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• 2 • The Pinecone | December 2015
ON THE PINECONE COVER
The Holiday season at Kirby Pines is
hard to ignore. From the seventeen
foot Christmas tree in the Lobby, to
the decorations residents have placed
on their doors, a walk around the
community provides everyone with a
smile and feeling of joyfulness.
Many, however, say that until you feel
the spirit of Christmas – there is no
Christmas. The decorations, musical
events and various edible treats are all
here to enhance the Christmas season,
but it is the true meaning of Christmas,
that truly lifts our hearts. George
Adams said that the birth of Jesus
Christ stands as the most significant
event in all history. Significant, because
as George Adams said, “…the birth
meant the pouring into a sick world
the healing medicine of love which
has transformed all manner of hearts
for almost two thousand years…
Underneath all the bulging bundles is
the beating Christmas heart.”
Adams’ words make you stop to think
about just how blessed you are. After
all, we have ample food, a comfortable
It ’ s Ch r i s tma s
a t K i r b y P i n e s
place to live and one another. Yet one’s
heart cannot help but beat for one of
America’s strongest allies, France as
their hearts continue to mend after the
horrible terrorist act that occurred in
Paris just last month. This Christmas,
for many of them it will be a day of
remembrance. A day in which to think
of everything and everyone they love
and have loved.
And so to you and France and the entire
world, on this Christmas I suggest
to your enemy, forgiveness. To an
opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your
heart. To a customer, service. To all,
charity. To every child, a good example.
Merry Christmas,
Michael
Escamilla,
Executive
Director,
Kirby Pines
It wasn’t quite dashing through the
snow, but it was in a one horse open
carriage, to show our Christmas spirit
for our December issue of The Pinecone.
Our front cover features Nancy and
George Pence on Beale Street, during
our sunset carriage ride downtown and
cozied up together on our back cover
are new residents, Carol and Bill Odom.
We loved being able to introduce these
wonderful residents to one another, and
it seemed to be the perfect pairing for
the outing. Even though the evening
air was a bit on the cool side, there
was nothing but warmth and laughter
on our merry trip, and hoping a lasting
friendship has begun.
We thank them for being great sports
and fabulous, fun-loving people.
Ki rby P ines Ce l ebrates the Season Downtown!
Carol and Bill Odom with George and
Nancy Pence, downtown, Memphis
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. Mary Ann Hodges
Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr.
RCA S TA F F
Charlie Trammell
President, RCA
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
Linda Huston
Director of Accounting
Don Johnson
Chaplain
Cheryl Grimes
Director of Activities/Social Events
Daniel Longstreth
Director of Environmental Services
Chuck Neeley
Director of Maintenance
Mark Simpson
Director of Dining Services
Mike Rayder
Director of Grounds & Landscaping
Calvin Sims
Director of Security
Faye Smith
Director of Transportation
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