September 2008 ACTIVITIES
A Note from our President –
Another summer is flying by! This one’s going especially fast, with our son preparing to head off to ASU next week—and into Arizona’s 100+ degree weather!
September will bring a welcome break from the heat. That’s the beauty of Minnesota––there’s always another season to look forward to. We’re looking forward to three seasons of wonderful Edina Newcomers activities, too. So, come along for the fun!
We’ll check out the Midtown Global Market at this month’s Coffee. I did a summer internship in Minneapolis. City Hall 36 years ago! Join the Wanderers’ tour to learn more about its history.
You’ll feel like you’ve been transported back to the 50’s at the Convention Grill on Ladies Night Out.. Savor some real BBQ at our Luncheon at Rudolph’s. There’s still time for some summer reading. Pick up Kabul Beauty School and join us for the discussion at Lina’s. I’ve driven past Suzette’s many times. I’ll finally get a chance to try it on International Night!
See you there! Sally Sally@Edinanewcomers.org
ACTIVITIES
COFFEE—Wednesday, September 10th, 9:30AM Departure––Midtown Global Market
Chicago Ave. at Lake Street, Minneapolis
Located in the former Sears building, the Midtown Global Market is an internationally-themed public market featuring fresh and prepared foods, restaurants, and a selection of arts and crafts from around the world. A car pool will leave Edina at 9:30AM. Or, meet us on the corner of Lake/Chicago at 10:00 a.m. when the market opens. RSVP by Monday, September 10th to Sally@Edinanewcomers.org
. Please indicate if you plan to carpool.
LADIES NIGHT OUT—Monday, September 15th, 6:30PM––Dinner at Convention Grill
3912 Sunnyside Ave. (just West of France/Sunnyside)
Expect an authentic burger joint experience, with burgers so juicy they almost fall apart, salty skin-on fries and creamy malts. One of the great joys of the Convention Grill: watching the waitress expertly tap out your malt, thick as lava, into a fluted glass, then setting down the can as if to say, “Try that at home, mister.” RSVP by Saturday, September 13th, to Brenda@Edinanewcomers.org
WANDERERS––Wednesday, September 17th, 11:00AM Departure—Tour of Mpls. City Hall
315 S. 4th Street, Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Historic Preservation Commission does wonderful guided walking tours in the summer. Their season finale will be of Minneapolis City Hall. We will learn about local history and the intricate architectural detailing which makes this a local landmark. The 12:00 noon tour begins in the “Father of Waters” Atrium, and will last about an hour. There is no charge. A carpool will leave Edina at 11:00AM. Or, meet us there. RSVP by Tuesday, September 16th to Sally@Edinanewcomers.org
LUNCHEON—Tuesday, September 23, 11:00AM Departure, Rudolph’s BBQ
1933 Lyndale Ave. S, Mpls, 55403
Are you ready for summer to end? Extend the season with some excellent BBQ at Rudolph’s - not a rib joint, but a real classy BBQ restaurant.. Named for the movie heartthrob, Rudolph Valentino – it’s a “best ribs” award winner voted hometown favorite 17 times. The fabulous coleslaw is an old family recipe. If you are not in the mood for great BBQ, there are many other choices. Huge, reasonably priced portions could provide you with a second meal at home.
A car pool will leave Edina at 11:OOAM. RSVP by Saturday, September 20th to Sally@Edinanewcomers.org. Please indicate if you plan to carpool.
BOOKCLUB––Thursday, September 25th, 7:00PM at the home of a member
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.
RSVP by Wednesday, September 24th to Sally@Edinanewcomers.org
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT: Tuesday, September 30th, 5:30 Departure—Dinner at Suzette’s
Jordan, MN 952-492-2422
Seven years after critics said he’d never make it, Banrith Yong, a Cambodian refugee, 5-star chef, and owner of this French and Italian restaurant is still preparing each exquisite meal himself.
It’s a bit of a drive to this small, simple building, but Yong’s creations, prepared with care and beauty, are well worth it! He frequently leaves the kitchen to visit with guests—and perhaps will share with us the harrowing story of his escape from the Khmer Rouge “Killing Fields”. A car pool will leave Edina at 5:30PM. RSVP by Friday, September 26th to Sally@Edinanewcomers.org. Please indicate if you plan to carpool.
ALL ABOUT US
Dues Reduction!
While the cost of everything else keeps going up, the ENC board has decided to reduce membership dues to only $20 per year.
PLANNING AHEAD
BOOKCLUB: Tuesday, November 4th, 7:00PM at the home of a member
Alice’s Tulips, by Sandra Dallas, is written in the form of letters from Alice, a young bride living with her mother-in-law on an Iowa farm while her new husband is off fighting in the Civil War, to her sister. The book offers insights into rural life at the time, a short history of quilting, and, for good measure, a murder is tossed into the mix. Copies are readily available at the library.