Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 16 • The Pinecone | January 2025 Jan 16 & 17: Book Sale Come one, come all to our Kirby Pines Book Sale! This 2-day event will be set up outside of the Library on January 16th & 17th. Times are from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm & 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm. See Marsha Greiner if you have any questions. Jan 16: Travelers Reinvention Hello Traveler’s! We are having a party to reinvent our travelers group! Bring your fresh ideas, love of learning, and desire for adventure. We are asking the questions “Where do YOU want to go?” & “What do YOU want to do?”. Join us for an af- ternoon of fun in the LCR on Thursday, January 16th at 1:30 pm. Can’t wait to see you there to start planning 2025. Jan 17: Brazil The man with the hat is back. Beloved amongst our residents we are delighted to have the talented Brazil back to per- form. Brazil is well known for his covers of many of our favorite artists from Elvis to Sinatra. You don’t want to miss out on this talented musician. He will begin the PAC at 6:00 pm. Jan 20: Smith Jewelers Have any jewelry in need of repair? Come see Van Smith in the SCR on the 3rd Monday at 9:00 am. Jan 20: 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. Jan 20: European Travel Series Our travel documentary series of the histo- ries and sights of European Cities contin- ues featuring The Alps. Showtime begins in the theatre at 1:30 pm. Jan 21: World's Fastest Indian The story of New Zealander Burt Munro, who spent years rebuilding a 1920 Indi- an Motorcycle, which helped him set the land speed record at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967. Showtimes are 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm in the Theatre. Jan 21: KP Photo Club If you love our Photo Club page in the Pinecone, come join us at 3:00 pm in the LCR and learn to take better photos! Jan 22: Travelers: Civil Rights Hop on board, the travelers are going to the National Civil Rights Museum. Built out of the Lorraine Motel and other local historic buildings, the museum holds a trove of information about the complex history of Civil Rights in America from the 17th century to the present. After we will enjoy some southern cooking at Sugar Grits. Tickets for the museum are $18 and transportation is $5. Lobby time is 9:00 am. Jan 22: It Ends With Us A florist falls for a seemingly charming heart surgeon as her past and present col- lide. Showtimes are 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm in the Theatre. Jan 24: Blues City Thrift Store After many requests, we are setting up transportation to shop at Blue City Thrift Store. Let’s shop til we drop (or until you are ready to come home) on Friday, Janu- ary 24th. Lobby time is at 12:30 pm. Sign up in Resident Programs. Transportation fee is $5. Don’t forget your wallet. Jan 24: Davy Ray Bennett Join us in the PAC for an evening of gui- tar and classic rock-n-roll with Davy Ray Bennett. He’s been involved in the music scene in Memphis for many years, playing at some of the hottest spots in town in- cludingThe Peabody Hotel and Lafayette’s Music Room. He’ll have you swinging and a singing starting at 6:00 pm. Jan 25: Burns Night More than 2500 Burns Night supers will be celebrated around the world. The Memphis Scottish Society will celebrate their dinner is the PAC on January 25th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Included will be a four-course dinner, including Hag- gis. Main course is a choice of salmon or beef. There will be lots of entertainment: bag pipes, Scottish dancers, toasts to the Lads and Lassies, and a tribute to Rob- ert Burns. Cost including tax and tips is $80 per person. Reservation forms are at the front desk or call Jeanette Martin (901)351-5230. Jan 27: Travelers: Pompeii The Graceland Exhibition Center is host- ing a one-of-a-kind exhibit about the history and destruction of the city of Pompeii. Join us for this fascinating trip through history and get an up-close look into the lives of the citizens through pre- served artifacts including a cast of some of the victims. After we will have lunch nearby at Vernon’s Smokehouse. Tickets will be $22.50 and transportation is $5. Sign up with Resident Programs. We will meet in the lobby at 9:00 am. Jan 28: The Book Baggers Join us Tuesday, January 28th at 9:30 am, in the Chapel as we settle into another year of discovering new books and revisit- ing our favorites. Our own Phyllis Peters- en will be sharing information regarding “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” written by C. S. Lewis. Along with our read, you might be interested in seeing the 1998 movie, “Shadowlands” which deals with the life of C. S. Lewis. Check the cal- endar in the Pinecone for show times. Jan 28: Mary The Journey leading to Jesus’ birth un- folds through his mother’s eyes in this rousing biblical epic. Showtime is at 1:30 pm in the Theatre. Jan 28: Girls' Night Out Calling all KP women: Come join the “girls” enjoying a night together watch- ing the classic, “Driving Miss Daisy”. No matter how many times we see this movie it brings laughter and tears. We gather in the theater at 6:15 PM for a time just for “girls” to share an evening.   Jan 29: Secretariat A housewife becomes the unlikely own- er of a racehorse, then risks it all to make him a champion Showtimes are 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm in the Theatre. Jan 30: Travelers: The Amazon Kirby Pine’s own Janice Wall will be giving a presentation on her recent adventure to the Amazon Rain Forest. Please join us in the chapel starting at 11:00 am for this fascinating lecture. Jan 31: Art Opening Join us in the PAC at 2:00 pm to hear from our local artists here at Kirby, see their new work. Refreshments will be served throughout. Jan 31: GrahamWinchester Memphis native Graham Winchester has had a hand in many facets of the music community here in Memphis. From be- ing a tour guide at Sun Studio, to playing with a multitude of local bands, to even co-owning his own record label, music is an integral part of who he is. Be he play- ing vintage country on the guitar or clas- sic 50s music on the piano, he is sure to be a delight here at Kirby. Join us in the PAC starting at 6:00 pm for this talented performer.