Category: Springwood

Elements Melbourne Cup

This year at Elements Retirement Village, we hosted our very own covid-safe Melbourne Cup lunch! Over 100 Elements family and friends came together in celebration of Race That Stops The Nation. Residents and their guest feasted on chicken, prawns, salads, and bread rolls, accompanied by bottomless beers and bubbles. In true Melbourne Cup style, each […]

Caribbean Night: Embarking On The Last Culinary Journey Of 2020

Across the course of a year, our residents and their tastebuds are taken across the world, trying new and exciting cuisine and getting a taste for exotic cultures, all without leaving the village grounds. Our final themed dinner of 2020 is no exception as we prepare the residents for an evening featuring fresh, fragrant flavours […]

Springwood’s BIGGEST Garage Sale

Spring has sprung and with it comes the traditional Spring Clean where households across the country ‘Marie Kondo’ their entire homes in a bid to shed the excess ‘stuff’ and make a few extra dollars in the process. Whether it is out with the old and in with the new or an attempt to simply […]

Active Living in Retirement

It does not matter what age you are, staying active is a key ingredient to improved wellness and living a happy and healthy lifestyle! In addition to improved physical fitness, our health and wellness facilities around our village also promote a healthy social life. Our residents often participate in physical activity alongside village friends. These […]

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 […]