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Update from the Executive Director
The September program calendar is posted and available for registration and, once again, an month of programming to learn, share, engage and give awaits.
Because Labor Day weekend often holds one last summer vacation or family get-together, and the Jewish High Holy Days are early this year, we've included info about several early September programs in today's edition below to make sure you are aware of them and offer plenty of time to register for them.
View the full calendar of MCC's September calendar of events
here.
MILL CITY COMMONS: We learn. We share. We engage. We give.
~ Joan Wright
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, August 22, 3:00 - 5:00 pm 
Washburn Lofts, 700 2nd St S
Join bridge players for a round of social bridge; levels of expertise and experience vary. Bring a partner if you can, and remember to register both yourself and your partner. Questions? Contact Carol Jordan at
[email protected].
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en's Coffee & Conversation
Thursday, August 23, 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 Tony Hofstede hosts guest speaker, Lt. Bob Kroll, head of the Minneapolis Police Union. The topic: "Keeping Us Safe." Public safety has been and continues to be an important issue and concern. Lt. Kroll will speak about today's challenges among the rank and file--such as morale, training and street crime--and his take on the proposed charter change to give more authority and responsibility to the city council over the police chief. Tony says Lt. Kroll is very candid, informative and entertaining.
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Driven to Discover: The Bell Museum
Thursday, August 23, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Bell Museum, 2088 Larpenteur Ave W 
Explore the Bell Museum just weeks after the highly anticipated grand opening on July 14! Embark on a guided tour of the Bell Museum and enjoy a conversation with Dr. Holly Menninger, director of public engagement and science learning, about the expanded reach of the Bell to include its Outdoor Learning Landscape and planetarium. See next generation scientists as they explore the process and delicate ecosystem of native plants and pollinators in the Hive Mind summer camp.
This is one in an ongoing MCC program series under the banner "Driven to Discover." The series features University of Minnesota faculty and students sharing current research and programming at the University.
Registration is now closed. To be added to the waiting list, contact Betsy Wray at [email protected].
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Nosy Neighbor Tour: Cuningham Group
Monday, August 27, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Cunningham Group, 212 2nd St SE, Ste 325
 Housed in what was once a mattress factory in St. Anthony Main, Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Join us for a tour of its newly renovated office, led by Jeff Mandyck, principal, higher education. Experience a Virtual Reality demonstration, which the firm uses to help design projects of every kind.
MCC members sign up here.
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, August 28, 5:00 - 6:00 pm 
Hideaway Burger Bar, 219 Main St SE
Join us for Last Tuesday Happy Hour on the deck at the Hideaway Burger Bar! Hosted by Bob & Pam Berkwitz and Jane Helsing, this gathering is a time to catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. This event is dutch treat--no reservations required!
Special note: MCC will be recognizing new members from the last 12 months (those who've joined since June 1, 2017) at this Happy Hour. New members, see an MCC staffer for your free beverage ticket!
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Our Turn: A Conversation for Women
Thursday, August 30, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Mill City Quarter, 322 2nd St S
 MCC women, you are invited to attend Our Turn: A Conversation for Women. This week Nancy Verdier will lead a discussion on what brings you joy -- the big things, the little things, the serious and the silly things. What made you joyful as a child? How can we bring joy to others today?
Our Turn meets every other Thursday, alternating between morning and afternoon times. Hosts and topics change each time.
MCC members sign up here.
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Technology Help Desk
Wednesday, September 5, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Mill City Commons office, 125 Main St SE, Ste 339 
Schedule time with a tech support guru and have your nagging technology questions answered during our complimentary Help Desk. Support for both Apple products and PCs is available. After you register, MCC will confirm the time of your 20-minute one-on-one session. Reminder: Installing or upgrading software and creating accounts cannot be included in the Help Desk session, as they exceed the allotted appointment time.
MCC members sign up here.
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Many Kinds of Grief: Responding to Loss
Thursday, September 6, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Village Lofts River Room, 100 2nd St NE
 What to say? What to do? These are common questions we ask ourselves when news comes of a loss of health, skills, place, resources, mobility or death. In this practical session, perspectives and a wide range of responses will be presented, demonstrated and discussed. All sorts of losses will be addressed. Ted Bowman, a grief and family educator, is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of St. Thomas, teaching about grief counseling.
MCC members sign up here.
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After Hours Connect: Behind the Scenes at Almanac
Friday, September 7, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Twin Cities PBS, 172 E 4th St, St. Paul 
Join other MCC men and women for a behind-the-scenes evening with Almanac, TPT's award-winning public affairs program. Experience a live broadcast, and go behind the scenes with access to the control room and studio. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served prior to the broadcast, with dessert and a Q&A with the Almanac talent afterwards. Space is limited to 30 guests; registration deadline is August 31.
Twin Cities PBS is located above the Lowertown Parking Ramp, which has an entrance on both Jackson and Sibley Streets. Elevators are at the east end of the ramp (Sibley St.) Take the elevator to the skyway level (K).
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MCC Program Calendar
View the full calendar of MCC's August events
here.
Plan ahead! View the full calendar of MCC's September events
here.
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News From Members
MCC member Claudia Kittock invites members to attend a performance of the Mill City Players on August 21 at 7 pm in MacPhail Center for Music's Antonello Hall, or on August 25 at 1:30 pm in Central Library's Pohlad Hall. The performance will be in 3 sections: Movement, Drumming and Acting. The actors have been writing - you can expect to hear their own words, and they are powerful. Performances are free; no tickets required.
MCC members Patty Connelly and David and Sheryl Evelo invite members to attend a special public reception for a new exhibit at the Minneapolis Club, "Art for All: The Stephanie Evelo Fund for Art Inclusion," on Wednesday, August 29, 5:00-7:00 pm. The reception will be honoring the work of five artists, who will be on hand to greet you and tell you more about their view of the world. The Minneapolis Club is located at 729 2nd Ave S. RSVP
here. Click
here for more information on Art for All. For additional details on the public reception, click
here.
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Around Town
Single-Evening Screen Printing: Wear Your Art
August 29, 6:00-9:00 pm, Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Ave S
Learn the basics of screen printing through a combination of demonstrations and hands-on experimentation. Design and cut a stencil, and hand-pull your own prints to make a one-of-a-kind t-shirt, tote bag or bandana. Draw a design to make printed buttons. Bring your sketches and ideas to class. $55 + $15 supply fee. For more information and to register, click
here.
Learning Lab at the Minnesota State Fair
August 30, all day, MN State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Ave N
August 30 is Senior Day at the Minnesota State Fair and the Learning Lab will be there with gizmos and gadgets galore. If you're interested in learning more about technologies to help you age in place, go to the UCARE exhibit area located in Dan Patch Park near the Grandstand. The Lab will participate with other service providers and vendors to bring awareness to resources for seniors, family members and caregivers. $2 discount at admission gate for those 65 and older.
Cooking Classes with Chef Valérie
First class is September 10, Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul, 113 1st St N
If you love cooking and want to learn from an expert French chef, register for a cooking class with Chef Valérie this fall. For details on the classes and what the three-course menu selections are, click
here. Some classes will be in French, others in English so contact Alliance Française at
[email protected] before registering if you have a preference on language.
Herb Alpert and Lani Hall
September 24, 7:30 pm, Guthrie Theater, 818 N 2nd St
A creative duo in both music and life, legendary trumpet player Herb Alpert and his wife, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lani Hall, present an evening of songs selected from the canon of their careers. With a multitude of albums and accolades between them, they have established a legacy that reflects their firm belief that the arts can make a difference in the world. This show is expected to sell out so click
here to purchase your ticket now (ticket prices start at $35).
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
125 Main St SE
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
Abiitan's Porter Cafe
428 2nd St S
No reservations required.
September's book is
News of the World:A Novel
by Paulette Jiles
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!
Social Bridge
Every other Wednesday, 3:00-5:00 pm
Washburn Lofts,
700 2nd St S
Enjoy a round of social bridge. Be sure to register on the website!
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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G-Werx Fitness,
An exclusive opportunity for members, this weekly class focuses on strength, balance
and stretching to keep you fit and strong.
First time participants, please contact G-Werx Fitness 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.
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Ongoing Member-Led Activities
MCC Caregivers' Support Group
2nd and 4th Wednesdays,
September-December,
10:30 am-12:00 pm & 1:00-2:30 pm*
A way to support members and non-members who are in a caregiving role.
*Note: There are still openings in the afternoon group. For more information, contact
Betsy Wray.
Men's Dutch Lunch
Abiitan's Porter Cafe
428 2nd St S
Alternating Thursdays at 11:30 am
August 30 & September 13
This casual, dutch treat lunch alternates weeks with Men's Coffee and Conversation. No reservations required! Questions? Contact
Allan Burdick.
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