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The Pinecone | June 2026 • 5 • FATHER’S DAY A Celebration of Our Dads for Father’s Day has been celebrated in the United States for more than 100 years. The first widely recognized Father’s Day celebration took place in 1910 in Spokane, Washington, after Sonora Smart Dodd sought to honor her father, a Civil War veteran who raised six children as a single parent. In 1972, Father’s Day officially became a national holiday celebrated on the third Sunday in June. Since then, it has become a time to recognize the fathers, grandfathers, mentors, and father figures who shaped our lives through hard work, wisdom, humor, strength, and love. As we celebrate Father’s Day, we also recognize the importance of staying socially engaged and mentally active as we age. Reminiscing activities connected to family traditions, life lessons, music, hobbies, work, and special experiences are often some of the strongest memories we carry throughout life. We invite you to take a few moments to reflect on the memories and moments that remind you of your father or someone who filled that role in your life. Taking time to reflect on these memories helps preserve meaningful life experiences while encouraging conversation and connection with others around us. Sharing stories about fathers, grandfathers, and father figures can spark laughter, comfort, and cherished memories within our community. To all the fathers, grandfathers, veterans, mentors, and caregivers—we celebrate and honor you this Father’s Day. Reflections of Dad: A Father’s Day Memory Activity 1. My father’s full name was: 2. He was born in (city/state): 3. One thing my father always said: 4. My father worked as a: 5. A lesson my dad taught me that stuck: 6. A hobby or skill my dad enjoyed was: 7. Did he enjoy fishing, woodworking, farming sports, cars, music, fixing things: 8. A favorite memory of spending time with my father is: 9. A family tradition my dad helped create: 10. My dad’s favorite meal or restaurant was: 11. One thing that could always make my dad laugh was: 12. I remember riding with my father to: 13. One piece of advice my father gave me: 14. A favorite trip, vacation or outing with my father was: 15. One word I would use to describe my father is: Fill out this page and save it for future generations to enjoy. Happy Father’s Day!