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September 17, 2013
Executive Director Update

MCC Members are our best source for referrals -- both for resources (see Jeanne Ravich's "In the Know!" column) and for recruiting new members. If you know someone you believe should be part of our Mill City Commons community, please ask them if we may add them to the Mill City Musings mailing list. Then follow up with an invitation to one of our events open to guests. Our Last Tuesday Happy Hour is next week -- let's have a fabulous turnout at Sea Change!   -- Linnea
Medicare and the Affordable Care Act 
Tuesday, September 17, 3:30-5:00pm 
200 Park Avenue #105  
Marilyn Theesfeld, M.A. will present recent changes to Medicare as a result of health care reform and how to protect against Medicare fraud and abuse. Marilyn works for the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging (MAAA) with the Senior LinkAge Line. They are the Medicare-designated State Health Insurance Program (SHIP). Marilyn will introduce the services of the Senior LinkAge LineŽ including assistance making personal comparisons using the Medicare.gov website and the Health Care Choices booklet, published by the MN Board on Aging. Penny Hunt hosts.

MCC Members sign up here.
Social Bridge
Wednesday, September 18, 3:00 - 5:15 pm; Bridge
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.  

Aging Well: An Ongoing Conversation
Thursday, September 19, 3:30-5:00pm 
901 S 2nd Street #803 
Join fellow members as we continue table discussions around topics on aging. This monthly conversation is part of our Healthy Village Series, programming designed to support quality aging. This month's topic is "attitudes on aging" -- both ours and others. Katie and Ken Searl host.

 

MCC Members sign up here. 

Last Tuesday Happy Hour Sea Change
Tuesday, September 24, 5:00-6:00pm
Sea Change, 806 S 2nd Street
Join Mary and Keith Bednarowski 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 

Men's Coffee and Conversation 
Thursday, September 26, 7:30-8:30am 
Elsie's
Elsie's, 729 Marshall Street NE
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. Next week, Doug Baker, one of our Founders, starts the conversation. Although Doug won't reveal his "topic", he promises that it will get the attention and involvement of attendees. Doug requests that you bring a happy face, a pen, and a 3X5 note card.
Please register by the Monday, September 23. Thank you!

MCC Members sign up here; Guests email MCC.
Complimentary Help Desk 
Tuesday, October 1, 6:00-7:30pm 
TBD 
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.

MCC Members sign up here.
News From Members 

MCC Members Arvonne Fraser and Peg Kavaney have taken the lead on starting an MCC Women's Coffee and Conversation group and are planning two meetings for discussion on the formation of this group. "We want to hear your ideas, suggestions of venues, topics, time of day etc. Please email us which meeting you plan to attend. If you cannot attend please email Arvonne and Peg with your feedback/ideas. Looking forward to this 'new group' for women for MCC." Meeting dates: Tuesday September 17, 9:30am or Thursday September 26, 3:30pm at Arvonne's La Rive condo, 110 Bank Street #503, 612-379-9451. 

Arvonne Fraser arvonne.fraser@gmail.com
Peg Kavaneypeg@kavaney.com 

MCC Members Peggy and Dave Lucas
invite you to join them September 23rd at Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue South from 6:00-8:00pm for the launch of son, Brian Lucas', just published book, "Here Comes the Sun: A Young Family's Journey Through Cancer." Brian has received numerous testimonials recommending the book including one from former Vice President Walter Mondale who says: "Here Comes the Sun is not just a story of one family's cancer journey, it is also a celebration of the strength of community.  From the extraordinary caregivers and researchers at the University of Minnesota, to the selfless gift of a young man in Germany, Brian Lucas' remarkable story highlights the importance of reaching out to others, and shows what we can accomplish together." To learn more about the book and author, click on this link.

MCC Member Marion Kagan is launching an MCC Movie Group, Friday, October 4th at 2:45pm (new day and time). The first 15-30 minutes will be discussion on how the group will go forward. Then the movie group participants will watch Chaplin, directed by Richard Attenborough. Robert Downey Jr. won the academy award for his performance as the controversial Charlie Chaplin in this 1992 production. The movie runs for 135 minutes. Marion will be hosting at RiverWest, 401 S 1st Street #1201. Please contact Marion at 612-332-0568 if you'd like to join the MCC Movie Group or if you have questions or suggestions. If you have already expressed interest in joining, please confirm this new date will work for you.

 

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

 

Around Town

 

Westminster Town Hall Forum 

Stop Fighting, Start Fixing: Making Government Work 

Thursday, September 26, 12:00 noon

Westminster Preesbyterian Church, Nicollet Mall and 12th Street 

Mark McKinnon, co-founder of No Labels, is an award-winning media producer and communications strategist who has served as principal  media advisor for corporate and political campaigns around the world. Mark will talk about the movement of Democrats, Republicans and everyone in between dedicated to promoting a new politics of problem solving. Free and open to all. 

Friday, October 11, 8:30am - 1:30pm 

3M Auditorium, Carlson School of Management, U of M, 321 19th Avenue S.
Keynote speaker, Dr. Jon Foley, is director of the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Foley will speak about food security in the face of climate change, globalization and population growth. Additional sessions will focus on water security, sustainable agriculture, food technology, and public policy solutions. Register now (online or at 612.625.4421).

Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District Calendar (DID)
The DID website has a calendar feature with lots of great information! It covers many downtown venues with current happenings and performances including all of the theaters, Target Field, 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 detained September Calendar here!
View our detained October Calendar here!

September 17: Healthy Village: Medicare and the Affordable Care Act. MCC Members sign up here.   

September 18: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here; Guests, email MCC.

September 19: Aging Well: An Ongoing Conversation. MCC Members, sign up here.

September 24: Last Tuesday Happy Hour. For details click here. No reservations.  

September 26: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Members sign up here. Guests email MCC.

October 1: Complimentary Help Desk: MCC Members sign up here. 

October 2: Rendezvous Readers Book Chat: Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Windspear. Click here for details. 

October 2: Social Bridge. MCC Members sign up here. Guests email MCC.    

October 2: World View: Amerian Refugee Committee. MCC Members sign up here. Guests email MCC 

October 8: Guthrie Play Reading: Tribes. MCC Members sign up here.  

October 9: MCC Board of Directors Meeting. Click here for details. 

Mill City Commons   

In the Know!

 

Electronic media connects us to the world. We Email, Google, Skype, Facebook, Tweet and blog.  We depend on instant access to local news and world events on TV. Our in-home entertainment comes through Netflix, iTunes, and Pandora. But what happens when our systems and devices fail? How do we upgrade, add, or replace a device when faced with an intimidating maze of cables and plugs ins? 

MCC member Ron Vantine recently purchased a new DVD player from an electronics salesperson who instructed, "just plug it in". Really? Now which cable goes in what plug-in? Ron turned to an expert, Rick Grosse at Audio by Design, someone Ron trusts to take care of all his connection issues.  Rick brings friendly and efficient service to any problem - from complicated home theaters installations to just a simple fix. If you really want to know how it all works, Rick can provide understandable information. Or maybe you're a technophobe and just need some help hooking up the basics, Rick is your guy too. In today's electronic world, it is important to make sure your connections are solid.

 Audio by Design 952-915-1180 Ext. 110 for Rick Grosse

   

Written by MCC Member Jeanne Ravich

 

MCC Ongoing Social Opportunities

 

Rendezvous on 5

Wednesdays, 9-10 am

Guthrie's Level Five Express   

Drop in and join your friends and neighbors at this neighborhood haunt. Enjoy a cup of coffee and fellowship with other MCC members. The Guthrie's Level Five Express is open to employees and "friends" of the Guthrie before the building opens to the public at 11:00am. Please enter via the far right door on South Second Street. This weekly adventure requires no reservations!

 

Rendezvous

Readers' Book Chat
Wednesday, October 2 9:30-10:30 am

Guthrie's Level Five Express  

          Join us to discuss
Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear 
    

Men's Coffee and Conversation 

 Thursday, September 26   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.

 

 

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 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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