When comparing retirement villages, there’s a lot to consider. This is a big decision to make later in life because it’s about finding a place that provides for your lifestyle and gives you a real sense of purpose, community and support for the years ahead. To make it easier, we've broken down seven key things to focus on, helping you weigh up your options and choose a retirement village that suits your needs now and in the future.

Christmas Dinner at Renaissance

To Renaissance Directors, Management and Staff:

As new residents of Renaissance Retirement Village, my wife and I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the superb Annual Residents Christmas Celebration, organised by Management and Staff.

How these charges help finance your retirement lifestyle

Today, many retired seniors choose to live in one of Southeast Queensland’s many dedicated retirement villages. And it’s not hard to see why!

Get set to downsize to a retirement village with these top tips

Susie Dash, Director at Task Tamers, loves helping people to declutter, organise and simplify their homes and lives. Along with her team, she works primarily with retirees who are looking to downsize their family home into retirement living.

Just one of the ways people enjoy their time at Renaissance

The monthly Whiskey Appreciation Group get together at Renaissance is a wonderful night of fun and fellowship.

The story of how the Renaissance band kept residents entertained

At Renaissance Retirement Living in Victoria Point, we believe your retirement should be the best years of your life. Our social calendar which is mostly organised by our residents gives you plenty of opportunities to do as much (or as little!) as you like.

Renaissance residents discover an ancient form of movement

Pat Warburton and her husband Ken moved to Renaissance Retirement Living at Victoria Point 12 years ago. It didn’t take long for Pat to join the Tai Chi group. Tai Chi is a practice involving a series of slow, gentle movements and postures. Participants reach a meditative state of mind, and practice controlled breathing. Often described as ‘meditation in motion,’ Tai Chi has also been referred to as ‘medication in motion’ thanks to its numerous health benefits.

Should you choose a house, apartment, or retirement village?

So you’ve retired from permanent work. Congratulations! The kids have left home… the alarm clock has been permanently shelved. Your schedule is free (or as free as you want it to be). You might be walking around your home thinking, “Goodness, we have a lot of space!”

Why the Renaissance Croquet Group is a big hit!

The Croquet Group at Renaissance Retirement Living started in the early days of the village, and has been steadily running ever since. Trevor Shinners started playing four years ago and stepped up into his role of coordinator the following year.

Understanding the costs involved in moving to a retirement community

Having been a financial planner for over 20 years, Brad Monk is a huge advocate for the retirement village lifestyle. As the director of LifePath Financial Planning, Brad specialises in helping people in the over-50 age group make decisions around retirement communities and aged care.