February 2009 Newsletter
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009A 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, comfort and educate her this month—ENC is here to help.
Cheese and chocolate—what’s not to love! Come dip to your heart’s content on Ladies Night Out here at my home. I still remember the wonderful lemon ricotta pancakes I had for Mother’s Day at Hell’s Kitchen—come try them at this month’s Coffee.
Barb’s lived and traveled all over the world. Here about her trip to Peru on International Night. “Going green” is all the rage. Learn what the U of M is doing to save our planet at the Wanderers lecture. And, Carol’s found us another great neighborhood favorite—Mort’s Deli– for this month’s Luncheon.
See you there!
Sally Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
ACTIVITIES
LADIES NIGHT OUT—-Monday, February 9th, 7:00PM—6th Annual Fondue Party
At the home of a member
Back by popular demand! Come indulge yourself. $12 per perspn. There’ll be wine, vats of hot cheese and chocolate, and everything we’ll need for dipping. RSVP by Thursday, February 5th Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
COFFEE—Wednesday, February 11th, 9:30AM Carpool Departure—Hell’s Kitchen
80 South 9th Street, Mpls. 612-332-4700
This fun, quirky spot has recently moved across the street to the former Rossi’s location. You’ll find many breakfast standards—some with an interesting twist. The lemon ricotta pancakes are to die for! See menu at http://hellskitcheninc.com A carpool will depart at 9:30 from Edina. RSVP by Monday, February 9th to Sally@EdinaNewcomer.org Directions: Hwy. 100 N to #394 E. Take 12th Street exit (9A). Turn Left at Hennepin Ave., Right at 10th Street, Left at Marquette Ave. and Left at 9th Street. Public parking ramp next door.
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT— Thursday, February 26th, 7:00PM—Destination: Peru
At the home of a member
We’ll escape Minnesota’s cold and take a trip through the rain forest—if only vicariously—as Barb shares her photos and experiences from a recent trip to Peru, and a hike up to Machu Picchu. RSVP by Monday, February 23rd to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
WANDERERS—Tuesday, February 10th, 10:00-11:30AM—Lecture at Southdale Library
7001 York Ave., Edina—2nd floor Meeting Room
Wanderers will stay close to home to attend one of the Tuesdays with a Scholar Lectures offered each winter at the Southdale Library..Peter Jordan, Ass. Prof. of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology at the U of M will discuss “What’s our University Doing about Sustainability and its Environmental Responsibilities.” We’ll meet just outside the meeting room door. Coffee will be served. If there’s interest, we can discuss the topic over lunch afterwards. RSVP by Monday, February 9th to Sally@EdinaNewcomer.org
LUNCHEON—Monday, Feb 23, 11:15AM Carpool Departure—Mort’s Delicatessen
525 Winnetka Ave. N, Golden Valley, 763-544-2900
Deli food is comfort food from Eastern Europe, Lithuania, Russia and Hungary. German and Alsatian immigrants were the first to open delicatessens in the US. Like most traditional delis you’ll find dark ryes, pastrami, beef brisket and frankfurters in the glass case. Lovely dining room, big portions and great service. Great breads and other deli specialties available to take home. A car pool will leave at 11:15AM from Edina. RSVP by Saturday, February 21st to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
Directions: from Hwy 100 exit onto Hwy 55 going west. Turn right onto Winnetka. Take the first left into strip mall. Mort’s is at the SE corner (apart from the actual strip mall). From Hwy 169 exit onto Hwy 55 going east. Turn left onto Winnetka and proceed as described above.
COMING UP
READING AHEAD FOR BOOKCLUB:
MARCH DATE TBA: The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak was originally published in Australia. The story is told by Death, who is trying to make sense of the horrors of WWII. It relates the story of Liesel – a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbors. The construction of the story is unique. It sounds like a very sad story, but the story of Leisel is actually heart-warming and wonderful example of rising above some dire circumstances and finding joy in simple pleasures.
MAY DATE TBA: Until They Bring The Streetcars Back, by Stanley Gordon West, offers a nostalgic journey through the streets of post-war 1949 Saint Paul, those wistful days of ten-cent sodas, big band music, and burning leaves. West weaves rollicking humor, riveting suspense and a bittersweet love story into the fabric of those optimistic times. (West is the author of Finding Laura Buggs which we discussed in 2004)