Senior University August Class Highlights and September Class Sneak Preview

Discover Engaging Classes, Inspiring Speakers, and New Opportunities to Learn and Connect

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.

September Class Sneak Preview

Universal Basic Income: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a regular cash payment made to all adult citizens, regardless of their employment status or income. An idea with a long history, it is now gaining traction globally and across the political spectrum. This talk will explain UBI and examine the major arguments for and against it. It will then look at recent UBI experiments around the world, including here in Tacoma. This program made possible by a generous donation to Senior University.

September, 4, 3:00 pm, Bristol View 1^st Floor Bowditch Room

From Shy Singer to World Stages: Finding My Voice – A Lifetime of Singing Across the U.S. and Europe

What begins as a shy young singer’s love of music becomes a lifetime journey across concert halls, choirs, and friendships in the U.S. and through three unforgettable musical adventures in Europe, including her latest experience singing in Vienna this summer. Join FTJ Senior Director of Marketing and PR and longtime Northwest Repertory Singers member Christine Hall for a heartfelt presentation tracing her musical path from school choirs and college music experiences to decades of community singing and international performances. Through stories, photos, music, and travel memories, Christine will share how singing opened doors to lifelong friendships, personal growth, extraordinary travel opportunities, and performances in some of Europe’s most inspiring settings. Along the way, you’ll journey through Italy, Paris, England, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia and beyond — experiencing the joy, humor, and magic of traveling as a singer abroad. Whether you love music, travel, or stories of passion pursued across a lifetime, this inspiring session celebrates how it’s never too late for adventure, creativity, and finding your voice.

September 18, 10:00 am, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room

The Road Ahead: Safe Driving for Seniors

Aging brings with it higher risks, especially in driving; however, one’s ability to drive safely is not based on age alone. Join Jillian Kirschke, an occupational therapist specializing in driver rehabilitation, as she shares practical, evidence-based approaches to ensure safety behind the wheel as we get older. This session provides a proactive guide to healthy aging and driving independence.

September 23, 3:00 pm, Bristol View 1^st Floor Bowditch Room

Remember the Ladies: Abigail Adams Looks Back – A Living History Performance by Karen Haas

Abigail Adams had a front-row seat for pivotal times in the United States: her husband, John Adams was in the Continental Congress, an ambassador to England and France and was our second President. But Abigail was no mere onlooker, and her words on such things as women’s roles, vaccinations and economic issues often sound downright modern to our 2026 ears. Meet this remarkable woman as Living History Performer Karen Haas portrays her looking back on her amazing life. This program made possible by a generous donation from Claire and Dick Griffin

September 30, 2:00 pm, MJ Wicks Wellness Center

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

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