Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 18 • The Pinecone | October 2026 PICTURING LIFE AT KIRBY PINES LIGHTING OF THE LAKE Our Lighting of the Lake weekend was full of special moments to coincide with America’s 250th Celebration. L-R: Keith Weathers blesses our flag at Vespers - Photo by Stuart Eyman; the U of M Color Guard raise the flags - Photo by Connie Carter; Jeannie Valentine pledges allegiance; our guest speaker, Ken Wells and our own Richard Cheek. Was great seeing everyone in their Red, White and Blue theme colors. L-R: Marilyn Wray; LuEllen Childress lights a candle with her son Allen, who was one of our resident escorts; Jennie Fulmer and Jane Longfield; and Paula Cwikiel Our reception following the ceremony did not disappoint. L-R: Laura Leuenberger with her mother, Betty Terry; Sylvia Statham and LifeCare Advisor/Trumpeter, Randy Peace; Alice Petty; and Paula & Chuck Hanson. HEAD TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR YOUTUBE CHANNEL TO SEE ALL THE PHOTOS!