Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 8 • The Pinecone | October 2026 Congratulations to our CHAMPION of the Month SHEREE FLETCHER Lead Cook - Culinary Sheree Fletcher has demonstrated a positive, can-do attitude since her very first day as a cook. Her hard work and dedication recently earned her a promotion to Lead Cook. She is always willing to pitch in when the team is short-staffed and her high energy and upbeat personality create a positive atmosphere that motivates those around her. Her enthusiasm is contagious, often bringing smiles, laughter and even a little dancing in the kitchen! - Harold Morris, Director of Culinary Describe Your Family: They are loving, funny and very close to my heart. Describe yourself in five words: Kind, caring and funny. Your favorite thing about your job: My coworkers and I also love to cook. Do you have any hobbies: I love to sing. What do you do for fun: I like to garden. Favorite food: Pizza. Favorite song: The Highways of Life by The Isley Brothers. What is something you are proud of: I am very proud of the woman I have become. What would you like people to know about you: That I care about people and have a big heart. “Heavens, how you’ve aged!” exclaimed a man to a boyhood friend whom he had not seen for years. “Well, we can’t help growing old, can we?” responded the friend. “No, we can’t help growing old,” agreed the fellow, “but we must avoid becoming aged.” Is there a difference? I think so. Becoming aged means losing interest in life. Having our capacity for surprise blunted, closing ourselves to new ideas. Reflections Maxie Dunnam By That’s becoming aged. Thinking our life doesn’t matter any more. Giving in to the notion that it’s too late to change. Having nothing that demands our commitment. We can’t help growing old, but we don’t have to become aged. October Vesper Services 6:30pm | Performing Arts Center October 1: Dr. Leon Sanderson Kirby Resident, White Station Church of Christ October 8: Hickman Ewing Elder, First Evangelical Church October 15: Dr. Kimberly Dunnam Reisman World Methodist Evangelism Ambassador October 22: Mark Barton Chaplain, Baptist Trinity Home Care and Hospice October 29: All Saints Day Resident Led Service “Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional!” - WALT DISNEY - THERE’S OLD AND THERE’S AGED