The Great Washington Shakeout was widely promoted and, in fact, was a global event focusing on earthquake and tsunami readiness. The mantra for the drill was to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.” In University Place, Bridgeport Place Assisted Living registered to participate in the realistic drill, which took place on October 17 at 10:17 a.m.
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Halloween Candy and Pumpkin Donations for UP Seniors
Something fun that we, as a community, can do to support our seniors locally. Activity Director Emily Murer at University Place Care Center has put out a request for two things: pumpkins for planned activities for the nursing home patients, and donated bags of wrapped candy for Halloween. Emily is seeking “…approximately *50 sugar pumpkins […]
Murer joins University Place Care Center
Emily Murer, MS, MT-BC brings a unique blend of talents, formal education, and professional experience to her role as Activity Director at University Place Care Center. With her Master’s Degree and being a board-certified Music Therapist, she incorporates the creative use of music and movement in program design to develop positive rapport with residents. A […]
Westside Story – Starbucks On The Move
Story & Photos – Joseph Boyle As a Starbucks aficionado, I try to keep up with the world of Starbucks all around the world. While it is a big world out there, we have a lot going on right here on our home turf.
Westside Story: NOTACOP
Story & Photo – Joseph Boyle During my 20 years in law enforcement, I spent my days searching for “Probable Cause” which often lead to uncovering someone committing a criminal act. I am retired now, so I no longer get to do that. What I do now is look for “Probable Cause” which might lead […]
Westside Story – Free Defensive Firearms Classes
Story & Photo – Joseph Boyle Back in the early 1990s I met a cool guy by the name of Deputy Dan Hacker. He was cool then and he is cool now. Dan, always looking for a way to be a helpful to our community, serves as a Pierce County Sheriff’s deputy. For as long […]
Westside Story – Free Defensive Firearms Classes
Story & Photo – Joseph Boyle Back in the early 1990s I met a cool guy by the name of Deputy Dan Hacker. He was cool then and he is cool now. Dan, always looking for a way to be a helpful to our community, serves as a Pierce County Sheriff’s deputy. For as long […]
Betty Wellington celebrates 100th Birthday with Family & Friends
Betty Wellington worked for many years as a travel planner for AAA. She has just celebrated her 100th Birthday with a festive party in the Gallery/Library at Bridgeport Place Retirement and Assisted Living. Betty had lived in her own condo in Issaquah all by herself until just a couple of years ago when she decided to […]
Meet and Greet – Miss University Place Ashley Jackson
Tuesday, August 13, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. community members and businesses are invited to attend a very special reception, a “Meet and Greet” event at Bridgeport Place to support our reigning royalty Ashley Jackson, Miss University Place. Meet Ashley and her mother Roxanne, who are residents of UP. University Place City Council Member Javier Figueroa has […]