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Executive Director Notes
Several members have contacted me recently for telephone numbers and email addresses of members. You can find a Word document on our members only website with contact information for all of our members. You'll find it in the left hand column when you click on the drop down for news or the calendar. Please contact me if you'd like help getting on the site.
A special Happy Birthday greetings to our Board Chair Marcia Townley! She celebrates Sunday, June 12.
Stay cool! -- Linnea
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Shades of Red: The Evolution of Early Soviet Painting
Tuesday June 7, 10:30 am - 11:30 am; The Museum of Russian Art, 5500 Stevens Ave.
Join us for a docent led tour of 56 superb works by Soviet artists painted during decades immediately following the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917. The exhibition provides a glimpse into the complicated careers of Soviet artists navigating the troubled seas of post-revolutionary Russia. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea. |
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MCC Bikers
Tuesday June 14, 10:00 am - 11:00 am; Chicago Mall, Second Street South and Chicago Avenue
Join other MCC members and guests for a twice monthly bike tour. We've scheduled two tours; one for a 10-15 mile more leisurely ride and a second 20-30 mile faster paced tour. Meet tour leaders Bud Hayden and Ron Vantine at the Chicago Mall (next to the Guthrie). Bud will lead the 10-15 mile tour and Ron will lead the 20-30 mile tour on the 14th. We'll be looking for other bike enthusiasts to lead upcoming tours. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea. |
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Social Bridge
Wednesday June 15, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm; Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 S. 2nd St.
Join advanced or intermediate bridge players for a round of social Bridge. 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 3:00 pm. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea. |
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MCC Golf
Thursday June 16, 9:04 am & 9:12 am tee times. Gross National Golf Club, 2201 St. Anthony Boulevard
Join your friends and neighbors for a round of golf at this nearby public course. We've reserved two tee times. If possible, players should make their reservations with MCC one week in advance. (Cancellations can be made 36 hours in advance.) Let Linnea (612-455-3329) know whether you plan to play 9 or 18 holes. You will find the club's course fees by clicking here. MCC Members, sign up here . Guests, email Linnea. |
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Stone Arch Festival of the Arts
Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Information Booth in front of St. Anthony Main Theater, 115 Main Street
Provide directions and information to visitors of the festival and promote Mill City Commons. Three hour shifts from 9:30-12:30, 12:30-3:30, and 3:30-6:30 both days. June 18: MCC Members, sign up here. June 19: MCC Members, sign up here. |
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Education: Succeeding in the Knowledge Economy
Monday June 20, 7:00 to 9:00 pm; Winslow House, Garden & Community Room, 100 2nd St SE
Tom Evers, Twin Cities Executive Director for Playworks, will introduce this national nonprofit organization to MCC members through demonstration, games and conversation. Founded in 1996 Playworks is the only nonprofit organization in the country to send trained, full-time coaches to low-income, urban schools. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea. |
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Legacy Series: Demystifying Hospice and Palliative Care
Tuesday June 21, 3:30 to 5:00 pm; Winslow House, Garden & Community Room, 100 2nd St SE
Pam Schaid is Executive Director of Hospice of the Twin Cities. Pam has worked in hospice for 20 years, both as a registered nurse and executive director. Her passion for hospice care stems from personal loss experiences and her 33 years as a registered nurse working in intensive care settings, oncology and palliative care. MCC Members, sign up here. |
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Around Town
Bill Moyers in Conversation with Garrison Keillor
On Monday June 13th at 7:30pm, Garrison Keillor welcomes the award-winning journalist to St. Paul for a conversation from the stage of the historic Fitzgerald Theatre. The two will highlight Moyers' new book, Bill Moyers Journal: The Conversation Continues, which brings his groundbreaking broadcast work to the page.
Click here, and scroll down for event and ticket information.
Chefs for Change event
Monday June 13, 7:00 pm; tours at 6:30pm
Chef Jake Uttich from the Oceanaire Seafood Room will be the event Chef. $75 per person with all proceeds benefitting People Serving People. Limited space available!
For more information, contact Mary at 612-277-0246 or mites@peopleservingpeople.org.
Global Water Dances
Saturday, June 25, 5:00 pm, Stone Arch Bridge
Global Water Dances will celebrate the importance of water in human life with a 24-hour series of performances moving across the time zones of the world. These dances will use dance and music to blend local water issues with the global struggle to insure safe water for every human being. Click here to learn more.
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 June Calendar here !
June 7: Shades of Red: The Evolution of Early Soviet Painting - Members, sign up
here . Guests, email Linnea.
June 9: MCC Men's Coffee and Conversation - MCC Men, sign up here.
June 14: MCC Bikers - Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
June 15: Social Bridge - Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
June 16: MCC Golf - Members, sign up here . Guests, email Linnea.
June 18 & 19: Stone Arch Festival of the Arts, Volunteer at an information booth;
Members, sign up here for Saturday; here for Sunday.
June 20: Education - Succeeding in the Knowledge Economy; Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea
June 21: Legacy Series: Demystifying Hospice and Palliative Care; Members, sign up here.
June 23: MCC Men's Coffee and Conversation; MCC Men, sign up here.
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Visiting John Sten
MCC Member John Sten will be staying at the Good Samaritan Ambassador, 8100 Medicine Lake Road, New Hope, MN from June 8th through June 16th, and would welcome visits in person or by phone! John will be in room # 308, and his direct phone # will be 763-417-7137. The general phone # is 763-544-7171. Please note that this is a different location than originally communicated. |
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Central River Forum
Power of the Falls:
Past, Present, Future
Thursday, June 9 6:30-8:30 Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Headquaraters 2117 West River Road You are invited to this Central River Forum, hosted by the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership. A panel of experts will highlight key issues and contribute to a lively discussion. Please save the date for the next quarterly forum: September 8, at Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
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Crown Hydro Update
MCC Member Dave Tinjum has been researching the Crown Hydro project and set up a blog to update his Riverfront neighbors. Check it out at:
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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
Thursday, June 9
7:30 - 8:30 am
Thursday, June 23
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.
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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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