Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | November 2020 • 15 • Nov 9: Creative Writing Class Memphis author Susan Cushman will be leading a creative writing workshop on the second Monday of each month. This is for anyone with any interest in creative writing, at any level of experi- ence, including beginners. Please email Susan at sjcushman@gmail.com if you are interested, or let Janice Wall know. The class will be held in LCR at 2:00 pm. Nov 10: Travelers Present Peter Jones will give a Power Point pre- sentation on Tibet, the Rooftop of the World, and the timeless, ethereal land of Buddhist monks, Monasteries, Po- drangs (Palaces), Dzongs (Forts), and Mountains.View the grandeur of the scenic Tibetan countryside surround- ed by spectacular Himalayan moun- tains, glaciers, and lakes as well as the occasional yaks on the collective farms. Join the group at 9:30 am in the PAC or watch on LiveTV for this informative presentation. Nov 10: Temple Grandin A biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic woman who has become one of the top scientists in the humane livestock han- dling industry. Showtimes 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the Theater. Nov 10 : Birthday Night with Hank & Nora Hank and Nora sing and play guitar, performing classic country, vintage standards, and Memphis music. Hank and Nora always engage the audience, making their show both fun and per- sonal and always ensuring that partic- ipants feel special. Don’t miss this dy- namic duo at 6:30 pm in the PAC or on Live TV Channel 10. Nov 11: Garden Club Meeting The first frost/freeze is predicted Nov 2 to Nov 22, so we will remove irrigation in this month. We are slowly cleaning the garden. Mustard and turnip greens are ready to be thinned. Come on down to the Greenhouse every 2nd Wednes- day of every month at 10:30 am rain or shine and dig in! Nov 11: Meagan Leavey In this affecting true-life drama, U.S. Marine Megan Leavey and her bomb-sniffing dog build a bond of trust and loyalty that sees them through more than 100 missions during the Iraq War -- until an improvised explosive device injures them both. Showtimes 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the Theater. Nov 12: Resident Association Meeting/Veterans Day In this month’s Residents association meeting will be honoring our Resident and staff Veterans. We wish to thank them for serving our country and giv- ing us the ability to live our lives in Free- dom in this the United States Of Ameri- ca. Just Friends will start by reminiscing with some 40’s music followed by our guest speaker, Rudy Herzke. 1:30 pm in PAC and on Live TV Channel 10. Nov 13: Music with Two Quarts Low Bluegrass musicians Bill Yearwood and Richard Alan Ford form to create the duo Two Quarts Low. This duo, who also play with the renowned River Bluff Clan, are leaders in the Memphis-area bluegrass scene. Their music evolves from multiple roots forms and cultur- al influences, drawing from Celtic and Appalachian traditions, along with the blues of the Mississippi hill country and Delta. It is thoughtful, soulful, energet- ic, and fun music that will keep your au- dience’s toes tapping! Don’t miss these first timers to Kirby Pines at 6:00 pm in the PAC and on Live TV. Nov 14 & 28: Saturday Triva The Kirby Pines Trivia Group meets at 6:15 pm in The Chapel on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. All residents are welcome to attend this noncompetitive activity, and are en- couraged to participate, or just listen and enjoy. Usually, but not always, there will be a THEME for each of the meet- ings. Trivia questions can be presented on any topic. Nov 17: It Happened To Jane Jane Osgood runs a lobster business, which supports her two young children. Railroad staff inattention ruins her shipment, so with her lawyer George, Jane sues Harry Foster Malone, director of the line and the "meanest man in the world". Showtimes 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm. Nov 18: Alzheimer’s Support Group Are you caring for a loved one with Alzheimers or dementia? Our support group meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month in the Ante Room at 10:00 am. Nov 18: 12 Years A Slave In the antebellum United States, Sol- omon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Showtimes 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm. Nov 20: Music with Thomas & Lester This big voiced singer from Elmo &The Shades, will be playing classic standards like Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. Don't miss it at 6:00 pm in PAC and on Live TV Channel 10. Nov 24: The Book Baggers This month, some of our members will be giving their own reviews on books they have chosen to read as we have had to shelter in place the last sever- al months. Please come and enjoy! As always, you are encouraged to share this group with new residents and any friends you would like to invite. The Book Baggers meet the 4th Tuesday of every month in the PAC and LiveTV at 9:30 am.