At our age, anything that promises to add more years to our lives catches our attention. A magazine article that caught my eye proved book readers live an average of almost two years longer than those who do not read books. Like most of you, I keep books on my shelves that I revisit as I do … [Read more...]
Better read than dead
November 11, 2016 By Rona Barrett Foundation
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A Golden day for Rona Barrett
November 3, 2016 By Rona Barrett Foundation
A Golden day for Rona Barrett Ribbon cutting at Golden Inn & Village opens doors to seniors, families Len Wood, Staff Rona Barrett speaks as Santa Barbara County Supervisor Doreen Farr, state Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson and Congresswoman Lois Capps, from left, listen during the … [Read more...]
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A Golden day for Rona Barrett
November 2, 2016 By Rona Barrett Foundation
A Golden day for Rona Barrett Ribbon cutting at Golden Inn & Village opens doors to seniors, families Len Wood, Staff Rona Barrett speaks as Santa Barbara County Supervisor Doreen Farr, state Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson and Congresswoman Lois Capps, from left, listen … [Read more...]
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Rona Barrett, others celebrate Golden Day
October 29, 2016 By Rona Barrett Foundation
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And the winner is … our senior loved ones
October 20, 2016 By Rona Barrett Foundation
Past Oscar acceptance speeches keep rattling around in my head. Remember Will Ferrell, when the music awkwardly interrupted his fellow presenter Jack Black's speech and he said to Black, "See? You're boring!" I can certainly relate to Sandra Bullock's, "Did I really earn this, or did I just … [Read more...]
Santa Maria Times: Rona Barrett shines at glamorous Golden Inn & Village benefit
October 13, 2016 By Rona Barrett Foundation
The main hall in the Solvang Veterans Memorial Building never looked so glamorous as on Saturday when it was taken over for a fundraiser for the Rona Barrett Foundation Golden Inn & Village (GIV). The celebration doubled as Barrett's 80th birthday party. More than 16 years in the works, GIV … [Read more...]
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Rona Barrett Foundation Welcomes Roger Battistone as New Board Member
September 22, 2016 By Rona Barrett Foundation
Santa Ynez Valley, Calif., September 9, 2016– The Rona Barrett Foundation is pleased to welcome Roger Battistone as a new board member. Battistone brings to the Foundation extensive experience in national entrepreneurship, business leadership, operations and growth, philanthropy and a deep … [Read more...]
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Noozhawk: Rona Barrett Foundation Welcomes Roger Battistone as New Board Member
September 13, 2016 By Rona Barrett Foundation
The Rona Barrett Foundation is pleased to welcome Roger Battistone as a new board member. Battistone brings to the Foundation extensive experience in national entrepreneurship, business leadership, operations and growth, philanthropy and a deep connection with Santa Barbara County. For … [Read more...]
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Something to sink our teeth into
August 29, 2016 By Rona Barrett Foundation
I know of too many struggling seniors whose dental care plans have been reduced to: “I guess I’ll have to chew on the other side for a while.” We are shocked to hear 36 million Americans live without health insurance. But how many of us know that three times that number lack dental … [Read more...]
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HOPE for 21st Century’s Great Depression
August 11, 2016 By Rona Barrett Foundation
Most of us don't realize it but we 21st Centurions are in the midst of another great depression. I’m talking about the widespread and insidious depression suffered by the unpaid, untrained and under-equipped caregivers fighting the good fight against the unchecked Alzheimer’s … [Read more...]
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