31st Annual Season of Lights

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The Lakewood Health System Foundation, together with Lakewood’s Hospice and Palliative Care programs, will host the 31st Annual Season of Lights Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m. at Sourcewell in Staples (202 12th St NE).

The annual ceremony offers families, friends, caregivers, and community members an opportunity to come together to remember and honor loved ones who received care through Lakewood’s Hospice and Palliative Care programs and passed away between Oct. 1, 2025, and Oct. 1, 2026.

Season of Lights has become a meaningful tradition for many families as they navigate grief and celebrate the lives of those they have lost. The event also provides an opportunity for Lakewood caregivers to reconnect with families and reflect on the relationships formed while caring for patients and their loved ones.

The ceremony will include a welcome from Dobson, a message from Dr. Julie Benson, senior services medical director, and a remembrance ceremony featuring the hanging of ornaments in honor of patients remembered this year. Chaplain Paul Johnson will lead portions of the program, including the closing prayer.

Sponsored by the Lakewood Health System Foundation and Lakewood's Hospice and Palliative Care programs, Season of Lights reflects the organizations' ongoing commitment to providing comfort, dignity, support, and compassionate care to individuals living with serious illness, while also walking alongside family members through their grief and bereavement journey.

For more information about Lakewood's Hospice or Palliative Care programs, call 218-894-8080. To learn more about supporting these programs through the Lakewood Health System Foundation, call 218-898-8503.