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A Beloved Film Series Returns to The Grand Cinema January 30, 2026

Franke Tobey Jones Proudly Sponsors March Film Screening at The Grand Cinema Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources is once again bringing its popular film series back to The Grand Cinema inviting seniors, adult family caregivers, and care supporters to gather, connect, and enjoy meaningful storytelling together. Centered on the theme “Journeys of Laughter and... Read More

Featured Apartments of the Month January 30, 2026

We are pleased to offer this assisted living studio apartment in our beautiful Lillian Pratt building. It is on the third floor close to the third floor living room and elevator.  The monthly rent is $5,600 (no buy-in,) plus level of care cost and a $5,000 one-time community fee, and includes chef prepared meals, utilities,... Read More

Health Care Providers Council of Pierce County Raises Money for Local Senior Centers January 30, 2026

In December the Health Care Providers Council (HCPC) of Pierce County presented a $3,000 check to our Ruston-Point-Defiance Senior Center and the same amount to 18 other Senior Centers in Pierce County!! The monies raised from the 2025 HCPC’s Guardianship Summit, Alzheimer’s Conference, All-Star Caregiver Awards Reception and Making The Link events were distributed to... Read More

What Do You Gain by Deciding Earlier? January 30, 2026

For many adults thinking about their next chapter, waiting can feel like the safest option. Why decide now, when life is good and the future feels open? Yet more active agers are discovering that deciding earlier doesn’t take options away…it actually creates them. At Parkside View at Franke Tobey Jones, planning ahead is less about... Read More

A “Super” Souper Bowl with Love – The 6th Annual! January 30, 2026

With the combination of the rising cost of living and fixed incomes, many seniors are facing food insecurity.  Approximately 47% of the participants at the Pt. Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center live below the poverty level.  With its limited food bank, in 2025 the Senior Center distributed over 20,539 pounds of food to local seniors—a... Read More

Senior University February Class Highlights January 30, 2026

Tacoma Community Ukulele Project: Exploring the Ukulele Fridays, February 6, 13, 27 10:00 am, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room The ukulele is an instrument that you can learn chords & songs on with no prior musical training, so please join us regardless of your previous musical experience and leave with the tools to keep... Read More

Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center February Program/Class Highlights January 30, 2026

SAIL Class Every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. beginning February 5 SAIL stands for Stay Active and Independent for Life! This fitness program is designed to keep you active and independent.  We have a SAIL-certified instructor and best of all, it’s FREE!  Registration required for the first class; there is a limit of 25 participants. Caregiver’s... Read More

Senior University February Class Sneak Preview January 27, 2026

Tacoma Community Ukulele Project: Exploring the Ukulele The ukulele is an instrument that you can learn chords & songs on with no prior musical training, so please join us regardless of your previous musical experience and leave with the tools to keep learning on your own. Over the course of just four classes, you will... Read More

America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2026 January 20, 2026

Franke Tobey Jones Again Ranks Third in Washington State! For the third consecutive year, Newsweek and global data research firm Statista have partnered to rank America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities in 2026. They recognized the leading 300 CCRCs in the United States.  Their goal is to help seniors and their loved ones find the... Read More

Is This the Right Time to Make a Move? January 15, 2026

For many adults, the question isn’t if they will make a move later in life it’s when. Increasingly, that question is being asked earlier by people who feel healthy, engaged, and excited about what lies ahead. Many of these individuals think of themselves as active agers. They are not slowing down or fading into retirement.... Read More

Is this the right time to make a move? January 12, 2026

For many adults, the question isn’t if they will make a move later in life, it’s when. Increasingly, that question is being asked earlier by people who feel healthy, engaged and excited about what lies ahead. Many of these individuals think of themselves as active agers. They are not slowing down or fading into retirement.... Read More

A Celebration of Life: Ringing the Bell at Franke Tobey Jones January 9, 2026

On January 9, the Franke Tobey Jones community will be gathering for one of its most meaningful and cherished traditions: the Celebration of Life Bell Ringing which occurs every other month. This heartfelt ceremony honors the incredible lives of residents who have passed away in the previous two months, offering a space for remembrance, gratitude,... Read More

Featured Apartment of the Month Lillian Pratt #205 January 6, 2026

Assisted Living Schedule a Tour We are pleased to offer this assisted living studio apartment in our beautiful Lillian Pratt building. It is on the main level and close to the dining room, front desk and activities.  The monthly rent is $5,600 (no buy-in,) plus level of care cost and a $5,000 one-time community fee,... Read More
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