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A Message from Board Chair Marcia Townley
Great news! I am pleased to report that our recent membership renewal drive was a success. Ninety percent of members whose memberships were due April 1 (about two thirds of membership) renewed. We truly appreciate every single membership! In addition, more than 25% of renewing members made a tax deductable donation. A very special thank you to our Sustaining Members: three Community Builders ($5000+); two Neighborhood Builders ($2500-$4999); six Bridge Builders ($1000-$2499). Your support is truly strengthening community and making a difference in members' lives.
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, April 20, 3:00-5:30pm. Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 S 2nd St.
An accredited American Contract Bridge teacher, Mignon Nearmyer, will begin the session with a 10-15 minute lesson and discussion on a particular aspect of the game. You are expected to come with a partner. If you need help finding a partner, contact Linnea Tweed at 612-455-3329. Plan to arrive early as we will begin play immediately at 3:00 pm. MCC Members and Guests. Cost: $6.00/person Members, sign up here. Guests, email us.
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, April 26, 5:00-6:00pm; Spill the Wine, 1101 Washington Ave
Join hosts Bill and Suzanne Joyce for this month's happy hour. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat!
MCC Members and Guests.
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James Ford Bell Library Tour: Ricci Map 
Friday, April 29, 10:00-11:00am; James Ford Bell Library, 309 19th Avenue S.
Tour the library and view the rare Kunyu wanguo quantu, or Map of the Ten Thousand Countries of the Earth, the oldest surviving Chinese map to show the Americas. It is a xylograph (wood block print) on six scrolls of fine native paper, each scroll measuring approximately 2 feet by 5.75 feet. Li Ahizao (1565-1630), a Chinese mathematician, astronomer and geographer, was the Chinese cartographer who engraved the map.
MCC Members. Members, sign up here.
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Guthrie Play Reading: Arsenic and Old Lace
Tuesday, April 26, 6:30-9:30pm. Guthrie Theater, 818 S 2nd St, 8th floor,  Livingston Conference Room. (rescheduled from April 12)
Play readings are hosted by a member of the Guthrie Staff or an Artist affiliated with the play. Participants will be assigned parts for reading and may rotate parts as necessary. No theater experience necessary, come one and all!
An American classic, Arsenic and Old Lace (Wurtele Thrust Stage, April 9-June 5) is a perfectly written farcical black comedy. Spinster sisters Abby and Martha Brewster are devoted to charity and family. But the sisters have taken on another project as well... Cost: MCC Members: Free; MCC Guests: $10 (cash or check payable to Mill City Commons). Members, sign up here. Guests, email us.
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Technology HelpDesk: The Rain and Shine of the 'Cloud' - MobileMe, Gmail, Amazon, Google, etc.
Monday, May 2, 7:00-9:00pm. MCC Office, 17 4th Street SE
Andy Trawick presents information on synchronization of mail, contacts, pictures, etc. for sharing information among various devices or among family and friends. The discussion will cover MobileMe, Gmail, Amazon, and other 'cloud' products.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Awakenings: Radically transforming Alzheimer's care
Tuesday, May 3, 4:00-5:30pm. Washburn Lofts Community Room, 700 S. 2nd Street
Ecumen's ground-breaking program may forever change the way we care for Alzheimer's patients. Dialogue with an expert panel. Join Ecumen at this exclusive opportunity for MCC members
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, May 4, 3:00-5:30pm. Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 S. 2nd St.
Join advanced or intermediate bridge players for a round of social bridge. You are expected to come with a partner at your level. (Advanced players play all the major conventions comfortably.) If you need help finding a partner, contact Linnea Tweed at 612-455-3329, and she will assist you. Play begins immediately at 3:00pm.
Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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 Masu Menu Sampling
Wednesday, May 4, 5:00-7:00pm. Masu Sushi
and Robata Restaurant, 330 E. Hennepin Ave.
Join us to welcome the latest addition to the Riverfront restaurant scene! Complimentary menu samplings provided by MCC members Scott Parkin and Amy Sperling. Drinks Dutch Treat, reservations not required.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Around Town
MSP International Film Festival
April 14-May 5. St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 SE Main St.
The Film Society of Minneapolis-St. Paul will present over 170 films from some 50 countries at the five-screen St. Anthony Main Theatre. For three weeks, the Twin Cities celebrates the arrival of the best of international and independent filmmaking in the region. Click here to learn more.
LearningLife Forum - Witness to History: George and Sally Pillsbury
Thursday, April 21, 6:00 pm. U of M, 1890 Buford Ave., St. Paul
The Pillsburys of Minnesota author Lori Sturdevant interviews George and Sally Pillsbury about their family's contributions to Minnesota through 155 years (1855-2010). To learn more and register, click here.
Art in Bloom
April 28 - May 1, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 3rd Avenue S.
See more than 150 works of floral art inspired by the MIA's world-class collection. Art in Bloom entices the senses with fresh floral interpretations of museum masterpieces. Free admission. For more information click here.
Join Friends of the Institute for a formal luncheon at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts on Thursday, April 28th followed by a tour of the Art in Bloom exhibit. MCC member Katie Searl is president of the Friends this year. Lunch is at noon -- the tour 1:30-2:30. The cost for the lunch and tour is $30 paid to MCC. Contact Linnea to join us (we will write one check to the MIA).
Walker Art Center ... Jewelry Mart
Saturday May 7, 11:00am - 5:00pm; 1750 Hennepin Ave.
Just in time for Mother's Day, nineteen local jewelry artists and designers will be at the Walker Art Center for the Local Jewelry Artist Mart in Medtronic Gallery. All proceeds support the Walker's artistic and educational programs.
For more information click here.
Northern Spark Festival
Saturday, June 4, 8:55pm (sunset) - Sunday, June 5, 5:28am (sunrise); Stone Arch Bridge and other multiple locations.
For one night only, more than 60 regional and national artists together with the Twin Cities' arts community will display new art installations at public places and unexpected locations throughout the city. Directed and produced by
Northern Lights.mn, a Twin Cities arts agency. For more information click here.
Mill City Times
MCC members, Kim Eslinger and Dave Tinjum, have created a metro website devoted specifically to our neighborhood. It's a place to go to find out what's happening - whether it's a new restaurant opening, a local event, proposed new construction, etc. Check it out at: MillCityTimes.com
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Upcoming MCC Events
View our detailed April Calendar here!
April 20: Social Bridge - Members, sign up here.
April 21: Learning Life Forum - George and Sally Pillsbury - Learn more here.
April 26: Last Tuesday Happy Hour - Members and guests learn more here.
April 26: Guthrie Play Reading: Arsenic and Old Lace --Members and guests learn more here.
April 28: Men's Coffee and Conversation - MCC men sign up here.
April 29: James Ford Bell Library Tour - Ricci Map - Members, sign up here.
May 1: Movie Night - Members, sign up here.
May 2: Tai Chi Class - Members and Guests, sign up here.
May 2: Technology HelpDesk - The Rain and Shine of the 'Cloud': MobileMe, Gmail, Amazon, Google, etc. - Members, sign up here.
May 3: Awakenings: Radically transforming Alzheimer's care - dialogue with an expert panel - Members, sign up here.
May 4: Social Bridge - Members, sign up here.
May 4: Menu Sampling - Masu Sushi Restaurant - Members, sign up here.
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MCC Tai Chi
We're launching an MCC four class short introductory course for Tai Chi on Monday, April 25 @ 10:30am - Washburn Lofts Community Room, 700 S. 2nd St. Open to members and guests. Cost is $12 per class for members or $40 for the course, $15 per class for non-members or $50 for the course. Please let Linnea know if you would like to join us or learn more.
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MCC Ongoing Social Opportunities
Rendezvous on 5
Wednesdays, 9-10 am
Guthrie Theater
Level Five Express
818 S 2nd St
Drop in and join your friends and neighbors at this neighborhood haunt. Enjoy a cup of coffee and fellowship with other MCC members. This weekly adventure requires no reservations!
Men's Coffee and Conversation
Every other Thursday,
7:30 - 8:30 am
Nicollet Island Inn, 95 Merriam St.
See Upcoming Events for dates.
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.
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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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