SEPTEMBER
2017
NEWSLETTER LOCAL
Brush up on your swing in time for Golf Day Join Prue, Brett, Roly and George as they battle it out for the title of champions at the VMR Charity Golf Day! There’s nothing like a spot of golf to get your competitive engine revving and what better reason than for charity. Volunteer Marine Rescue Bribie Island will be hosting a 4 ball ambrose golf day on Friday 15th of September at the Bribie Island Golf Club and we’ll be there! Tee-off will be 11am sharp with players vying for some interesting prizes and of course the chance to be crowned this years’ winner! All money raised on the day will go towards the maintenance of rescue vessels that are on patrol every weekend and all public holidays across some 500 square miles from the Caloundra Bar through to Tangalooma in Moreton Bay and surrounds. All members of Bribie Island Marine Rescue are volunteers and give up their time to look out for the safety of others on the water.
This golf day is an event that is run by the organisation annually and includes competitions for nearest the pin, land in the boat and longest drive. If you would like to be a part of the golf day, please register your interest with one of our Orianna staff members to join in the fun! Those who aren’t the avid golfer are more than welcome to come along for a meal and a drink in support of Team Club Orianna. This day is just one of the many community activities that are organised in the Bribie Island area and Orianna residents are blessed to be close to many of these amazing facilities. So, brush up on your swing and your ball skills and register for this fun event and support an organisation who does great work in the community at the same time.
WHAT IS FOUR BALL AMBROSE? This off-spin competition style is very popular as it allows all standards of golfers to mix and play together with equal enjoyment irrespective of ability. Four ball ambrose requires effective teamwork as only one score is recorded per hole – whichever was the best with your end score being adjusted for the handicap of the players in your team.
ENJOY A SPOT OF GOLF? CHECK OUT THESE COURSES! Bribie Island Golf Club 5 Links Court, Bribie Island www.bribiegolf.com.au
North Pine Golf Club 5 Pine Valley Dr, Lawton www.northpinegolfclub.com.au
CLUB ORIANNA NEWSLETTER · SEPTEMBER 2017 EDITION
A WORD FROM PRUE Welcome to the 1st edition of Club Orianna News! The Club Orianna newsletter is made exclusively for you to keep you informed of what’s happening in your club! You will receive a new edition monthly containing information on community events, introducing you to your neighbours, a monthly re-cap and some updates on the progress of the resort. We are well on the way to building our community with six residents now settling into Orianna and plenty more to come. You may have noticed in the last month we have also had a change of location and outlook to our Sales Office so if you have friends wanting to find out more about the Orianna lifestyle, Karen is now available for a chat in the new sales office.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE This last month at Orianna we have seen an exciting milestone reached. The concrete slab that will form the foundation for fun at Orianna has been poured. The Recreation Centre will house the first class resort facilities available exclusively to residents of Orianna Resorts. Once completed, you can expect to see the following amenities coming to life.
We have also had some fun times over the last month with our trip to the RSL for trivia night. On the first week we came second to last and almost got the booby prize (but not quite). Roly Ong managed to win a prize, so all was not lost! The next week we stepped it up to 6th out of 12 teams – we are improving each week and it won’t be long before we are slaying the competition! A fantastic time was had at the local Strawberry Festival at Sandstone Point Hotel on the 19th of August where we even got to show off the awesome pontoon BBQ boat we’ll all be riding in soon! We are very excited for what is to come at Orianna and if you have anything you would like to share in the next Club Orianna News, please do let me know. This is our newsletter and we want you to make it our own.
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Café / Bar
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Billiards room
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See you around the resort!
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Bowling green; plus much more!
Prue Sara
Stay tuned for the next update on construction progress not only with the recreation centre but with more home sites as well!
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PICS OF THE MONTH 1. Trivia at Bribie Bowls Club 2. Happy Hour 3. Wednesday Wanderers - BBQ Boat 4. Wednesday Wanderers - 3 Bean Cafe 5. Christmas in July
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WHAT’S COMING AT CLUB ORIANNA
CLUB ORIANNA
PONTOON BBQ BOAT We’re bringing the best in luxury and leisure to Club Orianna with our very own Pontoon BBQ Boat. The boat is set to become a prime symbol of the Orianna Resort Lifestyle! Quick Facts: •
Length: 6.7 metres (22FT)
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Person Limit: 12 max
Features: Fishing rod holders, BBQ, black stone look benchtop, lift up access to storage area, sound system. The Pontoon BBQ Boat will be available for residents to book through the Club Orianna Website (coming soon).
CLUB ORIANNA BUS Plans are in place and research has begun into purchasing a bus that can be used by Orianna residents on day trips or excursions to organised events. Once we have the bus, our weekly activities schedule will increase with shopping trips, visiting new destinations outside of the resort and attending shows in Brisbane!
CLUB ORIANNA WEBSITE Launching soon.
No Name, No Luck
Terrible tales of the sea have haunted humans for thousands of years. One folklore that sends shivers down the spine of seamen is the bad luck associated with having a nameless boat. Old wives tales will tell of nameless boats at risk of provoking the Sea Gods and cursing the boat and its travellers with bad luck. However, there is a rational explanation for the theory behind these stories. The hint of truth surrounding these stories goes back to the days when boats were exclusively built for commercial or military purposes. In these times, changing the name on a vessel made it obvious that a large transaction had taken place, bringing 'unlucky' attention in the way of taxing authorities and other opportunists. Additionally, keeping the original name of a commercial vessel helped to maintain her status, easy identification and welcomeness in familiar ports alleviating any concerns of mistaken identity. The Club Orianna pontoon BBQ boat will be as safe as they come but we still need to give her a name!
HAVE YO U R SAY
NAME THE PONTOON BBQ BOAT We’re inviting you to provide Orianna with suggestions as to what the new boat should be named, to make sure she has all the luck in the world. Submit your suggestions via your Community Manager and you may see your name on the side of the boat when she arrives!
Send your suggestions to: Prue Sara prue.sara@orianna.com.au
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PENSIONER'S CORNER
Seniors Card Perks You May Not Know About Queensland is the sunny state and the lucky state when it comes to discounts and incentives for seniors in comparison to other states across Australia. Queensland seniors can make the most of the varying discounts available, but you first need to know what you can get and where you can get it from. We conducted a search of the Queensland Government website to see what perks are available that you might be missing out on and found over 310 discounts within a 20km radius that range from products, services and everything in-between.
MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS Get 10% off all magazine subscriptions including Taste, New Idea, Better Homes and Gardens and Quilters Companion. You name the magazine, book or newspaper and it’s bound to be 10% off with a Seniors Card! www.isubscribe.com.au
TRAVEL INSURANCE Thinking of going on a holiday and should organise some travel insurance? Many companies offer 10% off for those with a Seniors Card! More money kept in your pocket for the trip! www.insureandgo.com.au
PUBLIC TRANSPORT Seniors Cards allow you to travel on public buses and trains for a fraction of the cost that you would usually pay! You will need to apply for a Seniors card +go by visiting the Seniors Card website online or calling 13 74 68. Explore the local area and beyond for next to nothing!
1300SMILES Nobody enjoys the dentist but you can make it a little less painful by getting 10% off the gap amount for general dental at 1300SMILES dentists! Just show your Seniors Card when you visit any one of their stores. These are just a few of the crazy amount of perks that you can get when you show your Seniors Card. From muffins and coffees to optometrists and even car repairs and servicing. Make sure you always ask for a Seniors discount! Want to check out more deals yourself? Head to the QLD Government website at www.qld.gov.au/seniors.
CLUB ORIANNA NEWSLETTER · SEPTEMBER 2017 EDITION
HEALTH
The Benefits of Having a Furry Friend
No matter at what age, the benefits of regular contact with animals can help to reduce stress, lower blood pressure and increase physical activity among other things.
Humans are constantly worried about something. Whether it be the bills, children, parents or what the future holds in 10 years’ time. These thoughts, albeit natural and experienced by everyone are one of the main drivers for depression and anxiety in our lives.
In addition to this, there are many other health benefits to having a furry friend:
On the other hand, dogs and other pets don’t experience worry in the same way we do and live very much in the here and now. These feelings rub off on owners and can help reduce the worries of the future experienced more frequently by the mature population.
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Companionship
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Left-over disposal
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Reduced stress levels
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Sense of responsibility and routine
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Increased social interaction
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Security
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Spending more time outdoors
Orianna is a pet friendly community that encourages residents to include
their pets in life decisions. If you don’t already have a furry friend taking up a spot in your home, you can talk to your Community Manager about what types of dogs or cats are welcome at Orianna. Ready to find your furry friend? Adopt don’t shop. There are 100s of pets abandoned by their previous owners every week and pounds fill up very quickly. Choose to adopt a rescue pet and support local rescue groups in the Bribie community. Visit your local RSPCA at Dakabin to cuddle some potential furry friends.
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TOP 3 PICKS ON
RESIDENT RECIPE
1. Call the Midwife This show follows mostly female characters and deals with female problems, so probably not something that will tickle the fancy of the male residents. The stories are heartbreaking, uplifting and romantic all at once. A good choice for afternoon viewing with a cuppa.
2. Band of Brothers
NO BAKE NUTELLA ANZAC BISCUIT CAKE
Steven Spielberg’s 10 part miniseries follows the journey of the parachuting “Easy Company” during World War II. This is a show that will remind all viewers of the many lives lost and the indescribable memories these many men and women brought home with them.
So simple – just mix, set and enjoy this no bake cake by resident Glenis Ong.
Serves 12 · Preparation 15 mins (+ 8 hours chilling)
INGREDIENTS
© Band of Brothers,
½ cup (165g) Nutella
1 tbs cocoa powder
250g Mascarpone
300g pkt Coles Bakery Anzac Biscuits (12 pack)
2/3 cup (160ml) thickened cream
METHOD Step 1 Place Nutella, mascarpone, cream and cocoa powder in a bowl. Use a balloon whisk to gently stir until just combined.
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3. The Intouchables (French) This movie is based on a true story of an unlikely friendship that develops between a wealthy quadriplegic and his care taker, who was just released from prison. This successful film is tragic, funny and heart-warming.
Step 2 Spread a little Nutella mixture along a rectangular serving plate (covered with baking paper as per picture).
Step 3 Spread 1 side of each biscuit with some of the remaining Nutella mixture. Starting from one end, stand 1 biscuit on its edge on the Nutella mixture on the serving plate. Repeat with remaining biscuits to form log.
Step 4 Spread remaining Nutella mixture over top and side of log. Loosely cover with plastic wrap. Place in fridge for 8 hours or overnight to chill.
Step 5 Cut the cake diagonally into slices to serve. Serve the dark and white chocolate curls.
EMERGENCY SERVICES INFORMATION
Call
000 in an emergency
In the event of an emergency, don’t panic. All emergency services in this area have the gate code. If you have an emergency situation please call triple zero. If emergency services are unable to access the premises, ask them to call the fire brigade immediately.
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SEPTEMBER 2017 · EVENTS © The Elton John Experience
Redcliffe Remembers
FREE
Sun 10th · 8am-3pm Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe
Wheels By The Water
GOLD COIN
Sun 17th · 10am-6pm Sandstone Point Hotel, Sandstone Point
Redcliffe Foreshore is transformed into historical hot-spots.
Classic car show with kids rides, live entertainment and a smokin’ hot BBQ!
For more information visit: www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/events
For more information vist: www.visitbribieisland.com.au/event
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The Elton John Experience
Resort
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Fri 22nd · 8:30pm–11pm Bribie Island RSL, Boongaree The INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed Tribute Show starring Greg Andrew as Sir Elton John is hitting Bribie. For more information visit: www.visitbribieisland.com.au/event
See cluborianna.com.au for more details.
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Trivia at Bribie Bowls Club
Wednesday Wanderers
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A Picnic at Pemberley Caboolture
Father's Day
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Bribie Island Gem Festival
Redcliffe Remembers
Jetty Fiesta Redcliffe 11
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Trivia at Bribie Bowls Club
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Trivia at Bribie Bowls Club
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cluborianna.com.au /oriannaresortgroup
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BBQ & Bonfire Wheels by the Night - Wamuran Water
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