Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 2 • The Pinecone | March 2023 ON THE PINECONE COVER Spring is finally here! Moreover, what a joy it is to have warmer weather, a nice breeze on a bright, sunny day and the budding of trees on our beautiful sixty-acre campus. In fact, the beauty of our campus makes the additional six weeks of winter Punxsutawney Phil pre- dicted seem worth it. The sight of daffodils, irises and azaleas in bloom is a treat for all of us to enjoy. It is, in fact, a perfect time to enjoy the springtime weather and take a stroll outside along the many walkways as new blades of green grass come up. Speaking of green, get ready for a fun filled day as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with good Irish food in the dining room, and the “wearing of the green” by residents and staff. Allison Nolan and her team have planned some fun activities around St Patrick’s Day and throughout the month. Who knows, you may even see the “artful use of green” as fel- low residents work on their creations in the Arts and Crafts room. If you prefer a more “natural green”, then take a walk around the campus to see the beauty that Spring brings, or think about becoming Everything's Turning Green at Kirby Pines Michael Escamilla, Executive Director, Kirby Pines Kirby Pines Recognizes Our Physicians 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 Mike Kelly 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 March is here, which means warmer weather is ahead. The better weather lends itself to getting outside and there are plenty of opportunities to do just that. The Travelers have three outings this month. On the 1st they go to see the Memphis Symphony, the 13th the Rock n Soul Museum and the 22nd they are taking their annual trip to the Lenten Lecture Series. The Lunch Bunch also travels to Dyer's Cafe on the 28th. There are inside options, too. A Resident Association Meeting on the 9th, a St. Patrick's Day meal on the 17th, plenty of live music all month and the Survey Says we are having a Family Feud Game Night on the 21st, which will surely entertain. a member of the Garden Growers Club and select your garden plot to seed for fresh flowers, vegetable or fruits. This club has been active for years at Kir- by Pines and this year won’t find them waiting til April showers arrive. Here’s wishing you find your pot of gold by living the lifestyle that Kirby Pines offers you and that you worked so hard to achieve. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Doctors Richard Cheek, Roger LaBonte and Charles Parrott before retirement. Our March cover honors four of our incredible residents in celebration of National Physician's Week (see page 8). Dr. Cheek - Surgeon, Dr. Colditz - OB/GYN, Dr. LaBonte - Hospitalist/ Internal Medicine and Dr. Parrott - Family Practice. You make us all proud! Our back cover features our Pinecone Painters and Fabric Artists. This talented and friendly group of people are always looking for new members - no experience necessary. Who knows, you may be the next Edward Hopper or Jenny Doan (famous American painter and quilter). Check out the calendar or page 22 for meeting times and places.