Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | March 2026 • 15 • Mar 4: Bridge Group The Bridge Group meets every Wednes- day at 6:00 pm in the LCR and is open to all residents. Bring a partner and come join us. There is a sign-up binder in the hallway near the Bistro. Mar 5: Bible Study with Dave Phillips Join Germantown Church of Christ’s Dave Phillips as he leads a group Bible Study every Thursday at 10:00 am in the chapel. All denominations invited. Mar 5: Travelers: Calvary Episcopal Lenten Series Join the travelers to Calvary Episcopal for their 103rd Lenten Preaching Series, on Thursday, March 5th. Drew Jackson, the speaker, is a poet, speaker, public theolo- gian, and Managing Director of Forma- tion at the Center for Action and Contem- plation. He is the author of God Speaks Through Wombs, a finalist for the Chris- tian Book Award, and Touch the Earth, named one of Sojourners’ Best Books of 2023. His work blends poetry, theology, and social reflection, inviting readers into embodied, justice-rooted spirituality. Be- fore listening to Mr. Jackson, we will enjoy lunch at The Waffle Shop. Sign up in Res- ident Programs. Transportation fee is $5. Lobby Time 10:00 am. Don’t forget your lunch money. Mar 5: Series: Downton Abbey Downton Abbey is a British historical drama television series set in the early 20th century. Showtimes are every Thurs- day at 1:30 pm. Mar 5: Wellness Talk with Angela March is National Nutrition Month, es- tablished by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and it reminds us that the foods we eat are not just meals, they are medicine for movement. In therapy, we often talk about function (your ability to perform activities of daily living, like dressing, bathing, cooking, and walk- ing to the dining room). In therapy, our goal is not just exercise, it is INDEPEN- DENCE. Nutrition is not just about eat- ing, it is about strengthening your func- tion, protecting your independence, and improving your quality of life. Join us in the Sunroom on Thursday March 5th, at 2:00 pm to learn more. Mar 6: 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 10:00 am every Friday for a fun time. Mar 6: 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 6: 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 10:45 am in the PAC. Mar 6: Cribbage Come and play cribbage with us. This brand-new resident led game group meets every Friday at 2:30 pm in the SCR. Hope to see you there! Mar 6: Happy Hour Attention Kirby Residents! Come to the Bistro from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm every Fri- day to enjoy a Happy Hour Specials. This is a wonderful way to start your weekend off right! Mar 6: Music: Al Mahan Just a man and his guitar, Pastor Al Ma- han loves to entertain his audiences with classics, stories, and impersonations. He will have you laughing & your toes a tap- ping during his performance. Music be- gins in the PAC at 6:00 pm.  Mar 7: 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 7: Women in the Arts Join the Travelers for a vibrant day hon- oring the creativity, talent, and voices of women artists at the Dixon Art Gallery & Gardens! Enjoy inspiring talks, musical performances, and an artist market fea- turing one-of-a-kind works. Don’t miss special guest speaker, author of Memphis, Tara M. Stringfellow. Celebrate art of all forms while connecting with a community that uplifts and empowers women in the arts. Lobby time 9:45 am. Sign up in Res- ident Programs. Transportation fee is $5. Mar 8: Hymn Sing with Leon Please Join us in the Chapel for a resident led Hymn singing with Mr. Leon Sander- son. We will begin at 4:00 pm. Mar 9 & 23: Alterations Please welcome, our new seamstress, Sha- ron. She will be assisting with all of your alteration needs. She will be at Kirby Pines on the 2nd & the 4th Monday each month at 10:15 AM in the Ante Room. Mar 10: Women's Bible Study Ladies, come join our new women’s bible study organized by Germantown Presby- terian Church. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am in the Chapel. Mar 11: Garden Gro'ers March is the gateway to spring. 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. Mar 11: Recipe Wednesday Attention Kirby Pines Resident’s! Ev- ery month on the 2nd Wednesday, Chef Harold makes your treasured family rec- ipes! Recipes can be submitted to Caro- lyn Hladky or any member of the Food Committee. Can’t wait to see “What YOU Bring to the Table!” Mar 12: Resident Association Meeting The Kirby Pines Resident’s Association will meet March 12 at 2:00 pm in the PAC. Our speaker will be our own Exec- utive Director, Michael Brown. He will be speaking on current conditions and up- dates here at Kirby. Mar 13: Music: Opera Memphis: A Fond Farewell Join us as we sing some of opera’s great- est hits and celebrate our three 2025-2026 Handorf Company Artists before they embark on their next musical journey. This is a performance you don’t want to miss. Showtime is 6:00 pm in the PAC. Mar 14: Travelers: Daffodil Show Join the Travelers to 14th annual Daffodil Show hosted by the Dixon and the Mid- South Daffodil Society. This is the best way to see the many different varieties of daffodils that can be successfully grown