Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

ON THE PINECONE COVER Well, we all survived the “SNOW.” Winter in Memphis can be interesting to say the least. It is time now to get back to business. A couple of things we want to mention. Looking at your calendar of events, you will se that our “Birthday Day Celebration” meal has been moved to “Third Sunday.” We hope this allows for more family participation with your birthdays. This is a permanent change going forward, at least through 2026. To discuss more ways to make your special day unique or more personal, please contact Kayla Holland. Isn’t it nice to have Kayla expand her role with us to now include overseeing Dining Services? Kayla brings much experience and training expertise from her many years with Houston’s Steakhouse. Now with the dynamic duo of Harold Morris and Kayla Holland together, we expect great things to continue to happen from the Culinary department. I also wanted to mention that we will have a special Valentine’s Dinner on Friday, February 13th. This will be an elegant, Fine Dining Experience. We would like to see everyone in their elegant “Best Attire.” Reservations will be necessary. This special offering is only for dinner. Lunch will be our traditional Switching Things Up & Moving Forward “Catfish Menu.” So, you will have two (2) distinct options to choose from. This will be a real treat! And last but not least….we will be introducing the new “Green Book” during an expanded Wing Leaders Meeting on March 11, 2026. This meeting will be held in our PAC to allow for greater attendance as well as simulcast to your apartments. You will receive this newest version prior to the meeting. I look forward to seeing you all there as well as around campus! For “Everyone” reading this… Be My Valentine! Michael J. Brown, Jr. Executive Director, Kirby Pines at Kirby Pines When you think of February, you most likely think of Valentine’s Day. At Kirby Pines, we agree. With the icy, cold temperatures, Valentine’s Day simply warms the heart. We also know a Valentine is more than a spouse or a significant other. AValentine can be a friend, a pet, an employee, a member of your church, a sibling, a grandchild or anyone or thing worthy of your affection. Everyone should feel the love on Valentine’s Day! We have a few special Valentine treats this month including a Valentine's Dance on the 10th, a Special Dinner on the 13th and the Entertainer's Chorus is back the same night with their "Love Story" performance. We are starting a game of Cribbage each Friday at 2:30 for those interested in something new. Birthday Day is switching to the third Sunday of the month in hopes to encourage those celebrating to invite their friends and family. And Super Bowl Sunday is February 8th with the game on the big screen and plenty of football food on hand. • 2 • The Pinecone | February 2026 Friends celebrating Valentines: Jean Mauney and Alma Crone with John & Sally Coleman. What's Not To LOVE at Kirby Pines? Our front cover features wonderful new residents, Al and Flicky Hartman. Many at Kirby already know them through the Lamplighters and Christ Methodist, but they are sure to make many new friends. Our back cover, inside and out, shows the love we have for Kirby Pines and for each other in celebration of Valentine's Day and throughout the year. 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 Deniece Caldwell Healthcare Administrator Ann Marie Bishop Director of Accounting Harold Morris Director of Culinary Mike Rayder Director of Grounds & Landscaping Kayla Holland Director of Hospitality & Life Enhancement Trudy Schenkenberger Director of Human Resources Chuck Neeley Director of Maintenance Brooke Nelson Director of Nursing 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