Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 2 • The Pinecone | August 2024 ON THE PINECONE COVER We always stand ready to celebrate here at Kirby Pines. Today, I want to recount one of our most recent celebrations. On July 19, 2024, in the Formal Dining Room, the Residents’ Association and the Advisory Committee co-sponsored a celebratory breakfast to recognize Kirby Pines Employees for their 2024 scholastic achievements. The graduates received not only well-deserved recognition, but also received financial awards equaling $6,750, a portion of the total amount of $18,496 in generous donations made by our amazing Kirby Pines Residents, thru the efforts of our Resi- dent Association Committee and the Advisory Committee led by Peter Jones, President of the Residents’ Association and Chuck Hanson, Chairman of the Advisory Committee. After setting aside the $6,750 for the graduates, the remainder of the total donated was added to the Employee Emergency Fund. Peter Jones served as host and opened the meeting by welcoming the graduates and all guests in attendance, after which Dr. James Latimer gave an opening prayer. Michelle Vincent, Executive Vice-President of RCA, who expressed appreciation to the graduates for their willingness to serve at Kirby Pines while pursuing their education and congratulated them for their achievements. Proud Moments at Kirby Pines Celebrating Elvis Week 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 Trudy Schenkenberger Director of Human Resources Tammy Brimhall Director of Accounting Mark Simpson Director of Culinary Services Kayla Holland Director of Resident Programs Jada Mullins Director of Environmental Services Mike Rayder Director of Grounds & Landscaping Chuck Neeley Director of Maintenance Rhonda Nelson Director of Nursing Dale Jones Director of Security Tania Fuqua Director of Caring In Place 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 It's August in Memphis and with all the rain we've had, our grounds are still popping with color at every turn, thanks to Mike Rayder and his hardworking crew. We have a lot going on, so let's get right to it. The farmer's market is back on the 6th and 20th to enjoy the summer's harvest. Also on the 6th, the Travelers are going to the MOSH for an exhibit on space. The 7th brings back our watermelon seed spitting contest. We are having an Art Opening on the 9th and a special Baby Shower on the 16th. There is a country western dance on the 20th and an opportunity to visit the Traveling VietnamWall on the 23rd. The Carousel of Shoppes will be in the PAC on the 28th and rounding out the month we have the Kirby Choir singing on the 30th. Speaking of singing, our front cover features John Sosh dressed as Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll. If you've lived in Memphis, even for a short period of time, you know Elvis Week is a big deal around here. People from all I extended congratulations to the graduates, some of who will be staying at Kirby Pines, while others leave to pursue their careers, and I praised them all as inspirations to their peers. Before the actual presentations began, attendees were treated to a delicious buffet breakfast prepared by Executive Chef Mark Simpson and the culinary staff. Those Staff members honored were: Medical Services: Birgul Lemmon, Reva Harris, Katesha Daniels, and Ashley Wiley. Caring in Place: Monica Burson. Culinary:Martavious Price and Veranthoni Campbell.Administration: Latanya Bailey. Resident Programs: Rachel Ward. This is exactly what Kirby Pines is all about! I have never been prouder and happier than this one day at Kirby Pines. Michael J. Brown, Jr. Executive Director, Kirby Pines John Sosh is our Elvis for 2024 over the world come to celebrate his life, music and legacy. Our back cover is our tribute to Elvis, showcasing some of our residents, who wanted to pay their respects in a playful way. Because if you're not at Kirby Pines, you're just not having as much fun! So on August 16th, sing an Elvis song, watch an Elvis movie or just shake your hips a little to remember The King. Thank you, thank you very much.