annual Events
38th Annual Tree of Life
This year’s Remembrance Ceremony will be held the evening of Tuesday December 10th at the historic Marcus Whitman Hotel in downtown Walla Walla.
Supporting the Vital Work of Walla Walla Community Hospice
Tree of Life is an excellent opportunity to get involved in the year around work of Walla Walla Community Hospice. In keeping with tradition, we are offering three opportunities to show your support, as well as honor special individuals who have touched your life during the annual Remembrance Ceremony.
Commemorative Glass Ornament - For a $30 donation, you can receive a beautiful commemorative etched-glass ornament created by a local artisan in the Pacific Northwest. Each year we feature a new design, and this year’s design was created by our own Hospice Aide, Rose Rogalla. Beginning in November, Ornaments are available for pick-up at our business office, or can be shipped (+s/h), Click here to purchase your 2024 glass ornament. If you missed out on a prior year, limited quantities of some designs are available. Please contact WWCH to inquire 509.525.5561.
Tribute Ornament - Personalized tribute ornaments are a paper replica of the glass ornament with a tribute printed on the reverse side. Tribute ornaments are available for a $10 donation and are given in memory of, or living tribute to, special individuals who have touched your life! During the months of November and December, the ornaments are displayed on the Tree of Life in the lobby of the historic Marcus Whitman Hotel. For all tributes purchased in memoriam, names of those honored are read aloud during the annual Tree of Life Ceremony. Anyone is welcome to join this special event to honor the memory of loved ones. Click here to purchase your 2024 tribute ornaments.
Hospice Hero – The vital work of Walla Walla Community Hospice takes place year-around! Your generous year-end gift goes toward supporting this important work throughout our community; work which allows individuals and their loved ones access to essential healthcare services and support when facing a life limiting illnesses. Donations help fund general operations including uncompensated care. As you consider your year-end giving, we invite you to become a Hospice Hero through a financial contribution. Click here to give today.
Tree of Life Remembrance Ceremony: December 10th 6:45p, Marcus Whitman Hotel
Gather for music, poetry, candle lighting and connection during the annual Remembrance Ceremony. This is a special time to give tribute to all those honored in memoriam on the annual Tree of Life. Anyone in the community is welcome to join.
To view the recorded Name Reading Ceremonies, click on the year below.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
Our volunteers are essential to the wrap-around support we offer our patients, and their caregivers and loved ones. We honor their service. This annual event occurs during National Volunteer Appreciation Week and is our attempt to repay their kindness and selflessness. This event is by invitation only and an RSVP is required. For more information, email volunteer@wwhospice.org
POND & GARDEN EXPERIENCE
A self-guided tour of lovely gardens featuring art & music
The Pond and Garden Tour provides a day for Walla Walla residents to take a peek at the gardens, ideas and hard work of others. It has grown into a tradition for many residents who come back year after year. Tour goers discover ideas that they can use themselves, and hopefully get in the mood to start digging around in their own gardens! On the self-guided tour, properties may be visited in any order that you choose. Your ticket includes a map and descriptions of all the gardens.
Each of the gardens offers a distinctive style reflecting the tastes and personalities of the homeowners. Some of the gardens are small, quaint and eclectic, while others are large, expansive with mountain views. We showcase a wide variety of styles and locations to appeal to all tastes.
In addition to the gardens, tour goers can shop for garden art from northwest vendors, listen to live music, observe artists in the gardens, learn from Master Gardeners and enjoy refreshments along the way.
SAVE THE SPRING DATE: Postponed until 2025
rock painting
ALL AGES SUMMER SUPPORT & GRATITUDE EVENT
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2024, from 9:00 to 11:00AM, Register by August 15th
OUTSIDE of WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY HOSPICE OFFICE, 1067 E Isaacs Ave
Losing a loved one is never easy, and paying tribute to them in a multitude of ways may channel some of the grief we may be experiencing. Rock painting has a long history of symbolism and of honoring those who've passed.
Join us at the picnic tables outside of our Hospice building to paint your special rock in memory of your loved one, or you may pull through our driveway and pick up your Rock Painting kit to take home. Either way, we’ll have all the supplies you need.
When you pick up your rock painting kit (which include rocks, paint, brush, Dixie cup, Sharpie, etc.), our staff will be there to greet you with a huge smile.
Here’s what you need to do to participate:
1. To register email info@wwhospice.org by Friday August 15th. Include your full name and contact information.
2. Join us at 1067 E Isaacs Ave, Walla Walla, sometime between 9 and 11am on Saturday, August 17th, to paint in person or to pick up your Rock Painting kit to go. If you are picking it up to go, you can just drive through the parking lot.
3. Paint the rock with something meaningful to you regarding your loved one.
4. When you are finished, if you like, take a photo of your rock and post it on your Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #wwchrocks, so we can all see what you created.
5. If you like, email the picture to info@wwhospice.org.
We hope to see you soon. If you are interested in knowing more about our grief support opportunities, please review our support options on this page or contact us at 509-525-5561 and info@wwhospice.org.
To register email info@wwhospice.org by Friday August 15th. Include your full name and contact information.