Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 2 • The Pinecone | July 2022 ON THE PINECONE COVER July is traditionally the month when we begin to think about summer, however, the summer high temperatures began in June this year. July is also when we begin to plan celebrating America’s independence with family and good friends. This July will be no exception for residents at Kirby Pines Life Care Community. As part of national Hot Dog Month, the Bistro is bringing back to its menu a Hot Dog of the week. What better way to celebrate the opening month of summer than with a meal that is so closely tied to family outings, and the gatherings of friends. In addition, it is an excellent way to entertain grandchildren and great grandchildren visiting for the day. If the start of summer weather has you feeling like staying indoors, then why not take a moment to check out a book from the library, or find the perfect movie playing in the movie theater. You can also enjoy playing cards or bingo, or just sitting back and relaxing to various musical entertainment available to you this month in the PAC. Living at a life-care retirement community such Kirby Pines, offers so much more than simply living in comfort. Living here provides you with more time to spend doing the things you enjoy, including volunteering. Celebrating the Summer at Kirby Pines Michael Escamilla, Executive Director, Kirby Pines Showing Our Patriotism 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 Jada Mullins Director of Environmental Services Chuck Neeley Director of Maintenance Allison Nolan Resident Programs 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 July is here and of course, it is time to celebrate our country's independence. We will kick things off on the 4th by dressing up in the good ol red, white and blue in the spirit of the USA. We are hosting a Political Forum on the 7th to hear the candidates speak. And we have a Patriotic Dance being held on the 19th. Charlie Trammell and Michelle Vincent will host a Town Hall Meeting on the 14th, allowing residents to have their voices heard. We are heading to the Orpheum twice for classics, Glenn Miller on the 15th and My Fair Lady the 28th. The Travelers are going to the movies on the 18th and flutist, Marty Kocman will perform on the 20th. Lunch Bunch will head to Cordova on the 26th and the much anticipated Sound of Music will come to life on the 29th by the Kirby Pines Theater Group. In the spirit of the season, our front cover features Leon and Marilyn Sanderson, wavingOldGlory. Our back cover showcases Volunteering brings benefits to both the community at large and the residents who volunteer. It makes important contributions, economically as well as socially. It also contributes to making a more cohesive community by building trust and reciprocity among the residents. Call Allison or Rachel in Resident Programs to find the perfect place for you to volunteer. As we gather to celebrate Independence Day, take a moment to think about all we have come through together these past few years; and join with me in thanking our employees and workers for their tireless hours of service to you and Kirby Pines. our Kirby Pines Line Dancers, who are always ready to dress for the holiday and perform their hearts out. We hope everyone joins together as a community to embrace our freedoms as residents of Kirby Pines. Have a safe and healthy holiday - enjoy! Leon & Marilyn Sanderson