Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 2 • The Pinecone | November 2021 ON THE PINECONE COVER The weather has finally cooled down and the foliage around us is starting to change to bril- liant colors of yellow, gold and crimson, re- minding us that just a six weeks ago we were celebrating Kirby's 38th anniversary. Now, in just a few days, we will again be celebrating as we welcome the community to gather and see just why we have been selected for the 15th consecutive year as the Best Retirement Community in the Memphis market. So make your plans now to invite friends and join in the celebration on Thursday, November 4th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Being selected as the "best" did not occur without the votes and hard work of many people. So in this season of Thanksgiving, it is only right to thank our residents, family members, friends and employees who took the time to vote during the Commercial Ap- peal's annual Memphis Most contest. Along this vein, we need to stop and thank residents and family member and friends who have been volunteering in various areas of the community as Kirby and the nation slowly walks out of the current pandemic. Addition- We Are Memphis Most at Kirby Pines Michael Escamilla, Executive Director, Kirby Pines Kirby Pines IS The Best Retirement Community! 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 Laura Cornwell 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 Don Johnson Chaplain Jada Mullins Director of Environmental Services Chuck Neeley Director of Maintenance Allison Nolan Life Enhancement 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 November is here, and with it brings the cool weather, the pretty colors and the beginning of a busy holiday season. We have a Travelers Outing on the 8th, to his- toric Elmwood Cemetery, Opera Memphis is coming Birthday Night the 9th, we have a special Veterans Salute on the 11th and the 12th, and of course, Thanksgiving this year, falls on the 25th. We have so much to be thankful for; a beau- tiful place we call home, a wonderful staff who care for all of us and neighbors who are more like family than friends. One more big thing to be thankful for is that Kirby Pines was once again named the Best Retirement Community in Memphis for the 15th straight year! November 4th, we will be celebrating our win with a party showing why. Our front cover features new residents, Mar- tha and Buddy Pugh. They have a beautiful apartment, decorated with unique items and a story to go with each. The Pughs are no strangers to Kirby Pines. Martha's mom and stepfather lived here as well as Buddy's mom and dad. They saw first hand how LifeCare ally, we must thank our workers for the many extra hours they have put in to make everyday life at Kirby Pines con- tinue as smoothly as possible. This Thanksgiving, be mindful of the challenges we have all faced during these past months; of our personal fam- ily traditions in celebrating the holiday; and of the many individuals who are no longer with us to sit, laugh and dine along side with us on this truly Ameri- can holiday. Happy Thanksgiving ! made a difference easing them through the transitions of age and are grateful. Our back cover residents are photo- graphed around campus holding the award for the year in which they moved here. We thank each and every one who came out to help us and we also would like to Thank ALL OF YOU for making Kirby Pines the Best! Memphis Most Winner 15 Years