asphalt it’s very safe and secure.
Vehicle (RV), spending a total of 54.5 surfaces and large turning circles
million nights caravan and camping to ensure every road trip gets “We have fantastic neighbours who
in the 12 months to March 2019. off to a smooth start. look out for us, it’s a very secure
community and we can safely lock
Holidaymakers aged over 50 – Joint Managing Director Dr Bevan up and leave.”
the celebrated “grey nomads” – Geissmann said Glades’ caravanning
accounted for almost one-third convenience extended beyond its
of those nights. handy on-site storage.
Embracing this enthusiasm for the “Glades’ five-star community is For more information on
great outdoors and the wide-open located at Caboolture and perfectly Halcyon Glades and to inspect
road, Glades includes secure, onsite positioned at the gateway for the caravan storage facility please
accommodation for 64 caravans, Queensland travel,” call 1800 626 488 or visit
boats and motorhomes. Dr Geissmann said. lifebeginsathalcyon.com.au.
SUMMER 2019/2020 | 39Around the World
in 132 Days
WORDS: DAVID SNELL, HALCYON LANDING HOMEOWNER
“David, could you share some With 14 cruises under their belt, we Our world cruise departed San
highlights of your recent World trusted their judgement Francisco, USA on January 6, 2019
Cruise on the Silversea Whisper?” and decided it was a great way and, at first, we were worried we
to mark our wonderful 50 years may not last the distance.
An almost impossible request after of marriage.
returning from a 132-day cruise
where my wife, Una, and I visited
52 ports across 31 countries,
experienced seven lavish
special events, took thousands
of photos and made hundreds
of new friends.
We certainly weren’t “cruise-
a-holics” having been on three
cruises previously, so why a
massive luxury cruise like this?
It was an invitation from our
Halcyon Landing neighbours, John
and Lynn Carr, to join them on their
half-world cruise.
lifebeginsathalcyon.com.auOnce on board, all our worries We jet skied and swam with sharks
melted away. Everyone, including and stingrays in Morea, visited
the cruise director, knows your name lemurs in Madagascar, dune-bashed
and treats you like a friend. in Namibia, attended the Seville
Our itinerary was fantastic and
Fair in Spain, visited a zen temple in
Japan and swam in the crystal blue Once on board,
had a very different ‘feel’ to
shorter cruises.
waters of Zanzibar.
all our worries
While at sea, we enjoyed activities
To celebrate our 50th wedding
anniversary, the cruise staff
melted away.
such as aqua aerobics, bridge and
craft classes; attended lectures
decorated the Observation Lounge
and served lavish canapés
Everyone knows
and heard from guest authors and with champagne for 70 of your name and
presenters; were entertained; and our new-found friends.
even tried a martini making class. treats you like a
We were certainly never bored
It was incredible and something we
will cherish and remember forever. friend.
and as busy as our lifestyle
at Landing. Would we go again?
As we crossed the globe, Una In a heartbeat. We’re looking at
and I enjoyed the most incredible a 37-day Mediterranean Grand
travel experiences. Cruise with Silversea. Life’s all about
stretching the budget, right?
David and Una with some
holiday mementos
SUMMER 2019/2020 | 41The ‘Santa’ chat with Leila
WORDS: ROB DAVIS, HALCYON PARKS HOMEOWNER
R ecently I’ve been thinking about Santa and my part in perpetuating the
whole myth. Consequently, I decided it important I should cautiously
present a measured argument to my granddaughter on the possible fantasy
surrounding Santa Claus. Leila, a newly minted teenager, likes a robust
Crazy as a discussion so we sat down over a chocolate frappe to talk calmly about the
possible non-existence of Mr Claus.
B-triple-sized ‘Leila,’ I began, ‘there are some people who are real though we might wish
sleigh overloaded they weren’t.’
with gifts. ‘Like my brother,’ she announced. ‘Really?’ I said, ‘which one?’ ‘You know,’
she answered. ‘OK,’ I said, pushing on and not naming anyone, ‘but there
are other dudes, like Santa, who maybe aren’t real but we might wish they
were.’ She frowned but didn’t comment except to say, ‘We don’t say ‘dudes’
anymore.’
lifebeginsathalcyon.com.au‘Cool. But also,’ I said, warming appreciate Santa’s workshops are
up again, ‘there are some things probably full of underpaid elves
that defy logic.’ She nodded. ‘Like making unsustainable plastic stuff
the Vision diet,’ she said. ‘What’s
that?’ I ask. ‘You wear blue-
for kids.
I do wish he’d address that, but
And Merry
tinted glasses when you eat,’ she don’t knock his raison d’etre. Christmas to you...
explained shaking her head, ‘no What choice has he got in
logic in that.’ servicing so many kids in this sick Now where’s that
and overpopulated world?
‘That’s really crazy,’ I agreed, Christmas tree?
‘in fact, it’s just as crazy as the Wake up, Grin-Ding, it’s so
concept of a B-triple-sized sleigh obvious we need Santa; we still
slowly and looking at me
overloaded with enough gifts to need to believe in him! So, until
suspiciously, ‘I never heard you
spread overnight across the whole you fix the planet, let’s leave
laugh like that before.’ Suddenly
world, powered along by a tireless Santa Claus for another day.’ Yep,
she lit up, gave me a big hug and
team of Norwegian reindeers she’s got me there but I can still
whispered knowingly, ‘Thanks for
being cajoled by a grinning old wriggle out of this, I thought, and I
the frappe, Santy.’
man in gumboots who gains entry won’t let her confuse me with her
by climbing down chimneys and newly-acquired French.
I sighed, ‘And Merry Christmas to
looking for cookies and warm
you, Fairytale Girl (that’s what this
craft beer.’ ‘Raison d’etres?’ I said, ‘I didn’t
Grin-Ding has always called his
know Santa baked.’ I hadn’t come
granddaughter). Now where’s that
Leila rolled her eyes. ‘I’m not across my raison d’etres until I
Christmas tree?’
stupid, Grin-Ding (I know, ‘Grin- tasted a plate of other Petit Fours
Ding’ sounds silly, but that’s what at the Kawana Forest French
she’s always called me). Besides Patisserie a week ago.
we don’t have a chimney, so he
obviously has a master key’. ‘Don’t be ridiculous,’ she scoffed.
‘Right,’ I said. ‘Never mind,’ I
said, ‘we’re discussing Santa.’ ‘Ho! Ho! Ho!’ I laughed.
‘Whoa, Grin-Ding!’ she said
‘So, have you got any other
questions?’ I asked. ‘Of course,’
she replied, ‘what are you doing
about the changing climate and
when will you apologise for all the
mess?’
‘Nice try, Leila,’ I said, letting
that one smack into the keeper’s
gloves. ‘Let’s get Santa out of the
way first. Now, do you accept this
whole Christmas-presents-from-
Santa business is a sham?’
‘No, I don’t!’ she firmly replied,
‘but I do believe in melting
ice-caps, carbon dioxide build-
up, species extinction and our
stubborn dependence on fossil
fuel. Yes,’ she went on, ‘I can
SUMMER 2019/2020 | 43Melissah Bruce with Ashton
Marlene and Ray Palmer
OPEN DAY
HALCYON GREENS,
LAKESIDE AND GLADES
SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2019
Hundreds of eager downsizers came
along to Halcyon’s Open Day to see
inside the new display homes,
facilities and to speak with those
who know Halcyon best,
the homeowners!
Addisyn Tribbeck
Raelene and Chris Crawford
Margaret and Brian Gillett
lifebeginsathalcyon.com.auEmily Armour, Selina, Murray and Ruby Moffat John and Lily Barker
Helen, Cliff Wood and Jan West
Kylee and Brooklyn Leeson Susan Richardson
SUMMER 2019/2020 | 45Loui Ming, Desley Deatherage and Chyna
PUPPY PICNIC
PAW-TY
HALCYON WATERS
WEDNESDAY
18 SEPTEMBER 2019
Homeowners and their furry friends
met up at Celebration Park for a
puppy picnic paw-ty. There were
costumes, doggie treats and lots of
tails wagging, with Loui the 5-year
old staffy taking out “best-dressed”
as a unicorn. Chloe and Jenny Walsh
Catherine Tattersall and Angel
Marion Lowry with Gaby
lifebeginsathalcyon.com.auRod and Lesley Dunlop with grandson Evan Kent Nathan Savage
Sandra Macintosh with
granddaughter Charlotte Hammond David Craig and Lorraine Craig with Barrie Holmes
PICKLEBALL Bill Evans Henry and Ollie King
FESTIVAL
HALCYON GREENS
4 - 9 OCTOBER 2019
Competition was fierce during
the inaugural Pickleball Festival
in October. Grandchildren,
homeowners and guests enjoyed
playing on the eight purpose-built
courts at Halcyon Greens.
SUMMER 2019/2020 | 47You can also read
