Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center October Happenings

By Christine Hall

Point Defiance – Ruston Senior Center, 4716 N Baltimore, 253-756-0601 

Community Social Groups

These are times offered outside of the Senior Center hours where you can relax and socialize with friends. Call or come in to register and find out the restaurant or pub of the month! You’ll meet at the restaurant or pub and pay your own bill.

• Breakfast Club with Kate the 2^nd Saturday of every month at 10:00 a.m. 
• Prime Time Hop with Ron the 3^rd Thursday of every month at 3:30. 
• Prime Time Plates with Chris the 4^th Thursday of every month at 4:00pm. 

Registration Required.  Point Defiance – Ruston Senior Center, 253-756-0601 

Sing-Along with the Puget Sounds  

Singing!  Music History!  Fun!

Tuesdays October 7 and 21, 1-2:30 pm

Travel Presentations

• Music Cities (New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville) May 2026 and Utah National Parks October 2026
  Presentation for both of these is Thursday, October 2, 1pm
  Registration Required.  Point Defiance – Ruston Senior Center, 253-756-0601 

• Thailand November 2026
  Presentation is Thursday, October 16, 10am
  Registration Required.  Point Defiance – Ruston Senior Center, 253-756-0601 

Learn Italian

Saturdays at 10am

$10/month, please pay the instructor

Basic Beginning Line Dance w/Maryanne

Have you ever wanted to learn how to Line Dance, but thought you might not be able to remember the steps?  This is the class for you.  This class will teach Line Dance step by step.  You’ll be among friends who are here for the same reason.  Come have  some fun while you exercise!  Cost is $8 a month paid to the instructor. Tuesdays at 11am

Bingo is twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.  Come and win some prizes!

Tuesdays, October 14 and 28, 1pm

Movie Burlesque

Thursday, October 9, 1pm.

Medicare Presentations

We have two opportunities in October to hear about Medicare options.  Sign up for either one!

• Wednesday, October 8, 10:30am
• Wednesday, October 22, 1:45pm

Registration Required.  Point Defiance – Ruston Senior Center, 253-756-0601 

Brochure Class with Ron

Monday, October 6, 1pm

Ron will show us how to make brochures in Word.

Registration Required.  Point Defiance – Ruston Senior Center, 253-756-0601 

Book Club with Chris Johns.  October’s book is Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Thursday, October 16, 1pm.

History Series

The Senior Center is sponsoring a three-part history program. 

1. Was held in September and showcased the History of Ruston.   
2. Monday, October 6, the presentation will cover the USS Lexington. 
3. November 3, the program will showcase the Narrows Bridge. 

 All classes start at 1:00 p.m.  The presenter is Patty Mannie, a Tacoma Historian. Registration Required.  Point Defiance – Ruston Senior Center, 253-756-0601 

Produce Giveaway by Elise from Devoted Healthcare

Wednesday, October 29, 9am

Registration Required.  Point Defiance – Ruston Senior Center, 253-756-0601 

Crafts with Kathy

Thursday, October 30, 1pm

Let’s make Halloween Masks and get into the Halloween spirit! We will also talk about what you’d like our craft time to be.  Once a month?  Every week?  Bring crafts from home?  Let’s talk!

Registration Required.  Point Defiance – Ruston Senior Center, 253-756-0601 

Halloween Party and Costume Contest

Friday, October 31, 11am

For a full activity calendar go to https://www.franketobeyjones.com/pt-defiance-ruston-senior-center/activities-and-calendar/