Mentor Development
For October, the challenges will center around the theme of Character Education. This week’s challenge is to teach your mentee about trustworthiness. Trustworthiness involves three key aspects: honestly, reliability and loyalty. Talk through a few scenarios that involve people being trustworthy (these can be from your own life, the lives of people you know or even scenarios you’ve seen on TV). After you’ve shared the scenarios, ask your mentee what they think it means to be trustworthy and see if they can share some scenarios from their own life.
From September through November you will be discussing Race and Equity in your coaching meetings. Be sure to check out the articles and videos here.
Corn Maze at Enchanted Valley Farms
We are excited to announce that we will be returning to a corn maze this year and are inviting all mentors, mentees, and families. This year we will be at Enchanted Valley Farms (5047 Enchanted Valley Rd, Cross Plains, Wisconsin) on Sunday, October 13th at 1pm! Someone from Intentional Mentoring will be near the entrance wearing Intentional Mentoring gear from 1-1:30pm. If you plan to join us, please meet during that time and we will purchase your ticket and a treat!
If you know you will be coming, feel free to send us an email so we can expect you. If you decide to come at the last minute, we look forward to seeing you there!
Activity Ideas
Great Pumpkin Giveaway at Oak Bank
Saturday, October 12
9:00am-12:00pm
Families are welcome to join us behind our building in the parking lot at 5951 McKee Road in Fitchburg, to pick out pumpkins, grab a goodie bag (while supplies last) and enjoy tractor drawn carriage rides. Kids will have the opportunity to meet local mascots. All cash donations collected during the event will be donated to Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin.
Board Game Cafe at Lakeview Library
Mondays: October 21
6:00-8:00pm
Join friends and neighbors for a game night! Revisit old favorites or try something brand new from the library’s collection of board games and card games. Beverages and snacks will be provided. 2845 N Sherman Ave, Madison
Boo at the Zoo
Sunday, October 27
9:30am
Join us for FREE, family-friendly trick or treating throughout the Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo, 702 S Randall Ave)! Enjoy face painting, free train and carousel rides, and extra animal enrichment throughout the Zoo!
Hilldale-O-Ween
Sunday, October 27
3:00-5:00pm
Get ready to have a blast at Hilldale-O-Ween on Sunday, October 27, from 3-5 PM. We’ll be haunting Hilldale and The Green with ghoulishly good times. Don your costumes, grab your treat bags, and join us for a wickedly good time!
Registration is not required, however, tell us you’re coming by pre-registering here and you’ll be entered to win a spooktacular basket filled with ghoulish Hilldale goodies!
Free Bird and Nature Adventure at Tenney Park
Saturdays: November 2, December 7
2:30-4:00pm
Nature-expert guided walks in Tenney Park along Lake Mendota and the Yahara River Parkway bike path through the Madison Isthmus are free, family-friendly and held the first Saturday of each month, from 2:30-4pm. The walk begins at the Tenney Beach parking lot, 1330 Sherman Avenue. No registration is required.
Winter Fair Off the Square
Saturday, November 9; 9:00-5:00pm
Sunday, November 10; 10:00-4:00pm
Our Winter Art Fair Off the Square at the Monona Terrace features over 135 Wisconsin exhibitors with a wonderful selection of pottery, paintings, fiber, glass art, wood, photography, jewelry, graphics, sculpture and more. In addition, on Saturday the art festival features a very successful Silent Auction of artwork contributed by our exhibitors.
There is a Young Collectors’ Corner where only children under twelve are admitted to purchase artwork of their choosing. Much of the art is the same as in exhibitors’ booths but at a much reduced price.
Wisconsin Dog Fair
Sunday, November 10
10:00-4:00pm
Alliant Energy Center
Learn about all things dog – puppy classes, agility, obedience, flyball, barn hunt, conformation!
Meet the breeds! Over 100 different breeds will be represented at the show where you can ask questions of people knowledgeable about each breed.
Scenic Stroll at the Arboretum
Sundays: November 24
1:00-2:00pm
1207 Seminole Hwy, Madison
This gently paced stroll through the gardens is well-suited for a multi-generational outing. Learn about plants, animals, and fungi; phenology; and ecology. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insects. Walks take place rain or shine, except in unsafe weather. Routes are wheelchair accessible when weather allows. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
We love seeing photos of you and your mentee spending time together! Please share them with us via your coach or using the hashtag #intentionalmentoringmadison
Mentor Coaching Group Meeting Dates
We switched to monthly one-on-one coaching meetings. Your coach will reach out to you to schedule your next meeting.
If you have a change in personal information (phone/address/email) please respond to this email or notify your mentor coach ASAP.
If you have questions or need help with a situation and can’t reach your coach, contact:
Katie Mae katiemae@intentionalmentoringmadison.org
Katie katie@intentionalmentoringmadison.org
Franny franny@intentionalmentoringmadison.org
All the best,
Intentional Mentoring