Amador County - Sunday evening, the annual Hospice of Amador & Calaveras Tree of Lights Ceremony was held at the Thrift Store in Jackson. The audience of 80 was warmly welcomed by Dan Riordan, Executive Director. The highlight was the official lighting of the tree. For a small donation a loved one is honored with a light and their name on a memorial board. Julia Shelby and Singers from the Mountain Melody Women’s Chorus provided musical selections, as well as a joyful sing-along. One Amador City resident who attended the event said it was the perfect occasion to honor her grandmother, who passed away on Christmas two years ago. Approval of the event was unanimous among attendees who arrived to honor the numerous friends and loved ones that the Hospice has cared for over the years. Hospice is a concept of care that treats the person, not the disease, and emphasizes quality of life, not the duration. Since 1982, they’ve been working to meet the needs of those nearing the end of their lives in Amador, Calaveras, eastern San Joaquin and Sacramento Counties. Staff Report (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).