Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 16 • The Pinecone | February 2021 band and continued playing musical gigs while studying Music Education at Tennessee State University in Nash- ville, TN, including performances with the renowned gospel group The Bobby Jones Gospel Show. Dr. Sueing later re- ceived a master’s degree and Doctorate of Ministry from Memphis Theological Seminary. Dr. Sueing played with local legend Kirk Whalum and numerous other notable jazz artists. His soulful rendition of jazz, gospel and rhythm and blues tunes will leave you happy and inspired! Be sure and catch this fab- ulous one man band in PAC or on Live TV 10 at 6:15 pm. Feb 23: The Book Baggers Whether you read or would like to hear about books being discussed, come and check us out. This month’s read is “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett and illustrated by Tasha Tudor will be the book we will read and discuss at the February 23 Book Baggers meet- ing. This is a classic written in 1911. As Charlene Pasley told us at the Novem- ber meeting, “The Secret Garden” is a book about children with many lessons for adults. As always, you are encour- aged to share this group with new resi- dents and any friends you would like to invite. The Book Baggers meet the 4th Tuesday of every month in the PAC and on Live TV 10 at 9:30 am. Feb 23: The Light Between Oceans Tom is a World War I veteran who maintains a lighthouse off the shore of Australia with his wife Isabel, a woman desperate to have a baby. Her prayers are answered when an infant washes up on shore in a rowboat. Tom thinks they should notify the authorities but ulti- mately gives in to Isabel's wish to keep the girl. Fate strikes again when the cou- ple meet the child's biological mother on the mainland. Now, Tom and Isabel must make a decision that will forever affect the lives of four people. Show- times 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm in the Theater. Feb 24: Lion In this affecting true story, 5-year-old Saroo is adopted by an Australian cou- ple after losing his way in the urban jun- gle of Kolkata. More than two decades later, new mapping technology prompts Saroo to search for his lost family in In- dia. Showtimes 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm. Feb 26: Music with Jerod Jerod is an American singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist who plays the saxophone, guitar, flute, bass, & drums. Born in Memphis and raised in both Memphis & L.A., California, Jerod has played with leading musicians Al Green, George Clinton, Rufus Thomas, The Fu- gees, Terrance Trent Darby, Womack & Womack, and ZZ Hill. Jerod’s grandpar- ents owned a restaurant on Beale Street, which was a major influence in develop- ing his interest and career in music. This is another new comer to Kirby Pines so be sure and check him out at 6:00pm in the PAC or on Live TV 10 at 6:00 pm. Q. Did Adam and Eve ever have a date? A. No, they had an apple! Q. What did the flame say to his buddies after he fell in love? A. "I found the perfect match!" Q. Did you hear about the bed bugs who fell in love? A. They're getting married in the spring! Q. Why do skunks love Valentine's Day? A. Because they're scent-imental creatures! Q. Why shouldn't you fall in love with a pastry chef? A. He'll dessert you. Q: What do you call a very small valentine? A: A valen-tiny! VALENTINE'S JOKES Q. How did the phone propose to his girlfriend on Valentine's Day? A. He gave her a ring. Q. Where do all the hamburgers take their girlfriend on Valentine’s Day? A. To a meatball. Q. What Valentine’s Day candy is best to give a girl? A. Her-She Kisses. Me: "I love you." You: "Is that you or the wine talking?" Me: "It's me talking to the wine." Q: What happened when the man fell in love with his garden? A: It made him wed his plants! If you were a triangle you'd be acute one. Q: What did one muffin say to the other on Valentine's Day? A: You're my stud-muffin! Q. What's the difference between a $20 steak and a $55 steak? A. February 14th. Q: What did the bat say to his girlfriend? A. You're fun to hang around with. Q: What kind of flowers do you never give on Valentine's Day? A. Cauliflowers! Q. If your aunt ran off to get married, what would you call her? A. Antelope.