Framework of Poverty Training

Monday ~ August 30, 2010

9:00 AM until 12:00 PM

Touber Building ~ Mt. Shavano Conference Room ~ 448 1st Street Salida

No Bus Provided

~ Mentor Training ~

~ Open to the public ~

RSVP by 5:00 PM ~ Thursday August 26th.

~ 719.530.2581 (Salida) or 719.395.7006 (BV) ~

How does poverty impact learning, work habits and decision-making?

If you work with people in poverty, some understanding of how different their world is from yours will be invaluable. Whether you’re an educator-or a social, health or legal services professional-this presentation gives you practical, real-world support and guidance to improve your effectiveness in working with people from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

FYI Annual BBQ Potluck

AUGUST group activity

FYI ANNUAL BBQ POTLUCK

All FYI youth and families invited

MONDAY, AUGUST 23rd

Bring a side dish/dessert & a baseball glove (optional)

**  kids must be accompanied by an adult  **

Call us to sign up! ~ 719.530.2581

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A 2ND SATURDAY!

Salida: Meet at: 5:00 PM at Salida Presbyterian Church (across from Safeway)  Bus departs at 5:15 PM

Will return by: 8:15 PM

BV: Meet at: 5:30 PM at River Park Pavilion

Will be done by: 7:45PM

Meet & Greet

Thursday ~ August 12, 2010

5:15 PM until 6:30 PM

The Asian Palate 328 E Main Street Buena Vista

No Bus Provided

Please bring at least one potential mentor.

~Mentors and potential mentors only~

RSVP by 5:00 PM ~ August 11th

719.530.2581 (Salida) or 719.395.7006 (BV)

You are invited to a fun social hour hosted by Chaffee County Mentors and The Asian Palate.  Get a chance to learn more about the program and meet other mentors.  ~ Free Appetizers ~ Please bring at least one potential mentor.

Mount Princeton Hot Springs

Group Activity:  Mount Princeton Hot Springs

Upper Pool Water Slide

Upper Pool Water Slide

Saturday ~ July 10, 2010

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

9:00 AM Bus pick up in Salida (Salida Middle School – back of building) and 9:00 AM Buena Vista (Avery Parsons Elementary – front of building)

Buses  will return Salida and Buena Vista at 3:00 PM

Bring a swim suit, towel, sun screen, dry change of clothes and a sack lunch

Group Activity Free for Mentors/Mentees

Reserve your spot by calling 719.530.2581 (Salida)

or 719.395.7006 (BV)

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort is where you can do it all.  Satisfy your quest for adventure, experience the healing powers of Colorado hot springs, soak in the Colorado sunshine and ride the 300-foot long waterside.  During this group activity we will have access to lower and upper pools.

Please note the creekside pools are closed due to spring run-off.

Mentor Coffee Talk

Mentor Coffee Talk, more than a good cup of  joe!

Wednesday June 30th

5:15 PM – 6:30 PM

Salida Cafe & Roastery (300 W Sackett Ave.)

Free snacks and coffee will be provided

Free for all Mentors

Reserve your spot by calling 719.530.2581 (Salida) 0r 719.395.7006 (BV)

Monthly “Coffee Talks” offer mentoring tips and resources and a chance to get to know other mentors!  Bring your questions and join us for an informal time to share ideas about summer activities.  June Coffee Talk topics will include but are not limited to:   free summer activities, how to navigate personal questions, and follow up questions from the May “Talk is Power” training presented by Planned Parenthood.