American Legion Post 138 will perform a Flag Retirement Ceremony at Bridgeport Place on July 8. If you have a tattered old flag, bring it for proper disposal in this solemn ceremony. The public is invited. On that same day, join us for the Stars in Your Eyes BBQ luncheon honoring “First Responders” from West Pierce Fire […]
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Westside Story – Car Jail
I love a glass a wine with a fine meal. Hey, I love a glass of wine with a McDonald’s burger. When I was younger, in the 1960’s, I drank professionally and maintained that pace for over a quarter of a century. That was then and now is now. Today, each and every one of […]
Classic Car Show and BBQ raises funds for UP Senior Center
By Jaynie Jones It’s not too late to register your car for the Bridgeport Place Classic Car Show and BBQ, if you act today. It is an annual event on Saturday during Father’s Day weekend, June 18, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Senior residents of Bridgeport Place vote for their favorite cars. The classic cars […]
UP Senior Center fundraising double-hitter
By Jaynie Jones The University Place Senior Center was transformed into a lively dining hall festooned with fresh flowers and cookie baskets atop red-and-white table linens. The center hosted a fundraising double-hitter on a recent, rainy Tuesday afternoon with a Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction raising more than $1,000.
“Greatest Show on Earth” open house for Lakewood’s seniors
By Jaynie Jones A circus-themed open house event was held at the Lakewood Senior Activity Center recently. Featured were agencies, businesses, and other organizations that serve seniors in Lakewood and the surrounding region. Health care providers included senior living communities and home care services, footwear, grief support, hearing services, and even the fire department […]
Westside Story – Suddenly Single
Photo and Story by Joseph Boyle On May 30, 2011, Ms. Ruthann Reim McCaffree hosted a book signing / launch party at Affairs in University Place for her new book, Suddenly Single – A Guide For Rediscovering Life After Tragic Loss. (ISBN 978-1-936183-66-1) The book is an attractive compact 78 page work, brimming with wonderful […]
Cakes into cash
The recent Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Bake Sale at Bridgeport Place raised $761.75 in five hours. Leslie Jo Thompson is an officially registered walker and fundraiser this year. She did the lion’s share of the baking for the Bake Sale, but other team members at Bridgeport Place also contributed baked goods – everything […]
3-Day for the Cure: Bake Sale, April 21
Pop in and make a purchase at the Bake Sale on April 21, from 10-3, at Bridgeport Place, 5250 Bridgeport Way West. It’s a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. There will be all sorts of goodies to choose from. Every dime and dollar that comes in from the Bake Sale […]
Soup-tacular for Seniors
The third Saturday of every month is a free lunch for seniors. It’s called the “Senior Soup-tacular”, and it’s coming up this weekend on Saturday, April 16. It’s a casual, no-frills, drop-in, social gathering for seniors with no strings attached. A different homemade soup is featured each month, plus fresh-from-the-oven breadsticks, desserts, and beverages. RSVP […]