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As part of our commitment to care, we are pleased to announce that our villages are among the first in Australia to be awarded Australian Retirement Village Accreditation Scheme (ARVAS) accreditation.

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05 November 2024

A love story born from WWII for veteran and centenarian

It’s been 82 years since Banora Point centenarian Ruth joined the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) on 5 November 1942, in search of adventure.

22 October 2024

Downsizing makes for stress-free retirement living

Downsizing during retirement made sense for Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay resident Zoe after moving into the village almost two years ago for the community and care services.

04 October 2024

Inverpine residents celebrate 25 years of retirement living

Eleven Bolton Clarke Inverpine residents are gearing up to celebrate 25 years of living at the Murrumba Downs retirement village.

27 September 2024

Redlands local thanks village life for new travel passion

Embarking on his fifth trip in the last two years, Bolton Clarke Moreton Shores retirement village resident Charles credits the village lifestyle for his newfound freedom to travel.

17 September 2024

Fairview retirement village remains close to locals’ heart

It’s been almost 20 years since Pinjarra Hills residents Barbara and John visited Bolton Clarke Fairview Retirement Village but now they call it their home.

28 August 2024

A lifelong passion honoured by South Australian Ballet

Bolton Clarke Hillside Gardens retirement village resident Judy has been recognised for her contribution to the South Australian arm of the Australian Ballet.

11 August 2024

36,520-odd days of living for Westhaven retiree

For Bolton Clarke Westhaven retirement village resident John “Ralph”, variety truly is the spice of life – and what he believes is his secret to reaching his 100th birthday.

04 August 2024

Village community lifestyle a tonic for loneliness

For St Kilda retirement village resident Elaine, the death of her beloved husband was the trigger for feelings of loneliness she had never expected.

10 July 2024

From a few happy hour throws to bowling champions

Bolton Clarke Moreton Shores residents were no strangers to a casual game of bowls but one resident quickly realised the group’s potential after an afternoon get-together.

06 June 2024

Waterford retirement village welcomes new clubhouse

Bolton Clarke Talbarra retirement village residents are kicking up their heels celebrating the opening of a new village clubhouse including a pool and al fresco barbecue terrace.

27 May 2024

Rowes Bay retirement village opens its doors to Townsville

Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay retirement village residents opened their doors to the Townsville community over the weekend at the village’s annual Market Day.

07 May 2024

Rowes Bay retirement village resident raises $4000 for Leukemia

Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay retirement village resident Trish has raised $4000 and had the big chop as part of Shave for a Cure in support of her four-year-old great grandson.

22 April 2024

Gus honours three generations of veterans at Anzac Day

Bolton Clarke Fernhill retirement village resident and Vietnam veteran Jurgen (Gus) is commemorating three generations of service this Anzac Day – including a grandfather who was an adviser to the Turks at Gallipoli.

05 April 2024

Villages a gateway for healthy lifestyles

Ninety per cent of retirement village residents say they feel positive about life and almost three quarters rate their health as good to excellent, new research by Bolton Clarke Research Institute has found.

27 March 2024

Sunny Coast retiree donates knitted items to aged care

Alexandra Headlands local Susan has taken her hobby of knitting around the world but is now putting her needles to good use for aged care residents.

29 February 2024

Ipswich Airforce Veteran celebrates 100 years

Ipswich veteran Doug Simonds is the latest Bolton Clarke Milford Grange Retirement Village resident to join the Centenarian Club as he celebrates his 100th birthday.

14 February 2024

Village Managers win big at Property Council Awards

Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay retirement village manager Stephen Pether has been crowned 2024 Programmed Queensland Village Manager of the Year at a Property Council of Queensland event.

01 February 2024

Pinjarra Hills local reflects on 100 years in Brisbane

From humble beginnings in Hendra in the 1920s, Ethel has called Brisbane home for the past 100 years.

16 January 2024

Moreton Shores local sows seeds of nostalgia

Bolton Clarke Moreton Shores resident, Charles Geljon, has a special connection with the land the Redlands Retirement Village is built upon.

22 December 2023

Unwrapping the spirit of Christmas

Unwrap the spirit of Christmas in this collection of images from across our Bolton Clarke, Allity and McKenzie homes which showcase the meaningful moments that made this holiday season truly special for our residents.

05 December 2023

Europa on Alma resident David digs deep in new book

Europa on Alma resident David Bereson is excited to announce the launch of his new book, Dig Deep, published by Inside Lives.

05 December 2023

‘Right size’ fits all at Chelsea retirement village

Bolton Clarke’s Chelsea Retirement Village at Maryborough is offering a new affordable living option for local retirees.

30 November 2023

Bolton Clarke centenarians join Premier for 100+ Club

It’s not every day you celebrate being over 100 years old with more than 50 other centenarians, but that’s exactly what Bolton Clarke residents had the chance to do this month.

28 November 2023

St Kilda welcomes new kid on the Alma block

A European inspired café and general store led by locally grown chef Samuel Hocking is taking up residence at Bolton Clarke’s Europa on Alma retirement village.

28 November 2023

Good genes, future focus secrets to Bill’s 100 years

Good genes and a little bit of luck are the secret to Albert Ian ‘Bill’ Eaton’s longevity, according to the long time Bribie local.

17 November 2023

Upcoming 'Downsizing Made Simple' book launches

Downsizing experts and bestselling authors Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker will share their internationally recognised expertise when they launch their new edition of Downsizing Made Simple at free events at Moreton Shores and Europa on Alma.

17 November 2023

Call for Seniors to join local intergenerational project

A new intergenerational community program is giving seniors and school students the chance to share experiences from cooking and gardening to reading and postcard writing – and older community members are being invited to join the fun!

15 November 2023

Village connection promotes wellbeing at Menora Gardens

Menora Gardens Retirement Village resident Helen Brennan says since making the move into the village nine months ago her days look very different – and it’s all about community.

03 November 2023

Racing history alive and well at Sunshine Coast

For Alexandra Headland residents Neil and Patricia Eiby, joining Melbourne Cup Day celebrations with their neighbours at Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise retirement village brings back fond memories.

31 October 2023

Baycrest residents celebrate being a senior

Bolton Clarke Baycrest residents celebrated the conclusion of Seniors Month in style last week, with 152 residents and visitors gathering to celebrate what it means to ‘love where you live’.

03 October 2023

Seeder sows memories for Westhaven resident Roy

For Westhaven Retirement Village resident Roy, a community bus trip ended up being a trip down memory lane when he spotted part of his family history in a paddock outside Toowoomba.

08 September 2023

Retirement village residents fighting the cost of living

Bolton Clarke Fairways retirement village residents have come together to help each other beat the rising cost of living in Bundaberg with their own community food bank.

17 August 2023

Veterans remember Victory in the Pacific Day

Bolton Clarke Milford Grange residents and World War II veterans Harry and Olive have very different recollections of the day they got the news the war was finally over.

16 June 2023

Baycrest resident’s 100 years of memorable moments

From mistakenly signing up to become a nurse and being caught in a rowboat in an ocean whirlpool to experiencing Cyclone Tracy in 1974 – it’s safe to say Bolton Clarke Baycrest resident Dorothy's century has been anything but dull.

13 June 2023

Redlands author shining the light on meditation

The sunrises of Redlands are the inspiration for a new book of photography and meditations co-authored by Moreton Shores retirement village resident Heather.

12 May 2023

Former Maryborough nurse keeps close ties to nursing community

From the outback to the operating table, Bolton Clarke Chelsea retirement village resident Olwen spent her nursing career giving back to the Maryborough community.

24 April 2023

Bribie local pays homage to lost friends and family

ANZAC Day marks a very special time for Bolton Clarke Bongaree retirement village resident and veteran Charles.

20 April 2023

A love story born out of the Australian Defence forces

For Bolton Clarke Tantula Rise retirement village residents Neil and Patricia Eiby, the defence forces have been entrenched in their lives from day one together.

06 April 2023

Easter making way for intergenerational friendships

The Easter bunny came early for local retirement village residents and school students after spending the first term of the school year together building intergenerational friendships.

30 March 2023

Baycrest resident loses locks for a good cause

Bolton Clarke Baycrest Retirement Village resident Lyn Latham has said goodbye to her luscious locks all for a good cause.

08 March 2023

Keeping the art of spinning wool alive at Inverpine

For Bolton Clarke Inverpine Retirement Village resident Eileen likes nothing better than to spin up a yarn - while spinning yarn.

28 February 2023

Galleon Gardens retirement village says hello to a fresh community hall

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Galleon Gardens Retirement Village are wasting no time filling the calendar at their new community hall.

21 April 2023

Local retirement community keeping things fresh

Armed with fresh produce and cooking up a storm at Bolton Clarke’s Rowes Bay retirement village, a group of residents have taken over the community veggie garden to combat the rising cost of fruit and vegetables.

14 April 2023

Living a life of luxury at Cazna Gardens

Born and raised in a small village of Yorkshire in England, Bolton Clarke Cazna Gardens retirement village resident Brenda loves the lifestyle she now leads.

07 April 2023

Village residents supporting the local community with handcrafts

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Moreton Shores Retirement Village have taken the challenge to pool their talents and put unused craft supplies to use to benefit people in need.

31 March 2023

Man’s best friend has bred companionship in Mackay

A shared love of man’s best friend is helping forge new friendships and promote wellbeing among residents at Bolton Clarke’s Breezes Retirement Village.

24 March 2023

Resident artist draws inspiration from natural surrounds

Bolton Clarke Bongaree Retirement Village resident Graham first studied art at school and took up a paintbrush again to challenge himself in retirement.

17 March 2023

Retiree enjoys a healthy and active lifestyle at Baycrest

Bolton Clarke Baycrest Retirement Village resident Pamela, 81, often puts the pedal to the metal with a 10km bicycle ride as part of her regular exercise regime.

10 March 2023

Staying connected in the Inverpine community

Maintaining strong connections and support is something that made Bolton Clarke’s Inverpine Retirement Village at Murrumba Downs an appealing option for Verney when she decided to downsize six years ago.

24 February 2023

Change of pace gave Malcolm time to write debut book

After living what Malcolm calls a “full-on” life moving regularly across regional Queensland, settling down at Bolton Clarke’s Fernhill Retirement Village 18 years ago was an easy decision.

17 February 2023

Leonard strolls through life with his four-legged friend at Westhaven

After growing up on and later running the family dairy farm outside of Toowoomba, Bolton Clarke Westhaven Retirement Village resident Leonard says he was ready for the convenience and support of retirement living.

10 February 2023

Getting the family involved at Tantula Rise

Seeing Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise Retirement Village over a video call from Western Australia was all Christine needed to know she wanted to call it home.

06 February 2023

Wedding bells are ringing at Baycrest retirement village

Over 50 years apart didn’t change the love Bolton Clarke Baycrest retirement village residents Bob and Annette have always had for one another.

22 December 2022

Europa on Alma recognised for innovation in retirement living

Bolton Clarke’s Europa on Alma retirement village has been recognised for design quality and innovation at the Victorian Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Awards.

21 December 2022

Aged care provider rallies support for local Victorian family

Over the weekend staff from Bolton Clarke and APM Group lent a helping hand for a great cause as they landscaped the display unit for the Callisto Place retirement village which will open next year.

05 December 2022

Local retirement village resident devotes his time to Chaplaincy

Devoting your life to helping others is not a simple task but it’s exactly what Bolton Clarke Inverpine retirement village resident Grahame has done for over 20 years.

25 November 2022

Tropical-themed opening brings Rowes Bay community together

A revamped entertainment area at Rowes Bay retirement village in Townsville has been brought to life thanks to a generous bequest from former resident Alice.

17 November 2022

Pinning down causes of loneliness: technology takes next steps

Older Melbourne residents who live alone are being invited to trial new technology that aims to measure how the amount of conversations people have in a day correlates with risk of loneliness.

07 November 2022

Betty’s 100 years thanks to “pure luck”

After years apart due to Covid-19, there was a reason for Bolton Clarke Galleon Gardens retirement village resident Betty and her family to come together and celebrate for a very special 100th birthday.

31 October 2022

Margaret marks Grandparents Day with a swim

Margaret, 78, loves her four grandchildren who live only streets away, considering her role as a grandma a vital support.

21 October 2022

Village community provides connection for carers

ONE quarter of residents at Bolton Clarke’s Fairview Retirement Village in Pinjarra Hills are caring for a partner or loved one.

17 October 2022

Port Macquarie identical twin says, “great minds think alike”

Port Macquarie sisters Patricia and Pamela have had friends and family seeing double for 90 years.

30 September 2022

Trailblazer Pamela says “travel far and wide”

Globetrotter Pamela’s thirst for adventure has taken her around the world.

30 September 2022

Inverpine resident finds passion later in life

The move to Bolton Clarke’s Inverpine retirement village gave Pat the time she needed to build a new retirement career telling the stories of Korean War veterans.

24 September 2022

Spring has sprung for Toowoomba residents

Flower power and butterflies have beautified a maintenance ute decorated by the Bolton Clarke Westhaven retirement living community for the Grand Central Floral Parade last Saturday.

14 September 2022

Nursing a career with heart, says Bongaree retiree

Cilla was a cornerstone of her community for 40 years working as a nurse and later as Director of Nursing at a private Gold Coast hospital.

06 September 2022

Moreton Shores celebrates 15 years of retirement living

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Moreton Shores retirement community came together last month to celebrate the village’s 15th birthday.

04 September 2022

Healthy connections a Father’s Day priority at Moreton Shores

Healthy connections will be on the Father’s Day gift list when the men of Bolton Clarke’s Moreton Shores retirement village come together to launch their Men’s Group with a Father’s Day breakfast this week.

19 August 2022

Wound care helps Jim enjoy active St Kilda lifestyle

For St Kilda resident Jim Murphy, 84, a fall at the home was the catalyst for a lifestyle change that has helped him live the life he wants with extra support when he needs it.

27 July 2022

Students and retirees bond over shared life experiences

Five dancers are chatting in a group. Their shared experiences easily span the more than 60-year age gap between them. Nearby, retiree John shares his love of the outdoors with a group of 12-year-old boys with similar interests.

27 July 2022

A Flying Launch for ‘A Prodigious Leap’

Between turning 100 and deteriorating eyesight, you’d be forgiven for not expecting Bolton Clarke Bicentennial resident Tom Barry to be joining a list of new authors. But Tom is out to prove you wrong!

26 September 2022

Social atmosphere at Rowes Bay brings John out of his shell

For Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay Retirement Village resident, John, Townsville has always been the place he came back to. It was the place he joined the Royal Australian Air Force, it was where he was discharged after 22 years of service and it was where his two sons were born.

19 September 2022

Local artist thrives at Moreton Shores

For Thornlands artist Frances and her husband David, the move into Bolton Clarke’s Moreton Shores retirement village has given them time to let their creativity shine. Frances says making the switch has alleviated the pressure of maintaining a house and been the best move they could have made.

12 September 2022

It’s nice to be home at Tantula Rise

Bolton Clarke Tantula Rise Retirement Village residents Susan and John say that it’s nice to have found their home after a lifetime of moving around the world. John, who is originally from Liverpool in the United Kingdom, was in the Royal Air Force for 38 years to the day he joined. As a result, he and his family have moved frequently.

05 September 2022

Downsizing gets the green thumbs up from Mary

When it came time for Bolton Clarke Cazna Gardens Retirement Village resident Mary to downsize, choosing where to go took no time at all. Before she moved to Cazna Gardens at the end of 2019, Mary had been living locally at Sunnybank Hills in a three-bedroom, two-storey house

29 August 2022

There’s no place like home at Breezes

Despite travelling around Australia, Bolton Clarke Breezes Retirement Village resident Dorothy always wanted to come home to Mackay.

22 August 2022

Retirement makes way for new hobbies at Westhaven!

Retirement living at Bolton Clarke’s Westhaven Village has given 88-year-old Neville Brown a whole new lease on life. Neville moved to Toowoomba 40 years ago, working as a house painter and wallpaper hanger.

15 August 2022

Caring community is Joan’s key to happiness

It was Bolton Clarke’s veteran heritage that first drew Joan McAloney to Inverpine Retirement Village. After losing her husband in the Vietnam War, she wanted to be part of a community that honoured that history.

03 October 2022

Settling by the seaside at Bongaree

For Bolton Clarke Bongaree resident Wendy, life has been full of adventure and lots of love from her family. Wendy lived in Papua New Guinea and Toowoomba before finally coming to retire in Bolton Clarke’s Bongaree community on the beautiful Bribie Island.

08 August 2022

Coming home to Fernhill

Margaret moved into Bolton Clarke’s Fernhill Retirement Village 19 years ago, but the community has been a part of her life since her mother worked in the laundry when she was a child.

01 August 2022

The next big adventure at Carrington

For Bolton Clarke Carrington Retirement Village residents John and Kirsten, the move to their new unit has been full of serendipitous links to their adventurous past.

25 July 2022

Janice trades the country for the Bay

For Bolton Clarke Baycrest Retirement Village resident Janice, moving from her property in Jandowae, North-West of Dalby, to Hervey Bay was always going to be a big adjustment. But recent weather had her breathing a deep sigh of relief upon her arrival.

20 June 2022

Moreton Shores Seniors Expo a One-Stop-Shop

Thornlands seniors stepped through retirement living options and products and services to support independence and ageing well at the inaugural Bolton Clarke Moreton Shores Seniors Expo on 17 June.

06 June 2022

Local art steals the show at Bongaree

Move over the Archibalds, residents at Bolton Clarkes Bongaree Retirement Village recently hosted their inaugural wine and cheese Art Auction.

03 June 2022

Market fare, home-made goods at Rowes Bay Market Day

Local craft, plants and goods will be on sale when Bolton Clarke’s Rowes Bay Retirement Village at Townsville opens its doors for its annual Market Day on Saturday, 11 June.

25 May 2022

Resident history front and centre at Fairview

On Tuesday 17th May 2022, residents from the Fairview Retirement Village came together to celebrate the launch of their Fairview History Booklet.

03 May 2022

Children are the secret to longevity for Ellen, 105

Mother’s Day is always a cause for celebration for 105-year-old Bolton Point local Ellen Power. Known as her family’s ‘blessed matriarch’ – with nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren -Ellen says family is the most important thing to her, as it should be to everybody.

22 April 2022

Honouring the service of our Veterans

Anzac Day is widely known as a national day of remembrance for those who have served our country. At Bolton Clarke, we have a rich history steeped in honouring the service of our Veterans. We have the privilege to know many who now call one of our community’s home.

30 March 2022

There’s something in the air at Breezes

When Sharon and her husband Charlie decided to sell their family house and move to Bolton Clarke Breezes retirement village, they did not expect to feel at home so quickly.

23 May 2022

A place to settle down at Carrington

Helen competed in the 1960 and 1964 Olympics representing Australia in long jump, high jump and pentathlon. Her Mum, the famous Ruth Frith, holds the title as the oldest active athlete, competing in the Australian Masters Games until she was 100.

02 May 2022

Sun, sand and long walks on the beach!

Trading in the suburbs for the sea means retirement has never looked so good for Rowes Bay Retirement Village resident Mel.

16 May 2022

Lynelle is the Angel of Baycrest

After flooding devastated their cattle property north of Bundaberg in 2013, Lynelle and her husband Noel were looking for a safe place to settle down.

05 May 2022

Lights, Camera, Cazna Gardens

Cazna Gardens Retirement Village resident Bob is no stranger to the limelight – as well as working for the Air Force and as a nurse he has worked for a band and in the movie industry.

18 April 2022

Friends are the family you choose at Inverpine

While it was family that first brought Elaine to the Inverpine Retirement Village at Murrumba Downs, it is the friends she has made that have made it home.

11 April 2022

Village atmosphere brings John and Linda home

John and his wife Linda moved into Bolton Clarke’s Moreton Shores Retirement Village almost seven years ago. When they did, they were pleased to find the proper village atmosphere they were both used to.

04 April 2022

Carmen and Zorro give back to Fernhill

Looking for a place with a small town feel and a bustling main street, as well as somewhere with access to transport and health facilities, Carmen and her husband Peter found everything they needed at the Fernhill Retirement Village.

28 March 2022

An unexpected connection welcomes Janise home

When Janise moved to the Bolton Clarke Bongaree retirement village, she didn’t immediately recognise the connection that had brought her to her new home.

21 March 2022

Walking works wonders at Tantula Rise

Exploring is in Eric’s blood. So when he moved into Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise retirement village almost two years ago, one of the first things he did was strap on his walking shoes and set out to see the local community.

16 March 2022

Cyndy’s unexpected feline lifeline

When Cyndy moved into Bolton Clarke’s Westhaven Retirement Village in Toowoomba she found an unexpected new friend.

07 March 2022

History Of Pioneering Queensland Nurse Unearthed

A photograph album belonging to New Farm WWI nurse and Queensland’s first female dentist Sister Martha Burns has been found among archival records at Bolton Clarke’s Fernhill residential aged care community at Caboolture.

11 February 2022

Community a lifetime connection for local Centenarian

Community is key for Townsville local Minna Ede, who this week celebrated her 100th birthday at Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay. The Centenarian has lived through two World Wars, the Great Depression and now a pandemic. Despite the adversity, she says the secret to living a long life is to find happiness in the people around you.

01 December 2021

Local Men’s Shed lend a hand

Membership of the Cleveland Uniting Church Men’s Shed is almost rite of passage for many residents living at Bolton Clarke’s Moreton Shores Retirement Village.

29 November 2021

Empowerment, connection underpin volunteer’s work

Jason left the United Kingdom in October 2018, and after travelling through the Middle East and Asia had planned to spend a year in sunny Australia. Luckily for the Bolton Clarke community, he ended up staying a lot longer!

23 November 2021

Love is all you need

Bolton Clarke Chelsea Retirement Village resident Grace Alexander’s story is literally part of the fabric of the Wide Bay community.

10 November 2021

Ex-RAAF Reservists solve 40-year-old plane wreck mystery

Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay Retirement Village resident Bruce has always had a special interest in military aircrafts. As an ex-reservist in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and a Townsville local, he has spent a lifetime researching and studying crash sites in the local area.

08 November 2021

RAAF Veteran exchanges flying high for a seascape

RAAF Veteran Dennis Olsen OAM has an impressive 42-year career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). He has been living at Bolton Clarke Tantula Rise since the retirement community opened 14 years ago.

08 November 2021

Small conversation unearths history of service

Recently, Bolton Clarke’s Fairways retirement community in Bundaberg held a poignant celebration to honour Veterans. In attendance was Greg Johannesen who was presented with a moving tribute to his late Father.

20 September 2021

Residents flourish in Toowoomba’s Grand Central Floral Parade

For residents at Bolton Clarke’s Westhaven community, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers has always been one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year.

10 September 2021

Fairways a family in more ways than one for Marilyn

When family and friends arrive at Bolton Clarke’s Fairways community at Bundaberg, it’s no wonder the face that greets them at the door is familiar. Over the past 20 years Marilyn has become an integral part of the Fairways family.

09 August 2021

Bolton Clarke retirement villages earn full ARVAS accreditation

Bolton Clarke’s 24 retirement villages are among the first in Australia to be awarded Australian Retirement Village Accreditation Scheme (ARVAS) accreditation.

27 September 2021

Teaching takes Sally from fashion to ‘Frise

Former fashion teacher and Bolton Clarke Breezes retirement village resident Sally James has taken on a new student in her retirement - a nine-month-old Bichon Frise puppy, Keisha – and the pair are teaching each other some new tricks.

20 September 2021

Rowes Bay sisters heed adventure’s call

For sisters and Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay retirement village residents Margie Scorse and Lynne Clancy there’s no place like home – but that hasn’t stopped them answering the call of adventure to explore Australia in style.

13 September 2021

Downsizing creates connections for Jan

When Jan Tilley decided to downsize to Bolton Clarke’s Carrington retirement village at Parkinson, she didn’t expect to uncover so many connections to community and creativity.

06 September 2021

Baycrest a perfect fit for family retirement

Finding family retiring under one roof might be unusual, but for Baycrest retirement village residents Liz and Craig Winnington and Liz’s brother Lindsay Clarke, it’s the perfect fit.

30 August 2021

Lynda comes home to Fernhill

When Lynda McKewan moved to Bolton Clarke’s Fernhill retirement village at Caboolture, she didn’t first appreciate what a homecoming it would be.

23 August 2021

At Inverpine, new friends are just around the corner

Jan Dale and Christine Magee are proving that at any age, new friendships can be just around the corner.

16 August 2021

World traveller finds new community at Cazna Gardens

Frank Flynn has lived his life in pursuit of his two passions, travel and languages.  Now he’s discovering a passion for staying home in his new community at Bolton Clarke’s Cazna Gardens retirement village.

26 July 2021

Moreton Shores magical music winds back clock

Brian and Kathy Thomas say the move to Bolton Clarke’s Moreton Shores retirement village at Thornlands has helped them wind back the clock.

02 August 2021

From mountain home to garden village, Dorothy shares her love of community

Community has been an important focus of life for Dorothy Sherratt since her years lived in rugged and icy conditions in the Snowy Mountains during the construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme.

09 August 2021

School friends become neighbours at Tantula Rise

When Carmel McLellan and her husband Ken moved into Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise retirement village at Alexandra Headlands in May, the last thing Carmel expected was to run into her old school chum

19 July 2021

Downsizing’s the new lease on life for Lynette

When Lynette Phillips moved from Victoria to Bolton Clarke’s Bongaree retirement village on Bribie Island, she wasn’t expecting to be quite so elated with her choice.

15 July 2021

A home for happy ever after

Bob Crothers and Annette Young have a lot they’re thankful for. In the past two years they’ve rekindled their romance after 54 years apart and found their forever home to spend time in together at Bolton Clarke’s Baycrest retirement village in Hervey Bay.

05 July 2021

Rowes Bay says ‘cheers’ to 30 years

Residents living at Bolton Clarke’s Rowes Bay retirement village have gathered to say cheers to 30 years of Rowes Bay with a special luncheon and a market day for the whole community.

09 April 2021

Community garden gets the (green) thumbs up

The community garden at Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise retirement village has been transformed over recent months courtesy of village resident and green thumb Neil Jensen.

06 April 2021

Flexibility and friendliness a winning combination

Since moving to Bolton Clarke’s Westhaven retirement village in Toowoomba six months ago, Rex and Desley have taken to their new lifestyle like ducks to water.

01 April 2021

Seniors get active ahead of No Falls Month

Seniors from Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise retirement village in Alexandra Headlands have been getting active in a weekly exercise class designed to support balance, agility, and overall fitness.

29 March 2021

Downsizing’s the ‘goldilocks’ move for Robert and Dianne

Downsizing from their family home on a large block was the ‘goldilocks’ move for Robert and Dianne Fraser, who moved to Bolton Clarke’s Inverpine retirement village one year ago.

22 March 2021

New year, new home for Ian and Sandra

What better way to start the new year than with a new home? That’s what Ian and Sandra Heslehurst did when they made the move to downsize from their quarter acre at Sunnybank to Bolton Clarke’s Carrington retirement village in Parkinson in January.

19 March 2021

Judy’s got peace of mind

For Bolton Clarke Cazna Gardens, Sunnybank Hills resident Judy Jones, the decision to move from her Runcorn home to her village unit was made the minute she walked through the door.

15 March 2021

Village life a haven for Ellen

Ellen Campbell knows well the value of having a haven to call home. Growing up in Germany during WWII, it was her mother who shielded her and her siblings and kept them safe. For the past eight years, her home and haven has been Bolton Clarke’s Fernhill retirement village in Caboolture.

08 March 2021

Village life’s the cup of tea for Helen and Pauline

It’s clear that mother and daughter Pauline Pavlich and Helen Howarth share a close bond. But not only are they close at heart, but close to hand too, both living in their own units at Bolton Clarke’s Breezes retirement village in Mackay.

01 March 2021

The best of both worlds for Margaret and John

For Margaret and John Hetherington, moving to Bolton Clarke’s Rowes Bay retirement village has given them a lifestyle with the best of both worlds.

11 February 2021

17 again: love renews this Valentine’s Day

Bob Crothers and Annette Young have plenty of reasons to celebrate this Valentine’s Day. Two years ago, the high school sweethearts reunited after 54 years apart. Last year, they bought a home together at Bolton Clarke’s Baycrest retirement village in Hervey Bay. This year, they plan to get married.

05 February 2021

Free health and wellbeing sessions help Sunshine Coast seniors stay active and independent

Sunshine Coast seniors are getting healthy and active with the commencement of a new wellbeing program at Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise retirement village in Alexandra Headlands.

13 January 2021

Compassionate Heather shares marathon memoirs

Bolton Clarke Moreton Shores retirement village’s newest author, Heather Coombes, possesses a remarkable resilience, generous spirit and a compassionate heart. They are qualities that shine through in her 2016 book, Marathon Wheeler - a memoir of her life born with cerebral palsy, finding her purpose and pursuing her passions of writing, librarianship and ministry.

11 January 2021

The right move at the right time

David and Elaine Sollars are grateful to have found their haven when they moved to Bolton Clarke’s Baycrest retirement village in February of last year.

08 January 2021

Moments decision brings marvellous life

For Kathy and Gene Rosenblatt, a whirlwind decision five years ago led to new friendships and the comfort of safety and security in their home at Bolton Clarke’s Fernhill retirement village in Caboolture.

06 January 2021

Home sweet home, sweet home, sweet home

Bribie Island locals David and Pamela Aitchison, Roy Sycamore and Margaret Lambert each live at Bolton Clarke’s Bongaree retirement village – but this is not the first time they’ve shared a home, each having lived in the same house around the corner on Norman Street.

04 January 2021

Water aerobics keeps retirees moving

The ladies of Bolton Clarke’s Westhaven retirement village in Harristown know how to keep fit – and have plenty of fun while doing so. During the warmer months, resident Edith Oxenham leads a group of eight regular attendees in twice-weekly water aerobics.

30 December 2020

Desley’s lifelong blue crush

Desley Williams has lived her life in the water swimming rivers, channels and beaches all over the world. Her life-long blue crush has taken her from her hometown of Mackay to the Gold Coast, Victoria and overseas to England and Italy between 1967 to 1982.

28 December 2020

Retirees beat the heat with water aerobics

With the arrival of summer, residents living at Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise retirement village at Alexandra Headlands have found a way to beat the heat – and keep fit at the same time with weekly water aerobics classes.

18 December 2020

Dennis trades trains for toys becoming Santa’s latest elf

The art of hand chiseling wooden toys isn’t very common nowadays, but Bolton Clarke Westhaven, Toowoomba retirement village resident Dennis Law is doing his bit to keep craftsmanship alive this Christmas.

14 October 2020

Wholesome food the spice of life

A love of food and country atmosphere are two things Cynthia Press shares with many of her fellow residents at Bolton Clarke’s Westhaven retirement village.

12 October 2020

Tai chi the key to health and happiness for Bill

While meditation practice and yoga have become trendy among the younger generation, Bill Sanders and the seniors he instructs in tai chi twice weekly are living proof that you don’t need to be a young social media influencer to take up the practice and reap the mindful benefits.

01 January 2021

Water smart smiles for retirement village residents

Residents of Bolton Clarke’s Rowes Bay retirement village in Townsville have been the happy recipients of some water smart products from Townsville City Council. The roll out has been a great success, putting smiles on residents’ faces and encouraging physical activity in the gardens, proving that sometimes the grass is greener on the other side.

18 September 2020

Crafting clay creations brings content for retirement village residents

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Inverpine retirement village at Murrumba Downs have been keeping busy and taking the lead from their grandchildren to produce some extraordinary clay modelling artworks during the coronavirus pandemic.

30 June 2020

Fresh produce brings Sunset Ridge retirees together

Fresh produce from a bountiful vege patch has been a focus of friendship and community for residents at Bolton Clarke’s Sunset Ridge retirement village at Emu Park. Keen gardeners Geoff and Jenny Marquardt started the project and have now got other residents involved with new gardens underway, produce being shared and a herb patch in the offing.

07 July 2020

Café becomes retirees favourite watering ‘hole in the wall’

The “Hole in the Wall” café at Bolton Clarke’s Broadwater Gardens retirement village in Port Macquarie has become the caffeine-fueled antidote to social distancing challenges for resident retirees.

18 June 2020

All in the family at Moreton Shores

Pam Elder never envisioned that when it came time for her to retire, she would end up living in the same retirement village as her parents. But despite it seeming strange at first, Pam has called Bolton Clarke’s Moreton Shores retirement village in Thornlands her home for the past nine years, living alongside parents Don and Joan Campbell, who made the move three years earlier.

05 June 2020

‘Hello Nan and Pop’ activity pack keeps grandparents and grandkids connected.

At times like this, the importance of keeping in touch with family and loved ones cannot be understated – particularly for older people. With social distancing, border closures and other protective measures preventing face-to-face contact, Bolton Clarke retirement village residents have turned to technology to keep the connections alive.

05 June 2020

Water tower used for parachute practice in 1942 to be painted to honour ANZACS

The community votes are in, and the water tower out front of Bolton Clarke’s Fernhill community on King St, Caboolture - once used for Secret Intelligence Operatives to practice parachute jumping - is to be painted in honour of our ANZACS.

02 June 2020

Mackay’s ‘happiness queen’ celebrates 100th birthday

You’d be forgiven for thinking Almira Argent is too good to be true, such is the level of joy, happiness and positivity she radiates ahead of her 100th birthday on Sunday 31 May. “It’s absolutely wonderful,” she says. “It’s lovely – I’m overexcited.”

27 May 2020

Village residents travel the world through takeaway

With travel restrictions putting a temporary hold on physical travel, residents at Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise community at Alexandra Headlands are giving their taste buds a weekly trip exploring world cuisine. Self-confessed nomad Therese Willey usually splits her time between her two homes. The first is Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise retirement village at Alexandra Headlands and the second – the open road.

21 May 2020

Retirees grow food and friendships in community garden

If empty shelves at gardening centres throughout South-East Queensland are anything to go by, the current social distancing conditions have created a surge of novice ‘green thumbs.’ But for residents at Bolton Clarke’s Westhaven retirement village at Toowoomba gardening is - and always has been - a way of life.

24 April 2020

ANZAC candles create community connections at Baycrest

For veterans and residents at Bolton Clarke Baycrest retirement village, ANZAC Day is an important time for reflection and community connection.  This year, residents will be Lighting Up the Dawn as they ‘stand to’ on their driveways with support from Hervey Bay RSL sub-branch and Paisley Park Childcare Centre staff, who have provided the residents with handmade candles to mark the commemoration.

22 April 2020

Veteran Ralph Edwards shares 101 years of memories

For Bolton Clarke Milford Grange resident Ralph Edwards, ANZAC Day has added significance every year. Born in Roma, in central western Queensland, on 21 April 1919 during the final months of World War I, Ralph served Australia in World War II in the Citizens Military Forces and then the Australian Imperial Force, spending time in Labuan, Borneo working on 40,000-gallon prefabricated steel fuel tanks.

26 January 2020

Residents enjoy Bolton Clarke’s Australia Day ‘big bash’ community cricket

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Milford Grange community at Ipswich were on a good wicket this Australia Day long weekend when the inaugural Bolton Clarke ‘big bash’ was hosted in their backyard.

13 November 2019

Plastic poppies pay recycled respects

Bolton Clarke Inverpine residential aged care community and retirement village has commemorated Remembrance Day with a special service including poppies handmade by residents from recycled materials.

11 November 2019

Army carpenter Max builds his legacy from Sydney to Singapore

A career as an army tradesman sent Max Rostron across the world, from contributing to military base builds and humanitarian support in Singapore and Vietnam to helping construct Australia’s iconic Sydney Opera House.

18 October 2019

All the world's a stage for Winders resident Doug

For Bolton Clarke Winders retirement living resident Doug Williams, all the world’s a stage. Doug first trod the boards in Canberra in 1963 and more than 50 years later is still actively involved in local theatre.

04 October 2019

Bolton Clarke to partner on Shanghai projects

Bolton Clarke, one of Australia's most experienced not-for-profit aged care and senior living providers, has formalised a key joint venture agreement in China that will see the organisation partner on eight continuing care retirement communities serving one of the country’s largest population centres.

04 October 2019

Local goods, live music at Breezes market day

Local craft, plants and produce will be on sale at 40 stalls when Bolton Clarke’s Breezes Retirement Village at Mackay opens its doors for its fourth annual Market Day and Open House on Saturday, 12 October.

03 October 2019

Enjoy a Tea and Tour at Rowes Bay

Find out more about beachside retirement living in Townsville, join us for a friendly cuppa and meet some of our residents every Thursday from 10am-12pm. No booking required.

03 October 2019

Community feeling a joy for Rowes Bay retirees

Making the move to retirement living was a practical decision for Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay residents Leigh and Penny Douglas, but it’s the community lifestyle they have grown to love.

26 September 2019

Toowoomba retirees remember parades past

Every Carnival of Flowers is memorable. But for Bolton Clarke Westhaven retirement village residents, who turned the village bus into a float for Saturday’s grand parade through Toowoomba, sharing the memories of carnivals past was just as important as creating new ones.

20 August 2019

Celebrating bayside lifestyle at Moreton Shores

Residents at Bolton Clarke’s Moreton Shores retirement living community came together this month for the community's 12th birthday celebrations and an over-90s afternoon tea in the community’s lakeside Bay Club.

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We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
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