Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 2 • The Pinecone | January 2024 ON THE PINECONE COVER WOW! What a December! Such a beautiful- ly adorned building! Events and activities almost nightly. Our Christmas Parties were amazing. Residents and staff alike came to- gether to spread good cheer throughout the festive month. Today, I would like to focus on three special events that took place this month. These three events tell the Christmas Story of Kirby Pines. It illustrates who we are and what we are about. More than parties….more than gifts….the following is what Christmas is all about. Immediately after Thanksgiving, it was sug- gested that family and friends might benefit from a coat drive. With the encouragement of Mr. Trammell, our leadership team, residents, and families have been extremely generous. We have collected over 730 coats, with an ad- ditional 125 pairs of gloves, scarves, socks, and sweatshirts. In turn, our staff is receiving these efforts with great joy and appreciation. Residents continued their joy by donating over $39,000 to the Employee Holiday Fund. This was given to our hourly employees making less than $23.00 per hour, based on tenure, and hours worked during 2023. These funds were dispensed on Monday, December 18, just in time for any last-minute shopping. During the evening of December 18, Kir- by Pines Senior Leadership, spearheaded by Mr. Trammell and Michelle Vincent, hosted a “Good Ole Fashion Christmas” for 3 needy families in our area. These families were rec- The Spirit of the Season at Kirby Pines Beginning a New Year at Kirby Pines 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 Michael Kelly Vice President of Finance, RCA Stephanie Barrow Director of Sales & Marketing KIRBY PINES STAFF Michael Brown 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 Strickland Director of Accounting Mark Simpson Director of Culinary Services Jada Mullins Director of Environmental Services Mike Rayder Director of Grounds & Landscaping Chuck Neeley Director of Maintenance Rhonda Nelson Director of Nursing 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 is January and a new year is upon us. It is a time to refresh, renew and make changes for the positive. Take that walk, join that club, eat more vegetables, learn to play bridge, meet a new friend. The opportunities are plentiful at Kirby Pines to do one or all. See page 8 for more ideas. There is so much to do at Kirby Pines, it is hard to keep track, so make sure you check out this month's calendar to see the many classes, groups and clubs available, that you may have missed out on during the busy holiday season. A few things not to be missed is the Resident Association Meeting on the 11th, the Travelers trip to Sears Crosstown on the 17th and the Photo Club Presentation on the 18th. Our front cover featuresMartyMcKee enjoying life and having fun on the playground. Her positive attitude and carefree ways allow her to keep feeling young at 85, and at this point, there is no slowing her down. Our back cover takes a look at some of the good times we've had this past year and we can't wait to see what 2024 has in store for us. So start the year off by making a change in your routine and ask others to join you. Together we can do anything! Happy New Year! ommended to us by local churches whom we have close personal ties. We provided a “PotLuck Dinner” prepared by our Di- rectors who offered their own specialties. Kirby Pines contributed an additional $750 per family for “Secret Santa” gifts to be opened on Christmas Morning. It was a truly wonderful event filled with smiles, laughter, and tears of joy. This is the true meaning of Christmas here at Kirby Pines. I hope that this report gives you a sense of pride and joy knowing the good works that are being done right here at Kirby Pines. Here is to an even more exciting 2024! HAPPY NEWYEAR EVERYONE! Michael, Stephanie, and McCoy Marty McKee shows off her playful side.