Samaritan's Tree of Life Ceremony Brightens Holiday Season in Collingswood

The community is encouraged to gather family and friends to celebrate the season as Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice presents a Tree of Life ceremony on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Collingswood Senior Community Center, located at 30 Collings Avenue. NOTE: This ceremony will be held indoors.

The candlelight ceremony, open to the public, features inspirational readings and music provided by Samaritan Music Therapist Carrie Rupnow-Kidd followed by refreshments and fellowship.

Individuals may dedicate a light on the tree in memory of someone who has passed on or in honor of someone special in their life. Proceeds from optional donations benefit the patients, families and programs of Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice.

Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice’s Tree of Life Ceremony

Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 7 p.m.
Collingswood Senior Community Center – INDOORS|
30 Collings Avenue

For more information or to dedicate a light, contact Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice’s Judy Matthews at (856) 552-3242.

About Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice:
Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, independent organization accredited by The Joint Commission, a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), and NHPCO’s We Honor Veterans program, created in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Samaritan is the regional leader for hospice care, palliative (comfort) medicine, grief support and counseling, and end-of-life education, and advocacy. Samaritan serves people in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer counties who are coping with the stresses of aging, serious illness or grief. For more information, visit www.SamaritanNJ.org.