Most people slow down at 92. Patricia Smathers decided to go ziplining.
For Patricia, the adventure was more than a fun outing—it was a chance to cross something off her bucket list. After sharing the dream with staff at PineCrest, the team jumped into action, organizing the details to help make it happen. When Patricia mentioned the idea to friends, what started as one resident’s dream quickly gained momentum.
Soon, Shirley Thornton, Judy Kocar, Joyce Snell, Cheryl Holsey, Josephine Allen, Jeanette Miller, Joan Rankin, and Sharon Daniel signed on, turning Patricia’s bucket list moment into a shared adventure filled with laughter, encouragement, and plenty of memorable moments.
As the group suited up, there were excited smiles, a few nervous laughs, and no shortage of cheering each other on. Some stepped up to the platform with confidence, while others gathered a little extra courage—but every woman embraced the experience in her own way, supported by the friendships surrounding her.
For Patricia, the day meant checking off a lifelong goal. But perhaps even more special was seeing others join her for the ride, proving that adventure has a way of bringing people together.
At PineCrest, this ziplining trip became more than just an outing. It was a reminder that it’s never too late to try something new, never too late to be brave, and never too late to inspire others to take the leap right alongside you.
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