Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 16 • The Pinecone | April 2023 Apr 18: The Other Side of the Mountain Based on a true story. Young ski cham- pion Jill Kinmont is left paralyzed after a tragic skiing accident. Then, her best friend suffers the same fate after con- tracting polio. Now, Jill must slowly put her life back together again with the help of those close to her. Showtime is at 1:30 pm in the theatre. Apr 18: Disco with the Jim Mahannah Band Break out the bell bottoms, and fol- low the disco ball straight to the PAC! We hope you won’t miss the chance to dance the night away with us. Bring a friend and head to the disco. The pho- to booth opens at 6:00 pm and The Jim Mahannah Band kicks off at 6:30 pm. Apr 19: Travelers: Oxford, MS Hop on the bus as we head to Oxford! First we’ll visit Rowan Oaks, home of William Faulkner, 1949 Nobel Prize Winner for Literature. At noon we’ll ride to the Courthouse Square for lunch and shopping. Last, we will visit the University of Mississippi Art Museum to enjoy two collections: The Scientific Instruments from 1848-1861 and Greek and Roman Antiquities (1500 BC to 300 AD). We’ll start home by 3:00 pm, probably exhausted! Reserve your spot on the bus by paying $10 in Resident Programs (includes ticket and transpor- tation) by April 14th. We will meet in the lobby at 8:45 am the day of the trip. Apr 19: Caregiver Support Group Are you caring for a loved one? Our sup- port group meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month in the Small Card Room at 10:00 am. We find support as well as comforting suggestions for unique problems. Caregiving is very difficult. Come be a part of our group. Apr 19: Ford vs Ferrari Based on true events American car de- signer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolution- ary race car for Ford in order to defeat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. Showtimes are 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre. Apr 20: KP Photo Club Join the Photo Club to learn tricks and techniques to take better pictures on your phone. We meet at 3:00 pm in the Large Card Room. Apr 21: Art Wall Reception Come out for our Spring Art Wall open- ing. We will have refreshments and hear from our wonderful Kirby Pines artist. The show begins at 2:00 pm in the PAC. Apr 21: Music with Two Quarts Low Bluegrass musicians Bill Yearwood and Richard Alan Ford form to create the duo Two Quarts Low. Their music evolves from multiple roots forms and cultural influences, drawing from Celtic and Appalachian traditions, along with the blues of the Mississippi hill country and Delta. It is thoughtful, soulful, ener- getic, and fun music that will keep your audience’s toes tapping! Join them in the PAC at 6:00 pm. Apr 25: The Book Baggers Join us as we welcome Bonnie Blaylock, author of our April read, “Light to the Hills.” Ms Blaylock will share the sto- ry of Amanda Rye, a young widowed mother who is a traveling pack-horse librarian in the hills of Kentucky during the depression era. Along with library books and magazines, Amanda takes hope, courage, and apple pies to the poverty stricken people who live deep in the Appalachian hills. This is a per- fect meeting to introduce a new resident or a future resident to the Book Baggers. Join us in the PAC at 9:30 am. Apr 25: Lunch Bunch: Sunrise Lunch Bunch takes on brunch! Come join us as we head to Sunrise Memphis for some of the best brunch in town. Be sure to reserve your spot by paying $5 in Resident Program. We will see you in the lobby at 11:00 am the day of the trip. Apr 25: Eat Pray Love A married woman realizes how unhap- py her marriage really is, and that her life needs to go in a different direction. After a painful divorce, she takes off on a round-the-world journey to ‘find her- self ’.Showstime are 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre. Apr 26: Castaway A Fedex executive undergoes a physi- cal and emotional transformation after crash-landing on a deserted island. For the next four years he attempts to not only survive but to get home. Show- times are 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre. Apr 27: Spring Rummage Sale Ladies and Gentlemen it’s that time again. Time to clean out your storage rooms, closets, and drawers and turn those items into monetary rewards. The Spring Rummage Sale will be held in the PAC from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. If you are interested in a table, please contact Resident Programs to reserve your spot @ 866-4414 or programs@kirbypines. com. Apr 28: Music with Southbound Southbound is a bluegrass, country and folk band that includes veteran musi- cians Hank Sable on guitar, banjo and fiddle; Wayne Walker on upright Bass; and Bob Barnett on acoustic guitar. Southbound offers old time bluegrass standards, classic country music, folk tunes and American pop standards. Music begins at 6:00 pm in the PAC.