Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | August 2022 • 3 • New Resident Bios written by resident, Peggy Reynolds Gatlin Get to know Kirby Pines' Eric and Ruth Wigg have moved to Kirby Pines from The Villages in Florida. Born in Ontario, Canada and married for almost 62 years, they have four children, ten grandchildren and one great- grand. After earning his PhD in chemistry, Eric had a ca- reer as a research chemist. Ruth received her teach- ing degree and was an elementary school teacher. This good natured, happy couple enjoy traveling. They have had many adventures to destinations including Europe, the United Kingdom, Austra- lia, India, Dubai, China, South Africa and others. Their most exiting adventure was driving across Iran and Afghanistan. Eric enjoys billiards, hockey and baseball. Ruth stays busy working with power point designing and making original greeting cards. They are also involved in world missions with their church. The Wiggs are a very active couple so you may run into them around our beautiful campus. We are delighted they chose Kirby Pines for this chapter of their life, give them a warm welcome and make the feel right at home! Eric & RuthWigg Michael Gilbert Michael Gilbert was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Kirby Pines from his previous home in Hendersonville, North Carolina. He has four children and seven grandchildren of which he is very proud. Michael graduated from Northwestern University with a BADegree. He received his MAT from Em- ory University and his Ed D from The University of Georgia. He was a professor at Central Michi- gan University for 15 years. As an educator, he is proud of his research and the publishing of his writings on interpersonal com- munication. He was selected to the Internation- al Listening Association Hall of Fame and also named one of the top 25 Michigan professors. The list of destinations Michael has traveled to in- clude Scotland (his favorite), Japan, Austria, Hun- gary, Portugal, and 45 of the 50 United States. Golf and photography are Michael’s favorite pas- times while continuing his active lifestyle. If you happen to see Michael out taking pictures or on his way to a round of golf be sure you welcome him to Kirby with open arms. He is a “never meet a stranger “ type of guy and you will surely have a new friend. NEW RESIDENTS