|
Executive Director Update
Fourteen members with 10 vehicles met at North Star Lofts this morning  and drove to Rainbow Foods where Store Manager Jeff Hamm had pallets of turkey, dressings and extra helpings ready for us to load. To do that, close to 50 members and friends donated a total of $5880 to our Turkey, Dressings and Extra Helpings campaign! With your generosity we were able to deliver groceries to 75 families for holiday meals and more for their local food shelf. It is especially valuable to families with children home during the week between Christmas and the New Year to have nutritious food. Members were also generous with clothing and gift donations. We delivered six carloads of clothing and gifts to three homeless shelters in downtown Minneapolis. Thank you, everyone, for opening your hearts and giving to those less fortunate! Happy Holidays! -- Linnea
|
|
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. |
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.
|
Celebrating Building Community at Spoonriver
Monday, December 31, 6:00-8:00 pm;
Spoonriver, 750 South Second Street
Brenda Langton and her team at Spoonriver invite you to celebrate building  community this New Year's Eve! Brenda will start the evening with a complimentary glass of champagne to toast our fabulous neighborhood. Brenda is committed to cooking with health and longevity top of mind. She has developed a special a la carte menu for the occasion that includes New England Clam Chowder or House Salad for $8.50; Entrees: Surf and Turf $29, Duck Risotto $25 and Vegetarian Gnocchi $17.50; Dessert Samplers for $9.50. Join your neighbors and celebrate a year well lived! Please register on the MCC website by December 21.
|
|
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 Members Sue Bennett, Dave and Peggy Lucas, John and Laura Crosby, Penny Hunt, Keith and Mary Bednarowski, Cecily Hines and Margee and Will Bracken will sponsor the January 17th event 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
|
|
Around Town
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, reference activity #116901-22. For map and driving instructions, click here.
Family Winter Bird Walk
Take a family break from the holiday hustle and bustle and stroll along the Mississippi looking for birds that add color to the winter landscape! The bird walk will take place on Wednesday, December 26, 1:00-2:30 pm, at the Kroening Interpretive Center, North Mississippi Regional Park, 4900 Mississippi Court. Binoculars provided for everyone - they have specially "designed" ones so your preschooler can participate. Warm up with hot cocoa after the walk and make two pinecone bird feeders - one to take home and one to leave as a gift for the birds along the Mississippi. Fee is $5 per person. Reservations required; call 763-559-6700, reference activity #116901-23. For map and driving instructions, click here.
Winter Nature on Snowshoes
Explore woodlots and prairie on snowshoes on Saturday, December 29, 10:00 am-Noon, at the Kroening Interpretive Center, North Mississippi Regional Park, 4900 Mississippi Court. Gather inside for a quick overview of winter wildlife. Then strap on snowshoes and venture along the river to look for animal tracks, deer beds and rabbit browse. Warm up with hot beverages and a snack. Beginners welcome. Hike if there is no snow. Snowshoes and refreshments provided. This event is for ages 16+ and is $5 per person. Reservations required; call 763-559-6700, reference activity #116917-06. For map and driving instructions, click here.
VAN Forum: Be Your Own Healthcare Advocate
Being informed is essential in today's healthcare environment. This forum presented by Robin Austin, MS, RN-BC, will provide strategies on how to talk with your healthcare provider, resources for becoming an engaged health consumer, and tips to find accurate and reliable health information on the Internet. Join us on Tuesday, January 8, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, at Ramsey County Library, 2180 North Hamline Ave., Roseville for this discussion about how to empower yourself as a healthcare advocate for you and your family. This forum is free and open to the public. Click here to register.
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.
|
|
Upcoming MCC Events
View our detailed December Calendar here!
View our detailed January Calendar here!
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.
January 2: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
January 3: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
January 8: Complimentary Technology Help Desk. MCC Members, sign up here.
|
|
|
|
|
A note from Patti Ries, Mill City Commons
Program Coordinator
Did You Know?
Many of you will be gathering with loved ones over this festive holiday season. Holiday gatherings can be wonderful, but stressful at times. To make the holiday season more enjoyable, WebMD suggests simplifying and reevaluating traditions that feel overwhelming. If necessary, modify traditions that no longer work for you or your family. Feelings of loss or unresolved conflict may surface and may impact the enjoyment of family gatherings, but can be minimized by changing your response to situations. Pace yourself, relax and enjoy the beauty of the season. Wishing each of you a happy, healthy and meaningful holiday season!
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
