A Life of Talent and Love: The Remarkable Journey of Des Zagami
The beginning of Des Zagami’s life dates back to 1940 in the hamlet of Coalbank – an unassuming and rural community in the Toowoomba region.
Resident Stories
The Visionary Behind the Mt. Coot-tha Botanical Gardens: Resident Ray Steward
Born with a green thumb and a heart of gold, Ray Steward was always destined to share his passion for gardening and allow others to
“Painting the Picture”: Resident Stories from The Village on the Downs
Sketch, acrylic, charcoal or oil, Fay Cooney’s lifelong love affair with art is still beating strong. Stroke by stroke with a paintbrush in hand, Fay
“Flying Colours” – Meet our Residents, The Village Taigum
Ex Fighter Combat Pilot, Fred Freeman, saw his career soar to new heights over 35 years in the Defence Force. With a career spanning 35
“Bringing Down the House” – Meet our Residents, The Village Yeronga
From cane country to centre stage at Covent Garden, Giuseppe Sorbello’s career has certainly hit the high notes. A Passion for Theatre from an Early
Meet Desmond McCormick – Brisbane Lions Supporter & Coorparoo Resident
Our Villages are rich with stories from our residents; tales of experiences they’ve collectively shared over many lifetimes. We love hearing them and getting to
Footloose and fancy free
It’s hard to go past the convenience of retirement village living, especially for seniors who love to travel.
Living Life to the full
If retirement is all about slowing down, no one’s told Bruce and Carolyn McLaughlin. Since moving to The Village Coorparoo five years ago from inner-city
75 going on 21
That’s how old (young) Clinton Condon is but his “much younger” wife, Lorraine, is just 74. “Every year she tries to catch up to me
“It’s the best move I’ve made!”
We’re confident that once you visit The Village at Taigum, you will start to understand why our residents say it’s the best move they’ve ever
