Welcome to another edition of our Resort Round-up. There is never a dull moment at our Living Gems communities, with so many activities and fun things to do happening all the time.
Last month saw about 80 Amber residents indulge in a full day of cruising aboard the old lady of the sea ‘Lady Brisbane’. The cruise left from Brisbane Central and leisurely made its way down the Brisbane River before encircling the 300 islands within Moreton Bay and heading towards Southport on the Gold Coast.
The skipper gave everyone a running commentary and enlightened them to the history of each island. Who knew there was so much history at our doorstep!
As luck would have it, they found themselves alongside two naval vessels. They were Japanese helicopter carriers taking part in the joint Talisman Sabre exercises in Queensland.
Morning tea was followed by a great barbecue. Hats off to the staff for a great lunch.
The completion of Amber’s new wash bay is expected any day now. The team are only awaiting installation of the ramp which will provide easy access to those hard-to-reach places whilst cleaning cars and caravans, as well as a few other finishing touches.
The wash bay will also provide access to electricity. We are glad our valued residents will soon be able to enjoy the convenience of this ‘one-stop shop’ very soon!
Meanwhile, at Sapphire by Living Gems there was a very special occasion celebrated when popular resident Sylvia Banks turned 95. Sylvia is loved so much that she was given four different celebrations by her family, our coffee club at Sapphire, at scrabble and at bingo. Happy birthday to a lovely lady!
Living Gems Caboolture Riverfront, which hosts a large contingent of ex-service men and women, held a special service on 18 August to appreciate and celebrate the sacrifices and service of those who served in the Vietnam War.
At 4:30pm the flags were flying while residents and their friends paid their respects and laid wreaths to honour those who served in the war. The Last Post sounded as the sun went down. The service was followed by dinner and entertainment by the Army Big Band, all of which was organised and run by ex-service members and volunteers.
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