Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | September 2021 • 15 • Oct 6: The Spectacular Now A hard-partying high school senior’s philosophy on life changes when he meets the not-so-typical “nice girl.” Showing at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre. Oct 6: Loss of Spouse Workshop Rev. Dr. Jacky Gatliff, staff member of Christ Church Memphis, has been in- volved in grief work for over 20 years and even authored material on the sub- ject. Dr. Gatliff will be hosting a 6 week Loss of Spouse Workshop at Kirby Pines on Wednesday’s at 1:30 pm in the chap- el. For more information or to register (spots are limited) contact Dr. Jacky Gatliff at (901) 261-2106. Oct 6: Ballroom Dancing Our mission is to share our love of ballroom dance with you. Ballroom dancing is that perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation, and it’s FUN! Join us every Wednesday at 2:00 pm in the PAC for a group class and ask us about private lessons. Oct 6: Bridge Group Bridge will begin at 6:15 pm onWednes- day nights in the LCR. If you would like to join in please sign the downstairs book by noon on Wednesdays. Oct 7: Rummage Sale Ladies and Gents, it’s time to clean out your storage rooms, closets and draw- ers and turn some of those items into monetary rewards. The Fall Rummage Sale will be held in the PAC from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Call Activities to reserve your spot @ 866-4414. Oct 7: Bible Study with Dave Phillips Join Germantown Church of Christ’s Dave Phillips as he leads a group Bible Study every Thursday at 10:00 am in the PAC and on live TV. All denominations invited. Oct 7: The Crown This historical drama centers on Queen Elizabeth II and the daunting challenges she faces after ascending to the throne at the age of 25 amid a declining Brit- ish Empire and a political landscape in turmoil. Showtime will be Thursdays at 1:30 pm. Oct 7: Orpheum: Come From Away This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. For tickets, please call the Orpheum box office at 901-525-3000. To sign up, visit the Kirby Pines front desk. Bus leaves at 6:15 pm. Oct 8: Music with Wyndie Oh Wyndie Oh and her accomplished ac- companist bring you soulful sounds from the heart. Wyndie sings Smooth Jazz, Old School R&B, Country, Gos- pel and Neo Soul. Join us in the lobby at 6:00 pm for this wonderful perfor- mance. Oct 9 & 23: Saturday Trivia All residents are welcome to attend this noncompetitive activity, and are en- couraged to participate, or just listen and enjoy. The theme for October will be entertainment including movies, television, music, and theater. How- ever, trivia questions can be presented on any topic. Join us at 6:15 pm in the chapel. For further information please contact Peter Jones at 901-767-0289 or pdjones1940@gmail.com. Oct 11 & 25: Alterations Come to the Arts and Crafts room the 2nd and 4th Monday at 9:30 am for all your alteration needs. Oct 12: Faith Under Fire Fireman Tom Hatcher is at the end of his rope. He saves lives but couldn’t save his wife from cancer. Now his daughter faces the same battle. From an unlikely friend, Tom is challenged to face grief and embrace faith in his darkest hours. Showing at 1:30 pm in the theatre. Oct 12: Birthday Night with The Geeslin Brothers Join us for birthday night for this gospel music and inspirational group. They will take the stage at 6:30 pm in the PAC. We will take a love offering at the end of the night as a thank you. Oct 13: Alzheimer's Bake Sale Join us in the lobby for our Annual Bake Sale benefiting the Alzheimer’s Founda- tion of America. Come on down and purchase your favorite dessert or two or three and tell all of your friends to join in as we continue to aid in the research for a cure of this insidious disease. We will open at 9:30 am and close at 1:30 pm. Oct 13: Garden Gro'ers Fall gardening is now underway. The turnip, mustard, kale, and collards are ready. Onions sets will be planted too. Remember, share a tomato and make a friend. Be sure to come out to our next meeting at 10:30 am in the Greenhouse. Oct 13: The Queen After the death of Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II struggles with her reaction to a sequence of events nobody could have predicted. Showing in the Theatre at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Oct 14: KP Photo Club If you'd like to learn about using your phone to take and share pics, join us at 3:00 pm in the Large Card Room. Oct 15 : Music with Steve McGregory Steve McGregory is a solo singer and pianist. His performance ranges from Jerry Lee Lewis-style on the piano to old-fashioned country, gospel and rock- and-roll. Join us in the lobby at 6:00 pm for this crowd pleaser.