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May 27, 2014
Executive Director Update
 
An ad hoc committee of Mill City Commons members has been working with Kazoo Branding over the past couple of months to develop key messages to help us better communicate our "brand." A list of "Attitude Words" came out of the first meeting, and I believe they do a wonderful job of describing Mill City Commons members:
Engaged * Welcoming * Sharing * Talented * Wise * Fun * Connected 
Tonight is our Last Tuesday Happy Hour and an opportunity to enjoy each other and celebrate our community.  You'll find details below -- guests are always welcome to this monthly gathering. I hope you'll join us! -- Linnea 
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.
Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat
Wednesday, June 4, 9:30 - 10:30 am
Guthrie Theater Level 5 Express, 818 N 2nd St
Join us to discuss Digging to America by Ann Tyler.  Two families, who would otherwise never have come together, meet by chance at the Baltimore airport.  Each couple is awaiting the arrival of an adopted infant daughter from Korea.  After the babies from distant Asia are delivered, the families have an "arrival party," an event that is repeated every year as the two families become more deeply intertwined.

 

MCC Members and Guests welcome.  No reservations required.

Men's Coffee and Conversation 
Thursday, June 5, 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.  Tyrone Bujold hosts guest speaker Sara Tucker, the Early Stage Services Manager with the Alzheimer's Association of MN-ND.  Ms. Tucker will address what Alzheimer's is, how it can be distinguished from simple forgetfulness, what we can do to forestall it, and what progress has been made to battle Alzheimer's.

 

Men MCC Members sign up here; Guests email MCC.

Sunday Salad Soiree 
Sunday, June 8, 5:00 - 7:00 pm 
610 Ramsey St NE 
Join your friends and neighbors for the MCC Sunday Salad Soiree hosted by Diane and Tony Hofstede.  Each member can contribute to the potluck by bringing an appetizer, hearty salad, bread, or dessert, and your own beverage.  As you register, let us know what you will bring by responding to the "Question."  Be sure to click "Complete Registration" to sign up for the event.
 
MCC Members sign up here. 
Photo Tips:  How to Make Great Travel Photographs
Tuesday, June 10, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St NE
Do you ever come back from a fascinating trip with disappointing photographs? In this program, MCC Member Mike Rosen will share some thoughts and techniques on how to raise your image quality to the level of an art form rather than simply postcard-like snapshots. Mike is both a world traveler and serious fine art photographer. He will use some of his favorite photos from around the world to illustrate how you can become aware of, see the beauty in, and clearly define your subjects. Emphasis will be on "seeing" artistically and developing a vision for your photos, as well as composition basics. The program will not cover how to use your cameras, exposure settings or editing.

 

MCC Members sign up here.  Guests email MCC.
News from Members

MCC member Susan Hartman shares the following article: Top 5 Regrets People Make on their Deathbed.

Around Town

 

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.

 

Birding by Ear

June 7, 7:00-9:00 am, Kroening Interpretive Center, 4900 Mississippi Ct

Learn to identify breeding birds by their songs and calls on this morning hike. Discover each "musician" over muffins and refreshments.  Held in conjunction with the Urban Birding Festival.  Cost is $5 and reservations are required.  To register and learn more, 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 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.

June 11:  Rendezvous on 5.  No reservations required.

June 11:  Social Bridge.  Members click here.  Guests email MCC.

June 11:  MCC Board Meeting.  Members click here.

June 12:  Our Turn:  A Conversation for Women.  Members click here.  Guests email MCC.

June 13:  Nosy Neighbor Tour:  Hope Community Gardens.  Members click here.

June 16:  Nosy Neighbor Tour:  Izzy's Ice Cream.  Members click here.  Guests email MCC.
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.

Log in to the website, click on the calendar, and then select the event you plan to attend.  Next steps:

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, June 5
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 29

3:30-5:00 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