For Star Journal

To honor the pain of loss many experience during the holidays, Compassus hospice invites the public to attend its annual Tree of Love lighting ceremonies, Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. in Arbor Viate, and Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. in Rhinelander.

All attendees will receive ornaments to write a loved one’s name on and place on the tree.

“Grief can feel especially profound during the holidays, regardless of when the loss happened,” said Compassus Hospice Area Market Executive Janette Marien. “Our Trees of Love serve as an acknowledgment of the memories left by those who have passed and a reminder that support is near.”

No registration is required. Ceremonies will be held outside with light refreshments inside the offices.

Compassus Arbor Vitae is located at 1571 Hwy 51 N and Compassus Rhinelander is located at 111 E. Davenport Street.

Those unable to attend can still visit the offices to place a remembrance ornament on the trees.

The Minocqua Rotary Club and JJ’s Acres donated the Tree of Love to be displayed at the Arbor Vitae office, and Forth Floral donated the Rhinelander office Tree of Love.

For more information about the events, contact Mary Ellen Kaminski, volunteer coordinator, at 800-234-3542 or [email protected].