Santa Maria Times: Big Band Celebration Ball to benefit Golden Inn & Village

Golden Inn & Village is holding its fourth annual fundraiser Oct. 8 with a legendary big band gala that includes a birthday celebration for Rona Barrett. Through her Rona Barrett Foundation, Barrett is the creative force behind Golden Inn & Village, opening in September. The complex … [Read more...]

Santa Ynez Valley News: Big Band Celebration Ball to benefit Golden Inn & Village

  Golden Inn & Village is holding its fourth annual gala fundraiser Oct. 8 featuring the legendary Harry James Orchestra directed by Fred Radke. … [Read more...]

Amigos 805: Legendary Music Icon Johnny Mathis Supports Local Seniors Through Special Event Sponsorship

SANTA YNEZ — Rona Barrett Foundation announces sponsorship opportunities and first four sponsors for annual fundraising event benefiting the Golden Inn & Village The Rona Barrett Foundation is honored to announce legendary singer Johnny Mathis as the Sentimental Journey sponsor for the Big … [Read more...]

Amigos 805: Rona Barrett Foundation Welcomes Dr. Lisa Clement as New Board Member

  SANTA YNEZ — The Rona Barrett Foundation is proud to welcome Lisa Clement, M.D. as the newest member of their Board of Directors. Dr. Clement practices internal medicine in the Santa Ynez Valley, and brings to the Foundation 23 years of experience with a focus on gerontology and … [Read more...]

Dementia: The cocoon of confusion

By Rona Barrett Haunted eyes. Angry glare. Vacant look. Scared animal: It’s the Alzheimer’s stare. Ever seen these expressions on a loved one? I have. We know that those who suffer from advanced dementia are lost in a different realm—one we who care for them can't … [Read more...]

Santa Maria Times: ‘Barn Bash’ raises thousands for Golden Inn & Village

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Ground is broken for Golden Inn & Village

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After years of work, ground is broken for Golden Inn & Village

KICKOFF FOR AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING COMPLEX 'GREATEST MOMENT' IN BARRETT'S LIFE Rona Barrett, center, flanked by 3rd District Supervisor Doreen Farr and Congresswoman Lois Capps, turns the ceremonial shovel of dirt during groundbreaking for the Golden Inn and Village project in Santa Ynez … [Read more...]

Rona Barrett Foundation Hits $800,000 Fundraising Goal for Golden Inn & Village

The Rona Barrett Foundation is thrilled to announce it has met its $800,000 fundraising goal for the construction of the Golden Inn & Village. The foundation wishes to thank the many generous community partners and donors who contributed toward the construction of the first affordable senior … [Read more...]

Barrett Foundation campaigning to raise funding shortfall

    The Rona Barrett Foundation is campaigning to make up a $400,000 funding shortfall for the construction of a $32 million affordable senior living and residential care facility, foundation officials said. If the funds are not raised by Feb. 28, the nonprofit foundation will … [Read more...]