Community Mentors,
Happy October! The weather is changing, and so is the list of what to do together. This may be the last month of getting outside before the cold really hits, so I included a few outdoor ideas. Get out while you can without a winter hat!
Last week I attended a training at Twinfield where we talked about trauma and equity and it was a good reminder to me about my place, and how I can best support youth. As a person who likes to look at the bright side, this video on empathy reminded me (once again) that painting the silver lining is not really helpful to others, and that by just being with youth and listening to what they have to say is a good focus for me. I included the video - let me know what you think of it!
Have any ideas for a group activity, or mentor meet up conversation? I would love to plan something for anyone that is looking to connect with other mentors or with other pairs. Email me any ideas, and Sam and I can start planning our next event or training!
Call or email any time - that is what I am here for.
Pam
426-3013 (home number)
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Check out this video on having empathy over empathy - what does it make you think of in your mentoring friendship? I am wondering is this would be a good a dinner discussion on supporting our mentees and what that can look like. Email me any other thoughts or ideas!
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October Ideas!
Some simple ideas for October.....
- go for the "Art Stroll" in Barre (details below)
- Do your own Art Walk in Montpelier - then get some hot chocolate. Details of art at the Kellogg Hubbard are below.
- See a play at Quarry Works: The Case of the Curious Corpse.. Fall Foliage Production. Details and dates here.
- Moonlight Madness: Friday, October 18, 5-9pm for street performances in Montpelier. Details here.
- Drink tea and play a board game or go for a ride to see the foliage (while it lasts)
- Montpelier's Farmer's Market: Last month for outdoors on Saturdays! Check out the website for more details and special events.
- Beautiful Tree Walk at the Stranahan Town Forest
with Ed Jalbert. Sunday, October 13 from 1 to 4. Visit the Jaquith site for more details
- Vermont Museum, Granite Festival. Saturday October 12th, 10-4. Details here.
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Take the Art Stroll in Barre
Did you know you can walk to see 15 different sculptures in dontownBarre? You can visit tis SPA website for descriptions and download the map!
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Thank You for Supporting
Riding the Ridges Together
We raised $2,260 towards our $2,500 fundraising goal! Thanks to everyone who rode and donated! We had an amazing day - check out some pictures at our recent news page! |
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- Monday October 14th, No school
- Thursday Early Release: Thursday October 24th, 12:50 dismissal
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Reporting your time!
I love to share what you are doing with others....so thanks for sharing!
There are three options here.
- Enter it into the civicorps database,
- Send me an email with each date, how long you were together, and just 1 sentence about what you did (you can tell me more but all I need is one sentence).
- Call me on the phone with your calendar in hand. We can talk about what you did, and I can help you work through any situations that have come up for you in the past few months.
I am happy with any of these options, so thanks for letting me know what works best for you!
Thanks again for taking the time
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