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ISSUE 1 MARCH 2021 Talking Retirement Living Healthy hobbies to keep your mind and body young Fun food recipes to cook with your grandchildren And the latest updates from Brisbane’s newest retirement address SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT US AND BE REWARDED* PAGE 11 Free Groceries for a Year* When you move into Bernborough Ascot for a limited time. For more information call us 1800 550 550 or visit retireinascot.com *Up to the value of $7,000. For full terms and conditions visit www.retirementbylendlease.com.au TALKING RETIREMENT LIVING BERNBOROUGH ASCOT FEELING FRESH, FIT AND FABULOUS Artist’s Impression Welcome to the first issue of Talking Keep an eye out for the Bernborough Ascot Retirement Living - Bernborough community bus next time you’re out in Brisbane! Ascot edition! My name is Jo-ann Veitch and I’m lucky enough to call As always, we’ve continued to promote our myself the Village Manager of this focus on health and wellbeing for residents. Recently we implemented a partnership with remarkable new community. the leading home care experts at Envigor. It’s been an interesting and exciting journey welcoming the first residents to Bernborough An Envigor wellness nurse is now available Ascot, especially during a global pandemic. within the community two days a week for It has also been a delight to watch the residents who may need support navigating community come to life, all while helping to My Aged Care or accessing care services. ensure our residents feel safe and supported during this time. With a trackside café, gold-class style theatre, fully-stocked library, residents bar We’ve had a wonderful start to the New Year and more, there’s plenty to see and do at with residents spending most of February Bernborough Ascot! getting their daily steps up for a good cause. During Red Feb, residents raised money and If you haven’t made it along to the village awareness for heart disease with all funds yet, we invite you to experience it for raised donated to Heart Research Australia. yourself with a private tour and gourmet The dedicated resident who walked the most high tea. Come and see what all the fuss is steps during February was treated to a about! complementary lunch at the Masters Club, catered by the talented team at Brisbane Racing Club, making all those steps well worth it! Jo-ann Veitch Residents have also enjoyed getting out and Jo-ann Veitch about in the community with regular Village Manager organised bus outings to local shopping Bernborough Ascot centres and some of Brisbane’s best destinations. 2 3 Designed by award-winning architects Marchese Partners, the overarching project vision for A new standard Bernborough Ascot seeks to embrace the history, tradition, and legacy of the Doomben Racecourse site as well as contributing to creating a unique and in sustainable exciting intergenerational precinct for the Brisbane Racing Club and the broader Ascot community. retirement The development will enable residents to live healthy and active lifestyles; promoting community interaction, living activity and inclusiveness. Achieving the world-leading rating is just one of the ways Australia’s first vertical retirement community built on that Lendlease is raising the bar for retirement operators a racecourse, Bernborough Ascot, has just been in Australia. awarded the first 6 Star - Green Star - Communities v1.1 Certified Rating. At Lendlease, our vision is to create the best places for people to live, work and thrive in. Lendlease Retirement Developed by the Green Building Council of Australia Living is Australia’s largest owner, operator and developer (GBCA), the rigorous, voluntary assessment process of senior living communities. Sustainability is important analyses key sustainability aspects including water and to us because it is about creating social and cultural energy efficiency, waste management and more. precincts that flourish now - and well into the future. With a Green Star rated community residents can expect sustainable and spacious home designs, but also enjoy the ease of a connected community through walkways, green spaces, environment designs, communal engagement initiatives and access to public transport. Scan code to view Green Star Communities offer smart and simple living. a video of our village From energy saving features and fixtures to design elements – there’s every reason to go green. It’s an exciting time to rethink apartment living in your retirement. TALKING RETIREMENT LIVING BERNBOROUGH ASCOT TALKING RETIREMENT LIVING BERNBOROUGH ASCOT The doors are open to Brisbane’s newest retirement address Lifestyle lovers, racing aficionados and retirees alike recently spent the day basking in the beauty of Fig Tree House, the first building at Bernborough Ascot. Joining staff, residents and their families, guests were invited along to the community’s first official Open Day to experience a taste of life within this luxurious new trackside retirement village. After a delicious lunch at the trackside Masters Club, catered by the team at Brisbane Racing Club, guests were invited to tour the stunning display apartments and explore the wide array of resident facilities including the art studio, theatre and library. If you missed out on attending, it’s not too late to come and experience Bernborough Ascot for yourself! Contact the sales team on 1800 550 550 or visit retireinascot.com 4 5 Jo’s joy of food Sydney born, self-professed food lover, Jo, shares her love Here is Jo’s Bruschetta recipe. Try it out for yourself! for Ascot and her favourite bruschetta recipe! INGREDIENTS When Jo Wilson set off on a trip to Brisbane in 1984, she • 4 vine-ripened tomatoes, finely chopped never expected to fall in love. After returning home to Sydney, • 2 garlic cloves, crushed Jo knew she had to move to the area she visited and ended up • 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion calling Hendra home almost 10 years later! • 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil • 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil As Jo and her husband Bluey grew older in their beloved • 8 x 1cm-thick slices Pane di Casa bread home, the ongoing maintenance started to become too • 1 garlic clove, extra, halved difficult for them to manage. They were looking to downsize • Basil leaves, to serve but didn’t want to move far from the location they had grown so fond of, with public transport so close by and a great range METHOD of local amenity. That’s when they discovered Step 1: Place the tomato, crushed garlic, Bernborough Ascot. onion, chopped basil, chilli and 1 tbsp of the oil in a bowl. Season and toss to combine. Set aside for 15 mins to “After touring Bernborough Ascot with the village concierge, marinate. Mark, my husband and I fell in love with the spectacular city views, the proximity to the Doomben racetrack and the Step 2: Heat a barbecue grill or chargrill on beautiful mountain vistas,” Jo said. “The village is only two medium-high. Brush both sides of bread with remaining minutes from our old house, so it suited us perfectly!” oil. Cook on grill for 2-3 mins each side or until toasted. Since moving into the community shortly after it opened in Step 3: Rub the cut side of the garlic halves over 1 side of late 2020, the couple have been busy socialising with their the toast. Top with tomato mixture and basil leaves. Serve fellow residents and getting involved in many immediately. activities within the community. Jo puts her skills as a massage therapist to work a few days a week at Brisbane Racing Club, working closely with the jockeys. The couple attend weekly billiard competitions at the community every Tuesday night where residents share dishes of food and partake in friendly games of snooker. A crowd favourite on billiard nights, Jo’s homemade bruschetta uses fresh ingredients from the community herb garden. TALKING RETIREMENT LIVING BERNBOROUGH ASCOT TALKING RETIREMENT LIVING BERNBOROUGH ASCOT WHERE LIFE’S MORE VIBRANT At Lendlease Retirement Living, we’re passionate about creating places where people connect, friendships flourish and you feel contented and safe in your home. When you move into a Lendlease Village, you get more than just somewhere to live. It’s a lifestyle that offers rewards including a supportive community, resort-style recreational facilities, allied healthcare partnerships and wellbeing initiatives that engage body and mind. Make the most of the easy connection to the inner city, shops and entertainment precincts and come home to the expansive views over the city and the racecourse. Artist’s Impression Set facing north over Doomben Racecourse and framed by mature fig trees, at Bernborough Ascot life is designed for wellbeing and enjoyment. The luxury apartments offer open plan living and large balconies for entertaining. It doesn’t matter if you live at the speed of a trot or a gallop, at Bernborough Ascot, you set your own pace. An annual calendar of community initiatives and local events creates a lively atmosphere that evokes an undeniable sense of belonging. Culturally-enriching spaces including the art studio, theatre and library, sit alongside attractive gardens and greenery. There are social and dining spaces, a BBQ area and terrace, a future bowling green for friendly competition and a future health precinct comprising a pool, gym and exercise studio. Joining this lively community means discovering how fulfilling life can be when you have the support to pursue your passions. 6 7 ASCOT IS GET YOUR IN FULL SWIM DAILY STEPS UP From hydrotherapy and aqua aerobics to yoga and Pilates, If you’re looking for a way to enjoy the sunshine, the new Ascot Aquatics Centre has something to suit stunning views of Brisbane river and calming breezes, everyone! look no further than the Lores Bonney Riverwalk! The state-of-the-art facility is conveniently located on Named after Maude “Lores” Bonney, Australia’s “Lady Lancaster Road in Ascot, just a short walk from Racecourse of the Sky” who made aviation history throughout the Road and Doomben Train Station.