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Executive Director Update
Many of you have heard that I am finally moving back downtown! I enjoyed living in the Riverfront back in the mid 90's and walking to work when I was Community Relations Manager at Dayton's. I love being part of this wonderful community and excited to be once again living in it. I will be joining MCC members Madeline Betsch and Kathy and Bill Fox at The Towers in March!This year has brought lots of change with a new office and now a new apartment! Many thanks to Madeline and Kathy for their help finding the perfect, move in ready home with extraordinary neighbors. And thank you to Scott Parkin for handling the sale for both the seller and me. My move date has not yet been set, but some time mid-March. Right now I'm busy sorting through closets and enjoying the idea of simplifying for my new space. There's no place like home! -- Linnea
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, February 20, 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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Aging Well: An Ongoing Conversation
Thursday, February 21, 3:30 - 5:00 pm;
Flour Sack Flats, 521 Second Avenue SE #512
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 programming designed to support quality aging. Peg Kavaney hosts this month's discussion -- the topic, Intergenerational Conversations. Peg suggests reviewing page 159 in Journeywell: A Guide to Quality Aging.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Garden Tour: Len Busch Roses
Friday, February 22, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm;
Len Busch Roses, 4045 County Road 101 North, Plymouth
 Fred Busch began growing vegetables on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis in the late 1800's. By the 1920's they had added flowers and in 1969 began growing roses. Join fellow members for a tour of their greenhouses, enjoy the lush greenery and flowers and learn about the Busch family's commitment to the environment through innovative gardening. Please let us know when you register if you'd like a ride or can offer one to another member.
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Nosy Neighbor Tour
Tuesday, February 26, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm;
St. Anthony Main: Cuningham Group, St. Anthony Main Event Centre and MCC Office, 212 & 219 Main Street SE
Visit Mill City Commons new office on Historic Main Street! We'll start with a tour of our neighbors at Cuningham Group architects (their entrance is on the third level of building 212). From there we'll stop at St. Anthony Main Event Centre and end the tour at our MCC office, Suite 401 in building 219 (you'll find the elevator to our office near Tuggs Tavern). Then we'll head to Tuggs for Happy Hour.
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour: Tuggs Tavern
Tuesday, February 26, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm;
Tuggs Tavern, 219 Main Street SE
 Join host Linnea Tweed for this month's happy hour. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat! No reservations! After happy hour at Tuggs, join us next door for dinner at Vic's. Please let Linnea know if you plan to stay for dinner.
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Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, February 28, 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. We will be joined by speaker, Kyle Carpenter, the new CEO of MacPhail Music Center, who will be speaking about the scope of the school's offerings and its preeminent position among music schools in the country, as well as the recent outreach to rural schools in the state. Bill Joyce hosts.
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Health Literacy
Thursday, February 28, 3:30 - 5:00 pm;
RiverWest Community Room, 401 South 1st Street
Health literacy is an issue of growing importance in our city, state, and country. With aging demographics and concerns about health care access and cost, there are many things we need to know. Learn how people can participate as partners in their medical treatment and overall health status. Joining us for an information session on health literacy, are Dr. Diana Cutts, Suzanne Begin and Claudia Kittock. RiverWest MCC Members host.
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News From Members
MCC Member Dick Olson invites you to deepen your knowledge about the Northside Achievement Zone and visit with fellow supporters at the upcoming NAZ Community Leaders Event on Wednesday, February 27, 5:30-7:00 pm, at The Ford Centre, 420 5th Street North. Featured speakers for this event are Dr. Eric Kaler, University of Minnesota President and Sondra Samuels, NAZ President and CEO. RSVP for yourself and any guests by February 20 to Mindy Plewacki at mplewacki@the-naz.org or 612-594-8311.
MCC Member Scott Parkin invites you to an art opening featuring local landscape artist, Joshua Cunningham, on Friday, March 1, 5:00-8:00 pm, at Hoffman Parkin Urban Realty, 17 Fourth Street SE. They will also be making an exciting special announcement at the show!
MCC Member Scott Parkin is working with the Northeast Minneapolis Business Association to develop a comprehensive history tour and presentation of the East Hennepin/Old St. Anthony Business District. He is seeking members who have stories about the district that he can share in the tour and presentation. Did you grow up in the neighborhood? Childhood memories of the area? Shopping here? Scott is also conducting video interviews to compile an oral history. Scott can be reached at 612-623-1199 or scott@scott-parkin.com. Upon completion, Scott and NEBA will be offering guided history tours of the neighborhood.
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
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.
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!
View our detailed March Calendar here!
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.
February 28: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
February 28: Health Literacy. MCC Members, sign up here.
March 6: Rendezvous Readers Book Chat: The Kill Artist. MCC Members and Guests.
March 6: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
March 7: Complimentary Technology Help Desk. MCC Members, sign up here.
March 10: Sunday Soup Soiree. MCC Members, sign up here.
March 11: Great Decisions. MCC Great Decisions Members, sign up here.
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A note from Patti Ries,
Mill City Commons
Program Coordinator
Did You Know?
Stay fit and reduce your stress levels to help your body--and your brain--to feel good!
An article from BrainFacts.org reports that regular exercise, a healthy diet and lowered stress levels contribute to brain health. Physical activity has been found to prevent atrophy of the brain, including the hippocampus, which plays an important role in memory. The article notes that inactive people that began to walk three times a week experienced improvement in cognition and that physical activity is believed to positively impact executive control functions, including planning, multi-tasking and scheduling. Weight management is also associated with brain health. Research shows that individuals with more body fat perform more poorly on cognitive tests than those with less body fat. Blood sugar levels also impact brain health. Diets high in fat and sugar are believed to increase the development of the protein, amyloid beta, which is linked to Alzheimer's disease. Lastly, chronic stress can weaken the immune system, lead to weight gain and release hormones into the bloodstream that damage the brain.
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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, March 6 9:30-10:30 am
Guthrie Theater
Level Five Express
818 S 2nd St
Join us to discuss The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva.
Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, February 28
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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