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November 19, 2013
Executive Director Update
  
We launched our Sixth Annual Turkey, Dressings and Extra Helpings Holiday Food and Clothing Drive this past Friday. Many thanks to MCC Members Delia and Tyrone Bujold for starting this wonderful tradition of raising money to provide groceries for our neighbors in North Minneapolis and clothing and gifts for the homeless. The groceries are delivered at a time when children are home from school and many families struggle to provide healthy meals. The groceries we provide through your generous donations include staples that help feed the family for a week. For details, please use this link. Thank you! -- Linnea
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.  This week Ron Vantine has invited Tim Larson to join him in leading a conversation about "Water - Minnesota's Most Important Natural Resource." Find out what's happening with water quality and quantity in Minnesota's lakes and rivers!

 

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 on the topic of "When Our Parents Die and We Become the Next Generation." 
  
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.
Social Bridge 
Wednesday, November 27, 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. 
  
World View:  A Conversation with Sylvia and Sam Kaplan 
Tuesday, December 3, 7:00 to 8:30pm
510 River Street
Join new MCC members Sylvia and Sam Kaplan as they share public and private aspects of their diplomatic experience in Morocco.  They will discuss how diplomacy did and didn't work in Morocco as well as their current perspective on the role of diplomacy. They will also talk about what it was like to leave their active lives in the U.S. four years ago, and in a moment, be vital parts of a whole different world.

  

MCC Members sign up here. Guests email MCC.

News From Members 
 
MCC member Karla Ekdahl invites members to attend Images of Africa:  An African Film Series hosted by the MSP Film Society. November 15-21, St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 SE Main St.  For more information on the films, click here.

 

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
   

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.

 

The History of Dunwoody College, Author Reception at Mill City Museum

November 20, 6-8 pm (7 pm presentation), 704 Second Street South

Join historian and President Emeritus Dr. C. Ben Wright for a reception and signing of the book For the Better Performance of Life's Duties: Dunwoody College of Technology, The First Century, 1914-2014 which explores the lives of founders William and Kate Dunwoody and the history of Dunwoody College.  Light hors d'oeuvres will be served, and a cash bar will be available. Free.

 

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. 

 

Mill City Farmers Market:  Winter Market

November 23, 10:00am-1:00pm, Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street   

The Winter Market, located inside the Mill City Museum, will take place on the second Saturday of each month from November through April. On- and off-street parking is available via meters and parking ramps on Chicago Avenue and South 2nd Street.  Visit the Mill City Farmers Market website for more information.

 

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        
 

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 of Directors Meeting -- Open Forum at 3:30 pm.

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!   

November 27: Social Bridge.  Members sign up here.

December 3:  World View:  A Conversation with Sylvia and Sam Kaplan.  Members sign up here.

December 4:  Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat.  No reservations!

December 5:  Men's Coffee and Conversation.  Members sign up here.  Guests email MCC.

December 5:  Our Turn:  A Conversation for Women.  Members sign up here.  Guests email MCC.

December 10:  Holiday Happy Hour (and a Half)!  No reservations!

Mill City Commons   

In the Know!

Hi, my name is Mary Texidor and I am the new Program Coordinator/ Administrative Assistant for Mill City Commons. My background is in public health and social work, where I've held positions in the non-profit, for-profit, and government sectors.

I was very interested in joining Mill City Commons because I love the "aging in place" model. I was fortunate to watch my grandparents age in place until they passed away in their late 90s, in good health and still active in their communities. I hope to help my Dad do the same by convincing him to move to the area and join MCC!

My husband and I moved to South Minneapolis from Philadelphia this summer. We love to bike, walk our golden lab around the lakes, and look forward to trying out snowshoeing this year! We are expecting our first baby in early February.

I will typically be in the office from 10 am - 2 pm Monday through Friday so please stop by so we can meet face-to-face.  
 

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, 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.

 
Mill City Commons | 219 Main Street SE, Suite 401, Minneapolis, MN 55414
www.millcitycommons.org | info@millcitycommons.org  
612-455-3329