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Wings of Hope welcome sign and rocks painted by attendees in 2025.
Wings of Hope welcome sign and rocks painted by attendees in 2025.

Niagara Hospice to hold community remembrance event

Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm

Niagara Hospice press release & photo

“Wings of Hope,” a community remembrance event hosted by Niagara Hospice, will take place from 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, on the Niagara Hospice campus, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport. The nonprofit organization invites the community to gather for an afternoon of remembrance, reflection and family-friendly activities. The event’s presenting “Monarch” sponsor is Wendt’s Propane & Oil.

The program will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Dominic Lariccia Family Pavilion, followed by activities in the memorial gardens continuing through 3:30 p.m. Attendees are invited to submit a photo of their loved one to be included in the special memorial display. Handmade butterfly suncatchers are also available for a $10 donation.

Following the program, families can enjoy activities, including: a duck pond, rock painting, “adopt a butterfly friend,” memorial photo display, butterfly crafts, face-painting and refreshments.

There is no cost to attend. Community members interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP by visiting www.NiagaraHospice.org/wingsofhope or by contacting Events@NiagaraHospice.org or 716-280-0780 for more information.

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