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Executive Director Update
Because of your generosity , Mill City Commons is increasing the number of families we will be providing groceries for holiday meals from 50 to 75! And we will have additional monies to donate to their local food shelf. Thank you for making Mill City Commons fifth annual "Turkey, Dressings and Extra Helpings" campaign the best ever! Clothing and gift donations are being delivered this Thursday; groceries next Tuesday. Our volunteer slots for sorting and delivering are filled -- many thanks for your contributions! I'll update you on our final numbers next week! Join us tomorrow at Nicollet Island Inn for happy hour and celebrate the Holiday Season. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas or the Winter Solstice, it's a wonderful time to get together with friends and neighbors! You'll find details below. I hope to see you there! -- Linnea
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Happy Hour
Wednesday, December 12, 5:00-6:00 pm;
Nicollet Island Inn, 95 Merriam Street 
Join host Sabina Sten for this month's happy hour. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat!
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Turkey, Dressings and Extra Helpings Clothing and Gift Sort
Thursday, December 13, 10:00-11:00 am;
North Star Lofts, 117 Portland Avenue
Volunteers will meet at 10:00 am at North Star Lofts to sort and deliver clothing and gifts to People Serving People, Exodus House and Mary's Place for our Turkey, Dressings and Extra Helpings drive.
Thank you, MCC Members, sign ups are full! Questions, email Linnea.
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Turkey, Dressings and Extra Helpings Food Pick Up and Delivery
Tuesday, December 18, 10:00 am-1:00 pm;
North Star Lofts Parking Lot, 117 Portland Avenue
Mill City Commons volunteers will meet to help pick up, pack and deliver groceries to Ascension School for our Turkey, Dressings and Extra Helpings drive. Please meet in the North Star Lofts parking lot at 10:00 am.
Thank you, MCC Members, sign ups are full! Questions, email Linnea.
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Genealogy Research: Get Started
Wednesday, December 19, 10:30 am-12:00 pm; Minneapolis Central Library, Best Buy Technology Center, 300 Nicollet Mall
Holiday gatherings are great opportunities to collect family stories! Join this  Minneapolis Central Library class to learn how to access family history resources, including census and immigration records and the best of what's available at the library and the Web. Registration at the library is required for this class. Please call Minneapolis Central Library at 612-543-8000 or click here to register at the library.
MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea. |
Social Bridge
Wednesday, December 19, 3:00-5:15 pm;
Stone Arch Lofts Community 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.
MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
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Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, December 20, 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. Dick Kavaney hosts this week and guest Ted Tucker, board chair of the University District Alliance, will discuss plans for the University of Minnesota Campus and surrounding neighborhoods.
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News From Members
MCC Member Ken Searl invites you to "Learn About Water Works" on Tuesday, December 18, 5:30-7:00 pm, at the Zenith, 901 2nd Street South, Unit 902. Mary deLaittre, Executive Director of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation, will be presenting the latest information about Water Works and discussing how you can show your support. Zenith residents Bruce Lambrecht and Jeanne Braun, and Ken and Katie Searl host. This same program will be offered January 17 -- MCC Member Sue Bennett hosts at Washburn Lofts. For the December program, RSVP to blambrecht@minikahda.com or 612-998-6543. For the January program, 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
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 14th and 15th. Call 612-341-7555 to reserve seats and to purchase tickets.
Winter Solstice Celebration
Celebrate the longest night of the year with warmth, light and cheer at the Kroening Interpretive Center, North Mississippi Regional Park, 4900 Mississippi Court, on Friday, December 21, 7:00-9:00 pm. Explore the origins of holiday traditions in different cultures. Create a Yule log or a prayer stick. Hike or snowshoe to the prairie and "tie" down the sun. Celebrate to music and song, and enjoy refreshments by a bonfire. This celebration is for all ages and the fee is $5 per person. Reservations required; call 763-559-6700 or register online here, reference activity #116901-22. For map and driving instructions, 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 December Calendar here!
December 12: Happy Hour: Nicollet Island Inn. MCC Members and Guests.
December 13: Turkey, Dressings and Extra Helpings Clothing and Gift Sort. MCC Members, Questions, email Linnea.
December 18: Turkey, Dressings and Extra Helpings Food Pick Up and Delivery. MCC
Members, Questions, email Linnea.
December 19: Genealogy Research: Get Started. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
December 19: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
December 20: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
December 31: Celebrate Building Community at Spoonriver. 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?
The holiday season can be a time of great joy, but can also be a time of sadness. The loss of loved ones or changes in health can make it harder to enjoy holiday gatherings. The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging offers the following tips to help cope with the holiday blues: Get together and talk with family and friends, exercise, accept your feelings of sadness or loss, engage in volunteer work and drink responsibly. To help someone with the holiday blues, include them in get-togethers, lend a hand and be a good listener. Holiday blues are usually temporary and mild. If you experience more serious signs of depression, talk with a healthcare provider. |
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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, January 9 9:30-10:30 am
Guthrie Theater
Level Five Express
818 S 2nd St
Join us to discuss Finding Manăna by Mirta Ojito. Katie Searl starts the conversation.
Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, December 20 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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