Hospice sells keepsake ornaments for the holidays

Lourdes Hospice will once again be selling its collectible hand-crafted keepsake ornaments this holiday season. The 2014 “Renewing Hope“ Ornament can be given as a gift to cherished friends or family or to be used as a remembrance of a special loved one. Around the perimeter of the ornament is engraved “Love, Kindness, Support, Encouragement, Compassion and Care.”  The new ornament sells for $15.  Proceeds will help support Lourdes Hospice in bringing their message of hope to patients and families.

All ornaments are slip cast porcelain, handmade by talented craftsmen and women.  Each piece is highlighted with mother-of-pearl, kiln fired and hand polished. Each ornament also has bow and ribbon by which to hang it. Gift box is included.

The ornament will be on sale at the Oakdale Mall, Center Court on Friday, Nov. 28 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and on Sunday, Nov. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Cash or check accepted. Checks can be written to “Lourdes Hospice” Call 584-9159 for more information.