
Barclay Friends…Where We Celebrate the Arts and Gardens
In the natural serenity of Anne’s Garden, residents, family members, and supporters of Barclay Friends came together for the annual Garden Party, now enjoying its 17th year. Attendees dined on…
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Mindfulness Meditation
Social Services Director Kim Coder has been leading monthly guided mindfulness meditation groups with residents that include body scans – a way to get more in touch with your body…
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Fitting Into Your Parents’ Genes
Aside from eating well, exercising regularly, and not smoking, another factor that determines whether we will age well is the influence of our parents’ lifespans. Recent research shows that those…
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Board Beacon – Dick Schramm
The near-disaster in Copiapo, Chile — 33 miners were trapped underground for more than two months — made headlines in August 2010, not only as a result of every man’s…
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Fiber-Rich Diet Promotes Healthy Aging
We know that eating a diet that is rich in fiber provides numerous health benefits. The latest research indicates that intake of dietary fiber may actually help people reach old…
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Old Game, New Venue
Barclay Friends’ 15th Annual Golf Classic was a great success. Golfers and residents enjoyed the beautiful weather at our new venue, Whitford Country Club. Participants were treated to a great…
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Voices in Our Ears, Portals to the Past
What’s your favorite song? Every decade in history has fostered its own collection of Billboard hits. Movie soundtracks, religious music, Broadway shows — our memories and emotions are deeply tied…
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Barclay Staff Interviewed for “County Lines” Magazine
Our very own Recreation Director, Elsabet, was interviewed for a piece in the August 2016 issue of County Lines Magazine in a section entitled “Services at Private Communities”: There’s a…
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Taking Up a Collection
If you are looking for an intellectually stimulating activity that will boost your brain power and unleash your creative potential, start a collection. Whether you choose to collect tea cups,…
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