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Executive Director Update
What a beautiful day! I walked to work this morning for the first time since moving to my new home in The Towers. Although the temperature was brisk, the sunshine sparkled on the Mississippi as I walked across the Hennepin Avenue bridge. I'm looking forward to 50+ degrees later this week. Spring is coming... (the Twins fans will be glad to know)! If you can't wait, visit the Macy's Flower Show through this Sunday and view the beautiful Gardens by Bachman's. There are still openings this Thursday for our monthly Technology Helpdesk. Please find registration information below. Thanks! -- Linnea
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Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat
 Wednesday, April 3, 9:30 - 10:30 am;
Guthrie Level Five Express, 818 South Second Street
Join us to discuss Birds Without Wings by Louis de Bernières. In this novel, the author creates a world, populates it with characters as real as our best friends, and launches it into the maelstrom of twentieth-century history. The setting is a small village in southwestern Anatolia in the waning years of the Ottoman Empire. This adventure requires no reservations!
MCC Members and Guests.
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, April 3, 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, April 4, 3:30 - 5:00 pm;
North Star Lofts, 117 Portland Avenue #602
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. Delia and Tyrone Bujold host. The topic is "Realizing Resilience". How do people deal with difficult events that change their lives? What enables us to adapt well over time to life-changing situations and stressful conditions? Join fellow members for a discussion about developing the strategies for building resilience.
This event is full and registration has been closed.
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Complimentary Technology Help Desk
Thursday, April 4, 6:00 - 7:30 pm;
MCC Office, 219 Main Street SE, 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 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.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Rendezvous on 4--NEW!
Monday, April 8, 3:30 - 4:30 pm;
MCC Office, 219 Main Street SE, Suite 401
Drop in and join your friends and neighbors for a casual chat on Monday afternoons at the MCC office in St. Anthony Main. Coffee and tea are available, but feel free to bring your own beverage. This adventure requires no reservations!
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Great Decisions Discussion Group
Monday, April 8, 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: Iran. Suspicion and a troubled history have blighted U.S.-Iranian relations for three decades. How can the United States and Iran move forward? Is the existence of Iran's nuclear program an insurmountable obstacle? Bud and Carol Hayden host.
MCC Great Decisions Members, sign up here.
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Making Advance Care Planning Choices: It's a Conversation that Matters!
Tuesday, April 9, 3:30 - 5:00 pm;
Winslow House Community Room, 100 Second Street SE
Join Dr. J. Milo Meland, Honoring Choices® Minnesota Physician Ambassador, to learn about the Honoring Choices® Minnesota health care directive and advance care planning. Why use the Honoring Choices® health care directive? What does an advance care planning conversation look like? Where can I find additional resources on Honoring Choices® Minnesota? Family members of Mill City Commons are welcome to attend this event. Ellie Hands hosts.
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Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, April 11, 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. Host Peter Levine has invited Martin Sabo to join us for a discussion on the federal budget.
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Guthrie Theater: Celebrating 50 Years
 Thursday, April 11, 5:00 - 6:30 pm;
The Humboldt, 750 South Second Street #802
Join us for an informal gathering over wine and hors d'oeuvres featuring special guest, Sally Wingert, whose career on the Guthrie stage spans more than 75 productions. As cohost of
BEHOLD, the Guthrie's 50th anniversary gala performance on June 22, Sally will share her experiences from her life as an actor with the renowned theater and details about the exciting 50th celebration to come. Kathy and Allen Lenzmeier and Mary and Tom Racciatti cohost this MCC event.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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News From Members
MCC Member Laura Crosby would like you to know about Frag-ment, an exhibition by A.I.R. Gallery's national and international members. Curated by Jill Conner, this exhibit includes works by Laura Crosby and other exceptional artists from around the world. This exhibition will be on view from April 4-27 at the A.I. R. Gallery in Brooklyn, New York. Click here to learn more.
MCC Member Karla Ekdahl wants you to know about the 2013 Minneapolis St. Paul
International Film Festival, April 11-28, at the St. Anthony Main Theatre. The Festival launches on Thursday, April 11 with a special screening of the newest of Ken Loach's jewels,
The Angels' Share.
Tickets go on sale April 1st. This must-see film by England's leading filmmaker will sell out quickly so get there early. The Festival continues over two weeks, presenting an exciting slate of 185 films from some 60
countries. Films for every taste and sensibility, with themes as wide-ranging as music from the 60's, Shakespeare, exile, the environment, Hollywood, love and eternal life...and much more. For more information, 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
The Bakken Trio
The Bakken Trio is pleased to announce its final program of the season,
"The Exuberance of Youth", on Sunday, April 7 at 4:00 pm at MacPhail Center for Music, 501 S. 2nd Street. The program highlights music written by composers, Schubert, Rossini and Enescu, in the springtime of their careers. The Bakken Trio will present the winning ensemble from the 2013 SPCO Youth Chamber Competition at MacPhail at 3:30 pm prior to the Bakken's 4:00 pm performance on April 7. To purchase tickets, click here. Adult Birding Series: Heron Homecoming It's spring, and the great blue herons are back! Join us for their homecoming, learn about their lives, and see a photo journal of their travels. Visit the heron rookery to view these amazing long-legged birds as they rebuild their nests and settle in for the summer. Bring binoculars or borrow ours. On April 13th, bring your own bike to ride to the rookery, 9:30 am-12:00 pm, or hop on our shuttle, 2:00-3:30 pm, and we'll give you a lift to the rookery. Reservations required; reference #216917-06 to bike or #216917-07 to ride the shuttle bus. The fee is $5 per person for either program. Meet at the Carl Kroening Interpretive Center, 4900 Mississippi Court.
Vital Aging Network's Mayday Celebration
Join us for an invigorating welcome to summer and a chance to connect with others in a vital network for people 50+. This event features River's Edge Playback Theatre. Check-in, silent auction and connecting start at 6:00; program starts at 7:00 on Tuesday, April 30 at Open Book - 2nd Floor Target Performance Hall, 1011 Washington Avenue South. 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 April Calendar here!
April 3: Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat: Birds Without Wings. MCC Members and Guests.
April 3: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
April 4: Aging Well: An Ongoing Conversation. This event is full and registration is closed.
April 4: Complimentary Technology Help Desk. MCC Members, sign up here.
April 8: Great Decisions Discussion Group: Iran. MCC Great Decisions Members, sign up here.
April 9: Making Advance Care Planning Choices: It's a Conversation that Matters! MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
April 11: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
April 11: Guthrie Theater: Celebrating 50 Years. MCC Members, sign up here.
April 17: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
April 18: Photography Exhibit: Beauty, Heart & Spirit. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
April 21: Sunday Soup Soiree. MCC Members, sign up here.
April 23: I Have an Advance Directive, Now What? 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?
Many people take more than one medication to manage chronic conditions. The National Council on Aging offers some tips on medication management: Keep a list of your medications and review them with your physicians to educate yourself on possible drug interactions and side effects and take them as prescribed. Use one pharmacy and have your pharmacist also review your medications. Keep your medications in a place that you'll remember to take them that is dry, dark and cool and properly dispose of expired medications. Click here to find ways to save money on your medications.
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MCC Ongoing Social Opportunities
Rendezvous on 4
(Begins April 8!)
Mondays, 3:30-4:30 pm
MCC Office
219 Main Street SE
Suite 401
Drop in and join your friends and neighbors for a casual chat at the MCC office in St. Anthony Main. Coffee and tea are available, but feel free to bring your own beverage. This adventure requires no reservations!
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, April 3
9:30-10:30 am
Guthrie Theater
Level Five Express
818 S 2nd St
Join us to discuss Birds Without Wings by Louis de Bernières. Corinne Larson starts the conversation.
Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, April 11
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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