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Senior University February Class Sneak Preview

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

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recognizing the Signs Parents Need Assisted Living During a Holiday Visit

When Holiday Traditions Reveal New Realities Walking into your parents’ home during the holidays can feel comforting and familiar—the decorations, the scents, the rituals you’ve known your whole life. But sometimes, beneath that warmth, you notice things that don’t feel quite right. Maybe the house is less tidy, your mom repeats herself, or your dad... Read More

Giving from the Heart: A Holiday Tradition of Generosity at Franke Tobey Jones

Each December, the spirit of generosity shines brightly across the Franke Tobey Jones campus as team members from multiple departments come together for a shared purpose: creating themed gift baskets for the Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center. What began as a simple act of kindness has grown into a beloved annual tradition—one that reflects... Read More

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