Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 2 • The Pinecone | August 2019 ON THE PINECONE COVER The 36th anniversary of Kirby Pines is just a month away, in mid-September. Whether you have been a resident for ten years or just 36 days, you are enjoying first hand the numerous improvements and upgrades to the community over the past years. These improvements and our consistency in delivering services to you, has resulted in Kirby Pines being voted the Memphis Most winner by the Memphis Commercial Appeal year after year. The Performing Arts Center is now about 17 years old and has hosted artists from our own Kirby Pines Rhythm Band, to the acpella group from Yale University to the New Orleans Jazz Ensemble. The Bistro which opened three years ago to offer residents and guests another dining venue, is now being copied by other local retirement communities; and our in-house movie theater continues to be a very popular spot to meet for some of the latest movie releases. Soon the Large Card Room will have new tables and chairs, much to the delight of our ever growing bridge players group. Always Something New a t K i r b y P i n e s Michael Escamilla, Executive Director, Kirby Pines Kirby Pines Having Fun InThe Summer 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. 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 Vice President of Finance, 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 Jada Mullins Director of Environmental Services Calvin Sims Director of Security Alisa Stokes Director of Transportation 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 August in Memphis can be quite hot and humid, so for many, it is the time to find indoor activities. But it is still summer, and so far, our temperatures have been nice enough to enjoy the great outdoors. Our 60- acre campus is as beautiful as ever, covered with daisies, hydrangeas, hibiscus, lillies and more, thanks to Mike Rayder and his crew. We have a couple of fun outings this coming month. On the 6th, the Travelers will visit the Ornamental Metal Museum downtown, on the 9th, we have our annual Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest and on the 22nd, the Lunch Bunch heads to River Oaks. If you prefer to stay in, there are plenty of movies, programs and activities to suit all tastes. We also have our Annual Carousel of Shoppes on the 28th featuring an array of retailers selling their wares. Our front cover features residents John and Sally Coleman enjoying Of course our new entrance off of Kirby Parkway, has added to the grand lobby entrance into our community. Regardless of how long you have been a resident, or have been contemplating a move to Kirby Pines, our upcoming 36th anniversary is possible because of the trust you and so many in the Memphis community have in us. On behalf of all employees, thank you for your cooperative spirits throughout the years, and may I suggest you make some time to relax away from the hot August sun. the minature golf course at Golf and Games Family Park on Summer Avenue. Our back cover has residents Bob Field and Connie Oakes taking a spin on the Super Track. Not far behind are Sally and John Coleman. These four were the best of sports and a great group of people to spend the morning with. So THANK YOU to each and every one of you for taking the time to come out and play. Bob Field, Connie Oakes and Sally & John Coleman