Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

ON THE PINECONE COVER Random thought, how many people remember how I started my article last month? ”It’s great to get the snow & cold behind us….SHOOT ME NOW!! Today, I want to share with you one aspect of my job that gives me great satisfaction and keeps me in the “Know!” It’s meeting with the Resident Advisory Committee each week. Be- cause this group meets weekly, we discuss the hottest topics on the minds of our Residents, as well as Management. This is one of my most productive meetings of the week! Let me take a moment to introduce our Advisory Committee Members: Chairman, Don Meiners; Communi- cations, Christine Martin; Healthcare, Charlie Foster; Culinary, Carolyn Hladky; Resident Programs, Jody Sosh; Marketing, Linda Tittle; Move-Ins, Sydney Wagner. Another one of the important aspects of this group is there is representation from the PSALMS Board, RCA, & Kirby leadership in every meeting. This allows direct communi- cation which allows for quicker action or dis- cussion. The Resident Advisory Committee is designed to bring residents and administration together, fostering and supporting a living environment that promotes well-being, personal growth, and Our Residents in the "KNOW" March Is Full Of Opportunities 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 Tania Fuqua Director of Caring In Place Harold Morris Director of Culinary Jada Mullins 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 March is such an exciting month, with spring on the way, Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day, March Madness, Daylight Saving Time and much more. March 4th is Fat Tuesday and Lunch Bunch is heading to Cafe Palladio to dine. The Entertainers pay Tribute to Ireland on the 7th. Charlie Day is the 11th, featuring his famous biscuits. The Resident Association brings in a local historian on the 13th. The Travelers are busy with several outings and a presentation this month, so check the calendar for details. community engagement among residents. These residents work together to help shape the lifestyle and activities at the community. A simple way to explain the role of resident volunteers is….They put their life skills to work by serving others. Our Wing Leaders are an extension of the Advisory Committee and are a valuable part of the Resident Advisory Commit- tee. It is through the effort of every Wing Leader, member of the Advisory com- mittee, and management that we keep up with the pulse of the community, re- spond to the needs of the community, and co-participate with keeping the at large community well informed. Let’s give these people a well-deserved round of applause! Have a great March! Michael J. Brown, Jr. Executive Director, Kirby Pines Andy and Barbara Sippel with Patricia Latimer in downtown Memphis by the FedEx Forum. at Kirby Pines Our front cover was taken downtown at FedEx Forum - home of the Grizzlies and Tigers - featuring Patricia Latimer, drumming up support for our local team. The Grizzlies are playing very well, so make sure you check the schedule on page 16, and cheer them on. Our Memphis Tigers are also playing well and fans, Andy & Barbara Sippel - on our back cover - are hoping for a strong showing in this year's NCAABasketball Tournament. It's an exciting time for Memphis sports and Kirby Pines fans. • 2 • The Pinecone | March 2025