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Alchera Living

Locality: Willagee, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9314 5884

Address: 40-44 Worley Street, Willagee, WA 6156 Willagee, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.thereserve.net.au/

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25.01.2022 The wagtail or djitti djitti (noongar spelling) is a well known local Western Australian bird species. As is often seen with bird names, the English name concerns the appearance of the bird and the Noongar name is given for the sound the bird makes. WA Today tells us this: Known to the Noongar Aboriginal people as djitti djitti, because of its trademark chatter (the town of Chittering is named after the bird), the perky and active wagtail was said to be a gossip and was drive...n away from important tribal meetings. Children were told not to chase wagtails because they'd be led into the bush and lost forever. The Noongar also tell a charming story about how, in the Dreaming, the wagtail was a great hunter who was one day robbed of his catch by Wardong the crow and Dwerda the dingo. They say that the wagtail never forgot this crime, which is why it still angrily attacks crows and dogs much bigger than itself. Source: https://www.watoday.com.au//perths-willy-is-a-real-wag-201

23.01.2022 Quick reminder that the City of Melville's Memory Cafe runs on the last Tuesday of every month at Cibo Sano at Hawaiian Melville. A great gathering of people living with dementia and their carers. Meet others and enjoy a friendly cup of coffee with your chat. The next Memory Cafe is on September 28th from 10am to 11am. Attendance is free and no bookings are required - beverages are at own cost.

23.01.2022 Winter was the season for slow cooked roasts, rich desserts and toasted marshmallows. While spring is when we tend to use more fresh ingredients and our meals become lighter. How do the seasons change your appetite? Our residents often gather to share morning tea or dinner in our Social Centre.

21.01.2022 Here is our favourite winter joke to lighten your day! This one is perfect to share with friends and family - kids will love it!

21.01.2022 Do you have a photo of your family visiting you in an Alchera Living community? We would love to see it! You can send it to us via private message on Facebook - we love seeing our communities and their families enjoying the paces we work hard to create.

21.01.2022 Here is a couple of our favourite family friendly knock knock jokes for you to try out! ---------------------------------- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Nana. Nana who? Nana your business!... Knock, knock. Who’s there? Tank. Tank who? You’re welcome! ---------------------------------- Do you have any great family friendly jokes?

20.01.2022 Are you still working or maybe you’ve retired? Do you like mingling at social events or doing solo laps in the pool? Maybe you prefer a big barbie to a peaceful walk in the park? Have the best of both worlds at The Reserve. For a limited time only, you can get $15,000 OFF selected apartments PLUS a $2000 moving pack! Hurry, offer ends soon!... Click here to check out more (https://thereserve.net.au/special-offer)

20.01.2022 What bird is called both the farmer’s friend and the bin chicken? Before the 1950’s the Australian White Ibis was absent from Western Australia, but we are now very used to seeing them in parks, residential yards and of course - at the tip! Ibis’ have long bills for digging in wet sands to dine on crayfish and mussels. Their bills also come in handy for finding morsels in rubbish piles. Whilst the Ibis may not have the most pleasant habits, the pure white feathers and gracef...ul flight are worth admiring and their courtship ceremony is romantic. The male bows to the female, offers her a twig and once she accepts it they preen each other before building a nest together. Source: birdlife.org.au

20.01.2022 Spring is a great time to try something new! Here are a few ideas: - Find a free online history course - Listen to some beginner videos and learn a new language - Try cooking a different type of meal from another country - Wear something from your closet that you've been keeping for a special occasion like a bright scarf

19.01.2022 In another instalment of our Willagee history chronicles, a brilliant photograph of the Austrian homes we've mentioned previously is in the City of Melville Museum resources online. The listing details the image's historical significance; "A group of Austrian tradesmen immigrated to Australia in 1951 under a two year contract to build prefabricated housing for the Austrian company 'Thermobau'." If it is a little hard to make out here, be sure to look online - the call number is P2012.36 and the entire collection can be found at https://www.melvillecity.com.au//librari/library-catalogue

18.01.2022 What kind of retiree are you? This month we meet the Socialites. They LOVE hosting a get-together and will invite you over as often as possible. Whether it is to celebrate a birthday or simply a day ending in Y, the Socialites will have the fancy crockery waiting. Socialites love to live in communities with other people around. They love to meet new friends and grow their network of acquaintances. Alchera Living communities are perfect for Socialites because there are plenty... of opportunities to get out and about, meeting new people and engage in a new hobby. If you are a socialite looking for somewhere to host your future dinner parties, an Alchera Living community would be a great place for you to consider for your next move.

18.01.2022 Images like these warm our hearts. Seeing families visit residents at our communities and the happiness they bring is so lovely. We consider ourselves lucky to provide the high standard of living we do in our Alchera Living communities. If you have been thinking of visiting a elderly or retired relative, we encourage you to make the time to do so. It might only be a small part of your busy week, but for them it could be the highlight of their month.

18.01.2022 Today is World Podcast Day! Podcasts have fundamentally changed the way people consume audio. With over 48 million podcasts episodes currently available worldwide their popularity is set to continue to grow. To celebrate Podcast Day we are sharing one of our favourite podcasts to listen to when we're winding down at home, on a walk or doing some household duties. The Better Health While Ageing Podcast features discussions between experts on health problems faced by individu...als over 60, how to prevent and manage those problems and other ageing-related experiences and dilemmas. With over 121 episodes covering different topics there's sure to be one that interests you! Check them out by following the link: https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/series/bhwa/

18.01.2022 With the winter rain, we are all a little more restricted in our outdoor movements. There are still ways you can enjoy the outdoors between showers. Here are a few of the small things we love doing when we only have dry patches outside: - Enjoy the smell of gum leaves on a warm road - something that always reminds us of our childhood - Look for rainbows after a rain shower - Count the seconds between lightning and thunder to guess how far away the storm is - Collect a few le...aves after the wind has blown them off the trees and try to draw or paint them - Take a photo of the same angle at the same time each day and watch the seasons change Our Alchera Living communities give residents access to the beautiful outdoors and incorporate nature.

17.01.2022 Our new lifestyle apartments at The Reserve give residents access to a complete gym and indoor pool. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is easy when the gym is in the village! But you don’t need your own gym to stay healthy. Plenty of exercise can be done using a dining chair or even the edge of the bed. If you're looking for ideas, there are plenty of simple home routines on YouTube. Alchera Living communities are healthy communities. https://thereserve.net.au/lifestyle/

17.01.2022 How do you connect with your family and friends? When moving into a new community, how do you find new connections with those around you? Here are some ways that we have found can work well: - Puzzles can be a great way to spend time with someone. Whether you prefer crosswords or sudoku, your neighbours are sure to share a passion for some sort of puzzle. - Music is an international language. Share your favourite tunes with your neighbours and friends and listen to theirs. Le...arn about why they love it and you may find yourself partial to a new genre. - Languages can be a lovely thing to share. Does a neighbour speak another language they can teach you a little of? Would you both like to order the same book and learn together? Have you found another way to meet new people in your community?

17.01.2022 Celebrate the wins along the way. If you walked for 5 minutes more, woke up 10 minutes earlier or felt better at the top of the stairs, give yourself a pat on the back!

16.01.2022 We are sure you'll agree, punctuation is important! Help save a life.

14.01.2022 FINAL MONTH >>> Warm up this winter at The Reserve over 55’s apartments in the City of Melville. Thaw out with sunny parkside living, laps in the heated indoor swimming pool and hot cuppas with new friends at the social centre / club house. This is the LAST MONTH you can get $15k off selected apartments PLUS a $2K moving package. Take a look at The Reserve today! Click here to learn more or see apartment open times.https://thereserve.net.au/special-offer/

14.01.2022 This month's historical image is a fantastic aerial view from 1966 of the Applecross Pine Plantation looking towards Fremantle Harbour. Of course, the plantation is long gone now but you can see on the right hand side of the photo, about three quarters of the way down, is the vacant land where our village now stands. The second image is a the same angle now. Souce: SLWA 260240PD. Aerial photograph looking west across the Applecross Pine Plantation to O'Connor with Willagee at right, 28 July 1966.

12.01.2022 Did you know The name Weeronga is an Aboriginal boys name meaning 'Quiet'. The name is perfectly suited to Alchera's Weeronga Village's serene location away from the noise, crowds and hustle & bustle of the city and main roads. Don't let the name and serene location trick you into thinking Weeronga Village is a quiet only zone. We have a great social scene with regular gatherings at our social centre! We've cultivated a warm and friendly community full of like-minded people who value companionship alongside peace and quiet.

12.01.2022 You haven't seen retirement living until you've visited The Reserve's 1st Class Apartments. This might look like a list of 5 star hotel amenities but this is what you'll have access to in our quality apartments at The Reserve. It's hard not to be impressed: - Indoor heated swimming pool - Fully equipped gymnasium - Resident liaison officer - Social centre/clubhouse with kitchen and pool table... - Views directly across parkland to the city - Direct, private gate access to local shopping centre with medical facilities, chemist, post office, groceries, cafes, public library and more - Secure basement parking bays and storage, ideal for those who like to lock and leave (up to 2 bay bays available) - Warm, welcoming village with plenty of events, activities and common areas. Visit us for a tour and see it with your own eyes: https://thereserve.net.au/1st_class_apartments/ See more

12.01.2022 With the weather getting warmer, spring is the perfect time to start planting flowers, fruit trees, vegetables and herbs. However, what you can grow also depends on the soil conditions and climate where you live. Not sure which plants are best suited to your region to give you the best results in your garden? Check out this list of the best fruit, vegetables and herbs to grow in Western Australia in the Spring: https://www.bunnings.com.au//plant/what-to-plant-in-spring We love walking around our villages in the spring time and seeing all the beautiful and vibrant colours and flowers! Bull Creek Village

12.01.2022 Meet the Sacred Kingfisher. Kingfishers are found in Perth from September through March. Their favourite snacks are crustaceans, reptiles, insects and sometimes fish. Kingfishers are often mistaken for Kookaburras but upclose, they are quite different. Unlike Kookaburras, Kingfishers are not an introduced species! Sources: Perth Birds and Bush / Birds in Backyards

11.01.2022 Want to keep the things in your kitchen eco-friendly and natural? Before you start shopping it's important to know how to tell the difference between a product that claims to be eco-friendly and one that actually is. Here is a list of ingredients to avoid when purchasing eco-friendly products: - Chlorine - Mineral oil - Artificial dyes... - Fragrances - Phosphates - Triclosan Check out these great products that will help you live a more sustainable life: https://www.bhg.com.au/natural-eco-friendly-cleaning-produc Source: Better Homes and Gardens

11.01.2022 Injury Matter is hosting an Appetite for Change: Preventing Falls in Older Adults, lunch and seminar next Thursday! Listen to guest presenter Dr Marc Sim discuss recent evidence around nutrition and falls risks among older adults and learn all about the relationship between dietary intake and falls risk, which nutrients you should be incorporating into your diet, how to screen for nutritional deficiencies, nutrition-based strategies and more. When: Thursday, October 14... 12 - 1pm Where: RPH Research Foundation 50 Murray Street, Perth 6000 Attendees may choose to attend in-person or online via Zoom (please select the appropriate ticket). In-person attendees will be provided lunch. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/an-appetite-for-change-prev Injury Matters

10.01.2022 Retirement planning can be an exciting time. Australians are starting to think much earlier about the way they want to spend their retirement years. You'll find young couples in their late 20s and 30s often talking at a BBQ or restaurant about how they want to spend their twilight years. We've put together some examples of the ways our Alchera Living communities can work for some different types of retirement personalities. Today we meet THE PROFESSORS.... The Professors are the type of people who gather knowledge, books and will stop at nothing to find the answer to your question. The name of that town you were trying to remember last month? They'll own 3 books about it by the time you visit next. Professors love to hunt down new museums and bookstores as well as find unique blogs online. A professor needs spacious well designed living so that they can see all their books at all times. The well designed apartments of Alchera Living's The Reserve provide a high standard of homely comfort alongside low maintenance decor, fixtures and fittings. Are you a Professor? Do you know all the staff at your local bookstore by name? The Reserve Apartments can help you achieve the lifestyle you've been planning.

08.01.2022 Do you know a better trail to walk in the City of Melville than the Melville Water Riverpark Trail? The Swan Canning Riverpark holds significant cultural and natural values for Perth, serving as an important feature of the city’s landscape. The Melville Water Riverpark Trail is a sixteen kilometre urban trail along the Swan River (Derbal Yarrigan), from Fremantle Traffic Bridge to Canning Bridge through some of Perth’s most unique southern foreshore reserves and parks. https://trailswa.com.au/trai/melville-water-riverpark-trail

08.01.2022 Any time of day is a great time to see a video tour of our fantastic display apartments at The Reserve. The natural light and lovely neutral colour palette will be sure to impress as you make your way through each of the rooms to see the quality and detail close up from the comfort of your own home. Or you can view display apartments in real life on Wednesdays or Saturdays. Click to view the online tours https://thereserve.net.au/online-tours/11/ or get in touch with Matt to view the display apartments; [email protected] or call 9314 5884.

08.01.2022 It seems that more and more people are turning from their pod coffee machines back to ground coffee machines. What's your pleasure? Instant, pod, ground or takeaway?

06.01.2022 Spring is the time for new beginnings and at Alchera Living we LOVE giving our residents a new lease on life. Whether moving into a lifestyle village gives you more time to train to get fit or knit your next blanket, you will wonder why you didn't do it sooner. https://thereserve.net.au/

06.01.2022 You're invited to the Webber Gardens Open Day! Come and inspect one of our limited number of fully renovated two bedroom villas and units available at our Webber Gardens Village located in Willagee. Saturday 21st November... 11:30am - 1pm 69-71 Bawdan St, Willagee See you there! For more information; https://www.alcheraliving.com.au//Webber_Gardens_Open_Day.

05.01.2022 Our residents can head outside to enjoy the walkways with a cup of tea or coffee. They are able to catch up, share stories with friends and maintain neighbourly relationships. Our shared living spaces, both indoors and out, are designed with a healthy lifestyle and wellbeing in mind. With Alchera Living, there are always spaces to explore.

03.01.2022 Every type of sport or exercise requires stretching. Don't forget to stretch your muscles every day. A great time to do this is while watching the news or your favourite TV program.

02.01.2022 LOCAL EVENT = Senior's Week Mini Expo - The Man Cave 10 November 10am - 1pm at Blue Gum Community Centre A Senior’s Week mini expo, showcasing what clubs, activities and groups are out there in our local community. Have a go at an activity, pick up some information, have a cuppa or just come for a chat. Focusing on activities for Men but all are welcome. ... More info at https://www.melvillecity.com.au//age-friendly-activities-a

02.01.2022 Today we celebrate the Queen's Birthday! Before you go sending her your best wishes or organise a last minute present you should probably know that today is not her actual birthday. Queen Elizabeth II was born on the 21st of April 1926, but upon her father's request her birthday is celebrated every year on the second Saturday of June in the UK. In Australia most states celebrate the Queen's Birthday on the second Monday in June. However in WA the celebration date is chosen e...ach year by our State Governor and falls on a Monday between the last week of September and the first week of October. We hope that clears up any confusion. We wish you a lovely long weekend.

01.01.2022 We love indoor plants but golly some of us certainly do not have green thumbs! We turned to one of our favourite local nurseries - a business born and bred right here in Western Australia, Dawson's Garden World, to find out what types of indoor plants are the hardiest. Here's what they said: "The hardiest indoor plants are those which are able to grow in low or diffuse light situations. A rule of thumb is that dark green foliage is often a bit of an indicator for low light to...lerance". Some of the toughest indoor plants are Cast-iron plant, Spider plant, Dracaena, Ficus, Madonna Lily, Xanadu, Congo/Rojo Congo, China Doll, Mother In-Laws Tongue, Umbrella plant, Devil’s Ivy and ZZ plant. Remember not to overwater indoor plants during the winter and also make sure plants are not left sitting in saucers of water, both can lead to browning leaf tips, leaf drop or rotting." Whilst National Geographic tells us we would need 10 plants per square foot to make a noticeable change to the air quality indoors, we love that plants make a room feel fresher and more alive. Sources: Dawson's Garden World and National Geographic

01.01.2022 Meet the Carnaby's cockatoo. Many of us have seen a flock of Carnaby's hanging about in large trees at some point. They love to crack open the nuts and seeds of banksia, eucalypts and pines. Did you know the Carnaby's black cockatoo is endangered? They are at risk due to their habitat being destroyed by land development, road expansion and agricultural use. Trees need to be at least 100 years old before the hollows are big enough for a Carnaby's couple to nest in. The Carnaby...'s cockatoo is one of the many native bird species you'll find in Alchera Living communities. Click the link to learn more about the Piney Lakes Carnaby's Cockatoo Restoration Project. https://www.melvillecity.com.au//piney-lakes-carnaby-s-coc Image and Information Sourced from Australian Geographic.

01.01.2022 School Holidays start this weekend! Planning activities to keep your grandchildren entertained away from their electronics can be a struggle - so it's best to be prepared! If you have grandchildren coming to visit these school holidays here are some fun activities you can do together: - Take a trip down memory lane by going through old photo albums and sharing memories. ... - Go for a stroll through nature. - Bring out the young baker in them by teaching them how to cook one of your signature or favourite recipes. - Set up a treasure hunt! Create a list of items hidden around the house that they need to locate to get a prize. - Play card games or boardgames. - Get out the arts & craft materials and create a family tree. This is the perfect opportunity to teach your grandchildren about their ancestry. - Teach them your favourite hobby. - Get them to help out in the garden. Make it exciting but getting them to help plant some seeds. See more

01.01.2022 Happy International Day of Older Persons! On December 14th 1990 the United Nations General Assembly declared October 1st to be the International Day of Older Persons to acknowledge the increasing ageing population, globally. The number of older persons worldwide is predicted to reach more than 1.5 billion by 2050! This is a special day for older people and senior citizens around the world as it raises awareness about issues affecting the elderly, the challenges and opportuni...ties of ageing in today's world and celebrates the important contribution older people make to society. Global Ageing Network

01.01.2022 ++ DID YOU KNOW ++ In the location of the Willagee IGA was once a lovely picture gardens called The Centre. The outdoor cinema seated 175 from 1959 to 1965 and was demolished to make way for Woolworths thereafter. Here are some photos of The Centre picture gardens for you to enjoy - imagery sourced from the local history collection of the City of Melville: libraries.Melvillecity.com.au