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Social THYME

SPECIAL FEATURE: It's all happening at Thyme Moreton

Bay with their active and vibrant Social Club

ROBYNNE MATHERS moved into Thyme
Moreton Bay in 2020 and recently stepped
up to become the Social Coordinator. The
community at Thyme Moreton Bay is very
active with many of the activities organised
by the Social Club or by the homeowners
who band together to make things happen.
Activities include arts and crafts, genealogy,
tai chi, pool, the cruise club, barefoot
bowls…the list goes on!

“Our social calendar is jam packed, we
have so much happening that we only
have midnight on Sunday free! Since taking Robynne,
over as Social Coordinator in January John & Lucy
line dancing and table tennis has been
introduced into our roster of activities based
on the suggestion of several homeowners. and desserts to share. There were also
It’s great because there really is something prizes for the best hats and a raffle to get
for everyone, and it’s an opportunity for all everyone excited.”
to be involved, should they wish to.”
“For me, it’s so great seeing everyone
“Three of our homeowners organise and together and helping each other out, almost
run the line dancing and we get up to 15 like one big family! We host a dinner on the
people participating in the Country Club, first Saturday of every month which is always
both men and women each week. Together a great opportunity for our homeowners
we all organise the activities so they are on to enjoy a special meal and catch up. If
multiple days a week and at different times, we need anything like setting the table, or
to make sure that everyone can come at washing up, everyone is always more than
some point.” happy to put their hand up to help.”

“Our community is incredibly supportive, “I moved into Thyme Moreton Bay with my
almost everyone that participates also husband and beautiful border collie Lucy
comes along to help and do what they just two years ago. Moving in has been
can. For Easter, we had an Easter bonnet the best thing we’ve done. Having access
parade with around 75 homeowners to these social activities is so important in
participating. There was lots of music and bringing us together, fostering relationships
dancing, people brought along finger food and keeping our minds and bodies active.
We’re a relatively small community so it’s
great getting to know people and staying
connected with others. We all look out for
each other and there’s a huge amount of
support that is shared between us.”

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