Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

ON THE PINECONE COVER What a terrific car show and Father’s Day Celebration. I am sorry I missed this year, but Joshua treated me to a wonderful “Beach Vacation” in South Carolina. Joshua understands that I am a true car nut and won’t miss the car show again. Special thanks to Kayla for the love and passion she puts into the car show. It is truly a hallmark event for Kirby Pines. There was another event that occurred on June 12th that I must mention. Our annual Employee Summer Bash! We took time out of our busy day to celebrate three very special employees. 1. Lavonica Brown (LB) Environmental Services – April Champion of the Month 2. Keith Langston – Dining Services – May Champion of the Month 3. Sophia Mills – Caring in Place – June Champion of the Month Each department was challenged to a “Dance Off” and boy didwe see some real dancemoves!! But who was the winner you asked?????? Medical was top notch, Dining Services was Everyone Here is Family It's Always Independence Day at Kirby Pines 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 Anna Bradford Healthcare Administrator Ann Marie Bishop Director of Accounting Tania Fuqua Director of Caring In Place Harold Morris Director of Culinary Frank Hunter Director of Environmental Services Mike Rayder Director of Grounds & Landscaping Trudy Schenkenberger Director of Human Resources Chuck Neeley Director of Maintenance Rhonda Nelson Director of Nursing Kayla Holland Director of Resident Programs 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 great, Caring in Place had a lot of talent, but, MARKETING!!! They had a montage of songs ending with “We are Family” by Sister Sledge. That last song invited the whole body of Staff and even a few Residents to get up on the dance floor and DANCE!! What an amazing scene of food, joy, and love for one another!! So, who won you still ask????? WE ALL DID, BECAUSE WE ALLARE FAMILY! Happy July and see ya around campus. Michael J. Brown, Jr. Executive Director, Kirby Pines at Kirby Pines We are halfway through the year and it is time to celebrate our freedom and independence by participating in our Annual 4th of July Parade. It is a chance to break out your red, white and blue and join in the holiday fun with your friends and family as we march to the beat of our own drum. There is a lot going on this month, starting on the 1st when Lunch Bunch hits up Jerry's Sno Cones to cool the summer heat. Our Photo Club has their wall reveal on the 1st, as well. The Travelers are hitting the road heading to Freedom Fest in Lakeland on the 5th, going to AutoZone Park for the Redbirds on the 6th, checking out the Nostalgic Tea Room on the 12th and then to everyone's favorite Backermann's Market on the 16th. There is also a Health Fair at the Benjamin Hooks Library on the 18th, a Mojo Blues Tour on the 22nd, visiting the historic Mallory-Neely House on the 25th and touring the National Weather Service station at the Agricenter on the 31st. Another event to mention is the Resident Association Meeting on the 10th, featuring Cliff Reyle, Chief of Staff from Youth Villages. Peter Jones continues his travel series with a presentation on Easter Island and we have an Art Wall presentation on the 18th. Make sure you mark your calendars so you don't miss out! Our front cover features Rhetta Watkins and her sweet dog, Ladybug, ramping up for the 4th of July. We asked our residents to show us their patriotism and we were not disappointed. Such a great group came out, including our most creative pair - Janie & Marty Kocman - see photo at right. So much talent and joyous spirit. On our back cover, you will see the rest of the wonderful folks who heeded our call to action and went all in for America. But as we always say, "That's Kirby Pines for you"! God Bless and Happy 4th of July! • 2 • The Pinecone | July 2025 Janie & Marty Kocman go all out for the 4th of July!