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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

Senior University January Class Highlights January 2, 2026

Living into Dementia: Options and Ethical Questions Part I (January 7) will explore your options for living into advanced dementia, and the values you bring to assessing these options. Part II (January 14) will examine actually acting on these various options, including the likelihood they will accomplish your personal goals, the ethical justification of these... Read More

Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center January Highlights January 2, 2026

Bridge Class If you’re looking for a new card game to try out with your friends, Bridge is a great game to learn together. Players split into teams of 2 and try to earn points by bidding and playing cards at the right time. While this classic has a few odd rules, we’ll walk you... Read More

Holistic Wellness January Class Highlights January 2, 2026

Holistic Wellness Series: Metabolic Health Thursday, January 8 11am, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room Holistic Wellness & Senior University join forces to host a class led by a professional  metabolic health coach. We will learn how metabolism changes with age and discover practical ways to boost energy, maintain a healthy weight, and support longevity.... Read More

When Love Means Making the Hard Decision Now December 29, 2025

When Waiting Isn’t an Option Anymore There are moments in life that stop you cold. For many adult children, that moment arrives during a holiday visit—when you walk through your parents’ front door and instantly sense something is wrong. Maybe it’s the unopened mail stacked on the counter, the medications scattered near the sink, or... Read More

Senior University January Class Sneak Preview December 29, 2025

Living into Dementia: Options and Ethical Questions Part I (January 7) will explore your options for living into advanced dementia, and the values you bring to assessing these options. Part II (January 14) will examine actually acting on these various options, including the likelihood they will accomplish your personal goals, the ethical justification of these... Read More
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