What's Happening in December at the Senior Centers?
Point Defiance ~ Ruston, Beacon and Lighthouse Senior Centers
Below are just class highlights. Click on any of the three website links below for full calendars and lunch menus.
Note: We are sorry to announce that due to decisions made by the City of Tacoma, Beacon Senior Center will close December 31, 2024. Lighthouse Senior Center will stay open until January 31, 2025, but will only be providing lunch meals.
POINT DEFIANCE ~ RUSTON SENIOR CENTER
4716 N. Baltimore Street, Tacoma, 253-756-0601
Gingerbread Houses
Get into the holiday spirit by making your own gingerbread house with instructor Kathy Weaver on Friday, December 13, at 1 p.m. Cost $5.
Safe Driving Class
The Washington Traffic Safety Education Association will offer another safe driver course Saturday, December 14, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost $20.
Chess Class
Would you like to learn to play chess or want to challenge another amateur player? Join us Monday, December 9, at 12:30 p.m.
Ukelele Performance
Ed Valentine will lead a group of ukelele players in holiday selections Monday, December 16, at 1 p.m.
Aging in Place
Learn about the differences between in-home care, home health, and hospice. The Washington chapter of the National Aging-in-Place Council hosts a workshop Thursday, December 5, at 1:30 p.m.
Shared Housing
On Monday, December 9, at 1 p.m., Associated Ministries will explain their Adult Home Sharing Program, a way to connect extra rooms with people seeking affordable housing.
BEACON SENIOR CENTER
415 S. 13th Street, Tacoma 253-327-1228
Holiday Party
Friday, December 20th at 11am.
Join the festivities and celebrate the Holiday Season with us!
Plant Craft with Vicki Hurley
Friday, December 13th at 1:00pm
Vicki Hurley from Portland Avenue Nursery will be here with another exciting plant craft for all to enjoy!
Birthday Dance
Tuesday, December 17th at 10:00am
Celebrate all those with birthdays are in December at our monthly Birthday Dance! With music, dancing, and refreshments for all to enjoy!
Make Your Own Holiday Wreath
Wednesday December 4th at 1:00pm
Would you like to make a Holiday Wreath? Come join Vicki and make an awesome wreath for your holiday decor .
LIGHTHOUSE SENIOR CENTER
5016 A Street, Tacoma 253-327-1112
Just a friendly reminder that The Lighthouse Activity Center will be closed on Christmas Day, Wednesday the 25th. We will resume normal business hours on Thursday the 26th of December.
We will also be closing early at 1:30 on Thursday the12th.
Our calendar is packed full of our regular program activities this month as well as a couple of special events.
Here are the highlights for the Month of December:
Tree Decorating Party
Tuesday, December 3rd at 10:00am
Bring an ornament from home to add to the “Christmas Family Tree”
Craft: Snow Globes
Friday, December 6th at 10:00am
Metro Parks Meet & Greet
Thursday, December 12th 10:00am – Noon
Metro Parks Meet & Greet
Friday, December 13th 10:00am – Noon
Holiday Sing-a-Long
Tuesday, December 17th 12:30pm
Our Puget Sounds band will feature holiday favorites as well as the regular selection of songs.
Holiday Celebration Dinner and Ukulele Players
Wednesday, December 18th Dinner is at 12:00pm and the Ukulele players will begin at 1:00pm. Don’t miss our last big celebration of the year!
Craft: Ornament Making
Thursday, December 19th at 10:30am
We look forward to seeing everyone throughout the month of December!
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.