Senior University February 2023 Class
Wednesday, February 1
Seniors Helping Seniors - Scams to Avoid: Travel Tips
Are you ready to take a vacation with the family? Did you decide to rent a house from Airbnb or other vacation rental site? This class will talk about travel tips for seniors as well as how to spot travel scams using today’s popular portals. Of course, we will also discuss the steps we can take to protect ourselves and our families. 3:00 pm, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room
Friday, February 17
Travels Through Uruguay
This lecture will explore the rich history and traditions of Uruguay, a country that is often overshadowed by its bigger neighbors of Argentina and Brazil but is worthy of study and a visit. We will listen to clips of tango and candombe rhythms, lean about the longest carnaval celebration in the world, and explore the history of Uruguay from the pre-colonial times to dictatorship and beyond. 10:00 am, Bristol View 1st Floor Gathering Room
Tuesday, February 21
Native Peoples of the Northwest: An Anthropological Overview
In this course, Professor Gardner will provide an overview of what anthropologists know and understand about the constellation of different indigenous people who resided here in the Pacific Northwest prior to the arrival of European, Asian, American, and Mexican settlers. 4:00 pm, Bristol View 1st Floor Gathering Room
Friday, February 24
Self-Care Practices for Living Well - Breath of Life: Inspiration
This class is intended to enhance resilience of body and mind as we grow older, to help us live well and with an open heart even in the midst of challenging life circumstances. Gentle and easy practices and movements that can serve us well in daily life will be offered, like settling the mind, increasing body/energy awareness, deepening the breath, and shifting attention from doing to being in the present moment. 2:00-3:30 pm, Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 898 2645 9310
Passcode: 845170
You must register for all classes at jwennstrom@gmail.com or call 253-756-6219.
You must register to attend. Please register with Jana Wennstrom at 253-576-6219 or jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com
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.