Grief can shake us to our very core. Yet, it is an experience common to all
of humanity. Remembering together can be a significant part of finding our
way along the grief journey and fostering continuing bonds with our loved ones.
Each year, Adoray sponsors events to honor the lives of those who have been
important to you and support you through your grief journey. Remembering is
made up of so much — happy times, sad times, lessons taught, lessons learned,
the things we are grateful for as well as the things we could have done without.
All of these things are part of keeping memories real and alive in our hearts
and minds. Join us at one of our upcoming events.
Grief Book Clubs & Support Groups
Grief Book Clubs
All are welcome. The goal is to have the book completed before the meeting. However, those who are not able to finish the book can still find value in the discussion and are encouraged to attend. These events are FREE and open to the public, thanks to our generous donors.
To Register & Questions? Please contact Britta Ruff at 715-928-9983 or b.ruff@adoray.org
September 17th - 3PM - Adoray Office – 990 Main Street, Suite 1, Baldwin, WI 54002
The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
October 29th - 3PM - Adoray Office – 990 Main Street, Suite 1, Baldwin, WI 54002
The Grieving Brain by Mary-Frances O’Connor
Grief Support Group (Online)
Grief is a universal experience, however, is unique to every individual and loss. Adoray recognizes that even though we all go through grief at some point in our lives, it can feel isolating when your whole world has changed. This group is meant to provide mutual support through sharing grief experience, education and a medium to keep the memory of those we have lost alive.
Join our online facebook Grief Support Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/710197834553012
Grief Support Group (In-Person)
At Adoray Home Health & Hospice, we believe that care extends far beyond the bedside. Supporting those who are navigating the difficult journey of grief is a vital part of our mission, whether you’re a patient’s loved one or a member of our wider community.
We are grateful and honored to share that, in response to the interest expressed, we will now be offering a monthly in-person grief support group to provide connection, comfort, and compassionate understanding to those who are grieving.
Adoray Grief Support Group (In Person)
Meets every 4th Thursday of the month at 3:00 PM
Adoray Office – 990 Main Street, Suite 1, Baldwin, WI 54002
This group is open to anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one, whether your grief is fresh or something you’ve carried for years, you are welcome here. Together, we will create a safe and supportive space to share your story, reflect, and connect with others walking a similar path.
No registration is required. Just come as you are.
For questions or more information, please feel free to reach out to me directly at 715-928-9983 or b.ruff@adoray.org.
With compassion, Britta Ruff, MSW, APSW
Love Lights (Remembrance Ceremony)
Adoray’s Annual Love Lights Tree Lighting & Remembrance Ceremony
The holidays are a season of joy, but they can also be a tender reminder of those we are missing. No matter how long it has been since a loved one has passed, Adoray recognizes that while time moves forward, love forever lives on.
Our annual Love Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony is a heartfelt way to honor the names of those who have illuminated our lives. Together, we gather to share in the comfort of community, celebrate the lives that touched ours so deeply, and find hope in the glow of the Love Lights Tree.
The ceremony will include a reading of names, a message of comfort from our Bereavement staff, and the lighting of the Love Lights Tree. Light refreshments will be provided.
Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
Time: 3:30–4:30 PM Social & Ornament Finding • 4:30 PM Program & Tree Lighting
Location: Gazebo in Bailey Park, Baldwin, WI
Virtual Option: Join us via live broadcast at facebook.com/AdorayHHH
To ensure your loved one’s name is included, please return the participation form by Friday, November 21st.
Proceeds enable Adoray to provide compassionate grief support at no charge to everyone in our communities.
2025 Treasured Keepsake Ornament
Original artwork by Julie Hanlon-Johnson
“This tree glows as a beacon of love, each light a cherished memory shining brightly through the winter night. May its gentle radiance bring comfort, peace, and the enduring warmth of hope.”