Events

16th Annual Burgess People Care Thanksgiving Dinner

Need a family to share dinner with on Thanksgiving Day? Join Burgess People Care and the family and friends of Nancy Broer as they host the 16th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner.  As in years past, we will serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to area residents, assuring no one misses out on this traditional feast because they are alone or unable to prepare a meal.

Please join us Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Thanksgiving feast of turkey, stuffing, salads, vegetable dishes, other sides, pies, and more.

The annual dinner feeds hundreds of adults, senior citizens, and families. The meal will be served at the First Christian Church, located at 722 15th Street in Onawa. Free-will donations are accepted but not expected.

Those who wish to attend, please make a meal reservation by noon on Friday, November 21, 2025, to ensure that there is more than enough food. Please call Burgess Human Resources at 712-423-9200. If there is no answer, leave a message with your name, phone number, and the number of people attending.

Hosted by: Burgess People Care
Host site: First Christian Church, 722 15th Street, Onawa

Milestone Tree Lighting

As we approach the holiday season, we at Burgess Hospice want to extend our thoughts to you and your family. We understand that this time of year can be very emotional after the passing of your loved one, and we realize the deep sense of loss you may be feeling as you remember so many cherished memories.

We invite you to attend our Annual Milestone Tree Ceremony on Wednesday, December 3rd, at 6:00 p.m., in the Burgess Cafeteria. During this time, we light our tree in memory of our loved ones who continue to shine in our hearts. Our ceremony will be a time of togetherness with those who have been in similar circumstances, while we reflect on your loved one’s memory through readings, music, and a time of remembrance.

We want to give you and your family the opportunity to purchase an ornament that includes your loved one’s name to be hung on the tree that night. Your loved one’s name will be announced, and you will have an opportunity to place the ornament on the tree, if you choose. The cost of the ornament will be donated to the Burgess Foundation for ongoing services and bereavement support provided by Burgess Hospice.

Please accept our continued sympathy and support for your family. We hope you can join us for this evening of remembrance during the holiday season.

To purchase an ornament, please fill out this Milestone Tree Form and return it to Rachel Martian at Burgess Hospice. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 712.423.9265.

Following the lighting, complimentary refreshments will be available to all attendees.

Annual Poinsettia Ball

Join us in celebrating the magic of giving at the Annual Poinsettia Ball hosted by the Burgess Foundation on Saturday, December 13th, at the Onawa Community Center. All proceeds from this special evening will benefit Burgess Health Center.

Onawa Community Mobile Blood Drive

Save local lives by signing up to donate at the Onawa Community Mobile Blood Drive on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 12:30 – 5:00 p.m. at Burgess Health Center. Donors must be 16 years old, in good general health, have eaten a good meal and drank plenty of water prior, and must provide a photo ID.

To schedule your appointment, please click here or call 800.287.4903.

Fact: 24 blood donations = 72 lives impacted.