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April 8, 2014
Executive Director Update
 
Some important dates for Mill City Commons members are coming up in May and June. The Board of Directors Annual Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14th from 3:30-4:00pm, with the May BOD meeting immediately following. The annual meeting and all monthly board meetings are open to Mill City Commons members. Additional details can be found via the calendar on the MCC website.
And Save the Date for Mill City Commons Anniversary Party, Tuesday, June 24th from 5:00-8:00pm. We'll be celebrating friendships, fun, neighborhood and community with an Elegant Urban Garden Party! Watch for the June calendar for more details.
I hope to see you soon!  -- Linnea
Guthrie Play Reading:  Crimes of the Heart 
Tuesday, April 8, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Guthrie Theater Livingston Conference Room, 818 S 2nd St
Enjoy this month's Guthrie Play Reading of Crimes of the Heart, winner of both a Pulitzer Prize and a New York Drama Critics Circle Award.  Touted as both a deeply touching Southern Gothic and a screwball comedy, the play depicts the day that three sisters-each in trouble with the law-- reunite in their hometown to await news of their ailing grandfather.  The New York Post noted, "(the play) has heart, wit and a surprisingly zany passion..." A Guthrie dramaturg will assign parts.

Registration is now closed.
Men's Coffee and Conversation 
Thursday, April 10, 7:30 - 8:30 am
Elsie's Restaurant, 729 Marshall St NE

Coffee 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's conversation will be with Council Member Jacob Frey.  

 

Men MCC Members sign up here; Guests email MCC.

Great Decisions
Monday, April 14, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
The Towers Community Room, 15 S 1st St 
This month's Great Decisions Discussion Group will respond to the chapter on "China's Foreign Policy" in the Great Decisions briefing book. Few dispute that China is the dominant regional power in Asia. What does the rapid rise of this new superpower mean for other countries in the region? Are there potential points of conflict with the U.S. as it "pivots" to Asia? Susan and David Plimpton will host this month's meeting.

 

MCC Great Decisions Members sign up here.

Social Bridge

Wednesday, April 16, 3:00 - 5:15 pm

Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 S 2nd St

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 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 beings immediately at 3:00 pm.

 

Members sign up here; Guests email MCC. 

Aging Well:  An Ongoing Conversation 
Tuesday, April 22, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Fifth Avenue Lofts, 401 N 2nd St, #302
Join fellow members to discuss a topic picked by the host on the topic of aging well.  This monthly conversation is part of our Healthy Village Series, programming designed to support quality aging.  Susan Hartman hosts on the topic of "What has been the greatest non-health challenge you have faced as you have aged and what have you learned?" 

Members sign up here; Guests email MCC.
News From Members 

MCC member Mary Margaret MacMillan invites members to the MovementWise Kick-Off event Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 pm.  Presented by the Cowles Center, MovementWise is a program designed for adults 55+ that combines movement workshops with arts appreciation and is an exhilarating continuing education program for the dancer in all of us.  For more information, click here.  RSVP by emailing Laura Schoenherr or calling 612.206.3641.
 
MCC member Dick Olson invites members to attend the "Caring for a Person with Memory Loss" conference on May 31.  This free conference will provide information, support, and education to adult children, spouses, parents, and others concerned with caring for persons with memory loss.  Pre-registration is required.  To register or see the conference details, click here.
 
Several MCC members recommend the MSP International Film Festival which runs through April 19.  Choose from over 200 films, panels, events and parties.  This is the largest film event in the region and includes feature length and short form narrative and documentary films from 60+ countries.  For information on tickets and films, click here.
Around Town

 

Weekly Water Walks

Tuesdays, April 8-May 6, 12-1 pm, 84 Church St SE, front steps of Northrop Auditorium

In recognition of Northrop's re-opening, River Life will sponsor a series of Water Walks. Join the walk and learn about the campus in a national park, about the community below the bluffs, about ways of engaging the river's stories, and much, much more. For more information, click here.  

 

Baseball in the Combat Zone

April 10, 7-8:30 pm, Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Pohlad Hall

Legendary Twins broadcaster Dick Bremer will moderate a discussion with baseball writers John Rosengren (The Fight of Their Lives), Robert Weintraub (The Victory Season), and Tim Wendel (Down to the Last Pitch).  Join this free event and celebrate the upcoming baseball season!

 

American Craft Council St. Paul Show

April 11-13, St. Paul RiverCentre, 175 W Kellogg Blvd

It's a three day celebration of all things handmade!  Explore more than 225 of the country's most talented contemporary jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home decor craft artists.  To see the 2014 exhibitors or purchase advance tickets, click here. 

 

Heron Egg Hunt

April 12, 10 am-12 pm, Carl Kroening Interpretive Center, 4900 Mississippi Court

Join a special hunt for the returning great blue herons' blue eggs.  Hunts will be at 10:30 and 11:15 and are divided into age groups.  Find a special golden egg and receive a basket full of goodies.  $5 if you pre-register, $6 on April 12.  20% discount for groups of four or more.  To register, click here.

 

Cocktails at the Soap: Bourbon
May 15, 6-8 pm, Soap Factory, 514 Second Street SE

Each installment of Cocktails at The Soap will center on a selected spirit and, working with a celebrated bartender, the programwill include an introductory and ending cocktail, insider tips and history of each featured spirit and selected tasting. The series kicks off with Bourbon as our featured spirit! Space is limited.  For more information or to reserve a spot, click here.  Tickets are $25.

 

Mill City Times

It's a metro website devoted specifically to our neighborhood and a place to go to find out what's happening, whether it's a new restaurant opening, a local event, proposed construction, etc.  Check it out at MillCityTimes.com.

MCC Upcoming Events 
                    
View the April Calendar here

 

April 8:  Guthrie Play Reading:  Crimes of the Heart.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

April 9:  Rendezvous on 5.  No reservations necessary.

April 9:  MCC Board Meeting.  Members click here.

April 10:  Men's Coffee and Conversation.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

April 14:  Great Decisions.  Members click here.

April 16:  Rendezvous on 5.  No reservations necessary.

April 16:  Social Bridge.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

April 22:  Aging Well:  An Ongoing Conversation.  Members click here.

April 23:  Rendezvous on 5.  No reservations necessary.

April 24:  Men's Coffee and Conversation.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

April 24:  Try It!  A Special Sample Class:  SBS (Strength, Balance, Stretch). Members click here.

April 29:  Last Tuesday Happy Hour.  No reservations necessary.
Mill City Commons   
Did You Know?
 
... how to cancel an event registration?
If your plans change and you need to cancel a registration, log into the website and  
1. Hover your cursor over your name and click on "Profile."  
2. Click on "Event History" under the Financial/Historical Data section of the page.  You'll see a list of events that you've registered for.  
3. Click on "Cancel" by the event that you can't attend.  
Screen shots to walk you through can be found on page 4 here.
 
...what the "?" floating on the right side of the screen is for?
Another great resource for getting help on the website is the "?" button on the right hand side of the screen.  When you click it, a screen pops up with helpful information about the page that you are currently viewing.  

 

The website is an excellent resource -- if you need help accessing it, please contact the office at 612-455-3329 or info@millcitycommons.org
 
 Thank you!
 
 

MCC Ongoing Social Opportunities

 

Rendezvous

Readers' Book Chat
Wednesday, May 7, 9:30-10:30 am
Guthrie Theater Level 5 Express
    No reservations required.
The Monuments Men by Robert Edsel
 

Rendezvous on 5

Wednesdays, 9-10 am

Guthrie Theater Level 5 Express

Drop in and join your friends and neighbors for fellowship at this neighborhood haunt.  This weekly adventure requires no reservations!

 

Men's Coffee and Conversation  

Thursday, April 10
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.

Our Turn 

*Thursday, April 17 *Cancelled

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.

 

 

MCC Ongoing Fitness Opportunities


SBS Class

*Mondays

7:30-8:30am

(*Monday's classes are currently on hiatus) 

Thursdays
2:00-3:00pm
501FIT,
501 Washington Avenue
Created exclusively for MCC, this class at 501F1T focuses on strength, balance, and stretching. 
First time participants, please contact 501F1T at 612-767-4415 and arrive 20 minutes early to complete paperwork. Cost varies depending on commitment.

  

  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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