the PINECONEThe Magazine of Kirby Pines LifeCare Community • August 2020 | V. 38 | I.8 PAT BRAND doesn't mind staying in, thanks to her luxurious new Garden Home! Keep Your Cool | Promoting Posture | Know Where You're Going | Resident Spotlight: Jack Williams Kirby Pines Retirement LifeCare Enjoying Our Success is managed by: The thirty-seventh anniversary of Kirby at Kirby Pines Pines, is just a month away and this year serve residents and co-workers daily. our celebration, “Lighting of the Lake”, will not be like those of past years due to Regardless of how long you have been BOARD OF DIRECTORS Covid-19. Just the same we will celebrate a resident, or have been contemplating Dr. James Latimer, Chairman all that is Kirby Pines, and we can kick the a move to Kirby Pines, our upcoming Mr. Rudy Herzke, President celebration off with our most recent city- thirty-seventh anniversary is possible Mr. Berry Terry, Secretary/Treasurer wide recognition. In July, the Memphis because of the trust you and so many Mr. Larry Braughton Rev. Richard Coons Business Journal named Kirby Pines the in the Memphis community have in us. Mr. Jim Ethridge Ms. Linda Harrington number one Memphis Area Multi-Level On behalf of all employees, thank you Ms. Mary Ann Hodges Mr. Rusty Linkous Care Community. Kirby Pines is currently in for your cooperative spirits throughout Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr. the running to be voted by the readers of the the years, and may I suggest you take Commercial Appeal for the Memphis Most some time to relax away from the hot RCA STAFF Award - a recognition that Kirby Pines has August sun. Charlie Trammell won for thirteen consecutive years. President, RCA Michélle Vincent Our success is due to residents that know that Michael Senior Vice President, RCA Kirby Pines is the place to relax and enjoy their retirement years. It’s due to the families Escamilla, Tim Cox of residents who share their beliefs that Executive Senior Vice President of Finance, RCA their love ones have chosen the right place Director, Laura Cornwell to live while offering them peace of mind. Kirby Pines Vice President of Finance, RCA And it’s due to our employees, who amidst Stephanie Barrow this pandemic, have still chosen to work and Director of Sales & Marketing KIRBY PINES STAFF ON THE PINECONE COVER Michael Escamilla Executive Director, Kirby Pines Continuing to Stay Safe at Kirby Pines Annette Marlar We have made it to August, and even though in one of our five newly renovated homes, Director of Medical Services and HR we are still dealing with a pandemic, we remain please call 901-369-7340. Mike Abutineh, M.D. positive and thankful for the things we have. Our back cover shows how even wearing Medical Director We have friends to keep us company, food to a mask for safety, can also be fun AND Anna Bradford nourish us, employees who care for our well- fashionable! We never thought we'd get Nursing Home/Assisted Living Administrator being and a roof over our heads to keep us such a turnout, but then again, we are Linda Huston safe. Even though we are going about things never surprised when our residents show differently, Kirby Pines still has so much to up in force for a good time. Director of Accounting offer to keep our minds and bodies busy. Don Johnson Chaplain There are fitness classes, movies, religious services, music, games and more! This month Cheryl Moore we have a few additional "special events" not Director of Life Enhancement to be missed. August 1st kicks off a weekly Chuck Neeley presentation on the Dead Sea Scrolls. August Director of Maintenance 5th and 18th, the Travelers will take you to Mike Rayder new places. The 20th, Mr. Softee Ice Cream Director of Grounds & Landscaping truck will make it's rounds. And August 28th, the Entertainers put on a show. Best part is, Jada Mullins most things are being offered on our Live TV Director of Environmental Services Channel 10 to enjoy in the comfort of your own Calvin Sims apartment or Garden Home. Director of Security Speaking of Garden Homes, our front cover Alisa Stokes takes a peek in the superbly decorated home Director of Transportation of Pat Brand. It is as beautiful as she is and This magazine is produced by RCA adorned with amazing antiques she and her 6465 N. Quail Hollow Rd., Suite 400 husband Charles have collected over the years. Memphis, TN 38120, 901-794-2598 If you, or someone you know, may be interested Pat Brand Loves Her New Garden Home Electronic version of The Pinecone • 2 • The Pinecone | August 2020 is available at www.kirbypines.com Kirby Pines Retirement LifeCare 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 Ms. Linda Harrington 3535 Kirby Road • Memphis, TN 38115 Ms. Mary Ann Hodges Mr. Rusty Linkous Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr. RCA STAFF Charlie Trammell President, RCA Michélle Vincent Senior Vice President, RCA Lynn & Johnnie Haley Jane Hodge Lana Prescott Tim Cox Senior Vice President of Finance, RCA Johnnie and Lynn Haley recently moved A warm welcome goes to new resident Lana Prescott has lived in the Memphis to Kirby Pines from their home in Amory, Jane Hodge. Jane moved from her former area throughout her life and has moved to Laura Cornwell Mississippi. They have two sons and two home in Collierville, TN. She is the moth- Kirby Pines Retirement Community from Vice President of Finance, RCA grandchildren. er of three daughters, grandmother to nine her home in Germantown. Stephanie Barrow and great grandmother to seven. She is Director of Sales & Marketing Johnnie earned his B.A. degree from Mis- also looking forward to three more great- She graduated from Memphis State sissippi State University in 1966, Lynn grands before the end of 2020. She is very University in 1976 with a BA. She then KIRBY PINES STAFF earned her B.S degree from Mississippi proud of her family including three of the went on to earn a Masters in Social Work Michael Escamilla College for Women in 1967, and Johnnie greatest sons-in-laws ever. with an endorsement in Gerontology Executive Director, Kirby Pines earned his law degree (Juris Doctor) from at The University of Tennessee. Lana Ole Miss in 1973. Jane went to Northwest Junior College and worked as a medical social worker and Annette Marlar earned an associate degree in business. Her was director of the “Shelter for Women Director of Medical Services and HR Johnnie served on active duty with the career in business was with Firestone, now and Children” at the Salvation Army. Mike Abutineh, M.D. Navy, the Army, and the Air Force over Bridgestone, as transportation manager. Medical Director a 21-year military career, ending with his She was with them for 25 years, much of Traveling has been a priority in Lana’s retirement from the JAG Corps in 1993. life. Her destinations include Ireland, Anna Bradford her career was in the Chicago area cover- They then moved to Starkville, Mississip- ing parts of nine states. Scotland, England, Denmark, South Nursing Home/Assisted Living Administrator pi, where Johnnie served as the Deputy America, Japan, Hong Kong, Alaska, Linda Huston General Counsel and litigation attorney For enjoyment, Jane likes to travel, read, Hawaii, and many others. For sure, she Director of Accounting for Mississippi State University until his and follow games on Facebook. Her trav- has many stories from these journeys. retirement in 2010. els include six continents, 47 states and 41 Don Johnson countries. Her favorite destination is Scot- Lana says that her friends would describe Chaplain During their 52 years of marriage, they land where she has visited twice. Her daily her as trustworthy, loyal, smart, curious, Cheryl Moore have lived in Georgia, Texas, Mississip- reading habit and love of books make her a strong willed, funny and goofy. The Director of Life Enhancement pi, Alabama (3 times), Missouri, Louisi- good fit for our “Book Baggers.” funny and goofy is understandable when ana, Kansas, Hawaii, and North Dakota. she tells you she is a collector of “dust Chuck Neeley These places and the people they knew When you meet Jane, you will know bunnies.” Director of Maintenance at each place provided them with many quickly why she was voted class favorite Mike Rayder happy memories and enriched their lives her senior year in high school. In her busi- For exercise, Lana walks. She also enjoys Director of Grounds & Landscaping in countless ways. ness career with Firestone, she was winner visiting her friends and spending time of the “President’s Award” in 1997. reading and thinking. She is very proud Jada Mullins Lynn loves cooking, gardening, and lis- of overcoming serious injuries to become Director of Environmental Services tening to American Family Talk Radio To stay active, Jane’s favorite form of ex- independent and able to walk again. Calvin Sims programs. Johnnie loved playing golf for ercise is walking. She also collects minia- Lana is definitely a fit for our retirement Director of Security many years but can’t handle the heat any ture tea sets which we can be sure she has longer. He loves watching NCAA and found just the right place for display in her community. We extend a very warm and Alisa Stokes NFL football games and is looking for- new home. cordial welcome to her and wish her the Director of Transportation ward to being a Memphis Redbirds’ fan.