Executive Director Note

Mill City Commons members received a survey last Friday from MCC Board Chair Marcia Townley asking "How are we doing?".  Mill City Commons exists for its members so your feedback is critical to our future. In addition to this annual survey, we appreciate any and all feedback on programs and activities.  Please let me know how we can improve and best support your membership.  We'll be using suggestions from the survey to develop programming and to guide our strategic planning.   

Thank you!  -- Linnea 

Legacy Series: Demystifying Hospice and Palliative Care 

Tuesday June 21, 3:30 to 5:00 pm; Winslow House 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.    

MCC Bikers  

Tuesday June 28, 10:00 am - 11:00 am;  Chicago Mall, Second Street South and Chicago Avenue  

Join other MCC members and guests for this 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 at the Chicago Mall (next to the Guthrie).  

MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.    

Last Tuesday Happy Hour & a Half  

Tuesday June 28, 4:30 to 6:00 pm; Psycho Suzi's Patio, 1900 Marshall St NE 

Join host Patty Canney for this month's happy hour and a half!  The patio fills up quickly on beautiful days, so we're starting early.  Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites.  Dutch treat!  

MCC Members and Guests.    

Nosy Neighbor Tour: Graywolf Press & ArtSpace  

Thursday June 30, 10:00 to 11:30 am; Graywolf Press, 250 Third Avenue N. 

Learn about the manuscript editing process, cover design, and marketing from the staff at Graywolf Press.  Move on to a tour of ArtSpace and the Traffic Zone Center for Visual Art.   

MCC Members, sign up here.    

The Bachelor Farmer Restaurant & Marvel Bar Tour  

Thursday June 30, 5:00 - 6:00 pm;  200 First Street N. 

Eric and Andrew Dayton will lead us on a behind the scenes tour of their new restaurant and bar opening in the Warehouse District the end of July. 

MCC Members, sign up  here.    

The Towers Garden Party 

Wednesday July 6, 5:00 - 6:00 pm; 19 South 1st Street 

Join MCC Members hosts Kathy and Bill Fox for a gathering at The Towers.  Ralph Lowis will lead us through The Towers' beautiful, landscaped courtyard, and we'll end with wine and refreshments.  Please enter through the First Street front entrance.  A guard on duty will direct you from there.  

MCC Members, sign up  here.     

Guests, email Linnea. 

MCC Men's Coffee and Conversation Group 

Thursday July 7, 7:30 - 8:30 am; Wilde Roast Cafe, 65 Main Street SE  

Caffeine and camaraderie for the male members of MCC!  This group meets every other Thursday at Wilde Roast Cafe's Parlor and is hosted by various members who get the conversation going.

MCC Men, sign up  here.      

Around Town   

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.

Preserve Minneapolis 2011 Summer Walking and Biking Tours 

Preserve Minneapolis is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Minneapolis by recognizing, preserving and revitalizing the architectural and related cultural resources of the City of Minneapolis.   

Use this link for information on all upcoming tours!   

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