Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

November 2024 EVENTS • 14 • The Pinecone | November 2024 Nov 1: Get Physical with Kim Join our fitness instructor Kim Roberts every Monday and Friday in the Oasis at 8:00 am and Wednesdays at 9:00 am. She will be teaching how to safely use all of the gym equipment and is available to answer any questions you may have. Nov 1: Water Aerobics We have a Water Aerobics class for ev- eryone! Advanced Water Aerobics class- es will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays at 9:30 am. Spots are limited so, be sure to sign up in the Oasis. Basic and Beginning Water Aerobics classes are held on Wednesdays & Fridays at 9:30 am. Men’s Water Aerobics is held on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 am. Nov 1: Group Exercise Join us for Group Exercise every Monday, Wednesday & Friday. We will be in the PAC at 9:30 am. Nov 1: 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. Nov 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. Nov 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 10:45 am in the PAC. Nov 1: Billiards Group Social Billiards for men and women! All skill levels welcome. Mondays at 10:30 am and EVERY DAY at 1:00 pm in the billiard room. Come out and just have some fun with us! Nov 1: Coat Drive Kick Off It is that time of year! Kirby Pines annu- al coat drive. Come one come all. Donate your coats from seasons past, at this fun filled party. All donations go to our staff members who help keep Kirby Pines our home. No coat is too big or too small. Kick off will be at 1:00 pm in the PAC. Nov 1: Entertainers: Music to Love Kirby Pines welcomes several musical guests who will perform your favorite songs. Our own musical residents are also included. There will be solos, duets and instrumentals- something for everyone to LOVE. Performance kicks off at 6:30 pm in the PAC. Nov 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. Nov 2: 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 pm and Advanced at 1:50 pm. Everyone is welcome! Nov 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. Nov 2: Ballroom Dancing Ballroomdancing is that perfect combina- tion of physical activity, social interaction, mental stimulation, and it’s FUN! Join us every Wednesday at 2:00 pm and Saturday at 2:30 pm in the PAC for a group class and ask us about private lessons. Nov 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. Nov 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. Nov 3: Marilynn Garzione Please join us in the Lobby at 1:00 pm to enjoy a musical performance by our very own Marilynn Garzione. This is an after- noon you don’t want to miss. Nov 4: Hobby Pines Group Enjoy wood working? Join the Hobby Pines group. We meet every Monday at 10:00 am in the Hobby Shop. Nov 4: Poetry & Writing Club The Poetry Writing Group meets the first Monday of the month in the LCR at 10:00 am. The assignment doesn’t need to be longer than 500 words. This month’s assignment you will need to use the fol- lowing words in your story: ‘experiment, jump, mattress, skyline, interpret, con- dition, convince, hospital, defer…’ Note, you are not required to use all the words. We will meet for an hour and share our writing, hope to see you there.mpts. It’s fun and we hope to see you there. Nov 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 a chair. The benefits of yoga are improving flexi- bility, improving concentration, reducing stress, and joint pain. Join us in the PAC at 10:30 am each Monday & 11:00 am on Wednesdays. Nov 4: Lunch Bunch: Arcade Join the lunch bunch to Arcade Restau- rant. Arcade Restaurant has the honor of being Memphis oldest café. Don’t forget to sign up in Resident Programs before the slots fill up. Lobby time is at 11:00 AM. Transportation is $5. Nov 4: Mexican Train Dominoes Looking for a new game to play? Try Mex- ican Train Dominoes. Come by the LCR every Monday at 6:00 pm or the Ante Room every Wednesday at 1:30 pm. If you have any questions or want to join a session, please reach out to Paula Hanson or Phyllis Mitchell.