July Senior University Class Highlights and August Class Sneak Preview

Art, walking, music, cross stitch, safe driving, comics and more in July

Art as a Response to the World Around Us

During this lecture, Artist and Professor Rebecca Padilla will share perspectives on art and creative practices that engage with environmental concerns and ecological complexities as avenues for engagement with the spaces in which we dwell. Padilla will discuss the work and research of contemporary artists working in these fields, as well as her own.

July 10, 11:00 am, Bristol View 1^st Floor Bowditch Room

Pretty Gritty Tour: Walking Tour of 6th Ave

This hip tour will follow the course of 6th Ave as it connects the East and West coasts of Tacoma. Once just a local logging trail, this commercial street was branded as 6th Ave to attract shoppers and commuters. This one-hour tour will talk about the local history, architecture, and street art as it paints a comprehensive picture of the original streetcar line that was replaced by Highway 16.

Pre-registration is required and the cost for the event is $25.

July 29, 10:00 – 11:30 am, Field Trip (bus departs the Bistro at 9:30 am)

American Musics Hosted by EJ Crocker – Kat Bula & EJ Crocker: Fiddle Tunes and Beyond

Seattle-based violinist/songwriter Kat Bula joins us this July for an evening of songs-all-kinds: country and western music, sure, but also Brazilian tunes and some James Taylor! Both Kat and EJ fit into the category of ‘none-such players’: musicians whose careers take them beyond the typical genres, roles, and musical responsibilities of their instruments.

July 31, 4:00 pm, MJ Wicks Wellness Center

August Class Highlights

Cross-Stitch Bookmarks

Using pre-printed patterns, you can cross stitch a lovely bookmark. This 3-week class is from July 30 – August 13. All supplies and instructions will be provided.

August 6 & August 13, 2:00 – 3:30 pm, Bristol View 1^st Floor Bowditch Room.

Supporting Safe Driving Decisions: A Caregiver’s Role

Families worry about safety, and drivers want independence; driver rehabilitation can help protect both. Join Jillian Kirschke, an occupational therapist specializing in driver rehabilitation, as she addresses common concerns that caregivers must navigate when caring for a loved one with dementia. Get answers to questions like when and how to discuss driving cessation, barriers to be aware of, local support and alternative transportation options, as well as information about possible medical and state involvement. This presentation will lay out workable options for drivers and caregivers alike, helping you to feel like you are not alone on this journey. 

Wednesday, August 26, 3:00 pm, Bristol View 1^st Floor Bowditch Room.

Comics for Your Life

This drawing and writing workshop is a chance for you to tell your unique personal story with words and pictures. Through exercises and prompts, you will create a comic strip that only you can tell. No particular drawing or writing proficiency is required – This is comics!

August 27, 11:00 am, Bristol View 1^st Floor Bowditch Room.

Registration required for all classes. To register please call 253-756-6219 or email Jana at jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com

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