Active living and every day adventures

Energetic and adventurous, with an inexhaustible lust for life, GemLife Highfields resident Jean Rothery has been living life to the fullest, enthusiastically trying something new each week.
Energetic and adventurous, with an inexhaustible lust for life, GemLife Highfields resident Jean Rothery has been living life to the fullest, enthusiastically trying something new each week. “Living at GemLife is like living on a cruise ship. There’s a full calendar of events and activities every week,” said Jean. “There are so many things that
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GemLife’s new boutique resort to launch in Tweed Heads

GemLife’s new boutique resort to launch in Tweed Heads
GemLife’s exclusive, boutique over-50s lifestyle resort, GemLife Tweed Waters, is coming soon to popular coastal hot-spot Tweed Heads! Set in a premium position with direct waterway access, the resort will feature just under 100 homes and a modern waterfront country club with an extensive array of first-class fitness and leisure facilities, including an incredible roof-top
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Hitting the road for some retail therapy

Hitting the road for some retail therapy
  Thiry of our Woodend Residents indulged in a large dose of retail therapy last month, taking a road trip to shopping outlets across Melbourne. Heading off bright and early at 7:30 am, the group spent a full day visiting eight outlets to bag some bargains at giftware, linen, clothing and shoe stores, and stopping
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Downsized Country Living – A Perfect Fit For ‘Voice of the Ekka’

Downsized Country Living – A Perfect Fit For ‘Voice of the Ekka’
After more than 50 years living on farmland and acreage, well-known Australian Show Announcer and ‘Voice of the Ekka’, Angus Lane OAM, was surprised at how easily he and wife Vick adapted to downsized living when they moved to GemLife Highfields over-50s lifestyle resort. “It didn’t take any time at all to adjust. We chose
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Europe calling – Freedom to travel is just the ticket

Europe calling – Freedom to travel is just the ticket
  FREEDOM TO TRAVEL WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT HOME SECURITY OR MAINTENANCE IS A TOP PERK OF LIVING AT GEMLIFE BRIBIE ISLAND’S GATED, SECURE OVER-50S LIFESTYLE RESORT, ACCORDING TO KEEN TRAVELLERS ANDREW AND CAROL YOUNG. “One of the best things about living here is being able to lock-up and go with no worries. It makes travel
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Managing Retirement Expenditures

Managing Retirement Expenditures
Many people will retire with decent sums of money in the bank. Although while these numbers can sometimes seem huge, and can make you feel like you have unlimited money to spend on your “big holidays”, they aren’t always as big as they seem. Retirement usually occurs around 65 years old. If you live until
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Planning Financially for Retirement

Planning Financially for Retirement
Retirement can be a scary and uncertain period for anyone, especially if you aren’t financially prepared. A lack of financial preparation can result in hard times during your retirement, the inability to fulfil your dreams and/or travel the world, and a reliance on a government pension (something you definitely don’t want!). The following tips will
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Dolphin Spotting at Bribie Island

Dolphin Spotting at Bribie Island
Bribie Island is famous not just for its beaches, but also for the creatures you can see there. In addition to dugongs and turtles (and loads of fish), dolphins are a favourite species that are regularly sighted. But do you know the best place to catch a glimpse of these marine mammals?
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Play a Friendly Game of Cards Near Highfields

Play a Friendly Game of Cards Near Highfields
As anyone living at GemLife Highfields knows, opportunities to form friendships with likeminded neighbours abound. But did you know there are also opportunities to enjoy some good old-fashioned mateship in the wider community, too?
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Fancy a Day on the Water at Bribie Island?

Fancy a Day on the Water at Bribie Island?
Bribie Island is a well-known lifestyle location – and for good reason. Beautiful beaches and pristine waters within easy distance of amenities and major cities can be hard to find, after all. But while many people head to Bribie Island to enjoy the beach, have you ever considered enjoying a day on the water itself?
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