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Executive Director Update
There are so many interesting events coming up this month that it will be challenging to decide which ones to attend and which ones to miss. One of them, Changing the Course of Cancer, is being hosted by MCC Members Barbara Forster and Larry Hendrickson Thursday, September 13. It turns out that one of our Riverfront neighbors is Douglas Yee, M.D., director of the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota and internationally-known expert in cancer research and care. Dr. Yee will share latest developments and how these critical efforts are changing and saving lives. You'll find more information and registration details below.
Join us tomorrow at the Guthrie's Level Five Express for our Rendezvous Readers Book Chat -- we welcome both members and guests. MCC Board Chair Marcia Townley will start the conversation. Hope to see you there! -- Linnea
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Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat 
Wednesday, September 5, 9:30-10:30 am;
Guthrie Theater Level Five Express, 818 South 2nd Street
Join us to discuss In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson. This is a remarkable story set during Hitler's rise to power. Marcia Townley starts the conversation. This adventure requires no reservations! MCC Members and Guests.
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, September 5, 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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Great Decisions Discussion Group
Monday, September 10, 7:00-8:30 pm;
Winslow House Community Room, 100 Second Street SE
A Great Decisions Discussion Group is composed of interested individuals who want an opportunity to learn and participate in the foreign policy decision-making process. Discussions are centered on the Great Decisions briefing book developed by the Foreign Policy Association. This well researched annual publication provides eight timely global topics to be read by group participants prior to each session. This month's topic: Mexico; Ellie Hands hosts.MCC Members sign up here.
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Guthrie Play Reading: Tales from Hollywood
Tuesday, September 11, 6:30-9:30 pm;
Guthrie's Livingston Conference Room, 818 South 2nd Street
Lights! Camera! Aktion! Where did German writers and other artists go when they escaped the rise of the Third Reich? To Hollywood, of course. Follow the story of writers who barely speak English being asked to write a sequel to Bedtime for Bonzo, of émigrés struggling with their new home and all that infernal California sunshine. A Guthrie dramaturg will assign parts.
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Men's Coffee & Conversation
Thursday, September 13, 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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Changing the Course of Cancer
Thursday, September 13, 4:30-6:30 pm;
Home of Barbara Forster and Larry Hendrickson, 901 South 2nd Street
Barbara Forster invites you to hear from riverfront neighbor, Douglas Yee, M.D., director of the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota and internationally-known expert in cancer research and care. He will share exciting developments in prevention, leading-edge cancer research, and discoveries in survivorship and how these critical efforts are changing and saving lives.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Sunday Harvest Soiree
Sunday, September 16, 12:00-4:00 pm;
Spirit River Farms, 7903 80th Street, Princeton, MN
MCC members Mary Margaret MacMillan and Larry Neumann invite you to experience the harvest season at their farm! Spirit River Farms is a 1300 acre cor n and soybean farming operation owned by Larry, Mary Margaret and their son Paul. Join fellow members for lunch followed by a tour of the farm and its operations. Mary Margaret and Larry will provide meat for grilling and beverages. Members, please bring a side dish or dessert and let us know what you're bringing by writing in the notes section when you register. Please indicate if you would like to join a carpool and/or would be willing to drive a group. MCC Members sign up here.
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Healthy Village Series: Bumps in the Road
Tuesday, September 18, 3:00-4:30 pm;
American Academy of Neurology, 201 Chicago Avenue
Join us for the launch of our new wellness programming. Pathfinder Care Management Founder and CEO Kathleen Dempsey and LifeSprk General Manager Beth Nemec will discuss how to plan for unexpected "bumps in the road". What are the proactive choices we can make before a health crisis?
MCC Members, sign up here.
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News From Members
MCC Member Mary Racciatti would like you to know about the Sustainable Soiree Benefit Dinner at the Mill City Farmers Market on September 9, 3:00-6:30 pm. This annual fundraiser supports sustainable agriculture and Mill City Farmers Market's education and outreach programming. Come for a reception and spectacular farm meal, walk the "Green Carpet" for your photo op and participate in a live auction of unique and exceptional offerings! Click here for more information.
MCC Member Mary Margaret MacMillan would like you to know about Vocaldente, a men's a capella group from Germany that will present concerts on Saturday, September 15 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, September 16 at 6:00 pm in the Goodale Theater of The Cowles Center. Adult tickets are $30 and student tickets are $20. Please click here to purchase tickets and to view other upcoming performances at The Cowles Center.
MCC Member and Playwrights' Center Board Member Barb Davis invites you to join her at the Playwrights' Center's Taste of the Season on Sunday, September 23 at 6:30pm. This special event is a wonderful opportunity for theater lovers to learn more about the Playwrights' Center, meet four of the exciting playwrights who are developing work in the 2012-13 season, and hear them read pieces from their new plays. After the program, enjoy wines that have been creatively paired with each of the playwrights by a local sommelier. For more information about the event, click here. Attendance is free but registration is required. Please RSVP to Sarah Blain Chaplin at 612-332-7481 ext. 138 or sarahc@pwcenter.org.
MCC Member Patty Connelly wants you to know about the Minneapolis Parks Foundation Next Generation of Parks lecture, "Sweet & Salt: Water and the Dutch" on October 1 at 6:00 pm at the University of Minnesota, Rapson Hall, Room 100. Journalist and author Tracy Metz will guide the audience on an exploration of an "extreme makeover" in the Netherlands as the Dutch respond to a changing climate with a new, more proactive relationship with water. For more information, click here.
MCC Members Dick and Martha Olson invite you to hear Dr. Richard Davidson and Matthieu Ricard discuss their groundbreaking work on how reconditioning the mind through meditation brings lasting changes in the structure and functioning of the brain. Their conversation will be moderated by Krista Tippett of On Being, by American Public Media on Friday, October 12, 7:30-9:00pm. In addition, a two day program on the Science of Meditation follows on Saturday and Sunday. For an overview of these two programs, 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
Northern Clay Center is hosting the 2012 American Pottery Festival, September 7-9. Attend the weekend fundraiser to support Northern Clay Center's programs and dozens of talented ceramic artists. The opening benefit sale will be on Friday, September 7, from 5:00-9:00 pm. Come for the Saturday/Sunday sale (for just $5) and see thousands of amazing pots. Click here for the full schedule of workshops, slide lectures, artist interactions and other events.
Cultural Jambalaya is hosting a fundraiser on September 27, 7:00 pm, at Le Meridien Chambers, 901 Hennepin Avenue South. Come for an evening of lively conversation, inspiring images and festive music featuring T. Mychael Rambo. Cocktails and appetizers will be served along with a sneak peek of "Windows and Mirrors: Africa." Celebrate Cultural Jambalaya's recent accomplishments and learn about their exciting future plans. Tickets are $60 and can be reserved online by clicking 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 September Calendar here!
September 5: Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat. MCC Members and Guests.
September 5: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
September 10: Great Decisions: Mexico. MCC Members, sign up here.
September 11: Guthrie Play Reading: Tales from Hollywood. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
September 13: Men's Coffee & Conversation. MCC Members sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
September 13: Changing the Course of Cancer. MCC Members, sign up here.
September 16: Sunday Harvest Soiree. MCC Members, sign up here.
September 18: Healthy Village Series: Bumps in the Road. MCC Members, sign up here.
September 19: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
September 21: Nosy Neighbor Tour: Minneapolis Central Library. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
September 25: Last Tuesday Happy Hour: Nye's. MCC Members and Guests.
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A note from Patti Ries, Mill City Commons
Program Coordinator
Did You Know?
According to author, Carol Sherburne, spirituality has a positive effect on the physical and emotional components of aging. In her article, "Spirituality: The Beauty Secret of Aging" in the 2008 LLI Review, Sherburne states that spirituality is linked with longevity and mental acuity and that many people find a sense of meaning, purpose, gratitude and joy through their spiritual lives. Spirituality may help people to cope with life challenges and may bring a sense of peace, comfort, and clarity. As we experience later life developmental change, spirituality may gain importance and bring great beauty to our lives.
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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, September 5, 9:30-10:30 am
Guthrie Theater
Level Five Express
818 S 2nd St
Join us to discuss In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson. Marcia Townley will start the discussion.
Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, September 13 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 (starting September 17) and
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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