Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

Over a year ago, Berry Terry initiated a ministry called Remember That Someone Cares.(RTSC).....the purpose of the ministry was to focus on our residents with cards and/or visits to celebrate their birthdays and to give encouragement. A list with 12 names was provided each month of suggested individuals who were especially in need of our love and attention. It soon became obvious that RTSC needed to focus on those in our Medical Areas, which on any given day houses approximately 150 people..... The Villa, Providence Place, Job's Way and The Manor. From time to time, residents in Independent Living were also included. Some of our ministry participants preferred to visit and some enjoyed sending cards....but in March that all changed. Although, we could no longer visit the Medical Areas due to the coronavirus, cards became very important.... especially since so many felt isolated without interaction with friends and love ones. A special "THANK YOU" to our RTSC Members: Shirley Anderson • George Courington • Cindy Dabrowski Jackie Gunther • Peggy Hogan • Lucy Inkster Tinian Malloy • Lou Moore • Carol Odom Charles & Laura Parrott • Ann Peyton • Bill Sayle Sylvia Statham • Betty Terry • Alice Walton • Joy Wright And our newest Members, Martha Gardiner and Madonna Langford If you would like more information about RTSC, please contact Cheryl Johnson. The need is so great these days and your help would be greatly appreciated and such a blessing. Congratulations to our EMPLOYEE of the Month ELIZABETH SWEET Life Enhancement Coordinator in Job's Way Please congratulate Employee of the Month, Elizabeth Sweet. Elizabeth is the Life Enhancement Coordinator in Jobs Way. She comes to work every day with a big smile on her face. You can tell that her heart is as big as her smile. She loves her residents and treats them like family. She keeps them engaged and knows each of their personalities so they can each get the type of engagement that they need. She has a great work ethic and is a team player. Elizabeth certainly lives up to her name! - Cheryl Moore, Life Enhancement Director • 8 • The Pinecone | August 2020 Describe Your Family: Loving and Kind-hearted Describe yourself in five words: Honest, Hardworking, Kind, Loving and Nurturing What is your favorite thing about your job: Working with my residents and making sure they are always comfortable and happy. What do you do for fun: Sing-a-longs with my residents and reading. Do you have any hobbies or interests: Cooking and singing. What is your favorite food: Vegetarian Pizza What is your favorite song: Still Rolling Stones by Lauren Daigle What would you like people to know about you: I'm kind-hearted by nature, and if there is anything a person truly needs, I try my best to help. “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity” – Psalms 133:1 KJV 2020 LIGHTING OF THE LAKE THEME: UNITY COLOR: FADED DENIM Here Are Sample Colors To Help In Your Selections.