Hervey Bay.JUL/AUG 2019

There is no other place in the world that compares to the awe-inspiring, soul-stirring, up-close whale watching encounters that you will find in Hervey Bay. Between July and November, thousands of humpback whales travel the ‘Humpback Highway’ and arrive in the calm, protected waters of Hervey Bay. Unlike any other place along the ‘humpback highway’, the whales will stop and spend up to 10 days, resting, socialising and playing before continuing their trip back to the Antarctic for the summer months.

This unique relationship gives reason to celebrate each year with the Hervey Bay Ocean Festival. It’s an eclectic event that recognises the importance of the ocean to Hervey Bay and promotes the conservation of the marine environment and animals that are unique and important to our region. The festival kicks off on July 27 and runs to August 4, with a calendar of colourful events that features the Fraser Coast Kite Karnival, Hervey Bay Seafood Festival, Whale Parade, Paddle Out for Whales, and loads more.

For a full rundown of what’s on during Hervey Bay Ocean Festival, visit www.herveybayoceanfestival.com.au What a great excuse to visit our stunning area - and stop by Palm Lake Resort while you’re in town!

Humpback Highway hots up!

RESORT NEWS

Around the grounds.J U LY / AU G E D IT I O N

Welcome to our new homeowners at Palm Lake Resort Hervey Bay. As this newsletter goes to print, we have a total of 371 homeowners living here at the resort. Our current statistics include 172 male homeowners and 199 female homeowners, with 41 of our households a sole-occupant dwelling.

Burgers & Bowls Open Day for Resale Homes

We would like to thank Dot Booth and the staff of the Palm Lake Resort Bargara Sales Centre for organising a great Open Day recently. It was a small, intimate affair and our guests gave very positive feedback. Having resident helpers on the day gave potential new homeowners an opportunity to ask those questions that only a resident would know the answer of. The burgers were delicious and bowls was a hoot! The entertainment was also up to the high standard we set at our Palm Lake Resorts. Without the help of our enthusiastic resident volunteers, this day would not have been such a success. Thank you to all.

Wayne & Barb Resort caretakers

Lawn bowls: Mon 8.15am & 10am. Tuesdays 8.15am & 6.15pm. Wednesdays 8.15am & 6.15pm. Fridays 8.15am. Sat 12.45pm.

Carpet bowls: Mondays 7pm.

Tennis: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7.30am. Wednesdays 5pm.

Art classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am.

Bingo: Thursdays 1.30pm.

Residents’ Lunch: Every Tuesday at 12.30pm.

Residents’ Dinner: Every Thursday at 5.30pm.

REGULAR RESORT ACTIVITIES

HELLO NEIGHBOURS!

Howard & Elizabeth Smithson (Villa 169)

Where did you grow up: Howard grew up in Yorkshire, England. Elizabeth is from Sydney, NSW.

What do/did you do for work: Howard is a retired professional musician and Elizabeth is retired from her career in secretarial work.

What drew you to Palm Lake Resort: Peace from the city. We love the surrounds.

What are your hobbies/interests: Howard enjoys music, puzzles and computer time. Elizabeth loves discovering her heritage online with ‘Ancestry’, as well as reading and cooking.

What are the regular resort activities you never miss: Dinners with friends – there’s good food and we can all laugh together.

Dream holiday destination: Been there done that – we’re staying here!

Favourite Sunday night dinner: English roast with Yorkshire pudding

What makes you proud: Our children and their achievements

Favourite inspirational quote: “Love isn’t just two people looking at each other but two people looking in the same direction.”

July 20: Travel Manager’s meeting (for more, see Prue Lovell in Villa 131).

July 28: Community barbecue (for more, see Lindsay in Villa 93).

August 12: Dementia Awareness Oz Care presentation (for more, see Bob and Carolyn in Villa 56).

August 25: Community barbecue (for more, see Lindsay in Villa 93).

WHAT’S ON, IN THE COMING MONTHS

July 20 – 21: Regional Flavours at South Bank Parklands, Brisbane. This is Australia’s largest free food event, showcasing the best Queensland produce and innovation across two mouth-watering days. Expect cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs and industry experts, dozens of pop-up stalls, live music, flowing cocktails and - of course - plenty of tastebud-tingling food. Visit www.regionalflavours.com.au

...AND A LITTLE FURTHER AFIELD

It’s always great to see our Palm Lake Resort Hervey Bay residents getting together for outings in the resort bus. Such was the case recently when 65 residents enjoyed a tour of Bargara Brewery which was founded in 2014 and can be found at ‘The Brewhouse’ in Bundaberg (pictured below).

It was a great day. The variety of beer samples were enjoyed by most and the pizzas and coffees went down well, too. There was a presentation by Brewery CEO Jack Milbank and it was quite interesting finding out how a small boutique brewery makes such a wide variety of beers including Thirsty Turtle, Convict, Drunk Fish and Rusty Roo, to name a few. Our bus driver, Murray, entertained us with some jokes at the start of each drive and his ability to get into tight spaces was awesome! One of our residents, Ken, also had some novel poems to recite during the bus trip. On the way home we stopped at Mammino Gourmet Ice Cream near Childers for one of the best ice creams you will find in Queensland. It’s now compulsory to stop there if we are in the vicinity!

- Courtesy of Jill, resident of Palm Lake Resort Hervey Bay

RESORT BUS KEEPS OUR RESIDENTS BUSY!

If you enjoy sitting and relaxing outdoors, this home is for you. It offers two outdoor areas overlooking the lake. This open-plan home is ready to move into and has everything you need. Features include 5 KVA solar, roofed side access for large pop-top caravan or boat, plus lots more.

Key features:• Side access with roofed carport• Solar• Rainwater tank• Air-conditioned living and main

bedroom• Lake views

If you are after a home on the lake, north/south facing, with an RV garage, then put this one on your list to inspect. You can also sit outside in all weather with the convenient pull-down blinds.

Key features:• Air conditioning • Ceiling fans throughout• 9 metre RV garage• Solar hot water• Garden shed• Pull-down blinds around outside area

Villa 110- $510,000

Villa 116 - $495,000

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RV 9 metres

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This Lilly Pilly design has a generous open plan living area and an expansive master bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite. With a large outdoor area overlooking a spectacular water feature that lights up at night, this is a must-see property.

Key features:

• Double garage has two floor-to-ceiling storage cupboards

• Garden shed• Solar hot water• Large easy care

garden with water feature

• 2 x bathrooms tiled floor to ceiling

Situated on a larger site, there’s a front and rear access with double gates at rear. The villa consists of two king-size bedrooms, two bathrooms plus multi-purpose room, modern 2 pac kitchen with stone benchtops and Smeg appliances. The huge north-facing covered alfresco entertaining area compliments this lovely home.

Key features:

• 3.5kw solar plus solar hot water

• Plantation shutters• Tiled throughout• External blinds• Large concrete side

entrance for RV, caravan, boat etc

Villa 104 - $445,000

Villa 108- $449,000

Beds2

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2+ caravan space

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PRE-LOVED HOMES PRE-LOVED HOMES

FREECALL 1800 455 307 or email salesherveybay@palmlake.com.au www.palmlakeresort.com.au FREECALL 1800 455 307 or email salesherveybay@palmlake.com.au www.palmlakeresort.com.au

Come and have a look at this beautiful Woodland home. This open-plan kitchen and living design gives you space to enjoy your relaxing lifestyle while the red accents add a bit of something special. This home offers a tiled outdoor seating area with a ceiling fan for comfort and zip-down blinds if youneed to keep out the elements.

Key features:

• Zip down blinds around the back patio• Awning on front window• Downlights throughout• Built-in in study• Main bathroom with separate toilet

This is a delightful home with private covered back patio and raised garden beds that are just right for a budding green thumb who likes a low-maintenance garden. Solar panels and water tanks complete the picture of this peaceful and quite retreat.

Key features:

• Solar panels• Air conditioning• Stone benchtop in kitchen• 2000 litre water tank• Whirly birds

Villa 203- $330,000

Villa 206 - $370,000

Beds2

Bath2

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Garage2

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This beautifully presented Grande home offers everything you want to enjoy in your retirement lifestyle. The light-filled open-plan living and kitchen area is spacious with all the focus directed to the sun-drenched fully enclosed and very private garden. The 10m long RV garage has epoxy flooring, work bench and plenty of storage shelving. Key features:• North-facing backyard• Huge RV garage• External blinds• Ensuite with his and her vanity basin• Sunny, private block

This well presented home is great for entertaining with the kitchen centrally located looking out to the outdoor entertaining area. Just move in with nothing to do. Plenty of storage in both the garage and home.

Key features:

• 2 Pac cupboards and Granite bench tops

• Lots of cupboards throughout

• Solar hot water• Easy care outdoor

entertaining area• Ceiling fans and air-

conditioner

Villa 127 - $479,000

Villa 194 - $389,000

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PRE-LOVED HOMES PRE-LOVED HOMES

FREECALL 1800 455 307 or email salesherveybay@palmlake.com.au www.palmlakeresort.com.au FREECALL 1800 455 307 or email salesherveybay@palmlake.com.au www.palmlakeresort.com.au