Popular holiday tradition Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park will open early this year on Nov. 21. The family-friendly annual event, now in its 26th year, offers visitors the perfect way to experience the magic of the holiday season from the safety of their cars. This year’s Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park will be held each evening from Saturday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Jan. 3, 5:30-9 p.m. Learn more about the event and purchase tickets online in advance, visit our event website.

An opportunity for professionals who serve the older adult population to network with others and learn about emerging trends, needs and resources in Pierce County.

Judging by the television ads, all you need to have for a successful retirement – and that wonderful rocking chair – is a big bank account. Sure, money helps but retirement is so much more. Big picture retirement can easily go bad even if you have buckets of cash unless you know what to watch for. A good retirement – and a long, healthy retirement – demands lots of serious “work.” Whether you are planning on retirement in your future or have already made the leap, learn about ways people fail in retirement – and it isn’t all about money.

ADRC partners share information, resources, services and programs of assistance to older adults and individuals with disabilities. Each meeting includes a special focus.