EDINA NEWCOMERS

A Note from our President –
This is the week we move into high gear!  Thanksgiving is just days away, and after that the countdown to Christmas and Hanukkah is underway.
So, my gift to you is this advice:  Let go of just a little this year, and take more time for you!  Join us at all, or some of the wonderful activities we’ve planned—they’re guaranteed to relieve a little stress, put you in the holiday spirit and help you touch base with busy old and new friends.
The Minneapolis Grain Exchange is about to go high tech. See a bit of history on the Wanderers tour. Enjoy some holiday treats at our Coffee at Betty’s home near Lake Calhoun.
We’ll delight in a Taste of Many Cultures on International Night. Let Kozy’s do the cooking on Ladies Night Out.  And of course of annual Holiday Luncheon is not to be missed!
See you there!
Sally         Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

ACTIVITIES
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WANDERERS––Wednesday, December 3rd, 9:00AM Departure—Minneapolis Grain Exchange Tour, 400 South 4th St., Minneapolis   612-827-4746
The economy of the Upper Midwest was built on the production of wheat, and other grain.  The Mpls. Grain Exchange (MGEX) began in 1881 to  develop a centralized marketplace to make supplies more reliable and establish fair prices.  The building built in 1907 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The MGEX currently employs an auction method called “open outcry”.  Traders stand in a pit, and bids and offers are shouted or communicated through hand signals.  However, this time-honored system will go electronic on December 19th, turning to on-line auctions and making the trading pit obsolete.
Free tours last about 90 minutes, and include history of the exchange and a visit to the trading floor.  We’ll will learn a little about future and options trading which can help both buyers and sellers plan ahead.   Meet us at the exchange before the 10:15AM tour or join the carpool which will leave Edina at 9:00AM.  We’ll plan to take the light rail in to Minneapolis City Hall stop,  just across the street from the exchange.  RSVP by Tuesday, December 2nd to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org  Please indicate if you plan to carpool.

COFFEE—Wednesday,  December 10th, 9:30 Departure––at the home of a member
Bring a little something to share—maybe something that represents your family’s holiday traditions or heritage A carpool will LEAVE Edina at 9:30AM.  RSVP by Sunday, December 7th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org   Please indicate if you plan to carpool.

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT —Thursday, Dec 11th, 4:30 Departure—Taste of Many Cultures, 300 Washington Ave S., Minneapolis
Join us for a multicultural evening of food, music, dance and fun!!! This annual event  begins at 5:00PM at The Depot, and lasts until 8:30PM  Tickets are $20 and include favorite ethnic foods from the best Twin Cities-area restaurants.  Carpools will leave Edina at 4:30PM.  RSVP by Monday, December 8th to  Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org  Please indicate if you plan to carpool.

LADIES NIGHT OUT—Monday, December 15th, 6:30PM-––Dinner at Kozy’s
Galleria, Edina       (952)224-5866
Treat yourself! Take a break from cooking and let someone else cater to you. Check out the menu at www.kozyssteakandseafood.com   RSVP by Saturday, December 13th, to Brenda@EdinaNewcomers.org

BOOKCLUB––January Discussion Date TBA
The China Lover by Ian Buruma, “is extraordinary in the blending of historical facts and artistic imagination and in putting cinema in the contest of international politics. It tells the story of the legendary Japanese movie star who is disguised as a Chinese and torn by two nations.”  As of today copies have not yet been shelved at the library, so  keep checking HCLib.org to reserve your copy.  Hardcover copies are for sale at Barnes and Noble. Or, you may find for less online, Sam’s Club, etc..