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• 2 • The Pinecone | February 2016
ON THE PINECONE COVER
In February, we can celebrate by
welcoming in the Chinese Lunar New
Year 4713 - the Year of the Monkey.
Unlike western calendars, the Chinese
calendar has names that are repeated
every 60 years. 2016 is the year of the
Red Fire Monkey. It is a year to take
action, as “fire” spreads quickly. The
Chinese New Year is expected to usher
in business success for those who are
sharp, alert, social and lack inhibition.
As we transition into the Year of the
Monkey, unexpected things can happen.
One of the characteristics of theMonkey
is an extreme lack of inhibition to get
things they want, rather than to wait for
things to come to them. This very clever,
inquisitive and social animal has many
talents, and while very playful, can
easily become aggressive. The earthly
sign of “fire” allows the red monkey
to overcome obstacles, as fire can
eventually move around, over or under
anything in its path. Fire adds the power
to feed or diminish any crisis. It almost
appears that the Chinese predicted the
“election year”.
Some of the more famous people born
under the Monkey are Al Gore, Lauren
Bacall, George Bush Sr. and Donna
Summer. The Monkey’s lucky colors
are red, light blue and white. If you were
born in: 1921 you are a White Metal
Monkey; if you were born in 1933 you
are a BlackWater Monkey; born in 1945
you are a Green Wood Monkey and if
It’s the Year of the Monkey
a t K i r b y P i n e s
you were born in 1957 you are a Red
Fire Monkey. The Red Fire Monkey is
more intense and passionate than the
average monkey, able to stay focused,
very intelligent and often the first
person to see a solution to a problem.
In February, we also celebrate
Valentine’s Day. If you have not bought
your Valentine cards, you still have
time to do so in the Blossom Shop.
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate
your one true love, and the love you
have for friends and family. Also, it is
one of the few days when you can eat
all the chocolate candy you want to, and
no one will say anything about it!
So with these two celebrations
happening in the same month this year,
you may want to check the Kirby web
site for the unexpected concert, trip or
social dining event you can participate
in. Wishing you happiness, prosperity,
and a Happy Valentine’s Day.
“Gung Hay Fat Choy”
Michael
Escamilla,
Executive
Director,
Kirby Pines
My wife, Shirley, and I are thrilled to
become members of the greater Memphis
Community and to provide service and
leadership to Kirby Pines and The Farms
at Bailey Station. It is an honor for us to
be included in the team of these two great
organizations.
We have felt the embrace of southern
hospitality and are thankful for our new life
and many friends we are getting to know.
With the passing of time we trust our paths
will cross and we will get to know most of
you by name and begin building history
together. (see page 8)
Kirby Pines Introduces David & Shirley Moreland
David and Shirley Moreland
in their new Memphis home
Kirby Pines Retirement Community
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 Dr. Fred Grogan
Ms. Mary Ann Hodges
Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr.
RCA S TA F F
Charlie Trammell
President, RCA
Michélle Trammell-Vincent
Vice President, RCA
David Moreland
Vice President 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 and HR
Mike Abutineh, M.D.
Medical Director
Linda Huston
Director of Accounting
Don Johnson
Chaplain
Cheryl Grimes
Life Enhancement Director
Daniel Longstreth
Director of Environmental Services
Chuck Neeley
Director of Maintenance
Mark Simpson
Director of Dining Services
Mike Rayder
Director of Grounds & Landscaping
Calvin Sims
Director of Security
Faye Smith
Director of Transportation
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