Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | November 2023 • 15 • Nov 6: Get Physical with Kim Join our fitness instructor Kim Roberts every Monday and Friday in the Oasis at 8:30 am. She will be teaching how to safely use all of the gym equipment and is available to answer any questions you may have. Nov 6: Hobby Pines Group Enjoy wood working? Join the Hobby Pines group. We meet every Monday at 10:00 am in the Hobby Shop. Nov 6: Poetry & Writing Club Come and join us! You’ll be surprised at how much fun it is! All are invited to attend! We will meet in the Large Card Room at 10:00 am. Nov 6: Billiards Group Social Pool for men and women! All skill levels welcome. We meet every Monday from 10:30 – 11:45 am in the billiard room. Come out and just have some fun with us! Nov 6: 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, re- duce stress and joint pain. Join us in the PAC at 10:30 am each Monday. Nov 6: 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 person. Nov 7: Runoff Voting The election for City Council District 3 was such a close race that we now have a runoff election! The voting commis- sion will be back bright and early this month! Will your choice be Kirkwood or Walker? Voting will start at 8:00 am in the PAC. Nov 7: 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. Nov 7: 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. Nov 7 & 21: Afternoon Bridge Bridge will begin at 1:00 pm on Tues- day afternoons. If you would like to join come out to the Ante Room. Nov 7: Line Dancing Line Dancing will be held every Tues- day 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. Ev- eryone is welcome! Nov 7: BUNKO Join this fun group of folks every Tues- day at 1:30 pm in the SCR for the great game of BUNKO. Nov 7: Dear John A romantic drama about a soldier who falls for a conservative college student while he's home on leave. Showtimes are 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre. Nov 8: Garden Gro'ers Members of the Garder Gro’ers will be meeting at the Pavilion for a club mem- ber-only event starting at 10:30 am. Come on out and see what we’re about. Nov 8: U-571 An American submarine crew con- ducts a treacherous mission to capture a top-secret device that could change the course of WW2. Showtimes are 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre. Nov 9: Resident Association Meeting Be sure to come to our town hall meet- ing. We will begin promptly at 2:00 pm in the PAC. Nov 10: Children's Chorus Join us for a musical veteran’s day trib- ute! We will play all the classics and more. 10:30 am in the PAC. The chil- dren will also be attending lunch in the dining room following the perfor- mance. We ask that those dining invite the kids to sit and eat with them wher- ever an empty seat is available! Nov 10: Music with Double D Back by popular demand! The Double D Band is back again to play all your fa- vorite hits. Just us 6:00 pm in the PAC. Nov 11 & 25: Trivia Group All residents are welcome to attend this noncompetitive activity, and are en- couraged to participate, or just listen and enjoy. The theme for November will be Broadway Musicals and Plays, how- ever, trivia questions can be presented on any topic. Join us at 6:15 pm in the ante room. Nov 13 & 27: Alterations Come to the Arts and Crafts room the 2nd and 4th Monday at 9:30 am for all your alteration needs. Nov 13 & 20: Barrie's Mini Masters Series Barrie’s mini-masters series is a great opportunity for residents to study and work in the style of classic artistic mas- ters like Georgia O’Keefe, Picasso, Van Gogh, and more. Join us for a two-part class! Both start at 10:00 am sharp in the art room. Sign up with resident pro- grams. Space is limited. Nov 14: Birthday Meal Attention birthday folks! We want to celebrate you! Grab some friends and join us for lunch or dinner to celebrate your birthday. Be sure to RSVP with Skye to reserve your table. Nov 14: Larry Crowne After losing his job, a middle-aged man reinvents himself by going back to col- lege. Showtimes are 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre.