Senior University June Class Highlights

By Christine Hall

You must RSVP to Jana Wennstrom to attend any Senior University Class.  253-756-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com

Wednesday, June 4, June 11, June 18, & June 25

Telling Your Stories Through Comics: Writing & Illustrating Your Life
Have you ever wanted to bring a story to life through art and words? Join UWT professor and comic artist Riki Thompson for a workshop series with a special focus on memoir and slice-of-life writing. Whether you want to document family history, capture everyday moments for yourself, or create something special for your children and grandchildren, you’ll learn how to use both words and images to tell engaging, meaningful stories. Each week, you’ll build on fundamental storytelling skills like character development, world-building, layout, and dialogue while learning how to blend writing and visuals to craft engaging personal narratives. Whether you prefer pen and ink, digital tools like an iPad and stylus, photography, or generative AI, this course offers you the freedom to create your comic, your way. No drawing experience is required—just a willingness to experiment with storytelling in a new way! This 5-week class runs June 4 – July 2.

10:00 – 11:30 am, Bristol View 1^st Floor Bowditch Room

Thursday, June 5 & June 12

Music of the British Isles*
We all know about the Scottish bagpipes and the Irish reel, don’t we? Is there music of Great Britain? Or the United Kingdom? In these two lectures Dr. Svend Rønning explores English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh music of the past and present and whether there’s a “united music” in the United Kingdom!

11:00 am, Bristol View 1^st Floor Bowditch Room

Friday, June 13

Contested Boundaries – a Fresh Look at Our State’s History: Clash of Cultures – The Fascinating Encounters Between the Explorers and Native Peoples*
In Part 1 of this 3-part series, we will discuss Clash of Cultures – the fascinating encounters between the Explorers and Native Peoples.

10:00 am, Bristol View 1^st Floor Bowditch Room

Tuesday, June 24

This is How We Roll: The (Delicious) Science of Bread*
How do different types of flour change the texture of bread? What does kneading dough actually do? What happens inside bread as it rises?  Come learn about these and other questions as we learn what makes bread so delicious. Join us for a tasty experience that will satisfy your cravings for carbs. We will explore the science of making bread and will provide a variety of free breads for taste testing afterwards.

11:00 am, Bristol View 1^st Floor Bowditch Room

You must RSVP to Jana Wennstrom to attend any Senior University Class.  253-756-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com

For a complete list of Senior University Classes and Presentations go to https://www.franketobeyjones.com/lifestyle/senior-university/learning-opportunities/