Senior University
February Class Highlights
You must RSVP to Jana Wennstrom to attend any Senior University Class. 253-752-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com
Thursday, February 6
Wednesday, February 19
Since 1966 bird populations have plummeted across the US and by 2030 we may have lost 50% of our bird population. Stuart Earley from the Tahoma Bird Alliance will be here to talk about why this has happened; what the causes have been for this unprecedented drop in bird populations; and what all of us can do to help birds and bring back our bird populations so that we see more beautiful birds and hear more birdsong. Stuart will also talk broadly about the work of the Tahoma Bird Alliance and why there are now many bird alliances across the US.
Friday, February 21
The Brontë Sisters: The Life and Works of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë
Join us for an engaging lecture on the Brontë sisters—Charlotte, Emily, and Anne—exploring their remarkable lives and the profound impact of their literary contributions. Discover how their personal experiences shaped their iconic works, including "Jane Eyre," "Wuthering Heights," and "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall," and delve into the themes of love, identity, and social critique that resonate in their writing.
2:00 pm, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room
Tuesday, February 25
Downtown Tacoma’s Alluring History
Why was the notorious Broadway Hotel padlocked in 1929? How is the Broadway Hotel connected to Ben Dews Deli? Which longtime Tacoma department store will Miss Alice manage? This intriguing presentation includes the history of Rhodes Department Store, moving sidewalks, Pacific 1st Federal Savings, which child was the star of the Rust Building, the skilled music teachers who lived in the Bernice Building, which buildings the ghosts haunt and a tragic car accident on Pacific Avenue in November, 1941.
10:00 am, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room
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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.