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Update From the Executive Director
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.
Its universal appeal of friends, family, food and fun, overlayed with few expectations beyond a savory, traditional meal, allow one the time to relax, connect and enjoy. I hope your holiday weekend is safe and worry-free, your table discussion respectful and lively and deeper connections and understandings are forged.
October's postponed discussion with
Jungle Theater
Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen
has been rescheduled for Wednesday, December 7, 7 pm. Read the program overview below. Members may register for this event
here.
The election is over but much division remains. How do we move forward? Members
and guests are invited to attend
Joel Kramer's presentation on the Future of Journalism, December 5, 7 pm. Members register
here; guests
email MCC.
These two programs are a sampling of December's varied program opportunities. View the
December calendar for a complete listing; make note of the programs and events you'd like to attend and register today!
The Mill City Commons office
will be closed Thursday and Friday for the holiday.
Happy Thanksgiving!
MILL CITY COMMONS: We learn. We share. We engage. We give.
~ Joan Wright
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, November 23, 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
caroljordan@millcitycommons.org
or at (612) 817-0466 a
nd she will assist you.
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, November 29, 5:00 - 6:00 pm 
The Butcher Block, 308 Hennepin Ave E
Join us for Last Tuesday Happy Hour at The Butcher Block, hosted by Cobalt members Allan and Lou Burdick, Jack and Mary Lou Meyer, Merle and Roland Minda, George and Tamra Nelson, and Carol and Ron Vantine. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat--no reservations required! If you'd like to stay for dinner, reservations can be made by calling (612) 455-1080.
MCC members and guests. No reservations required.
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Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, December 1, 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, former MCC member Kin-Shing Lun hosts on the topic of "Elections: The U.S. and China." He'll explore the historical, cultural and political differences and parallels that may help up understand the current state of affairs.
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"The Oldest Boy" at the Jungle Theater
Thursday, December 1, 7:30 pm 
Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave S
Join MCC friends for an evening at the theater! "The Oldest Boy" tells the story of an American mother whose young son is believed to be the reincarnation of a Buddhist Lama. When Tibetan monks arrive unexpectedly asking to bring her child to India for a life of spiritual training, she and her Tibetan husband must make a life-altering choice that will test their faith and their hearts. Tickets have been purchased for those who reserved them, but others are welcome to purchase their own tickets and meet up with MCC members at the theater.
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Sunday Soiree
Sunday, December 4, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Lourdes Square, 184 Bank St SE
 Join your friends and neighbors for the MCC Sunday Soiree, hosted by Anne and Peter Heegaard 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.
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The Future of Journalism
Monday, December 5, 7:00 - 8:30 pm 
Village Lofts Community Room, 100 2nd St NE
Information has never flowed more freely. Yet serious journalism is under threat, both as a viable business and as a constitutionally protected pillar of effective democracy. Is there a way forward? Joel Kramer, MinnPost co-founder and CEO and editor until 2016, and former editor, publisher and president at the StarTribune, will lead the discussion.
MCC members sign up here; guests email MCC.
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Women and Motherhood on the Stage
Wednesday, December 7, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Location to be determined
 Jungle Theater Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen has spent much of her time this fall thinking about how few plays speak to the experience of motherhood. Perhaps there's a bias that motherhood, or parenthood, aren't interesting to write about or show on stage. Rasmussen's current show, "The Oldest Boy," begs to differ--rituals of motherhood become a powerful focus in the work by Sarah Ruhl. Join Rasmussen as she discusses the role of women and motherhood on stage, and how such a widespread experience is so rarely seen in theater. Rasmussen opened her inaugural season at the Jungle with an acclaimed all-female version of "The Two Gentlemen of Verona," directed "Sense and Sensibility" at the Guthrie, and the final show of the Jungle's 2016 season, "The Oldest Boy."
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Minneapolis Police Strategic Information Center Tour
Friday, December 9, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Minneapolis Police Strategic Information Center, 25 37th Ave NE 
Learn about the inner workings of the Minneapolis Police Strategic Information Center in this exclusive MCC tour. This real-time crime center and criminal intelligence facility is where many of the technologies used by the Minneapolis Police Department are brought together. Police officers and trained intelligence analysts work together to assist investigators and patrol officers by combining real-time information with database searches, complex link analysis, and information from public and private video systems.
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MCC Program Calendar
View the MCC November calendar
here.
Plan ahead! View the MCC December calendar
here.
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Around Town
MacPhail Music for Life Open House: Tribute to the Beatles
December 2, 10:00 am, MacPhail Center for Music, 501 S 2nd St
Enjoy a morning with songs of The Beatles featuring a MacPhail faculty band and
MacPhail Music for Lifeā¢ students from Ukulele Jam, Voices of Experience, Giving Voice ChorusĀ® and I Love a Piano. Take a journey back to the '60's and learn more about this iconic group, hear some favorite tunes and take part in a fun community sing-a-long. For more details, click
here.
First Friday - Business & Politics and Hidden Networks & Special Interests
December 2, 12:00-1:00 pm, Elmer L. Andersen Library, Rm 120, 222 21st Ave S
One of the most exciting aspects of researching in special collections libraries and archives is discovering things you didn't even know you were looking for. Archivists and curators will guide you on a fascinating path and introduce you to unexpected characters and stories from the collections. For details on this month's topics, click
here.
Origami: Stars
December 3, 1:00-4:00 pm, MN Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Ave S
Join Kathleen Sheridan and learn the basics of folding while making a variety of origami stars which can be used as ornaments or strung together to create a garland. Great for beginners. For information and to register, click
here.
Winterfest
December 10, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Mill District, 2nd St S
Join your neighbors for the first Winterfest on 2nd St! Listen to members of the Mill City Emanuel Singers caroling, stop for a cup of hot cocoa or catch a sleigh ride. Details can be found
here.
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
**New Location:
Jefe Urban Hacienda
Drop in for an afternoon coffee or drink and a casual chat. No reservations
required.
North Star Group
Tuesday, November 29,
6:00-9:00 pm
Stone Arch Group
Tuesday, December 6, 7:00-10:00 pm
Groups will read
"The Lion in Winter" this month.
Rendezvous
Readers' Book Chat
1st Wednesday of the month, 9:30-10:30 am
Guthrie Theater Level 5 Express
No reservations required.
Delicious!
by Ruth Reichl
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
December 8 & 22
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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