the PINECONEThe Magazine of Kirby Pines LifeCare Community • May 2021 | V. 39 | I.5 CELEBRATING NATIONAL NURSES WEEK MAY 6-12, 2021 Kirby Pines resident and retired nurse EDITH BENGTSON representing nurses everywhere. Walk To Cure | Body Mechanics and Back Safety | The Real Value | Resident Spotlight: Wynanne Dierssen Kirby Pines Retirement LifeCare It's Mother's Day is managed by: Do you ever wonder why we do some of the at Kirby Pines things we do? Do we do them out of habit, Mother’s Day, May 8th The cookout is honor, proclamation, or simply because year will be smaller than in past years, someone said we need to do it? Well, yet a very enjoyable way to softly BOARD OF DIRECTORS observing Mother’s Day is a combination of welcome the less restrictive measures Dr. James Latimer, Chairman all of the above. now in effect. We will be serving Mr. Rudy Herzke, President Mother’s Day was first observed in 1907 at grilled hot dogs, hamburgers and BBQ Mr. Berry Terry, Secretary/Treasurer the request of Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, chicken, along with beans, potato salad Mr. Larry Braughton Rev. Richard Coons PA, who asked her church to hold a service in and slaw. Cold watermelon, water and Mr. Jim Ethridge Ms. Linda Harrington memory of all mothers on the anniversary of soft drinks. There will be activities for Ms. Mary Ann Hodges Mr. Rusty Linkous her own mother’s death. Two years later in children and plenty of space for family Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr. 1909, Anna and some friends began a letter- members, as we use more of the grove writing campaign to create a Mother’s Day area for spaced out tables and add a RCA STAFF Observance. Their campaign was successful second tent for covered seating. More Charlie Trammell and in 1914, Congress passed legislation important though, it is a day filled with President, RCA designating the Second Sunday in May as smiles, laughter, love for one another, Michélle Vincent Mother’s Day. Some say the predecessor and, above all, a day to honor our Senior Vice President, RCA mothers. of Mother’s Day was the ancient spring Tim Cox festival dedicated to the Greek goddess Rhea Senior Vice President of Finance, RCA and Roman goddess Cybele, known as the Laura Cornwell “Mothers of the Gods”. No matter when Michael Vice President of Finance, RCA this day was first observed, Mother’s Day is Escamilla, a tradition everyone can celebrate at Kirby Executive Stephanie Barrow Director of Sales & Marketing Pines. Director, So, make plans now to attend our Mother’s Kirby Pines KIRBY PINES STAFF Day Cookout on the Saturday before Michael Escamilla Executive Director, Kirby Pines Annette Marlar ON THE PINECONE COVER Director of Medical Services Mike Abutineh, M.D. Kirby Pines Is Ready To Celebrate! Medical Director It has been a long time coming, but May is we chose to honor for National Nurs- Anna Bradford here and Kirby Pines is getting back in the es Week – see page 8. On the back are Nursing Home/Assisted Living Administrator groove! The flowers are at their peak and we other nurses who dedicated their lives Linda Huston are on our way, too. to working hard, paying attention to de- Director of Accounting tail, caring, listening and having a sense Don Johnson This month things are going strong with the of humor. return of our Annual Mother's Day Cookout Chaplain on May 8th. It is the perfect time to celebrate Thank you to everyone for always show- Chuck Neeley our moms with family and friends. May 5th ing up for photos and contests, each and Director of Maintenance enjoy Cinco de Mayo with Marcella Pinilla every month - you're the BEST! Mike Rayder in the PAC. May 19th do your part in Walk Director of Grounds & Landscaping to Cure and support the Arthritis Foundation. The Ham-ateurs are back on May 21st with Jada Mullins their fun-loving blend of entertainment. Also Director of Environmental Services returning is our Wednesday Bridge Club, Calvin Sims Tech Time and more. Director of Security Allison Nolan On page 20, we have some of the contestants Life Enhancement Director from our birdhouse contest with the winning entries. However, all of our birdhouses are This magazine is produced by RCA on our Facebook Page, where we will select 6465 N. Quail Hollow Rd., Suite 400 a Fan Favorite, so check them out and vote! Memphis, TN 38120, 901-794-2598 Our front cover features, Edith Bengtson, Electronic version of The Pinecone one of our twenty retired nurse residents Edith Bengtson In Her Nursing Days is available at www.kirbypines.com • 2 • The Pinecone | May 2021 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 Tim Cox Senior Vice President of Finance, RCA Elsie Bloodworth Susie & Bobby Thompson Laura Cornwell Vice President of Finance, RCA We welcome Elsie Bloodworth to Kirby Pines from Bobby and Susie Thompson moved to Kirby Pines with Stephanie Barrow her previous residence in Collierville, TN. Born in their two cats Holly Belle and Katy Bug from Hernan- Director of Sales & Marketing do, Mississippi. They have anticipated their move to Winona, MS, Elsie moved to the Memphis area at an KIRBY PINES STAFF early age. She is the mother of two sons and a daughter. Kirby and are elated they can now call our community Michael Escamilla She is also the proud grandmother to six grandsons and their home. Executive Director, Kirby Pines six great-grands. Annette Marlar Bobby graduated from Whitehaven High School and at- Director of Medical Services tended University of Memphis. He became a machinist Upon graduating from Draughon’s Business College Mike Abutineh, M.D. for Canadian National Railroad and worked there for 34 in 1950, Elsie launched into a career in the business Medical Director years. He later owned a travel agency. Susie graduated and sales fields. Until she retired, she was successful in Anna Bradford from Germantown High School. Besides being a home- Nursing Home/Assisted Living Administrator furnishing and selling interior hotel furnishings. maker, she owned and operated a mobile catering busi- Linda Huston ness, “Susan’s Concessions.” Director of Accounting A sure fit for the Kirby lifestyle, Elsie’s interests run Don Johnson the gamut from crafting to golfing. She is a Master Painting, woodworking and traveling keep Bobby busy. Chaplain Gardener and has been involved in the Bluebird and His favorite hobby is re-purposing old and discarded Chuck Neeley Herb Societies of America. For 20 years, Elsie was items in unusual funky ways. Susie is an avid animal Director of Maintenance involved in organizing golf tournaments to benefit The lover, especially cats. She is known by some as “The Mike Rayder Hemophilia Foundation. Cat Lady.” She also enjoys reading, puzzles, games, and Director of Grounds & Landscaping flowers. If these interests don’t keep them busy, they Jada Mullins Elsie enjoys traveling and has traveled throughout the also enjoy classic westerns and scary movies. Director of Environmental Services United States, missing only the Dakotas. She has also Calvin Sims visited many foreign countries and found Ireland to be Traveling in their motor home, they have toured most Director of Security of the United States. Bobby has also visited 19 foreign her favorite destination. Allison Nolan countries. Life Enhancement Director We are so happy to have Elsie at Kirby Pines! She says This active couple will certainly be an asset to our Kirby This magazine is produced by RCA she is a collector of memories and with her friendly 6465 N. Quail Hollow Rd., Suite 400 Pines Retirement Community. We hope they will share Memphis, TN 38120, 901-794-2598 outgoing personality, she will surely add to her their talents and love of life personalities with us as soon collection. Let’s give her a warm Kirby welcome and Electronic version of The Pinecone as they get settled. Greet them warmly as we open up for is available at www.kirbypines.com get her involved in “Kirby Way of Life.” our summer activities. New Resident Bios written by resident, Peggy Reynolds Gatlin The Pinecone | May 2021 • 3 • WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2021 10:30 am | Lobby Advanced Water Aerobics Monday & Wednesday 8:30 am-9:30 | Pool Exercise in the PAC Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30am | PAC/Live TV Yoga Stretch Monday & Wednesday 12:45 pm | PAC/Live TV Men’s Water Aerobics Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 am - 9:15 am | Pool May is Arthritis Awareness Month at Kirby Pines Arthritis Foundation Water Aerobics Arthritis simply means inflammation of the joint and refers to more than 100 types of joint diseases that affect 54 million adults in the U.S. Usually you picture someone with gray Tuesday & Thursday hair and retired as a person with arthritis, but today arthritis impacts the whole family when 9:30 am - 10:15 am | Pool a child develops Juvenile arthritis (more than 300,000 children nationwide). While no cure for arthritis has been developed yet, with much research, medical science has improved its Arthritis Foundation understanding for the causes of arthritis and better treatments including new medications Sit/Stand Class for pain and inflammation relief and experimental restoration treatments. Exercise has Tuesday & Thursday an important role in the improvement and continuing function of daily activities.