Senior University July Class Highlights
You must RSVP to Jana Wennstrom to attend any Senior University Class. 253-752-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com
Thursday, July 11
Aging Well: Tips and Strategies to Live Healthier as We Age*
Simply living longer isn’t enough. We want to stay healthy enough to continue doing the things we love. It’s never too late to make changes to help you live a longer and healthier life.
2:00 pm, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room
Thursday, July 25
Pretty Gritty Tacoma Lectures: The Blackwell Family*
Quite possibly one of the most influential families that nobody talks about in Tacoma. The first people to arrive in Tacoma by train, the operators of Tacoma‘s first hotel, and the founders of multiple philanthropic societies. This was a family forged in courage and hardship, but that name has been forgotten, until now. We are proud to offer this class in celebration of the Franke Tobey Jones Centennial this year.
3:00 pm, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room
Tuesday, July 30
Franke Tobey Jones: Building a Destiny– A Living History Performance by Karen Haas*
Frances Martha (Franke) Tobey Jones is most often remembered as the generous wealthy woman who founded what became a beloved senior living community in Tacoma. But Franke’s life was not all prosperity and ease. Karen Haas portrays this vibrant woman as she reminisces about New York, Wisconsin, Tacoma and how she spent her life Building a Destiny. We are proud to offer this class in celebration of the Franke Tobey Jones Centennial this year.
3:00 pm, MJ Wicks Wellness Center
Tuesday, July 30
Five Watercolor Techniques: Images from the Backroads of Washington*
Five One-hour classes (July 30 – August 27) teach and practice specific watercolor techniques using images from the book Backroads of Washington and new local views. The instructor is the author of this guidebook and brings information about our beautiful state into her lessons. Each watercolor painting reviews common procedures and results in a finished piece depicting familiar scenery. All materials are provided for each class.
10:00 am, Tobey Jones Craft Room
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.