Holidays & Hope

“The Season Of Hope” is often hard to imagine after a loss, so we’re offering ideas that may help you to look forward to, pass the time a bit more gently or even begin healing in a new way. Watch Rolands’ Facebook for reminders.

Surviving the Holidays program by GriefShare now has an Expanded Version that can be used at home on your own time. It is full of wonderfully practical information and many stories of others’ experience to affirm the challenges you may face and encourage your journey to HOPE! For the brand new version of this book with a link to be viewed online in your own home, call the funeral home at 712-243-5492. Suggested donation for the book is $12; the wholesale cost of the book. Also, go to griefshare.org for other resources and finding GriefShare groups that may work for you!

Rolands’ Online Memorial Tribute honoring those we served in the past year available now, just below this letter.

FREE Community Soup Suppers November 24, December 8, and December 22 from 5-7 p.m. at The American Legion Memorial Hall. Free home-cooked meal and conversation. To donate monetarily, direct donations to "The Gathering" at any Rolling Hills bank and Trust location or contact Sally Richter at 712-249-7709 or mail items to 1602 Aspen Drive, Atlantic IA 50022. 

FREE Cass County Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by the Holaday Family and Holaday Baking Co., 11-2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 27th, at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. No charge for the meal and this is a great opportunity for families and individuals to fellowship, enjoy wonderful food and even give to others by volunteering or donating! Check local news sources and Holaday Baking Co. on Facebook for updates!

Upside Down Christmas Tree and Amy Jo’s Signature Kiwanis Program “Heavenly Hugs” at the local Festival of Trees, Dec. 4th-7th, at Jazzercise, 500 Chestnut Street; see a slide on the video below or Atlantic Chamber of Commerce for more details. Afterward, they will be on display for the public at the funeral home.

Cass County Choral Society Christmas Program Sunday Evening, December 14th, 6 p.m., at the Atlantic High School Auditorium.

Atlantic's Chamber Office often has information on other local happenings, and for those away from Atlantic, we encourage you to look around your area for things that might gently inspire you this season.

Personalized Memorial Snowflake Ornaments!  These beautiful reminders of dear ones are engraved with your loved one’s name and every time they catch the light, they cast a warm glow of loving memories. Rolands has offered one, complimentary, to each family we have served in the past year and anyone can purchase additional. To order yours please call 712-243-5492 by Dec 1st. Additional ornaments are $18.69 each + tax = $20.00

Rolands’ is currently in the process of making some wonderful updates to our 1926 building and are planning on a public open house in 2026 to share our gratefulness and anticipation of another century of caring service!

With Prayers For A Blessed Holiday Season, Everyone at Rolands