Sunset Palliative Care in Portage la Prairie's hosting their annual Christmas dinner on Tuesday at the Herman Prior Centre.

Coordinator Aldene Moroz says it's held as the holiday season approaches, by design.

"Because it is a time that can be very hard for people who have lost a loved one," she says, "And we offer words of hope and support, and you also have an opportunity to light a candle as a special tribute to a loved one's memory."

Moroz tells us it's important for many who've lost loved ones to be with others at this time of year.

"It's a wonderful evening," she says, "And it does give people a chance to really engage with others who are missing someone, too. And just by talking to others at the table -- everyone grieves differently, and for some of the people, they've been coming for a few years, and there are others who it may their first year attending."

It begins at 5:30 on Tuesday evening. Call this number if you'd like more information. 204-857-3746