Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 16 • The Pinecone | March 2026 in our area. See the many colors (white, green, yellow, pink, orange, and red), shapes and forms available. Nothing beats seeing all the different blooms! Sign up in Resident Programs. Transportation Fee is $5, & don’t forget your lunch money. Mar 14 & 28: Trivia Group All residents are welcome to attend this noncompetitive activity, and are encour- aged to participate, or just listen and en- joy. The THEME for March will be Sci- ence & Nature. However, Trivia questions can be presented on any topic. Join us at 6:15 pm in the ante room. Mar 15: Birthday Day Attention birthday folks! We want to cel- ebrate YOU with a very special day in the dining room! Whether you are celebrat- ing your special day, joining friends in celebration, or enjoying Birthday Day at your usual table, we invite you to dress up and partake in what this extra special day has in store. For those celebrating a birth- day, be sure to RSVP with Kayla Holland by returning your personalized invitation you received. Mar 16: Tech Time Bring your phones, tablets, laptop whatev- er issue you have they will be glad to help. Cathy will be coming every 3rd Monday at 10:30 am in the Sunroom. Mar 18: Caregiver Support Are you caring for a loved one? Our sup- port group meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month in the Small Card Room at 10:00 am. We find support as well as com- forting suggestions for unique problems. Caregiving is very difficult. Come be a part of our group. Mar 18: Lunch Bunch: Libro in Novel Bookstore Join the Lunch Bunch to Libro located inside Novel. Libro offers an intimate, re- laxed atmosphere paired with a refined dining experience (the perfect setting for nourishing mind and body). After lunch, we will shop at Novel which is a well loved bookstore in the heart of East Memphis. Sign up in Resident Programs. Transpor- tation fee is $5. Don’t forget your lunch money! Mar 20: Art Opening Join us in the PAC at 2:00 pm to hear from our local artists here at Kirby, see their new work. Refreshments will be served throughout. We hope to see you there! Mar 20: Music: Rob Haynes Join us in the PAC for the one & only Rob Haynes. With a style like none oth- er, come listen & enjoy this wonderful performance. Music begins at 6:00 pm in the PAC. This is a crowd favorite that you don’t want to miss! Mar 21: Music: Encore Springtime Serenade Encore is a curated group of instrumen- tal musicians from Briarcrest Christian School who share their talents through solo performances and special events. Spanning multiple styles and composers, the program highlights the individual- ity and artistry of each performer. Like spring in full bloom, the music will unfold in a variety of colors and textures, offering an afternoon of beauty and renewed en- ergy for all in attendance. Be in the PAC at 3:00 pm for this uplifting performance. Mar 24: Book Baggers “Theo of Golden” is the first novel by Al- len Levi. This novel seems to be on every- one’s “must read” list! Wendy Humphries, daughter of Sydney Wagner, will be com- ing from her home in Arkansas to lead the discussion. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to invite a friend or new neighbor. Join us in the chapel Tuesday, March 24, at 9:30 am. We will be gather to share insights from this new book on the market. Mar 24: Charlie Day Join us in the Dining Room for a special Charlie Day Breakfast at lunch & din- ner, featuring his famous biscuits & jam. You will need to bring your updated Face Sheet as your entry ticket for the meal. Mar 24: J.P. Goble: Estate Planning Strategies Join us in the PAC at 3:00 pm to hear J.P. Goble {CPA and CFP} with “Your Fam- ily Matters, LLC” discuss effective estate planning and gifting strategies in light of the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill”. J.P will discuss ways to reduce taxable estates, avoid future estate taxes, and manage the transfer of wealth. He will also field your questions regarding how this new legis- lation will affect you during the coming years. Mar 24: Girls' Night Out Come join the “girls” for an evening of popcorn and a great movie, “The Last Word”. It is sure to be a fun night for ev- eryone. Showtime is at 6:15 pm. Don’t be late! Mar 25: Tax Prep Services We have a wonderful group of tax prep volunteers coming to Kirby Pines to assist with your taxes. Spots are limited. Sign up in resident programs to reserve your time slot. When you sign up, make sure to pick up your intake form which will be located next to the sign-up sheet. The time slots are from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in the LCR. Mar 25: Travelers: Calvary Episcopal Lenten Series Join the travelers to Calvary Episcopal for their 103rd Lenten Preaching Series, on Wednesday March 25th. The Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor, the speaker, is a New York Times bestselling author, Episcopal priest, and teacher. After serving congregations in urban and rural Georgia, she became the first Butman Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Piedmont College, where she taught until 2017. She is the author of numerous beloved books on faith, doubt, and spiritual life and is a sought-after speaker at gatherings across the country. Before listening to Barbara, 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 27: Entertainers Chorus: A Love Story The Entertainers Chorus and soloists will tell the story of love with songs about looking for love, finding love, & ever-last- ing love. Special resident guests are: Mar- ty Kocman with a flute solo & pianist, Marilyn Duke, will provide a 15 minute prelude. Your presence is our inspiration. Program time is 6:30 p.m. in the PAC. Mar 31: Allen Childress: Preventing Online Fraud “Preventing Computer Fraud” Provides practical knowledge to recognize and avoid common online scams like phish- ing, tech support fraud, and imperson- ation calls. It stresses the importance of staying in control by hanging up on suspicious contacts and verifying inde- pendently using official numbers from your card or trusted sources. Attendees will leave empowered with simple, confi- dence-building strategies to navigate the digital world more safely. Join us in the PAC at 3:00 pm for this informative pre- sentation.