The New Addition To Elements: Introducing the ‘New and Improved’ Bush Garden
At Elements, there is no shortage of space to sit and soak up the serenity. Our bush garden is no exception. The bush garden is a small outdoor space within the village where residents can have BBQ’s, enjoy a cuppa’ or catch up with their neighbours. The idea for the bush garden originated with […]
The Spice of Life: Good Food, Amazing Company
Nothing spices up the lives of our residents quite like a fragrant, flavour-filled spread that packs a serious punch! This month’s Dinner was no exception as our residents were treated to an authentic Moroccan feast and a total sensory sensation prepared by an award-winning Chef. At Elements, our themed monthly dinners are the most […]
A Pet Friendly Village Is The Best Kind Of Village
At Elements, we believe that pets are an integral part of the family. It is often common for those making the transition to either a retirement village or assisted living facility, to have to part ways with their feathered or four-legged companions which is especially distressing (and we believe totally unnecessary) for all involved. We […]
Finding Your Creativity At Elements
“What will you do when you retire?” The answer? Anything. Elements is far more than a picturesque gated community for over 50s. It is a place that promotes fulfillment, happiness, adventure, and creativity encouraging those in our community to explore, learn and experience something new. Offering an extensive selection of activities promoting social interaction, […]
Double Digits: Elements Turns Ten!
This September marks a decade since Managing Director and visionary, Ms Chiou See Anderson, officially opened the doors of Elements Retirement Living at Springwood. What a journey it has been, with Elements setting a new standard for Retirement Living across South East Queensland. Nestled amidst the scenic Daisy Hill Forest, the Elements village has grown […]
Christmas Came Early
At Elements, we don’t need too many excuses to organise a Village get together, and in this case, Christmas In July was cause enough to celebrate and the Village did not disappoint. Christmas In July is now a fondly anticipated annual event in the Elements’ calendar. In the true spirit of Christmas, togetherness, giving and […]
Circle Of Men: A Sense Of Belonging
We are experiencing a historical moment with an extraordinary challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic and the impact the disease is having on our community. In addition to the health risk of the illness itself, the outbreak is also leaving its mark on the mental health and emotional welfare of our most vulnerable citizens. Social isolation […]
Food Is Family
At Elements Retirement Village, food and community have always gone hand in hand. Last year, in Feb 2019, Village Owner and Operator, Chiou See Anderson, celebrated cooking her 8th Chinese New Year dinner for her residents. It was while cleaning up after the party for 250 guests, that she decided that everyone had such a […]
How to keep a fit mind and body during isolation
As lockdown measures continue to become tighter across the country, it’s important to keep busy and active while we are being urged to stay inside and out of contact with friends and family. Whilst we may not be able to do our usual every-day activities, there are plenty of other ways to keep the […]
Travel Bug Bites at Any Age
“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustave Flaubert At Elements, the want to travel is a common desire shared amongst our residents. You’ll often find members of our community comparing their travel stories or mapping out their next adventure. Anything from cruising across Australia to […]
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