Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 2 • The Pinecone | January 2020 ON THE PINECONE COVER This January, we can celebrate not only the new calendar year 2020, but also the Chinese Lunar New Year 4717 - the Year of the Rat. Unlike western calendars, the Chinese cal- endar has names that are repeated every 60 years. 2020 is the year of the White Metal Rat. It is a year to make peace and enjoy life. As a White Metal year, we need to wait pa- tiently for things to happen. It is time to pre- pare for the next year. Perhaps this is because the Rat year is the first animal of the twelve earthly branches celebrated in the Chinese calendars. The Rat is characterized as being a quick problem solver, having a strong memory and a brilliant sense of creativity. Individu- als born in the year of the Rat are said to be agile, active, resourceful, thoughtful, sharp- sighted and alert. This past year at Kirby has been filled with many accomplishments, such as winning the Memphis Most Award for the 13th consecu- tive year, and again being named the largest retirement community by the Memphis Busi- ness Journal. Our Marketing team is on track to yet again bring in a record breaking num- ber of deposits and move-ins, as prospects Ringing in the New Year a t K i r b y P i n e s Michael Escamilla, Executive Director, Kirby Pines Kirby Pines Keeping Active In 2020! 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. Linda Harrington Ms. Mary Ann Hodges Mr. Rusty Linkous Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr. RCA S TA F F Charlie Trammell President, RCA Michélle Vincent Senior Vice President, RCA Tim Cox Senior Vice President of Finance, RCA Laura Cornwell Vice President of Finance, RCA Beth Houk Director of Sales & Marketing 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 Anna Bradford Nursing Home/Assisted Living Administrator Linda Huston Director of Accounting Don Johnson Chaplain Cheryl Moore Director of Life Enhancement Chuck Neeley Director of Maintenance Mike Rayder Director of Grounds & Landscaping Jada Mullins Director of Environmental Services Calvin Sims Director of Security Alisa Stokes Director of Transportation 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 Happy New Year and new decade - Welcome 2020! It is hard to believe another year has passed at Kirby Pines, but with each new one brings the excitement of things to come. It's a time to refresh and rejuvenate the mind, the spirit and the body, and look to the future. We have several opportunities to do just this in the months to come. We will begin a new Curiosity Series to engage the mind - see page 8. We have our Annual Crusade for Christ to lift the spirit - see page 9. And don't forget to sign up for our Walk the World Challenge to exercise the body - see page 4. Of course, these are just a few of the many opportunities to enrich your life and stay active. Which brings us to our front cover, featuring Roy and Mary Ann Thurmond. This busy, fun-loving couple is always on the move, traveling to visit family, focusing on their church and participating in healthy activities. Here they show off medals they have won for completing several 5k races. We hope realize the value of lifecare and all that Kirby Pines offers to our residents. We saw the start of the balcony renovation project, and of course we continue our apartment and garden home renova- tions. New on the horizon is a new well- ness center to be built near the green- house. We can expect many new accomplish- ments in 2020. So please have the pa- tience of the Rat, to wait for things to come. Wishing you happiness, prosper- ity, and a Happy New Year. “Gung Hay Fat Choy” Roy Thurmond's hiking ritual includes his backpack and favorite travel hat! they inspire everyone to do their best at everything. Our back cover is a reflection of the great times we've had in 2019 and we can't wait to see what's ahead