Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

ON THE PINECONE COVER I cannot talk about June without first reflecting onMother’s Day! It was a little cool, with a slight threat of rain, in the end, through the Grace of God, and the hard work of over 200 employees, Mother’s Day Saturday was a terrific celebration for over 600 residents, families and friends. So many smiles so much joy and happiness! Thank you all who attended and shared your joy and appreciation. To all of our employees, you are amazing!! Mother’s Day would not have happened without your dedication and love. Thank you so very much! Let’s not forget FATHER’S DAY is right around the corner! June 14, Car Show & Cookout, and the 15th is Father’s Day Brunch!! Have you been to the Kirby Pines Gift Shop lately? If your answer is “NO”, I hope that you will take some time to stop by. The Gift Shop is located to the left of the Mail Room. The Kirby Pines Gift Shop has a little bit of everything!! If you need milk, eggs, bread, butter, English muffins, bananas, and the most important item “ICE CREAM” just stop by the Gift Shop. If you have a sweet tooth, we have lots of different kinds of candy, cookies, chips, and even a few surprises. Father’s Day is right around the corner and the Gift Shop has lots of Father’s Day cards and some Father’s Day gifts too!!! The Gift Shop has a large assortment of graduation cards, June Means Father's Day Gearing Up for Our Dads 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 June is one of our favorite months 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. Taking a walk around Lake Latimer, tending to flowers and tomatoes or simply getting some fresh air are all great options. Speaking of options, there is a lot to do, beginning with the Travelers. They will see a wind ensemble on the 1st, Crosstown Brewing the 13th, the Women's Exchange the 17th, Autozone Park for Redbirds Baseball on the 18th, the Metal Museum on the 26th and a special Celebration of America rounding out the month on the 28th. Carnival Memphis will be here the 3rd, Lunch Bunch is going to Libro inside the Novel Bookstore the 10th, there is a Summer Luau on the 17th and Peter Jones takes us to the Galapagos on the 19th. The Theater in the Pines is rehearsing for their show on the 20th and we will have a Rummage Sale the 27th. Of course, our big event for June is our 6th Annual Father's Day Car Show, Saturday, June 14th, starting at 11:00 am. Our front cover features Everette Hatcher with his daughters just in time for Father's Day. Everette birthday cards, get well and sympathy cards. As a reminder to all, we do have Tylenol, shampoo, lotions, paper towels, Tide, and many personal items. Keep a look out for the next “Basket Raffle” which will be held for 4th of July. You can win a basket full of goodies. The Gift Shop is a fun place that has “A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING!” I am thrilled to also announce that we are continuingwith community enhancements. KirbyPines is in theprocess of replacing the Villa’s Lobby & Dining Room carpet and flooring. Additionally, we will introduce new paint and selected furnishings. Look for an Open House announcement soon. Happy Father’s Day! Michael J. Brown, Jr. Executive Director, Kirby Pines Everette loves having his girls close by to allow frequent visits. at Kirby Pines • 2 • The Pinecone | June 2025 and his wife, Jane, recently moved to Kirby Pines, but are no strangers to the community. Both of their parents lived here at one point in time. The familiarity encouraged them to choose Kirby, but also their proximity to their children sealed the deal. Our back cover highlights Hugh Gregory in the Hobby Shop, a place he frequents most days. Hugh has lived at Kirby since 2021 and also has a close family. As a matter of fact, this Father's Day he will be joining them on a Norwegian Cruise.