Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 2 • The Pinecone | December 2021 ON THE PINECONE COVER “Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stir- ring, not even a Mouse…” The sentence above is familiar to us as the opening of one of America’s most beloved Christmas stories, “A Visit from St. Nich- olas” attributed to Clement C. Moore. It is the tale of what happened to one family on Christmas Eve that has been embraced by individuals around the world. In fact, for many, the story is told and retold through- out the Christmas season. The story paints a vivid picture of peace and happiness within a household that is pleasantly disrupted by a visit from jolly old St. Nicholas. So well written is this poem, that we can visualize the snow outside, the gifts under the tree, and most importantly the ending blessing. Much like the household in this Christmas story, Kirby Pines is filled with warmth and love for one another. Employees, much like Santa’s elves, go about their duties quietly so that you can enjoy their gifts of house- keeping, transportation, nursing, yard work, building maintenance and food. Residents snuggle into their beds with the comfort of Happy Christmas To All at Kirby Pines Michael Escamilla, Executive Director, Kirby Pines It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year at Kirby Pines Kirby Pines Retirement LifeCare is managed by: BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. James Latimer, Chairman Mr. Rudy Herzke, President Mr. Berry Terry, Secretary/Treasurer 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 Laura Cornwell Vice President of Finance, RCA Stephanie Barrow Director of Sales & Marketing KIRBY PINES STAFF Michael Escamilla Executive Director, Kirby Pines Annette Marlar Director of Medical Services Mike Abutineh, M.D. Medical Director Anna Bradford Nursing Home/Assisted Living Administrator Trudy Schenkenberger Director of Human Resources Linda Huston Director of Accounting Don Johnson Chaplain Jada Mullins Director of Environmental Services Chuck Neeley Director of Maintenance Allison Nolan Life Enhancement Director Mike Rayder Director of Grounds & Landscaping Mark Simpson Director of Culinary Services Calvin Sims Director of Security 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 December at Kirby Pines and the holiday season is in full swing. The temperatures are getting cooler, but the Christmas entertainment is heating up. We begin on the 1st with a trip to Theatre Memphis to see A Christmas Carol. Al Mahan puts on a Christmas show on the 3rd. You can check out a Memphis tradition on the 8th head- ing out to Starry Nights. Go to Bellevue Baptist Church on the 11th for their Singing Christmas Tree. The 14th features a Razzle Dazzle Coun- try Christmas, followed by our Estates Annual Christmas Party. It is Christmas Sweater Day on the 15th with Carolers in the Lobby. Flutist, Marty Kocman will perform holiday favorites on the 21st. Everything wraps up on the 24th with A Kirby Christmas program. To keep in the spirit of the season, our front cover features Raymond Harvell on his patio performing the familiar yearly task of untan- gling the Christmas lights to display. Our back cover reflects on seasons past. Residents turned over photos to share their memories with us all. The top row is Sam & Ellie Bates, Josie Johnson and Edith Bengtson. The middle row knowing their safety and well-being are first in the minds and hearts of our em- ployees. Although the story of “AVisit from St. Nicholas” is a holiday tradition, let us not forget this holiday celebrates the birth of Christ. His life and teachings are the basis for the values incorporated into our mission statement. To all of you I wish a blessed holiday season, and remind you “… I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, Hap- py Christmas to all, and to all a good night” is Janice Collier, Flo Seward and Mark & Sheryl Maxwell. The bottom row is Lou Moore and Arrena & Richard Cheek. Many other photos were submitted, and will be posted on Facebook as Christ- mas draws near. We thank everyone who helped make this issue possible and can't wait for all the festivities in store. Have a safe, healthy and very Merry Christmas! Raymond, Jean & Precious Harvell