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EXPANDED Tacoma Senior Living Tour

August 30, 2023 — Many of you may have either heard of the Tacoma Senior Living Tour or actually taken one of the tours.  Since 2014 we have offered this tour to Seniors who are either thinking about moving into a retirement community or just want to know more about senior living communities.  It’s quite common that most seniors... Read More

FTJ Summer Concerts Are Back This Month!

August 1, 2023 — Thanks to a generous resident donor summer concerts are back at FTJ! Concerts will be every Thursday night in August at 6:30pm in front of the Care Center. If you are not a FTJ Resident or Family Member, please bring your own chair and park off campus. Here is the line up: Parlor Swing –... Read More

Holistic Wellness August Highlights

August 1, 2023 — Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease.” ~ World Health Organization FTJ has recently introduced a new and exciting opportunity to bring awareness to Holistic Wellbeing! Holistic Wellness addresses our body as a whole. This approach is key to longevity and maintaining independence as... Read More

Senior Art Show Call for Entries

July 1, 2023 — Submission deadline is Friday, July 21, 2023 Franke Tobey Jones Senior University has inspired creative artistry throughout the area for over a decade. This year, we invite you once again to our 2023 Senior Art Show, a juried gallery of works created by artists aged 55 or better within the past three years. We are once... Read More

iPad Donation for the Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center

July 1, 2023 — Upon hearing the Pt. Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center wanted to add iPad classes but did not have the vital equipment – most importantly, the iPads – Bob and Joan Garden quickly stepped in with a very thoughtful gift to purchase six new iPads.  Last week computer instructor Ron Yaden paid a visit to the... Read More

Holistic Wellness Program

July 1, 2023 — June – Tea Tasting In June one of the Holistic Wellness Programs was Thai Iced Tea Tasting.  In the photo you can see a group of residents and community members visiting in the afternoon sun, enjoying their Thai Iced Tea. In this class they learned about Traditional Thai Iced Tea and the history and traditions... Read More

Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center July Highlights

July 1, 2023 — Our Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center continues to offer great classes!  For the full calendar and daily lunch menu click here. Pickleball Mondays at 10:00am in the Park behind the building.  Equipment and instructions provided. Tacoma Banjo Club Concert July 6, 11:00am,  at 4th of July Party. Pierce County Aging and Disabilities Presentation Planning... Read More

Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center Highlights

June 2, 2023 — Dog Walking Meet-Up Group Are you interested in meeting some dog lovers and their four legged friends with whom to walk your dog?  Beginning June 3, at 9:30 a.m., the Leash Brigade, a group of Senior Center participants who walk their dogs together, will start meeting in Baltimore Park adjacent to the Senior Center to... Read More

Memory Care Open House

May 3, 2023 — We have opened 21 beautiful new Memory Care suites. Join us at our Open House Tours, speakers and lunch Tuesday, May 23rd 10:00am to 1:00pm Care Center Please RSVP to Adelia at 253-756-6278 or anunn@franketobeyjones.com Get on our Priority Move In Wait List for best room choices! Featured Presentation and Speakers 1. “Planning for Long-Term... Read More

Arbor Day arrives at FTJ

May 3, 2023 — We could not have asked for better weather for the first Franke Tobey Jones’ Arbor Day Celebration that took place on Friday, April 28th!  The NW sun shone brightly as Memorial Trees with honorary plaques were officially dedicated across from the Care Center. CEO Judy Dunn cut the ribbon and resident donors and families lay... Read More

Understanding Dementia Classes at FTJ

May 3, 2023 — People with memory loss 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 themselves. In addition, dementia can cause mood swings and even change a person’s personality and behavior. You might be noticing that your loved one has... Read More

Senior Art Show Call for Entries

May 3, 2023 — Submission deadline is Friday, July 21, 2023 Franke Tobey Jones Senior University has inspired creative artistry throughout the area for over a decade. This year, we invite you once again to our 2023 Senior Art Show, a juried gallery of works created by artists aged 55 or better within the past three years. We are... Read More