Updates

Schedule Alerts

The Meditation with Michael class on Mondays is cancelled starting May 12th.

Carla Moschetti, our Spanish Instructor, will be taking a summer break beginning in June and running through September.  Unless someone steps up to fill in for her, there will be no Spanish Classes during that time.

The Guitar instructor will be taking a summer break beginning in June and running through August.  There will be no guitar class until September. 

Also on break June through August is the Wednesday afternoon Line Dancing Class.

Closure

The Senior Center will be closed for Memorial Day, May 26, 2025.

New Activities and Changes

The Writing Workshop will become a Creative Writing Class.  It will be led by Claire Brown on Fridays at 2:00 p.m. 

A Garden Group has been started, and it will be led by Ava Brock.  The group meets next on May 22, at 1:00 p.m.

Tap Dance returns in May!  It is on Tuesdays at 3:15p.m. and the instructor is Ardythe Fleener.

Bingo is back!  Bingo has been scheduled twice a month starting May 27th.  It will then be on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.  Come join us. . .you might win a prize!

Beginning Computer begins on Saturday, May 17, at 9:00 a.m.  This is a three week series, led by Ron Yaden.

A Crochet and Knitting Group will start on Wednesday, May 7, at 9:00 a.m.  It will be on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.  This is a social group! There will be no instructor.

The Ping Pong table will be available for play on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.

Beginning Yoga will start on Fridays, beginning June 6, 2025.  Molly Maddock will be teaching the class.  Cost: $5.00 a month.

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

Safe Driver Classes

The Senior Center will host AARP Safe Driver Classes May through November.  These are one day classes, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays, and lunches will be provided.  Registration is required.  The following dates are currently scheduled.

May 24, 2025 with Kathy Weaver

June 14, 2025 with Linda Hegedus

August 9 with Linda Hegedus

September 13 with Kathy Weaver

October 11 with Linda Hegedus

November 8 with Kathy Weaver

If there are changes to the schedule, those registered will be notified.

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:

Lunch Closures

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

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

Instructors Needed

The Senior Center needs an instructor for a ukulele class.  This is a volunteer position.

The Senior Center needs a volunteer instructor for a calligraphy class.  

Do you teach art?  The Senior Center needs a volunteer instructor for a beginning drawing class.

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.