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the PINECONEThe Magazine of Kirby Pines Retirement Community • April 2017 | V. 35 | I. 04 KIRBY PINES IRIS Celebrates Lent at Calvary EMERY Giving Praise Episcopal Church Working Out Through Pain | The Seven Last Words | Resident Spotlight: Sheryl Maxwell | Kirby Pines SnapShots Kirby Pines Retirement Community Spring Is Here at Kirby Pines is managed by: April means fun times at Kirby Pines. The month starts off with April Fool’s Day, and while not everyone appreciates a good joke, laughter is a good way to get out of the winter blahs. Immediately following, on April 2nd, is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. I don’t know about you, but this in itself sounds like an April Fool’s Day leftover. Well, it’s not. There BOARD OF DIRECTORS is actually a day set aside to remind everyone of this childhood treat and of the nutritional Dr. James Latimer, Chairman value of this simple sandwich. No need to worry, I am certain that Chef Mark will not have Mr. Rudy Herzke, President this on the April Brunch menu. Mr. Berry Terry, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Larry Braughton Rev. Richard Coons If you are anxious to get out and enjoy the spring weather, then join the Kirby Garden Mr. Jim Ethridge Dr. Fred Grogan Gro’ers as they celebrate National Gardening Week April 10th -16th. Already in full swing, Ms. Mary Ann Hodges the group is busy planting in the greenhouse and preparing their garden plots. Then on April 15, come out and celebrate the early arrival of Peter Cottontail at our annual Easter Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr. Egg Hunt. This event is a real treat for grand and great-grandchildren. Check in with Cheryl RCA STAFF Grimes for more details on this fun event. Charlie Trammell This year, the IRS is giving us all some extra time to file our income tax. Normally due April President, RCA 15th, the due date this year is April 18th, because the 15th falls on a Saturday. This allows Michélle Trammell-Vincent each of us time to relax and enjoy Easter festivities with friends and family. Senior Vice President, RCA Then early in May, Wednesday the 3rd, make plans Mack Williamson now to attend the first of Creative Aging’s Senior Vice President of Operations, RCA Michael Arts Series programs at Theatre Memphis. Ron Tim Cox Jewell portrays America’s greatest humorist, Mark Escamilla, Vice President of Finance, RCA Twain, with a musical performance by celebrated Executive vocalist Joyce Cobb. This repeat performance is a Director, Beth Houk must see. Kirby Pines Director of Sales & Marketing Happy Easter, everyone. KIRBY PINES STAFF Michael Escamilla ON THE PINECONE COVER Executive Director, Kirby Pines Annette Marlar Kirby Pines Residents Continue To Explore Memphis Director of Medical Services and HR Our Kirby Pines residents continue to get Mike Abutineh, M.D. out and explore Memphis by discovering Medical Director new places and experiencing unique things only our city has to offer. Linda Huston Director of Accounting Each month offers many opportunities to leave the Kirby Campus to enjoy a great Don Johnson meal, tour an iconic building, see a show, Chaplain hear live music or take in a ball game. Cheryl Grimes With the help of Life Enhancement Life Enhancement Director Director, Cheryl Grimes, our wonderful Transportation Department and the Daniel Longstreth input from our residents, there is always Director of Environmental Services Calvary Church Lenten Luncheon Series an opportunity to try something different Chuck Neeley with friends old and new. Director of Maintenance Our front cover shows a joyful Iris Mark Simpson Emery, who attended Calvary Episcopal Director of Dining Services Church’s Lenten Preaching Series, followed by lunch at Calvary’s own Mike Rayder Waffle Shop. Our back cover has new Director of Grounds & Landscaping resident, Barbara Logan, taking in the Calvin Sims whimsical decor at The Beauty Shop in Director of Security midtown, while dining with the Lunch Bunch from Kirby. This magazine is produced by R.C.A. Make sure you check out this month’s 6465 N. Quail Hollow Rd., Suite 400 calendar to see the variety of activities Memphis, TN 38120, 901-794-2598 The Lunch Bunch at The Beauty Shop available to you to enjoy. Electronic version of The Pinecone is available at www.kirbypines.com • 2 • The Pinecone | April 2017 welcome to 3535 Kirby Road • Memphis, TN 38115 Doris Bently Karris Robinson Ray & Margaret Tanner Doris Bently, or Dot, the name her Karris Robinson comes to Kirby Pines Married for 58 years, Raymond and friends call her, moved to Kirby Pines from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Margaret Tanner moved to Kirby Pines Retirement Community from her home Married to the late Brian Robinson for from their previous home in Memphis. of 14 years in Cordova. She is the proud 25 years, she has two children and five They are the proud parents of three chil- mother of her son, Tim Lawman. Tim, grandchildren. She moved to Kirby dren. his wife Laura, and their two children Pines to be near her children in the were very instrumental in finding Kirby Memphis area. After attending Memphis State Col- Pines and helping her make the move. lege, Vanderbilt and UCLA, Raymond Karris attended Bucks County received his PHD from UCLA. He was Community College, majoring in a professor at The University of Ten- Dot was born in Belton, South Carolina. medical secretarial science. Then, she nessee in his field as a medical physicist She graduated from Lander College in worked in the medical field for 15 years for 34 years. Margaret was a student at 1954 with a BA degree in Education. at Wood River Village as Director of Memphis State College and Vanderbilt. After graduating, Doris taught science Personal Care. Later she worked as a She received her RN degree from The for 31 years in the Greenville County special needs assistant for ten years in Baptist School of Nursing in 1956 and School System. the Neshaminy School District. went to work for The Shelby County Health Department as a nurse. Traveling is especially high on Dot’s Her hobbies and interests include reading, old movies and TV shows, list of favorite things to do. She is Raymond’s interests include wood turn- swimming, crafts and collecting always ready for a South Carolina ings, reading, TV and public speaking. cookbooks as well as antiques. Also, trip to visit relatives or to have a Margaret enjoys sewing as well as read- she may find a few sports fans who root reunion with friends. She has been on ing and watching TV. The Tanners have for her favorite teams (East Carolina a Caribbean cruise and she has a lot traveled throughout the world, includ- Pirates, Dallas Cowboys and the New of good memories of her Hawaii trip. ing Europe, Russia, China, Australia, York Yankees). Dot’s childhood included big family USA, and Ecuador. gatherings at Sunset Beach, North Her favorite holiday is Thanksgiving Carolina and holiday celebrations. and she surely will love the way we They continue their active lives collect- celebrate holidays here at Kirby. She ing wood turnings, China and plants. Margaret plays tennis and Raymond en- She also enjoys reading, bridge, card has many fond childhood memories joys handball. They also enjoy walking, games, movies and college sports. Her of her Dad’s Lionel trains and family going to movies and listening to their favorite teams are Clemson and Auburn. birthday parties in her God-mother’s back yard. favorite music. Welcome, Dot! Kirby Pines is so Welcome, Karris. Many Kirby Pines’ Kirby Pines welcomes this interesting happy you have chosen our retirement residents will look forward to meeting and well traveled couple. If you see community. We wish you the best and someone described by friends as them around, give them a friendly hello look forward to getting to know you. “sassy”. We’re glad you’re here. and welcome them to their new home. All new resident bios are written by Paggy Gatlin, Kirby Pines Resident The Pinecone | April 2017 • 3 • Advanced Water Aerobics Monday & Wednesday 8:30 am-9:30 am in the Pool Exercise in the PAC Monday, Wednesday & Friday Working Out 9:30 am in the PAC BY CAMILLE Tai Chi NOE PAGÁN Monday LearnTHROUGH when to keep moving through PAINexercise pain and when to stop. 2:00 pm in the PAC Yoga Stretch Exercise is crucial if you have arthritis. But knowing just how much activity to do when Wednesday you’re hurting can be tricky. Research shows that moderate activity can help prevent the 10:30 am in the PAC progression of arthritis and improve overall function. But while mild muscle soreness after a workout is normal, sharp pain during or immediately after can signal injury. And Men’s Only Water Aerobics sometimes simply the fear of pain can keep you from wanting to do any kind of exercise. Tuesday & Thursday Here’s how to determine when it’s OK to work through exercise pain – and when it’s not. 8:30 am - 9:15 am in the Pool If you have mild to moderate pain in a specific joint area before you work out: Some mild Arthritis Foundation pain is typical when you first start to move, but after a few minutes you’ll usually start to Water Aerobics feel better, says A. Lynn Millar, PhD, a professor of physical therapy at Winston Salem Tuesday & Thursday State University. “Our joints and muscles get nutrition through movement,” she explains. 9:30 am - 10:15 am in the Pool “With some movement, you’ll improve the lubrication and circulation around that joint.” Start with some gentle range of motion movements and if that feels OK, progress to some Arthritis Foundation low-impact activity like walking.