Australian Men’s Health Week
Between June 10th and June 16th Australia hosted Men’s Health Week, coinciding with an awards ceremony held in Brisbane at the start of the week. One of the award nominees happens to be very close to the heart of Elements, as five of its members are our own Happy Living residents: Roy McGregor, John Harris, […]
Not So Easy on Sunday Morning
A close, contented community shares everything: fun, feasts, space and hearts. At Elements, our social gatherings also include an occasional bout of hard work, whether this means a particularly exuberant aquarobics session, a monthly dance evening or simply cleaning out the communal storeroom. On a sunny Sunday morning, Elements residents gathered to lend a hand […]
Christmas in July
Not quite a white Christmas, but at least one that falls during the winter-time. The annual Elements Christmas in July dinner and raffle has always been a popular affair. It’s the ideal opportunity to gather together with community members and everyone’s friends and family to enjoy traditional Christmas fare, games and songs. How the Elements […]
Workshop Induction
Those of you who have browsed the site or visited us will already know about the Elements workshop. Highly valued throughout the village, workshop members have constructed masterpieces and more simple solutions for Elements retirement village complex, as well as for local businesses, public buildings and charities. Every one of our residents is always welcome […]
A Taste of Japan – the Elements July Dinner
August’s dinner has a lot to live up to, as July’s edition has been voted by many as the best so far! This month, Elements Happy Living residents were treated to a celebration of Japanese culture, entertainment and cuisine. As the meal was prepared by Restaurant and Catering Queensland’s lifetime member – Brian Pozzey (Pozz […]
Monthly Dinner
A pre-Brexit British meal of fish pie, beef wellington and that notorious English mystery…. Spotted Dick was on the menu and served up again by the wonderful hospitality students at local Rochedale High School. Dr Val Dennis’ talk about her Cornish ancestors’ arrival at Daisy Hill – the first Europeans to settle there all the […]
June Social
Naturally, an Australia-wide event like the Biggest Morning Tea was another excuse to put out the tablecloths at Elements. In support of Cancer Research, everyone brought along their home-made bakes, favourite teapots and best china for a brilliant social occasion. A very popular event with the grandchildren (we have no idea why) and Elements was […]
Elements and the Biggest Morning Tea
Naturally, an Australia-wide event like the Biggest Morning Tea was another excuse to put out the tablecloths at Elements. In support of Cancer Research, everyone brought along their home-made bakes, favourite teapots and best china for a brilliant social occasion. A very popular event with the grandchildren (we have no idea why) and Elements was […]
Community Centre Fashion Parade
On a Sunday afternoon (and ending much later that Sunday evening), Elements held a designer fashion show in the community centre where residents, family and friends could bid on each item. Bidding wars were particularly fierce and furious, and extremely funny, too. Proceeds for this charity event were collected to support Farmers in Crisis. With […]
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