EDINA NEWCOMERS

LADIES’ NIGHT OUT—Monday, March 10th, 7:00PM––Cheesecake Factory, Southdale Center
With over 200 menu selections, this place offers something for everyone! Winner of Mpls/St. Paul Magazine’s Best Restaurants Readers Poll 2003—”Best New Restaurant”; also a winner for “Best Casual Dining”, “Best Comfort Food”, and “Best Dessert”! RSVP by Saturday, March 8th to Brenda@EdinaNewcomers.org

LUNCHEON–Wednesday, March 12thth, 11:30AM––Blackbird
815 W. 50th and Bryant Ave. S., Mpls. (near the Malt Shop) 612-823-4790
PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE. Last month’s Coffee group requested that we try this newer neighborhood restaurant—but they only serve breakfast on the weekend. “This is the restaurant of passionate home cooks and restaurant customers who take their love of food, their love of people, their dreams, and their favorite recipes, and pile them all into one overstuffed jumble bag to share, share, share.”
RSVP by Saturday, March 8th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT—Thursday, March 13th, 7:00PM—Destination Dubai , at the home of a member
The Sheikdom of Dubai combines the resort ambience of world-class beaches with modern, big-city bustle and technologically innovative architecture. Our speaker’s daughter and son-in-law teach in Dubai, and she has visited many times. She will bring artifacts, show a short DVD, and tell about her experiences in this very interesting part of the world.
RSVP by Wednesday, March 12th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

WANDERERS—Friday, March 14th, 2:30 Departure––”Green” Parade of Homes Visit
We’re thinking “green” in March thanks to St. Patrick, so let’s add to the fun with a visit to the “green” homes featured in this Spring’s Parade of Homes. These homes were built with the latest environmentally friendly techniques and design¬¬¬¬––insulated concrete form construction, geo thermal heating/cooling and recycled products. We’ll visit #544 and #530 in Mound and Excelsior and one in Shakopee, time permitting. See the Parade booklet or www.paradeofhomes.org for more info. There is no admission charge. A carpool will leave Edina at 2:30pm. Or, meet us at #544, 2116 Noble Lane, in Mound at 3pm. Directions: Co. Rd. 15 to Mound; north 2 blocks on Co. Rd. 110 (Commerce Blvd.) to Tonkawood; right three blocks to Noble Lane. RSVP by Thursday, March 13th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org Please indicate if you plan to carpool.

BOOKCLUB––Thursday, March 20th, 5:00 Departure––Dinner at 20.21 and Discussion at the home of a member
We’ll walk two blocks from Jane’s home to the Walker Art Center for Wolfgang Puck’s special tasting menu (only $20.21) and return for our 7PM discussion of Water for Elephants. “The memories still dwell inside Jacob Jankowski’s 90-something-year-old mind. Memories of a world filled with freaks and clowns, with wonder, pain, anger and passion; a world with its own narrow, irrational rules, its own way of life, and its own way of death.” A carpool will depart at 5PM from Edina. Or, you may meet us for whatever part of the evening you wish.
RSVP by Wednesday, March 19th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org. Please indicate if you plan to carpool or join us for dinner.

LUNCHEON—Tuesday, March 25nd, 11:00AM Departure-–Kramarczuk’s, 215 East Hennepin, Mpls. 612-379-3018
Imagine the smell of fresh baked bread, rows of gourmet sausages, and imperial pastries sparkling in a glass case. For over 50 years Kramarczuk’s, an east European deli, has represented the pinnacle of quality and taste in European foods. Every sausage, loaf of bread, and piroshky is still made by hand from scratch at this Minneapolis Landmark, with the finest and freshest ingredients. Service is cafeteria style, sampler plates available. Carpools will leave Edina at 11AM, or meet us there at 11:30. Directions: I- 394 EAST, take the 4th Street exit, take a slight RIGHT onto 4th St., turn LEFT on Hennepin. Restaurant is on your LEFT. RSVP by Saturday, March 22nd to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org. Please indicate if you plan to carpool.