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Executive Director Notes
It's hard to believe the State Fair starts this week, back to school is around the corner and September is almost here. The Member Services Committee has put together a comprehensive and exciting calendar for September. You'll find a link under Upcoming MCC Events at the end of this newsletter. Mark your calendar and make plans to join your neighbors at an activity soon!
- Linnea
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The Cowles Center Backstage Pass
Wednesday, August 24, 5:30 - 7:00 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. Reservations close at 6:00 pm today.
MCC Members, sign up here.
Guests, email Linnea.
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, August 30, 5:00 - 6:00 pm; Toast Wine Bar, 415 N. 1st Street
Join host and MCC Member Patty Connelly for this month's happy hour. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat!
MCC Members and Guests.
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 MCC Men's Coffee and Conversation Group Thursday, September 1, 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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Nosy Neighbor Tour: Upper St. Anthony Lock & Dam Tour
Tuesday, September 6, 2:00 - 3:00 pm; Upper St. Anthony Falls Visitor Center, 1 Portland Avenue
The Visitor Center, which sits atop the lock and dam central control station, offers a fantastic view of the falls and the lock itself. From there we'll take a 30 - 45 minute walking tour and learn about the history of Upper St. Anthony Falls, navigation on the Mississippi and the operation of the lock structure.
MCC Members, sign up here.
Guests, email Linnea.
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Complimentary Technology Helpdesk
Tuesday, September 6, 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 at our complimentary helpdesk, staffed by 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. Linnea will confirm the time of your 20-30 minute one-to-one session with Andy.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, September 7, 3:00 - 5:30pm; 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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"Gather" at the Walker
Thursday, September 8, 5:00 - 6:30 pm; Gather by D'Amico, Walker Art Center, 1750 Hennepin Avenue
The new hot spot on Thursday nights is at the Walker. Gather by D'Amico is one of Minneapolis-St. Pauls finest restaurant venues, overlooking the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and Loring Park with sweeping views of Minneapolis. In conjunction with the Walker's Free Thursdays, Gather serves small plates by guest chefs and cocktails at happy hour prices. Come for the art and stay for the fun!
MCC Members, sign up here.
Guests, email Linnea.
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News From Members
Restoring hope to torture victims ... The Center for Victims of Torture in St. Paul, MN
An estimated 40,000 torture survivors live in Minnesota. MCC Member John Cairns and the CVT invite you to learn more about how hope is restored to thousands of torture survivors throughout the world, and to hear some of their stories. Join them on Tuesday, August 23, 5:30-6:30pm at Mill City Clinic, 901 S. 2nd Street for this unique opportunity. RSVP to rhughes@cvt.org or 612-436-4859 by Monday, Aug 22.
Book Launch Event of 'True North Groups: A Powerful Path to Personal and Leadership Development', by Doug Baker and Bill George
MCC Member Doug Baker, would like to invite other MCC members and their guests, to the upcoming book launch event where he and Bill George will introduce their new book. It will be held at the McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota, on Thursday September 1. The event begins at 6:30 pm with a book signing afterward.
Harvest Moon Benefit Dinner by the Riverfront Annual fundraising event for the Mill City Farmers Market, September 11, 4:30-7:30 pm MCC Member Mary Racciatti would like you to know about this celebration of healthy foods and local farmers, to be held in the Mississippi riverfront between the Guthrie Theater and the Mill City Museum. The festive September 11th Harvest Moon Dinner, will include a reception, taste tantalizing dinner orchestrated by Market Chefs Nick Schneider and Heather Hartman, followed by a live auction and delightful dessert. For event and ticket information, click here. Note: Join Benefit Committee member Mary Racciatti at her loft on Sunday morning for coffee, nibbles and flower arranging. Please contact Linnea at 612-455-3329 if you'd like to help. If you're attending the dinner, and would like to help with set-up and/or clean-up, please contact Linnea for this, too.
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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Around Town
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.
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.
Use this link for information on all upcoming tours!
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Upcoming MCC Events
View our detailed August Calendar here!
View our detailed September Calendar 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.
September 1: Men's Coffee and Conversation; MCC Men, sign up here.
September 6: Nosy Neighbor Tour: Upper St. Anthony Lock & Dam Tour; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
September 6: Complimentary Technology Desk; MCC Members, sign up here.
September 7: Social Bridge; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea
September 8: 'Gather' at the Walker; 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, September 1st
Thursday, September 15th
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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