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Truganina. JUNE-JULY 2021
COME
JOIN US!
SEE HOMES
FOR SALE,
PAGES 8-11
Creativity
is king
GOT AN ITCH TO GET CREATIVE? SCRATCH IT! FLEXING YOUR CREATIVE
MUSCLES IS ACTUALLY GOOD FOR YOU, AND THERE ARE SO MANY
WAYS TO DO IT HERE AT PALM LAKE RESORT TRUGANINA.
.
your time
this is
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2021
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IT’S “YOUR TIME”
News
briefs.
Palm Lake Group’s quarterly
magazine has just rolled off
the press and contains a
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Lake Group has evolved over
the 44 years since Walter first
developed Willow Lodge – his
very first over-50s community.
Welcome. You will receive a copy in your
letterbox, but you can also read
it online at palmlakeresort.
Pictured above: Our ‘Confident Living’ presentation, run by Victorian Police com.au
Hello all. Well, we have been quite busy here at Palm Lake Resort here at the resort, was very well attended.
Truganina these last few months. We’ve had some great functions
organised by the residents including the Good Friday Appeal (read about CONTACT US
it on Page 7) and Anzac Day Dawn Service, to name a few. LEST WE FORGET
As Caretakers, we reached out to the Proactive Policing Unit and
Looking for more information
organised Acting Sergeant Dean and Leading Senior Constable Derek Residents were delighted to once again be able to commemorate Anzac
about Palm Lake Resort
to come to our resort and deliver a Confident Living presentation Day, following last year’s cancellation of the much-anticipated event
Truganina? Here are four ways
(pictured on Page 3). Our guests talked to residents about a variety of thanks to COVID. In true Palm Lake Resort style, over 100 residents
you can reach us:
topics including the media and how crime is over sensationalised, home gathered at 5.45am for a moving dawn service, which included talks
safety, driver safety, scams, mental health support services and how Online: by ex-servicemen, the laying of a wreath and poppies, and renditions
best to connect with Police. With 107 in attendance, it was an invaluable palmlakeresort.com.au of ‘Amazing Grace,’ ‘Still Call Australia Home’ and the New Zealand and
presentation that residents said they were very grateful for. If you Australian national anthems led by the resort choir. After the service,
haven’t given your feedback to Derek yet, you can email us in the Office Social media: residents gathered in the clubhouse for a gunfire breakfast, organised
or drop a letter in our letterbox and we will pass on the feedback for you. Follow Palm Lake Resort on by the Residents’ Committee and provided by Palm Lake Resort.
They would be very happy to receive it which will help them continue Facebook (@palmlakeresort)
to deliver this important presentation to other communities. We also and on Instagram
organised Hearing Australia to come to the resort in their mobile hearing (@palm_lake_resort)
van and carry out free hearing checks for our residents. Paul said the
turnout was great and benefitted a lot of residents. Street address:
9 Taronga Road,
Unfortunately, the end of May saw us with increased restrictions due to Truganina, VIC 3029
COVID and we had to cancel meals in the Clubhouse. But, we ensured
all residents still received their meals as we quickly reverted back to Phone: 1800 686 096
home deliveries instead.
With winter officially here, make sure you rug up. We hope you enjoy the This newsletter is intended to give general
info only. All liability arising directly or
warmth of the fireplace in the Clubhouse and Conservatory while you
indirectly from the use of, or for any error
enjoy a cuppa after yoga or glass of wine at Happy Hour. Winter bliss. or omission in the information given, is
expressly disclaimed.
Jo & Troy
Palm Lake Resort Truganina Caretakers
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Weekly activities.
MONDAY
9am Gentle exercise class, with instructor
9.30am Bus to Point Cook Shopping Centre
10am “Stampin Up” class with instructor
12 noon Bistro Lunch
2pm Social billiards (Charlton Room)
7.30pm Social table tennis (Rec Room)
7.30pm Bingo (Bus to venue)
TUESDAY
9.30am Zumba, with instructor
11am Social colouring-in (BYO colouring)
12.30pm Social bowls (winter)
5pm Pizza Night (Bowls Club)
6pm Residents’ dinner
Creativity is king.
7pm Social billiards (Charlton Room)
7pm Social cards
WEDNESDAY
9am Aqua aerobics class, with instructor
10am Social Bocce
SOME PEOPLE ARE BORN TO CREATE, WHILE FOR OTHERS, IT’S A SKILL THAT TAKES PRACTICE. 10.15am Yogalates, with instructor
BUT HERE’S THE THING ABOUT GETTING CREATIVE: YOU DON’T EVEN HAVE TO BE GOOD AT IT, 1pm Social cards
TO REAP THE BENEFITS. 2pm Social craft (BYO craft)
6pm Residents’ dinner
Creativity comes in many forms. It might be painting or Being creative relieves stress
sketching, doing needlework or even home decorating. Whether you use your hands, your mind or your voice, THURSDAY
Whether you write, draw, craft, build, assemble, strategise creativity is like a form of meditation – time moves slower, 9.30am Bus to Werribee Plaza
or even just daydream, you are being creative – and there you become more in touch with yourself and feel free 9.30am Tai chi, with instructor
is a lot you can gain from it. But if you’re not the ‘creative to create whatever you feel like. Much like traditional 12 noon Residents’ bistro lunch
type,’ it can be hard to know where to begin. A fixation meditation, creativity is said to calm your body and your
4pm Social table tennis (Rec Room)
with creating something perfect is often the biggest brain as you focus on the task at hand. You can truly get
roadblock to creativity, so approach your next project with ‘in the zone’. But these benefits aren’t just mental – stress
6pm Line dancing with instructor
a goal to simply create something. Each time you create, relief also offers physical rewards, with studies showing 6.30pm Social twilight bowls (summer)
whether it’s through writing, making music, woodworking, that it can improve your sleep, appetite and even immune 7pm Social craft (BYO Craft)
art or even gardening, you are flexing a muscle that will system, reducing your blood pressure and the production 7.30pm Social billiards (Charlton Room)
benefit you in more ways that you might think… of immunosuppressive stress hormones.
FRIDAY
Being creative improves mental health Being creative helps you connect 9am Aquarobics, with instructor
From problem solving to helping you express yourself, Creativity can benefit you and the people around you in 10.15am Yogalates, with instructor
there are so many ways being creative nourishes your equal measure. Getting together with friends, neighbours
2pm Social board games
brain. The creative process can help people manage their or even strangers to create something is a valuable Our Palm Lake Resort “Weekly Activities” list offers so
negative emotions, and even work through traumatic bonding activity, allowing you to broach subjects you many ways for residents to get creative. On top of the 2pm Social billiards (Charlton Room)
experiences that can be difficult to articulate. The sense may never discuss if you simply talk face to face. But great homes and popular facilities on offer here, these on- 5pm Happy Hour at the Bowls Club
of productivity and satisfaction you feel when you finish the community benefits don’t end there – why not give site organised weekly activities really are the cherries on
a creative project is the ultimate mood booster, helping the things you craft to the people you love? Receiving top of life in our coveted community lifestyle resort. For SATURDAY
you improve your self-esteem and confidence. Research something handmade is the ultimate show of affection example, why not join our social craft group that meets 12.30pm Social bowls (winter)
even suggests that being creative reduces the likelihood and can be passed down (and treasured) through on Wednesdays from 2pm or Thursdays from 7pm. The
of depression and anxiety, but that’s not all – it can also generations or used to show kindness to someone in members would love to see some new faces. Simply BYO SUNDAY
improve the effects of dementia. need. project and stop by. 2pm Social cards
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Help is
at hand. A very Good Friday.
IN TIMES OF TROUBLE, THEY SAY TO LOOK FOR
THE HELPERS – BUT GLORIA LOGAN FIGURES,
WHY NOT BECOME ONE YOURSELF? TO HER, GOOD FRIDAY AT PALM LAKE RESORT TRUGANINA MEANS FRIENDLY COMPETITION,
LIFE IS BETTER SPENT IMPROVING THE LIVES LUCKY DRAW PRIZES AND LOTS OF LAWN BOWLS – ALL TO RAISE MUCH NEEDED
OF OTHERS. FUNDS FOR THE ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL.
Palm Lake Resort Truganina resident Gloria Logan has the table setting for dinners and I help out at the door when It all started with a game of lawn bowls. About five years “We’ve had some hilarious rules over the years, with
always felt most herself when she is doing things for we have social events. I love getting involved. ago, David Manning felt an overwhelming urge to do more players having to pay up if they looked ‘too happy’ or ‘too
others. Born in Tasmania, she was looking for responsibility for the Royal Children’s Hospital, and he knew that he sad’ while playing any given game – that alone raised
“I like to keep tabs on people, to check in as often as I could count on his Palm Lake Resort Truganina community almost $200 this year,” says David. “We usually charge
and adventure when she joined the Women’s Royal
can to see whether people need anything,” says Gloria. to help him out. people a gold coin for each activity and offer prizes like a
Australian Air Force (WRAAF), so she admits she was
“People know that if they need to know something, they bottle of port if they win.”
slightly disappointed when her first posting was to
can give me a ring and I’ll help them out or steer them in “Everyone I know has a story about the Royal Children’s
Melbourne. Still, she went along to Tottenham to do clerical
the right direction. Hospital – it has touched their hearts somewhere along But all this fun takes a lot of work to coordinate. David
work for the WRAAF, and it’s a good thing she did – it’s
where she met her late husband. But once the two married, “We used to have a Care Group here, which was all the line,” says David. “So, I decided to organise a game of says he usually spends about six weeks organising the
Gloria had to leave her role. The pair wanted to live abroad about making sure that people could get to their various bowls on Good Friday and raise some money for the kids. event, going around to local businesses to get donations
and, at that time, married women couldn’t be posted commitments alright. Even though that group finished up, I The response blew me away.” for the lucky draw prize and getting the word out around
overseas in the WRAAF. still like to help out as much as I can.” the resort.
The first event was attended by almost 100 residents
“I got out, but my husband stayed in, and we moved to Although Gloria uses a walker herself now (“Just when I’m
and raised $2000. Motivated by the success, David and “Most of the preparation involves me going around to
Penang in what was then Malaya and had a two-and-a-half- outdoors!” she adds), you will always find her at the resort
his wife, Sue, hosted it again the following year – and local businesses and either cold calling them or getting
year honeymoon of sorts,” she laughs. “It was fantastic.” social events, helping out and having a chat. She’s even
then the year after that. So far, David, Sue and the resort back in touch with business owners who have donated
formed a walking group for residents with wheely walkers,
After moving back to Australia – first spending 7 years in community have raised almost $11,700 for the Children’s in previous years,” says David. “It’s good to build up a
with Fred from Villa 39.
Brisbane, before heading to Melbourne once again in 1980 Hospital. relationship with them. After the fundraiser, I go back and
– Gloria threw herself into volunteering for the Werribee “I think it’s great that they offer so many things for people give them a letter to say thank you for their donation and
Women’s Hockey Club, and later the Victorian Hockey to do here,” says Gloria. “When you live in this kind of “Every year, people ask me if it’s going to happen again,” tell them how much we’ve raised – they’re always thankful
association. environment, it can be hard to walk into a function by says David. “A lot of them wouldn’t miss it.” for that.”
yourself. Being on a committee means you’re on the door
“I organised the country women’s and under-18s’ games when people walk in, which helps us single folk get a bit As with so many events around Australia and the world, When each Good Friday event is done and dusted, David
and managed the state teams, all on a volunteer basis,” more involved in things.” the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown meant that David had to also calls the Royal Children’s Hospital to pledge the
says Gloria. “I think I’ve always liked being busy, and I like cancel last year’s fundraiser. And while this year’s felt a money raised on behalf of Palm Lake Resort – as he
doing things for other people.” And while the COVID lockdown put an indefinite pause on
little different, with a COVID warden manning the door of insists they couldn’t do it all themselves.
the social events and volunteer opportunities that Gloria
But when her husband passed away in the early 2000s, the resort Country Club, mandatory sign ins and reduced
loves so much, she is relieved that things are getting back
Gloria took a break from volunteering. It wasn’t until capacity, David says they still managed to draw a crowd “We are so thankful for the people who volunteer on the
to normal – and she can get back to helping the people
discovering Palm Lake Resort Truganina and its many of 120 people and raise $3680. While lawn bowls remains day because everyone is so willing to help,” says David.
around her once again.
community groups in 2015 that Gloria rediscovered her love a big part of the event, David has come up with a number
for helping others. “The past year taught me the power of just being there of ways to ensure non-bowlers can get in on the fun, too. “When it comes to an organisation like the Royal
with a smile,” says Gloria. “I enjoy feeling as though I am There is a lucky draw prize with some 30 prizes donated Children’s Hospital, it is so important to give back. Almost
“I chose Palm Lake Resort for the lifestyle and since being useful for people, and spending my time looking out by local businesses and residents to be won, as well as everyone knows someone who has spent time there,
I’ve been here, I’ve been involved with the Residents’ for others. You just have to make the extra effort to check side games like ‘Heads or Tails,’ ‘Closest to the bottle’ and and even if they don’t, the people of Palm Lake Resort
Committee and the Social Club,” says Gloria. “I do a lot of in with people - it’s all about commitment.” a few unconventional activities, too. Truganina are such a generous bunch.”
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OFFER
This home will not disappoint – bedroom home is situated within
neat and tidy, including ducted close proximity to all the facilities
heating. Upon entry step into the that Palm Lake Resort Truganina
spacious lounge room, adjacent has to offer and has been
is the separate dining room and designed with you in mind.
large kitchen. At the rear of the Upon entering it features a high
home are the master bedroom raked ceiling in the fully carpeted
and second bedroom leading onto living area and separate dining
the laundry, bathroom and second room, two spacious bedrooms
toilet. The long single garage with built in robes, a practical
includes plenty of storage space. kitchen with ample storage
Situated in a great position the captures the morning sun,
Country Clubhouse is at the end of modern bathroom includes extra-
the street, where the dining hall, large shower recess, reverse
cinema, indoor swimming pool, cycle air-conditioning in the lounge
spa, sauna, library and much more for year-round comfort and ceiling
are situated. A must to inspect. fans throughout.
Villa 74 - $340,000 Beds
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Villa 105 - $460,000 Beds
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12
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Garage
21
1.5
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Location, location, When you head off
location! on life’s adventures,
This Villa is centrally situated
enjoy peace of mind.
close the the front gate and This brilliant home oozes comfort
Country Clubhouse. The Villa as soon as you enter. Light,
consists of 2 bedrooms, the bright, airy tones greet you as
master leading into a two way en you open the front door to a great
suite, additionally there is a multi sized living room, then continue
purpose room which could be around to the smartly designed
utilized as a 3rd bedroom, study kitchen. The master bedroom
or sewing room. Upon entry into includes an ensuite and walk-in
the Villa a high raked ceiling which robe. This beautiful home boasts
is the highlight of the lounge, a study, floorboards throughout,
dining and kitchen area. Off the ceiling fans in all rooms and
dining area is a side access sliding split system air conditioning in
door which leads to the neat rear the living room, as well as gas
yard and includes a vegie patch. log fire creating a warm and
Features include a split system air cosy ambience. The outdoor
conditioner, water tank and living spaces provide the perfect
solar panels. atmosphere to entertain.
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Downsize without Bright and airy.
compromise. This home gets plenty of natural
light and breezes. An undercover
This Villa has been maintained outdoor alfresco functions as an
to a very high standard, and is extension of the living room, with
ideally situated on a corner block plenty of room for a full dining set
in a small court giving this home and more so you can make the
privacy. It has a lovely light and most of your natural surroundings.
airy feel and is surrounded by This stunning home includes an
well-established gardens and open plan living area, kitchen
shrubs. Make the most of the complete with huge pantry
relaxed open plan feel which and soft close drawers, two
has the wonderful advantage of bedrooms, multi purpose room
looking out onto the very private which could be utilised as a study/
alfresco which includes pull down craft room, one bathroom, a long
cafe blinds and overhead heater, single garage complete with roller
which makes living here so door rear access which ensures
special – bringing the outdoors in two vehicles can be parked
and providing shade to the front undercover.
of the home.
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Villa 186 - $360,000 Beds
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Beautifully presented Watervale design.
Miranda design. This two-bedroom Watervale
This home features a long single home features a spacious open
garage which incorporates plenty plan living area, with a bright,
of storage space. The high raked natural light-filled interior. Added
ceiling in the lounge room creates features include front security
an open feel with an adjacent door and a covered private
separate light filled dining room courtyard, with retractable blinds
and lovely spacious kitchen for privacy and comfort, looking
with large pantry. The two rear out onto the extra-large rear
bedrooms are carpeted and the garden. The multi-purpose room
bathroom includes and extra has extra built-in cupboards for
large shower. your storage or could alternatively
SOLD! be used as a third bedroom or
Key features: study. The main bedroom boasts
a two-way walk-through ensuite.
• Vinyl wrap floorboards The generous sized modern
• Water tank kitchen is equipped with stone
• Pergola bench tops.
• Front security door
Want to book a private tour and find out more about our resort?
Freecall 1800 686 096 Email salestruganina@palmlake.com.au
You can also visit us online at palmlakeresort.com.au
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The best in over-50s living. This is your time.
Palm Lake Resort Truganina
7 Taronga Rd, Truganina VIC 3029
Freecall 1800 686 096
palmlakeresort.com.au
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