Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 16 • The Pinecone | October 2023 Oct 13: Music with Amaro Praised for having a powerful and yet so welcoming warm sound, Brazilian violinist Amaro Dubois has become known for his work expanding and popularizing lesser-known repertoire for the viola through collaborative proj- ects in Brazil and North America. Come enjoy this wonderful performer in the PAC at 6:00 pm. Oct 16: Tech Time Bring your phones, tablets, laptop what- ever issue you have they will be glad to help. Cathy will be coming every 3rd Monday at 10:30 am in the Sunroom. Oct 17: Lunch Bunch: Bog & Barley Irish Pub Hop on the bus as we go to Bog and Bar- ley Irish Pub. There you can enjoy some traditional Irish Fare such as Shepherd’s Pie or their delicious Irish Bread Pud- ding. If you are interested in going, please sign up with Resident Programs with $5. We will meet in the Lobby at 11:00 am. Oct 17: Finding Neverland The charming account of a period in the life of author J.M. Barrie reveals the real relationships and events that served as the basis for the author’s most iconic work, “Peter Pan”. Showtimes are 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre. Oct 18: Caregiver Support Group Are you caring for a loved one? Our sup- port group meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month in the Small Card Room at 10:00 am. We find support as well as comforting suggestions for unique problems. Caregiving is very difficult. Come be a part of our group. Oct 18: Paris Can Wait An empty nester with a workaholic hus- band goes on a spontaneous, two-day journey through the French country- side with her husband’s business part- ner and rediscovers her passion for life. Showtimes are 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre. Oct 19: KP Photo Club If you love our Photo Club page in the Pinecone, come join us at 3:00 pm in the LCR to brush up on your skills! Oct 20: Music with IRIS The Iris Artist Fellows Duo, featuring Pedro Maia on violin and Gabriel High- tower on cello, specializes in bringing an electric mix of music to the concert hall and beyond. Join them for music in the lobby at 6:00 pm. Oct 24: The Book Baggers This month for Book Baggers, we will have a special guest who will be demon- strating his talent while we discuss “Happy Little Accidents: The Wit and Wisdom of Bob Ross” Unlike any meet- ing we have had, you will want to share this with new neighbors and anyone who might be considering Kirby Pines as their home. We will be meeting at 9:30 am in the Chapel. Oct 24: Midnight In Paris A romantic comedy about a family trav- eling to the French for business. The party includes a young, engaged cou- ple forced to confront the illusions that a life different from their own is better. Showtimes are 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre. Oct 24: Fall Festival Come one come all to our Annual Kirby Pines Fall Festival! Our friends at Bluff City Balloon will be offering free rides on their hot air balloons to all residents, and $5 to all guests. We will also have live music along with dinner and snacks available for purchase from some of our local food trucks. Invite your friends and loved ones to enjoy the festivities. The fun begins at 4:00 pm. Oct 25: Cider House Rules Homer Wells has lived most of his life at an orphanage in rural Maine. Though groomed by its proprietor to be his suc- cessor, Homer leaves to experience the world outside, where he soon learns powerful lessons about life, love, and home. Showtimes are at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre. Oct 25: The Tempest The Creative Aging welcomes the day- time rendition of Memphis’ Shake- speare Company’s, Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Please sign up with Resident Programs with $10. We will meet in the Lobby at 12:15. Oct 26: Alzheimer's Bake Sale Join us in the Lobby for our Annu- al Bake Sale benefiting the Alzheimer Foundation of America. Come on down and purchase your favorite dessert or two or three and tell all your friends to join in as we continue to aid in the re- search for a cure for this insidious dis- ease. We will be open from 10:00 am and close at 2:00 pm. Oct 27: Alzheimer's Walk Meet us in the Lobby at 10:00 am to reg- ister for the walk to support the Alzhei- mer’s Association. We start at 10:30 am and will be walking outside the grounds around the lake. All are welcome to at- tend. Oct 31: Hocus Pocus Conjured up y some unsuspecting pranksters, a tricky trio of 300-year-old witches set out to cat a spell on the town and reclaim their youth. But first, they must get their act together and outwit three kids and a talking cat. Showtimes are 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Oct 31: Costume Contest Attention all you ghouls and goblins out there, come dressed in your best or spookiest for our Kirby Pines Costume Contest. Join us in the Lobby at 2:00 pm dressed and ready. All costumes, home- made, or store bought, single or couple, are welcomed. Don’t forget our furry friends!