Residents at Lincoln Lifestyle Mudgee Spring have a ‘sweet’ new ride, with a new community bus creating opportunities for residents to explore the Central West together and doubling as the over-50s estate’s own ice-cream truck.
Lincoln Lifestyle Mudgee Spring Community Manager, Heather Reynolds, said the bus had been warmly welcomed by residents, offering residents more independence and convenience while fostering social connections.
“The community bus is making outings easier and more enjoyable for residents, allowing them to relax and explore activities beyond the community,” Ms Reynolds said.
“The journey is all part of the fun, and travelling together encourages conversations, builds friendships and brings the community closer.
“The bus is used for a mix of activities organised by the residents, as well as Community Manager-led outings, and our residents have remarked that they feel included, and value having more opportunities to enjoy community life.”
In September, the bus ventured to the Flavours of Mudgee event where they explored the region’s food and wine.
A group also travelled to tour the Hunter Valley Christmas lights this month and stopped by Lincoln Place’s Campbell Lifestyle Estate to meet fellow Lincoln Place residents.
Ms Reynolds said the bus was not just used for outings and had become part of a ‘sweet’ new tradition within the community led by residents.
“The bus has even become our very own ‘Mr Whippy van’,” she said.
“A few residents drive around the community playing a familiar tune and handing out free ice creams, which they generously purchase out of their own pockets.
“It puts a smile on so many faces and has become a monthly tradition.”
