Upcoming Monthly Men’s Sunday Brunches (bring something to share/cook up): Sunday, October 16th at the Men’s Center 29th anniversary celebration, 3249 Hennepin Ave, Suite 55, Andy Mickel will host. Sunday, November 20th at Stephen Sewell’s/Paul Busch’s, 1795 Summit Ave, St. Paul (west of Snelling Av) 651-917-2495. Sunday, December 18th at Rick Gravrok’s 2925 Monterey Ave S, St. Louis Park, 952/926-6655. (on the west side of Lake Calhoun, off Lake St.). These brunches are open to all men from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m; plan to come and chat and eat for a 1/2-hour to 2-hour period anytime – inevitably some men stay on until 2 p.m. 4 men attended August’s Men’s Brunch and 22 were at September’s Brunch. - Andy Mickel, 2005-09-18.

The Race to Empower, held Saturday morning, August 6th at Lake Harriet, was a success in perfect weather—141 people registered and more about $4000 was raised to benefit Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota, the Rape and Sexual Abuse Center and the Men’s Center Anger Management Program. There will be a 2nd annual Race in 2006. FFI: <http://www. RaceToEmpower.org/> - Sarah L. - 2005-08-11.

Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota Parenting Tip of the Month: Remember you don’t have to know everything; the demands of the parenting job, like the child, grow gradually. When the stress of parenting overwhelms you, don’t be afraid to ask for help! FFI: <http://www.pcamn.org/> - 2005-08-17.

The next ManKind Project-Minnesota New Warrior Training Adventure will be held October 21-23 at Eagle Lake Camp near Brainerd, MN. The cost is $595, with payment plans available. To learn more, attend an Open Circle event. Observe, Ask Questions (or Participate if you like) in a safe container with a group of men who are practicing authenticity and connection to feeling at Open Circle of Warriors events at the Men’s Center every second Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Contact Andy Mickel 612-279-6416 or see: <http://minnesota.mkp.org/> for Open I-Group dates/times and with any questions. Register with Eric Lucas, 20388 Idaho Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044, 952-469-6497, <welucas4@ frontiernet.net> - Andy Mickel, 2005-09-09.

Dads Make a Difference (a paternity education program of Concordia University and the Minnesota Department of Human Services Child Support Enforcement Division) has scheduled 1-day trainings this Fall for Teens: Monday, October 24, Mankato Best Western Motel, $45, and Sunday-Monday, November 13-14, Plymouth Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, $55. Trainings are for 10th-12th grade male and female teens statewide accompanied by at least one adult advisor. An equal number of males and females is preferred. FFI: Jan Hayne, Program Director, 651-603-6312, <hayne@csp.edu> - Jan Hayne, 2005-09-01.

Everyman - A Men’s Journal #69, Jul-Sep, 2005 ("the world changes when we do") features "Male Depression & Suicide" as its theme. Articles include: "The Eternal Silence of a Group of Rarely Mentioned Men", "The Devastating Effect of Divorce on Some Men", "Canaries in the Coalmine—Men and Depression", "Is There Meaning in Life?", "Suicide and the Soul", "NonViolent Action", "Depression: an Extreme Case of ’Yes, But’". FFI: <http://www.everyman.org/> - David Shackelton, 2005-08-31.

Minneapolis is the fittest city in the Midwest and the fifth fittest city in the nation, according to a survey by the Men’s Fitness magazine. In its 2005 survey, the magazine looked at a number of factors to determine the country’s "fattest" and "fittest" cities.
Minneapolis was cited for its residents’ high life expectancy, fruit-and-vegetable consumption, low smoking and heart-disease deaths, healthy habits and good health-care access. The survey utilized data from the U.S. Census Bureau and a federal Health Resources and Services Administration report among other sources. Minneapolis ranked #18 in 2004. Other factors considered were jogging and bike trails, gyms, fitness centers, basketball and tennis courts, the availability of healthy food and parks and open spaces. <http://www.mensfitness.com/rankings/4> (2005 Survey Rankings)<http://www. mensfitness.com/rankings/35> (Why Minneapolis ranked #5)
- City of Minneapolis Website, <www.ci.mpls.mn.us>, 2005-08-10.

Just Between Men Brunch, 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month from 11 a.m.-2p.m., Pillsbury House, 3501 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis. Sponsored by: Just Between Men FFI: Call R C Cass at 824-0708 x127,