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Executive Director Notes
Mill City Commons depends on members to support our volunteer activities. I want to recognize a member who has volunteered almost every week since March: Carol Jordan. When our program coordinator left this spring, Carol stepped in and took on the newsletter. She does an exceptional job of ensuring information you receive is accurate and looks for interesting "Around Town" opportunities in the neighborhood. And it's a pleasure to have Carol in the office on Monday mornings. Many thanks to Carol for her commitment to Mill City Commons! -- Linnea
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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, SOLD OUT!
Guests, SOLD OUT!
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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 Merri am 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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Architect's View of Mill City Museum
Sunday, August 21, 1:00 - 2:30 am; Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd St.
Join John Stark, a project architect during the construction of the Mill City Museum after the 1991 fire, for a walking tour of the public spaces, discussing the discoveries and construction issues.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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The Cowles Center Backstage Pass
Wednesday, August 24, 5:00 - 6:30 pm; The Cowles Center, 528 Hennepin Ave 
The original Shubert Theater has been renovated to a stunning 500 seat theater. This is Minnesota's new home for dance! Join members and friends on stage for a cocktail hour and heavy appetizers catered by Crave Restaurant. Enjoy a dance demonstration and a rare backstage tour of the new Goodale Theater. Price is $30 per person.
MCC Members, sign up here.
Guests, email Linnea.
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Around Town
Minneapolis History Pub Crawl: Trolley on Washington Avenue
Tuesday 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
Women's Work: History Player Eva Valesh Walking Tour
Saturday August 13th, Sunday September 4th, 1:00 pm; Mill City Museum
A costumed actor portraying labor writer Eva Valesh will lead a walking tour highlighting the factories whose working conditions were exposed by Valesh in a series of newspaper articles in 1888 and 1889. Among the riverfront factories singled out by "Eva Gay" (her pen name) was the North Star Woolen Mill, still standing two blocks from Mill City Museum. Valesh served as labor editor for the Saint Paul Globe and the Minneapolis Tribune, going on to national acclaim working for Samuel Gompers as Assistant Editor of the American Federationist.
Reservations required, call 612-341-7555 or register online.
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. For more information use this link, or call 651-917-4635.
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 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.
August 30: Last Tuesday Happy Hour; MCC Members and Guests.
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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 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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