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MARMONG WATERS CONTACTSVillage Manager • Amanda • 0466 353 058 • [email protected]

Sales Coordinator • Tracey • 0410 338 367 • [email protected] Marmong Street Booragul NSW 2284 • www.marmongwaters.com.au

The Retirement Living Code of Conduct is the initiative of two peak industry bodies representing retirement living operators across Australia - the Retirement Living Council (which is part of the Property Council of Australia) and Leading Age Services Australia (LASA). Designed to promote and protect the interests of current and future residents, the code covers all aspects of a resident’s experience whilst living in a retirement village. Visit carepage.com.au/code-of-conduct/ if you are interested in a copy of the latest guideline. Amanda is currently exploring the concept of becoming a signatory to the code.

RETIREMENT LIVING CODE OF CONDUCT

July/Aug 2019

A big thank you to everyone for your ongoing patience with construction. Once Stage 5 is finished all construction traffic will be redirected through the back of the site, and our front entrance will finally be exclusive to village traffic. Won’t it be lovely to have clean roads?! (It’s the simple things!)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE

Continuing on that note, thank you to the Marmong Waters construction crew who recently donated funds to the Christmas in July function on the 26th of July. The following letter of thanks was presented on the 1st August:

THANK YOU TO CONSTRUCTION CREW

Did you know that as of 2016, 180,00 seniors across the nation called a retirement community their home? A home in a retirement community is not an investment property, nor is it a vehicle to build personal wealth. It is a lifestyle choice, a place to live and stay connected to the community, to enjoy the facilities and activities, and spend time in the company of other people who are all at a similar stage in life.

DID YOU KNOW

To the Construction Group: G’day friends, This is just a short note to say a great big “Thank You” for your so generous support of our recently held Christmas in July function.

The night was a huge success with 45 residents attending and enjoying the festive food, music and carols. Yours sincerely, Rob Lyon. Acting Chair Marmong Waters Social Committee.

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At the beginning of July, Marmong Waters Residents turned out in droves to support the talents of aspiring young pianists. The mini-concert was held by piano teacher Ebony Proctor, giving her students the opportunity to flex their performance muscles in front of an appreciative audience. And, as the following photos show - it was also a great excuse to enjoy a social occasion over afternoon tea!

PIANO CONCERT

MAKE TIME FOR YOU! Experience total relaxation for 20 minutes, while fully clothed

in the comfort of a Marmong Waters consulting room. Includes cleansing meditation. INSURED AND QUALIFIED

$12 REIKI TRIALTo book call Karen 0412 087 966

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On the 22nd of July our Marmong Community enjoyed a demonstration from the Eagle Rocks Dance Club, which got everyone up dancing! There are a few familiar faces in these photos...!

EAGLE ROCKS DANCE DEMONSTRATION

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On the 26th of July our Marmong Community celebrated Christmas in July with carols, decorations, Christmas food and loads of Christmassy good-will and frivolity! There was a great turn-out of residents and friends - our Marmong residents sure know how to host a party!

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

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SAVE THE DATE! Evacuation Training will be held on August the 29th, and wardens will be wanted. Please see Amanda to lodge your expressions of interest for the training day. The lucky volunteers will be equipped with a hard-hat and a Fire Warden goodie bag.

WANTED – EVACUATION WARDENS

THANK YOU TO EXPO HELPERSThank you to all our lovely helpers who folded, packed, stuck and stuffed marketing materials for the Newcastle Retirement VIllage Expo on the 4th and 5th August. It was A LOT of work and great to see people volunteering their time to lend a hand - just because they could! The expo was a brilliant opportunity to get our name out there and our stall was – by far – the best looking and busiest stall of the event!

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Client feedback for both our massage therapist and Christie-the-colour-queen has been ah-mazing, and one of the things Amanda and Tracey enjoy best about working where they do is that they get to see all the transformations as people pass on their way to and from the salon and massage rooms.

‘They walk in, and FLOAT out:

looking GORGEOUS and relaxed.’

MAKEOVER MAGIC

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CRUNCHY ASIAN NOODLE SALAD (AMANDA’S CHEAT RECIPE FOR LARGE AMOUNTS)

INGREDIENTS

2 x pkts Chang’s Fried Noodles2 x bags of dry coleslaw mix (from Woolies - with carrot and beetroot)1/2 cabbage1 x small bag slivered almonds1 x bottle Chang’s Asian Salad Dressing1 x bunch spring onions, sliced thinly

METHOD

Mix salad, cabbage, spring onions and almonds together. When ready to serve add in the noodles and salad dressing. Devour. YUMMO.

CHANG’S EASY CHOCOLATE SPIDERS (HEDGEHOGS)

INGREDIENTS

2 x pkt Chang’s Fried Noodles4 x Tbsp crunchy peanut butter400g x milk/dark chocolate melts

METHOD

Melt chocolate and peanut butter in microwave and mix. Mix in the noodles and stir well to cover. Smoosh (yes that’s the technical terminolgy) tablespoons of mixture together into little spiky balls and refrigerate for a couple of hours.

The days might be warm but the evenings are still chilly!

Marmong Waters craft group recently gifted two lovely knee

rugs to the residents of Waterview Aged Care in Teralbah.

Pictured: Gloria, Elaine, Dawn and Ruth with Tracey Watt

from Waterview. (Missing from the photo is Marie and Jan.)

A CRAFTY GIFT FOR WATERVIEW

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THE PAPARAZZI ARE OUT!

Well, what can you expect when you are a star? Several good-natured residents recently agreed to model for another Marmong Waters professional photo shoot. Thanks-a-bunch to all who got involved for their time and hard work. They scrub up alright, don’t they?

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LETTER FROM LAKE MAC COUNCIL RE. MARMONG FORESHORE

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Thanks for

the funnies

Marianne!

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LEFT: “Make sure you get my good side...” LOL Oh, the captions we could make for this photo! We’ll leave it up to you :-)

SOCIAL HUB!

NEWSLETTER HAND-OVER

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! It was always intended that when the

village had grown enough the Marmong Water’s newsletter

would be produced by the residents – and so the time has

come to hand it over. Please see Amanda if you are interested

in being involved or taking over this fun task. It’s a great

opportunity to make the newsletter something that reflects our

growing community - for the residents, by the residents.

Expressions of interest - please put your name down at the Community Centre if you are interested in any or all of these events:

• 20th August - Newcastle City Famous Tram Tour

• 11th September - Bus Trip to Wattagan Mountains

• 31st October - Dinner at Newcastle TAFE

MARMONG WATERS CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Stage 4Welcome new residents! 75% SOLD, ready for occupation. Stage 5One remaining! Completion Sept 2019. Stage 6One remaining! Brickwork commenced. Stage 720% SOLD

NEWLY FORMED RESIDENT COMMITTEE

HOT OFF THE PRESS!

Last Saturday our Resident Committee held elections for

office bearers with the following results:

Chairperson: Maureen Maclean

Secretary: Lee Osman

Committee members: Cynthia Williams

Steven Grew

David Kay

Welcome all and we wish you the best in the coming year!

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