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Latest Happenings at the Senior Centers

By Christine Hall

Below are just class highlights.  Click on any of the three website links below for full calendars and lunch menus.

POINT DEFIANCE ~ RUSTON SENIOR CENTER

4716 N. Baltimore Street, Tacoma, 253-756-0601

Monday Meditation
Clear your mind and release your stress with our meditation class led by Michael Miller. The first meeting is Monday, November 4, at 2 p.m. and meets weekly.

Holiday Scams
Learn tips to avoid being a victim of fraud this season. Mari Ferrer with Seniors Helping Seniors will speak on holiday scams Monday, November 4, at 12:30 p.m.

Beginning Spanish
Our new Spanish language instructor, Karla Moschetti, begins weekly classes Friday, November 1, at 1 p.m.

Travel Presentation
We have trips scheduled in 2025 to Cuba and Iceland. A representative from Premier World Travel will be here Tuesday, November 5, at 1 p.m. with details.

A Gnome of Your Own
Build a gnome to take home Monday, November 18, at 1 p.m. with instructor Kathy Weaver.

Medicare Questions?
We have two events planned to help explain upcoming changes in Medicare. Advisor Raymond Arce will be here Tuesday, November 5, at 11 a.m. to talk about “The ABCs and D of Medicare.” Broker Laurie Humphreys returns for a Q-and-A session Monday, November 11, at 1 p.m.

Home Designs for Retirement
Hear about modifications that make staying in your own home safer and more comfortable. This workshop, hosted by the Washington chapter of the National Aging in Place Council, will be Thursday, November 7, at 1:30 p.m.

Thanksgiving Party
Don’t miss our annual Thanksgiving Party on Thursday, November 21, at 11 a.m. Join us for food, entertainment, and fun!

BEACON SENIOR CENTER

415 S. 13^th Street, Tacoma  253-327-1228

Thanksgiving Party & Lunch
Friday, November 22nd at 11am
Come join the festivities and celebrate Thanksgiving with us! 

Plant Craft
Friday, November 15th at 1:00pm
Join the fun and learn how to make an awesome pumpkin planter to add to your Thanksgiving decor!

Birthday Dance
Tuesday, November 19th at 10:00am
Celebrate with us and all those with birthdays in November at our monthly Birthday Dance!  With music, dancing, and refreshments for all to enjoy!

Bingo!
Every Tuesday and Friday at 12:30pm
Are you feeling lucky?  Try your hand at Bingo and see if you can win a prize!

Bean Bag Toss
Every Wednesday and Friday at 11:00am
Show off your skills with the bean bag toss! Join us every Wednesday and Friday at 11am, the competition is fierce!

Bowling
Thursday’s at 11:00am
Bowling anyone?  Join us every week, you’re sure to have a great time!

LIGHTHOUSE SENIOR CENTER

5016 A Street, Tacoma   253-327-1112

Happy fall y’all!! Just a friendly reminder that The Lighthouse Activity Center will be closed Thursday the 28^th for Thanksgiving. We will resume normal business hours on Friday the 29th of November. Our calendar is packed full of our regular program activities this month as well as a couple of special events.

Here are the highlights for the Month of November:

Enable Dental Clinic
Tuesday the 4^th all day – must be pre-registered for this event.

Metro Parks Meet & Greet
Wednesday the 6^th @ 10:00am

Birthday Dance
Friday the 15^th 10:00am-12:00pm

Craft: Crown Making
Thursday the 21^st @ 10:30am

Thanksgiving Meal
Thursday the 21^st @ 12:00pm

We look forward to seeing everyone throughout the month of November!