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January 20, 2015
Executive Director Update
 
Many of Mill City Commons programs ideas come from our members -- like tonight's program celebrating author Paul Mohrbacher. (Thank you, MCC members Laura and John Crosby for bringing this wonderful program to MCC!) 
The Program Committee has developed a form that members can use to bring their ideas to the committee. And we welcome you to join us for our monthly program committee meeting (the first Tuesday of the month). You'll find the form on our website under Resources > MCC Documents > Program Sponsor Process & Form. Or just contact me and we can discuss your idea and how to present it. 
Thanks to all our members for sharing their ideas and connections, helping us create an entertaining and engaging monthly calendar!  -- Linnea
Author Celebration:  Paul Mohrbacher
Tuesday, January 20, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Stone Arch Lofts, 600 S 2nd St, #103 
Brothers, a novel by Minnesota author Paul Mohrbacher, delves into the relationship of sixty-something siblings who have been estranged for several years. Once close, their different life choices drew them apart.  For all its seriousness and what could be a dark tale, in Mohrbacher's adept hands it turns into "a romp, a lark" says Mary Logue, local author, "Brothers is truly a gem of a story, their raucous and rare reunion is one you will never forget."  Paul Mohrbacher is an authentic storyteller who is not afraid to challenge orthodoxy.  John and Laura Crosby host.

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Social Bridge
Wednesday, January 21, 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 the 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.
Our Turn: A Conversation for Women 
Thursday, January 22, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Park Avenue Lofts, 200 Park Ave S, #105
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.  Penny Hunt hosts and asks "How have you changed for the better?  What skill do you value most in yourself now?"

MCC women sign up here; Guests email MCC.
Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, January 27, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Monte Carlo, 219 3rd Ave N
Join us for the Last Tuesday Happy Hour.  Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites.  Dutch treat - no reservations required!  Delia and Tyrone host at the Monte Carlo.  If you would like to stay for dinner, make reservations directly with the Monte Carlo by calling (612) 333-5900.

MCC members and guests.  No reservations required.
Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, January 29, 7:30 - 8:30 am
Elsie's Restaurant, 729 Marshall St   
Caffeine and camaraderie for the male members of MCC! This groups meets every other Thursday and is hosted by various members who get the conversation going. Please register by the Monday prior to  Men's Coffee and Conversation.  This week former member David Tinjum, who is on the Leadership Team for Downtown East, will give updates on projects like the Viking Stadium, the Wells Fargo Complex and more.  

Men MCC members sign up here; Guests email MCC.
News from Members

MCC member Merle Minda invites members to attend the Riverfront Vitality Forum "Minneapolis After the Lock" on Thursday, January 22, at the Mill City Museum from 6:00-7:30 pm.  Discussion will include the opportunities and changes in river management that can be anticipated once the St. Anthony Main lock is closed in June to stop the spread of invasive carp upriver.  Admission is free but registration is requested and can be completed here.
Around Town

Intro to Design: Drawing for the Terrified!
January 28, February 4,  11, & 18, 6:00-9:00 pm, MN Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Ave, #100, in the Open Book Building
This class is for anyone who has ever wanted to draw but has been afraid to start! Through a series of fun exercises, you will explore the fundamentals of drawing while learning to see the world in a whole new way!  It's never too late to begin. For more information and to register, click here.

Mississippi River Forum: "Hold the Salt, Please: Chloride Pollution in our Waters"
January 30, 8:00-9:30 am, McKnight Foundation, 710 2nd St S, Ste 400
Did you know that it only takes 1 teaspoon of road salt to permanently pollute 5 gallons of water?  In the heart of a Minnesota winter, come share a cup of coffee and a pastry while learning how road salt is impacting our water resources, what we can do about it, and how the MN Pollution Control Agency is addressing the issue.  This event is free but please RSVP by emailing here.

Claudia Rankine:  Citizen
January 30, 7:00 pm, The Loft at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave S
What does it mean to be a citizen in a "post-racial" society?  Through poetry, essays, cultural criticism and visual images, author Claudia Rankine tackles the question head on, and the result is a powerful and devastating book unlike any other.  Citizen is an important and timely book, one that will become a touchstone in the necessary discussion  about racism in America.

 

The Seeds of What's to Come:  Young Geniuses of the Late Romantic Era

February 8, 4:00 pm, MacPhail Center for Music, 501 S 2nd St

The Bakken Trio announces that the Hapsburgs are coming to Minneapolis. Immerse yourself in rich musical treasures of the Hapsburg Empire, exploring youthful works of Late Romantics Mahler and Strauss, as well as the poignant Transfigured Night, a tale of passion and forgiveness.  Purchase tickets 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 January Calendar here
View the February Calendar here

 

January 20:  Author Celebration: Paul Mohrbacher.  Members click here.

January 21:  Rendezvous on 5.  No reservations required.

January 21:  Social Bridge.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

January 22:  Our Turn: A Conversation for Women.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

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

January 28:  Rendezvous on 5.  No reservations required.

January 29:  Men's Coffee and Conversation.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

February 3:  Program Committee Meeting.

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

February 4:  Social Bridge.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

February 5:  Our Turn:  A Conversation for Women.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

February 9:  Great Decisions.  2015 Great Decisions Members click here.

  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.

 
Ongoing Member-Led Activities

 

Men's B&BS Lunch
Elsie's Restaurant,
729 Marshall St NE
Alternating Thursdays at 11:30 am
 Jan 22 & Feb 5
This casual, dutch treat lunch alternates weeks with Men's Coffee and Conversation. No reservations required! Questions? Contact  Allan Burdick
 

MCC Ongoing Social Opportunities

 

Rendezvous

Readers' Book Chat
1st Wednesday of the month
Guthrie Theater Level 5 Express
   No reservations required.
The Orphan Train by
Christina Baker Kline

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.

 

 
Volunteer Opportunities 
 
 Click here for community volunteer opportunities on the MCC Website!  
 
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