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Executive Director Update
It's not to late to join us for our Encore! Nosy Neighbor Tour of the American Academy of Neurology. This building is state of the art with amazing technology. Let's hope for dry weather this afternoon when we check out the beautiful rooftop terrace. Join me at 4:00 -- please register using the links below. I hope to see you there!
An update on the Mill City Commons trip to Cuba: We have 20 members registered for the tour next February and have members on a waiting list. Thanks to MCC Member Peggy Lucas for organizing this fabulous adventure.
-- Linnea
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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, no reservations required! Parking is accessible from the back of The Lowry. From downtown, go south on Hennepin past the Walker, turn right on Franklin, then take the first left on Colfax and an immediate left into the parking lot of the Scottish Rite Temple.
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 for a chat about the book The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. Delia and Tyrone Bujold will start the conversation. Use this link to learn about titles and descriptions for upcoming book chats!
From Amazon: "Young Chinese American, meets a Japanese American girl, in the early 1940s. Henry's father is adamantly anti-Japanese, as is the increasingly hostile general population of Seattle following the attack on Pearl Harbor. In spite of this, Henry and Keiko begin a friendship until Keiko is taken to an internment camp with her family. Set during one of the most conflicted and volatile times in American history, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet is an extraordinary story of commitment and enduring hope. In Henry and Keiko, Jamie Ford has created an unforgettable duo whose story teaches us of the power of forgiveness and the human heart." This adventure requires no reservations!
MCC Members & Guests
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, August 1, 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, August 2, 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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MCC Tech Helpdesk
Monday, August 6, 7:00-8:30 pm; 17 Fourth Street SE
Schedule time with Tech Support Guru Richard Martin and/or MCC Executive Director Linnea Tweed. Richard will answer your nagging technology questions during our complimentary helpdesk. Richard knows MAC, Windows, and Linux and can deal with whatever issues you may have in your digital life. Linnea will walk you through the Mill City Commons members only website. After you register, Linnea will confirm the time of your 20-30 minute one-to-one session(s) with Richard and/or her.
MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea
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National Night Out
Tuesday, August 7, 5:00-9:00 pm; Chicago Mall and Chute Square
National Night Out is a great way to promote community-police partnerships and enjoy a Minnesota summer evening surrounded by friends and family. Join MCC members on both sides of the river at Chute square or the Chicago Mall.
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 "Sabrina", July 29-30, and "Paris When It Sizzles", August 5-6. Click here to learn more about this film series.
MCC Members Peg and Dick Kaveney invite you to join friends of the Vital Aging Network for a performance of Neil Simon's popular comedy The Sunshine Boys at the Guthrie Theater's Wurtele Thrust Stage. Tuesday, August 21, 2012;
6:30 PM - gathering in the Target Lounge, 7:30 PM - performance.
The Sunshine Boys, directed by Gary Gisselman is one of the most highly anticipated events of the season with the Guthrie dream team, Raye Birk and Peter Michael Goetz, playing cantankerous vaudeville comedians. Excellent seating with reduced ticket price of $30. $10 supports the Vital Aging Network.
Buy tickets online now. Download a flyer
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
MCBA's Unabashedly Bookish Bash!
Saturday, July 28, 7:00-10:00pm, 1011 Washington Avenue S. This new event will feature exclusive shopping at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts' Art Mart, featuring collectible prints, paper artwork and artist's books, plus a special "Cover Up" gallery of altered book covers submitted from local, regional, national and internationally known artists. This new tradition will have the feel of a retro backyard get-together, with an amazing buffet spread of retro finger foods and skewers, plus wine and beer, live music from The Shiny Lights, door prizes and a raffle of artwork and merchandise from The Shop. All proceeds from ticket and Art Mart sales benefit MCBA's artist programs. Tickets will be available at the door for $25. For more information, click here.
Guthrie Theater: Level 1 Costume Design Basics Saturdays, September 8 - 29, 2012, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Level 8 Learning Center.
Learn how Costume Designers begin with a concept and create one-of-a-kind, fully realized costumes for the stage through this hands-on course taught by costume designer and Guthrie Theater Costume Workroom Manager Christine Richardson. Get behind the scenes to explore the garment development process, experience how costumes are constructed, and discover the inner workings of the Guthrie's professional costume shop. Students will conceive their own sample design for the Guthrie's upcoming production of Tales from Hollywood. No experience necessary! Supplies, tools, and tickets to Tales from Hollywood will be provided.
Special Offer for MCC Members: $120 (valued at $150)
To receive this special discount offer please call Guthrie Education Assistant, Millie Annis, at 612-225-6134 and refer to the discount code: ClassMCC
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 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.
August 8: MCC Board Meeting; Open Forum 4:00pm.
August 11: Historic Park Avenue: The Mansion District Walking Tour. MCC Members sign up here. Guests, email Linnea. August 12: Sunday Salad Soiree. MCC Members, sign up here.
August 14: World View Series: Chinese Artist Yi Kai's Green Card Story. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
August 15: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here.
August 15: U of M Historic District Walking Tour. MCC Members sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
August 16: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Members sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
August 18: Minneapolis Architectural Necklace: Lake of the Isles Walking Tour. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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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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