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Senior University ~ October Class Sneak Preview

September 27, 2024 — Friday, October 4, October 11, October 18, & October 25 Discover Drums! Learning Percussion and Drum Circle* Join us to experience what music making can be like as part of a real drum circle! No prior experience is needed, and all instruments and materials are provided by the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association. Through these classes,... Read More

FTJ Is A Great Place To Have A Pet

September 25, 2024 — Franke Tobey Jones is a wonderful place to have pets…and many of our residents cherish their furry friends!  Not only is our campus 20 acres of landscaped beauty, Point Defiance Park is right next door…a great place for our residents to walk their pets. Furthermore, in 2021, with the inspiration of FTJ resident, Pat Mail,... Read More

Tax Prep Volunteers Needed

September 23, 2024 — AARP TaxAide is a program that provides free tax preparation. The  focus is on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. Last year TaxAide prepared 2,243 tax returns in Pierce County and unfortunately were not able to prepare returns for everyone that has a need.  The reason?  There are not enough... Read More

FTJ Memory Care Team Trained in Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care (PAC)

September 19, 2024 — As dementia becomes more common in the aging population, it is apparent that the typical and traditional ways of dealing with dementia are not enough. As the brain changes during the progression of dementia and its disease process, the ways that we interact with people living with dementia must also change. Knowing this, FTJ is... Read More

HCPC Alzheimer’s Conference – September 21st

September 13, 2024 — Health Care Providers of Pierce County and Pierce County Human Services will be hosting their annual Alzheimer’s Conference on Saturday, September 21st  at Rainier View Christian Church in Parkland.  This annual conference is a treasure trove of wonderful advice for care givers of any nature.  From care professionals to family members of a loved one... Read More

Senior Living Community Tours in Tacoma, WA – September 2024

September 11, 2024 — Tacoma and Gig Harbor Compare the possibilities at seven senior communities on September 18 and 25, 2024 Are you thinking about moving into a retirement community but just don’t know where to start looking or even what questions to ask?  If so, then the Senior Living Community Tours in Tacoma might be just the thing... Read More

Featured Apartment of the Month

September 6, 2024 — Tobey Jones #353 ~ Independent Living with Services This one bedroom/one bathroom 420 square foot apartment has a very nice campus view, lots of closet space in the bedroom, a kitchenette and dining nook. The monthly rent of $4,515 (no buy-in) includes:  Three wonderful, chef prepared meals a day Weekly housekeeping Transportation to and from... Read More

Frank Tobey Jones Retirement Home in Tacoma Centennial Celebration Continues

September 4, 2024 — Bishop Lemuel H. Wells (1841-1936) – Once the Commander of the Bodyguard for General US Grant Throughout the year, we have been sharing information about many of the people who were instrumental in the vision, financing, and operation of the Franke Tobey Jones retirement home in Tacoma, WA, in the early days.  Here is a... Read More

Holistic Senior Living Wellness Program in Tacoma – September Class Highlights

September 3, 2024 — AGESTRONG Fall Prevention Tuesday, September 10 2pm Wellness Center Occupational Therapist Julie Moore will be discussing strategies to reduce and recover from falls in your home and community. She specializes in advice on identifying hazards as well as adaptive equipment suggestions to improve safety. There will be a live demonstration of fall recovery and a... Read More

Senior Centers – August Class/Program Highlights

September 3, 2024 — Below are just class highlights.  Click on any of the three website links below for full calendars and lunch menus. POINT DEFIANCE ~ RUSTON SENIOR CENTER 4716 N. Baltimore Street, Tacoma, 253-756-0601 AARP Tax Preparation is looking for volunteers to help prepare taxes in 2025.  Training and certification is provided.  If you are interested, please... Read More