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Meet the residents of The Links at Waterford

Meet the active, community‑minded residents of The Links at Waterford.

Located close to a golf course and scenic walking and bike trails, the village naturally encourages an active lifestyle. But it’s not just the convenient Rowville location residents love, it’s the welcoming community. Here, residents join in activities together and enjoy a lively social calendar, seeing each other regularly and forming a warm, connected group.

Anne loves her active life

Anne has always lived an active life, and after moving into the village, she even tried golf for the very first time. She says, 'Initially I thought the game as horrible. You have a stick and a stupid little ball, which is impossible to hit. It's very frustrating. But it was the beginning of a love affair that Anne now embraces every Monday, without fail. ‘My partner Graham has always played golf, and he was eager for me to join him. But it was only when we moved into the village and had an 18-hole golf course practically in our backyard that I decided to learn. Playing 18 holes can take four to five hours, so it's a very physical game. There's a lot of walking, and you have to have decent strength in your arms to hit the ball. But at the end of the day, we have a good laugh. And the workout's a bonus,’ she says.

Perfectly positioned near the Waterford Valley Golf Course, the village is close to attractive walking and bike trails. Anne cycles every Saturday with village's cycle group. ‘We ride to the upper gully. It's about 16 kilometres there and back. And we have a coffee and a laugh at the top,’ she says. For extra activity, Anne does Pilates in the village on Tuesday afternoons. She describes herself as someone who's always been active, but like many, the fitness aspect comes second to the joy of connecting with friends. She loves burning calories while simultaneously enjoying the conversation.

‘For years, a friend had told me I had to try Pilates, though it's something I didn't start until I moved to village. It's very gentle exercise, but it's amazing how it builds your core. You learn to walk better, you improve your posture, you hold your shoulders back. So many of us here want to stay young. I am in my early 70s but I easily still feel 35 and the exercise definitely helps. It may only be light stuff, but it all works, and it makes you feel good.’

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