Riverwood’s Lights of Love Ceremony

Since 1984, the Riverwood Auxiliary has annually honored and memorialized the loved ones of area residents with the Lights of Love program, including a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the lobby of the hospital.

Names of loved ones for whom lights have been purchased are listed on a scroll located in the hospital lobby and on the electronic scrolling marquee until the end of the year. It is on the Riverwood website year-round.

Lights that decorate the tree can be purchased for $5 in honor or in memory of a loved one. Envelopes are available at the front desk in the lobby of the hospital or the hospital gift shop. These can be used for light purchase or a form can be printed online at www.river woodhealthcare.org/aboutus/ volunteer. Money raised will be used to fund special projects at Riverwood and fulfill the Auxiliary’s ongoing commitment to the health and well being of the community. The holiday season is a great time to recognize loved ones, coworkers, friends or anyone who has made a difference in your life.

The lighting ceremony will be held on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. in the hospital lobby. The public is invited to attend a short program, including a musical selection and a reading of the scroll will take place. After the ceremony, refreshments will be served.