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Executive Director Update
Congratulations to MCC Board Chair Marcia Townley for being invited to serve on the Village to Village Network's www.vtvnetwork.org Advisory Committee! The purpose of the 11 member committee is to:
- help facilitate the flow of ideas within the Village to Village (VtV) Network
- collect a meaningful body of information that will be useful in assessing the impact of the Village movement, and
- advise the Board of Managers and staff in areas such as the national conference, member recruitment, member benefits, research and policy issues, formalization of Village Guiding Principles, exploration of Standards of Excellence for open Villages, and enhancements to the VtV Network website.
I will be attending the Village to Village Network's Annual Gathering October 15, 16 & 17 in Atlanta to connect and collaborate with other Villages across the country.
Constant Contact (this newsletter's online marketing tool) has been having some hiccups. Last week we learned some of our emails were cropped -- copy was being pulled out of various spots in the email. To ensure you are viewing the complete version of Musings, please click on the feature at the top of the Musings email that says: Having trouble viewing this email? Click here
Thanks! -- Linnea
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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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Men's Coffee & Conversation
Thursday, October 11, 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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Healthy Village Series: A New View of Nutrition
Thursday, October 11, 4:00-5:30 pm;
Ellen and Jan Breyer's Loft, 700 South 2nd Street #62
 Is a balanced, healthy lifestyle your goal? Join us for a talk with Carolyn Denton, MA, Licensed Nutritionist at the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, to learn about the important role food plays in optimizing your health and well being. Food is information for our bodies and gives direction to the body about how it will behave. Come and explore the foods to include in your diet to balance energy, prevent inflammation and improve sleep. Recipes for seasonal dishes included!
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Sunday Soup Soiree
Sunday, October 14, 5:00-7:00 pm;
Carol and Ron Vantine's Condo, The Cobalt, 45 University Avenue #606
Join your friends and neighbors for a soup soiree hosted by Ron and Carol Vantine. Let us know if you would like to bring your favorite soup, salad, bread, cookies or bars to share. Please write what you choose to bring in the notes section when you register.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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News From Members
MCC Member Diane Hofstede invites you to attend Third Ward NeighborhoodFest on Wednesday, October 10, 5:30-9:00 pm, at the Nicollet Island Pavilion. Come for free food, tastings, entertainment, networking, and exhibits featuring businesses, restaurants, services, neighborhood groups, local talent, city and county projects, and new developments in our community! For more information, click here.
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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Upcoming MCC Events
View our detailed October Calendar 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.
October 17: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
October 18: Healthy Village Series: Journeywell. MCC Members sign up here.
October 23: Nosy Neighbor Tour: Lakewood Cemetery. 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?
Most people enjoy the personal mobility and independence associated with driving. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, our vision, hearing, focus, reaction time, and information processing time may change as we age and may hinder driving safety. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has developed a free screening tool, Roadwise Review Online, to help older adults measure physical and mental capabilities that contribute to driving safety. Roadwise Rx is a free online tool from the AAA that provides education on medication side effects and interactions and addresses how these effects may impact safe driving abilities. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has also developed a brain fitness program, DriveSharp, which is available for purchase and is clinically proven to help drivers to "see more, react faster, and cut crash risk by up to 50%." DriveSharp exercises are designed to train the brain to process visual information faster, expand the field of view, and improve our attention. Click here for more information from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
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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, October 11, 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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