Your happiness and well being are the inspiration that drives our activities, programs and life services. At Barbary Lane we are focused around your personal needs and desires. We’ve created programs specifically designed to embrace the Limitless Possibilities of Living through social, emotional, educational, physical, cultural and spiritual needs of our resident community.

Barbary Lane’s goal is to provide Anything But Ordinary programs and services for living:

• We strive to create programs that support our residents to live enriched and meaningful lives;

• To reassert the value of aging and the role of eldership in our society;

• We intend to help build a healthy community by having our doors swing both ways at Barbary Lane. To keep our residents connected to their community we will invite the community into Barbary Lane and take our residents out into the community.

ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR LIVING

Social - The Laughter and The Fun

We have lots of events for those who live in our community, including structured opportunities to get together and have fun. What's your passion, hobby or dream? Want to share it? We'll help take you there. Join us for a mini-festival of your favorite films, speakers with topics that interest you, Scrabble night by the fireplace in our family room, an afternoon tea tasting featuring LaMyx teas from around the world, an evening of wine tasting from regional vineyards, or even a late-night Texas Hold 'Em poker tournament. Tell us what makes you laugh – we’ll make you laugh more often.

Emotional - The Personal Realities

Friendship, companionship, and understanding. After all, we are family! We can assist you in linking up with services or programs that help you manage the emotions of aging, loss of loved ones, changes in your health or family issues that might come up in life. We are collaborating with local aging specialists and organizations focused on senior wellness such as the Pacific Institute on Aging www.pacificinstitute.org, and the Institute on Aging www.ioaging.org to bring you the most unique and effective programs that are available.

Educational - The Mind

Take a class at our local community colleges or utilize our Brain-Fitness Program ™ www.positscience.com right here at Barbary Lane. Indulge yourself in a special project, join our library committee, start your own committee or enjoy on-line learning at our computer center. In addition to the many educational opportunities nearby, guest speakers will bring their expertise to us as part of special programs that you’ll help design. And you'll always stay connected via e-mail and internet access.

Physical - The Body

Imagine fitness equipment you’ll actually enjoy using. Want to explore yoga or Tai chi classes? Flexibility, balance, strength, endurance and coordination. These are just some of the qualities you'll be honing when you use our senior - friendly exercise center. Our fitness center offers simple to use strengthening equipment and comfortable cardio workouts that are easy on the joints. We've selected the most intuitive and motivational equipment available - maintaining your agility and mobility are some of the keys to long-living.

Cultural - The World and Us Humans

One couldn't live in a better place to enjoy a special night on the town or explore the cultural traditions of those who make the Bay Area one of the best places in the world to live. We'll take trips to the nearby Museums, Library, historical society, senior center, bird sanctuary, Uptown Gallery district, and see Symphony performances at the Paramount Theater. . And we'll head out of town too - how about the Berkeley Rep, the Frameline LGBT Film Festival in San Francisco, a Ferry Ride across the bay to the Art Festival in Sausalito, a wine country tour of the vintner that features our own house wines? Just tell us what you'd like – your Barbary Team Members are here to make everyday serendipity!

Spiritual Programs. - The Human Spirit

At Barbary Lane Communities we encourage you to explore and express your Spirituality. We are supportive of all faiths: Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim and any of the many other faiths around the world. We have created alliances with many faiths to help keep you connected to your spiritual traditions. Can our Town Car Service take you to your church or synagogue? Why not reserve our Community Room and hold a private service here? Would you like help researching your spiritual interests on the web or through our continuing education affiliations? We think it is important to know – what is important to you.