Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

ON THE PINECONE COVER I first heard that line 20 years ago when I was an Executive Director of a community in Great Neck, NY. That particular building had never been fully occupied until a new philosophy was introduced by leadership. But more importantly, there was a culture shift in that building that was embraced by residents and staff alike. And, before long (8 short months) this building was fully occupied. What was that culture shift you ask? It was turning the power of our residents loose! Letting them be our ambassadors, telling their story of their newfound life adventure and happiness. Kirby Pines is very different. It doesn’t need a culture shift. Our “Great Residents” have always been our loudest fans and provided us with consistent referrals to join our Lifecare Community. You are living proof that Good Friends do make Great Neighbors. In fact, this runs far deeper here where we have so many family members living here, and in some cases 2 and 3 generations of the same family represented here. So here is what we are asking! We want you to help us find your next “Great Neighbor.” We would like to offer you the opportunity to invite Good Friends Make Great Neighbors Maintaining Our Health 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 Ann Marie Bishop Director of Accounting Tania Fuqua Director of Caring In Place Harold Morris Director of Culinary Frank Hunter Director of Environmental Services Mike Rayder Director of Grounds & Landscaping Trudy Schenkenberger Director of Human Resources Chuck Neeley Director of Maintenance Rhonda Nelson Director of Nursing Kayla Holland Director of Resident Programs 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 your friends or organizations to experience Kirby Pines. A lunch or dinner on me is never a problem. We would also encourage you to invite your Sunday School Class for lunch, your Car Club for “Breakfast & Bumpers.” Maybe your outside Bridge Club would like catered refreshments and a change in venue. Also, tell your friends that there are over 200 scheduled activities and no less than 5 excursions that you can invite your friends to attend with you. Don’t forget, when you do have your friends move in, a $3,000 credit is yours. See you around campus. Michael J. Brown, Jr. Executive Director, Kirby Pines at Kirby Pines August is here and the summer is in full swing, including the heat and humidity. Fortunately for us, we have plenty of things to do inside to keep our minds sharp, our spirits charged, our interactions enjoyable and our bodies active. The month begins with a newly added Happy Hour in The Bistro every Friday from 4 to 6. Other monthly additions include Recipe Wednesday on the 13th and Football Saturdays starting the 23rd. Lunch Bunch is going to The Lookout at the Pyramid on the 5th and we are having our Annual Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest on the 8th. The Travelers are going to Wiseacre Brewing on the 7th, seeing "Something Rotten" on the 13th, heading to the Edge Motor Museum on the 14th, Brad Birkedahl plays Elvis on the 20th, shopping at Blue City Thrift on the 22nd and rounding out the month at the Pink Palace the 28th. We also have a special three part Wine 101 class starting on the 19th. Make sure you sign up in Resident Programs because space is limited. Our front cover features Barbara Hanrahan in the recently reopened pool in the Oasis. This means water aerobic classes have started back, and there is no better time to dive in. • 2 • The Pinecone | August 2025 John Coleman works out in the Oasis to stay strong & healthy. Our back cover highlights Nancy Wark working out with free weights to encour- age daily activity. Even small steps can make a big difference in building muscle and bone density. To prove our point, John Coleman - below, had been having balance issues and had fallen more than once. He began exercising every day in the Oasis and has been steadier and stronger than ever. The time is now to get physical!