Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

Friendly, caring, team player, a support to new employees, always going the extra mile …… these are just a few words that describe Colesha Cross and why she deserves to be Employee of the Month. As a long-time employee at Kirby Pines, and as a mentor to new employees, Colesha assists in training orientees based on a team-approach, and always doing what’s best for the resident, other employees, and guests within the facility. No task is too large or small for Colesha to handle. She seeks out the appropriate support to get the job done and completes each function in an excellent manner. We are extremely proud of Colesha and all that she does for Kirby Pines and our residents. - Rhonda Nelson, Director of Nursing • 8 • The Pinecone | February 2022 Describe Your Family: Loving and supportive. Describe yourself in five words: Caring, friendly, reliable, loving and understanding. What do you do for fun: Enjoy family, watch movies, play games. Do you have a pet: A Pomeranian named Pee-Wee. What is your favorite food: Spaghetti. Favorite song: Better Days by Le'Andria Johnson. What is your favorite thing about your job: Knowing that I provide and care for residents and put a smile on their faces. What is something you are proud of: Thankful and blessed at the person I've become and that I am able to help others. What would you like people to know about you: I am a hardworking, responsible person and I put my trust in the Lord. Congratulations to our EMPLOYEE of the Month COLESHA CROSS CNA Gallery Manor Valentine Trivia! Question: Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14, which coincides with which ancient Roman festival? Answer: Lupercalia, a fertility festival. The festival was celebrated in honor of Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, and Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome.your cognitive skills sharp and reduces your chance of experiencing memory loss. This year, make time to play games that'll force your mind to work in overdrive. Question: Cupid is the Roman counterpart to which Greek god? Answer: Eros, the god of love Question: February 14 is celebrated as National Chocolate Day in which country? Answer: Ghana Question: Cupid is believed to carry arrows that have tips made of which two materials? Answer: Gold and lead. According to legend, if Cupid strikes someone with a gold arrow, they are filled with desire and love for their partner. If Cupid strikes them with a lead arrow, they fall out of love. Question: In what year did Hallmark start selling Valentine’s Day cards? Answer: 1913. The company began producing its own Valentine’s Day cards in 1916. Question: Red roses are often given as a sign of love and romance on Valentine’s Day. Which Greek goddess is associated with red roses? Answer: Aphrodite. If red roses aren’t your thing, don’t worry. There are plenty of other rose colors that symbolize things like friendship and joy. Question: According to medieval Europeans, February 14 marked the beginning of mating season for which animals? Answer: Birds. That’s why it’s common to see birds on Valentine’s Day cards as symbols of the holiday. Question: Which company created sweetheart candies? Answer: The New England Confectionery Company (Necco). Fun fact: Some of the most popular messages on those hearts, like “Be Mine” and “Kiss Me,” were first introduced back in 1902. Question: Who is credited with publishing the first commercial Valentine in the United States? Answer: Esther Howland. She started selling Valentines in her hometown of Worcester, Massachusetts, and was nicknamed “The Mother of the American Valentine.” She used colorful paper and lace to create her Valentine’s Day cards. Question: Who is the man often credited with creating the first Valentine’s Day box of chocolates? Answer: Richard Cadbury