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Executive Director Update
I am in Chicago today attending a gathering of Villages from the Midwest. I stayed with a member of Lincoln Park Village last night and enjoyed a wonderful conversation. We're looking forward to developing additional relationships with our Chicago friends.
Don't miss today's Last Tuesday Happy Hour at Legends Bar and Grill! For more details, see below. -- Linnea
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, April 30, 5:00 - 6:00 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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Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat
 Wednesday, May 1, 9:30 - 10:30 am;
Guthrie Theater Level Five Express, 818 South Second Street
Join us to discuss Main Street by Sinclair Lewis. Main Street tells the tale of a big-city girl who marries a physician and settles in a small town in the Midwest, only to fall victim to the narrow-mindedness and unimaginative natures of the town's residents. Katie Searl starts the discussion. This adventure requires no reservations!
MCC Members and Guests.
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, May 1, 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 Carol Jordan at 612-817-0466 or caroljordan@millcitycommons.org 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, May 2, 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 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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Sunday Soup Soiree
Sunday, May 5, 5:00 - 7:00 pm;
Stone Arch Lofts, 600 South Second Street #105
 Join your friends and neighbors for a soup soiree hosted by Marcia Townley. 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! NOTE: The Stone Arch Lofts parking lot will not be available due to parking garage spring cleaning.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Spring Bird Walk I
Tuesday, May 7, 7:00 - 8:30 am;
Stone Arch Bridge - East End
 Celebrate spring with bird watching along the river! Join us for the first of four weekly birding walks. We hope to see migrating warblers and other song birds. The Spring Bird Walks will be led by Jamie McBride, Lead Naturalist with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. We will leave from the east end of the Stone Arch Bridge at 7:00 am. Or join us at 6:45 am on the west side and walk across. Parking is available at meters or in the Stone Arch Lofts parking lot on West River Road.
MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
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Guthrie Play Reading
Tuesday, May 7, 6:30 - 9:30 pm;
Guthrie Livingston Conference Center, 818 South Second Street
 The bright humor and eclectic characters of The Primrose Path capture a moving snapshot of Russian life on the cusp of change. After years in Paris, Theodore is relieved to return to his Russian estate. As others pursue love and move their lives forward, Theodore's hope for a happy future clashes with a past that refuses to be entirely left behind. A Guthrie dramaturg will assign parts.
MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
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Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, May 9, 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 Bill Davnie would like to have a conversation "about people's long-standing involvements they've had living here for decades or new ones that they've developed in recent years. What makes each kind of involvement important?"
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Great Decisions Discussion Group
Monday, May 13, 7:00 - 8:30 pm;
Stone Arch Lofts, 600 South Second Street #103
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 Threat Assessment: How can the United States address the challenges of a weak economy, homegrown terrorism and nuclear proliferation? What threats and opportunities are presented by the ascendancy of China and by regime change in the Middle East? Speaker Todd Lefko is President of the International Business Development Council and has homes in Minnesota and Moscow, Russia. He has lectured at universities in Russia, China, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. John and Laura Crosby host.
MCC Great Decisions Members, sign up here.
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Spring Bird Walk II
Tuesday, May 14, 7:00 - 8:30 am;
Location TBD
Celebrate spring with bird watching along the river! Join us for the second of four weekly birding walks. We hope to see migrating warblers and other song birds. The Spring Bird Walks will be led by Jamie McBride, Lead Naturalist with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Jamie will determine the location for the second Bird Walk next week.
MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
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Mill City Commons Author Event
Tuesday, May 14, 7:00 - 8:30 pm;
Stone Arch Lofts, 600 South Second Street #701
Meet Tom Berg, author of Minnesota's Miracle: Learning from the Government that Worked, at this special Mill City Commons Author Event. Social upheaval, political gridlock, controversies over taxes, the environment, and an unpopular war: the state of Minnesota in 1971 was a lot like today's political climate. The parallels facing the 2013 Minnesota Legislature are strikingly similar, making this book a must read. Dave and Peggy Lucas host.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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News From Members
MCC Member Jeanie Watson wants you to know about Interact Theater's presentation of By the Seat of Our Pants, though 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 Bud and Carol Hayden invite you to join the Northside Achievement Zone on Friday, May 10, Noon-1:30 pm, at University Lutheran Church of Hope, 601 13th Avenue SE, to discuss how the Zone supports families, how it collaborates with schools, how it measures success, and how this work will close the achievement gap. They will also talk about the ongoing local support NAZ needs to be successful. NAZ's long-term goal is to end generational poverty in the neighborhood. Click here
to confirm your attendance.
MCC Member Peggy Lucas wants you to know about a presentation of the schematic design for the new multi-purpose stadium at a special meeting of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority board. This presentation is open to the public and will be held on Monday, May 13 at the Guthrie Theater Wurtele Thrust Stage, 818 South Second Street. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the program begins at 7:00 pm.
MCC Member Dick Kavaney would like you to know about a video presentation of Hearing Loss: Coming to People Near You (Part 2) on Thursday, May 16, at 10:00 am or 1:30 pm at various locations. Join Department of Health and Human Services staff members to learn about the impact hearing loss can have on individuals. Particular attention will be given to mental health issues surrounding untreated hearing loss; specifically, feelings of isolation, depression and anxiety and the relationship between hearing loss and dementia. DHHS staff will also define different types and degrees of hearing loss. Click here to register.
MCC Member Bud Hayden invites you to join Growth & Justice as they welcome Van Jones, an internationally recognized pioneer in human rights and clean energy innovation, and the president of Rebuild the Dream, a think tank that advocates for economic justice on Sunday, May 19, 5:00 pm, at Unity Church Unitarian, 733 Portland Avenue, St. Paul. Click here to purchase tickets.
MCC Member Linnea Olesen invites you to a conversation with Fairy Tale Scholar Jack Zipes on Sunday, May 19, 6:00 pm, at Town Hall Brewery, 1430 Washington Avenue South. Join Professor of Fairy Tales, Jack Zipes, and have a pint and fill your noggin with an expert's insight into mythology. RSVP to this event at 612-605-1945. Tickets for the Jack Zipes event are $7 and include beer or soda and appetizers. Then see Out of the Pan Into the Fire on May 19th, 7:30 pm, at the Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South. There will also be a talk back after the show with Zipes and the cast. Click here to purchase tickets to Out of the Pan Into the Fire.
MCC Program Committee requests members save the date for an all members celebration, Wednesday, June 19 from 5:00-8:00. Details to follow!
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
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.
Piano Concert at the Museum of Russian Art
T he Museum of Russian Art has partnered with MacPhail Center for Music to present an evening of Russian classics on Saturday, May 4, at 5:00 pm at the Museum of Russian Art, 5500 Stevens Avenue. Twin sisters Irina and Julia Elkina are internationally recognized pianists and will be joined by MacPhail piano instructor, Richard Tostenson. The performance will include compositions by Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev and Shostakovich and will also feature poetry readings by MPR's Mindy Ratner. Click here to purchase tickets. Art(ists) on the Verge 4
Attend the opening reception for Art(ists) on the Verge 4 on Saturday, May 4, 7:00 - 11:00 pm at the Soap Factory, 514 Second Street SE. The AOV4 fellows are emerging artists working experimentally at the intersection of art, technology, and digital culture with a focus on network-based practices that are interactive and/or participatory. This exhibit runs May 4-26.
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 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.
May 9: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
May 13: Great Decisions: Threat Assessment. MCC Great Decisions Members, sign up here.
May 14: Spring Bird Walk II. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
May 14: Mill City Commons Author Event: Tom Berg. MCC Members, sign up here.
May 15: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
May 16: Aging Well: An Ongoing Conversation. MCC Members, sign up here.
May 21: Spring Bird Walk III. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
May 21: Nosy Neighbor Tour: Twin Cities RISE! 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?
Unleash the Power of Age
is the theme for this year's Older Americans Month during May and is a time to celebrate the contributions of older adults to their communities. According to the Administration on Aging,
"Older Americans are productive, active, and influential members of society, sharing essential talents, wisdom, and life experience with their families, friends, and neighbors.
Giving our elders opportunities to volunteer their time to support those who are less fortunate, to teach others the skills they've honed over the years, or to become involved in civic matters are just a few ways you can
Unleash the Power of Age. Help our older Americans stay positive, active, and looking forward"!
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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, May 9
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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