Historical photos used to spur reminiscences at Lake Placid facility

LAKE PLACID — Residents in the Secure Memory Unit, called “Seasons Memory Care,” at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid now have the opportunity to share their memories as inspired by historical photographs of friendships throughout the winter season.

This exhibit is part of a special program put together by the Lake Placid Olympic Museum, Lake Placid-north Elba Historical Society and Historic Saranac Lake.

An installation of photographs from their collections is on display in the Seasons Unit. Residents and visitors are being encouraged to share memories triggered by these historical photographs.

This exhibit is intended to encourage storytelling and foster connections and conversation about shared memories. The three history organizations met with residents and caregivers recently to discuss the photographs as part of the “Blast from the Past” program at Elderwood of Uihlein.

This program is made possible by the Generous Acts Fund established by the Adirondack Foundation.

Town of Plattsburgh offers snowshoe, cross-country skiing program

PLATTSBURGH — The Town of Plattsburgh Parks and Recreation Department is offering snowshoeing and cross-country skiing to adults and seniors at the Cadyville Recreation Park.

The department will provide instruction as well as the equipment, if needed.

This free program will occur from 1 to 2:30 p.m. every Thursday in February.

For more information, contact the Town of Plattsburgh Parks and Recreation Department at 518-562-6860.

Thrift Shop’s Bag Sale set for today, Saturday

TICONDEROGA — The Thrift Shop at the First United Methodist Church in Ticonderoga will hold its semi-annual “Bag Sale” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Saturday, Feb. 10.

This very popular sale will have all clothing for men and women for $3 a bag, which will be supplied by the shop. Household treasures and domestic items will be half off during the bag sale. Following the bag sale, spring clothing will begin to be available.

The Thrift Shop is open year round, every Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It shop is staffed entirely by volunteers and benefits the church and its outreach ministries.

The church and thrift shop are located at 1045 Wicker St. (Route 9N) in Ticonderoga, up the hill from the hospital. For more information, call the shop at 585-2242, the church office at 585-7995 or check out Facebook/Tifumc.