Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

September 2026 EVENTS • 14 • The Pinecone | September 2026 Sep 1: Water Aerobics We have a Water Aerobics class for every- one! Advanced Water Aerobics classes will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thurs- days at 9:30 am. Men’s Water Aerobics is held on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 am. Basic and Beginning Water Aerobics class- es are held on Wednesdays & Fridays at 9:30 am. Sep 1: Medical Director Dr. Mike Abutineh MD Will be in the Wellness Clinic Tuesdays 9:00 am -12:00 pm & Thursdays 11:00 am- 2:00 pm. Appointments required. Sep 1: Walking Club Come walk with us! Kirby Pines walking group welcomes you to join in every Tues- day morning at 9:00 am. We meet under the Porte Cochere. When the weather is nice, we walk around outside and when it’s raining we walk through the halls of Kirby Pines. No matter what your speed or pace is we encourage you to walk with us. Sep 1: Travelers: Calvary Mission Join the Travelers to the Calvary Rescue Mission Luncheon for their $5 all you can eat fried chicken on Tuesday, September 1st. Sign up in Resident Programs. Lobby time is 10:00 am. Transportation fee is $5. Don’t forget your lunch money! Sep 1: CardioMove & Strength Gentle cardio and strength exercises to en- hance energy and strength. This class will improve strength, increase balance, en- hance energy & delay muscle and bone loss. Join us in the PAC at 10:30 am on Tuesdays & Thursdays Sep 1 & 15: Duplicate Bridge Duplicate Bridge will begin at 1:00 pm on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month. If you would like to join, come out to the FDR. Sep 1: Entertainer’s Practice If you enjoy singing, come join the Enter- tainers Chorus. We meet every Tuesday in the Chapel at 1:00 pm. Hope to see you there! Sep 1: Line Dancing Line Dancing is held every Tuesday & Thursday at 1:15 pm in the PAC. Come join for some fun exercise and a great way to make new friends. Advanced Line Dancing is held on Saturdays at 1:00 pm. Everyone is welcome! Sep 1: BUNKO Join this fun group of folks every Tuesday at 1:30 pm in the SCR for the great game of BUNKO. Sep 2: Get Physical with Kim Join our fitness instructor Kim Roberts ev- ery Monday & Friday in the Oasis at 8:00 am & Wednesdays at 9:00 am. She will be teaching how to safely use all the gym equipment & is available to answer any questions you have. Sep 2: Group Exercise Join us for Group Exercise every Monday, Wednesday & Friday. We will be in the PAC at 9:30 am. Sep 2: Catholic Services The Church of the Holy Spirit will be hold- ing Catholic services in the Chapel every Wednesday at 10:00 am. The 3rd Wednes- day of each month is mass & communion. The Rosary will be offered all other weeks. Sep 2: Pinecone Painters Enjoy art? Like doing acrylic, watercol- or, oil, or fabric? Come join the Pinecone Painters. They will meet each Thursday at 10:00 am in the Arts and Crafts Studio. Sep 2: Chair Yoga Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done while sitting. Many poses can also be done standing while using a chair. The benefits of yoga are improving flexibility, improving concentration, reducing stress & joint pain. Join us in the PAC on Mondays at 10:30 am & Wednesdays at 11:00 am. Sep 2: Needle Arts Group Have a passion for fiber arts? Come join the group in the Sunroom on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm. Sep 2: Mah Jongg Join the group for Mah Jongg play each Wednesday at 1:15 pm in the LCR. Begin- ners are welcome & encouraged to attend! Sep 2: Mexican Train Dominoes Join us in the Ante Room every Monday at 6:00 pm, or every Wednesday at 1:30 pm to play Mexican Train Dominos. If you have any questions or want to join a session, please reach out to PaulaHanson or PhyllisMitchell. Sep 2: Game Play Group Like to play games? Bring your own to share or join in with someone already there! Meets in the LCR every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 1:30 pm. Sep 2: Ballroom Dancing Ballroom dancing is that perfect combina- tion of physical activity, social interaction, mental stimulation, and it’s FUN! Join us every Wednesday at 2:00 pm and Saturday at 2:30 pm in the PAC for a group class and ask us about private lessons. Sep 2: Bridge Group The Bridge Group meets every Wednesday 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 3: Bible Study with Dave Phillips Join Germantown Church of Christ’s Dave Phillips as he leads a group Bible Study ev- ery Thursday at 10:00 am in the chapel. All denominations invited. Sep 3: Series: Little House on the Prairie Little House on the Prairie follows the In- galls family as they leave Wisconsin for the Kansas frontier in the late 19th centu- ry, seeking a new life amid the beauty and hardship of pioneer life. This Netflix adap- tation offers a fresh yet faithful take on Lau- ra Ingalls Wilder’s books, blending heartfelt family drama with survival on the Ameri- can plains. Showtimes are every Thursday at 1:30 pm. Sep 3: Wellness Talk with Angela “Understanding, Supporting & Remem- bering”. September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of Alzhei- mer’s disease and other forms of dementia. For our Independent Living residents, this month provides an opportunity to learn how we can support brain health, recog- nize changes in ourselves or loved ones, and promote dignity and compassion for those experiencing memory loss. This Sep- tember, let’s remember to remember—not only information, but the people, relation- ships, experiences, and moments that make life meaningful. To learn more, join us in the Sunroom at 2:00 pm.