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
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
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
The real estate market has been a whirlwind to say the least these last three years. We are now moving into a more normal market. We are seeing pent-up demand for housing even though interest rates are higher than they were, homes are selling. We are now seeing inflation inching down and therefore, so are... Read More
When visiting your aging parents over the holidays, you may notice that one or both have lost weight, or you find expired or rotting food in their refrigerator, or even cooked food in the oven that was never eaten. Their home may be unkept either inside or out…or both. Or you find expired medications, or... Read More
Are you concerned about memory loss in yourself or a loved one? According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 or older (about one in nine Americans) are living with Alzheimer’s in 2022. This jumps to 73 percent for ages 75 or older. The number of people with the disease doubles... Read More
An Angel Named Bill! On Monday, November 21,Catholic Community Services served the Pt. Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center Thanksgiving meal. With 52% of the participants being low income, many might not have signed up, but we had an angel with the name of Bill step up. At first, he purchased 30 meals for those coming... Read More
One of our newest FTJ wellness programs is the Holistic Wellness Program which started several months ago. This very popular program consists of several components including meditation, restorative yoga, tea tasting, sound bath, Art Expressions and more. “As the holidays approach we may be feeling all kinds of emotions,” says Sarah Doerner, FTJ Holistic Wellness... Read More
With much appreciation, as the holiday season approaches and your online shopping increases, we ask a favor of you. Would you please take a moment and sign up for AMAZON SMILE? When you shop amazonsmile it’s an easy and impactful way to support Franke Tobey Jones! It only takes a minute, and you still have... Read More
Students I n entry level Masters of Science in Nursing program at Pacific Lutheran University spent 5 weeks this summer at the Franke Tobey Jones Care Center and received their first exposure in a clinical setting. These students had already completed a non-nursing Bachelors degree. During this nursing program, they will complete 625 hours in... Read More
After a two year hiatus because of COVID restrictions, it was wonderful to bring back our Wellness Walk and Fair in August and to celebrate its 20th Anniversary. “It was a long time coming,” says Colin Deck, FTJ Wellness Program Supervisor. “It was amazing to all be together again!” Residents, family members, community and FTJ... Read More
The Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center has been slowly adding classes back to their schedule. Some classes are free and some require a nominal charge. Current offerings are Line Dancing, Tap Dancing, Strength & Balance, Pinochle, Ping Pong, Martial Arts, Therapeutic Yoga, Mexican Train Dominoes, Brain Games, Tai Chi, Cribbage, Drawing and Basic Computer.... Read More
If you are interested in learning basic computer skills, these classes are for you! These are being taught as part of an ongoing computer class series. Each class is $5 and you can pick and choose which classes to attend. Registration is required. Call the Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center to register. 253-756-0601. Thursdays... Read More
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