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Executive Director Update
Thank you! Mill City Commons members have responded quickly and enthusiastically to requests for volunteers -- providing rides to doctor appointments and other neighborly support for our members experiencing "bumps in the road". As a 501(c)(3), we are are committed to improving the lives of others through charitable service. We appreciate you, volunteers!! In addition to helping members directly, we look for volunteers to host events and to support programming. Currently MCC Members Rita Yeada and Carol Jordan are working with MCC Program Coordinator Patti Ries to improve our list of vendors and service providers. (See note in this newsletter's right hand column.) If you have time and an interest in using your skills to add value to our membership organization, please contact me. It is our members who make Mill City Commons "Your Neighborhood for a Lifetime!" -- Linnea
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Sunday Soup Soiree
Sunday, May 20, 5:00pm-7:00pm; Mike and Barbara Goldner's Loft, North Star Lofts, 117 Portland Avenue, # 702
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.
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The Amen Corner: Bookend 2
Monday, May 21,11:00am-12:00pm; Winslow House Community Room, 100 Second Street SE
Join Penumbra's education director Sarah Bellamy for a discussion about James Baldwin, the playwright; his life, his art, and his activism.  The Amen Corner illuminates the power of love and the price of salvation. Running: May 11 - June 16, 2012. The play will feature live gospel music by the renowned Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Nosy Neighbor Tour: American Academy of Neurology
Thursday, May 23, 4:00-5:00pm; 211 Chicago Avenue
Join your neighbors for a tour of the new headquarters of the American Academy of Neurology, the world's largest association of neurologists and the largest trade association in the Twin Cities with more than 25,000 members. The Academy's building along Chicago Avenue is the first office building to be constructed in downtown Minneapolis in the past decade. The tour will include all five floors, including the rooftop terrace and sensory garden.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Men's C offee and Conversation
Thursday, May 24, 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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Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, May 29, 4:30pm -5:30pm; Spoonriver, 750 South 2nd Street.
Join hosts MCC Members Ellen and Jan Breyer for this month's happy hour. We've scheduled happy hour early to beat the theater crowd. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat!
MCC Members and Guests.
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News From Members
MCC Member Virginia Broberg has shared information about the upcoming World Savvy 10 year anniversary celebration and fundraiser...to be held at the RSP Architects office in the Grain Belt Brewery on May 17 from 6:00 to 9:00pm. The evening includes a Brew House tour, entertainment, food catered by D'Amico, and an extensive list of auction items! For more information on this dynamic organization and details about the fundraiser, please use this link.
MCC Member Patty Canney invites you to celebrate Art-A-Whirl at her studio in the California Building at 2205 California St NE #406, Friday, May 18 - 5 to 10pm; Saturday, May 19 - noon to 8pm; Sunday, May 20 - noon to 5pm. She has original paintings, orphan art, and art cards for sale.
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.
Northern Spark
Sunset June 9 to sunrise June 10, various venues around the Twin Cities Northern Spark is an active celebration of the creativity of artists and the creative programming of cultural organizations. It is about the dynamic intersection of art and science; technology and engineering; design and urban planning; nature and culture. It is about the power of artists to make us think and wonder. Learn more here.
Preserve Minneapolis Summer Walking and Biking Tours
The summer tour schedule is now available online, and this year includes some biking tours. These wonderful tours explore some of the city's most unique historic places. For the schedule by month, please 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!
View our detailed June Calendar here!
May 20: Sunday Soup Soiree. MCC Members, sign up here.
May 21: Amen Corner: Bookend 2. MCC Members, sign up here.
May 23: Nosy Neighbor Tour: American Academy of Neurology. MCC Members, sign up here.
May 24: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Men, sign up here.
May 29: Last Tuesday Happy Hour. MCC Members and Guests.
June 5: MCC Author Celebration: Margaret Wurtele. MCC Members, sign up here.
June 6: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests email Linnea
June 6: Technology Help Desk. MCC Members, sign up here.
June 7: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Members, sign up here.
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A note from Patti Ries, Mill City Commons
Program Coordinator
Did You Know?
One of your benefits as Mill City Commons Members is access to our list of Vendors/Providers. To enhance this benefit, we are looking for your input!
Please send your recommendations including provider names, contact information, and comments for "Health and Wellness" and "Home Helpers" providers to pattiries@millcitycommons.org. Thank you for your time and valuable responses!
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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!
June 6 Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat:
The Blue Zones
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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