Aqua Aerobics: Mellissa’s Journey from participant to instructor
In 2007 Mellissa was a regular attendee of aqua aerobics classes. When the instructor of her class needed to take leave for a few weeks, Melissa took it upon herself to lead the classes – and loved it. In 2008 she became a qualified health and fitness instructor specialising in aqua aerobics. In 2007 Mellissa […]
Life In Our Village
There have been a lot of green fingers, busy hands and full stomachs at Elements this month! Some of our residents have taken it upon themselves to keep the vertical garden in the community centre foyer looking healthy and fabulous. A stunning feature that, thanks to the helping hands of our expert gardeners, always looks […]
Trivia, anyone?
At Elements, we listen to you. That’s one of the reasons we now have to hire two buses to bring our cleverest residents to a monthly trivia night out of town. It’s fun, but also a great opportunity to discuss and debate the right answers – which is probably why it’s become such a popular […]
Music and Lights
Whatever your taste in music, you’re spoiled for choice at Elements. In the past we’ve enjoyed a Bee-Gees tour, Element’s home-grown music shows, and had our own DJs provide the best tunes for countless get-togethers. So far, 2019 is proving to be just as musically diverse. Many of our happy living community enjoyed outings to […]
International Ladies Day
From a famous male saint to an entire global population of earth-angels, there’s always something worth celebrating at Elements. A knees-up, or an opportunity to learn, our community of curious and active minds has it all, and right on the doorstep. International Ladies Day has always been a reason for the Craft and Chat Group […]
Another Colourful Chinese New Year at Elements
Chinese New Year – a calendar highlight and annual tradition at Elements. As always, the community centre was full to bursting with residents, family, friends and the traditional lion dancers. The dress code for this colourful event – anything goes, as long as it’s red! Over the years we’ve added our own Elements traditions, like […]
Toe Tapping Tunes
(repost 1 Feb 2022 from former Vacenti managed Con Noi website) In the 1970s, Allan took a liking to brass instruments. Fancying clarinets, he took lessons to learn and eventually started playing alongside his musical brother in a band. This band played at functions around the Beenleigh district, entertaining audiences from weddings to casual concerts. […]
Leah Lever Live!
If you live in South East Queensland and appreciate classical music, you will have heard of Leah Lever. Redland City’s Young Citizen of the Year in 2017 and a musical prodigy from the age of three, Leah is the only protégé of the internationally renowned Australian-Dutch soprano Mirusia Mouwerse, who is herself touring the country […]
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