Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 16 • The Pinecone | August 2024 Aug 14: That Thing You Do A local Pennsylvania band scores a one-hit wonder in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as they can, with lots of help from their manager. Showtimes are at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theater. Aug 16: Baby Shower for Stephanie Brown Join us in the Lobby at 1:00 pm as we cel- ebrate Stephanie Brown and the new life she is bringing into the world. No gifts required. Stephanie simply requests you come by to wish her luck. A simple hug and handwritten note is all she needs. Re- freshments will be provided. Aug 16: Brad Birkedahl In celebration of “Elvis Week”, join us in the Lobby at 6:00 pm to experience the magic of Elvis’s music like never before, with Brad Birkedahl’s heartfelt renditions of both classics and hidden gems from the Elvis catalogue. This is a performance you don’t want to miss. Aug 18: Theatre Memphis: Grease Join other Kirby Pines Residents to at- tend the Theatre Memphis production of Grease. This exciting afternoon perfor- mance will have you singing and dancing in your seat! The Cost is $25 with a $5 transportation cost. Lobby time 1:00 pm. Aug 19: Smith Jewelers Have any jewelry in need of repair? Come see Van Smith in the SCR on the 3rd Monday at 9:00 am. Aug 19: Tech Time Bring your phones, tablets, laptop whatev- er issue you have they will be glad to help. Cathy will be coming every 3rd Monday at 10:30 am in the Sunroom. Aug 19: European Travel Series We are excited to announce that through the memorial donations to the Library we will be showing a series of travel doc- umentaries of the histories and sights of European Cities. This month will be En- gland and Whales. Showtime begins in the theatre at 1:30 pm. Aug 20: Unbroken Olympic track star Louis Zamperini be- comes a pilot duringWorldWar II and en- dures a brutal struggle for survival when he is captured by the Japanese. Showtimes are at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theater. Aug 20: KP Photo Club If you love our Photo Club page in the Pinecone, come join us at 3:00 pm in the Large Card Room and learn to take better photos yourself! Aug 20: Country Western Dance Grab your ten-gallon hats and your boots with the spurs and mosey on over to the PAC for our Country Western Dance. Prepare for a boot scootin boogie of night with the Big Barton Country Western Band. The hoe-down starts at 6:30 pm. Aug 21: 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 com- forting suggestions for unique problems. Caregiving is very difficult. Come be a part of our group. Aug 21: GreekWedding 3 Join the Portokalos family as they travel to a family reunion in Greece for a heart- warming and hilarious trip full of love, twists, and turns. Showtimes are 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre.   Aug 23: VietnamTravelingWall We will be visiting the Vietnam Travel- ling Wall to be located in Lakeland TN. The Wall is a 3/5 scale of the VietnamMe- morial in Washington DC. Travelers will return to Cordova, to eat at The Butcher Shop for lunch. Sign up at the Activities Office by August 21st. Cost: Donation to the Wall, $5 for transportation, and per- sonal eating costs. Lobby time 10:45 am. Aug 23: Breeze Cayolle Breeze’s music is soulful, strong, and deeply rooted in the R&B, jazz, and rock and roll traditions of his native New Or- leans. Join us in the Lobby at 6:00 pm to hear this fantastic performer. Aug 27: The Book Baggers “Let Me Tell You a Story” is a delightful collection of humorous stories about fa- mous people Frank McMeen has hosted for events while serving in various posi- tions. Dr. McMeen is a native of Colum- bia, TN. He has lived most of his adult life in Jackson, TN, serving that community in special ways. Dr. McMeen will be with us to share some of his stories. This is an event you definitely, want to attend, along with any guest you wish to bring. Hope to see you Tuesday, August 27th at 9:30 am in the Chapel. Aug 27: The Ultimate Gift A deceased billionaire leaves his spoiled adult grandson a series of odd tasks to perform to receive ‘the ultimate gift,’ with the resentful grandson having no idea what that might be. Showtime is 1:30 pm. Aug 27: Girls' Night Out Ladies of Kirby, join us for our month- ly Ladie’s Night Out at the Theatre. This month’s movie is Enchanted April. Four English women, after World War I, who are unhappy with their lives, and their time away on vacation in a beautiful Ital- ian villa. Showtime at 6:30 pm in the the- ater.    Aug 28: Carousel of Shoppes Come and enjoy a day of sun at our ninth annual Kirby Pines Carousel of Shoppes. We will have a wide variety of vendors in attendance, with a great variety of mer- chandise for you to choose from. Doors will open at 10:00 am in the PAC. We will also have refreshments and door prizes. Aug 28: Captain Phillips Somali pirates hijack a cargo and hold the captain hostage, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with the US Navy. Based on a true story. Showtimes are 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Aug 30: Kirby Choir The Entertainers Chorus will re-visit some of the songs of the recent produc- tion of “Kirby, Oklahoma.” Included will be other favorites, piano duet, and solos. This performance will be in the PAC at 6:30 pm.