Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center
September Class Highlights
To register for the classes noted as “please register” call 253-756-0601
The senior center is located at 4716 N Baltimore, Tacoma
For a full class and activity list, click here
Community Social Groups
These are times offered outside of the Senior Center hours where you can relax and socialize with friends.
Call or come in to register and find out the restaurant or pub of the month! You'll meet at the restaurant or pub and pay your own bill.
- Breakfast Club with Kate the 2nd Saturday of every month at 10:00 a.m.
- Prime Time Hop with Ron the 3rd Thursday of every month at 3:30.
- Prime Time Plates with Chris the 4th Thursday of every month at 4:00pm.
Please register for these events!
Tap Dance
Tap Class is back! Dance your heart out every Tuesday afternoon!
Tuesdays in September 3:15pm
Basic Beginning Line Dance w/Maryanne
Have you ever wanted to learn how to line dance, but thought you might not be able to remember the steps? This is the class for you. This class will teach line dance step by step. You’ll be among friends who are here for the same reason. Come have some fun while you exercise! Cost is $8 a month paid to the instructor.
Tuesdays at 11am, starting September 9th.
Bingo is twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Come and win some prizes!
Tuesdays, September 9 and 23, 1pm
Two-Handed Painting
Join us for a unique art experience that goes beyond the canvas. In this bilateral painting class, we’ll use both hands simultaneously to paint—activating both the left and right sides of the brain. This sensorimotor approach combines gentle movement with creative expression, helping you access deeper emotions, release stress, and explore what your body and mind are ready to express. No art experience is necessary—just a willingness to connect, feel, and let the paint guide you. This class is about the process, not the product.
Thursday, September 11, 10am
Please register.
Bratwurst, Beer & the Band
Bratwurst, Beer & the Band (sing-along) is a fundraiser for the Senior Center! The date is September 19, starting at noon with lunch and followed by the Puget Sounds Band. Come have fun with us! Cost: $10 paid before Sept. 17, after that date the cost is $15. Sign up now! There will be a raffle, and three Chromebooks will be raffled off! Get your raffle tickets now.
Please register.
History Series
The Center is sponsoring a three-part history program. The first one will be held on Monday, September 22, and the topic is the History of Ruston. The second class is on Monday, October 6, covering the USS Lexington. Wrapping it up is the Narrows Bridge on November 3. All classes start at 1:00 p.m. The presenter is Patty Mannie, a Tacoma Historian.
To register for a class or outing, please call. 253-756-0601. Point Defiance - Ruston Senior Center. 4716 N Baltimore, Tacoma.
For a full class and activity list, click here
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.