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Executive Director Update
We moved to our new office last week and are thrilled to be viewing the Mississippi! Our new office is located at 219 Main Street SE, Suite 401. It is a 278 square foot suite in St. Anthony Main with just enough room for our small staff. Our phone number will remain the same (you might want to give us a heads up before stopping by - 612-455-3329) and we will continue to use the 117 Portland Avenue #213 address for some of our business mail. Thank you to all of our members who helped make this happen! And to our previous landlord, MCC Members Scott Parkin and Amy Sperling for being so generous over the three years we shared their space.
Along with a new office we've added a new position -- Member Liaison. MCC Member Carol Jordan has accepted the volunteer position and will be supporting you, our members, by coordinating programs such as Social Bridge and Sunday Soup Soiree as well as tracking member registrations for other activities. We are thrilled -- Carol is both incredibly organized and a wonderful person to boot! Our part time Program Coordinator, Patti Ries, continues supporting Mill City Commons as Mill City Musings editor and author of the weekly "Did You Know" column, working with the Program Committee to create calendar details, updating the website with our monthly programming and much more. Patti is truly a pleasure to work with and brings a wonderful perspective and passion to the job. I am looking forward to another fabulous year at Mill City Commons! -- Linnea
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Complimentary Technology Helpdesk
Tuesday, January 8, 7:00-8:30 pm; (Note new day!)
MCC Office, 17 4th 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.
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Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat
 Wednesday, January 9, 9:30-10:30 am;
Guthrie Theater Level Five Express, 818 South 2nd Street
Join us to discuss the unforgettable memoir, Finding Manăna, in which Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Mirta Ojito, offers a mesmerizing glimpse behind Cuba's iron curtain and recalls the reality of being a sixteen-year-old tom between her family's thirst for freedom and a revolution that demanded absolute loyalty. Katie Searl starts the discussion.
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Aging Well: An Ongoing Conversation
Thursday, January 10, 3:30-5:00 pm;
Winslow House Community Room, 100 2nd Street SE
Join fellow members as we continue table discussions using questions from the book Journeywell: A Guide to Quality Aging. This monthly conversation is part of our Healthy Village Series, programming designed to support quality aging.
MCC Members, sign up here. |
Great Decisions Discussion Group
Monday, January 14, 7:00-8:30 pm;
Marcia Townley's Loft, Stone Arch Lofts, 600 South 2nd Street #105
 The Great Decisions Discussion Group is 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. MCC Member Bill Davnie will speak on "Intervention: The 'responsibility to protect' doctrine has become central to modern humanitarian intervention. When should the international community intervene? Why did the West rush to intervene in Libya but not Syria?" Marcia Townley hosts.
MCC Great Decisions Members, sign up here.
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Intermediate Bridge Lessons
Tuesday, January 15, 10:00 am-12:00 pm;
Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 South 2nd Street
The intermediate to advanced lessons include reviews of less basic conventions (Transfer bids, 2 club openings etc.), the introduction of more intricate conventions (Michaels cue bids and Roman Key Card Blackwood as examples) as well as an emphasis on work with defensive signals and justification of the hands. These are just some of the possibilities and others may be suggested by members. Lessons run for six weeks through February 19. Lessons are $15 per session or six for $60.
MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea. |
Guthrie Play Reading: Other Desert Cities
Tuesday, January 15, 6:30-9:00 pm;
Guthrie's Livingston Conference Room, 818 South 2nd Street
 Called "the best new play on Broadway", Other Desert Cities tells of a homecoming fraught with memories of a tragic family event. A Guthrie dramaturg will assign parts.
MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, January 16, 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.
MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea. |
Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, January 17 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. This week's topic is "The New Vikings Stadium: Priorities for Redeveloping the Surrounding Area". How do we avoid a repeat of the dead zone surrounding the Metrodome? Each attendee will receive a copy of the Vikings Stadium Implementation Committee Report (draft) on priorities for the area surrounding the new Vikings Stadium. Dave Tinjum hosts this week.
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Water Works
Thursday, January 17, 4:30-6:00 pm;
Washburn Lofts Community Room, 700 South 2nd Street
You are invited to learn more about Water Works. During the last few years, citizens and planners, largely with the assistance of an architect well-known for the planning of historically sensitive structures and spaces, have worked on ideas to enhance this last undeveloped site for public use, to deal with the boarded-up Fuji Ya restaurant, and to assure into perpetuity the protection of this historically significant land. The project is called "Water Works," as historically the site was also used for the pumping of water for city uses. Executive Director of the Minneapolis Park Foundation, Mary deLaittre, will be giving a presentation and refreshments will be served. This event is being sponsored by 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.
MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea. |
Sunday Soup Soiree
Sunday, January 20, 5:00-7:00 pm;
La Rive Party Room, 110 Bank Street
 Join your friends and neighbors for a Soup Soiree hosted by Barbara McBurney and Elisabeth Bennett. Let us know if you'd 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. Thank you!
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Intermediate Bridge Lessons
Tuesday, January 22, 10:00 am-12:00 pm;
Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 South 2nd Street
The intermediate to advanced lessons include reviews of less basic conventions (Transfer bids, 2 club openings etc.), the introduction of more intricate conventions (Michaels cue bids and Roman Key Card Blackwood as examples) as well as an emphasis on work with defensive signals and justification of the hands. These are just some of the possibilities and others may be suggested by members. Lessons run for six weeks through February 19. Lessons are $15 per session or six for $60.
MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
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News From Members
MCC Member Cecily Hines wants you to know about "Two Gems from Beethoven and Brahms" presented by MacPhail's adult choral ensemble, Sonomento, and the MacPhail Chamber Orchestra on Saturday, February 2, at 7:30 pm at the MacPhail Center for Music Antonello Hall. Tickets are $12 for adults, children and students are free. A dessert buffet reception will follow. Reserve your seat in advance by calling 612-321-0100 or purchase tickets at the door.
MCC Member Judy Healey's husband, Michael James Healey, died peacefully on December 23, 2012 at the Minnesota Veterans Home after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body dementia. He was surrounded by his family and close friends. A celebration of Mike's life will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on January 15th at the Landmark Center where he first practiced law when it was the Federal Courthouse in St. Paul. Program at 5 p.m.
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
Natural Step Tai Chi
Join a New Beginners class for non-martial, low impact Tai Chi, focused upon providing considerable health benefits from this wisdom tradition. Classes are open to all, regardless of age, ability or current level of health. The New Beginners class will be held on Sunday, January 13, 9:30-10:30 am, at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S., or Tuesday, January 22, 7:30-8:30 pm, at Sabes Jewish Community Center, 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park. To register or for more information, contact Colin Snow at ColinSnow@NaturalStepTaiChi.com or at 612-377-6469. Mpls Photo Center
Enjoy the upcoming exhibits, "Picture This: What We Photograph", which strongly demonstrates a command of the craft of photography and firmly points to the medium's story telling capacities, and "Jennifer Bong: Love, Light and Beauty", an exhibit of floral portraits, January 18-March 2, at the Mpls Photo Center, 2400 North Second Street. Opening receptions will be on Friday, January 18.
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 January Calendar here!
January 8: Complimentary Technology Helpdesk. MCC Members, sign up here.
January 9: Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat: Finding Manăna. MCC Members and Guests.
January 10: Aging Well: An Ongoing Conversation. MCC Members, sign up here.
January 14: Great Decisions. MCC Great Decisions Members, sign up here.
January 15: Bridge Lessons. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
January 15: Guthrie Play Reading: Other Desert Cities. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
January 16: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
January 17: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
January 17: Water Works. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
January 20: Sunday Soup Soiree. MCC Members, sign up here.
January 22: Bridge Lessons. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
January 24: World View Series: Cuba. MCC Members, sign up here.
January 29: Bridge Lessons. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
January 29: Nosy Neighbor Tour: Minneapolis Club. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
January 29: Last Tuesday Happy Hour: Minneapolis Club. MCC Members and Guests. |
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A note from Patti Ries,
Mill City Commons
Program Coordinator
Did You Know?
Many of our Mill City Commons members travel during the winter months to take a break from our Minnesota winters! Cornell University offers the following travel tips: Pace yourself while on vacation, see your doctor before you leave, make sure the immunizations you need are up to date based on your travel destination, take enough of your medications in their original bottles with you, as well as a list of your chronic conditions, and have a plan in case you get sick away from home. If you have a heart problem, keep a copy of your cardiogram with you. Stretch frequently if you're on a long plane ride and avoid alcohol while flying. Medicare does not generally pay for medical services outside the United States, so consider purchasing supplemental health insurance that provides this type of coverage, especially for travel abroad. Happy travels!
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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, January 17
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
501FIT
501 Washington Avenue
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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