Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 16 • The Pinecone | November 2026 Nov 12: Resident Association Meeting The November meeting of the Resident’s Association will meet Thursday, November 12th at 2:00 pm in the PAC. We will welcome Lisa Anderson from “Room at the Inn” as our guest speaker. Nov 13: Lunch Bunch: City Silo The Lunch Bunch is going to City Silo. City Silo offers re-imagined comfort food & beverages made with wholesome, clean ingredients. Know that when you visit City Silo, you’re supporting a business that walks the walk by fostering relationships with local farmers, using their products responsibly, providing customers with flavorful ingredients that are humanely and consciously raised, preparing food fresh, and disposing of everything with the least amount of impact possible. The transportation fee is $5. Lobby time is at 10:45 am. Don’t forget your lunch money! Nov 13: Entertainers Welcome to NOVEMBERFEST presented by the Entertainers. This annual event will offer a variety of vocal & instrumental selections. Invited guests along with the Entertainers’ soloists and staff will perform. Come to the PAC at 6:30 pm, prepared to enjoy the music & collective group of talents! Nov 14 & 28: Trivia Group All residents are welcome to attend this noncompetitive activity, and are encouraged to participate, or just listen and enjoy. The THEME for November is US and World Geography. However, Trivia questions can be presented on any topic. Join us at 6:15 pm in the ante room. Nov 15: Birthday Day Attention birthday folks! We want to celebrate YOUwith a very special day in the dining room! Whether you are celebrating your birthday, joining friends or plan on dining at your usual table, we invite you to dress up & enjoy. For those celebrating a birthday, be sure to RSVP with Kayla Holland by returning your personalized invitation you received. For everyone else, make sure you fill out an RSVP form that can be found at the front desk. Nov 15: Music: Santifica Wind Ensemble Let’s welcome back, St. George’s Sanctifica Wind Ensemble back to our stage! This group of musicians always puts on a great show. The music begins in the PAC at 2:00 pm. Don’t be late. Nov 16: Tech Time Bring your phones, tablets, laptop, whatever issue you have he will be glad to help. Allen Childress will be coming the 3rd Monday of August at 10:30 am in the Sunroom. Nov 17: Book Baggers You won’t want to miss hearing from our very own Mike Jaeger, as he leads the discussion of “The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife” by Anna Johnson. Join us in the Chapel on Tuesday, November 17th. We begin promptly at 9:30 am. Invite friends! Share the joy! Nov 17: Interview with a WWII POW Join us in the PAC for “Interview with a WWII POW” at 3:00 pm. During this presentation, Diane Hight, founder of “Forever Young Veterans”, will be directing a Q&A with WWII POW Luke McLaurine. Luke McLaurine, 102, bailed out of his B-24 over Austria and was captured by the Germans. His story will is a perfect example of Freedom isn’t Free. Nov 17: Girls’ Night Out Come join the “girls” for an evening of popcorn and a great movie. Hopscotch follows a disillusioned CIA operative who, after being forced into a desk job, decides to publish a tell-all memoir exposing espionage secrets, sparking a wry global chase. Featuring witty interplay between Walter Matthau and Glenda Jackson, the film blends lighthearted spy antics with Mozart’s score, offering a comedic twist on Cold War intrigue. It is sure to be a fun night for everyone. Showtime is at 6:15 pm. Don’t be late! Nov 18: Carousel of Shoppes Come and enjoy a day of fun and shopping at our 12th annual Kirby Pines Carousel of Shoppes. We will have a wide variety of vendors in attendance, with a great variety of merchandise for you to choose from. Doors will open at 10:00 am in the PAC. Nov 18: Caregiver Support Are you caring for a loved one? Our support group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month in the Ante Room at 10:00 am. We find support as well as comforting suggestions for unique problems. Caregiving can be very challenging. Come be a part of our group. Nov 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! Nov 20: Music: Rob Haynes Join us in the PAC for the one & only Rob Haynes. With a style like none other, 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! Oct 21: Music: Miss Sofiya’s Students Kirby is excited to welcome back the Miss Sofya’s piano students to perform. Please come out to the Lobby starting at 2:30 pm to listen to these wonderful students and enjoy their showcases. Nov 24: Travelers: Backermann’s Country Market Let’s go shopping with the Travelers at Backermann’s Country Market in Whiteville, TN. This is a wonderful opportunity to stock up on all of your favorite baked goods, cheeses, spices, & so much more. We will meet in the Lobby 9:30 am. Sign up in Resident Programs. Transportation will be $5. Nov 26: Thanksgiving Feast Join us for the Kirby Pines Thanksgiving Feast, starting at 11:00 am in the Dining Room. Feast with joy, give thanks with love. Make sure you fill out an RSVP form that can be found at the front desk. Nov 27: Music: Anthony & Pam Bollinger Let’s give a warm Kirby Pines Welcome to Anthony & Pam Bollinger. You may remember this wonderful duo from the year’s Lighting of the Lake, Flag Rasing Ceremony. Join us in the PAC at 6:00 pm to hear them perform for us once again.