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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

Senior Center January Highlights – Ruston, Lighthouse and Beacon Senior Centers January 2, 2024

Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center 4716 N Baltimore Street, Tacoma, 253-756-0601 International Folk Dance Class –Begins January 2 Taught by Fred Maragheh, this class starts January 2nd.  The class will be every two weeks, at 1:15 p.m.  There is no cost, but we ask that you register by calling 253-756-0601 or stop by the... 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

Health Care Providers Council of Pierce County Raises Money for Local Senior Centers December 22, 2023

In December the Health Care Providers Council (HCPC) of Pierce County presented a $1200.00 check to our Ruston-Point-Defiance Senior Center and the same amount to 18 other Senior Centers in Pierce County, including Lighthouse and Beacon Senior Centers which FTJ operates. The monies raised from the 2023 HCPC’s Parkinson’s Conference, Alzheimer’s Conference, All-Star Caregiver Awards... Read More

Making Spirits Bright at the Pt. Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center December 21, 2023

Festive music and joyous spirits were in abundance last week at the Pt. Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center when they hosted their annual holiday party. Over 70 people were in attendance and with much gratitude to an anonymous donor, everyone enjoyed a complimentary delicious ham lunch accompanied with apple pie and ice cream and served... Read More

Help For Isolated Seniors December 14, 2023

Celebrate Seniority offers two free programs that can assist seniors who are feeling isolated and lonely. MultiCare Celebrate Seniority is offering a program called “Help For Isolated Seniors.” Contact for this program is included on the flier.   Below is more information about the program.  I will also attach the application forms. The Senior Friend Program... Read More

Another FTJ Scholarship Recipient December 12, 2023

We want to extend our congratulations to another scholarship recipient, Hannah Gitonga, an FTJ team member who is currently a CNA and pursuing her nursing degree at the University of Washington! Hannah is a mother of three children, a 4.0 student, and this is her 2nd well-deserved award to assist with tuition.  As she said,... Read More