Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 16 • The Pinecone | July 2024 Jul 15: European Travel Series We are excited to announce that through the memorial donations to the Library we will be showing a series of travel doc- umentaries of the histories and sights of European Cities. This month will be Paris and the Louvre. Showtime begins in the theatre at 1:30 pm. Jul 16: Witness While protecting an Amish boy-who is the sole witness to a brutal murder and his mother, a detective is forced to seek refuge within their community when his own life is threatened.Showtimes are at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theater. Jul 17: 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 com- forting suggestions for unique problems. Caregiving is very difficult. Come be a part of our group. Jul 17: Dave An uncanny Presidential lookalike named Dave is recruited by the Secret Service to become a momentary stand-in for the President of the United States. Showtimes are 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre.   Jul 18: Travelers: Parkin, AR On July 18th the Travelers Club will be going to The Parkin Archeological State Park in Parkin, Arkansas, to learn about the Mississippian Period Indians. We will also learn about Hernando De Soto’s visit to this area in 1541 and visit the Northern Ohio School House which was operated by The Northern Ohio Lumber Cooper- age Company in the 1920’s. We will have lunch in nearby Marion or West Mem- phis, Arkansas. The cost, which can be charged to your room, is $4.50 and $5 for transportation. Please meet in the lobby by 9:00 am so we can leave at 9:15 am. Sign up in the Activities Office by noon on Friday, July 12th so we can inform the park, how many people to expect. Jul 19: Lecture: Todd Derstine Todd Durstine will be presenting a new Lecture called “The Star that Astonished the World” which will be on the total con- junctions of Venus and Jupiter in Leo in 3 and 2 BC that likely got the attention of the Magi in Babylonia regarding the mes- sianic birth of Christ. Join him in the LCR at 10:30 am. Jul 19: Todd Derstine Join Todd Derstine as he once again grac- es us with his musical talents. Enjoy his delightful vocals and piano in the Lobby at 6:00 pm. Jul 23: The Book Baggers “Boys in the Boat” is an exciting read of the historic win of gold in the 1936 Olym- pics held in Berlin. The ragtag team of nine inexperienced boys who formed an amazing rowing team from nothing. Leon Sanderson will be leading the discussion, including details from the book as well as the newly released movie. Check the cal- endar in the Pinecone for days and times the movie will be shown in our theater. Hope to see you July 23 at 9:30 am as well as in the theater as we relive the experi- ence via the movie. . Jul 23: Lunch Bunch: Paulettes Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with an inven- tive menu of French and Hungarian dish- es along with Regional Eats with a lovely view of the Mississippi River in the back- ground. Sign up will be with Resident Programs. Fee for the bus ride will be $5 and can be paid in either cash or it can be charged to your room. We will meet in the Lobby at 11:00 am. Jul 23: The First Wives Club Reunited by the death of a college friend, three divorced women seek revenge on the husbands who left them for younger women. Showtimes are 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Jul 23: KP Photo Club If you love our Photo Club page in the Pinecone, come join us at 3:00 pm in the Arts & Crafts Room and learn to take bet- ter photos yourself! Jul 24: What's Eating Gilbert Grape A young man in a small Midwestern town struggle to care for his mentally disabled younger brother and his mother, who is so obese she cannot leave the house, while attempting to pursue his own happiness. Showtimes are at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theater. Jul 24: Early Voting The TN Election Commission will set up multiple voting machines in the PAC at 1:30 pm, and we want every resident to have a chance to vote. Please make sure your voter registration is updated to Kirby Pines.   Jul 25: Line Dancers Party Living is Dancing! Start Living Again! Get your motor running, come one come all to our line dancing welcome party. We are inviting dancers of all skill levels to learn some new moves. New to dancing? Why not give it a chance? Jody Sosh is excited to welcome you to the dance party of the year. There will be snacks and refresh- ments served in the PAC on July 25th at 1:30pm. Jul 26: Brooke & Nathan Brooke and Nathan have material ranging from the 40s through the 70s. Nathan is an accomplished pianist and music direc- tor, Brooke specializes in classical music theatre in the style of Barbara Streisand and Judy Garland. See them in the Lobby at 6:00 pm. Jul 27: Kirby Clean Up Kirby Pines is proud to announce our first Clean up event. Teams will go out to a designated area and clean up the trash and help beautify our community. Wa- ter, trash bags, and pick up sticks will be provided. We will meet in the lobby at 8:45 am and clean-up will begin at 9:00 am. Don’t forget to bring your gardening gloves, hats, and sunscreen.. Jul 30: Girls' Night Out Ladies of Kirby, join us for our monthly Ladie’s Night Out. This month’s movie “Boys in the Boat”. A 1930’s set story cen- tered on the University of Washington’s rowing team from their Depression-era beginning to winning gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Showtime at 6:30 pm in the theater. Jul 31: Whitehouse Down While on a tour of the White House with his young daughter, a Capitol police- man springs into action to save his child and protect the president from a heavily armed group of paramilitary invaders. Showtimes are 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm.