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November 12, 2013
Executive Director Update
  
I'm in St. Louis this week through Wednesday attending the Village to Village National Gathering learning from other Villages from across the country about sustainability and inclusiveness. From a session this morning, we learned that members from 10 Villages in California responding to a University of California Berkley survey report that since joining:
52.5% of members agree their quality of life has improved, 44.7% agree they feel happier than they used to and 32.7% agree they feel healthier than they used to. 
A scientific experiment in gratitude! I'll report more on the VtV Gathering next week.  -- Linnea
Guthrie Play Reading: Born Yesterday
Tuesday, November 12, 6:30-9:30pm
Guthrie's Livingston Conference Room, 818 South 2nd Street
Enjoy this month's Guthrie Play Reading of Born Yesterday, a deliciously witty comedy about a corrupt businessman trying to get ahead. Harry Brock, a junk-dealer millionaire on the rise, heads to Washington with his chorus girl girlfriend Billie Dawn in tow, hoping to influence a senator in some personal business dealings. But he soon gets advice suggesting that his seemingly dim-witted girlfriend will need a little polish to get ahead in D.C. society. Brock hires a newspaperman for the task but gets more than he bargained for when, in a deliriously funny turn of events, he discovers a little bit of learning can be a dangerous thing! A Guthrie dramaturg will assign parts.

 

Registration closed Monday, November 11 at noon. 

Social Bridge
Wednesday, November 13, 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.
Our Turn: A Conversation for Women 
Thursday, November 14, 9:30 - 11:00 am
The Landings, 504 River Street
MCC women, come and join other women in conversation! This group will meet every other Thursday alternating between morning and afternoon times. Hosts and topics will change each time, too! Jeanne Ravich hosts this session. The topic: "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!"
Topic question:
What experiences still give you your "wow, life is good!" moments?

MCC Members sign up here.  Guests email MCC.
Sunday Soup Soiree 
Sunday, November 17, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Lourdes Square, 186 Bank Street SE
Join your friends and neighbors for the MCC Soup Soiree hosted by Gail Hogg. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish to share. Please let us know in the notes when you register what dish you plan to bring. Ideas include soup, salad, bread, cookies, or bars. We hope to see you there!

 

MCC Members sign up here. Guests email MCC. 

Nosy Neighbor Tour: Eyebobs
Tuesday, November 19, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Eyebobs, 1401 Glenwood Avenue - Please enter through the front door
When Julie Allinson found herself in need of reading glasses, her distinctive style left her with a strong aversion to cheap drugstore readers, and the designer frames seemed outlandishly expensive. Out of this perceived need, Julie founded Eyebobs in 2001. Join us as Julie gives us a tour of her unique business and answers our questions. She will discuss the entrepreneurial start-up of Eyebobs and the partnerships she developed as well as her business perspectives that have led to the success of this fashion-conscious business.

 

MCC Members sign up here. Guests email MCC. 

Men's Coffee and Conversation

Thursday, November 21, 7:30-8:30am
Elsie's Restaurant, 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.    

 

Men MCC Members sign up here. Guests email MCC.

Aging Well: An Ongoing Conversation
Thursday, November 21, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
The Landings, 512 River St
Join fellow members in table discussions around a topic picked by the host on the topic of aging well.  This monthly conversation is part of our Healthy Village programming, designed to support quality aging.  Toni and Mike Rosen host. 
  
MCC Members sign up here.
Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, November 26, 5:00-6:00pm
Bulldog Northeast's Back Room, 401 E Hennepin Ave
Join us for November Happy Hour hosted by Barbara McBurney.  Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat.

MCC Members and Guests. No reservations required.
News From Members 
 
MCC member Corrine Larson invites you to listen to the End-of-Life University series by phone or on the internet.  November 11 - 15.  Topics include "Options for the Best Care Possible at the End-of-Life," "Protecting Your Financial Legacy," "Aging Well: 100 is the New 80," and "What Really Matters: Living Fully for All Your Days."  Free.    Learn more and sign up here. 
 
MCC members Bud and Carol Hayden invite you to bring your friends and enjoy Cabaret for Care:  A Night with Oscar , a fun night out to support a great cause - The Annex Teen Clinic.  Saturday, November 23, 6:00pm, Illusion Theatre, 528 Hennepin Avenue.  Doors open at 6:00 for silent auction, appetizers, and a cash bar. Starting at 7:30, you will be treated to music from the Oscars from a live quintet. No set admission, though a minimum contribution of $25 is requested. Open to the public.    Learn more and register today. 
 
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
 

Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park Master Plan Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting

November 13, 6:00 pm, Mill City Museum, enter at 710 2nd St S, ADM Conference Room

The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board will host the third Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting to gather public input for the Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park Master Plan. This meeting will focus on Father Hennepin Park and Historic Main Street and its connections.  The Park Board encourages the public to attend CAC meetings to share ideas, concerns and priorities with the Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park design team.

 

Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park Master Plan Public House #2 and Water Works Community Meeting

Thursday, November 14, 6:00 pm, Nicollet Island Pavilion

The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board will host the second Public Open House to

gather public input for the Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park Master Plan.  Join in the conversation about Water Works and the Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park, discover emerging concepts developed following the last community input meeting and learn about next steps.

  

Library Salon Series: An Evening of Craft Brewing and Glassmaking

November 14, 7 pm, American Craft Council Library, 1224 Marshall St NE, Ste 200

The American Craft Council continues its fall lecture series with the Fulton Brewing Company, who will be sharing their memories of the development of their brewery and their thoughts on the renaissance of brewing in Minnesota. Glass artists from Foci - Minnesota Center for Glass Arts will talk about the history of glass drink ware across cultures and will make some extraordinary examples of classic drinking glasses. This event is free and open to the public; seating is limited.
   

Thomas Mallon Reading at the Weisman Art Museum

November 19, 7:00 pm, Weisman Art Museum, 333 East River Road

Thomas Mallon is the author of novels including Henry and Clara, Truman, and most recently Watergate. He is a former literary editor of GQ and has contributed frequently to The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic Monthly, and Harper's. Sponsored by the U of M Creative Writing Department and WAM.


Lundstrum Center's Annual Legacy Fundraising Event 
November 21, 6:00pm, Lundstrum Center, 1617 North 2nd Street
Spend an evening previewing musical theater and designer fashions during the Lundstrum Center's Annual Legacy Event: Broadway Meets Runway. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. Tickets available online. 

 

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 detailed November Calendar here!
 

November 12: Guthrie Play Reading: Born Yesterday. Members sign up here. Guests email MCC.

November 13: Rendezvous on 5. Click here for details.  

November 13: Social Bridge. Members sign up here. Guests email MCC.

November 14: Our Turn: A Conversation for Women. Members sign up here. Guests email MCC.   

November 17: Sunday Soup Soiree. Members sign up here.
November 19: Nosy Neighbor Tour: Eyebobs. Members sign up here. Guests email MCC.  

November 20: Rendezvous on 5. Click here for details.

November 20: MCC Board Meeting

November 21: Men's Coffee and Conversation. Members sign up here. Guests email MCC.

November 21: Aging Well: An Ongoing Conversation. Members sign up here.
November 26: Last Tuesday Happy Hour. No reservations!   

Mill City Commons   

In the Know!

 

The Science of Happiness - An Experiment in Gratitude 

From MCC Member Karla Ekdahl: "I wonder if we might put this link in the newsletter or somehow spread the word about these wonderful, inspirational pieces available online.  As winter sets in, people need sparks of light that come right into their homes..."

 www.youtube.com 

 

 

MCC Ongoing Social Opportunities

 

Rendezvous

Readers' Book Chat
First Wednesday of Every Month, 9:30-10:30 am
Cerasota Atrium
    No reservations required.
December 4 
In Times of Fading Light
by Eugen Ruge

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!

 

Our Turn  

 Thursday, November 14 
9:30-11:00 am

Thursday, December 5

3:30-5:00 pm
Thursday, December 19

9:30-11:00 am 

Relax and chat with other MCC women. This group meets every other week and alternates between morning and afternoon times. Look for details in the body of this newsletter.

Men's Coffee and Conversation  

 Thursday, November 21
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. Sign up here.

 

 

 

 

 

MCC Ongoing Fitness Opportunities


SBS Class

Mondays

7:30-8:30am

Thursdays
2:00-3:00pm
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,

7:30-8:30am

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,

8:00-9:15am

Yoga Center Minneapolis, 212 3rd Ave N., Suite 205

This is an alignment-based class. 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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