Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | October 2026 • 15 • Oct 4: Worship Service Whether you come join us or watch us from home, be sure to catch our Sunday service at 10:00 am in the PAC. All are welcome & encouraged to attend. Oct 5: Hobby Pines Group Enjoy wood working? Join the Hobby Pines group. We meet every Monday at 10:00 am in the Hobby Shop. Oct 5: Chair Yoga Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done while sitting. Many poses can also be done standing while using a chair. The benefits of yoga are improving flexibility, improving concentration, reducing stress & joint pain. Join us in the PAC on Mondays at 10:30 am & Wednesdays at 11:00 am. Oct 5: Mexican Train Dominoes Join us in the Ante Room every Monday at 6:00 pm, or every Wednesday at 1:30 pm to play Mexican Train Dominos. If you have any questions or want to join a session, please reach out to PaulaHanson or PhyllisMitchell. Oct 5: Bingo Who dones’t love Bingo? You’re sure to make a new friend or catch up with some old friends. Join us in the PAC every Monday night at 6:00 pm. Cards are $1 to play, limit 2 cards per person. Oct 5: Resident’s Choice Movie Night Resident’s choice movie night is going to be held every Monday night at 6:30 pm. Here is your chance to pick the movie. Let Sally Cook know the week before what movie you want to see. Oct 6: Walking Club Come walk with us! Kirby Pines walking group welcomes you to join in every Tuesday morning at 9:00 am. We meet under the Porte Cochere. When the weather is nice, we walk around outside and when it’s raining we walk through the halls of Kirby Pines. No matter what your speed or pace is we encourage you to walk with us. Oct 6: Travelers: Calvary Mission Join the Travelers to the Calvary Rescue Mission Luncheon for their $5 all you can eat fried chicken. Sign up in Resident Programs. Lobby time is 10:00 am. Transportation fee is $5. Don’t forget your lunch money! Oct 6 & 20: Duplicate Bridge Duplicate Bridge will begin at 1:00 pm on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month. If you would like to join, come out to the LCR. Oct 6: Entertainer’s Practice If you enjoy singing, come join the Entertainers Chorus. We meet every Tuesday in the Chapel at 1:00 pm. Hope to see you there! Oct 6: BUNKO Join this fun group of folks every Tuesday at 1:30 pm in the SCR for the great game of BUNKO. Oct 6: Photo Club If you love our Photo Club page in the Pinecone, come join us at 3:00 pm in the Ante Room & learn to take better photos yourself! Oct 7: Catholic Services The Church of the Holy Spirit will be holding Catholic services in the Chapel every Wednesday at 10:00 am. The 3rd Wednesday of each month is mass & communion. The Rosary will be offered all other weeks. Oct 7: Pinecone Painters Enjoy art? Like doing acrylic, watercolor, oil, or fabric? Come join the Pinecone Painters. They will meet each Wednesday at 10:00 am in the Arts and Crafts Studio. Oct 7: Covid Vaccine CVS will be returning to administer the current COVID-19 Booster to the Independent Living Residents of Kirby Pines on October 7th, 2026 in the LCR. These vaccines are limited in number & given by appointment only. For more information, contact The Wellness Center at 901.369.7309. Oct 7: Needle Arts Group Have a passion for fiber arts? Come join the group in the Sunroom on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm. Oct 7: Mah Jongg Join the group for Mah Jongg play each Wednesday at 1:15 pm in the LCR. Beginners are welcome & encouraged to attend! Oct 7: Ballroom Dancing Ballroom dancing is that perfect combination 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. Oct 7: Bridge Group The Bridge Group meets every Wednesday at 6:00 pm in the LCR and is open to all residents. Bring a partner and come join us. There is a sign-up binder in the hallway near the Bistro. Oct 8 & 22: Alterations Attention Kirby Pines! We have a new seamstress to meet all your alteration needs. Her name is Latoya & you can find her in the Ante Room from 9:45 am – 10:45 am on the 2nd & 4thThursday each month. Oct 8: Alzheimer’s Awareness Bake Sale Break out the flour and mixing bowls because we are having our Alzheimer’s Awareness bake sale in the Lobby from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. You may drop off your baked goods with Resident Programs. You may price your goods yourself or allow them to be assigned a price. All proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. Oct 9: Travelers: Crosstown Concourse Join the Travelers for an afternoon at the Crosstown Concourse. There are so many things to do. We will stroll through the different featured art exhibits, stop by the wellness center, & much more. After we explore the concourse, we will enjoy lunch at Crosstown Brewery. Transportation fee is $5. Lobby time is 11:00 am. Don’t forget your lunch money! Oct 9: Music: Sonny & Jo Give a warmKirby Pines welcome to Sonny & Jo. This is their 1st time performing on the Kirby stage. They play a lot of your favorite oldies by many different artists, some country music & also Gospel! With a wide variety like this, they are sure to put on a great show! Music begins in the PAC at 6:00 pm. Oct 10 & 24: Trivia Group All residents are welcome to attend this noncompetitive activity, and are encouraged to participate, or just listen and enjoy. The THEME for October is Food & Drink. However, Trivia questions can be presented on any topic. Join us at 6:15 pm in the ante room.