The 22nd annual Hospice Festival of Trees, the four-day event to benefit Hospice of Charles County, will begin Friday, Nov. 27 and run through Monday, Nov. 30. Come see the festival trees and wreaths on display decorated in this year’s theme of Home for the Holidays.
All Festival related activities will take place at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center located at 3090 Crain Highway in Waldorf.
The Festival will kick off with a new event this year, Hypnotist Jack J. Laurie on Friday, Nov. 27. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for cocktails and dinner with the show beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person. “The Hypnotist Show will be a great way for people to unwind and enjoy a fun filled evening with friends,” stated Christy Dickerson, co-chair of the 2009 event.
The Festival opens its doors and welcomes the general public on Saturday between the hours of 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets for general admissions are $8 for adults and $5 for children ages two to 11 and Senior’s 60 and up. Special events throughout the weekend include Lunch with Santa, Black Tie Gala, Senior Brunch and much more. The family memorial service will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 pm as a way to honor the men, women and children served by hospice over the past year. A full event schedule is available at www.hospiceofcharlescounty.org.
“We are thrilled with the efforts of the Friends of Hospice Board members, the Festival chairs, and all the wonderful people who have stepped forward to make this Festival a success,” stated Kimberly Wheeler, co-chair. “… we’re especially grateful to the Greater Waldorf Jaycees for their support and for co-hosting the event.” Numerous individuals and corporate sponsors are providing cash contributions or donations in-kind to make this years Festival possible.
Beautifully decorated traditional green trees are available now in 3’, 4 ½’, 6 ½’, or 7 ½’sizes in addition to 30” pre-lit wreaths and angel, Santa and snowmen tree toppers.
For more Festival information and ticket reservations, call Colleen Wilson at (301) 934-1268 (Mon-Fri 8 am to 4pm) or (301) 609-TREE or by email at friends@hospiceofcharlescounty.org.
