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Pt. Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center holds a “Spaghetti Western” fundraiser! 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

Parkinson’s Conference March 14, 2024

April 26th  |  10:00—3:00 pm  The American Parkinson Disease Association and Pierce County Health Care Providers Council (HCPC) are once again partnering to organize and host this one day event. The conference will be held at Rainier View Christian Church in Tacoma. To register or for more information contact apdanw@APDAparkinson.org or 206-695-2905.

Winning Touchdown for the 4th Annual “Souper Bowl With Love!” March 12, 2024

Home team “Souper” Bowl Champs for the fourth consecutive year!   FTJ residents and team members ensured the “Souper Bowl With Love” food drive benefitting the Pt. Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center made it over the goal line to a game day victory. Many, many thanks for your generous support that resulted in distributing 105 meal... Read More

All Star Caregiver Recognition Awards – Submit Your Nomination Now March 11, 2024

A truly great caregiver gives dignity to others, going above and beyond to contribute to their quality of life. Healthcare Providers Council of Pierce County is once again seeking nominations for outstanding caregivers. They want to pay tribute to the front-line caregivers in our community who provide compassionate care and give so much of themselves... Read More

Upcoming Understanding Dementia Classes – Seats Are Limited March 9, 2024

Jake Gamble from Generations Home Care will, once again, be presenting four Understanding Dementia classes this spring.  If you’ve ever attended any of his classes, you know how wonderful they are.  He is a deeply compassionate person with a wealth of knowledge and experience dealing with people with memory loss and their loved ones coping... Read More

Featured Apartments of the Month March 7, 2024

Garden Apartments #A04 This “must see” 1,194 square foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is one of the largest apartments in this building and is north facing to Point Defiance Park and Zoo. The master bedroom features: French doors to office/den and second bedroom Fireplace in master bedroom Access to the large, landscaped patio from the office/den... Read More

Movie at The Grand for Seniors March 5, 2024

On Saturday, March 9th, Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources present the final movie at Grand Cinema as part of the FREE “Senior Strength In Solitude” film series.  The movie is called “All Is Lost” starring Robert Redford and will show at Grand Cinema on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 10 AM (doors open at... Read More

Senior Living Tour March 4, 2024

Tacoma and Gig Harbor Compare the possibilities at eight senior communities in March Are you thinking about moving into a retirement community but just don’t know where to start looking or even what questions to ask?  Or, are you envisioning your Grandma’s retirement community when thinking about needing more care?  If so, then the Senior... Read More

Senior Center March Activity Highlights 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

Holistic Wellness March Class Highlights March 4, 2024

For questions or to RSVP for any of these classes, please contact Sarah Doerner at sdoerner@franketobeyjones.com or 253-756-6387. Thank you. Gong Meditation  Thursday, March 7, 2024  Wellness Center 2pm  The 90- minute event includes a discussion on the healing attributes of the Gong, a 62-minute Gong Meditation, followed by sweets & community. Join us on... Read More

Senior University March Class Highlights March 4, 2024

You must RSVP to Jana Wennstrom to attend any Senior University Class.  253-752-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com Friday, March 1, March 8, March 15, & March 22 Discover Drums! Learning Percussion and Drum Circle* Join us to experience what music making can be like as part of a real drum circle! No prior experience is needed, and... Read More

Senior University March Class Sneak Preview February 27, 2024

You must RSVP to Jana Wennstrom to attend any Senior University Class.  253-752-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com Friday, March 1, March 8, March 15, & March 22 Discover Drums! Learning Percussion and Drum Circle* Join us to experience what music making can be like as part of a real drum circle! No prior experience is needed, and... Read More

Upcoming Understanding Dementia Classes February 22, 2024

Jake Gamble from Generations Home Care will, once again, be presenting four Understanding Dementia classes this spring.  If you’ve ever attended any of his classes you know how wonderful they are.  He is a deeply compassionate person with a wealth of knowledge and experience dealing with people with memory loss and their loved ones coping... Read More