Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 2 • The Pinecone | April 2022 ON THE PINECONE COVER Peter Cottontail will certainly be busy around Kirby Pines once again. The early timing of Easter this year will not stop him from ensuring that spring flowers are in bloom throughout the community. Our “Annual” Easter Egg Hunt is back! After a two-year rest this year’s egg hunt should be filled with the laughter and excitement of grandchildren, great grandchildren and even a few great, great grandchildren as they collect the hidden treasures Peter has left for them. Hopefully, you have helped him along the way by dyeing a few Easter eggs yourself. Not to be out done by the Easter Bunny, our culinary team is planning a wonderful Easter Brunch. Of course, your family and friends are welcomed to join you. Simply call Skye Sanders to make a reservation. I am sure they’ll enjoy the food and company. Who knows, Peter Cottontail may even leave a hidden surprise to remind your guests of how Easter Traditions Are Back at Kirby Pines Michael Escamilla, Executive Director, Kirby Pines Spring Is In Full Swing at Kirby Pines! Kirby Pines Retirement LifeCare is managed by: BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. James Latimer, Chairman Mr. Rudy Herzke, President Mr. Berry Terry, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Larry Braughton 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 Executive Vice President, RCA Tim Cox Senior Vice President of Finance, RCA Laura Cornwell Vice President of Finance, RCA Stephanie Barrow Director of Sales & Marketing KIRBY PINES STAFF 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 Trudy Schenkenberger Director of Human Resources Linda Huston Director of Accounting Jada Mullins Director of Environmental Services Chuck Neeley Director of Maintenance Allison Nolan Resident Programs Director Mike Rayder Director of Grounds & Landscaping Mark Simpson Director of Culinary Services Calvin Sims Director of Security 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 there is a lot going on at Kirby Pines this month, so let's get right to it. On the 1st we have our popular Art Wall Reception, featuring resident artwork of all kinds. The 6th, the Travelers head to Calvary Episcopal for Lenten Lunch. The 7th is our Annual Spring Rummage Sale, so clean out those closets. We take a couple trips to The Orpheum to see The Band's Visit on the 14th and Mean Girls on the 28th. The 16th we are having our Annual Easter Egg Hunt, so make sure you invite the grandkids. The 20th, the Travelers head to The Planetarium. On Earth Day, the 22nd, we are having a Cornhole Tournament (see page 8). Lunch Bunch hits Coastal Fish Company on the 26th and the Poetry Group has a program on the 29th. If that isn't enough for you, there are several musicians and dances as well. Spring Fever is here. Our front cover features Sally Cook, test- ing out her cornhole skills for our upcoming tournament. Cornhole is similar to horse- shoes, but with beanbags and boards. It is a lot of fun and a great way to get outside and get competitive. special Kirby Pines truly is to everyone. April brings to us not only the rebirth of Christ, but also the opportunity to remind ourselves how fortunate we are, as we read and learn of so many countries struggling at this time. So invite your families and friends to come visit and see for themselves why Kirby Pines is such a beautiful place to live. Happy Easter! For our back cover, we asked residents to color sunflowers, the national flow- er of Ukraine, to show our support for their people. Everyone did such an amazing job. If you have not seen them, they are posted in the windows of the Library and are on our Facebook page. Enjoy the beauty of spring! A Kirby Pines Cornhole Board