Glenys Lowry Sales Manager 0436 010 495

glenys@gemlife.com.au liz@gemlife.com.au michelle@gemlife.com.au Samantha.Lingham@gemlife.com.au

Liz Millroy Sales Consultant 0437 169 379

Michelle Rochow Sales Consultant 0447 411 691

Samantha Lingham Sales Administration Officer 07 3477 8000

Issue 17 | August 2018

Bribie GemTHE

Your Country ClubComing Soon

Talking pets: From Russia with Love

Director’s MessageThe second half of the year has started with a bang here on Bribie Island. Sales are strong, construction is on track in all areas. The resort is really starting to take shape.

Welcome to all of our new residents, it’s great to see you out and about and getting to know your new neighbours. Being a pet friendly resort it makes me really proud to see so many pets out for a walk with their owner.

A big thank you to all for your support and patience with the ongoing construction.

Yours sincerely, Adrian Puljich Director & CEO of GemLife

Sales Manager’s Message

July has definitely been busy here at Bribie, with 12 homes settled this month alone, giving us a total of 71 occupied residences at the end of July.

Stage One is well and truly near completion, and we would like to say a big thank you to our residents who have been very patient with the construction work going on around them.

Stage Two is well on the way, and the new display and stock homes are on target, with completion estimated to be mid-September. The covered bowling green, workshop and clubhouse are looking amazing, with completion still estimated at the end of this year.

Our current residents have started organising some excellent outings using the resort bus. Marshall Cass took a group over to the Redcliff Markets and gave them a historic tour of the area – good on you Marshall!

Don’t forget to register for our complimentary morning tea on Thursdays if you are interested in buying here. Call Samantha on 3477 8000. As well, contact the sales office if you would like to secure a block or stock home in Stage Two as 30% has already sold. We are open 7 days a week, so call and book a convenient time.

Glenys Lowry Sales Manager

This ready-to-move-into ex display home is available now either fully furnished or unfurnished. The charming façade offers the ultimate first impression while the open-plan living space allows you

to entertain all of your family and friends. A large single car garage, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, walk-in-pantry and study make this home the perfect right size for any couple.

Seashell III Unfurninshed

$470,000

To view this home and our other ready-to-move-into homes, call 1800 193 177 or email: glenys@gemlife.com.au for more information.

HOME FOR SALE

Fully furnished $492,000

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SOCIAL UPDATE

We held a special Christmas in July event for our soon-to-be residents in Stage Two, which was a wonderful evening full of fun and festive spirit. It is lovely for people to meet their new like-minded neighbours and start to make new lifelong friends.

Christmas in July

1 Welcome to our soon-to-be new residents in Stage Two 2 Carol and Ken spreading the Christmas Cheer 3 Paul and Lee Hill will be joining our community very soon 4 The GemLife Bribie Island Sales Team playing Santa’s little helpers

1 Residents meeting in the street 2 Ronda takes a stroll through the freshly landscaped boulevard 3 Michelle checking the mail with puppy 4 Tom Williams taking his kayak out for a paddle on the lake 5 No space is too small for our gardener 6 Kerry doing a wonderful job filling in as onsite manager.

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

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Your Country Club Coming SoonYour five star Country Club is currently at 50% completion and scheduled to open by early 2019. Its top-of-the-line amenities include a gymnasium, sauna, heated indoor magnesium pool and spa, workshop, library, plus a boardroom, grand ballroom, bar and coffee lounge.

For those wanting to indulge in some onsite pampering, a hairdressing salon and beauty parlour, along with a health clinic and consultation room will be available. Those seeking easy entertainment will enjoy the golf simulator, three lane ten pin bowling alley, private cinema, art and craft studio, music room plus the games and entertainment room, with free wi-fi (with hearing loop) the GemLife Country Club will be the place to be.

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Sunset over the resortMarshall Cass

We love seeing our residents out and about on our island paradise. If you have a photo you’d like to share in our newsletter and be automatically entered into a prize draw for a $20 Woolworths voucher, send in your snaps to natalie@gemlife.com.au

PHOTO OF THE MONTH

Osso BuccoFOODIE FUN

INGREDIENTS: · 60 g butter · 4 tbs olive oil · 2 carrots cubed · 3 celery sticks cubed · 2 onions finely chopped · 3 garlic cloves crushed

· 8 veal shanks · 1 tbs tomato paste · 800g canned diced tomatoes · 2 cups beef stock (liquid) · 1 tsp dried thyme · 2 bay leaves

METHOD:1. Heat 20g butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a

large saucepan.2. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic and cook for

5 minutes.3. Pour into a large casserole dish.4. Place 4 tablespoons flour, salt and pepper into a plastic

bag with veal shanks and shake to cover well.5. Preheat oven to 200C.6. Melt remaining butter and oil in same frying pan and

brown veal.7. Lay veal on top of carrot mixture.8. Pour the tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, thyme

and bay leaves into the frying pan and bring to the boil.9. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.10. Pour over veal. Cover and bake for 1 ¾ hours.11. To make gremolata: Grated rind of 2 lemons, 2 cloves

garlic, finely chopped and ½ cup chopped parsley mixed together.

If you have a recipe you’d love to share with us, email it to natalie@gemlife.com.au so we can spread the foodie love!

As the cooler weather continues, why not warm up with a tasty, affordable Italian dish which is a hearty and healthy meal to enjoy with family and friends.

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TALKING PETS

(As they say in Russia)

My formal name is Sasha which is short for Alexander (presumably from the Smirnoff house), but around the home, I am required to answer to the annoying title of ‘Billy’–instead of a diet of anchovies. It appears my father was a visiting Russian KGB dignitary. My dear mother, who was an innocent, adorable rag doll, was ravaged by this visitor.

I’ve graduated kitty school with one very important lesson learned: not to jump on mummy’s head on the bed. My most annoying habit, however, is jumping on mummy’s head.

My favourite pastime is sleeping and what I love most about GemLife is the attention I receive from all the lovely ladies who like to pat me. I get excited when they come by. Please don’t be shy to stop and say hello!

Sasha

GemLife Bribie Island is a pet-friendly resort that promotes active lifestyles and welcoming communities. If this sounds like your dream way to live, contact Glenys on 1800 193 177 or email glenys@gemlife.com.au – we’d love to welcome you and your furry friends to GemLife Bribie Island.

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CALLING ALLGEMLIFE RESIDENTS!

Refer a friend to GemLife & earn yourself $1000!*

*Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.gemlife.com.au/terms for more information

From Russia with Love

Neil the SealHave you met Bribie Islands newest resident, Neil the Seal yet? He was first spotted in Pumistone Passage a few weeks ago but has now moved around to the surf beach at Woorim. On a normal day he can be found playing in the sun or lounging on the sand.

Stratsvetu!

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What’s On August

Display Homes Open 7 Days – 9 Dux Drive, Bongaree, Bribie Island Qld 4507

1800 193 177 | www.gemlife.com.au

Love Between The Pages Wednesday 1 August, 6:30pmNorth Lakes Library

Join brilliant Queensland authors Barbara Hannay, Christine Wells and Helene Young to celebrate those books that champion love in their pages. As well as talking about their new books Summer of Secrets, The Juliet Code and Return to Roseglen, the authors will be chatting about love stories, writing women’s stories and more. Doors open 6:30pm, with the talk to commence at 7:00pm.

Workshop: Sonja Carmichael –Weaving from the SeaWednesday 1 August, 11:00am–2:00pmBribie Island Seaside Museum

Quandamooka woman, Sonja Carmichael, who has a close connection to the land and sea of Minjerriba (North Stradbroke Island), utilises discarded items that wash up on our beaches to create woven and knotted works of art. Join her at a workshop and discover more about her practice while creating works of art from recycled materials.

Cost includes all materials and lunch.

Barnum The MusicalFriday 10–11 August, 7:30pm

Barnum is an American musical based on the life of showman P. T. Barnum, covering the period from 1835 through 1880 in America and major cities of the world where Barnum took his performing companies. The production combines elements of traditional musical theatre with the spectacle of the circus. The characters include jugglers, trapeze artists and clowns.

Sydney Comedy Festival ShowcaseThursday 23 August, 7:30pmRedcliffe Cultural Centre

The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour will bring the crème de la crème of the 2018 Festival to Redcliffe. Set to feature some of the hottest acts live on stage for two hours of hard-hitting laughter, it boasts a line-up of veteran favourites, international stars, and some of the freshest emerging talents. Grab your tickets to the funniest night of entertainment you will see all year!

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A $20 | C $17

Play a round with a Ladbrokes PGA Legend

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GEMLIFE BRIBIE ISLAND | BRIBIE ISLAND GOLF CLUB

THURSDAY 2ND AUGUSTPR AMLINKS COURT, WOORIM, BRIBIE ISLAND, QLD | P 07 3408 1457

visit www.bribiegolf.com.au for more details

$40PER PLAYERSNACK LUNCH INCLUDED

7AM & 12PM SHOTGUN STARTS | MEN’S AND LADIES SINGLE STABLEFORD PLUS TEAM EVENT WITH YOUR PRO

INCORPORATING THE SUPER CRISP LAGER NIGHT SHOOTOUT