Senior University January Class Sneak Preview
Tuesday, January 9
Memory Wellness
This presentation provides practical tips to improve your brain health and to understand when memory loss might be a sign of something more serious. You will also learn about the necessary legal documents that you should have in place as an older adult should you need to assign a trusted friend or family member to be your decision-maker.
3:00 pm, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room
Thursday, January 18 & January 25
Finding, Telling, and Sharing Life Stories
This 6-week (January 18 – February 22) course will teach participants to explore their life experiences, work them into short stories or vignettes and pass them on as legacy. Students will benefit most by attending all sessions but are welcome to come to one or any combination of sessions. Please bring a notebook and something to write with.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room
Thursday, January 18
Great Decisions Discussion Kick-off Meeting
This will be a short meeting to request your briefing book, get a copy of the program descriptions with meeting dates, and to sign up to lead discussions. You may feel free to use this opportunity to learn more about the Great Decisions discussion course and ask questions. It’s also a great way to get familiar with Zoom if you aren’t already. Please register in advance.
3:00 pm, Zoom (Pre-register to receive the Zoom link)
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.