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Senior University May Class Sneak Preview

March 30, 2026 — Learn about wearable art, resilience and aging, intermittent fasting and so much more! Thursday, May 7 Wearable Art with Kristin Tollefson Come learn about the work of artist Kristin Tollefson, which encompasses jewelry, wearable art, performance and sculpture. Stay and explore materials she’s developing for her latest body of work and contribute feedback and design... Read More

Senior University April Class Highlights

March 30, 2026 — In April explore hypnotherapy, safe travel, art appreciation, free speech, aging well and more! Tuesday, April 7, April 14, April 21, & April 28 Hypnotherapy for Mental Health: A Commune Course In this co-hosted course with Senior University and Holistic Wellness, watch pre-recorded presentations over 8 weeks (running March 24 – May 12). Hypnotherapy for... Read More

Senior University April Class Sneak Preview

March 3, 2026 — In April explore Hypnotherapy, safe travel, art appreciation, free speech, aging well and more!Tuesday, April 7, April 14, April 21, & April 28 Hypnotherapy for Mental Health: A Commune Course In this co-hosted course with Senior University and Holistic Wellness, watch pre-recorded presentations over 8 weeks (running March 24 – May 12). Hypnotherapy for Mental... Read More

Senior University March Class Highlights

March 3, 2026 — In March explore Women in History, Music, Freedom of Speech, Virtual Reality and so much more! Remember the Ladies:  Women of the Revolutionary Era and Early Republic Explore the lives of American women from the 1760’s-1820’s. Like their male counterparts, women were patriots and loyalists; enslaved and free; historians and camp-followers; soldiers and supportive spouses.... Read More

Senior University March Class Sneak Preview

January 30, 2026 — Remember the Ladies:  Women of the Revolutionary Era and Early Republic Thursday, March 5 2:00 pm, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room Explore the lives of American women from the 1760’s-1820’s. Like their male counterparts, women were patriots and loyalists; enslaved and free; historians and camp-followers; soldiers and supportive spouses. Abigail Adams was only one... Read More

Senior University February Class Highlights

January 30, 2026 — Tacoma Community Ukulele Project: Exploring the Ukulele Fridays, February 6, 13, 27 10:00 am, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room The ukulele is an instrument that you can learn chords & songs on with no prior musical training, so please join us regardless of your previous musical experience and leave with the tools to keep... Read More

Senior University February Class Sneak Preview

January 27, 2026 — Tacoma Community Ukulele Project: Exploring the Ukulele The ukulele is an instrument that you can learn chords & songs on with no prior musical training, so please join us regardless of your previous musical experience and leave with the tools to keep learning on your own. Over the course of just four classes, you will... Read More

Senior University January Class Highlights

January 2, 2026 — Living into Dementia: Options and Ethical Questions Part I (January 7) will explore your options for living into advanced dementia, and the values you bring to assessing these options. Part II (January 14) will examine actually acting on these various options, including the likelihood they will accomplish your personal goals, the ethical justification of these... Read More

Senior University January Class Sneak Preview

December 29, 2025 — Living into Dementia: Options and Ethical Questions Part I (January 7) will explore your options for living into advanced dementia, and the values you bring to assessing these options. Part II (January 14) will examine actually acting on these various options, including the likelihood they will accomplish your personal goals, the ethical justification of these... Read More

Senior University December Class Highlights

December 1, 2025 — Paint and Sip – Folk Ornaments Artväna, the leading Paint & Sip Events provider for Western Washington, will provide a fun and accessible art instruction experience with step-by-step painting instructions to create your very own artwork. No artmaking experience is required to have a great time! Pre-registration is required and the cost for the event... Read More

Senior University December Class Sneak Preview

November 28, 2025 — Wednesday, December 3 Paint and Sip – Folk Ornaments# Artväna, the leading Paint & Sip Events provider for Western Washington, will provide a fun and accessible art instruction experience with step-by-step painting instructions to create your very own artwork. No artmaking experience is required to have a great time! Pre-registration is required and the cost... Read More

FTJ Senior University November Class Highlights

November 2, 2025 — Art and Identity Have fun using foundational visual arts techniques to explore and express your sense of identity and personal story. From vision boards to book making, this series offers space for everyone to create, express, and connect. All materials are provided, and no prior “art” experience is needed! This program was made possible through... Read More

FTJ Senior University November Sneak Preview

October 23, 2025 — Art and Identity Have fun using foundational visual arts techniques to explore and express your sense of identity and personal story. From vision boards to book making, this series offers space for everyone to create, express, and connect. All materials are provided, and no prior “art” experience is needed! This program was made possible through... Read More