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Executive Director Update
Join MCC members and hosts Mary Margaret MacMillan and Larry Neumann tonight for Last Tuesday Happy Hour -- details below. I would love to see all of you -- members and neighbors -- join us! Social activities are a great way to introduce Mill City Commons to potential members. Consider making a call and inviting a friend. See you soon! -- Linnea
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, February 28, 5:00 - 6:00 pm; The Republic, 221 Cedar Avenue South
Join hosts Ma ry Margaret MacMillan and Larry Neumann for this month's happy hour. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat!
Suggestions for parking: The meters along the street just outside the restaurant or lots behind neighboring places Bullwinkle or The Corner Bar ($3-4). The ramp adjoining the Holiday Inn is most expensive option. Carpooling encouraged!
MCC Members and Guests.
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Men's Coffee and Conversation 
Thursday, March 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, or call Linnea at 612-455-3329.
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Technology Help Desk
Monday, March 5, 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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Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat
Wednesday, March 7, 9:00 10:00 am, Guthrie Theater Level Five Express
818 S 2nd ST
Drop in and join your friends and neighbors at this neighborhood haunt. The first Wednesday of each month members share observations on a chosen novel. The book: How It All Began, by Penelope Lively -- Merle Minda starts the conversation. Whether you've read the book or not, enjoy a cup of coffee and fellowship with other MCC members. This adventure requires no reservations!
MCC Members and Guests.
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, March 7, 3:00 - 5:30 pm; Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 South 2nd Street.
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.
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Hennepin Avenue Church Art Tour
Thursday, March 8, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm; 511 Groveland Avenue
Tour this beautiful church and visit the gallery that houses artwork acquired by Thomas Barlow Walker (founder and namesake of the Walker Art Center) and later donated to the church.  Walker began collecting paintings in about 1874. In 1879 he began to admit the public into his house to view his growing art collection. Walker built at least four additions to the house at 803 Hennepin in order to house and display his collection of art objects. In 1926 Walker completed a new gallery building on the site of the present Walker Art Center.
MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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Sunday Soup Soiree
Sunday, March 11, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Ellen and Jan Breyer's Loft, 700 S. 2nd Street, # 62
Join your friends and neighbors for a soup soiree! Several members are bringing their favorite soups to share. Ellen and Jan Breyer are hosting. We're looking for a couple members to bring a salad, cookies or bars - let Linnea know if you'd like to bring salad or dessert to share.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Great Decisions
Monday, March 12, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm; LaRive Community Room, 110 Bank Street SE
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. Discussions are centered on the Great Decisions briefing book developed by the Foreign Policy Association. This well researched annual publication provides eight timely global topics to be read by group participants prior to each session. This month's topic: Middle East Realignment; Elisabeth Bennett hosts.
MCC Great Decisions Members, sign up here.
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News From Members
MCC Member Barb Davis invites you to the Ruth Easton Series Reading of The Tiny Soldier by Christina Ham at The Playwrights' Center Monday, March 5. Join her and others at 6:00 pm for an introduction to the center followed by wine, light food and mingling at 6:30. The reading starts at 7:00 pm and ends around 8:30 followed by a talk-back with the dramaturg and playwright. For more information about the play and The Playwrights' Center, click here. Tickets for the reading are free but registration is required. Please RSVP to Sarah Blain Chaplin at 612-332-7481 or sarahc@pwcenter.org.
MCC Member Peggy Lucas shares the following invitation from the Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District for their Annual Downtown Greening Awards and hear "What Makes Great Cities Great ... and Why it Matters", Tuesday, March 13, 4:00-5:45. Alex Garvin, CEO of AGA Public Realm Strategists and Professor of Urban Planning and Management at Yale University discusses the past, present and future of public spaces. Admission is free; seating is first come, first served.
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
Dying Well; Honoring Choices
Tuesdays - March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 10; 7:00-9:00 PM; Plymouth Presbyterian Church, Plymouth
How can faith communities help as individuals and families face profound spiritual, medical, and ethical questions at the end of life? Leaders in end-of-life care will explore these questions. Multiple leaders, including Brian Rank, medical director for HealthPartners Medical Group and Rob Ruff, director of chaplaincy services at Regions Hospital. Cost: $100; Register online at here or call Renee Flesner at 651.255.6138.
Winter Market
Saturdays through April, 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
Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District Calendar (DID)
The Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District web site has a calendar feature with lots of great information. To check it out, use this link.
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Upcoming MCC Events
View our detailed February Calendar here!
View our detailed March Calendar here! February 28: Last Tuesday Happy Hour. MCC Members and Guests.
March 1: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Men, sign up here.
March 5: Technology Help Desk. MCC Members, sign up here.
March 7: Rendezvous on 5 and Book Chat. MCC Members and Guests.
March 7: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
March 8: Hennepin Avenue Church Art Tour. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
March 11: Sunday Soup Soiree. MCC Members, sign up here.
March 12: Great Decisions. MCC Great Decisions Members, sign up here.
March 15: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Men, sign up here.
March 20: Guthrie Play Reading: Hay Fever. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea. |
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Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat
Wednesday, March 7
The book: Penelope Lively's How it all Began
Merle Minda starts the conversation.
Whether you've read the book or not, come for a cup of coffee and enjoy the company of other MCC members the first Wednesday every month!
9am to 10-ish at
Guthrie Theater
Level Five Express
818 S 2nd St
And don't forget to join us EVERY Wednesday for Rendezvous on 5
at Level Five Express!
No reservations required!
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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, March 1
7:30 - 8:30 am
Thursday, March 15
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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