Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

October 2024 EVENTS • 14 • The Pinecone | October 2024 Oct 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. Oct 1: 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. Oct 1: 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. Oct 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! Oct 1: 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! Oct 1: The Beekeeper One man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after it’s revealed his target is a former operative of a pow- erful and clandestine organization known as Beekeepers. Showtimes are at 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm in the Theatre. Oct 1: BUNKO Join this fun group of folks every Tuesday at 1:30 pm in the SCR for the great game of BUNKO. Oct 1: Bible with Rick Lavatino This Bible Study provides an understand- ing to God’s story in a structure that places the various pieces of the Bible in a chronological story form narrowed down into a 14-week course. Please join us in the Chapel every Tuesday at 2:00 pm. Oct 1 & 5: Memphis Piano Studio Kirby is excited to announce we will be holding an exhibition for the students of the Memphis Piano Studio. Led by the amazing Dr. Angela Wong, she will showcase 2 separate programs with her students ranging from elementary to high school. The exhibition on Tuesday Octo- ber 1st will be in the PAC from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm & on Saturday October 5th in the PAC from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Oct 2: Senior Safari at the Zoo The Memphis Zoo is hosting their annu- al Senior Safari Day. All residents will be able to enter the zoo free of cost. There will be an information fair with 100+ sponsors and vendors for you to peruse along with free trams rides, live entertain- ment, & more. Meet in the lobby at 8:45 am. Sign up in resident programs. Trans- portation is $5. Oct 2: 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. Oct 2: Group Exercise Join us for Group Exercise every Monday, Wednesday & Friday. We will be in the PAC at 9:30 am. Oct 2: Chronic Disease Mangement Program Kirby will be hosting a free 6 week work- shop for adults with chronic health con- ditions or for caregivers of adults with chronic health conditions. These work- shops will focus on disease management skills, including; decision making, prob- lem solving, and action planning. This workshop starts September 18th and ends October 23rd. The workshops take place on Wednesdays from 9:30 am to about 12:00 pm. Spots are limited. Sign up in Resident Programs. Oct 2: Catholic Services The Church of the Holy Spirit will be holding Catholic services in the chapel every Wednesday at 10:00 am. The third Wednesday of each month is mass and communion and the Rosary will be of- fered all other weeks. Oct 2: Pinecone Painters Enjoy art? Like doing acrylic, watercol- or, oil, or fabric? Come join the Pinecone Painters. They will meet each Wednesday at 10:00 am in the Arts and Crafts Studio. Oct 2: 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. Oct 2: Needle Arts Group Have a passion for fiber arts? Come join the group in the Sunroom on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm. Oct 2: Mah Jongg Join the group for Mah Jongg play each Wednesday at 1:15 pm in the LCR. Be- ginners are welcome and encouraged to attend! Oct 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. Oct 2: 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. Oct 2: Triumph of the Heart The Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back inspires a handicapped oy who inspires him to return. Showtimes are at 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm in the Theatre. Oct 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.