Shane Cresser

Residents tee off at Seachange Masters Golf Championship

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Residents enjoyed a fun, social day out on the green at the second annual Seachange Masters Golf Championship. 

We had a fantastic turn out for the day, with 10 teams of four people participating in the Ambrose style competition at the Arundel Hills Golf Club on June 1. 

The rules were simple: all players teed off, the best shot was selected and all players had to hit again from that same spot. The best second shot was then selected, with all players hitting from that same spot. This continued until the ball was holed. 

All teams were selected by handicaps for a fair competition. 

At the end of the day, the winning team – the ‘awesome foresome’ comprising of Jenny Parmenter, Judy Smith, Steve Fowler and Phil Goodman – was awarded a perpetual trophy.

Winning team member Jenny said it was a great social day of golf. 

“Obviously winners are grinners, but everyone had fun as well,” she said. 

“We all played very well as a team that day but on the last shot Judy chipped off the green and it just kept going and going and then it went in. It was quite a long putt! I would love to participate again even if I’m not on a winning team.”

The team thanked Seachange Management for its sponsorship of the annual event.

A crafty state of mind

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The creativity and talent of our residents at Seachange Arundel was on display for all to see at our popular annual Seachange Art and Craft Exhibition. 

It was thrilling to see the exhibition back bigger and better than ever, with more than 300 arts and crafts lovers turning up to the event at our five-star country club.

“This is one of our major and most popular events at Seachange and this year’s event was no exception,” says Seachange Social Club Coordinator Brian Dawson.

“Residents were able to produce art and craft work of an exceptional standard as they were able to utilise the club’s art room, sewing room and workshop. 

 “It’s been an exciting opportunity for residents to develop their artistic side.”

Visitors enjoyed wine and cheese and took the opportunity to be inspired by artwork that played an integral role in the community.

Residents entered categories including acrylic open, acrylic beginners, oil open, watercolour open, watercolour beginners; pastel, drawing, charcoal, pen and ink; mixed media/abstract; portrait; quilts; knitting and crochet; hand embroidery; cards; and miscellaneous. 

The Neil Johnson Perpetual Award was awarded to Jeff Niblett for his mixed media work Lay Lines.

Raising a cup against cancer

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Joining in the fight against cancer, Seachange residents raised nearly $10,000 for the Cancer Council Australia’s annual Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser. 

More than 300 people attended the fundraising lunch organised by the community’s social club at the resort’s Country Club for a morning of fun and entertainment. 

Social Club Fund Raising Co-ordinator Katrina Godbold said the campaign was close to the hearts of many of our residents who had family or friends with cancer or were battling the disease themselves. 

“Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea was a wonderful opportunity for residents to join together to raise vital funds to support the fight against cancer and shine a light on the importance of cancer awareness,” she said.

We were lucky to have our hard working social club arrange for renowned singing group Duo Diva to wow the crowd. Comprising the talented Lisa Beamish and Kathleen Procter Moore, the duo performed songs from a range of genres including opera and Celtic. 

The occasion saw residents, friends and local retailers come together to donate some wonderful prizes for the event. It was another wonderful example of how Seachange residents are embracing the community spirit. 

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Golf Buggies Show Residents the Way to Move

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Travelling by golf buggy has become an exciting way of life at Seachange Emerald Lakes, with residents using them to meet up with friends for coffee and cake or going to the golf course for a quick nine holes.

The Gold Coast’s gated country club estate for over 50s is proud to be one of the first golf buggy-friendly communities in Queensland. Recent residents who purchased a home at Seachange Emerald Lakes were given the keys to a free golf buggy and a golf club membership at the award winning Emerald Lakes Golf Club.

“Golf buggies are our preferred mode of transport at Seachange Emerald Lakes,” said Resident David Sylow. “We enjoy the convenient and low cost mode of transport to surrounding restaurants, shops and amenities.”
David said the golf buggies were a fun, social way to get some fresh air and met up with friends and neighbours.

The inaugural residents recently took a leisurely drive from their new homes to the Emerald Lakes Golf Club in a convoy of golf buggies. Emerald Lakes Golf Club Director of Golf Gavin Sconce welcomed residents and presented them with their associate club memberships.

“We have watched Seachange from the beginning and we are very excited to be welcoming the first residents to the club.” Phil Goodman, Seachange Project Director said the golf buggies fit in with Seachange’s vision to invigorate the mind, body and soul of its residents.

Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 2: Just a Stone’s Throw Away from Seachange Arundel

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Our residents at Seachange Arundel already know they are living in the best retirement village on the Gold Coast. Soon, they are going to have it even better. Recently, the Queensland Government announced tentative plans for the Gold Coast Light Rail, Stage 2. For Seachange Arundel residents, the big news is that the Light Rail will make a stop at the end of Napper Road, which will be less than 1km away from Seachange Arundel.

For our residents, this is great news, because the station will be within walking distance for most of our active adult community at Seachange Arundel. Stage 2 will take residents to the Gold Coast Hospital, the Southport Business District and the Westfield and Pacific Fair shopping areas. If that was all it did, it would be great. But there’s more…

Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 2 will connect residents with the Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 1. Stage 1 runs from the Gold Coast University Hospital to Broadbeach South Station. That means that less than 1km from your door, you will have access to the best of the Gold Coast.

The stops from South to North: Broadbeach South, Broadbeach North, Florida Gardens, Northcliffe, Surfers Paradise, Cavill Avenue, Cypress Avenue, Surfers Paradise North, Main Beach, Broadwater Parklands, Southport South, Southport, Nerang Street, Queen Street, Griffith University and Gold Coast University Hospital.

We are happy to hear about the new railway, which is in the works. Though it is officially on “proposed” status, it is Stage 2 of a plan to provide a state of the art transportation infrastructure in time for the Commonwealth Games in 2018.

Why the New Rail is Important to Seachange Arundel

When we created Seachange Arundel, we wanted to create a retirement village that was a world class over 50s lifestyle resort on the Gold Coast, but make it affordable enough so that people could spend the rest of their lives here. We built Seachange Arundel on the principles of friendship, fun and fitness, because we know those are the three qualities that will give our residents the kind of lives they have always wanted to live, but never had the time.

We decided to make Seachange Arundel the kind of place where people move in because they want to, not because they have to. In Florida, we visited a retirement village that was a lot closer to what we had in mind. It had active over 50s having the time of their lives. This resort was a place where people come to live and enjoy. We knew we could do even better when we got back to Australia.

The Plan

Here is what we knew we had to have. We wanted a five star country club on the premises. We wanted other amenities, such as swimming and tennis, that would encourage people to be active. We wanted a world class restaurant and a sports bar where people could enjoy themselves. We knew we had to build a luxury retirement community that would hold its own with any over 50s lifestyle resort on the Gold Coast. And that’s exactly what we did.

The Result

The end result: Seachange Arundel. Our 5-Star Country Club is in the centre of the village. It offers a restaurant, a sports bar, floodlit tennis courts, an indoor heated pool and spa, a library, a gymnasium and many more amenities. We are also within 10 km of everything the Gold Coast has to offer.

Call Us

When you combine a community of like-minded people with friendship, fun, fitness and world class amenities, you get Seachange Village Arundel. Call us today to learn more: 1800 652 797.

Benefits of Arts and Crafts in Over 50s

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Our over 50s lifestyle resort in Arundel is one of the most active you will ever see. But not everybody takes advantage of tennis, golf, lawn bowling and other activities all of the time. A lot of our residents are very talented at creating arts and crafts.

On 12th September 2015, we are holding our 4th Annual Seachange Art and Craft Exhibition from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at our 5-Star Country Club and have a selected amount of free tickets for guests who register early. We encourage our residents to follow their muses and do whatever they want to do to enjoy their retirement years. We know that being active in any labour of love keeps us healthy.

Here are some benefits of arts and crafts for people over 50.

Socialisation

We provide ample opportunity for our residents to socialise, but any shared experience is a great way for people to connect. Those who create arts and crafts together seem to form a special “artist’s bond” that makes for years of close friendship and a solid social network.

Intellectual Stimulation

Recent studies indicate that participation in activities such as arts and crafts “exercises” the brain and helps people stay sharp as they age. Art, in particular, is good for stretching one’s limitations and learning to view the world in a different way.

Emotional Wellbeing

The act of creating arts and crafts allows us to more fully access our emotions and express our innermost feelings. Studies indicate that participating in the arts enhances self-esteem and can ward off depression.

Communication

Arts and crafts are a form of visual communication. Those who have trouble speaking can often communicate better visually. Art is a great way to do that.

Enhanced Leisure Time

For those who create arts and crafts, the time spent doing it usually serves as “happy time.” No matter what the project, it’s a great way to spend leisure time.

Call Seachange Village Arundel Today

To learn more or to arrange a visit, call us today: 1800 652 797.