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Executive Director Notes
Turn your radio dial to KFAI 90.3 FM at 7:40 am on Monday, July 25 to hear MCC members Allan Burdick, Judy Healey, Penny Hunt and Marcia Townley talk with Susan Gray about the village movement and Mill City Commons. Susan visited with members at the MCC Last Tuesday Happy Hour in June at Psycho Suzi's.
Save the date for a Lynx basketball game on Sunday, August 14. MCC member Peggy Lucas has secured a group ticket rate for us -- $15 per ticket. If you've been following this talented team, you know they are getting lots of press for their all star line up. Peggy and David invite members to their loft before the 6:00 pm game so members can car pool. Please sign up here .
Stay cool this week! -- Linnea
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Nosy Neighor Tour: City Hall & Courthouse
Wednesday, July 20, 12:00 - 1:00 pm; 351 South 4th Street &
Lunch at Restaurant Max, 1:15 pm; 215 South 4th Street
Enjoy a lunchtime public tour of one of the Twin Cities' greatest landmarks. Visit the five-story rotunda with its stained glass windows and grotesques, the Father of Waters statue, the Council Chambers, and see million-year-old fossils. Meet at the Father of Waters Atrium. Co-sponsored by Preserve Minneapolis and the Municipal Building Commission. Join members for lunch after the tour at Restaurant Max, 215 South 4th Street.
MCC Members, sign up here .
Guests, email Linnea.
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, July 20, 3:00 - 5:30 pm; 600 South 2nd Street Community Room
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. Plan to arrive early as we will begin play immediately at 3:00 pm.
MCC Members, sign up here.
Guests, email Linnea.
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MCC Men's Coffee and Conversation Group
Thursday July 21, 7:30 - 8:30 am; Nicollet Island Inn, 95 Merriam St reet
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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Aquatennial Fireworks
Saturday, July 23, 9:30 - 10:30 pm; Marcia Townley's Loft, Stone Arch Lofts, 600 S. 2nd Street, #105
Marcia Townley invites you to her home for one of the largest annual fireworks shows in the country! The Target Fireworks will light up the Minneapolis sky with a spectacular display at 10:00 pm in celebration of the 72nd Aquatennial.
Pre-fireworks activities will begin at 6:00 pm along West River Parkway, between Portland Avenue and the 3rd Avenue Bridge.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, July 26, 5:00 - 6:00 pm; Vic's on the Riverfront
201 Main Street SE
Join host Marcia Townley for this month's happy hour. We've moved this month's happy hour from Wilde Roast Cafe to Vic's on the Minneapolis Riverfront. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat!
MCC Members and Guests
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National Night Out
Tuesday, August 2, 6:00 - 9:00 pm; Chute Square Park, 244 Bank Street SE & Chicago Mall, Between the Guthrie and Spoonriver
Join your neighbors on both side of the river for a block party. National Night Out is an annual nationwide event that encourages residents to get out in the community and get to know their neighbors. MCC members are helping organize and will be represented at both events!
MCC Members and Guests
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, August 3, 3:00 - 5:30 pm; 600 South 2nd Street Community Room
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. Plan to arrive early as we will begin play immediately at 3:00 pm.
MCC Members, sign up here .
Guests, email Linnea.
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Around Town
Minneapolis Aquatennial
Friday, July 15 - Saturday, July 23
Join in the fun at the 72nd annual Minneapolis Aquatennial. There are many ways to get involved - register for one of the events, enjoy the many free Aquatennial events, or volunteer.
Check it out at: Aquatennial.com
Northeast Dog Parade
Friday, July 29, 6pm; Chute Park
Celebrating the dog days of summer. An evening for dogs, owners, and friends thereof...including Dogtail Hours and a Flea Market.
Check it out at: Northeast Dog Parade
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
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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Upcoming MCC Events
View our detailed July Calendar here!
View our detailed August Calendar here!
July 20: Nosy Neighbor Tour: City Hall and Courthouse; Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
July 20: Social Bridge; Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
July 21: Men's Coffee and Conversation; Members, sign up here.
July 23: Aquatennial Fireworks; Members, sign up here.
July 26: Last Tuesday Happy Hour -- Reservations not required
August 2: National Night Out -- Reservations not required
August 3: Social Bridge; Members, sign up here . Guests, email Linnea.
August 4: Men's Coffee and Conversation; Members, sign up here. |
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Welcome New MCC Members!
We've had several new Mill City Commons members take advantage this month of our special introductory membership rate. We are offering $100 off the dual household rate ($950-100=$850) and $200 of the single household rate ($750-200=$550).
Please pass along this opportunity to your neighbors by sharing this newsletter and our website. Thank you!
www.millcitycommons.org
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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, July 21
7:30 - 8:30 am
Nicollet Island Inn,
95 Merriam Street
Caffeine and camaraderie for the male members of MCC! This group meets every other Thursday 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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Journey to Egypt
January 16-28, 2012
Some MCC Members have expressed interest in future trips to Egypt offered by Steven Derfler, PhD.
Dr. Derfler provided lectures to MCC Members via Compleat Scholar last year, and has an available upcoming trip. Trip information and the itinerary can be found here.
Dr. Derfler can be contacted at: edres1691@aol.com
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