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Did You Know?
Medicare open enrollment is earlier this year. It opens October 15 and closes at midnight December 7. You may not change your Medicare plans after December 7. Changes are effective January 1, 2012.
Consider attending a VAN Forum next Tuesday to learn more from the experts. See details below under Vital Aging Network Forum: Your Medicare. There will be experts from various providers to answer your questions.
Check out www.medicare.gov for some great tools to compare drug and health plans. For additional help, call the Senior LinkAge LineŽ 1-800-333-2433.
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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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MCC Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday October 13, 7:30-8:30am; Nicollet Island Inn, 95 Merriam St.
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.
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Farmers' Market Lunch & Cooking Class
Saturday, October 15, 11:00-1:00pm; Racciatti's Loft @ Humboldt, 750 South 2nd St, # 901
Laura Tiffany, one of the original local food advocates in the Twin Cities , as well as author of Cafe Metro Cookbook and former owner of Cafe Metro, will teach some quick and easy meal ideas using fresh produce from the Mill City Farmers Market. There isn't a vegetable that Laura hasn't made delicious enough to entice even non-vegetable lovers. Learn tips on preparing some of the more unusual vegetables that the market offers while enjoying lunch with wine. Laura Tiffany and host and sous-chef, Mary Racciatti, will share recipes for some of their favorite market meals and welcome your favorite recipes to share, as well.
MCC Members, register here.
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MCC Author Celebration: Doug Baker
Tuesday, October 18, 4:30 - 6:00 pm; Washburn Lofts Community Room, 650 South 2nd Street
Hear from MCC Member Doug Baker about his new book,True North Groups, he co-wrote with Harvard Business School Professor Bill George. Doug will share how they wrote the book, why they wrote it, and what's in it for you, the reader. Enjoy wine and cheese with friends and neighbors.
MCC Members, register here. Guests, email Linnea
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Northrop Dance: Scottish Ballet's Song of the Earth
Saturday, October 22, 6:00 - 10:00 pm; Orpheum Theatre, 901 Hennepin Avenue 
Northrop Dance kicks off its 2011-12 season with Scotland's national dance company, Scottish Ballet. With strong classical technique at the root of all its work, the company presents a double bill featuring Sir Kenneth MacMillan's masterwork, Song of the Earth.
MCC members are invited to attend U of M President Eric Kaler and Karen Kaler's Reception beforehand at the Chambers Rooftop Lounge (6:00 pm, 901 Hennepin Avenue). There will also be a VIP post-performance wine and dessert celebration with the dance company at Solera, 900 Hennepin Avenue. These are private, invitation-only events held exclusively for Northrop subscribers and special guests. Tickets are $66 each.
NOTE: For this special opportunity, reservations must be made by October 13th.
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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 measuring 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.
Authentic East Hennepin Experience...free walking tour
Wednesday, October 12th, 5:00 - 5:45 pm; Tour begins at the corner of Main Street and East Hennepin Avenue
MCC Member Scott Parkin, President of the Northeast Minneapolis Business Association, invites members to this walking tour of East Hennepin Avenue for a brief history of St. Anthony Falls, a glimpse of the interior of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and to hear gripping tales of the neighborhood's first families. Along the way you will view diverse architecture, assorted building rehabilitations, and hidden neighborhood art. The tour will end at Nicollet Island at approximately 5:50 pm, just in time for everyone to enjoy the Third Ward Neighborhood Fest in the Nicollet Island Pavilion!
Minneapolis Parks Foundation Benefit
Monday, October 17th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm; Wise Acre Eatery & adjacent Tangletown Gardens
MCC Member Cecily Hines, President of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation, invites members to the Foundation's first ever fundraiser, which will help replace the trees swept away in North Minneapolis' tornado and support our next generation of parks. Join them for a great party at the most authentic farm-to-table restaurant in town - Wise Acre Eatery! For event and ticket information, please use this link.
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
Discount Tuesday at the Movies!
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 October Calendar 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.
October 18: MCC Author Celebration: Doug Baker; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
October 19: Social Bridge; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
October 22: Northrop Dance: Scottish Ballet's Song of the Earth; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
October 23: Cook's of Crocus Hill's Chili Cook-off & Class; MCC Members, sign up here.
October 26: Education Series: Great Teaching Really Matters; 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, October 13
7:30 - 8:30 am
Thursday, October 27
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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