Mercy Care for the Adirondacks - Lake Placid, NY

Spiritual Care Companion Volunteer Training
2025-03-19 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Heaven Hill Farm, 304 Bear Cub Lane, Lake Placid, NY, 12946, United States
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.
Complete and submit the form below to register for the March 19th Spiritual Care Companion Training at Heaven Hill Farm, Lake Placid.

Friendship Volunteer Training May 15th, Lake Placid
2025-05-15 09:00 - 15:30 | Heaven Hill Farm, 304 Bear Cub Lane, Lake Placid, NY, 12946, United States
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.
Friendship 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.
Complete and submit form to Register for the May 15th Friendship Volunteer Training at Heaven Hill Farm, Lake Placid.

Mercy Care Destination Garden Planting Day
2025-06-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Lake Placid Community Garden, Old Military Road, Lake Placid
Join us for an afternoon of planting vegetables and flowers in the Mercy Care Garden at the Lake Placid Community Garden.
We 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.
Come for the activity, the exercise, to share your gardening knowledge or for socialization and sunshine.
Please let us know if you are in need of transportation to this event, or if you are a Volunteer available to provide transportation.

Technology Assistance Workshop - Basic Skills
2025-06-11 09:00 - 12:00 | High Peaks Church, 97 Will Rogers Drive, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983, United States
Have questions about Technology?
Join 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.
Please let us know if you are in need of transportation to this event, or if you are a Volunteer available to provide transportation.

SOLD OUT - Annual Educational Forum 2025
2025-06-18 09:30 - 14:00 | Paul Smith’s College, 7833 NY-30, Paul Smiths, NY, 12970
Mercy Care for the Adirondacks will be hosting our Annual Educational Forum. The forum will be June 18th, 2025,
from 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:

Age-Friendly
Growing Up, Growing Older, and Living Well

Keynote Presenters:
Jeanette Leardi, Author
Aging Sideways: Changing Our Perspectives on Getting Older

Greg Olsen, Director, NYS Office for the Aging
Value of Older Adults in the North Country

Julia Hotz, Author and Journalist
The Connection Cure

Registration 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.
Mercy 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.

Technology Assistance Workshop - Accessing, Applying for, and Managing Benefits Online
2025-08-20 09:00 - 12:00 | High Peaks Church, 97 Will Rogers Drive, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983, United States
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.
Please let us know if you are in need of transportation to this event, or if you are a Volunteer available to provide transportation.

Spirituality Retreat 2025
2025-09-17 10:00 - 15:30 | Paul Smith’s College VIC, 8023 State Route 30, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983
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.
Presenters:
Sr. Brian Marie, RSM – Sister of Mercy
Topic: Spiritual Offering

Kathleen S. McPhillips – Local Author, Healer and Reiki Master
Topic: Awakening Your Inner Mystic: Learning to Trust Yourself.

Martha Gallagher – Songwriter and Joy Inspirista
Topic: Exploring the Joys of Singing & Creating Mantras, Chants, & Simple Songs.

Registration 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.
Mercy 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.

Friendship Volunteer Training October 1st, Saranac Lake
2025-10-01 09:00 - 15:30 | AEC BOCES, 711 State Rt 3, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983, United States
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.
Friendship 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.
Complete and submit form to Register for the October 1st Friendship Volunteer Training at BOCES in Saranac Lake.
REGISTER

Technology Assistance Workshop - Accessing Online Benefits and Healthcare Portals
2025-11-05 09:30 - 12:00 | AEC BOCES, 711 State Rt 3, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983, United States
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

2025 Holiday Event
2025-11-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Raquette River Brewing, 11 Balsam St, Tupper Lake, NY
We are delighted to invite Mercy Care’s
Friendship Volunteers and Elder Friends
to celebrate this special time of year
at our Annual Mercy Care Holiday Event. Festive treats will be provided!
November 19, 2025
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Friendship Volunteer Training February 4th, Tupper Lake
2026-02-04 09:00 - 14:30 | Holy Ghost Parish Center, Tupper Lake
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.
Friendship 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.
Complete and submit form to Register for the February 4th Friendship Volunteer Training at The Holy Ghost Parish Center in Tupper Lake.
REGISTER

Technology Assistance Workshop - Identifying and Preventing Bank Scams and Internet Fraud
2026-02-26 09:30 - 12:00 | AEC BOCES, 711 State Rt 3, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983, United States
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

Health Care Companion Volunteer Training March 4th, Lake Placid
2026-03-04 09:00 - 14:30 | Heaven Hill Farm, 304 Bear Cub Lane, Lake Placid, NY, 12946, United States
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.
The 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.
The 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.
Complete and submit form to Register for the March 4th Health Care Companion Volunteer Training at Heaven Hill Farm in Lake Placid.
REGISTER

Maple Magic
2026-03-25 09:00 - 11:30 | Heaven Hill Farm, 304 Bear Cub Lane, Lake Placid, NY, 12946, United States
In collaboration with Uihlein Foundation, we invite you to join us to celebrate Maple Magic.
Wednesday, March 25th
9:00 am – 11:30 pm

Learn about the Maple Sugaring Process.
History of Sugaring at Heaven Hill Farm.
Maple Syrup Tasting.
Interactive Creative Writing Activity.
Optional visit to the Sugarhouse (a short walk up a steep hill, sturdy shoes required), weather permitting.

To RSVP, please complete and submit form below. For more information, please contact Lexi Bevilacqua at 518-523-5446 or abevilacqua@adkmercy.org

Friendship Volunteer Training May 27th, Lake Placid
2026-05-27 09:00 - 14:30 | Heaven Hill Farm, 304 Bear Cub Lane, Lake Placid, NY, 12946, United States
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.
Friendship Volunteers complete 5 1/2 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.
Complete and submit form to Register for the May 27th Friendship Volunteer Training at Heaven Hill Farm in Lake Placid.
REGISTER

Mercy Care Garden at Uihlein Farm - A Project of Tablelands Farm
2026-06-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Mercy Care Garden at Uihlein Farm, 281 Bear Cub Lane, Lake Placid, NY, 12946
In collaboration with Uihlein Foundation we invite you to join us for weekly programming, every Tuesday, at the Mercy Care Garden at Uihlein Farm – A Project of Tablelands Farm.
Tuesday, June 9th
10:00 am – 11:30 pm

ACTIVITY: Garden Markers – We will create garden markers to appropriately identify what and where everything has been planted.
If you choose to skip the activity, please feel free to relax in the garden, take in the stunning views, and enjoy refreshments with friends.

To RSVP, please complete and submit form below. For more information, please contact Lexi Bevilacqua at 518-523-5446 or abevilacqua@adkmercy.org

Technology Assistance Workshop
2026-06-11 09:30 - 12:00 | High Peaks Church, 97 Will Rogers Drive, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983, United States
The Mercy Care Technology Assistance Workshops are a quarterly series offering an introduction to the everyday use of technology. Participants will learn the basics of being online, as well as navigate digital media and services.

Technology Assistance Workshops are paced to include time for questions, one-on-one instruction, and interactive practice.

Annual Educational Forum 2026
2026-06-17 09:30 - 14:00 | Paul Smith’s College, 7833 NY-30, Paul Smiths, NY, 12970
TO REGISTER Click this link: Registration Options
Mercy Care for the Adirondacks will be hosting our Annual Educational Forum. The forum will be June 17th, 2026,
from 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:

My Plan My Power
Growing Older and Living Well

Keynote Presenters:
Dr. Corinne Auman, Author
Keenagers: Telling a New Story About Aging

Greg Olsen, Director, NYS Office for the Aging
The Evolving Needs of Elders

Dr. Dawn C. Carr, Director of the Claude Pepper Center, Florida State University
“Resilient Aging: The Role of Volunteering”

Registration cost is $35.00 which includes lunch. If you prefer to pay by check, please mail to Mercy Care for the Adirondacks, P.O. Box 7, Lake Placid, NY 12946 and call Lexi Bevilacqua
518-523-5446 to RSVP.
Mercy 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.

Mercy Care Garden at Uihlein Farm - A Project of Tablelands Farm: Tea in the Garden
2026-06-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Mercy Care Garden at Uihlein Farm, 281 Bear Cub Lane, Lake Placid, NY, 12946
TEA IN THE GARDEN
In collaboration with Uihlein Foundation we invite you to join us for weekly programming, every Tuesday, at the Mercy Care Garden at Uihlein Farm – A Project of Tablelands Farm.
Tuesday, June 30th
10:00 am – 11:30 pm

Join in maintaining the garden – there is so much to do!
Participate in our weekly programming activity.
If you choose to skip the activity, please feel free to relax in the garden, take in the stunning views, and enjoy refreshments with friends.

To RSVP, please complete and submit form below. For more information, please contact Lexi Bevilacqua at 518-523-5446 or abevilacqua@adkmercy.org

Mercy Care Garden at Uihlein Farm - A Project of Tablelands Farm
2026-07-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Mercy Care Garden at Uihlein Farm, 281 Bear Cub Lane, Lake Placid, NY, 12946
In collaboration with Uihlein Foundation we invite you to join us for weekly programming, every Tuesday, at the Mercy Care Garden at Uihlein Farm – A Project of Tablelands Farm.
Tuesday, July 7th
10:00 am – 11:30 pm

Join in maintaining the garden – there is so much to do!
Participate in our weekly programming activity.
If you choose to skip the activity, please feel free to relax in the garden, take in the stunning views, and enjoy refreshments with friends.

To RSVP, please complete and submit form below. For more information, please contact Lexi Bevilacqua at 518-523-5446 or abevilacqua@adkmercy.org

Mercy Care Garden at Uihlein Farm - A Project of Tablelands Farm
2026-07-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Mercy Care Garden at Uihlein Farm, 281 Bear Cub Lane, Lake Placid, NY, 12946
In collaboration with Uihlein Foundation we invite you to join us for weekly programming, every Tuesday, at the Mercy Care Garden at Uihlein Farm – A Project of Tablelands Farm.
Tuesday, July 21st
Activity: Jen Jubin, Herbalist shows us how to make Salves and Tinctures
10:00 am – 11:30 pm

Join in maintaining the garden – there is so much to do!
Participate in our weekly programming activity.
If you choose to skip the activity, please feel free to relax in the garden, take in the stunning views, and enjoy refreshments with friends.

To RSVP, please complete and submit form below. For more information, please contact Lexi Bevilacqua at 518-523-5446 or abevilacqua@adkmercy.org

Mercy Care Garden at Uihlein Farm - A Project of Tablelands Farm
2026-07-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Mercy Care Garden at Uihlein Farm, 281 Bear Cub Lane, Lake Placid, NY, 12946
In collaboration with Uihlein Foundation we invite you to join us for weekly programming, every Tuesday, at the Mercy Care Garden at Uihlein Farm – A Project of Tablelands Farm.
Tuesday, July 28th
Activity: Victoria Celeste, Artist: Creating Art in the Garden
10:00 am – 11:30 pm

Join in maintaining the garden – there is so much to do!
Participate in our weekly programming activity.
If you choose to skip the activity, please feel free to relax in the garden, take in the stunning views, and enjoy refreshments with friends.

To RSVP, please complete and submit form below. For more information, please contact Lexi Bevilacqua at 518-523-5446 or abevilacqua@adkmercy.org

Spirituality Retreat 2026
2026-09-17 10:00 - 15:30 | Paul Smith’s College VIC, 8023 State Route 30, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983
Mercy Care for the Adirondacks is pleased to welcome you to a day-long retreat focused on the topic, Growing Older and Living Well – A Spiritual Journey. The retreat will be held on September 17, 2026, 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.
Presenters to be Announced.
Registration fee is $25 which includes lunch.
If you prefer to pay by check, please mail to Mercy Care for the Adirondacks, P.O. Box 7, Lake Placid, NY 12946 and call Lexi Bevilacqua 518-523-5446 to RSVP.
Mercy 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.

Friendship Volunteer Training October 1st, Saranac Lake
2026-10-01 09:00 - 14:30 | TBD, NY, United States
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.
Friendship Volunteers complete 5 1/2 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.
Complete and submit form to Register for the October 1st Friendship Volunteer Training in Saranac Lake.
REGISTER
