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Executive Director Update: Rendezvous on 5
Based on members' requests, we're starting a new Ongoing Event, Rendezvous
on 5. Members asked for an unstructured, drop in time where they can meet up with fellow members and neighbors. Join us Wednesday, March 2 at 9:00 a.m. and every Wednesday in March for coffee (Dutch treat) and good times (free!) at the Guthrie Theater's Level Five Express. Warm regards, Linnea
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TODAY!
MCC Legacy Series: Revisiting Estate Planning
3:30-5:00 pm. Winslow House Community Room, 100 2nd St SE.
Attorney Mike Frost, known by several MCC members, will address the ramifications of recent changes in estate and tax laws. Learn how these updates will affect your valuables, your loved ones, and you. MCC Members, click here to sign up.
Last Tuesday Happy Hour
5:00-6:00 pm. Aster Cafe, 125 Main St SE.
Join hosts Lynn Bowe and Charlie Kuivinen for this month's happy hour. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat! Members and friends, no RSVP necessary.
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Education: Succeeding in the Knowledge Economy
February 28, 7:00-8:30 pm. Winslow House Community Room, 100 2nd St SE.
We live in a global knowledge economy, with education the greatest means of developing human capital. From Pre-K to infinity, education is integral to our students, our workforce, and our future. Join MCC as we kick off this series examining the state and the future of education in our city, state, and nation. Learn more about upcoming topics and speakers here.
At our first program this month, we invite futurist Dr. Arthur Harkins to discuss the best ways to develop human capital to maximize leadership and innovation so that we as a nation can stay competitive in the global 21st century. Dr. Harkins is co-creator of the Leapfrog Institute. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development at the University of Minnesota. MCC members, sign up here.
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Men's Coffee and Conversation
March 3, 7:30-8:30 am. Nicollet Island Inn, 95 Merriam St.
Caffeine and camaraderie for the male members of MCC! This group meets every other Thursday at Nicollet Island Inn and is hosted by various members who get the conversation going. MCC men, sign up here.
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Complimentary Technology Helpdesk - Twitter Workshop
March 7, 7:00-8:00 pm. North Star Lofts, 117 Portland Ave S.
Get to know the finer points of social networking and the possibilities of Twitter. From hashtags to retweets, 160 characters can speak volumes. Find out how! Members, sign up here.
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MIA Tour: Titian and the Golden Age of Venetian Painting
March 10, 2:00-3:00 pm. Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 3rd Ave S.
 This exhibition features thirteen paintings and twelve drawings from the National Galleries of Scotland, including works by three of the master painters of the Renaissance in Venice: Paolo Veronese, Jacopo Tintoretto, and Tiziano Vecellio, better known as Titian. The centerpieces of the exhibition are a pair of sizable paintings by Titian depicting scenes from Ovid's ancient Roman poem, Metamorphoses; these paintings have never before traveled to the United States. Members, sign up here.
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Upcoming Events
View our detailed February Calendar here!
View our detailed March Calendar here!
February 22: MCC Legacy Series: Revisiting Estate Planning - Members, sign up here.
February 22: Last Tuesday Happy Hour - Members and guests, learn more here.
February 28: Education: Succeeding in the Knowledge Economy - Members, sign up here.
March 3: Men's Coffee and Conversation - MCC men, sign up here.
March 7: Technology Helpdesk: Twitter Workshop - Members, sign up here.
March 10: MIA tour: Titian and the Golden Age of Venetian Painting - Members, sign up here.
March 13: Irish Seisiun Music at Keegan's Pub - Members, sign up here.
March 14: Great Decisions: Horn of Africa - Discussion Group Members, sign up here.
March 15: MCC Legacy Series: Coordinating and Decluttering Paperwork and Passwords - Members, sign up here.
March 15: Guthrie Play Reading: Arms and the Man - Members, sign up here. Guests, email us.
March 16: Social Bridge - Members, sign up here.
March 17: Men's Coffee and Conversation - MCC Men, sign up here.
March 17: Nosy Neighbor Tour: Hennepin Energy Recovery Center - Members, sign up here.
March 23: Tai Chi Workshop - Members, sign up here.
March 24: Northern Clay Center Tour (NEW DATE!) - Members, sign up here.
March 28: Education: Succeeding in the Knowledge Economy - Members, sign up here.
March 29: Last Tuesday Happy Hour - Members and guests, learn more here.
March 31: Men's Coffee and Conversation - MCC men, sign up here.
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Around Town
Smart House, Livable Community: Your Future
February 5 - May 22. University of Minnesota Goldstein Museum of Design. 241 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave, St Paul.
Experience the McNeal Gallery as the home of Jim and Sara, a fictitious Baby Boomer couple who will digitally guide visitors through their home renovation. This interactive exhibition will feature innovative design and technology to facilitate independent living and explore planning for age-integrated communities.
CPED Historic Resource Survey Meeting Monday, February 28, 4:30-6:00 pm. City Hall, Rm 319, 350 S 5th St. CPED-Planning is conducting a historic resource survey in several neighborhoods to assess the potential for historic properties. This project is called the Central Core Historic Resources Survey. This public meeting will introduce the survey project and offer an opportunity for the community to provide information and ideas about historic resources within the Downtown survey area.
Meeting of the Minds Dementia Conference Saturday, March 19. Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd W, St Paul. The Meeting of the Minds Dementia Conference 2011 is the premier conference for persons with early dementia, families, friends and professionals sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota and Mayo Clinic. Register by February 23 for Early Bird Rates! Learn more and register here or call 952-857-0534.
Rooftop Garden Kick-off: Bringing Urban Agriculture to Our Neighborhood
Monday, March 21. Tours at 6:30 pm, Bountiful Garden Hors d'œuvres, Wine and Discussion at 7:00 pm. People Serving People, 614 S 3rd St.
Bountiful garden hors d'eovers and wine from Brenda Langton of Spoonriver. Join us for a lively discussion about urban farming in the Mill City neighborhood, including homeless families. Enjoy the unique flavor of Spoonriver and hear from local leaders in our community. Suggested donation: $75. Proceeds benefit the PSP Rooftop Garden Project. For tickets, email Mary Ites or call 612-277-0246.
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MCC Membership Update
You'll find the March 2011 Calendar with event details located as a link under Upcoming Events. Although some events are for members only, we do make exceptions. Contact Linnea and she will let you know if there's room for you to bring a guest. It's a great way to introduce potential members to Mill City Commons.
Thank you!
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MCC New Member Spotlight
MCC welcomed new members Charlie Kuivinen and Lynn Bowe in December.
Lynn tells us that mutual friends introduced them because both were widowed and had a lot in common. Subsequently, they danced the tango all over Buenos Aires, visited friends and relatives around the world and the U.S, and learned they were both gym rats. In addition they both love live theater and music and Mel Brooks. Friendship turned to love and they married in 2005.
Charlie chaired the business department and still teaches economics at Northwestern College, and Lynn volunteers at the University of Minnesota, Minnesota Opera and the League of Catholic Women.
Lynn and Charlie joined MCC because they believe in the power of community, they admire the leadership of the friends who invited them to join, and they enjoy the activities available to members. MCC adds richness to their lives.
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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. 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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Mill City Times has more information on neighborhood happenings!
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Senior LinkAge Line
1-800-333-2433
is a nationwide toll-free number that is answered Monday thru Friday from 8:00AM - 4:30PM by certified information and assistance specialists.
MinnesotaHelp.info
is a statewide resource database containing information on more than 12,000 agencies providing such services as health care, education and recreation, retirement, disability and social service information. This Directory contains information on nonprofit and public health and human service programs and for-profit programs.
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Questions about Metro Transit? Call (612) 373-3333 and press 2 to speak to a customer service representative.
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