Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 18 • The Pinecone | August 2026 PICTURING LIFE AT KIRBY PINES BLUE NOTE DISTILLERY, LUAU DANCE & THE DIXON The Travelers took a trip to the award winning Blue Note Distillery for a tour and some samples. Pictured L-R: Barbara Franz and Mary Lee Boggs in the tasting room; Allen Childress stands in the impressive bourbon barrel room. Grace & John Maxson take in all the fun as new residents at Kirby Pines. We held our annual Summer Luau Dance, which is always a good time. Pictured L-R; Beverly & Jerry Kirkscey enjoy their first luau at Kirby; Carol Stowell and Katy Dorsey share a laugh; Bob Shears and Diane Mullins show off their dance skills and their respect for those skills with a bow and curtsy. Geneva Jackson gets a chance to love on Obi the Therapy Dog, who stopped by independent living. The Travelers went to the Dixon Gallery & Gardens for a Munch & Learn. Pictured L-R: Marcia & Richard Fraley on the grounds; Jean Mauney gets ready to enjoy lunch at Park & Cherry at The Dixon.