FTJ Holistic Wellness Program Highlights - June 2024
Mindfulness Walk in the Park
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 10am
Meet at Bistro
Starting in front of the Bistro, we will venture to Point Defiance then across the Wilson bridge down to the Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park and back. You must be able to walk this distance without staff assistance.
Optional detour: On our way back we will stop at the Wren’s Nest Baking Co. for a delicious treat & conversation.
Explore Marvel Food and Deli ( A collaboration with Senior University)
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 2-3:30pm
Bus leaves the Bistro at 2pm
Join us as we explore Marvel Food and Deli in Tacoma. Marvel Food and Deli, located in Auburn and Tacoma, is a gourmet food store that specializes in European foods from countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Hungary, Germany, Italy, France, and more! They pride themselves in not only carrying an extensive variety of foods, but also knowing what every product is, and how it should be prepared, and how it is to be served. RSVP with Jana Wennstrom at 253-756-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com
Support Group For People Whose Partners Have Dementia
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 3pm
Join us for a gathering of a support group focused specifically for those who are assisting a loved one with Dementia. You must RSVP with Sarah Doerner to reserve your spot and receive the location. This meeting is capped at 12 people.
Trip to Crescent Moon Gifts & Tea Lounge
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 1-3pm
Bus leaves the Bistro at 1pm
Crescent Moon Gifts is an award winning, community gathering place, that evolved from a great love of fantasy and mythology, it is a world of creative imagination. Wander our showroom filled with incense, oils, candles, books and metaphysical supplies, clothing, jewelry and the largest selection of fairies, dragons & fantasy items in the entire country (maybe even the world?). Looking for a unique gift? Like tea? Step into the "Starlight Tea Lounge", where you can sit, sip & savor over 120 varieties of premium loose leaf.
Explore the Broadway Farmer’s Market (A collaboration with Senior University)
Thursday, June 27, 2024 10am- Noon
Bus leaves the Bistro at 10am
The Holistic Wellness Program and Senior University pair up to explore the Tacoma Farmer’s Market in downtown. RSVP with Jana Wennstrom at 253-756-6219 or jwensstrom@franketobeyjones.com
Cultural Cuisine- Plant Based Soul Food
Thursday, June 6, 2024
2pm
Bristol View Bowditch Room 1st Floor
- Join us for a cultural cuisine class that explores the rich flavors of plant-based soul food. Delve into the soulful traditions behind this cuisine while meeting a chef, who shares his inspiring journey from traditional soul food roots to embracing a plant-based lifestyle. Learn how his passion for health and sustainability has transformed his culinary, offering delicious and nutritious dishes that honor his cultural roots.
Art Expressions: Alcohol Ink
(Made possible by a generous donation to the Holistic Wellness Program)
Thursday, June 13, 2024
2pm
TJ Craft Room
- Alcohol ink is a wonderful, fast drying fluid medium that brings vivid colors to your art. In the class, after a short demonstration, you will be able to make a tile and/or a card to take home. Come explore this vibrant art form!
Spots are limited, please sign up.
For more information on any of these classes or to RSVP please contact Sarah Doerner at 253-756-6387 or sdoerner@franketobeyjones.com
Click here for the full Holistic Wellness Class/Program schedule.
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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.