Barb City Manor

09/30/2025

We may have had a little too much fun with Peyton Adams recording commercials and talking about the DoubleGood fundraiser and Light Up The Manor Kick Off party on November 1st.

Thank you Peyton and 94.9 WDKB for allowing NFP's the opportunity to share our missions!

Sarah and Anne from Barb City Manor were our Guest DJs today brought to you by Robin's Nest Bookshoppe. We talked about their Popcorn Fundraiser kicking off next week, their Open House on November 1st, and the kickoff of their Light Up The Manor fundraiser! Check out the audio here: https://omny.fm/shows/guest-dj/9-30-25-guest-dj-barb-city-manor

09/29/2025

Our DoubleGood Popcorn Store opens in just one week! 🍿🍿🍿🍿

We know you've been craving your favorite snack all year but the wait is OVER!!!

2025 GOAL: $7500 or 1 month of assistance grants.

This sale will benefit our Resident Assistance Fund which offers financial assistance to those who qualify, ensuring that all seniors have the opportunity to live safely at BCM.

Download the DoubleGood App to buy, sell or share with friends!

**This is an online only event. No popcorn will be for sale at BCM*

What's your favorite flavor???

09/24/2025

Happiest birthday to our September Birthday Residents!

Note to self: always do candles and wishes right away before serving everyone else. You run the risk of the birthday cupcakes disappearing! We made the best of it and hope those wishes still came true!

Randy Walker provided entertainment. Who doesn't love a musical walk through Memphis?

**Randy will be playing at our Light Up The Manor Kick Off party on November 1st!

09/23/2025

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

Thank you Peter from Egg Haven Pancakes & Cafe in DeKalb for supporting Light Up The Manor 2025!
We stopped by for a picture and stayed for a delicious breakfast skillet. (it was a working breakfast ) 🤫😉😉😉 The staff was fantastic, greeting us with the brightest smiles and our server made sure the coffee kept flowing. Thank you all for making us feel so welcome! We had a great experience!

You can visit Egg Haven at 2562 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL.

Tell them Barb City Manor sent you!

09/19/2025

Our newly formed decorating team descended on Barb City Manor and completely transformed us into a fresh, new, season!

The team, made up of Residents and Volunteers, completed their first mission in just a few short hours. Everything looks wonderful! Most importantly, they worked (and laughed!) as a team sharing ideas and input.

We can't thank you all enough!

09/15/2025

Another brain game group starts next Wednesday, 9/24/25 at 3:00pm!

Gray Matter....Matters is hosted by NIU graduate students under the guidance of Professor Jamie Mayer, PhD and held in the Activity Room at Barb City Manor.
We have 5 spaces available for members of our community.
Call the office at 815-756-8444 to reserve your space today!

Senior Care Fair

Presented by Christ Community Church on Thursday, September 25th, 10:30am-12:30pm.

Its never to early to start planning your future! From emergency services planning to retirement living this event is jam packed with useful, forward thinking information.
Everyone is welcome.

09/12/2025

BCM Hero Of The Week

While doing some Light Up The Manor decorating recon we came across this beautiful toad in distress.
Our brave Maintenance Supervisor Henry immediately sprang into action! He removed her from the deep, dark, dangerous hole where she surely would have perished without intervention!

Thank you Henry!

She's a pretty chunky one, will we have little toads soon?

09/05/2025

BCM Decorating Team Meeting

Thursday, September 11th at 4:00PM
BCM Activity Room

We are ready to make the "Fall Change" and can't wait to share ideas and do some planning!

All are welcome! Please RSVP to Anne Cheladyn at acheladyn@barbcitymanor.org

09/04/2025

Our "new to us" pool table is here!!! Friends of Barb City Manor Resale Shop came through in a big way and made their request a reality!

Andre's Pool tables did a fantastic job with delivery and set up. Thank you Andre and Jessie!

09/04/2025

We have turned the corner into fall which can only mean 1 thing.........

Your favorite popcorn is coming back to Barb City Manor!!!!!

Before we Light Up The Manor we must indulge in buttery, chocolatey, caramely, spicy, tasty popcorn goodness!

SAVE THE DATE!!!!

You won't want to miss our annual Double Good popcorn fundraiser!

09/03/2025

Many thanks to Friends of Barb City Manor Resale Shop for contributing to our Resident Assistance Fund. This Fund allows seniors of all income levels the opportunity to live in a safety and security.

This donation was made possible by your generosity! Donating like new and new items to the ReSale Shop (and shopping!) provides support for our residents in many ways!