Pathways Hospice Celebration of Light Memorials Offer Hope

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Experiencing grief can be lonely and sad when mixed with the holiday season and
the darkness of winter. Pathways Hospice`s Celebration of Light Memorials offer
a place of light and hope, where attendees can light a candle and find comfort
in a safe place.

This December Celebration of Light Memorials will be held in three Bay Area
locations: Los Altos, Oakland, and San Mateo. These memorials are free of
charge, non-denominational, and open to the public.

* Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Los Altos United Methodist Church,
Creekside Room, 655 Magdalena Avenue, Los Altos, CA.

* Thursday, December 3, 2009, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Lifemark at Oakland Chapel of the
Chimes 4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA.

* Saturday, December 5, 2009, 2:30 - 4 p.m., Lifemark San Mateo Skylawn Memorial
Park Highway 92 at Skyline Boulevard, San Mateo, CA.

Attendees of the Celebration of Light Memorial will light a candle of
remembrance, hear inspirational readings from various faith traditions, and join
others who are grieving in a place of quiet and warmth. A memory table will
provide the opportunity for attendees to place a favorite picture or memory
object to further honor their loved ones.

Pathways bereavement services are made possible through generous donations from
the community to Pathways Hospice Foundation. Services are available to anyone
in the community and include: information and referrals, loss support groups,
remembrance events, grief workshops, individual counseling, educational
material, and community presentations.

RSVP`s are encouraged to 1(888) 905-2800, ext. 4241 or
bereavement@pathwayshealth.org or visit
http://www.pathwayshealth.org/remembrance.htm

About Pathways Home Health, Hospice & Private Duty

Pathways Home Health, Hospice & Private Duty is a non-profit community based
organization with one mission: to provide high quality patient and
family-centered home health and hospice care, promoting comfort, independence
and dignity. Pathways cares for patients in their place of residence whether it
be their home, hospital, nursing home or assisted living facility. Founded in
1977, Pathways now serves over 5000 families annually in Alameda, San Francisco,
San Mateo, Santa Clara and Western Contra Costa Counties

For more information about Pathways, call 1-888-755-7855 or visit
http://www.pathwayshealth.org

Pathways
Judy Conner, 408-773-4284
jconner@pathwayshealth.org

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