A note from our President…..

Looking outside, I think Spring may finally be here.  And then summer, when ENC typically takes a three month hiatus. This year we’ve decided to provide activities throughout the summer when the weather makes it easier to get out and about. Look for some garden and poolside parties, fun exploring, and more.  There’ll be no excuse to come out and enjoy the great things we’ve planned—just for you!  Until then, don’t miss the fun stuff our May calendar is offering.  See you there!

Coffee Break—meet us at Betty’s for goodies and gab

International—visits Japanese Gardens at Como Conservatory

Lunch Bunch—Yum!  That says it all

Tea & Book Talk—discusses Stealing Secrets at Marlys’

Ladies Night Out—come for the Friday night fun and games at Betty’s

Sally

ACTIVITIES

 

LUNCH BUNCH: Thursday, May 2nd, 10:45AM Departure––Yum Kitchen and Bakery

4000 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, 952-922-4000 (M’Tonka Blvd./Hwy. 7)

Yum features fresh, seasonal, made-from-scratch food in a casual setting. Choose from sandwiches, salads, soups, pastas and some yummy desserts at reasonable prices.

Please note the earlier than usual start time. Be sure to RSVP so Carol can get there early and save enough seats— they take no reservations.

RSVP by Tuesday, April 30th Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

A carpool will LEAVE Edina at 10:45, or meet us there at 11:15AM

Directions: Hwy. 100 (N) to MN-7/CR 25.  Turn Right (E) on 25.  Turn Left on Glenhurst and Left on M’tonka Blvd.

COFFEE BREAK: Thursday, May 9^th, 10:00AM­––at the home of a member

Please bring a May Day treat to share with the group.

RSVP BY Monday, May 6th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

 

TEA & BOOK TALK:  Thursday, May 16^th, 7:00PM— Stealing Secrets by H. Donald Winkler

At the home of a member

Clandestine missions. Clever, devious, daring. Passionately committed to a cause. During America’s most divisive war, both the Union and Confederacy took advantage of brave and courageous women willing to adventurously support their causes. These female spies of the Civil War participated in the world’s second-oldest profession-spying-a profession perilous in the extreme.

RSVP by Saturday, March 16^th Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

 

INTERNATIONAL: Wednesday. May 22nd, 4:30PM Departure—the Asian Experience

Tour of Japanese Gardens at Como Zoo Conservatory and Dinner at Ngon Vietnamese Bistro, 799 University Ave, St, Paul

The Ordway Gardens, a new wing to the Como Zoo Conservatory was officially opened this week. This $2.8 million building and landscape addition will feature the Conservatory’s Bonsai collection and Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden as a year-round experience under glass.  The Japanese garden has been one of their best kept secrets.

Following the free 5:00PM tour we will meet at 6:15PM for dinner at nearby Ngon, a deliciously fresh twist to an authentic Vietnamese cuisine.  To view the menu see their website: http://ngonbistro.com/info.html

A carpool will LEAVE Edina at 4:30PM, or meet us there at 5:00PM

RSVP by Monday, May 20^th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

Directions: Hwy. 62 (E) to 35W (N) to 94 (E) to Lexington Parkway.  Left (N) on Lex to Estabrook Dr. entrance to park. Keep Left on Estabrook to parking lot.

 

LADIES NIGHT OUT: Friday, May 31st, 7:00PM—Fun and Games

At he home of a member

Enjoy a Friday night with the girls. Please bring a snack to share—and a favorite game if you wish.

RSVP by Wednesday, May 29^th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

 

READING AHEAD:  July Date TBA—Sacré Bleu: A Comedy d’Art

(Discussion to be coordinated with the July Book Club Tour at the MIA)

In his latest masterpiece Christopher Moore takes on the Great French Masters. His magnificent “Comedy d’Art” is part mystery, part history (sort of), part love story, and wholly hilarious as it follows a young baker-painter as he joins the dapper Henri Toulouse-Lautrec on a quest to unravel the mystery behind the supposed “suicide” of Vincent van Gogh.

A note from our President…..

This is a most disappointing March—compared to the 80 degree weather we were experiencing a year ago.  A girl can hope that spring’s really coming. Whatever the weather, please come enjoy some time at with ENC this month.

Coffee Break—revisit Patisserie 46

Lunch Bunch—escape to the tropics at Sally’s

International—travel to Asia at Big Bowl

Ladies Night Out—have some laughs at Marcie’s

Crafts—knit and talk at Betty’s

Sally                                     Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

 

ACTIVITIES

COFFEE BREAK: Thursday, April 4^th, 9:30 Departure—Patisserie 46

4552 Grand Ave., Mpls.

We’ve been here before, but this place is so good it deserves repeating. They have super bakery items and good breakfasts.

A carpool will leave Edina at 9:30AM

RSVP by Tuesday, April 2nd to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org indicating if you plan to carpool or meet us there at 10:00AM.

Directions: Hwy. 62 (E) to Lyndale Ave.  Turn LEFT (N) and continue to 46^th Street.  Turn  RIGHT (E)

 

LUNCH BUNCH:  Tuesday, April 9^th, 11:30AM—Escape to the Tropics Salad Potluck

At the home of a member

Today it looks and feels January—will spring ever come?  If we can’t be somewhere warm—let’s pretend.  Please put on some colorful island attire and bring salad to share.

RSVP by Saturday, April 13^th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

 

LADIES’ NIGHT OUT:   Wednesday, April 17th, 6:00PM—-Games and Goodies

At the home of a member

Please bring a HEARTY appetizer or salad to share.  And, a favorite game if you’d like. 

RSVP by  Saturday, April 13th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

 

CRAFT CORNER: Friday, April 26^th, 7:00PM—Knit a Little, Talk a Little

At he home of a member

Betty reminds me that we have only two more months for this seasons get-togethers.  She’s looking for ideas for next year’s activities. Bring along any project of interest—or just get out of the house and enjoy a Friday night with the girls. Refreshments will be provided along with practice knitting needles and yarn.

RSVP by Wednesday, March 20^th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

 

INTERNATIONAL: Tuesday, April 30^th, 6:00PM—Dinner at Big Bowl

In the West end of the Galleria (66^th/France)

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises opened the first Big Bowl in 1992—one of the first restaurants focused on the meal-in-a-bowl concept. The original menu was not all Asian and included items such as chili mac, hummus, and smoked whitefish. The most popular dishes proved to be Thai and Chinese, and the focus of the menu has shifted. More recently the concept began a new journey—one driven by five key words: eco-friendly, sustainability, natural, organic and local.

RSVP by Saturday, April 27^th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

 

TEA & BOOK TALK:  May 2013 Date TBA— Stealing Secrets by H. Donald Winkler

Clandestine missions. Clever, devious, daring. Passionately committed to a cause. During America’s most divisive war, both the Union and Confederacy took advantage of brave and courageous women willing to adventurously support their causes. These female spies of the Civil War participated in the world’s second-oldest profession-spying-a profession perilous in the extreme. The tales of female spies are filled with suspense, bravery, treachery, and trickery. They took enormous risks and achieved remarkable results-often in ways men could not do. As stated on the grave marker of Union spy Elizabeth Van Lew: “She risked everything that is dear to man-friends, fortune, comfort, health, life itself.” Told with personality and pizzazz, the author uses memoirs, journals, letters, and newspaper articles, plus the latest in scholarly research, to make these incredible stories come all.