Senior University

June Class Highlights

You must RSVP to Jana Wennstrom to attend any Senior University Class.  253-756-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com
 
Wednesday, June 4, June 11, June 18, & June 25 
Telling Your Stories Through Comics: Writing & Illustrating Your Life 
Have you ever wanted to bring a story to life through art and words? Join UWT professor and comic artist Riki Thompson for a workshop series with a special focus on memoir and slice-of-life writing. Whether you want to document family history, capture everyday moments for yourself or create something special for your children and grandchildren, you'll learn how to use both words and images to tell engaging, meaningful stories. Each week, you’ll build on fundamental storytelling skills like character development, world-building, layout and dialogue while learning how to blend writing and visuals to craft engaging personal narratives. Whether you prefer pen and ink, digital tools like an iPad and stylus, photography or generative AI, this course offers you the freedom to create your comic, your way. No drawing experience is required, just a willingness to experiment with storytelling in a new way!  This 5-week class runs June 4 – July 2.
10:00 – 11:30 am, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room  

 

Thursday, June 5 & June 12 
Music of the British Isles
We all know about the Scottish bagpipes and the Irish reel, don’t we? Is there music of Great Britain? Or the United Kingdom? In these two lectures Dr. Svend Rønning explores English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh music of the past and present and whether there’s a “united music” in the United Kingdom! 
11:00 am, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room 

 

Friday, June 13  
Contested Boundaries – a Fresh Look at Our State’s History: Clash of Cultures – The Fascinating Encounters Between the Explorers and Native Peoples
In Part 1 of this 3-part series, we will discuss Clash of Cultures, the fascinating encounters between the Explorers and Native Peoples.
10:00 am, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room  
 
Tuesday, June 24 
This is How We Roll: The (Delicious) Science of Bread
How do different types of flour change the texture of bread? What does kneading dough actually do? What happens inside bread as it rises?  Come learn about these and other questions as we learn what makes bread so delicious. Join us for a tasty experience that will satisfy your cravings for carbs. We will explore the science of making bread and will provide a variety of free breads for taste testing afterwards.  
11:00 am, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room 
 

You must RSVP to Jana Wennstrom to attend any Senior University Class.  253-756-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com

For a complete list of Senior University Classes and Presentations click here. 

 

 
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.

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(253) 752 6621

chall@franketobeyjones.com

5340 N Bristol St