Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 16 • The Pinecone | December 2021 and be ready for an evening of Christ- mas cheer and piano music with Steve McGregory. Don’t forget to get your pic- ture taken with Santa! Dec 15: 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 diffucult. Come be a part of our group. Dec 15: Christmas atGraceland A Chicago-based business executive travels to Memphis to secure one of the city’s oldest family-owned banks. While in Memphis, Laurel reunites with an old flame Clay. Showing in the Theatre at 1:30 pm. Dec 15 : Christmas Sweater Day Time to pull out your best Christmas sweater! We will be sporting our Christ- mas sweaters all day, but be sure to join us in the lobby at 3:00 pm for a fun pho- to shoot and prize for the best Christ- mas sweater! Can’t wait to see everyone all decked out! Dec 15 : Christmas Carolers Come out to the lobby to ring in some merry-and-bright Christmas cheer with the Opera Memphis Holiday Carolers! The show begins at 6:00 pm. Dec 17: MusicwithHank & Stan Hank has been a member of the Joyce Cobb band for 15 years. Hank also per- forms withNora Tucker. Stan has worked with music industry notables Quincy Jones, Jackson Brown and Kirk Whalum. Join us in the lobby at 6:00 pm. Dec 18: Hands Held High Puppet Show Join us for this delightful perfor- mance brought to you by the youth of Germantown Baptist Church at 2:30 pm in the PAC. Dec 19: Music with Amaro Dubois Amaro Dubois is a Brazilian violist who has approached his unique playing in many aspects in the classical music industry. He will be joined by pianist Tingting Yao, staff pianist at the Uni- versity of Memphis. Together, the Duo’s mission is to prioritize music composi- tions by underrepresented composers. Join them in the lobby at 6:00 pm for a great Christmas performance. Dec 20: Jewelry Repair Have any jewelry in need of repair? Join us in the SCR at 9:00 am. Dec 21: The Book Baggers Christmas Party We will enjoy warm scones, hot cider, and our book give-away on Tuesday, December 21 at 9:30 am in the PAC. We will have music by pianist Janie Smith. We may even be brave enough to join our voices together for a few Christmas carols as well as frivolous holiday songs. Come prepared for a round of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” as well as selecting a copy of one of your favorite books from 2021 reads! Dec 21: Poms POMS is a comedy about a group of women who form a cheer leading squad at their retirement community, proving that you’re never too old to ‘bring it!’ Showing in the Theatre at 1:30 pm. Dec 21 : A Flutist Christmas Join us for an evening of holiday spirit, a performance by flutist Marty Kocman accompanied by pianist Janie Smith. This performance will be held in the PAC at 6:30 pm. Dec 22: The Man Who Invented Christmas The journey that led to Charles Dickens’ creation of “A Christmas Carol,” a time- less tale that would redefine Christmas. Showing at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre. Dec 22: MusicwithViolinist Basil Alter Our friend Basil Alter will be here ac- companied by a pianist to present us with a beautiful program at 2:30 pm in the Lobby. Don't miss this talented you man!. Dec 24 : A Kirby Christmas Enjoy Christmas Eve at Kirby Pines with scenes of old and new Christmas stories as written and directed by our own resident, Jan Thomson. Helping to create realistic scenes will be the Enter- tainers Singers, Kirby Pines Line Danc- ers, Pinecone and Graceland Painters as well as several Kirby Pines Residents. Do not miss this wonderful program at 6:30 pm in the PAC! Dec 28: Monte Walsh Wyoming, 1892: Monte’s been cowboy for ranchers all his life but he’s no longer young and big business is taking over the ranches. Showing at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre. Dec 29: New Year's Eve The lives of several couples and singles in New York City intertwine over the course of New Year’s Eve. Showing at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre. Dec 30: Orpheum: Hamilton HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. For tickets, please call the Orpheum box office at 901-525- 3000. To sign up, visit the Kirby Pines front desk. We will meet in the lobby at 6:00 pm and depart at 6:15 pm. Dec 31 : New Year's Eve Gala with the Jim Mahannah Band Join us and the Jim Mahannah Band from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm in the PAC for one of our favorite parties of the year! Enjoy great music and dancing while nibbling on Hors d’oeurves and enjoying the company of our new and old friends.