Holistic Wellness July Class Highlights

Experience Forest Bathing, Yoga, Immersive Listening and more in July

Shinrin-Yoku “Forest Bathing”
Tuesday, July 7, 14 & Thursday, July 30
10 am Meet outside the Bistro
Join us for a forest bathing experience rooted in the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, the art of mindfully immersing yourself in nature to restore the mind and body. Through intentional movement and exploring our senses, we will bathe in the wonders of nature. No experience needed. You must be able to walk without staff assistance. 

Restorative Yoga & Live Cello
Thursday, July 9
1 pm FTJ Wellness Center
Enjoy a calming and restorative yoga class with live cello & singing by Karen Laura Peters. This class will begin with gentle movements to ease into practice. Then we will build several restorative yoga poses and rest in each for 5-10 minutes. The restorative poses will be accompanied by live cello and singing. (Made possible by a generous donation to Holistic Wellness)

Double Bass Show & Tell Performance

Friday, July 10 

1 pm FTJ Wellness Center

Join local double bass player and educator, Tommy Hawthorne, for this exciting recital event where you will hear amazing music you may not have known that the bass was capable of. Come with your curiosity at the ready, as Mr. Hawthorne will also open up a conversation to answer any and all questions about the double bass, the music performed, and anything that may come to mind during the performance. Works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Mieczyslaw, Weinberg, and David Anderson will be a part of this very special event!

(Made possible by a generous donation to Holistic Wellness)

Sound Journey with Matthew Peters: An immersive listening experience
Monday, July 13
1 PM FTJ Wellness Center
Participants are invited into a calming sound immersion designed to encourage deep listening, relaxation, and presence. Using Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, and gentle chimes, the experience offers an opportunity to slow down, rest the mind, and connect more fully with the subtle textures of sound and vibration. Guests are welcome to simply listen, relax, and receive. (Made possible by a generous donation to Holistic Wellness)

Acrylic Pour- Pearl
Wednesday, July 15
1 PM TJ Craft Room
The acrylic pour pearl technique is a fluid art method that creates lacy, spherical “pearl” cells without silicone. It relies on a specific, thin mixture layered with other colors to produce a reactive and delicate effect.  No experience needed. (Made possible by a generous donation to Holistic Wellness)

Support Group for People with Loved Ones with Dementia
Wednesday, July 15
3 PM
Join us for a gathering of a support group focused specifically for those who are assisting a loved one with Dementia. This group is led and facilitated by Kay Coulter. You must RSVP with Sarah Doerner to reserve your spot and receive the location. This meeting is capped at 12 people. 

A Path for Healing People & Planet: A Commune Course
Tuesday, July 21, 28
2pm Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room
In this co-hosted course with Senior University and Holistic Wellness, watch pre-recorded presentations over 6 weeks (running July 21 – August 25). For millions of years, humans were nourished by and lived in deep symbiosis with a beautifully biodiverse ecosystem. But we have lost our way. We have systematically sterilized our environment and isolated ourselves from nature. Now we are on the brink of a total collapse in our global food system. We are engineering the sixth great extinction on this planet — but it doesn’t have to be that way. This program gathers together thought leaders and changemakers centered on regenerative agriculture, because healthy soil, communities, economies, and people all form one essential ecosystem. 

Explore Vashon Island
Wednesday, July 22
(Bus departs the Bistro at 9:45 am and departs Vashon Downtown at 1:30 pm – times may vary based on ferry schedule)
Join Senior University and Holistic Wellness for an exploratory trip to Vashon Island. Plan to bring lunch or buy one while there. To RSVP please contact Jana Wennstrom at (253) 756-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com

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To participate in the Holistic Wellness programs you must be a FTJ Wellness member.

Join Our Wellness/Fitness Club!

Non FTJ residents aged 55 and better are welcome to join our Fitness Club.  Stay active with our Try Before You Buy policy—test out our gym and fitness classes before committing! Memberships are $50/month (individuals) or $75/month (couples). If you’re an FTJ resident or on the FTJ waitlist, your membership is free! Personal training is available at $35/session or $150 for 10 sessions (max 2 per week). Get started today!  Call either Colin at 253-756-6279 or Sarah at 253-756-3241 at FTJ for more inforation.  Or email sdoerner@franketobeyjones.com.