5 reasons you'll love your lifestyle at Applewood

One of the biggest motivators to move to a retirement village is the range of lifestyle enhancements and benefits you’ll experience.

From active and social opportunities, to your ability to tailor your daily routine to suit your unique needs and preferences, we’ve listed the top 5 lifestyle benefits of living in a retirement village like Applewood.

1. Get active and social with ease

Many retirement villages are bursting with opportunities to get active and social with likeminded peers. From placing lifestyle and wellness facilities on your doorstep, to organising fun-filled community events and activities, you’ll never feel stuck for things to do or people to see. The best part about village life, is you have the freedom and autonomy to choose when to get involved and when to take it easy.

2. Live a well-connected and convenient lifestyle

When it comes to living a life of convenience, location is everything! That’s why many retirement villages are positioned in well-connected locations, close to transport options, shopping destinations and essential services.

Location is one of the key reasons why our residents have chosen to live at Applewood. Situated in the sought-after location of Doncaster in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, Applewood is only 17km from the heart of the CBD. Our residents are fortunate to have public transport services located just metres from the front gate. The bus takes residents directly to Westfield Doncaster bus terminus, where they can transit to various Melbourne locations including Box Hill station, or use the bus to travel via the Eastern Freeway to the CBD or Melbourne Airport.

We also provide all our residents access to our own complimentary bus service, transporting our residents to Westfield Doncaster and The Pines Shopping Centre.

Residents also benefit from the convenience of regular health professional visits, such as a general practitioner (GP), physiotherapist, podiatrist, Bolton Clark care services and 24/7 support staff. Plus, we have a hairdresser and beauty salon on site.

3. Enjoy facilities to call your own

Many retirement villages offer a host of resort-style amenities that help to enhance your everyday lifestyle. From swimming pools and spas, to libraries and fully-equipped gyms, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, you can jump on the village bus for regular trips to local shopping centres and a range of exciting destinations.

Applewood residents benefit from a range of cutting-edge amenities on their doorstep. At the heart of them all is the community centre. Residents gather in the lounge area for social functions – or simply to enjoy one another’s company. In summer, residents often enjoy a casual get-together or barbeque on the expansive balcony, and in winter they enjoy a glass of wine by the open fireplace. In the resort-style community centre you’ll also find a stylish bar for morning coffee, afternoon tea or early evening drink, a well-equipped restaurant to entertain family and friends, a large private dining room for functions, a well-stocked library and a snooker room.

4. Take part in community activities

You’ll often find that retirement villages have booming social and activities calendars, giving residents an abundance of opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy spending time with their neighbours and friends.

At Applewood, there’s a busting social calendar with a broad mix of special interest groups and social events organised by both residents and village staff. These include everything from sporting and wellness activities, to Happy Hour and trivia nights.

Nestled within the gardens at Applewood is the spacious, fully self-contained activity centre, home to many of our regular classes including pilates, tai chi, line dancing, indoor carpet bowls and table tennis.

If you love getting involved in community activities, then we think you’ll love your lifestyle at Applewood.

5. Tailor your daily routine to your unique preferences

One of the best aspects of life in a retirement village is your ability to tailor your daily routine to meet your unique preferences. For some that could mean taking it easy; for others it could mean trying new things and being at the heart of the social life.

At Applewood, the range of facilities and activities on offer makes it possible for residents to do as they please. Whether you’re introverted, extroverted, or somewhere in between, you can choose how much you want to take part in.

Plus, if spending time with your grandchildren is an important part of your weekly routine, you’ll be well catered to at Applewood. Grandchildren are always welcome to explore the beautiful gardens and enjoy the stunning facilities, provided they are accompanied by a resident at all times.

As one of our happy residents attests: “When our grandkids are visiting, we go for walks with them to look at the ducks, have a play on the equipment…it’s a place where they feel that they can enjoy.”

To learn more about everything that’s on offer at Applewood, click here, or call us on 03 8848 1111.

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