Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | August 2023 • 15 • Aug 4: Art Wall Presentation Come out for our next 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. Aug 4: Music with Steve & Shannon Johnston The duo plays country, blues and good old rock and roll. They have played at casinos, Beale Street clubs and venues all around Memphis for years. Steve’s guitar playing and Shannon’s wonder- ful vocals bring this duo to life. Per- formances are always upbeat and a fun way to enjoy the oldies! Join them in the PAC at 6:00 pm. Aug 5: Men’s Christian Fellowship The Men’s Christian Fellowship meets every Saturday morning at 8:00 am. Come enjoy coffee and fellowship with us each week. There is a rotating list of resident speakers who give a devotion at each meeting. All men are welcome and encouraged to attend. Aug 7: Poetry & Writing Club Come and join us! You’ll be surprised at how much fun it is! All are invited to attend! We will meet in the Large Card Room at 10:00 am. Aug 7: Hobby Pines Group Enjoy wood working? Join the Hobby Pines group. We meet every Monday at 10:00 am in the Hobby Shop. Aug 7: Billiards Group Social Pool for men and women! All skill levels welcome. We meet every Monday from 10:30 – 11:45 am in the billiard room. Come out and just have some fun with us! Aug 7: Chair Yoga Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can done be while sitting. Many poses can also be done standing while using chair. Benefits of yoga are improving flexibility, improving concentration, re- duce stress and joint pain. Join us in the PAC at 10:30 am each Monday. Aug 7: Bingo Come out for one of our largest activ- ities! You’re sure to make a new friend or catch up with some old friends. Join us in the PAC every Monday night at 6:30pm. Cards are $1 to play, limit 2 cards per person. Aug 8: Birthday Meal Attention birthday folks! We want to celebrate you! Grab some friends and join us for lunch or dinner to celebrate your birthday. Be sure to RSVP in Resi- dent Programs to reserve your table. Aug 8: The Secret To My Success Recent college graduate Brantley Foster travels from Kansas to New York City to pursue a new finance job. However, when Brantley arrives, he learns that his position has been eliminated, and he’s forced to take a job working for his in- ept Uncle, who became a company pres- ident through marriage. Brantley starts as a mere mailroom worker, but quickly climbs the corporate ladder when he be- gins posing as an executive. Showtimes are 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre. Aug 9: Garden Gro'ers Come out to Garden Gro’ers meeting. Summer is here and we are in full swing. Come check out all that is going on. We will meet at 10:30 am in the greenhouse. Aug 9: The Imitation Game In 1939, newly created British intelli- gence agency MI6 recruits Cambridge mathematics alumnus Alan Turing to crack Nazi codes, including Enigma- which cryptanalysts had thought un- breakable.Showtimes are 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre. Aug 11: A Tribute To Elvis Join the Line Dancers in the PAC on Friday, August 11th at 6:30 pm for a Tribute to Elvis in song, dance, and El- vis memories. You really won’t want to miss this. Aug 12 & 26: Trivia Group All residents are welcome to attend this noncompetitive activity, and are encouraged to participate, or just lis- ten and enjoy. The THEME will be TV Trivia However, trivia questions can be presented on any topic. Join us at 6:15 pm in the ante room. Aug 14 & 28: Alterations Come to the Arts and Crafts room the 2nd and 4th Monday at 9:30 am for all your alteration needs. Aug 15: Forever My Girl Liam Page is a country music super- star who left his bride Josie at the altar to pursue fame and fortune. Page never got over Josie, his one true love, or for- got his Southern roots in the small com- munity where he was born and raised. Now, he must unexpectedly face the consequences of his actions when he re- turns to his hometown for the funeral of his best friend from high school. Show- time is 1:30 pm in the theatre. Aug 15: Friendship Celebration Dance We are continuing Friendship Month in true Kirby style, a dance with our fa- vorite band. Join JimMahannah and the crew as we celebrate our friends. Be sure to stop by the photo booth beginning at 6:00 pm. Music will kick off at 6:30 pm. Aug 16: 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.