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October 21, 2014
Executive Director Update
 

I'm looking forward to this afternoon's Technology Workshop on creating and managing secure passwords. Our tech guru, Brian Roemen, is not only tech savvy, but also a patient teacher. There's still room if you'd like to join us at the library (please see sign up details below). Brian was recommended by one of our members -- you can find Brian's contact information under www.millcitycommons.org Resources > First Stop Guide > Service Providers > Computer Services > Backpack Tactics.   

See you soon!  -- Linnea 
Technology Workshop: Creating & Managing Secure Passwords
Tuesday, October 21, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Mpls Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mark E Johnson Conf Rm, N-202
Learn how to create and manage passwords that will keep your online accounts safe from hackers and accessible only by you or a designated representative. Now that they are secure, what if something were to happen to you? Would your descendants need access to your personal or professional websites and blogs? This workshop will show you how to plan ahead and be secure. Brian Roemen from Backpack Tactics will lead this informative workshop.

MCC members sign up here.
Men's Coffee and Conversation 
Thursday, October 23, 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. Bob Callahan will introduce former MCC member Peter Levine, who will lead a conversation with Patrick Todd, Minneapolis City Assessor.  Learn how your property taxes are determined and what might be in store for the future.  Bring your questions and concerns.

 

Men MCC Members sign up here; Guests email MCC.

Nosy Neighbor Tour:  Minnesota Public Radio
Thursday, October 23, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
MPR Headquarters, 480 Cedar St, St. Paul
Take this behind-the-scenes tour of one of the nation's premier public radio stations!  The tour will include a visit to the studios, newsroom and the music library.  You'll meet  Brian Newhouse, Managing Director of Classical MPR and APM, and you might also get the chance to meet some of your favorite on air hosts and behind-the-scenes staff.  Members can opt to take MetroTransit's Green line to the Central Station stop and walk one block to MPR's office.

MCC members sign up here.
Snowden Revelations:  A Conversation with Former NSA Officer Gene Yeates
Friday, October 24, 9:30 - 11:00 am
The Landings, 413 River St
Join a discussion about the role of the National Security Agency (NSA) in current government affairs.  Guest speaker, Eugene Yeates, will lead the conversation. Eugene Yeates has worked nearly 50 years in the fields of intelligence and national security, including 30 years with the NSA.   Some of his key assignments included Chief, Office of Legislative Affairs; Director of Policy; and Associate Deputy Director of Operations.  Mr. Yeates is a Minneapolis native who is currently residing in New Hampshire.

 

MCC members sign up here.

Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, October 28, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Day Block Brewing Company, 1105 Washington Ave S
Join us for the Last Tuesday Happy Hour. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites.  Dutch treat - no reservations required! Judy Healey and Penny Hunt co-host.

MCC members and guests welcome.  No reservations required!

Social Bridge

Wednesday, October 29, 3:00 - 5:00 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, October 30, 9:30 - 11:00 am
La Rive Community Room, 110 Bank St SE
MCC women, you are invited to attend Our Turn: A Conversation for Women.  This group meets every other Thursday alternating between morning and afternoon times.  This week Carol Jordan and Arvonne Fraser host Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges, who will give women an update on current issues affecting Minneapolis. There will also be time for your questions to be answered by Mayor Hodges.

Women MCC members sign up here; Guests email MCC.
In the Know: Ecumen's Mill City Quarter Senior Housing Project
Monday, November 3, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Nicollet Island Inn, 95 Merriam St
Learn the latest on development in the neighborhood from Matt McNeill, Ecumen's Director of Business Development.  Mill City Quarter is the name of the parcel adjacent to RiverWest -- plans are to break ground next spring for two new multi-unit housing developments. Ecumen is developing half the parcel into independent senior housing with a memory care floor. Find out more about their plans to provide the neighborhood with more than senior housing, but public spaces as well. 

 

MCC members sign up here.

Encore!  Photo Tips: How to Make Fine Art Photographs
Tuesday, November 4, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St NE
Back by popular demand!  In this program, MCC Member Mike Rosen will once again 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 (including recent trips to the Columbia and Snake Rivers and Lake Superior's North Shore) to illustrate how you can notice, see the beauty in and clearly define your subjects, and then compose artistic, creative images.  The program will not cover how to use your cameras, exposure settings or editing.

MCC members sign up here.
News from Members

MCC member Ellen Breyer has two tickets for the Saturday, October 25, 8:00 pm sold out performance of Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time playing at the Barrymore Theatre in New York City.  She is offering these $200 orchestra seats for $150 each.  Please contact Ellen at 651-485-8200.

MCC member Ellie Hands would like members to know that the Minnesota Network of Hospice and Palliative Care is hosting their first free fundraiser on October 28 from 6:00-7:30 pm at Open Book, 1011 S Washington Ave.  RSVP here for an evening of inspiration and information, as well as appetizers and refreshments.  

MCC members Carol Jordan and Arvonne Fraser invite women to join them in meeting with Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges at Our Turn: A Conversation for Women on October 30 at 9:30 am.  Details can be found here.

MCC Member Patty Connelly invites you to join her for a very fun event at the Minneapolis Club on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 5:30-7:30 pm.  This is the Second Annual Artisan Night, featuring an eclectic mix of mostly-local vendors who have an exciting array of goods. Vendors include Askov-Finlayson, Filson, Shinola... twenty-seven vendors in all.  There is no registration or fee for this event. Live music. Cash bar. Please come!   
Around Town

Water Works Park Vision Presentation and Public Open House

Presentation: October 22, 5:00 pm, MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Rd N 

Open House: October 23, 6:00-7:30 pm, Mill City Museum, 704 2nd St S

It's been more than 50 years since the Mississippi River thundered through the 34 foot deep and 50 foot wide "great canal."  Now there is a new vision for excavating and experiencing the canal.  Listen to the presentation at the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board meeting or see the Water Works design and meet the designers at the Open House.   For more details, click here.

 

Made in Minnesota Concert

October 26, 4:00 pm, Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall

MN Composer Stephen Paulus died on Sunday, October 19, and will be remembered during VocalEssence's performance of his aria called "North Shore."  The concert will celebrate all that Minnesota has to offer with pieces by longstanding Minnesota composer.  For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

 

Free Family Music Series at MacPhail:  Jack Brass Band

November 1, 10:00 and 11:00 am, MacPhail Center for Music, 501 2nd St S

Discover new twists on old favorites, hear original compositions by group members, and follow the historical progress of the New Orleans brass band as the ensemble reveals the different roles of each member of the group.  There is an art and instrument explore area at 10:00, 10:45, 11:00 and 11:45 am.  For more information, click here.

 

Sip-N-Shop

November 5, 6:00-8:00 pm, Parc Boutique, 320 E Hennepin Ave

Cynthia Froid Group invites friends, clients, and neighbors to a special sip-n-shop at Parc Boutique.  Enjoy an evening of special sales at the trendy NE boutique with hors d'oeuvres and drinks provided.  An RSVP here is appreciated.

 

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 October Calendar here
View the November Calendar here

 

October 21:  Technology Workshop: Creating and Managing Secure Passwords. Members click here.

October 22:  Rendezvous on 5.  No reservations required.

October 23:  Men's Coffee and Conversation.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

October 23:  Nosy Neighbor Tour:  MPR.  Members click here.

October 24:  Snowden Revelations:  A Conversation with a Former NSA Officer. Members click here.

October 28:  Last Tuesday Happy Hour.  No reservations required!

October 29:  Rendezvous on 5.  No reservations required.

October 29:  Social Bridge.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

October 30:  Our Turn:  A Conversation for Women.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

November 3:  In the Know:  Ecumen's Mill City Quarter Senior Housing Project. Members click here.

November 4:  Encore! Photo Tips: How to Make Fine Art Photographs.  Members click here.

November 4:  Program Committee Meeting.

November 5:  Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat.  No reservations required.

November 6:  Men's Coffee and Conversation.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

November 6:  At the Movies: Bucket List.  Members click here.

November 10:  Great Decisions.  GD 2014 Members click here.

November 11:  Cooking for a Crowd.  Members click here.
 

MCC Ongoing Social Opportunities

 

Rendezvous

Readers' Book Chat
1st Wednesday of the month
Guthrie Theater Level 5 Express
   No reservations required.
Empty Mansions
by Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell, Jr.

Rendezvous on 5

Wednesdays

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  

Elsie's Restaurant,

729 Marshall Street NE

Caffeine and camaraderie for the male members of MCC! This group meets every other Thursday morning and is hosted by various members who get the conversation going.

Our Turn: A Conversation for Women 

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.

 

 
Ongoing Member-Led Activities

 

Men's B&BS Lunch
Elsie's Restaurant,
729 Marshall St NE
Alternating Thursdays at 11:30 am
 Oct. 30 & Nov. 13
This casual, dutch treat lunch alternates weeks with Men's Coffee and Conversation. No reservations required! Questions? Contact  Allan Burdick
 

Looking for a healthy fitness program? Enjoy exercising with friends at one of

 

  Mill City Commons

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 of 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.

 
Volunteer Opportunities 

  Click here for community volunteer opportunities on the MCC Website!  
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