April 1, 2025 —
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT! Seniors get a ‘say’ in how the City of Tacoma operates! Deputy Mayor of Tacoma John Hines will be at the Point Defiance – Ruston Senior Center Tuesday, April 8th, at 10am to talk about how community members over the age of 65 can join various City of Tacoma Committees, Boards, and Commissions. Make... Read More
March 5, 2025 —
Free Tax preparation Tax preparation continues with the AARP Tax program. Appointments are still available on Fridays and Saturdays. This is a free service available to the community. Please call 253-756-0601 for more information or to acquire an appointment. The program is available on Fridays and Saturdays (appointments required). Cookies in a Jar Class Linda... Read More
February 3, 2025 —
Cancer and Older Adults Matt Santelli with Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources will discuss breast and prostate cancer awareness Monday, February 3, at 1 p.m. AARP Tax-Aide Volunteer tax preparers are on site offering free assistance Fridays and Saturdays through Tax Day. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling (253) 756-0601. Avoiding... Read More
January 1, 2025 —
Kick off January right, beat the dark, cold days and join us for our noteworthy curriculum…and lunch too! Long-Term Care Workshop: Thursday, January 2, at 1:30 p.m. Iceland Explorer Trip Presentation: Monday, January 13, at 1 p.m. Writing from the Heart: Wednesdays at 1 p.m., beginning January 8 Singalong with Puget Sounds: Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Making Decorative... Read More
December 2, 2024 —
Note: We are sorry to announce that due to decisions made by the City of Tacoma, Beacon Senior Center will close December 31, 2024. Lighthouse Senior Center will stay open until January 31, 2025, but will only be providing lunch meals. POINT DEFIANCE ~ RUSTON SENIOR CENTER 4716 N. Baltimore Street, Tacoma, 253-756-0601 Gingerbread... Read More
November 4, 2024 —
Below are just class highlights. Click on any of the three website links below for full calendars and lunch menus. POINT DEFIANCE ~ RUSTON SENIOR CENTER 4716 N. Baltimore Street, Tacoma, 253-756-0601 Monday Meditation Clear your mind and release your stress with our meditation class led by Michael Miller. The first meeting is Monday, November... Read More
September 3, 2024 —
Below are just class highlights. Click on any of the three website links below for full calendars and lunch menus. POINT DEFIANCE ~ RUSTON SENIOR CENTER 4716 N. Baltimore Street, Tacoma, 253-756-0601 AARP Tax Preparation is looking for volunteers to help prepare taxes in 2025. Training and certification is provided. If you are interested, please... Read More
August 5, 2024 —
Click on any of the three website links below for full calendars and lunch menus. POINT DEFIANCE ~ RUSTON SENIOR CENTER 4716 N. Baltimore Street, Tacoma, 253-756-0601 https://www.franketobeyjones.com/pt-defiance-ruston-senior-center/about/ Dog Tricks w/a Purpose August 7 at 5:30 pm Dogs love learning new things! People love teaching and showing off their dog’s tricks! In this class, every... Read More
July 2, 2024 —
POINT DEFIANCE ~ RUSTON SENIOR CENTER 4716 N. Baltimore Street, Tacoma, 253-756-0601 Attorney Liz Johnson Our favorite attorney returns on July 23, at 11:00 a.m. The topic for this meeting is fiduciary responsibility, including what to do if you are the agent, personal representative, or decision maker. Instructors: Learn the Smartboard Thanks to the Ben... Read More
June 13, 2024 —
POINT DEFIANCE ~ RUSTON SENIOR CENTER 4716 N. Baltimore Street, Tacoma, 253-756-0601 Meet the Author – June 21, 11:30am Janet McGiffin will be at the Senior Center to discuss and sign her book Betrothal and Betrayal, the first book in the Empress Irini series. There are four books in the series; however, the last book... Read More
May 1, 2024 —
Point Defiance ~ Ruston, Beacon and Lighthouse For information about all three senior centers, classes, activities, trips and lunch menus click here. POINT DEFIANCE ~ RUSTON SENIOR CENTER 4716 N. Baltimore Street, Tacoma, 253-756-0601 Do More, Feel Better Program In conjunction with the University of Washington, we are participating in the “Do More, Feel Better... Read More
March 18, 2024 —
It was an enthusiastic group effort as the Pt. Defiance~Ruston Senior Center recently held its first Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser in four years! Participants paid a nominal fee to join in on the fun, festivities, and comraderies, with all donations benefiting the Senior Center operations fund. Leading up to the lunch, entertainment literally “kicked off” with... Read More
March 4, 2024 —
Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center, Beacon Senion Center, Lighthouse Senior Center We look forward to meeting new people as well as seeing all of our current participants! POINT DEFIANCE ~ RUSTON SENIOR CENTER 4716 N. Baltimore Street, Tacoma, 253-756-0601 Beginning Crochet – March 4, 1:00 pm Vicki Cornwell will be joining us to teach... Read More
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