Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

ON THE PINECONE COVER Freshly mowed grass, flowers blooming and trees budding...warmer weather...longer days & BASEBALL!! Spring brings new, fresh ideas and thoughts. Our fresh idea is the “Kirby Pines Chop House!” We are putting Exquisite Cuisine on the shelf for awhile and trying something fresh. On April 17th, we will transform our Bistro into the “The Chop House.” For that evening, we will be offering beautiful Lamb Chops or an 8-oz. filet, a beautifully marbled 14- oz. bone-in ribeye, or fresh caught Alaskan salmon cooked over flame with a mango chutney. Market Pricing for this menu. The Chop House service will be offered from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Reservations are required and limited to a total of 28 reservations with the last available reservation at 6:45 p.m. Spring Has Finally Sprung Spring Offerings Are Aplenty at Kirby Pines! BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. James Latimer, Chairman Mr. Rudy Herzke, President 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 Michael Kelly Vice President of Finance, RCA KIRBY PINES STAFF Michael Brown Executive Director, Kirby Pines Mike Abutineh, M.D. Medical Director Anna Bradford Healthcare Administrator Tania Fuqua Director of Caring In Place Harold Morris Director of Culinary Mike Rayder Director of Grounds & Landscaping Trudy Schenkenberger Director of Human Resources Chuck Neeley Director of Maintenance Rhonda Nelson Director of Nursing Kayla Holland Director of Resident Programs 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 the grounds at Kirby Pines are getting prettier by the minute. Besides celebrating Easter, there is a lot going on this month, so let's see what to expect. The Travelers are busier than ever with sever- al outings to consider. April 1st they head to the Dixon Gallery for their Spring to Art col- lection. On the 9th, Calvary Episcopal con- tinues their Lenten Lunch Series. The 14th offers the chance to see the Trolls in person at the Botanic Gardens. April 19th, you can see St. Joan first-hand at the TN Shakespeare Co. Theater. Take a trip to Marion, Arkansas on the 24th to the Sultana Disaster Museum. Collierville is having a Spring Sidewalk Sale on the 26th. On the 27th at Opera Memphis, discover the History of Opera in their spe- cial program and on the 30th you'll get a chance to taste and learn about local wines at the Delta Blues Winery in Lakeland. The Lunch Bunch is going to The Kitchen Table in Arlington. There is a Bake Sale on the 11th and Walk to Cure on the 22nd to support the Arthritis Foundation. And we are hosting our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the 12th, so gath- er up the grands and great-grands to meet the Easter Bunny and have their faces painted by Miss Patches while hunting the grounds for treasured eggs. This evening will also offer featured wines and desserts. Our idea is to cater to each individual table as they are seated. We are looking forward to bringing a real “steakhouse experience” right here on campus a couple of times monthly!! I cannot wait!! Bon Appetit!! Michael J. Brown, Jr. Executive Director, Kirby Pines Sylvia Statham joins Ken & Lynn Carver at the Botanic Gardens at Kirby Pines Our front cover features Ken & Lynn Carver at the Memphis Botanic Gar- dens at their fascinating Exhibit: Trolls Save the Humans. These larger than life pieces of art are absolutely incredible to see up close and in person. Our back cover has Sylvia Statham sitting with another of these amazing sculptures. Check out page 8 to learn more about them and see how you can join a guided tour to experience them for yourself. Happy Easter, everyone! • 2 • The Pinecone | April 2025