May/June 2016

Inside This Issue

Feature Apartment for May/June

Garden Apartment #304 –2

Meet Resident Jean Loomis—2

Donor and Volunteer Appreciation Party—3

Expansion Plans—3

Enjoy Your Age—3

Story Teller Group

Jazz Dance

Visit from Soldiers

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Happy 6th Anniversary to The Rez!

7th Annual Senior Prom ~ June 11th Moonlight Serenade

When you think about a “Senior Prom” your

thoughts most likely go back to your high school

senior prom or your kid’s senior proms. However,

there is a very special Senior Prom hosted in Pierce

County. THIS Senior Prom is a unique one because it’s

held for people age 55 and better. In fact, it’s become

so popular it has outgrown its original Stadium High

School venue and will once again be hosted at the

beautiful McGavick Conference Center at Clover Park

Technical College in Lakewood. The date is Saturday,

June 11, 2016 from 6pm to 9pm.

Welcomed back is ‘Route 66’, a 16 piece big band

who has wowed the crowd at the Senior Prom the last

four years. Kick up your heels or simply come to listen.

“Dancing to the amazing swing band Route 66 in a

very specially decorated ballroom is every woman’s

dream of prom night,” says Ms. Motola, a Prom

attendee. “Go, you won’t be disappointed!”

Thanks to all the generous sponsors, including two

major sponsors Franke Tobey Jones and Allwest

Moving & Storage, the ticket price remains at $5 each.

Tickets can be purchased now in person at FTJ, at the

door on June 11th or online at:

http://www.franketobeyjones.com/senior-wellness/

annual-events/.

Dress up or down, have your prom photo taken

and enjoy light refreshments in a festive and fun

atmosphere. See you there!

“We gave away daffodils for every purchase in March to celebrate our six year anniversary” says resident Betsy Henderson, creator and manager of the Rez, the FTJ resident store.

In the beginning, several residents formed a committee to get it off the ground, and it is still a resident driven effort. “I also want to give a special shout out to Dona Hook, resident Betty Buhre’s daughter,” says Betsy. “Dona has taken over the scheduling and accounting , and she is a pleasure to work with and a tremendous help.”

In the beginning, the Rez Committee tried out several different days and times to open the Rez and over time settled on Monday and Thursday from 10:00 to noon. The Committee also initiated a resident survey to find out what products residents would like to have available. The Rez stocks quite a few sundries and standard items that residents requested. Moreover, if someone has a personal request for a particular item, Betsy will do her best to buy that item. Some of the more interesting items stocked are hand-made cards, glass fusion jewelry made by a local artist, FTJ post-cards and hand-made wood items hand-crafted and donated by FTJ resident Ray Mitzner. The majority of the proceeds from the sale of all items sold in the Rez goes into the FTJ Employee Scholarship Fund.

Betsy says “We’re always looking for new volunteers. It’s a great place to get acquainted with residents and team members whom you wouldn’t necessarily see in your day. It’s a great social time for all of us!”

FTJ Resident Betsy Henderson

Garden Apartment #304 is a lovely 924 sq. ft. two bedroom apartment with a wonderful walk-out deck and upgraded kitchen. You’ll find the Garden Apartment residents super friendly. There is an incredible Concierge located in the building and lots of social activities including continental breakfast every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Happy Hour every Friday. The monthly rent of $4,004 includes all these amenities:

Fully equipped kitchen and stackable washer and dryer

Fire, burglary, emergency services monitored on-site

Electricity (including A/C), gas, water, sewer, garbage, standard cable television, property taxes, building insurance

Maintenance of building exterior, all grounds and common areas

Housekeeping every other week

Activities, fitness, FTJ Senior University, transportation, trips and more!

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Feature Apartment for May/June 2016 Garden Apartment 304 ~ Independent Living

Lillian Pratt Assisted Living Apartment #201 $2,775/month This studio apartment is nice and bright and is close to the dining room and all the activities. The monthly rent includes: three meals daily with waited dining service, selective menu, flexible times, dietician; all utilities including local phone & basic cable; weekly housekeeping, bed linens and towels laundered and supplied

weekly, laundry room for personal use; and more.

Health Care Center—Private & Semi Private Rooms $270-$334/day Our Health Care Center boasts a friendly atmosphere and provides our residents and their families with a multitude of amenities. We are a private pay Licensed Nursing Home with 38 beds and a 24-hour staff of RNs, LPNs and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Although we are a private pay facility, some supplies and/or therapy services may be billed through Medicare B. We also take private pay/private insurance referrals. It is not necessary to live at FTJ first to be a resident in our Health Care Center.

Tobey Jones Building #453 $5,150/month Fully equipped kitchen and stackable washer and dryer; Fire, burglary, emergency services—monitored on-site; electricity (including A/C), gas, water, sewer, garbage, standard cable; prop-erty taxes, building insurance; maintenance of building exterior, all grounds and common areas; housekeeping every other week; continental breakfast 3 days a week, happy hour on Fridays; FTJ Senior University; activities, fitness, transportation, trips, more!

Meet Resident Jean Loomis

Your needs are always a priority to us. For more information regarding

these apartments, other available apartments, or any other questions you

may have regarding retirement living, please call Michelle Matz or Shirley

Robbins at 253-752-6621 or visit www.FrankeTobeyJones.com.

Jean is a woman who lights up the room. Her obvious joy of life radiates from her, enriching the lives of everyone. She was born

in San Juan, Puerto Rico and at 18 months her family moved to the continental U.S. She attended William and Mary College in Virginia, earning her degree in Psychology.

In 1943 she met Bob who proposed to Jean during a Navy leave, and they married within three months before Bob was deployed again. When his ship returned, it docked in Norfolk, Virginia where Jean was there waiting for him. With Bob’s service to our country over they could now move on with their new life together.

Their first stop was Dartmouth College in New Hampshire where Bob earned his MBA. After graduation he went to work for Weyerhaeuser in the Pacific NW where he began his career as Norton Clapp’s assistant and ended up in charge of new business development for Weyerhaeuser. Jean taught English as a second language in their home and also tutored at Another Door to Learning.

During Jean and Bob’s wonderful 49 year marriage they raised four sons and a daughter. They owned a cabin on Mount Rainer where they spent much time and where the family loved to ski together. They also enjoyed their beach house on Case Inlet, a magical place with a wonder-ful sandy beach to play on. Several black Newfoundlands and a boxer who didn’t like cats graced their lives as well. They enjoyed life to the fullest.

In Jean’s spare time she enjoys playing Bridge, reading, playing the piano and gardening. She loves her Tobey Jones apartment and enjoys gardening in the FTJ Residents Garden. “Franke Tobey Jones is the right place for me,” she says. Jean brings much sunshine and joy to other residents and we are glad she’s here.

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Enjoy Your Age

There is a new group meeting at FTJ...a story telling group! They gather every month to tell stories around the monthly theme. In April they gathered to talk about literary or

cinematic figures or characters that influenced them. Join us on May 23 and/or June 20 to tell YOUR story! Every-one is welcome!

Jazz Dance Class

We are pleased to offer a new Jazz dance class on Mondays at 12:30 in our Wellness Center beginning April 11th. The class will explore tradi-tional, Broadway and contempo-rary styles in a fun, energetic atmosphere. You will learn basic fundamental jazz steps, isolation movements and vocabulary through a series of across the floor exercises and simple com-binations, culminating in a short dance routine. Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in and shoes that will allow you to turn and dance.

Our resident veterans had a great time meeting several Joint Base Lewis-McChord Officers in training when they visited our campus. They were here to learn about our resident’s military journeys and listen to their stories. It was a unique opportunity for both the soldiers and residents, and a great day was had by all! Before arriving at Franke Tobey Jones, these soldiers painted our Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center kitchen! Thank you!

Soldiers Visit FTJ Veterans

Story Tellers ~ Everyone is Welcome!

FTJ will be investing in expanding services for residents and

the surrounding community of seniors. This expansion is in the

early planning phases but will include involvement from the

residents, families, and surrounding neighbors interested in

participating in the future of Tacoma’s vibrant senior communi-

ty. We’ll be launching a new section on our website in May, so

stay tuned for further exciting news about our expansion!

Honoring FTJ Donors and Volunteers

To celebrate National Volunteer Month, FTJ hosted our

annual Donor and Volunteer Appreciation Party on April 6.

More than 60 cherished volunteers and donors attended and

were thanked for their generous gifts of time and financial

resources to support seniors living at FTJ and in the

community.

Last year financial gifts to FTJ supported Employee Scholar-

ships, Charitable Subsidy, Health Care, Wellness programming,

Senior University, the Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center and

twelve projects, from resident gardens to resident cultural and

educational programs, that enhanced the FTJ community. Over

3,000 seniors— on and off campus—benefit from these

programs each year. This would not be possible without the

investment of our generous donors.

Pictured back row L to R; Peg Dombeck, Pat Mail, Marilyn Karlstrom, Dalane Dewitt, Joan Bannister, Ray Mitzner, Mary Damonte, Carol Bruda, Yvonne Zubalik, Elsie Forest, Lura Murphy, Diane Stigen and John Leary. Front row L to R: Janey Montgomery, SaLeal Thomas, Betsy Henderson, Elin Gratton, James Moceri, Joanne Rieke and Phyllis Larsen. Seated front right: Akira Ogle and Betty Coates.

Expansion Plans

Among the volunteers thanked were three residents whose

volunteerism earned them the Millie Highsmith Outstanding

Volunteer Award, six community volunteers received awards for

their outstanding work with residents, seven residents who

tutor at nearby Point Defiance Elementary School were thanked,

ten residents who volunteer in our campus store were also

recognized and thirteen Resident Ambassadors were honored.

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FTJ Senior University Class Highlights ~ May/June 2016

Music with Dr. Paul: Song of the Salish Chief Song of the Salish Chief is truly unique

— and rarely performed. Not to be missed! Monday, May 2, 3:00 pm, Lillian Pratt Parlor

Continuing Fundamental Drawing with Chandler Woodfin Call J.J. at 756-6219 to register! Mondays Starting May 2, 10:00 am, Tobey Jones Craft Room

“I Do” – Marriage Customs Through-out the Ages with Tames Alan June is the most popular wedding months. Come walk down the mar-

riage aisle and learn where many of our most-cherished customs originated. Thursday, June 23, 3:00 pm, Lillian Pratt Parlor

Tacoma Historical Society Landmark Series: Stick, Stones & Songs – The Corey Story Feel the laughter, pains and joys of the Corey family who have connections here in Pierce County and on the Olympic Peninsula. Thursday, June 9, Lillian Pratt Parlor

Stained Glass Class Call J.J. at 756-6219 to register and for more information!

Call J.J. Hudson, Senior University Coordinator, at 756-6219 for more information, or for a full class schedule go to www.FrankeTobeyJones.com/Newsandevents/Programcalendars.

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Senior University at FTJ provides a wealth of programs for lifelong learning and many opportunities to build skills, explore new subjects, and enjoy the learning process for people 55 and better— both those residing on campus and in the surrounding community. Lecturers and instruc-

tors are experts in their fields hailing from local colleges and universities, businesses, nonprofits and cultural organizations along with others who have retired with rich career experiences. Most classes are offered free. Go to www.FrankeTobeyJones.com for a full class schedule.

From the minute you step foot on our beautiful campus you’ll feel at home. Our vibrant senior community is a place where close friends and memories are made. Exercise your mind with a Senior University enrich-ment course. Join us for a Tai Chi class. Enjoy coffee at the Bistro Café with friends.

Don’t Miss the 7th Annual Senior Prom—June 11th! See page one for more information