Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 8 • The Pinecone | June 2026 Congratulations to our CHAMPION of the Month JACLYN DUNN Housekeeper - Environmental Services Jackie Dunn consistently exemplifies what it means to do the right thing. She goes above and beyond in her dedication to our residents, always ensuring their needs come first and that they receive the highest level of care and attention. Her positive attitude, reliability, and compassion make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. She leads by example and inspires others to provide the same level of excellence. - Lavonica Brown, Supervisor, EVS Describe Your Family: My family is close knit and loving. We enjoy celebrating life together. Describe yourself in five words: Hardworking, honest, easy-going, loving and respectful. Your favorite thing about your job: Interacting with the residents and appreciation for my hard work. Do you have any hobbies: I enjoy traveling and fishing. What do you do for fun: Watch movies and spending time with my family, friends & residents. Favorite food: Pinto Beans, Fried Chicken, Cornbread. Favorite song: I Can’t Give Up by Lee Williams. What is something you are proud of: Myself. What would you like people to know about you: I am honest, sweet and love helping people. Most of you know I’m retired, you probably know I’m 91 years old. I don’t know another minister who has had a more rewarding, ex- citing, fruitful ministry than I. Am I finished? Not yet. I don’t feel it’s over. I believe God has at least one more thing for me to do, or some other people with whom to engage, and/or perhaps serve. Don’t misread this limited picture. I am retired. Retirement doesn’t mean being and doing nothing. I want to stay alive as long as I live. Staying alive means growth, and growth is not accidental. FINISHED? NOT YET. Reflections Maxie Dunnam By Growth is not accidental - it is intentional, purposeful. There are leaps which we make unconsciously, and great strides in develop- ment often come as by-products. Primarily, however, we make the decision to grow. This is not to say that we manufacture growth. We don’t, no more than a doctor manufactures healing. We simply become persons open to the possibility and give ourselves to the conditions in which growth takes place. The issue is, are we going to make the decision to grow. June Vesper Services 6:30pm | Performing Arts Center June 4: Drew Halton Pastor, Church of the Incarnation June 11: John Bills Pastor, First Baptist Church, Fisherville, TN June 18: Jonathon Matthews & Friends Minister of Worship, Redeemer Evangelical June 25: Michael Brown Executive Director, Kirby Pines “Believe in your infinite potential. Your only limitations are those you set upon yourself.” ― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart