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Executive Director Update
Come celebrate summer with neighbors and friends at The Lowry later this afternoon. Members from the Loring/Kenwood neighborhood are hosting. You'll find details, directions and parking information below. In addition, you'll find highlights for the upcoming two weeks of MCC programming and the entire August calendar with details as a link under MCC Upcoming Events. I encourage you to invite a neighbor to events open to guests. We're more than halfway to our goal of 300 members and would love to welcome one of your neighbors (or you if you haven't yet joined!) as our newest member.
I hope to see you tonight! -- 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.
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Rendezvous Readers Book Chat
Wed nesday, August 1, 9:30-10:30 am; Guthrie Level Five Express
Join us for a chat about The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford. Delia and Tyrone Bujold will start the conversation. This adventure requires no reservations! Use this link to learn about titles and descriptions for upcoming book chats!
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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.
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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.
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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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Historic Park Avenue: The Mansion District Walking Tour with Preserve Minneapolis
Saturday, August 11, 10:00 am-Noon;  Lobby of 2615 Park Avenue (Park Ave. and E. 26th St.)
Park Avenue has been ranked as one of Minneapolis' most prestigious residential streets. Join us to experience eight of the remaining mansions along the "Golden Mile". Complimentary tickets for members who register on the MCC website by August 10; $5 for walk-ins and guests.
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Sunday Salad Soiree
Sunday, August 12, 5:00-7:00 pm; Park Avenue Lofts, 200 Park Avenue South Penny or Susan will direct you to the fifth floor party room.
Join your friends and neighbors for a salad soiree hosted by Penny Hunt and Susan Alpert. Several members are bringing their favorite salads to share. We're looking for a couple members to bring breads, cookies, or bars - let Linnea know if you'd like to bring food to share.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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World View: Yi Kai's Green Card Story
Tuesday, August 14, 7:00-8:30 pm;
Peggy and Dave Lucas' Loft, Stone Arch Lofts, 600 South 2nd Street #701
Artist Y i Kai was born in Changsha, China. He was drafted at age 15 into the Red Army during the Cultural Revolution and eventually began painting posters and making woodcuts for the army. The aftermath of the Tiananmen Square protests led Kai to the U.S. The cultural dichotomy between his native China and the U.S. inspired some of his most interesting works.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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News From Members
MCC Member Kim Eslinger would like you to know about the Konkurs Pieczenia Polish Baking Contest at the Twin Cities Polish Festival, August 11-12. Bakers will compete in three categories of traditional Polish pastries: Makowiec, Kolaczki, and Babka. Click here to register for the Polish Baking Contest.
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; gather in the Target Lounge at 6:30, performance at 7:30. 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
Minnesota Center for Book Arts Opening Reception of In Association: Collaboration in the Book Arts
Friday, August 10, 6:00-9:00 pm; Minnesota Center for Book Arts, Open Book Building, 1011 Washington Ave. S. Join Minnesota Center for Book Arts
and internationally renowned local artists for the opening reception of In Association: Collaboration in the Book Arts. This event is free and open to the public. Click here for more information on this event.
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 costumes for the stage through this hands-on course. 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 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. Guests, email Linnea.
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.
August 15: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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?
Cognitive wellness is an important part of the aging journey. A 2011 article from the Lancet Neurology Journal suggests that reduction in modifiable risk factors may provide a protective effect against Alzheimer's disease. These risk factors include diabetes, midlife hypertension, midlife obesity, smoking, depression, cognitive inactivity or low educational attainment, and physical inactivity. It is important to manage chronic conditions and to promote physical and cognitive wellness throughout our lives. Click here to learn more about Alzheimer's Disease from the Alzheimer's Association.
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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, 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 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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