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Join your friends and neighbors on Zoom for a morning chat. This adventure requires no reservations!

March‘s book is "Demon Copperhead," by Barbara Kingsolver. If you‘d like to read ahead, April‘s book is "Braiding Sweetgrass," by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

This casual, Dutch-treat lunch in Smith and Porter‘s Cafe alternates weeks with Men’s Coffee and Conversation. There’s no program, but good conversation happens here! Please register, so we can let the restaurant know how many to expect. If you would like to be added to the Thursday Dutch Lunch list or suggest a topic for discussion, email alburd4057@gmail.com.

Get to know other MCC members at a casual Saturday morning breakfast mixer inside Elsie’s Restaurant‘s dining room. Hot coffee awaits you when you arrive on foot or by bike or by car - order a full breakfast or simply a beverage. Open seating at tables set for 4 or 5 - great for conversation with friends, old and new. To help the restaurant prepare, please register.

NOTE: Elsie’s has a secluded indoor space available in the main dining room. This event is limited to 35 to accommodate Elsie‘s staff.

The Membership Committee develops new strategies for member recruitment and retention. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to Committee Chair Jane Helsing.

Playwrights‘ Center‘s Producing Artistic Director Jeremy Cohen will lead a 45-minute tour especially for MCC of the building that will become the Center‘s new home and he will share the Center‘s vision for how it will expand its services supporting playwrights and theatermakers.

After the tour, we’ll head up the block for the second half of our program, at the Naughty Greek restaurant, to hear from a playwright the Playwrights’ Center has supported and for conversation about the Center and its future.

Playwrights‘ Center sustains, develops, and advocates for playwrights and their work to realize their full artistic potential. Join us to learn about the Center‘s plan to build an innovative, highly accessible, and internationally renowned art center in the heart of the Twin Cities.

Do you find it hard to really get to know members at our large programs … or those featuring a speaker? This spontaneous event might be just right for you! Join us for a casual conversation at Jefe Urban Cocina. Take this opportunity to meet new members and reconnect with some you haven’t seen lately. If you are attending for the first time, please contact the MCC office so we can be sure someone is there to meet you.

Join your friends and neighbors on Zoom for a morning chat. This adventure requires no reservations!

All Chairs of the different committees are invited to join us at this monthly meeting. This month‘s meeting is on Zoom only. This meeting has been cancelled for this month!

This guided discussion group with professional facilitation supports MCC members and nonmembers who are in a caregiving role.

Join the MCC Board of Directors for an Open Forum from 4:00-4:30 pm at the Legacy.

Caffeine and camaraderie for members of MCC! This group meets every other Thursday and is hosted by various members who get the conversation going.

Get to know other MCC members at a casual Saturday morning breakfast mixer inside Elsie’s Restaurant‘s dining room. Hot coffee awaits you when you arrive on foot or by bike or by car - order a full breakfast or simply a beverage. Open seating at tables set for 4 or 5 - great for conversation with friends, old and new. To help the restaurant prepare, please register.

NOTE: Elsie’s has a secluded indoor space available in the main dining room. This event is limited to 35 to accommodate Elsie‘s staff.

Do you find it hard to really get to know members at our large programs … or those featuring a speaker? This spontaneous event might be just right for you! Join us for a casual conversation at Jefe Urban Cocina. Take this opportunity to meet new members and reconnect with some you haven’t seen lately. If you are attending for the first time, please contact the MCC office so we can be sure someone is there to meet you.

Join your friends and neighbors on Zoom for a morning chat. This adventure requires no reservations!

The next Executive Committee meeting is on March 15, 1:30-3:00 pm at the Legacy.

Enjoy this month‘s reading of "Into the Woods," by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine.

"Into the Woods" is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales in a musical format that follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel-all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.

Note: Dramaturg Jo Holcomb will assign parts.

This casual, Dutch-treat lunch in Smith and Porter‘s Private Dining Room alternates weeks with Men’s Coffee and Conversation. There’s no program, but good conversation happens here! Please register, so we can let the restaurant know how many to expect. If you would like to be added to the Thursday Dutch Lunch list or suggest a topic for discussion, email alburd4057@gmail.com.

What are Healthy Places? Why do we need them? Join us as we hear from Nisha Botchway, the Dean of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. She will discuss why healthy places are built not only for our well-being, but also for equity and sustainability.
This program is co-sponsored by La Rive‘s Great Conversations Lecture Series.

Join us for a pre-program social from 6:30-7:30 pm in La Rive‘s Fireplace Room.

Get to know other MCC members at a casual Saturday morning breakfast mixer inside Elsie’s Restaurant‘s dining room. Hot coffee awaits you when you arrive on foot or by bike or by car - order a full breakfast or simply a beverage. Open seating at tables set for 4 or 5 - great for conversation with friends, old and new. To help the restaurant prepare, please register.

NOTE: Elsie’s has a secluded indoor space available in the main dining room. This event is limited to 35 to accommodate Elsie‘s staff.

How will the United States respond to China‘s growing global presence? For the past ten years, the United States and China have been locked in a competition for who has the greatest global influence. One major point of contention is the status of Taiwanese sovereignty, which has become even more relevant recently with the possibility that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may prompt China to take similar action regarding Taiwan. How will the United States engage a China which is increasingly seeking to expand its sphere of influence?

Current international news and U.S. foreign policy provide an endless trove of topics for learning and discussion. Retired foreign service officer and MCC member Bill Davnie will identify a topic in advance, although news can always lead us in a fresh direction. There will be both presentation and discussion.

Schedule time with a Tech Support Guru on Zoom and have your nagging technology questions answered during our complimentary Help Desk. The zoom link will be provided in your confirmation email.

Do you find it hard to really get to know members at our large programs … or those featuring a speaker? This spontaneous event might be just right for you! Join us for a casual conversation at Jefe Urban Cocina. Take this opportunity to meet new members and reconnect with some you haven’t seen lately. If you are attending for the first time, please contact the MCC office so we can be sure someone is there to meet you.

Join your friends and neighbors on Zoom for a morning chat. This adventure requires no reservations!

This guided discussion group with professional facilitation supports MCC members and nonmembers who are in a caregiving role.

Do you know how to administer CPR? Have you seen the defibrillator hanging on the wall, but are afraid to touch it? Join us as Hennepin Healthcare Paramedic Abby Thatcher discusses some common medical issues, including heart attack, stroke, seizures and what to expect when calling 911. Additionally, she will provide some hands-on skills: hands-only CPR, choking and bleeding control, and yes, how to use the defibrillator.

Caffeine and camaraderie for members of MCC! This group meets every other Thursday and is hosted by various members who get the conversation going.

Get to know other MCC members at a casual Saturday morning breakfast mixer inside Elsie’s Restaurant‘s dining room. Hot coffee awaits you when you arrive on foot or by bike or by car - order a full breakfast or simply a beverage. Open seating at tables set for 4 or 5 - great for conversation with friends, old and new. To help the restaurant prepare, please register.

NOTE: Elsie’s has a secluded indoor space available in the main dining room. This event is limited to 35 to accommodate Elsie‘s staff.

The Program Committee meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. If you have a program idea, please feel free to fill out the Program Committee Proposal form and email it to Jane at janestacy@millcitycommons.org.

Do you find it hard to really get to know members at our large programs … or those featuring a speaker? This spontaneous event might be just right for you! Join us for a casual conversation at Jefe Urban Cocina. Take this opportunity to meet new members and reconnect with some you haven’t seen lately. If you are attending for the first time, please contact the MCC office so we can be sure someone is there to meet you.

Enjoy this month‘s reading of "Into the Woods," by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine.

"Into the Woods" is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales in a musical format that follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel-all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.

Note: Dramaturg Jo Holcomb will assign parts.

Join your friends and neighbors on Zoom for a morning chat. This adventure requires no reservations!

Join us as we embark on a once-a-month culinary experience at different ethnic restaurants around the city. This month, we will be heading to Greece, where we will enjoy a Dutch-treat dinner at Gardens of Salonica. This event is limited to 12 people.
Please register by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 27.

Gardens of Salonica will be open just for us on Wednesday; please be prompt. Cash or check only. If you must use a credit card, there is a 3.75% Non-cash adjustment added.

This casual, Dutch-treat lunch in Smith and Porter‘s Private Dining Room alternates weeks with Men’s Coffee and Conversation. There’s no program, but good conversation happens here! Please register, so we can let the restaurant know how many to expect. If you would like to be added to the Thursday Dutch Lunch list or suggest a topic for discussion, email alburd4057@gmail.com.

With Spring right around the corner, it‘s time to get out to the movies at MSP Film @ the Main! Afterward, you and fellow MCC members enjoy good food and lively conversation at a Dutch-treat dinner at Pivo Riverplace (formerly Wilde Cafe)!

Members are welcome to join us for the movie, dinner, or both.

We will be seeing the movie, "The Lost King" at 3:40 pm. It has a 6.6/10 IMDB rating. The New York Times gave the movie a coveted "Critics Pick."

Description: In this inspiring true story, amateur historian Philippa Langley believes she has made the archeological find of the century: the lost burial site of King Richard III. She takes on Britain’s most eminent historians, forcing them to rethink the legacy of one of the most controversial rulers in English history.

We will meet at MSP Film @ the Main for the 4:00 pm movie, then walk to Pivo Riverplace for a Dutch treat dinner (6:00 pm reservation under Mill City Commons) to discuss the movie.