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Senior University February Class Highlights February 1, 2024

You must RSVP to Jana Wennstrom to attend any Senior University Class.  253-752-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com Friday, February 2 Paint and Sip – Colorful Octopus# Artväna, the leading Paint & Sip Events provider for Western Washington, will provide a fun and accessible art instruction experience with step-by-step painting instructions to create your very own artwork. No... Read More

FTJ Senior University- – February Class Sneak Preview January 25, 2024

Friday, February 2 Paint and Sip – Colorful Octopus# Artväna, the leading Paint & Sip Events provider for Western Washington, will provide a fun and accessible art instruction experience with step-by-step painting instructions to create your very own artwork. No artmaking experience is required to have a great time! Pre-registration is required and the cost... Read More

Living A Full Life — Even With COPD January 18, 2024

Consonus Healthcare and AgeSTRONG clients with COPD are benefiting from the Body Strong and Chronic Conditions programs. Body Strong Program is a wellness program offered to medically stable individuals who may reside in independent or assisted living communities or even in nursing facilities. 4 Ways to Fight COPD #1 How do I avoid getting COPD?... Read More

How Do You Know If It’s Time To Downsize? January 16, 2024

Whether or not it’s time to downsize is a personal decision that depends on a number of factors, including your financial situation, your lifestyle and your emotional attachment to your current home. There is no right or wrong answer, and what’s right for one person may not be right for another. If you’re thinking about... Read More

Our Residents Love the FTJ Neighborhood January 12, 2024

Our residents love living in North Tacoma close to so many places to walk, eat, see, explore, meet up with friends and so much more! Watch our new In The FTJ Neighborhood Video https://youtu.be/nOeGUbrtiIY

FTJ Holistic Wellness Program – January Class Highlights January 10, 2024

Art Expressions: Scrape Art Tuesday, January 16, 2pm TJ Craft Room Scrap art or Scrape painting is a fun and creative way to experiment with acrylic paint. By scraping paint designs on paper or fabric you can get some pretty amazing abstract patterns! Back by popular demand. Come and give it a try, let’s see... Read More

Franke Tobey Jones Celebrates its Centennial This Year January 8, 2024

On July 16, 1924, the Franke Tobey Jones Home cornerstone was laid on a spectacular five-acre site with views of Commencement Bay and Mount Rainier. With a wheelbarrow and spade, Mrs. Franke Tobey Jones, at the age of 80, presided over the ceremony. On March 24, 1925 the Home opened, a beautiful Tudor-style building with... Read More

Featured Apartment of the Month January 5, 2024

Garden Apartment #101 – Independent Living This 635 square foot, one bedroom apartment is on the main floor close to all activities and the concierge. It also has a lovely fireplace and patio! The monthly rent of $4,370 ($55K Entrance Fee) includes: Continental breakfast three days a week Happy Hour every Thursday Housekeeping twice monthly... Read More

FTJ Senior University – January Class Highlights January 4, 2024

Friday, January 5, January 12, January 19, & January 26 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... Read More

America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2024 January 3, 2024

Franke Tobey Jones Ranks 94th in the Nation The America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2024 ranking awards the leading 250 retirement communities in the US based on a reputation score consisting of survey results from medical professionals, acquaintances of residents and current residents.  Accreditation were also taken into account.  Franke Tobey Jones ranks #94... Read More

Do More, Feel Better Program December 27, 2023

In conjunction with the University of Washington, the Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center is participating in the “Do More, Feel Better Program.” What is it? They are looking for people interested in a 9-week virtual program called “Do More, Feel Better” that is based on research showing that increasing participation in pleasurable and rewarding... Read More

Notes from Philanthropy: Bringing the Gift of Home to Memory Care December 23, 2023

Heidi White, Director of Life Enrichment had a special wish for a long time. She had learned about a company in the Netherlands that specialized in making decal front doors to help people with dementia to feel more at home in long-term care. “If we could apply these full door decals to the front of... Read More