Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 20 • The Pinecone | November 2026 PICTURING LIFE AT KIRBY PINES Irene Baker receives a surprise visit from her grandson, David from South Carolina. Photo by Sydney Wagner Sylvia Statham got a chance to meet Jim Cantore of the Weather Channel while riding out hurricane Isaias. BIRTHDAYS, TOM LEE PARK & MORE Birthday Brunch gets more popular every month. Donna Griffin is all smiles surrounded by friends Steve & Jeanette Martin, Sarah McCallum, Mary Stagg, Sally Coleman, Jeannie Valentine and Paula Cwikiel. Philip Slate celebrates with his daughter-in-law, Kim, his son, Carl and friends, Mike Semore and Bill Srygley. We love it when our friends share good taste! Paula Hanson and Jane Longfield sure do. Photo by Arrena Cheek Bob Small’s daughters were on hand to help him prepare for an upcoming surgery. Photo by Sydney Wagner It was a beautiful day on the Mighty Mississippi at Tom Lee Park with Travelers Bill Hemphill, Genenne Wilson and Stuart & Bonnie Eyman.