Newsletter and Calendar


Newsletter-Calendar April 2025
Newsletter-Calendar March 2025
What’s New and Happening
Crafts with Kathy
On May 30, at 2:00 p.m., Kathy’s class will make Modern Kinusaigo! Be sure to sign up for her classes.
Beginning Computer
If you are nervous about using your computer. . .join Ron Yaden as he teaches the basics. This is a three week series on Saturdays, beginning May 17, at 10:00 a.m. Space is limited! Be sure to sign up!
Creative Writing
There is a new Creative Writing class taught by Claire Brown, beginning on May 2, every Friday, at 2:00 p.m. This is a popular class, so be sure to sign up!
Garden Club
There will be a Garden Club that meets monthly through summer. The class and gardening will be held on the 4th Thursday of the month. In May, the date is the 22nd. The class/gardening will start at 1:00 p.m., and the instructor is a retired Master Gardener, Ava Brock.
Block Printing
The Tacoma Arts and Crafts Group will be hosting a Block Printing class on May 8, at 1:30. Please sign up!
Thank You
Elder law attorney Liz Johnson has been a longtime presenter on many topics at the Point Defiance~Ruston Senior Center. We would like to thank her for the generosity of her time and knowledge. Her practice specializes in estate planning, healthcare directives, Medicare planning, wills, probates, Medicaid appeals, trusts, powers-of-attorney, guardianships, and conservatorships.
She will be joining us again on Tuesday, May 27, at 11 a.m. The topic is Probates.
Trips
For more information on these trips please contact Lesley Pollack at (253) 756-0601 or email her at lpollack@franketobeyjones.com
June 4, 2025 – Iceland Explorer; 7 days
HIGHLIGHTS:
5 Nights at One Hotel in Reykjavik
Reykjavik City Tour
Blue Lagoon
Golden Circle Tour
National Museum
Strokkur Geyser & Gullfoss/Golden Falls
Hot Spring Bread Experience
Thingvellir National Park
South Coast Tour
Skogar Folk Museum
Skogafoss Waterfall
Keflavik & Bessastadir
Viking Ship Museum
Lake Kleifarvatn
October 13, 2025 – Cuba Discovery; 6 days
March 26, 2026 – Sunny Portugal; 10 days
HIGHLIGHTS: Embark on a journey to Portugal, starting in Lisbon with a welcome dinner and a choice of exploring Portuguese sidewalks or the codfish trade. Visit iconic Belem and UNESCO sites before heading to Evora’s cork factory and the Algarve’s scenic coast, known for gin distilleries, wineries, and historic Lagos. Stop in Setúbal for a close look at azulejos tile-making, then explore the Portuguese Riviera, including a toast in Obidos and a visit to Sintra’s medieval wonders. You’ll come away with a taste of Portugal’s rich history and vibrant culture.
Future Trips
Thailand
Have you wanted to go to Thailand? Is it on your bucket list? You will have the opportunity to join the Center’s trip in late 2026. As yet, there are no details available; however, if you are interested you are welcome to register for this trip and the staff will contact you once there is more information.
Tax Assistance
AARP Tax Volunteers will no longer be doing off-season tax assistance at the Senior Center. Unfortunately, they did not have enough interest in 2024.
New Senior Center Participants…
If you would like to participate and you’ve never been to the Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center, please download the following three PDFs, fill them out and bring them with you. If you are uncomfortable providing some of the information such as income, please leave those sections blank. The Wellness Release is only necessary if you plan on attending any exercise programs at the Senior Center. We can’t wait to meet you!
Photography Release Form Revised 2015 for Senior Center
Wellness Center Waiver & Release Form
Revised Emergency Contact Form 3.25
Event Registrations
To register for any events/classes at Pt. Defiance~Ruston Senior Center, please fill out the form below and click on submit. Once we receive your request someone will contact you to confirm your registration.