Compleat Scholar: Historic Preservation in the Twin Cities - TONIGHT!
6:00-8:00 pm. Guthrie Theater Livingston Conference Room, 818 S 2nd St.

Orpheum Theater

MCC's partnership with Compleat Scholar brings University of Minnesota experts to our neighborhood to discuss topics based on MCC members' learning interests. Your membership makes this exciting series possible!

 

Preservation programs such as the National Register of Historic Places and the Historic American Building Survey (HABS) recognize, and in a limited way, protect our historic built environment. Learn about historic property preservation and documentation programs in Minnesota, including how they started, how they work, and how effective they are. You will hear several fascinating stories about both well known historic places in the Twin Cities, as well as examples of "vernacular architecture" that have benefited from being designated a historic property. You will hear about some popular misconceptions related to historic properties and have the chance to ask your own questions about what it means for a building or location to be designated a historic landmark. Members: $20, guests: $30. MCC members, sign up here!  Guests, email us.

MFD Community Safety Seminar
January 12, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. North Star Lofts Community Room, 117 Portland Ave.

Casidy Anderson, Community Risk Reduction Officer for the Minneapolis Fire Department, will present simple but important information on safety.  She will discuss common injuries to older adults and transportation topics, including taking care of yourself physically when transporting someone, needs of the patient, limitations of the vehicle and driver, and what to do in case of an emergency en route. MCC members, click here to sign up!

Social Bridge
January 19, 3:00-5:30 pm. Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 S 2nd St.

Accredited American Contract Bridge teacher Mignon Nearmyer begins each session with a 10-15 minute lesson and discussion on a particular aspect of the game.  When formal play begins she will give instructions and be available to answer questions throughout the afternoon. Even if you have played social bridge before, you are sure to learn something new. You are expected to come with a partner. If you need help finding a partner, contact Leah Battin at 612-455-3329, and she will try to assist you. Plan to arrive early as we will begin play immediately at 3:00 pm.

 

Cost: $6.00/ person.  Members, click here to learn more.

Winslow House Community Room, 100 2nd St SE.
You can't take it with you, so what will you leave behind?  From sharing your values and your valuables, to organizing your affairs, to making and communicating choice for care and treatment, many of the most critical conversations to have are also the most difficult to start.  This series - exclusively for MCC members - offers the wisdom of local experts and the support of friends and neighbors as we examine the many facets of the legacies we leave.

January 24, 3:00-4:30 pm: Starting Written Legacies - sign up here.
February 22, 3:30-5:00 pm: Revisiting Estate Planning - sign up here.
March 15, 3:30-5:00 pm: Coordinating and Decluttering Paperwork and Passwords - sign up here.
April 19, 3:30-5:00 pm: Talking About End of Life Choices - sign up here.
May 17, 3:30-5:00 pm: Examining Advance Directives - sign up here.
June 21, 3:30-5:00 pm: Demystifying Hospice and Palliative Care - sign up here.