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FTJ Senior University February Class Sneak preview

January 27, 2025 — History of Space Exploration* This lecture will be a discussion of the Cold War and the Space Race to the Moon. Relive the excitement of sending humans into space while the tension of being first to the Moon ahead of Russia dominates. The International Space Station and the Space Shuttle program bring new beginnings.  Thursday,... Read More

Memory Care #13 and #24

January 21, 2025 — Our Memory Care is new and beautiful!  Memory Care #13 is a private suite with a private bath. $7,175/month (no buy in). Memory Care #24 is a private suite with a shared bath with one other suite. $5,660/month (no buy in). FTJ Memory Care specializes in seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Our unique approach... Read More

What Types of Senior Living Communities Are There? And, Where Do I Fit In?

January 16, 2025 — When considering moving to a senior living community people have many questions.  One of the big questions is “What types of senior living communities are available and where do I fit in?” There are many types of senior communities.  Franke Tobey Jones is a CCRC which stand for Continuing Care Retirement Community.  CCRCs include all... Read More

Franke Tobey Jones is Expanding!

January 9, 2025 — We are excited to announce that more independent living apartments will be added to our beautiful campus. The first of three phases will add approximately 60 independent living apartments (similar to the current FTJ Bristol View apartments), new dining venues, a bar and additional wellness/fitness space. Views will be spectacular!  The construction is expected to... Read More

New Class! Commit Fit Dance

January 2, 2025 — We are starting a new fitness class called Commit Fit Dance!  This is a fun High Intensity Training (HIIT) inspired dance program, and we teach to all ages and abilities, combining several genres of music. Commit choreography is taught in levels to introduce movement and modification to ensure each student’s success. This class will be... Read More

Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center January Class Highlights

January 1, 2025 — Kick off January right, beat the dark, cold days and join us for our noteworthy curriculum…and lunch too! Long-Term Care Workshop: Thursday, January 2, at 1:30 p.m. Iceland Explorer Trip Presentation: Monday, January 13, at 1 p.m. Writing from the Heart: Wednesdays at 1 p.m., beginning January 8 Singalong with Puget Sounds: Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Making Decorative... Read More

Holistic Wellness January Class Highlights

January 1, 2025 — Line Dance Mondays 1pm-2pm Besides being just plain fun, line dancing has some amazing benefits to our health. Studies have shown that participating in line dancing classes may help reduce the risk of falls as you learn to harmonize the senses and spatial awareness of the hands, eyes, legs and ears. In addition, it may... Read More