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Executive Director Update
MCC Members Penny Hunt and Susan Alpert are hosting the August Sunday Salad Soiree this weekend at Park Avenue Lofts. If you'd like to join us, consider bringing any of your favorite summer foods to share -- just let us know what you're bringing via the notes section when you register. You'll find more details and a link to sign up below.
Several Mill City Commons members have surfaced Tech businesses they used after Digital with Andy closed. One of the businesses is Network Guidance 2.0. I have spoken to the Founder, Dan Grady and was impressed with his level of professionalism. Dan agreed to offer us some very competitive pricing. Dan will let me know when they are set up to offer Mill City Commons a discount. Check out their website through this link. Please let me know about your experiences with both Network Guidance 2.0 (once they are set up) and Call That Girl (the business Andy recommended). Thanks! -- 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.
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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 S. (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
Join us to meet Chinese artist, Yi Kai, who 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 Yi 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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Social Bridge
Wednesday, August 15, 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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U of M: The Old Campus Historic District Walking Tour with Preserve Minneapolis
Wednesday, August 15, 6:00-7:30 pm; Front (north) side of Pillsbury Hall, 310 Pillsbury Drive SE 
Join architect Bob Mack in a walking tour looking at University of Minnesota campus development and buildings from the earliest years up to the 1950s. Complimentary tickets for members who register on the MCC website by August 14; $5 for walk-ins and guests.
MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
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Men's C offee and Conversation
Thursday, August 16, 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' Architectural Necklace: Lake of the Isles Walking Tour with Preserve Minneapolis
Saturday, August 18, 10:00 am-Noon; Meet at East Lake of the Isles Parkway and West 25th Street
The winding eastern shoreline of Lake of the Isles displays some of Minneapolis' most splendid residential architecture. Join preservationist Bob Roscoe as he guides us along this architectural necklace! Complimentary tickets for members who register on the MCC website by August 17; $5 for walk-ins and guests
MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
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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; 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 by August 13th 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.
Natural Step School of Tai Chi for Well-Being is presenting a free introductory workshop Sunday, August 26th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue S. Learn how Tai Chi can be a practical and enjoyable path to improve and maintain your health and well-being. Easy, accessible to all and made fun to learn. Space is limited and must be reserved by e-mail via this link http://www.naturalsteptaichi.com/classes/schedule.html.
Guthrie Theater: Level 1 Costume Design Basics
Saturdays, September 8 - 29, 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
Minneapolis RiverCurrent publishes events and activities that happen along the river and informational events that happen elsewhere that have topics related to the river. To receive this email in your inbox weekly, send a request to mplsrivercurrent@gmail.com. You'll find the latest edition as a PDF attached 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 August Calendar 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.
August 24: Nosy Neighbor Tour: Federal Reserve Bank. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
August 28: Last Tuesday Happy Hour. MCC Members and Guests.
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A note from Patti Ries, Mill City Commons
Program Coordinator
Did You Know?
Lifelong learning contributes to cognitive health and psychosocial well-being. In his 2005 book, The Mature Mind: The Positive Power of the Aging Brain, author Gene Cohen states that challenging mental and physical activities are found to stimulate neuron growth in the brain. Through lifelong learning, physical changes occur in the brain as neurons connect in new ways, contributing to cognitive wellness. Findings from a qualitative study of older adults in community education programs in Toronto correlate lifelong learning with an improved sense of mastery, purpose, self-esteem, and deepened social and relational bonds. Click here to read more about this study (Narushima, 2007).
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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, August 16 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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