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Executive Director Update
As I reflect on this past week and the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a few minutes to share my gratitude for all of you, our Mill City Commons members. I am grateful for your support through dues, donations and your gifts of time. Many thanks to our volunteers who help other members with transportation and other member-to-member volunteer requests. To our active committees that create amazing programming and support membership and marketing efforts. And to the MCC Board of Directors who are committed to ensuring Mill City Commons is here for the long term . If you would like to get more involved with a committee or as a volunteer, please let me know via a phone call 612-455-3329 or email. Thank you!
Mill City Commons fifth annual "Turkey, Dressings and Extra Helpings" campaign is off to a great start with contributions arriving daily. To learn more, including how you can volunteer, please click here. Thanks in advance for supporting this extremely important MCC annual campaign.
See you at Sapor tonight!! For details, please look below. -- Linnea
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, November 27, 5:00-6:00 pm;
Sapor Cafe and Bar, 428 Washington Avenue North 
Join host Marcia Townley for this month's happy hour. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat! No reservations!
Marcia suggests staying for dinner -- she's reserved a large table for 6:00pm.
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Healthy Village Series: Journeywell IV, How Do I Make My Life as Good as It Can Be?
Thursday, November 29, 3:30-5:00 pm;
Winslow House Community Room, 100 Second Street SE
 Join us for a highly interactive session based on Trish Herbert's award winning book, Journeywell: A Guide to Quality Aging, which provides a framework for self reflection along with stories, suggestions and helpful information. "How might I best deal with my feelings and work on developing an attitude that will enhance this period of my life? What kind of a toolkit can I create that will get me through the ups and downs?" We recommend participants read Chapter 4 prior to the session.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Complimentary Technology Helpdesk
Monday, December 3, 7:00-8:30 pm;
MCC Office, 17 Fourth Street SE
Schedule time with Tech Support Guru Max Fritz from Network Guidance 2.0. Max can answer your nagging technology questions during our complimentary helpdesk. 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. Linnea is also available to answer your questions on how to utilize the MCC members only website.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat
 Wednesday, December 5, 10:30-11:30 am;
(Note the TIME CHANGE this month)
Guthrie Theater Level Five Express, 818 South Second Street
Join us to discuss The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, a novel about making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love. Marion Kagan starts the discussion and suggests you read all three in the trilogy: The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay. This adventure requires no reservations!
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, December 5, 3:00-5:15 pm;
Stone Arch Lofts Commuity Room, 600 South Second 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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Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, December 6, 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. Roland Minda hosts this week and has chosen the topic: "Most meaningful and relevant trip (or two trips)--recommendable to MCC members."
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Holiday No Coast Craft-o-Rama
Saturday, December 8, 11:00 am-1:00 pm;
Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake Street 
The No Coast Craft-o-Rama is a craft event that began in December 2005 as a way to feature a variety of designers, artists, crafters and other talented creators of unique handmade goods at the Midtown Global Exchange building. Be sure to come by and see some of the finest artisans and crafters around! Meet in front of Salty Tart at 11:00 am to join other MCC members. The No Coast Craft-o-Rama will also be open on Friday, December 7, 3:00-8:00 pm, and Saturday, December 8, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, and is open to the public.
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News From Members
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
MCBA/Jerome Foundation Book Arts Fellowships Series XI
Since 1985 the Jerome Foundation has helped artists push the boundaries of contemporary book arts by supporting the creation of new book works. This year, five artists including book artist, printmaker and MCC member Cathy Ryan
were awarded Fellowships. Cathy describes her project: "The images in this suite of prints entitled Atlas reflect my response to distinct and resonant descriptions of the North American landscape chosen from the works of seven iconic authors." She says of the Fellowship, "Beyond project funding, it provided a context that supported the focus and dedication necessary to complete the work, and a venue in which to exhibit it. Most significantly, it provided the gift of time to consider and refine intension, content and process." This exhibition at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts runs through January 13, 2013.
Washington Avenue Design Public Meeting
Hennepin County, in coordination with the City of Minneapolis, is developing a design concept for Washington Avenue between Hennepin Avenue and I-35W. The project will engage stakeholders to create a safe, effective, and beautiful corridor for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit, and vehicular traffic.The first of two public meetings will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 5:00-7:00 pm, at Open Book--Target Performance Hall, 1011 Washington Avenue to seek public input on the future design of Washington Avenue. Use this link to visit the project website.
An "Eventually" Christmas: Holidays at the Mill
This unique theatrical event performed in the museum's FlourTower elevator ride features "The Ghost of Mill City Past" guiding an intimate look at the 1920 Washburn Crosby holiday party. The script is based on real stories taken from the pages of the company's employee newspaper. Scenes unfold on different floors of the mill, and visitors will meet different characters along the way. Performances will be on the evenings of December 7, 8, 14 & 15. Call 612-341-7555 to reserve seats and to purchase tickets.
Winter Market
Mill City Museum's Commons will be transformed into a bustling marketplace of locally grown and sustainably produced food and gift items. Come to the Winter Market on Saturday, December 8, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, at the Mill City Museum, 704 Second Street South. Shop from over 30 vendors, for everything from squash varietals, root vegetables and salad mix to freshly milled grains, honey, syrup, pastured meats, eggs, specialty cheeses, baked goods, flowers and even sustainable trees and wreaths for your front door!
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 November Calendar here!
View our detailed December Calendar here!
November 27: Last Tuesday Happy Hour: Sapor Cafe and Bar. MCC Members and Guests. November 29: Healthy Village Series: Journeywell IV. MCC Members sign up here.
December 3: Complimentary Technology Help Desk. MCC Members sign up here.
December 5: Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat: The Hunger Games. MCC Members and Guests.
December 5: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
December 6: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
December 8: Holiday No Coast Craft-o-Rama. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
December 12: Happy Hour: Nicollet Island Inn. MCC Members and Guests.
December 13: Turkey, Dressings and Extra Helpings Clothing and Gift Sort. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
December 18: Turkey, Dressings and Extra Helpings Food Pick Up and Delivery. 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?
MCC members have been enjoying participating in table discussions with one another in the Journeywell series. Our fourth Journeywell event, "How Do I Make My Life as Good as It Can Be?", will be held on November 29th. In her book, Journeywell: A Guide to Quality Aging, author Trish Herbert asks, "How might I best deal with my feelings and work on developing an attitude that will enhance this period of my life? What kind of a toolkit can I create that will get me through the ups and downs?" Research findings in the article, Senior Adults' Perceptions of Successful
Aging, by Duay and Bryan
correlate successful aging with active social engagement, successful coping mechanisms, positive attitude, deep spirituality, and maintenance of physical, mental, and financial health. Each of these elements are essential components of our "toolkits" as we age.
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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, December 5 10:30-11:30 am
Guthrie Theater
Level Five Express
818 S 2nd St
Join us to discuss The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Marion Kagan starts the conversation.
Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, December 6 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. Please register by contacting 501F1T at (612) 767-4415.
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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