Hospice of Mercy’s Love Lights celebration is Monday

CEDAR RAPIDS — The holidays can be a difficult time for those who have lost a loved one. In an expression of honor and remembrance of loved ones, Hospice of Mercy invites the public to participate in its Love Lights celebration beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday.

Love Lights is an annual tradition at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, which is located at 315 18th Ave. in Hiawatha. Each light on the holiday tree signifies a gracious gift of support in honor of a loved one, helping Hospice of Mercy to serve patients on their final journeys, as well as their family members. To learn more about making a gift of support, call the Mercy Foundation at (319 0398-6206 or visit https://www.mercycare.org/giving/donate-now/.

The Love Lights celebration will include a brief memorial program and tree lighting, which begins at 5:45 p.m., as well as cocoa and cookies, to honor Hospice of Mercy patients, families, staff, volunteers and the community.