Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 16 • The Pinecone | January 2026 year begins, January offers a powerful reminder that fresh starts are possible at any age. With new goals and renewed mo- tivation, it’s the perfect time to focus on rebuilding strength, restoring confidence, and improving overall wellness. This year, our community is embracing a new motto for 2026: MOVE better & LIVE better. We will meet in the Sunroom at 2:00 pm. Nov 16: 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. We hope to see you there! Jan 16: Music: Rob Hayes Join us in the PAC for the one & only Rob Haynes. With a style like none oth- er, come listen & enjoy this wonderful performance. Music begins at 6:00 pm in the PAC. This is a crowd favorite that you don’t want to miss! Jan 19: Travelers: National Civil Right Museum King Day Hop on board the Kirby bus with the Travelers to the National Civil Rights Mu- seum to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr. 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 en- joy some southern cooking at Sugar Grits. Lobby time is 9:30 am. Sign up in Resi- dent Programs. Tickets for the museum are free & transportation is $5. Jan 19: 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 21: 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. Jan 22: Travelers: Welcome Party Hello Traveler’s of Kirby Pines! We are having a party to welcome new members to our group! Bring 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?”. We want to welcome old members and new members alike. Join us for an afternoon of fun in the Ante Room on Thursday, January 22nd at 2:00 pm. Can’t wait to see you there to start planning 2026. Jan 23: Music City Foot Care Music City Foot Care will return for Po- diatry visits on January 23, 2026. Please contact the Wellness Center at (901)369- 7309 for appointments or additional in- formation. Jan 23: Music: Tim Johnson Elvis is in the building! You may remem- ber Tim from his performances in the Manor. This will be his 1st performance in our PAC! Come out and enjoy our fa- vorite Elvis impersonator! Music begins at 6:00 pm. Jan 24: Burns Nicht Burns Nicht is the Scottish celebration of the poet Robert Burns. It will be Saturday, January 24th, in the PAC, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A full dinner & auction plus entertainment. The cost is $80 per per- son. Please sign up with Jeanette Martin at (901) 351-5230. Jan 27: Book Baggers Pat and Don Meiners have invited their friend, Suzanne Marrs, to speak to our group via Zoom on Tuesday, January 27th, to kick off our journey in books during 2026. Dr. Marrs is the Eudora Welty expert for Mississippi. “Meeting Eudora Welty on the Page and in Person” is the title of her visit with us while we discuss three of the short stories penned by this famous author from our neighboring state. We will meet in the theater this month beginning at 9:30 am. Hope to see you there! Nov 27: Birthday Meal Attention birthday folks! We want to cel- ebrate YOU with a very special day in the dining room! Dress to impress in “Your Sunday Best” on this day as we celebrate all our January Birthdays. Whether you are celebrating your special day, joining friends in celebration, or enjoying Birth- day Day at your usual table, we invite you to dress up and partake in what this extra special day has in store. For those cele- brating a birthday, be sure to RSVP with Kayla Holland by returning your person- alized invitation you received. Jan 28: Travelers: Backermann's Country Market Let’s go shopping with the Travelers at Backermann’s Country Market in White- ville, TN. This is a wonderful opportunity to stock up on all of your favorite baked goods, cheeses, spices, & so much more. We will meet in the Lobby 9:30 am. Sign up in Resident Programs. Transportation will be $5. Jan 30: Travelers: St. Jude Tour Join the travelers to tour St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The campus brings to- gether cutting-edge science in state-of- the-art research labs, compassionate care in world-class treatment centers, and a connected community in shared gather- ing spaces. Every area is thoughtfully de- signed to foster discovery, collaboration, and well-being, propelling our mission to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases. Lobby time is 9:30 am. Sign up in Resident Pro- grams. Transportation fee is $5. Jan 30: Music: Henry Booker Enjoy this evening’s performance in the PAC at 6:00 pm with Henry Booker, known as Sir Henry to his fans. He has played the piano throughout the Mid- South, in most Beale Street clubs, at wed- dings, festivals and other venues. His range on the piano runs from classical to faith-based to jazz and blues. An engag- ing entertainer, that will delight the audi- ence!