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FTJ Resident Volunteer Spotlight – Ann Edington August 21, 2024

Ann Edington, a Franke Tobey Jones resident since 2022, has dedicated most of her career(s) to serving her community in one way or another, and she wasn’t going to let a little thing like retirement stop her from continuing to do so. With a rich working history in a variety of different jobs all over... Read More

Notes From Philanthropy – The new transportation vehicle has arrived! August 19, 2024

Every day in the Philanthropy Department we are privileged to see amazing acts of kindness and an abundance of goodwill. Recently during a campus ice cream social, the generosity of FTJ residents, Board of Directors, team members and community was on full display with the arrival of a new addition to our transportation fleet, a... Read More

The Alzheimer’s Association Offers Caregiver Support Group In Tacoma August 15, 2024

This group will help caregivers build a support system with people who understand the caregiving journey.  It will provide a safe place for caregivers to exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions, to talk through issues and ways of coping, to share feelings, needs, and concerns, and to learn about community resources. Free Alzheimer’s... Read More

FTJ Is Honored With Two Awards From Leading Age Washington August 13, 2024

Each year at the Leading Age Washington Annual Conference awards are given in several categories to deserving senior communities from throughout the state.  This year, we are proud to announce that FTJ was the recipient of two of twelve awards presented at the conference. Category:  Community Service The Community Service Award recognizes the achievement of... Read More

Our Centennial Stories Continue! August 7, 2024

Two women besides Mrs. Jones had a great impact on the Franke Tobey Jones organization with noteworthy financial contributions. Mrs. Lillian Pratt’s 1947 bequest provided essential operating funds for 50 years, and the Tenzler Foundation, which contributed one-third of the funds necessary to add an additional building in 1962. Here are their stories… Mrs. Lillian... Read More

Centennial Celebration Picnic August 6, 2024

Everyone had a great time at our Centennial Celebration Picnic.  Residents, family members, team members and trade partners all enjoyed wonderful jazz music, awesome classic cars and classic car parade and delicious food from our dining team.  The festivities were greatly enhanced by the fact that many people dressed in the Gatsby 20’s style which... Read More

Save the Dates: 2024 FTJ Summer Concerts August 5, 2024

We are pleased to announce our 2024 Summer Concert Line Up and want to thank a generous resident donor who is, once again, making these possible.  All concerts will be held at 6:30pm in front of our Care Center, are free to the public and will last about an hour.  Bring your lawn chairs, picnic... Read More

FTJ Senior University – August Class Highlights August 5, 2024

You must RSVP to Jana Wennstrom to attend any Senior University Class.  253-752-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com Thursday, August 8 What’s News? Session 2 – How the News Media Covers People Aged 55+* Learn about how the news media covers people aged 55+ (both written and visual) and how the media is changing to more effectively represent... Read More

Holistic Wellness August Class Highlights August 5, 2024

Aging Young (A Collaboration with Senior University) Friday, August 2, 9, 16, 23. 30 10am Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room In this Holistic Wellness and Senior U partner program, you will learn that while getting chronologically older is inevitable, feeling old is not. Aging Young with Mariel Hemingway and Bobby Williams is a 5-week... Read More

Senior Centers – August Class/Program Highlights August 5, 2024

Click on any of the three website links below for full calendars and lunch menus.  POINT DEFIANCE ~ RUSTON SENIOR CENTER 4716 N. Baltimore Street, Tacoma, 253-756-0601 https://www.franketobeyjones.com/pt-defiance-ruston-senior-center/about/ Dog Tricks w/a Purpose August 7 at 5:30 pm Dogs love learning new things! People love teaching and showing off their dog’s tricks! In this class, every... Read More

FTJ Senior University – August Class Sneak Preview July 30, 2024

You must RSVP to Jana Wennstrom to attend any Senior University Class.  253-752-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com Thursday, August 8 What’s News? Session 2 – How the News Media Covers People Aged 55+* Learn about how the news media covers people aged 55+ (both written and visual) and how the media is changing to more effectively represent... Read More

Every Litter-Bit Helps – FTJ Residents Help Keep Grit City Pretty July 25, 2024

Photo left to right: Ann Edington, Pam Baker, Linda Ford, and Beth Lamanna Philanthropy has collaborated with Holistic Wellness in organizing off-campus volunteer events for FTJ residents. Volunteering among seniors has been linked to improved quality of life, stronger social networks, increased levels of physical activity, and lower mortality rates. The first official event occurred... Read More
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