Mercy Care Volunteers and Elder Friends together with Lake Placid Garden Club members to build terrariums at the Saranac Lake Hot House. (Provided photo)

SARANAC LAKE — On Sept. 12, Mercy Care Volunteers and elder friends gathered with members of the Lake Placid Garden Club at the Hot House Garden Center for a terrarium-building workshop.

With direction from the knowledgeable Hot House team, they learned how to build and care for succulent terrariums.

Mercy Care’s mission is to enhance in every dimension the fullness of life of elders living in our community.

“Mercy Care hosts engagement programs throughout the year providing opportunities for volunteers and elder friends to socialize, learn and be creative,” Mercy Care Program Director Lexi Bevilacqua said. “We encourage any opportunity to enrich our events through collaboration with community organizations. We are so grateful to have Lake Placid Garden Club members join us at the Hot House to share some knowledge and laughs.”

Provided by friendship volunteers, Mercy Care for the Adirondacks offers companionship, friendship and assistance to older adults of all faiths to help them age in place more successfully and have happier and fuller lives.