October 11, 2024 —
Resident Centennial Committee Convenes In July 2023…What A Journey! How the Journey Began In the summer of 2023 a general ask was posted in the weekly resident newsletter to see if any residents would be interested in helping uncover the FTJ history and help with the Centennial project. Seven residents, Redmond Barnett (chairperson), Claire McCaffery... Read More
September 23, 2024 —
AARP TaxAide is a program that provides free tax preparation. The focus is on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. Last year TaxAide prepared 2,243 tax returns in Pierce County and unfortunately were not able to prepare returns for everyone that has a need. The reason? There are not enough... Read More
September 19, 2024 —
As dementia becomes more common in the aging population, it is apparent that the typical and traditional ways of dealing with dementia are not enough. As the brain changes during the progression of dementia and its disease process, the ways that we interact with people living with dementia must also change. Knowing this, FTJ is... Read More
September 17, 2024 —
Two groups of PLU nursing students have recently spent several weeks at Franke Tobey Jones honing their skills and working one-on-one with our clinical teams and residents. These students are part of the ABSN program, which is an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. It’s essentially a fast-track option to earn a Bachelor of... Read More
August 24, 2024 —
We would like to thank David’s Showcase Floors that donated and installed new blinds, including demo and removal of existing blinds throughout the Pt Defiance~Ruston Senior Center. “Donating to a senior center is a wonderful way to make a positive impact! As a lifelong resident of Tacoma, paying it forward enhancing the environment for those... Read More
August 19, 2024 —
Every day in the Philanthropy Department we are privileged to see amazing acts of kindness and an abundance of goodwill. Recently during a campus ice cream social, the generosity of FTJ residents, Board of Directors, team members and community was on full display with the arrival of a new addition to our transportation fleet, a... Read More
August 13, 2024 —
Each year at the Leading Age Washington Annual Conference awards are given in several categories to deserving senior communities from throughout the state. This year, we are proud to announce that FTJ was the recipient of two of twelve awards presented at the conference. Category: Community Service The Community Service Award recognizes the achievement of... Read More
July 25, 2024 —
Photo left to right: Ann Edington, Pam Baker, Linda Ford, and Beth Lamanna Philanthropy has collaborated with Holistic Wellness in organizing off-campus volunteer events for FTJ residents. Volunteering among seniors has been linked to improved quality of life, stronger social networks, increased levels of physical activity, and lower mortality rates. The first official event occurred... Read More
July 16, 2024 —
Franke Tobey Jones was recently notified with the exciting news that Rotary Club of Tacoma #8 and their Board of Directors granted an award of $6,000 to the Pt. Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center! These funds will be specifically used to help with Senior Center operating costs. Accepting the grant at the awards presentation and... Read More
July 2, 2024 —
For nearly 40 years, three women supervised the day-to-day activities at Franke Tobey Jones: Ada Gibson, Ann Bedrowsky and Genevieve Houston. FTJ Board Secretary, Margaret Long supported them. Ada Gibson ~ 1874-1951 Ada Gibson was the first Superintendent of the Restholme (1922) and became the Superintendent of Franke Tobey Jones (1924-1942). She helped to design... Read More
June 26, 2024 —
Students from Pacific Lutheran University’s Undergraduate Psychology Program recently visited the Franke Tobey Jones campus for their Counseling Theory and Practice course field experience. The specific curriculum for this class is intended to teach students the skills and strategies counselors use to help others, with a focus on empathetic listening and comprehension. Sixteen Franke Tobey... Read More
May 15, 2024 —
Did You Know That The Women of Tacoma Started FTJ? In the early 1900’s in Tacoma there had been talk of the need for a home where men and women in the “sunset slope” might find comfort, company and freedom from anxiety. Leadership to fulfill this need came from Mrs. John Q. Mason, president of... Read More
May 13, 2024 —
Photo left to right: Residents Jane Schuneman, Barbara Hinck, Doris Larsen, Linda Tonjann (kneeling), Marg Yager, Jeanette Adkins, Ken and Liz Hildebrant. “Spring flowers are nature’s most fragrant charms.”― Angie Weiland-Crosby The sunny days in April were the perfect time to plant lovely spring flowers on the Lillian Pratt Balcony which already has a magnificent... Read More
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