Senior University Featured August 2022 Classes
August 2022 Class Highlights
Thursday, August 11
Painters and Patrons: The Little-Known Art of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
After a brief introduction to Ethiopia, the class will learn about the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, one of the world's oldest Christian churches. This will especially focus on why Ethiopian Orthodox Churches are often painted from floor to ceiling, and the three kinds of paintings found in churches: manuscript illuminations, icons, and mural paintings. And because these traditional forms of art are alive and well in Ethiopia, the class will be introduced to some of the painters who produce them and the patrons who commission these works and why they give them to churches. You must register to participate. Please contact Jana Wennstrom to register at jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com or 253-756-6219.
2:00 pm, MJ Wicks Wellness Center
Friday, August 19
When Death Is Welcome: Hastening Dying Ethically, Legally, and with Palliative Support
The class will begin with a brief but comprehensive review of legally permissible ways for a patient to hasten death, including their major respective advantages and disadvantages to patient and family. Ethical arguments – some readily accepted, some highly controversial – will then be explored, particularly those about several of the less well-known or understood options. Special attention will be given to options for hastening death for those who wish to avoid living into the final stages of progressive dementia (including Alzheimer’s).
2:00 pm, Zoom
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Thursday, August 25
Art of the Aloha Shirt: Keoni of Hawaii, 1938–1951
Join Gwen Whiting, Lead Exhibitions Curator at the Washington State History Museum, for this talk about the travelling exhibit by Dale Hope, Art of the Aloha Shirt: Keoni of Hawaii, 1938–1951. This exhibition of sixty objects, including original textile artwork, production sketches and swatches, advertisements, and vintage shirts tells the story of an early innovator, John “Keoni” Meigs, in an industry that has left an indelible mark on fashion in the United States and the world. You must register to participate. Please contact Jana Wennstrom to register at jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com or 253-756-6219.
2:00 pm, MJ Wicks Wellness Center
Franke Tobey Jones
Senior University
Senior University at Franke Tobey Jones provides a wealth of lifelong learning programs for people 55 or better, for both campus residents and seniors in the surrounding community. This educational and cultural program designed for seniors is unique to Pierce County. Senior University offers the opportunity to build skills, explore new subjects and enjoy the learning process with others. Lecturers and instructors are experts in their fields hailing from local colleges and universities, businesses, not-for-profits and cultural organizations, along with others who have retired with rich career experiences. Most classes are offered free of charge as a public service to the Tacoma-Pierce County community.
The Mission of Franke Tobey Jones
To enrich and extend the quality of life for seniors in our community. As a not-for-profit organization, we provide senior residential services, a supportive continuum of care and innovative community outreach.