Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 16 • The Pinecone | January 2022 Jan 18 : Traveler's Scavenger Hunt The Travelers Group will initiate the FIRST ANNUAL Scavengers’ Hunt in the “Big House” of Kirby Pines on Janu- ary 18th, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. We won’t worry about inclement weather but will travel on foot to varying desti- nations to secure items from amenable residents. After the first of the new year, WATCH for more INFORMATION on delivered sign-up sheets (both those searching and our amenable residents) and the cut-off date to submit the sheet. Team Prizes will be given to the win- ners. We can’t wait to have you join us for this fun event! Jan 18: Sabrina An ugly duckling having undergone a remarkable change, still harbors feelings for her crush: a carefree playboy, but not before his business-focused brother has something to say about it. Showing at 1:30 pm in the theatre. Jan 18: Winter Dance with The Jeremy Schrader Band Shake off the cold and heat up the dance floor at the Winter Dance featuring The Jeremy Schrader Band. Begins at 6:30 pm in the PAC. Jan 19: 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. Jan 19: Failure To Launch A thirty-something is still living with his parents until they hire an inter- ventionist to help him graduate out of the house. That's when the fun begins. Showing in the Theatre at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Jan 21: Musicwith Johnson and Johnson Together John Johnson and Jay Johnson bring Gospel Music to your community. John played with the Southern Joy Band for 18 years and has been writing songs all of his life. Jay has been in the enter- tainment industry for over 40 years and has played with major stars including Charlie Rich, Bill Haney, and the Bluff City Quartet. Come join us in the Lobby at 6:00 pm. Jan 25: The Book Baggers Tuesday, January 25, we will gather in the PAC at 9:30 am to hear about our first read for 2022, “The Only Woman in the Room” by Marie Benedict. Hedy Lamarr had extraordinary beauty which saved her life. What most people don’t know is that she had a brilliant mind which changed our lives. This is a pow- erful novel based on the incredible true story of the glamour icon and scientist whose groundbreaking invention rev- olutionized modern communication. We will also be showing two movies in the theater this month which will fea- ture and star Hedy Lamarr. Check out the movie schedule to see the times for those showings. Jan 25: Lunch Bunch at The Silver Caboose Lunch Bunch is back! Join us for the first outing of the year as we go to the Silver Caboose in Collierville. Visit the front desk to sign up in the group transpor- tation book. There will also be a menu for your viewing in the book. We will meet in the lobby at 11:00 am and leave at 11:15 am. Don’t forget your $3 for the bus and money for lunch. See you there! Jan 25: The Art of Racing in the Rain Through his bond with his owner, aspir- ing Formula One race car driver Denny, golden retriever Enzo learns that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate the journey of life. Showing in the Theatre at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Jan 26: Theatre Memphis: Joyce Cobb & Mark Twain This performance features Joyce Cobb & Mark Twain (played by Ron Jew- ell) bringing music and verse to life in Songs and Sounds of the Mississippi. Jewell, cast as 70-year-old Samuel Cle- mens (aka, Mark Twain), is joined by songstress Joyce Cobb and her amaz- ing musical ensemble. Twain invites guests—the captive audience—into an intimate conversation filled with song, stories and anecdotes taken directly from his literary pages. He is joined by Cobb’s melodies that feature iconic mu- sic from our Mississippi River region. To sign up, visit the front desk. Tickets are $6 and can be paid at the front desk when you sign up in the transportation binder. Don’t forget your $3 for the bus which can be paid the day of. We will meet in the lobby at 12:30 pm. Jan 26: Dirty Harry When a madman calling himself "the Scorpio Killer" menaces the city, tough- as-nails San Francisco Police Inspector "Dirty" Harry Callahan is assigned to track down and ferret out the crazed psychopath. Showing at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre. Jan 28: Music with Donna Wolf Join us Friday evening for a wonder- ful evening of violin and fiddle music presented by the talented Donna Wolf. Come join us in the lobby at 6:00 pm.