Barb City Manor

11/05/2025

We were so fortunate to have the Pi Sigma Epsilon - Gamma Zeta group help us with our Light Up The Manor Kick Off Party! Their hard work collecting raffle prizes, helping with set up, serving and most importantly having fun was amazing.

11/03/2025

WOW!!!!

We loved seeing everyone Saturday night at the Light Up The Manor Kick Off Party!

Great music, great prizes, great food, great conversations, great shopping and the BCM dancers had a great time gettin' down in the lounge!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the fun and all of the volunteers who made the evening possible.

The Light Up The Manor Campaign runs through New Years Eve. Our goal is to raise $60,000+ for the Resident Assistance Fund and Building Project Fund. That means that every $2500 in donations sparks one strand of lights on BCM.

We are excited to share that thanks to our sponsors and early donors we have already reached $14,753!!!!! So close to starting off with 6 strands!

Every donation, no matter the size gets us closer to being TOTALLY LIT!!!!

11/01/2025

Great conversation with Peyton Adams at 94.9 WDKB about the Light Up The Manor Kick Off party.

See you tonight!

Sarah and Anne from Barb City Manor were our Guest DJs Robin's Nest Bookshoppe. We talked all about Light Up The Manor! They are having an Open House Kickoff Party on November 1st from 4-7pm and will be accepting donations till December 31st! Help them Light Up The Manor this year. Check out the audio here: https://omny.fm/shows/guest-dj/10-23-25-guest-dj-barb-city-manor

10/31/2025

Swag Bag assembly line!

We are ready to party tomorrow!

Join us at 4pm to kick off our Light Up The Manor winter fundraising campaign.

Raffles drawn at 6:10pm and lighting ceremony outside at 6:30pm.

Can't wait to see everyone!

10/29/2025

Happy National Cat Day!

From Frank Davis & Princess Veronica, Lulu and Marylin Cheladyn🐈😺😸😼

10/29/2025

The Kick Off Party is coming together!

Our neighbors, friends and local businesses have been so generous and kind. We are off to a great start and can't wait to see how far we go before New Year’s Eve!

10/28/2025

Last minute business opportunity!

We have some extra room in our Light Up The Manor "Swag Bags".

If you are a local business with some extra marketing merch (can be mix and match) or special offers we'd be happy to add them to our bags.

DETAILS: 150-200 bag estimate to be handed out during our Light Up The Manor Kick Off Party on Saturday, November 1st, 4-7pm. Items must be dropped off no later than 12:00pm on Thursday, October 30th.

More info contact Anne @ 815-756-8444 or acheladyn@barbcitymanor.org.

This is a family friendly, community event. Come join the fun!

10/27/2025

Getting ready for the big par-tay on Saturday!

Light Up The Manor officially kicks off at 6:30pm but come at 4 for games, music, food and raffles! Of course some thrifting will be available at the ReSale Shop.

See you on Saturday!

10/24/2025

Is this the cast of a Hallmark movie?
Nope! Just Help at Home stopping by to sponsor !

Many of our residents over the years have benefited from the extra support provided by Help At Home caregivers.
We are lucky to have them as a resource to share!

10/21/2025

Many thanks to our friend Robert Parks for hooking our pool players up with extra cues, chalk, tips and other supplies!

The table is being put to great use daily by many different players. The extra supplies are much appreciated!

10/17/2025

LIGHT UP THE MANOR 2025

Many thanks to this amazing group of local businesses who have come together to support our Light Up The Manor fundraiser benefiting the residents at Barb City Manor.

It's not too late join this team raising funds for the Resident Assistance Fund and Building Project Fund. Both are crucial components for keeping rental costs low and giving every senior the opportunity to live in a safe and welcoming community.

We can't do what we do without you! For more information on sponsorship levels contact Anne Cheladyn at 815-756-8444 or acheladyn@barbcitymanor.org. Donations are accepted at 680 Haish Blvd., DeKalb, IL 60115 or online at barbcitymanor.org.

🎉🎊🎉 Don't forget the Kick Off Party on Saturday, November 1st 4-7pm with recognition and lighting ceremony at 6:30pm. Be a part of it!

10/15/2025

Last Friday Noah & Alex from shared their incredible knowledge of 3-D printing with our residents.
They showed us projects they had already created (which were amazing!) and printed a rocket while everyone watched.
Favorite quote of the day "I saw it with my own eyes but I still can't believe it!"