Club Orianna Newsletter April 2018 Edition by Club Orianna

APRIL

2018

NEWSLETTER FEATURE

100 Years of Anzac – the spirit lives on 2014 - 2018

The centenary of Anzac 2014 to 2018 is Australia’s most important period of national commemoration, marking 100 years since Australia and New Zealand’s involvement in the First World War.

YOUR LOCAL ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE: Anzac Day 2018 Dawn Service will be held at Brennen Park, Bongaree starting at 0428 am Hosted by Bribie Island RSL Sub Branch.

Anzac Day goes far beyond remembering the anniversary of the landing on Gallipoli in 1915. It is the day on which we remember all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in war and on operational service, past and present. The spirit of the Anzac’s, with qualities of courage, mateship, and sacrifice, continues to have meaning and relevance for our sense of national identity. In the final year of the centenary anniversary, the centenary of Armistice that ended the First World War will be commemorated over a five-week period, ending on November 11. The Armistice of Compiègne between the Allies and Germany came into effect at 11am on the 11 November 1918.

The guns fell silent on the Western Front and after more than four unimaginable years, the war was finally over. After the Second World War, Armistice Day became Remembrance Day.

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." 

CLUB ORIANNA NEWSLETTER · APRIL 2018 EDITION

FROM THE GM Welcome to the April edition of our Club Oriana newsletter

A WORD FROM PRUE Well hasn’t the start of 2018 just flown by! It’s hard to believe that we’re already in April and Autumn is amongst us – hopefully some cooler weather is on the way which will make for a nice change. Our very own Orianna ‘A Team’ had their very first win at Tuesday Trivia recently. Winners are certainly grinners – especially when the competition playing field wasn’t the smallest! Everyone is welcome to join, the more the merrier I always say. It would be great to see you all out there giving it a go, and who knows, maybe we could come away with an Orianna trivia trifecta! Our BBQ Pontoon Boat has been getting a workout lately, with a big thanks to Gary from Volunteer Marine Rescue Bribie for taking some of you through the ropes. Our ladies had a great time on the water recently, even building up the confidence to be Skippers for the day! Gary was oh-so-patient with the ladies while they were learning how to berth the boat. We’ve even had some of our residents join Volunteer Marine Rescue and are all enjoying the fortnightly Sunset Drinks and the view overlooking the Pumicestone Passage. A lovely way to relax, unwind and enjoy new friendship before the weather gets too cool. I hope everyone had an enjoyable Easter and the Easter Bunny found you, no matter your plans. Talk soon,

Prue Sara

What a great start to 2018 it’s been! It’s fantastic to see so many of our new residents being welcomed into our Orianna community. Our resort social events make forging new friendships an easy task, especially in such a close knit environment that is our resort. Soon you’ll be able to kick back and relax together in the recreation centre and enjoy these new purpose built facilities, but I’ll save that update for over the page. We have a busy couple of weeks on the horizon, with construction being completed on sites 9, 10, 17, 19 and 20. Soon you’ll have a few more new neighbours to welcome into the Club. I’m also very pleased to announce that the construction order for our last remaining site (site 8) has been placed, meaning stage one will be finished in the next couple of months! Not long to go now and your stage will be trade free – I truly appreciate your patience during this busy transition period. Everything is all starting to take shape and the dream that is Orianna is really coming together. I must say a BIG thank you, to you – our residents, for helping to make it a reality. It certainly hasn’t always been smooth sailing but we’ve certainly learnt a lot. I hope you and your families had a lovely and safe Easter long weekend.

Brett Robinson

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Pics of the Month 1 & 2. Trivia winners – A Team: Annette Lane, Lynne Murphy, Greg and Susan Searle, Tony Baxter and Robynne Britt 3. Desley McDougall’s catch of the day!

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TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY, THAT IS THE QUESTION! Trying to decide between buying or renting a caravan or motorhome? Take a read of some of the pros and cons below - they might help make that decision a little bit easier.

BUYING: Pro’s

Construction Update Recreation centre, bowling green and pool

Stay tuned for the eagerly anticipated grand opening launch.

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You get to choose the layout and features that are perfect for you

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Fit the accessories and upgrades that you’ll most enjoy

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Purchasing and loan repayments

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Yearly service and other maintenance

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Insurance

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Storing the caravan when not in use (if you don’t have a yard big enough)

Pro’s

The furniture, gym equipment and cinema room furnishings will soon be delivered and the look will be complete!

Although this rain has been a welcomed change lately, we do hope it stays away so there are no more delays to completion. As you can see, the site can quickly turn into a mud pit at the slightest drop of rain!

It’s yours! You have complete freedom and control to do and travel as you wish, a major drawcard we think

RENTING:

Construction of the recreation centre is complete! We are all patiently awaiting the final council certification to come through while we put all the finishing touches into place.

Works on the bowling green and pool will commence the first week back after Easter. Along with the landscaping, we hope to see this portion of the resort finished in approximately 8 weeks.

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No yearly upkeep costs

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No need to find room to store it

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Gives you a chance to try before you buy

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A more economical option if you don’t plan on or won’t caravan that often

Con’s

STAGE TWO Civil works for stage two are scheduled to commence late April, which will see the beginning of the next chapter for Sandstone Point. With this new stage, we’ve introduced some exciting new designs, which we think will really suit Orianna’s lifestyle.”

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You’ll need to plan your trips well in advance to secure a caravan and camping site

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Potentially limited range to pick from

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Unable to personalise or customise the rig

Whatever option you decide on, caravanning is a great way to explore the roads less travelled! A ‘must do’ for any bucket list, we reckon.

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HEALTH

Eye spy… healthy eyes Are your eyes the healthiest they can be? Here’s a few quick tips that you can put into practice.

1. Have regular eye tests

How to keep your eyes healthy?

An eye test is not just good for checking whether your glasses are up to date. It's also a vital check on the health of your eyes.

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Eat well - eating a balanced, healthy diet is important for your eyes just as much as it is for your overall health and wellbeing

An eye test can pick up eye diseases, such as glaucoma and cataracts, as well as general health problems, including diabetes and high blood pressure. Good eyesight is important in reducing accidental injuries from falls and motor vehicle accidents.

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Wear sunglasses – strong sunlight can damage your eyes and may increase your risk of cataracts. Wear sunglasses or contact lenses with a built-in UV filter to protect your eyes from harmful rays

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Sleep well – as you sleep, your eyes are continuously lubricated and irritants, such as dust or smoke, that may have accumulated during the day are cleared out

2. Wear the right lenses An eye test will establish whether you need a different prescription for your glasses or contact lenses. It's important to wear the correct prescription lenses. This will improve your quality of life and reduce the risk of accidents such as falls. You may be entitled to help with the cost of glasses or contact lenses, so ask your optometrist about this.

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Quit smoking – smoking can increase your chances of developing conditions such as cataracts and AMD (age-related macular degeneration) Stay a healthy weight – being overweight increases your risk of diabetes, which can lead to sight loss.

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Use good lighting – to see well, your eyes need three times as much light when you're 60 as they did when you were 20. Increase the daylight in your home by keeping windows clean and curtains pulled back. Make sure you have good electric lighting too, especially at the top and bottom of stairs so you can see the steps clearly. For reading or close work, use a direct light from a flexible table lamp, positioned so the light is not reflected by the page and causing glare.

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Exercise – good circulation and oxygen intake are important for our eye health. Both of these are stimulated by regular exercise. 

Article source:healthdirect.gov.au/

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RESORT

WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? (ORIANNA STYLE) 1. Who is 'Matilda' in the Banjo Patterson song Walzting Matilda? a. Sheep b. Swag c. Kangaroo d. Gum tree 2. In what year did Vegemite appear on Australian Supermarket shelves? a. 1954 b. 1923 c. 1915 d. 1935 3. What is the national flower of Australia? a. Banksia b. Waratah

SEAS THE DAY ON THE PUMICESTONE PASS-TIMER Be a Skipper for the day on rianna’s very own BBQ Pontoon Boat, the Pumicestone Pass-Timer.

c. Golden Wattle d. Blue Gum 4. What was the first album to sell more than one million copies in Australia? a. Whispering Jack by John Farnham b. ABBA Gold - Greatest Hits c. Thriller by Michael Jackson d. Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen Answers: 1B, 2B, 3C, 4A Last issue's 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' answers revealed! Answers: 1 2 3 How many did you get right?! 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' Franchise © Sony Pictures Television

We reely think that you’ll have a whale of a time out on the water with your new found Orianna friends. But don’t be sealy, Capta’n Brett would hate to conchfishcate the boat from any nauty residents, so make shore you get your boat licences! Ladies, we anchorage you to give it a go too! Put the wind under your special someone’s sails with your impressive skippering skills, you’ll have them hook, line and sinker, we’re shore of it! First Mate Prue will be organising the next group to throw caution to the winds and get on board with the boaties so be shore to let her know you’re interested!

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CLUB ORIANNA NEWSLETTER · APRIL 2018 EDITION

RESIDENT RECIPE

BOOK WORK April’s top picks!

Cartes Postales from Greece by Victoria Hislop

MARG THOMPSON’S COCONUT SLICE

Week after week, the postcards arrive, each signed with an initial: A. These alluring cartes postales of Greece brighten her life and cast a spell on her.

A tried and true, crowd pleasing treat that will surely be a hit. Serves 20 · Preparation 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

1 ½ cups of self-raising flour

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 180⁰C.

½ cup desiccated coconut

Place the self-raising flour, desiccated

½ cup caster sugar 1 egg 1 cup (320g) raspberry jam 125g unsalted butter – chopped and melted

coconut, caster sugar, unsalted butter and egg in a large bowl and mix to combine. Using the back of a metal spoon, press into a lightly greased 20cm x 30cm slice tin lined with non-

TOPPING 1 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup shredded coconut 2 egg whites 2 tablespoons caster sugar

The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan A once celebrated author has spent half his life collecting lost objects, trying to atone for a promise broken many years before.

stick baking paper

Step 2 Place in the oven and cook for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Spread the raspberry jam in an even layer over the base. Set aside to cool completely.

MARG’S HOT TIPS

Step 3 While the base is cooling, make the topping. Place ingredients in a medium bowl and mix until

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This slice can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to four days Feel free to use your favourite flavour of jam instead

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combined. Sprinkle the coconut mixture over the jam and cook for

Nutshell by Ian McEwan

12 – 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Trudy has betrayed her husband John with his brother, and the two of them have a plan that involves murder.

Step 4 Set aside in the tin to cool completely before slicing to serve.

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TRAVEL

The Grey Nomads Whether you have an hour, a day or a lifetime to travel there is always somewhere new to explore. Check out these locations below and start planning your next adventure.

BUCKLEYS HOLE REGIONAL PARK WITHIN 1 HOUR Whenever you feel adventurous 9 Tully Street Bongaree 4507 A bird watchers and keen fisherman’s dream destination! The park covers 87.7 hectrares of costal forest and wetlands on the south-west of Bribie Island, with freshwater lagoons, woodland, open forest and beaches ready for you to explore. The park is a rare jewel of untouched beauty – be safe and enjoy nature’s playground. For more information: visitmoretonbayregion.com.au/naturalattractions/buckley-hole-conservationpark-bribie-island

EMBRACE THAT GREAT GREY NOMAD LIFE! Not sure about how you want to spend your retirement days? Well don’t stress, we’ve got you covered! 1. Create a bucket list – it might sound silly, but start writing down what you want to do in retirement!

FESTIVAL 2018 WITHIN 1 DAY 4th to 15th April 2018 Festival Hub, South Bank Brisbane The Commonwealth Games isn’t the only big thing coming to Brisbane and the Gold Coast in April… FESTIVAL 2018 is a 12 day, action packed event where you can experience music, theatre, circus, dance, ideas, visual arts and film. The best part about it? This festival is coming to Brisbane (so you don’t even have to worry about battling the traffic on the GC if you don’t want too) AND most of the events and exhibitions are FREE! For more information: gc2018.com/festival2018/

2. Use your money wisely – preparing for retirement and knowing your financial limitations will make the next stage of your life stress-free! 3. Keep your mind fit – keep challenging your brain! Try finding some brain training apps for your smartphone / tablet and spend 10 minutes a day training your brain. 4. Keep your body fit – get some fresh air and keep healthy and active!

ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE AT GALLIPOLI WITHIN A LIFETIME April 25th Gallipoli, Turkey Travel to the solemn Gallipoli Peninsula battlefieds on the anniversary of the landing at Anzac Cove. Walk through the trenches, attend the prestigious dawn service and hear the stories of heroism and camaraderie immortalised in Australia’s Anzac history. This journey provides a great opportunity to pay respects to the fallen of World War 1 and to reflect on what they fought for. For more information: overseascommemorations.ticketek.com.au

All it takes is a quick daily walk to give your body some fresh air and keep your joints moving. 5. Have fun! The most important part of retiring – treat yourself to some fun every now and again. You’ve worked hard your whole life and now it’s time to relax. 

Article source: racqliving.com.au

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RESIDENT

Meet your neighbours

Robynne & Maurice Britt! Originally from country Victoria, Robynne, the eldest of 10 and Maurice, the youngest of eight, both have twins galore in their family! ‘I have twin brothers, twin sisters, my dad is a twin, I have twin nephews and I married a twin,’ Robynne said with a laugh. “We moved to Birkdale, Queensland in 1977 because we were sick of the Victorian weather and stayed there for 35 years. Wanting a second sea-change, we purchased property management rights to an apartment block in Noosaville and moved there in ‘99. Those were a good 11 years! Although, it did take us a little while to adjust to living on site in an apartment. It was hard work but geez, it was good living. We sold the rights and after another six years of Maurice working for the local council and myself working as the front office manager for Ironman

(Triathlons), we decided there was no better time like the present to do what we’ve always wanted – travel Australia. So we sold our house, packed up the caravan, purchased a brand new car and off we went! We have some really fond memories of driving around the east coast of Australia. Queensland locations were always our favourite and surprisingly, our time in Charleville takes the number one spot. The worst place would have had to of been travelling back from Port Lincoln. We stopped for fuel and there was not a soul in sight! While Maurice was paying, he asked the attendant why there wasn’t anyone around – the response he received “It’s 47 degrees! It’s far too hot tobe outside!” Looking for a base to call home, Orianna Sandstone Point was the first and only place that we looked at.

As soon as we drove in, we fell in love! The atmosphere, the environment and the facilities, everything that we were looking for was already here! It also helps that we’re now located in the middle of our children – our daughter lives in Bli Bli and our son lives in Capalaba. The only downsidethough, there’s no room for our beloved caravan! Luckily our son is on acreage so he takes care of it for us. We’ve got 6 grandchildren (surprisingly none are twins), all of who love coming for a visit. If only we had enough room to let them all stay over at the same time. We’re looking forward to their next visit where we think a day out on the water on the boat is certainly required. Now that we’ve both got our boat licences, we love going on quick day trips with our new Orianna friends.”

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TRIVIA APP CORNER

EyeReader

Using up those leftover Easter Eggs

A one trick service that can substitute for bifocals in a pinch. Plus, no one will think twice if you’re holding your smartphone over a menu, you’ll look as if you’re just sending a photo of the menu to your grandkids.

Ever get tired of eating Easter eggs? We didn’t think so either… but on the off chance there’s an abundant amount leftover, here’s a few ideas that you can put an Easter egg touch to in the kitchen. Brainscape Hot fudge sundae Melt all your eggs in one saucepan and use the mixture or a hot fudge sundae.

Choc chip biscuits Easter style Replace chocolate chips with broken chocolate eggs for a twist on your favourite choc chip biscuit recipe.

Easter Egg brownies Easter egg brownies are an easy way to use a mountain of leftover chocolate eggs – just simply add them to the top of your favourite brownie mixture.

Easter slice

A platform for digital flashcards that can help you learn subjects such as Spanish, basic phsyscis and bartending… whatever takes your fancy! It’s easy to use, whether you have a moment to relax or a longer period.

This decadent slice is full of caramel gooeyness, coconut, and ground ginger

Mini Easter cheesecakes These tiny tempters can be enjoyed by chocolate lovers of all ages.

Chocolate pudding Make a chocolate pudding filled with melted Easter eggs. Why not invite your new neighbours around for a cuppa and sweet treat – I’m sure it would be more than appreciated! All recipes can be found on taste.com.au Article source: racqliving.com.au

Goodreads Discover and share your favourite books on the Goodreads app. This app allows you to rate recently read books and give a brief explanation… meaning you’ll never have to judge a book purely by its cover again.

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APRIL COMMUNITY EVENTS

Jazz by the Jetty

FREE

Sunday 8th · 11:30am - 4:30pm Sandstone Point Hotel

For more: sandstonepointhotel.com.au

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Resort

 Easter Day

A four course dinner date night matched to perfection with delicious De Bortoli Wines, what more could you want! Tickets available for purchase from Reception or on 07 3408 2141

Anzac Day Commemorations

Bistro opens from 11am with all day dining with live music under the hut in the beer garden from 1pm – 5pm. For more: thebluepacific.com.au

See cluborianna.com.au for more details.

Regional

TUE

WED

THU 5

 Easter Monday Trivia at Bribie Bowls Club

Wednesday Wanderers

Happy Hour

Trivia at Bribie Bowls Club

Wednesday Wanderers

Happy Hour

Trivia at Bribie Bowls Club

Wednesday Wanderers

 Wine Dinner Event

FREE

Wednesday 25th · 11am Blue Pacific Hotel – Bribie Island

 Jazz by the Jetty

Local

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$65PP

Thursday 19th · 6:30pm for 7pm Bribie Island Surf Club

If you haven’t been to one of these spontaneous jazz events now is the time! Sit back, relax and be entertained by a live jazz band on the grass.

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Wine Dinner Event

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SAT

Happy Hour 22

Trivia at Bribie Bowls Club

 Anzac Day

Happy Hour

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