Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | September 2018 • 9 • I’m grateful for the compassionate care and wonderful camaraderie I experience here at Kirby Pines. - GraceWilliams When you move to Kirby Pines, you are not a tenant or renter, you are family . - George Pence There are so many things to love about Kirby Pines, but, I especially love the people, beautiful grounds andmy garden . -Marsha Greiner I love the beauty of the grounds ,Mike Rayder and his yard crew see that the grounds are well maintained year round. - Betty Terry When you enter the Grand Lobby, you see the beautiful, glistening chandelier in the center of the room, which makes you feel you have entered a cruise ship. Beyond the Lobby area are the four dining areas, where delicious meals are served daily. What’s not to like about this beautiful home called Kirby Pines. - Berry Terry Tome,KirbyPines is the frontporchto heaven . - DeDe Scott In my present situation, I have found exactly what I need at Kirby Pines - love, understanding and compassion . - AliceWalton I love all my wonderful new friends , walking around Lake Latimer, the many activities and the great food . - Ann Lawrence Smith With Kirby Pines being a faith-based organization, I love the way that belief inGod is reflected in the smiling faces of the staff and fellow residents as we participate in the many activities that are available. - Alice Petty I loveKirbyPinesbecausemy newbestfriends live here and we have fun . -MarilynWray I love the sense of security I have when I return here frombeing away. - Betty Blake As a new comer to Kirby Pines, I have particularly enjoyed the friendly and helpful contact I have had with both staff and residents . -Malloy Kline Friendly residents, helpful staff, beautiful grounds, security and safety, varied entertainment, efficient, accessible medical care, excellent travel club, fun day trips on a new bus, all make Kirby Pines a happy place to live . - Barbara Logan What I love most about Kirby Pines: I love the fellowship with residents, transportation to plays , eating each month at different restaurants , day trips , Exquisite Cuisine dinners and all the other amenities Kirby Pines provides. - Joyce Read My one bedroom apartment is very nice ; and all the people I havemet are very friendly . - Katy SueMoore We are continually amazed at the unusual success of a project which required such great thoughts of conception and the dedication required to establish a project with varied aspects of LifeCare to a remarkable number of individuals with diverse trades and needs , and,nowasmembers,towitnessappreciation for the security we all enjoy is a true delight . - Dr. Don&MarilynDuke The heart of Kirby Pines is the friendly, loving people who live and serve daily, going out of their way to make others feel welcomed and happy tobehere ,which iswhy this iswhat we lovemost andwould not live anywhere else! - Jim& Janet Turner Hot water to shave. - GeneWainscott I love the comfortable feeling of home with security and friendships, medical care, activities and excellent food and dining service. - Nell Martin We love Kirby Pines because not only do we have life-long care , but we have made life- longfriends inalovingandcaringcommunity. - Sam&Ellie Bates I love Kirby Pines because Kirby Pines (and all the employees) love and care for me - I am blessed!! - Sylvia Statham I love my neighbors and the fact that I don’t have to be overly concerned about my future residence. -Meryl Stewart It’s a delightful place that fills our everyneed and prevents us fromplacing a burden on our adult children. - Jim& Jane Kinney I love Kirby Pines because here I can visit, sleep, eat, exercise and worship with many warm friendly people who live here and we are being cared for by those who work to make all of this possible for us each day. - Carol Odom I enjoy the kind people with Godly principles . - Lois Cloud I love mealtime. The food is delicious . I don’t have to cook or clean up. We get to enjoy the company of others . -MarilynMcCormick My husband Bill and I lived in 2 different garden homes and 2 sizes of apartments in my 22 years of living at Kirby . My husband went to Job’s Way and I continued to live in our apartment. He stayed in Job’s Way for 2 years and was in the Manor for a year. He passed away in October of 2010. I continue o enjoy the fellowship and care I receive from Kirby Pines. - Peggy Bell To me, Kirby Pines is a haven of comfort, safety andnew friendships . - AnnMorton I moved to Kirby Pines in 2012, but I’ve known for almost 35 years it is where I wanted to spend my retirement years for all Kirby Pines has to offer: friends , fellowship , fun , a caring staff , convenience , daily/weekly/monthly/ holiday activities and traditions , and peace ofmind for myself andmy loved ones. -Margaret Bivens Why do we loveKirby Pines ? Come, let us count the ways That fun , friendship , family here Make glad and joyful days. The concern and care of all the staff Brings joy to us each day, Without their help and tender care We’d be all in disarray!! Come let us sing their praises Let’smake themNumber One, They do deserve the honor But in our hearts , they’ve won!! –Barbara Hyland