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The Pinecone
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October 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
After celebrating our thirty-first
anniversary in grand style last month, it is
time to sit back, relax, and reflect on your
individual reasons for selecting Kirby Pines
as your Memphis retirement community
of choice. The beginning of fall seems
like the perfect time to recall the variety
of events we all enjoyed over the summer
months at Kirby Pines, and to anticipate the
numerous happenings that are just around
the corner. The month of October is filled
with entertaining and educational events.
For example, if classical music is your
cup of tea, you will have the opportunity
in October to listen to the Memphis
Symphony perform Tchaikovsky’s First
Piano Concerto, and/or the Iris Orchestra
perform Mozart and Brahms.
If you have a more adventuresome
look on life and missed the excitement last
year, join in on the fun of riding in a hot air
balloon October 15th, right here at Kirby.
Along with the hot air balloon ride, you
can sample foods from some of Memphis’
leading “food trucks”. Later in the month,
why not take the bus to the Brooks Museum
for an educational tour of Soulful Creatures,
fromthe collection in theBrooklynMuseum
of masterworks of ancient Egyptian art and
related examples of mummified animals.
October means Fall Fun
a t K i r b y P i n e s
October is also time to remember to get
your flu shot. This year we will hold our
annual flu clinic October 7th & 8th. You
may also want to sign up for a Pneumonia
vaccine which is recommended every five
years. To help you stay healthy, be sure
to attend the last of the farmers markets
provided by Peach World farmers.
If you truly just want to sit back and
relax, be sure to reserve a space at this
month’s Evening of Exquisite Cuisine
when the ever popular Osso Buco is served.
This Italian veal dish has been an annual
sell out. Of course, October wouldn’t be
October without a little “trick or treating”
too. So whether you plan on grandchildren
stopping by for a special treat or just plan
to buy and send a Halloween card from the
BlossomShop, you can expect some special
treats in the dining room this Halloween.
Michael
Escamilla,
Executive
Director,
Kirby Pines
While serving as the Medical Director of Kirby Pines, I have had the opportunity to
participate in and learn about the culture of this unique community. I have learned that
wellness is not just a feeling, though how one feels is important, not just a blood pressure
reading, a BMI calculation, or a cardiac output measurement; though these parameters
contribute to physical wellness in a real way; but wellness in its fullest sense involves the
interaction of physical, mental, and spiritual energy free to operate in a safe environment.
Well-being is unique to each individual and involves adaptation to change. It is said that
change is the only real constant in the world and as we age, our physiology changes, our
perceptions change and we are often forced to react to things over which we have little
control.
We are bio-psycho-social beings who strive to balance physical and mental energy within
the context of a social network in order to attain a true sense of well-being.
When physical changes occur, a positive attitude, spiritual introspection, and frequently a
touch of humor can restore one’s sense of well-being. With the help of family, friends, and
the well organized social supports available here at Kirby Pines seemingly overwhelming
change can be converted into positive growth.
As a physician I have seen the evolution of medicine over the years with its ever increasing
complexity, medication options, and technical sophistication. In spite of all our scientific
expertise, I still believe the ability to heal, regardless of the condition we are faced with,
lies within each of us as we strive to attain our own personal bio-psycho-social well-being.
So, the next time you hear someone say “be well my friend” you know they are wishing
you God’s greatest gift.
Dr . Ly le G. Boh lman On Wel l ness
