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• 2 • The Pinecone | May 2015
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
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
Lyle Bohlman, M.D.
Medical Director
Linda Huston
Director of Accounting
Don Johnson
Chaplain
Cheryl Grimes
Director of Activities/Social Events
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 Security
Faye Smith
Director of Transportation
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ON THE PINECONE COVER
It’s that time of the year again, when
we take time to salute all mothers
with a good old fashioned picnic and
cookout that includes games, a fishing
rodeo, animals to ride and pet, face
painting and lots of food. The second
Saturday of this month, May 9th, our
park-like grounds will be filled with
the laughter and love that is generated
whenever individuals come together to
enjoy family and friends. So whether
you’re meeting with other residents
under the big tent or have an area under
the trees for twenty family members,
be sure to let the front desk know you
will be attending our annual Mother’s
Day Cookout.
It was ninety-eight years ago, in
1914, that Congress passed legislation
designating the second Sunday in May
as Mother’s Day. The idea to create
a day to honor our mothers was first
believed to have been held in 1907 at
the request of Anna Jarvis, who asked
her church to hold a service in memory
of her mother. Anna Jarvis’ simple
request to her church to honor her
mother remains one of our country’s
most celebrated day. Mrs. Jarvis did
more than just honor her mother, she
reminded us all that we need to make
Celebrat ing Mother’s Day
a t K i r b y P i n e s
time to honor the women who raise us
to be good children, good adults and
good citizens.
Some say the predecessor to what we
celebrate today as Mother’s Day, was
the ancient spring festival dedicated to
the Greek goddess Rhea and Roman
goddess Cybele, who were known as
the “Mothers of the Gods”. However,
no matter when you believe this day
was first observed, Mother’s Day is
a tradition everyone can celebrate at
Kirby Pines.
So, make plans to attend our annual
Mother’s Day Cookout. This festive
occasion is like no other in the
Memphis area, and is just one more
reason Kirby Pines continues to be
voted The Memphis Most!
Michael
Escamilla,
Executive
Director,
Kirby Pines
This month features our own Berry and
Betty Terry, who ventured down to the
mighty Mississippi and hopped on the
Island Queen. They, like many Kirby
residents, enjoy taking off on a whim
and exploring new places or revisiting
somewhere enjoyed long ago.
There are so many unique opportunities
within our city to experience and a
Memphis Riverboat cruise is one of
those ventures few other cities offer.
Like Memphis, Kirby Pines offers a
wide variety of activities for everyone
to enjoy. From music to social events,
physical exercise to discussion groups,
we as a whole community have a lot
to offer!
Ki rby Pines i s Al l Aboard wi th Memphi s!
Betty & Berry aboard the Island Queen