Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | August 2026 • 19 • PICTURING LIFE AT KIRBY PINES Bill & Marilyn Crosby are ready to join the parade. We had quite a week of celebration for America’s 250th Birthday! Pictured from L-R: Jim Gholson plays the clarinet alongside Marty Kocman, our local flutist; The crowd is full of spirit at the special Jubilation Jazz performance in the PAC. Photos by Stuart Eyman. Bankie McCarty and Betty Terry at the special Vespers Celebration. Photo by Laura Leuenberger. AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAYWEEK & ART SHOW Our Annual 4th of July Parade was nothing short of spectacular with everyone dressed in all their American Glory! Pictured L-R: John Blount; Marianne Schadrack, Jimmy Latimer, Pat Simmons and Flo Seward; and Bob Small. Our artists were at it again for our Art Wall Presentation. L-R: Bobby Thompson with his unique chain painting; Leora Elli displays her Lego flowers; and Becky Brown with her beautiful garden painting.