Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 2 • The Pinecone | June 2024 ON THE PINECONE COVER Whew! What a Mother’s Day Celebration we had here at Kirby Pines! Great Food! Spectac- ular Weather! The most amazing multi-genera- tional bunch of people I have seen in one place at the same time! I must stop and thank each and every staff member for their hard work and efforts. We are so lucky to have such a dedicat- ed staff! June will be just as fun filled. There is so much going on to keep one “Enjoying life and being entertained!” Just like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day will be quite special. There are three (3) other activities on June’s calendar that I would like to promote. On Saturday, June 8th, there will be a trip to Meddlesome Brewing Company to visit the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall. I’m en- couraging all veterans and interested residents to come and join us in this very special trib- ute to our Brothers and Sisters who did not re- turn from this tragic war that split our country and left an indelible scar on our great nation. (Please see the Activities Department for sign- ups and departure times.) On Friday, June 28th, at 6:30 p.m. our very own Kirby Pines Kast of Karachaters (that is my name) will be putting on their very own ren- dition of the musical “Oklahoma.” I have been June Is Chock Full Of Fun at Kirby Pines Celebrating Fathers and Music 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 Trudy Schenkenberger Director of Human Resources Tammy Brimhall Director of Accounting Mark Simpson Director of Culinary Services Kayla Holland Director of Resident Programs Jada Mullins Director of Environmental Services Mike Rayder Director of Grounds & Landscaping Chuck Neeley Director of Maintenance Rhonda Nelson Director of Nursing Dale Jones 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 June is one of our favorite month's at Kirby Pines. It is the beginning of summer with less rain and warmer temperatures allowing residents to get outside and enjoy our beautiful 60-acre campus. It is also time to celebrate the fathers in our lives with our annual Father's Day Car Show. This tradition has become a favorite over the years with great food, wonderful music and rows of shiny, colorful, classic autos to pine over. This year's event is Saturday, June 15th beginning at 11:00 am. June is also Carnival time in Memphis, with their visit on the 4th, featuring the Carnival King and Queen and their pesky friends the boll weevils in their shiny green bus. The Art Wall Presentation is happening on the 7th, followed by the Photo Club Wall on the 18th. A trip to Meddlesome Brewery is planned for the 8th to see the Vietnam Traveling War Memorial and the 19th has a group heading to the Viking Cooking School for a day of food and fun. We have a Luau Dance planned for the 18th and our talented residents are back at it with their rendition of the classic Oklahoma on the 28th. Our front cover features flutist, Marty Kocman, in honor of World Music Day (see page 8). Marty will perform on the 30th with pianist Liz Parsons. Our back cover highlights musicians Hugh Wilson, Sheryl Maxwell, Jane Longfield, JoAnn Ginn, Pat Brand, Mary Stagg, Tom Hickey, Sarah Maddox, Joan Dodson, Ernie Leuenberger, Alma Crone, Keith & Judy Weathers, Richard Cheek, Janie Smith and Marilynn Garzionne. We are so very lucky to have so much talent in one place, which is one of the many reasons Kirby Pines is such a special place to live. peaking in at their rehearsals. It has been amazing to me to watch the dedication as well as the fun that our cast is exhibiting every Friday when they come together for practice. It will truly be a “Can’t Miss” performance. I encourage all to attend! My last activity to highlight is my favor- ite: Men’s Christian Fellowship. Calling ALL KIRBY MEN! Come join Kirby Men in sharing a great cup of coffee, a fresh pastry or donut, and some words of inspiration that can lift you up for the whole week. Join us every Saturday @ 7:45 am in the Large Card Room. HAPPY FATHER’S DAYAND HAVE A TERRIFIC JUNE! Michael J. Brown, Jr. Executive Director, Kirby Pines Mazie Grace is also a KirbyMusician!