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Executive Director Update -- A message from the Joyces
MCC Members Suzanne and Bill Joyce want to say thank you to Mill City Commons members for all of the support given during Bill's recent illness. It was wonderful to know that there were people willing to bring meals, to help with driving and to pay a visit. Emails, notes of encouragement and calls were not a bother, but very much appreciated. Thanks for being the community that helped us work through a very difficult situation. We look forward to continued significant involvement with Mill City Commons! -- Suzanne and Bill
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Rendezvous on 5 Book Chat Wednesday, April 4, 9:00 - 10:00am; Guthrie Theater Level Five Express, 818 S. 2nd St.
The first Wednesday of each month members share observations on a chosen novel. On April 4, MCC Member Corinne Larson will start the conversation on this month's book, Then Again, a memoir by Diane Keaton. Whether you've read the book or not, enjoy a cup of coffee and fellowship with other MCC members.
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, April 4, 3:00 - 5:30pm; 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. Play begins immediately at 3:00 pm.
MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea. |
Great Decisions Discussion Group
Monday, April 9, 7:00 - 9:00pm; The Groveland Community Room, 317 Groveland 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: "Indonesia" Susan and David Plimpton host.
MCC Great Decision Members, register here. |
Men's C offee and Conversation
Thursday, April 12, 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 Nicollet Island Inn and is hosted by various members who get the conversation going.
MCC Men, sign up here. |
Sunday Soup Soiree
Sunday, April 15, 5:00 -7:00pm; Kathy and Bill Fox's, The Towers, 19 South 1st St. B1602 Join your friends and neighbors for a soup soiree. We're looking for a few members to bring their favorite soup, salad, cookies or bars - let Linnea know if you'd like to bring food to share.
MCC Members, sign up here. |
Northern Spark Sneak Peek
Tuesday, April 17, 4:30 -5:30pm; Laura and John Crosby's Loft, 600 South 2nd Street, #103 Join us for a Northern Spark presentation by President and Artistic Director Steve Dietz with featured Northern Spark artist Robin Schwartzman. We'll get a sneak peak of the June 9-10, 2012, Northern Spark festival with engaging images, stories and a short video of last year's festival. In addition, Minnesota artist Robin Schwartzman will present on her remarkable project, THINK AND WONDER, WONDER AND THINK, a spectacular light-installation that will be mounted on the Stone Arch Bridge for the festival.
MCC Members, sign up here. |
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News From Members
MCC Members Karla Ekdahl and Peter Hutchinson invite you to join Project SUCCESS in the fifth in a series of one-of-a-kind evenings in one-of-a-kind homes Wednesday, April 18. Karla has served on the board for 16 of Project SUCCESS's 20 years, and says from experience that the difference this organization makes in the lives of young people and their families is huge and far-reaching. For additional details and to RSVP, please click here.
MCC Member Ellie Hands has shared information about the fifth annual National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). NHDD highlights the importance of advance care planning. In recognition of NHDD, a community-wide open-house will be held on Sunday April 15, from 1:30pm to 5:00pm at the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport - Mall of America hotel. This free event is supported by Greater Twin Cities United Way, and will feature a panel of local experts on advance care planning from 1:45pm to 2:30pm. For more information about this event, use this link.
MCC Member Linnea Olesen would like to recommend a current show at The Lab Theater in the Warehouse District, Werther and Lotte, the Passion and the Sorrow. This is a collaborative creation inspired by Goethe's Sorrows of Young Werther and Thomas Mann's Lotte in Weimar, with music ranging from folk songs to art songs. It's currently running Thursday through Sundays through April 15. For more information and tickets, click here.
Sonia Cairns, MCC Member and member of the Board of Hennepin Theatre Trust, encourages you to attend a Creative Urban Inventions discussion at Walker Art Center. On Thursday, April 26th, from 7:00-9:00pm Candy Chang, urban planner and co-founder of the New Orleans-based studio Civic Center, will lead the discussion. The following Saturday, April 28th, from 9:30-12:30pm, four local artists will lead a Workshop, also at the Walker Art Center, about the visions for Hennepin Avenue in the future. Sponsored by Plan-It-Hennepin, a partnership between Hennepin Theatre Trust, Walker Art Center, Artspace and the City of Minneapolis, the project is gathering input and ideas. For more information on these events, click here.
MCC Member Corrine Larson wants to share some information with other members, regarding an exciting Enrichment Voyage cruise: The Ancient Wonders of Ecuador, The Galapagos, and Beyond. The voyage will be May 4-19 for 15 days, and will explore both familiar and off-the-beaten-path destinations in Mexico, Central America, and South America on one of the world's fastest passenger ships, the MV Explorer. Leading academics, scientists, authors and artists will share their knowledge, insights and expertise. For more information, click here. Here's an exciting volunteer opportunity from MCC Members Ken and Katie Searl. This spring, more than 5,000 professionals from museums around the world will converge upon the Twin Cities for the American Association of Museums' Annual Meeting. Hundreds of volunteers are needed, and Ken and Katie, the Volunteer Coordinators for the conference, are encouraging Mill City Commons members to take advantage of this opportunity by volunteering for a four-hour shift. You'll receive a complimentary voucher to attend the conference for a day (a $225 value). You may register online here until April 23 at 8pm. After that, interested volunteers should contact Katie Searl at (612)-244-4014 or email: aamvolcoordinator@gmail.com
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
2012 Minneapolis-St. Paul International FilmFestival
Thursday, April 12 through Thursday, May 3; St. Anthony Main Theater, 115 Main St. SE
Over it's three-week run, the Festival will exhibit some 300 narrative, documentary, and short films to an anticipated audience of over 45,000. Now over three decades in age, the MSP International Film Festival is the largest, most anticipated film event in the Upper Midwest. Check out the full 2012 Film Lineup and start planning your Fest! Click here for FilmFestival information.
Mayday Eve Celebration
Monday, April 30, 7:00-9:00pm; Open Book's 2nd floor Target Performance Hall, 1011 Washington Avenue S.
Vital Aging Network invites members to a celebration welcoming summer and a chance to connect with others in their 50+ network. The evening will feature the Kairos Dance Theatre, an award-winning, inter-generational company using dance and storytelling to create community. For more information and to register click here.
VocalEssence Spring Gala 'Brit Bash'
Saturday, May 5, 6:00pm; The Historic Milwaukee Depot, Third and Washington Avenue
Celebrate the sights and sounds of the United Kingdom at BRIT BASH, the 2012 VocalEssence Gala on May 5, 2012 at the Depot!
Search for treasure at our Boot Sale (Silent Auction)
whilst rubbing shoulders with royalty.
Savor regional fare of the British Isles
as we sing of the land of Hope & Glory.
And place your wagers on unique prizes in our Live Auction!
For more information, and to make reservations use this link.
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 April Calendar here!
April 4: Rendezvous on 5, Book Chat. MCC Members and Guests.
April 4: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
April 9: Great Decisions. Great Decisions Members, sign up here.
April 12: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC men, sign up here.
April 15: Sunday Soup Soiree. MCC members, sign up here.
April 17: Northern Spark Festival sneak peek. MCC members, sign up here.
April 24: Spring Bird Walk. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
April 24: Last Tuesday Happy Hour. MCC Members and Guests. |
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A note from Patti Ries, Mill City Commons
Program Coordinator
Did You Know?
"Celebrating People in Action" is the theme for this year's National Volunteer Week,
April 15-21, 2012.
Thank you for being "People in Action" in all you do to help fellow Mill City Commons members, along with the many things you do for the broader community!
There are many reasons to celebrate being "People in Action". A 2007 report from the Corporation for National & Community Service correlates volunteerism with improved physical and mental health and reports that volunteers enjoy greater longevity, higher functional ability, lower rates of depression and less incidence of heart disease. Thank you for all you do!
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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, April 12
7:30 - 8:30 am
Thursday, April 26
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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