Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

ON THE PINECONE COVER I cannot believe it is November already. The weather has changed and the holidays are coming upon us quickly. That, however, is not the subject of my comments today. Our subject today is far more important, but just as joyous, yet bittersweet. For the last 19 years, our Health Center has been led by Anna Bradford, our Nursing Home Administrator. On November 21, she concludes her career with Kirby Pines. There is so much to say about Anna’s impact upon Kirby Pines. Let me start by speaking of my personal experience of working with Anna over the last 2½ years. Her knowledge of the regulatory environment is second to none. This has led to our receiving and maintaining a “5 Star Rating” with our Department of Health. This is not easy to achieve. The fact that we continue to maintain this status for the third year in a row is a testimony to her leadership as well as coaching, encouragement, and holding her team to the highest standards. And her team…. will follow her anywhere! Do anything for her! And strive to provide their absolute best resident care! In a workforce environment where recruiting is hard and retention is even harder, Anna has Celebrating Anna Bradford 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 Ann Marie Bishop Director of Accounting Tania Fuqua Director of Caring In Place Harold Morris Director of Culinary Frank Hunter 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 built a dynamic team…many are tenured, and applicants are always hoping to be selected to join “Anna’s Army” of Healthcare Professionals. On the personal side, I love working with Anna. She is sincere, compassionate, and loving towards her staff, residents and families. We do not always agree, but I love her passion, openness, and quick- witted humor. She is the best nurse and Nursing Home Administrator I have even been teamed up with! Please join us on November 20th at 2:00 pm in the PAC, as we celebrate this storied career and wish Anna a fond farewell. Michael J. Brown, Jr. Executive Director, Kirby Pines at Kirby Pines November is just the beginning of that special time of year in all of our lives. Decorations come out, sweaters are gathered and we begin to reflect on all of the things we have to be thankful for. The holiday season is definitely a busy time, especially at Kirby Pines. We start the month off with our annual Coat Drive on the 3rd and a Culinary Celebration on the 12th. Both of these special events show our thanks to our wonderful employees by giving back. We have an Artist Presentation on the 7th, a Resident Association Meeting on the 13th, the Entertainers are back on the 14th and Peter Jones continues his travel series on the 21st. We will salute our veterans on the 11th with a full day of activities and get some Christmas shopping done on the 19th at our Carousel of Shoppes. The Travelers are busy with trips to the Woodruff/Fontaine House on the 6th, a Music & Storytelling Festival the 8th, the Lewis Ranch on the 19th, St. Jude the 21st and Old Dominick Distillery on the 22nd. Our front cover this month features, Peter and Dale Jones, who have been active members in the Kirby community since 2019. Peter • 2 • The Pinecone | November 2025 Vella Valentine has called Kirby Pines home for almost 10 years. has served as President of the Resident Association this past year and both are involved in groups, clubs and activities of all kinds. They also happen to be some of the nicest people, and for that, we are thankful they are here. Our back cover is another special piece of the Kirby pie, Jeannie Valentine with her precious, Vella. Her laugh is infectious, her personality is lively and her friendship is true. It's a fact, Kirby Pines residents are the greatest! Kirby Pines Is Ready ForThe Holiday Season