Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 16 • The Pinecone | September 2025 throughout. We hope to see you there! Sept 12: Music: Taylor Orr ready for a tour through the history of Memphis Music, including the blues, 50’s Country music, and old school Rock n Roll. The music begins in the PAC at 6:00 pm. Don’t be late. Sept 13: Travelers: Hummingbird Festival Hop on the Kirby bus and enjoy the first ever North Mississippi Hummingbird Festival on Saturday, September 13, at the new Hummingbird Park inside Snowden Grove. Attendees will enjoy a full day of engaging talks, monarch banding, butter- fly education, master gardeners, beekeep- ers, and a wide variety of local artisan and craftsman vendors. Lobby Time is 8:00 am. Sign up in Resident Programs. Transporta- tion Fee $5. Sept 13 & 27: Trivia Group All residents are welcome to attend this noncompetitive activity, and are encour- aged to participate, or just listen and enjoy. There will not be a THEME for September. Join us at 6:15 pm in the ante room. Sept 14: 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. Sept 15: 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. Sept 15: Travel Series Join us in the theater on the 3rd Mon- day every month to enjoy a documentary about a new location. This month we will be taking a trip to learn about “Musical Journeys Through National Parks”. Pro- gram will begin at 1:30 pm in the theatre. Sept 15: Diane Mullins Back by popular demand, “An Evening with Diane Mullins”. This will be in place of Resident’s Choice Movie Night, for all of those who didn’t get to enjoy her pre- sentation in June. Be in the Theatre at 6:30 pm. Seats are limited, so make sure to ar- rive early to secure your spot. Sept 16 & 17: Flu Shots The Rx Shoppe will be returning to ad- minister Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccines for the 2025-26 season to the In- dependent Residents. They will be set up in the LCR from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm on Tuesday, September 16th & from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm on Wednesday, September 17th. Make certain to bring all of your insurance cards when you present for your vaccination. If there are any further questions, contact the Wellness Center at (901)369-7309. Sept 17: Caregiver Support 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. Sept 18: Line Dancers Welcome Party The Line Dancers would like to welcome new members to join them for a fun filled afternoon. If you have ever wanted to test out those dancing shoes in the back of your closet, this is for you. There will be fun giveaways and great music to tap your toes to. Party starts at 1:15 pm in the PAC! Sept 19: Travelers: Blues Hall of Fame The Travelers are going to the Blues Hall of Fame. The Blues Foundation’s Blues Hall of Fame Museum is a Memphis gem for both serious blues fans and casual visitors. After the museum we will enjoy lunch at Rendezvous. Lobby Time is 10:00 am. Sign up in Resident Programs. Tick- ets are $15. Transportation Fee $5. Sept 19: Music: Steve McGregory Welcome back to the Kirby Pines stage solo singer & pianist, Steve McGregory. His performance ranges from Jerry Lee Lewis-style on the piano to old-fashioned country, gospel and rock-and-roll. Steve also enjoys sing-a-longs and is an expert at inspiring audience participation. He is happy to take requests. Be in the PAC at 6:00 pm. Sept 23: The Book Baggers Tuesday, September 23 is the day we will gather to share our thoughts on “James”. One of our favorite presenters, Michelle Betts, will coordinate our discussion of this powerful, thought-provoking book. The chapel is the place to be at 9:30 am. Bring a friend and a new neighbor. Sept 23: Travelers: Old Dominick Distillery Tour The Old Dominick Distillery tour is an hour-long sensory journey that begins with the history of Old Dominick and our founder Domenico Canale, an up-close view of our extensive grain to glass craft distilling facility and ends with a curat- ed tasting of Old Dominick’s portfolio of spirits. Pack your lunch because after the distillery, we will enjoy a picnic lunch at Tom Lee Park. Lobby Time is 11:30 am. Sign up in Resident Programs. Tickets are $17. Transportation Fee $5. Sept 23: Music: Memphis Wind Symphony Enjoy this evening performance in the PAC at 6:30 pm with the Memphis Wind Symphony. There will be a reception to follow. This is a show you don’t want to miss! Sept 25: Peter Jones Peter Jones will give a PowerPoint pre- sentation on Tibet, “The Rooftop of the World” on September 25, 2025 at 9:00 am in the PAC with live streaming on in house TV. He will show the timeless, ethe- real land of Buddhist monks, Monaster- ies, Podrangs (Palaces), Dzongs (Forts) and Mountains. Sept 26: Music: Entertainers A Little Bit Of Everything Please join the Entertainers Chorus as they sing some of your favorite songs. You can expect a variety of songs including several solos, a quartet and a piano duet— maybe even a dance step or two! Program starts at 6:30 in the PAC. Sept 27: Travelers: Notstalgic Tea Room Hop on board as the Travelers go to Nos- talgic Tea Room for a classic tea party which will include tasty finger sandwich- es and delicious desserts. The Tea Room is located in Sheffield’s antique mall if you would like to go shopping after. Lobby Time is 11:00 am on Saturday, September 27th. Tickets are $21 and Transportation Fee is $5. Sign up in Resident Programs. Sept 30: Birthday Meal Attention birthday folks! We want to cel- ebrate YOU! Dress to impress in “Your Sunday Best” on this day as we celebrate all our September Birthdays. For those celebrating a birthday this month, be sure to RSVP with Kayla Holland by returning your personalized invitation you received.