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Executive Director Update
Tomorrow is our monthly Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat. It's a wonderful social hour with neighbors (even if you didn't finish the selected book). And the conversations are always interesting! Stop by and meet up with fellow members at Guthrie's Level Five Express -- you'll find details below. I hope to see you soon! -- Linnea
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Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat
Wednesday, February 6, 9:30 - 10:30 am;
Guthrie Theater Level Five Express, 818 South Second Street
 Join us for our discussion of Grand Opening by Jon Hassler in which twelve-year old Brendan tells the story, set in 1944-45, that begins with his parents' decision to buy a run-down grocery store in a tiny Minnesota town. What they discover about small town idealism, bigotry and good old American values will change them and the town forever. Barbara Goldner hosts this month's discussion. This adventure requires no reservations!
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, February 6, 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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Complimentary Technology Help Desk
Thursday, February 7, 6:00 - 7:30 pm; (NOTE NEW DAY, TIME AND LOCATION!)
MCC Office, 219 Main Street, Suite 401
 Schedule time with Tech Support Guru Max Fritz from Network Guidance 2.0. Max can answer your nagging technology questions during our complimentary help desk. 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 help desk 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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Great Decisions Discussion Group
Monday, February 11, 7:00 - 8:30 pm;
Winslow House Community Room, 100 Second Street SE
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. This month's topic is Myanmar and Southeast Asia. The West has welcomed unprecedented democratic reforms made by Myanmar's government. What challenges must Myanmar overcome before it can fully join the international community? Our guest speaker, Dick Virden, has served with U.S. embassies in Portugal, Poland, Romania, Thailand, and Vietnam. Ellie Hands hosts.
MCC Great Decisions Members, sign up here.
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Intermediate Bridge Lessons
Tuesday, February 12, 10:00 am-12:00 pm;
Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 South Second 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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Guthrie Play Reading: Long Day's Journey into Night
Tuesday, February 12, 6:30 - 9:00 pm;
Guthrie's Livingston Conference Room, 818 South Second Street
 Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning autobiographical family drama,
Long Day's Journey into Night, explores the highs and lows of the Tyrone family. It takes an ordinary day together in their seaside Connecticut home to face the fact that what's holding them together could be tearing them apart. A Guthrie dramaturg will assign parts.
MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
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Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, February 14, 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. February 14, Tony Hofstede has invited Tom Hoch, the President and CEO of Hennepin Theater Trust, to present Plan-it-Hennepin, a cultural plan for the downtown district.
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Chalk Talk and U of M Women's Basketball
Sunday, February 17, 1:00 - 4:00 pm;
600 South Second Street #701 and Williams Arena, 1925 University Ave. SE
 Join U of M Women's Basketball season ticket holders and MCC members Penny Hunt, Ellie Hands, Marcia Townley, Pat Hoven and Peggy and Dave Lucas for an afternoon of basketball. Meet for a chalk talk before the game and discuss the team's strengths and their strategy for the 2:00 game against Northwestern. Meet at Peggy and Dave Lucas' loft at 1:00 for the chalk talk before the game. Tickets are limited.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Sunday Soup Soiree
Sunday, February 17, 5:00 - 7:00 pm;
The Zenith, 901 South Second Street #901
Join your friends and neighbors for a soup soiree hosted by Brooks Christensen and Ken and Katie Searl. Let us know if you will be bringing 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, February 19, 10:00 am-12:00 pm;
Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 South Second 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 Margee Bracken invites you to the Bakken Trio's mid-winter concert, "The Garden of the Gamelan", on Sunday, February 24th, at 4:00 pm at MacPhail Center for Music. The concert features music of Debussy, Ravel, and Harrison. Four free tickets are available -- send a request to margeebracken@gmail.com and she will mail tickets to you.
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
Nordic Lights Film Festival
The Nordic Lights Film Festival, February 8-14 at the St. Anthony Main Theater, 115 Main Street SE, will highlight contemporary cinematic treasures of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, and support Minnesota's historic Scandinavian ties while giving a modern look into new sides of Nordic cultures. Click here for more information.
Breakfast With a Preservationist: Modernism Revisited
Hear from a four-person panel about the successes and setbacks in the preservation of Modernism across the country and find out what the future may hold. A question and answer period will follow the panel discussion. Coffee and goodies will be available. This event is free and will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 8:00-9:00 am, in the ADM Conference Room, 6th floor, Mill City Museum, 710 South Second Street.
Animal Tracking at Wirth Park
A naturalist will lead a guided hike on Saturday, February 23, 10:00-11:30 am, as you look for tracks and other signs of animals in winter. Many animals stay active in winter or can return in February as nature readies itself for the coming spring. Meet at the Wirth Beach parking lot on Glenwood Avenue just east of Theodore Wirth Parkway. Fee is $5 per person. 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.
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Upcoming MCC Events
View our detailed February Calendar here!
February 6: Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat: Grand Opening. MCC Members and Guests.
February 6: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
February 7: Complimentary Technology Help Desk. MCC Members, sign up here.
February 11: Great Decisions Discussion Group. MCC Great Decisions Members, sign up here.
February 12: Bridge Lessons. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
February 12: Guthrie Play Reading: Long Day's Journey into Night. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
February 14: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
February 17: Chalk Talk and U of M Women's Basketball. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
February 17: Sunday Soup Soiree. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
February 19: Bridge Lessons. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
February 20: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
February 21: Aging Well: An Ongoing Conversation. MCC Members, sign up here.
February 22: Garden Tour: Len Busch Roses. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
February 26: Nosy Neighbor Tour: MCC New Office. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
February 26: Last Tuesday Happy Hour: Tuggs Tavern. MCC Members and Guests.
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A note from Patti Ries,
Mill City Commons
Program Coordinator
Did You Know?
Do you know someone living with Type 2 Diabetes?
The National Council on Aging is currently conducting a national pilot of Better Choices, Better Health®-Diabetes. This is an online self-management program and participation is free through March 31, 2013. The program requires about two hours of online participation per week at your convenience for six weeks. Trained facilitators moderate weekly learning modules on a variety of topics and discussions with other participants. The program helps you to better manage your diabetes and fosters self-efficacy. Click
here to learn more about the program or to register.
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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, February 6 9:30-10:30 am
Guthrie Theater
Level Five Express
818 S 2nd St
Join us to discuss Grand Opening by Jon Hassler. Barbara Goldner hosts this month's discussion.
Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, February 14
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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