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January 6th, 2026
Interested in volunteering with Serenity?
We invite you to register for our upcoming volunteer training.
2-Part Training Class
• Tuesday, February 10
• Thursday, February 12
All classes are held from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Serenity Home in Oregon, IL.
To register or for more information, don't hesitate to contact Stephanie at volunteer@serenityhospiceandhome.org.
January 6th, 2026
Interested in volunteering with Serenity?
We invite you to register for our upcoming volunteer training.
2-Part Training Class
• Tuesday, February 10
• Thursday, February 12
All classes are held from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Serenity Home in Oregon, IL.
To register or for more information, don't hesitate to contact Stephanie at volunteer@serenityhospiceandhome.org.
November 9th, 2025
🍳 Cooking for One Workshop! 🥗Join us on November 19 at 1:30 PM at the Ogle County Farm Bureau (421 W. Pines Rd., Oregon, IL) for a fun and informative workshop featuring Lynn Kaufman from Lynnies Kitchen!
A workshop to help you gain tools to navigate the grocery store, prepare simple ...read more
October 29th, 2025
As we prepare to celebrate the holidays, Serenity Hospice & Home offers you the opportunity to sponsor a Christmas Ornament in remembrance of a loved one, to say thank you to the Angels in your life, or simply to support the mission of Serenity Hospice & Home. The delicate, hand-blown ...read more
October 21st, 2025
Join us for this special event offered to all:
Providers • RNs • Social Workers • Nursing Administrators
2 hours of continuing education by Elderwerks.
Thursday, November 13
8:00AM - 10:30 AM
"Cultural Humility in Long Term Care"
by Dawn Pregont, LSW
"Leeches to Lasix and Beyond"
by Dr. John Plescia
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Serenity Home
1658 S IL Route 2 • Oregon, ...read more
October 21st, 2025
Come visit Serenity and many other organizations and businesses at the annual health fair in Mt. Morris.
HEALTH FIESTA
Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center
9 East Front Street
9:00am-1:00pm
The Health Fiesta will have flu shots, health information, giveaways, raffles, and a taco lunch for a donation.
October 21st, 2025
UPDATE: The Candlelight Walk has been postponed (due to weather concerns) to Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Unfortunately, we have learned that the Build-A-Buddy opportunity will not be taking place.
The Serenity Shed will be open during the Candlelight Walk with Christmas items for sale and crafts for kids.
We welcome the community to ...read more
October 14th, 2025
Blue Christmas Event
A gathering for those who are grieving or struggling during the holiday season.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16
6:30PM
Pinecrest Grove Theater
Allure of Pinecrest
500 Evergreen Lane, Mt. Morris, IL
The holiday season can be a difficult time for many, especially for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one or experiencing hardship. ...read more
October 8th, 2025
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Nominate 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 for Stillman Bank's Purchase with a Purpose event. As a local non profit for over 40 years, Serenity puts donation dollars toward patient care, community grief services, integrated therapies, charity care, and more.
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Nominate Serenity through ...read more
October 8th, 2025
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A Memorial Service for Serenity staff member, Nancy Tracy, will be on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108, with a visitation prior to the service from 9:00 – 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may ...read more