July 21, 2015
Update From the Mill City Commons Membership Coordinator

Mill City Commons (MCC) needs your help!  We are currently seeking an Executive Director who would enjoy the challenging and rewarding adventure of helping our organization build a sustainable "village in the city."  Do you know someone who would like to lead the transition into the next chapter for MCC?  We invite you to click on this link to share the Executive Director Profile and Job Description with your friends and neighbors.  Interested candidates should email their cover letter and resume to MCCExecDirSearch@millcitycommons.org prior to August 13.  
-Mary
Social Bridge
Wednesday, July 22, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Washburn Lofts Community Room, 700 S 2nd St (Note the new location)
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. 

MCC members sign up here; Guests email MCC.
Our Turn: A Conversation for Women
Thursday, July 23, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Stone Arch Lofts, 600 S 2nd St, #602
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 Winton hosts and asks "What issue, local, national or international, grabs the most of your attention these days and why?"

Women MCC members sign up here; Guests email MCC.
Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, July 28, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Elsie's Restaurant, 729 Marshall St NE 
Join us for the Last Tuesday Happy Hour hosted by none other than the Men's Coffee & Conversation group.  Everyone will have the opportunity to enjoy their special meeting place - Elsie's Restaurant & Bar.  Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites.  Dutch treat - no reservations required!  If you'd like to stay for dinner, make reservations directly with Elsie's by calling (612) 378-9701.

MCC members and guests.  No reservations required.
Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, July 30, 7:30 - 8:30 am
Elsie's Restaurant, 729 Marshall St NE   
Caffeine and camaraderie for the male members of MCC and guests!  This group 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.  Mike Fronk will lead the conversation around the topic of "An Awakening: Women and Men Really Are Different."

 

Men MCC members sign up here.

Great Decisions
Monday, August 3, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Carlyle Great Room, 100 3rd Ave S
Wondering what MCC's Great Decisions program is like?  Join us for a bonus Great Decisions program presented by MCC member Bill Davnie.  America's modern foreign policy can be dated to the late 19th century, but took particular shape in the aftermath of World War II.  (The books Present at the Creation and The Wise Men 
tell this story well.)  By 2015, however, the foundations of that foreign policy, rooted in America's economic strength and geopolitical position, may have become declining assets.  The evening will focus on changes over the past 70 years, and the challenges they pose to our inherited and ingrained understandings of the U.S. role in the world.  This program will be open to all members and their guests.  Marcia Townley hosts at the Carlyle.

MCC members sign up here; Guests email MCC.
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 4, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Various locations including Chute Square, Chicago Plaza, & Target Field Station 
National Night Out is an annual nationwide event that encourages residents to get out in the community, holding block parties and getting to know their neighbors as a way to encourage crime prevention. It's a great way to promote community-police partnerships and enjoy a Minnesota summer evening surrounded by friends and family.


MCC members and guests.  No reservations required.
News from Members

Do you have any electronics you want to dispose of safely?  MCC member Linda Willette shares that Best Buy will accept nearly all electronics, including televisions and computers.  Click here to learn more.

MCC member Lou Burdick would like you to know that Linnea Tweed is hosting a five day "travel trunk show" in her downtown condo as part a friend's Worth New York agency. Worth New York is an extraordinary and exclusive collection of women's apparel that is not sold in stores.  The Fall 2015 collection will be available for previewing from Wednesday, July 29 - Sunday, August 2 in Linnea's home. Please contact her at linneatweed@gmail.com or 612-770-8700 to learn more and/or to book an appointment. 

MCC member Karla Ekdahl suggests that members see the Iranian movie
About Elly, currently playing at the Lagoon Theater.  It is a psychological thriller that the Star Tribune review says "Go with your eyes wide open and your mind engaged and prepare to be astonished. This film is nothing short of a masterpiece."  The movie is currently showing through July 23.  To watch the trailer and see movie times, click here.

Looking for a job or know of someone who is?  MCC members Bud and Carol Hayden have learned of a part-time Executive Director position with the non-profit PET International, Inc.  The organization provides mobility to disabled persons in developing countries.  For details on the position, click here. 

MCC member Ellie Hands wants members to know that Atul Gawande, author of Being Mortal, is speaking in St. Paul on September 18.  This event will sell out so if you are interested in attending, purchase tickets soon!  Click here for more information.

Around Town

 

Patterns in Nature

July 24, 6:30-9:00 pm, Mpls Photo Center, 2400 N 2nd St

Enjoy an opening reception for this exhibit of images juried by Jim Brandenburg, with food and music.  Exhibit runs through September 6.  For more information, click here.

 

Third Annual Riverfront Festival

July 31, 5:30 pm-sunset, Ole Olson Park, 2325 W River Rd N

This year's festival features an innovative on-river "boat ballet," which promises unexpected and previously unseen beauty.  The river will be the stage, the dancers will be the boats (including bicycle pontoon boats, canoes, rafts, sailboats, vintage yachts, and more).  The festival will include food trucks, local craft beer, and live music.  For more information, click here.

 

Mill City Times and River Hub

Mill City Times is 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.  You can also check out River Hub, a comprehensive listing of events related to the Minneapolis Riverfront.

MCC Upcoming Events  
View the July calendar here
View the August calendar here

 

July 22:  Rendezvous on 5.  No reservations required.

July 22:  Social Bridge.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

July 23:  Our Turn: A Conversation for Women.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

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

July 29:  Rendezvous on 5.  No reservations required.

July 30:  Men's Coffee and Conversation.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

August 3:  Great Decisions.  Members click here.

August 4:  National Night Out.  No reservations required.

August 5:  Rendezvous Reader's Book Chat.  No reservations required.

August 5:  Social Bridge.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

August 6:  Our Turn: A Conversation for Women.  Members click here; Guests email MCC.

August 9:  Sunday Salad Soiree.  Members click here.

August 10:  St. Paul Saints Game.  Members click here.
 
Ongoing Member-Led Activities

 

Men's B&BS Lunch
Guthrie Theater Level 5 Express (note new location for July 23)
Alternating Thursdays at 11:30 am
 July 23
This casual, dutch treat lunch alternates weeks with Men's Coffee and Conversation. No reservations required! Questions? Contact  Allan Burdick

MCC Caregiver Support Group
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
1:30-3:00 pm
A way to support members who are or have been in a caregiving role. For more information,   contact Tamra Nelson
 

MCC Ongoing Social Opportunities

 

Rendezvous

Readers' Book Chat
1st Wednesday of the month
Guthrie Theater Level 5 Express
   No reservations required.
Whisper Hollow
by Chris Cander

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.

 

 

 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, Ste 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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612-455-3329