Tupper Lake – 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 through the holidays. Guests were in full holiday spirit while crafting, socializing and enjoying treats from Spruce and Hemlock in Tupper Lake.
The purpose of Mercy Care Creativity in Aging Events is to bring together Friendship Volunteers and their Elder Friends for social outings while expressing creativity together to help ease the isolation and loneliness people of all ages are experiencing, especially around the holiday season.
The response from a Mercy Care Elder when asked “What did you like best about participating in the Holiday Workshop:” Visiting with the other ladies. I miss interacting with other adults.”, and “It is wonderful to feel a part of something”.
Transportation for Elders was coordinated by Mercy Care and provided by Friendship Volunteers.
