Rhinelander Tree of Love event to be held Dec. 7

For a 35th year the Compassus hospice locations in Rhinelander and Arbor Vitae will light Trees of Love to acknowledge the pain of loss many feel during the holidays. 

Ceremonies will be held at Compassus in Arbor Vitae on Tuesday, Dec. 5, and in Rhinelander on Thursday, Dec. 7. Members of the public are invited to attend. 

“Grief can feel especially profound during the holidays, regardless of when the loss happened,” Compassus Hospice Area Marketing Executive Janette Marien noted in a press release announcing the events. “Our Trees of Love serve as an acknowledgement of the memories left by those who have passed and a reminder that support is near.” 

All attendees will receive ornaments to include in their own holiday celebrations. Trees of Love will remain lit throughout the holiday season. No registration is required. Ceremonies will be held outside with light refreshments.  

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 Tree of Love. 

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