Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | July 2026 • 15 • July 4: Men’s Christian Fellowship The Men’s Christian Fellowship meets ev- ery Saturday morning at 8:00 am. Come enjoy coffee and fellowship with us each week. There is a rotating list of resident speakers who give a devotion at each meet- ing. All men are welcome and encouraged to attend. July 4: 4th of July Parade Show your patriotism and community spir- it! Don your red, white, & blue, put on your marching shoes, decorate a cart, and meet us in the Lobby at 10:00 am where the en- tertainers chorus will be kicking off the pa- rade with a few patriotic tunes. Help us pa- rade and spread our Patriotism and joy all around Kirby. Children, dogs, and guests are encouraged to march with us. As a spe- cial treat, The Memphis Majorette’s will be joining us this year. The parade will exit the Lobby at 10:15 am. July 4: Euchre Come learn to play Euchre, Kirby Pines Newest Game! We play every Monday & Saturday at 3:00 pm in the SCR. Everyone is welcome & invited to join in on this fun game. If you have any questions, feel free to contact John Maxson. July 4: Travelers: FreedomFestival Celebrate Independence Day with the City of Lakeland at their 2nd annual Free- dom Festival Saturday, July 4th. This event promises an evening of family-friendly fun and patriotic celebration. Attendees can look forward to live music, a variety of food trucks, a spectacular fireworks show to close out the night and much more. Lobby Time is 6:30 pm. Sign up in Resident Pro- grams. Transportation Fee $5. July 5: Church of Christ Service Our service will be every Sunday at 8:00 am in the PAC. All are welcome & encouraged to attend. July 5: Worship Service Whether you come join us or watch us from home, be sure to catch our Sunday service at 10:00 am in the PAC. All are welcome & encouraged to attend. July 6: Get Physical with Kim Join our fitness instructor Kim Roberts ev- ery Monday & Friday in the Oasis at 8:00 am & Wednesdays at 9:00 am. She will be teaching how to safely use all the gym equipment and is available to answer any questions you may have. July 6: Poetry & Writing Club The Poetry & Creative Writing Club meets on the 1st Monday of July at 9:30 am in the A&C Studio. This month’s prompt “Write about a family trip or adventure.” Be sure to check our stories in the Pinecone. They are sure to entertain & get your creativity flowing. July 6: Hobby Pines Group Enjoy wood working? Join the Hobby Pines group. We meet every Monday at 10:00 am in the Hobby Shop. July 6: Chair Yoga Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can done be while sitting. Many poses can also be done standing while using a chair. The benefits of yoga are improving flexibility, improving concentration, reducing stress, and joint pain. Join us in the PAC at 10:30 am each Monday & 11:00 am on Wednes- days. July 6: Bingo Who dones’t love Bingo? You’re sure to make a new friend or catch up with some old friends. Join us in the PAC every Mon- day night at 6:00 pm. Cards are $1 to play, limit 2 cards per person. July 6: Resident’s Choice Movie Night Resident’s choice movie night is going to be held every Monday night at 6:30 pm. Here is your chance to pick the movie. Let Sal- ly Cook know the week before what movie you want to see. July 7: Walking Club Come walk with us! Kirby Pines walking group welcomes you to join in every Tues- day morning at 9:00 am. We meet under the Porte Cochere. When the weather is nice, we walk around outside and when it’s raining we walk through the halls of Kirby Pines. No matter what your speed or pace is we encourage you to walk with us. July 7: CardioMove & Strength Gentle cardio and strength exercises to en- hance energy and strength. This class will improve strength, improve balance, en- hance energy and delay muscle and bone loss. Join us in the PAC at 10:30 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. July 7: Travelers: Davies Plantation Join the Travelers to tour the historic Da- vies Plantation Manor in Lakeland, TN. The Davies Manor log-house museum is Shelby County’s oldest home & among the oldest surviving structures in West Ten- nessee. After our tour we will enjoy lunch at Rotolo’s Pizza. Lobby time is 10:30 am. Tickets are $8 and transportation fee is $5. Don’t forget your lunch money! July 7: Entertainer’s Practice If you enjoy singing, come join the Enter- tainers Chorus. We meet every Tuesday in the Chapel at 1:00 pm. Hope to see you there! July 7 & 21: Duplicate Bridge Duplicate Bridge will begin at 1:00 pm on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month. If you would like to join, come out to the FDR. July 7: BUNKO Join this fun group of folks every Tuesday at 1:30 pm in the SCR for the great game of BUNKO. July 7: Photo Club If you love our Photo Club page in the Pinecone, come join us at 3:00 pm in the Ante Room & learn to take better photos yourself! July 8: Garden Gro’ers A garden is a friend you can visit anytime. If you enjoy gardening as much as we do, we would love for you to become a member of our gardening community. Join us in the Greenhouse at 10:30 am. July 9: Lunch Bunch: The Commisary The Lunch Bunch is going to The German- town Commissary on Thursday, July 9th. They are known for their homemade, slow cooked, Memphis-style BBQ. The trans- portation fee is $5. Lobby time is at 11:00 am. Don’t forget your lunch money! July 9: Resident Association Meeting Kirby Pines Residents Association meeting will be held on Thursday, July 9th at 2:00 pm in the PAC. We will welcome Dr. Jona- than Jones as our speaker.