Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 2 • The Pinecone | October 2022 ON THE PINECONE COVER The beginning of the fall season is a great time to reflect on the variety of events we enjoyed during the summer months and to anticipate those ahead. And what better way to begin than by acknowledging the International Day of the Older Person, October 1st. Designated by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1990, all countries are encouraged to enable men and women to age with dignity and to integrate aging issues into everyday life. Kir- by Pines is a daily example of doing just this. Also, to be celebrated the first day of October is International Coffee Day, and as a somewhat avid coffee drinker, I may just go out for break- fast on Saturday to experience more than my home brewed coffee. This month we also celebrate: National Cus- todial Worker’s Day, October 2nd. This day is set aside for us to thank the numerous em- ployees that maintain the overall appearance of our beautiful community; the week of October 2nd -8th is National Health Care Food Service Week, this group of employees are an essential part of our integrated lifecare services. Please join your fellow residents in thanking these individual employees for the time they dedicate to make a difference in your life. Always Making a Difference at Kirby Pines Michael Escamilla, Executive Director, Kirby Pines Fall Has Arrived at Kirby Pines! 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 Mike Kelly 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 Jada Mullins Director of Environmental Services Chuck Neeley Director of Maintenance Allison Nolan Resident Programs 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 Fall is a special time of year at Kirby Pines, the grounds are painted with color and the cooler temperatures allow for getting outside. After all, who doesn't love sweater weather? This month we have a lot of opportunities to get out, starting with the Travelers trip to the Botanic Gardens to see the Alice in Wonderland Exhibit on the 5th. They will also take a Memphis Tour with Jimmy Ogle on the 20th and catch the Collage Dance Collective on the 26th. Our Cornhole Club will be meeting at Lake Latimer on the 7th and our big Fall Festival with food trucks and balloon rides is on the 25th. If you prefer to stay in, we are celebrating our breast cancer survivors with a Think Pink Dance on the 18th with The Jim Mahannah Band. The 27th we are holding a Fall Rummage Sale, to clean out those closets. To get in the Halloween spirit we will have a Pumpkin Decorating Contest throughout the month and a Costume Contest on the 31st. Our front cover features residents, Pat Brand and Janice Wall with Pat's daughter, Shari Brand Ray. Shari will be at this month's Book Baggers on the 25th. She will be discussing, selling and signing her new book, Surprised by Imperfection . Books will be discounted for this event. If you can't make it the 25th, she will back on the 27th at 2:00 pm for a special Marketing event. On our back cover you will see members of the Kirby Pines Hobby Group. These guys (and girl) are extremely talented and always willing to help out their community (see page 8). Anyone interested in joining can reach out to any member. Along this same thought, October 22nd is Make a Difference Day – and we all have the ability to do something small that makes a difference. Let’s make sure we start the fall season by making a pos- itive difference at Kirby Pines Lifecare Community. If you’re looking for a new experience, don’t forget to join in on the fun of a teth- ered hot air balloon ride during our annu- al Fall Festival late this month. And if you are looking forward to a truly gastronom- ical experience, be sure to make reserva- tions for the last Exquisite Cuisine meal of this year on October 27th. Pat Brand's Daughter's Book