Category Archives: News & Events

Interview with G5 Radio

By Foundation | Published: August 15, 2011
Rona did an interview with G5 radio about her career and her dedication to her Foundation! We apologize for not providing the interview within this post, but please click the link provided to listen to the interview – it starts 52 minutes in!! We hope you enjoy!! 7/22/2011 @ 5pm-7PM PST The guys are joined by actor Eddie   » Read more
Posted in News & Events | Leave a comment

Rona at Vi-Vi-Vacious Violet Spevacks 95th Birthday

By Foundation | Published: July 21, 2011
Rona recently spoke at Vi-Vi-Vi-vacious Violet Spevack’s 95th Birthday and the event was featured on Clevelandseniors.com Violet Spevack 95th Birthday party Vi-Vi-Vacious at Landerhaven July 14, 2011 Our dear friend Violet Spevack celebrated her 95th birthday at a huge bash at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven on July 14, 2011. Nearly 800 of her nearest and dearest joined together to   » Read more
Posted in News & Events | 1 Comment

Women Create Home for Mothers

By Foundation | Published: July 14, 2011
These two ladies are a great example of what the Foundation hopes to do with the Golden Inn and Cottages. By: ELIZABETH DAVIES Rockford Register Star ROCKFORD, Ill.— Despite an industry of senior living options that run the gamut from assisted-living apartments to nursing homes, Holly Hanson and Ruth Little wanted something more. More plants. More pets. More children.   » Read more
Posted in News & Events | 1 Comment

Rona Barrett Foundation – Non-Profit of the Week

By Foundation | Published: July 12, 2011
The Rona Barrett Foundation has been featured on Edhat, a local community website focusing on the Central Coast, as Non-profit of the Week!! The Rona Barrett Foundation updated: Jul 09, 2011, 8:45 AM The Rona Barrett Foundation is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to helping seniors in need around the country and right here in Santa Barbara County. Pioneering   » Read more
Posted in News & Events | 2 Comments

Seniors in Canada Evicted from Facilities

By Foundation | Published: July 7, 2011
This may have happened in Canada, but this could very well happen here in the U.S. soon enough. The Golden Inn will be a safe haven for seniors who are treated like this. (photo) Colonel Belcher residence where 30 senior citizens were evicted. The eviction of 30 seniors from their assisted-living homes in northwest Calgary   » Read more
Posted in News & Events | Leave a comment

Tips on Seasoning Food for Seniors

By Foundation | Published: July 6, 2011
I stumbled across this article today and found it informative for seniors and something to consider for meals at the Golden Inn. While I found the statements on salt to be misleading, especially when sodium intake should be very limited for seniors, I still thought I’d share. A juicy steak, a hearty stew or a tempting   » Read more
Posted in News & Events | Leave a comment

Interview with Legends Radio

By Foundation | Published: July 6, 2011
Rona had an interview with Legends Radio on June 29th, 2011 to talk about the Foundation and what she hopes to provide for seniors in need in the near future. Enjoy! Interview with Legends Radio
Posted in News & Events | Leave a comment

Possible problem for Medicaid?

By Foundation | Published: June 21, 2011
AP Exclusive: Medicaid for the middle class? By Ricardo Alonzo-Zaldivar, Associated Press – Tue Jun 21 WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s health care law would let several million middle-class people get nearly free insurance meant for the poor, a twist government number crunchers say they discovered only after the complex bill was signed. The change would affect early   » Read more
Posted in News & Events | Leave a comment

Santa Maria Wisdom Center

By Foundation | Published: June 19, 2011
SM center hopes to survive cuts By Brian Bullock/Staff Writer Some of the approximately 60 people who participate in health services at the Wisdom Center in Santa Maria are most likely in their final months of activity at the North Broadway facility. California’s budget crisis and its decision to eliminate many Medi-Cal benefits already have forced some   » Read more
Posted in News & Events | Leave a comment

Rona Barrett to speak at Violet Spevack tribute

By admin | Published: June 3, 2011
Entertainment reporting pioneer to discuss social journalism By ARLENE FINE Senior Staff Reporter Published: Friday, June 3, 2011 1:08 AM EDT Rona Barrett, a pioneer in entertainment reporting and publishing, is “old enough to be Violet Spevack’s daughter, but we are definitely on the same page,” she told the CJN from her California home. “We both are groundbreaking women   » Read more
Posted in News & Events | Leave a comment

40 Days of Celebration for 40 Days of Service

By admin | Published: May 13, 2011
Celebrity Co-Chairs Rona Barrett and Steve Ford helped Peoples’ celebrate its 40th Anniversary at three “Central Coast Taste of Hope” events held late 2010. Over $70,000 was raised at three regional events – all funds supporting Peoples’ after-school youth education programs…
Posted in News & Events | Leave a comment

Rona Barrett, Gossip Columnist is Welcomed to Syndicated News

By admin | Published: April 28, 2011
Miss Rona is welcomed by SyndicatedNews as “one of the best gossip columnists in the United States ever.” To listen to her interview hosted by John Allan and Stewart Stewart, click on the link to play the video! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/syndicatednews/2011/04/29/rona-barrett-gossip-columnist-is-welcomed-to-syndicatednews
Posted in News & Events | Leave a comment

Meet An Aspiring Woman Who Helps Seniors

By admin | Published: April 13, 2011
Meet An Inspiring Woman Who Helps Seniors Former Gossip Columnist Rona Barrett Is A Resource For Seniors By Judy Kirkwood – Posted April 13, 2011 11:59 AM Before TMZ, Access Hollywood, E!, Extra, Entertainment Tonight, Inside Edition, and all the internet gossip sites, there were only a few gossip queens that had the attention of the country.   » Read more
Posted in News & Events | Leave a comment

Santa Barbara Council for Self Esteem Presents: Rona Barrett

By admin | Published: April 8, 2011
 The Santa Barbara Council for Self Esteem presents in inspiring talk by Rona Barrett on April 15th at the Tannahill Auditorium in Santa Barbara. For more information call 805-685-8669.
Posted in News & Events | Leave a comment

Rona Barrett to Speak on Self-Esteem

By admin | Published: April 4, 2011
Rona Barrett to Speak on Self-Esteem “Self Esteem: How to Seek It and Keep It” Friday, April 15 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm Schott Center, Tannahill Auditorium – Santa Barbara City College During the 1970s and 1980s, Rona Barrett reigned as the queen of Hollywood celebrity reporting, also authoring several books and publishing magazines on the entertainment business. In the 1990s,   » Read more
Posted in News & Events | Leave a comment

Santa Ynez Valley–Around the Valley in 2010

By admin | Published: December 30, 2010
Link: http://www.santaynezvalleyjournal.com/archive/8/52/7684/
Posted in News & Events | Leave a comment

Rona Barrett on InspireMeToday.com

By admin | Published: December 13, 2010
Rona Barrett Rona is a pioneer and an innovator in entertainment reporting and publishing, who focuses today on her non-profit Foundation and helping seniors. Don’t be afraid to try–you never know what you are capable of until you do. ~ Rona Barrett If today were my last day on Earth and I could share 500 words of brilliance   » Read more
Posted in News & Events | Leave a comment

Rona Barrett Foundation on Facebook!

By admin | Published: December 7, 2010
Dear Friends, I am happy to announce that the Rona Barrett Foundation in now on Facebook! Through our page, I look forward to share my passion for helping low income seniors, and pass along useful information for all of our generations. Please join and share our page and be part of an important movement to get   » Read more
Posted in News & Events | Leave a comment

Rona on InspireMeToday.com — check it out on December 13th

By admin | Published: December 1, 2010
Hello from Rona Barrett! On December 13th, 2010 I will be the featured Inspirational Luminary on InspireMeToday.com! This FREE website is one to bookmark! Each day you can spend two minutes to start your day with the greatest wisdom – from a different luminary each day. You can also sign up to receive the free daily inspiration by   » Read more
Posted in News & Events | 1 Comment

Holiday Letter from Rona

By admin | Published: November 29, 2010
Dear Friends, As the holidays approach, I want to wish you a season of celebration and gratitude. I would also like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who has supported the Rona Barrett Foundation in the past year with your time, talent and support. 2010 has been an important year in the history of   » Read more
Posted in News & Events | Leave a comment