Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 16 • The Pinecone | December 2025 Dec 12: Music: The Matt Barber Experience Singing with a passionate, uplifting style reminiscent of Barry Manilow & Michael Bublé, Matt Barber delivers songs we know & love with a sincere, meaningful approach you can feel in every song. Mu- sic begins in the PAC at 6:30 pm. Dec 13: Travelers: Singing Christmas Tree “The Singing Christmas Tree” at Bellevue Baptist Church is an unforgettable cele- bration filled with music, drama, dance, & our dazzling 44-foot Christmas tree. Ex- perience the warmth, wonder, & redemp- tive hope that only the Christmas story can bring. We will meet in the Lobby at 1:30 pm & the shows starts at 2:30 pm. Sign up in Resident Programs. Tickets can be purchased online at www.bellevue.org/ singing-christmas-tree/. Transportation fee is $5. Dec 13 & 27: Trivia Group All residents are welcome to attend this noncompetitive activity, and are encour- aged to participate, or just listen and en- joy. The THEME for December will be World Geography. Join us at 6:15 pm in the ante room. Dec 14: Music: Marty Kocman and Liz Parsons Let it snow! Marty Kocman & piano ac- companist Liz Parsons will warm your hearts with seasonal favorites & holiday selections. Don’t miss this great perfor- mance on Sunday, December 14th, in the PAC at 3:00 pm. It is sure to put you in a happy mood. Dec 14: Jody Sosh Lights the Menorah Join us in the Lobby at 4:30 pm to light the Menorah with our very own Jody Sosh. Dec 15: 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. Dec 15: Travel Series Join us in the theater on the 3rd Mon- day every month to enjoy a documentary about a new location. This month we will be taking a trip to learn about “National Parks: Stories From America’s National Parks. Program will begin at 1:30 pm in the theatre. Dec 16: The Book Baggers Holiday Party Come join in the fun & music as we en- joy our annual Christmas Party & book give-away event. There will be hot cider, scones, & a sing-a-long. See you in the Chapel at 9:30 am on Tuesday, December 16th. Dec 16: Music: Memphis Wind Symphony Enjoy this evening performance in the PAC at 6:30 pm with the Memphis Wind Symphony. There will be a reception to follow. This is a show you don’t want to miss! Dec 17: Caregiver Support 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. Dec 17: Estates Holiday Party Join everyone in the Grand Lobby and the dining room for one of our biggest par- ties of the year. Festivities are from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Dress in your holiday best and be ready for an evening of Christmas cheer. Musical guests Michael Donahue & Ariel Subbers will be performing in the dining room & in the lobby. Don’t forget to get your picture with Santa. Dec 18: Music: John P Freeman Optional School The John P Freeman Optional School or- chestra, jazz band,& choir will perform your favorite Christmas songs in the Lob- by under the direction of Marcus King. There are 61 members between all four groups. Let’s support these young people! Performance begins at 10:00 am. Dec 18: Theatre in the Pines: The Perfect Gift The Theatre in the Pines present their An- nual Christmas production entitled, “The Perfect Gift”. Show starts at 6:30 pm in the PAC. Refreshments will be served after. Dec 20: Travelers: Wizard of Oz Join the Travelers at Playhouse on the Square to see “The Wizard of Oz”. Swept to the enchanting land of Oz by a tornado, Dorothy Gale teams up with a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodsman, & a Cowardly Lion to find the Wizard, evading the Wicked Witch of the West who seeks the magical slippers on Dorothy’s feet, while discov- ering the true magic of friendship on her journey back home. Lobby time is 1:00 pm. Sign up in Resident Programs. Tick- ets are $15 & transportation fee is $5. Dec 21: Hymn Sing with Leon Please Join us in the Chapel for a resident led Hymn singing with Mr. Leon Sander- son. We will begin at 4:00 pm. Dec 23: Travelers: Collierville Christmas Light Tour Come hop on the bus with us! The trav- elers will be riding the bus through the Collierville Christmas Lights Tour. Lobby time is at 6:00 pm. Transportation is $5. Sign up in Resident Programs. Dec 24: Christmas Parade Show your holiday spirit and spread com- munity cheer! Pull out your Christmas sweaters, wear your jingle bells, & put on your marching shoes to meet us in the Lobby at 10:00 am. Help us spread our Holiday cheer & joy all around Kirby. Children, dogs, & guests are encouraged to march with us. Don’t forget to decorate your carts. The parade will exit the Lobby at 10:30 am. Dec 31: NewYear's Eve Dance Happy New Years Kirby Pines! Let’s ring in the New Year with an evening to re- member. Dance the night away with The Jim Mahannah Band. Refreshments & desserts will be available. Doors open at 6:00 pm & the music will begin at 6:30 pm.