Saranac Lake — On June 11, 2025 Mercy Care for the Adirondacks hosted a full class of 26 for their Technology Assistance Workshop covering the basics of Apple devices at High Peaks Church in Saranac Lake. There was an engaging presentation on the basics of using Apple products, followed by one-on-one instruction for attendees.
Lake Placid— On June 4, 2025 Mercy Care Volunteers and Volunteers from St. Joseph’s, spent the afternoon preparing the Mercy Care Destination Garden at the Lake Placid Community Garden. We planted some of the vegetables and cutting flowers that will be available for garden visitors to harvest/cut to take home throughout the growing season. With support from a LEAF grant we’ve added a table with shade umbrella, benches for resting and reflecting at both ends of the garden, created a pathway to make the garden more accessible and we hope you will come often!
Gardening provides many benefits and remains available to us as we age. The Mercy Care Destination Garden at the Lake Placid Community Garden is open to all Mercy Care Volunteers and Elder Friends as well as any older adult in the community.
We look forward to meeting you in the garden!
Saranac Lake — On February 5, 2025 the Mercy Care for the Adirondacks hosted a full class for their Technology Assistance Workshop covering Internet Safety at BOCES in Saranac Lake. There was an engaging presentation on Internet Safety and a presentation on Apple product tips and tricks. Everyone expressed their gratitude for the workshop and are looking forward to the next one!
On November 20, 2024, Mercy Care for the Adirondacks hosted their Friendship Volunteers and Elder Friends for a Holiday Craft Event at Raquette River Brewing in Tupper Lake. Guests made holiday centerpieces to bring home and enjoy throughout the holidays. Guests were in full holiday spirit while crafting, socializing and enjoying treats from Spruce and Hemlock in Tupper Lake.
On September 12, 2024 Mercy Care for the Adirondacks Volunteers and Elder Friends, the Lake Placid Garden Club, and members of the community joined together at the SL Hot House located at 50 Bay Blvd for a Build and Learn Terrarium Workshop. All attending created and learned how to care for Terrariums under the guidance of knowledgeable Hot House Staff.
Saranac Lake — On August 14, 2024 Mercy Care for the Adirondacks hosted a full class for their Technology Assistance Workshop at BOCES in Saranac Lake. Programming was led by Mercy Care Friendship Volunteer Scott Baerman. Volunteers and Elders, as well as other friends of the community, learned basic technology skills using iPads, tablets, cell phones, and laptops.
Lake Placid— On May 30, 2024 the Mercy Care Garden Club, Volunteers and Elders, spent the afternoon preparing the Mercy Care Vegetable Garden at the Lake Placid Community Garden. In addition to the variety of vegetables planted, there was an abundance of sunshine, socialization, friendship and happiness. It was a perfect day!
Lake Placid— On April 25, 2024 the Mercy Care Garden Club planted the seeds so that we have an abundance of starter plants for the Mercy Care Garden plot at the Lake Placid Community Garden. It was an enjoyable afternoon of interactive learning, plant care tips from some of our Master Gardeners, and wonderful socialization.
Lake Placid— On March 21st, 2024 Mercy Care for the Adirondacks hosted a full audience for their Technology Assistance Workshop at High Peaks Church in Saranac Lake. With programming led by Mercy Care Friendship Volunteer Scott Baerman and Jerry Manor of SeaComm, Volunteers and Elders learned technology tips and tricks for using iPads and cell phones, as well as how to avoid Scams aimed at older adults.
On January 23, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church in Saranac Lake, Mercy Care for the Adirondacks hosted their Friendship Volunteers, Elder Friends, and St. Bernard’s 5th Grade students for a multigenerational Game Day and refreshments. Guests played newly reimagined multigenerational versions of the classic board games Trivial Pursuit and Scrabble.
