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Update From the Executive Director
Greetings from the
Eighth Annual Village Gathering held this year in Columbus, OH! The gathering's theme, "The Village Movement: Making Your Future a Good One," focuses on the collective impact of the Village movement.
The Village movement is constantly changing as individual villages advocate for and redefine ways in which their members age in community. Village reps from almost all 50 states and a few from Canada will benefit from one another's insights and experiences, hear from several high-profile keynote speakers and attend breakout sessions led by their peers.
It is an honor for Mill City Commons to be counted among the more than 200 Villages in operation. And it's an invigorating opportunity to offer support and encouragement to those folks among the 130 groups in development, in total, touching over 40,000 lives.
The eight MCC members attending the gathering are enjoying working and learning together. View them on MCC's
Facebook Page!
MILL CITY COMMONS: We learn. We share. We engage. We give.
~ Joan Wright
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Downsize to the Right Size
Wednesday, October 19, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
RiverWest Community Room, 401 1st St S
 Do you have a move in your future, or are you just trying to reduce the amount of "stuff" you have? Learn the milestones that may prompt household reduction, how to preserve memories without keeping the objects, how to use a unique decision-making method and when to sell vs. donate. Speaker Amy Rottunda is a certified relocation and transition specialist who has helped countless families make the difficult decisions that come with downsizing and moving.
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Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, October 20, 7:30 - 8:30 am
Elsie's Restaurant, 729 Marshall St NE
 It's 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. This week, MCC member John Cairns hosts guest speaker Paul Simone. Simone is program manager for the AARP Foundation Experience Corps, an intergenerational volunteer-based tutoring program that's proven to help children who aren't reading at grade level become great readers by the end of third grade.
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, October 25, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Keegan's Irish Pub, 16 University Ave NE
 Join us for Last Tuesday Happy Hour at Keegan's Irish Pub. Hosted by Jim and Tomie Conaway, this gathering is a time to catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat--no reservations required! If you wish to stay for dinner, you may call (612) 252-0880 for reservations. Parking is available on the street and in a ramp behind the building.
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, October 26, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Washburn Lofts, 700 2nd St S
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
[email protected]
or at (612) 817-0466 a
nd she will assist you.
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MN Public Policy: Homelessness in Minneapolis
Wednesday, October 26, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Winslow House Party Room, 100 2nd St SE
 Ten years ago, the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County launched "Heading Home Hennepin," a 10-year plan to end homelessness in our community. Join Mikkel Beckmen from the Office to End Homelessness in a conversation about the victories and failures of the work, ongoing efforts and plans for the future. Beckmen has been the Director of the Office to End Homelessness for Minneapolis and Hennepin County and in August began working in the newly created position of Housing Coordinator at Hennepin County.
MCC members sign up here.
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Our Turn: A Conversation for Women
Thursday, October 27, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
La Rive Party 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. Locations and topics will change each time. This week, Arvonne Fraser hosts.The topic of discussion: What did the 20th century women's movement mean to you, and how did it change your children's--male and female--lives?
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Our Turn: A Special Gathering
Saturday, October 29, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
RiverWest Community Room, 401 S 1st St
 MCC women are invited to attend a special Our Turn gathering to greet and visit with Diane Radack. Diane's daughters are appreciative of all the support MCC members have expressed during Diane's recovery and will be accompanying Diane to the gathering.
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Sunday Soiree
Sunday, October 30, 5:00 - 7:00 pm 
Lourdes Square, 186 Bank St SE
Join your friends and neighbors for the MCC Sunday Soiree, hosted by Liz and Van Hawn at Lourdes Square. Please contribute to the potluck by bringing a hearty hors d'oeuvre or dessert. As you register, let us know what you'll bring by answering the "Question" that will appear on the screen. You are welcome to bring your own wine or beer to share.
MCC members sign up here.
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MCC Program Calendar
View the MCC October calendar
here.
Plan ahead! View the MCC November calendar
here.
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News from Members
MCC member Peggy Lucas invites members to contribute to a Kickstarter campaign (launching today, October 18) to support Asiya, a new Minneapolis company founded by two women. Asiya will produce culturally modest active wear to give Muslim girls the freedom to move, play and compete in sports. Additional information can be found here.
MCC member Chris Bray wants members to know about a screening of "Sentenced Home" at the University of Minnesota on October 20 from 5:30-8:00 pm. The event will highlight refugee deportations, and will include discussion with family members of Minnesota Cambodian refugees who were detained this summer. The screening and discussion will be held in the Cowles Auditorium at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, 301 19th Ave S. Learn more here.
There's one language everyone understands: music. Perhaps, this is why The Friends of the Mill District Choir has become so popular. Have you heard? Do you know? This neighborhood choir is rocking the house! Read more about it here. Ask MCC member Anne Carrier about her experience singing in the choir!
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Around Town
Minneapolis Riverfront Summit and Film Festival
October 24, 6:00 pm, Mill City Museum, 704 2nd St S
The fifth annual Minneapolis Riverfront Summit will feature the winning films entered in the Mississippi Minute Film Festival - a collection of 60-second-long films highlighting the role of the Mississippi River throughout the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. City Council member Jacob Frey will talk about the ways the river is the engine for change in our city. For information and to register, click
here. Cast your vote
here for the best film!
Westminster Town Hall Forum: Choices and the End of Life
October 25, 7:00 pm, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 Marquette Ave
Gene Robinson, a retired bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire, will speak on expanding choices for people who are dying to ensure comfort, dignity and control at the end of life.
Mill City Times
is a local 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, volunteer opportunities and more.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Click
here for community volunteer opportunities on the MCC website!
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MCC Ongoing Social Opportunities
Dutch Treat
Social Hour
Mondays, 4:00-5:00 pm
Aster Cafe
Drop in for an afternoon coffee or drink and a casual chat. No reservations
required.
Rendezvous
Readers' Book Chat
1st Wednesday of the month, 9:30-10:30 am
Guthrie Theater Level 5 Express
No reservations required.
The Innocent Have Nothing to Fear
by Stuart Stevens
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
Elsie's Restaurant,
729 Marshall Street NE
Caffeine and camaraderie for the male members of MCC! This group meets every other Thursday at 7:30 am 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 Thursday and alternates between morning and afternoon times. Look for details in the body of this newsletter.
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Ongoing Member-Led Activities
MCC Caregiver Support Group
2nd and 4th Wednesdays, September through December,
10:30 am-12:00 pm
A way to support members and non-members who are or have been in a caregiving role. For
more information,
contact Betsy Wray.
Men's Dutch Lunch
Guthrie Theater Level 5 Express
Alternating Thursdays at 11:30 am
October 27 & November 10
This casual, dutch treat lunch alternates weeks with Men's Coffee and Conversation. No reservations required! Questions? Contact
Allan Burdick.
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| Mill City Commons Ongoing Fitness Opportunities
SBS Class
Thursdays 2:00-3:00 pm
501F1T,
501 Washington Ave
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, 7:30-8:30 am Stone Arch Lofts Riverside Parking Lot
All levels of walkers are welcome for this early morning walk along the banks of the Mississippi River. An MCC volunteer leads each walk.
Hatha Yoga Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:00-9:15 am
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.
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