May 2008 ACTIVITIES
May 5th, 2008A note from our President…..
It’s hard to believe May is almost here—it still feels like March! But, the calendar doesn’t lie. Soon it will be summer and with it comes the end of ENC’s year. May’s events will be your last opportunities to participate in our activities until next fall—so come out and enjoy the fun things we’ve planned!
International Night will take it’s 3rd annual visit to the Festival of Nations. One of Tejas’ icy margaritas and some great guac will put you in the summer mode on Ladies Night Out. As will all the beautiful flowers surrounding Patrick’s Bakery at Bachman’s at this month’s Coffee.
Join us as we check out Spasso—site of this month’s Luncheon. Hopefully you can get in a little ready time over the Memorial Day weekend. Then, join us at Ann’s for our Bookclub discussion of The Friday Night Knitting Cclub.
See you there! Sally Ebnet Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT—Friday, May 2nd, 5:00PM Departure––Festival of Nations
RiverCentre, 175 West Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul
Explore Minnesota’s cultural diversity, as the area’s many ethnic groups present their delectable foods and brilliant folk dancing. From 6:00-8:30 pm we will watch the native folk dances of: Hungary, Finland, Czechoslovakia, Lebanon, Poland, Taiwan, Germany, Africa, Norway, Russia, Mexico and the American Indians. You can venture off for some food or shopping, or stay with group. Tickets are $9.00 if purchased through April 29 at all Byerly’s locations. ($12.00 at the door) A carpool will leave at 5:00PM from Edina. RSVP by April 28th to Sally@Edinanewcomers.org Directions: Visit www.festivalofnations.com for directions and more information. A $2.00 park and ride with free continuous shuttle service to the festival is located on Kellogg Blvd. and Broadway in downtown St. Paul.
LADIES’ NIGHT OUT—Monday, May 12th, 7:00PM—Dinner at Tejas,
3910 W. 50th Edina (952) 926-0800
“Tejas is located in the 50th & France business district, but it feels like dining in Sante Fe. Both the decor and the cuisine exemplify the American Southwest. Adobe-like walls are adorned with pottery, fetishes, and artwork.”
RSVP by Saturday, May 10th to Brenda@Edinanewcomers.org
COFFEE—Wednesday, May 14th, 10:00AM––Patrick’s Bakery at Bachman’s
6010 and Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis 612-861-7311
Enjoying coffee and some of Patrick’s fabulous French pastries, while sitting amongst the beautiful flowers, should put us in a real spring mood. RSVP by Sunday, May 11th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
Directions: Don’t forget that the Lyndale Ave. exit is closed on Crosstown/#62. Instead, take the Penn Exit. Turn left (North) to 58th Street. Turn Right (East) to Lyndale.. Turn Right (South) to Bachmann’s. Or, take 50th Street East to Lyndale. Turn Right (south) to store.
LUNCHEON—Tuesday, May 20th, 11:30AM––Spasso (Amusement)
17523 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka - 952-224-9555
Recently opened in the former strip mall home of Lakewinds Natural Foods, Spasso’s chef, Damian Tittle, offers an extensive menu from salads to pizza, burgers, pan-roasted chicken or even a hefty panini. Desserts include creme brulee, gelato and tiramisu. A carpool will leave at 11:00AM from Edina. RSVP by Saturday, May 17th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
Directions: Off of either 169 or 494 exit onto Minnetonka Blvd. Go west. Restaurant is located in a small strip mall on the south side of Minnetonka Blvd. Right now they do not have a very predominant sign - just look for the sign for the wine shop next door.
BOOKCLUB—Wednesday, May 28th, 7:00PM––at the home of a member
The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs is “An absolutely beautiful, deeply moving portrait of female friendship. You’ll laugh and cry along with these characters, and if you’re like me, you’ll wish you knew how to knit. A Steel Magnolias for the 21st-century set in a New York City knitting shop.” RSVP by Sunday, May 25th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
SUMMER READING: September discussion––Date TBA––Kabul Beauty School: An American woman goes behind the veil by Deborah Rodriguez has given millions of readers a window on the lives of women in Afghanistan. It’s the rollicking story of one of the strangest foreign-aid projects ever conceived, the creation of an academy to train Afghan beauticians.” The HCLib.org waiting list is very short—reserve your copy now.