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Your Generosity Kept our Community Warm

December 18, 2025 — The Pt. Defiance~Ruston Senior Center staff and participants would like to extend their deepest gratitude to every resident and employee who contributed to the recent Coat Drive. The outpouring of generosity was truly inspirational. Thanks to your kindness, we collected a tremendous number of warm coats, ensuring that many seniors in our community will have protection... Read More

A Remarkable Act of Holiday Kindness

December 16, 2025 — The Senior Center was recently surprised and overjoyed when a very special Franke Tobey Jones resident Angel, who wishes to remain anonymous, made an incredibly generous donation of $1,000, wanting to provide meals for the Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Holiday parties.  On behalf of the staff and participants of the Pt. Defiance~Ruston Senior Center, we extend... Read More

Upcoming Parkside View Informational Meetings

December 12, 2025 — Discover Parkside View Apartments at Our Upcoming Events Discover why Parkside View Apartments is quickly becoming one of the region’s most anticipated new senior living destinations. We invite you to attend one of our upcoming presentations, where you’ll get an inside look at this thoughtfully designed community created for those who appreciate refined living, effortless... Read More

Now Is the Best Time to Secure Your Future Home at Parkside View

December 11, 2025 — As we move closer to the opening of the Parkside View Discovery Center in January 2026, we’re excited to share two new updates that make now the ideal time to take the next step toward securing your future home. What’s New at Parkside View? More Storage Space: We’ve enhanced our apartment designs to include additional... Read More

Why Franke Tobey Jones Assisted Living is the Ideal Place to Call Home

December 9, 2025 — Choosing a place to live during your later years is about more than convenience—it’s about comfort, community, and confidence in the care you receive. At Franke Tobey Jones, our Senior Assisted Living program offers all of that and more, making it a truly exceptional choice for seniors seeking a vibrant, supportive, and enriching lifestyle. Discover... Read More

What I Noticed When Visiting My Parents This Holiday Season

December 2, 2025 — Recognizing When a Loved One May Need More Assistance—and How to Talk About It with Love The holidays have always been a special time for me. No matter how busy life gets, I look forward to coming home—the soft glow of the lights, the familiar smell of cinnamon and coffee, the sound of Dad humming... Read More

Wishing You a Warm and Happy Thanksgiving

November 25, 2025 — As the crisp autumn air settles in and the scent of pumpkin pie fills our homes, we pause to celebrate one of the most cherished holidays of the year…Thanksgiving. It’s a time to gather with family and friends share a delicious meal and reflect on the many blessings that fill our lives. Thanksgiving reminds us... Read More

Tee Off, Cast Off, and Raise a Glass: The Best of Northwest Living

November 11, 2025 — There’s something magical about a day that begins with morning mist over the fairways, shifts to sparkling sunlight on Puget Sound and ends with laughter over a glass of locally crafted wine or beer. It’s the kind of day that captures the essence of South Sound life…active, social and surrounded by natural beauty. Nestled along... Read More

Discover the Joy of Drumming: Rhythm, Connection and Community

November 5, 2025 — At Franke Tobey Jones Senior University Few things bring people together quite like the beat of a drum. Across cultures and centuries, drumming has been a way to communicate, celebrate, heal and connect. From the deep tones of African djembes and the resonant hum of frame drums to the lively pulse of Latin percussion, drums... Read More

Join us for Downsizing Your Home with Monarch Transitions

October 21, 2025 — Downsizing is one of the biggest and often most emotional decisions older adults face. Our homes are filled with not only furniture and belongings but also memories, milestones and the stories of our lives. Sorting through it all while deciding what to keep, donate or pass along can feel overwhelming. Yet, starting the downsizing process... Read More

Living Well, Aging Well: What the Latest Research Tells Us

October 16, 2025 — The Mather Institute, in partnership with Northwestern University, recently completed a five-year landmark study examining how life in a Life Plan Community impacts older adults. Known as the Age Well Study, it followed more than 8,000 residents across 122 communities nationwide between 2018 and 2022, comparing their experiences with those of older adults living independently... Read More

Adventure Next Door: Discover Retirement at Franke Tobey Jones and Why Tacoma Is the Perfect Place to Call Home

October 14, 2025 — At Franke Tobey Jones, peace, culture and connection aren’t competing priorities. They’re the foundation of a retirement lifestyle where enjoying your age is not just encouraged but celebrated. Here these elements come together to create a vibrant, inspiring community where every day invites discovery and fulfillment. Discover the Adventure of Retirement at Franke Tobey Jones... Read More