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PINECONEThe Magazine of Kirby Pines Retirement Community • October 2019 | V. 37 | I.10

SARA CALLAWAY & BEVERLY HASSELL enjoy Mid-South Fair Food!

Exercise Your Brain | Keeping Cognitive | Cost of Divine Love | Resident Spotlight: Barbara Logan Kirby Pines Retirement Community It Takes a Village is managed by: In September, we reflected on the past thirty- at Kirby Pines six years of Kirby Pines, and expressed our thankfulness for the “path” taken to make each day; October 4-10th is National Kirby Pines, what so many refer to as “the Health Care Food Service Week, these BOARD OF DIRECTORS best retirement community in Memphis”. In dedicated employees are an essential Dr. James Latimer, Chairman fact, Kirby Pines was once again selected part of our integrated services; October by the readers of the Commercial Appeal as 20-26th is National Pastoral Care week, Mr. Rudy Herzke, President “THE BEST Retirement Community” for the and we should all make time to thank our Mr. Berry Terry, Secretary/Treasurer thirteenth consecutive year in the tristate area; Chaplin, Don Johnson, and the numerous Mr. Larry Braughton Rev. Richard Coons and by the Memphis Business Journal as The residents that coordinate such activities Mr. Jim Ethridge Dr. Fred Grogan TOP Retirement Community for the tenth as our Men’s Bible Study group and Ms. Linda Harrington Ms. Mary Ann Hodges consecutive year. Thursday night Vespers. Mr. Rusty Linkous Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr.

Of course, these awards of recognition would Please join me in thanking these many RCA STAFF not be possible if it weren’t for the individuals individuals for the time they dedicate to Charlie Trammell who live and work at Kirby Pines. And make a difference in our life. You can President, RCA what better way to begin the month, than by join this amazing group on October 26th, Michélle Vincent acknowledging the International Day of the which is Make a Difference Day. After Senior Vice President, RCA Older Person, October 1st. Designated by the all, we all have the ability to do something General Assembly of the United Nations in small that makes a difference. Tim Cox 1990, all countries are encouraged to enable Senior Vice President of Finance, RCA men and women to age with dignity and to Michael Laura Cornwell integrate aging issues into everyday life. Kirby Vice President of Finance, RCA Pines is a daily example of doing just this. Escamilla, Beth Houk Executive This month we also celebrate: October 2nd, Director of Sales & Marketing Director, National Custodial Worker’s Day – a day when we should all make an effort to thank the men Kirby Pines KIRBY PINES STAFF and women in our housekeeping and laundry Michael Escamilla department for the hard work they do for us Executive Director, Kirby Pines Annette Marlar ON THE PINECONE COVER Director of Medical Services and HR Mike Abutineh, M.D. Medical Director Kirby Pines Is Looking Forward to Fall Erin Geiser October is here and with that, we are hoping out the new Germantown hot spot, Director of Culinary Services for cooler temperatures. Despite the heat, we Moondance on the 17th. Walk with Ease is did make it through our busy September and in full swing meeting every Tuesday and Linda Huston for the 13th year in a row, were named the #1 Thursday at 1:30 pm in the Arts & Crafts Director of Accounting Retirement Community in the Memphis area Room. Of course we have the Kirby Pines Don Johnson and celebrated like only Kirby can. Annual Fall Festival coming up on the Chaplain 22nd. Check this month's calendar so you Cheryl Moore Of course the fun never stops, so if you're the don't miss out! adventurous type, join the Travelers on the 9th Director of Life Enhancement who are heading to the Tennessee Safari Park This month's covers were inspired by Chuck Neeley and on the 23rd to the Parkin Archeological fall festivities, so we decided to head Director of Maintenance Park in Arkansas. The Lunch Bunch is trying to the Mid-South Fair! Our front cover features Sara Callaway and Mike Rayder Beverly Cassell sampling Director of Grounds & Landscaping the foods that remind us Jada Mullins of carefree days. On the Director of Environmental Services back, Dr. Peter Jones takes Calvin Sims a spin on the open air ferris Director of Security wheel, overlooking the sights and sounds of the Alisa Stokes carnival below. We thank Director of Transportation all three for joining us, and This magazine is produced by RCA hopefully living at Kirby 6465 N. Quail Hollow Rd., Suite 400 Pines allows everyone to Memphis, TN 38120, 901-794-2598 Sara Callaway, Beverly Hassell and Peter Jones at the Mid-South Fair once again live care free! Electronic version of The Pinecone • 2 • The Pinecone | October 2019 is available at www.kirbypines.com Kirby Pines Retirement Community welcome to is managed by:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. James Latimer, Chairman Mr. Rudy Herzke, President Mr. Berry Terry, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Larry Braughton Rev. Richard Coons Mr. Jim Ethridge Dr. Fred Grogan 3535 Kirby Road • Memphis, TN 38115 Ms. Linda Harrington Ms. Mary Ann Hodges Mr. Rusty Linkous Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr.

RCA STAFF Charlie Trammell President, RCA Michélle Vincent Senior Vice President, RCA Brenda Coppedge Linda & Dr. Ralph Parkansky Genenne Wilson Tim Cox Senior Vice President of Finance, RCA Brenda Coppedge was born in Jackson, Ralph and Linda have been married 50 Genenne Wilson was born in beauti- Tennessee and moved to Kirby Pines years, are parents to twin girls and have Laura Cornwell ful western North Carolina, where she from Germantown. She was married for 5 grandchildren ranging in age fro two to Vice President of Finance, RCA remembers feeling "hugged" by the 53 years to the love of her life, D.D., who twelve. Linda was born in White Plains, mountains as a kid. She always enjoyed Beth Houk passed away in 2012. They have two chil- NY and Ralph in Chicago, IL. They move riding her horse, smelling the lilacs and Director of Sales & Marketing dren and four grandchildren. to Kirby Pines, however, from their home picking and eating wild raspberries, it is

in Germantown. a place she loves to visit when she can. KIRBY PINES STAFF Brenda graduated Magna Cum Laude in Michael Escamilla 1976 from Memphis State. Her BA is in Ralph attended the Illinois College of Genenne attended Berea College in Executive Director, Kirby Pines Elementary Education K-9 with a spe- Optometry, where he became a Doctor of Kentucky and received a degree in cialist degree in K-3. She also received Optometry in 1969. He has several Mas- Annette Marlar counseling in 1973. She then received a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction ters in Optometry Research and an MBA Director of Medical Services and HR her Masters in Social Work from the with an additional 45 hours in administra- from Christian Brothers. He worked in Mike Abutineh, M.D. tion and instruction. She worked for the private practice in Illinois, then joined the University of Tennessee in 1979. Medical Director Shelby County School System from 1976 Navy where he worked at Naval hospi- Erin Geiser to 2005. She taught 3rd & 4th grade at tals and research centers. After retiring as She moved to DeSoto County in Mis- Director of Culinary Services Germantown Elementary, was Assistant a Lieutenant Commander, he worked at sissippi in 1976 and has lived in Her- nando the past 20 years. She made her Linda Huston Principal at Germantown Middle and be- the Southern College of Optometry until career in social work with the Mental Director of Accounting came the Language Arts Supervisor K-8 2011. at the Board of Education. Health System in Memphis. Don Johnson Linda received her BA from the National Chaplain She is a member of the Mid-South Par- College of Education, her MA from Uni- Genenne loves all animals, but espe- Cheryl Moore kinson's Support Group, Women's Minis- versity of Houston and her MEd from cially her two Boston Terriers, Colo- Director of Life Enhancement try at Hope Presbyterian, The Ladies of University of Memphis. She taught Kin- nel Pete and Mazie Grace. She enjoys Grace and has several education honors. dergarten thru college, including special Chuck Neeley doing things outside, including walk- ed and English as a second language in Director of Maintenance ing Pete and Mazie. She loves meeting She enjoys spirituals and devotions, has the US, Cuba and Japan. people and caring about them and has Mike Rayder traveled extensively and stays active with been described as talkative, silly and Director of Grounds & Landscaping physical therapy exercises and Parkinson Linda enjoys needlework, reading, crafts fun loving. Jada Mullins exercises with Ballet South. She consid- and international cooking. She also col- Director of Environmental Services ers herself a fashionista and collects ideas lects Christmas ornaments. Ralph likes She has traveled all around the US and from fashion magazines. to read as well, and collects stamps and Jamaica, her favorite holiday is Easter, Calvin Sims coins. They are very well traveled and she loves seafood and likes all types of Director of Security Her friends would describe her as kind both stay active walking and exercising. music. Alisa Stokes and compassionate, someone who stands Director of Transportation out in a crowd, vivacious and spunky! Please welcome the Parkanksy's to their Sounds like the perfect match for Kirby new home. With their variety of interests, Genenne has found a wonderful, caring This magazine is produced by RCA Pines and all of our wonderful residents. it shouldn't take any time at all for them to community in Kirby Pines to call her 6465 N. Quail Hollow Rd., Suite 400 Give Brenda a big welcome and we look acclimate to life at Kirby Pines and make home. She will surely fit in with all the Memphis, TN 38120, 901-794-2598 forward to having her here. a lot of new friends. people and activity available to her. Electronic version of The Pinecone is available at www.kirbypines.com The Pinecone | October 2019 • 3 • EXERCISE FOR YOUR BRAIN.....

Advanced Water Aerobics When you think of exercising your brain, do you think about Sudoku, crosswords, and Monday & Wednesday other mental puzzles? Studies are beginning to demonstrate that we need to put down that 8:30 am-9:30 am in the Pool pencil and stand up and go for a walk. Physical exercise is proven to be better for your brain health than memory quizzes. Exercise in the PAC Monday, Wednesday & Friday Our brains need the stimulation of aerobic exercise; that is, exercises that raise your heart rate and respiration. Just 30 minutes a day 5 days a week (150 minutes) of moderate 9:30 am in the PAC intensity exercise can make a difference in mental as well as physical and emotional well- being. That extra blood flow to the brain creates higher levels of BDNF, a protein that Tai Chi stimulates brain cell healing and growth. Studies show persons that are physically active Monday have less dementia/memory/Alzheimer issues. 1:45 pm in the PAC

Here at Kirby Pines we have many opportunities for aerobic exercise: walking, water Yoga Stretch aerobics, sit and stand classes. In the Oasis, we have the recumbent bicycle, Nustep, and Wednesday treadmill to give you a safe aerobic workout. For strengthening exercises, try the Tai Chi 10:30 am in the PAC or yoga classes or free weights and resistance equipment in the Oasis.

So leave your puzzles behind and step it up to exercise your brain. See the schedule for an Men’s Water Aerobics exercise class you can enjoy or visit the Oasis anytime. Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 am - 9:15 am in the Pool

October is Alzheimer Awareness Month. Arthritis Foundation Water Aerobics We are so blessed to have an amazing facility like Job’s Way that was specifically Tuesday & Thursday designed for people with Memory Issues. We want to show our support to 9:30 am - 10:15 am in the Pool the Alzheimer's Association through financial donations so they may continue their mission to educate and research to end Alzheimer's Arthritis Foundation and dementia while enhancing care for those living with the Sit/Stand Class disease. Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 am - 11:45 am in the PAC A Bake Sale will be on Wednesday, October 16 from 9:00 to 2:00 in the Lobby. We need your help to bake goods, or help with the sales, and/or purchase items. All donations will go towards the Alzheimer's Association. Check with Mary Hand or Elizabeth Sweet in Job’s Way for more details.

Join the team and purchase the Kirby Pines “Peace Love Cure” T-shirt for $5. Be sure to wear it on Wednesday, October 30 to show your support. We will gather in the Lobby for registration and refreshments to get our Walk to End Alzheimer’s on the way. Information about Alzheimer’s will be available as we take a fun stroll through the halls of Kirby Pines. Dogs on leashes are welcome to join us. Help us raise awareness and financial support for our local Alzheimer’s Association. Walk to End Alzheimer's is October 30th at 10:00 am.

• 4 • The Pinecone | October 2019 Keeping COGNITIVE

Puzzles There are few activities as relaxing as quietly doing a puzzle on a rainy day. Puzzles are another great way for Advanced Water Aerobics you to stretch mental muscles and stimulate brain function. Monday & Wednesday Cognitive games like puzzles are problem solving activities, 8:30 am-9:30 am in the Pool requiring you to look for patterns and pay attention to details. Exercise in the PAC Monday, Wednesday & Friday Sudoku 9:30 am in the PAC Instead of looking for image or word patterns, you can look for numeric patterns with Sudoku puzzles. Sudoku puzzles Tai Chi will keep your problem-solving skills sharp, and it comes in multiple levels of difficulty. The feeling of accomplishment Monday What Are Cognitive Skills and Why Are They will motivate you to keep going and do more puzzles. 1:45 pm in the PAC Important? Plus, buying a book of Sudoku puzzles is one of the more Yoga Stretch Cognitive skills refer to the way your brain works – how you inexpensive cognitive games for you to try. Wednesday process and recall information. Here are a few cognitive skills 10:30 am in the PAC that impact your daily life: Board Games Thinking, speaking, learning, reading and writing, using critical Everyone loves board games! Not only are board games fun, Men’s Water Aerobics thinking skills and remembering events, experiences, and more. they also help your mind stay active. Strategic games like Tuesday & Thursday Chess and Checkers are great for working out those mental 8:30 am - 9:15 am in the Pool As we age, some of these cognitive skills aren’t as sharp as they once were. Fortunately, your brain is like any other muscle, and muscles. They require players to consider the pros and cons that come with each move, anticipate the moves of their Arthritis Foundation with regular exercise, you can keep it limber and healthy. To keep your brain active and healthy, let’s look at some activities that you opponents, and develop a strategy for the game. Traditional Water Aerobics can work into your daily or weekly routine. Engaging in these board games like Clue or Sorry! can be fun, helpful options, Tuesday & Thursday cognitive games is easy when you live at Kirby Pines. Regular too. 9:30 am - 10:15 am in the Pool mental exercises, like ones listed below, can have a positive impact on your cognitive skills. Socialization Arthritis Foundation Finally, while it might seem pretty basic, having an Sit/Stand Class Arts and Crafts engaging conversation and socializing with others is a really Tuesday & Thursday Creative thinking is always a good way to keep your mind active. helpful way for you to stay mentally active. Remembering Using your creative skills on arts and crafts projects not only helps 11:00 am - 11:45 am in the PAC names and keeping up with topics discussed helps to avoid you keep your mind busy, it keeps your hands active, as well. These projects don’t have to be elaborate or too expensive either. loneliness and boredom, while keeping your mind engaged, In fact, many of you may already have arts and crafts hobbies that as well. Although many people have a tendency to avoid you engage in each day, like knitting, needlepoint, woodworking, over-socialization as they age or their memory starts to fade, painting, or anything else that gets your creative juices flowing. these personal interactions can benefit you tremendously. When you live at Kirby Pines, it’s easy to interact with staff Trivia Games and other community members as much as you want each Trivia games are fun and popular activities for people of all ages, day. but they can be especially helpful for seniors who want to exercise their recall skills and engage with family or friends. These games Just as our body needs exercise, so encourage you to think back to past events or facts you have learned throughout your lives. do our minds. Use it or lose it! Please join us October 16th at 1:30 pm in the PAC for our Smart Moves presentation on Cognition.

The Pinecone | October 2019 • 5 • Don’t Miss The Next Kirby Pines Evening Of EXQUISITE CUISINE Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Pan seared Foie Gras with fresh Raspberries and Figs Red and Gold Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and a Citrus Vinaigrette Pistachio crusted Colorado Lamb Chops served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Patty Pan Squash and a Burgundy Demi Glace Fresh Fruit Tart with Bavarian Cream and Berries

for reservations please call 901.866.4444

• 6 • The Pinecone | October 2019 Eventually, after living in various places, including outside the states, the family moved to Colorado Springs for Jim to serve at the Air Force Academy. Barbara always taught school wherever they lived, introducing her to a variety of challenges. During the midst of all this, two children, Whit and Cheryl, were added to the family. Barbara earned a Masters from University of Colorado while the youngest child was in college. Barbara is now grandmother to five grandchildren.

Barbara retired from teaching after 35 years. Her husband, Jim, retired after 20 years in the Air Force. “Just for the fun of it and because Jim was such an excellent watercolorist, we decided to open an art gallery”, says Barbara. While Jim painted all day, Barbara ran the gallery. “It was certainly a learning experience but fun”. Sadly, Jim passed away in 2000. Barbara continued living in Don’t Miss The Next Kirby Pines Evening Of Colorado until her move to Memphis and Kirby Pines. Her daughter lives close by in Collierville.

Barbara’s life has been very Resident Spotlight active. Living in various places and traveling the world has made her appreciate what she has. Life was never dull, from attending the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Barbara Logan surviving five typhoons while A RAY OF SUNSHINE living in Guam, becoming rabid tiger fans of LSU, jeeping in Roll out the welcome mat! This is the current mantra of Barbara Logan. the jungles of Panama and the Although she says Kirby Pines is a friendly place, she would like to mountains of Colorado. She also see more visiting and socializing in each other’s homes. “I think our fondly recalls entertaining 76 homes offer an opportunity to really get to know each other better and USAF officers and wives as well as to form special friendships”, says Barbara. To know Barbara is to feel having private showings of Jim’s Barbara & Jim Logan that optimism and joy radiating from her. Perhaps this stems primarily paintings in their home. While in from her strong faith in God. She currently worships with Germantown Guam, they hosted a student from Kusaie so he could obtain a high Presbyterian Church. school diploma. Barbara moved to Kirby Pines from Colorado Springs in 2016. She Of this, Barbara says, “Through this active life that we have lived chose Kirby Pines over other places because of the “happy atmosphere” as a family, we were so blessed with being able to find churches and the numerous opportunities to interact with other residents. Barbara and groups of believers that helped us mature and realize the quickly entrenched herself into all things Kirby and has formed many significance of our belief in Jesus Christ and the many timeswe friendships. One of her friends said, “I was drawn to Barbara because have been rescued by a loving God”. she is always positive and I love her infectious laugh! Overall, she is a very fun friend”. When Barbara was asked what she liked most about Barbara’s hobbies are reading, needlepoint, baking and having living at Kirby, she replied, “I like Kirby because it is a happy place and friends in for fun and fellowship. One of her needlepoint pieces of I appreciate the excellent medical care I receive here”. the nativity scene is beautifully framed and displayed in her home. Certainly, many of Barbara’s characteristics were formed from She is certainly faithful in sending notes to others to thank them or her childhood. Born in a small town in Louisiana, life was hard but to encourage them. idyllic. Summers were spent climbing trees, riding bicycles and horses (bareback) and using her imagination to make up games to include as Hopefully, we can learn many children as possible. She recalls being talked into eating a green a lesson from Barbara - persimmon. One time was enough! Because both her father and mother that our outlook on life were teachers/principals, there was no income during the summer is our own choosing and months. Life was sustained with the family garden and a tight budget. not the responsibility of others. We are so At the age of eleven, Barbara, along with her parents and younger fortunate at Kirby Pines sister, Elizabeth, moved to Ruston, Louisiana. It was here, at Louisiana to have someone like Tech, Barbara graduated with a B.S. in Education and met the love of Barbara who sets an her life, Jim Logan, an art major. After marriage, their first move was example of sharing, to Nashville where Jim had a scholarship to the prestigious Vanderbilt service and hospitality. Barbara's Needlepoint of Jim's Painting George Peabody College. After graduation, Jim joined the U.S. Air Force. Wrtten by Joan Dodson, Resident, Kirby Pines

The Pinecone | October 2019 • 7 • OCTOBER MARKETING EVENTS! PLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!

Join us and find out about all LIFECARE that Kirby Pines has to offer. Carefree living, security and peace of mind are just some of the many things you’ll enjoy 101 as a member of the Kirby family. RSVP by October 4th to October 8 | 2:00 pm (901) 369-7340 or [email protected]

Join us and find out about all LIFECARE that Kirby Pines has to offer. Carefree living, security and peace of mind are just some of the many things you’ll enjoy 101 as a member of the Kirby family. RSVP by October 13th to October 17 | 10:00 am (901) 369-7340 or [email protected]

Join New York Times bestselling author Lisa Wingate and her co-author, Judy Christie, to discuss their LISA WINGATE latest book, Before and After, a real-life sequel to Lisa’s blockbuster novel Before We Were Yours. BOOK SIGNING Bring a friend and don’t miss it. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by October 21st to October 25 | 3:00 pm (901) 369-7340 or [email protected]

Congratulations employee of the month Mary Mosby Mary Mosby is a star associate for Kirby Pines Caring in Place Department. She has a great attitude and is always smiling. Mary is very accommodating, she will come in early and stay late if that is what is needed to assist the residents of Kirby Pines. She is an exemplary team player and focuses on providing the best customer service. Mary is a real asset for Kirby Pines Caring in Place. – Regina McCord, Director of Caring In Place • 8 • The Pinecone | October 2019 Chaplain’s COrner from Don Johnson, Kirby Pines Chaplain

Burying his face under his left arm John plunged down the lever. The cries of his son were quickly drowned out by the noise of the bridge grinding into place. In a matter of seconds the Memphis Express rolled over the bridge.

John lifted up his tear-stained face and looked into the windows of the passing train. He saw a businessman reading the morning newspaper, a uniformed conductor glancing at his vest pocket watch, ladies sipping afternoon tea, a small boy, looking strangely like his son, enjoying a dish of ice cream and many others engaged in idle conversation or careless THE HIGH COST OF DIVINE LOVE laughter.

John Griffin, an Oklahoman in his early twenties, newly married and blessed No one even looked John’s way. No one cast a glance at his gigantic gear with a beautiful baby was deeply shattered in the 1929 Great Stock Mar- box that contained the mangled remains of his son. ket Crash. Brokenhearted and sad, John packed up his few possessions and headed East with his family. John found a job tending one of the great rail- In anguish John pounded the glass in the control room. He cried out, road bridges across the mighty Mississippi. “What’s the matter with you people? Don’t you know? Don’t you care? Don’t you know I’ve sacrificed my son for you? What’s wrong with Day after day John would sit in the control room and direct the enormous you?” gears of the immense bridge over the river. He would watch as the bulky barges and splendid ships glided gracefully under his elevated bridge. No one answered. No one heard. No one even looked. Not one of them seemed to care. The train moved rapidly over the waters and disap- In 1937 John had a new dream in his heart. His young son, Greg, now eight peared. - Christianity in Crisis-21st Century, vol. 4 years old developed great interest in his father’s work. To John this brought hope that Greg would follow his father in a future bridge operation career. This remarkable story deeply moves me. It is a faint glimpse of what God the Father did in sacrificing the Son of His love, Jesus. His sover- One day they packed their lunches and headed toward the immense crossing. eign will and purpose and His great love made it all possible. Like those Greg looked in wide-eyed amazement as his Dad pressed down the huge in John’s story we just don’t notice the sacrifice that was made. We just lever that raised the vast bridge. His father must surely be the greatest man push on with our lives, not really caring at all what God has done for us. alive to control the movements of such a stupendous structure. Consider these special truths: When noon time arrived John elevated the bridge to allow some scheduled “All we like sheep have gone astray, we have turned everyone unto his ships to pass through. Then he and his son left the control room and found a own way. And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. Isiah 53:6 place to have lunch. But He was wounded for our transgression, He was bruised for our iniq- uities, the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes John told Greg stories of his work at the bridge until a startling reality took we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 place. It was the shrieking whistle of a distant train. The bridge was still raised and the Memphis Express would be at the bridge in minutes. For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by John calmly instructed Greg to “stay put.” He quickly leaped to his feet, the Spirit.” I Peter 3:18 jumped on the catwalk and ran toward the ladder leading to the control house. Once there he searched the river to make sure no ships were in sight. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whosoever Then, as he was trained, he looked down to be sure everything was all right believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 below the control house. What John saw was devastating. His son had at- tempted to follow his Dad but fell off the catwalk, wedging his leg between The question is “Would God save His Son or redeem the world?” The the teeth of two main cogs in the gear box. Lord’s crucifixion and resurrection was not to save 400 passengers on the Memphis Express. It was to change the whole world, millions upon John was faced with an unbelievable decision—to save his son or save the millions. Such an unbelievable choice allows us to avoid terrible disas- passengers on the approaching train. He thought of how he might get to his ter and safely cross to our heavenly destination. son and pull him free. But there was not enough time. The 400 passenger train would soon emerge from the trees and speed across the bridge. Till Next Time, Don Johnson, Kirby Pines Chaplain October Vesper Services • 6:30pm • Performing Arts Center

October 3rd October 10th October 17th October 24th October 31st Rev Dan Johnson Rev Ashley Ray Chris Nieswonger Rabbi Micha Greenstein Ron Wade Retired Pastor of Ridgeway Graceview Presbyterian Temple Israel Hope Assemblies of God Baptist Church Southaven, MS Memphis Works

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In his absence, Nellie struggles THE PALM BEACH STORY Ellie. After a freak bus accident during a to reconcile her prejudices with her love for him -- and after she spends time with mysterious global blackout, Jack wakes Friday, October 11 at 1:30 pm, up to discover that The Beatles have his children and comes to care for them, fears that Emile may not return alive. Saturday, October 12 at 6:00 pm never existed. Performing songs by the & Sunday, October 13 at 6:30 pm greatest band in history to a world that SECONDHAND LIONS (1942) Cast: , has never heard them, Jack becomes on Joel McCrea, overnight sensation with a little help This finds married from his agent. Saturday, October 12 couple Tom and Gerry Jeffers in a at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm strained relationship, largely due to A DOG'S JOURNEY (2003) Cast: , financial difficulties. Gerry decides to Michael Caine, Robert Duvall leave Tom, a struggling architect, and Sunday, October 6 A shy adolescent boy, Walter, is taken head to Palm Beach in order to marry at 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm by his greedy mother to spend the a wealthy man who could fund Tom's (2019) Cast: Josh Gad, summer with his two hard-boiled projects. When Tom follows Gerry, they Dennis Quaid, Kathryn Prescott great-uncles, Hub and Garth, who are cross paths with the quirky millionaire Bailey is living the good life on the rumored to possess a great fortune. At John D. Hackensacker III and his Michigan farm of his boy, Ethan and first, the two old men, both set in their chatty, husband-seeking sister, Princess Ethan's wife Hannah. He even has a ways, find Walter's presence a nuisance, Centimillia. new playmate: Ethan and Hannah's but they eventually warm up to the boy baby granddaughter, CJ. The problem is and regale him with tall tales from their that CJ's mom, Gloria, decides to take past. In return, Walter helps reawaken CJ away. As Bailey's soul prepares to their youthful spirit. leave this life for a new one, he makes a promise to Ethan to find CJ and protect VICTORIA & ABDUL her at any cost. Thus begins Bailey's adventure through many lives filled Sunday, October 13 with love, friendship, and devotion. at 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm (2017) Cast: Judi Dench, SOUTH PACIFIC Ali Fazal, Tim Pigott-Smith Abdul Karim arrives from India to Friday, October 4 at 1:30 pm, participate in Queen Victoria's golden Saturday, October 5 at 6:00 pm jubilee. The young clerk is surprised to t h e p i n e c o n e • 10 • The Pinecone | October 2019 12 to get up. You will be sitting in a chair Happy Birthday to You! Oct 4: Art with Helen or standing. Class is every Wednesday at October 2019 Whether you are already an artist or 10:30 am in the PAC. Independent Living Kirby Pines Residents would like to learn, join teacher Helen Oct 2: Uncle Buck Gaines on Fridays at 10:00 am in the Arts Jim Barnes 02 & Crafts Room. Mark Maxwell 02 Barbara Hanrahan 28 Bachelor and all-round slob Buck babysits EVENTS his brother’s rebellious teenage daughter Oct 4: Ridgeway Theater: Bob Fowler 03 Kal Lefes 28 Oct 1: Get Fit with Oasis and her cute younger brother and sister. Showtimes 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm. Downton Abbey Donna Griffin 03 Gene Rhodes 28 Coordinator Mary Hand Hop on the bus and join us to go to the Gloria Buckaloo 05 June Barnes 30 Advanced Water Aerobics classes will be Cinema and see the movie “Downton Ab- held on Mondays & Wednesdays at 8:30 Lucy P Inkster 10 bey” Ticket Price is $8.50. Which will be Providence Place, The Villa, am. Basic and Beginning Water Aerobics collected before getting on the bus. Sign Ralph Parkansky 10 is on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:30 am. Gallery Manor & Job’s Way up in transportation. We will depart at THE REPLACEMENTS (1976) Cast: John Wayne, down -- prompting the officials at the Joyce Read 11 Men’s Water Aerobics are held on Tues- 12:30 pm. days & Thursdays at 8:30 am. Arthritis Sit/ Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard adjoining university to try and kick his Rosalind Edwards 12 Frank Adair 06 J.B. Books is an aging gunfighter congregation off campus. Battle lines Stand classes are on Tuesdays & Thurs- Oct 4: Music with Breeze Saturday, October 19 Will King 06 diagnosed with cancer who comes to are quickly drawn between the church Bertha Newman 12 days at 11:00 am in the PAC. Brian “Breeze” Cayolle’s music is soulful, at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm Nevada at the turn of the 20th century. and the community as the reverend now Jack Bolton 13 Arline Wertz 06 Oct 2: Spanish Class strong and deeply rooted in the R&B, (2000) Cast: Keanu Reeves, Oct 1: Medical Director Join Spanish Class every Wednesday at Renting a room from widowed Bond finds himself at odds with his longtime Hazel Canon 14 Joyce Morris 07 jazz, and rock and roll traditions of his Gene Hackman, Brook Langton Dr. Mike Abutineh MD 1:30 pm in the Ante Room. Bridget is now Rogers and her son Gillom, Books friend -- the president of the school. Frances Pounds 08 native New Orleans. Breeze’s recording It’s late in the season; the playoffs Dr. Richard Cheek 16 Will be in the Wellness Clinic Tuesdays dedication half of the class to new stu- credits include numerous albums with is confronted by several people of Facing a legal battle, Hill soon seeks are fast approaching; and the Ray Fletcher 16 Marylou Watson 08 9:00 am -12:00 pm and Thursdays 1:00- dents and the second half to refresh and many different jazz, blues, Cajun, and gos- questionable motives, including a man help from his estranged brother -- a big- 4:30 pm. Appointments required. Sentinels have just gone Florine Carter 10 teach advanced folks. pel recording artists including Gatemouth seeking to avenge his brother’s death city lawyer and atheist -- in a fight to Lee Brown 17 on strike. Scrambling for a solution, Brown and the late great bluesman Junior and a few who are looking to profit from help rebuild the church. Margaret Edrington 17 Juanita Smith 10 Oct 1: BUNKO Oct 2: Game Play Group the Sentinels’ owner Edward O’Neil Wells. Don’t miss him at 6:00 pm in the Books’ notoriety. Not wanting to die a Meryl Stewart 17 Ann Dittmaier 13 Join this fun group of folks every Tuesday Like to play games? Bring your own to Lobby. hatches a plan to bring in legendary quiet, painful death, Books devises a IT’S A MAD, MAD, MAD Douglas Riddick 13 at 1:30 pm in the LCR for the great game share or join in with someone already coach Jimmy McGinty to recruit a team Virginia Luttrell 18 of BUNKO. there! Meets in the LCR every Monday, plan to go out with a bang. Oct 5: Men’s Christian of replacement players in exactly one MAD WORLD Betty Terry 18 Elsie Burkhart 15 Wednesday and Saturday at 1:30 pm. Fellowship week. For fans and owners alike, the Donald Cook 19 Ola Hobart 16 Oct 1: Tech Time AN UNFINISHED LIFE Bring your phones, tablets, laptop what- Oct 2: Virtual Wii Bowling The Men’s Christian Fellowship meets ev- strike is a disaster. But for Shane Falco Friday, October 25 at 1:30 pm, Joyce Downing 19 ery Saturday morning in the Ante Room Jim Turner 19 ever issue you have they will be glad to Come join the fun every Wednesday af- and a mismatched crew of outsiders, Saturday, October 26 at 6:00 pm at 7:30 am. There is a rotating list of resi- Gloria Elliott 19 help. Cathy will still be coming every 3rd ternoon at 2:00 pm in the Large Card it is the second chance they’ve waited Saturday, October 26 Jean Fortune 20 dent speakers who give a devotion at each & Sunday, October 27 at 6:30 pm Charles Prislovsky 22 Evelyn McMillan 23 Monday at 10:30 am in the Sunroom and Room. No skill required. It is set up on their whole lives for. at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm (1963) Cast: Spencer Tracy, now her daughter Margie will be coming the TV; all you have to do is check out the meeting. Come enjoy coffee and fellow- (2005) Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Milton Berle, Ethel Merman Nancy Callicott 23 Rosemary Shoaf 23 the 1st Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm. remotes from the Front Desk and return ship with us each week. A CASE FOR CHRIST Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman The story begins during a massive Beverly Colditz 24 Dot Hill 25 them whenever your game is over. Oct 1: Walking Tall Oct 7: Focus on Color Einar, a recovering alcoholic rancher traffic jam, caused by reckless driver Patti Leadford 24 Doris Woody 26 Coloring books are incredibly simple, A former U.S. soldier returns to his home- Oct 2: Ballroom Dancing Sunday, October 20 who lives with his loyal pal Mitch, gets Smiler Grogan, who, before kicking the Louise Day 27 portable, easy to pick up and put down, Don Boyd 26 town to find it overrun by crime and Join the gang for ballroom dancing les- at 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm an unexpected visit from his daughter- bucket, cryptically tells the assembled corruption, which prompts him to clean and a colored–in page takes up almost no Becky Leatherwood 27 Freda Alford 28 sons with Ken Black. Lessons will take (2017) Cast: Erika Christensen, in-law, Jean, and granddaughter, Griff. drivers that he’s buried a fortune in house. Showtimes 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm. place every Wednesday at 2:00 pm in the space. So come to the Arts & Crafts Room Anna Brewer 28 Faye Dunaway, Frankie Faison Einar holds a grudge against Jean stolen loot, under the Big W. All of the Mabel Meck 27 PAC. the first and third Monday at 10:00 am. Betty Jeffrey 29 In 1980, Lee Strobel’s award-winning, because he feels she’s responsible motorists set out to find the fortune. John Sosh 27 for his son’s accidental death, but he Oct 3: Bible Study with investigative reporting earns him a reluctantly lets her stay at the farm when Dave Phillips promotion to legal editor at the Chicago he learns that she’s trapped in a violent KIRBY PINES MOVIE Join Germantown Church of Christ’s Tribune. Things at home aren’t going RATING SYSTEM Dave Phillips as he leads a group Bible nearly as well. His wife Leslie’s relationship. Over time, they grow Study every Thursday at 10:00 am in the newfound faith in Christ compels Lee closer and try to heal their emotional KP Travelers Meeting Oct 2: Chapel. All denominations invited. to utilize his journalistic and legal wounds. Be sure and come to the Travler’s meeting. Oct 7: First Monday Poetry training to try and disprove the claims = AVERAGE You’ll get to hear about some of the won- Oct 3: Election Day Group GOD’S NOT DEAD: derful outings that Carol Yount has orga- Transportation will be taking folks to the Come to listen; come to read; come to re- of Christianity, pitting his resolute atheism against her growing faith. A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS nized so far for 2019. So if you have any polls at 11:00 am. cite from memory. Check out “The Poet’s = GOOD place or thing in mind you are interested Corner” on the post office bulletin board in be sure and bring those suggestions Oct 3: Rockford Files where a residential poet will be featured. THE SHOOTIST Sunday, October 27 Jim Rockford is an ex-con and private with you. They meet the first Wendesday We meet the first Monday of every month at 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm = EXCELLENT of every month 10:00 am. detective. He was falsely convicted of a in the Ante Room at 10:00 am. crime he didn’t commit, but that doesn’t Friday, October 18 at 1:30 pm, (2018) Cast: David White, Oct 2: Yoga Stretch stop him from using his ex-con buddies to Oct 7: Mahjong Saturday, October 19 at 6:00 pm Shane Harper, John Corbett = OUTSTANDING This is not advanced so don’t worry about help him solve crimes. The Rockford Files Join in and play Mahjong every Monday & Sunday, October 20 at 6:30 pm The Rev. Dave Hill faces an unexpected getting on the floor and not being able will be played every Thursday at 1:30 pm. and Friday at 1:00 pm in the SCR. setback when his beloved church burns

The Pinecone | October 2019 • 14 • The Pinecone | October 2019 The Pinecone | October 2019 • 11 • SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool) 1 8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool) 2 8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool) 3 9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC) 4 7:30 am • Men’s Christian Fellowship (Ante) 5 9:00 am • Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC) 9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC) 9:30 am • Basic Water Aerobics (Pool) 10:00 am • Art with Helen (A&C) 10:00 am • Weekend Movie (Thtr) 9:30 am Basic Water Aerobics (Pool) 10:00 am • Catholic Service (Chapel) 10:00 am • Kroger & Banks (Trans) • 10:00 am • Kirby Pines Travelers Meeting (LCR) 10:00 am • Bible Study with Dave Phillips (Chapel) 10:00 am • Walmart, Aldi & Banks (Trans) 1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR) October 11:00 am • Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC) 10:30 am • Yoga Stretch (PAC) 11:00 am • Election Day (Trans) 12:30 pm • Movie: Downton Abbey (Trans) 2:00 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr) 1:30 pm • Beginners Line Dancing (PAC) 1:00 pm • Needle Arts Group (Sunroom) 11:00 am • Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC) 1:00 pm • Superlo & Bank (Trans) 2:30 pm • Line Dancing (PAC) 1:30 pm • Bunko (LCR) 1:30 pm • Movie: Uncle Buck (Thtr) 1:00 pm • Walmart, Costco & Banks (Trans) 1:00 pm Mahjong (SCR) 6:00 pm Classic Movie (Thtr) 1:30 pm Walk with Ease (A&C) 1:30 pm Spanish Class (Ante) 1:00 pm Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC) • • • • • 1:30 pm Movie: South Pacific (Thtr) 1:30 pm Movie: Walking Tall (Thtr) 1:30 pm Game Play (LCR) 1:30 pm Walk With Ease (A&C) • • • • 6:00 pm Music with Breeze Cayolle (Lobby) 2:30 pm • Advanced Line Dancing (PAC) 2:00 pm • Ballroom Dancing Class (PAC) 1:30 pm • Beginners Line Dancing (PAC) • 2:00 pm • Wii Bowling (LCR) 1:30 pm • The Rockford Files (Thtr) 6:30 pm • Bridge (LCR) 5:30 pm • Tech Time with Margie (LCR) 6:30 pm • Movie: Uncle Buck (Thtr) 2:30 pm • Advanced Line Dancing (PAC) 2019 6:30 pm • Movie: Walking Tall (Thtr) 6:30 pm • Bridge (LCR) 6:30 pm • Vespers (PAC) 8:00 am • Church of Christ Service (Chapel) 6 8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool) 7 8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool) 8 8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool) 9 8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool) 10 9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC) 11 7:30 am • Men’s Christian Fellowship (LCR) 12 10:00 am Worship Service (PAC) 9:00 am Smith Jewelers (SCR) 9:00 am Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC) 9:30 am • Travelers: TN Safari Park (Trans) 9:30 am • Basic Water Aerobics (Pool) 10:00 am Art with Helen (A&C) 10:00 am Weekend Movie (Thtr) • • • 9:30 am Group Exercise (PAC) 10:00 am Kroger & Banks (Trans) • • 1:30 pm Weekend Movie (Thtr) 9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC) 9:30 am Basic Water Aerobics (Pool) 10:00 am • Memphis Hearing Aid (A&C) • 10:00 am Walmart, Aldi & Banks (Trans) 1:30 pm Game Play (LCR) • 10:00 am First Monday Poetry Group (Ante) • • 10:00 am Bible Study with Dave Phillips (Chapel) • • 4:00 pm Weekend Movie (Thtr) • 11:00 am Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC) 10:00 am • Catholic Service (Chapel) • 12:15 pm Tea Dance at Gaisman Sr Ctr (Trans) 1:30 pm Intermediate Line Dancing (PAC) • 10:00 am • Focus on Color (A&C) • 10:30 am • Kirby Pines Garden Club (Greenhouse) 11:00 am • Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC) • • 6:30 pm • Classic Movie (Thtr) 10:00 am • Hobby Pines Group (Hobby Shop) 1:30 pm • Beginners Line Dancing (PAC) 10:30 am • Yoga Stretch (PAC) 1:00 pm • Walmart, Costco & Banks (Trans) 1:00 pm • Superlo & Bank (Trans) 2:00 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr) 1:30 pm Bunko (LCR) 1:00 pm • Needle Arts Group (Sunroom) 1:00 pm • Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC) 1:00 pm Mahjong (SCR) 2:30 pm Line Dancing (PAC) 10:30 am • Billiard Group (BR) • 1:30 pm • Spanish Class (Ante) 1:30 pm • Beginners Line Dancing (PAC) • • 1:15 pm • Mahjong (SCR) 1:30 pm • Walk with Ease (A&C) 1:30 pm • Movie: Creed II (Thtr) 1:30 pm • Walk With Ease (A&C) 1:30 pm • Movie: The Palm Beach Story (Thtr) 6:00 pm • Classic Movie (Thtr) 1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR) 2:30 pm Advanced Line Dancing (PAC) 1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR) 1:30 pm The Rockford Files (Thtr) 6:00 pm Music with Todd Derstine (Lobby) 6:15 pm Saturday Night Trivia (Lobby) 1:30 pm Series: The Snoop Sisters (Thtr) • 2:00 pm Ballroom Dancing Class (PAC) • • • • 6:30 pm Birthday Night with Memphis Wind 2:00 pm • Wii Bowling (LCR) 2:30 pm Advanced Line Dancing (PAC) 6:30 pm Bridge (LCR) 6:30 pm MSO: Salutes Rock and Roll (Trans) 1:45 pm Tai Chi (PAC) • • • • • • Symphony (PAC) 6:30 pm • Bridge (LCR) 6:30 pm • Vespers (PAC) 6:30 pm • Bingo (PAC) 6:30 pm • Movie: Creed II (Thtr) 6:30 pm • Orpheum: Dear Evan Hansen (Trans) 8:00 am • Church of Christ Service (Chapel) 13 8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool) 14 8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool) 15 8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool) 16 8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool) 17 9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC) 18 7:30 am • Men’s Christian Fellowship (LCR) 19 10:00 am Worship Service (PAC) 9:30 am Alterations (A&C) 9:00 am • Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC) 9:00 am • Alzheimer’s Bake Sale (Lobby) 9:30 am • Basic Water Aerobics (Pool) 10:00 am Art with Helen (A&C) 10:00 am Weekend Movie (Thtr) • • 9:30 am Basic Water Aerobics (Pool) 9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC) 10:00 am Kroger & Banks (Trans) • • 1:30 pm Weekend Movie (Thtr) 9:30 am Group Exercise (PAC) • 10:00 am Catholic Service (Chapel) 10:00 am • Bible Study with Dave Phillips (Chapel) 10:00 am Walmart, Aldi & Banks (Trans) 1:30 pm Game Play (LCR) • • 11:00 am Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC) 10:00 am • Alzheimer’s Support Group (Ante) • • • 4:00 pm Weekend Movie (Thtr) 10:00 am Hobby Pines Group (Hobby Shop) • • 11:00 am • Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC) 1:00 pm Superlo & Bank (Trans) 1:30 pm Intermediate Line Dancing (PAC) • • 1:30 pm • Movie: Little (Thtr) 10:30 am • Yoga Stretch (PAC) 11:00 am Lunch Bunch @ Moondance (Trans) • • 6:30 pm Classic Movie (Thtr) 10:30 am Billiard Group (BR) 1:30 pm Beginners Line Dancing (PAC) 12:45 pm Theatre Memphis: Creative Aging (Trans) 1:00 pm • Walmart, Costco & Banks (Trans) 1:00 pm Mahjong (SCR) 2:00 pm Weekend Movie (Thtr) • • • 1:00 pm • Needle Arts Group (Sunroom) • • • 1:15 pm Mahjong (SCR) 1:30 pm • Bunko (LCR) • 1:00 pm • Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC) 1:30 pm Movie: The Shootist (Thtr) 2:30 pm Line Dancing (PAC) • 1:30 pm Movie: Little (Thtr) 1:30 pm • Spanish Class (Ante) 1:30 pm Beginners Line Dancing (PAC) • • 1:30 pm Game Play (LCR) • 1:30 pm • Smart Moves “Cognition” (PAC) 1:30 pm • The Rockford Files (Thtr) 6:00 pm Operatizer with Opera Memphis (Lobby) 6:00 pm Classic Movie (Thtr) • 1:30 pm • Walk With Ease (A&C) 1:30 pm Game Play (LCR) • • • 1:30 pm Series: The Snoop Sisters (Thtr) 2:30 pm Advanced Line Dancing (PAC) 2:00 pm • Wii Bowling (LCR) 1:30 pm • Walk With Ease (A&C) 6:30 pm Bridge (LCR) • • 2:00 pm • Virtual Tour (Thtr) 2:30 pm Advanced Line Dancing (PAC) • 1:45 pm Tai Chi (PAC) 6:30 pm • Movie: Little (Thtr) • 3:30 pm • Kirby Pines Photo Club (LCR) • 6:30 pm Oktoberfest Dance with 2:00 pm • Ballroom Dancing Class (PAC) • 6:30 pm • Bingo (PAC) • 6:30 pm • Bridge (LCR) 6:30 pm • Vespers (PAC) The Jim Mahannah Band (PAC) 6:30 pm • Girl’s Night Out: The Way We Were (Thtr) 6:30 pm • Theatre Memphis: Cats (Trans) 8:00 am • Church of Christ Service (Chapel) 20 8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool) 21 8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool) 22 8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool) 23 8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool) 24 9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC) 25 7:30 am • Men’s Christian Fellowship (LCR) 26 10:00 am • Worship Service (PAC) 9:00 am • Smith Jewelers (SCR) 9:00 am • Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC) 9:30 am • Travelers: Parkin Archeological Park (Trans) 9:30 am • Fall Rummage Sale (PAC) 10:00 am • Art with Helen (A&C) 10:00 am • Weekend Movie (Thtr) 9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC) 9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC) 9:30 am • Basic Water Aerobics (Pool) 1:30 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr) 10:00 am • Focus on Color (A&C) 9:30 am • Basic Water Aerobics (Pool) 10:00 am • Catholic Service (Chapel) 10:00 am • Kroger & Banks (Trans) 10:00 am • Walmart, Aldi & Banks (Trans) 1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR) 4:00 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr) 10:00 am • Hobby Pines Group (Hobby Shop) 9:30 am • The Book Baggers (Chapel) 10:30 am Yoga Stretch (PAC) 10:00 am Bible Study with Dave Phillips (Chapel) 1:00 pm • Superlo & Bank (Trans) 1:30 pm • Intermediate Line Dancing (PAC) 10:30 am • Tech Time with Cathy (Sunroom) • • 6:30 pm • Classic Movie (Thtr) 10:30 am • Jimmy Ogle Memphis (PAC) 11:00 am • Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC) 1:00 pm • Needle Arts Group (Sunroom) 11:00 am • Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC) 1:00 pm • Mahjong (SCR) 2:00 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr) 10:30 am Billiard Group (BR) 1:30 pm Beginners Line Dancing (PAC) 1:30 pm • Spanish Class (Ante) 1:00 pm • Walmart, Costco & Banks (Trans) 1:30 pm Movie: It’s A Mad Mad Mad Mad World (Thtr) 2:30 pm Line Dancing (PAC) • • 1:30 pm Game Play (LCR) 1:00 pm Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC) • • 10:45 am • Episcopal Eucharist (Chapel) 1:30 pm Bunko (LCR) • • 3:00 pm Lisa Wingate Book Signing (PAC) 6:00 pm Classic Movie (Thtr) 1:15 pm • Mahjong (SCR) • 1:30 pm • Movie: Taking of Pelham 123 (Thtr) 1:30 pm • Beginners Line Dancing (PAC) • • 1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR) 1:30 pm • Walk With Ease (A&C) 2:00 pm • Wii Bowling (LCR) 1:30 pm • The Rockford Files (Thtr) 6:30 pm • Music with Debra Sweeny (Lobby) 6:15 pm • Saturday Night Trivia (Lobby) 1:30 pm Series: The Snoop Sisters (Thtr) 2:30 pm Advanced Line Dancing (PAC) 2:00 pm • Ballroom Dancing Class (PAC) 1:30 pm Walk With Ease (A&C) 6:30 pm Bridge (LCR) 1:45 pm • Tai Chi (PAC) • • • • 4:00 pm Annual Fall Festival (Grounds) 6:30 pm • Bridge (LCR) 2:30 pm • Advanced Line Dancing (PAC) 6:30 pm • Bingo (PAC) • 6:30 pm • Movie: Taking of Pelham 123 (Thtr) 6:30 pm • Vespers (PAC) 8:00 am • Church of Christ Service (Chapel) 27 8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool) 28 8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool) 29 8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool) 30 8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool) 31 10:00 am • Worship Service (PAC) 9:30 am • Alterations (A&C) 9:00 am • Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC) 9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC) 9:30 am • Basic Water Aerobics (Pool) Abbreviations Key 1:30 pm Weekend Movie (Thtr) 9:30 am Group Exercise (PAC) 9:30 am Basic Water Aerobics (Pool) 10:00 am • Alzheimer’s Walk (Lobby) 10:00 am • Kroger & Banks (Trans) • • • 10:00 am Bible Study with Dave Phillips (Chapel) 4:00 pm Weekend Movie (Thtr) 10:00 am Hobby Pines Group (Hobby Shop) 11:00 am Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC) 10:00 am • Catholic Service (Chapel) • • • • 11:00 am Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC) Thtr - Theater HS - Hobby Shop 6:30 pm Classic Movie (Thtr) 10:30 am Billiard Group (BR) 1:30 pm Beginners Line Dancing (PAC) 10:30 am • Yoga Stretch (PAC) • • • • • • 1:00 pm Needle Arts Group (Sunroom) 1:00 pm • Walmart, Costco & Banks (Trans) FDR - Formal Dining Room SCR - Small Card Room 1:15 pm Mahjong (SCR) 1:30 pm Movie: An Unfinished Life (Thtr) • 1:00 pm Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC) • • 1:30 pm Spanish Class (Ante) • • • 1:30 pm Game Play (LCR) 1:30 pm Bunko (LCR) • 1:30 pm Beginners Line Dancing (PAC) PAC - Performing Arts Center A&C - Arts & Crafts Room • • 1:30 pm Game Play (LCR) • 1:30 pm Series: The Snoop Sisters (Thtr) 1:30 pm Walk With Ease (A&C) • 1:30 pm The Rockford Files (Thtr) • • • • 2:00 pm Wii Bowling (LCR) • BR - Billiard Room LCR - Large Card Room 1:45 pm Tai Chi 2:30 pm Advanced Line Dancing (PAC) • 1:30 pm • Walk With Ease (A&C) • • • • 2:00 pm Ballroom Dancing Class (PAC) 2:30 pm Advanced Line Dancing (PAC) 6:30 pm Bingo (PAC) 6:30 pm Movie: An Unfinished Life (Thtr) • • Trans - Transportation WC - Wellness Clinic • • 6:30 pm • Bridge (LCR) 6:30 pm • Vespers (PAC) • •

The Pinecone | October 2019 Calendar The Pinecone | October 2019 Calendar to get up. You will be sitting in a chair Happy Birthday to You! Oct 4: Art with Helen the movies or standing. Class is every Wednesday at October 2019 Whether you are already an artist or 10:30 am in the PAC. Independent Living Kirby Pines Residents would like to learn, join teacher Helen Oct 2: Uncle Buck Gaines on Fridays at 10:00 am in the Arts Jim Barnes 02 & Crafts Room. Mark Maxwell 02 Barbara Hanrahan 28 Bachelor and all-round slob Buck babysits EVENTS his brother’s rebellious teenage daughter Oct 4: Ridgeway Theater: Bob Fowler 03 Kal Lefes 28 Oct 1: Get Fit with Oasis and her cute younger brother and sister. Showtimes 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm. Downton Abbey Donna Griffin 03 Gene Rhodes 28 Coordinator Mary Hand Hop on the bus and join us to go to the Gloria Buckaloo 05 June Barnes 30 Advanced Water Aerobics classes will be Cinema and see the movie “Downton Ab- held on Mondays & Wednesdays at 8:30 Lucy P Inkster 10 bey” Ticket Price is $8.50. Which will be Providence Place, The Villa, am. Basic and Beginning Water Aerobics collected before getting on the bus. Sign Ralph Parkansky 10 is on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:30 am. Gallery Manor & Job’s Way up in transportation. We will depart at THE REPLACEMENTS (1976) Cast: John Wayne, down -- prompting the officials at the Joyce Read 11 Men’s Water Aerobics are held on Tues- 12:30 pm. days & Thursdays at 8:30 am. Arthritis Sit/ Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard adjoining university to try and kick his Rosalind Edwards 12 Frank Adair 06 J.B. Books is an aging gunfighter congregation off campus. Battle lines Stand classes are on Tuesdays & Thurs- Oct 4: Music with Breeze Saturday, October 19 Will King 06 diagnosed with cancer who comes to are quickly drawn between the church Bertha Newman 12 days at 11:00 am in the PAC. Brian “Breeze” Cayolle’s music is soulful, at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm Nevada at the turn of the 20th century. and the community as the reverend now Jack Bolton 13 Arline Wertz 06 Oct 2: Spanish Class strong and deeply rooted in the R&B, (2000) Cast: Keanu Reeves, Oct 1: Medical Director Join Spanish Class every Wednesday at Renting a room from widowed Bond finds himself at odds with his longtime Hazel Canon 14 Joyce Morris 07 jazz, and rock and roll traditions of his Gene Hackman, Brook Langton Dr. Mike Abutineh MD 1:30 pm in the Ante Room. Bridget is now Rogers and her son Gillom, Books friend -- the president of the school. Frances Pounds 08 native New Orleans. Breeze’s recording It’s late in the season; the playoffs Dr. Richard Cheek 16 Will be in the Wellness Clinic Tuesdays dedication half of the class to new stu- credits include numerous albums with is confronted by several people of Facing a legal battle, Hill soon seeks are fast approaching; and the Ray Fletcher 16 Marylou Watson 08 9:00 am -12:00 pm and Thursdays 1:00- dents and the second half to refresh and many different jazz, blues, Cajun, and gos- questionable motives, including a man help from his estranged brother -- a big- 4:30 pm. Appointments required. Washington Sentinels have just gone Florine Carter 10 teach advanced folks. pel recording artists including Gatemouth seeking to avenge his brother’s death city lawyer and atheist -- in a fight to Lee Brown 17 on strike. Scrambling for a solution, Brown and the late great bluesman Junior and a few who are looking to profit from help rebuild the church. Margaret Edrington 17 Juanita Smith 10 Oct 1: BUNKO Oct 2: Game Play Group the Sentinels’ owner Edward O’Neil Wells. Don’t miss him at 6:00 pm in the Books’ notoriety. Not wanting to die a Meryl Stewart 17 Ann Dittmaier 13 Join this fun group of folks every Tuesday Like to play games? Bring your own to Lobby. hatches a plan to bring in legendary quiet, painful death, Books devises a IT’S A MAD, MAD, MAD Douglas Riddick 13 at 1:30 pm in the LCR for the great game share or join in with someone already coach Jimmy McGinty to recruit a team Virginia Luttrell 18 of BUNKO. there! Meets in the LCR every Monday, plan to go out with a bang. Oct 5: Men’s Christian of replacement players in exactly one MAD WORLD Betty Terry 18 Elsie Burkhart 15 Wednesday and Saturday at 1:30 pm. Fellowship week. For fans and owners alike, the Donald Cook 19 Ola Hobart 16 Oct 1: Tech Time AN UNFINISHED LIFE Bring your phones, tablets, laptop what- Oct 2: Virtual Wii Bowling The Men’s Christian Fellowship meets ev- strike is a disaster. But for Shane Falco Friday, October 25 at 1:30 pm, Joyce Downing 19 ery Saturday morning in the Ante Room Jim Turner 19 ever issue you have they will be glad to Come join the fun every Wednesday af- and a mismatched crew of outsiders, Saturday, October 26 at 6:00 pm at 7:30 am. There is a rotating list of resi- Gloria Elliott 19 help. Cathy will still be coming every 3rd ternoon at 2:00 pm in the Large Card it is the second chance they’ve waited Saturday, October 26 Jean Fortune 20 dent speakers who give a devotion at each & Sunday, October 27 at 6:30 pm Charles Prislovsky 22 Evelyn McMillan 23 Monday at 10:30 am in the Sunroom and Room. No skill required. It is set up on their whole lives for. at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm (1963) Cast: Spencer Tracy, now her daughter Margie will be coming the TV; all you have to do is check out the meeting. Come enjoy coffee and fellow- (2005) Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Milton Berle, Ethel Merman Nancy Callicott 23 Rosemary Shoaf 23 the 1st Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm. remotes from the Front Desk and return ship with us each week. A CASE FOR CHRIST Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman The story begins during a massive Beverly Colditz 24 Dot Hill 25 them whenever your game is over. Oct 1: Walking Tall Oct 7: Focus on Color Einar, a recovering alcoholic rancher traffic jam, caused by reckless driver Patti Leadford 24 Doris Woody 26 Coloring books are incredibly simple, A former U.S. soldier returns to his home- Oct 2: Ballroom Dancing Sunday, October 20 who lives with his loyal pal Mitch, gets Smiler Grogan, who, before kicking the Louise Day 27 portable, easy to pick up and put down, Don Boyd 26 town to find it overrun by crime and Join the gang for ballroom dancing les- at 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm an unexpected visit from his daughter- bucket, cryptically tells the assembled corruption, which prompts him to clean and a colored–in page takes up almost no Becky Leatherwood 27 Freda Alford 28 sons with Ken Black. Lessons will take (2017) Cast: Erika Christensen, in-law, Jean, and granddaughter, Griff. drivers that he’s buried a fortune in house. Showtimes 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm. place every Wednesday at 2:00 pm in the space. So come to the Arts & Crafts Room Anna Brewer 28 Faye Dunaway, Frankie Faison Einar holds a grudge against Jean stolen loot, under the Big W. All of the Mabel Meck 27 PAC. the first and third Monday at 10:00 am. Betty Jeffrey 29 In 1980, Lee Strobel’s award-winning, because he feels she’s responsible motorists set out to find the fortune. John Sosh 27 for his son’s accidental death, but he Oct 3: Bible Study with investigative reporting earns him a reluctantly lets her stay at the farm when Dave Phillips promotion to legal editor at the Chicago he learns that she’s trapped in a violent KIRBY PINES MOVIE Join Germantown Church of Christ’s Tribune. Things at home aren’t going RATING SYSTEM Dave Phillips as he leads a group Bible nearly as well. His wife Leslie’s relationship. Over time, they grow Study every Thursday at 10:00 am in the newfound faith in Christ compels Lee closer and try to heal their emotional KP Travelers Meeting Oct 2: Chapel. All denominations invited. to utilize his journalistic and legal wounds. Be sure and come to the Travler’s meeting. Oct 7: First Monday Poetry training to try and disprove the claims = AVERAGE You’ll get to hear about some of the won- Oct 3: Election Day Group GOD’S NOT DEAD: derful outings that Carol Yount has orga- Transportation will be taking folks to the Come to listen; come to read; come to re- of Christianity, pitting his resolute atheism against her growing faith. A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS nized so far for 2019. So if you have any polls at 11:00 am. cite from memory. Check out “The Poet’s = GOOD place or thing in mind you are interested Corner” on the post office bulletin board in be sure and bring those suggestions Oct 3: Rockford Files where a residential poet will be featured. THE SHOOTIST Sunday, October 27 Jim Rockford is an ex-con and private with you. They meet the first Wendesday We meet the first Monday of every month at 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm = EXCELLENT of every month 10:00 am. detective. He was falsely convicted of a in the Ante Room at 10:00 am. crime he didn’t commit, but that doesn’t Friday, October 18 at 1:30 pm, (2018) Cast: David White, Oct 2: Yoga Stretch stop him from using his ex-con buddies to Oct 7: Mahjong Saturday, October 19 at 6:00 pm Shane Harper, John Corbett = OUTSTANDING This is not advanced so don’t worry about help him solve crimes. The Rockford Files Join in and play Mahjong every Monday & Sunday, October 20 at 6:30 pm The Rev. Dave Hill faces an unexpected getting on the floor and not being able will be played every Thursday at 1:30 pm. and Friday at 1:00 pm in the SCR. setback when his beloved church burns

The Pinecone | October 2019 • 14 • The Pinecone | October 2019 The Pinecone | October 2019 • 11 • meet me at Oct 7: The Snoop Sisters next meeting is Oct 9th @10:30 am in the don’t want to miss. Starts at 6:00 pm in Green House. Bring a new resident with the Lobby. Forming a one-of-a kind “Whodunit” you who could be a garden gro’er. Re- writing team, eccentric elderly sisters Er- member: Share a tomato, make a friend. Oct 12: MSO: Rock n' Roll nesta and Gwendolyn Snoop’s insatiable Share yourself, make a blessing. MSO kicks off the Pops season right! Sing- curiosity all too often leads them to be er Gavin Hope (star of Rent, member of deeply embroiled in real-life murders. Oct 9: Memphis Hearing the famed a cappella group “The Nylons”) This will be played through first week of Aid Service joins the Memphis Symphony and will November. Showtime 1:30 pm On the second Wednesday of every have you singing and dancing to some of the greatest soul and pop hits ever re- Oct 7: Tai Chi month, at 10:00 am in the Arts & Crafts corded! Call Box office for Tickets @ 537- Originally developed for self-defense, Room, Dr. Rena C Booth will be offer- 2525. We will depart at 6:30 pm. Tai Chi has evolved into a graceful form ing: Free Hearing Evaluation, Free Hear- of exercise. Every Monday in the PAC at ing Aid Consultation, Free Hearing Aid 1:45 pm. Clean, Check, and Adjustment. Please call 682-1529 for more information or to Oct 7: Bingo Night schedule a visit. Join us for a fun-filled evening of BINGO! Entry costs only $1 per card, with an op- Oct 9: Creed II portunity to win up to two prizes. Every Under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa, new- Monday night at 6:30 pm in the PAC. ly crowned heavyweight champion Adon- is Creed faces off against Viktor Drago, Oct 8: Birthday Night with the son of Ivan Drago. Showtimes 1:30 pm Memphis Wind Symphony & 6:30 pm. Oct 15: Little A woman is transformed into her younger The Memphis Wind Symphony and its self at a point in her life when the pres- 65 members serve greater Memphis per- sures of adulthood become too much to forming music of all genres and styles bear. Showtimes 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm. as an outreach of brotherhood as well as advancement of the Arts. As a not-for- Oct 15: Oktoberfest with The profit organization, our goal is to spread Jim Mahannah Band our musical magic throughout this great Put on your Lederhosen and Trachten city, appealing all walks of life. Join them Oct 10: Orpheum: Dear Evan Haus and join us in the PAC at 6:30 pm in the PAC at 6:30 pm. Hansen for an evening of music and dance with Oct 9: Travelers: TN Safari Park Winner of Six 2017 Tony® Awards includ- the Jim Mahannah Band. ing Best Musical and the 2018 Grammy® Board Safari Park’s tour bus for narrated Award for Best Musical Theater Album. A Oct 16: Alzheimer's Bake Sale tour, drop down windows & includes ani- letter that was never meant to be seen, a Join us in the lobby for our Annual Bake mal feed for up close & personal wildlife lie that was never meant to be told, and Sale benefiting the Alzheimer’s Founda- safari experience...approx. 45 minutes. a life he never dreamed he could have. tion of America. Come on down and pur- Cost $21.00 We will have box lunches Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing chase your favorite dessert or two or three with drinks supplied by Kirby Culinary he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit and tell all of your friends to join in as we for $7.50, then we can visit the smaller in. Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply per- continue to aid in the research for a cure petting zoo before our journey home. sonal and profoundly contemporary mu- of this insidious disease. We will open at Sign up in Transportation we will depart sical about life and the way we live it. Call 9:30 am and close at 1:30 pm. at 9:30 am. $3.00 for Kirby Bus. Any ques- Box office for tickets 525-3000. Sign up tions, call Carol Yount 362-7798. in Transportation. We will depart at 6:30 Oct 16: Alzheimer’s Support pm. Group Are you caring for a loved one with Al- Oct 11: Tea Dance at Gaisman zheimers or dementia? Our support Senior Center group meets the 3rd Wednesday of every Join the gang and head over to Gaisman month in the Ante Room at 10:00 am. Senior Center for a dance with The Jim Mahhanh Band. Admission is $7.00. Sign Oct 16: Creative Aging Oct 9: Garden Club Meeting up in Transportation. We will depart at Showcase The garden is being cleared for planting 12:15 pm. Creative Aging’s Senior Arts Series con- of fall vegetables. Turnip greens, mus- tinues at Theatre Memphis. The 1:30 pm tard, kale, collards, lettuce and radishes Oct 11: Music with performance features Tennessee Shake- to name a few. All plants that you want Todd Derstine speare’s production of Romeo & Juliet. stored should be left in the vestibule so Todd will be here to play and sing some A complimentary reception will follow. Mike Rayder can inspect them before of our favorite melodies and vintage song Tickets are $5.00 DONATION at the putting in the greenhouse. We will pick selections from the past. If you missed door. Cash or check. Sign up in Transpor- up patio pots in October - a cool day. Our him last year, this is a special treat you tation. We will depart at 12:45 pm.

The Pinecone | October 2019 • 15 • Oct 16: Smart Moves Oct 21: Jimmy Ogle Presents mind behind the crime. Showtimes 1:30 & 6:30 pm. This months topic will be Cognition. It is Memphis’ Contributions during World held the 3rd Wednesday of every month War 1 & World War 2 at 10:30 am in the Oct 24: Fall Rummage Sale in the PAC at 1:30 pm. PAC. Don’t miss this interesting presenta- Ladies and Gents, it’s time to clean out tion. Oct 16: Virtual Field Trip: your storage rooms, closets and drawers and turn some of those items into mon- Join us in the Movie Theater as we go on Oct 22: The Book Baggers etary rewards. The Fall Rummage Sale a Virtual Field Trip. The destination will Whether you read or would like to hear will be held in the PAC from 9:30 am un- be announced closer to the time to enable about books being discussed, come and til 1:30 pm.Call Activities to reserve your the creators to send us to the most inter- check us out. Our read for this month is spot @ 866-4414. esting places. Begins at 2:00 pm. Wildwood Creek by Lisa Wingate. Lisa will be here in person for a presentation Oct 16: Girls Night Out Oct 25: Book Signing with and signing on Friday, October 25 in the Lisa Wingate Don’t miss this good time with just the la- PAC.As always, you are encouraged to Join New York Times bestselling author dies for a movie and fun. 6:30 pm in the share this group with new residents and Lisa Wingate as she returns to the Kirby Movie Theater. This month’s movie will be any friends you would like to invite. The Pines campus. Joining her will be co- “The Way We Were". Book Baggers meet the 4th Tuesday of ev- author Judy Christie to discuss their lat- ery month in the Chapel at 9:30 am. est book, "Before and After", a real-life Oct 22: Fall Festival sequel to Lisa’s blockbuster novel "Before Come one, come all, and have a blast at We Were Yours". Learn how Kirby Pines our Annual Fall Festival. Bluff City Bal- came to play an instrumental role in the loons will be here with “High Jinx” which new book as well as meet the authors’ spe- has a door for easier access. We will have cial guests. Bring a friend and don’t miss live Blue Grass music with “Grass Fire” it. Refreshments will be served. 3:00 pm Awesome Dogs and Central BBQ will in the PAC. be on site selling their food. Invite your Oct 25: Music with friends to come to the festivities. Balloon Oct 17: Lunch Bunch @ rides are only $5.00 per guest and free to Deborah Swiney Moondance the residents. All proceeds go to the Na- Throughout Deborah's performance, you Get ready for “Moondance Grill,” a new tional Breast cancer Foundation. Don’t get to enjoy a trip back to Harlem to ex- Germantown restaurant from Liz and miss the fun from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. perience the iconic era of Billie Holiday, Tommy Peters and the Beale Street Blues Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughn; you Co., which brought you Itta Bena and La- Oct 23: Travelers: Parkin get to dance across the Great American fayette’s Music Room. Food ranges from Archeological Park Songbook; and you get to take a flight to good seafood to steaks and great salads The Traveler’s head to the Mississippian Rio where you could close your eyes and and a large small-plate menu. Don’t miss Period American Indian village (A.D. imagine relaxing on a Copacabana or Ip- the chance to try out this new restaurant. 1000 to 1550) sites to Parkin Archeologi- anema beach. Being a Memphis native, Sign up in Transportation by Tuesday the cal State Park in Parkin, Arkansas. We’ll you might even get a splash of blues. Join 15. We will depart at 11:00 am. see an introductory video of the park, her at 6:00 pm in the Lobby. tour a rural African American School- Oct 17: Theatre Memphis: Cats Oct 29: An Unfinished Life house, and take a short walk nearby to see Touching and Whimsical. Striking chore- Desperate to provide care for her daugh- a Mound Indian sire. A gift shop is in the ography abounds in this most-loved mu- ter, down-on-her-luck Jean moves in headquarters building. On the way home sical as the scene is set in a large rubbish with her father in-law from whom she we’ll have lunch in Marion or West Mem- area which, after dark, becomes alive with is estranged. Through time, they learn to phis. The tour is $4.00. Sign up in Trans- cats of all types, shapes and sizes. They forgive each other and heal old wounds. portation. We will depart at 9:30 am. are gathering for the Jellicle Ball during Showtimes 1:30 & 6:30 pm. which one cat will be allotted an extra precious life. One of the longest running shows on Broadway which includes the most memorable tune, “Memory”. Based on the book Old Possum’s Book of Practi- cal Cats by T.S. Eliot. Call box office for tickets @ 682-8323. Sign up in Transpor- Oct 23: The Taking of tation. Bus will depart at 6:30 pm. Oct 30: Alzheimer's Walk Pelham 123 Meet us in the Lobby at 10:00 am to regis- Oct 18: Opera Memphis Armed men hijack a New York City sub- ter for the Walk to support the Alzheim- Join us in the Lobby at 6:00 pm. For the way train, holding the passengers hostage er’s Association. Please give generously; beautiful voices from Opera Memphis. in return for a ransom, and turning an many lives here at Kirby are affected by They will be singing songs from selected ordinary day’s work for dispatcher Walter the disease. Walk starts at 10:30 am. We Opera’s. Garber into a face-off with the master- will be walking thru the healthcare areas.

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The Pinecone | October 2019 • 17 • KIRBY PINES SnapShots

Carolyn Lifland celebrated her birthday with Charles Woods celebrated his September birthday Patti Ledford, Alice Dieckhaus and Lora Arcudi with his wife, Hazel, and their daughter, Carol Williams

Jean Fortune gets a chance to talk politics with Jerry Dunnam takes time to talk to City Council hopeful, JB Memphis City Council hopeful, Brian L. Saulsberry, Smiley, Jr. and Municipal Court Judge candidate, at the Kirby Pines Political Forum Latrena Davis Ingram at the Political Forum

Gwyn Earl, Leading Age Tennessee, gives an John Davis and Gerald Reeves take a minute to stand by Old Glory and inspirational speech at our Flag Raising members of the University of Memphis ROTC Color Guard after our Flag Raising

• 18 • The Pinecone | October 2019 KIRBY PINES 36TH ANNIVERSARY TRADITION CONTINUES WITH LIGHTING OF THE LAKE

Rhetta and Bill Watkins looking Mary Ann and Roy Thurmond Lighting of the Lake speaker, quite posh for their first join the festivities as they head Reverend Matt Miller, Senior Pastor, Lighting of the Lake toward Lake Latimer Woodland Presbyterian Church

Liz Collier lights a torch escorted by Ken Thomason Sandra Overbey is all smiles on her way to the reception and Maintenance Directory, Chuck Neeley

George and Nancy Pence are dressed Catherine Prewett and her daughter-in-law, Pirjo, to the nine at the reception look fantastic in their fall attire

The Pinecone | October 2019 • 19 • KIRBY PINES WINS #1 RETIREMENT COMMUNITY AGAIN AND CELEBRATES AT OUR MEMPHIS MOST PARTY!

Meryl Stewart and Joe Jackson greet Janet and Gerald Reeves celebrating Dan and Carol Yount are all smiles people as they enter the Lobby the #1 Retirement Community in Memphis

Marilyn Duke beautifully plays Wynanne Dierssen shows us Alice Petty, Gloria Buckaloo, Joy Wright and piano in the Lobby while her one of the reasons she chose Laura Parrott pose for a picture at the Memphis Most husband, Dr. Don looks on Kirby Pines for her home Celebration. Photo by resident Arrena Cheek.

Cheryl and her husband, Kirby Dr Thomas Hickey seems Genevieve Imbalzano Longtime friends, Jenine Riddle Pines Chaplain, Don Johnson to be having a good time has her hands full, but all and Pat Cavender at the celebration smiles at Memphis Most enjoy the party

• 20 • The Pinecone | October 2019 KIRBY PINES PHOTO CLUB This month we just had fun, so our pictures this month are just for fun, too! We hope you enjoy!

All Smiles Lighting the Path Beach Shadows Forget-Me-Nots Photo by Arrena Cheek Photo by Mary Ann Thurmond Photo by Jeannie Valentine Photo by Sylvia Statham

Quiet Reflections - Photo by John Sosh

The Floral Ball Dasies Photo by Lois Dazey Photo by Sheryl Maxwell

Posing with the Piper - Photo by Carolin Thomason

Farmer Parrott Lighting Lake Latimer Sunset at Longboat Key - Photo by Jane Longfield Photo by Sydney Wagner Photo by Jim Stanley

The Pinecone | October 2019 • 21 • KIRBY PINES GIANT CROSSWORD VOTED #1 RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN MEMPHIS FOR THE 13th YEAR IN A ROW! Schedule a visit today and see why! call 901.369.7340

Memorials, Honorariums & Gifts The Kirby Pines In Memory Of In Memory Of Foundation JUDGE AND MRS. JANE TOMLINSON MORGAN FOWLER Donation by Barbara Lipsey Donation by Dave & Betty Matthews to the General Fund to the Library Fund In Honor Of WALTER EDGE Donation by Resident Assocation HAROLD PETTY to the Library Fund Donation by David Phillips to the Hobby Shop MARTHA PRUETT Donation by Dorothy Cleveland Donation by Resident Assocation to the Hobby Shop to the Garden Club A WIN - WIN EFFORT MARY GULLETT JEANNIE VALENTINE Donation by Lyle Hendrix Donation by Carol Odom The Kirby Pines Foundation’s to the Hobby Shop to the Entertainers mission is to provide philanthropic support and assistance to residents Donation by Margaret Edrington MARK MAXWELL who may need the help of others to the Hobby Shop Donation by Mike Jaeger to the Hobby Shop through no fault of their own. Donation by George Courington to the Garden Club Gifts To DONATIONS Donation by Robert Shears THE HOBBY SHOP Anyone can make a donation to the General Fund Donation by Mark Maxwell directly through Kirby Pines or at our website: www.kirbypines.com JOHN McGAW Donation by Resident Assocation FOR MORE INFORMATION to the Entertainers Contact Thomas O’Malley at 901-568-0643 • 22 • The Pinecone | October 2019 or email: [email protected] USp164sol 9/24/19, 2(41 PM

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