Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 8 • The Pinecone | March 2026 Congratulations to our CHAMPION of the Month TRAMAINE JONES Culinary Purchasing / Utility Manager On Valentine's Day, Tramaine demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership, ensuring our residents had everything they needed to enjoy a truly memorable celebration. His strategic thinking, flexibility and willingness to go above and beyond were instrumental in making the event a complete success. His commitment to excellence and his ability to anticipate needs always makes a meaningful impact on both residents and staff. - Harold Morris, Director of Culinary Describe Your Family: I've been married 22 years and have three girls, ages 21, 23 and 28. Describe yourself in five words: Loyal, faith-based, humble, easy-going, happy. What is your favorite thing about your job: I love the residents, coworkers & different opportunities. Do you have any hobbies: Sports & church. Do you have any pets: Two dogs, Q-Tip and Rico. What do you do for fun: Video games, read, go outside, time with family and travel. Favorite food: Anything that tastes good. Favorite song: We Are One by Frankie Beverly & Maze What is something you are proud of: Being a father, husband and man of God. What would you like people to know about you: I promote positivity and love helping people. HISTORY OF NATIONAL LET'S LAUGH DAY Every year, on National Let’s Laugh Day, we are reminded to keep things light and pep things up with a little humor. If you have been in the doldrums for a while now, or haven’t been feeling too good, then you need to laugh the worries away and take it easy. Laughter is, after all, the best medicine, and it is just what the doctor prescribed for March 19! Jokes have long been the best way to provide comic relief. The world’s oldest joke can be traced back to 1900 B.C. Laughter can also be contagious. This is why laugh tracks were added to television shows to cue when the audience is supposed to laugh and to indicate when a comedic scene happens. The first American television show to use a laugh track was in 1950, in “The Hank McCune Show.” Where frowns cause wrinkles, laughing creates adorable crinkles that are good for the muscles. ‘Laughter yoga’ is now quite a popular activity, in which muscles of the face, abdomen, and lungs are engaged using laughter as the core exercise. Laughter also releases endorphins and lowers the stress hormone, cortisol, in the body. Make someone's day, by making them laugh! NATIONAL LET'S LAUGH DAY IS THURSDAY, MARCH 19TH! Many studies have found that laughter really can be good for your health. 95% of Americans say laughter is a stress reliever. Laughter is one of the most popular ways to interact with other people. 96% of Americans like to make others laugh 77% think they are funny 60% say they are funnier than their spouse March 6th is Kirby Pines is proud to have some of the very best teammembers anywhere! Their kindness, compassion, hard work and positive spirit make a difference every single day. Be sure to show your appreciation on March 6th and throughout the year!