EDINA NEWCOMERS

A Note from our President -

Happy New Year! Here’s to 2007, and another great year of welcoming women to our group.
Make a New Year’s resolution—get out and treat yourself to all the fun activities our club has to offer! Prospective new members are always welcome to participate is our activities prior to joining.
Newcomers is like so many things in life–the more you put in, the more you’ll get out. So, I’m pleased to see so many of our newer members immersing themselves in our activities! In that spirit, Mimi S. has plunged right in as host of our first Coffee of the new year.
St. Paul’s beautiful Landmark Center, filled with the strains of Schubert will be the perfect setting for a Wanderer’s winter “picnic.”
Ann B. is one of the best cooks I know! Don’t miss her Lebanese cooking demonstration and a sample of one of her specialties on International Night!
There’s nothing better on a cold January day than a steaming bowl of French onion soup and some crusty bread. You’ll find the best at our Luncheon at Hotel Sofitel.
Once the holiday hustle and bustle is behind you, take some time to relax with our latest book selection—After Long Silence. Then join the Bookclub for a interesting discussion at Elizabth G.’s home.
Finally, there’ll be pizza and lots of fun and games at Ann T.’s on Ladies Night Out.
See you there!
Sally Ebnet Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

JANUARY 2007 ACTIVITIES

COFFEE-Wednesday, January 10th 10:00AM—at the home of MiMi S.,
Nine Mile Cove S., Hopkins
Our Coffee will be graciously hosted by our new member, Mimi S. Speaker Bonnie Berrio will join us and rejuvenate us for the New Year—enhancing our personal wellness.
For more information or to RSVP contact: Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
WANDERERS-Thursday, January 11th, 10:00AM departure–Tour & Schubert Club Concert
Landmark Center, 75 W. 5th Street, St. Paul
The Landmark Center was built in 1902 as a Federal Courthouse and Post Office. Famous St. Paul gangsters such as Baby Face Nelson, Machine Gun Kelly and John Dillinger were tried there in the 1930’s. By the ’70’s, the building had become run down and faced demolition. A group of determined citizens raised funds to restore this beautiful building and it today it is a National Historic Monument used primarily as a cultural center. Free, guided tours focus on the building’s architecture, restoration, preservation and important individuals in its history. Tours and last 45 minutes to an hour.
Following the tour, we’ll attend a lunchtime recital presented by the Schubert Society, featuring harpsichord, violin and voice. The concert should last approximately an hour. Please feel free to bring a lunch to eat during the concert. Or, sandwiches can be purchased at the Landmark Center’s cafe. Complimentary coffee is served and there is no charge for the concert.
Carpools will leave Edina at 10AM. Or, meet us at 10:45 just inside the 5th Street entrance. If you are time constrained, you can attend either the tour or the concert separately. For directions go to: www.landmarkcenter.org.
For more information or to RSVP contact: Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT— Tuesday, January 16th, 7:00PM–Destination: Lebanon
At the home of Ann B., Village Drive, Edina
Our own Ann B. will speak about her Lebanese heritage and its outstanding foods. She’ll give us a cooking demonstration of an authentic Lebanese dish for us to sample.
For more information or to RSVP contact: AnnT@EdinaNewcomers.org

BOOKCLUB –Thursday, January 18th, 7:00PM–At the home of Elizabeth G.,
Lincoln Drive, Edina
After Long Silence —Catholic raised Helen Fremont blends together two stories—the uncovering of her parents’ Jewish past, and their Holocaust survival tale—in a wonderful way that shows the intergenerational impact of lies and deception, while still sensitive to her parents’ desire to put the past behind them. (copies/audios are available at HCLib.org Or, new/used from $1.89 at Amazon.com)
For more information or to RSVP contact: Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
Upcoming Book Discussions: March–Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards
May–#1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith

LUNCHEON-Tuesday, January 23rd, 11:30AM –Chez Collette, Hotel Sofitel
5601 West 78th Street, Bloomington
Enjoy the best in authentic French specialties without the pricey airfare. Don’t miss the bakery on the way out for a loaf of their great bread or special pastry.
For more information or to RSVP contact: Margie@EdinaNewcomers.org

LADIES NIGHT OUT -Tuesday, January 30th, 7:00PM-Pizza and Games Night
At the home of Ann T., Highwood Drive, Edina
We will all chip in and order pizza, and Ann will pull out her large collections of games to play. Or, feel free to bring a fun game to share.
For more information or to RSVP contact: Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org