Facilities at the Grove

The cafe reopened on February 20th 2023. It is operated by Plate it Forward.  Operating hours will be 8:30 - 2:30 with a view to extend the hours if there is genuine interest and enough customers

 On Friday mornings there is a Coffee Club at about 10.30.  Come and have a chat with whoever turns up.

Last updated 19 August 2021

there is a Car Wash Bay in G2 carpark in the SW corner, virtually under reception

 There is a power hose with water provided.

Last updated 19 August 2021

A chapel of the Greek Orthodox Church is located on the ground level in Building A and is available for quiet contemplation by residents.  Services are held on Sunday.  

Closed due to Covid restrictions.

Last updated 19 August 2021

A small playground is located by the cafe.  The equipment provided is only suitable for very small children but it is a pleasant place for children to play while you are enjoying a coffee and something to eat at the cafe.  Children must be supervised by an adult

Closed during Covid restrictions

Last updated 8 January 2023

The Communty Centre is just before the Building B doors.  

The Manager is Marianne Platanisiotis

 It has Day Care patients when not in lockdown and is under Anita Bonano's juridiction. 

They also help ILU residents obtain community services if needed.

Here is a presentation given by Rosa Young in December 2022 outlining services available.

There is also a video of the talk given by Rosa on our YouTube channel.  Here is a link to that.

Community Services presentation by Rosa Young in December 2022

Here is a link to the presentation slides presented by Rosa Young

Community Services Presentation slides by Rosa Young in December 2022 

Last updated 19 August 2021

The Daintrey Avenue walkway is on  the eastern side of the ground floor level near the pool. It takes you up to Daintrey Avenue which then leads to St Pauls Street

This walkway has a number pad on the outside which allows guests to gain entry by keying in unit number and pressing the OK button as with any other keypad.  Unfortunately there is no keypad to exit so at night so residents have to escort guests out this way. 

The  walkway to Coogee Bay Road  is  on the western side of the pool.  It is a pleasant walk through our rainforest environment. Unfortunately there is no keypad entry in or out of this gate. 

Policy on Open to the public. Council require the 2 walkways to be  open to the public from 7.00am to 7.00pm.  From time to time these times are changed e.g. during COVID 19 lockdowns

The boardwalk is set in extensive gardens featuring mature Moreton bay fig trees, palms, exotic and native plants. There are seats along the way where you can sit, relax and appreciate the rainforest. There are also seats outside the pool area that get lots of sun in winter.  A great place to sit and chat with other residents or friends.

Last updated 19 August 2021

The gymnasium is located on the colonnade opposite the children’s playground. It contains all the usual equipment.

There are personal and group fitness training classes held here.  See Activities page for more details

It is closed during Covid restrictions

Rules  To be updated by Ryan 

The Opening times are: to be updated when the gym re opens

Last updated 19 August 2021

The Salon is loacted just opposite the cafe and the children's playground, near St Pauls St.

It is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays but not during Covid restrictions

For bookings 

Hairdresser phone Cathy on 0403 111 463

Beauty & Nail Services Judit 0468 843 763

 Payment is billed to your account with St Basils which you receive on a monthly basis

Prices are on the salon window. Or here are links to the price list.

Hair Price List 

Beauty Price List

Last updated 19 August 2021

Residents can purchase a storage box which can be located in your car space and is designed so you can park the bonnet of your car under it.  

If you don’t have a car space it is still possible to have a storage box.  

The storage box is large enough to contain all those items you don’t wish to have in your apartment such as suitcases, golf clubs, Christmas decorations, excess wine etc.  

The Village Manager can arrange to have the storage box installed.

Last updated 19 August 2021

In the Grove Lounge on level 1 of Building B there is an extensive collection of books available to be borrowed.

The non- fiction books are on the shelves near the windows while the other shelves contain fiction, arranged alphabetically by author.

The library is maintained by a dedicated team of residents.  Residents may also add to the collection.

There are drawers designated with heading such as Returns, Donations etc

There are also DVDs and jigsaw puzzles available to be borrowed.  

Residents can try their skills at helping complete the jigsaw in progress.

Last updated 19 August 2021

This is so you have a spare key to your apartment in case you are locked out.

There are a series of lock boxes, one for each apartment located in the loading bay. Please place a spare key card to your apartment in your box.  

The 4 digit code is set by the resident and should be given to the Village Manager in case you forget it (you must remember to tell him what it is).  

As noted elsewhere all key cards and fobs are updated annually.  You should test all replacement key cards and fobs and remember to put the key card back in the lockbox after each use.

The loading bay is located to the left of the driveway entrance to the building behind reception.  To get there without a key card you need to walk along the driveway from the front of the building.  If you live in Buildings C or D it is necessary to walk up the fire stairs on the western side of Building B and down to the colonnade.  It may be easier to call a neighbour and use their key card to access the loading bay.  It is also possible to walk up the driveway from the garage (very carefully).

Last updated 19 August 2021

The Grove Lounge on level 1 Building B is a pleasant room to meet and talk with residents or have a little quiet time reading a book.  There is a Nespresso coffee machine, televisions and a jigsaw table. Coffee, tea and Drinking Chocolate can be purchased for $1 a cup. Please put your money in the box provided. Of course you are responsible for cleaning up the kitchen and other areas in the lounge after using it.

Activities such as bridge, table tennis, happy hour on a Friday at 5.00 and larger functions (such as Melbourne Cup and Sausage Sizzle BBQ) are held there.  The kitchen is fully functional with oven, cooktop, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerators and all cutlery, crockery and glasses are available.

Outside the Lounge is a spacious terrace with BBQ, umbrella shelters and outdoor chairs and tables.  A great space to spend a sunny winters day with a coffee or a balmy summer happy hour evening.

This room may be booked through the Village Manager if you wish to have a private function.  Set-up and 

clean-up is your responsibility.

Click here for the Booking Form

Current Bookings

Last updated 19 August 2021

Each apartment, the Residents Committee, the Connectors and the Village Manager have a numbered lockable mailbox. 

Letters, parcels and your newspaper orders are delivered here. 

Paper copies of emails send by Management, the Residents Committee and the Connecters are placed here for those who are not able to access emails to sit and read. Please keep this table tidy.

There is a notice board with various headings such as social activities and ??

Residents are encouraged to recycle batteries, used coffee pods and printer inks in the boxes in the cupboard. 

Your pharmacy may also deliver  here.  

Last updated 19 August 2021

The  pool is on the ground floor level of building B

1. Use of the Pool

 The pool must only be used by the residents of The Grove Retirement Village and the Residential Aged-Care facility. Guests are permitted to use the pool if they are  accompanied by the ILU or residential facility resident at all times.

 ILU resident and residential facility consumer access will be prioritised at all times.

Children under the age of 12 are not permitted to be in the water without a competent adult (over the age of 18) in the water with them. Children who are not toilet trained or who wear swimming nappies are not permitted in the pool for hygiene reasons.

 2. Pool Operating Hours and Conditions 

 The swimming pool is open between 7.00am to 9.00pm Tuesday to Sunday. The pool is closed for routine maintenance and cleaning between  7.00am and 10.00am each Monday and is available after that.

 3. Items prohibited in the pool area 

The following items are not permitted in the pool area or within the surroundings of the pool area:

Tissues • Food. • Alcohol. • Glass metal containers (including bottles and cans). • Hairclips or other metal objects

       must not be worn in the pool

 Lockers are provided in the pool area to store personal items.

 4. Behaviour and Conduct whilst using the pool.

 No running, jumping or similar activities are allowed. 

 5. Personal Hygiene

 It is a health and safety requirement that swimmers  shower prior to swimming.  For safety and hygiene  reasons if you are suffering from any of the following conditions you must not use the pool

 • Infections (e.g. urinary tract, eye, ear infection or tinea or any other infection)

•  Open skin wounds, skin tears, ulcers or sutures on any wound; or if a bandage or band-aid or other dressing has been applied to a wound or abrasion.

 • Acute cardiac conditions. • Incontinence, whether urinary or faecal. • Very high or unstable blood pressure.

AQUAROBICS

Wednesdays 10-10.45 am and Fridays from 9 -9.45am 

Reception is open to all ILU residents and their guests for the following purposes:

• General Customer Service

• Inquiring about Residential Aged-Care Facility

• Waiting for transport to pick you up from the front driveway

• Waiting for guests and visitors to arrive

• Emergencies and using the Emergency Contact Process

• Accessing the Chapel

• Booking the Building A Rooftop BBQ area

The front reception will not make calls, book taxis, accept parcels or deliveries, or complete printing or other administrative tasks on behalf of Independent Living Residents.

There may be a need to temporarily close this area in the future depending on the changing COVID-19 pandemic, however I will keep all residents informed as the situation evolves.

Last updated 19 August 2021

It is closed to ILU residents during Covid restrictions

There is a garden located on Level 5 of Building A. 

To get there take the Building B lifts to Level 5 then walk along to the door on the left hand side, out to the Garden and using your St Basil’s key you can open the locked gate.  

The garden has fabulous views and is shared with the residents of Aged Care.

The herb garden is very kindly maintained by a resident.  ILU residents are welcome to take a few herbs or other produce whenever they feel it appropriate but please leave some for others.

There is a BBQ and kitchen which may be booked through the Village Manager.

Click here for the Booking Form

For more information see Rooftop garden booking conditions

Last updated 19 August 2021

There is a workshop provided for everybody to use.  It is on G1 of the carpark,, just near the west entrance to building A.

It is open from 7am to 7pm Monday - Sunday

There are some lockers available. If you need to keep one locked, you will need to obtain a key from the Village Manager.  There are not enough lockers for everyone, so please use thoughtfully and only if you use the workshop.

WORKSHOP RULES

1. Sign in to log book when entering and leaving the workshop.
2. Please be courteous and respectful of other residents while using the workshop.
3. Closed toe shoes are required while in the work shop. Sandal/ thongs are not appropriate footwear. No exemptions.
4. Always use appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as gloves, glasses and ear protection when working. No exemptions.
5. Only hand tools and battery powered drills are to be used in the workshop.
6. Do not use a tool if you have not been shown how to operate it safely.
7. Any residents who take blood thinning medication are to wear gloves always.
8. Report any damage to equipment to a St Basils staff member
9. If you borrow a tool and/ all equipment, please write a note in the logbook.
10. Bags and personal belonging are to be place lockers provided.
11. Usage of the workshop is solely at the risk of the individual and you agree to exempt St Basils, its representatives and the Facility from any, and all incidents that may occur whilst you are operating within the workshop area.
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Last updated 19 August 2021

Vitalcall is available in every apartment (check with Village Manager if not in your apartment).

It is also in all common rooms such as MPR, Lounge, Pool etc etc