Executive Director Update 

"Age does not protect you from love. But love, to some extent, protects you from age."  -Anais Nin 

"The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love."  -Hubert Humphrey

Happy Valentines Day!   -- Linnea 

Social Bridge
Wednesday, February 15, 3:00 - 5:30 pm; Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 2nd St South    

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. Play begins immediately at 3:00 pm.

MCC Members, sign up here.  Guests, email Linnea.    

Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, February 16, 7:30 - 8:30 am;  Nicollet Island Inn, 95 Merriam Way 

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. Join MCC Member Dick Kavaney and his guest speaker from the

MCC Men, sign up here, or call Linnea at 612-455-3329.

Ice Skating at The Depot
Friday, February 17, 4:00 - 6:00 pm;  The Depot Ice Rink, 225 S. Third Avenue

It's fun, it's romantic, and it's warm in the winter. Named one of the top ten best places in the United States to ice skate by the USA Today and MSNBC, The Depot Rink is a historic train shed that now houses a modern-day, indoor rink with floor-to-ceiling glass walls showcasing views of the downtown city skyline. $8.00 - Adult Admission (18-61 yrs); $6.00 - Senior Admission (62 yrs & up); $6.00 - Junior Admission (17 yrs & under); $7.00 - Skate Rental; $2.00 - Skating Trainer. Join friends for supper at Charley's after the skate

MCC Members, sign up here.  Guests, email Linnea.

Guthrie Play Reading: The Birds  

Tuesday, February 21, 6:30 - 9:30 pm;  Guthrie Theater's 8th Floor Learning Center, 818 S. Second Street

Mysterious masses of birds have begun to violently attack at high tide, driving strangers Nat and Diane to take refuge in an isolated, abandoned house by the sea and form a bond to survive their haunting new circumstance. With no electricity and scarce food, the tension is palpable and hope is waning. Yet if two is company, three is a crowd, as the sudden arrival of a young woman with a mysterious nature of her own ruffles feathers in the house and quickly threatens to destroy their so-called sanctuary. A Guthrie dramaturg provides scripts and assigns parts. If you'd rather listen than read, let Linnea know.

MCC Members, sign up here.  Guests, email Linnea.

Sunday Soup Soiree  

Sunday, February 26, 5:00 - 7:00 pm;  Patty Connelly's Town Home, 413 River Street

Join your friends and neighbors for a soup soiree! Several members are bringing their favorite soups to share. Patty Connelly is hosting and providing a salad. We're looking for a couple members to bring cookies or bars - let Linnea know if you'd like to bring dessert to share.

MCC Members, sign up here.

Last Tuesday Happy Hour

Tuesday, February 28, 5:00 - 6:00 pm;  The Republic, 221 Cedar Avenue South

Join hosts Mary Margaret MacMillan and Larry Neumann for this month's happy hour. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat!

MCC Members and Guests.

News From Members

MCC member Dick Olson shares this invitation from Penumbra for "Let's Talk Theatre", Tuesday, February 21 at 5:30: "Join us for happy hour and a conversation with Founder and Artistic Director Lou Bellamy as he shares those powerful moments when theatre for social change and real life merged over Penumbra's 35 year history." For additional details and tickets, please click here.   

MCC Member Patty Canney has sent us news of an Art Lecture Series, to be held at The College of Visual Arts, on three Sunday afternoons in February at 3:00 pm. The College of Visual Arts is located at 344 Summit Avenue, St. Paul.  Cost is $10 per lecture or $25 for the series.  To register online and/or for more information please click here. Walk-up registrations are also welcome. Check it out at: MillCityTimes.com     

Around Town

Winter Market  

Saturday, February 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm;  Local D'Lish, 208 1st Street North

On the third Saturday of the month from November through April, Local D'Lish will be transformed from a grocery store to a bustling farmer's market.  Meet your farmers and food makers, sample some tasty treats and buy gifts for any occasion. Choices will include jams, chocolates, baked goods, apples, honey, all-natural skin care products, granola, meat, cheese and so much more.

For information: 612-886-3047 or http://www.localdlish.com

The Non Nonprofit by Steve Rothschild

Discussion and book signing; Lee Lynch, moderator. 

Wednesday, February 22, 6:30 - 8:30 pm;  Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue South

The Non Nonprofit shares the same business principles that drive the world's best companies, showing how they can (and should) be applied to the realm of nonprofits. Steve Rothschild founded RISE!, a highly successful poverty reduction program. His honest story, and success and missteps, create a roadmap for social ventures looking to boost its impact. To RSVP call 612-279-5889 by February 10.

Upcoming MCC Events