Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 2 • The Pinecone | April 2021 ON THE PINECONE COVER April at Kirby Pines starts out with a little “fun” as we begin the month celebratingApril Fool’s Day. While not everyone appreciates a good joke, laughter is a good way to get out of the winter blahs and certainly a good way to say goodbye to some of the restrictions we have all had to deal with these past twelve months. It is after all the first full month of Spring, and flowers, trees and wildlife are abundant on our sixty park like acres. The first Sunday of the month is Easter Sunday and Mark Simpson is planning a delicious Easter Brunch for all to enjoy. Along with some traditional breakfast items there will specialized entrees and desserts. If you’re anxious to get outside and enjoy the Spring weather, our grounds are a perfect place to enjoy a walk with all that is in bloom. Hopefully the end of the prior month provided enough dry days to complete the walking path around the lake; or to take a peek at the numerous raised beds that the Kirby Garden Club have started to cultivate. Improving Overall Health a t K i r b y P i n e s Michael Escamilla, Executive Director, Kirby Pines Ready for Spring at Kirby Pines Kirby Pines Retirement LifeCare is managed by: BOARD OF D I R ECTOR S Dr. James Latimer, Chairman Mr. Rudy Herzke, President Mr. Berry Terry, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Larry Braughton Rev. Richard Coons Mr. Jim Ethridge Ms. Linda Harrington Ms. Mary Ann Hodges Mr. Rusty Linkous Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr. RCA S TA F F 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 I RBY P I NE S S TA F F Michael Escamilla Executive Director, Kirby Pines Annette Marlar Director of Medical Services 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 Bob Mebane Director of Human Resources This magazine is produced by RCA 6465 N. Quail Hollow Rd., Suite 400 Memphis, TN 38120, 901-794-2598 Electronic version of The Pinecone is available at www.kirbypines.com April is here and with it comes a feeling of re- newal and rejuvenation. The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming and everything is turning green. The spring has an energy that simply makes people feel good and after the year we have had it is definitely welcome. This spring is even more exciting as our staff and residents have become fully vaccinated giving us hope for a return to normalcy. The ability to visit with friends and family, to get back out in the community and to continue the fellowship we have at Kirby Pines. This month brings a new Ladies Bible Study each Tuesday, Photo Club is resuming their meetings, we have a brand new pool table in the Billiard Room, our Rehab is conducting new Senior Fitness Tests and a group from the Memphis Symphony will be performing an outdoor concert toward the end of the month on our grounds. Our covers this month continue the focus on spring by featuring the Kirby Pines Garden Club. Dr. Charles Parrott has overseen this group as it has grown as well as the tomatoes they plant. On the front, Genenne Wilson fits in beautifully with the colors of spring and her Of course, you can also just sit on one of several park benches and enjoy the birds, or feed the fish from the bridge, or swing in the swing house. April brings to us not only the rebirth of Christ, but also the opportunity to remind ourselves how fortunate we are all to see the light at the end these past twelve months; and to welcome back family group visits and hugs. Happy Easter everyone! delightful smile. The back we asked club members to show their support and what a great turnout we had. Just shows how much this group enjoys what they do. If you are interested in gardening, the Garden Club meets at 10:30 am the 2nd Wednesday of each month in our 3,300+ sq.ft . Greenhouse. Or just ask one of the members pictured in this month's Pine- cone. Remember: Share a tomato, make a friend. Share yourself, make a blessing. "Doc" Parrott Outside the Greenhouse