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Executive Director Update
Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day. It is a collaborative effort by national, state and community organizations to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. Last week we learned about advance directives from Honoring Choices. Next week we hear from an ethics consultant about POLST (provider orders for life sustaining treatment). You'll find more details in this email under "I Have an Advance Directive, Now What?"
Mill City Commons provides engaging programming to educate and connect our members. We now refer to our wellness programming as "Healthy Village Programs." Look for a Healthy Village Program on safety and minimizing falls in the next couple of months. Thanks! -- Linnea
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, April 17, 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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Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, April 18, 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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Photography Exhibit: Beauty, Heart & Spirit
Thursday, April 18, 5:00 - 7:00 pm;
Photography at the Center, 2400 North Second Street
(Take the elevator to the second floor)
 Tour an exquisite photography exhibit by Edward S. Curtis who created "an irreplaceable photographic and ethnographic record of more than 80 of North America's native nations - a record published between 1907 and 1930." This collection of photographs was collected by Christopher Cardozo who will be presenting the story of Mr. Curtis. We will start with a tour of the exhibit from 5:00-5:30. Join us early for wine, appetizers and social time. Mr. Cardozo will present the history of the photographer and artwork at 5:30 followed by Q&A.
MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
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Sunday Soup Soiree
 Sunday, April 21, 5:00 - 7:00 pm;
Washburn Lofts, 700 South Second Street #61
Join your friends and neighbors for a soup soiree hosted by Mary and Keith Bednarowski. Let us know if you will be bringing your favorite soup, bread, cookies or bars to share (we already have seven salads coming!) Please write what you choose to bring in the notes section when you register. Thank you!
MCC Members, sign up here by this Friday at Noon.
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I Have an Advance Directive, Now What?
Tuesday, April 23, 3:30 - 5:00 pm;
Winslow House Community Room, 100 Second Street SE
Join Ethics Consultant for the Biomedical Ethics Committee at Hennepin County Medical Center, Ann Labree Russell, JD, LMSW, as she explains POLST (provider orders for life sustaining treatment) and how to utilize this tool for you and your loved one's end of life choices. Members' children and family members are welcome to attend this MCC Healthy Village Program. Ellie Hands hosts.
MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
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Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, April 25, 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. Tom Racciatti hosts.
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, April 30, 3:30 - 5:00 pm;
Legends Bar and Grill, 825 East Hennepin Avenue
Join host Julianne Bye for this month's happy hour. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat! No reservations!.
MCC Members and Guests.
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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 Jeanie Watson wants you to about Interact Theater's presentation of By the Seat of Our Pants, April 25-May 18, At Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, 212 Third Avenue North. This high-octane production bubbles with hijinx, clowning, commedia and slapstick. Performances are Wednesdays-Fridays at 7:00 pm and Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm. All Tickets are $18. Please note: seating for this production is limited! Click here for more information.
MCC Members Bob Callahan and Carol Jordan would like you to know about an upcoming fundraising event on Friday May 17th at the Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall. The Friends of Minneapolis Central are holding this event, Treasures from the Stacks, to benefit the Children's Library. There will be 'Behind the Scenes' tours of Special Collections and the Children's Library, music from the library's collections by Maria Jette and Dan Chouinard, as well as wine and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are $35 per person. For more information and to reserve tickets, please use this link. Please reserve by May 1.
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
State of the River Presentation
How is our Mississippi River? Is it okay to swim in? To eat the fish? Should I worry about Asian carp? How are the eagles? The National Park Service and Friends of the Mississippi River have collaborated to provide some answers in the form of a "State of the River Report." Click here to access the report. The report's authors, Lark Weller and Trevor Russell, will present the report on Wednesday, April 17, 7:00-8:00 pm, at Minnehaha Academy Chapel (North Campus), 3100 West River Parkway. While strongly supported by science, the report is presented in a non-technical manner for the general public. It highlights 13 key indicators of water quality and river health in the metro Mississippi River. A Stewardship Guide of river friendly tips for home, yard and community practices will also be available at the presentation. Sponsored by Longfellow Community Council's River Gorge Committee, the event is free and open to the public. Park in the east lot (access lot from 32nd Street South) and enter at the clock tower door. For more information, contact Lyndon Torstenson at 651-293-8426. Open House Celebration Mark your calendars now! Benessere and 501FIT are hosting a party to celebrate our business partnership and Benessere's new second location within the 501F1T boutique fitness studio in downtown Minneapolis. Join us on Friday, May 3, 5:00-8:00 pm, at Benessere Body in Balance/501FIT, 501 Washington Avenue South, 3rd floor. Enjoy complimentary seated chair massages, entertainment, appetizers and prizes.
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!
View our detailed May Calendar here!
April 17: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
April 18: Men's Coffee and Conversation. 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 by this Friday at Noon.
April 23: I Have an Advance Directive, Now What? MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
April 25: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
April 30: Last Tuesday Happy Hour: Legends Bar and Grill. MCC Members and Guests.
May 1: Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat: Main Street. MCC Members and Guests.
May 1: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
May 2: Complimentary Technology Help Desk. MCC Members, sign up here.
May 5: Sunday Soup Soiree. MCC Members, sign up here.
May 7: Spring Bird Walk I. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
May 7: Guthrie Play Reading:The Primrose Path. 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?
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 79 million Americans are at risk for developing diabetes, but only 11% of them know they are at increased risk. An article from MedlinePlus states that more than 30% of prediabetic individuals (those with higher than normal blood sugar levels) will develop type 2 diabetes within 10 years. Currently, 8.3% of the U.S. population has diabetes. If you have prediabetes, there are steps you can take to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Risk factors for developing diabetes include obesity, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet and family history of the disease. Diabetes can be prevented or delayed by losing 5-7% of your body weight, exercising 150 minutes per week (that's just over 20 minutes a day!), and limiting sugars and carbohydrates in your diet. Through exercise and diet, the risk for developing diabetes can be reduced by 58%. The drug, metformin, can also be used to reduce the risk of diabetes in some individuals.
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MCC Ongoing Social Opportunities
Rendezvous on 4
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, May 1
9:30-10:30 am
Guthrie Theater
Level Five Express
818 S 2nd St
Join us to discuss Main Street
by Sinclair Lewis. Katie Searl starts the conversation.
Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, April 18
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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