FTJ Holistic Wellness Program

May Program Highlights



"All My Sometimes" Personal History Writing Workshops

Monday, May 12 and 19.

10am, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room

If you can write a grocery list, you can write your story! Guided by Emily Happy, writer and consultant, who knows you have a story to share. Just bring paper, pen or pencil, and you.

 

Neurographic Art - Tree of Life  

Wednesday, May 14   
2pm, Wellness Center  
Neurographic "Tree of Life" art combines Neurographic techniques with the symbolic representation of a tree that interconnects all things, representing the cycle of life, growth, connection between heaven and earth/ mind and body. It is suitable for any skill level.  
All materials will be provided  

 

Cultural Cuisine: East Meets West- Filipino Cultural Cuisine  
Wednesday, May 21  
2pm, Bristol View 1st  Floor Bowditch Room  
Filipino cuisine is a culinary melting pot, influenced by Spanish, Chinese, Malay and indigenous people. Filipino food has become popular due to being more visible and the fastest- growing among the Asian- American and Pacific Islander population. Join us for a unique experience making your own fresh lumpia and dipping sauces. We'll eat it with the unofficial national dish of the Philippines: adobo made with organic chicken and pork and of course, rice! A small dessert surprise follows! "Kain na" (pronounced Ka'in na)- let's eat!  Space is limited. 
 (Made possible by a generous donation to the Holistic Wellness Program)  

 

Chiro One Presents: BE WELL Appreciation Day  
Friday, May 23  
2:30pm, FTJ Wellness Center  
Please join us for an afternoon of wellness and appreciation. Enjoy stress awareness screenings and tips on stretches to help reduce stress. Wellness information from Chiro One’s health experts and educational, visual posture checks. We look forward to meeting you!  

 

Acrylic Pour Reverse Dip  
Wednesday, May 28  
2pm, TJ Craft Room  
Acrylic pour reverse dip technique involves creating a pattern with paint on a surface, covering it using a paper towel or a canvas and then lifting to reveal a unique pattern  
All materials will be provided.  

 

To participate in the Holistic Wellness programs you must be a FTJ Wellness member. 

 

Join Our Wellness/Fitness Club! 

Non FTJ residents aged 55 and better are welcome to join our Fitness Club.  Stay active with our Try Before You Buy policy—test out our gym and fitness classes before committing! Memberships are $50/month (individuals) or $75/month (couples). If you're an FTJ resident or on the FTJ waitlist, your membership is free! Personal training is available at $35/session or $150 for 10 sessions (max 2 per week). Get started today!  Contact Colin at 253-756-6279/cdeck@franketobeyjones.com or Sarah at 253-756-3241/sdoerner@franketobeyjones.com for more information.

 

 
 
Franke Tobey Jones

Holistic Wellness Program

“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease." ~ World Health Organization

FTJ has an exciting and innovative opportunity to bring awareness to Holistic Wellbeing! Holistic Wellness addresses our body as a whole. This approach is key to longevity and maintaining independence as we age. Our unique program focuses on mental, emotional, spiritual, environmental, vocational, and social/cultural wellbeing.  

Programs offered through Holistic Wellness are provided by contractors, specialist, organizations and people from the Tacoma Community as well as Wellness Community Members and Residents who have a skill, talent, knowledge or expertise they want to share. These passionate people are invited to share their knowledge on a wide array of Holistic Health and Wellness topics. 

Participation is limited to FTJ residents and Wellness members. For more information or to RSVP please contact Sarah Doerner at 253-756-3241 or at sdoerner@franketobeyjones.com. For the monthly class calendar go to https://www.franketobeyjones.com/community/events/program-calendars/.

 

 

 

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.