Upcoming Barclay Friends Events

Family Spring Fling at Barclay Friends

Residents, their families and Barclay Friends' volunteers and staff are invited to attend Barclay Friends’ Family Spring Fling (formerly the Ice Cream Social) on Saturday, March 20th from 2 to 4 PM in the Cotter building to enjoy The Hagans Family Singers, refreshments, arts and crafts for the children, and the Dogs on Parade. Family members, volunteers, and staff are encouraged to participate with their dogs in the “Dogs on Parade”, an event our residents always enjoy! If your dog is not already registered at Barclay Friends, please provide a copy of your dog’s current vaccination records to Suzanne Lawser in the Recreation Department, 610-696-5211 ext. 424. To sign your dog up for the “Dogs on Parade”, please call Donna McElwee at 610-696-5211 or sign the “Dogs on Parade” sheet located at the reception desk by the front entrance. We hope to see you on March 20th!

Barclay Friends 9th Annual Golf Classic

The Barclay Friends 9th Annual Golf Classic will be held on Monday, June 14, 2010 at Honeybrook Golf Club. The tee off time will be 1:00 PM. Registration information will be mailed to all family members in late April. Golf tournament proceeds benefit the Barclay Friends Caring Fund which provides resident assistance as well as supports Barclay Friends’ resident programs such as horticultural therapy, art, and music. Registration is open until Tuesday, June 1st.  For additional information, please contact Shannon Heverin at 610-696-5211 extension 433 or sheverin@bf.kendal.org. We hope you will consider joining us for a great day of fun, friendship, and golf! If you cannot join us, please consider making a donation to the Caring Fund. Thank you.

Recent Barclay Friends Events

Red Cross Blood Drive

The Wellness Committee at Barclay Friends sponsored a blood drive on March 1st from 1-7 PM with the Red Cross. The Red Cross brought their mobile donor vehicle to Barclay Friends for the blood drive and over 40 staff and members of the community donated blood. The Wellness Committee at Barclay Friends wishes to thank to all the volunteers for their participation!

Everyday, people suffering from cancer, sickle cell disease, and life-threatening injuries are in need of blood. Giving blood is one of the easiest and most important ways you can help people in your community. Our local hospitals order an average of 2,000 products each and every day. For the Red Cross, meeting the daily demand for blood while maintaining their ability to respond to an unexpected emergency is a constant challenge.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Two groups of volunteers came to Barclay Friends on Monday, January 18, 2010 to participate in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.  Nine men and women employed by Vanguard in Malvern, Pennsylvania came to Barclay Friends to interact with our residents. They helped to reorganize the library, share computer skills and tips with interested residents,  and brought numerous board games to share with our residents. 

An inter-faith group of seven volunteers from West Chester Area religious organizations presented a memorable  program for our residents.The program began with a sing-along of hymns. Then three residents, two staff members, and the seven volunteers each read a paragraph aloud from Martin Luther King’s April 3, 1969 speech titled “I’ve Been to the Mountain Top”.  At the conclusion of the program, everyone joined hands and together sang “We Shall OverCome.” 

Our residents, staff, and administrative personnel thank these groups for volunteering at Barclay Friends. If you are a member of a group that would like to volunteer at Barclay Friends, please contact Susan Yanik, our Volunteer Coordinator at 610-696-5211 extension 434 or syanik@bf.kendal.org.

11th Annual African Violet Show

Barclay Friends' 11th Annual African Violet Show was held on February 11th. Twenty residents attended the display of African Violets submitted by eight residents.  The program was designed to stimulate the senses and minds of the residents and the cultivation and variation of the African Violets on display was discussed. Paula Swearingen, Barclay Friends' Horticultural Therapist, also demonstrated the care of African Violets including the propagation of the plants from leaf cuttings and division.

State Senator Andy Dinniman Presents State Certificates of Recognition to Barclay Friends' Residents

State Senator Andy Dinniman presented Senate Certificates of Recognition to honor all Barclay Friends’ residents

who had reached the wonderful age of 90 years or older and to all residents who were veterans. Senator

Dinniman personally greeted each resident as he presented his or her certificate of honor and had the

opportunity to speak further with the residents after the presentation ceremony. Our residents thoroughly

enjoyed the event and the recognition for their achievements!

Barclay Friends' Residents Art Exhibit at the Chester County Art Association Gallery and Studio in the Exton Mall

Residents from Barclay Friends showcased their art work produced in their art classes with our three art instructors, Deborah Hodies, Debbie Nickles, and Vaughn Stadtmiller, as part of the Cultivate the Arts program at Barclay Friends. The Art Exhibit at the Chester County Art Association Gallery and Studio in the Exton Mall was opened to the public from Wednesday, October 21st through Wednesday, November 11th. Barclay Friends’ residents displayed their art work created in various media, sculpture, and jewelry. Residents' artistic creations were sold to benefit Barclay Friends' programs and the Caring Fund for resident assistance.

West Chester Friends School  Students and Residents Enjoy Flower Arranging Program Together

The fourth grade class from the West Chester Friends School recently joined the residents of Barclay Friends in making flower arrangements during a floral arrangement program enjoyed by all in attendance.  The children and residents worked together to make the floral arrangements from natural seed pods and cones along with a Dove of Peace made of beeswax.  The arrangements were placed in vases to decorate the tables in the dining rooms and each child took an arrangement home with them as a gift from the residents.