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Executive Director Note
Mill City Commons is launching a book club. This is no ordinary book club -- members have put together a list of novels on aging and "being old". We'll be meeting once a month on Wednesday mornings during our Rendezvous on 5 at the Guthrie's Level Five Express. We're working on a creative name and will send out more information as we schedule novels and facilitators. If you would like to facilitate a gathering or have another book suggestion please let me know.
Thanks! - Linnea
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Nosy Neighbor Tour: Orpheum Theatre & Northrop Dance
Tuesday, September 20, 3:00-4:00 pm; Orpheum Theatre,  910 Hennepin Avenue
Join Northrop Concerts and Lectures Director Ben Johnson from the University of Minnesota for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Orpheum Theatre. Learn more about Northrop's revitalization campaign, upcoming dance season, and move to downtown during Northrop's construction.
MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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Nosy Neighbor Tour: Federal Reserve
Wednesday, September 21, 11:00 am-12:00 pm; Federal Reserve Bank, 90 Hennepin Avenue
Join your neighbors and follow the money to the Federal Reserve. Please bring a photo ID and refrain from bringing cameras and cell phones. The tour consists of a general overview, a visit to the cash department and a discussion of Reserve Bank operations. From there, we'll head to a Dutch treat lunch at Monte Carlo, 219 Third Avenue North.
NOTE: Reservations CLOSED
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, September 21, 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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Wine Tasting: Alexis Bailly Vineyard
Sunday, September 25, 1:00-4:00 pm; 18200 Kirby Avenue S, Hastings, MN
The winery is open for visitors to sample and purchase. Wine tasting is $2 - $5 per person.  There is always someone available to answer questions about the wine making and grape growing, to show you around, and to take you through a wine tasting. Members and guests will receive an attendance list the Thursday before to help coordinate car pooling. Alexis Bailly Vineyard is located 5 minutes south of historic Hastings. You'll find directions on the link below.
MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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Education Series: The Role of a Technical Education in Higher Education
Monday, September 26, 7:00-8:30 pm; Winslow House Community Room, 100 2nd Street SE
President Richard Wagner will tell us how Dunwoody has evolved to stay ahead of the technology curve and provides Minnesota businesses with the talent they need to compete in our global economy.
MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour 
Tuesday, September 27, 5:00-6:00 pm; Gingerhop, 201 East Hennepin Avenue
Join co-hosts Lou and Allan Burdick and Tamra and George Nelson for this month's happy hour. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bits. Dutch treat!
MCC Members & Guests
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Guthrie Play Reading: The Burial at Thebes
Tuesday, September 27, 6:00-9:30 pm; Guthrie, 201 East Hennepin Avenue
Irish Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney delivers an exquisite adaptation of Sophocles' Antigone, reviving the Greek tale of love and self-sacrifice for today's theatergoer. As with the original, The Burial at Thebes focuses on the never resolved conflict between a person's individual rights and the demands of the state.
MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, September 29, 7:30-8:30 am; Nicollet Island Inn
Caffeine and camaraderie for the male members of MCC! This group meets every other Thursday at the Nicollet Island Inn and is hosted by various members who get the conversation going.
MCC Men, sign up here.
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Fun, Film & Food
Sunday, October 2, 4:00 - 8:00 pm; St. Anthony Main Theater, 115 SE Main St.
Join neighbors at St. Anthony Main Theater for an afternoon movie and early dinner.
We'll poll registered members the week before movie night to help select the film and restaurant venue.
MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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Complimentary Technology HelpDesk
Monday, October 3rd, 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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Tea with Actress Dearbhla Malloy
Tuesday, October 4th, 3:30 - 5:00 pm; Joanne Von Blon's loft, 650 S. 2nd Street #8-1
Meet Tony nominated actress Dearbhla (pronounced Der-Vuh-La) Malloy, who plays Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing, at Joanne Von Blon's loft. Joanne is hosting an exclusive tea (it's not just for teetotalers -- wine will be served) for Mill City Commons members. Use this link to read Dearbhla's biography.
MCC Members, sign up here .
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News From Members
Manufacturing Matters
Solera, 900 Hennepin Avenue
Tuesday, September 20; Reception 5:30-6:00 pm; Panel Discussion 6:00
MCC Member Mariann Montagne thought members would like to know about a panel discussion being sponsored by MinnPost and her company, Marks Group. Because jobs, manufacturing, and technology have all been big news, we are passing along the invitation to hear Minnesota State Economist Tom Stinson and Senior VP of R&D of Stratasys discuss the outlook for manufacturing in Minnesota. Statasys was highlighted in an Economist article earlier this year. Click here for details and registration information.
More Bang for Your Buck: Good News for Taxpayers, Public Officials, Philanthropists & Nonprofit Managers
Cowles Auditorium, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, 301 19th Avenue S
Wednesday, October 5; Book Presentation and Panel Discussion 5:00-7:00 pm; Book Signing and Reception 6:30-7:30 pm
MCC Member Peter Heegaard has written a book for pubic, private and nonprofit leaders interested in measureing impact and making smarter investments to address the country's greatest societal challenges. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP is required -- please click here to register.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities Benefit 'Twin Cities Treasures'
Saturday, October 29, 6:00 - 11:00 pm; Target Field Legends Club
MCC members Kathy and Al Lenzmeier are co-chairing this amazing benefit. They invite you to join them for this one-night only, multi-media exhibition, movable feast, and live/silent auction designed to bring the Boys & Girls Clubs to life at Target Field's Legends Club. The evening is devoted to highlighting the clubs and organizations that donate their time and talent. For more information, use this link .
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
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Around Town
Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership - Upper River Forum: Above the Falls 2011-Development Research and Recommendations
Tuesday, September 27, 5:00 - 7:00 pm; Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters, 2117 West River Road
Phase 1 of the City's Above the Falls Policy Review and Implementation Study is concluding with recommendations to the Minneapolis City Council about updating the Above the Falls development vision. Go to preview the recommendations, and give your input.
Talk of the Stacks: Author Calvin Trillin
Wednesday, September 28, 7:00 - 8:00 pm; Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Pohlad Hall
Calvin Trillin will be discussing his latest book Quite Enough of Calvin Trillin: Forty Years of Funny Stuff. Program is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:15, and seating is on a first-come first-served basis. For more information, use this link.
In Conversation: Seamus Heaney at The Guthrie
Monday, October 3, 7:30 pm; Guthrie Theater, McGuire Proscenium Stage, 818 S. 2nd St.
The Guthrie welcomes Irish Nobel Prize laureate Seamus Heaney for an In Conversation with Joe Dowling. Heaney is the author of The Burial at Thebes, which plays this fall at the Guthrie. For more information and to buy tickets, use this link.
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Upcoming MCC Events
View our detailed September Calendar here!
View our detailed October Calendar here!
September 20: Nosy Neighbor Tour: Orpheum Theatre & Northrop Dance; MCC Members, sign up here . Guests, email Linnea.
September 21: Nosy Neighbor Tour of Federal Reserve; MCC Members, sign up CLOSED
September 21: Social Bridge; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea
September 25: Wine Tasting at Alexis Bailly Vineyard; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
September 26: Education Series: Technical Schools and Higher Education; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
September 27: Last Tuesday Happy Hour; MCC Members and Guests.
September 27: Guthrie Play Reading of The Burial at Thebes; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
September 29: Men's Coffee and Conversation; MCC Men, sign up here.
October 2: Fun, Film, and Food; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
October 3: Complimentary Technology Helpdesk; MCC Members, sign up here.
October 4: Tea with Dearbhla Malloy; MCC Members, sign up here.
October 5: Social bridge; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
October 6: First Thursday: Casket Arts Building Tour & Dinner; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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In Memoriam
Eleanor Mondale Poling
January 19, 1960 -
September 17, 2011
Our hearts go out to Joan and Walter Mondale and family as they grieve the loss of their beautiful daughter, sister and friend.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 5 at St. Mark's Cathedral in Minneapolis.
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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 29th
Thursday, October 13
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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