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FTJ Residents Enjoy a Day at Emerald Downs June 24, 2026

From the Grandstand to the Winner’s Circle: A Memorable Day at Emerald Downs Residents of Franke Tobey Jones recently enjoyed an exciting day at Emerald Downs as guests during the racetrack’s 30th Anniversary celebration. The outing provided residents with a memorable opportunity to experience the thrill of live horse racing while spending time together in... Read More

Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center August Program Highlights June 18, 2026

Enrich Your Mind, Support Your Well-Being, and Enjoy Time with Friends at the Senior Center Veteran’s Benefits Tuesday, August 4, 9:45am Comfort Keepers is sponsoring this talk about Veteran’s Benefits.  Join us for a free, informative session on veteran caregiving options, including Aid & Attendance and Homemaker & Home Health Aide services.  Learn if you... Read More

Senior University August Class Highlights and September Class Sneak Preview June 18, 2026

Discover Engaging Classes, Inspiring Speakers, and New Opportunities to Learn and Connect Cross-Stitch Bookmarks Using pre-printed patterns, you can cross stitch a lovely bookmark. This 3-week class is from July 30 – August 13. All supplies and instructions will be provided. August 6 & August 13, 2:00 – 3:30 pm, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch... Read More

Holistic Wellness August Class Highlights June 18, 2026

Join us for your mind, body and spirit! Chinese Mahjong (A Collaboration with Senior University) Friday, August 7,14, 21 10am Bristol View 1st Floor Gathering Room Learn the rich history and intricate rules of traditional Chinese Mahjong in this hands-on class, where you’ll learn tile recognition, gameplay strategies, and cultural etiquette. Whether you’re a beginner or brushing... Read More

Financial Confidence for the Future: Planning Your Move to Senior Living June 18, 2026

Making the decision to move to a senior living community is not just an emotional and lifestyle choice—it’s a financial one as well. The good news? With the right preparation and guidance, you can approach this transition with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. Whether you’re just beginning to explore or actively planning your move,... Read More

Summer Mocktails June 18, 2026

Summer Mocktails Bring Refreshing Fun to Tobey Jones There was a splash of summer fun in the Tobey Jones dining room recently as residents gathered for a special Mocktail Making Event! With warm weather upon us, it was the perfect opportunity to learn how to create delicious, refreshing beverages that capture all the flavor and... Read More

Downsizing & Rightsizing June 18, 2026

A Complete Guide from National Experts and Local Senior Move Professionals Downsizing is often described as a practical task—sorting possessions, packing boxes, and moving into a smaller home. But across the senior move industry, decluttering experts, and home transition professionals, a much deeper truth emerges: downsizing is an emotional transition that reshapes identity, family dynamics,... Read More

Living Longer — and Living Well June 18, 2026

Health Span vs. Life Span For generations, people have focused on one important question: How long will I live? Today, researchers, physicians, and wellness experts are asking a different — and perhaps even more important — question: How long can we live well? That question is at the center of the growing conversation around Health... Read More

FTJ Summer Concerts June 18, 2026

Join Us! They’re here…our Summer Concerts…and there’s no better way to spend an August evening than enjoying live music outdoors with friends, family, and neighbors! This August, the Franke Tobey Jones Summer Concert Series returns with four exciting nights of music on the front lawn, featuring an incredible lineup of talented regional performers and bands.... Read More

Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center July Program/Class Highlights June 17, 2026

Root Beer Floats, computer technology, AI, gardening and more… Root Beer Float Day Wednesday, July 1, 1pm Comfort Keepers will be here serving up root beer floats!  Come socialize, learn about how Comfort Keepers helps caregivers, and enjoy your root beer floats! What a treat for summer! Must register to attend. The Senior Center is... Read More

July Senior University Class Highlights and August Class Sneak Preview June 17, 2026

Art, walking, music, cross stitch, safe driving, comics and more in July Art as a Response to the World Around Us During this lecture, Artist and Professor Rebecca Padilla will share perspectives on art and creative practices that engage with environmental concerns and ecological complexities as avenues for engagement with the spaces in which we... Read More

Holistic Wellness July Class Highlights June 17, 2026

Experience Forest Bathing, Yoga, Immersive Listening and more in July Shinrin-Yoku “Forest Bathing” Tuesday, July 7, 14 & Thursday, July 23, 30 10 am Meet outside the Bistro Join us for a forest bathing experience rooted in the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, the art of mindfully immersing yourself in nature to restore the mind and... Read More
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