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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2020 THE EDGE ¨ COME PLAY RIVERINA AROUND IN THE PETALS FLOWS RIGHT THE GROUNDS It’s Carnival time and we would You can bank on our What a vibrant comunity love you to join us for high tea! Riverina home design to - meet just some of your See inside for event info provide the space you need neighbours inside!
CARNIVAL BRING YOUR POOCH
CAPERS
This year’s Carnival features a
‘Petals and Pups’ program
making your four-legged friend
feel included as well! Carnival
organisers have outlined three
COME PLAY great itineraries on their website
IN THE PETALS for days out with your pup
including the Cultured Canines,
It’s Carnival time and we would Pampered Pups and Adventure
love you to join us for the Palm Dog programs.
Lake Resort Toowoomba
high tea on September 25.
Check out our bloomin’ lovely
resort grounds and display
homes while you’re here. See HEART OF ART CARNIVAL TIME!
below for how to RSVP.
The “Melbourne of A breathtaking 10 days of
Queensland”, Toowoomba’s flowers, flavours and sounds,
developing street art the Toowoomba Carnival of
WELCOME culture and vibrant laneway Flowers (TCOF) takes over our
#TREATS life is earning a reputation town in the most beautiful of
Spring has sprung! This is a truly exciting time in the Toowoomba region, as we as a culturally diverse urban ways, from September 18-27,
emerge from the cold, crisp mornings of winter into the most wonderful time of Eat your way around our town! environment. Combining with a program of more than 60
Under the Carnival’s #trEATS art and architecture, go on unique events and experiences
the year. Our resort gardens are looking terrific, and we all are looking forward
(Toowoomba Region eats) a guided tour of some of including award-winning parks,
to the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. Even though the traditional parade has
program, participating cafes, Toowoomba’s famous street stunning private gardens,
been modified to COVID-19 guidelines, we will still enjoy the carnival atmosphere here and streets bursting with floral
restaurants and pubs will be art laneways. Learn about
right across greater Toowoomba. Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba is also looking forward to the art, the world-renowned colour, internationally acclaimed
offering some great springtime
welcoming guests from near and far to our ‘Play in the Petals’ High Tea on Friday, September artists and the architecture on musical acts, some of the best
25. Seats are strictly limited due to current restrictions, so please book in as soon as you
CONTACT US specials for only $20, available
food and wine to be found in
exclusively for the month of display. Tickets are $40/$35pp
receive your invitation to avoid disappointment. September. The full list of and walks will be held on Sept Queensland and a multitude of
#trEATS available will be on the 25 and 27. See the Carnival cultural and natural adventures.
Around the grounds, gardens are bringing that wonderful extra touch of colour to our resort. Looking for more info about website for more. Visit www.tcof.com.au
TCOF website from Sept 1.
Stage 5 is nearing completion with the last slabs all poured. This stage offers a mix of our very Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba?
affordable homes right up to our luxury three-bedrooms abodes with those beautiful rural Find us here:
views – some are ready for occupation and others are still under construction if you’re not
quite ready. The Palm Lake Group has extended a helping hand during these unprecedented Online:
www.palmlakeresort.com.au and
You are invited
times and is offering a Palm Lake Resort New Home Bonus of $25,000 off the full price of the
remaining Stage 5 homes, if you are able to settle in full by December 31, 2020 (T&Cs apply, choose “Toowoomba” Friday
and out Sales Centre staff can explain them to you). from the “Our resorts” menu. September 25th
11.00am - 2.00pm
Social media: Follow Palm Lake
Not to be forgotten, our new neighbour, Palm Lake Care, is on track and very close to
Resort on Facebook and Instagram Every year, when spring hits Toowoomba, our city becomes the
completion. You can meet our Palm Lake Care Toowoomba Service Manager Tony McKenzie
to see what’s happening right across brightest place in Queensland! Join us at Palm Lake Resort
on Page 9 of this newsletter. If you need more information on this aged caring community, Toowoomba during the Carnival of Flowers for a bloomin’ great high
our 25 Palm Lake Group locations.
please drop into the Sales Office, or phone us, and we can put you onto the right people with tea event. Stop by and inspect our impressive resort grounds which
the right answers! Street address: will be brimming with blossoms. Take in a resort tour, inspect our
97-161 Hogg St, Cranley. display homes and enjoy delicious complimentary high tea delights.
The Sales Team has welcomed another new face - one that many of you will already know. Why not make it a weekender? With more than 170,000 bulbs and
The lovely Shirley Ortez has returned to the Palm Lake Resort Sales Team. Shirley brings Freecall: 1800 280 129. seedlings blooming right across Toowoomba, we guarantee there’s no
prettier place to be this spring than in our Garden City!
a wealth of knowledge of not only Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba but also many years of
experience in the industry. We welcome her back on board! This newsletter is intended to give general
information only. All liability arising directly RSVP essential by September 21st
Until next time, please be kind to each other. or indirectly from the use of, or for any Freecall 1800 280 129 or
error or omission in the information given, Email salestoowoomba@palmlake.com.au
is expressly disclaimed.
Leisa Saunders, and the Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba Sales Team
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$25K
NEW HOME
BONUS
Palm Lake Resort’s exclusive
New Home Bonus offers $25,000 off
your brand new home. The bonus
applies to all new deposits taken
between now and December 2020
(must settle by December 31, 2020).
T&Cs apply. Phone our Sales Centre
to find out more!
SPACIOUS AND
VERSATILE
WITH THREE BEDROOMS, TWO BATHROOMS, STORAGE GALORE AND EXPANSIVE OPEN-
¨
PLAN INDOOR/OUTDOOR LIVING, YOU CAN BANK ON OUR RIVERINA HOME DESIGN.
Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba Pinnacle brings you the best in over 50’s lifestyle resorts
with a range of designer homes, just like this gorgeous Riverina, surrounded by beautifully
lush gardens with the very best recreation facilities at your doorstep. The carefully crafted,
masterplanned resort allows each home to be close to the world class Toowoomba Pinnacle
Country Club - the heart and soul of our community. Enjoy undercover lawn bowls with
friends, a game of tennis or a cool glass of wine by the infinity edge pool. Whatever takes your
fancy, Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba has it all. And remember, if you can’t visit us in person,
you can always take a virtual tour on our website.
BEDS BATHS LIVING ACTIVITY OUTDOOR GARAGE
229.80M2 3 2 1 2
LIVING
24.73 SQUARES
AROUND
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOURS THE GROUNDS ¨
TIME TO RELAX
WE ENJOYED HAVING A WONDERFUL GROUP OF
VIPS VISIT OUR RESORT RECENTLY, TO SHOW THEM
¨ THROUGH OUR DISPLAY HOMES AND SHARE OUR
RESORT UPDATES. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN
COMING ALONG TO OUR EVENTS, MAKE SURE YOUR
AFTER 50 YEARS WORKING IN THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS – ONE IN OIL EXPLORATION, THE NAME IS ON OUR INVITATION LIST. FREECALL OUR
OTHER IN ACUTE PAIN MANAGEMENT – ROBERT AND ROBYN DEALTRY ARE LOOKING FORWARD SALES CENTRE ON 1800 280 129.
TO LIVING THE HOLIDAY, EVERY DAY.
If there is one word to describe both Robert and Robyn “When the Governor pinned the medal on me, I said I was
Dealtry, it’s ‘committed’. The pair met in their native Sydney accepting it on behalf of every nurse in the world,” says
when Robert was 28 and Robyn was almost 22, and just nine Robyn. “Everyone needs to be recognised and rewarded for
weeks later, they were married and on their way to their new the work they do, because you don’t do it by yourself. I think
life in Singapore. “My mother wasn’t thrilled, but she knew these past few months in particular have proven that.”
it was what I really wanted,” recalls Robyn. “Bob and I have
been married for 50 years this year, so it obviously all worked Robyn and Bob have called Toowoomba home for 17
out OK in the end!” years now. When they first moved to the Garden City, they
renovated and ran their own bed and breakfast; Bob, who
Both Bob and Robyn enjoyed long, successful careers – had since retired, took care of the grounds and guests while
Bob in oil exploration, and Robyn as a registered nurse Robyn worked during the week, and they both pitched in on
– which took them all over the country, and beyond. They the weekends. They took to life in Toowoomba so effortlessly
lived in Singapore for 10 years, then Adelaide for five years, that the couple’s son – also a registered nurse – and his
and finally moved back to Sydney before making their young family decided to follow suit.
Toowoomba tree change. It was during their time in Adelaide “We had designed our Palm Lake Resort villa exactly to
and Sydney that Robyn discovered her passion for acute pain “When our daughter-in-law, who is a GP, had the choice our liking, but after our old home stayed on the market for
management, as part of a team of doctors – initially, she was of where she wanted to go after finishing her residency in months, we thought we would have to give it all up,” says
the only nurse – who were pioneering the field in the early Sydney, we were so pleasantly surprised that she put down Robyn. “Thankfully, Palm Lake Resort actually bought our
1990s. She spent 20 years working at Sydney’s Westmead Toowoomba,” says Robyn. “They are very happy here, with so previous home from us, and we were still able to move
Hospital, learning as much as she could about managing many things to do and great schools for their three children. into our chosen villa as planned. It all worked out so
pain for patients who had experienced surgery, trauma, It’s a shame that our daughter and her two children are all the perfectly.”
labour and more. way down in Melbourne.”
Five weeks after moving in, Robyn and Bob couldn’t be
“At the time, no one else was really doing this in Australia,” With their respective 50-year careers now behind them, more certain that they made the right decision. They
says Robyn. “Now, of course, there are devices you can press Robyn and Bob feel ready to relax into retirement in beautiful still gush over the beautiful amenities – particularly the
that put you in charge of your pain relief, so it has definitely Toowoomba – they’ve certainly earned it. And while living outdoor infinity pool and the heated indoor pool – and
changed a lot over the years.” in an over-50s lifestyle community like Palm Lake Resort the plethora of activities and lifestyle events on offer, and
wasn’t initially part of their plan, they believe it was fate that say their neighbours have been more than welcoming.
Robyn wrote courses for the College of Nursing, spoke at brought them to their new home. “I used to drive past Palm Robyn also loves the peace of mind that next-door Palm
conferences and wrote book chapters on the topic, and in Lake Resort Toowoomba on my way to my hairdresser, and Lake Care Toowoomba will provide upon completion,
2015, when she was working at the Toowoomba Hospital, she after hearing that a friend of a friend had moved in, I decided offering palliative, dementia and general aged care
received an Order of Australia Medal. “It was an incredible Bob and I had better go and check it out,” says Robyn. “I was should they need it.
surprise,” says Robyn. “When I received the letter from literally overwhelmed. It actually reminded me a lot of a few
Government House – in a beautiful envelope with gold cruises we’ve been on, in that there are so many facilities “We love having everything on our doorstep, without
writing – I couldn’t believe it. I said to Bob, ‘They’ve sent this available to you, but you can also go back to your suite needing to sign up to a new gym or drive to visit a bowling
to the wrong address!’” whenever you like.” alley or tennis court,” says Robyn. “We had wanted to
start playing lawn bowls, but it was always a question of
The awards ceremony was a prestigious affair at Brisbane’s And while the Dealtrys’ moving process wasn’t all smooth which club we would join – here, that decision has been
Government House, but while Robyn felt honoured by the sailing, a generous offer from Palm Lake Resort Head Office made for us and there are so many lovely people we can
recognition, she knew she hadn’t got there alone. helped them achieve their dream. play with. Life has never been so easy.”
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PALM LAKE CARE
BOOK NOOK LOCAL LAD
REASONS TO HEAD UP CARE ¨
TO READ ¨
WITH 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE AGED CARE SECTOR AND AN INTIMATE KNOWLEDGE
OF THE TOOWOOMBA COMMUNITY, WE COULDN’T THINK OF A MORE QUALIFIED SERVICE
MANAGER TO PIONEER THE NEW PALM LAKE CARE TOOWOOMBA THAN TONY MCKENZIE.
AS SCREENS GET SMALLER AND OUR NEWS
GETS FASTER, MANY OF US HAVE FALLEN OUT Tony McKenzie knows the South-West Queensland
OF THE HABIT OF SITTING DOWN AND ACTUALLY ged care industry like the back of his hand. Having
READING, ESPECIALLY FROM A PHYSICAL PAGE. Pictured: Our worked in the Darling Downs region for more than
well-stocked library
BUT THERE ARE PLENTY OF REASONS TO KEEP a decade, including further afield in Kingaroy and
in the Pinnacle
AT IT – AND OUR PLENTIFUL PALM LAKE RESORT Country Club beyond, he has experienced it all - from cutting his
TOOWOOMBA LIBRARY IS JUST ONE OF THEM! teeth in community services to his current field of
expertise in residential aged care.
IT BETTERS YOUR BRAIN helping you become a better writer and more articulate “I was born and bred in Toowoomba – my whole
Experts believe that regular mental stimulation can and well-spoken. Imagine gaining all that from a book?! family is here, and we’re all very much involved in the
slow the progress – and in some cases, even prevent – community,” says Tony. “Over my years working in aged
Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and when you think about IT RELIEVES STRESS care here, I was always aware of the Palm Lake name.
it, it makes sense. Just like any other muscle, your brain Have you ever found yourself completely engrossed in a Palm Lake Resort is particularly significant here in
requires exercise to stay active and strong – it seems to book, unaware of the sights, smells and sounds around Toowoomba for its excellent reputation so, needless to
be a case of ‘use it or lose it.’ Reading helps maintain your you? One 2009 study by the University of Sussex found say, when I heard they were introducing an aged care
memory function, improves your analytical thinking skills that reading for just six minutes reduced people’s stress branch, it piqued my interest.”
and even helps you focus better, whilst also keeping your levels by as much as 68 per cent. Getting lost in a book is make his mark on a brand-new site, and his love for
brain active and engaged. the ultimate form of relaxation – it’s almost meditative. Since being appointed as the service manager of the people and community reflects Palm Lake Group’s
An entertaining and engrossing form of escapism, finding upcoming Palm Lake Care Toowoomba, Tony has overarching vision.
IT HELPS YOU LEARN a quiet place to curl up with a book can help lower your already spent more than a month so far immersed in
It goes without saying that books are full of information, blood pressure and improve your sleep. life at our other locations – specifically, Palm Lake Care “The new-site factor was a huge drawcard for me, as it
whether you’re reading a fiction or a non-fiction book. From Bargara, Beachmere and Bethania. means I can lay a strong foundation that emphasises
your favourite ‘whodunit’ to a memoir or biography, there Reading also brings you closer to people. There’s nothing community,” says Tony. “The build itself has been
is no end to the useful titbits and new concepts you will quite like connecting with a friend or new acquaintance His extensive career in aged care means Tony is already designed to bring people together, with a number
be introduced to via a book – and you never know when over a shared favourite book, and the act of lending books well acquainted with a number of experienced staff of communal spaces for residents to enjoy. My initial
they will come in handy, either. Not only that, but reading to your loved ones – particularly books that have significant members within Palm Lake Care’s ranks, though seeing focus will be on making sure everyone feels welcome
regularly – and widely – will vastly improve your vocabulary, meaning to you – can be a great bonding experience. how each location operates from within has been eye- and creating that warmth, which I think is one of my
opening for him. strengths.”
“I have been able to reconnect with managers I knew Tony says he feels honoured to be an integral part of
before and have seen first-hand how resident-focused the Palm Lake Group name he has long admired in
FROM WHERE YOU’D RATHER BE…
the staff are here, particularly through the turbulence Toowoomba, and is proud to expand upon the Group’s
of the last few months,” says Tony. “Their commitment offering in the region.
There are many benefits of community lifestyle resort living here at Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba including the to the residents is evident, and all of the teams work
world-class facilities and activities aplenty. But, as has been proven during COVID-19, there’s an additional bonus tirelessly to maintain the high standard of care no “Having Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba right next door
that has shone through – and that’s the security and safety our residents experience in our gated grounds, with matter what comes their way.” is a brilliant idea - reflective of all the stages of life,” says
warm, likeminded and supportive neighbours and caring resort staff all nearby. One resident was discussing with Tony. “Offering this kind of care, which allows couples to
us recently the loneliness/depression a single person might feel during a COVID-19-style lockdown situation in their Tony believes it’s the job of a Service Manager to make stay together and families to have peace of mind, is the
suburban family home. Here at Palm Lake Resort, we were grateful to see our residents continuing to check-in on sure everyone is happy; ensuring staff are excited to way of the future.
each other and keep each other company (whilst also adhering to social distancing regulations) during these recent come to work each and every day, that residents feel
months. It’s just another reason why Palm Lake Resort’s community resort lifestyle approach is a winner. supported and cared for and that their families feel “I’m excited to be part of the next chapter of the Palm
confident in their choice. He is particularly excited to Lake Group’s story.”
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THIS IS YOUR TIME...
VILLA 134 - $350,000
With expansive open plan living
including a modern kitchen with
generous cupboard storage,
stone bench tops, gas cooktop
and electric oven, this home
ticks all the boxes. The living
area boasts high raked ceilings
which fill the space with natural
light. All bedrooms are generous
in size and have ceiling fans and
built-in wardrobes. In addition,
the outdoor area has an ample
yard which includes a rain water
tank, garden shed for extra
storage, covered alfresco area
and a rear gate for immediate
access to walking paths.
VILLA 464 - $525,000
This beautifully cared for Barossa SOMETHING SPECIAL VILLA 331 - $649,000
will make you feel instantly
at home. It’s a highly sought- Luxuriously appointed with over $30,000 in designer upgrades throughout, this former display villa is the perfect combination of sophisticated
after design which offers the style & architectural expertise. Combining the spaciousness & versatility of the Riverina design with an expansive easy care garden featuring
unparalleled quality our homes artificial lawn, this truly unique home offers the ultimate in care free living. Situated on an extra-long site & perfectly oriented with the living
are known for. Make the most areas full of beautiful northern light year round, the natural welcoming ambience of this home simply can’t be recreated!
of the relaxed open plan living
which gives you the freedom to
style the space to your liking.
Enjoy preparing meals and
baking to your heart’s content
in the spacious kitchen, which
looks out onto the alfresco
dining area and the home’s
immaculate gardens which
include an ample vegetable
patch.
VILLA 271 - $410,000
Featuring sun drenched living
areas accented by gorgeous raked
ceilings, this versatile Shoalhaven
design is tastefully appointed with
warm neutral tones welcoming
your personal style. Finished to
perfection with all these added
extras:
• Ducted/zoned air con
• Additional security screens LARGE PRIVATE OASIS VILLA 224 - $495,000
• Tinted windows to activity
room
If you’re ready to downsize, but don’t want that hemmed-in feeling, this is the perfect home for you. An elevated position in the resort, on one
• Ensuite to master bedroom
of the largest allotments, you can still enjoy pottering in your backyard. Light-filled living areas flowing to the alfresco area give this home a
• Double garage with panel door
great feel all year round. Features include: • Air-conditioning • 2 bedrooms plus activity room • 2 bathrooms including ensuite • Soaring ceilings
• Enclosed sun room with blinds
to living areas • 2 tiled outdoor alfresco areas, one with screens • 2 x garden sheds • Large rear, open sunny block with grassed area • Fire pit •
• Garden shed
SMEG appliances • Solar panels • Double lock-up garage with internal access • Ample storage • Electric mower and whipper snipper included
• Large low maintenance yard
For more information: FREECALL 1800 280 129 | email: salestoowoomba@palmlake.com.au | www.palmlakeresort.com.au
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OVER 50?
THIS IS
YOUR TIME ¨
Looking for ultimate resort luxury
in a secure over-50s lifestyle
community? Palm Lake Resort’s
New Home Bonus gives you $25,000
off your new home. Get your bonus
before December 2020. T&Cs apply.
The Master Builders Association
of Queensland is the construction
industry’s peak independent body
and they have just presented a
ARDs
R BUIL
DERs AW coveted construction award to...
MASTE
Palm Lake Resort!
FREECALL 1800 280 129 | 97-161 HOGG ST, CRANLEY | WWW.PALMLAKERESORT.COM.AU
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