Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 2 • The Pinecone | August 2018 ON THE PINECONE COVER In just one month Kirby Pines will be celebrating the 35th anniversary of opening our doors to provide our residents with a warm and gracious environment, by hosting the annual Lighting of the Lake ceremony. And while the ceremony is a grand celebration, at Kirby Pines, it is one of many celebrations held throughout the year. We celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, sporting events, national and religious holidays, the list can seem exhausting at times; and some may wonder if we celebrate too much or not enough. The fact is, we celebrate because it is important to recognize personal milestones, such as someone’s 100th birthday or 60th wedding anniversary, or 10th year on the job. We celebrate to acknowledge the start of something new, such as the Bistro, renovation of Ivy Pointe, a grand new boulevard entrance. And we celebrate when we all achieve a goal, such as zero deficiency survey for the Gallery Manor, and being named “The Best” in the Commercial Appeal’s Memphis Most Award. Celebrating helps us to mark a time of happiness that resulted from hard work, commitment from many and the support Always A Celebration a t K i r b y P i n e s Michael Escamilla, Executive Director, Kirby Pines Ice Cream Is Always A Favorite At Kirby Pines 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. Mr. Rusty Linkous Ms. Linda Harrington RCA S TA F F Charlie Trammell President, RCA Michélle Trammell-Vincent Senior Vice President, RCA Tim Cox Vice President of Finance, RCA Rick Cumberland Chief Operating Officer, RCA Beth Houk 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 and HR Mike Abutineh, M.D. Medical Director Erin Geiser Director of Culinary Services Linda Huston Director of Accounting Don Johnson Chaplain Cheryl Moore Director of Life Enhancement Chuck Neeley Director of Maintenance Mike Rayder Director of Grounds & Landscaping Calvin Sims Director of Security This magazine is produced by R.C.A. 6465 N. Quail Hollow Rd., Suite 400 Memphis, TN 38120, 901-794-2598 Electronic version of The Pinecone is available at www.kirbypines.com August is the time of year when the temperature really turns up an extra notch and all you want to do is keep cool. With all of the wonderful activities and amenities Kirby Pines has to offer, living here makes it easy to do just that. You can attend concerts, dances, classes and meals all under one air conditioned roof without even stepping outside. If you love the heat, however, you can take a walk around our 60-acre campus, spend time in the garden and greenhouse, or just get out in the city and explore all Memphis has to offer. For our covers this month, we decided to find a summer favorite - ice cream! Our front cover features Gerald and Janet Reeves about to dive into a coffee milkshake from Marble Slab Creamery in Germantown. Our back cover is Fran Gentry showing off of even more. Whatever we want to change or achieve or have more of – be it health, fitness, or romance – success lies at the heart of it. The photo of the first residents of Kirby Pines that hangs in the Bistro is a reminder of those successful retirees that believed in our mission and dedication to service and who sought to celebrate their own successful careers by moving into one of Memphis’ first LifeCare communities. The smiles on their faces, welcome us to join in with their first year celebration, be motivated and to have a share in their success. So get ready to celebrate again, as we create another wonderful experience with great food and great company! Gerald & Janet Reeves enjoy a carefree evening out having a sweet treat. her enormous banana split piled high with whipped cream and cherries. It just goes to show you, when it’s hot outside, it is sometimes okay to have ice cream for dinner!