Updates


Schedule Alerts

Closure

In honor of President’s Day, Pt. Defiance~Ruston Senior Center will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025.  

Activity Changes

The Calligraphy class has been postponed indefinitely.  If you are interested in this class, it will be coming sometime in 2025.  Watch the calendar!

Any activities that have been cancelled will be listed in this section.

Weather Closures   

The Senior Center will follow the lead of the Tacoma School District #10.  If they close due to weather conditions, then the Center will be closed.  If they have a two hour delayed start, the Center will open two hours late.

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Holiday Closures

Senior Center Closures

The Senior Center will be closed on the following holidays:

New Year’s DayJanuary 1, 2025Labor Day    September 1, 2025
Presidents Day     February 17, 2025ThanksgivingNovember 27-28, 2025
Memorial DayMay 26, 2025Christmas December 24-26, 2025
Independence Day July 4, 2025  

Lunch Closures

Catholic Community Services will not be serving lunches on the following dates:

New Year’s DayJanuary 1, 2025Memorial Day   May 26, 2025
Martin Luther King DayJanuary 20, 2025 JuneteenthNovember 27-28, 2025
President’s Day   February 17, 2025ThanksgivingNovember 27-28, 2025
Good FridayApril 18, 2025Christmas December 25-26, 2025

COVID 

While there are no restrictions at the Senior Center, COVID is still relevant.  If you are coughing or have a fever, please stay home to prevent an outbreak.  This does not mean masks are still not recommended, they are optional at this time.  Masks and washing your hands are still the first line of defense against catching the Flu or COVID.  In addition, monitoring surveys have been eliminated.  The following is still required.  

Entering the Building:  Check into the database with the stylus attached to the computer.  

Infection or Positive Test:  If you become ill, stay home.  If you test positive for COVID, NOTIFY THE SENIOR CENTER!  This is extremely important to prevent spread of the virus.

Exercise Equipment:  Participants must use a disinfectant wipe on any equipment that is used during classes.  Bring your own Yoga mat.  Mats will not be loaned out unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor. 

For New Senior Center Participants…

We are so glad that you are interested in participating at the Senior Center.  There are no membership fees; however, 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 1.2017 (002)

Instructors Needed

The Senior Center needs a new instructor for a gardening class.  Our previous Master Gardener retired.  This is a volunteer position.

Update Your Information

If you have moved, changed phone numbers or emails, please print out the Emergency Contact form and provide the completed form to the Senior Center.  Emails are sent out with center information, along with the Catholic Community Services Menu and the Senior Center newsletter.  If you do not receive our updates and would like to be on our email list, please complete the Emergency Contact Form and include your email address on it.