The holiday season is a time for joy, family, and togetherness, but it can also be a challenging period for many older adults. For seniors, the holidays might bring feelings of loneliness, especially if they have lost loved ones or are unable to participate in traditions as they once did. Here are six thoughtful ways to include seniors in Christmas and other holiday … [Read more...] about Seniors and Holiday Celebrations: 6 Tips for a Joyful Season
New Neighbors Guide Pierce County
GET Prepaid Tuition Plan Reopens with Unprecedented Pricing
For the first time ever, GET units are priced lower than current tuition. The GET Prepaid Tuition Plan reopened for its 26th enrollment year on Nov. 1, 2025. The annual enrollment period runs through May 2026, giving families another opportunity to begin saving for future education and career training costs. The GET unit purchase price for the 2025-26 enrollment year is … [Read more...] about GET Prepaid Tuition Plan Reopens with Unprecedented Pricing
Asia Pacific Cultural Center: New Year Celebration featuring Cambodia
Music and the smell of food from the parking lot, two live stages, learning about a new culture, and being surrounded by families just like yours coming together for the new year — this is exactly what to expect on February 28, 2026 at the Tacoma Dome, thanks to the Asia Pacific Cultural Center. Each year since 1997, there has been a different host country either from … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Cultural Center: New Year Celebration featuring Cambodia
Making Your House a Home
Tips to transform a house into a home with decor and furniture from the heart Design tips provided by Sage Interiors in Tacoma Your entry is the initial introduction to your home and sets the stage for you and your guests. Place a cozy rug or floor mat inside the door to define the entry and give an immediate sense of personality. A reclaimed wood bench, umbrella stand … [Read more...] about Making Your House a Home
From Scratch: Tasting the Tenderness in Food
Asia Pacific Cultural Center Presents a Series of Multi-Faceted Experiences The simple act of making dumplings creates the foundation for a transformational series of events through the Asia Pacific Cultural Center. Yixuan Pan, Associate Professor at the University of Washington and artist, is orchestrating these community-building experiences. They are being designed to … [Read more...] about From Scratch: Tasting the Tenderness in Food