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Executive Director Update
It's not too late to sign up for tonight's World View Series, Travel Peru in NE Minneapolis! If you've been to the Mill City Farmers' Market, you probably saw Melanie Ebertz from ArtAndes. Read a little about her history below and join us tonight to hear her story and meet Peruvian weaver, Wilber Quispe. The August calendar is published -- you'll find it below under Upcoming MCC Events and on our website www.millcitycommons.orgI hope to see you tonight!
-- Linnea
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World View: Travel Peru in NE Minneapolis
Tuesday, July 17, 7:00-8:30 pm; ArtAndes, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson Street NE #285
Melanie Ebertz first traveled to Peru in the mid-eighties with an interest in textiles and hiking the villages of the Andes. She developed a great
passion, respect and knowledge for the culture of the Andean people and built strong relationships with the PERUVIAN weavers. This led to the creation of ArtAndes, a small business devoted to the design and marketing of fine textiles from Peru and unique cultural small group trips. Her commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of those with whom she works resulted in the creation of Comunidad, a nonprofit organization committed to providing the people of the Andes opportunities and tools to sustain themselves through education and nutrition. Hear Melanie's story and meet Peruvian weaver Wilber Quispe at her studio at the Northrup King Building.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, July 18, 3:00-5:15 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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Men's C offee and Conversation
Thursday, July 19, 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 at Nicollet Island Inn and is hosted by various members who get the conversation going.
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Minneapolis Warehouse District Walking Tour with Preserve Minneapolis
Thursday, July 19, 7:00-8:30 pm; Meet at the Truss Bridge on Washington Avenue west of 3rd Avenue North
Join us for this public tour and experience the district's many renowned commercial buildings, designed by the city's most distinguished architects. Structures in the Warehouse District represent a wide range of commercial architectural styles, from Italianate and Queen Anne to Richardsonian Romanesque and Classical Revival. This physical representation of the progression of tastes and styles is one the many significant contributions of the Warehouse District. Complimentary tickets for members who register on the MCC website by July 18; $5 for walk-ins and guests.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Minneapolis Aquatennial Fireworks 
Saturday, July 21, 9:30-10:30 pm; Plaza area in front of the Whitney, 150 Portland Avenue
Experience one of the largest annual fireworks shows in the country right here in the neighborhood. Our neighbors at the Whitney have invited us to join them on their plaza. Please bring your own chair and refreshments. The Whitney residents will be having a potluck starting at 8:00pm; fireworks blast off at 10:00. If you'd like to participate in the potluck, please let me know when you register. Pre-fireworks activities and live music will begin at 6:00 pm along West River Parkway, between Portland Avenue and the 3rd Avenue Bridge.
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Encore! Nosy Neighbor Tour: American Academy of Neurology
Tuesday, July 24, 4:00-5:00 pm; American Academy of Neurology,
211 Chicago Avenue.
Back by  popular demand! 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. Tour all five floors of this state of the art building, including the beautiful rooftop terrace and
sensory garden.
MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, July 31, 5:00-6:00 pm; The Lowry, 2112 Hennepin Avenue
Join hosts John & Sonia Cairns and Barb & Fran Davis for this month's happy hour. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat!
MCC Members & Guests
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Rendezvous Readers Book Chat
Wednesday, August 1, 9:30-10:30 am; Guthrie Level Five Express
Join us to discuss The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. Delia and Tyrone Bujold will start the discussion. This adventure requires no reservations!
MCC Members & Guests
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News From Members
MCC Member Suzanne Joyce would like you to know about the upcoming film series, Audrey Hepburn: Bona Fide Princess at the Film Society's St. Anthony Main Theatre. See "Roman Holiday", July 22-23, "Sabrina", July 29-30, and "Paris When It Sizzles", August 5-6. Click here to learn more about this film series.
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
48-Hour Film Festival
Tuesday, July 17, through Thursday, July 19, 7 pm
Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South
The Crooked Pint Ale House will air the winners of this year's 48-Hour Film Festival. For information: http://www.48hourfilm.com/en/minneapolis/ or http://crookedpint.com/
Rose Colored Glass Exhibit
Tuesday, July 17 - Saturday, August 11 (Gallery hours -- 11 am to 6 pm, Tuesday through Saturday) Public Reception for the Artists: Thursday, July 19, 6 - 8 pm.
Katherine E. Nash Gallery, Regis Center for Art, University of Minnesota, 405 21st Avenue South.
Rose Colored Glass presents an optimistic approach to contemporary art. The exhibition includes artworks that investigate childhood moments, celebrate cultural heritage, inspire social gathering, find what is precious, memorialize the sincere, ask the "what if'" questions, accept what is lost and suggest possibilities. The show allows these ideas to be approached both from a conceptual and illustrative framework. All events at the Regis Center for Art are free and open to the public. Parking is available nearby at the 21st Avenue ramp; hourly or event rates apply.
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 July Calendar here!
View our detailed August Calendar here!
July 17: World View: Travel Peru in NE Minneapolis. MCC Members, sign up here.
July 18: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea
July 19: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Members, sign up here.
July 19: Minneapolis Warehouse District Walking Tour with Preserve Minneapolis. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
July 21: Minneapolis Aquatennial Fireworks. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
July 24: Encore! Nosy Neighbor Tour: American Academy of Neurology. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
July 31: Last Tuesday Happy Hour. MCC Members and Guests.
August 1: Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat. MCC Members and Guests.
August 1: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
August 2: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Members, sign up here.
August 6: Complimentary Technology Helpdesk. MCC Members, sign up here.
August 7: National Night Out. MCC Members and Guests.
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A note from Patti Ries, Mill City Commons
Program Coordinator
Did You Know?
We all experience forgetfulness in our daily lives. Where did I leave my keys? What is his name? These types of memory lapse are normal! An article from Harvard Health Publications lists seven normal memory problems: Transience is the tendency to forget things over time. Absentmindedness refers to forgetting things due to lack of focus. Blocking may be experienced as the inability to retrieve a name or fact that is on "the tip-of-your-tongue." Misattribution occurs when we forget some of the details of an event from our memory. As we experience suggestibility, we may believe that something is a real memory through the power of suggestion. Our personal bias may shape our memories. We may also experience the persistence of memories related to negative or traumatic events. We all may experience some of these forms of forgetfulness in our daily lives. However, if memory loss begins to disrupt your daily life and relationships, it is best to consult with your physician. According to an article from Helpguide, exercising the body and brain, engaging in social connections, eating a healthy diet, managing stress, getting adequate sleep, and avoiding smoking will contribute to cognitive wellness.
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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!
Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat
Wednesday, August 1 9:30-10:30 am
Guthrie Theater
Level Five Express
818 S 2nd St
Join us to discuss The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. Delia and Tyrone Bujold will start the discussion.
Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, July 19
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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