September 2009 Newsletter
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
A Note from our President –
Another summer is flying by! So, September’s colors will be here soon. 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 & Friends activities, too. So, come along for the fun and friendship, (and food, too)! You’re always welcome to come check us out prior to joining. Simply RSVP as directed below to any activities that interest you.
—Games People Play lots food, drink, fun and games at Tammy’s
—Coffee Break eat healthy at French Meadow Bakery
—Wanderers tours Mpls.’ historic Kenwood neighborhood
—International Night travel to Vietnam with Ann and Dianne
—Let’s Do Lunch and learn to relieve some stress at the Chiro. Health & Wellness Center
—Bookclub discusses “Small Island” at Marlys’
—Ladies Night Out goes Greek at the new Santorini in Eden Prairie
See you there! Sally Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
ACTIVITIES
GAMES PEOPLE PLAY: Thursday, September 3rd, 6:30PM—Rummy Cube Party
at the home of a member
Rummy Cube is an easy-to-learn and addicting variation of card Rummy. See more info on the game at www.easyrummy.net. Please bring a hearty appetizer, salad, or wine to share.
RSVP by Monday, August 31st to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
COFFEE BREAK: Wednesday, September 9th , 9:30 Departure—French Meadow Bakery
2610 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. 612-870–7855
Join us for a trip to this renowned, health-conscious bakery and café offering delectable food and great people watching. Take home one of their marvelous sourdough or rustic loaves.
Carpool departs at 9:30AM from Edina, or meet us there at 10:00AM.
RSVP by Monday, September 7th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org Please indicate if you plan to carpool.
WANDERERS: Saturday, September 12th, 10:00AM-Noon—Tour of Kenwood
Let’s visit Kenwood on one of the last fall tours offered by the Mpls. Heritage Preservation Commission. Platted as a suburb to Mpls. in 1886, Kenwood soon had its own railroad depot, hotel and many architect-designed homes built for the city’s elite. We’ll stroll down main street past its historically designated water tower, Mary Tyler Moore’s house, all the way to Lake of the Isles.
The 2-hour free tours are conducted by knowledgeable guides and usually quite slow paced with many stops along the way. I can’t think of a better way to get to know the many interesting neighborhoods in Minneapolis. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Husbands and friends are welcomed. To read more about the HPC, please go to http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/hpc/.
A carpool will leave Edina at 9:15AM or plan to meet us at the Kenwood Tower (Kenwood Pkwy./Douglas Ave.) fifteen minutes before the start of the tour.
RSVP to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT: Wednesday, September 16th, 7:00PM—Destination: Vietnam
at the home of a member
Come along for the tour, as Ann and Dianne present photos, video and souvenirs from their trips to this beautiful and interesting country. Find out about pho, cyclos, nuoc mam, au dai, dragon fruit, water puppets, mangosteen and much more.
RSVP by Sunday, September 14th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
LET’S DO LUNCH: Tuesday, September 22nd, NOON—Chiropractic Health & Wellness
Center, 3400 W 66th Street #128, Edina
It seems like stress is a part of everyone’s life. It’s always useful to learn more effective ways to cope with stress. Join us for a “lunch and learn” as Dr. Tim Fargo discusses ways to “Handle Stress Before it Handles You”. Lunch is free, compliments of the center.
RSVP by Saturday, September 19th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org.
Directions: From France take 66th street EAST to Barry Road. Turn LEFT on to Barry Road (Barry only runs NORTH from 66th street), then take an immediate LEFT into the Southdale Place parking lot. #3400 is a 4-story, light brown, brick building—you will see Interbank’s drive through on the east side of the building. Park anywhere in parking lot. Suite 128 is on the 1st floor.
BOOKCLUB: Thursdy, September 24th, 7:00PM—Small Island by Andrea Levy
At the home of a member
Read the book and join our discussion, or just come enjoy the food, drink and friendship. (You may even decide that the book is worth reading later.) Small Island is set in 1948 when Caribbean immigrants first came to Britain after WW II in search of a better life. It tells their stories from each character’s perspective, moving backward and forward in time, as each is forced to come to grips with the reality of their situation in a world that has changed beyond their expectations.
RSVP by Tuesday, September 22nd to Brenda@EdinaNewcomers.org
LADIES NIGHT OUT: Monday, September 28th, 6:30PM—Dinner at Santorini
13000 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie 952-546-6722
The Nicklow Brothers are legendary in the Twin Cities for the best in Greek classics. This year, their popular Santorini Taverna moved to Eden Prairie with the 2nd generation opening the doors to welcome guests in double the space (formerly the Pickled Parrot). See menu at www.santorinimn.com
RSVP by Friday, September 25th, to Brenda@EdinaNewcomers.org
PLANNING AHEAD
BOOKCLUB: November Date TBA: In Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight, Alexandra Fuller remembers her African childhood with candor and sensitivity. Though it is a diary of an unruly life in an often inhospitable place, it is suffused with Fuller’s endearing ability to find laughter, even when there is little to celebrate. Fuller’s debut is unsentimental and unflinching but always captivating. In wry and sometimes hilarious prose, she stares down disaster and looks back with rage and love at the life of an extraordinary family in an extraordinary time.
January 2010 discussion— ‘Tis the Season by Lorna Landvik
At once heartfelt and witty, ‘Tis the Season bears good tidings of great joy about the human condition—that down and out doesn’t mean over and done, that the things we need most are closer than we know, and that the true measure of one’s worth rests in the boundless depths of the soul. Lorna Landvik shines in this delightful holiday novel of redemption and forgiveness.
March 2010 discussion—Rainlight by Allison McGhee
Even in a small town people have secrets, including how much they really mean to each other. In this haunting debut novel, a tragic event sparks revelations from nine-year-old Mallie, her mother, her grandfather, a waitress, and Mallie’s father’s ex-lover. They discover long-hidden truths and forge new bonds in this unforgettable, heartbreaking novel about parents, children, and love.
May 2010 discussion—–Loving Frank by Nancy Horan
“This graceful, assured first novel tells the remarkable story of the long-lived affair between Frank Lloyd Wright, a passionate and impossible figure, and Mamah Cheney, a married woman whom Wright beguiled and led beyond the restraint of convention. It is engrossing, provocative reading.” There’s a wait at HCLib.org—reserve your copy now!