Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 2 • The Pinecone | May 2020 ON THE PINECONE COVER Well we are about to start another month in the midst of Covid-19 and we have all learned how valuable real friends are during this pandemic. So many friends came to our aide in volunteer- ing to open the Blossom Shop, and to make hundreds of cloth masks for the community. Others did grocery shopping for their neigh- bors, or delivered packages to them; while oth- ers sent cards to fellow residents in healthcare. Cheryl and her team developed a new walking club and started off with sixteen teams; plus they added movies to our in-house television station as well as live performances. Don Johnson devoted time to providing staff with a morning prayer over our Nortel system and delivering words of comfort to residents on live TV. The fact is everyone at Kirby Pines is a true friend to one another. In May, we traditionally hold our huge picnic in celebration of Mother’s Day, but as I write this article, we still don’t know if Covid-19 will delay this event as it has with so many others. However, I do remember my mother giving me all the things I needed to know to survive this pandemic. I bet your mother did too. Washing Our Hands a t K i r b y P i n e s Michael Escamilla, Executive Director, Kirby Pines Essential Workers at Kirby Pines Are Heroes 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 Ms. Linda Harrington Ms. Mary Ann Hodges Mr. Rusty Linkous Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr. RCA S TA F F Charlie Trammell President, RCA Michélle Vincent Senior Vice President, RCA Tim Cox Senior Vice President of Finance, RCA Laura Cornwell Vice President of Finance, RCA Stephanie Barrow Director 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 Anna Bradford Nursing Home/Assisted Living Administrator Linda Huston Director of Accounting Don Johnson Chaplain Cheryl Moore Director of Life Enhancement Chuck Neeley Director of Maintenance Mike Rayder Director of Grounds & Landscaping Jada Mullins Director of Environmental Services Calvin Sims Director of Security Alisa Stokes Director of Transportation 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 As we swing into May, the weather is nicer and our campus is popping with color! It is the perfect time to get outside and explore, while getting your steps in. On the other hand, we are still facing difficult times due to the corona-virus pandemic and the current "shelter in place" orders by our Mayor. We are hoping before long things will be opening back up slowly and our lives will gradually return to normal. We understand that everyone misses their daily routines, but change is good from time to time. Even though many activities have been moved, altered and postponed, Kirby Pines is doing it's best to keep everyone safe and happy. We still must maintain our health by exercising; take a walk or join Mary Hand on Live TV 10 for Yoga Stretch. We must utilize our minds; read a new book from the Library or try your hand at Saturday Night Trivia. We must be entertained; catch our residents talent show called "Sing Again" or watch one of the many movies streaming this month on Live TV. We must embrace our spirituality; participate in the National Day of Prayer or watch Chaplain, Don Johnson's uplifting messages from your home. And we must continue to be social; FaceTime your family or meet your neighbors in the hall Lessons learned like, “wash your hands, you’ve been playing with the dog” and “wash your hands, it’s time to eat” and “I don’t care if you washed your hands just a little while ago, go wash them again!”. And remember, “Don’t get too close to those strangers” and “cover your mouth when you cough” and of course, “wash your hands, you just coughed into them when you covered your mouth”. Happy Mother’s Day mom, and thanks for just being you. After using my key- board to type this article, I’m off to – you guessed it – wash my hands. for a chat. Staying true to yourself is more important than ever. This bring us to or our May covers. We wanted to say thanks to the people going the extra mile to make sure we are healthy and cared for. Our front cover has Jeannie Valentine making masks for those in the community without. Our back cover features employees from all areas at Kirby Pines. These people have selflessly worked so hard, putting themselves at risk to ensure everyone is cared for. These people have become part of our family and now have become Heroes. So please, take the time to watch our Heroes video on YouTube and say, THANK YOU! Assisted Living Manager, Florrie Clark, participates in our Heroes Video