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June 2016
June 16:
Young at Heart Choir
Union Avenue Baptist Church “Young
at Heart Choir” will be here to present
us with another beautiful performance.
We all loved them their last visit. Please
come and welcome
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Lobby at 10:30 am.
June 17:
Music in the Lobby
with The Double D Band
The Double D Band is a musical duo
lead by Duane Cleveland. They play
a wide range of songs and genres, but
especially music from the 50’s. Playing
guitars and mandolins, they keep any
audience entertained and tapping their
feet. They’ve appeared on MTV, BBC,
and have been a part of the music scene
in London, England and New York City,
having lived and performed in both.
Join this dynamic Duo, Friday June 7th
at 6:00 pm in The Lobby.
June 19:
Father’s Day
Ugly Tie Contest
Okay guys, we know you have them, so
it’s time to dive to the back of that closet
or the bottom of that drawer and get
out your ugliest ties for our annual Fa-
ther’s Day tradition! Sunday, June 19th
at 10:30 am in the Lobby.
June 19:
Father’s Day Concert
with The Reed Riders
Jim Watkins plays the chromatic lead
harmonica accompanied by Gene
Finney on his 24-inch-long chord har-
monica. Their goal has been to demon-
strate the beauty and versatility of the
harmonica and to gain the respect they
believe it deserves as a legitimate musi-
cal instrument. Known as The Memphis
Reed Riders, Gene Finney and JimWat-
kins have been making music together
for over 45 years. Join them at 1:30 pm
in the Lobby on Sunday, June 19th.
June 21:
Youth Singers from
Travis Park United Methodist
Don’t miss the “Emmaus Singers” from
Travis Park United Methodist Church
in Travis Park, Texas. They will sing for
us in the Lobby at 10:30 am.
June 21:
Luau Dance with The
Jim Mahannah Band
LUAU with the Jim Mahannah Band -
Put on your grass skirts, Hawaiian shirts
and hula on over to the Performing Arts
Center for our Annual Kirby Luau after
a day of Hawaiian foods and celebration
at both meals in the dining room. The
fun starts at 6:00 pm with hula lessons.
The band will start at 6:30 pm. Don’t
miss the fun.
June 22:
Lunch Bunch @ Just
for Lunch
Just for Lunch is a quaint little restaurant
in Chickasaw Gardens Shopping center
that looks like a little house with a porch
only its inside. In addition to the usual
sandwiches, quiches and soups, you can
order old-school dishes like aspic and
shrimp salad. Just for Lunch is Project
Green Fork certified, which means that
the restaurant is environmentally sus-
tainable. We might be able to squeeze in
a few minutes to shop! Bus leaves 10:30
am. Sign up in transportation.
June 23:
Theatre Memphis
Presents “Oliver”
Awildly entertainingmusical that brings
Charles Dickens’ timeless characters to
life from his novel, the story tells of a
poor orphan and his associates scram-
bling to survive in Old London Towne
and begging for “more … please.” The
sensational score includes “Food Glo-
rious Food” , “Consider Yourself ”, “As
Long as He Needs Me”, and more. This
family musical show truly gives mean-
ing to singing for your supper. Call Box
office for tickets @ 682-8323. Sign up in
transportation. Bus leaves at 6:30 pm.
June 24:
Music in the Lobby
with Rudy and Paula
Rudy and Paula are an exciting new
duet featuring a fantastic variety show
that mixes all genres of music! Rudy is
a true showman and Paula will charm
you with her sultry, beautiful voice…to-
gether they form a music dynamo that
audiences really enjoy! Join them on the
Lobby at 6:00 pm.
June 26:
Redbirds Game at
AutoZone Park
Take me out to the ballgame! Hop on the
bus and head out to the Redbird Game
at Memphis Auto Zone Park where they
take on New Orleans. Call activities to
make a reservation. Sign up in transpor-
tation. Bus leaves at 5:00 pm.
June 28:
The Book Baggers
Whether you read or would like to hear
about books being discussed, come and
check us out. This is a great way to ex-
pand your horizons. This month’s read
will be “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana de Ros-
nay. The Book Baggers meet the 4th
Tuesday of every month in the Chapel
at 9:30 am. New members welcome!
June 28:
Ladies Interdenomi-
national Circle “The Uplifters”
The Uplifters Circle is a nondenomi-
national group of women dedicated to
missions, prayer and Bible study led by
Elsie Huffard. All are welcome, come to
the Chapel at 2:00 pm to join in fellow-
ship with this wonderful group of ladies
every fourth Tuesday of the month.
June 30:
Steppin’ Out Dancers
“Patriotic Program”
The McWherter Senior Center “Steppin
Out Dancers” will be here on Thursday ,
June 30th at 2:30 pm in The Performing
Arts Center to entertain us with their
Patriotic Program.