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You’re Invited to the Franke Tobey Jones Holiday Market!

October 31, 2025 — Get ready to kick off the holiday season with a day of shopping, creativity and community spirit at the Franke Tobey Jones Holiday Market! Join us on Friday, November 7th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Wellness Center, located in the Lillian Pratt building at 5340 N. Bristol St., Tacoma, WA 98407. You’ll... Read More

Upcoming Parkside View Informational Meetings

October 7, 2025 — Discover Parkside View Apartments at Our Upcoming Events Curious about what makes Parkside View Apartments such a special place to call home? Join us at one of our upcoming information sessions to learn more about this exciting new community designed for seniors who value luxury, comfort and connection. At each gathering, you’ll enjoy a warm... Read More

Upcoming Parkside View Informational Meetings

September 9, 2025 — Discover Parkside View Apartments at Our Upcoming Events Curious about what makes Parkside View Apartments such a special place to call home? Join us at one of our upcoming information sessions to learn more about this exciting new community, designed for seniors who value luxury, comfort, and connection. At each gathering, you’ll enjoy a warm... Read More

Join Us for Our 2025 Summer Concerts

August 1, 2025 — Every Thursday Night in August, 6:30pm Get ready for a season of music, community and summertime fun! Franke Tobey Jones is thrilled to unveil our highly anticipated Summer Concert Series, taking place every Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. in August on our scenic, 20-acre campus in Tacoma.  These lively, outdoor concerts are open to the... Read More

Franke Tobey Jones Announces 2025 Summer Concert Series

July 7, 2025 — Get ready for a season of music, community and summertime fun! Franke Tobey Jones is thrilled to unveil our highly anticipated Summer Concert Series, taking place every Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. in August on our scenic, 20-acre campus in Tacoma.  These lively, outdoor concerts are open to the public and offer a wonderful opportunity... Read More

Feast & Fireworks: A Joyful Celebration of Community

July 4, 2025 — This year’s Feast & Fireworks celebration was a beautiful reminder of the power of kindness, community, and shared joy. On behalf of Franke Tobey Jones, Shelley and Nicole from the Department of Philanthropy loaded up the truck—twice!—to deliver 100 festive meal bags to the Pt. Defiance~Ruston Senior Center. With the help of our dedicated resident... Read More

News Media in the United States

May 1, 2025 — Series Presented by FTJ Senior University May 1 – June 12 Due to space requirements, you must RSVP to Jana Wennstrom to attend any Senior University Class.  253-756-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com This series of six sessions will focus on the role and impact, past and present, of the news media in the United States with an... Read More

Senior Living Tour May 7 and 14, 2025

April 18, 2025 — Tacoma and Gig Harbor Compare the possibilities at eight senior communities Are you thinking about moving into a retirement community but just don’t know where to start looking or even what questions to ask?  If so, then the Senior Living Community Tour might be just the thing for you.  Even if you are not ready... Read More

Understanding Dementia Presentations

April 1, 2025 — Please Join Us for these Free Educational Classes Caring for a loved one with dementia poses many challenges for families and caregivers. People with dementia such as Alzheimer’s and related diseases have a progressive biological brain disorder that makes it more and more difficult for them to remember things, think clearly, communicate with others and take... Read More

The Return of the Resident Art Gallery Showcase – “Art-standing!”

March 6, 2025 — After five long years, the first reception to showcase pieces of art produced by multi-talented Franke Tobey Jones residents was held on Monday, February 3rd, in the first-floor hallway of the Lillian Pratt building. Residents and staff came together to celebrate art and the return to an in-person art showcase hosted by Heidi White, Director... Read More

Understanding Dementia Presentations

March 5, 2025 — Please Join Us!  Free of Charge. Caring for a loved one with dementia poses many challenges for families and caregivers. People with dementia such as Alzheimer’s and related diseases have a progressive biological brain disorder that makes it more and more difficult for them to remember things, think clearly, communicate with others and take care of... Read More

New Class! Commit Fit Dance

January 2, 2025 — We are starting a new fitness class called Commit Fit Dance!  This is a fun High Intensity Training (HIIT) inspired dance program, and we teach to all ages and abilities, combining several genres of music. Commit choreography is taught in levels to introduce movement and modification to ensure each student’s success. This class will be... Read More