Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 16 • The Pinecone | September 2024 Sep 13: Double D Band Join us in the Lobby for live entertainment by the Double D band. Enjoy this talented duo as they perform a wide range of songs and genres, but especially the 1950s hits. Music will begin in the Lobby at 6:00 pm. Sep 14 & 28: Trivia Group All residents are welcome to attend this noncompetitive activity, and are encour- aged to participate, or just listen and en- joy. The theme this month will be Astron- omy & Space Exploration, however, trivia questions can be presented on any topic. Join us at 6:15 pm in the ante room. Sep 16: Smith Jewelers Have any jewelry in need of repair? Come see Van Smith in the SCR on the 3rd Monday at 9:00 am. Sep 16: Tech Time Bring your phones, tablets, laptop whatev- er issue you have they will be glad to help. Cathy will be coming every 3rd Monday at 10:30 am in the Sunroom. Sep 16: European Travel Series We are excited to announce that through the memorial donations to the Library we will be showing a series of travel doc- umentaries of the histories and sights of European Cities. Showtime begins in the theatre at 1:30 pm. Sep 17 & 18: Flu Shots The Rx Shoppe will be here to administer Flu and Pneumococcal Vaccines. Make certain to bring your ID and all of your insurance cards to the PAC to receive your vaccination. September 17th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and September 18th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm If you have any questions, contact the Wellness Center at 901.369.7309. Sep 17: Mr & Mrs Smith A husband and wife struggle to keep their marriage alive until they realize they are both secretly working as assassins. Now, their respective assignments require them to kill each other. Showtimes are 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm in the Theatre. Sep 17: KP Photo Club If you love our Photo Club page in the Pinecone, come join us at 3:00 pm in the Large Card Room and learn to take better photos yourself! Sep 18: 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 the Resident Programs Office. Sep 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 com- forting suggestions for unique problems. Caregiving is very difficult. Come be a part of our group. Sep 18: Find Me Falling On a dreamy Mediterranean island, a rock star is hiding out in a cliffside home gets a second chance at love. Showtimes are 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm in the Theatre.  Sep 20: Side Street Steppers Come enjoy the music of yesteryear with the Side Street Steppers. This group plays rare and popular music from the 1920s and 1930s. Enjoy a blend of jazz and blues and get ready for a hip-shaking, cater- wauling good time. Performance will be in the PAC at 6:00 pm. Sep 22: Marilynn Garzione Join us in the lobby at 1:00 pm to enjoy music, with our very own Marilynn Gar- zione. Always a wonderful performance that you don’t want to miss out on. Sep 23: Tekila Mexican Cuisine Tekila Mexican Cuisine is a steakhouse that offers a unique fusion of Mexican flavors, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Sign up with Resident Pro- grams. Transportation fee will be $5 and can be paid in either cash or it can be charged to your room. We will meet in the Lobby at 11:00 am. Sep 24: The Book Baggers “The Baker’s Secret” by Stephen P. Kier- nan is our subject for The Book Baggers discussion. Carolyn Hladky is bringing into the discussion our own resident art- ist, Jerry Dunnam. Carolyn brings life and energy to any discussion. Jerry will share her outstanding talent with illustrations created specifically for our time together. This WWII historical fiction places us in the middle of everyday life for occupied France in the weeks leading up to D-Day. Join us at 9:30 am. in the Chapel to get a sense of the hardship the French residents endured and the creative ways they sur- vived the days while waiting for the Allies to arrive. Sep 24: Noah Noah is chosen by God to undertake a momentous mission before an apocalyp- tic flood cleanses the world. Showtime is 1:30 pm. Sep 24: Girls' Night Out Calling all Kirby Ladies, join us in the the- atre for The Sting. Two con men team up to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a mobster. Movie begins at 6:30 pm.    Sep 25: Jack Reacher: Never Go Back Jack Reacher must uncover the truth be- hind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name while on the run as a fugitive from the law. Showtimes are 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm in the Theatre. Sep 27: Pink Palace Crafts Fair Attracting artists from across the country, it is the largest juried arts and crafts fair in the Mid-South, the largest fundraising event for the MOSH and one of the largest volunteer-run events in Memphis. Lobby time 9:15 am. Transportation fee will be $5 and can be paid in either cash or it can be charged to your room. Sep 27: Ghost River Duo We are excited to welcome the Ghost River duo. This husband-and-wife duo draw inspiration from a variety of musical sources such as folk rock, American stan- dards, bluegrass, and jazz. The music will begin in the PAC at 6:00 pm.