GemLife’s 500th residents reach new heights
Thursday, 14 January 2021
by Maryne Glas
When Shane and Robyn Bell freed themselves from a life of time-consuming home upkeep, taking up a low maintenance, lock-up and go lifestyle at GemLife Bribie Island, they never anticipated the adventure awaiting them. Little did they know that they were GemLife’s 500th residents, and to celebrate the milestone, GemLife surprised them with a hot-air
- Published in Bribie Island, GemLife
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The perfect place to call home
Friday, 08 January 2021
by Maryne Glas
After years working in Kingaroy, new retirees Noel and Robyn Ernest decided to return to their county roots in the Toowoomba region but struggled to find a home that suited their lifestyle, until they came across GemLife Highfields. Prior to retirement, the couple’s careers left them with little time for socialising, with Mr Ernest working
- Published in Highfields
Local favourite fishing spots in northern New South Wales
Thursday, 07 January 2021
by Maryne Glas
If you’re a fishing fanatic you’ll love the Tweed region. Home to the magnificent Tweed river, a plethora of waterways and world-class beaches, Tweed in northern New South Wales offers some of the best fishing in the state. Here are just a few fishing spots to visit in the area. Clarence River A fisherman’s dream,
- Published in Tweed Waters
What exactly is a land lease community?
Monday, 04 January 2021
by Maryne Glas
The GemLife model Have you ever heard the term land lease community and wondered exactly what it means, or wondered what makes GemLife’s over-50s lifestyle resorts different from a retirement village? GemLife over-50s lifestyle resorts operate as land lease communities (LLCs), also known as residential parks, a model that provides an innovative and sustainable way
- Published in GemLife, Living Well
GemLife generosity
Saturday, 02 January 2021
by Maryne Glas
How our communities dug deep to help those in need Over the past year, GemLife staff and residents have come together to show their generous spirits, taking part in a number of fundraising initiatives for various causes across Australia and raising thousands of dollars for not-for-profit organisations. From bake sales, barbecues, and knitting pouches for
- Published in GemLife
January 2021 Director’s Message
Friday, 01 January 2021
by Maryne Glas
2021 has arrived and the year ahead promises to be another action-packed one for GemLife with new resorts coming on line and several exciting launches and special events in the works. 2020 was a huge year for GemLife with four new resorts added to our growing number of locations and construction powering ahead at sites
- Published in GemLife
Here’s to the year that was
Friday, 01 January 2021
by Maryne Glas
Looking back at 2020 There’s never a dull moment at GemLife! 2020 was an incredibly busy and eventful year across all resorts despite the challenges of a global pandemic. The past year saw many new residents joining the GemLife family and making new friends, fabulous new resorts and facilities popping up, and more amazing events
- Published in GemLife
The best places to snag a catch on the Gold Coast
Friday, 11 December 2020
by Maryne Glas
With nine times more waterways than Venice, over 260 kilometres of navigable waterways and convenient access to the Pacific Ocean for deep-sea fishing, the Gold Coast is the definition of paradise for boaters and fishermen. GemLife Gold Coast, located in Pimpama Heights, is a short drive from many world-class waterways and fishing spots. Here are
- Published in Gold Coast
Get your grill on
Thursday, 10 December 2020
by Maryne Glas
Nothing announces the arrival of summer and the holiday season quite like the tradition of the great Aussie barbie – it’s an iconic national pastime that brings people together over sausages, steaks and salads. From customised barbecue pavilions to poolside and country club alfresco barbies, all GemLife resorts feature barbecue areas for residents to perfect
- Published in GemLife
Maroochy makes a splash
Monday, 07 December 2020
by Maryne Glas
GemLife Maroochy Quays Summer-Living Open Day The GemLife Maroochy Quays Summer-Living Open Day last month was a tremendous success, attracting over 300 eager guests, keen to take a look at the resort’s brand-new Summer House and stylish split-level display homes. GemLife Sales and Marketing Director Andrew Coulter said the Summer House was a crowd-pleaser that
- Published in Maroochy Quays