Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | September 2024 • 15 • Sep 4: The Long Game Rejected by a Texas country club for his Mexican heritage, a veteran forms a team of underdog golfers to compete in the sport that excluded them. Showtimes are at 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm in the Theatre. Sep 4: Ballroom Dancing Ballroom dancing is that perfect combi- nation of physical activity, social inter- action, 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. Sep 4: Bridge Group The Bridge Group meets every Wednes- day 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. Sep 5: 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 chapel. All denominations invited. Sep 5: Series: 1923 From the creators of Yellowstone, 1923 follows the generation of the Dutton fam- ily during a time of various hardships in- cluding Prohibition, drought, and early stages of the Great Depression. Showtime is at 1:30 pm in the Theatre. Sep 5: Flag Blessing Please join us in the PAC at 6:00 pm for a very special Vespers. As part of the Light- ing of the Lake festivities, we will begin Vespers with gospel vocalist Tiffany Gold- en and a guest speaker will have the honor of blessing the flag. Sep 6: Flag Raising Join us in the Lobby at 9:30 am for our 41st Anniversary flag raising featuring the University of Memphis ROTC Col- or Guard and The City of Memphis Pipe Band . Meet us in the Lobby at 9:25 am for the presentation under the Porte Cochere. Sep 6: Strength Training As we age, it is so important that we main- tain our strength in order to independent- ly care for ourselves and loved ones. Join us every Friday at 10:15 am in the PAC for our strengthening exercise class. Sep 6 & 20: Cornhole Club Come out and join us for our newest trending game, cornhole. Whether you’re new to playing, or an expert, everyone is welcome. Join us in the LCR at 10:30 am for a fun time. Sep 6: Yoga Stretch Gentle yoga can be very effective for se- niors in preventing or slowing down the loss of bone density, and relieving bone and joint pain. Come on out and join Ms. Kim every Friday at 10:45 am in the PAC. Sep 6: Al Mahan A man and his guitar! Come join Al Ma- han for a wonderful evening of music in the Lobby. The performance kicks off at 6:00 pm. Sep 7: Men’s Christian Fellowship The Men’s Christian Fellowship meets ev- ery Saturday morning at 8:00 am. Come enjoy coffee and fellowship with us each week. There is a rotating list of resident speakers who give a devotion at each meeting. All men are welcome and en- couraged to attend. Sep 7: Lighting of the Lake Join us for our 41st Anniversary Light- ing of the Lake ceremony. Our theme this year is “Be Still” and the color is Feathered Green. The festivities will begin promptly at 5:00 pm by Lake Latimer. We will then adjourn to the Lobby and Dining Room for a reception featuring music from pia- nist Michael Donahue. Sep 8: Hymn Sing with Leon Please Join us in the Chapel for a resident led Hymn singing with Mr. Leon Sander- son. We will begin at 4:00 pm. Sep 9: Alterations Come to the Arts and Crafts room the 2nd Monday at 9:30 am for all your alter- ation needs. Sep 9: Poetry & Writing Club The Poetry & Writing Group will meet at 10:00 am on Monday September 9th in the LCR. This month we are writing about childhood. You may write fiction, an es- say, a memory, a poem or song. Someone may be so creative they compose a puzzle. Have fun and bring your work to read to the group. Sep 10 & 24: Afternoon Bridge Bridge will begin at 1:00 pm on Tuesday afternoons. If you would like to join come out to the LCR. Sep 10: Midway The story of the Battle of Midway, told by the leaders and the sailors who fought it. Showtimes are 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm in the Theatre. Sep 11: Patriot Day Let us meet under the Porte Cachere at 9:00 am for a prayer and moment of si- lence in remembrance of the tragic events that occurred on this day 23 years ago. Sep 11: Garden Gro'ers If you enjoy gardening as much as we do, we would love for you to become a mem- ber of our gardening community. Just a reminder that the produce grown in the gardens belongs to the club members. Join us in the Greenhouse at 10:30 am. Sep 11: Catch Me If You Can Barely 17 yet, Frank is a skilled forger who has passed as a doctor, lawyer and pilot. FBI agent Carl becomes obsessed with tracking down the con man, who only revels in the pursuit. Showtimes are 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm in the Theatre. Sep 12: Resident Association Meeting The Kirby Pines Estates Residents’ Asso- ciation will meet from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm in the Performing Arts Center. Speak- er: Kelsey Johnson, Associate Director, Arthritis Foundation. Sep 13: Backermann's Country Market Please join us for a trip out to Whiteville where we will have the chance to visit the Mennonite church and school and listen to the Elder speak on his community, their culture and beliefs. Afterward we will go to the Country Market and Café for lunch and shopping. We will meet in the Lobby at 8:30 am. Transportation will be $5 and can be paid to Resident Programs.