Mentor Development
For October, the challenges will center around the theme of Character Education. This week’s challenge is to teach your mentee about caring. Caring involves being compassionate, empathetic, and considerate of others without the expectation of receiving anything in return. You may have noticed that many students spend a lot of time in front of screens these days. This is problematic because the internet allows and encourages individuals to be compassionless and too much screen time can damage developing brains. To counteract this, start by asking your mentee 1) What does it mean to put yourself in someone else’s shoes? 2) How empathetic are you? 3) How can you better show empathy toward others? Then practice showing empathy as you discuss different situations in your mentee’s life, things you see while you’re spending time together or stories you hear in the community or in the world.
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.
Activity Ideas
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