By Jaynie Jones Only days away from the finish line – December 17 — and it’s a race now to fill the Holiday Food Baskets. University Place Lions Club has partnered with Bridgeport Place to collect non-perishable foods for eleven (11) needy families in UP.
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Champagne Harvest Brunch delights
By Jaynie Jones Residents of Bridgeport Place and their guests kicked-off the beginning of the holiday season Saturday with a Champagne Harvest Brunch. University Place Councilman Javier Figueroa and his wife attended, as did Nancy Covert, freelance writer from Steilacoom, and a broad cross-section of multi-generational families. Covert is a prolific writer and the […]
Free financial planning seminar on Saturday
By Jaynie Jones, Community Relations Coordinator, Bridgeport Place Seniors and their families are invited to a non-commercial, 90-minute overview of how to plan and prepare for retirement, assisted living, and long-term care on Saturday afternoon, October 16, 1:30-3:00, Bridgeport Place, 5250 Bridgeport Way West, University Place. Seven dynamic guest speakers include:
Healthy Buzz in UP
Networking is a valuable way to connect business-to-business whether you’re an architect, dentist, caterer, chiropractor, graphic designer, handyman, electrician, insurance agent, real estate mogul, or other entrepreneur. On Saturday, August 14, the Healthy Buzz networking group will be buzzing at Bridgeport Place, 5250 Bridgeport Way West, in University Place. Meetings are only every other Saturday […]
What’s wrong with this picture?
When she arrived for work Friday morning at the University Place Senior Community Center, Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Robinson was stunned by the barren appearance of the building. Hanging baskets of summer flowers had been thriving and adorning the building’s entrance. Not only had there been four massive colorful baskets flourishing, but also a planter […]
Junk in Your Trunk rummage goes on despite rain
Despite the deluge on the day of the Junk in Your Trunk rummage sale at Narrows Plaza Bowl, those who had made the commitment to sell showed up early and set up their wares in pairs of parking spaces. The $25 registration fee was to support the University Place Senior Center. Bridgeport Place not only […]
Windermere Paragon UP car wash to benefit Playground
A car wash benefiting the University Place Playground by the Sound will be held Friday, June 18 at the Classy Chassis Car Wash at 6915 27th St. Windermere Paragon Real Estate office in University Place is holding the event as its Community Service Day. The car wash will be held from 1-4 pm and all […]
Ace the Amateur business seminar
Tina Janni and Becky Metcalf (shown in the accompanying photo during their PowerPoint presentation) were the presenters of a power-packed, well thought out seminar for business people at the Town Hall. It was called “Ace the Amateur”. The presentation featured in-depth insight into how to not only put the best possible face on University Place […]
Classic Car Show and BBQ on Father’s Day Weekend
Saturday, June 19, Father’s Day Weekend the community is invited to Bridgeport Place for a BBQ and Classic Car Show. Three trophies will be awarded: Best in Show, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place. Owners of Classic Cars who want to compete for one of the trophies pay a $10 entry fee (enter by June 7). […]