August 30, 2023 —
Fridays September 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Writing Forever Letters This 5-week course introduces participants to the value of writing about their own beliefs and values to the people important in their lives, whether they be living or have passed on. This class will teach the value of writing Forever Letters to convey what... Read More
August 30, 2023 —
September 15 Bingo, Burgers & Beer Maryanne provides music for dancing. Bingo starts at 11am, lunch will be served at noon, and dancing will start at 1pm. The cost for this event is $8. Please sign up the next time you are here or call (253) 756-0601 to make a reservation. September 23 Pinochle Tournament... Read More
August 30, 2023 —
Getting the most out of your 15 minute appointment with your doctor Wednesday, September 20, 2023 2pm Wellness Center Getting the most out of your doctor’s visit from a doctors point of view. Do you feel like your 15 minute appointment just flies by and sometimes you have a hard time remembering what you talked... Read More
August 30, 2023 —
Including Franke Tobey Jones, Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center, Beacon Senior Center and Lighthouse Senior Center As most of you know, Franke Tobey Jones is a not-for-profit community, and we also operate three senior centers – Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center, Beacon Senior Center and Lighthouse Senior Center. Because of our not-for-profit status... Read More
August 30, 2023 —
Health Care Providers of Pierce County and Pierce County Human Services will be hosting their annual Alzheimer’s Conference on Saturday, October 7th 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 with... Read More
August 30, 2023 —
Many of you may have either heard of the Tacoma Senior Living Tour or actually taken one of the tours. Since 2014 we have offered this tour to Seniors who are either thinking about moving into a retirement community or just want to know more about senior living communities. It’s quite common that most seniors... Read More
August 1, 2023 —
Thanks to a generous resident donor summer concerts are back at FTJ! Concerts will be every Thursday night in August at 6:30pm in front of the Care Center. If you are not a FTJ Resident or Family Member, please bring your own chair and park off campus. Here is the line up: Parlor Swing –... Read More
August 1, 2023 —
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease.” ~ World Health Organization FTJ has recently introduced a new and exciting opportunity to bring awareness to Holistic Wellbeing! Holistic Wellness addresses our body as a whole. This approach is key to longevity and maintaining independence as... Read More
July 1, 2023 —
Submission deadline is Friday, July 21, 2023 Franke Tobey Jones Senior University has inspired creative artistry throughout the area for over a decade. This year, we invite you once again to our 2023 Senior Art Show, a juried gallery of works created by artists aged 55 or better within the past three years. We are once... Read More
July 1, 2023 —
Upon hearing the Pt. Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center wanted to add iPad classes but did not have the vital equipment – most importantly, the iPads – Bob and Joan Garden quickly stepped in with a very thoughtful gift to purchase six new iPads. Last week computer instructor Ron Yaden paid a visit to the... Read More
July 1, 2023 —
June – Tea Tasting In June one of the Holistic Wellness Programs was Thai Iced Tea Tasting. In the photo you can see a group of residents and community members visiting in the afternoon sun, enjoying their Thai Iced Tea. In this class they learned about Traditional Thai Iced Tea and the history and traditions... Read More
July 1, 2023 —
Our Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center continues to offer great classes! For the full calendar and daily lunch menu click here. Pickleball Mondays at 10:00am in the Park behind the building. Equipment and instructions provided. Tacoma Banjo Club Concert July 6, 11:00am, at 4th of July Party. Pierce County Aging and Disabilities Presentation Planning... Read More
June 2, 2023 —
Dog Walking Meet-Up Group Are you interested in meeting some dog lovers and their four legged friends with whom to walk your dog? Beginning June 3, at 9:30 a.m., the Leash Brigade, a group of Senior Center participants who walk their dogs together, will start meeting in Baltimore Park adjacent to the Senior Center to... Read More
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