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Dear Mill City Commons Members and Friends:
Mill City Commons members have been sharing their expertise and contacts to support our exceptional and diverse programming. Please click here MCC February 2011 calendar to see all the details for the upcoming month. We will be highlighting programming in Musings each week. I look forward to seeing you at an event or activity soon!
Warm regards, Linnea Tweed
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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.
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Bridge Lessons
Mondays, January 24 - February 28, 12:30-2:30 pm. Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 S 2nd St.
MCC is offering a six week set of classes designed to update and/or refresh your bridge playing skills. Two weeks will be on current bidding and hand evaluation, two weeks on the thought process involved in playing the hand and the last two weeks will be devoted to defense. Each class will be about one hour of lecture and one hour of playing hands designed to accompany the day's lesson. The cost of the series is $45, payable at the first class. Contact Leah to sign up! |
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Behind the Scenes: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
 Thursday, February 3, 12:30-2:00 pm. Guthrie Theater Stage Door, 818 S 2nd St.
Join MCC for a special look at Penumbra Theatre's production of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by August Wilson. Set in Chicago during the 1920's blues era, it is an unflinching look at the devastating effects of racism, the injustice and denigration that black Americans endured, and the scars-both literal and figurative-carried forward through the generations.
Penumbra Artistic Director Lou Bellamy will talk about Penumbra, August Wilson, and what participants are about to see during the play rehearsal. The group may stay for one scene or the full first act of the play, leaving at a natural break in the work to avoid disrupting the actors. Space is limited to 30 people. MCC members, sign up here!
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Living Longer, Living Better - Ecumen Forum Discussion
Tuesday, February 8, 4:00-5:30 pm. Washburn Lofts Community Room, 700 S 2nd St.
Join Ecumen at this exclusive opportunity for Mill City Commons members. Help steer Minnesota's conversation on entering the new era of aging. Minnesota is experiencing record longevity, but is our state prepared today to pay for this new era of aging? Join leaders who are actively shaping our state's future in a provocative discussion on how to afford living longer. Ecumen President and CEO Kathryn Roberts hosts panelists Marcia Townley, MCC Board Chair; Paul Thissen, District 36A Representative and Minority Leader of the Minnesota House of Representatives; Peter Hutchinson, President of the Bush Foundation (and MCC member!); and Stacy Becker of the Citizens League. MCC members, email Linnea to RSVP.
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Upcoming Events
January 20: Men's Coffee and Conversation - MCC Men, sign up here. January 24: Legacy Series: Written Legacies - Members, click here to register.
January 25: Last Tuesday Happy Hour - click here to learn more.
January 26: MCC Singles' Prix Fixe Dinner - Members, register here.
January 27: Tour of The Museum of Russian Art - Members, sign up here.
February 3: Behind the Scenes: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - Members, sign up here.
February 3: Men's Coffee and Conversation - MCC Men, sign up here.
February 4: Nosy Neighbor Tour: Cowles Center for Dance and Performing Arts - Members, sign up here.
February 8: Ecumen Living Longer, Living Better Forum - Members, email Linnea to sign up.
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Calling All Volunteers
Looking to do some good? Members, visit the Volunteer page on our website for opportunities to help fellow MCC members. Your time and presence can be a tremendous help!
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MCC Ongoing Fitness Opportunities
SBS Class Mondays, 7:35 - 8:35 am Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 pm Created exclusively for MCC, this class at 501F1T focuses on strength, balance, and stretching. Please follow this link to sign up!
River Walkers Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 am Stone Arch Lofts Riverside Parking Lot All level of walkers welcome for this early morning walk along the banks of the Mississippi River. An MCC volunteer leads each walk. Hatha Yoga Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:00 - 9:15 am This alignment-based class is held at the Yoga Center of Minneapolis, 212 3rd Ave N, Suite 205. Purchase a 12-class pass for $132 directly from YCM to use as your schedule allows, or drop in on a class for $12.50.Contact Dena at 612.436.4700 for details. Drop-ins welcome!
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Around Town
LearningLife Forum: Witness to History Thursday, January 20, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
1890 Buford Ave, St Paul
This month features MCC member and former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale, who has been a pivotal figure in American politics throughout the post-war era. He will discuss his unique perspective on history with Larry Jacobs of the U of M's Humphrey Institute. Cost is $15. Click here to purchase tickets!
Mill District City Apartments
Grand Opening Reception
Tuesday, January 25, 6:00-9:00 pm
225 Portland Ave
Check out the newest development in the neighborhood!
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Wanted: Minnesota Nice
The MN International Center seeks hosts for visiting students. Host 1-2 college-age students from a group of 16 from Japan, here to participate in a Language and Culture program at the U of M. Hosts need to provide lodging, two meals a day, and a supportive home environment. An orientation, staff consultation and grocery stipend will be provided. If you are unable to host for the whole six weeks, shorter time periods may be available.
For more information or to volunteer for the above homestay hosting opportunity: Contact Carol Steinberg at csteinbe@umn.edu or 612.625.9618. |
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