Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | September 2019 • 15 • Sept 6: Travelers: Hummingbird Festival Hummingbird Day is the premier event celebrating one of nature’s vibrant aerial acrobats, the Hummingbird. Humming- birds just can’t resist the temptation of such a plentiful supply of nectar at the Arboretum. Nestled in the rolling hills of picturesque North Mississippi waits Holly Springs. Combining the best of Southern History, Architecture, Sounds and Flavor. Join the group for a fun filled day of fun, food and fellowship. Admission $10.00 Sign up in Transportation. Departure time is 9:30 am. Sept 6: Art with Helen Whether you are already an artist or would like to learn, join teacher Helen Gaines on Fridays at 10:00 am in the Arts & Crafts Room. Sept 6: Music with Al Mahan Come to the Lobby at 6:00 pm for a trip down memory lane with guitarist and vocalist Al Mahan and enjoy a blend of music from decades past. With his unique presentation filled with humor, imperson- ations, parodies and sing-alongs, Al’s con- certs prove to be a most enjoyable time filled with laughter, singing, nostalgia and inspiration. Sept 7: Men’s Christian Fellowship The Men’s Christian Fellowship meets ev- ery Saturday morning in the Ante Room at 7:30 am. There is a rotating list of resi- dent speakers who give a devotion at each meeting. Come enjoy coffee and fellow- ship with us each week. Sept 9: Tai Chi Originally developed for self-defense, Tai Chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise. Every Monday in the PAC at 1:45 pm. Sept 9: Magnum: Legend of the Lost Art Higgins asks Magnum to find a long-lost artifact, “The Lost Art of the Ancients” before it can fall into the wrong hands. Showtime 1:30 pm. Sept 10: Birthday Night with Just Friends Band Just Friends Band members Larry Tyler, Kelley Walker and Wes Walker will de- light audiences with skilled renditions of pop, jazz standards, rock, country, and gospel. Larry Tyler is skilled on both gui- tar and keyboard and provides vocals on a wide repertoire of material, including pop, jazz standards, rock, country, and gospel. Wes Walker plays the saxophone, flute, and clarinet and has performed pro- fessionally around the region for the past 30 years. Join them in the PAC at 6:30 pm. Sept 11: Garden Club Meeting Hold on to your plants. They will still produce a few more tomatoes.The large amount of rain has hurt the crop. Plans for next year-consider all bush plants so all can reach the vines. We will pick up patio pots in October - a cool day. Bring a new resident with you to our next meet- ing who could be a garden gro’er. Come on down to the Greenhouse every 2nd Wednesday of every month at 10:30 am rain or shine and dig in! Sept 11: Memphis Hearing Aid Service On the second Wednesday of every month, at 10:00 am in the Arts & Crafts Room, Dr. Rena C Booth will be offer- ing: Free Hearing Evaluation, Free Hear- ing Aid Consultation, Free Hearing Aid Clean, Check, and Adjustment. Please call 682-1529 for more information or to schedule a visit. Sept 11: Creative Aging: Patriotic Salute Featuring a special presentation from 926, the Stax Music Academy Alumni Band, made up of graduates of the internation- ally renowned Stax Music Academy, lo- cated at the original site of Stax Records in Memphis. The program is followed by a complementary reception.Tickets are $5.00 DONATION at the door. Cash or check. Sign up in Transportation. We will depart at 12:45 pm. Sept 11: Instant Family A couple find themselves in over their heads when they foster three children. Showtimes 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm. Sept 12: Political Forum Your vote counts! We are hosting a po- litical forum in the PAC at 2:00 pm. All candidates will be given a brief opportu- nity to speak. You will be able to mix and mingle with the candidates at the recep- tion following. Sept 13: Flag Raising Ceremony Join us in the Lobby at 9:30 am for our 35th Anniversary Flag Raising featuring the University of Memphis ROTC Color Guard Bag Pipe George Malone Vocal- ist from Opera Memphis. Meet us in the Lobby at 9:25 am to follow the presenta- tion out to the Porte Cachere. Sept 13: MusicwithNostalgia Enjoy an evening with “Nostalgia”. Wel- come back our favorite duo as they en- tertain us with a musical revue evoking memories through songs from the 1920’s to the present. Don’t miss this show at 6:00 pm in the PAC. Sept 14 & 28: Through the Bible Through the Bible is a study of the Bible led by Gail Kommer and Barbara Hyland, meeting the 2nd and 4th Saturday of ev- ery month at 10:00 am in the Small Card Room. Bring a Bible and notebook. Join this group of ladies who enjoy learning about God’s Word. All are welcome. Sept 14: Lighting of the Lake Join us for the 36th Anniversary Light- ing of the Lake ceremony. Our theme this year is Path and the color is Turmeric. The ceremony will start promptly at 5:00 pm by the Lake Latimer. We will have a special guest speaker. Followed by the lighting of the torches and taps played by Nathan Wolinski. We will then adjourn to the Lobby and Dining Room for a recep- tion featuring music from our featured musical pianist Tim Stanek.