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• 2 • The Pinecone | March 2016
ON THE PINECONE COVER
Finally, what appeared to be so far away
is getting near. I’m talking about Spring.
Yes, Saturday, March 19th is the first
day of Spring, when the days are close
to twelve hours long with day length
increasing as the season progresses. In
January it seemed so far away, but then
in February it appeared to be so very
near as we had a few warm days and
then again cold days; and now here it
is. A month filled with the excitement
and all the wonders of nature Spring
brings. A walk around our manicured
campus reveals signs of spring in every
courtyard and along the nature trail
encircling the lake.
March is also a month in which Kirby
Pines can be proud of “marching”
through the process of renovations,
as many of its’ public spaces near
completion. The Bistro remains on
target, and I thank all of you for
your patience as jack hammering,
partially closed offed walkways and
workmen come and go throughout the
day. In another month, if we stay on
Spring Is Finally Here
a t K i r b y P i n e s
construction target, the Bistro will open
with great flare and will once again
be a gathering place for residents and
families. Until then, grill food will
continue to be available through the
second floor concession stand in very
limited quantities. Please bear with us
as we march into the final stages of
renovations this month.
March – the name alone means
movement, not only for one but also for
a group moving forward. I for one am
proud to have become a member of this
group and look forward to next January
when I can once again dream of March
– a month that can seem so far away.
Michael
Escamilla,
Executive
Director,
Kirby Pines
On the cover we have Cheryl and Don
Johnson, Catherine Prewett and Dr. Maxie
Dunnam standing in front of the iconic
crosses that overlook Bellevue Baptist
Church.
As with faith, small pieces can fit together
creating a peaceful harmony, as does this
group and location. Cheryl Johnson is
married to Kirby Pines Chaplain, Don
Johnson. Her mother, Bobbe Stigall is a
resident of Kirby Pines. Catherine Prewett is
also a resident at Kirby and worked 19 years
at Bellevue as the Director of Children’s
Ministries. Dr. Maxie Dunnam is a retired
pastor of Christ United Methodist Church,
here in Memphis and future resident of
Kirby Pines.
Just goes to show you, regardless of your
faith or background, we are all one big
family. Happy Easter!
Fami ly, Faith, Resident & Future of Kirby Pines
Resident, Catherine Prewett,
outside Bellevue Baptist Church
Kirby Pines Retirement Community
is managed by:
BOARD OF D I R ECTOR S
Dr. James Latimer, Chairman
Mr. Rudy Herzke, President
Mr. Berry Terry, Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Larry Braughton Rev. Richard Coons
Mr. Jim Ethridge Dr. Fred Grogan
Ms. Mary Ann Hodges
Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr.
RCA S TA F F
Charlie Trammell
President, RCA
Michélle Trammell-Vincent
Senior Vice President, RCA
Mack Williamson
Vice President of Operations, RCA
Tim Cox
Vice President of Finance, RCA
David Moreland
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
K I RBY P I NE S S TA F F
Michael Escamilla
Executive Director, Kirby Pines
Annette Marlar
Director of Medical Services and HR
Mike Abutineh, M.D.
Medical Director
Linda Huston
Director of Accounting
Don Johnson
Chaplain
Cheryl Grimes
Life Enhancement Director
Daniel Longstreth
Director of Environmental Services
Chuck Neeley
Director of Maintenance
Mark Simpson
Director of Dining Services
Mike Rayder
Director of Grounds & Landscaping
Calvin Sims
Director of Transportation
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