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November 18, 2014
Executive Director Update
 
We've had a very successful Fall Fundraising Campaign -- Thank you! Year to date we've achieved 95% of our $50,000 gifts and donations goal. As most of our members know, dues only cover two thirds of our annual budget -- we raise the other third from members and friends of Mill City Commons. We would love to get to 100% before year end. You'll find a donation tab on our website under "Get Involved" and "Donate" or click here to make a tax-deductible gift (Members, please sign in first.)
Next week we'll be announcing our 7th annual holiday food and clothing drive (this is a separate fundraising campaign that provides holiday dinners, clothing and gifts for our neighbors in need). Our members and friends are so very generous.
Thank you for your ongoing support of MCC -- your investment of time and money is an investment in your community.  With gratitude, Linnea
Technology Helpdesk
Tuesday, November 18, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
MCC Office, 219 Main St SE, Ste 401 
Schedule time with a Tech Support Guru from Backpack Tactics and have your nagging technology questions answered during our complimentary Helpdesk. Backpack Tactics can provide support for both Apple products and PCs.  When you register, MCC will confirm the time of your 20-30 minute one-to-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.

Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, November 20, 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 Kin-Shing Lun hosts on the topic of "China: Things that you didn't know that you didn't know - issues and topics that don't make the Western Mass Media."

 

Men MCC Members sign up here; Guests email MCC.

Nosy Neighbor Tour: Fulton Brewery 
Tuesday, November 25, 4:30 - 5:00 pm 
Fulton Brewery, 414 6th Ave N
Join members before Last Tuesday Happy Hour for a 20 minute tour of the brewery and learn the history of Fulton and how they grew out of a garage in a South Minneapolis alley and expanded to the North Loop neighborhood! 

MCC members sign up here; Guests email MCC.
Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, November 25, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Fulton Brewery, 414 6th Ave N
Join us for the Last Tuesday Happy Hour. Our hosts have made arrangements for an exclusive MCC visit to the Fulton Brewery's Tap Room. Make a donation to a local food shelf for a beer token (first beer is free, cash bar from then on). House made sodas are also available for those who don't drink beer. Due to licensing laws, we will be unable to provide wine.  No reservations required for happy hour! (Please let us know if you'd like to join the tour before happy hour by registering for the Nosy Neighbor Tour shown above.)  Mary Margaret MacMillan, Larry Neumann, Peggy Lucas and Dave Lucas host!

MCC members and guests.  No reservations required.
Social Bridge
Wednesday, November 26, 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 begins immediately at 3:00 pm.

 

MCC members sign up here; Guests email MCC.

News from Members

MCC member Patty Canney has a 2 day holiday art sale at her studio this weekend in conjunction with the California Dreamin' Open Art Studios in the California Building at 22nd and California St NE.  Stop by Friday, November 21 5:00-10:00 pm or Saturday, November 22 12:00-8:00 pm to view original art including small sketches, studies, art cards, and small works. Patty is located in Studio 406.
Around Town

Annual Book Arts Festival and Holiday Sale

November 22, 10:00 am-5:00 pm, MN Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Ave S

Love Local celebrates the rich craft traditions of the Twin Cities and surrounding areas.  The festival celebrates the art of the book and the sale features dozens of local and regional artists.  The festivities include free hands-on art-making activities for all ages, wintry refreshments, and more.  Free and open to the public.  For more information, click here.

 

Turkey Day 5K Walk/Run

November 27, 8:00 am, Begins and ends at Target Center

Join runners, joggers, and walkers for a morning of fun at the annual Turkey Day Run.  Come early or stay late to enjoy a free photo booth, turkey bowling, a kid's carnival, and more.  To register, 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 November Calendar here
View the December Calendar here

 

November 18:  Technology Helpdesk.  Members click here.

November 19:  Rendezvous on 5.  No reservations required.

November 20:  Men's Coffee and Conversation.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

November 25:  Nosy Neighbor Tour: Fulton Brewery.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

November 25:  Last Tuesday Happy Hour.  No reservations required!

November 26:  Rendezvous on 5.  No reservations required.

November 26:  Social Bridge.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

December 2:  Program Committee Meeting.

December 3:  Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat.  No reservations required!

December 4:  Men's Coffee and Conversation.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

December 4:  Our Turn:  A Conversation for Women.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

December 5:  Holiday No Coast Craft-o-Rama.  Members click here.

December 7:  Cooks of Crocus Hill Cooking Class: Italian Comfort Food. Members click here.

MCC Ongoing Social Opportunities

 

Rendezvous

Readers' Book Chat
1st Wednesday of the month
Guthrie Theater Level 5 Express
   No reservations required.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
by Mark Haddon

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
 Dec. 11
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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