Christmas Cheer Across Aura Holdings Villages: Celebrating Community, Giving, and Festive Fun

December 16, 2025

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The holiday season is a special time at Aura Holdings, where our villages come alive with festive spirit, laughter, and meaningful connections. From joyful parties to charitable giving, our residents embraced everything Christmas has to offer. Here’s a look at how each village celebrated this year.

Kingsford Terrace: A Festive Bash to Remember

At Kingsford Terrace, over 250 residents came together for a spectacular Christmas party filled with music, dancing, and laughter. The celebrations featured line dancing, ukulele performances, bagpipes, and even visits from Santa and his elves. Residents indulged in delicious food and enjoyed an all-around hoot of a night that left everyone smiling. The party was such a success that the community is already planning next year’s festivities!

Four older adults, two men and two women, are sitting closely together at a table with empty wine glasses and a wine bottle. People are gathered in the background, one wearing a Santa hat, in a bright modern indoor space.

Five older adults sit around a table in a bright room, smiling at the camera. Some wear green outfits. A large quilted Christmas tree decorates the back wall. Drinks and small items are on the table.

A group of elderly people sit in a semi-circle indoors, some holding musical instruments and sheet music, while others watch. Festive decorations hang from the ceiling. A woman stands and appears to be leading the group.

A group of people sit at tables in a bright, modern room decorated with red, green, and white balloons. A Christmas tree stands in the corner, and people are chatting and enjoying refreshments.

Somerset Indooroopilly: Fun for Residents and Children Alike

Somerset Indooroopilly hosted a Children’s Christmas Party, welcoming both the residents’ children and grandchildren. The highlight was the Santa-mobile, bringing joy and excitement to all the little ones. Later, residents joined together for the Somerset Christmas Party, enjoying a night of good food, laughter, and festive cheer. It was truly a fabulous evening for residents of all ages.

A person dressed as Santa Claus waves from a golf cart decorated with tinsel, ornaments, and a "Santa Mobile" sign. Another person in festive attire sits beside them. The background includes greenery and a building entrance.

A large group of people sits at round tables in a banquet hall, enjoying a formal meal. The room is decorated with string lights, and many guests are wearing festive paper hats.

A group of children play a game on a grassy lawn, bending and lining up while adults supervise. Apartments, trees, and a yellow umbrella are visible in the background on a sunny day.

The Avenue Maroochydore: Decorating Together

At The Avenue Maroochydore, residents embraced the spirit of Christmas by coming together to decorate the communal Christmas tree. This simple yet heartwarming tradition helped bring the community together and set the festive tone across the village.

An older person with a bandaged arm decorates a Christmas tree indoors. They are wearing a pink patterned shirt and standing beside a walker. Large windows show a patio and greenery outside.

An elderly woman with white hair, wearing an orange top and floral skirt, smiles while helping decorate a lit Christmas tree with ornaments indoors next to a large window.

An older woman and man smile as they decorate a Christmas tree with red, green, and gold ornaments inside a bright room with large windows.

An elderly man wearing glasses and a light blue shirt stands beside a decorated Christmas tree, with colorful artificial flowers hanging in the background near a window.

The Ninth Middle Ridge: Giving Back and Getting Festive

For the second year in a row, residents at The Ninth Middle Ridge have embraced the spirit of giving by supporting Tony’s Kitchen, a Toowoomba-based charity providing meals, showers, and laundry services to people in need. This year, two residents volunteered and donated funds on Christmas Day, continuing a meaningful tradition that raised $620 last year.

Residents also joined forces to decorate the Christmas tree, creating a warm and festive atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. The village truly showcased the magic of community, generosity, and holiday cheer.

A decorated Christmas tree with red, gold, and silver ornaments stands indoors on a wooden floor. A gold star tops the tree, and white walls surround it.

Several elderly women sit on a bench, while others decorate a Christmas tree in a bright, modern lounge with armchairs and coffee tables. The atmosphere is relaxed and communal.

A red mailbox with a Santa decoration sits on a round table next to a sign that reads, "Please leave your kind donations in support of Tony's Community Kitchen here.

A round white table with a tray of Christmas-themed cookies shaped like trees, stars, and gingerbread people. An open cookie box and holiday ornaments are nearby; people's feet are visible around the table.

The Atrium Lutwyche: A Mini Christmas Market

Residents at The Atrium Lutwyche added a festive twist with a mini Christmas market. It was a joyful event where residents could come together, enjoy seasonal treats, and celebrate the holiday season in style.

An older woman in a colorful dress smiles while browsing a table filled with handmade jewelry and woven baskets at an indoor market or craft fair.

An older man in a red and white checkered shirt stands at a table displaying jars of honey and bottles of oil, viewed from behind. Framed paintings and a curtain are visible in the background.

A smiling person with short, colorful hair sits at a table filled with gift baskets, colorful artificial flowers, and potted plants, with a wall of books and decorated tote bags in the background.

Aura Holdings Staff Christmas Celebrations: Six Villages, One Team

It’s not often that all our teams are in the same room; sales consultants, village managers, assistants, maintenance and grounds crew, and head office staff are usually spread far and wide. But this year, coming together for the Aura Holdings Christmas celebration felt extra meaningful.

We laughed, toasted, and reflected on a huge year, reminded that behind every home, village, and milestone… It’s our people who make it all happen. A huge congratulations went to our award winners, who were so well deserved, and a big thank you to every single person who shows up with care, pride, and passion every day.

Five adults stand in a row indoors, smiling at the camera. Four women hold certificates, while one man stands with them. They are casually dressed, and the background features green doors and brick flooring.

Four women smiling and standing together indoors at a bright, sunlit gathering. They are dressed in summer dresses and holding drinks, with other people and greenery visible in the background.

A smiling man and woman clink their ice cream cones together in a bright, airy room with plants on shelves and tiled floors. The woman wears a blue dress and the man wears a blue polka-dot shirt.

Five people sit and relax on wicker chairs around a glass coffee table outdoors, surrounded by green plants and cacti, on a brick patio with sunlight streaming in.

Bringing Christmas Spirit to Life Across Aura Holdings

From festive parties and tree decorations to giving back to those in need, our villages demonstrate the heart of what makes over 60s retirement living so special: community, connection, and celebration. This Christmas, we’ve seen once again that no matter the village, the spirit of the season is alive and thriving among our residents.