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• 2 • The Pinecone | December 2020

ON THE PINECONE COVER

Merry Christmas everyone. This has been a disruptive year for us all, and one that can impact holiday cheer. Yet what can be merrier than the birth of Christ. He is after all the reason we celebrate this season. Resident Jerry Dunnam has reminded us of His birth in her wonderful painting displayed in the main lobby.

A recent survey indicates that instead of families getting together this Christmas, more than 62 percent plan to stay apart and send greeting cards, photos, hold a zoom gathering, or chat on the telephone. I know it would be more cheerful to be with family, but there is nothing more saddening than losing the chance to be there next year. In sending your cards try to interject some light-hearted humor. Just think back to March of this year when you smiled from ear to ear because you had toilet paper and found a can of

Be Safe & Merrya t K i r b y P i n e s

MichaelEscamilla, ExecutiveDirector,Kirby Pines

It's Christmas Time at Kirby Pines

Kirby Pines Retirement LifeCare is managed by:

BOARD OF D IRECTORSDr. James Latimer, ChairmanMr. Rudy Herzke, President

Mr. Berry Terry, Secretary/TreasurerMr. Larry Braughton Rev. Richard Coons Mr. Jim Ethridge Ms. Linda Harrington

Ms. Mary Ann Hodges Mr. Rusty Linkous Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr.

RCA STAFF

Charlie Trammell President, RCA

Michélle Vincent Senior Vice President, RCA

Tim Cox Senior Vice President of Finance, RCA

Laura Cornwell Vice President of Finance, RCA

Stephanie Barrow Director of Sales & Marketing

K IRBY P INES STAFF

Michael Escamilla Executive Director, Kirby Pines

Annette Marlar Director of Medical Services and HR

Mike Abutineh, M.D. Medical Director

Anna Bradford Nursing Home/Assisted Living Administrator

Linda Huston Director of Accounting

Don Johnson Chaplain

Chuck Neeley Director of Maintenance

Mike Rayder Director of Grounds & Landscaping

Jada Mullins Director of Environmental Services

Calvin Sims Director of Security

Alisa Stokes Director of Transportation

This magazine is produced by RCA6465 N. Quail Hollow Rd., Suite 400Memphis, TN 38120, 901-794-2598

Electronic version of The Pineconeis available at www.kirbypines.com

How is it already December? It seemed time had stopped with the current rules, restrictions and safety measures in place, keeping us from living our normal day-to-day, but suddenly Christmas is here!

And with this said, it is time to celebrate the joy of the season. Christmas will be different, like everything else this year, but cannot be forgot-ten. We must still celebrate the birth of Christ. We must still celebrate our lives. We must still celebrate our family. We must still celebrate our friends. We must still celebrate.

Celebrating can be done in so many ways. Dec-orate your home, your apartment, or your door. Send Christmas cards to friends and families. Bake some cookies or have some hot choco-late. Watch It's A Wonderful Life or The Bells of St. Mary's. Call your kids, FaceTime with your grandchildren. Read a new book, or an old fa-vorite. Listen to Christmas music. Do anything that helps you get in the spirit of the season and enjoy yourself.

If you need a little help, we have some things this month to help get you started. We have Christmas movies showing all month, we are having a Gingerbread Decorating Contest, the

Lysol on the shelves that you could purchase. You’ll smile even bigger when those face to face visits, hugs and kisses come in the months ahead as vaccines become available to us.

To all of us I wish you a Christmas with peace and twinkling lights. A warm cozy corner on a cold winter night. A place at the table with your Kirby family and friends. A feeling of happiness that never ends.

Kirby Tree and decorations are coming out and more.

Our front cover has Curt and Peggy Wil-son sharing the first glance of the freshly delivered Kirby Pines Christmas Tree. Our back cover features Jerry Dunnam working on her beautiful Nativity paint-ing which can now be seen in the Grand Lobby.

So enjoy the season, it may be different, but there is no reason you can't make it fun and most importantly, memorable.

Merry Christmas, Kirby Pines!

Curt & Peggy Wilson with Santa 2019

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Kirby Pines Retirement LifeCare is managed by:

BOARD OF D IRECTORSDr. James Latimer, ChairmanMr. Rudy Herzke, President

Mr. Berry Terry, Secretary/TreasurerMr. Larry Braughton Rev. Richard Coons Mr. Jim Ethridge Ms. Linda Harrington

Ms. Mary Ann Hodges Mr. Rusty Linkous Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr.

RCA STAFF

Charlie Trammell President, RCA

Michélle Vincent Senior Vice President, RCA

Tim Cox Senior Vice President of Finance, RCA

Laura Cornwell Vice President of Finance, RCA

Stephanie Barrow Director of Sales & Marketing

K IRBY P INES STAFF

Michael Escamilla Executive Director, Kirby Pines

Annette Marlar Director of Medical Services and HR

Mike Abutineh, M.D. Medical Director

Anna Bradford Nursing Home/Assisted Living Administrator

Linda Huston Director of Accounting

Don Johnson Chaplain

Chuck Neeley Director of Maintenance

Mike Rayder Director of Grounds & Landscaping

Jada Mullins Director of Environmental Services

Calvin Sims Director of Security

Alisa Stokes Director of Transportation

This magazine is produced by RCA6465 N. Quail Hollow Rd., Suite 400Memphis, TN 38120, 901-794-2598

Electronic version of The Pineconeis available at www.kirbypines.com

welcome to

3535 Kirby Road • Memphis, TN 38115

Maxine Toldi is Allene's twin sister and moved here early in this year so we can’t say everything that happened in 2020 was all bad. Maxine didn’t move far from her former home in the Parkway Village area of Memphis.

Maxine and her late husband were married over 47 years and were the proud parents of two sons. She has four grandchildren. Maxine was a den mother when her sons were Cub Scouts, she worked in children’s programs in church and they went on family camping trips

In High School, Maxine was elected senior class president and was salutatorian of her class. After graduating, she went to business college where she graduated in 1942. Upon graduating Maxine became a bookkeeper and secretary for Associated Southern Industries.

Christmas is Maxine’s favorite holiday. She has memories of very special family gatherings on Christmas Eve. Her other childhood memories include her mother’s homemade ice cream and going on a visit to her grandmother’s house in a horse drawn wagon.

Maxine enjoys traveling and has traveled throughout the United States and has been to Cuba when that was a popular place to visit.

We extend a very warm welcome to Maxine and her sister, Allene. We are so happy they chose Kirby Pines for their new home and we look forward to hearing more of their stories.

Maxine ToldiAllene Prude

Allene and her twin sister moved into the Kirby Pines Retirement Community earlier this year. Allene relocated from her home in the Whitehaven area of Memphis. She is the proud mother of two children, six grandchildren and eight great-grands.

Born in Troy, Mississippi, Allene went to school in Mississippi. She came to Memphis to go to Business College where she graduated in 1942. She worked as a secretary in the personnel office at Baptist Memorial Hospital.

Allene’s proudest accomplishment is being a mother to her two amazing children. She was active in Sunday school work and the Parent Teacher Association as she was rearing her children. In her free time she enjoyed reading, watching movies like the Sound of Music and listening to the music of Perry Como and Bing Crosby.

Traveling has been an enjoyable part of Allene’s life. She has traveled throughout the United States including Hawaii, Bermuda, Canada, and London, England.

To stay active, this very friendly lady continues to make friends and keep up with her old ones. She is interested in other people and cares about them. When you meet Allene, you’ll know immediately that you have met a dear friend. She will be a real asset to our Kirby Pines Retirement Community, her quick wit and sweet personality will make your day.

Dan Rambo

Charles Daniel Rambo, better known as Dan, recently moved to Kirby Pines from Memphis. He and his late wife, Susan were the parents of two children, Richard and Andrew. Dan enjoys being granddad to five grandchildren.

Graduating from the University of Tennessee in 1962 with a degree in business, Dan became a home builder in the Memphis area. He and Susan were partners in a gift shop which Dan enjoyed. Dan possibly could bring some of his expertise to volunteering in our Blossom Shop.

A veteran, Dan earned the rank of captain while serving in the Air Force. After his basic training in Tucson, he was assigned to Tripoli, Libya. While in the Air Force, he traveled throughout Libya, Italy and France.

During this football season, Dan should find some new friends to cheer on the UT Volunteers.

Dan’s favorite holiday is Christmas so he will enjoy his first holiday season here at his new retirement home from the time he sees our beautiful giant tree go up in the lobby until we usher in the New Year at the New Year’s Eve celebration.

We are elated Dan chose Kirby Pines for the next chapter of his life. When you meet Dan make him feel at home and include him in an activity that he could participate in such as the hobby shop, gardening or fitness.


Give YOURSELF a gift this year!With Christmas so close, our thoughts turn to gift giving. What would bring a lot of joy and happiness to our loved ones? How about something that is not very expensive, that develops with time using a little persistent effort and no wrapping required?

“The run-up to the new year is the perfect time to place more focus on the priceless gift of good health. From less stress and a smaller waistline to a stronger immune system and reduced risk for disease, it’s hard to think of another holiday gift with such powerful long-term benefits.

As you build your plan for better health, begin by taking a look at the amount of time you spend moving. Whether it’s a dedicated half-hour at the gym or walks each morning with a furry friend, almost any kind of exercise will allow you to unwrap a whole host of health perks.

“Think of exercise not only as a way to burn more calories, but also as a very strong medicine to help you avoid developing a chronic condition or to control a condition you already have,” said Stephen Compston, a registered dietitian at Renown Health. “Your long-term goal is a minimum of three days each week totaling 150 minutes of exercise.”

Getting at least this much exercise each week can help fend off chronic disease by decreasing blood pressure, promoting better sleep, improving cholesterol levels for better blood flow, boosting mood and elevating energy.

Once you’ve pinned down a get-moving goal for the new year, turn your attention to the food you eat in order to gift yourself with another long list of health benefits. Compston said it’s smart to start eating more non-starchy vegetables and add an array of colors to your meal plan.

Another food-based tip especially relevant during the holiday season is to take steps to avoid overindulging during festive parties and family feasts. One of the biggest pitfalls is going hungry to one of these events, which can set you up for eating way too much.

Along with strengthening your focus on diet and exercise for the holidays and through the new year, other simple ways to bolster well-being include regular hand-washing, staying hydrated and making a commitment to see your primary care provider at least once a year.”

Good Health is hoped for, prayed for, and celebrated. So as we celebrate the birth of our Savior and peek under the Christmas tree, pull out that gift of Good Health and begin to unwrap it for yourself and for the ones you love. “To your Happiness and To your Health!” Merry Christmas!

Participants may beginregistering January 4 in the Oasis.

The program will run fromJanuary 11 through March 7

for 8 weeks.

Each week, we will trackhow many miles or steps each

participant walks, or completeson the Nu-Step or treadmill on

their own time schedule.

Everyone’s mileage will be kept up individually and as a group total

to see how far we can walk;pointing out interesting landmarks

along the way.

We’ll havephotos along

the hikeand follow our

progress on a map.Helpful tips,awards and

surprisesfor everyone

will behanded out

along the “trail”.

Advanced Water Aerobics | Mon & Wed | 8:30 am-9:30 | PoolExercise in the PAC | Mon, Wed & Fri | 9:30am | PAC/Live TVYoga Stretch | Mon & Wed | 12:45 pm | PAC/Live TVMen’s Water Aerobics | Tue & Thu | 8:30 am - 9:15 am | PoolArthritis Foundation Water Aerobics | Tue & Thu | 9:30 am - 10:15 am | PoolArthritis Foundation Sit/Stand Class | Tue & Thu | 11:00 am - 11:45 am | PAC/Live TV

What’s New in the New Year?Walk the World Challenge:

Last year we Walked AcrossCanada from British Columbia

to Nova Scotia.This coming year we will be

hiking around Australiabeginning January 11, 2021.


EXERCISEHealth Benefits of

Our biology changes as we get older, causing seniors to have different reasons for staying in shape than younger generations. Though physical fitness provides benefits at any age, the health perks physically fit seniors enjoy are more notable. Physicians and researchers say seniors should remain as active as possible, without overexerting one’s self. In older adults, exercise helps you live a longer, healthier, and more joyous life.

More exercise means more independence for seniors:Seniors that exercise regularly are less likely to depend on others. According to Harvard Medical School, regular exercise promotes an older adults ability to walk, bathe, cook, eat, dress, and use the restroom. If self-reliance is a priority, exercise is one of the best ways to maintain independence for older adults.

Exercise improves balance for older adults:Falling down is a much bigger deal for older adults than younger ones. Every 11 seconds, an older adult is admitted to an emergency room for a fall-related injury, and every 19 minutes, a senior dies from a fall, according to the National Council of Aging. Though no two falls are alike, and preventing falls is very complex, regular exercise reduces the likelihood of falling by 23%.

Regular exercise means more energy:Though it seems counter-intuitive, being inactive makes you tired and being active gives you more energy. Any amount of exercise promotes the release of endorphins, which are essential neurotransmitters linked to pain mitigation and a sense of well-being. Endorphins combat stress hormones, promote healthy sleep, and make you feel more lively and energetic, overall.

Exercise helps prevent and counteract disease:Heart disease, osteoporosis, depression and diabetes are common diseases among older adults, and are often deadly. Fortunately, adopting a more active lifestyle can contribute to the prevention of these diseases, or reduce the unpleasant symptoms of these diseases if you already have them. If you are at-risk for disease, exercise may be the key to warding off an unpleasant condition.

Regular exercise improves brain function:One of the most remarkable developments in health science is the revelation that the mind and the body are much more closely linked. A healthy body likely means a healthy mind, and seniors that exercise on a regular basis have improved cognitive health, according to research from NCBI. More recently, a study from the Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation, regular exercise has been shown to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia by nearly 50%.

Exercise is crucial for older adults, but it can be hard to know where to begin. If you haven’t worked out for a while, re-entry into the active world can be daunting. There’s also a good chance the exercises you were once accustomed to aren’t ideal for older adults.

Before you launch into an exercise regimen, it’s important to check with a physician to ensure you’re healthy enough for exercise, and to see which exercises are ideal for your current fitness level.

If you need any help, contact the therapy department to help get you started.

Participants may beginregistering January 4 in the Oasis.

The program will run fromJanuary 11 through March 7

for 8 weeks.

Each week, we will trackhow many miles or steps each

participant walks, or completeson the Nu-Step or treadmill on

their own time schedule.

Everyone’s mileage will be kept up individually and as a group total

to see how far we can walk;pointing out interesting landmarks

along the way.

We’ll havephotos along

the hikeand follow our

progress on a map.Helpful tips,awards and

surprisesfor everyone

will behanded out

along the “trail”.

What’s New in the New Year?Walk the World Challenge:

Last year we Walked AcrossCanada from British Columbia

to Nova Scotia.This coming year we will be

hiking around Australiabeginning January 11, 2021.


“Nothing brings peopletogether like good food”.

- Merry Christmas from Kirby Pines -

Mark SimpsonDirector of Dining Services

Following high school, Sally attended Southwestern College (now Rhodes). “It was a fun time with studying thrown in” says Sally. She was active in many organizations, including AOPi, graduating with a major in English and a minor in Mathematics. She finished school in time to marry John after his first year of active duty in the Navy. Sally first met John in 1957 when he came to pick up his sister at Whitehaven Methodist Church Parsonage. John was home for Christmas during his fourth year at Rice. Sally had been at a slumber party there and was waiting for a ride home. John offered to drive her home and Sally accepted.

The next summer, John called Sally for a date and after dating for some time, John asked Sally to his family’s Christmas gathering. When it came time to have a group picture made, Sally first declined. Then, one of John’s uncles said, “Sally, you need to be in the picture because you are going to marry John and be in our family”. So, she did and they were married on August 26, 1960. They have two sons, Jack and Tommy and one granddaughter, Lilly.

While in the service, John was stationed in California and Washington State. Sally taught school and they traveled extensively along the West Coast. Also, away from family, Sally says “that it was a great opportunity for them to bond”. They decided to spend their first Christmas alone with Sally cooking. According to John, “Sally went to the grocery store but came home crying”. It seems that the turkeys weighed 20 lbs. and were frozen! So, John saved the day by taking them to Disneyland for dinner.

Following discharge from the Navy, the couple “happily” returned to Memphis. John started his thirty-year career with Dupont. After seven years, John was transferred to the corporate office in Wilmington, Delaware. The years there were “truly great”, according to Sally. “We had wonderful friends, a spiritually strong church and many wonderful experiences. We played golf and bridge and traveled with friends and family. We benefited from being so close to historical sites.” Sally continued to teach math in an independent school for thirteen years.

Both John and Sally retired in 1994, John retiring as Corporate Environmental Manager. At that time, Dupont had a Safety and Environmental Consulting Service and John continued part time as a Senior Consultant for six more years. John and Sally became very involved in volunteer work with several community agencies, especially the Pink Palace and their crafts fair. Sally was treasurer and board member for Woman’s Exchange. John became a board member for the Durham Foundation and Alzheimer’s Day Service. He served both along with volunteering for the FedEx-St. Jude Gold tournament for twenty years. He also held membership in the Optimist and Engineer’s Clubs. Both became active in Emmanuel Methodist Church, Sally teaching Bible study for fifteen years. During these years, they traveled extensively, France and Egypt being their favorites.

John and Sally, along with their beloved rescue dog Louie, moved to Kirby Pines as a “Christmas gift to their children”. They love water aerobics, dancing, trivia and the movies. John reads mystery novels and plays golf, having made three holes in one! Sally assists with Vespers and volunteers in The Blossom shop. According to both, “Kirby Pines is the place to be!”

This Christmas for John and Sally will be different but they will be with some of their family. They wish for all staff and residents of Kirby Pines a “MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPIER NEW YEAR”!


Wrtten by Joan Dodson, Resident, Kirby Pines

The Christmas season is a special time for John and Sally Coleman. Their families always celebrated Christmas but in different ways. John’s grandparents hosted their family on Christmas Eve, and with eighteen grandchildren, the group eventually grew to 65-70! Sally’s family, however, believed that Thanksgiving was for eating and Christmas was for rejoicing. “There was always plenty of food for friends and family to ‘graze’ on, says Sally, “but Mother stayed out of the kitchen. I have followed her example!”

Several important events have taken place in John and Sally’s lives during the Christmas season: they met after a Christmas party, became engaged during the Christmas season and moved to Kirby Pines on December 28, 2018.

John’s life began on August 12, 1936 in Memphis, Whitehaven area. “At that time”, according to John, “Whitehaven was country. I lived among lakes and farmland.” John raised calves and slept with them at the Mid-South Fair. He had a worm farm, selling to fishermen. Not only was John industrious, he was a good student. He won science awards, ran track and worked as a “runner” for Mid-South Title Company. “I had to be good”, says John, “my mother was secretary of the school”. Following high school, John received a five-year scholarship to Rice University, graduating with a B.A. and B.S. in Engineering. He also received a Navy ROTC scholarship. During college summers, John served as Midshipman on Navy ships and enjoyed the travel. He continued with the Navy for three years, ranking as Lieutenant, Jr. Grade at discharge in 1962.

Sally (nee Cross) was also born in Memphis and “into a wonderful family” on March 22, 1939. Sally says, “I had a great time at Messick and St. Luke’s Methodist Church. I loved math and debating. I became a ‘talker’ at an early age!” Involved in many school activities such as Student Council and Honor Society, her greatest award was being selected the first “Teenager of the Year” by The Press Scimiter, a Memphis newspaper. She won a trip to New York and Washington which ‘whetted’ her appetite for travel!

Resident Spotlight

ColemanSally & JohnA C H R I S T M A S S T O R Y

Congratulations to our EMPLOYEE of the Month

FLORRIE CLARKUnit Manager In Assisted Living

Florrie Clark has been a true hero during this pandemic. She offers her assistance in all of the medical areas on a daily basis. She stays over and works late if needed while always keeping a smile on her face. She is frequently seen offering a comforting word to other staff and residents. We are happy to say she is part of our team.

- Anna Bradford, Operational Administrator


Describe Your Family: Very close-knit and supportive of each other. We are all loving.Describe yourself in five words: Patient, Loving, Funny, Generous and Optimistic.What is something you are proud of: I am proud to be a nurse.What do you do for fun: Socialize (laugh & talk) with family and friends. Spend time outdoors with my two miniature schnauzers, Nynewk & Tango. I also like playing board games.What is your favorite thing about your job: Caring and advocating for residents.Do you have any hobbies or interests: I enjoy collecting books, salt & pepper shakers and souvenir spoons. I have great interest in world history.What is your favorite food: Pizza What is your favorite song: Any song by Marvin Gaye.What would you like people to know about you: That I am easy-going, fair and open-minded.

Kirby Pines residents and Retirement Companies of America, LLC have contributed a total of $9,050.00 to Samaritan’s Purse for “Operation Christmas Child.” This money will be used to purchase shoeboxes filled with Christmas gifts which will be distributed to children around the world in over 150 different countries. For many children, this will be the first Christmas gift they have ever received. Samaritan’s Purse is a part of the Rev. Franklin Graham ministry located in Boone, North Carolina. This is the 6th consecutive year that Kirby Pines residents have participated. In October, a challenge was presented to our residents that we raise $8,750 to purchase 350 shoeboxes. Our residents gave so generously that we exceeded our goal by $300. With the amount raised this year, we will be able to purchase a total of 362 shoeboxes. Thank you Kirby Pines Residents and RCA for making this happen!

Kirby Pines GivesBIG to OperationChristmas Child

Don Johnson, Berry Terry and Charlie Trammell proudly display our donation.

“Silent Night” presents lyrics that talk about the birth of Emmanuel ,.”God with us.” - Matthew 1:23. It refers to the singing by angels of “a Savior born.” And it sweetly but powerfully presents the Diety and Lordship of Christ.

In reading of that first Christmas two thousand years ago we see it was a “silent night.” Mary and Joseph, traveling their long, tiring journey to Bethlehem. The crowded inn that had no room for them except with the animals. A rough feeding container for a crib. Straw for the usual blankets and coverings. Nighttime. A sleeping town.

But in that quiet time everything changed.

The stars were outshined by an angel appearance. The quietness was shattered by the remarkable heaven-sent announcement and heavenly singing. The coming of the shepherds to see what was really happening. All this brought this silent night into amazing aliveness.

Christmas brings us the much needed calm and quietness for our chaotic world. We are challenged that such a birth changed history. The superb message that “unto you is born in the city of David a Savior who is Christ the Lord” - Luke 2:11 - offers hope to all. Let’s remember the story of the Christmas child moving from the manger to the cross and beyond. Let’s choose the shepherds commitment to go and tell everyone what Christmas really is.

Till next time, Don Johnson, Kirby Pines Chaplain

f r om Don John son , K i rby P i ne s Chap la i n

Chaplain’s COrner


Facing a Christmas Eve Service in 1818 Father Joseph Mohr, assistant priest of the Church of Saint Nicholas in the Austrian village of Obendorf, was very discouraged. The church organ was broken and the plans for the coming Christmas celebration could not be used. In this frustrating situation Father Mohr brought out a poem he had written’. He asked his church organist, Franz Gruber, to compose music for it. Gruber composed the tune for two voices and a guitar, and that’s the way it was presented at the Christmas Eve service in 1818.

This popular carol of the season would likely have remained unknown had not organ maker Karl Mauracher arrived after the holidays to repair the Saint Nicholas Church organ. When his repair was finished he asked organist Gruber to check it out. Gruber played the melody of the new song “Silent Night.” Mauracher was so impressed that he secured a copy of the carol. Over the next few years he was responsible for spreading it throughout that part of Europe.

The Strausser family, well known glove makers and folk singers, added “Silent Night” to their Christmas program. When they sang at the famous Leipzig Fair they included it in their presentation. One national leader who heard the Straussers sing the song was King Frederick William IV of Prussia. Deeply moved by “Silent Night” he ordered his cathedral Choir to sing this song every Christmas Eve in all the years to come.

“Silent Night” spread over Europe and ultimately reached around the world. Three decades later a search for the writers of this carol began. It was discovered this was the work of Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber. They had not known that the song they composed together and presented on Christmas Eve, 1818, was not only a blessing in their lives but in the lives of thousands of others all over the world.

December Vesper Services • 6:30pm • Performing Arts CenterDecember 31

No Vespers New Years

Eve

December 10 Dr Joe Jernigan

BellevueBaptist

December 17 Rev Mark Matheny

Retired PastorSt Luke's Methodist

December 24 No Vespers Christmas

Eve

December 3 Tom Sauer

GermantownPresbyterian

Church ofSaint Nicholas

SEREND IP I TY

Saturday, December 5at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm(2001) Cast: John Cusack,

Kate Beckinsale, Jeremy PivenOn a magical night when they are in in their 20s, Jonathan meets Sara. He finds it love at first sight, but Sara believes in destiny. After 10 years the two -- with 3,000 miles between them -- must decide if fate wants them to be together again. When love feels like magic, it is called destiny; when destiny has a sense of humor, it is serendipity.

MR. HOLLAND 'S OPUS

Sunday, December 6at 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm

(1995) Cast: Richard Dreyfuss,Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas

Composer Glenn Holland believes that he'll eventually write a transcendent piece of music, but in the meantime he's taken a job at an Oregon high school. Though at first the job frustrates him, and his unconventional methods often draw the ire of the straight-laced vice principal, Mr. Holland grows to love his students as the "temporary" position stretches into a decades-long career -- and in the end, they reveal just how much they love him back.

CHR ISTMAS INCONNECT ICUT

Friday, December 4 at 1:30 pm,

Saturday, December 5 at 6:00 pm& Sunday, December 6 at 6:30 pm

(1945) Cast: Barbara Stanwyck,Dennis Morgan, Sydney Greenstreet

While recovering in a hospital, war hero Jefferson Jones grows familiar with the "Diary of a Housewife" column written by Elizabeth Lane. Jeff's nurse arranges with Elizabeth's publisher, Alexander Yardley, for Jeff to spend the holiday at Elizabeth's bucolic Connecticut farm with her husband and child. But the column is a sham, so Yardley hastens to arrange a publicity ploy by setting up single, nondomestic Elizabeth on a country farm.

KATE & LEOPOLD

Saturday, December 12at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm(2001) Cast: Meg Ryan,

High Jackman, Liev SchreiberKate McKay is a modern day executive, a 21st century woman driven to succeed in the corporate world. Leopold, the third Duke of Albany, is a charming gent and bachelor of the late 18OOs. With career and social expectations looming, each has grown cynical about the very notion of falling in love. But when a rip in the fabric of time thrusts Leopold into present day New York, the potential for an old-fashioned modern romance ignites.

DAVE


(1993) Cast: Kevin Kline,Sigourney Weaver, Charles Grodin

Shifty White House chief of staff Bob Alexander hatches a scheme to use a double for the president at a public photo opportunity. Small business owner Dave Kovic fits the bill, but after the president suffers a debilitating stroke, opportunist Alexander arranges for Dave to step in full time without even informing the First Lady. It doesn't take long before the press, the nation and the president's wife realize something is different.

THE B ISHOP 'S WIFE

Friday, December 11 at 1:30 pm,Saturday, December 12 at 6:00 pm& Sunday, December 13 at 6:30 pm

(1948) Cast: Cary Grant,Loretta Young, David Niven

Dejected by his efforts to raise money to build a cathedral, Bishop Henry Brougham beseeches heaven for guidance, and is visited immediately by Dudley, who claims to be an angel. Henry is skeptical, then annoyed when Dudley ingratiates himself into the household as his assistant -- and worse, wins the attentions of Henry's long-suffering and kindly wife. When Dudley continues to intervene in Henry's struggles, the bishop decides to challenge heaven.

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son, Jonah. When Jonah calls in to a talk-radio program to find a new wife for his father, Sam grudgingly gets on the line to discuss his feel-ings. Annie Reed, a reporter in Balti-more, hears Sam speak and falls for him, even though she is engaged.

HOL IDAY INN


(1942) Cast: Bing Crosby,Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds

In this Irving Berlin musical, Jim and Lila are members of a perform-ing trio who plan to quit and run a country hotel. When Lila says she has fallen in love with the dancer in the act, Ted, Jim leaves town with a broken heart. After turning the inn into a holidays-only live entertain-ment venue, Jim winds up booking -- and falling for -- Linda. But when Ted shows up at the place after be-ing dumped by Lila, he too sets his sights on beautiful Linda.

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEP ING

Saturday, December 19at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm

(1995) Cast: Sandra Bullock,Bill Pullman, Peter Gallagher

Lonely transit worker Lucy Eleanor Moderatz pulls her longtime crush, Peter, from the path of an oncoming train. At the hospital, doctors report that he’s in a coma, and a misplaced comment from Lucy causes Peter’s family to assume that she is his fi-ancée. When Lucy doesn’t correct them, they take her into their home and confidence. Things get even more complicated when she finds herself falling for Peter’s sheepish brother, Jack.

THE NOTEBOOK


(2004) Cast: Rachel McAdams,Ryan Gosling, James Garner

In 1940s South Carolina, mill worker Noah Calhoun and rich girl Allie are desperately in love. But her parents don’t approve. When Noah goes off to serve in World War II, it seems to mark the end of their love affair. In the interim, Allie becomes involved with another man. But when Noah returns to their small town years lat-er, on the cusp of Allie’s marriage, it soon becomes clear that their ro-mance is anything but over.

WHITE CHR ISTMAS

Friday, December 18 at 1:30 pm,Saturday, December 19 at 6:00 pm

& Sunday, December 20 at 6:30 pm(1954) Cast: Bing Crosby,

Danny Kaye, Rosemary ClooneySingers Bob Wallace and Phil Da-vis join sister act Betty and Judy Haynes to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont. There, they run into Gen. Waverly, the boys’ commander in World War II, who, they learn, is having financial dif-ficulties; his quaint country inn is failing. So what’s the foursome to do but plan a yuletide miracle that’s sure to put Waverly and his business in the black.

THE PROPOSAL


(2009) Cast: Sandra Bullock,Ryan Reynolds, Betty White

Faced with deportation to her native Canada, high-powered book editor Margaret Tate says she’s engaged to marry Andrew Paxton, her hapless assistant. Andrew agrees to the cha-rade, but imposes a few conditions of his own, including flying to Alas-ka to meet his eccentric family. With a suspicious immigration official al-ways lurking nearby, Margaret and Andrew must stick to their wedding plan despite numerous mishaps.

SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE

Sunday, December 27at 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm(1993) Cast: Meg Ryan,Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson

After the death of his wife, Sam Baldwin moves to Seattle with his

the moviesHappy Birthday to You!Kirby Pines Residents

December 2020

EVENTS


Johnnie Haley 25Connie Carter 29Mary Easum 29Jane Kinney 29Natalie Waldrup 30JoAn Adair 31Rev. Don Johnson 31David Walters 31Providence Place, The Villa,Gallery Manor & Job’s Way

Stella Ely 04Pearl Sides 04Roger Latham 05Rachel Prislovsky 06JoAnn Davis 13Byron Sowers 16Don Glowen 22Wilma Russum 22Lounette Thomas 31

I ndependen t L i v i ng

Beverly Creamer 01Mildred DeBois 01Earl Smith 01Caroline Thomas 01Frances Adams 02Laura Parrott 03Rhetta Watkins 04Mary Xiques 04Mary Crawford 05Lyle Hendrix 08Catherine Prewett 09Shelvy Mayhew 10Raymond Tanner 11Bill Douglas 13Helen Schrodt 14Ann Smith 16Sam Babcock 18Dr. Thomas Hickey 18Regina Stevens 23Wynn Bellerjeau 24

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Nov 2: Get Fit with OasisCoordinator Mary HandAdvanced Water Aerobics classes will be held on Mondays & Wednesdays at 8:30 am. Basic and Beginning Water Aero-bics is on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:30 am. Men’s Water Aerobics are held on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 am. Ar-thritis Sit/Stand classes are on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:00 am in the PAC. Yoga Strech is on Live TV 10 at 12:45 pm Monday and Wednesdays. Folks are not allowed in her classes at this time.

Nov 2: Mah JonggJoin in and play Mahjongg every Mon-day at 1:00 pm in the LCR... Beginners Mahjong is every Friday at 1:15 pm in the SCR.

Nov 2: Focus on ColorColoring books are incredibly simple, portable, easy to pick up and put down, and a colored–in page takes up almost no space. So come to the Arts & Crafts Room the first and third Monday at 10:00 am.

Nov 2: Poetry GroupCome to listen; come to read; come to recite from memory. Everyone is wel-come. Check out “The Poet’s Corner” on the post office bulletin board where a residential poet will be featured each month. We meet the first & third Mon-day of every month in the Ante Room at 10:00 am.

Nov 2: Yoga Stretch Yoga is known to have a wide range of benefits. This is not advanced so don’t worry about getting on the floor and not being able to get up. You will be sit-ting in a chair or standing. Class is every Monday & Wednesday at 12:45 pm in the PAC and on Live TV 10.Nov 2: Game Play GroupLike to play games? Bring your own to share or join in with someone already there! Meets in the LCR every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 1:30 pm.

Nov 3: Medical DirectorDr. Mike Abutineh MDWill be in the Wellness Clinic Tuesdays 9:00 am -12:00 pm and Thursdays 1:00-4:30 pm. Appointments required.

Nov 3: Entertainer’s ChorusJoin the Entertainers every Tuesday at 1:00 pm in the Chapel to sing and fel-lowship. They are always looking for new members so if you enjoy singing go and check them out.

Nov 3: BUNKOJoin this fun group of folks every Tues-day at 1:30 pm in the LCR for the great game of BUNKO.

Nov 3: Do Not DisturbDoris Day stars as a wife jealous be-cause her businessman husband spends more time with his attractive secretary than with her. Deciding to turn the ta-bles, she invents a secret admirer. But the joke’s on her when her fantasy man comes to life. Showtimes 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm.

Nov 4: My House In UmbriaAfter enduring a horrific terrorist attack on a Milan train, English writer Mrs. Delahunty opens the doors of her Ital-ian villa to her fellow survivors of the incident: a young American girl, a Brit-ish gent and a German man. Showtimes 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm.

Nov 5: Bible Study withDave PhillipsJoin Germantown Church of Christ’s Dave Phillips as he leads a group Bible Study every Thursday at 10:00 am in the Chapel. All denominations invited.

Nov 5: YellowstoneAs owners of the largest contiguous ranch in the United States, the Dutton clan seems to have it made. But family patriarch John must fend off threats of encroachment on his land by develop-ers, Native Americans and the country’s first national park. Showtime will be Thursdays at 1:30 pm.

Nov 6: Art with HelenWhether you are already an artist or would like to learn, join teacher Helen

Gaines on Fridays at 10:00 am in the Arts & Crafts Room.

Nov 6: Music withSide Street SteppersThe Side Street Steppers are a page from America’s past, playing rare and popular music from the 1920s and 30s. Get ready for plenty of hip-shaking, foot stompin’, caterwauling and croonin’. This is defi-nitely a group you do not want to miss. Join them at 6:00 pm in the PAC and on LiveTV.

Nov 7: Men’s ChristianFellowship The Men’s Christian Fellowship meets ev-ery Saturday morning in the Large Card Room at 8:00 am. There is a rotating list of resident speakers who give a devotion at each meeting. Come enjoy coffee and fellowship with us each week. Larry McK-enzie is Program Leader. All men are wel-come and encouraged to attend.

Nov 7: Dead Sea ScrollsDr Gary Rendsburg PhD of Rutgers University prepared 24 half hour lec-tures on the greatest religious arche-ological finds of modern times “The Dead Sea Scrolls’” As we continue this series tune your TV to channel 10 at 10:30 am each Saturday.

KIRBY PINES MOVIERATING SYSTEM

= AVERAGE

= GOOD

= EXCELLENT

= OUTSTANDING

ATTENTION:Many of our regularly

scheduled activities have been postponed for safety reasons.

Please refer to Channel 8for daily activities at this time.Thank you for your patience

and understanding.

8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool) 9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC)12:45 pm • Arthritis Yoga Stretch (Live TV) 1:00 pm • Needle Arts Group (Sunroom) 1:30 pm • Movie: My Best Friend’s Wedding (Thtr) 1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR) 6:30 pm • Movie: My Best Friend’s Wedding (Thtr)

8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool) 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 • Entertainers Chorus (Chapel) 1:30 pm • Beginners Line Dancing (PAC) 1:30 pm • Movie: Houseboat (Thtr) 1:30 pm • Bunko (LCR) 2:30 pm • Advanced Line Dancing (PAC) 1:30 pm • Movie: Houseboat (Thtr)

8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool) 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 • Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC/Live TV) 1:00 pm • Walmart, Costco & Banks (Trans) 1:00 pm • Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC) 1:30 pm • Yellowstone (Thtr) 1:30 pm • Beginners Line Dancing (PAC) 2:30 pm • Advanced Line Dancing (PAC) 6:30 pm • Vespers (PAC)

8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool) 9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC)12:45 pm • Arthritis Yoga Stretch (Live TV) 1:00 pm • Needle Arts Group (Sunroom) 1:30 pm • Movie: Beyond Christmas (Thtr) 1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR) 6:30 pm • Movie: Beyond Christmas (Thtr)

8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool) 9:00 am • Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC) 9:30 am • The Book Baggers (PAC/Live TV) 9:30 am • Basic Water Aerobics (Pool)11:00 am • Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC) 1:00 pm • Entertainers Chorus (Chapel) 1:30 pm • Christmas Stroll at Kirby (Lobby) 1:30 pm • Beginners Line Dancing (PAC) 1:30 pm • Movie: One Christmas (Thtr) 1:30 pm • Bunko (LCR) 2:30 pm • Advanced Line Dancing (PAC) 1:30 pm • Movie: One Christmas (Thtr)


8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool) 9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC)10:00 am • Alzheimer’s Support Group (SCR)12:45 pm • Arthritis Yoga Stretch (Live TV) 1:00 pm • Needle Arts Group (Sunroom) 1:30 pm • Movie: The Christmas Card (Thtr) 1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR) 6:30 pm • Movie: The Christmas Card (Thtr)

1:30 pm • Weekend Movie Classic (Thtr) 6:00 pm • Music with Judi Gray (PAC/Live TV)


8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool) 9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC)10:30 am • Garden Gro’ers (Greenhouse) 12:45 pm • Arthritis Yoga Stretch (Live TV) 1:00 pm • Needle Arts Group (Sunroom) 1:30 pm • Movie: Elf (Thtr) 1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR) 6:30 pm • Movie: Elf (Thtr) 6:30 pm • Laugh with the Ham-ateurs (PAC/Live TV)

8:00 am • Church of Christ Service (Chapel)10:00 am • Worship Service (PAC) 1:30 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr) 4:00 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr) 6:30 pm • Classic Movie (Thtr)

9:30 am • Group Exercise (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 • Mahjong (SCR) 1:30 pm • Weekend Movie Classic (Thtr) 6:00 pm • Music with The Isbell Family (PAC/Live TV)

8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool) 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 • Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC/Live TV) 1:00 pm • Walmart, Costco & Banks (Trans) 1:00 pm • Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC) 1:30 pm • Beginners Line Dancing (PAC) 1:30 pm • Yellowstone (Thtr) 2:30 pm • Advanced Line Dancing (PAC) 6:30 pm • Vespers (PAC)

8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool) 9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC)10:00 am • Hobby Pines Group (Hobby Shop)10:30 am • Billiard Group (BR)12:45 pm • Arthritis Yoga Stretch (Live TV) 1:15 pm • Mahjong (SCR) 1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR)

8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool) 9:00 am • Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC) 9:30 am • The Book Baggers (PAC/Live TV) 9:30 am • Basic Water Aerobics (Pool)11:00 am • Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC) 1:00 pm • Entertainers Chorus (Chapel) 1:30 pm • Beginners Line Dancing (PAC) 1:30 pm • Movie: Christmas at Rosemont (Thtr) 1:30 pm • Bunko (LCR) 2:30 pm • Advanced Line Dancing (PAC) 1:30 pm • Movie: Christmas at Rosemont (Thtr)


8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool) 9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC)12:45 pm • Arthritis Yoga Stretch (Live TV) 1:00 pm • Needle Arts Group (Sunroom) 1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR) 1:30 pm • Movie: The Last Beyond (Thtr) 6:30 pm • Movie: The Last Beyond (Thtr)

8:00 am • Men’s Christian Fellowship (LCR)10:00 am • Weekend Movie (Thtr)10:30 am • Dead Sea Scrolls Lecture (PAC/Live TV) 1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR) 2:00 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr) 2:30 pm • Line Dancing (PAC) 6:00 pm • Classic Movie (Thtr)


8:00 am • Men’s Christian Fellowship (LCR)10:00 am • Weekend Movie (Thtr)10:30 am • Dead Sea Scrolls Lecture (PAC/Live TV) 1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR) 2:00 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr) 2:30 pm • Line Dancing (PAC) 6:00 pm • Classic Movie (Thtr)


9:30 am • Group Exercise (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 • Mahjong (SCR) 1:30 pm • Weekend Movie Classic (Thtr) 6:00 pm • Music with The Jeremy Schrader Trio (PAC/Live TV)

8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool) 9:00 am • Dr. Mike Abutineh (WC) 9:30 am • Basic Water Aerobics (Pool) 9:30 am • Travelers Presentation (PAC/Live TV)11:00 am • Arthritis Sit/Stand Class (PAC) 1:00 pm • Entertainers Chorus (Chapel) 1:30 pm • Beginners Line Dancing (PAC) 1:30 pm • Movie: The Man Who Invented Christmas (Thtr) 1:30 pm • Bunko (LCR) 2:30 pm • Movie: The Man Who Invented Christmas (Thtr) 6:30 pm • Birthday Night with Just Friends (PAC/Live TV)

8:30 am • Men’s Water Aerobics (Pool) 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 • Entertainers Chorus (Chapel) 1:30 pm • Beginners Line Dancing (PAC) 1:30 pm • Movie: A Hologram for the King (Thtr) 1:30 pm • Bunko (LCR) 2:30 pm • Advanced Line Dancing (PAC) 1:30 pm • Movie: A Hologram for the King (Thtr)

8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool) 9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC)10:00 am • Hobby Pines Group (Hobby Shop)10:00 am • Third Monday Poetry Group (Ante)10:00 am • Focus on Color (A&C)10:30 am • Billiard Group (BR)12:45 pm • Arthritis Yoga Stretch (Live TV) 1:15 pm • Mahjong (SCR) 1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR)

9:30 am • Group Exercise (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 • Mahjong (SCR) 1:30 pm • Weekend Movie Classic (Thtr) 6:00 pm • Music with Oscar Sueing (PAC/Live TV)

8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool) 9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC)10:00 am • Hobby Pines Group (Hobby Shop)10:30 am • Billiard Group (BR)12:45 pm • Arthritis Yoga Stretch (Live TV) 1:15 pm • Mahjong (SCR) 1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR) 2:00 pm • Creative Writing Class with Susan Cushman (LCR)

8:30 am • Advanced Water Aerobics (Pool) 9:30 am • Group Exercise (PAC)10:00 am • Focus on Color (A&C)10:00 am • First Monday Poetry Group (Ante)10:00 am • Hobby Pines Group (Hobby Shop)10:30 am • Billiard Group (BR)12:45 pm • Arthritis Yoga Stretch (Live TV) 1:15 pm • Mahjong (SCR) 1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR)


8:00 am • Men’s Christian Fellowship (LCR)10:00 am • Weekend Movie (Thtr)10:30 am • Dead Sea Scrolls Lecture (PAC/Live TV) 1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR) 2:00 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr) 2:30 pm • Line Dancing (PAC) 6:00 pm • Classic Movie (Thtr) 6:15 pm • Saturday Night Trivia (LCR)

8:00 am • Men’s Christian Fellowship (LCR)10:00 am • Weekend Movie (Thtr)10:30 am • Dead Sea Scrolls Lecture (PAC/Live TV) 1:30 pm • Game Play (LCR) 2:00 pm • Weekend Movie (Thtr) 2:30 pm • Line Dancing (PAC) 6:00 pm • Classic Movie (Thtr) 6:15 pm • Saturday Night Trivia (LCR)

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MerryChristmas!

son, Jonah. When Jonah calls in to a talk-radio program to find a new wife for his father, Sam grudgingly gets on the line to discuss his feel-ings. Annie Reed, a reporter in Balti-more, hears Sam speak and falls for him, even though she is engaged.

HOL IDAY INN


(1942) Cast: Bing Crosby,Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds

In this Irving Berlin musical, Jim and Lila are members of a perform-ing trio who plan to quit and run a country hotel. When Lila says she has fallen in love with the dancer in the act, Ted, Jim leaves town with a broken heart. After turning the inn into a holidays-only live entertain-ment venue, Jim winds up booking -- and falling for -- Linda. But when Ted shows up at the place after be-ing dumped by Lila, he too sets his sights on beautiful Linda.

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEP ING


(1995) Cast: Sandra Bullock,Bill Pullman, Peter Gallagher

Lonely transit worker Lucy Eleanor Moderatz pulls her longtime crush, Peter, from the path of an oncoming train. At the hospital, doctors report that he’s in a coma, and a misplaced comment from Lucy causes Peter’s family to assume that she is his fi-ancée. When Lucy doesn’t correct them, they take her into their home and confidence. Things get even more complicated when she finds herself falling for Peter’s sheepish brother, Jack.

THE NOTEBOOK


(2004) Cast: Rachel McAdams,Ryan Gosling, James Garner

In 1940s South Carolina, mill worker Noah Calhoun and rich girl Allie are desperately in love. But her parents don’t approve. When Noah goes off to serve in World War II, it seems to mark the end of their love affair. In the interim, Allie becomes involved with another man. But when Noah returns to their small town years lat-er, on the cusp of Allie’s marriage, it soon becomes clear that their ro-mance is anything but over.

WHITE CHR ISTMAS

Friday, December 18 at 1:30 pm,Saturday, December 19 at 6:00 pm

& Sunday, December 20 at 6:30 pm(1954) Cast: Bing Crosby,

Danny Kaye, Rosemary ClooneySingers Bob Wallace and Phil Da-vis join sister act Betty and Judy Haynes to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont. There, they run into Gen. Waverly, the boys’ commander in World War II, who, they learn, is having financial dif-ficulties; his quaint country inn is failing. So what’s the foursome to do but plan a yuletide miracle that’s sure to put Waverly and his business in the black.

THE PROPOSAL


(2009) Cast: Sandra Bullock,Ryan Reynolds, Betty White

Faced with deportation to her native Canada, high-powered book editor Margaret Tate says she’s engaged to marry Andrew Paxton, her hapless assistant. Andrew agrees to the cha-rade, but imposes a few conditions of his own, including flying to Alas-ka to meet his eccentric family. With a suspicious immigration official al-ways lurking nearby, Margaret and Andrew must stick to their wedding plan despite numerous mishaps.

SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE

Sunday, December 27at 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm(1993) Cast: Meg Ryan,Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson

After the death of his wife, Sam Baldwin moves to Seattle with his

the moviesHappy Birthday to You!Kirby Pines Residents

December 2020

EVENTS


Johnnie Haley 25Connie Carter 29Mary Easum 29Jane Kinney 29Natalie Waldrup 30JoAn Adair 31Rev. Don Johnson 31David Walters 31Providence Place, The Villa,Gallery Manor & Job’s Way

Stella Ely 04Pearl Sides 04Roger Latham 05Rachel Prislovsky 06JoAnn Davis 13Byron Sowers 16Don Glowen 22Wilma Russum 22Lounette Thomas 31

I ndependen t L i v i ng

Beverly Creamer 01Mildred DeBois 01Earl Smith 01Caroline Thomas 01Frances Adams 02Laura Parrott 03Rhetta Watkins 04Mary Xiques 04Mary Crawford 05Lyle Hendrix 08Catherine Prewett 09Shelvy Mayhew 10Raymond Tanner 11Bill Douglas 13Helen Schrodt 14Ann Smith 16Sam Babcock 18Dr. Thomas Hickey 18Regina Stevens 23Wynn Bellerjeau 24

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Dec 1: Get Fit with OasisCoordinator Mary HandAdvanced Water Aerobics classes will be held on Mondays & Wednesdays at 8:30 am. Basic and Beginning Water Aero-bics is on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:30 am. Men’s Water Aerobics are held on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 am. Ar-thritis Sit/Stand classes are on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:00 am in the PAC. Yoga Strech is on Live TV 10 at 12:45 pm Monday and Wednesdays. Folks are not allowed in her classes at this time.

Dec 1: Medical DirectorDr. Mike Abutineh MDWill be in the Wellness Clinic Tuesdays 9:00 am -12:00 pm and Thursdays 1:00-4:30 pm. Appointments required.

Dec 1: Entertainer’s ChorusJoin the Entertainers every Tuesday at 1:00 pm in the Chapel to sing and fel-lowship. They are always looking for new members so if you enjoy singing go and check them out.

Dec 1: BUNKOJoin this fun group of folks every Tues-day at 1:30 pm in the LCR for the great game of BUNKO.

Dec 1: A Hologram for the KingA failed American sales rep looks to recoup his losses by traveling to Saudi Arabia and selling his company’s prod-uct to a wealthy monarch. Showtimes 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm.

Dec 2: Yoga Stretch Yoga is known to have a wide range of benefits. This is not advanced so don’t worry about getting on the floor and not being able to get up. You will be sitting in a chair or standing. Class is every Monday & Wednesday at 12:45 pm in the PAC and on Live TV 10.

Dec 2: Game Play GroupLike to play games? Bring your own to share or join in with someone already there! Meets in the LCR every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 1:30 pm.

Dec 2: The Last BeyondDreams and memory intertwine in the Depression as a man grieving his father’s death leads an unlikely crew in search of freedom in the mountains of Montana. Showtimes 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm.

Dec 3: Bible Study withDave PhillipsJoin Germantown Church of Christ’s Dave Phillips as he leads a group Bible Study every Thursday at 10:00 am in the Chapel. All denominations invited.

Dec 3: YellowstoneAs owners of the largest contiguous ranch in the United States, the Dutton clan seems to have it made. But family patriarch John must fend off threats of encroachment on his land by develop-ers, Native Americans and the country’s first national park. Showtime will be Thursdays at 1:30 pm.

Dec 4: Art with HelenWhether you are already an artist or would like to learn, join teacher Helen Gaines on Fridays at 10:00 am in the Arts & Crafts Room.

Dec 4: Mah JonggJoin in and play Mahjongg every Mon-day at 1:00 pm in the LCR... Beginners Mahjong is every Friday at 1:15 pm in the SCR.

Dec 4: Music withOscar SueingOscar Sueing began learning and play-ing the saxophone at the age of 13 and continued throughout his life. He has played with local legend Kirk Whalum and numerous other notable jazz artists. His soulful rendition of jazz, gospel and rhythm and blues tunes will leave you happy and inspired! Don’t miss this tal-ented musician at 6:00 pm in PAC or on Live TV Channel 10.

Dec 5: Men’s ChristianFellowship The Men’s Christian Fellowship meets ev-ery Saturday morning in the Large Card Room at 8:00 am. There is a rotating list of resident speakers who give a devotion at each meeting. Come enjoy coffee and fellowship with us each week. Larry McK-enzie is Program Leader. All men are wel-come and encouraged to attend.

Dec 5: Dead Sea ScrollsDr Gary Rendsburg PhD of Rutgers University prepared 24 half hour lec-tures on the greatest religious arche-ological finds of modern times “The Dead Sea Scrolls’” As we continue this series tune your TV to channel 10 at 10:30 am each Saturday.

Dec 7: Focus on ColorColoring books are incredibly simple, portable, easy to pick up and put down, and a colored–in page takes up almost no space. So come to the Arts & Crafts Room the first and third Monday at 10:00 am.

Dec 7: Poetry GroupCome to listen; come to read; come to recite from memory. Everyone is wel-come. Check out “The Poet’s Corner” on the post office bulletin board where a residential poet will be featured each month. We meet the first & third Mon-day of every month in the Ante Room at 10:00 am.

KIRBY PINES MOVIERATING SYSTEM

= AVERAGE

= GOOD

= EXCELLENT

= OUTSTANDING


meet me at Dec 8: Travelers PresentPeter Jones will give a Power Point pre-sentation on Mongolia & the Gobi Des-ert. Travel by mini-bus on relatively un-developed roads across the Mongolian Steppe or by air from Ulaanbaatar, the capital and largest city in Mongolia, to the Hoyor Zagal and Munkh Tenger Ger Camps in the Khogno Khaan Mountains, to the Ashihai Ger Camp at Khovsgol Lake, and to the Dream Gobi Desert Ger Camp in the Gobi Desert. Visit nomad families, view yaks and yows, Bactrain camels, reindeer, and Mongolian horses. Join the group at 9:30 am in the PAC or watch on live TV on Channel 10 for this informative pre-sentation.

Dec 8: The Man Who Invented ChristmasThe journey that led to Charles Dickens' creation of "A Christmas Carol," a time-less tale that would redefine Christmas. Showtimes 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the Theater.

Dec 8 : Birthday Night withJust FriendsBe sure and join Just Friends Band on Birthday Night to hear some Jazz, Vin-tage Standards, & Rock – N – Roll at 6:30 in PAC or on Live TV Channel 10.

Dec 9: Garden Club MeetingGarden greens are ready, so pick now. We will be clearing beds for new con-struction this winter. Beds are full of foreign grass and hope to till it into our soil this spring. We will be planting seed March 3rd. Come on down to the Greenhouse every 2nd Wednesday of every month at 10:30 am rain or shine and dig in!

Dec 9: ElfAfter discovering he is a human, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole decides to travel to New York City to locate his real father. Showtimes 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the Theater.

Dec 9 : Laugh with theHam-ateursCome join the Ham-ateuers who feel it is time to let loose and laugh! Enjoy this performace full of humor and music at 6:30 pm in the PAC or on Live TV Channel 10.

Dec 11: Music withThe Jeremy Schrader TrioJeremy Shrader performs jazz/swing, big band, and blues music with his var-ious combos. He is a trumpeter and vocalist originally from Clarksville, TN but has made Memphis his home since 1995. The songs of Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and other great masters live on through his voice and trumpet. Join them in the PAC at 6:00 pm and Live TV Channel 10.

Dec 12 & 26: Saturday TrivaThe Kirby Pines Trivia Group meets at 6:15 pm in The Chapel on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. All residents are welcome to attend this noncompetitive activity, and are en-couraged to participate, or just listen and enjoy. Usually, but not always, there will be a THEME for each of the meet-ings. Trivia questions can be presented on any topic.

Dec 14: Creative Writing ClassMemphis author Susan Cushman will be leading a creative writing workshop on the second Monday of each month. This is for anyone with any interest in creative writing, at any level of experi-ence, including beginners. Please email Susan at [email protected] if you are interested, or let Janice Wall know. The class will be held in LCR at 2:00 pm.

Dec 15: The Book Baggers The annual Christmas party for The Book Baggers will be held in the PAC, 9:30 - 10:30 am, with refreshments and a fun discussion of John Grisham’s book, “Skipping Christmas.” This should be a very timely book to read and discuss since Covid-19 has been a part of our lives for many month causing us to skip celebrations of all kinds.

Dec 15: Christmas atRosemontDuring a raging blizzard days before Christmas, a pregnant woman and a professional snowboarder meet by chance as they attempt to make it over the mountains ahead of them. They are forced to seek shelter at a once vibrant lodge owned by the bitter owner Jose-phine, whose only companion is the lodge's sole remaining employee, care-taker Abe. Showtimes 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the Theater.

Dec 16: Alzheimer’s Support GroupAre you caring for a loved one with Alzheimers or dementia? Our support group meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month in the Ante Room at 10:00 am.

Dec 16: The Christmas CardUS soldier visits the town from where an inspirational Christmas card was sent to him by a church group that mails cards out to servicemen as a goodwill effort. Showtimes 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm.

Dec 18: Music withThe Isbell FamilyThe Isbell Family will be here to per-form some of our favorite music. Don't miss it at 6:00 pm in PAC and on Live TV Channel 10.

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Dec 22: Christmas StrollMeet in the Lobby for warm-up and stretches and then Walk the Halls to enjoy the beautiful Christmas Decora-tions. We’ll walk for 15 – 30 minutes and return to the lobby for cool down, stretches and some Christmas cook-ies. Everyone is welcome to join in this “healthy“ Christmas event.

Dec 22: One ChristmasA young man is sent to visit his es-tranged father for Christmas in 1930 in New Orleans. Based on an autobiogra-hical short story by Truman Capote. Showtimes 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm.

Dec 23: Beyond ChristmasThis uplifting story begins on Christmas Eve in New York City, as three elderly businessmen prepare to enjoy a festive dinner together. Showtimes 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm.

Dec 25: Music with Judi GrayJudy is an eclectic vocalist who loves to sing music from classical to jazz to country. She has been in Memphis since 1982 and has performed in a number of different genres, including opera and musical theatre. Don’t miss the wonder-ful vocalist at 6:00 pm in the PAC and LiveTV.

Dec 29: HouseboatA widower, his three young children, and a bombshell nanny get to know each other better when circumstances have them living together aboard a bad-ly neglected houseboat. Showtimes 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm.

DECEMBER MOVIES ON LIVE TV CHANNEL 10Dec 1: Kate and LeopoldDec 2: Mr. Holland’s OpusDec 3: SerendipityDec 4: While You Were SleepingDec 5: The Notebook Dec 6: DaveDec 7: Crossfire TrailDec 8: Harvey GirlsDec 9: Four SeasonsDec 10: Christmas In ConnecticutDec 11: The Bishop’s WifeDec 12: Back to the Future II

Dec 13: The Man Who Invented ChristmasDec 14: It Could Happen to YouDec 15: Angel in the FamilyDec 16: Man in the Iron MaskDec 17: His Girl FridayDec 18: Nights in RodantheDec 19: The Way We WereDec 20: The Santa ClauseDec 21: Night and DayDec 22: Do Not DisturbDec 23: Grumpy Old MenDec 24: Cowgirls and Angels 2

Dec 25: White ChristmasDec 26: The ProposalDec 27: The SecretDec 28: It Happened to JaneDec 29: Sleepless in SeattleDec 30: Holiday InnDec 31: TBA

Live TV Movies are subject to change based on availability.

Showtimes are 1:15 pm and6:30 pm. Thur & Fri eveningstarts at 7:00 pm.

Dec 30: My Best Friend'sWeddingWhen a woman's long-time friend re-veals he's engaged, she realizes she loves him herself and sets out to get him, with only days before the wedding. Show-times 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm.

JANUARY 20-22information to come

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DECEMBER MOVIES ON LIVE TV CHANNEL 10

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Across1. Smaller in amount5. Boundary9. Media14. Friend15. Home of China's terracottaarmy16. Malicious publication17. Blood vessel18. Leave out19. Monastery20. Solicit22. Reported information24. Court game26. Violent disorder31. Used for cruising or racing33. China clay34. Emboss37. Mature39. Cheap club40. Swine41. Wader42. Precious stone43. Translucent mineral45. Pitcher46. Small monetary unit48. Rescind50. The other side of credit52. Perfidy54. Choose57. Stalk59. Musteline mammal61. Scrounge65. Blocking vote67. In the vicinity68. Assumed name69. Arab ruler70. Church recess71. Consecrate72. Hawser73. Scallion

Down1. Molten rock2. Select by vote3. Serving4. Equivalent word5. Strange6. Obtuse7. Profit8. Go in9. Serum10. Cut of meat11. Flow back12. Understand13. Crafty21. Photo23. Rouse

25. Termagant27. Seed case28. Adjust29. Presumption30. Foe32. Exhausted34. Brusque35. Drinker36. Wide open in awe38. Cogitates41. Serf44. Pasture46. Heap47. Perpetual49. Evaluate

51. Previously53. Not at all55. Thin pancake56. Pester58. Note60. Journey61. Taxi62. The whole amount63. Number cubes64. Fuel66. Gratuity

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ACROSS1. Smaller in amount5. Boundary9. Media14. Friend15. Home of China's terracotta army16. Malicious publication17. Blood vessel18. Leave out19. Monastery20. Solicit22. Reported information24. Court game26. Violent disorder31. Used for cruising or racing33. China clay34. Emboss37. Mature39. Cheap club40. Swine41. Wader42. Precious stone43. Translucent mineral45. Pitcher46. Small monetary unit48. Rescind50. The other side of credit52. Perfidy54. Choose57. Stalk59. Musteline mammal (see photo for hint)61. Scrounge65. Blocking vote67. In the vicinity68. Assumed name69. Arab ruler70. Church recess71. Consecrate72. Hawser73. Scallion

DOWN1. Molten rock2. Select by vote3. Serving4. Equivalent word

5. Strange6. Obtuse7. Profit8. Go in9. Serum10. Cut of meat11. Flow back12. Understand13. Crafty21. Photo23. Rouse25. Termagant27. Seed case28. Adjust29. Presumption30. Foe32. Exhausted34. Brusque35. Drinker36. Wide open in awe38. Cogitates41. Serf44. Pasture46. Heap

47. Perpetual49. Evaluate51. Previously53. Not at all55. Thin pancake56. Pester58. Note60. Journey61. Taxi62. The whole amount63. Number cubes64. Fuel66. Gratuity

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KIRBY PINES SnapShots

Who is this "Masked Man"? Could it be Executive Director, Michael Escamilla?

Photo by resident, Sydney Wagner

The Professional Network on Aging came out to salute our veterans with an outdoor car parade just to say thanks.

Larricka Faulkner buzzes aroundthe dining room dressed up

for Halloween

Mike Hufnagel is not only patriotic in his red, white and blue, but also anArmy Veteran on Veteran's Day

Anyone pictured without a mask is either living in the same household with the person pictured or at a safe, social distance.

Jody and John Sosh are just"chilling out" waiting to enter

the dining room

Susan Keough in Administrationlooking festive to celebrate

Halloween

Tania Fuqua and Victoria Johnsonof Caring In Place get into the

Halloween spirit


Chuck Hanson celebrates hisNovember birthday with a smile

Nancy Goodwin enjoys her annualtrip around the sun

Janie Kocman celebrates herfirst Kirby birthday in November

Gloria Holman shows off herf big smilefor her birthday celebration

Wynanne Dierssen always has a pretty smile, even when it's not her birthday

Carol Lee seems to be having awonderful time at her birthday dinner

Del Mercer also celebrates his first birthday at Kirby Pines

Jenine Riddle is simply gorgeouscelebrating her birthday

KIRBY PINES SnapShotsAnyone pictured without a mask is either living in the same household with the person pictured or at a safe, social distance.

George Pence looking so handsomefor his birthday dinner


Bobby Thompson has a nice sunny spot in the Arts & Crafts Room to paint

Dennis Renick and Steve Martin check out the new walking deck.Photo by resident, Sydney Wagner

Jack Williams seems to be gettingcreative with his unique artistic style

Jane & Bob Longfield take a Christmas decor selfie!

Derrick Lenox is on Waffle Detailin The Bistro at Kirby Pines

Photo by resident, Mary Ann Thurmond

Jerry Dunnam, Jeannie Valentine andCarolin Thomason work on Christmas art

Jo Ann Ginn continues to celebrate thewedding of one of her grandchildren with flowers

Photo by resident, Mary Ann Thurmond

Tis the Season - Southern Style!Photo by resident, Arrena Cheek

KIRBY PINES SnapShotsAnyone pictured without a mask is either living in the same household with the person pictured or at a safe, social distance.

KIRBY PINES PHOTO CLUB


KIRBY PINES PHOTO CLUB

Yellow TreePhoto by Dale Jones

Merry ChristmasPhoto by Sheryl Maxwell

It has been quite a year andwe want to thank our Photo Clubfor capturing these strange times

through their unique vision.So good to see so much beauty

through their eyes for ours.

Blooming BeautyPhoto by Fred Dabrowski

Colorful PathPhoto by Marsha Greiner

Flaming FoliagePhoto by John Sosh

Full Moon ArisingPhoto by Sylvia Statham

Pretty In PinkPhoto by Jeannie Valentine

New Residents at Kirby PinesPhoto by Steve Martin

Red TreePhoto by Marilyn McCormick

Colors of FallPhoto by Connie Carter

Leaf PilePhoto by Sydney Wagner

Changing BackdropPhoto by Walter Overbey


In Memory Of

KAL LEFESDonation by Resident Associationto the Library/Large Print Books

KARRIS ROBINSONDonation by Resident Associationto the Library/Large Print Books

BETTY GOLDSCHMIDDonation by Resident Association

to the Employee Fund

Donation by Jean & Mal Mauneyto the Library

Donation by James Staffordto the Employee Fund

IRIS EMERYDonation by Barbara Logan


IRMA MARKSDonation by Resident Association


In Honor Of

CURT WILSONDonation by Lea Koonce

to the Hobby Shop

ALICE & HAROLD PETTYDonation by Gloria & Jerry Buckaloo

to the Hobby Shop

MARK MAXWELLDonation by Elsa Taylor

to the Hobby Shop

REL MORGANDonation by Mary Blanche Scott

to the Garden Club

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Memorials, Honorariums

& Gifts

GIANT CROSSWORDThe Kirby Pines Foundation

The Kirby Pines Foundation’s mission is toprovide philanthropic support and assistance to residents

who may need the help of others through no fault of their own.

Anyone can make a donation directly through Kirby Pinesor at our website: www.kirbypines.com

Contact Thomas O’Malley at 901-568-0643or email: [email protected]

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