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SUMMARY:Maple Magic
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Uihlein Foundation\, we invite you to join us to celebrate Maple Magic. \nWednesday\, March 25th \n9:00 am – 11:30 pm \n\nLearn about the Maple Sugaring Process.\nHistory of Sugaring at Heaven Hill Farm.\nMaple Syrup Tasting.\nInteractive Creative Writing Activity.\nOptional visit to the Sugarhouse (a short walk up a steep hill\, sturdy shoes required)\, weather permitting.\n\nTo RSVP\, please complete and submit form below. For more information\, please contact Lexi Bevilacqua at 518-523-5446 or abevilacqua@adkmercy.org
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/maple-magic/
LOCATION:Heaven Hill Farm\, 304 Bear Cub Lane\, Lake Placid\, NY\, 12946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T143000
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SUMMARY:Health Care Companion Volunteer Training March 4th\, Lake Placid
DESCRIPTION:A Mercy Care Health Care Companion Volunteer will help to strengthen the social safety network by helping older adults in the Adirondacks navigate complex social care and healthcare systems to access health\, aging\, and community services. \nThe Health Care Companion is a specially trained Mercy Care Volunteer who accompanies an elder on their health care journey. They are a listening presence\, a compassionate friend\, and are often thought of in terms of what a friend or family might do if they were available to help their loved one access\, comply with\, and more fully understand their health care. \nThe Health Care Companion Volunteer will help facilitate access to health care through a model of informal social care supports including transportation to medical\, therapy\, and lab appointments\, as well as to grocery stores\, and other “errands of mercy.” With the elder’s permission\, the Health Care Companion might accompany an elder to medical appointments to be another set of ears\, help schedule and facilitate medical and therapy appointments\, and pick up their prescriptions. \nComplete and submit form to Register for the March 4th Health Care Companion Volunteer Training at Heaven Hill Farm in Lake Placid. \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/health-care-companion-volunteer-training-march-4th-lake-placid/
LOCATION:Heaven Hill Farm\, 304 Bear Cub Lane\, Lake Placid\, NY\, 12946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
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SUMMARY:Technology Assistance Workshop - Identifying and Preventing Bank Scams and Internet Fraud
DESCRIPTION:Mercy Care Volunteers and Elder Friends\, and members of the community\, will learn to identify and prevent bank scams and internet fraud. February 26\, 2025 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/technology-assistance-workshop-3-copy/
LOCATION:AEC BOCES\, 711 State Rt 3\, Saranac Lake\, NY\, 12983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T143000
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SUMMARY:Friendship Volunteer Training February 4th\, Tupper Lake
DESCRIPTION:Mercy Care Friendship Volunteers are caring people interested in enhancing the lives of elders in the Tri-Lakes region of the Adirondacks.  Imagine the joy and comfort you\, as a Mercy Care Friendship Volunteer can bring to an elder neighbor’s life.  Volunteers of all faiths are encouraged and welcome to join the Mercy Care family. \nFriendship Volunteers complete six hours of training to assist older adults in the Tri-Lakes area to age in place more successfully\, be less lonely\, and be more connected to their communities.  Volunteers are screened through background checks\, references\, and a personal interview.  Mercy Care acknowledges with deep appreciation these precious gifts of time and love.  Training is offered free of charge to anyone 18 years of age or older but pre-registration is required.   \nComplete and submit form to Register for the February 4th Friendship Volunteer Training at The Holy Ghost Parish Center in Tupper Lake. \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/friendship-volunteer-training-3-2/
LOCATION:Holy Ghost Parish Center\, Tupper Lake
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T150000
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CREATED:20250930T191959Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Event
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite Mercy Care’s  \nFriendship Volunteers and Elder Friends  \nto celebrate this special time of year  \nat our Annual Mercy Care Holiday Event. Festive treats will be provided! \nNovember 19\, 2025 \n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/2023-holiday-event-2/
LOCATION:Raquette River Brewing\, 11 Balsam St\, Tupper Lake\, NY
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T120000
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CREATED:20250905T152420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T173639Z
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SUMMARY:Technology Assistance Workshop - Accessing Online Benefits and Healthcare Portals
DESCRIPTION:Mercy Care Volunteers and Elder Friends\, and members of the community\, will learn to manage and apply for online benefits with the Office for the Aging\, and will learn to access and navigate Healthcare portals. November 5\, 2025 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/technology-assistance-workshop-3/
LOCATION:AEC BOCES\, 711 State Rt 3\, Saranac Lake\, NY\, 12983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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SUMMARY:Friendship Volunteer Training October 1st\, Saranac Lake
DESCRIPTION:Mercy Care Friendship Volunteers are caring people interested in enhancing the lives of elders in the Tri-Lakes region of the Adirondacks.  Imagine the joy and comfort you\, as a Mercy Care Friendship Volunteer can bring to an elder neighbor’s life.  Volunteers of all faiths are encouraged and welcome to join the Mercy Care family. \nFriendship Volunteers complete seven hours of training to assist older adults in the Tri-Lakes area to age in place more successfully\, be less lonely\, and be more connected to their communities.  Volunteers are screened through background checks\, references\, and personal interviews.  Mercy Care acknowledges with deep appreciation these precious gifts of time and love.  Training is offered free of charge to anyone 18 years of age or older but pre-registration is required.   \nComplete and submit form to Register for the October 1st Friendship Volunteer Training at BOCES in Saranac Lake. \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/friendship-volunteer-training-3/
LOCATION:AEC BOCES\, 711 State Rt 3\, Saranac Lake\, NY\, 12983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T153000
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SUMMARY:Spirituality Retreat 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mercy Care for the Adirondacks is pleased to welcome you to a day-long retreat focused on the topic\, Living Well: Caring for the Human Spirit in Times of Growth and Change. The retreat will be held on September 17\, 2025\, from 10:00 am – 3:30 pm in the Heron Marsh Gallery at Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center\, 8023 State Route 30\, Paul Smiths NY 12970. \nPresenters: \nSr. Brian Marie\, RSM – Sister of Mercy \nTopic: Spiritual Offering \n  \nKathleen S. McPhillips – Local Author\, Healer and Reiki Master \nTopic: Awakening Your Inner Mystic: Learning to Trust Yourself. \n  \nMartha Gallagher – Songwriter and Joy Inspirista \nTopic: Exploring the Joys of Singing & Creating Mantras\, Chants\, & Simple Songs. \n  \nRegistration fee is $20 which includes lunch. \nIf you prefer to pay by check\, please mail to Mercy Care for the Adirondacks\, 185 Old Military Rd\, Lake Placid\, NY 12946 and call Lexi Bevilacqua 518-523-5446 to RSVP. \nMercy Care offers a registration scholarship for those who may be experiencing financial hardship. We welcome all. If you would like to attend and need a registration scholarship to do so\, please contact Lexi Bevilacqua at abevilacqua@adkmercy.org or 518-523-5446. \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/spiritualityretreat-2/
LOCATION:Paul Smith’s College VIC\, 8023 State Route 30\, Saranac Lake\, NY\, 12983
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T120000
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SUMMARY:Technology Assistance Workshop - Accessing\, Applying for\, and Managing Benefits Online
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 20\, 2025 at High Peaks Church in Saranac Lake. Programming led by a Healthcare Representative and a Representative from the Office for the Aging. Mercy Care Volunteers and Elder Friends\, and members of the community\, will learn to navigate technology to gain access\, apply for\, and manage benefits online. Bring your iPad\, cell phone\, tablet and/or laptop.\nPlease let us know if you are in need of transportation to this event\, or if you are a Volunteer available to provide transportation. \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/technology-assistance-workshop-2-2/
LOCATION:High Peaks Church\, 97 Will Rogers Drive\, Saranac Lake\, NY\, 12983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Annual Educational Forum 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nMercy Care for the Adirondacks will be hosting our Annual Educational Forum. The forum will be June 18th\, 2025\, \nfrom 9:30 am – 2:00 pm at Paul Smith’s College\, 7833 NY-30\, Paul Smiths\, NY.  The all-day event will focus on the topic: \n  \nAge-Friendly \nGrowing Up\, Growing Older\, and Living Well \n  \n Keynote Presenters: \nJeanette Leardi\, Author \nAging Sideways: Changing Our Perspectives on Getting Older \n  \nGreg Olsen\, Director\, NYS Office for the Aging \nValue of Older Adults in the North Country \n  \nJulia Hotz\, Author and Journalist \nThe Connection Cure \n  \nRegistration cost is $30.00 which includes lunch. If you prefer to pay by check\, please mail to Mercy Care for the Adirondacks\, 185 Old Military Rd\, Lake Placid\, NY 12946 and call Lexi Bevilacqua 518-523-5446 to RSVP. \nMercy Care offers a registration scholarship for those who may be experiencing financial hardship. We welcome all. If you would like to attend and need a registration scholarship to do so\, please contact Lexi Bevilacqua at abevilacqua@adkmercy.org or 518-523-5446. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/2024-educational-forum-copy/
LOCATION:Paul Smith’s College\, 7833 NY-30\, Paul Smiths\, NY\, 12970
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
CREATED:20250407T125542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T164637Z
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SUMMARY:Technology Assistance Workshop - Basic Skills
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about Technology?\nJoin us On June 11\, 2025 at High Peaks Church in Saranac Lake. With programming led by Mercy Care Technology & Project Manager\, Volunteers and Elders will learn basic skills using their cell phone\, iPad\, tablet or laptop.\nPlease let us know if you are in need of transportation to this event\, or if you are a Volunteer available to provide transportation. \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/technology-assistance-workshop-2-copy-copy-copy/
LOCATION:High Peaks Church\, 97 Will Rogers Drive\, Saranac Lake\, NY\, 12983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
CREATED:20250227T164816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T165939Z
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SUMMARY:Mercy Care Destination Garden Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of planting vegetables and flowers in the Mercy Care Garden at the Lake Placid Community Garden. \nWe will come together on June 4th\, 2025 to plant our Destination Garden with vegetables and cutting flowers. The Mercy Care Garden will include a source of nutritious food and\, new this year\, a cutting garden so that Volunteers and Elders may cut and take home their personal choice of flowers to arrange and enjoy in the days following their visit.\nCome for the activity\, the exercise\, to share your gardening knowledge or for socialization and sunshine. \nPlease let us know if you are in need of transportation to this event\, or if you are a Volunteer available to provide transportation. \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/garden-planting-event-2/
LOCATION:Lake Placid Community Garden\, Old Military Road\, Lake Placid
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
CREATED:20250214T155939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T130744Z
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SUMMARY:Friendship Volunteer Training May 15th\, Lake Placid
DESCRIPTION:Mercy Care Friendship Volunteers are caring people interested in enhancing the lives of elders in the Tri-Lakes region of the Adirondacks.  Imagine the joy and comfort you\, as a Mercy Care Friendship Volunteer can bring to an elder neighbor’s life.  Volunteers of all faiths are encouraged and welcome to join the Mercy Care family. \nFriendship Volunteers complete seven hours of training to assist older adults in the Tri-Lakes area to age in place more successfully\, be less lonely\, and be more connected to their communities.  Volunteers are screened through background checks\, references\, and personal interviews.  Mercy Care acknowledges with deep appreciation these precious gifts of time and love.  Training is offered free of charge to anyone 18 years of age or older but pre-registration is required.   \nComplete and submit form to Register for the May 15th Friendship Volunteer Training at Heaven Hill Farm\, Lake Placid. \n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/friendship-volunteer-training-2/
LOCATION:Heaven Hill Farm\, 304 Bear Cub Lane\, Lake Placid\, NY\, 12946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
CREATED:20250214T154434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T170823Z
UID:6587-1742374800-1742396400@www.adkmercy.org
SUMMARY:Spiritual Care Companion Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:A Spiritual Care Companion Volunteer receives training to accompany an elder on their spiritual journey who may be experiencing loss\, grief\, spiritual or physical distress\, changing living circumstances\, joy or blessings. The Spiritual Care Companion serves as a caring presence and compassionate listener to issues of concern to the elder by being fully present in mind\, heart\, and soul to the elder’s experience of loneliness\, pain\, struggle\, or joy in telling their story. Mercy Care offers spiritual care in accordance with each elder’s personal desires\, values\, and faith community\, or no faith community. \nComplete and submit the form below to register for the March 19th Spiritual Care Companion Training at Heaven Hill Farm\, Lake Placid. \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/spiritual-volunteer-training-march19/
LOCATION:Heaven Hill Farm\, 304 Bear Cub Lane\, Lake Placid\, NY\, 12946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
CREATED:20250108T194605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T195219Z
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SUMMARY:Technology Assistance Workshop - Internet Safety
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about Technology?\nJoin us On February 5\, 2025 at BOCES AEC in Saranac Lake. With programming led by Mercy Care Technology & Project Manager\, Volunteers and Elders will learn Internet Safety using their cell phone\, iPad\, tablet or laptop.\nPlease let us know if you are in need of transportation to this event\, or if you are a Volunteer available to provide transportation. \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/technology-assistance-workshop-2-copy-copy/
LOCATION:AEC BOCES\, 711 State Rt 3\, Saranac Lake\, NY\, 12983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
CREATED:20241114T144715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T155511Z
UID:6401-1736931600-1736955000@www.adkmercy.org
SUMMARY:Friendship Volunteer Training January 15th\, Tupper Lake
DESCRIPTION:Mercy Care Friendship Volunteers are caring people interested in enhancing the lives of elders in the Tri-Lakes region of the Adirondacks.  Imagine the joy and comfort you\, as a Mercy Care Friendship Volunteer can bring to an elder neighbor’s life.  Volunteers of all faiths are encouraged and welcome to join the Mercy Care family. \nFriendship Volunteers complete seven hours of training covering topics from spiritual caregiving to community resources.  Volunteers are screened through background checks\, references\, and personal interviews.  Mercy Care acknowledges with deep appreciation these precious gifts of time and love.  Training is offered free of charge to anyone 18 years of age or older but pre-registration is required. 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/friendship-volunteer-training-january15/
LOCATION:Tupper Lake Emergency Services Building\, 21 Santa Clara Ave.\,\, Tupper Lake
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
CREATED:20241004T121726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T141153Z
UID:6369-1732107600-1732114800@www.adkmercy.org
SUMMARY:2024 Holiday Event (EVENT NOW FULL!)
DESCRIPTION:(Our Holiday Event is now full and cannot accept additional registrations. We look forward to seeing you at our next event!) \nWe are delighted to invite Mercy Care’s \nFriendship Volunteers and Elder Friends \nto celebrate this special time of year \nwith holiday centerpiece making and festive treats! \nNovember 20\, 2024 \n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/2023-holiday-event-copy/
LOCATION:Raquette River Brewing\, 11 Balsam St\, Tupper Lake\, NY
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
CREATED:20240916T184956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T215406Z
UID:6338-1730979000-1730989800@www.adkmercy.org
SUMMARY:Technology Assistance Workshop - Basic and Intermediate Level
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about Technology?\nJoin us On November 7th\, 2024 at BOCES AEC in Saranac Lake. With programming led by Mercy Care Friendship Volunteer Scott Baerman\, Volunteers and Elders will learn new basic and intermediate level skills and/or brush up on technology tips and tricks for using iPads\, cell phones\, tablets and laptops\, as well as how to avoid Scams aimed at older adults.\nPlease let us know if you are in need of transportation to this event\, or if you are a Volunteer available to provide transportation. \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/technology-assistance-workshop-2-copy/
LOCATION:AEC BOCES\, 711 State Rt 3\, Saranac Lake\, NY\, 12983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
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SUMMARY:Friendship Volunteer Training September 24th\, Saranac Lake
DESCRIPTION:Mercy Care Friendship Volunteers are caring people interested in enhancing the lives of elders in the Tri-Lakes region of the Adirondacks.  Imagine the joy and comfort you\, as a Mercy Care Friendship Volunteer can bring to an elder neighbor’s life.  Volunteers of all faiths are encouraged and welcome to join the Mercy Care family. \nFriendship Volunteers complete seven hours of training covering topics from spiritual caregiving to community resources.  Volunteers are screened through background checks\, references\, and personal interviews.  Mercy Care acknowledges with deep appreciation these precious gifts of time and love.  Training is offered free of charge to anyone 18 years of age or older but pre-registration is required. 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/friendship-volunteer-training-october-4th-in-saranac-lake-copy-copy-copy/
LOCATION:High Peaks Church\, 97 Will Rogers Drive\, Saranac Lake\, NY\, 12983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
CREATED:20240725T184831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T142023Z
UID:6229-1726135200-1726142400@www.adkmercy.org
SUMMARY:Terrarium Build
DESCRIPTION:Join Mercy Care at the Saranac Lake Hot House and learn how to build and care for your own terrarium.\nPlease let us know if you are in need of transportation to this event\, or if you are a Volunteer available to provide transportation. \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/terrarium-build-2-copy/
LOCATION:SL Hot House Garden Center\, 50 Bay Blvd\, Saranac Lake\, NY\, 12983
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
CREATED:20240710T180647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T181916Z
UID:6218-1723635000-1723645800@www.adkmercy.org
SUMMARY:Technology Assistance Workshop - Basic Level
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about Technology?\nJoin us On August 14\, 2024 at BOCES AEC in Saranac Lake. With programming led by Mercy Care Friendship Volunteer Scott Baerman\, Volunteers and Elders will learn\, and/or brush up\, basic technology tips and tricks for using iPads\, cell phones\, tablets and laptops\, as well as how to avoid Scams aimed at older adults.\nPlease let us know if you are in need of transportation to this event\, or if you are a Volunteer available to provide transportation. \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/technology-assistance-workshop-2/
LOCATION:AEC BOCES\, 711 State Rt 3\, Saranac Lake\, NY\, 12983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
CREATED:20240215T154945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T202058Z
UID:5279-1718703000-1718722800@www.adkmercy.org
SUMMARY:Annual Educational Forum 2024
DESCRIPTION:Mercy Care for the Adirondacks will be hosting our Annual Educational Forum. The forum will be June 18th\, 2024\, \nfrom 9:30 am – 3:00 pm at Paul Smith’s College\, 7833 NY-30\, Paul Smiths\, NY.  The all day event will focus on the topic: \n  \nCreating More Livable Communities for People of all Ages: Climate Impact\, Resilience\, and Restoration. \n  \n Keynote Presenters: \nWhy Older Adults Should be the Lens through Which We Plan for Climate Resilience \nDanielle Arigoni\, Author of Climate Resilience For An Aging Nation \nClimate Impacts on Venerable Communities  \nDr. Leo Bachinger\, Program Manager NYSDEC Office of Climate Change \nAfternoon Panel: \nModerated and Facilitated by Greg Olsen\, Acting Director\, NYS Office for the Aging. \n  \nRegistration cost is $25.00 which includes lunch. If you prefer to pay by check\, please mail to Mercy Care for the Adirondacks\, 185 Old Military Rd\, Lake Placid\, NY 12946 and call Karen Rodriguez 518-523-5685 to RSVP. \nMercy Care offers a registration scholarship for those who may be experiencing financial hardship. We welcome all. If you would like to attend and need a registration scholarship to do so\, please contact Karen Rodriguez at krodriguez@adkmercy.org or 518-523-5685. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/2024-educational-forum/
LOCATION:Paul Smith’s College\, 7833 NY-30\, Paul Smiths\, NY\, 12970
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
CREATED:20240325T175727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T190827Z
UID:5611-1718272800-1718289000@www.adkmercy.org
SUMMARY:Spirituality Retreat 2024
DESCRIPTION:Mercy Care for the Adirondacks is pleased to welcome Jane Stratton in leading and facilitating a day-long retreat focused on Caring for the Human Spirit in Times of Crises. The retreat will be held on June 13\, 2024\, from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm at Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center\, 8023 State Route 30\, Paul Smiths NY 12970. \nThe day will integrate our personal spiritual journeys with the ministry we share in times of crises. We will discover how the desire for relationship is literally wired in our brains. Then we will explore the need of all human persons for spiritual relationships in times of crisis and stress. Most importantly we will open ourselves to the source of all relationships. \nRegistration fee is $20 which includes lunch. If you prefer to pay by check\, please mail to Mercy Care for the Adirondacks\, 185 Old Military Rd\, Lake Placid\, NY 12946 and call Lexi Bevilacqua 518-523-5446 to RSVP. \nMercy Care offers a registration scholarship for those who may be experiencing financial hardship. We welcome all. If you would like to attend and need a registration scholarship to do so\, please contact Lexi Bevilacqua at abevilacqua@adkmercy.org or 518-523-5446. \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/spiritualityretreat/
LOCATION:Paul Smith’s College VIC\, 8023 State Route 30\, Saranac Lake\, NY\, 12983
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
CREATED:20240501T120521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T163651Z
UID:5954-1717074000-1717081200@www.adkmercy.org
SUMMARY:Vegetable Garden Planting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mercy Care Garden Club!\nWe will come together on May 30th\, 2024 to plant our Vegetable Garden at The Lake Placid Community Garden\nat the corner of Old Military Road and John Brown Road in Lake Placid.\nCome socialize with new and old friends\, have fun\, and get your hands dirty!\nPlease let us know if you are in need of transportation to this event\, or if you are a Volunteer available to provide transportation. \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/garden-planting-event/
LOCATION:Lake Placid Community Garden\, Old Military Road\, Lake Placid
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
CREATED:20240318T165400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T165850Z
UID:5600-1715763600-1715785200@www.adkmercy.org
SUMMARY:Friendship Volunteer Training May 15th in Lake Placid
DESCRIPTION:Mercy Care Friendship Volunteers are caring people interested in enhancing the lives of elders in the Tri-Lakes region of the Adirondacks.  Imagine the joy and comfort you\, as a Mercy Care Friendship Volunteer can bring to an elder neighbor’s life.  Volunteers of all faiths are encouraged and welcome to join the Mercy Care family. \nFriendship Volunteers complete seven hours of training covering topics from spiritual caregiving to community resources.  Volunteers are screened through background checks\, references\, and personal interviews.  Mercy Care acknowledges with deep appreciation these precious gifts of time and love.  Training is offered free of charge to anyone 18 years of age or older but pre-registration is required. 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/friendship-volunteer-training-october-4th-in-saranac-lake-copy-copy/
LOCATION:Heaven Hill Farm\, 304 Bear Cub Lane\, Lake Placid\, NY\, 12946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
CREATED:20240411T160527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T164547Z
UID:5842-1714050000-1714057200@www.adkmercy.org
SUMMARY:Vegetable Garden Planning Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mercy Care Garden Club!\nWe will come together on April 25th\, 2024 for a Vegetable Garden Planning Event at\nHeaven Hill Farm\, 302 Bear Cub Lane\, Lake Placid\, NY\nWe will plan out our Vegetable Garden plot and get our hands dirty planting the starter seeds.\nPlease let us know if you are in need of transportation to this event\, or if you are a Volunteer available to provide transportation. \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/technology-assistance-workshop-copy/
LOCATION:Heaven Hill Farm\, 304 Bear Cub Lane\, Lake Placid\, NY\, 12946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
CREATED:20240227T162128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T165322Z
UID:5459-1711020600-1711031400@www.adkmercy.org
SUMMARY:Technology Assistance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nDo you experience technology frustration?\nJoin us on March 21st\, 2024 for a Technology Assistance Workshop at\nHigh Peaks Church\, 97 Will Rogers Drive\, Saranac Lake\, NY\nWe will enjoy a catered lunch\, followed by presentations and an afternoon workshop.\nPlease let us know if you are in need of transportation to this event\, or if you are a Volunteer available to provide transportation. \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/technology-assistance-workshop/
LOCATION:High Peaks Church\, 97 Will Rogers Drive\, Saranac Lake\, NY\, 12983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T134500
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
CREATED:20240131T180832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T182838Z
UID:5188-1708605000-1708609500@www.adkmercy.org
SUMMARY:Board Game Day with St Bernards 4th Grade
DESCRIPTION:Please join Mercy Care and St. Bernards 4th Grade for multigenerational socialization and to play reimagined versions of classic board games.  Refreshments will be provided. \nFebruary 22nd\,\n12:30 pm – 1:45 pm\nFirst Presbyterian Church Great Hall\n57 Church St\, Saranac Lake\, NY 12983\n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/board-game-day-2/
LOCATION:Saranac Lake\, 57 Church St\, Saranac Lake\, NY\, 12983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T134500
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
CREATED:20240102T155939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T160508Z
UID:5127-1706013000-1706017500@www.adkmercy.org
SUMMARY:Board Game Day with St Bernards 5th Grade
DESCRIPTION:Please join Mercy Care and St. Bernards 5th Grade for multigenerational socialization and to play reimagined versions of classic board games.  Refreshments will be provided. \nJanuary 23rd\,\n12:30 pm – 1:45 pm\nFirst Presbyterian Church Great Hall\n57 Church St\, Saranac Lake\, NY 12983\n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/board-game-day-copy/
LOCATION:Saranac Lake\, 57 Church St\, Saranac Lake\, NY\, 12983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173037
CREATED:20240102T154523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T155123Z
UID:5120-1705568400-1705590000@www.adkmercy.org
SUMMARY:Friendship Volunteer Training January 18 in Tupper Lake
DESCRIPTION:Mercy Care Friendship Volunteers are caring people interested in enhancing the lives of elders in the Tri-Lakes region of the Adirondacks.  Imagine the joy and comfort you\, as a Mercy Care Friendship Volunteer can bring to an elder neighbor’s life.  Volunteers of all faiths are encouraged and welcome to join the Mercy Care family. \nFriendship Volunteers complete seven hours of training covering topics from spiritual caregiving to community resources.  Volunteers are screened through background checks\, references\, and personal interviews.  Mercy Care acknowledges with deep appreciation these precious gifts of time and love.  Training is offered free of charge to anyone 18 years of age or older but pre-registration is required. 
URL:https://www.adkmercy.org/event/friendship-volunteer-training-october-4th-in-saranac-lake-copy/
LOCATION:Holy Ghost Parish Center\, Tupper Lake
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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