over 50s resort on the Gold Coast

Up to $30,000 cash back on your brand new home at Seachange Riverside Coomera

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There has never been a better time to make that change to Queensland’s best riverfront lifestyle resort.  Downsize without compromise today and enjoy up to $30,000 cash back!

As we start to navigate the road out of COVID-19, at Seachange Riverside Coomera we have made some changes. We have introduced up to $30,000 cash back on a limited number of homes, to put money back in your pocket. Cash back means that you don’t have to wait to start enjoying a better lifestyle in Queensland’s Best Over 50’s Lifestyle Resort.

The value of community has never been greater, and our community remains safe, caring and supportive.  This offer is only available for a limited time, book now for your safe and contact free inspection at Seachange Riverside Coomera.

*Terms and Conditions apply, valid only on specific homes only for a limited time only call 1800 006 603 for further details.

 

Practising Yoga at Seachange

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One of the benefits of making the move to a Seachange Lifestyle Resort is the ability to join in the program of activities and events on offer.  An activity that that is popular with home owners at all Seachange Resorts is Yoga.  The list of benefits of yoga for over 50s is nearly endless.  Practising yoga regularly can improve balance, moderate pain, increase flexibility and even improve sleep quality and fight depression.

Not quite convinced? Here are some of the other benefits of practising yoga for over 50s

It’s low impact

Many fitness experts recommend low impact workouts for the over 50s because in general these exercises put less strain on joints and bones. Yoga is a great example of a low impact workout – it’s gentle enough but still offers some cardio and lots of excellent resistance training and stretching to help build and improve muscle tone.

It can improve your range of motion

Practising yoga just a few times a week can improve your flexibility and range of motion, something that’s particularly important as we get older. Our range of motion naturally declines as we age and carries the risk of greater injury from falls and can get in the way of daily life.

Yoga is a great antidote to that; regular stretching will help improve spinal flexibility and prevent falls by working on your balance – with each class you will be strengthening your lower body, particularly ankles and knees.

It combats arthritis pain

Yoga is an excellent exercise for arthritis sufferers because it promotes strength and flexibility but is still gentle at the same time. Research even suggests it can reduce pain and mobility problems in people with knee osteoarthritis.

 It’s for body and for mind

Exercise of any kind can help improve your sleep quality and relieve stress, and this is especially true of yoga – the practice itself is as much about the body as the mind, and through breathing techniques and meditation, practising yoga can help you deal with stress and anxiety in the process.

Images Below:  Home Owners Practising Yoga at Seachange Lifestyle Resorts Emerald Lakes at a Yoga workshop January 2020.

 

 

Meet Our Homeowners

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Les and Mary Rose – Seachange Riverside Coomera

Les and Mary Rose moved into Seachange at Coomera from Kings Beach Caloundra, where they had lived in a residential high-rise for 5 years. They began their search after flicking through a magazine over coffee in their favourite place, Montville, where they saw some advertisements for lifestyle Resorts.

After exploring several other villages they spoke with some good friends who mentioned Seachange. They made an appointment with Susan and came to have a look. It ticked all the boxes, and they were particularly impressed with some of the unique features.  Les has a 4 metre kayak and will be encouraging Mary to join him on the water. The free flowing river was an ideal location for them with water sports as well as fishing all now on their doorstep.

They were impressed with the peaceful and quiet location, but with shops and other facilities only 5 minutes away. They also can’t speak highly enough about the after sales service they have received with any problems being quickly sorted out.

The unique double storey house with its dual street frontage, enables Les and Mary to still do some part-time work from home using the downstairs area as an office. With the wonders of the IT world they can work remotely in servicing some of their clients as they slowly move towards retirement.

They have their sons and their families living fairly close in Springwood and Ipswich, which was an added bonus and means that they get to see more of them.

Once they have unpacked all their boxes and found homes for everything they are looking forward to using the swimming pool, spa and gym, and may try Pickleball.

Les is from New Zealand, but has been in Australia for 36 years, so has asked that we don’t hold that against him. Mary is originally from England and was a nurse before helping Les in his IT business, firstly in the office but moving into IT and becoming quite proficient.

Les and Mary are enjoying their new home and lifestyle so much that they have volunteered to be a part of the new “Welcome Centre” at the resort.  The Welcome Centre is a feature unique to Seachange and enables visitors to the resort to have a guided tour of the resort with a home owners rather than a sales person.  This gives prospective purchasers a first hand insight in to what life in the community is like and whether it will be the right choice for them.  The Welcome Centre operates 6 days a week at the resort.

5 Sports to take up after 50

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Pickleball

What is Pickleball? It is one of the fastest growing sports in the US, with over 3 million Pickleball players, and  has grown in popularity in Australia since 2015. Pickleball is a low-impact sport that is easy to learn and can be played at almost any age.

Pickleball is a cross between tennis, badmington and table tennis. It was created in 1965 by US Congressman Joel Pritchard and some of his friends in America while they were looking for some entertainment. The story goes that Pritchard was eager to play badminton with his friends one afternoon but couldn’t find the equipment so they had to improvise with some table tennis paddles, a whiffle ball and lowering the net on the badminton court.

If you’re wondering where the name ‘Pickleball’ came from, it was actually after Pritchard’s cocker spaniel Pickles, who enjoyed going after the ball while his owners played.

Keen to try your hand at Pickleball?  Visit Seachange Riverside Coomera and check out their twin Pickleball Courts.

Swimming

If you suffer from arthritis or any type of joint inflammation, then swimming is as low impact as it gets. The weightless properties of the water will alleviate any pressure from your body while you still benefit from a full cardio workout. To really stretch those muscles and get your respiratory system busy, join in with some group activities, such as water aerobics, polo, and volleyball.

All of the Seachange Resorts feature spectacular swimming pools.  Most importantly when you live at a Seachange resort the pools are maintained by the resorts staff, leaving you more time to focus on staying fit and fabulous.

Yoga

Yoga is another favorite form of exercise for many over 50s because it ticks almost every health box without taxing the body too much whatsoever. Your core balance, muscle flexibility, and respiratory flow will all benefit from regular Yoga practice, while the relaxing meditative properties will help unwind a stressful mind.

Dancing

If you’re going to exercise, you might as well have fun with it, right? Dancing is one of the most enjoyable ways to get a full body workout.  Your energy levels will rise, your memory will be tested to recall certain steps, and you’ll impress your friends next time you’re on the dancefloor!

All of our Country Clubs come with a dance floor area idea for learning and practising some new moves.

Lawn Bowls

Lawn bowls is a popular sport and leisure activity in Australia, especially within people over 50 years of age.  It is a great way to develop certain skills, like coordination and precision, and it is a low impact activity that can be enjoyed by anyone. Seachange have included lawn bowls greens as part of the array of facilities that our residents at Arundel, Riverside Coomera and Toowoomba will enjoy daily.

Why is everyone talking about pickleball?

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It is one of the fastest growing sports in the US, with over 3 million pickleball players, and it has started to become popular in Australia since 2015. Pickleball is a low-impact sport that is easy to learn and can be played at almost any age, so seniors can get the benefits of regular exercise.

What is pickleball?

Pickleball is a cross between tennis, badmington and table tennis. It was created in 1965 by US Congressman Joel Pritchard and some of his friends in America while they were looking for some entertainment. The story goes that Pritchard was eager to play badminton with his friends one afternoon but couldn’t find the equipment so they had to improvise with some table tennis paddles, a whiffle ball and lowering the net on the badminton court.

If you’re wondering where the name ‘Pickleball’ came from, it was actually after Pritchard’s cocker spaniel Pickles, who enjoyed going after the ball while his owners played.

Even though the sport was created in the 60’s, it became popular in 2005 with the establishment of the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA).

Pickleball came to Australia in 2015 thanks to Gabi Plumm, president of the Pickleball Association of Australia. Since its arrival, it has grown steadily and it has become predominantly popular within people aged over 50.

Where can I play?

At Seachange Riverside Coomera we have designed a Country Club that offers a multitude of amenities and community spaces that promote social interaction and an active lifestyle. These facilities include twin pickleball courts so residents and their guests can play at any time of the year.

The Country Club is the latest addition to this exclusive waterfront resort and it will be delivered to the community by the end of July.

If you would like to visit this stunning resort, we invite you to visit us at 29 Ghostgum Grove, Upper Coomera from Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm, or call us on 1800 006 603 for more information.

First Christmas party at the River House!

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Residents at Seachange Riverside Coomera have celebrated their first Christmas party at the newly opened River House.

With the great weather and the stunning views of the Coomera River, it was the perfect setting for a wonderful evening.  It was an occasion where not only neighbours but friends came together to share memories and tell stories of the past year.

Our wonderful residents at Seachange Coomera having a great time

Our wonderful residents at Seachange Coomera having a great time

Christmas at Coomera

The Christmas spirit was fully embraced by all residents of this growing community, who dressed up accordingly to the occasion and prepared delicious food to share with each other.

Festivities at the River House of Seachange Riverside Coomera

What better way to celebrate the start of the festive season than spreading good cheer among friends. We wish everyone a very merry Christmas and look forward to a ‘bright’ 2019.