Life in our Village
May has been a very busy month for our Elements residents. From birthday celebrations to an International Women’s Day morning tea, there is always something going on in our happy living community. Craft ‘n Chat At Craft ‘n Chat, the ladies continued with their mammoth of task knitting hats, jumpers and scarves for the Papua […]
Singapore Thank You Dinner
After a fantastic trip to Singapore and Malacca earlier this year which one of our residents called “the longest Happy Hour that Elements has had yet”, the residents decided it was time to give something back to the trip organisers and our Managing Director, Chiou See Anderson. Travellers gathered together again to enjoy Asian cuisine […]
Workshop Activities
Elements Living residents are never limited to their own community. Earlier this year, our Workshop was asked by Beenleigh Funerals if its members would be interested in producing a number of crosses for the Greek Orthodox community. Greek Orthodox crosses have a distinctive shape and are not as readily available as the more simple forms […]
CPR Awareness Training
The Queensland Ambulance Service came to the Elements Living retirement community to talk about CPR, or cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. The session began with a clear description of the warning signs of a suspected heart attack. Even those residents with a medical background were able to either learn something new or refresh their memories. Traditional CPR techniques […]
Indigiscapes Centre Visit
A bus full of Elements residents visited the Redland IndigiScapes Centre this month, just a 30 minute drive away from our village. Our horticulturally-minded community members were very interested in learning about native flora and fauna, at the same time getting plenty of ideas for their own gardens back at Elements. The IndigiScapes Centre works […]
Anzac Day
The 25th of April is one of Australia’s most important military commemorative occasions, and more than 60 of our Elements residents met at the community centre for an afternoon of remembrance and gratitude. The Elements’ ceremony was scheduled to fit in with those who wished to attend Anzac Day services in and around the community or […]
Construction Update
POURING THE FINAL SLAB! The final slab of concrete was poured onto the very last vacant plot nearly eight years after we began construction of our luxury retirement homes in South Brisbane. Many of our residents came out to watch the huge Mack cement mixer empty this last delivery of concrete over the suspended floor […]
Garden lovers are turning Japanese
Green thumbs in Queensland don’t have to visit Japan to experience an authentic Zen garden, with a $500,000 private oasis soon opening to the public for the first time. Set against 470 hectares of lush koala habitat, just south of Brisbane, the culturally contrasting garden was designed for the enjoyment of residents at Elements retirement […]
Pet pads top retirement wish list
A welcome mat for pets is the number one must-have for Queenslanders considering retirement living, according to a new study. A survey of more than 750 Queenslanders aged over 45 found that allowing pets in retirement homes was more important than access to on-site health care, Wi-Fi technology, a garden or exercise facilities. The survey […]
‘Right-sizing’ new trend for baby boomers
Most baby boomers looking to downsize in retirement want a single level home with a guest bedroom, private courtyard and good security, according to a new Queensland survey. Elements Retirement Living Managing Director Chiou See Anderson said retirees aged between 53 and 71 were leading a trend to ‘right size’ their home without sacrificing quality […]
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