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Update from the Executive Director
Hello dear members and friends. Hope you are staying warm and dry on this windy rainy day! From the MCC office, we are viewing the river through noticeably fewer leaves. I'm still loving the view, I must say!
Last week I mentioned I would be highlighting some organizations committed to helping us age vibrantly and in place over the next few weeks. Today's noteworthy group is
Sage-ing International, a conscious aging nonprofit dedicated to transforming the current limited view of "age-ing" to a more expansive view of aging as a time for "sage-ing," promoting life-long learning, building communities of conscious elders, encouraging social activism and service and the leaving of spiritual legacies. Sage-ing International is offering a 3-part series of transformational online workshops on
Legacy: Put Your Life in Order with Rachael Freed in Nov/Dec/Jan. Find the details for those workshops and other online events
here.
Thank you to our members who donated much-needed items including cash gifts, toiletries, and household supplies to St. Stephens. We are also grateful to members who are giving of their time and financial resources to provide a meal at First Covenant Shelter this Wednesday. (You could still sign up
here.) It is great to be part of this generous and thoughtful community!
As always, keep reading for the myriad ways to connect with each other -- from Mill City Travelers to our Last Tuesday Happy Hour (this month featuring members of the Minnesota Orchestra's Low Brass Section!), plus a Baking Class with Bev FitzGerald and a program featuring Steven Epp: The Life of a Working Actor.
Take care out there! And keep on keepin' on.
MILL CITY COMMONS: We learn. We share. We engage. We give.
~ Sara J.B. Foster
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Provide a Meal at First Covenant Shelter
Wednesday, October 23, 5:00 - 8:30 pm
First Covenant Church, 810 7th St S
 Join MCC friends to prepare and serve a meal at First Covenant Shelter by St. Stephen's, which is in our Mill City neighborhood. This will be the third time this year MCC members have have come together to help the homeless. In addition to serving the food, volunteers are asked to donate $20 towards the cost of the food. If you are unable to participate but would like to donate money for groceries, that would be appreciated. Additional details will be provided to those who sign up. If you have questions, you may contact Ellen Breyer:
ebreyer@mac.com.
We are also collecting items for St. Stephen's to help them serve others in our neighborhood. Click
here to learn more.
MCC members sign up here.
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Mill City Travelers: Sri Lanka with the Davnies
Monday, October 28, 7:00-8:30 pm 
La Rive Party Room, 110 Bank St SE
Bill and Charlotte Davnie spent six months in Colombo, Sri Lanka, earlier this year. They'll talk about settling into their stay and their experience as residents more than tourists. They'll also offer vacation possibilities in the area.
This is one in an occasional series featuring MCC members and their travel stories.
MCC members sign up here.
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Meditation Circle
Tuesday, October 29 & November 5, 9:30 - 10:30 am
Mill City Quarter Club Room, 322 2nd St S
 Mill City Commons members are invited to join in a weekly drop-in meditation hour. This is a time for self-guided meditation; if you're new to meditation, we'll provide a brief explanation to help you get started. Our hope is that meditating with each other may help each of our practices and create a shared energy among participants. Drop-in sessions are on Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30 am at Mill City Quarter, across the parking lot from Abiitan. An MCC member will be there to greet you at 9:30 a.m. Please register for sessions you plan to attend so we have an idea of how many to expect. All sessions are free.
MCC members sign up here for the October 29 session; members sign up here for the November 5 session.
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour: Autumn Urban Adventure
Tuesday, October 29, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE 
Join us for Last Tuesday Happy Hour at Sociable Cider Werks in Northeast Minneapolis. Hosted by Margee & Will Bracken, this special "Autumn Urban Adventure" features members of the Minnesota Orchestra's Low Brass Section, who will join our group for drinks and rousing conversation about music, harmony, chaos and (almost) everything in between. The crew is brassy and lots of fun, and they'll play their horns briefly, too. The Brackens will provide hors d'oeuvres and snacks, but there's also a food truck parked outside if you want to stay for dinner. Sociable Cider offers beer, hard cider, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Dutch treat--no reservations required!
NOTE: The Sociable Cider Werks building isn't visible from the street; it's tucked behind the Dunbar Armored Truck Co. in a space shared by other businesses. When you get to 1500 Fillmore, follow the driveway past the sign (multiple businesses are listed) and into the large parking lot.
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en's Coffee & Conversation
Thursday, October 31, 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 Van Hawn hosts and will share some personal history and reflections on "growing up" in historic Cooperstown, New York - home of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Baking Class: Dinner Rolls
Friday, November 1, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm 
Lourdes Square, 174 Bank St SE
When fall rolls around, baking season begins! Cook and baker extraordinaire Bev FitzGerald will teach a class on how to make a variety of dinner rolls. The hands-on class will be followed by a light lunch, including freshly baked rolls.
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Steven Epp: The Life of a Working Actor
Monday, November 4, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
La Rive Party Room, 110 Bank St SE
 Steven Epp is an actor, writer and director who has been creating and performing theater for Twin Cities audiences for almost 40 years. Steven will share stories from his journey as a theater artist, tell tales from the underbelly of how the theater sausage gets made, and give his perspective on the current state of the American theater. Come with questions--there will be plenty of time for Q and A.
MCC members sign up here.
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Technology Help Desk
Tuesday, November 5, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
MCC 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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MCC Program Calendar
View the full calendar of MCC's October events here.
Plan ahead! View the full calendar of MCC's November events here.
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News from Members
Have you hit a dead end researching your family tree, or just not sure where to begin?
MCC member Carol Jordan shares that this year's Family History Fair is on October 26 from 9:00 am-3:15 pm at the Minneapolis Central Library. With compelling workshops, an array of expert genealogists, and access to oodles of information, the Family History Fair could help you unearth more clues to your family's past. Learn more about speakers, available resources and schedule of events
here.
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ound Town
Immigrant Stories: Artist Talk
October 24, 5:30-7:30 pm, Hennepin Theatre Trust Event Center, 900 Hennepin Ave
Join Hennepin Theatre Trust for an artist talk for "Immigrant Stories," featuring the work of Minneapolis artists Joe T Burns and Syed Hosain. This exhibit runs in conjunction with "It's the People," a public art project inspired by the people whose experiences and stories create the unique vibrancy of Minneapolis. While there is stylistic dissonance between their approaches, both display a passion for illuminating our shared humanity and contesting immigration stereotypes. Learn more
here.
Art Attack
November 1-3, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE
It's a perfect opportunity to check out unique and local art from over 350 Artists. There will be great art, music, food, live demonstrations and interactive events. Event hours are Friday from 5:00-10:00 pm, Saturday from noon-8:00 pm and Sunday from noon-5:00 pm. Details can be found
here.
Nature Book Club
November 3, 4:30-6:00 pm, North Mississippi Regional Park, 4900 Mississippi Ct
Explore short stories and passages from the classics such as
A Sand County Almanac,
Walden and Rachel Carson's
The Sense of Wonder while taking a season long deep dive into
Autumn Across America: A Naturalist's Record of a 20,000-Mile Journey Through the North American Autumn by Edwin Way Teale. Prepare for fun and engaging discussion and a safe place to share insights and opinions. Pre-registration is encouraged by clicking
here, but is not required. Please bring your own copy of the main book,
Autumn Across America--copies of short stories and passages will be provided.
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 registration required.
*Location change beginning November 4 to Jefe Urban Hacienda!
Rendezvous
Readers' Book Chat
1st Wednesday of the month, 10:00-11:00 am
Abiitan's Porter Cafe
428 2nd St S
No reservations required. The next
book is
by Daniel James Brown
Click here to see what books we're reading at future Book Chats.
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!
Guthrie Play Reading
RiverWest Group
Tuesday, October 22,
6:30-9:30 pm
Reading The Winter's Tale this month.
Social Bridge
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.
MCC Women Connect
Join MCC women as they connect and grow, sharing experiences and learning from each other as they adapt to life's changes and transitions. This group meets the third Thursday morning of the month.
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Mill City Commons
Ongoing Fitness Opportunities
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.
Meditation Circle
Tuesdays 9:30-10:30 am
Mill City Quarter,
322 2nd St S
Join us for a weekly
self-guided meditation hour.
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Ongoing Member-Led Activities
MCC Caregivers' Support Group
2nd and 4th Wednesdays,
September-December
10:30 am-12:00 pm
A way to support members and non-members who are in a caregiving role.
Men's Dutch Lunch
Abiitan's Porter Cafe
428 2nd St S
Alternating Thursdays at 11:30 am
October 24 & November 7
This casual, dutch treat lunch alternates weeks with Men's Coffee and Conversation. No reservations required! Questions? Contact
Allan Burdick.
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