Friendship Volunteer Training in Saranac Lake
On October 19th, 2022 Mercy Care for the Adirondacks trained 7 new Friendship Volunteers at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Saranac Lake, NY.
A Retreat for Parish Nurses & Those Who Care for Elders
On September 28, 2022, Mercy Care for the Adirondacks held a Retreat for Parish Nurses and Those Who Care for Elders at Guggenheim Lodge in Saranac Lake, NY. The retreat was facilitated by Jo Ann Paradise and focused on COVID’s Impact on the Hearts, Minds, and Spirits of our Elders.
Friendship Picnic and Awards Recognition Ceremony
On September 8th, 2022 Mercy Care for the Adirondacks held a Friendship Volunteer Picnic and Awards Recognition Ceremony at Camp Guggenheim in Saranac Lake. Scott van Laer, Executive Director of Paul Smith’s College VIC and John Dillon Park presented on the age friendly recreational opportunities at the VIC and John Dillon Park.
Age Friendly Communities Creativity in Aging Volunteer Retreat
With grant support from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, Mercy Care for the Adirondacks held its first Age-friendly Communities Education Network Volunteer Retreat on June 16, 2022. A “Creativity in Aging” all-day Volunteer Retreat was hosted and facilitated by Mercy Care at Mt. Pisgah Lodge in Saranac Lake.
