May 20, 2014

Executive Director Update

I am pleased to report that I have earned the nationally accredited (NCCA) Certified Senior Advisor® credential. It was important to me to educate myself about the complex health, social and financial issues seniors are facing today. The knowledge will better help me educate, inform and refer Mill City Commons members to valuable resources, if and when you need them.

To earn and maintain CSA certification I passed a national background check, independently studied the CSA course material and attended a three day review class in preparation for passing a rigorous three hour examination. In addition, I am committed to adhere to a strict code of ethics and to keep current by earning 30 hours of continuing education every three years. As MCC Executive Director and a CSA, I hope to be a calming presence and a valuable resource to Mill City Commons members when needed.

-- Linnea

Men's Coffee and Conversation

Thursday, May 22, 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. "Working with the Cannibals" is the next topic hosted by Bill Joyce.

Men MCC Members sign up here; Guests email MCC.

Birding Walk III

Tuesday, May 27, 8:00 - 9:30 am

Mississippi Gorge Regional Park (click here for map)

Celebrate spring with the final bird watching walk along the river! We hope to see migrating warblers and other songbirds. Jamie McBride, Lead Naturalist with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, will lead the walk. Members can meet in the parking lot just south of the intersection at 36th St and West River Parkway.

MCC Members sign up here; Guests email MCC.

Last Tuesday Happy Hour

Tuesday, May 27, 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Acme Comedy Club Atrium, 708 N 1st St

Join us for the Last Tuesday Happy Hour at Acme Comedy Club. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat - no reservations required! Bob Whitlock and Peggy Weber host. Consider staying for dinner and the 8:00 pm show. Reservations required, for details click here.

No reservations for Happy Hour required!

Social Bridge

Wednesday, May 28, 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 29, 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Cobalt, 45 University Ave SE, #405

MCC women, come and join other women in conversation! This week's host is Lou Burdick who asks "The Hereafter...where do YOU think you're going? Does your journey end? Or is it just the beginning? Have your views changed over the years?"

Women MCC members sign up here; Guests email MCC.

Technology Helpdesk

Tuesday, June 3, 5:00 - 6:30 pm

MCC Office, 219 Main St SE, Ste 401

Schedule time with a Tech Support Guru from Network Guidance 2.0 and have your nagging technology questions answered during our complimentary Helpdesk. When you register, MCC will confirm the time of your 20-30 minute one-on-one session. Reminder: installing or upgrading software and creating accounts cannot be included in the Helpdesk session, as they exceed the allotted appointment time.

MCC Members sign up here.

Around Town

Nicollet Island Concert

May 26, 7:00-8:30 pm, Nicollet Island Amphitheatre, 40 Power St

Join neighbors for music by Socaholix, a soca/reggae/calypso band. For more information on upcoming movies and concerts, click here.

Father Hennepin Bluffs Park Concert

May 27, 7:00-8:30 pm, 420 Main St SE

The MN Association of Songwriters will perform at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park. For more information on upcoming movies and concerts, click here.

Minneapolis Photo Center: Mobile Photo Exhibit

Through June 21, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm, 2400 N 2nd St

Mobile Photography can mimic any kind of photographic process from alternative to multi-layers as in Photoshop, to beautiful single image street photography and portraits. This exhibit includes a wide variety of imagery and techniques that represent different genres and styles.

Northern Spark Volunteer Opportunities

June 14, 9:00 pm - 6:00 am, Various downtown locations

Northern Spark is an all-night arts festival that lights up Minneapolis the second Saturday in June. Northern Spark planners are currently looking for volunteers who know the neighborhood to sign up for shifts! 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 May Calendar here

View the June Calendar here

May 21: Rendezvous on 5. No reservations required.

May 22: Men's Coffee and Conversation. Members click here; Guests email MCC.

May 27: Birding Walk III. Members click here; Guests email MCC.

May 27: Last Tuesday Happy Hour. No reservations required!

May 28: Rendezvous on 5. No reservations required!

May 28: Social Bridge. Members click here; Guests email MCC.

May 29: Our Turn: A Conversation for Women. Members click here; Guests email MCC.

June 3: Technology Helpdesk. Members click here.

June 4: Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat. No reservations required.

June 5: Men's Coffee and Conversation. Members click here; Guests email MCC.

June 8: Sunday Salad Soiree. Members click here.

June 10: Photo Tips: How to Make Great Travel Photographs. Members click here; Guests email MCC.

June 10: Program Committee Meeting.

Mill City Commons

Did You Know?

...how to sign up your spouse/partner for an event?

We're continually trying to make the website more user-friendly. You can now register your spouse/partner for events with just a few extra clicks of your mouse.

1. Click Register Now.

2. Choose MCC Member from the drop down menu.

3. Scroll down the page and click Add Companion/Guest.

4. Type in their name and select MCC Member Spouse/Partner for the Registration Type.

5. Click Save and Next.

6. Click Complete Registration.

Still unsure? Click here for screenshots of the steps or you can call the office at (612) 455-3329 and we'll walk you through it!

MCC Ongoing Social Opportunities

Rendezvous

Readers' Book Chat
Wednesday, June 4

9:30-10:30 am
Guthrie Theater Level 5 Express

No reservations required.

Digging to America by Ann Tyler.

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, May 22

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 15

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.

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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