the PINECONEThe Magazine of Kirby Pines Retirement Community • January 2020 | V. 38 | I.1 MARY ANN & ROY THURMOND enjoying their ACTIVE LIFE! Improving Your Health | Quality of Life | We Only Have Today | Resident Spotlight: Shirley Anderson Kirby Pines Retirement Community Ringing in the New Year is managed by: This January, we can celebrate not only the new calendar year 2020, but also the Chinese at Kirby Pines Lunar New Year 4717 - the Year of the Rat. realize the value of lifecare and all that Unlike western calendars, the Chinese cal- Kirby Pines offers to our residents. We BOARD OF DIRECTORS endar has names that are repeated every 60 saw the start of the balcony renovation Dr. James Latimer, Chairman years. 2020 is the year of the White Metal project, and of course we continue our Mr. Rudy Herzke, President Rat. It is a year to make peace and enjoy life. apartment and garden home renova- As a White Metal year, we need to wait pa- tions. New on the horizon is a new well- Mr. Berry Terry, Secretary/Treasurer tiently for things to happen. It is time to pre- ness center to be built near the green- Mr. Larry Braughton Rev. Richard Coons pare for the next year. Perhaps this is because house. Mr. Jim Ethridge Dr. Fred Grogan the Rat year is the first animal of the twelve Ms. Linda Harrington Ms. Mary Ann Hodges earthly branches celebrated in the Chinese We can expect many new accomplish- Mr. Rusty Linkous Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr. calendars. ments in 2020. So please have the pa- tience of the Rat, to wait for things to RCA STAFF The Rat is characterized as being a quick come. Wishing you happiness, prosper- Charlie Trammell problem solver, having a strong memory ity, and a Happy New Year. President, RCA and a brilliant sense of creativity. Individu- Michélle Vincent als born in the year of the Rat are said to be “Gung Hay Fat Choy” Senior Vice President, RCA agile, active, resourceful, thoughtful, sharp- Tim Cox sighted and alert. Senior Vice President of Finance, RCA This past year at Kirby has been filled with Michael Laura Cornwell many accomplishments, such as winning the Escamilla, Vice President of Finance, RCA Memphis Most Award for the 13th consecu- Executive Beth Houk tive year, and again being named the largest Director, Director of Sales & Marketing retirement community by the Memphis Busi- ness Journal. Our Marketing team is on track Kirby Pines KIRBY PINES STAFF to yet again bring in a record breaking num- Michael Escamilla ber of deposits and move-ins, as prospects Executive Director, Kirby Pines Annette Marlar ON THE PINECONE COVER Director of Medical Services and HR Mike Abutineh, M.D. Kirby Pines Keeping Active In 2020! Medical Director Happy New Year and new decade - Welcome they inspire everyone to do their best at Anna Bradford 2020! It is hard to believe another year has everything. Our back cover is a reflection Nursing Home/Assisted Living Administrator passed at Kirby Pines, but with each new one of the great times we've had in 2019 and Linda Huston brings the excitement of things to come. It's a we can't wait to see what's ahead Director of Accounting time to refresh and rejuvenate the mind, the Don Johnson spirit and the body, and look to the future. Chaplain We have several opportunities to do just this Cheryl Moore in the months to come. We will begin a new Director of Life Enhancement Curiosity Series to engage the mind - see page Chuck Neeley 8. We have our Annual Crusade for Christ to Director of Maintenance lift the spirit - see page 9. And don't forget Mike Rayder to sign up for our Walk the World Challenge Director of Grounds & Landscaping to exercise the body - see page 4. Of course, Jada Mullins these are just a few of the many opportunities Director of Environmental Services to enrich your life and stay active. Calvin Sims Which brings us to our front cover, featuring Director of Security Roy and Mary Ann Thurmond. This busy, Alisa Stokes fun-loving couple is always on the move, Director of Transportation traveling to visit family, focusing on their church and participating in healthy activities. This magazine is produced by RCA 6465 N. Quail Hollow Rd., Suite 400 Here they show off medals they have won Roy Thurmond's hiking ritual includes Memphis, TN 38120, 901-794-2598 for completing several 5k races. We hope his backpack and favorite travel hat! Electronic version of The Pinecone • 2 • The Pinecone | January 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 Jim Gordon Christine & Patrick Martin Donna & Doug Paine Tim Cox Senior Vice President of Finance, RCA Jim Gordon comes to Kirby Pines Patrick Martin was born in Chester, Douglas (Doug) and Donna Paine Laura Cornwell as a lifelong Memphian. He and his Pennsylvania and his wife, Christine move to Kirby pines from their home Vice President of Finance, RCA late wife, Marilyn were married 50 was born in Quantico, Virginia. The in Memphis and have been married 38 years, have two daughters and four two move to Kirby Pines from Jackson, years. Beth Houk Director of Sales & Marketing grandchildren. Tennessee. They have been married 39 years, have two children, six Doug was a Navy Seaman stationed KIRBY PINES STAFF Jim was an Airman 2nd Class in the Air grandchildren and one great grandchild. in California and the Mediterranean Michael Escamilla Force Reserve and was a smoke jumper Sea. He worked 42 plus years, doing Executive Director, Kirby Pines from 1958-59. He graduated from Patrick graduated from Penn State in data processing, was an order filler Annette Marlar Vanderbilt University in 1959 with a 1968 with a Bachelors Degree and for Waterways Marine and worked in Director of Medical Services and HR Bachelors Degree. He worked in sales obtained his Masters from Temple production and manufacturing for KIK Mike Abutineh, M.D. at IBM for 25 years, and then the FedEx University in 1971. He worked for Custom Products, here in Memphis, Medical Director St. Jude Classic for 11 years. In 1995 Hardee & Martin as an attorney and Tennessee. Donna graduated Cum he opened and operated Jim Gordon managing partner for 31 years. Christine Laude from Memphis State University Anna Bradford Nursing Home/Assisted Living Administrator Jewelers on Poplar Avenue. graduated from the Mid-South School in 1970, while working full-time for J. of Court Reporting in 1972. She worked Strickland & Co., where she has been an Linda Huston Jim has traveled through much of the 14 years as a court reporter and then 24 executive secretary and administrative Director of Accounting United States and also Australia, New years as an official court reporter for the assistant for 61 years and going. Don Johnson Zealand, France and England. He is United States Court. Chaplain still a practicing jeweler and plays golf Donna enjoys reading, walking and Cheryl Moore to stay active. He also collects Herend They both enjoy reading and stay volunteer work. Doug likes crossword Director of Life Enhancement porcelain animal figurines. You can active walking. Christine also enjoys puzzles, and solitaire. They both Chuck Neeley recognize them because of their famous playing games. Musically, their enjoy square and round dancing, so Director of Maintenance fishnet pattern. Jim is a Vanderbilt favorite band is The Eagles and their we hope they take advantage of dance Mike Rayder Commodore fan and his favorite family favorite food is anything Italian, opportunities at Kirby Pines. Christine Director of Grounds & Landscaping recipe is for Chocolate Chip Cookies. mostly spaghetti. Christine's favorite collects little cups and saucers and Jada Mullins holiday is Thanksgiving and Patrick's is shells, while Doug collects records. Director of Environmental Services His friends would describe him as Christmas. We hope their holidays were casual, agreeable and humorous, and enjoyable in their new home. Donna has a "sweet" smile and is Calvin Sims Director of Security once you meet him, I'm sure you will honest, while Doug is the quiet one of find this to be true. He has a big smile Patrick has a good sense of humor and the two. They both enjoy watching golf Alisa Stokes and a bold laugh, so if you see him in Christine is trustworthy and generous. and Tiger football and basketball. We Director of Transportation the dining room, the hallways or at a Sounds like the perfect couple to are so glad the Paines decided to make This magazine is produced by RCA program, be sure to reach out and say join our community. Make sure you Kirby Pines their home and we would 6465 N. Quail Hollow Rd., Suite 400 hello, you'll be glad you did. Welcome introduce yourself if you haven't already like to extend a warm welcome to them Memphis, TN 38120, 901-794-2598 to Kirby Pines, Jim! and make them feel right at home! both! Electronic version of The Pinecone is available at www.kirbypines.com The Pinecone | January 2020 • 3 • Advanced Water Aerobics Monday & Wednesday 8:30 am-9:30 am in the Pool Exercise in the PAC Let Kirby Pines Help You Keep Your Resolution Monday, Wednesday & Friday FOR IMPROVING YOUR HEALTH! 9:30 am in the PAC Tai Chi Happy New Year! The Oasis is a great place to begin your New Year’s resolution to Monday feel better.