Senior University
July Class Highlights
Tuesday, July 15
Understanding Diabetes
Join Matt Santelli, Education and Outreach Specialist from Pierce County Aging Disability Resources, at this energetic presentation on Understanding Diabetes. Matt will review the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. He will then focus on Type 2 diabetes risk factors and practical steps that you can take to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
3:00 pm, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room
Thursday, July 17, July 24, & July 31
Optimize Your Metabolism – a Commune Course
Join Senior University and Holistic Wellness for this 6-week course that runs July 17 – August 21. In America today, 88% of adults suffer from metabolic dysfunction — i.e. “bad energy.” Day to day this looks like fatigue, weight gain, brain fog and general irritability. Long-term, metabolic dysfunction contributes to 9 of the 10 leading causes of death. By the end of this program, you will not only have a deep understanding of the science and philosophy of good energy, but you will also be equipped and inspired to make simple, impactful changes in your daily life, from what you eat and how you exercise to effective detoxification protocols.
10:00 am, Tobey Jones Parlor
Thursday, July 24
Pretty Gritty Lecture: Psychics
In this lecture we are going to explore the interesting connection between Tacoma and some of the world’s most famous clairvoyants. Who would’ve seen it coming, huh?
3:00 pm, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room
Wednesday, July 30
Impacts of AI on the Environment
Artificial Intelligence has taken the world by storm, especially since the launch of generative artificial intelligence ChatGPT in 2022. What is generative artificial intelligence (AI)? What can it do and what can it not do? Why does it make serious mistakes while appearing to be extremely “smart” at the same time? How should we conduct ourselves in an era with AI being an integral part of our life? What opportunities and challenges does AI pose to our human capacity and human existence? What are the driving forces of the development of AI and why should we care?
In this interactive lecture, we are going to look at the basics of AI – definitions, how it works, different types of AI, its history and its new developments. Considering its unprecedented power and equally great risks (biases, security, deep fakes …), besides exploring AI’s applications in education, medicine, businesses and public services, we are also going to explore its social, ethical and environmental impacts.
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.