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Executive Director Update
Members continue to be our best source of ideas for programs and activities. Several members have asked us to schedule Bridge Lessons and we need your feedback. We plan to schedule a series of six for October/November and/or January/February. We've created a survey to find out who is interested, your level of play and availability. If you are interested, please use this link for the survey.
Tonight is our "Last Tuesday" Happy Hour -- join Corrine Larson, Linnea Olesen, Peggy Webber and Bob Whitlock at Nye's. For more details, please see below!
-- Linnea
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, September 25, 5:00-6:30 pm; 
Nye's Polonaise, 112 East Hennepin Avenue
Join hosts Corrine Larson, Peggy Weber, Bob Whitlock and Linnea Olesen for this month's happy hour. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat!
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Men's Coffee & Conversation
Thursday, September 27, 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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Eradicating Poverty: NAZ CEO Sondra Samuels
Thursday, September 27, 4:00-5:30 pm;
Winslow House, 100 2nd Street SE
Sondra S  amuels, CEO of Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ), will share her vision for the future and NAZ's vision for eradicating poverty. Sondra serves as an inspirational leader and advocate for North Minneapolis. NAZ has been distinguished as one of five federal Promise Neighborhoods in the country. At least nine of our members have become NAZ Friends of the Future members including our hosts, Bud and Carol Hayden. Friends of the Future provide consistent financial support, engage with experts, policymakers and families and use influence to lift up the work of NAZ.
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Complimentary Technology Helpdesk
Monday, October 1, 7:00-8:30 pm;
MCC Office, 17 Fourth Street SE
Schedule time with Tech Support Guru Max from Network Guidance 2.0 and/or MCC Executive Director Linnea Tweed. Max can answer your nagging technology questions during our complimentary helpdesk. Linnea can help you navigate the Mill City Commons members only website. When you register, Linnea will confirm the time of your 20-30 minute one-to-one session. A reminder: Installing or upgrading software and creating accounts are not appropriate for the helpdesk as they exceed the 20-30 minute appointment time.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat
Wednesday, October 3, 9:30-10:30 am;
Guthrie Theater Level Five Express, 808 South 2nd Street
Join us to discuss October Light by John Gardner, a novel centering on the tumultuous relationship of two elderly siblings. Barbara Goldner will start the discussion. This adventure requires no reservations!
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, October 3, 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: Cybersecurity
Monday, October 8, 7:00-8:30 pm;
John and Laura Crosby's Home, 600 South 2nd Street #103
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: Cybersecurity; John and Laura Crosby host.
MCC Great Decisions Members, sign up here.
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Guthrie Play Reading: Appomattox
Tuesday, October 9, 6:30-9:00 pm;
Guthrie's Livingston Conference Room, 818 South 2nd Street
This groun dbreaking new play bridges the final week of the Civil War in 1865 in Appomattox, Virginia, and the American Civil Rights movement, confronting the fact that the root cause of the Civil War was still an issue that divided the American soul 100 years later. A Guthrie dramaturg will assign parts.
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News From Members
MCC Member Scott Parkin invites you to a celebration of the Citizens League's 60th Birthday on Wednesday, September 27, 5:30-7:30 pm, at Hoffman Parkin Urban Realty, 17 Fourth Street SE. Citizens League members work to build civic imagination and capacity in Minnesota. This event is open to the public. Join us for light refreshments, networking and some brief policy discussion. Click here for more information on the Citizens League.
MCC Member Lou Burdick invites you to Songs & Substance: A Public Policy and Political Philosophy Musical and Lyrical Revue. Join us on September 27, 7:00-9:00 pm, for an evening of music and policy hosted by Growth & Justice president Dane Smith and The Theater of Public Policy executive producer Tane Danger. Featuring live and recorded music, karaoke, a sing-along, and some very special performances, this evening will leave you with a song in your heart and policy on the brain. This is a fundraising event for Growth & Justice with a suggested donation of $40 per person for the show or $75 per person for the show plus a pre-event reception at 6:00 pm. Click here for more information.
MCC Member Sheila Livingston would like you know about two free lectures that are part of the Christopher Hampton celebration at the Guthrie Theater. Attend the lectures, "Shadows in Paradise: The Exiled Artists in Tales from Hollywood" with Jo Holcomb, dramaturg, on Saturday, October 13, 10:00-11:00 am, and "Minnesota and the Civil War" with Stephen Osman, retired historian, on Saturday, October 20 at 10:00-11:00 am. Both lectures will be at the McGuire Proscenium Stage and no tickets are necessary.
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
Ecumen's 150th Anniversary: There's No Place Like Home
You are invited to join Ecumen in celebrating that there truly is no place like home with a night of food, signature cocktails, auction, awesome prizes, and a musical performance by world-renowned Vocal Essence! This event will be held on Thursday, November 1st at The Great Hall, 180 East Fifth Street, St. Paul. All proceeds from this event will benefit Ecumen's Innovative Awakenings Project. Reserve seats by October 17. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 651-766-4336 or click 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!
View our detailed October Calendar here!
September 25: Last Tuesday Happy Hour: Nye's. MCC Members and Guests.
September 27: Men's Coffee & Conversation. MCC Members sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
September 27: Eradicating Poverty: NAZ. MCC Members sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
October 1: Complimentary Technology Helpdesk. MCC Members sign up here.
October 3: Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat. MCC Members and Guests.
October 3: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
October 8: Great Decisions Discussion Group. MCC Great Decisions Members, sign up here.
October 9: Guthrie Play Reading: Appomattox. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
October 11: Men's Coffee & Conversation. MCC Members sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
October 11: Healthy Village Series: A New View of Nutrition. MCC Members sign up here.
October 14: Sunday Soup Soiree. MCC Members sign up here.
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A note from Patti Ries, Mill City Commons
Program Coordinator
Did You Know?
The National Council on Aging has developed a "Flu + You" Campaign to help educate adults 65 and older about the seriousness of the flu. "No matter how healthy or youthful we feel, as we age, our immune system weakens, leaving people 65 and older more vulnerable to influenza. Influenza is a serious and potentially life threatening disease that can cause severe complications, and the best way to help protect against it is through annual vaccination. The good news is adults over the age of 65 have two vaccine options available to help protect against influenza - the traditional flu shot, as well as a higher dose flu shot designed specifically for this age group. Both vaccine options are covered by Medicare Part B with no copay. Talk to your health care provider about the dangers of the flu, the benefits of vaccination and the best influenza vaccination option to meet the needs of your age group, and visit www.NCOA.org/Flu for more information."
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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, October 3, 9:30-10:30 am
Guthrie Theater
Level Five Express
818 S 2nd St
Join us to discuss October Light by John Gardner. Barbara Goldner starts the conversation.
Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, September 27 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 and
Thursdays, 2:00-3:00 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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