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Making a Card, Making a Difference April 11, 2025

From early morning to early afternoon, anyone who passes by the front desk of the Lillian Pratt building can’t help but notice Linda Tonjann, Receptionist Supervisor and “Director of First Impressions” who has been at the center of activity for thirty-five years answering phones, helping residents, greeting families, and distributing mail.  In addition to her... Read More

Gene Hackman and the Case for Senior Living April 8, 2025

Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead on February 26 in New Mexico under mysterious circumstances. Initial reports said no foul play, but then things seemed amiss. We now have a pretty clear picture of what happened and a timeline. The why questions will likely never be fully answered.  It appears his... Read More

Featured Apartment of the Month – Garden Apartment A07 – Independent living April 3, 2025

Charming Garden Apartment with Cozy Fireplace and Private Patio This spacious 638-square-foot one-bedroom apartment offers a warm and inviting living space, complete with a cozy fireplace in the living room, a full kitchen, and a private patio — an ideal retreat for pet owners. As a resident of our Garden Apartments, you’ll enjoy a relaxed... Read More

All Star Caregiver of the Year Award April 2, 2025

Nominations are open! Submissions Due By Monday, April 7th. Sometimes, a small action can help address the need of keeping The Best of The Best caregivers here at FTJ. Here Is One Thing You Can Do—Recognize the FTJ Caregiver All-Stars Nominate an FTJ caregiver for HCPC’s (Health Care Providers Council) All Star Caregiver of the... Read More

Understanding Dementia Presentations April 1, 2025

Please Join Us for these Free Educational Classes Caring for a loved one with dementia poses many challenges for families and caregivers. People with dementia such as Alzheimer’s and related diseases 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... Read More

Holistic Wellness April Class Highlights April 1, 2025

THINKIE Tanks By appointment. Please contact Sarah for questions or to sign up for a time. Experience an innovative brain training system by Thinkie! Thinkie is a safe and scientifically proven system that’s designed to improve mental speed, memory, and concentration. Join us for a Thinkie Tank in the Wellness Center and explore a variety... Read More

Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center April Highlights April 1, 2025

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT!   Seniors get a ‘say’ in how the City of Tacoma operates!  Deputy Mayor of Tacoma John Hines will be at the Point Defiance – Ruston Senior Center Tuesday, April 8th, at 10am to talk about how community members over the age of 65 can join various City of Tacoma Committees, Boards, and Commissions.  Make... Read More

Senior University April Class Highlights April 1, 2025

You must RSVP to Jana Wennstrom to attend any Senior University Class.  253-756-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com Friday, April 4, April 11, April 18, & April 25 Book Discussion: Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richardson In this 4-week discussion class led by Dr. Dexter Gordon, we will analyze Democracy Awakening by acclaimed historian Heather Cox Richardson. Richardson... Read More

Meet Colin Deck – Wellness Program Supervisor March 18, 2025

Colin Deck was born and raised in Olympia, Washington, and aside from a brief stint living in Tacoma for a year and a half, has spent his entire life living where he grew up. Tried and true when it comes to location longevity, Colin’s first job in high school was at a retirement community; The... Read More

Featured Apartment of the Month ~ Tobey Jones #370 March 13, 2025

Independent Living with Services This one-bedroom, one bathroom apartment has a kitchenette, large closet in the bedroom and a view of the campus.  This historic building is adjacent to the Resident Garden and features a lovely dining room, library, game room and Parlor with weekly happy hours, classes, fitness and more.  The monthly rent of... Read More

The Winners of Souper Bowl with Love V! March 11, 2025

This February, Franke Tobey Jones kicked off the 5th Annual Souper Bowl with Love! This beloved event that benefits the Pt. Defiance~Ruston Senior Center participants, advanced to the end zone and scored thanks to the generous support of residents, staff, and community members. Throughout the week leading up to the  Super Bowl LIX, we were able to distribute... Read More

We’re Expanding – New Images March 7, 2025

By now, you’ve probably been reading or hearing about our expansion!  In the first phase we will  add 60 luxury independent living apartments (similar to our Bristol View Apartments) to our beautiful campus plus new dining venues, a bar and additional wellness/fitness space. Views will be spectacular!   The construction is expected to start in 2027.... Read More
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