Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center
October Class Happenings
Point Defiance - Ruston Senior Center, 4716 N Baltimore, 253-756-0601
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.
Registration Required. Point Defiance - Ruston Senior Center, 253-756-0601
Sing-Along with the Puget Sounds
Singing! Music History! Fun!
Tuesdays October 7 and 21, 1-2:30 pm
Travel Presentations
- Music Cities (New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville) May 2026 and Utah National Parks October 2026
Presentation for both of these is Thursday, October 2, 1pm
Registration Required. Point Defiance - Ruston Senior Center, 253-756-0601
- Thailand November 2026
Presentation is Thursday, October 16, 10am
Registration Required. Point Defiance - Ruston Senior Center, 253-756-0601
Learn Italian
Saturdays at 10am
$10/month, please pay the instructor
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
Bingo is twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Come and win some prizes!
Tuesdays, October 14 and 28, 1pm
Movie Burlesque
Thursday, October 9, 1pm.
Medicare Presentations
We have two opportunities in October to hear about Medicare options. Sign up for either one!
- Wednesday, October 8, 10:30am
- Wednesday, October 22, 1:45pm
Registration Required. Point Defiance - Ruston Senior Center, 253-756-0601
Brochure Class with Ron
Monday, October 6, 1pm
Ron will show us how to make brochures in Word.
Registration Required. Point Defiance - Ruston Senior Center, 253-756-0601
Book Club with Chris Johns. October's book is Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Thursday, October 16, 1pm.
History Series
The Senior Center is sponsoring a three-part history program.
- Was held in September and showcased the History of Ruston.
- Monday, October 6, the presentation will cover the USS Lexington.
- November 3, the program will showcase the Narrows Bridge.
All classes start at 1:00 p.m. The presenter is Patty Mannie, a Tacoma Historian. Registration Required. Point Defiance - Ruston Senior Center, 253-756-0601
Produce Giveaway by Elise from Devoted Healthcare
Wednesday, October 29, 9am
Registration Required. Point Defiance - Ruston Senior Center, 253-756-0601
Crafts with Kathy
Thursday, October 30, 1pm
Let's make Halloween Masks and get into the Halloween spirit! We will also talk about what you'd like our craft time to be. Once a month? Every week? Bring crafts from home? Let's talk!
Registration Required. Point Defiance - Ruston Senior Center, 253-756-0601
Halloween Party and Costume Contest
Friday, October 31, 11am
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.