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Book Club Update!
As I noted last week, we are starting a book club with a focus on novels whose topic is aging and "being old". MCC Member Delia Bujold has chosen the first book, The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean. Delia will facilitate a conversation about this book at our first meeting of Rendezvous Readers, November 2 @ 9:00 a.m. at Guthrie's Level Five Express. We welcome all members to join us whether you've read the book or not -- reservations not required.
Please let me know if you'd like to pick a book and facilitate a morning gathering. Here's a current list (thanks to all for suggesting additions).
I hope to see you later today at Last Tuesday Happy Hour! - 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; St. Anthony Main Theater, 115 SE Main St., 4:00 - 8:00 pm
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; MCC Office, 17 4th Street SE, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
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; Joanne Von Blon's loft, 650 S. 2nd Street #8-1, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Meet Tony nominated actress Dearbhla 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...Registration is full and has been closed.
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, October 5th; Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 S. 2nd St, 3:00 - 5:30 pm
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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First Thursday: Casket Arts Building Tour & Dinner
Thursday, October 6th, 5:00 - 9:00 pm; Casket Arts Building, 81 17th Avenue NE
First Thursd ays is the Open Studio and Gallery Tour held the first Thursday of each month in the NE Minneapolis Arts District. Many professional NEMAA member artists open their studios and greet visitors.
The Casket Arts Building served as a casket factory until January of 2005 when the current owners Jennifer Young and John Kremer put new life into the building by creating space for artists and a commercial studio. More than 100 artists and like businesses inhabit the building. The Northwestern Casket Company dates back to 1887, making it one of the oldest buildings in the Twin Cities.
We'll follow our tour with a Dutch treat dinner at Erte Restaurant, 323 13th Avenue NE.
MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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Great Decisions Discussion Group: Germany's Ascendancy
Monday, October 10th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm; Sabina Sten's Loft, 600 S. 2nd St.,
# 506
A Great Decisions Discussion Group is composed of interested individuals who want an opportunity to learn and participate in the foreign policy decision-making process. Groups are centered around the Great Decisions briefing book, an annual publication providing eight timely global topics to be read by group participants.
Discussion Group Members, register here.
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Vital Aging Network Forum: Your Medicare
Tuesday, October 11th, 8:30am - 12:30 pm; Roseville Lutheran Church, 1215 Roselawn Avenue West, Roseville
Since Medicare's annual open enrollment is earlier this year--October 15 through December 7, 2011--many people have questions about how to choose among the many options available. Presenters at this forum will provide an update on Medicare plans in Minnesota for 2012. Medicare plan providers and government service organizations will present breakout sessions detailing Medicare options.
Programs are free. Prior registration is appreciated but not required. Registrations are being handled online through the Vital Aging Network website under the "What's New" tab: http://www.vital-aging-network.org .
Please also register here (MCC site) to facilitate car pooling.
MCC Members, register here.
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News From Members
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.
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Around Town
Talk of the Stacks: Author Calvin Trillin [This has been cancelled because of illness...it will be rescheduled by the Library] 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.
Discount Tuesday
Every Tuesday from September 20th through November 1st; St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 SE Main St.
Located in the heart of the Historic St. Anthony Main area of Minneapolis, the St. Anthony Main Theatre is proud to present the latest and greatest in Hollywood and Independent cinema in the Twin Cities.
All tickets on Discount Tuesdays, $5 any show any time; $2 any size popcorn or soda.
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Upcoming MCC Events
View our detailed September Calendar here!
View our detailed October Calendar here!
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.
October 10: Great Decisions: Germany's Ascendancy; Discussion Group Members, sign up here.
October 11: Vital Aging Network Forum: Your Medicare; MCC Members, sign up here.
October 13: Men's Coffee and Conversation; MCC Men, sign up here.
October 15: Farmer's Market Lunch and Cooking Class; MCC Members, sign up here.
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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 29
7:30 - 8:30 am
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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