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Executive Director Update
Many thanks to MCC Member Patty Connelly for contacting Yi Kai about sharing his "Green Card Story" with Mill City Commons members. This is fourth in our World View Series. Numerous members have Yi Kai's work hanging in their lofts and condos. MCC Members Peggy and Dave Lucas are hosting tonight's program. For details and to sign up, please see below. If you have an idea for this popular series, please let me know.
Look for the MCC September calendar this Friday on our website www.millcitycommons.org. Thanks! -- Linnea
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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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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! Sorry, this is sold out.
SOLD OUT
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, August 22, 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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Nosy Neighbor Tour: Federal Reserve Bank
Friday, August 24, 11:00 am-12:00 pm; 90 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis is the home of the Ninth Federal Reserve District. The tour of the Bank consists of a general overview of the Federal Reserve and a walk-through of the cash and check departments. You must register 24 hours in advance so the Bank may conduct a background check prior to the tour. Complete and submit their form via this link to register for a Friday tour. (If you need help, please contact the MCC office 612-455-3329). A photo I.D. is required for entrance. Please do not bring cameras.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour & a Half 
Tuesday, August 28, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm; Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge, 2519 Marshall Street NE
Join hosts Patty Canney and Rita Yeada for this month's happy hour. We're arriving early to find space on the patio (weather permitting). Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat!
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News From Members
MCC Member Peg Kavaney wants you to know about the Big Gay Race Saturday, September 29 at 9:00am. The race was organized to fight the anti-marriage amendment. To learn more, click here.
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
Stone Arch Patio Party at The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel
Join the Patio Party on Wednesday August 15, 5:00-7:00 pm for fresh grilled hamburgers, brats, ribs, signature drinks, and live music by Zack Dyer. For more information, click here.
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.
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 14: World View Series: Chinese Artist Yi Kai's Green Card Story. MCC Members, sign up here.
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. CLOSED.
August 22: Social Bridge. 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.
August 30: Men's Coffee and Conversation. 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?
Programs in the arts promote community engagement and contribute to healthy aging. According to the National Center for Creative Aging, "creative engagement contributes to a sense of meaning and purpose in the lives of older adults." Author and researcher, Dr. Gene Cohen, correlates creativity with an increased sense of mastery, self-control, empowerment, and social engagement. Positive emotions related to creativity are believed to boost immune function, while challenging creative activities are found to provide mental stimulation and to enhance brain reserve. Click here to read Cohen's 2006 article, "Research on Creativity and Aging: The Positive Impact of the Arts on Health and Illness."
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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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