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Executive Director Update
Join us tomorrow for our Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat! We're starting a little later -- at 9:30am -- so that Hatha Yoga participants can join us. MCC Member Marion Kagan will get the conversation started. You'll find additional details below.
See you at Guthrie's Level Five Express! -- Linnea
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Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat Wednesday, May 2, 9:30am-10:30am; Guthrie Theater Level Five Express, 818 S. 2nd St.
Drop in and join your friends and neighbors at this neighborhood haunt. Our book chat discussion leader will be Marion Kagan and the book is The Distinguished Guest by Sue Miller. This adventure requires no reservations!
MCC Members and Guests.
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, May 2, 3:00pm-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. |
Birding Walk II Thursday, May 3, 7:00am-9:00am; Nicollet Island at Pavilion parking lot entrance
Celebrate spring with bird watching along the river! Join us for the second of four weekly birding walks. We hope to see migrating warblers and other song birds. The Spring Birding Walks are led by Jamie McBride, Lead Naturalist with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Meet at 7:00am at the entrance to the Pavilion parking lot on Nicollet Island, which is across from the Nicollet Island Inn. Plan for a two hour walk, but feel free to leave earlier.
MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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Technology Workshop: Sync it!
Monday, May 7, 7:00pm-8:30pm; MCC Office, 17 4th Street SE
Learn about the benefits, cautions, and the variety of options for syncing (sharing) your data within your digital world. This presentation applies to Apple devices, Android devices, and PCs, sharing data among your computers, phone, tablet, and social media
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Birding Walk III
Tuesday, May 8, 7:00am-9:00am; Nicollet Island at Pavilion parking lot entrance
Celebrate spring with bird watching along the river! Join us for the third of four weekly birding walks. We hope to see migrating warblers and other song birds. The Spring Bird Walks are led by Jamie McBride, Lead Naturalist with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Plan for a two hour walk, but feel free to leave earlier.
MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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Making Pies Part 1: It's about the crust! Tuesday, May 8, 10:00am-12:30pm; Carol and Ron Vantine's Loft at The Cobalt, 45 University Avenue SE # 606
MCC Member Carol Vantine has a reputation for making amazing pies. We've convinced her to host a hands-on cooking class to show us how. The first class is about making the perfect crust. Bring your own rolling pin! Participation is limited.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Men's C offee and Conversation
Thursday, May 10, 7:30am-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.
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World View Series: Cuba, Jazz, & Mojitos
Thursday, May 10, 7:00pm-8:30pm; Peggy and David Lucas' Loft, 600 S. 2nd St., # 701
A Vicarious Trip To Cuba! Join three neighborhood chicas - Mary Daniels, Mary Marsden, Vickie Abrahamson - as they immerse us in the sensual sights, music and mojitos of Havana. They will share impressions of their recent trip exploring the treasures of the Cuban capital...people, jazz, dance, architecture, art, rum, cigars....A Vicarious Trip To Cuba!
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Great Decisions: State of the Oceans
Monday, May 14, 7:00pm-9:00pm; Peggy and David Lucas' Loft, 600 S. 2nd St., # 701
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: State of the Oceans
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Spring Birding Walk IV
Tuesday, May 15, 7:00am-9:00am; Nicollet Island at Pavilion parking lot entrance
Celebrate spring with bird watching along the river! Join us for the last of four weekly birding walks. We hope to see migrating warblers and other song birds. The Spring Birding Walks are led by Jamie McBride, Lead Naturalist with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Plan for a two hour bird walk, but feel free to leave earlier.
MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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Making Pies Part 2: Now the Filling!
Tuesday, May 15, 10:00am-12:30pm; Carol and Ron Vantine's Loft at The Cobalt, 45 University Avenue SE, #606
Now that you know how to make the perfect crust, MCC Member Carol Vantine will share how she chooses and uses ingredients for both savory and dessert pies. We'll be scouring the Mill City Farmers' Market the weekend before for fresh produce. What a fun way to celebrate the opening of the market!
MCC Members, sign up here.
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News From Members
MCC Member Marcia Townley would like fellow members to know about the upcoming benefit, Sisters Who Lead and Read, at The Loft Literary Center's Performance Hall Wednesday, May 2 at 5:00pm. Join your neighbors for a discussion and reading with Louis and Heid Erdich and hear how they interweave their professional and creative endeavors. Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance by contacting Hannah at 612-215-2582 or hholman@loft.org. For more information, use this link.
MCC Member Laura Crosby invites you to join her for the Traffic Zone Artists Open Studios, 250 3rd Avenue North on Saturday, May 5, 5:30pm - 9:30pm. The Artists of Traffic Zone Center for Visual Art, in the heart of the North Loop Warehouse District, will be welcoming visitors into their studios. A wide range of visual expression will be on display and for sale including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, original prints, fine press books, and artists' books. Laura will be exhibiting some of her work at Harriet Bart's studio #308. This event is free and open to the public.
MCC Members John and Laura Crosby, Sue Bennett, Mary Bednarowski, Marcia Townley and Virginia Broberg invite you to Rethinking Recess: why students need active play to achieve, a reception in support of Playworks Twin Cities at Washburn Lofts, 700 South 2nd Street, Wednesday, May 16 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Please RSVP by May 10 with Caroline Church at church@playworks.org or call 952-232-0472.
In addition to this event, InCommons and the Bush Foundation are sponsoring a public forum, exploring the power of play in education, on Thursday, May 17 from 5:30-7:30pm, For more information and to pre-register please click here.
MCC Member Scott Parkin invites you to kick off the first night of NE Minneapolis Art-A-Whirl Friday, May 18 from 5-8pm with an opening of poster art by the illustrious Adam Turman. Adam has been gracing the local poster scene for years with fantastic and crowd-pleasing work for local bands, landmarks, and everything in between. Posters will be on sale during the event. Deliciously catered with beverages served, as always. For more information, use this link.
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
What's Up With Downtown Parks?
Wednesday, May 30th from 4:30pm to 6:00pm, Pohlad Auditorium, Minneapolis Central Library. Please join us to explore the various initiatives stretching from the Walker Sculpture Garden through Loring Park, the Greenway, Peavey Plaza, Nicollet Mall, and the "Gateway" down to the Mississippi and along the riverbanks from the Stone Arch Bridge to the city's northern boundary. Speakers from the private sector, the Downtown Improvement District, and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will seek to lay out the various dimensions of the projects under consideration. There will be time allowed for questions. The event is free and all are welcome.
The University of Minnesota's Institute on the Environment presents the second in its Momentum 2012 Series on May 10, 7:30pm, at the Ted Mann Concert Hall. Lead conservation biologist for the Nature Conservancy, M. Sanjayan, will discuss how people and nature can thrive together if we reboot the environmental movement by engaging three often-ignored constituencies - the business community, the world's 2 billion poorest people, and today's youth. Jonathon Foley, director of The Institute on the Environment, will host. There will also be a featured performance by the Zorongo Flamenco Dance Company. For more information and to buy tickets, use this link.
Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District Calendar (DID)
This DID web site has a calendar feature with lots of great information! It covers many downtown venues with current happenings and performers e.g. all of the theaters, Target Field, the convention center, etc. It's really a worthwhile site to keep in mind when you're looking for things to do downtown! To check it out, use this link!
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Upcoming MCC Events
View our detailed May Calendar here!
May 3: Birding Walk II. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea. May 7: Technology Workshop: Sync it! MCC Members, sign up here. May 8: Birding Walk III. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea. May 8: Making Pies, Part 1: It's the Crust! MCC Members, sign up here. May 10: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Men, sign up here. May 10: World View Series: Cuba, Jazz & Mojitos. MCC Members, sign up here. May 14: Great Decisions Discussion Group: State of the Oceans. MCC Great Decisions Members, sign up here. May 15: Birding Walk IV. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea. May 15: Making Pies: Part 2 - Now the Filling! MCC Members, sign up here. May 16: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea. May 17: Nosy Neighbor Tour: American Academy of Neurology. MCC Members, sign up here. May 20: Sunday Soup Soiree. MCC Members, sign up here. May 21: Amen Corner: Bookend 2. MCC Members, sign up here.
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A note from Patti Ries, Mill City Commons
Program Coordinator
Did You Know?
May has been designated as "Older Americans Month" by the Administration on Aging.
This year's theme, "Never Too Old to Play", highlights "the important role older adults play in sharing their experience, wisdom, and understanding, and passing on that knowledge to other generations in a variety of significant ways. Studies show [that] interactions with family, friends, and neighbors across generations enrich the lives of all involved."
The Administration on Aging correlates lifelong participation in social, creative, and physical activities with physical and cognitive health benefits.
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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, May 10
7:30 - 8:30 am
Thursday, May 24
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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