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                     The Magazine of Kirby Pines LifeCare Community • November 2021 | V. 39 | I.11

                                                       MARTHA & BUDDY PUGH
                                                    In their New Luxury Apartment at Kirby Pines,
                                                    Memphis Most's Best Retirement Community!

Holiday Fitness Tips | Thriving This Winter | I Wish You Enough | Resident Spotlight: John Travis Thornton
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We Are Memphis Most                                                                                   Kirby Pines Retirement LifeCare
                                                                                                              is managed by:
The weather has finally cooled down and the        at Kirby Pines
foliage around us is starting to change to bril-
liant colors of yellow, gold and crimson, re-      ally, we must thank our workers for the
minding us that just a six weeks ago we were       many extra hours they have put in to
celebrating Kirby's 38th anniversary. Now, in      make everyday life at Kirby Pines con-
                                                                                                      BOARD OF DIRECTORS
just a few days, we will again be celebrating      tinue as smoothly as possible.
                                                                                                        Dr. James Latimer, Chairman
as we welcome the community to gather and          This Thanksgiving, be mindful of the                  Mr. Rudy Herzke, President
see just why we have been selected for the         challenges we have all faced during               Mr. Berry Terry, Secretary/Treasurer
15th consecutive year as the Best Retirement       these past months; of our personal fam-        Mr. Larry Braughton Mr. Jim Ethridge
Community in the Memphis market. So make           ily traditions in celebrating the holiday;   Ms. Linda Harrington Ms. Mary Ann Hodges
your plans now to invite friends and join in       and of the many individuals who are           Mr. Rusty Linkous Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr.
the celebration on Thursday, November 4th          no longer with us to sit, laugh and dine                   RCA STAFF
from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.                          along side with us on this truly Ameri-                   Charlie Trammell
                                                   can holiday.                                               President, RCA
Being selected as the "best" did not occur
without the votes and hard work of many            Happy Thanksgiving !                                     Michélle Vincent
people. So in this season of Thanksgiving,                                                             Executive Vice President, RCA
it is only right to thank our residents, family                                                                  Tim Cox
members, friends and employees who took                                                            Senior Vice President of Finance, RCA
the time to vote during the Commercial Ap-                                  Michael
                                                                                                              Laura Cornwell
peal's annual Memphis Most contest. Along                                   Escamilla,                 Vice President of Finance, RCA
this vein, we need to stop and thank residents                              Executive                       Stephanie Barrow
and family member and friends who have                                      Director,                  Director of Sales & Marketing
been volunteering in various areas of the                                   Kirby Pines
community as Kirby and the nation slowly                                                                KIRBY PINES STAFF
walks out of the current pandemic. Addition-                                                                Michael Escamilla
                                                                                                       Executive Director, Kirby Pines
    ON THE PINECONE COVER                                                                                     Annette Marlar
                                                                                                        Director of Medical Services
Kirby Pines IS The Best Retirement Community!                                                              Mike Abutineh, M.D.
November is here, and with it brings the cool      made a difference easing them through                    Medical Director
weather, the pretty colors and the beginning       the transitions of age and are grateful.                  Anna Bradford
of a busy holiday season.                                                                        Nursing Home/Assisted Living Administrator
                                                   Our back cover residents are photo-
                                                                                                          Trudy Schenkenberger
We have a Travelers Outing on the 8th, to his-     graphed around campus holding the
                                                                                                        Director of Human Resources
toric Elmwood Cemetery, Opera Memphis is           award for the year in which they moved
coming Birthday Night the 9th, we have a           here. We thank each and every one who                       Linda Huston
special Veterans Salute on the 11th and the        came out to help us and we also would                   Director of Accounting
12th, and of course, Thanksgiving this year,       like to Thank ALL OF YOU for making                         Don Johnson
falls on the 25th.                                 Kirby Pines the Best!                                        Chaplain
                                                                                                                Jada Mullins
We have so much to be thankful for; a beau-                                                          Director of Environmental Services
tiful place we call home, a wonderful staff
                                                                                                              Chuck Neeley
who care for all of us and neighbors who are
                                                                                                          Director of Maintenance
more like family than friends. One more big
thing to be thankful for is that Kirby Pines                                                                    Allison Nolan
was once again named the Best Retirement                                                                 Life Enhancement Director
Community in Memphis for the 15th straight                                                                      Mike Rayder
year! November 4th, we will be celebrating                                                           Director of Grounds & Landscaping
our win with a party showing why.                                                                              Mark Simpson
                                                                                                        Director of Culinary Services
Our front cover features new residents, Mar-
                                                                                                               Calvin Sims
tha and Buddy Pugh. They have a beautiful
                                                                                                            Director of Security
apartment, decorated with unique items and
a story to go with each. The Pughs are no                                                            This magazine is produced by RCA
strangers to Kirby Pines. Martha's mom and                                                          6465 N. Quail Hollow Rd., Suite 400
stepfather lived here as well as Buddy's mom                                                        Memphis, TN 38120, 901-794-2598
and dad. They saw first hand how LifeCare          Memphis Most Winner 15 Years                      Electronic version of The Pinecone
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Get to know Kirby Pines'

                         NEW RESIDENTS

Darrell & Vollie Sanders                         Philip & Pat Slate                      Hugh & Banky Wilson
Moving from Fort Walton, Florida,           Philip and Pat Slate come to Kirby          Hugh and Banky recently moved to
Darrell and Vollie have chosen our re-      Pines from Cordova in Memphis. They         Kirby Pines from their home in Tunica,
tirement community for the next chap-       have been married 64 years. They are        Mississippi. Married for 20 years, they
ter of their lives.                         the parents of three children. They         share Banky’s two children and four
                                            also have eight grandchildren, two          grandchildren.
Married for 65 years, the Sanders have      step-grandchildren and seven great-
three children, seven grandchildren and     grands.                                     After graduating from Mississippi State
12 great-grands. Their proudest accom-                                                  University with a degree in accounting,
plishments include their long marriage      Philip and Pat went to David Lipscomb
                                                                                        Hugh went into the United States Air
and their loving family.                    University. Philip earned a B.A. degree
                                                                                        Force. Earning the rank of Colonel, he
                                            and a M.A. degree and had a career as
                                                                                        served 30 years. Upon returning from
Their lifelong work has been with The       a preacher and educator. He worked at
                                                                                        the Air Force, Hugh became a Captain
Navigators, a national Christian minis-     Harding University and Abilene Chris-
                                                                                        and flew for TWA and American for 33
try. This career lasted for 50 years in-    tian University. Pat earned her MRS.
                                                                                        years.
cluding serving as national directors.      Degree and became a preacher’s wife
                                            and homemaker.
Darrell served in the United States Air                                                 Banky graduated from Ole Miss with a
Force and achieved the rank of Airman       For enjoyment, Pat enjoys reading.          business degree. She worked as a men-
1st Class. He was a leader in the Strate-   Philip stays busy doing organic garden-     tal health counselor with Regional One
gic Air Command.                            ing, fishing, and writing.                  Mental Health for 15 years.

Darrell and Vollie share many of the        The Slates have traveled the world          To stay active, Hugh likes golf, walk-
same hobbies and interests including        teaching, consulting, and evaluating        ing, and working out in the gym. Along
reading, studying, developing leaders       mission programs. Their destinations        with walking, Banky does needlework
and walking. He also enjoys sports and      were too many to list but they did settle   and enjoys gardening.
she likes water aerobics.                   in England for 10 years doing church
                                            work.
They have traveled throughout the                                                       As a pilot, it is understandable Hugh
eastern and western parts of the United     Philip was named “Alumnus of the            has traveled the world and Banky has
States. Also, the Sanders have traveled     Year” by two universities and he is in      enjoyed trips to Mexico, Nassau, and
to the Philippines, Singapore and Ha-       the “Who’s Who” publication.                many states.
waii.
                                            This dedicated couple has accomplished      If you haven’t already met Hugh and
Darrell is described as out-going, while    much in their church lives and they will    Banky, hopefully, you will soon. Give
Vollie is gracious. Sounds like a perfect   have many experiences to share with         them a warm Kirby Pines welcome and
pair for our community. We are so glad      our Kirby community. We are elated          invite them to get involved in the en-
they have chosen Kirby Pines for their      they chose Kirby Pines for their retire-    hancement opportunities here at their
home and we hope they enjoy all we          ment. Be sure to extend to them a warm      new home.
have to offer.                              welcome.
New Resident Bios written by resident, Peggy Reynolds Gatlin
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8
  Simple Ways
   to Stay Fit
   During the                                                                                                Advanced Water Aerobics
    Holidays                                                                                                   Monday & Wednesday
                                                                                                                 8:30 am - 9:30 | Pool
                                                                                                              9:30 am - 10:30 am | Pool
Don’t wait until January 1. Stay on track during this tempting season with these simple tips.
’Tis the season of staying fit, said no one ever. Busy schedules, holiday parties, and endless          Resident Led Exercise in the PAC
culinary temptations combine to make it especially difficult to stick to your fitness routine this       Monday, Wednesday & Friday
time of year. Chances are, you’re going to fall off the workout wagon. That’s okay—we all do.                9:30am | PAC/Live TV
Use these strategies to get right back on.
                                                                                                                    Yoga Stretch
Stay-Fit Strategy #1: Remember Why You’re Doing It                                                             Monday & Wednesday
When a client loses his or her motivation, corrective exercise specialist Kendra Fitzgerald                    12:45 pm | PAC/Live TV
prescribes a mental workout. What’s your motivation? To feel better, have more energy, be
more productive at work, or age gracefully, it’s easier to commit the time and stick to it once                 Men’s Water Aerobics
you identify why you are working out.”                                                                          Tuesday & Thursday
                                                                                                               8:30 am - 9:15 am | Pool
Stay-Fit Strategy #2: Start Small and Be Realistic
If your goal is to exercise daily, begin with one or two days a week. Pick days where you can                   Arthritis Foundation
easily fit it in. Add another day as each week goes by. Even if you can’t get to your favorite                    Water Aerobics
class or the Oasis, remember that 15 minutes of movement is better than no movement at all.                     Tuesday & Thursday
                                                                                                              9:30 am - 10:15 am | Pool
Stay-Fit Strategy #3: Picture Your Success
Write down your goal in a few simple words, and post it where you’ll see it every day. A visual                 Arthritis Foundation
reminder may strengthen your resolve. If you want to get back to your “fighting weight” of five                   Sit/Stand Class
years ago, put up a photo of yourself from that time.                                                           Tuesday & Thursday
                                                                                                         11:00 am - 11:45 am | PAC/Live TV
Stay-Fit Strategy #4: Make It Mandatory
Time management is important for accomplishing any goal, and fitness is no exception. Even                 Resident Led Water Aerobics
if it’s just 10 minutes, put it on your calendar. Call it your “feel better session,” and make that                   Friday
time nonnegotiable. You’ll boost your mood and health, and it will become a key part of your                    8:30 am - 9:30 | Pool
routine.                                                                                                     9:30 am - 10:30 am | Pool
Stay-Fit Strategy #5: Track Your Progress Daily
Record your achievements daily or weekly: how many steps you walked, number of exercise
reps, pounds lost, and so on. A pen and paper and a calendar will work just fine, or you can
schedule and log your workouts on a free exercise app Stay-Fit.

Strategy #6: Recruit Someone to Hold You Accountable                                                      THANKS for your support of the
Maintaining an ongoing schedule with the same person can help you stay accountable. You’ll              Alzheimer’s Association and Kirby Pines’
want to hold up your part of the bargain. Plus, you can get a great workout while having a great       Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 21st.
time. Think about it: The more fun your workouts are, the more you’re going to look forward            Over 100 people participated by purchasing
to and be committed to them over the long term. And consistency and longevity are necessary           T-shirts, donating generously, volunteering to
for achieving your goals.                                                                                help and walking to honor their friends
                                                                                                        and loved ones who have been diagnosed.
Stay-Fit Strategy #7: Hold Yourself Accountable Too
Put your money where your mouth is: Pay a penalty for missing your workouts. Drop a dollar
                                                                                                       We raised $1520, a new record!
in a money jar, and then donate the dough to a favorite cause.                                           On November 13, we are planning to
                                                                                                      participate in the Memphis City Alzheimer
Stay-Fit Strategy #8: Savor Every Success
                                                                                                        Walk at the Memphis Botanical Gardens.
There’s no better feeling than finishing a challenging workout. Let the feeling of accomplishment
wash over you, so that you’ll remember the feeling when it’s time for your next workout.                   The bus will leave Kirby at 8:15.
                                                                                                         Sign up with transportation to reserve
And make no mistake: This is a big deal! You’ve just rewarded yourself with better health this         your seat and with Mary Hand in the Oasis
winter—and a happier, fuller, and potentially longer life.                                                     to get our team organized.

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Learning to Thrive During the
                                                                         WINTER MONTHS
Winter is quickly approaching, and with that comes colder
temperatures, the move from outdoor to indoor activities, and
the temptation to hibernate until springtime. What if, instead of
backsliding on our health and wellness this winter, we THRIVE
during these chilly months? Let’s take this opportunity to stay
healthy and develop a new habit or two!

Last winter, we were not allowed to do much of anything, thanks
to COVID. This winter things are looking a bit more “normal,”
but winters still coincide with an increase in other viruses, such as
the flu. It’s also a time where we see an increase in depression and
a decline in mental health. Let’s look at some ways to keep your
health in tip-top shape in the upcoming months.

1. Wash your hands and sanitize your surroundings.
We have heard this a million times. But sometimes it’s good
to have a friendly reminder. Remember to wash your hands
frequently, for at least 20 seconds. If you are unable to wash with      5. Make time to relax. This may sound counterintuitive but
soap and water, use hand sanitizer.                                      making time to unwind is just as important as staying active.
                                                                         Being rundown can compromise your immune system and leave
                                                                         you susceptible to viruses and infections. Activities to wind down
                                                                         can include Yoga, meditation, journaling, or reading a book.

                                                                         6. Make connections. This could mean video chatting with
                                                                         your family or having a meal with a loved one. How you spend
                                                                         time and connect with others is up to you, but we are social
                                                                         creatures who NEED those physical connections. In addition,
                                                                         talking to someone else can also help with feelings of loneliness
                                                                         or depression.

                                                                         This winter, let’s focus on taking care of ourselves, rather than
                                                                         just “getting by.” Put your mental and physical health first and
                                                                         dive into the colder months head on!
2. Bulk-up your immune system. An important part of
staying healthy is keeping your immune system in check. Ways to          Brittany Austin, National Director of Health and Wellness,
do this are getting the appropriate vaccinations as needed, eating       Functional Pathways
a balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, getting adequate
sleep, and staying active. If you are having a hard time getting
enough fruits and vegetables throughout the day, try adding a
smoothie! It’s a simple way to pack in a BUNCH of fruits and
veggies.

3. Stay Active. Staying active will help promote bone and
muscle health, improve sleep patterns, and lead to an overall
healthier lifestyle. The stronger your body is in general, the
stronger it will be to fight off illnesses. You can easily incorporate
exercise into your daily routine (if you haven’t done so already)
by doing exercises, like chair marches or leg kicks) from your
chair while you watch your favorite T.V. show.

4. Practice Your Balance! It’s important to practice your
balance – as they say, “use it or lose it!” Working on your balance
daily can help with your ability to catch yourself if you slip on the
ice, preventing a potentially serious fall from occurring.

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Please join Kirby Pines for our Holiday Meal
                  THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2021
                      11:15 AM TO 2:30 PM
                 For reservations, please call 901-369-7314

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Resident Spotlight:
                                                                            JOHN TRAVIS THORNTON
                                                                            assigned to Innsbruck, Austria. This assignment allowed him to see
                                                                            this beautiful country with the snow-capped mountains, a “far cry”
                                                                            from the landscape of Northern Mississippi! He was later transferred
                                                                            to the Technical Staff Office near Pisa, Italy and actually climbed
                                                                            the famous tower there. “It was leaning before I got there”, laughs
                                                                            Travis. Off duty time allowed him to visit many places in Europe
                                                                            while stationed there. Travis was often questioned about why his
                                                                            hometown’s name was of Polish origin. He says he always replied
                                                                            “With other Mississippi names like Hot Coffee, Possum Neck, and
                                                                            Why-Not, it was not that unusual!”

                                                                            Following his discharge from the Army in 1956, Travis returned to
                                                                            his beloved Mississippi to start his teaching career. From several
                                                                            offers, he chose Leland, Mississippi. According to Travis, “Leland is
                                                                            the greatest small town I have ever known. The students, parents and
                                                                            school were a great experience.” During summers, Travis attended
                                                                            Mississippi College and graduated with a Masters in Administration
A LIFE OF SERVICE & TEACHING                                                (Guidance and Counseling) in 1960. Following graduation, he
                                                                            became a Counselor in a Junior High School in Greenville. It was
During the month of November, one day is designated to honor the            here that a wise Principal helped Travis to create a firm education
men and women who served in our Armed Forces. We are blessed                philosophy. That being, “We are not just educating future doctors,
and grateful every day for the freedom we enjoy because of their            lawyers and engineers, but rather preparing the students to be good
valiant service. One of the many Veterans living at Kirby Pines is John     citizens.” His progression in jobs continued from Counseling to
Travis Thornton. In addition to serving his country during war time,        becoming Principal at various schools, eventually being offered the
Travis devoted his professional life to teaching and leading in various     position of Dean of Student Affairs at Mississippi Delta Community
educational positions.                                                      College, a position he held for nineteen years. Of his time there,
                                                                            Travis says that a more appropriate job description for conducting
A true Mississippian, Travis was born, educated and employed in             student affairs for the 17 to 21 age group was “wildlife management”!
Mississippi his entire life. The only exceptions are his service time and
since his move to Kirby Pines in 2020.                                      A position of Dean became available at a branch campus of Copiah-
                                                                            Lincoln Community College in Natchez. Taking on this job had
Born in Kosciusko, MS in 1933, Travis was the third child in the family     many challenges. There was low enrollment and classes were held
with two older brothers. “We had good times and tough times together,”      in a vacant elementary school. During his six years there, Travis
admits Travis. “I was constantly told, ’you’re not old enough-maybe         increased the enrollment by 400% and successfully managed to get
next year’”. Travis says his early school years were uneventful. Because    a new academic building.
his father was retired from the Marine Corps, he learned geography
from large maps his father posted on their walls outlining battle zones     While Travis was teaching in Greenville, he fell in love with another
during the Second World War. During his junior and senior high school       teacher, Jenny Smith. They married in 1963 and nine years later,
years, Travis played trombone in the band and had the male lead part in     had their only child, Robert. Following his retirement from teaching
the school play “Smarty Pants”.                                             at the Natchez campus, the family moved to Houston, Mississippi,
                                                                            Jenny’s hometown. Not to be idle, Travis had a wonderful experience
Following high school, Travis enrolled in pre-pharmacy courses              helping with tours to parts of Mississippi, including beautiful
in college. However, he changed his mind when he realized he was            Natchez. Travis and Jenny lived in Houston twenty-four years until
required to pass chemistry! He considered dropping out of college, but,     her death in 2020.
the other option was to become part of the family dairy business. He
decided to return to college and graduated in 1954 from Delta State         Following Jenny’s death, son Robert encouraged Travis to move to
University with a B.S. in Education (major: Math).                          Memphis to be closer to him. After investigating several places, they
                                                                            chose Kirby Pines. “I moved here in July of 2020 to be free of most
Travis’ plan was to teach mathematics in high school. He knew it            duties and responsibilities of keeping up a home,” says Travis. He
would be difficult to find a job because of the Korean War, as he was       has continued to be active, enjoying bridge, poker, exercise classes,
eligible to be drafted at any time. Rather than wait, Travis volunteered    the Poetry Club and walking his neighbor’s dog. He regularly
to have his name moved to the top of the draft list. He completed           attends the Sunday morning church services. “The most wonderful
college on Friday and reported for induction into the Army on the           thing here at Kirby Pines”, says Travis, “is our library. Because of
following Monday. He was offered an opportunity to attend Officers          COVID restrictions when I moved in, it was vital to me in making
Training School but elected to remain in basic training at Fort Jackson,    the transition and to feel like Kirby Pines is now my home.”
South Carolina. His advanced training was in Ordinance Supply Parts
Identification. Expecting to be sent to Korea, Travis was fortunately       Written by Joan Dodson, Kirby Pines Resident

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KIRBY PINES COUPLE RENEWS THEIR VOWS

                                                                       A Poem by
                                                                       Larry Anderson

                                                                       As my wife and I were approaching the retirement age,
                                                                       we received a book about "Growing Old".
                                                                       We read every page.
                                                                       We highlighted the places we considered,
                                                                       both of us must agree so no one would be bitter.
                                                                       We were determined to have this task done.
                                                                       We did not want to leave it for our sons.
Larry and Karen Anderson along with their Pastor                       We spent weeks checking out all the places.
Ricky Cisowski renewed their vows on their wedding                     As we looked at the residents and noticed their faces,
                                                                       we saw some smiles and some frowns.
anniversary, October 14, 2021. They have been                          Most of them were upbeat and some were down.
married for 33 years. Mr. Anderson recently moved                      We did our homework, our research and we were done.
to Gallery Manor, while Mrs. Anderson will be                          We selected Kirby Pines as The One.
moving to the Estates in the near future. As a tribute,                With sixty acres of beautiful landscaped grounds, a place
                                                                       for picnics and walking, it's always safe with security around.
Larry wrote this poem to commemorate the special                       So come and check out Kirby Pines way,
occasion and show their love to Kirby Pines, too.                      ease your mind and be ready for that retirement day.

Congratulations to our EMPLOYEE of the Month
                            Line Server / Team Lead

            SHANDRIKKA JONES

 Describe Your Family: Family oriented, loving, caring and very supportive.
 Describe yourself in five words: Silly, Loyal, Sassy, Nice and Hardworking.
 What do you do for fun: Go to the movies, cook, hang out with family and friends.
 What are your hobbies or interests: Cooking.
 What is your favorite food: Anything that's good. Favorite song: Anything by Michael Jackson.
 What is your favorite thing about your job: Getting to laugh and joke with residents and my coworkers.
 What is something you are proud of: I have come a long way with my attitude and have learned to relax more and enjoy life.
 What would you like people to know about you: I'm hardworking, dedicated, easy to get a long with and silly.

Ms. Jones is the very embodiment of what Kirby Pines represents. She is always first to make sure our Residents are taken care of, first
to make sure teammates are lifted up and given credit where credit is due, and first to help pitch in and get tasks done when opportunities
may arise.
                                                                                             - Mark Simpson, Director of Culinary Services

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Chaplain’s COrner

 I WISH YOU ENOUGH
Bob Perks tells of seeing a father and his     you say, ‘I wish you enough.’ What does       empty, even when spiritually we are
daughter saying goodbye in an airport.         that mean?’                                   kings and queens since God has made us
The daughter’s flight departure was                                                          His children. We scrimp by on the bare
announced and they hugged each other as        The father answered, “That’s a wish           necessities when His divine promises
she was about to pass through the security     that has been handed down from other          give us for even more than enough.
gate. Bob heard the father say, “I love you.   generations. My parents used to say it
I wish you enough.” The daughter replied,      to everyone. When we said, ‘I wish you        Think of II Corinthians 9:8, “And God is
“Daddy, our life together has been more        enough’ we were wanting the other person      able to make all grace abound toward you,
than enough. Your love has been all I ever     to have a life filled with just enough good   that you, always having all sufficiency
needed. I wish you enough, too.”               things to sustain them.”                      in all things, may have an abundance
                                                                                             for every good work.” And Ephesians
The father approached Bob and asked,           The father then added from memory:            3:20, “Now to Him who is able to do
“Did you ever say goodbye to someone           “I wish you enough sun to keep your           exceedingly abundantly above all that we
knowing it would be forever?” “Yes,            attitude right. I wish you enough rain        ask or think, according to the power that
I have,” Bob replied. “I remember              to appreciate the sun more. I wish you        works in us…” Gaze upon these words:
expressing to my Dad my love and               enough happiness to keep your spirit          “all, abound, always, all sufficiency,
appreciation for all he had done for me.       alive. I wish you enough pain so the          abundance, exceedingly, abundantly,
It was my last opportunity to tell him”        smallest joys in life appear much bigger.     above all.”
Bob then asked, “Why is this a forever         I wish you enough gain to satisfy your
                                                                                             More than ever we must discover that
goodbye?”                                      wanting. I wish you enough loss to
                                                                                             God is not only necessary, He is enough!
                                               appreciate all that you possess. I wish you
The father replied, “I am old and she lives    enough ‘Hello’s’ to get you through your      Have we ever said to someone, “I wish
much too far away. I have challenges           final goodbye.”                               you enough.”? Such encouragement can
ahead and the reality is, the next trip she                                                  lift them beyond their troubles to embrace
makes back will be for my funeral.”            The father both smiled and cried as he        the blessings that will carry them through
                                               walked away.                                  the difficult steps in their journey.
Bob continued by asking the father,
“When you were saying goodbye, I heard         Too often we live with our cup almost         Let’s start today! I wish you enough!

  November Vesper Services | 6:30pm | Performing Arts Center
   November 3                           November 11                        November 18                      November 25th
    Rev Bob White                        Robert J. Williams                 Pastor Bob Turner                  HAPPY
   First Presbyterian                      Major General                      White Station
       Hernando                           US Army, Retired                   Church of Christ
                                                                                                            THANKSGIVING

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KNIVES OUT (2019)                                                    At a U.S. Army Air Force base in England, the crew mem-
                                                                         bers of B-17 bomber Memphis Belle prepare for their 25th
                                                                         and final sortie into enemy German territory. Bomber Capt.
    Saturday, November 6 | 10:00 am & 2:00 pm                            Dennis Dearborn knows the mission is a dangerous one, but
    Cast: Ana de Armas. Daniel Craig,                                    he's under pressure from Army public relations man Lt. Col.
    Chris Evans, Christopher Plummer                                     Bruce Derringer to earn a decisive victory for the Allies. Now,
    The circumstances surrounding the death of crime novelist            the Memphis Belle prepares to take flight as apprehension and
    Harlan Thrombey are mysterious, but there's one thing that           dissention grow among Dearborn's crew.
    renowned Detective Benoit Blanc knows for sure -- every-
    one in the wildly dysfunctional Thrombey family is a suspect.        MONA LISA SMILE (2003)
    Now, Blanc must sift through a web of lies and red herrings to
    uncover the truth.
                                                                         Sunday, November 14 | 10:00 am & 2:00 pm
                                                                         Cast: Julia Roberts, Julia Stiles,
    HARVEST LOVE (2017)
                                                                         Maggie Gyllenhall, Kirsten Dunst
                                                                         Hairdresser Ida finds her husband cheating on her. Later, she
    Sunday, November 7 | 10:00 am & 2:00 pm                              flies to Italy to attend her daughter's wedding where she falls
    Cast: Jen Lilley, Ryan Peavey,                                       in love with the groom's father.
    Brenden Sunderland. Lini Evans
    A widowed surgeon visits her family's pear orchard in hopes          SHINING THROUGH (1992)
    of taking a break from her hectic life and reconnecting with
    her distant son. Once there, she begins to fall for the farm
    manager, Will, who is growing a new hybrid pear.                     Friday, November 12 | 1:30 pm
                                                                         Saturday, November 13 | 6:00 pm
                                                                         Sunday, November 14 | 6:30 pm
    HACKSAW RIDGE (2016)
                                                                         Cast: Melanie Griffith, Michael Douglas,
                                                                         Liam Neeson, Joely Richardson
    Friday, November 5 | 1:30 pm                                         Spirited New Yorker Linda Voss goes to work for internation-
    Saturday, November 6 | 6:00 pm                                       al lawyer and secret Office of Strategic Services operative Ed
    Sunday, November 7 | 6:30 pm                                         Leland just before World War II. As they fall in love, the Unit-
    Cast: Andrew Garfield, Mel Gibson,                                   ed States enters the fight against Hitler, and Linda volunteers
    Teresa Palmer, Vince Vaughn                                          to work for Ed spying undercover behind Nazi lines. Assigned
    The true story of Pfc. Desmond T. Doss, who won the Con-             to uncover information about a German bomb, Linda also has
    gressional Medal of Honor despite refusing to bear arms              personal motives to fulfill: discovering the fate of her Jewish
    during WWII on religious grounds. Doss was drafted and os-           family members in Berlin.
    tracized by fellow soldiers for his pacifist stance but went on
    to earn respect and adoration for his bravery, selflessness and
    compassion after he risked his life -- without firing a shot -- to
    save 75 men in the Battle of Okinawa.

    MEMPHIS BELLE (1990)

    Saturday, November 13 | 10:00 am & 2:00 pm
    Cast: Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz,
    Harry Connick Jr., Sean Astin

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Happy Birthday to You!                                                        November 2021                                 Nov 1: Game Play Group
                                                                                                                            Like to play games? Bring your own to
                                                                                                                                                                           Nov 3: Catholic Services
                                                                                                                                                                           The Church of the Holy Spirit will be

                                                                          EVENTS
Independent Living                  Kirby Pines Residents                                                                   share or join in with someone already          holding Catholic services in the chapel
                                                                                                                            there! Meets in the LCR every Monday,          every Wednesday at 10:00 am. The sec-
Chuck Hanson                   01     Mary Louise South       23                                                            Wednesday and Saturday at 1:30 pm.             ond Wednesday of each month is mass
                                                                                                                                                                           and communion and the Rosary will be
Carol Lee                      02     Mary Gregory            26              Nov 1: Get Fit with Oasis                     Nov 1: Bingo                                   offered all other weeks.
Wynanne Dierssen               03     Marilyn Duke            27              Coordinator Mary Hand                         Bingo is back! Come join us in the PAC
                                                                              Advanced Water Aerobics classes will be       every Monday night at 6:00 pm. Cards           Nov 3: Pinecone Painters
Jennie Fulmer                  05     Jenine Riddle           27              held on Mondays & Wednesdays at 8:30          are $1 to play, limit 2 cards per person.      Enjoy art? Like doing acrylic, water-
                                                                              & 9:30 spots are limited sign up in the                                                      color, oil, or fabric? Come join the
Flo Seward                     06     Mary Jane Young         27
                                                                              Oasis... And Basic and Beginning Water        Nov 2: Medical Director                        Pinecone Painters. They will meet each
Janie Smith                    06     Heather Kenny           30              Aerobics is on Tuesdays & Thursdays at        Dr. Mike Abutineh MD                           Wednesday at 10:00 am in the Arts and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            In the years after the Civil War, Jo March lives in New York
                                                                              9:30 am. Men’s Water Aerobics are held        Will be in the Wellness Clinic Tuesdays        Crafts room.                                   WONDER (2017)
Elise Williams                 06                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           and makes her living as a writer, while her sister Amy studies
                                      Providence Place, The Villa,            on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 am.           9:00 am -12:00 pm and Thursdays 1:00-                                                                                                                           painting in Paris. Amy has a chance encounter with Theodore,
Martha Gardiner                09                                             Arthritis Sit/Stand classes are on Tues-      4:30 pm. Appointments required.                Nov 3: Mr. Wrong
                                      Gallery Manor & Job’s Way                                                                                                                                                           Saturday, November 20 | 10:00 am & 2:00 pm                        a childhood crush who proposed to Jo but was ultimately re-
                                                                              days & Thursdays at 11:00 am in the                                                          A woman finds the seemingly perfect
Lenora Smith                   10                                                                                                                                                                                         Cast: Jacob Tremblay, Julia Roberts,                              jected. Their oldest sibling, Meg, is married to a schoolteach-
                                      Patricia Mitchell       10              PAC.                                          Nov 2 & 16: Afternoon Bridge                   man to date, but soon regrets it. Show-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Owen Wilson, Daveed Diggs                                         er, while shy sister Beth develops a devastating illness that
                                                                                                                            Bridge will begin at 1:00 pm on Tues-          ing at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the the-
Del Mercer                     12                                                                                                                                                                                         Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevent-    brings the family back together.
                                      Avelino Reyes           10                                                            day afternoons. If you would like to join      atre.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ed him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie Pullman
Nancy Goodwin                  14                                                                                           come out to the Large Card Room.
                                      Nancy Goodwin           14                                                                                                                                                          becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            A SIMPLE TWIST OF FATE (1994)
Lynn Haley                     16                                                                                                                                                                                         fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger
                                      Irene Wright            14                                                            Nov 2: BUNKO
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          community all struggle to discover their compassion and ac-
Gloria Holman                  16                                                                                           Join this fun group of folks every Tues-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ceptance, Auggie’s extraordinary journey will unite them and      Sunday, November 28 | 10:00 am & 2:00 pm
                                      Rose Strange            15              Nov 1: Group Exercise                         day at 1:30 pm in the SCR for the great
Willard Powell                 20                                             Join us for Group Exercise every Mon-         game of BUNKO.                                                                                prove you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.         Cast: Steve Martin, Catherine O’Hara,
                                      Barbara Burke           16              day, Wednesday & Friday. We will be in                                                                                                                                                                        Gabriel Byrne, Laura Linney
Bob Shears                     20                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Small-town recluse Michael McCann lives an isolated exis-
                                      Mary Ellen Crouse       17              the PAC at 9:30 am.                           Nov 2: Line Dancing                                                                           PUMPKIN PIE WARS (2016)
George Pence                   21                                                                                           Line Dancing has returned! Line Danc-                                                                                                                           tence until unusual events pull him out of his shell. After his
                                      Bernice Mount           17              Nov 1: Poetry Group                           ing will be held every Tuesday and                                                                                                                              beloved coin collection is stolen, an orphaned toddler sudden-
Janie Kocman                   22                                             All poetry lovers! We will continue to                                                                                                      Sunday, November 21 | 10:00 am & 2:00 pm                          ly appears at his house. Unknown to Michael, who adopts the
                                      Donna Ruch              28                                                            Thursday at 1:30 pm in the PAC. Come
                                                                              meet the first Monday of the month in                                                                                                       Cast: Julie Gonzalo, Eric Aragon,                                 little girl, she is the illegitimate child of local politician John
Billie Ratliff                 23                                                                                           join for some fun exercise and a great         Nov 3: Needle Arts
                                                                              the Chapel. Please bring something to         way to make new friends. Everyone is                                                          Michele Scarabelli, Pete Graham                                   Newland, who keeps his secret to protect his reputation. Later,
                                                                              read and discuss. We will be practicing                                                      Have a passion for needle arts? Come           The respective children of two rival bakers fall in love while    however, Newland decides to go public with his revelation,
                                                                                                                            welcome.                                       join the group in the Sunroom on
                                                                              social distancing. Join us in the Chapel                                                                                                    preparing to compete against each other in a pumpkin pie con-     leading to a custody battle.
                                                                                                                                                                           Wednesdays at 1:00 pm.
                                                                              @ 10:00 am.                                   Nov 2: Gran Torino                                                                            test.
                                                                                                                            Disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt            Nov 3: Ballroom Dancing                                                                                          MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1947)
                                                                              Nov 1: Yoga Stretch                           Kowalski sets out to reform his neigh-         Our mission is to share our love of ball-      AN OLD FASHIONED THANKSGIVING (2008)
                                                                              Yoga is known to have a wide range of         bor, Thao Lor, a Hmong teenager who
                                                                              benefits. This is not advanced so don’t                                                      room dance with you. Ballroom dancing                                                                            Friday, November 26 | 1:30 pm
                                                                                                                            tried to steal Kowalski’s prized posses-       is that perfect combination of physical
                                                                              worry about getting on the floor and          sion: a 1972 Gran Torino. Showing at                                                          Friday, November 19 | 1:30 pm                                     Saturday, November 27 | 6:00 pm
                                                                                                                                                                           activity, social interaction, and mental
                                                                              not being able to get up. You will be sit-    1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre.                                                           Saturday, November 20 | 6:00 pm                                   Sunday, November 28 | 6:30 pm
                                                                              ting in a chair or standing. Class is every                                                  stimulation, and it’s FUN! Join us every
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sunday, November 21 | 6:30 pm                                     Cast: Natalie Wood, Edmund Gwenn,
                                                                              Monday & Wednesday at 12:45 pm in                                                            Wednesday at 2:00 pm in the PAC for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cast: Jacqueline Bisset, Kristopher Turner,                       Maureen O’Hara, John Payne
                                                                                                                                                                           a group class and ask us about private
                                                                              the PAC & live TV.
                                                                                                                                                                           lessons.                                       Helene Joy, Tatiana Maslany                                       In this Christmas classic, an old man going by the name of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          A recently widowed woman struggles to feed her three chil-        Kris Kringle fills in for an intoxicated Santa in Macy’s annual
                                                                              Nov 1: Mahjong                                                                                                                              dren. The eldest daughter, an aspiring writer, contacts her       Thanksgiving Day parade. Kringle proves to be such a hit that
                                                                              Join in and play Mahjong every Mon-                                                          Nov 3: Bridge Group
                                                                                                                                                                           Bridge will begin at 6:15 pm on Wednes-        wealthy and estranged grandmother in a bid to reunite the         he is soon appearing regularly at the chain’s main store in
                                                                              day at 1:00 pm in the LCR... Beginners                                                                                                      family. However, conflict ensues when the stern grandmother       midtown Manhattan. When Kringle surprises customers and
                                                                              Mahjong is every Friday at 1:15 pm in                                                        day nights in the LCR. If you would like
                                                                                                                                                                           to join in please sign the downstairs          arrives to meet them for the first time. Based on a short story   employees alike by claiming that he really is Santa Claus, it
                                                                              the SCR.                                                                                                                                    by Louisa May Alcott.                                             leads to a court case to determine his mental health and, more
                                                                                                                                                                           book by noon on Wednesdays.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            importantly, his authenticity.
                                                                              Nov 1: Focus on Color                         Nov 2 & 16: Tech Time
                                                                              Coloring books are incredibly simple,         Bring your phones, tablets, laptop whatev-     Nov 4: Bible Study                             LITTLE WOMEN (2019)
                                                                              portable, easy to pick up and put down,       er issue you have they will be glad to help.   with Dave Phillips                                                                                                KIRBY PINES MOVIE RATING SYSTEM
                                                                              and a colored–in page takes up almost         Margie will be coming the 1st Tuesday of       Join Germantown Church of Christ’s Dave        Saturday, November 27 | 10:00 am & 2:00 pm
                                                                              no space. So come to the Arts & Crafts        the month at 5:30 pm and Cathy will be         Phillips as he leads a group Bible Study ev-                                                                         = AVERAGE                       = GOOD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cast: Timothee Chalamet, Saoirse Ronan,
                                                                              Room the first and third Monday at            coming every 3rd Monday at 10:30 am in         ery Thursday at 10:00 am in the PAC and
                                                                              10:00 am.                                     the Sunroom.                                   on live TV. All denominations invited.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Emma Watson, Laura Dern                                                      = GREAT                           = PERFECT

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SUNDAY                                               MONDAY                                              TUESDAY                                           WEDNESDAY                                          THURSDAY                                             FRIDAY                                               SATURDAY
                                                      8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool)       1    8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool)        2    8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool)     3     8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool)          4     9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC)                 5     8:00 am • Men’s Christian Fellowship (LCR)    6
   November                                           9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC)
                                                     10:00 am • Focus on Color (A&C)
                                                     10:00 am • First Monday Poetry Group (Chapel)
                                                     10:00 am • Hobby Pines Group (Hobby Shop)
                                                                                                          9:00 am • Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC)
                                                                                                          9:30 am • Basic Water Aerobics (Pool)
                                                                                                         11:00 am • Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC)
                                                                                                          1:00 pm • Tuesday Bridge Group (LCR)
                                                                                                                                                            9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC)
                                                                                                                                                           10:00 am • Catholic Services (Chapel)
                                                                                                                                                           10:00 am • Pinecone Painters (A&C)
                                                                                                                                                           12:45 pm • Arthritis Yoga Stretch (Live TV)
                                                                                                                                                                                                               9:30 am • Basic Water Aerobics (Pool)
                                                                                                                                                                                                              10:00 am • Kroger & Banks (Trans)
                                                                                                                                                                                                              10:00 am • Bible Study with Dave Phillips (Chapel)
                                                                                                                                                                                                              11:00 am • Memphis Most Party (PAC)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   10:00 am • Art with Helen (A&C)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   10:00 am • WalMart, Aldi & Banks (Trans)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1:00 pm • Superlo & Bank (Trans)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1:15 pm • Beginners Mahjong (SCR)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        10:00 am • Weekend Movie (Thtr)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         2:00 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         2:30 pm • Line Dancing (PAC)

      2021
                                                     10:30 am • Billiard Group (BR)                       1:30 pm • Beginners Line Dancing (PAC)            1:00 pm • Needle Arts Group (Sunroom)              1:00 pm • WalMart, Costco & Banks (Trans)            1:30 pm • Weekend Movie Classic (Thtr)               6:00 pm • Classic Movie (Thtr)
                                                                                                          1:30 pm • Movie: Gran Torino (Thtr)               1:30 pm • Movie: Mr. Brown (Thtr)                  1:00 pm • Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC)
                                                     12:45 pm • Arthritis Yoga Stretch (Live TV)                                                                                                                                                                    6:00 pm • Music with Steve and Shannon
                                                                                                          1:30 pm • Bunko (SCR)                             1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR)                          1:30 pm • The Crown (Thtr)
                                                      1:15 pm • Mahjong (SCR)                                                                                                                                                                                                (Lobby)
                                                                                                          2:30 pm • Advanced Line Dancing (PAC)             2:00 pm • Ballroom Dancing (PAC)                   1:30 pm • Beginners Line Dancing (PAC)
                                                      1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR)                           5:30 pm • Tech Time (Sunroom)                     6:15 pm • Bridge Group (LCR)                       2:30 pm • Advanced Line Dancing (PAC)
                                                      6:30 pm • Bingo (PAC)                               6:30 pm • Movie: Gran Torino (Thtr)               6:30 pm • Movie: Mr. Brown (Thtr)                  6:30 pm • Vespers (PAC)

  8:00 am • Church of Christ Service (Chapel)    7    8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool)       8    8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool)        9    8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool)     10    8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool)        11      9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC)                 12    8:00 am • Men’s Christian Fellowship (LCR)   13
 10:00 am • Worship Service (PAC)                     9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC)                      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)                       8:00 am • Alzheimer’s Walk (Trans)
                                                                                                                                                           10:00 am • Catholic Services (Chapel)              10:00 am • Kroger & Banks (Trans)
  1:30 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr)                      9:30 am • Alterations (A&C)                         9:30 am • Basic Water Aerobics (Pool)                                                               10:00 am • Bible Study with Dave Phillips (Chapel)   10:00 am • WalMart, Aldi & Banks (Trans)             10:00 am • Weekend Movie (Thtr)
                                                                                                                                                           10:00 am • Pinecone Painters (A&C)
  4:00 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr)                      9:30 am • Travelers: Elmwood Cemetery (Trans)      11:00 am • Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC)                                                           11:00 am • Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC/Live TV)   10:30 am • Patriotic Salute with Olive Branch         1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR)
                                                                                                                                                           10:30 pm • KP Garden Gro’ers (Greenhouse)           1:00 pm • WalMart, Costco & Banks (Trans)
  6:30 pm • Classic Movie (Thtr)                     10:00 am • Hobby Pines Group (Hobby Shop)            1:30 pm • Beginners Line Dancing (PAC)           12:45 pm • Arthritis Yoga Stretch (Live TV)                                                                        Middle School (PAC)                        2:00 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr)
                                                                                                                                                                                                               1:00 pm • Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC)
                                                     10:30 am • Billiard Group (BR)                       1:30 pm • Movie: Tower Heist (Thtr)               1:00 pm • Needle Arts Group (Sunroom)              1:30 pm • The Crown (Thtr)                           1:00 pm • Superlo & Bank (Trans)                     2:30 pm • Line Dancing (PAC)
                                                     12:45 pm • Arthritis Yoga Stretch (Live TV)          1:30 pm • Bunko (SCR)                             1:30 pm • Movie: Summerland (Thtr)                 1:30 pm • Beginners Line Dancing (PAC)               1:15 pm • Beginners Mahjong (SCR)                    6:00 pm • Classic Movie (Thtr)
                                                      1:15 pm • Mahjong (SCR)                             1:30 pm • Advanced Line Dancing (PAC)             1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR)                          2:00 pm • Resident Association Meeting(PAC)          1:30 pm • Weekend Movie Classic (Thtr)               6:15 pm • Saturday Night Trivia (LCR)
                                                                                                                                                            2:00 pm • Ballroom Dancing (PAC)                   2:30 pm • Advanced Line Dancing (PAC)
                                                      1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR)                           6:30 pm • Birthday Night Operatizer (PAC)                                                            3:00 pm • KP Photo Club (LCR)                        6:00 pm • Music with Violinist Donna Wolf
                                                                                                                                                            6:15 pm • Bridge Grouo (LCR)
                                                      6:30 pm • Bingo (PAC)                                                                                                                                    6:30 pm • Vespers (PAC)                                        (Lobby)
                                                                                                                                                            6:30 pm • Movie: Summerland (Thtr)                 6:00 pm • Orpheum: The Lion King (Trans)
  8:00 am • Church of Christ Service (Chapel)   14    8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool)     15     8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool)       16    8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool)     17    8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool)        18      9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC)                 19    8:00 am • Men’s Christian Fellowship (LCR)   20
 10:00 am • Worship Service (PAC)                     9:00 am • Smith Jewelers (SCR)                      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)
  1:30 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr)                      9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC)                      9:30 am • Basic Water Aerobics (Pool)            10:00 am • Pinecone Painters (A&C)                 10:00 am • Kroger & Banks (Trans)                    10:00 am • WalMart, Aldi & Banks (Trans)              1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR)
                                                     10:00 am • Focus on Color (A&C)                     11:00 am • Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC)        10:00 am • Caregiver Support Group (SCR)           10:00 am • Bible Study with Dave Phillips (Chapel)
  4:00 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr)                                                                                                                           10:00 am • Catholic Services (Chapel)                                                                    1:00 pm • Superlo & Bank (Trans)                     2:00 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr)
  6:30 pm • Classic Movie (Thtr)                     10:00 am • Hobby Pines Group (Hobby Shop)            1:00 pm • Tuesday Bridge Group (LCR)                                                                11:00 am • Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC/Live TV)    1:15 pm • Beginners Mahjong (SCR)                    2:30 pm • Line Dancing (PAC)
                                                     10:30 am • Tech Time (Sunroom)                       1:30 pm • Beginners Line Dancing (PAC)           12:45 pm • Arthritis Yoga Stretch (Live TV)         1:00 pm • WalMart, Costco & Banks (Trans)
                                                                                                                                                            1:00 pm • Needle Arts Group (Sunroom)                                                                   1:30 pm • Weekend Movie Classic (Thtr)               6:00 pm • Classic Movie (Thtr)
                                                     10:30 am • Billiard Group (BR)                       1:30 pm • Movie: Lethal Weapon (Thtr)                                                                1:00 pm • Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC)
                                                                                                                                                            1:30 pm • Movie: Dream Horse (Thtr)                                                                     2:00 pm • Art Wall Opening (PAC)
                                                     12:45 pm • Arthritis Yoga Stretch (Live TV)          1:30 pm • Bunko (SCR)                             1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR)                          1:30 pm • The Crown (Thtr)
                                                      1:15 pm • Mahjong (SCR)                             1:30 pm • Advanced Line Dancing (PAC)                                                                1:30 pm • Beginners Line Dancing (PAC)               6:00 pm • Music with Johnson and Johnson
                                                                                                                                                            2:00 pm • Ballroom Dancing (PAC)                                                                                  (Lobby)
                                                      1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR)                           6:30 pm • Dance with The Jim Mahannah Band        6:15 pm • Bridge Group (LCR)                       2:30 pm • Advanced Line Dancing (PAC)
                                                      6:30 pm • Bingo (PAC)                                         (PAC)                                   6:30 pm • Movie: Dream Horse (Thtr)                6:30 pm • Vespers (PAC)

 8:00 am • Church of Christ Service (Chapel)    21    8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool)     22     8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool)       23    8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool)     24   1:30 pm • The Crown (Thtr)                    25      9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC)                 26    8:00 am • Men’s Christian Fellowship (LCR)   27
10:00 am • Worship Service (PAC)                      9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC)                      9:00 am • Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC)                  9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC)                                                                         10:00 am • Art with Helen (A&C)                      10:00 am • Weekend Movie (Thtr)
 1:30 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr)                       9:30 am • Alterations (A&C)                         9:30 am • The Book Baggers (PAC)                 10:00 am • Pinecone Painters (A&C)                                                                      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 • Basic Water Aerobics (Pool)            10:00 am • Catholic Services (Chapel)                                                                    1:00 pm • Superlo & Bank (Trans)                     2:00 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr)
 6:30 pm • Classic Movie (Thtr)                      10:30 am • Billiard Group (BR)                      11:00 am • Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC)        12:45 pm • Arthritis Yoga Stretch (Live TV)                                                              1:15 pm • Beginners Mahjong (SCR)                    2:30 pm • Line Dancing (PAC)
                                                     12:45 pm • Arthritis Yoga Stretch (Live TV)          1:30 pm • Beginners Line Dancing (PAC)            1:00 pm • Needle Arts Group (Sunroom)                                                                   1:30 pm • Weekend Movie Classic (Thtr)               6:00 pm • Classic Movie (Thtr)
                                                      1:15 pm • Mahjong (SCR)                             1:30 pm • Movie: You’ve Got Mail (Thtr)           1:30 pm • Movie: Larry Crowne (Thtr)                                                                    6:00 pm • Music with Amaro Dubois                    6:15 pm • Saturday Night Trivia (LCR)
                                                      1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR)                           1:30 pm • Bunko (SCR)                             1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR)                                                                                         (Lobby)
                                                      6:30 pm • Bingo (PAC)                               2:30 pm • Advanced Line Dancing (PAC)             6:15 pm • Bridge Group (LCR)
                                                                                                          6:30 pm • Movie: You’ve Got Mail (Thtr)           6:30 pm • Movie: Larry Crowne (Thtr)

 8:00 am • Church of Christ Service (Chapel)    28    8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool)     29     8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool)       30
10:00 am • Worship Service (PAC)                      9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC)                      9:00 am • Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC)                         Abbreviations Key
 1:30 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr)                      10:00 am • Hobby Pines Group (Hobby Shop)            9:30 am • Basic Water Aerobics (Pool)
 4:00 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr)
 6:30 pm • Classic Movie (Thtr)
                                                     10:30 am • Billiard Group (BR)
                                                     12:45 pm • Arthritis Yoga Stretch (Live TV)
                                                                                                         11:00 am • Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC)
                                                                                                          1:30 pm • Beginners Line Dancing (PAC)
                                                                                                                                                                   •   Thtr - Theater		                         •   HS - Hobby Shop
                                                      1:15 pm • Mahjong (SCR)                             1:30 pm • Movie: Crossfire Trail (Thtr)                  •   FDR - Formal Dining Room                 •   SCR - Small Card Room
                                                      1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR)                           1:30 pm • Bunko (SCR)                                    •   PAC - Performing Arts Center             •   A&C - Arts & Crafts Room
                                                      6:30 pm • Bingo (PAC)                               2:30 pm • Advanced Line Dancing (PAC)
                                                                                                          6:30 pm • Movie: Crossfire Trail (Thtr)
                                                                                                                                                                   •   BR - Billiard Room                       •   LCR - Large Card Room
                                                                                                                                                                   •   Trans - Transportation                   •   WC - Wellness Clinic

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Happy Birthday to You!                                                        November 2021                                 Nov 1: Game Play Group
                                                                                                                            Like to play games? Bring your own to
                                                                                                                                                                           Nov 3: Catholic Services
                                                                                                                                                                           The Church of the Holy Spirit will be

                                                                          EVENTS
Independent Living                  Kirby Pines Residents                                                                   share or join in with someone already          holding Catholic services in the chapel
                                                                                                                            there! Meets in the LCR every Monday,          every Wednesday at 10:00 am. The sec-
Chuck Hanson                   01     Mary Louise South       23                                                            Wednesday and Saturday at 1:30 pm.             ond Wednesday of each month is mass
                                                                                                                                                                           and communion and the Rosary will be
Carol Lee                      02     Mary Gregory            26              Nov 1: Get Fit with Oasis                     Nov 1: Bingo                                   offered all other weeks.
Wynanne Dierssen               03     Marilyn Duke            27              Coordinator Mary Hand                         Bingo is back! Come join us in the PAC
                                                                              Advanced Water Aerobics classes will be       every Monday night at 6:00 pm. Cards           Nov 3: Pinecone Painters
Jennie Fulmer                  05     Jenine Riddle           27              held on Mondays & Wednesdays at 8:30          are $1 to play, limit 2 cards per person.      Enjoy art? Like doing acrylic, water-
                                                                              & 9:30 spots are limited sign up in the                                                      color, oil, or fabric? Come join the
Flo Seward                     06     Mary Jane Young         27
                                                                              Oasis... And Basic and Beginning Water        Nov 2: Medical Director                        Pinecone Painters. They will meet each
Janie Smith                    06     Heather Kenny           30              Aerobics is on Tuesdays & Thursdays at        Dr. Mike Abutineh MD                           Wednesday at 10:00 am in the Arts and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            In the years after the Civil War, Jo March lives in New York
                                                                              9:30 am. Men’s Water Aerobics are held        Will be in the Wellness Clinic Tuesdays        Crafts room.                                   WONDER (2017)
Elise Williams                 06                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           and makes her living as a writer, while her sister Amy studies
                                      Providence Place, The Villa,            on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 am.           9:00 am -12:00 pm and Thursdays 1:00-                                                                                                                           painting in Paris. Amy has a chance encounter with Theodore,
Martha Gardiner                09                                             Arthritis Sit/Stand classes are on Tues-      4:30 pm. Appointments required.                Nov 3: Mr. Wrong
                                      Gallery Manor & Job’s Way                                                                                                                                                           Saturday, November 20 | 10:00 am & 2:00 pm                        a childhood crush who proposed to Jo but was ultimately re-
                                                                              days & Thursdays at 11:00 am in the                                                          A woman finds the seemingly perfect
Lenora Smith                   10                                                                                                                                                                                         Cast: Jacob Tremblay, Julia Roberts,                              jected. Their oldest sibling, Meg, is married to a schoolteach-
                                      Patricia Mitchell       10              PAC.                                          Nov 2 & 16: Afternoon Bridge                   man to date, but soon regrets it. Show-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Owen Wilson, Daveed Diggs                                         er, while shy sister Beth develops a devastating illness that
                                                                                                                            Bridge will begin at 1:00 pm on Tues-          ing at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the the-
Del Mercer                     12                                                                                                                                                                                         Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevent-    brings the family back together.
                                      Avelino Reyes           10                                                            day afternoons. If you would like to join      atre.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ed him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie Pullman
Nancy Goodwin                  14                                                                                           come out to the Large Card Room.
                                      Nancy Goodwin           14                                                                                                                                                          becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            A SIMPLE TWIST OF FATE (1994)
Lynn Haley                     16                                                                                                                                                                                         fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger
                                      Irene Wright            14                                                            Nov 2: BUNKO
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          community all struggle to discover their compassion and ac-
Gloria Holman                  16                                                                                           Join this fun group of folks every Tues-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ceptance, Auggie’s extraordinary journey will unite them and      Sunday, November 28 | 10:00 am & 2:00 pm
                                      Rose Strange            15              Nov 1: Group Exercise                         day at 1:30 pm in the SCR for the great
Willard Powell                 20                                             Join us for Group Exercise every Mon-         game of BUNKO.                                                                                prove you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.         Cast: Steve Martin, Catherine O’Hara,
                                      Barbara Burke           16              day, Wednesday & Friday. We will be in                                                                                                                                                                        Gabriel Byrne, Laura Linney
Bob Shears                     20                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Small-town recluse Michael McCann lives an isolated exis-
                                      Mary Ellen Crouse       17              the PAC at 9:30 am.                           Nov 2: Line Dancing                                                                           PUMPKIN PIE WARS (2016)
George Pence                   21                                                                                           Line Dancing has returned! Line Danc-                                                                                                                           tence until unusual events pull him out of his shell. After his
                                      Bernice Mount           17              Nov 1: Poetry Group                           ing will be held every Tuesday and                                                                                                                              beloved coin collection is stolen, an orphaned toddler sudden-
Janie Kocman                   22                                             All poetry lovers! We will continue to                                                                                                      Sunday, November 21 | 10:00 am & 2:00 pm                          ly appears at his house. Unknown to Michael, who adopts the
                                      Donna Ruch              28                                                            Thursday at 1:30 pm in the PAC. Come
                                                                              meet the first Monday of the month in                                                                                                       Cast: Julie Gonzalo, Eric Aragon,                                 little girl, she is the illegitimate child of local politician John
Billie Ratliff                 23                                                                                           join for some fun exercise and a great         Nov 3: Needle Arts
                                                                              the Chapel. Please bring something to         way to make new friends. Everyone is                                                          Michele Scarabelli, Pete Graham                                   Newland, who keeps his secret to protect his reputation. Later,
                                                                              read and discuss. We will be practicing                                                      Have a passion for needle arts? Come           The respective children of two rival bakers fall in love while    however, Newland decides to go public with his revelation,
                                                                                                                            welcome.                                       join the group in the Sunroom on
                                                                              social distancing. Join us in the Chapel                                                                                                    preparing to compete against each other in a pumpkin pie con-     leading to a custody battle.
                                                                                                                                                                           Wednesdays at 1:00 pm.
                                                                              @ 10:00 am.                                   Nov 2: Gran Torino                                                                            test.
                                                                                                                            Disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt            Nov 3: Ballroom Dancing                                                                                          MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1947)
                                                                              Nov 1: Yoga Stretch                           Kowalski sets out to reform his neigh-         Our mission is to share our love of ball-      AN OLD FASHIONED THANKSGIVING (2008)
                                                                              Yoga is known to have a wide range of         bor, Thao Lor, a Hmong teenager who
                                                                              benefits. This is not advanced so don’t                                                      room dance with you. Ballroom dancing                                                                            Friday, November 26 | 1:30 pm
                                                                                                                            tried to steal Kowalski’s prized posses-       is that perfect combination of physical
                                                                              worry about getting on the floor and          sion: a 1972 Gran Torino. Showing at                                                          Friday, November 19 | 1:30 pm                                     Saturday, November 27 | 6:00 pm
                                                                                                                                                                           activity, social interaction, and mental
                                                                              not being able to get up. You will be sit-    1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the theatre.                                                           Saturday, November 20 | 6:00 pm                                   Sunday, November 28 | 6:30 pm
                                                                              ting in a chair or standing. Class is every                                                  stimulation, and it’s FUN! Join us every
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sunday, November 21 | 6:30 pm                                     Cast: Natalie Wood, Edmund Gwenn,
                                                                              Monday & Wednesday at 12:45 pm in                                                            Wednesday at 2:00 pm in the PAC for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cast: Jacqueline Bisset, Kristopher Turner,                       Maureen O’Hara, John Payne
                                                                                                                                                                           a group class and ask us about private
                                                                              the PAC & live TV.
                                                                                                                                                                           lessons.                                       Helene Joy, Tatiana Maslany                                       In this Christmas classic, an old man going by the name of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          A recently widowed woman struggles to feed her three chil-        Kris Kringle fills in for an intoxicated Santa in Macy’s annual
                                                                              Nov 1: Mahjong                                                                                                                              dren. The eldest daughter, an aspiring writer, contacts her       Thanksgiving Day parade. Kringle proves to be such a hit that
                                                                              Join in and play Mahjong every Mon-                                                          Nov 3: Bridge Group
                                                                                                                                                                           Bridge will begin at 6:15 pm on Wednes-        wealthy and estranged grandmother in a bid to reunite the         he is soon appearing regularly at the chain’s main store in
                                                                              day at 1:00 pm in the LCR... Beginners                                                                                                      family. However, conflict ensues when the stern grandmother       midtown Manhattan. When Kringle surprises customers and
                                                                              Mahjong is every Friday at 1:15 pm in                                                        day nights in the LCR. If you would like
                                                                                                                                                                           to join in please sign the downstairs          arrives to meet them for the first time. Based on a short story   employees alike by claiming that he really is Santa Claus, it
                                                                              the SCR.                                                                                                                                    by Louisa May Alcott.                                             leads to a court case to determine his mental health and, more
                                                                                                                                                                           book by noon on Wednesdays.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            importantly, his authenticity.
                                                                              Nov 1: Focus on Color                         Nov 2 & 16: Tech Time
                                                                              Coloring books are incredibly simple,         Bring your phones, tablets, laptop whatev-     Nov 4: Bible Study                             LITTLE WOMEN (2019)
                                                                              portable, easy to pick up and put down,       er issue you have they will be glad to help.   with Dave Phillips                                                                                                KIRBY PINES MOVIE RATING SYSTEM
                                                                              and a colored–in page takes up almost         Margie will be coming the 1st Tuesday of       Join Germantown Church of Christ’s Dave        Saturday, November 27 | 10:00 am & 2:00 pm
                                                                              no space. So come to the Arts & Crafts        the month at 5:30 pm and Cathy will be         Phillips as he leads a group Bible Study ev-                                                                         = AVERAGE                       = GOOD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cast: Timothee Chalamet, Saoirse Ronan,
                                                                              Room the first and third Monday at            coming every 3rd Monday at 10:30 am in         ery Thursday at 10:00 am in the PAC and
                                                                              10:00 am.                                     the Sunroom.                                   on live TV. All denominations invited.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Emma Watson, Laura Dern                                                      = GREAT                           = PERFECT

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have a thirty-minute presentation in           sociation meeting as we recognize our
Nov 4: The Crown
                                            the Lord’s Chapel explaining the histo-        Veterans. We will have guest speaker,
This historical drama centers on Queen
                                            ry and the famous Memphians buried             Cordell Walker, Executive Director of
Elizabeth II and the daunting challenges
                                            there. Following the lecture, there will       Alpha Omega with us. Join us in the
she faces after ascending to the throne
                                            be a guided tour for $7, weather per-          PAC at 2:00 pm.
at the age of 25 amid a declining Brit-
                                            mitting. Stops include, the state cham-
ish Empire and a political landscape in
turmoil. Showtime will be Thursdays at
                                            pion cedar tree, Atlas, the Snowden            Nov 11: KP Photo Club
                                            Angel, the obelisk on the Boss Crump           If you'd like to learn about using your
1:30 pm.
                                            lot, and much more. We will also be            phone to take and share pics, join us at
                                            having a picnic lunch at the cemetery.         3:00 pm in the Large Card Room.
                                            Sack lunches can be ordered from our
                                            very own Kirby Kitchen for the price of        Nov 11: Orpheum: The Lion
                                            $10. Be sure to sign up and order your         King
                                            lunch at the Travelers’ book at the Kirby      Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles
                                            Pines front desk. Travelers should meet        leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life
                                            in the Lobby at 9:45 am with departure         as never before. And as the music soars,
Nov 4: Memphis Most Party                   at 10:00 am.                                   Pride Rock slowly emerges from the
Join us in the Lobby and PAC as we cel-                                                    mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King,
ebrate Kirby Pines 15th consecutive win                                                    making its triumphant return to the
as Memphis’ #1 Retirement Communi-                                                         Orpheum Theatre! Don’t miss this won-
ty. Fabulous food, tours, entertainment,                                                   derful musical. For tickets, please call
root beer floats, Kirby Club tables and                                                    the Orpheum box office at 901-525-
much more. 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.                                                             3000. To sign up, visit the Kirby Pines
                                                                                           front desk. We will meet in the lobby at
Nov 5: Art with Helen                                                                      6:00 pm and depart at 6:15 pm.
Whether you are already an artist or        Nov 8: Tower Heist
would like to learn, join teacher Helen     When a group of hard-working guys              Nov 12: Patriotic Salute
Gaines on Fridays at 10:00 am in the        find out they’ve fallen victim to their        Concert
Arts & Crafts Room.                         wealthy employer’s Ponzi scheme, they          Don’t miss this wonderful concert by
                                            conspire to rob his high-rise residence.       the Olive Branch Middle School with
Nov 5: Music with                           Showing at 1:30 pm in the theatre.             Patriotic songs to honor our Veterans.
Steve & Shannon Johnson                                                                    Join us in the PAC at 10:30 am.
The Steve and Shannon Duo includes          Nov 9: Birthday Night
husband and wife team Steve and Shan-       Operatizer                                     Nov 12: Music with Violinist
non Johnston. The duo plays country,        We are honored to have Opera Mem-              Donna Wolf
blues and good old rock and roll. They      phis with us to celebrate our birthdays!       Violinist, fiddler, Donna Wolf, was
have played at casinos, Beale Street        Join us in the PAC on Tuesday night at         raised in Louisville, Kentucky, and cur-
clubs and venues all around Memphis         6:30 pm for a wonderful performance.           rently resides in Memphis, Tennessee.
for years. Join us in the Lobby at 6:00                                                    She started playing the violin classically
pm for this wonderful performance.          Nov 10: Garden Gro'ers                         at the age of 10 years old. She is a free-
                                            We are getting ready for winter! We            lance violinist/fiddler and plays many
Nov 6: Men’s Christian                      have quite a few projects underway and         genres of music, from Celtic to Blue-
Fellowship                                  will have workdays on Thursdays from           grass, Folk to Rock, Christian to Classi-
The Men’s Christian Fellowship meets        8am to noon. Be sure to come out to            cal. Come out to the Lobby at 6:00vpm
every Saturday morning at 8:00 am.          our next meeting on November 10th at           for some great music.
Come enjoy coffee and fellowship with       10:30 am in the Greenhouse for more
us each week. Larry McKenzie is Pro-        information.
gram Leader. All men are welcome and
encouraged to attend.                       Nov 10: Summerland
                                            During World War II, an Englishwom-
Nov 8 & 22: Alterations                     an opens her heart to an evacuee after
Come to the Arts and Crafts room the        initially resolving to be rid of him in this   Nov 13: Alzheimer's Walk
2nd and 4th Monday at 9:30 am for all       moving journey of womanhood, love              We will be participating in the Memphis
your alteration needs.                      and friendship. Showing in the Theatre         City Alzheimer Walk at the Memphis
                                            at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm.                        Botanical Gardens. The bus will leave
Nov 8: Travelers:                                                                          Kirby at 8:15 am. Be sure to sign up with
Elmwood Cemetery                            Nov 11: Resident Association                   Transportation to reserve your seat on
We will travel by bus to the historic El-   Meeting                                        the bus and with Mary Hand in the Oa-
mwood Cemetery. Upon arrival we will        Join us for this month’s Residents’ As-        sis to get registered for the team.

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