Our Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center has been busy serving seniors throughout the Tacoma and surrounding area - virtually and with drive through lunches. Our social media posts have been quite successful in reaching people. Since we have been closed, there have been 20,641 views on Facebook and YouTube combined. These include brain games, entertainment videos, regular classes that have been moved to video, educational videos and more. There have been a substantial number of wellness checks done by our volunteers, totaling over 5,000 phone calls. Almost 2,000 meals have been served and counting. Through the end of July, volunteers have put in 942 hours of service. These numbers are staggering and speak to the love, caring and dedication of the people who serve the Senior Center.
To find out more or to watch the many, many exercise, educational and entertainment videos that have been posted, go to https://www.franketobeyjones.com/pt-defiance-ruston-senior-center/about/
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Hello From Our FTJ Wellness/Fitness Team!
Due to government regulations, the Wellness Center remains closed. Below is an exercise video the Wellness Staff has created that you can perform at home with minimal equipment. We are working on creating more Wellness content to add to the Franke Tobey Jones website, so please continue to check out our website as we continue to provide updates on the status of reopening and add more resources for you to utilize.
https://www.franketobeyjones.com/lifestyle/senior-wellness/
We miss you and look forward to serving you again very soon.
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Are you interested in learning the basics of Medicare. Join the on-line ZOOM class at 4:30pm tomorrow, September 15, presented by Laurie Casas, Only Senior Options. Class description: Whether you are new Medicare, getting ready to turn 65, or already enrolled in a Medicare health plan, you’ll need to make important decisions at enrollment time and then during AEP (Annual Enrollment period) each year. Come learn the A,B,C, & D’s of Medicare, overview and difference between Medicare supplement insurance and Medicare advantage plans, overview of and what to look for when choosing prescription drug plans and tips for your first year on Medicare health plan.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsfuCoqDspGNQxfJHLKUY8jP-wG7dFvTKW
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Franke Tobey Jones Senior University Presents Harvard’s Free Online Classes.
If you would like to attend any of these classes go to https://www.franketobeyjones.com/lifestyle/senior-university/online-learning-opportunities/
• Lessons from Ebola: Preventing the Next Pandemic
• Religious Literacy: Traditions and Scriptures
• Modern Masterpieces of World Literature
• ChinaX Book Club: Five Authors, Five Books, Five Views of China
• Women Making History: Ten Objects, Many Stories
• Backyard Meteorology: The Science of Weather
• Beethoven’s 9th Symphony and the 19th Century Orchestra
We are happy to announce that starting August 12th we opened our campus for visitations. It has been WONDERFUL to see family and friends back on our campus! If you would like to visit a loved one or friend at Franke Tobey Jones, here are the outdoor visitation guidelines.
Franke Tobey Jones is following DSHS & DOH Safe Start for Long Term Care requirements which include specific guidelines for visitations. FTJ has designated areas for resident and families to visit outdoors (weather permitting) that offer privacy and social distancing. Outdoor visit locations will be marked with bright green tape. Please adhere to the guidelines so that this privilege is not taken away. These guidelines are subject to change and are dependent on various criteria.
If you have questions or would like to schedule a visit please call our front desk at 253-752-6621. Please make sure you ask about the visitation guidelines. Thank you!
October Featured Apartment of the Month – GA #201 PREMIER APARTMENT
Watch apartment video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyE69ARWx1Q&t=17s
This is a beautiful, spacious 1,269 square foot, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom is a corner apartment with a beautiful view of the FTJ campus. It has an open floor plan, fireplace and two decks. It would be an ideal apartment for a couple. The monthly rent of $5,420 includes::
Continental breakfast three days a week
Happy Hour every Friday
Housekeeping twice monthly
Maintenance of building exterior, all grounds and common spaces
Activities and fitness including personal trainers
FTJ Senior University
Trips and tours
Transportation
Fully equipped kitchen
In-apartment stackable washer and dryer
Fire, burglary, emergency services monitored on-site
Electricity (including A/C), gas, water, sewer, garbage, standard cable television, property taxes and building insurance.
If you would like more information, please call us at 253-752-6621.
Franke Tobey Jones CNAs Recognized by Health Care Providers Council of Pierce County
Health Care Providers Council of Pierce Council recently hosted its 10th Annual All-Star Caregiver Awards. Nominations for this award are submitted by family members and residents of skilled nursing, memory care and assisted living communities throughout Pierce County, and this year approximately 100 caregivers were nominated with 10 winners. Typically there is a large dinner hosted for all the nominees and recipients, but this year because of COVID, the dinner was cancelled.
However, we couldn't be more thrilled and excited to announce that Franke Tobey Jones' Allisha Navarro was recognized and awarded CNA Of The Year! FTJ CNA Cristy Santos was also one of the distinguished nominees. Allisha and Cristy have worked at Franke Tobey Jones for eight years and 39 years respectively.
"Residents ask for Allisha by name," says FTJ Kristina Atkins, Resident Care Supervisor. "She is caring and kind and takes her time with each resident she is caring for. It is true what they say, 'People may not always remember what you say or what you did, but they will ALWAYS remember how you make them feel.'"
“Allisha lights up each day with her delightful personality and hard work," comments a resident. "When she works, she never complains even when she has to do a double shift!"
“We have an amazing team of caregivers," says Bob Beckham, FTJ Chief Operating Officer. "It is so wonderful that both Allisha and Cristy have been recognized as Outstanding Caregivers. They both embody a mentality of sincere service to our residents and are both very deserving!”
We couldn’t be more proud of Allisha and Cristy. They are shining examples of our FTJ Promise “To Make Every Day Meaningful For Our Residents, Team Members and Myself.”
Health Care Providers Council of Pierce County is a non-profit organization that promotes the highest possible standards of service, care, and well-being for older and disabled adults. Since 2000, the Health Care Providers Council of Pierce County has grown to over 200 individuals who represent various organizations committed to providing exceptional services to seniors in our community.
We had a special treat at Franke Tobey Jones today when our resident violinist, Jane, played patriotic music to honor our Veterans. Per the guidelines, only a few of us gathered, and we were all six feet apart and wearing masks...but it didn't dampen the wonderful music, the great sentiment and the wonderful spirit of the day. Our residents really appreciated it. Thank you Jane! We salute ALL veterans today! Thank you for your service.
The FTJ Wellness Staff will be hosting a virtual exercise class via Zoom on Tuesday, November 24th at 10:00 am for both FTJ residents and non-residents. The class will offer both standing and seated options. All you will need is a computer or smart phone with internet access, a sturdy chair and a towel. The login information for the class is listed below. If you have any questions, please contact the Wellness Staff at 253-756-6279.
Zoom Meeting ID: 3252264711
Passcode: wellness20
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This holiday season is so different not having visitors on our campus to see our beautiful decorations! Because of this, we have made a video to share with you of all our beautiful trees, Merriment and campus lights: https://youtu.be/q3Cn6gN8HVU
A big thank you to Heidi White, FTJ Director of Life Enrichment, who created and decorated a majority of our wonderful trees.
Despite this unprecedented year, we all have much to be thankful for. We are especially grateful for our team members, residents and family members who we treasure deeply. We are blessed that we've had very few cases of COVID this year, and that everyone is doing well this holiday season. Thank you for your continued support during these challenging times. We wish all of you a wonderful and safe holiday, and may many blessings be yours next year.
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FTJ Campus Christmas 2020
Featured Apartment of the Month ~ Lillian Pratt #345 ~ Assisted Living
This two bedroom, two bathroom corner apartment with lots of windows is one of the largest in assisted living. It is designed for spacious living and is move-in ready. It includes a full kitchen and washer/dryer (which many of our assisted living apartments do not have). Moreover, there is an extra room for storage. This is an ideal apartment for a couple...and a must see! The monthly rent of $8,260 (no buy-in) includes:
• Three meals daily with waited dining service;
• All utilities including local phone and basic cable;
• Weekly housekeeping, bed linens and towels laundered/supplied;
• Transportation to medical appts. 5 days/week and shopping weekly;
• Emergency alert features; front desk concierge; window coverings;
• Depending on your level of care, you choose your services including: Medication administration, supervision and other nursing services;
• If more care is needed, close access to care in the Care Center offers peace of mind for residents and family members.
* A Level of Care charge is added to the monthly rent ($390—$3,090). With this level of care charge you have access to RNs or LPNs on the premises 24 hours a day in addition to Certified Nursing Assistants.
See Assisted Living Common Area Video at https://youtu.be/papQ7Cu_Tew
Assisted Living Resident Family Member Review
5 Stars - August 2020
Carol M.
"My parents have been residents at FTJ for many happy years. When I visit, I am impressed by the food quality and choices at meals. The building is cared for and kept clean. There are many activities-physical and mental- the residents can be involved in by choice. The staff has always been helpful, friendly, and great to work with. Any problems or questions my sisters or I have are responded to and worked out. Thanks to everyone for the good care, nice job!"
For more information, please call our Admissions Team at 253-752-6621.
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Lillian Pratt Senior Assisted Living Apartments
The Rise of Wine Made in China
Wine made in… China? Until recently, for most people, at best, it didn’t exist. Or at worst, as one colorful tasting note described, it evoked: “ash tray, coffee grounds, and urinal crust.” Then, a 2009 Chinese red shocked the world when it won Best Bordeaux Varietal at the Decanter World Wine Awards. Could China take over the wine world? In this presentation, Pierre Ly will share his and his wife Cynthia's adventure on the China wine trail to understand the farmers, entrepreneurs, and teachers who are shaping this new industry, and what this has to do with the rise of China in the global economy. Cynthia and Pierre's 2020 book, Adventures on the China Wine Trail, won Gourmand Awards' Best in the World book in the wine and beer tourism category.
Wednesday, January 13, 11:00 am, Zoom
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Meeting ID: 942 4275 7663
Speaker Bio:
Pierre Ly is a Professor and Director of International Political Economy at the University of Puget Sound, where he teaches courses on NGOs, global trade, and wine.
Wednesday, January 13
The Geology and Brief History of Point Defiance Park and Surroundings
This presentation will focus on the geology under our feet at Point Defiance and in Tacoma in general. Point Defiance was a military reservation prior to 1888, when Congress ceded the land to the City of Tacoma for use as a park. Development of the park, the second-largest city park in the U.S., began in the 1890s and continues today. Point Defiance has a sedimentary record of “Ice Ages” and evidence of past earthquakes are also preserved in its layers.
Thursday, January 14 , 3:00 pm, Zoom
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Speaker Bio:
Dr. Mike Valentine earned a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Massachusetts. He taught at Washington & Lee University before coming to the University of Puget Sound where he has been teaching geology classes for the past 29 years
Thanks to the generosity of community, residents, FTJ team members, and corporate partnerships, the Franke Tobey Jones Annual Fund “Drive It Forward!” Campaign has raised almost $75,000! We are grateful for gifts of all amounts and the generous hearts that move us closer to the goal of purchasing a custom resident van and ensuring there is flexibility to fund programs and services that have been impacted by Covid-19.
Many thanks to all our donors! Philanthropy would also like to recognize our invaluable FTJ Corporate Sponsors. When asked to join the Drive It Forward! journey, these companies all responded with a resounding and immediate YES!
Accrete Construction, Sodexo, BriteView, WaFd Bank, AllWest Moving & Storage, Air Systems Engineering, Pacific Office Automation, Propel Insurance and Robblee’s Total Security!
If you would like to help us keep the momentum going in reaching our $100,000 goal, please contact Shelley Harris at 253.756.6297 or at sharris@franketobeyjones.com.
Best wishes for a safe and healthy New Year!
World War II in the Pacific
This 3-part class (January 13, February 10, and March 10) will investigate the origins, the conduct, and the results of the Pacific War – the war between Japan and the Allied Powers.
Wednesday, January 13, 2:00 pm, Zoom
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Meeting ID: 929 6740 5744
Speaker Bio:
Mary Hanneman teaches Modern East Asian history at the University of Washington, Tacoma. She has a PhD in Modern Japanese history from the University of Washington and has written several books, most recently Becoming Nisei: Japanese American Urban Lives in Prewar Tacoma.
Free Tax Assistance ~ Through the Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center.
Many people have wondered whether AARP Tax Preparation will be back this year. The answer is yes; however, it will be handled much differently due to COVID. Appointments will begin on January 15th, but DO NOT contact the Senior Center. Call (253) 693-8731 for appointments. Tax preparation will begin February 1st.
The following guidelines must be followed:
1. Make your appointment
2. Understand that you will not be allowed into any other area of the building
3. Only two people may come into the building, including you
4. Wear a mask when you come to the appointment
5. DO NOT come to the front door. You will enter through the side door into the dining room
6. Your temperature will be taken and you will sign off on symptoms
7. Bring all your documents to be scanned.
8. Return at your following appointment when you will review your documents.
Franke Tobey Jones is in its 2nd week of the Pt. Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center “Souper Bowl” and this photo is a testimony to the abundance of generous hearts of residents and team members on our campus!
Since Covid-19, the Senior Center food bank has been closed. There is nothing more comforting than a warm and nourishing bowl of soup and February is often one of our coldest months. Throughout the month of January, FTJ is collecting soup and crackers to ensure vulnerable seniors have an extra meal in their cupboard. And just in time for the real Super Bowl!
“It is important for those of us who can, especially during the pandemic, to give to those in need,” said Garden Apartment resident Karen Fisher.
We have two more bins to fill to reach the goal line! If you would like to contribute, please contact Shelley Harris in the FTJ Philanthropy Office at 253.756.6297 or at sharris@franketobeyjones.com.
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Great Decisions Discussion Kickoff for 2021
Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the DVD and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.
Join Senior University for a short meeting to get a copy of the program descriptions with meeting dates, and to sign up to lead discussions. You may feel free to use this opportunity to learn more about the Great Decisions discussion course and ask questions. It’s also a great way to get familiar with Zoom, if you aren’t already. Please register in advance.
Thursday, January 28 at 3:00 pm, Zoom Discussion
A Zoom link will be sent to you once you have registered.
African-American Culture and Consciousness
After viewing “Songs of Joy & Celebration,” Dr. Luther Adams will lead a discussion.
Wednesday, February 3 at 2:00 pm on Zoom (You must RSVP to attend in the Wellness Center and seating is limited)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrfuyuqD8pE9dJ4AMFvFdrvKbgwl0QQr1S
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Looking at Films: An Introduction
Many of us grow up watching films from an early age. Our experience of watching as viewers can be enhanced by learning how the form of the film contributes to our experience of the storytelling. To acquire this perspective, we learn to “read” films like other forms of art like paintings and literature. In Introduction to Film Studies we study the various components of the film, from its story, to the camera, sound, and what is called mise en scene, or the staging of the scene. This is comprised of the acting, the lighting, and sets. All of these elements work to serve the story and create that great experience you have watching films. This class will give you that introductory lesson.
Wednesday, February 10 at 10:00 am on Zoom
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When Kate Gray, Director of the Pt. Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center was asked what FTJ could do for the Senior Center, she immediately responded with “We need food to help our senior neighbors!” Before the Senior Center closure due to Covid-19, participants who often came for lunch, relied on the Senior Center as an additional resource for supplies. With the pandemic, the food bank also closed.
FTJ Philanthropy designated January as “Souper Bowl” month, and in just four short weeks the formidable team of FTJ residents and staff, tackled local hunger for a BIG win! More than four large bins were filled to overflowing capacity with soups and crackers and yesterday Super Bowl month meal kits were distributed to Pt Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center participants who needed a little help from the sidelines. On so many levels, our gratitude to everyone who contributed could not be overstated.
For many of the seniors who drive to the Senior Center to pick up a drive-through lunch, it is often their only nutritious meal of the day. The community outreach and collaboration on the FTJ campus ensured there would be a few extra warm meals.
When seeing the overwhelming results, an enthusiastic Kate Gray, said “Never did I imagine in such a short time we would gather enough soup and crackers to provide several meals for our folks in need. Thank you, thank you to everyone – this amazing FTJ Family - for giving comfort and warmth to our senior community.”
Healthy Aging with Food: Whole, Clean Food Plan
This class presents the antidote to the Standard American Diet that has been linked to many health issues. It is also a refreshing alternative to so many current health fads. You will learn about nutrients and the whole foods that provide them, the small ingredients that cause big problems, and how to create a balanced meal plan with recipes.
Thursday, February 4 at 3:00 pm on Zoom
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Gold! Gold! Gold! Gold!
Share the adventure of the 1896 Klondike Gold Rush, the greatest in history, and how it is still impacting America today.
Thursday, February 11 at 2:00 pm on Zoom Lecture
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World War II in the Pacific
This 3-part class (January 13, February 10, and March 10) will investigate the origins, the conduct, and the results of the Pacific War – the war between Japan and the Allied Powers.
Wednesday, February 10 at 2:00 pm on Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://washington.zoom.us/j/92967405744
Meeting ID: 929 6740 5744
Free Tax Assistance ~ Schedule An Appointment Now
Many people have wondered whether AARP Tax Preparation will be back this year at our Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center. The answer is yes; however, it will be handled much differently due to COVID. Appointments will begin on January 15th, but DO NOT contact the Senior Center. Call (253) 693-8731 for appointments. Tax preparation will begin February 1st.
The following guidelines must be followed:
1. Make your appointment
2. Understand that you will not be allowed into any other area of the building
3. Only two people may come into the building, including you
4. Wear a mask when you come to the appointment
5. DO NOT come to the front door. You will enter through the side door into the dining room
6. Your temperature will be taken and you will sign off on symptoms
7. Bring all your documents to be scanned.
8. Return at your following appointment when you will review your documents.
Environment as a Global Issue
This lecture will be a bit of history and what is next. Dr. Baiocchi will discuss the pollution issue and Global Warming: causes and consequences, as well as, the global and political connections, the role of the United Nations, the Pandemic and the Environment, and the promises for the years to come.
Thursday, February 18 at 3:00 pm on Zoom
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World War I: Key Issues and Themes
This course examines WWI from the perspective of today's concerns in 2021. How did WWI shape the world we live in today? Was the war worthwhile? Was WWI ultimately more significant than World War II in world historical terms? Will future generations look at World War One and World War Two as the "Thirty Years' War of the 20th Century"?
Wednesday, February 17 at 4:00 pm on Zoom
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Music and Movement Series
Mondays, March 1, March 8, March 15, & March 22
Music and Movement involves gentle participatory movement activities supported by music, as well as rhythm and vocal activities. Have a scarf and music shaker ready to engage in the mood or energy of the music. Music and Movement is a four-class series, with each class being an hour long.
2:00 pm, Zoom
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Great Decisions Discussion: Global Supply Chains and National Security
The shutdown of global supply chains due to the Covid-19 pandemic brought to the fore an issue with the high level of global economic interdependence: what happens when one country is the main source for an item, say face masks, and then can no longer supply the item? Countries suddenly unable to meet the demand for certain supplies are faced with growing calls for economic nationalism. What are some of the lasting effects that the pandemic could have on global supply chains and trade? How would this affect national security?
If you did not join us for the Kick-off event in January, please register for this class before joining.
Thursday, February 25 at 3:00 pm, a Zoom discussion
French Art in the 1700s – Classicism, Early Rococo
Tuesday, March 2
This 2-part lecture series is an artistic overview of the last 100 years before the French Revolution. We will discuss how this period was a cultural interlude between the great accomplishments in the age of the “Sun King” Louis XlV and the exciting dramas of the Republic and the Empire. Students will explore Classicism, Rococo and Early Neo-classicism art styles. This class will examine trends, movements and periods in 18th century French art history. We will look at outstanding French painters such as Chardin, Watteau, Boucher, David and others.
3:00 pm, Zoom
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To Ride or Not to Ride: The Dilemmas of Elephant Tourism in Thailand
This class will explore the evolution of elephant tourism in northern Thailand. In the context of a dramatic decline in the number of elephants in Thailand during the past century, tourism has increasingly relied on elephants to diversify its tourism industry and to attract international visitors. Initially, elephant camps focused heavily on activities centered on entertainment, but in response to controversies surrounding activities such as elephant riding, the past decade has seen a proliferation of elephant tourism providers that attempt to provide a more naturalistic and less entertainment-centered experience for visitors. Elephants that live and work in tourist-oriented camps face several challenges but there is little doubt that without the economic incentives created by tourism, the lives of most domesticated elephants in Thailand would likely be even worse.
Wednesday, February 24 at 11:00 am on Zoom
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Is senior living in your loved one's future? Many times it affects the entire family. Every day we talk with people who are making the transition from their own home to senior living
Meet Jennifer and Todd Peterson. Theirs is a wonderful story! Watch a video of one family's transition to FTJ. https://youtu.be/D1YkeJiuoyY
If you recognize that, in order for your senior loved ones to live life to the fullest, they should make the move to a senior living community, you may encounter some resistance. Here are some tips (https://www.franketobeyjones.com/living-options/assisted-living/talking-loved-ones/)on how to have “the conversation” with your parents. These tips work regardless of the topic – whether it’s expressing concern over the fact that they’re still driving or considering moving to a senior living community.
Your needs are always a priority to us. For more information regarding our available apartments or any other questions you may have regarding retirement living, please call Michelle Olafson or Terry Allman at 253-752-6621 or visit www.FrankeTobeyJones.com.
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French Art in the 1700s –Rococo, Neoclassicism
Friday, March 5
These 2 slide-lectures are an artistic overview of the last 100 years before the French Revolution. We will discuss how this period was a cultural interlude between the great accomplishments in the age of the “Sun King” Louis XlV and the exciting dramas of the Republic and the Empire. Students will explore Classicism, Rococo and Early Neo-classicism art styles. This class will examine trends, movements and periods in 18th century French art history. We will look at outstanding French painters such as Chardin, Watteau, Boucher, David and others.
3:00 pm, Zoom
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Meeting ID: 861 8185 2899
Passcode: 037977
What is the Next Best Step for You Or Your Loved One(s)? Are you contemplating getting more in-home care or moving to a senior community? Navigating senior care options can be overwhelming, and many families get “stuck” trying to decide what they need, when they need it and how to navigate conflicting emotions.
Recently a new survey tool has been added to our website called Roobrik which is designed to help older adults and their families make informed decisions about the future. The Roobrik Engagement Platform helps to match care needs with senior care options and helps you decide if it's the right time for professional senior care. Roobrik illuminates the path ahead, helping seniors decide on the best next step.
Take the survey here…https://www.franketobeyjones.com/roobrik
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Is it the right time for senior living?
Medicare Basics
Wednesday, March 10
Presented by Laurie Casas, Only Senior Options
laurie@Onlysenioroptions.com
Whether you are new Medicare, getting ready to turn 65, or already enrolled in a Medicare health plan, you’ll need to make important decisions at enrollment time and then during AEP (Annual Enrollment period) each year. Come learn the A, B,C, & D’s of Medicare, overview and difference between Medicare supplement insurance and Medicare advantage plans, overview of and what to look for when choosing prescription drug plans and tips for your first year on Medicare health plan.
11:00 am, Zoom
Register in advance for this meeting:
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Join Senior University for a book talk:
Women and Death in Film, Television and News: Dead but Not Gone
This book talk examines the preoccupation of many films and television shows since the 2000s with images of graphic violence and the consequence of that violence, the bodies of dead women. While murder mysteries on television and in films have always been popular, I argue that what is different from these earlier representations is the graphic nature of the violence that is depicted, which has become naturalized as an almost obligatory feature of these stories. Since films and television shows are written, screened, and tied to particular cultural contexts, I theorize that what might have produced this change is globalization, the post-9/11 context, and feminism.
Wednesday, March 10 at 10:00 am via Zoom
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Assessing the Value of Anthropology in Contemporary America
Anthropology, and all the other disciplinary fields that stocked the liberal arts in 20th Century America, are under great duress. Even within these various disciplines, many people view these scholarly legacies and the institutions that house them as central features of the social problems that wrack our nation. In this lecture, I want to provide a different perspective. After discussing some of my own experiences as a practicing anthropologist, I will distill some of the enduring features of anthropology as I know them. With that foundation in place, and in discussion with the audience, I want to reflect on their potential value of anthropology to contemporary America, and to assess its potential as an antidote to the toxic social relations in which we are suffused today.
Thursday, March 11 at 2:00 pm via Zoom
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Is senior living in your loved one's future? Many times it affects the entire family. Every day we talk with people who are making the transition from their own home to senior living
Meet Jennifer and Todd Peterson. Theirs is a wonderful story! Watch a video of one family's transition to FTJ. https://youtu.be/D1YkeJiuoyY
If you recognize that, in order for your senior loved ones to live life to the fullest, they should make the move to a senior living community, you may encounter some resistance. Here are some tips (https://www.franketobeyjones.com/living-options/assisted-living/talking-loved-ones/)on how to have “the conversation” with your parents. These tips work regardless of the topic – whether it’s expressing concern over the fact that they’re still driving or considering moving to a senior living community.
Your needs are always a priority to us. For more information regarding our available apartments or any other questions you may have regarding retirement living, please call Michelle Olafson or Terry Allman at 253-752-6621 or visit www.FrankeTobeyJones.com.
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FTJ A Family's Transition Story
Join Senior University for a lecture:
Taxing Our Way to a Just Society
This class examines Washington State’s tax policy from the lens of a fair and equitable way to pay for the goods and services provided us by our state and suggests some ways to reform our state’s tax system.
Thursday, March 18 at 3:00 pm via Zoom
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Join Senior University for a lecture:
Musical History of Tacoma
The City of Tacoma has a fascinating and diverse history of music making, from home-grown stars to famous visitors, music businesses, and significant concert events. Kim Davenport, who has been researching Tacoma's musical history for many years, will share some of her favorite stories and musical examples.
Wednesday, March 17 at 10:00 am via Zoom
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Understanding French Wine Using Political Economy
France is commonly associated with wine. A typical wine course or book on French wine covers regions, grapes and flavors. But instead, at the University of Puget Sound, Pierre Ly teaches students to think about wine through the lens of political economy. In this presentation, Pierre will discuss how political economy can help us understand French wine, and French wine labels. How did wine become so important to the French economy? What are the political economy roots of these confusing French wine regional appellation labels? And why do some rebel winemakers today criticize the system?
Friday, March 26 at 2:00 pm via Zoom Lecture
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Meeting ID: 942 4275 7663
Join Senior University for a How to Be an Antiracist Book Study
Time magazine describes Ibram Kendi's book How to Be an Antiracist as "groundbreaking." Time goes further to note that "Kendi dissects why in a society where so few people consider themselves to be racist the divisions and inequalities of racism remain so prevalent." Our class sessions will examine the ways in which this book "punctures the myths of a post-racial America, examining what racism really is -- and what we should do about it."
Fridays, April 2, April 9, April 16, & April 23 at 10:00 am via Zoom
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Wasting Sea Stars and Bald Sea Urchins: Marine Disease in the Pacific Northwest
This course will discuss the types of diseases seen in wildlife. We will then focus on two local marine disease examples, sea stars and sea urchins, to look at what is associated with disease outbreaks and what are potential impacts of these diseases on the environment.
Wednesday, March 24 at 11:00 am via Zoom
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Join the Senior University Literary League Book Club— as we discuss The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian
About the book: Cassandra Bowden is no stranger to hungover mornings. She's a binge drinker, her job with the airline making it easy to find adventure, and the occasional blackouts seem to be inevitable. She lives with them, and the accompanying self-loathing. When she awakes in a Dubai hotel room, she tries to piece the previous night back together, counting the minutes until she has to catch her crew shuttle to the airport. She quietly slides out of bed, careful not to aggravate her already pounding head, and looks at the man she spent the night with. She sees his dark hair. His utter stillness. And blood, a slick, still wet pool on the crisp white sheets. Afraid to call the police - she's a single woman alone in a hotel room far from home - Cassie begins to lie. She lies as she joins the other flight attendants and pilots in the van. She lies on the way to Paris as she works the first-class cabin. She lies to the FBI agents in New York who meet her at the gate. Soon it's too late to come clean-or face the truth about what really happened back in Dubai. Could she have killed him? If not, who did?
Set amid the captivating world of those whose lives unfold at forty thousand feet, The Flight Attendant unveils a spellbinding story of memory, of the giddy pleasures of alcohol and the devastating consequences of addiction, and of murder far from home.
Wednesday, March 24 at 3:00 pm via Zoom Discussion
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Meeting ID: 838 6275 2332
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Join Senior University for a lecture:
Taxing Our Way to a Just Society
This class examines Washington State’s tax policy from the lens of a fair and equitable way to pay for the goods and services provided us by our state and suggests some ways to reform our state’s tax system.
Thursday, March 18 at 3:00 pm via Zoom
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Who Are Caregivers? The short answer is most of us, at some point in our lives. Caregivers are daughters, wives, husbands, sons, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, partners and friends. While some people receive care from paid caregivers, most rely on unpaid assistance from families, friends and neighbors.
If you are seeking support, answers and help in learning more about your role as a caregiver, please join Health Care Providers Council of Pierce County's first Caregiver Conference on May 8 and May 15 from 9:30 a.m. to noon each day. This virtual event is for both paid and unpaid caregivers. Each session will be brief…only 30 minutes. Presentations are not meant to overwhelm attendees with information, but to provide enough information so that the ideas can be digested and implemented.
Session topics will include:
When Loved Ones Resist Care
Using the Gift of Music
Virtual Connections: Keeping Families in Touch
Sharing Purpose and Responsibility
Caregiver Stress, Frustration and Guilt
When To Go To the ER and When Not To
Involving the Whole Family
Assembling "The Book"
To supplement the presentations, the event website will host materials presenters may wish to pass along, e.g. Power Points, checklists, handouts, essays, instructions, brochures and related information as well as a listing of caregiver resources.
This is a free event hosted on line, but registration is required. To register click here.
https://www.PierceCountyWA.gov/Caregiver
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Caregiving Conference 2021 | Pierce County, WA - Official Website
