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Senior University January Class Highlights

January 2, 2026 — Living into Dementia: Options and Ethical Questions Part I (January 7) will explore your options for living into advanced dementia, and the values you bring to assessing these options. Part II (January 14) will examine actually acting on these various options, including the likelihood they will accomplish your personal goals, the ethical justification of these... Read More

Senior University January Class Sneak Preview

December 29, 2025 — Living into Dementia: Options and Ethical Questions Part I (January 7) will explore your options for living into advanced dementia, and the values you bring to assessing these options. Part II (January 14) will examine actually acting on these various options, including the likelihood they will accomplish your personal goals, the ethical justification of these... Read More

Senior University December Class Highlights

December 1, 2025 — Paint and Sip – Folk Ornaments Artväna, the leading Paint & Sip Events provider for Western Washington, will provide a fun and accessible art instruction experience with step-by-step painting instructions to create your very own artwork. No artmaking experience is required to have a great time! Pre-registration is required and the cost for the event... Read More

Senior University December Class Sneak Preview

November 28, 2025 — Wednesday, December 3 Paint and Sip – Folk Ornaments# Artväna, the leading Paint & Sip Events provider for Western Washington, will provide a fun and accessible art instruction experience with step-by-step painting instructions to create your very own artwork. No artmaking experience is required to have a great time! Pre-registration is required and the cost... Read More

FTJ Senior University November Class Highlights

November 2, 2025 — Art and Identity Have fun using foundational visual arts techniques to explore and express your sense of identity and personal story. From vision boards to book making, this series offers space for everyone to create, express, and connect. All materials are provided, and no prior “art” experience is needed! This program was made possible through... Read More

FTJ Senior University November Sneak Preview

October 23, 2025 — Art and Identity Have fun using foundational visual arts techniques to explore and express your sense of identity and personal story. From vision boards to book making, this series offers space for everyone to create, express, and connect. All materials are provided, and no prior “art” experience is needed! This program was made possible through... Read More

FTJ Senior University October Class Highlights

October 1, 2025 — The Care and Feeding of a Healthy Brain This four-part series will cover various, timely topics including (but not limited to): the elements of an inflammatory diet; how foods are helpful and harmful; what sort of exercise does my brain need?; neuropathways and how to make new ones; habits, examining your own and learning to... Read More

FTJ Senior University October Sneak Preview

September 29, 2025 — Tuesday, October 7, October 14, October 21, & October 28 The Care and Feeding of a Healthy Brain This four-part series will cover various, time y topics including (but not limited to): the elements of an inflammatory diet; how foods are helpful and harmful; what sort of exercise does my brain need?; neuropathways and how... Read More

FTJ Senior University September Class Highlights

September 2, 2025 — Wednesday, September 3, September 10, September 17, & September 24 The Musical Theater of Rodgers and Hammerstein In a partnership lasting only about 15 years, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II created many of the most memorable musical works for stage and screen. Their work together racked up 34 Tonys, 15 Oscars, and even a... Read More

Senior University September Class Sneak Preview

August 28, 2025 — You must RSVP to Jana Wennstrom to attend any Senior University Class.  253-756-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com Tuesday, September 2 Virtual Reality Rendezvous Join us for a Virtual Reality experience in which we will travel and enjoy experiences in a 3D, immersive environment using VR goggles. Each week will have a new destination and be driven by... Read More

Senior University August Class Highlights

July 29, 2025 — You must RSVP to Jana Wennstrom to attend any Senior University Class.  253-756-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com Thursday, August 14 Threads through Time – A Karen Haas Presentation Long, long ago, humans discovered the magic of twisting fibers into yarn, then weaving these yarns into a myriad of articles both useful and beautiful.  Karen Haas relishes playing... Read More

Senior University August Class Highlights

July 25, 2025 — You must RSVP to Jana Wennstrom to attend any Senior University Class.  253-756-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com Thursday, August 14 Threads through Time – A Karen Haas Presentation* Long, long ago, humans discovered the magic of twisting fibers into yarn, then weaving these yarns into a myriad of articles both useful and beautiful.  Karen Haas relishes playing... Read More

Senior University July Class Highlights

July 1, 2025 — You must RSVP to Jana Wennstrom to attend any Senior University Class.  253-756-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com Tuesday, July 15 Understanding Diabetes Join Matt Santelli, Education and Outreach Specialist from Pierce County Aging Disability Resources, at this energetic presentation on Understanding Diabetes. Matt will review the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. He will then... Read More