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News from Lexington Gardens
Discover the latest community news, events and other exciting things happening at Lexington Gardens.
Pickleball takes Lexington Gardens
31 July 2023
Residents and visitors could see the joy of pickleball for themselves at our open day at Lexington Gardens in Melbourne’s south east. The village opened its doors to anyone interested in exploring retirement life and seeing what a day in the life in the community looks like.
The fun-filled day included not only a delicious sausage sizzle and coffee cart, but also a live game of pickleball between players Tina Bianci, founder of Team Pickleball and Chris Baum, coach at Precision Pickleball Academy. To top it all off, residents and visitors were able to hit a few balls themselves - and even win a trophy for their efforts.
Watch the video below to see pickleball in action at our Open Day at Lexington Gardens.
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Celebrating Lexington Gardens' migrant past
16 July 2023
Former and current residents could take a walk through history during the event. Photo Credit: PhotoBy Chege
Before Lexington Gardens was home to a vibrant retiree community, the site was known as the Springvale Migrant Hostel. The hostel was the first stop and temporary accommodation for migrant families determined to make Australia their forever home. Interestingly, a number of the former hostel residents have returned to their 'Australian' roots and chosen to make the Keyton village their retirement home.
As part of the multisite digital community project called Archiving the Present, a group of artists from El Salvador developed creative works that draw from their experiences at the former Springvale Migrant Hostel. This included visual artists Susana Rivas and Ernesto Tomás Vaquero as well as poet Luis González Serrano - who all once lived at the Lexington Gardens migrant hostel. The project has a Central Americanista perspective and was made possible by Bunjil Place New Ground Commissions. The fruits of their labour was shown at Bunjil Place in September 2023.
The artists performed a smoking ceremony. Photo Credit: PhotoBy Chege
Curator and coordinator of this project, Dr Tania Cañas says the majority of the artists involved in the project have a link to the former hostel site. She says the event as well as the site visit is sure to provoke uniquely Central American intergenerational memories for all involved. The ceremony involved a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, followed by morning tea and a comprehensive presentation of the project. The day concluded with a personal walking tour of the village for former residents.
Opening of the new community centre
18 November 2022
The new community centre inspires community connections and healthy living. From modern furnishings to an in-house stocked grocer, the space is all about easy living for residents. "Our goal was to ensure the community centre felt like home and that it could promote a healthy lifestyle in a convenient way," says Assistant Development Manager Cameron Rees.
"The façade of the community centre has changed quite dramatically. There's a hotel-style lobby, large single-pane windows and the building's freshly painted. The soft furnishings throughout have also changed," says Cameron. One of the most exciting additions is the inclusion of a fully stocked grocer. It’s open 7 days a week for residents to stock up on fresh produce and there is also a café within the community centre.
The community centre is the perfect place for residents to meet new people and become more socially engaged. Not to mention the easy access to the many resort-style amenities the village offers. There's a heated indoor pool and spa, tennis court and gym, along with a licensed bar for functions and gatherings. There's also a library, craft room and barbecue area, all set within beautifully maintained grounds.
For more information about the lifestyle and support offered at our retirement villages, call our customer service team on 1800 550 550 or send us an email here.
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