the PINECONEThe Magazine of Kirby Pines Retirement Community • February 2018 | V. 36 | I. 2 KIRBY PINES OWN DR. THOMAS HICKEY Letting The Good Times Roll at Owen Brennan’s with his saxophone at the ready! The Power of Deep Breathing | Heart Health | Finding God | Resident Spotlight: Mal & Jean Mauney Kirby Pines Retirement Community February is a busy month is managed by: In February, we can celebrate by welcoming at Kirby Pines in the Chinese Lunar New Year 4715 - the a Black Water Dog; if you were born in Year of the Dog. Unlike western calendars, 1934 you are a Green Wood Dog; born the Chinese calendar has names that are re- in 1946 you are a Red Fire Dog and if BOARD OF DIRECTORS peated every 60 years. 2018 is the year of the you were born in 1958 you are a Yellow Dr. James Latimer, Chairman Brown Fire Dog. It is a year of stability and Earth Dog. Mr. Rudy Herzke, President strength, as the brown year is associated with Mr. Berry Terry, Secretary/Treasurer mountains; and a year to take action, as “fire” In February we also celebrate Valentine’s Day. If you have not bought your Valen- Mr. Larry Braughton Rev. Richard Coons spreads quickly. The Chinese New Year is ex- Mr. Jim Ethridge Dr. Fred Grogan pected to usher in business success for those tine cards, you still have time to do so in Ms. Mary Ann Hodges Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr. who use wisdom to find a better way to con- the Blossom Shop. Valentine’s Day is a Mr. Rusty Linkous Ms. Linda Harrington quer the mountains; and wealth success for time to celebrate your one true love, and the love you have for friends and family. those who use stability to save money. As we RCA STAFF transition into the Year of the Dog, it would Also, it is one of the few days when you can eat all the chocolate candy you want Charlie Trammell appear that last year’s stock market climb is President, RCA an indication to stay put, steady, and watch it to, and no one will say anything about it! Michélle Trammell-Vincent continue to climb in 2018. So with these two celebrations happen- Senior Vice President, RCA A Dog is characterized as being independent, ing in the same month, you may want Tim Cox yet loyal. They are not afraid of difficulties in to check the Kirby Calendar for the un- Vice President of Finance, RCA daily life. These shining characteristics give expected concert, trip or dining event in them harmonious relationship with people. which you can participate. Rick Cumberland The earthly sign of fire allows the brown dog “Gung Hay Fat Choy” - Wishing you Chief Operating Officer, RCA to overcome obstacles, as fire can eventually happiness and prosperity. Bill Duff move around, over or under anything in its Chief Financial Officer, RCA path. Fire adds the power to feed or diminish Beth Houk any crisis. It almost appears that the Chinese Michael predicted the current political climate. Director of Sales & Marketing Escamilla, Some of the more famous people born under Executive KIRBY PINES STAFF the Dog are Benjamin Franklin, Harry Houdi- Director, Michael Escamilla Executive Director, Kirby Pines ni, Winston Churchill and our very own Elvis Kirby Pines Presley. The Dog’s lucky colors are green, red Annette Marlar and purple. If you were born in: 1922 you are Director of Medical Services and HR Mike Abutineh, M.D. ON THE PINECONE COVER Medical Director Linda Huston Kirby Pines Celebrates Fat Tuesday & Mardi Gras! Director of Accounting February is generally associated with Valentine’s Day, which is always special at Kirby Pines. We Don Johnson have so many amazing couples who have been Chaplain married 40, 50, 60, even 70 years! It is also a day Cheryl Grimes to reflect on those who have passed on but live Director of Life Enhancement day to day in the minds of their loved ones. Chris Hanna February is also a time for a different type of cel- Director of Environmental Services ebration, one filled with fun, frivolity and over- Chuck Neeley indulgence. That celebration is known as Mardi Gras (see page 8 for story). Director of Maintenance Mike Rayder Our front cover features resident Dr. Thomas Director of Grounds & Landscaping Hickey, a member of The Memphis Wind Sym- phony, with his saxophone in hand. While our Calvin Sims back cover spotlights Kirby residents and sisters, Director of Security Merry LeShane and Donna Griffin. Both photos This magazine is produced by R.C.A. were taken at a lunch outing at Owen Brennan’s, 6465 N. Quail Hollow Rd., Suite 400 Merry LeShane, Dr. Thomas Hickey a New Orleans style restaurant, which has been a Memphis, TN 38120, 901-794-2598 staple of Creole cuisine for 22 years in Memphis. and Donna Griffin at Owen Brennan’s Electronic version of The Pinecone • 2 • The Pinecone | February 2018 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. Mary Ann Hodges Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr. Mr. Rusty Linkous Ms. Linda Harrington RCA STAFF Charlie Trammell President, RCA Michélle Trammell-Vincent Senior Vice President, RCA James & Donna Griffin Michelle Scott Joy Wright Tim Cox James and Donna are moving to Kirby Chellie Scott is one of our newest Kirby You’ll want to get to know this sweet lady, Vice President of Finance, RCA Pines from their former residence in By- Pines residents. She is coming to Kirby Joy Wright. She lived in Charlotte, North Rick Cumberland halia, Mississippi. They have been married from Memphis with her dog, George. Carolina for 42 years but she is coming Chief Operating Officer, RCA for 56 years. She is the mother of 3 children and the to Kirby Pines from Franklin, Tennessee. grandmother of 4. She should have many Bill Duff Recently the families of 2 daughters and grandmother stories to tell. Joy graduated from Classen High School Chief Financial Officer, RCA sons-in-law, with the 4 grandchildren were in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1949 together for a grandson’s wedding. The A proud graduate (Cum Laude) from Beth Houk and went to work for Oklahoma Natural event was an opportunity for James and Georgia Tech with a B.S. in Industrial Gas Company as a secretary. She met and Director of Sales & Marketing Management, Chellie has worked at Donna to see that the whole family was married “the love of her life” in 1955 and KIRBY PINES STAFF doing well and were all very happy. Procter & Gamble, South Trust Bank and she was an elementary teacher. began her real career. She and her late Michael Escamilla James went to Memphis State (University husband had 5 children and now she is Executive Director, Kirby Pines of Memphis) and went into business for Chellie says it is a family tradition to blessed with 17 great-grandchildren. Joy Annette Marlar himself as owner of a small inventory ser- graduate from Georgia Tech, besides and Donald Wright had been married for 48 years when he passed away in 2004. Director of Medical Services and HR vice. Donna graduated from Shelby State graduating with honors (Cum Laude) Community College in nursing. She was she served as Panhellenic president and Mike Abutineh, M.D. an RN at St Francis Hospital for 35 years. treasurer and this very active person was Joy enjoys reading, painting, traveling, Medical Director a cheerleader at Georgia Tech serving as and helping others. She’ll also let you This couple have been best friends since captain her senior year As a gymnast, she know that her greatest interest is her fam- Linda Huston they were 6 years old. They went to the placed 5th in the state of New Jersey for ily and being involved with her grand- Director of Accounting fair together and continued to go to the fair vaulting. children. As far as entertainment goes, Don Johnson with the children and as empty nesters. she enjoys classic movies and swing band Traveling brings much joy to Chellie and music. Joy expects to find some residents Chaplain Their favorite time of the year includes she has been on some nice cruises to St. to share her enthusiasm for Oklahoma Cheryl Grimes the holiday seasons of Thanksgiving and Thomas and Puerto Rico. She has also football and Duke basketball. Director of Life Enhancement Christmas. James and Donna will certain- traveled to Quebec, Canada and Cancun. ly enjoy all of the holiday events we have Chris Hanna After retirement, Donald Wright became here at Kirby Pines. Gardening, dancing, and movies are a few an ordained minister for 7 years and Joy Director of Environmental Services of Chellie’s interests. She’ll be enjoying was his partner along the way. It was a This couple likes to do the things that fit our classic movies and our special dance Chuck Neeley very rewarding time of their lives in ev- right into the activities here at Kirby Pines. night with the oldies but goodies music. Director of Maintenance They enjoy music (Blues, Jazz, and Elvis), She may want to join the gardening group ery way. Joy continues to lead Bible stud- Mike Rayder classic movies, and James enthusiastically this spring and have her own little garden ies and directs the women’s ministry at Director of Grounds & Landscaping watches sports on TV.