February’s Topic: Love

February’s Non-profit: OutReach LGBT Community Center

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller

We understand that stories are the way in which we understand ourselves and our purpose, so we are called to gather as a community to share, listen, learn, and belong. The Gathering is a quarterly storytelling series hosted by GatherX. We partner with a non-profit for each event, focus on a theme related to the non-profit partner, and gather stories around that theme. And while our storytellers are local young adults, this particular GatherX event is open to all.

$10 Admission. All proceeds benefit OutReach LGBT Community Center.

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Event: Book Building

Leader: Tobie from Mordecai Book Building

Additional Info: Come make a book! Your first monogrammed pocketbook is completely on us. If you wish to make any additional books, they are $10/each. No supplies or skills needed — just you! We are partnering with our friends at Working Draft Beer Company to provide you with some amazing, high-quality beverages to accompany our evening of book-building!

Each of us are wired creatively in one way or another — whether we know it or not! With our Gather X Create series, we aim to cater directly to that creative side. It might be painting or it might be quilting or even book-building! Whatever the activity, we want to give you the time and space to let your creative juices flow.

March’s Topic: Job Transitions

March’s Speaker: Molly Krochalk

Molly Krochalk is a career counselor at UW-Madison Adult Career and Special Student Services (ACSSS), where she helps Madison community members (non-students) who want to make a career transition. Through ACSSS, Molly offers free individual appointments and co-facilitates a job search support group. In addition to career counseling, she has held a variety of positions such as ceramic artist and teacher, bilingual Spanish interpreter, and organic farmhand. This wide variety of experience helps Molly relate to people from many walks of life. Her winding path is also a testament to how people can change careers in big and small ways over time.

We’re partnering with One Barrel Brewing Event Space to offer a free brunch and class series! Each month we will invite different speakers to give a short presentation on topics that often seem simple, but can be confusing.

This is a great event to network and learn more about GatherX members who live in your community. We also welcome all suggestions on topics that are important to you, or things you’d like to learn about in the future!

Adulting is hard, brunch is easy. So, gather with us as we share brunch together and cover a new adulting 101 topic each month… Because life doesn’t come with instructions.

Free brunch, cash bar. Donations appreciated, but not required!

Tackling challenges together helps us deepen our relationships and increase our mental strength. On the third Monday of every month we gather at Boulders Downtown for an evening of social climbing. No experience necessary! Free for Boulders members. Not a member? Mention you are with GatherX and receive a discount.

First Thursdays X Picnic Point is a monthly gathering to get outside, connect, and dive into a purposeful topic.

We’ll get the fire started and bring the s’mores fixings. All you have to do is show up.

April’s Topic: Retirement

April’s Speaker: Andrew Thompson

Andrew Thompson is the Vice President of Qualified Plan Operations at The Capital Group in Madison, WI. Andrew has spent the last decade building a national business focused on improving employer-sponsored retirement plans, educating workers, and providing guidance and support to retirement plan participants. He also focuses on wholistic financial planning, investment research, and investment management. A two-time graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Andrew holds degrees in US Foreign Policy, Political Science, and a Masters of Business Administration. Andrew also spent eight years serving in the US Army, completing one tour of duty in Iraq. Outside the office Andrew enjoys a range of activities including boxing, adventure travel, scuba diving, and as a flying as a private pilot.

Andrew C. Thompson is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker-dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. The Capital Group is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors.  CRN-2903155-011320

We’re partnering with One Barrel Brewing Event Space to offer a free brunch and class series! Each month we will invite different speakers to give a short presentation on topics that often seem simple, but can be confusing.

This is a great event to network and learn more about GatherX members who live in your community. We also welcome all suggestions on topics that are important to you, or things you’d like to learn about in the future!

Adulting is hard, brunch is easy. So, gather with us as we share brunch together and cover a new adulting 101 topic each month… Because life doesn’t come with instructions.

Free brunch, cash bar. Donations appreciated, but not required!

Tackling challenges together helps us deepen our relationships and increase our mental strength. On the third Monday of every month we gather at Boulders Downtown for an evening of social climbing. No experience necessary! Free for Boulders members. Not a member? Mention you are with GatherX and receive a discount.

First Thursdays X Picnic Point is a monthly gathering to get outside, connect, and dive into a purposeful topic.

We’ll get the fire started and bring the s’mores fixings. All you have to do is show up.