Stronger Together, Joins Together, Once Again

HAINES FALLS — “Stronger Together” will once again gather for just the second time this Saturday, October 18th at Peace Village.  The reason we gather again is because you, our beloved mountaintop neighbors, who frankly demanded it.  

You decided that more was needed, more was desired. Not a lot more, but more nonetheless, and you, good folk, choose our/your agenda. That matters deeply. Having a voice that is heard, and that leads us to find solutions, means so much. Bring your valuable ideas.

There is clearly off the charts worldwide unrest, both locally and globally and there are as many valuable opinions about such unrest as there are stars above, and yet we share many common goals.  “Stronger Together” is a vehicle to unify and strengthen our precious community. 

So why have you/we demanded it and why now? Most of us feel that we all know why, but specifics vary for each of us.  So, what is it we feel, individually or collectively, and what do we need to happen to get past these feelings and why do we feel this way and just what are we feeling anyway? 

Our times, and earthly experiences, have clearly grown grossly unsettled for most of us and we are all looking for a stronger connection to take us through to the gentler times again.  Are those times ahead for us, some think so.  Let’s talk about it civilly and try to see as we all have things we all agree on. 

No one seems to know, but what we do know for sure, is it will be better if we share this journey as one, and so you/we created “Stronger Together” and we need more of you to join us on this mission.

The story of "Stronger Together" here on our Mountaintop is not a dramatic headline; it’s quieter and, in many ways, more important. It’s the story of neighbors, making conscious decisions to show up for each other and, in doing so, weaving a stronger social fabric. 

When regions, countries, and the world feel so vastly unstable, the one reliable place to congregate is often locally, nearest to you. A safe and familiar place where we share weather, schools, issues and coffee pots.

What’s ahead for us is not guaranteed for anyone, for life’s realities will continually test us, but the practices we’ve cultivated by listening, practical help we share, inclusive stewardship and ownership are indeed durable. 

"Stronger Together" will focus on smaller, community focused projects and to share what we learn can become a model for other localities and small towns near and far, just like ours, and to help them navigate what’s to come for themselves and theirs.

Our Mountaintop offers a useful reminder as big change begins with small, sustained acts of care and kindness. "Stronger Together" is not a slogan here, it’s our way of living. It is love.

Our community has proven it is ready to take the next step.  So please again join us for a free community event “Stronger Together” this Saturday, October 18th, 2025 from 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm, followed by a meal (included) at Peace Village, 54 O’Hara Road, Haines Falls, Ny 12436. 

Please come, bring a neighbor or family members and register for the day and the meal at www.StrongerTogetherMTNtop.com.