the PINECONEThe Magazine of Kirby Pines Retirement Community • January 2015 | V. 33 | I. 1 KIRBY RESIDENTS HELPING CLEAN UP MEMPHIS Senior Fit Test | Opportunity Knocks | Resident Spotlight: Catherine Prewett | Social Scenes A Look Back at a Wonderful Year Kirby Pines Retirement Community at Kirby Pines is managed by Happy New Year, everyone! Each hours should once again surpass the year seems to get here quicker, with previous year’s total because of the little difference from the previous year. expanded hours due to the move of the However, 2015 will not be one of those Blossom Shop to the second floor. BOARD OF DIRECTORS years. Before I begin to write about improvements made in 2014, let me thank In early summer Kirby Pines was once Dr. James Latimer, Chairman each of you for another wonderful year of again named the area’s Best Retirement Mr. Rudy Herzke, President service at Kirby Pines. Community, an honor bestowed upon Mr. Berry Terry, Secretary/Treasurer Kirby for eight consecutive years now. Mr. Larry Braughton Rev. Richard Coons In 2014 we made several No other retirement community in our improvements in our meal service venues tri-state area has been able to earn this Mr. Jim Ethridge Dr. Fred Grogan and one of the most successful was the public recognition. With the unique event Ms. Mary Ann Hodges creation of a Live Action Station in the Cheryl created inviting area merchants to Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr. dining room. Originally done as a chef participate in our first Carousel of Shops, special, the Live Action Station proved to we should be able to hold on to our top RCA STAFF be such a hit that we went from once a spot again in 2015. Charlie Trammell month to everyday for lunch and dinner, President, RCA and eventually rolled this into the daily In September we celebrated our 31st breakfast schedule. The live action daily Anniversary. The ceremonies and parties KIRBY PINES STAFF made this anniversary celebration truly a specials continue to be successful and Michael Escamilla truly set Kirby apart from other retirement special week to remember. In November, communities in the area. we continued our tradition by honoring Executive Director, Kirby Pines all Kirby residents who served in the Annette Marlar The installation of High Speed armed services with a full page ad in the Internet and HDTV services throughout Commercial Appeal. Director of Medical Services and HR the community was completed. Thanks to Lyle Bohlman, M.D. Renovations to improve the quality of a few “trial” residents, we were able to Medical Director adjust the system and began broadcasting life for residents in the Villa finally came to everyone December first without to a completion, and the results show why Linda Huston a charge. We even had a dozen or so Kirby continues to be considered a leader Director of Accounting residents pay to install High Speed Internet in the senior living industry. service a month early. Coupled with Easy Don Johnson As we move into the year 2015, I Connect, Kirby is fast becoming known Chaplain look forward to beginning my thirteenth for the high tech environment available year of service to each of you and the Cheryl Grimes to all of it’s residents. Easy Connect community. May we all be blessed provides residents and families across Director of Activities/Social Events throughout the coming year. the world the ability to connect face to Daniel Longstreth face using virtual technology, making it Director of Environmental Services seem that they are right there in the same Michael room with you; all without a charge to the Chuck Neeley Escamilla, resident or family. Director of Maintenance Executive During the first part of the year, we Director, Patrick O’Brien took time to honor our many volunteers Kirby Pines Director of Dining Services who again surpassed the previous year’s total number of volunteer hours. These Mike Rayder Director of Grounds & Landscaping ON THE PINECONE COVER Calvin Sims Director of Security This month our New Year focus is Kirby on board with this program”. cleaning up and helping the community. Faye Smith So a big Thank You to Marsha, Fran During 2015, Kirby Pines will be working Director of Transportation on implementing a plan to begin to help & Andy for enduring the cold temps to the city of Memphis achieve their goals raise awareness of our upcoming efforts This magazine is produced by R.C.A. of cleaning up (see page 8). to make a difference! Marketing Department located at 6465 N. Quail Hollow Rd., Suite 400 So far, residents, including the three Memphis, TN 38120, 901-794-2598 featured on our covers this month, have [email protected] been more than recepetive to the idea of chipping in. Phil Trenary, President & Electronic version of CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber The Pinecone is of Commerce is, “Very excited to have available at www.kirbypines.com Residents, Fran Gentry, Andy Boles and • 2 • The Pinecone | January 2015 Marsha Greiner at Beale Street Landing welcome to 3535 Kirby Road • Memphis, TN 38115 Dan & Judy Moffett Byron Sowers, Jr. Bob & Joy Wernet Married 62 years, Dan and Judy Born in Port Arthur, TX, Byron Bob and Joy Wernet are from Moffett came to Kirby Pines from their comes to Kirby Pines from his Memphis and have been married 48 previous residence in Memphis. They previous residence in Memphis. A life- years. Their family consists of 3 children have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Judy long bachelor, he received Associate and a granddaughter. was awarded a BS Degree in Education Degrees from both Joliet Junior College from Memphis State College and served and DeVry University. His professional Bob graduated from Purdue in as Director, St. Luke’s Day School for career centered on electronics, working 1951 with a degree in Aeronautical 27 years. Dan received a BS Degree in as a Special Services Engineer for the Engineering, followed by a Law Degree Chemistry from Memphis State College SunBeam Corporation and Phillips from Memphis Southern Law in 1956. He and a MA Degree in Analytic Chemistry Control, testing and calibrating served as Owner/President of the Credit from Washington U. in St. Louis, MO. He all equipment to meet the Federal Adjustment Service, Inc., Memphis, a was employed for 27 years as Laboratory Government “UL” standards. collection service for Physicians and Manager for A&L Laboratory. Hospitals. He was also active in the One of his most meaningful life Trade Association at both the State and Dan and Judy have traveled to events was building his own home on National levels; co-authoring the Fair England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, the Kankakee River in Illinois. Honesty Debt and Collection Practice Act of Russia, China, Aruba, Hawaii, Nova was the most valuable approach to life, Tennessee during Governor Winfield Scotia, Alaska, Canada, and most of the learned from his parents. His interests Dunn’s Administration. For close to 40 U.S. Dan’s hobbies include fly fishing, fly include astrology, gadget inventions, years, Bob also was a Board member of tying, computer, stained glass, bridge, and live theater, and all types of music. the Boys and Girls Club of Memphis. games. Reading, travel, and board games Love of Christmas lights and clocks are Joy attended Murray U. and are preferred by Judy. Favorite music for high on his list, as well. He has fond graduated from Bethel U. in 1967 with a both includes classical, country-western, memories of a Wild West Trip that he degree in Business Administration. Her and 40’s-50’s tunes. When Judy was 17 took with his brother; and Alaska is the interest in business began at age 16 when years old she was selected to play an one place he would like to visit. Byron she kept the books for a local department old French Horn with the all-male Navy wants to be remembered as having an store and her professional career spanned band on their visit to Memphis. A fond easy nature and positive attitude. the ensuing 50 years. Joy also served memory for Judy is her modeling in a as Secretary/Treasurer of the Credit fashion show when she was 78 years old. Welcome to Kirby Pines, Byron. Adjustment Service, Inc. For Dan, a fond memory is his inclusion You’ve made the right choice to join in All Memphis Football in 1947, while at our residential community. It has much Joy is an active volunteer, serving 13 Christian Brothers High School (CBHS). to offer. years as Assistant Treasurer of the American Heart Association’s Gala Board The Moffetts have much to offer that All New Resident bios are and has worked with mentally challenged can enrich the Kirby Pines Retirement written by Jacqueline Besteman, children and adults. Community. We are pleased they have Kirby Pines Resident joined us. We welcome them both with open arms! The Pinecone | January 2015 • 3 • A Good ResolutionExercise! Any Time Of The Year Happy New Year! Have you been missing your favorite exercise class or your usual 30 minutes on the Nustep? Well, we’ve been EXERCISE SCHEDULE missing you. The Oasis is a great place to begin your New Year’s resolution to feel better. Kirby Pines offers many FOR THE OASIS opportunities to improve strength, endurance, balance and Advanced Water Aerobics cardio-vascular health. Our four exercise classes supported Monday & Wednesday by the Arthritis Foundation include Tai Chi, Arthritis Exercise 8:30 am-9:30 am (Sit and Stand), Water Aerobics, and Walking with Ease (a six week class that will be offered in the spring).