Archives for 2015

The Secret to Ageing Well

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When we were creating Seachange Emerald Lakes, we were inspired by some of our favourite over 50s lifestyle resorts. We are fully aware that the more active people are as they age, the more healthy and happy they are. So we set about creating the kind of lifestyle resort where over 50’s would move in because they want to as opposed to moving because they have to.

Recently, we found a blog article with tips for ageing well. Literally every tip is encouraged by the lifestyle here at Seachange Emerald Lakes. Here are the top three tips and how we encourage them.

Be Physically Active

Our 5-Star Country Club offers swimming, tennis and a gym. We have 13 km of walking paths. Activities such as yoga and light exercise are offered at the club house. We are within buggy distance of one golf course and within 5 km of four more courses. We are situated on a beautiful lake, which literally brings the beach to you. Most of all, there are plenty of like-minded people for you to engage in activities with.

Be Socially Active

We are built on the principles of friendship, fun and fitness. When you move into Seachange Emerald Lakes, it’s like you have a network of friends almost immediately. Emerald Lakes retail precinct located at our doorstep features a choice of restaurants and coffee shop. You are within walking distance of even more amenities.

Keep Your Brain Active

All of that socialising will keep your brain active. But we also have activities like arts and crafts. You will never run out of things to read and you will be able to find plenty of people to play games with to keep you mentally sharp.

Call Seachange Emerald Lakes Today

Find out for yourself why so many of our residents say we are the best of all over 50’s lifestyle resort on the Gold Coast. Call us today: 1800 559 669.

APT Cruising 2016

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The vast 420,000 square kilometres of the Kimberley and the epic 12-metre tides of its coast presented hardship to early explorers. Their stories of courage and adventure remain, imprinted on the untamed wilderness of Australia’s last frontier, where fiery red landscapes meet aqua waters. Explore this timeless land with APT, the Kimberley experts that have been revealing this special part of Australia to guests for over 40 years.

Our expert crew ensures that you do not have to venture into international waters for lengthy passport checks, making these the most in-depth itineraries in the Kimberley, getting you closer than ever before.

Enjoy a cruise on our expedition vessel along the Kimberley coast. Enjoy the added benefits of an APT Cruise Director, included transfers and an additional drinks package offering complimentary beer and wine with lunch and dinner.

APT owns the luxury small ship, MS Caledonian. With an open bridge policy, you can enjoy access to areas of the ships normally out of bounds. Take an escorted tour of the engine room or study your navigational path with the captain.

With a range of comfortable excursion vessels on board, you can get closer than ever before. The fleet of Zodiacs on MS Caledonian Sky offers an exhilarating ride over the waterways of the Kimberley.

If you are keen to learn even more about this spectacular region, take in one of the guest lectures hosted on board. Our ship features wireless Internet access, phone facilities and a gift shop. Complimentary tea and barista-style coffee are available 24 hours a day.

With so much choice, why not experience Australia’s best-kept secret – the Kimberley and its coastline – in relaxed style and complete comfort.

Visit aptouring.com.au to find out more.

 

You Can Love the Way You Live: Take the Tour

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If you are looking for the best active adult community on the Gold Coast, look no further. Seachange Arundel has everything you need to live the life you always wanted to live. So, why do we think Seachange Arundel is such a great place to live? Because our residents tell us so.

Here are some of the reasons everyone loves it here at Seachange Arundel.

Like Minded People

Seachange Arundel is built on the principles of friendship, fun and fitness. Because there is so much to do here, we attract people who love the active lifestyle. They quickly find a lot of like-minded people to enjoy these activities with. Within days of arrival, you will have as many new friends as you want to enjoy your later years with.

Great Facilities

Most people who see us the first time say it is like walking into a world class over 50s lifestyle resort. Really, that’s what Seachange Arundel is: a world class resort where you can live the rest of your life.

Our 5-Star Country Club has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool with a spa, a massage room and a gymnasium. We also offer tennis courts, a fully equipped kitchen, a private dining room, a bar and a club lounge. There is even a stage area in the dining facilities and rooms for arts and crafts or woodwork.

Everything You Need

Seachange Village Arundel is close to everything the Gold Coast has to offer.
It is in the middle of many amenities such as golf courses, cafes and restaurants. You can choose to shop at Harbour Town or Westfield Helensvale, both are less than 10 minutes from the community.

If you enjoy short walks, you can check out one of the walking trails in Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area located in Seachange Arundel’s backyard.

Take the Tour

Seachange Village Arundel has a 7-day roster where we welcome visitors and conduct tours of our community. Call us today: 1800 652 797.

Seachange’s Spring Milestones

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The word Seachange was carefully chosen as our brand. Seachange Over 50s Lifestyle Resorts speaks to the core promise of what we set out to achieve and how we differentiate ourselves.

Inherent in the concept of a Seachange lies a promise, that there will be a change for the better. We like to say ‘it’s not just about changing where you live but how you live’. 

As the vision keepers, Seachange Project Director Phil Goodman, and I had our first ‘Seachange Moment’ studying retirement living in the USA where we realised we were looking at it the wrong way. We found a striking difference between those parks that viewed themselves as Retirement Communities and those that viewed themselves as Active Adult Communities. The latter ones, put simply, were having the time of their lives. We like to call it ‘love the way you live’. 

The paradigm shift in how we approach senior’s living is based on a fundamental belief that an active adult is a happy and healthy adult. 

At Seachange Arundel we set a new benchmark for over 50s living and it is now the most awarded over 50s lifestyle resort in Queensland. We have set out to raise the benchmark again at Seachange Emerald Lakes which is evident in the opening of Australia’s best country club to facilitate the enriching of residents’ minds, bodies and souls in this new community. 

We were privileged to have renowned Australian Demographer, Bernard Salt in attendance for this auspicious occasion. Mr Salt stated he was in awe of Seachange’s ability to deliver on its stated vision of creating the benchmark in Over 50s Lifestyle Resorts.   

We are also very proud to have been awarded the 2015 Master Builders Housing and Construction – Lifestyle Accommodation for Seniors award this year. 

This is an amazing achievement that clearly underlines the hard work and commitment we have made in creating a new benchmark for over 50s living in Australia. 

We are poised for a bright future as the brand continues to grow and prosper. It’s an exciting time and we look forward to welcoming the next chapter for Seachange.

David Pradella
Managing Director

Community is key

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Seachange was built on the overarching philosophy of building a first-class active adult community that sought to nourish its residents’ minds, bodies and souls.

We had a goal to create a community where our residents could engage with likeminded people, giving them the platform to foster new friendships and love their lifestyles. 

Everyday we strive to realise this vision, with our residents making this community the success it is today. 

The community spirit within Seachange is evident, with residents taking every opportunity to get involved. Whether it’s competing in the Masters Championship Golf Day or becoming a regular in the weekly walking group, Seachange residents are embracing the community life. 

It was only recently that the residents came together to host more than 300 people for the annual Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser, encouraging friends, family and members of the local community to help donate for the fight against cancer. 

This year also saw the now annual Seachange Art & Craft Exhibition attended by hundreds of community and local members, with residents proudly displaying their creative sides. 

It’s been an action packed few months for Seachange, and I’m looking forward to seeing what our residents come up with next! 

Phil Goodman
Seachange Project Director