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Executive Director Notes
The Mill City Commons Strategic Planning Committee, selected by the Board of Directors, has been meeting this summer and plans to present their work to membership in the fall. They developed the MCC Member Survey as part of the process and are using members' responses in their strategic planning. The survey has given us valuable feedback on how we can improve and also reinforced that we are doing a lot of things well. Here is a brief overview of survey results:
- 97% agree or strongly agree that MCC is fulfilling its mission; 94% said MCC has become part of their community.
- 93% rated that "Meeting new friends and neighbors" was valuable to very valuable and the # 1 value of membership (60% very valuable). 68% of our members chose it as one their top three values of membership. Cultural Programming and Educational Programming tied for second.
- 96% of members rated overall satisfaction as satisfied or better.
- 95% of members would probably or definitely recommend MCC.
We truly appreciate our members' feedback and encourage ongoing input! -- Linnea
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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 sides of the river for a block party. Nationa l 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 to 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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MCC Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday August 4, 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 Help Desk
Monday, August 8, 7:00 - 8:30 pm; MCC Office, 17 4th Street SE
Get all those nagging technology questions answered and find out how to make the most of your technology from MCC's tech guru, Andy Trawick! Andy knows MAC, Windows, and Linux and can deal with whatever issues you may have in your digital life. Sign up below, and Linnea will call you to confirm your 20-30 minute one-to-one session with Andy.
MCC Members, sign up here .
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Lynx Basketball
Sunday, August 14, 5:00 - 9:00 pm; Target Center, 600 N. 1st Avenue
Meet at MCC Members Peggy and Dave Lucas' loft (600 S. 2nd St, # 701) for refreshments before car pooling to the 6:00 pm game. The Lynx have an all star team this year and will be playing Tulsa on the 14th. We have a special group rate of $15 per ticket -- tickets are limited, so sign up early.
MCC Members, sign up here.
Guests, email Linnea.
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, August 17, 3:00 - 5:30 pm; 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.
MCC Members, sign up here.
Guests, email Linnea.
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MCC Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, August 18, 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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Around Town
Minneapolis History Pub Crawl: Trolley on Washington Avenue
Tuesday, August 2 and August 30, 7:00 - 9:00pm (trolley departs at 7pm)
Travel by trolley down Washington Avenue to see and hear about the importance of railroads, warehousing, flour milling, immigration, entertainment and vice to the story of the Mill City. The tour will go through the neighborhoods along Washington Avenue from 35W to Plymouth Avenue North, with stops at significant historic places and two watering holes in historic buildings. (Age 21 and up only.) Fee: $25/$20 MHS members. Drinks not included in tour price. Reservations recommended; call 612-341-7555, or www.millcitymuseum.org/tours Minneapolis Riverfront Walking Tour Saturday, August 6, 1:00 pm; tour begins and ends at the Mill City Museum Participants will visit the historic district at St. Anthony Falls, getting information about the historic buildings around it and in downtown Minneapolis, as well as stories of the people who have worked and lived in the area, and how it has changed. Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 children 6-17 and MHS members. Reservations required; call 612-341-7555 Walking Tour, by History Player William de la Barre: Engineering the Falls Sunday, August 7, 1:00 pm; tour begins and ends at the Mill City Museum Take a walking tour of St. Anthony Falls led by costumed History Player William de la Barre, the Austrian engineer who spent half a century developing Minneapolis flour milling and waterpower. Paricipants will visit the Minneapolis Riverfront, the west side milling district and the Stone Arch Bridge, and hear about the many ways the falls has changed over the years. Fees same as above. Reservations required; call 612-341-7555 Minneapolis Bicycling Map
The City of Minneapolis now has a great map available online that includes extensive information of interest to bicyclists, e.g. bike route locations, Nice Ride kiosk locations, points of interest and street conditions. There's one version that you can print and another that allows you to zoom in and pan around to view the information.
Check them out at this link! 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.
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News From Members
Vital Aging Network (VAN) upcoming course/program
Evolve: Re-igniting Self & Community
This is a leadership development program for 50+ adults who are interested in providing leadership for the common good. MCC Members Pat and Dick Kavaney want other members to be aware of the upcoming VAN course/program and that information sessions will be held starting the 26th of July to August 3rd. They will be hosting an information session at their home on Wednesday, August 3, 4:00 - 6:00 pm. To register for an information session use this link , or call 651-917-4652 to RSVP.
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.
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Upcoming MCC Events
View our detailed August Calendar here!
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; MCC Men, sign up here .
August 8: Technology Help Desk; Members, sign up here .
August 14: Lynx Basketball Game; MCC Members, sign up here . Guests, email Linnea.
August 17: Social Bridge; Members, sign up here . Guests, email Linnea.
August 18: Men's Coffee and Conversation; MCC Men, sign up here .
August 21: Tour - Architect's View of Mill City Museum; MCC Members, sign up here.
August 24: The Cowles Center Backstage Pass; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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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, August 4th
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Thursday, August 18th
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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