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April 22, 2014
Executive Director Update
 
Did you know the Mill City Commons members only website has a Photo Gallery with pictures from various MCC events and activities? A special thank you to MCC member Peggy Weber for sharing her love of photography with MCC. Peggy is not only a talented photographer, her high energy makes everyone in her pictures smile! And many thanks to MCC Program Coordinator/Administrative Assistant Mary Texidor for taking Peggy's pictures and creating Photo Albums on the members only website. To check it out, login to the MCC website, click the drop down "About Us" and then "Photo Albums."  
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The ED End of Week Update that goes to MCC Members every Friday stated the wrong time for this week's Sample SBS (Strength, Balance & Stretch) class. It is from 2:00-3:00pm this Thursday. Check out details below. Thanks!  -- Linnea
Men's Coffee and Conversation 
Thursday, April 24, 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 host is Bob Whitlock who will be introducing Captain Brent McMurry, the commanding officer of the Navy Operational Support Center in Minneapolis.  Captain McMurry will discuss current threats to the Navy and its responses to them, as well as the role of the Navy in today's world.

 

Men MCC Members sign up here; Guests email MCC.

Try It!  A Special Sample Class:  SBS (Strength, Balance, Stretch)
Thursday, April 24, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
501FIT, 3rd fl, 501 Washington Ave
Do you have a "fear of gym" syndrome?  Curiosity about the SBS classes?  Come to this open and free Thursday afternoon class.  You may watch or join in an exercise or two and then enjoy a snack bar with the group.  The class is held on the 3rd floor. An elevator is available through the main building entrance.

MCC Members sign up here.
Last Tuesday Happy Hour 
Tuesday, April 29, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
The Freehouse, 701 N Washington Ave, #101
Join us for the Last Tuesday Happy Hour hosted by Marcia Townley, Mary Margaret MacMillan, and Larry Neumann.  Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites.
 
MCC Members and Guests welcome.  No reservations required.

Social Bridge

Wednesday, April 30, 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. 

Our Turn: A Conversation for Women 

Thursday, May 1, 3:30 - 5:30 pm

La Rive Community Room and Deck, 110 Bank St SE

MCC women, come and join other women in conversation!  This week's meeting is hosted by Arvonne Fraser who asks "What have you learned lately that surprised, amused, helped you, improved your life or your understanding of the world?  No matter how old or wise we are, we keep learning."

 
Arvonne is extending Our Turn to 5:30 with wine and snacks.  During this time, we would like to have a discussion on Our Turn.  We have been meeting since October, evolving, doing topics, reading an article, having a speaker.  Questions to discuss: What has worked, what needs to change, ideas and feedback are most welcome.  

Women MCC members sign up here; Guests email MCC. 

News From Members 

MCC members Bud and Carol Hayden invite members to attend Minnesota Peace Initiative's discussion titled "Ukraine: How Will It Affect East/West Relations? Speed Bump or Major Rift?"  The event is taking place Monday, April 28, 7:30 - 9:00 pm at McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota, 200 Oak St SE.  For more information or to register, click here.
 
MCC member Marsha Blumenthal shares that the Orchid Society of Minnesota is hosting the national orchid show.  There will be 4500 square feet of orchid exhibits, 15 vendors, and lectures May 2-4 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Bloomington. For more information, click here.
 
MCC member Dick Kavaney invites members to join in the fun of Marcy-Holmes Spring Fest on May 3.  Listen to live music, hear stories of historic site sculptures, and much more from 12:00 - 4:00 pm at 6th Ave Greenway and University Ave SE.
 
Several MCC members of the Men's Coffee and Conversation breakfast group are starting an "MCC Table" luncheon at Elsie's on alternating Thursdays.  No reservations, no program, Dutch Treat.  The next gathering will be Thursday, May 1, at 11:30 am.  
 
MCC members Barbara McBurney, Pat Hoven, and Penny Hunt invite members to join them at the World Savvy Gala on May 29.  See how World Savvy students and teachers convert Knowledge to Action to create change in their communities and the world.  RSVP by May 20 by clicking here.
 
MCC member Dick Kavaney shares an article on Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's trail of the month: Minnesota's Dinkytown Greenway.
 
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.
 
Around Town

 

Spring Ephemeral Wildflowers at the River Gorge

April 26, 10:00-11:30 am, Mississippi River Gorge Park

Enjoy early spring wildflowers during a lovely hike with a naturalist at the Mississippi River Gorge.  The flowers won't be blooming for long, so see them while they last. Meet at the parking lot on West River Parkway and 36th St E.  $5 for Minneapolis residents.  For information and to register, click here.

 

A Choice of Weapons:  A Living Legacy Docent Tour

April 27 and May 31, 1 pm, Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St 

Join a student photographer for a docent-led tour of the exhibit "A Choice of Weapons:  A Living Legacy" on view in the museum's Mill Commons through June 8. The docent-led tours are free but space is limited so preregistration is encouraged. Museum admission will be available at a discounted rate of $6 (free for MNHS members).  For more information and to register, click here.

 

Art in Bloom

May 1-4, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 3rd Ave S

Complimentary 45 minute docent-led tours of floral displays will be available at Art in Bloom.  For more information, click here.

 

Art-A-Whirl

May 16-18, Northeast Minneapolis 

Presented by the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA), Art-A-Whirl is the largest open studio tour in the country. It's a great opportunity to tour private artist studios and galleries, connect with the artists, and purchase original artwork.  For more information, click here. 

 

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
View the May Calendar 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.

April 30:  Social Bridge.  Members click here;  Guests email MCC.

May 1:  Our Turn:  A Conversation for Women.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

May 5:  Technology Helpdesk.  Members click here.

May 6:  Milkweed Editions: A Local Publisher.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

May 7:  Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat.  No reservations required.

May 8:  Men's Coffee and Conversation.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

May 12:  Great Decisions.  MCC Great Decisions members click here.

May 13:  Birding Walk I.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.
Mill City Commons   
Did You Know?
 
... how to find a member's contact information?
2.  Hover your cursor over "Membership."
3. Click on "Membership Directory."
4. Type in member's last name in the "Search for Member" box.
5.  Click on the member's name to see contact details, including their mailing address and email address.
 
...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 24
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: A Conversation for Women 

Thursday, May 1

3:30-5:30 pm

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

                            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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www.millcitycommons.org | info@millcitycommons.org  
612-455-3329