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 FairPresented 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. ... See MoreSee Less
BCM Hero Of The WeekWhile 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? ... See MoreSee Less
BCM Decorating Team MeetingThursday, September 11th at 4:00PMBCM Activity RoomWe 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 ... See MoreSee Less
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! ... See MoreSee Less
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! ... See MoreSee Less
✨ A big THANK YOU to our neighbor, Tom Sparks Auto Repair and Sales in Dekalb IL for being the very first Light Up The Manor 2025 sponsor! ✨Your support helps Barb City Manor shine even brighter as we work to strengthen our community and provide assistance for our residents. 💛We’re grateful to have you right next door—and right by our side. 🌟It’s not too late to join the Light Up The Manor movement! Call Anne or Sarah at 815-756-8444 or email acheladyn@barbcitymanor.org and make an impact today!#LightUpTheManor #CommunitySupport #ThankYou ... See MoreSee Less
Every month Sarah & Anne host a resident meeting to share updates on building projects, activities, answer questions and concerns and take suggestions. Today, in front of a full house, our friend Bob decided to debut his new shirt gifted by a staff member who couldn't resist.Thanks for laugh today Bob!**below is a re-creation not near as funny as the original ** ... See MoreSee Less
