Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

March 2024 EVENTS • 14 • The Pinecone | March 2024 Mar 1: Get Physical with Kim Join our fitness instructor Kim Roberts every Monday and Friday in the Oasis at 8:00 am. She will be teaching how to safely use all of the gym equipment and is available to answer any questions you may have. Mar 1: Water Aerobics We have a Water Aerobics class for ev- eryone! Advanced Water Aerobics classes will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 8:30 & 9:30. Spots are limited so be sure to sign up in the Oasis. Basic and Beginning Water Aerobics classes are held on Tuesdays &Thursdays at 9:30 am. Men’s Water Aerobics is held on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 am. Mar 1: Group Exercise Join us for Group Exercise every Monday, Wednesday & Friday. We will be in the PAC at 9:30 am. Mar 2: Art with Helen Whether you are already an artist or would like to learn, join teacher Helen Gaines on Fridays at 10:00 am in the Arts & Crafts Room. Mar 2: Strength Training As we age, it is so important that we main- tain our strength in order to independent- ly care for ourselves and loved ones. Join us every Friday at 10:15 am in the PAC for our strengthening exercise class. Mar 1 & 15: Cornhole Club Come out and join us for our newest trending game, cornhole. Whether you’re new to playing, or an expert, everyone is welcome. Join us in the LCR at 10:30 am for a fun time. Mar 1: Yoga Stretch Gentle yoga can be very effective for se- niors in preventing or slowing down the loss of bone density, and relieving bone and joint pain. Come on out and join Ms. Kim every Friday at 11:00 am in the PAC. Mar 1: Billiards Group Social Billiards for men and women! All skill levels welcome. We play EVERY DAY at 1:00 pm in the billiard room. Come out and just have some fun with us! Mar 1: Hamateurs: Getting Old Ain’t Easy Come enjoy an evening of fun and merri- ment about the lighter side of getting old. The show will begin at 6:00 pm refresh- ments to follow. Mar 2: 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 meeting. All men are welcome and en- couraged to attend. 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. Mar 3: Church of Christ Service Our service will be every Sunday at 8:00 am in the Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Mar 3: Worship Service Whether you come join us or watch our from home, be sure to catch our Sunday service at 10:00 am in the PAC. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Mar 4: Poetry & Writing Club The Poetry/Writing Group will meet in the LCR at 10:00 am. Participants will be sharing their poetry/writings using the January assigned prompt: “What did you once see that you cannot unsee?” To begin our time together, we spend 10 minutes to respond to a challenge writing experi- ence. Join us as we learn differing things. Mar 4: Hobby Pines Group Enjoy wood working? Join the Hobby Pines group. We meet every Monday at 10:00 am in the Hobby Shop. Mar 4: 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 chair. Benefits of yoga are improving flexibility, improving concentration, reduce stress and joint pain. Join us in the PAC at 10:30 am each Monday. Mar 4: Bingo Come out for one of our largest activi- ties! You’re sure to make a new friend or catch up with some old friends. Join us in the PAC every Monday night at 6:30 pm. Cards are $1 to play, limit 2 cards per per- son. Mar 5: 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 5: Cardio Move & Strength Gentle cardio and strength exercises to enhance energy and strength. This class will improve strength, improve balance, enhance energy and delay muscle and bone loss. Join us in the PAC at 10:30 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mar 5: Afternoon Bridge Bridge will begin at 1:00 pm on Tuesday afternoons. If you would like to join come out to the LCR. Mar 5: Line Dancing Line Dancing will be held every Tuesday and Thursday in the PAC. Come join for some fun exercise and a great way to make new friends. Beginners start at 1:15 and Advanced at 1:50. Everyone is welcome! Mar 5: Forrest Gump Slow-witted Forrest Gump has never thought of himself as disadvantaged, and thanks to his supportive mother, he leads anything but a restricted life. But one per- son Forrest cares about most may be the most difficult to save - his childhood love, the sweet but troubled Jenny. Showtimes are 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre. Mar 5: BUNKO Join this fun group of folks every Tuesday at 1:30 pm in the SCR for the great game of BUNKO. Mar 6: Pinecone Painters Enjoy art? Like doing acrylic, watercol- or, oil, or fabric? Come join the Pinecone Painters. They will meet each Wednesday at 10:00 am in the Arts and Crafts room.