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The Pinecone
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November 2014
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
Patrick O’Brien
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
Well it is that time of the year again,
when the phrase “Happy Thanksgiving”
can be heard throughout the community.
The phrase itself can bring up memories
of family gatherings, special “secret”
recipes for stuffing and the American
tradition of sitting down at a table and
sharing food with one another. It is also
a time to sit back and reflect on the
abundance of things for which we can
be thankful.
Where we live is but one example of
something for which we can be thankful.
The fun events and the delicious meals
provided for us daily are part of the
enriching environment in which we live
at Kirby Pines. Services such as medical
care, housekeeping and maintenance
enable us to live worry free. Being able
to maintain old friendships and making
new friendships provide us with a
sense of social wellness. In fact, just
being able to live in a continuing care
retirement community, such as Kirby
Pines, is a way of thanking ourselves for
years of hard work and good planning.
This year as you celebrate
Thanksgiving, remember to be thankful
Don’t forget the small things
a t K i r b y P i n e s
for even the small things in you life.
Such as the small framed photo of
a spouse or family member on your
nightstand; or the personal note in a
greeting card you have been saving
for years. It is all too easy to forget
how much these small things mean to
us, until they are lost or the person for
whom they stand, is no longer with us.
More importantly, be sure to let your
fellow Kirby residents know just how
thankful you are that they are here to
dine with you, or play cards with you, or
just check-in on you from time to time.
Remember, Thanksgiving is more than
just sharing that “secret” family recipe
for stuffing, it is a time to reflect on our
blessings past and yet to come.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Michael
Escamilla,
Executive
Director,
Kirby Pines
With the leaves just on the verge of
changing and the crisp, cool, autumn
air on hand, the Activities Department
once again grouped together to make
Kirby Pines the place to be for their Fall
Festival.
Bluegrass music by Hank and Nora
played, while local food trucks from
Central BBQ, Awesome Dogs and
Square Meals on Wheels were drawing
folks in with their tasty fare.
But once again, the thrill of a hot air
balloon ride by the lake was the source
of excitement for most, including Kirby
resident, Dot Gammon, her grandson,
Terry Morris, and family friend, Grace
Lynn as they patiently wait their turn to
reach for the skies.
Fal l Fes t i val Ri ses To The Occas ion
Kirby Pines Activities Staff from L-R:
Rachelle Tedesco, Alexa Hoover, Pam
Puckett, Ronda Kelley, Cheryl Grimes
and Mary Hand
