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the PINECONEThe Magazine of Kirby Pines Retirement Community • October 2019 | V. 37 | I.10 SARA CALLAWAY & BEVERLY HASSELL enjoy Mid-South Fair Food! Exercise Your Brain | Keeping Cognitive | Cost of Divine Love | Resident Spotlight: Barbara Logan Kirby Pines Retirement Community It Takes a Village is managed by: In September, we reflected on the past thirty- at Kirby Pines six years of Kirby Pines, and expressed our thankfulness for the “path” taken to make each day; October 4-10th is National Kirby Pines, what so many refer to as “the Health Care Food Service Week, these BOARD OF DIRECTORS best retirement community in Memphis”. In dedicated employees are an essential Dr. James Latimer, Chairman fact, Kirby Pines was once again selected part of our integrated services; October by the readers of the Commercial Appeal as 20-26th is National Pastoral Care week, Mr. Rudy Herzke, President “THE BEST Retirement Community” for the and we should all make time to thank our Mr. Berry Terry, Secretary/Treasurer thirteenth consecutive year in the tristate area; Chaplin, Don Johnson, and the numerous Mr. Larry Braughton Rev. Richard Coons and by the Memphis Business Journal as The residents that coordinate such activities Mr. Jim Ethridge Dr. Fred Grogan TOP Retirement Community for the tenth as our Men’s Bible Study group and Ms. Linda Harrington Ms. Mary Ann Hodges consecutive year. Thursday night Vespers. Mr. Rusty Linkous Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr. Of course, these awards of recognition would Please join me in thanking these many RCA STAFF not be possible if it weren’t for the individuals individuals for the time they dedicate to Charlie Trammell who live and work at Kirby Pines. And make a difference in our life. You can President, RCA what better way to begin the month, than by join this amazing group on October 26th, Michélle Vincent acknowledging the International Day of the which is Make a Difference Day. After Senior Vice President, RCA Older Person, October 1st. Designated by the all, we all have the ability to do something General Assembly of the United Nations in small that makes a difference. Tim Cox 1990, all countries are encouraged to enable Senior Vice President of Finance, RCA men and women to age with dignity and to Michael Laura Cornwell integrate aging issues into everyday life. Kirby Vice President of Finance, RCA Pines is a daily example of doing just this. Escamilla, Beth Houk Executive This month we also celebrate: October 2nd, Director of Sales & Marketing Director, National Custodial Worker’s Day – a day when we should all make an effort to thank the men Kirby Pines KIRBY PINES STAFF and women in our housekeeping and laundry Michael Escamilla department for the hard work they do for us Executive Director, Kirby Pines Annette Marlar ON THE PINECONE COVER Director of Medical Services and HR Mike Abutineh, M.D. Medical Director Kirby Pines Is Looking Forward to Fall Erin Geiser October is here and with that, we are hoping out the new Germantown hot spot, Director of Culinary Services for cooler temperatures. Despite the heat, we Moondance on the 17th. Walk with Ease is did make it through our busy September and in full swing meeting every Tuesday and Linda Huston for the 13th year in a row, were named the #1 Thursday at 1:30 pm in the Arts & Crafts Director of Accounting Retirement Community in the Memphis area Room. Of course we have the Kirby Pines Don Johnson and celebrated like only Kirby can. Annual Fall Festival coming up on the Chaplain 22nd. Check this month's calendar so you Cheryl Moore Of course the fun never stops, so if you're the don't miss out! adventurous type, join the Travelers on the 9th Director of Life Enhancement who are heading to the Tennessee Safari Park This month's covers were inspired by Chuck Neeley and on the 23rd to the Parkin Archeological fall festivities, so we decided to head Director of Maintenance Park in Arkansas. The Lunch Bunch is trying to the Mid-South Fair! Our front cover features Sara Callaway and Mike Rayder Beverly Cassell sampling Director of Grounds & Landscaping the foods that remind us Jada Mullins of carefree days. On the Director of Environmental Services back, Dr. Peter Jones takes Calvin Sims a spin on the open air ferris Director of Security wheel, overlooking the sights and sounds of the Alisa Stokes carnival below. We thank Director of Transportation all three for joining us, and This magazine is produced by RCA hopefully living at Kirby 6465 N. Quail Hollow Rd., Suite 400 Pines allows everyone to Memphis, TN 38120, 901-794-2598 Sara Callaway, Beverly Hassell and Peter Jones at the Mid-South Fair once again live care free! Electronic version of The Pinecone • 2 • The Pinecone | October 2019 is available at www.kirbypines.com Kirby Pines Retirement Community welcome to is managed by: BOARD OF DIRECTORS 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 3535 Kirby Road • Memphis, TN 38115 Ms. Linda Harrington Ms. Mary Ann Hodges Mr. Rusty Linkous Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr. RCA STAFF Charlie Trammell President, RCA Michélle Vincent Senior Vice President, RCA Brenda Coppedge Linda & Dr. Ralph Parkansky Genenne Wilson Tim Cox Senior Vice President of Finance, RCA Brenda Coppedge was born in Jackson, Ralph and Linda have been married 50 Genenne Wilson was born in beauti- Tennessee and moved to Kirby Pines years, are parents to twin girls and have Laura Cornwell ful western North Carolina, where she from Germantown. She was married for 5 grandchildren ranging in age fro two to Vice President of Finance, RCA remembers feeling "hugged" by the 53 years to the love of her life, D.D., who twelve. Linda was born in White Plains, mountains as a kid. She always enjoyed Beth Houk passed away in 2012. They have two chil- NY and Ralph in Chicago, IL. They move riding her horse, smelling the lilacs and Director of Sales & Marketing dren and four grandchildren. to Kirby Pines, however, from their home picking and eating wild raspberries, it is in Germantown. a place she loves to visit when she can. KIRBY PINES STAFF Brenda graduated Magna Cum Laude in Michael Escamilla 1976 from Memphis State. Her BA is in Ralph attended the Illinois College of Genenne attended Berea College in Executive Director, Kirby Pines Elementary Education K-9 with a spe- Optometry, where he became a Doctor of Kentucky and received a degree in cialist degree in K-3. She also received Optometry in 1969. He has several Mas- Annette Marlar counseling in 1973. She then received a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction ters in Optometry Research and an MBA Director of Medical Services and HR her Masters in Social Work from the with an additional 45 hours in administra- from Christian Brothers. He worked in Mike Abutineh, M.D. tion and instruction. She worked for the private practice in Illinois, then joined the University of Tennessee in 1979. Medical Director Shelby County School System from 1976 Navy where he worked at Naval hospi- Erin Geiser to 2005. She taught 3rd & 4th grade at tals and research centers. After retiring as She moved to DeSoto County in Mis- Director of Culinary Services Germantown Elementary, was Assistant a Lieutenant Commander, he worked at sissippi in 1976 and has lived in Her- nando the past 20 years. She made her Linda Huston Principal at Germantown Middle and be- the Southern College of Optometry until career in social work with the Mental Director of Accounting came the Language Arts Supervisor K-8 2011. at the Board of Education. Health System in Memphis. Don Johnson Linda received her BA from the National Chaplain She is a member of the Mid-South Par- College of Education, her MA from Uni- Genenne loves all animals, but espe- Cheryl Moore kinson's Support Group, Women's Minis- versity of Houston and her MEd from cially her two Boston Terriers, Colo- Director of Life Enhancement try at Hope Presbyterian, The Ladies of University of Memphis. She taught Kin- nel Pete and Mazie Grace. She enjoys Grace and has several education honors. dergarten thru college, including special Chuck Neeley doing things outside, including walk- ed and English as a second language in Director of Maintenance ing Pete and Mazie. She loves meeting She enjoys spirituals and devotions, has the US, Cuba and Japan. people and caring about them and has Mike Rayder traveled extensively and stays active with been described as talkative, silly and Director of Grounds & Landscaping physical therapy exercises and Parkinson Linda enjoys needlework, reading, crafts fun loving. Jada Mullins exercises with Ballet South. She consid- and international cooking. She also col- Director of Environmental Services ers herself a fashionista and collects ideas lects Christmas ornaments. Ralph likes She has traveled all around the US and from fashion magazines. to read as well, and collects stamps and Jamaica, her favorite holiday is Easter, Calvin Sims coins. They are very well traveled and she loves seafood and likes all types of Director of Security Her friends would describe her as kind both stay active walking and exercising. music. Alisa Stokes and compassionate, someone who stands Director of Transportation out in a crowd, vivacious and spunky! Please welcome the Parkanksy's to their Sounds like the perfect match for Kirby new home. With their variety of interests, Genenne has found a wonderful, caring This magazine is produced by RCA Pines and all of our wonderful residents. it shouldn't take any time at all for them to community in Kirby Pines to call her 6465 N.