The St. Maryโ€™s Nursing Center Foundation is selling a five point stained glass “Star” ornament for $18.ย ย There only 200 of these exquisite ornaments made by local artist, Nancy Wathen exclusively for the Foundation.ย 

Each year a new color is selected to adorn your tree or window.ย  For 2009 the โ€œStarโ€ is amethyst edged in silver.ย  Hurry and place your order before December 4th.ย  The Foundationโ€™s annual โ€˜Tree of Remembranceโ€™ celebration will be held on Thursday, Dec. 10,ย at 5 p.m. at the Nursing Center.ย 

During the celebration our loved ones names are read and the ornaments are given to family members/friends.ย  After the remembrance celebration everyone enjoys a great buffet among family and friends.ย  If you are not able to attend the celebration, your ornament will be waiting for you at the front desk at the Nursing Center, to be picked up after December 11th.ย 

Donations in lieu of having an ornament are greatly appreciated.ย  Your donation will go to a special fund to support projects that enhance the residentsโ€™ quality of life.ย 

If you have any questions, please call Brenda Pruett at (240) 298-5019