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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

https://www.franketobeyjones.com/pt-defiance-ruston-senior-center/about/

Understanding Medicare with Laura Humphrey
Wednesday, October 2, at 9:00 a.m.

Nose Work for Dogs with Kathy Weaver
This is a small class, and lots of fun, but you do need to sign up (call 253-756-0601)
Monday, October 7, at 1:00 p.m.
This is a series of classes that run weekly for four weeks.

If You Like Asian Salads…
Tuesday, October 8, at 10:30 a.m.
The nutritionist from Catholic Community Services will be at Pt. Defiance~Ruston Senior Center and she is also available to discuss nutrition issues privately if needed.

Dementia Legal Planning with Jill Meisner
Wednesday, October 9, at 9:00 a.m. 

Flu and COVID Clinic
Monday, October 21 starting at 9:30, running until 1:00 p.m.
Call to sign up at 253-756-0601.  Be sure to bring your insurance information.

Presentation: Mental Health Directives as it pertains to Alzheimer’s with Attorney Liz Johnson
Tuesday, October 22 starting at 11:00 a.m. 

Changes to Medicare Presentation with Carrie Hagel
Wednesday, October 23, at 11:00 a.m.
There are a lot of changes with Medicare coming, and you won’t want to miss this presentation

Halloween Party
Thursday, October 31, starting at 11 a.m.
Mark Stern will provide the entertainment while we enjoy dancing and snacks. Prizes will be given for best costume.

BEACON SENIOR CENTER

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

 https://www.franketobeyjones.com/beacon-senior-center/beacon-senior-center/

 Halloween Party
Thursday, Oct. 31^st at 10am.
Come and enjoy all the Halloween festivities here at Beacon.  We will be having live entertainment, costume contest, Tarot Card reader, and of course lots of treats for you to eat!

 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!

Birthday Dance
Tuesday, October 15th at 10:00am
Celebrate with us and all those with birthdays in October at our monthly Birthday Dance!  With music, dancing, and refreshments for all to enjoy!

LIGHTHOUSE SENIOR CENTER

5016 A Street, Tacoma   253-327-1112

https://www.franketobeyjones.com/lighthouse-senior-center/lighthouse-senior-center/

Wii Bowling
Tuesday the 1^st and the 15th at 12:45pm

Birthday Dance
Friday the 18^th at 10am

Craft: Halloween Mask
Thursday the 24^th @ 10:30am
Join our new craft instructor Teresa, in making masks for the Halloween party. Make one for yourself and another to be made available to other participants at the Halloween party on the 31^st. We will have various shapes and styles of masks that can be embellished with fun stuff like feathers, sequins and glitter paints.

20 Minute Stretch Class
Wednesdays at 12:35pm
Spend just 20 minutes a week with Kathy E to gain flexibility in your joints by doing a few minutes of active stretching.  

Halloween Costume Party
Thursday, October 31^st at 10am
Come dressed in a fun costume for a chance to win prizes. There will be live music by the Puget Sounds band with a dance instructor so everyone can learn some cool new dance moves.

November Sneak Peek

Onsite Dental Care Event
Monday the 4^th of November
Please register online or on the kiosk in the reception area. Space is limited to 7 people on this date so sign up early to get your paperwork processed and insurance verified.

Workshop: Nutrition
We are also working on getting Washing State University to come and present a series of classes on nutrition. Please sign up early as well will need a minimum of 22 persons for them to commit to the 6 weeks of classes. See Wendy or Ashley for more details. Flyers will be made available soon as well.

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