the PINECONEThe Magazine of Kirby Pines Retirement Community • February 2020 | V. 38 | I.2 JEANETTE MARTIN finds special LOVE at the Memphis Humane Society Heart Health | Love Your Heart | Sacrificial Love | Resident Spotlight: Donna Griffin & Merry LeShane Kirby Pines Retirement Community It's All About The Love is managed by: Happy Valentine’s Day! This is the month for all of us to let those special persons in our lives at Kirby Pines know just how much they mean to us. As well inspiration from an English valentine she as to reminisce about receiving something spe- received, and her father sold her creations BOARD OF DIRECTORS cial from a “secret” valentine and how wonder- in his book and stationery store. Her val- ful that may have made us feel. Well, this tradi- entines were meant to be given to “one’s Dr. James Latimer, Chairman tion goes back for centuries. true love”, and for many years in the Mr. Rudy Herzke, President United States these were the only indi- Mr. Berry Terry, Secretary/Treasurer February 14 was originally dedicated to two viduals that exchanged valentines. By the Mr. Larry Braughton Rev. Richard Coons ancient martyrs named Valentine. Valentine early 20th century, valentine cards were Mr. Jim Ethridge Dr. Fred Grogan of Rome, who suffered martyrdom about AD being exchanged among family members Ms. Linda Harrington Ms. Mary Ann Hodges 269. He was a priest and doctor who is said to and soon to friends. The practice of ex- have treated patients even if they could not pay. Mr. Rusty Linkous Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr. changing cards was extended to all man- The other was Valentine of Terni, who in AD ners of gifts in the Untied States in the RCA STAFF 197 was named bishop of Interamna (modern second half of the 20th century. Charlie Trammell Terni), and suffered martyrdom during the per- President, RCA secution of Emperor Aurelian. However, far On this Valentine’s Day, whether you are more prominent historically is Valentinius of giving or receiving a Valentine, I hope Michélle Vincent Alexandria, an influential Gnostic teacher and this little gesture makes you feel wonder- Senior Vice President, RCA a candidate for Bishop of Rome. In his teach- ful all year long. Happy Valentine’s Day! Tim Cox ings, the marriage bed assumed a central place Senior Vice President of Finance, RCA in Christian love. While European countries Laura Cornwell celebrated Valentine’s Day for centuries, Brit- Michael Vice President of Finance, RCA ish settlers most probably imported it to North Escamilla, America in the 19th century. Stephanie Barrow Executive Director of Sales & Marketing The first mass-produced valentines of em- Director, bossed paper lace were produced in the United Kirby Pines KIRBY PINES STAFF States in 1847, in Worcester, Massachusetts. Michael Escamilla Their creator was Ester Howland who took her Executive Director, Kirby Pines Annette Marlar ON THE PINECONE COVER Director of Medical Services and HR Mike Abutineh, M.D. Puppy Love Has Taken Over Kirby Pines Medical Director It is now February, and with all of our wonderful front cover features Jeanette Martin, a huge Anna Bradford couples at Kirby Pines, Valentine's Day is very animal lover, snuggled up with Libby, one Nursing Home/Assisted Living Administrator special. A time for love. But what is love? It of the many dogs available for adoption Linda Huston is a noun meaning, "an intense feeling of deep at the Humane Society of Memphis. Our Director of Accounting affection". Or "a great interest and pleasure in back is an adorable kitten cozying up to something". It can also mean, "a person or thing Dennis Renick. We hope you enjoy this Don Johnson that one loves". special issue from the bottom of our hearts. Chaplain There are so many forms of the word, that every Cheryl Moore day we can find something to love. You can Director of Life Enhancement love football, and for those who do, check out Chuck Neeley our Superbowl Bash on the 2nd, especially if Director of Maintenance you also love hot dogs! You may love country Mike Rayder music, if so, head to the Movie Theater every Director of Grounds & Landscaping Thursday at 1:30 pm for Ken Burns' eight part documentary, A story of America, One Song at a Jada Mullins Time. If you love to dance, kick up your heels on Director of Environmental Services the 14th with The Jim Mahannah Band. If you Calvin Sims love history, join the Travelers as they visit the Director of Security historic Cedar Hall in Bartlett. And if you love entertainment, make sure you attend the Ham- Alisa Stokes ateur program on the 28th, titled, Leap Year.... Director of Transportation Anything Goes. This magazine is produced by RCA Bob Field, Sherron Ward, Jeanette 6465 N. Quail Hollow Rd., Suite 400 The best kind of love, however, is shared by Martin, Dennis Renick and Rosebud, Memphis, TN 38120, 901-794-2598 people - even furry, four-legged people. Our who is available for adoption. Electronic version of The Pinecone • 2 • The Pinecone | February 2020 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 Al & Cynthia Dabrowski Robert McKeever Curt & Peggy Wilson Tim Cox Senior Vice President of Finance, RCA Alfred and Cynthia Dabrowski come Robert "Rip" McKeever moved to Kirby Curt and Peggy Wilson come to our Laura Cornwell to Kirby Pines from their previous Pines from his home in Germantown, retirement community from their home Vice President of Finance, RCA residences in Muskegon, Michigan Tennessee. He was married to his late in Memphis. They have been married and McAllen, Texas. They have been wife, Bonnie, for 45 years. He has two 11 years, and according to Curt, one of Stephanie Barrow married 50 years, have three children children and four grandchildren. his proudest accomplishments is that he Director of Sales & Marketing "married well". and seven grandchildren. KIRBY PINES STAFF He was born in Maywood, Illinois, but Michael Escamilla Al was born in New York City, but grew moved to Memphis when he was only Curt was born in Greenville, Mississippi and received his BA from Louisiana Executive Director, Kirby Pines up in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from three months old. Robert earned his Tech in 1968. He served in the US Army, the University of Cincinnati in 1969 Bachelor of Business Administration Annette Marlar 1st Lieutenant, assigned to Fort Hood, Director of Medical Services and HR with a Bachelors Degree in Chemical from Memphis State University in Engineering. He worked 26 years as Texas and 101st Airborne Division, Mike Abutineh, M.D. 1971. He is also a proud Army Veteran, a technical manager for Brunswick Vietnam. He earned his MEd in 1975 Medical Director who served in Vietnam. He made his from Memphis State and worked 26 Bowling. Cynthia was born in Bryan, career as an Office Manager for Schlitz years as an administrator for the Shelby Anna Bradford Ohio and received her Associate Brewing Company in Memphis. County Government in criminal justice. Nursing Home/Assisted Living Administrator Business Degree in 1968 from Miami- Peggy is from Kettering, Ohio and Linda Huston Jacobs in Dayton, Ohio. She became Rip was an avid bowler for 60 years earned her BS in accounting in 1982 Director of Accounting owner/operator of an in-home day care and was a member of the Windyke with honors, then gained her CPA Don Johnson for 26 years. Men's Golf League for 25 years. He Certificate. She worked 26 years as Chaplain is a Memphis Tiger sports fan and his a Financial Reporting Manager for The two of them enjoy traveling, Cheryl Moore favorite holiday is Christmas. various companies. Director of Life Enhancement walking and games. Al also likes reading - Stephen King is his favorite. Chuck Neeley He is well traveled, having taken Curt's interests include woodworking Cynthia likes cooking, decorating and Director of Maintenance several cruises to destinations in and carpentry, while Peggy enjoys collecting shells ad decorative glass. quilting - she is a proud member of the Mike Rayder Europe, Alaska, the Greek Islands, the Cotton Patcher's Quilt Guild. To stay Director of Grounds & Landscaping They have cruised the Caribbean, Caribbean and Mexico. active Curt plays tennis and Peggy takes Jada Mullins Alaska, Europe, the Panama Canal, daily walks. According to friends, he is We welcome Robert to Kirby Pines Director of Environmental Services Australia/New Zealand and Russia. dependable and she is easy going and Retirement Community with open Calvin Sims They have also been throughout the US, organized. Sounds like a perfect match. Director of Security Europe, Australia and New Zealand by arms and hope he is making the most land. of the many opportunities here to meet Alisa Stokes We are so glad the Wilson's have chosen people and stay active. If you happen to Director of Transportation Kirby Pines for their retirement home. Make sure you welcome this fun-loving see him in the hallway or in the dining Hopefully Curt has checked out the This magazine is produced by RCA couple to their new home when you see room, make sure you say hello and Hobby Shop and Peggy has joined the 6465 N. Quail Hollow Rd., Suite 400 them.