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Executive Director Update
Program Coordinator Patti Ries' last day was July 3rd. We plan to hire a new part time program coordinator later this summer. If you know someone looking for a flexible part time position, please feel free to have them contact me. Meanwhile, we could use a volunteer to take over the "Did You Know?" column. We use this column to communicate healthy aging and wellness tips. I would love for a member to use their writing skills to help keep us informed. Members involvement is so valuable.
Thanks for considering volunteering for MCC! -- Linnea
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Complimentary Technology Help Desk
Tuesday, July 9, 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, we 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. |
Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat
Wednesday, July 10, 9:30 - 10:30 am;
Guthrie Theater Level Five Express, 818 South Second Street
 Join us to discuss The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson. In this epic, beautifully written masterwork, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson chronicles one of the great untold stories of American history: The decades-long migration of black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities in search of a better life. Delia Bujold starts the conversation.
MCC Members and Guests.
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The Geriatrical Theatrical: Celebrating the Chronologically Enriched
Wednesday, July 10, 1:00 - 3:00 pm;
The Plymouth Playhouse, 2705 Annapolis Lane North, Plymouth
Enjoy The Geriatrical Theatrical: Celebrating the Chronologically Enriched, a coming-of-age musical for all ages, directed by Bain Boehlke and starring Richard Ooms and  Claudia Wilkens. Laugh along as curmudgeonly Louie Leonard is wooed into moving to a Senior Cooperative. After grudgingly accepting a role in the musical The Geriatrical Theatrical, he comes to realize that truly...the best years of our lives are the years we choose to make the best! MCC Member Patty Connelly has reserved group tickets for the matinee performance on Wednesday, July 10. Listening aid devices are available at no charge at the concessions stand. Tickets are $22.00 per person. Please contact MCC at (612) 455-3329 or email MCC.
MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email MCC.
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Preserve Minneapolis Walking Tour: The Modern Development of Downtown Minneapolis
Wednesday, July 10, 5:30 - 7:00 pm;
Meet at the Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall
Products of the "urban renewal" movement of the 1950s-1970s, the Modern buildings and landscapes in downtown Minneapolis tell the story of the city's struggles-and successes-in reinventing itself after World War II. This tour will focus on the development of the city during these years, the preservation challenges many of these modern masterpieces face, and the recent building revival of the Central Business District and its impact on Modern buildings and landscapes. We will walk about 1.5 miles on this tour. A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for members who register on the MCC website.
MCC Members, sign up here. |
Aging Well: An Ongoing Conversation
Thursday, July 11, 3:30 - 5:00 pm;
Winslow House Community Room, 100 Second Street SE
This monthly conversation is part of our Healthy Village Series, programming designed to support quality aging. This event is open to all MCC Members and it is not necessary to have attended previous Aging Well events. This month's topic is "If/when Mill City Commons isn't enough..." Join fellow members for an enlightening small group discussion. Bud and Carol Hayden host.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Sunday Salad Soiree
 Sunday, July 14, 5:00 - 7:00 pm;
The Landings, 500 River Street
Join your friends and neighbors for a salad soiree hosted by Ginger and Walt Bailey. Let us know if you will be bringing your favorite 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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Social Bridge
Wednesday, July 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 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 MCC.
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Preserve Minneapolis Tour: Grain Belt Brewery
Wednesday, July 17, 5:30 - 7:00 pm;
1220 Marshall Street NE
The Grain Belt Brew House, constructed in 1891, served as a local brewery until Christmas Day of 1975 when it was permanently vacated. In 1998, RSP Architects, Ryan Companies and the Minneapolis Community Development Agency embraced the opportunity to make creative use of this historic landmark. See how the restoration's innovative designs utilize the unique interior and allow for preservation of the building's distinctive architectural features. A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for members who register on the MCC website.
MCC Members sign up here. |
Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, July 18, 7:30 - 8:30 am;
Elsie's Restaurant, 729 Marshall Street NE
 Caffeine and camaraderie for the male members of MCC! This group meets every other week and is hosted by various members who get the conversation going. Sondra Samuels, CEO of Northside Achievement Zone, will talk about the mission and progress to date of NAZ.
Bud Hayden hosts. Please register by the Monday prior to Men's Coffee and Conversation.
MCC Members sign up here, Guests email MCC.
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Preserve Minneapolis Biking Tour: Minneapolis Madams: The Lost History of Prostitution
Sunday, July 21, 1:00 - 2:30 pm;
Meet across the street from 212 11th Avenue South (near Gold Medal Park)
This bicycle tour will explore the three openly-operated red-light districts that existed from the 1870s to 1910 along the central riverfront of Minneapolis. You'll learn why tolerated prostitution was such a thriving industry in the city, why some women might have chosen it as a career, how a small group of madams came to influence civic life, and how they left their mark on the city's landscape as we view the last surviving purpose-built bordello from the city's era of tolerated prostitution. We will bike about 5 miles on this tour. A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for members who register on the MCC website.
MCC Members sign up here. |
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News From Members
MCC Member Patty Connelly invites you to take a field trip to the Tangletown Gardens Farm on Sunday, July 14th. Please note the new date for this event. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the country with Wise Acre Eatery picnic fare prepared by Chef Beth Fisher. Farm tours are available on the hour between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Tangletown Garden Farms is 40 minutes west of Minneapolis at 11407 County Road 9, Plato, MN. To RSVP, call 612-822-4769 or email info@tangletowngardens.com. Tickets are $15 for adults or $10 for children.
MCC Member Peter Gillette would like you to know about an upcoming Mayoral Candidate Series. This series is not a fundraiser or endorsement of one candidate by the hosts, but a chance for thoughtful voters to develop their first, second and third choice during Minneapolis' first ranked choice election for Mayor. The first event is Wednesday, July 17, 5:30-7:00pm featuring Don Samuels and hosted by David and Kate Mortenson at their home, 4600 Fremont Avenue South. The second event is Wednesday July 24, 5:30-7:00pm featuring Mark Andrew and hosted by Dean Phillips at the Phillips Family Foundation Office, 100 University Avenue SE. The third event is Wednesday, July 31, 5:30-7:00pm featuring Jackie Cherryhomes and hosted by Charlie and Julie Zelle, 1800 Knox Avenue South. And the last event is Wednesday, August 7, 5:30-7:00pm featuring Betsy Hodges and hosted by David and Kate Mortenson at their home. Please contact Kate Mortenson with questions at 612-385-6370 or katemort@msn.com.
New MCC Member Holly Lewis' son, Sage, is an experienced and licensed Cuba tour guide and arts liaison. He is offering a People-to-People delegation to Havana and the Cuban countryside for Minneapolis friends November 1-8. Activities will include performances, museums, fine cuisine, and architectural tours. For more info, call Sage Lewis at 310-961-1574 or email at projectporamor@gmail.com.
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
Volunteer at Bastille Day Block Party
Bastille Day Block Party is benefitting People Serving People on Sunday, July 14, 3:00-10:00 pm, at Barbette, 1600 West Lake Street. Volunteers are needed to make this day a success. We will have volunteers working at composting stations! Click here to indicate what shifts you are available. Volunteer as an individual or as a group. All volunteers will get free food and drink tickets!
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. |
Upcoming MCC Events
View our detailed July Calendar here!
July 9: Complimentary Technology Help Desk. MCC Members, sign up here.
July 10: Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat:The Warmth of Other Suns:The Epic Story of America's Great Migration. MCC Members and Guests.
July 10: Geriatrical Theatrical. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email MCC.
July 10: Preserve Minneapolis Walking Tour: Modern Development of Downtown Minneapolis. MCC Members, sign up here.
July 11: Aging Well: An Ongoing Conversation. MCC Members, sign up here.
July 14: Sunday Salad Soiree. MCC Members, sign up here.
July 17: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email MCC.
July 17: Preserve Minneapolis Tour: Grain Belt Brewery. MCC Members, sign up here.
July 18: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email MCC.
July 21: Preserve Minneapolis Biking Tour: Minneapolis Madams: The Lost History of Prostitution. MCC Members, sign up here.
July 30: Nosy Neighbor Tour: The Woman's Club of Minneapolis. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email MCC.
July 30: Last Tuesday Happy Hour: The Woman's Club of Minneapolis. MCC Members and Guests.
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A note from
Mill City Commons
Program Coordinator
Did You Know?
Many thanks to Linnea Tweed and to the members of Mill City Commons! It has been a pleasure to get to know each of you. I wish you well!
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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, July 10
9:30-10:30 am
Guthrie Theater
Level Five Express
818 S 2nd St
Join us to discuss
The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson. Delia Bujold starts the conversation.
Men's Coffee and Conversation
Wednesday, July 18
7:30 - 8:30 am
Elsie's Restaurant,
729 Marshall Street NE
Caffeine and camaraderie for the male members of MCC! This group meets every other week 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.
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