M a r c h
2016
EVENTS
• 14 •
The Pinecone
|
March 2016
Mar
1
Dr. Mike Abutineh in the
Wellness Center
Medical Director Dr. Mike Abutineh MD
will be in the Wellness Clinic Tuesdays
9:00 am-12:00 pm and Thursdays 1:00-
4:30 pm. Appointments required.
Mar
2
Wii Virtual
Bowling
Come join the fun every Wednesday af-
ternoon at 2:00 pm in the Large Card
Room. No skill required. It is set up on
the TV; all you have to do is check out the
remotes from the Front Desk and return
them whenever your game is over.
Mar
1
Get Fit with Oasis
Coordinator Mary Hand
Advanced Water Aerobics classes will be
held on Mondays & Wednesdays at 8:30
am. Basic and Beginning Water Aero-
bics is on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:30
am. Men’s Water Aerobics are held on
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 am. Ar-
thritis Sit/Stand classes are on Tuesdays
& Thursdays at 11:00 am in the Arts &
Crafts Room.
Mar
2
Game Play
Group
Like to play games? Bring your own to
share or join in with someone already
there! Meets in the LCR every Monday,
Wednesday and Saturday at 1:30 pm.
June
5
Mar
3
Group Bible Study with
Dave Phillips
JoinGermantown Church of Christ’s Dave
Phillips as he leads a non-denominational
group Bible study every Thursday at 10:00
am in the Chapel. Dave is a great speaker
and teacher.
Mar
4
Calvary Lenten Luncheon
Preaching Series
Rev. Daniel Matthews, Sr. comes from the
Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
in New York, NY. He is one of the Series’
perennial favorites. His feisty and inspi-
rational stories give great insight into the
role of a Christian and leave listeners on
the edge of their seats. Since 1972, Mat-
thews’ work has been concentrated in
larger, inner city parishes, but he also has
been influential in bringing together faith
groups and clergy through the Hallmark
Television Channel, the Clergy Leader-
ship Project, and the publication of Spir-
ituality and Health. Lunch will be in the
Waffle House before speaker at noon. Sign
up in transportation. Bus leaves 10:00 am
Mar
2
Downton Abbey
Season 6, Episode 3
Preparations are on for the wedding of Mr.
Carson and Mrs. Hughes, but a misunder-
standing might shatter the peace. Edith
meets an old acquaintance who comes to
her assistance in an hour of need. Spratt
is hiding something, but Denker is hot
on the trail. Daisy jumps to conclusions
when she hears about Cora’s plan. Ten-
sions increase over hospital takeover. The-
ater Showtimes 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Mar
1
Galapagos: The Islands
That Changed the World
Explore the fascinating world that in-
spired Darwin’s theory of evolution with
this visually stunning documentary from
the BBC, narrated by Tilda Swinton.
Created by volcanoes and located about
600 miles west of Ecuador, the isolated
Galápagos Islands form an environment
that supports a diversity of life not found
anywhere else on earth. Learn about the
history of the area, the amazing creatures
that live there and Darwin’s experiences
on the islands. Theater Showtimes 2:00
pm & 6:00 pm.
Mar
2
Kirby Pines
Travelers Meeting
Calling all adventurous spirits! The
Travelers are back in action and will be
meeting to discuss this month’s visit to
the IMAX Theatre and other upcoming
outings and trips for 2016. They meet on
the first Wednesday of every month at
10:00am in the Large Card Room. They
are always interested in new ideas of plac-
es to go and things to do.
Mar
1
Election Day
The bus will be going to the polls to vote
today at 10:00am. If you are not able to go
at that time and need a ride, please call
transportation to make arrangements.
Mar
2
Yoga Stretch
Yoga is known to have a wide range of
benefits- maybe your sleeping better or
getting fewer colds, your balance is im-
proving. If you have not yet joined this
class come and see what benefits it might
have for you. This is not advanced so don’t
worry about getting on the floor and not
being able to get up. You will be sitting in a
chair or standing. Class is every Wednes-
day at 10:30am in the PAC.
Mar
2
Jessie Stone
“Sea Change”
Tom Selleck reprises his role as Jesse
Stone, chief of police in sleepy Paradise,
Mass. In this installment, Stone’s investi-
gation into an old rape case is stonewalled
as the town tries to keep the incident quiet
to minimize the effect on tourism. Theater
Showtimes 10:00 am & 2:00 pm
Mar
4
Music in the Lobby with
Swain Schaefer
Come on down to the Lobby for some fun
and music with the boogie woogie piano
playing of Swain Schaefer. 6:00 pm Friday,
March 4th.
Mar
5
Memphis Symphony Musicians
present “Tales & Tunes”
Tunes & Tales is a musical rendition of a
story - this time it’s “Smelly Socks” writ-
ten by Robert Munsch, with a musical
arrangement by Joey Salvalaggio, Mem-
phis Symphony’s principal oboe player.
A reader will read the book and a small
ensemble plays a musical accompaniment
which enhances the experience. Your
ensemble will be Joey Salvalaggio, oboe,
Andre Dyachenko, clarinet, and Susanna
Whitney, bassoon. This is a program that
is done in the schools. Please invite the
young ones in your family to enjoy this
new experience. Saturday, March 5th in
the Lobby at 10:30 am.
Mar
7
First Monday
Poetry Group
Come to listen; come to read; come to re-
cite from memory. Everyone is welcome.
Check out “The Poet’s Corner” on the
post office bulletin board where a resi-
dential poet will be featured each month.
The group will meet Monday the 7th in
the Chapel at 10:00 am.
Mar
6
Memphis Symphony Orchestra
presents Vivaldi’s Seasons
Rossini: La scala di seta Overture, Re-
spighi: Ancient Airs & Dances-Suite # 3,
Vivaldi: “Spring & “Summer” from The
Four Seasons Mendelssohn: Symphony
No. 4, “Italian” featuring Randall Goosby,
violin. Call 537-2525 for tickets. Sign up
in transportation. Bus leaves at 2:00 pm.