Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | September 2025 • 15 • Sept 4: Wellness Talk w/Susan Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults — but they don’t have to be part of aging. This September, we’ll host an engaging and interactive session on Fall Prevention, sharing practical tips, balance-boosting exercises, and home safety strategies to help residents stay con- fident on their feet. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experts, ask questions, and take steps toward a safer, stronger future. Be in the Sunroom at 2:00 pm for this session. Sept 4: FlagBlessingCeremony Please join us in the PAC at 6:30 pm for a special Vespers. As part of the Lighting of the Lake festivities, we will begin Vespers with Maxie Dunnam Blessing the flag. Sept 5: Flag Raising Ceremony Join us under the Porte Cochere at 9:30 am for our 42nd Anniversary flag rais- ing ceremony featuring the University of Memphis ROTC Color Guard and The City of Memphis Pipe Band. Sept 5: 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. Sept 5: 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. Sept 5: Happy Hour Come to the Bistro from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm every Friday to enjoy a Happy Hour Menu & Prices. This is a wonderful way to start your weekend off right! Sept 5: Music: Al Mahan A man and his guitar! Come join Al Ma- han for a wonderful evening of music in the PAC. The performance kicks off at 6:00 pm. Sept 6: 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. Sept 6: Football Saturdays Attention College Football Fans! Come to the Bistro to cheer on your favorite college football teams. Every Saturday during the College Football Season, the game will be on in the Bistro & your favorite tailgating foods will be on the menu. Wear your teams’ colors to show your support! Sept 6: Lighting of the Lake Join us for our 42nd Anniversary Light- ing of the Lake ceremony. Our theme this year is “Home” and the color is Apricot & Butterfly Whispers. The festivities will begin at 5:00 pm by Lake Latimer. We will then adjourn to the Lobby and Dining Room for a reception featuring music by Violinist Ariel Subbers. Sept 7: Church of Christ Service Our service will be every Sunday at 8:00 am in the Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Sept 7: Worship Service Whether you come join us or watch our from home, be sure to catch our Sunday service at 10:00 am in the PAC. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Sept 9: Women's Bible Study Ladies, come join our new women’s bible study organized by Germantown Presby- terian Church. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am in the Chapel. Sept 9: Travelers: Calvary Rescue Mission Luncheon Join the Travelers to the Calvary Rescue Mission Luncheon for their $5 all you can eat fried chicken on Tuesday, September 9th. They will have special guest speaker, Albert Edwards – Exec. Director of Alpha Omega Veteran Services. Sign up in Res- ident Programs. Lobby time is 10:00 am. Transportation fee is $5. Don’t forget your lunch money! Sept 9 & 23: Duplicate Bridge Duplicate Bridge will begin at 1:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. If you would like to join, come out to the LCR. Sept 9: Girls' Night Out Come join the “girls” for an evening of popcorn and a great movie, “Dreamer”. Based on a true story of a rescued horse and a father/daughter relationship. It is sure to be a hit with everyone. Showtime is at 6:15 pm. Don’t be late! Sept 10: Garden Gro'ers The beauty of a garden lies not just in its blooms, but in the creative journey from seed to splendor. If you enjoy gardening as much as we do, we would love for you to become a member of our gardening community. Join us in the Greenhouse at 10:30 am. Sept 10 & 24: Alterations Come to the Guest Suite: Home Sweet Home on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 10:00 am for all of your alteration needs. Sept 10: Recipe Wednesday We are starting a new tradition in the Dining Room. Every month on the 2nd Wednesday, Chef Harold will be making your treasured family recipes! Recipes can be submitted to Carolyn Hladky or any member of the Food Committee. Can’t wait to see “What YOU Bring to the Table”! Sept 11: Patriot Day Salute Let us meet under the Porte Cochere at 9:30 am for a prayer and moment of si- lence in remembrance of the tragic events that occurred on this day 24 years ago. Sept 11: Resident Association Meeting The Kirby Pines Residents’ Association will meet on September 11, 2025 from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm in the Performing Arts Center. Dana Miller from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be the speaker. Sept 12: 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 10:00 am every Friday for a fun time. Sept 12: Travelers: Woodruff & Fontaine Home Tour Join the Travelers to the Woodruff & Fountain Historic Home Tour. Built in 1871, along “Millionaires Row,” this French Victorian mansion was home to two prominent Memphis families, Amos Woodruff, and Noland Fontaine. The house was vacant until 1961, when the Association for the Preservation of Ten- nessee Antiquities restored the mansion and it opened its doors as a historic house museum. Lobby Time is 1:30 pm. Sign up in Resident Programs. Tickets are $13. Transportation Fee $5. Sept 12: Art Opening Join us in the PAC at 2:00 pm to hear from our local artists here at Kirby, see their new work. Refreshments will be served