August
2015
EVENTS
Aug
4
UTMG in the
Wellness Center
The University of Tennessee Medical
Group are in the Wellness Clinic Tues-
days 9:00 am -12:00 pm by appointment
only.
Aug
3
First Monday
Poetry Group
Come to listen; come to read; come to
recite from memory. Share a favorite
verse or two as others share their verse
with you. Everyone is welcome. Check
out “The Poet’s Corner” on the post of-
fice bulletin board where a residential
poet will be featured each month. The
group meets in the Ante Room every
first Monday at 10:00 am.
Aug
5
Wii Virtual
Bowling
Come join the fun every Wednesday
afternoon at 2:00 pm in the Large Card
Room. No skill required. It is set up on
the TV; all you have to do is check out
the remotes from the Front Desk and re-
turn them whenever your game is over.
Aug
3
Get Fit with Oasis
Coordinator Mary Hand
Advanced Water Aerobics classes will
be held on Mondays & Wednesdays at
8:30 am. Basic and Beginning Water
Aerobics is on Tuesdays & Thursdays at
9:30 am. Men’s Water Aerobics are held
on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 am.
Arthritis Sit/Stand classes are on Tues-
days & Thursdays at 11:00 am in the
Arts & Crafts Room.
Aug
3
BINGO! Night
Join us for a fun filled evening of BIN-
GO! Entry costs only $1 per card, with
an opportunity to win up to two prizes.
Every Monday night at 6:30 pm in the
PAC.
Aug
3
Tai Chi
If you’re looking for a way to reduce
stress, consider tai chi (TIE-CHEE).
Originally developed for self-defense,
tai chi has evolved into a graceful form
of exercise. Under the instruction of
Sheila Raye, tai chi meets in the Large
Card Room every Monday at 2:00 pm.
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Aug
5
Kirby Pines
Travelers Meeting
Calling all adventurous spirits! The
Travelers are back in action and will
be meeting to discuss upcoming trips
for 2015. All had a great day out to The
Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. This
month’s upcoming trip will be on Au-
gust 12 to The Memphis Railroad &
Trolley Car Museum. You can sign up
at the meeting at 10:00 am in the Movie
Theater.
Aug
5
IMAX:
Grand Canyon
The awe-inspiring beauty and riveting
history of the Grand Canyon are the fo-
cus of this sprawling IMAX documen-
tary, which features gorgeous footage,
some taken from high above by cam-
eras mounted on an ultralight aircraft.
Also included are recreations of histori-
cal events (for example, the 1869 Powell
Expedition). The film provides a fasci-
nating study of one of North America’s
most breathtaking natural wonders.
Theater showtimes : 1:30 & 6:30pm.
Aug
5
Game Play
Group
Like to play games? Bring your own to
share or join in with someone already
there! Meets in the Large Card Room
every Wednesday and Saturday at
1:30pm.
Aug
7
Music in the Lobby wih
Kevin Carson
Kevin is a talented guitarist and vocalist
who specializes in songs from the 50s
with a little from the 60s and 70s. He’s
been a band leader for the past 20 years,
touring throughout the US, Canada,
Europe, and Asia with such notables as
Hootie & The Blowfish, Edwin McCain,
Willie Nelson, and Johnny Lee. Join the
gang at 6:00pm in The Lobby.
Aug
4
The Blanche Scott
Prayer Group
Join this encouraging and inspirational
group as they pray for themselves and
those in need. This is a non-denomina-
tional group. They meet in the Chapel
every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Aug
5
Peach World
Farmer’s Market
Kirby Pines farmers’ market brought to
us by Peach World has fresh vegetables,
fruits and everybody’s favorite, home-
grown tomatoes. They will be in the
hallway by the grill every Wednesday
from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Aug
6
Documentary:
The Short Game
Eight grade-school golfers must nav-
igate parents, coaches, and their own
pint-sized rivals as they compete in a
junior-level championship at the pres-
tigious Pinehurst golf course in North
Carolina. Movie Theater Show Times
10:00 & 2:00pm.
July
8
Through
the Bible
Starting with Genesis and working
through the books in the Bible, this
group meets the second and fourth Sat-
urday of every month at 10:30 am in the
Chapel. For more information contact
Gail Kommer at 363-3622.
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Aug
4
The Rhythm Band presents
Oldies But Goodies
The Rhythm Band will be back on stage
to bring you some toe tapping and
hand clapping tunes that are Oldies but
Goodies!!! Tuesday, August 4 at 6:30pm
in The PAC.