February 2007 ACTIVITIES
A note from our President…..
February is the time for love—and who deserves it more than ourselves? So, love the one you’re with 24/7! Indulge, pamper and educate her this month—ENC is here to help!
There’ll be plenty of Valentine treats to choose from at this month’s Coffee at Lucia’s Bakery. What would those baked goods be without flour? Come see learn about Minneapolis’ “flour” history at the Wanderers’ tour of the Mill City Museum.
Join our Chinese New Year celebration of the Year of the Pig on International Night at the Mandarin Kitchen.
Cheese and chocolate––what’s not to love! Come dip to your heart’s content on Ladies Night Out at Sally E’s.
Have you ever had Booya? It’s great, and worth trying at Jimmy’s Food and Cocktails—site of this month’s Luncheon.
See you there!
Sally
Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
FEBRUARY 2007 ACTIVITIES
COFFEE—Wednesday, February 14th, 10:00AM––Lucia’s Bakery & Take Home
1428 West 31st Street (Uptown Minneapolis)
“The budget-friendly kid sister to one of the most esteemed fine dining restaurants in the Midwest, Lucia’s is just what it sounds like: a place to get chef Lucia Watson’s particular take on locally raised comfort foods, to eat in or take out. The treats include: breads both crusty and tender, delicious little pastries and desserts, dense and custardy French canelle, cookies and much more”. Forget about cooking, and plan on taking home something lunch or dinner, too. Carpools will leave Edina at 9:30AM
Directions: Hwy. 100 to Excelsior Blvd. East on Excelsior which merges with Lake St. at Lake Calhoun.. Follow Lake to Hennepin Ave. Turn Right at Hennepin and go one block to 31st St. Turn Right on 31st. You will pass the bakery on your right before turning into Lucia’s parking lot.
For more information or to RSVP contact: Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT––Thursday, February 15th, 6:30PM––Chinese New Year Dinner
at Mandarin Kitchen, 8766 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington
“The most hotly sought-after restaurant seats between Minneapolis and Texas have got to be the seats at Mandarin Kitchen’s riotously popular weekend dim-sum brunch. At dinnertime, among a huge menu and variety of entrees, Mandarin Kitchen serves fish fresh from its many live tanks, leading many to conclude it’s the best Chinese restaurant in the state”. Carpools will depart Edina at 6:00PM. Directions: Hwy. 494 East to Lyndale Ave. Turn Right (South) on Lyndale and go one mile to 87th Street. The restaurant is located in the middle of a strip mall on the Right (West) of the street.
For more information or to RSVP contact: AnnT@EdinaNewcomers.org
WANDERERS–– Wednesday, Feb. 21st, 10:00AM departure––Visit to the Mill City Museum
704 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis
Built within the ruins of a National Historic Landmark, Mill City Museum explores how Mpls. became a city of international importance. The stories come to life through the eight-story Flour Tower and other compelling hands-on exhibits. Even those of you who have visited the Mill City Museum before will want to see “Minnesota in 19 Minutes Flat”, a humorous history of the city, which is now shown in the Flour Tower.
The museum is included in the Museum Adventure Pass available at the local libraries. Passes are available a week in advance and permit free admission for up to 4 people. Barbara will obtain one pass for herself and the first 3 people to RSVP. Others can obtain their own passes or plan to pay the $8 admission fee at the door. Carpools will leave Edina at 10:00AM. Or, plan to meet us at the museum’s reception desk at 10:45AM. Directions & parking available at www.millcitymuseum.org For more information or to RSVP contact: Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
LADIES NIGHT OUT—Thursday, February 22nd, 7:00PM––4th Annual Fondue Dinner Party
at the home of Sally E., Claremore Court, Edina 55435
Back by popular demand after a four-year hiatus! Come indulge yourself. There’ll be wine, vats of hot cheese and chocolate, ¬¬and everything we’ll need for dipping. Cost: $12 per person.
For more information or to RSVP contact: Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
LUNCHEON—Tuesday, February 27th, 11:30AM––Jimmy’s food and Cocktails
11000 Red Circle Drive, Minnetonka
This recent addition to the restaurant scene (formerly Sherlock’s Home) has been a big hit. There’s something for everyone—including options for those with smaller appetites. Menus and maps available at JimmysFoodandCocktails.com
Directions: Take Crosstown #62 West to Shady Oak Road. Right on Shady Oak. Take the first Right onto Red Circle Drive, and immediate left into Jimmy’s parking lot.
For more information or to RSVP contact: Margie@EdinaNewcomers.org
BOOKCLUB––March date TBA––7:00PM––The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency
at the home of Ann T., Highwood Drive
Once you’ve met the cunning and engaging Precious Ramotswe, you won’t put this book down—nor wait to read the rest of Alexander McCall Smith’s “charming, hilarious and life-affirming” series.
NOTE: This is a change in order of the book selections. We will be discussing “Memory Keep’s Daughter” by Kim Edwards in May. Due to it’s popularity, there is a very long wait at the library—so reserve yours at hclib.org ASAP if you do not plan to purchase a copy.
For more information or to RSVP contact: AnnT@EdinaNewcomers.org