TOP SET UP FOR THE BLOKES MEANS HARD YAKKA BUT IT'S FUN AT THE SAME TIME.

CREATIVE: Georges Durieux, Hugh Tindall and Graham Madden in Regency Park’s new workshop for residents

Have you dreamed of a place where you can potter around in a shed, drive a tractor, play pool or snooker, go swimming, exercise with a personal trainer or just sit back and relax with a beer with a view that over looks mountain ranges?

At Regency Park there is plenty on offer for residents of the male gender. One of the most recent additions is the residents' workshop.

This new facility is the perfect space for residents to bring their tools along and build whatever your heart desires.

One resident who loves the workshop is Hugh Tindall. Mr Tindall has been a resident at Regency Park 12 months after he moved from his former home in Warwick. Hugh spent many years in Longreach as a shearer before moving to Warwick.

Residents embracing their tree-change lifestyle

GETTING FIT: (in the pool) Dawn Mclenan, Judith Cutmore, (outside the pool) Heather Gould & Maree Spencer love the water activities at Regency Park

FOR these ladies, their spare time is filled with doing things they love. Whether it is sewing, painting or even gardening. Regency Park resident’s Maree Spencer and Heather Gould moved to Warwick from Cleveland three months ago.

The ladies love the lifestyle in Warwick and their tree change has been a dream come true. With many activities on offer at Regency Park, one that has stood out for the ladies is the in-pool activities. Miss Gould is extremely keen on aqua fitness held in the Magna pool each week.

What’s unique about the Magna pool is that provides a therapeutic water environment that can assist the body when swimming and bathing. It also helps you to relax and rejuvenate. It provides the perfect location to conduct water aerobics, rehabilitation and exercise therapy. MagnaPool’s mineral water can assist in relieving aches and pains, reducing stress and promoting muscle energy.

The mineral based water is also very gentle on eyes and sensitive skin and can soothe eczema, dermatitis and other problem skin conditions. Miss Gould said she really enjoys the twice a week sessions.“Our instructor Jan Grayson is fantastic,” she said. “It’s a terrific class with lots of music and a lot of laughter. “It’s a whole body workout and all of us really enjoy it. “I first joined the class because I wanted to become fitter,” she said. “My goals were achieved because it’s such a great cardio workout.

INFORMATIVE: Resident Doug Warr, assistant manager Noo Shepherd, resident Norma Wenhem andLife Tec representative Matthew Gayne at Regency Park last week.

LifeTec visited local retirement village Regency Park. LifeTec Queensland is a leading provider of information, consultation and education on assistive technology that can help individuals improve their quality of life and remain independent. It provides advice on the range of available solutions regardless of a person's age or level of ability.

LifeTec assists a wide range of people from all walks of life. Their clients include older people who wish to remain independent in their homes for as long as possible, as well as children and adults with a disability. Some clients have health issues as a result of

aging or illness and simply want to make life easier. LifeTec's health professionals assist people to maximise their independence and their ability to manage everyday tasks whether in the home, workplace or out in the community.

LifeTec Queensland receives funding from a number of bodies. The majority of funding is from the government at both a commonwealth and state level.

Ralph & Heather Affleck from Legume, a small town in northern NSW are the latest Residents to move in to Regency Park. Ralph, the owner/operator of Affleck’s Sawmill said that he and his wife have “chosen to move to Regency Park for the facilities”.

“Heather has enjoyed using the pool every afternoon since we moved in, and I’m looking forward to using the workshop”. Ralph and heather have moved on from the home that Ralph built for his family 57 years ago when he and his wife were newlyweds. When discussing their new villa, Mrs Affleck said “It’s like a holiday home at the coast, but we’re not going anywhere”.

Building design is under way for “Regency House”, stage 4 of Regency Park’s Community Facilities. Directors and Management are currently working with various companies on building & kitchen design. Visiting numerous commercial kitchens & researching state of the art equipment over the last four months has played a major part in the design process.

Windsor

2 Bedroom & Study

Single Garage

Curtains & Blinds

Established Gardens

Central Location

$290, 000 Enquire Today - Chris 1800 101 454

Stage 8a, which comprises 7 villas, is now under instruction. This stage has already begun selling with 2 of the Villas sold & residents due to move in within the next 7 weeks. As all streets have some unique features, Fortescue ct has a Bbq area, a contemporary wishing well, set in an alpine garden.

Call Chris Newley on 1800 101 454 for more details

FEELING SPECIAL: Margaret Millard is pampered by nail technician Rachel Gaske

Residents enjoy the focus on health and well being

A COMMUNITY in its own right, Regency Park Retirement Village Warwick offers its residents the opportunity to take advantage of the services its Well Being team has on offer.

From fitness instructors to qualified hairdressers, the Well Being team is there for the residents.

Qualified fitness instructor, lifeguard and Aust Swim instructor Jan Grayson takes Aqua Fitness and Gentle Aqua classes in Regency Park’s Oasis MagnaPool complex.

DONATION: George Durieux gives a cheque for $1500 from Regency Park to CareFlight’s Suzie Washington

THE operation of RACQ CareFlight is expensive business. Spokeswoman Suzie Washington jokes it combines two expensive services – flying and medical – with each take-off costing $12,500.

“It’s fuel, as well as a doctor, paramedic, pilot and crewmen needed for each flight,” she said. This week, the charity received money for one of their next missions, after Regency Park handed over a donation for $1500. The money had been raised from raffles, sausage sizzles and sale of their home-grown produce.

Photo: Emma Channon - Article: Warwick Daily News

See how the MagnaPool Mineral Water System has changed the lives of those in Warwick retirement village, Queensland Australia. Their stories will touch you.