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 […]
Travel at Elements – Elements goes to Japan
Each year, a large contingent of the Elements community takes a trip. This year, that trip was to Japan. As take-off was a little delayed, Chiou See (already in Japan) organised a meal so the residents could quickly recuperate post-flight. A couple of sakes and no-one could remember if there had been a delay or […]
Culinary Delights at Elements
The inspiration for the May Dinner at Elements was Bella Italia. With Milanese and Genovese mains and a successful attempt as a dessert deconstruction, there was a distinct absence of empty plates (and glasses) at the end of the evening! Entertainment was provided by Dr. Leyton Miller who communicated the importance of discussions relating to […]
Elements Snakes
Living so close to the bush and the Daisy Hill Conservation Park, Elements residents are very used to sharing their stunning complex with a wide variety of eight, six, four or two legged visitors. It’s the no-legged ones that not every resident appreciates. When a mildly venomous coral snake was spotted under a bush this […]
Maytime at Elements
From Easter celebrations through to Anzac Day commemorations and beyond, it has been a busy time for the residents at Elements Retirement Village. A time for laughter, and a time for contemplation. Before we get started on all the news from the past month, we would like to offer an open invitation to our Xmas […]
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