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Are you are caring for a loved one with dementia?

February 7, 2023 — New Understanding Dementia Classes at FTJ Are you are caring for a loved one with dementia?  If so, you know this poses many challenges for families and caregivers. People with dementia from conditions such as Alzheimer’s and related diseases have a progressive biological brain disorder that makes it more and more difficult for them to... Read More

New Programing for Memory Care

February 7, 2023 — Franke Tobey Jones is embarking on a brand new way of engaging with residents in our Memory Care. While Montessori is most often connected to learning for children, Montessori for dementia has been shown to be extremely effective in allowing the person with dementia to reconnect to a world they are losing access to. Through... Read More

Free Tax Prep at the Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center

February 7, 2023 — AARP Tax Preparation volunteers are back at the Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center.  Taxes are prepared by IRS certified volunteers, and this is a free service offered to the community, regardless of age.  Some of the early days have been filling up, so don’t wait until April to make an appointment. To make an... Read More

Casual for a Cause: Operation Teddy Bear!

February 7, 2023 — The results are in for January’s Casual for a Cause, Operation Teddy Bear! Peninsula High School’s Key Club, in partnership with the Gig Harbor Kiwanis Club, set out to collect 400 teddy bears and raise $800 to cover the shipping costs to send the bears to children in Ukraine. Franke Tobey Jones designated it our... Read More

3rd Annual Souper Bowl! (To Benefit the Point Defiance~Ruston Senior Center)

February 7, 2023 — Philanthropy’s goal for the third annual event to benefit low-income local seniors with care packages (which include three cans of soup, crackers, and Valentine’s Day candy) is a little more ambitious than previous years. Last year, our goal was 45 Souper Bowl care packages, and we were able to provide 50! This year, our goal... Read More

Fitness Trainers Available at FTJ

February 7, 2023 — Aside from our outstanding fitness center and fitness classes, if you are part of our fitness program (which is open to non-FTJ residents age 55 or better at a nominal monthly cost), we also just opened up our personal training appointments.  However, they are going fast!  If you want to work on strength, endurance, weight... Read More

How Much Do You Know About Taking Care of Your Heart?

February 7, 2023 — February is American Heart Month See if you’re smart about your heart by taking this brief quiz! February is American Heart Month, a great time to “take your pulse” when it comes to heart health knowledge. Should people with heart disease spend most of the day resting? What are the top risk factors for heart... Read More

Senior University February Class Highlights

February 7, 2023 — Wednesday, February 1 Seniors Helping Seniors – Scams to Avoid: Travel Tips   Friday, February 17 Travels Through Uruguay Tuesday, February 21 Native Peoples of the Northwest: An Anthropological Overview Friday, February 24 Self-Care Practices for Living Well – Breath of Life: Inspiration You must register for all classes at jwennstrom@gmail.com or call 253-756-6219. For... Read More

Senior University March Class Sneak Preview

February 7, 2023 — Thursday, March 2 Alzheimer’s Association Lecture Series: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Wednesday, March 8 Vision Matters – The Newest Technology for Those Visually Impaired Monday, March 6 From the Crater to the Courtroom Wednesday, March 15 Wise Grandparents Discussion You must register for all classes at jwennstrom@gmail.com or call 253-756-6219. For the full class calendar... Read More