February 2010 Newsletter
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010A 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, educate, and celebrate the tiger in her this month—ENC is here to help.
Coffee Break—checks out Rustica’s new location near Lake Calhoun
International Night—Chinese New Years celebration at the famous Rainbow
Ladies Night Out—come on, get happy at Crave!
Bon Appetit—creates a Chinese New Year party at Sally’s
Wanderers—provides to a low-cal Valentines treat at the Mpls. Institute of Arts
Lunch Bunch—heads to McCormick and Schmick’s for great seafood and more
See you there! Sally
FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES
To RSVP just click on the blue email addresses
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT— Tuesday, February 9th, 5:30 Departure—Dinner at Rainbow Chinese Restaurant
2739 Nicollet Ave. Minneapolis 612-870-7084
This restaurant has been offering special Chinese New Year dinners for many years, and is highly recommended. Join us for a fun evening.
A carpool will leave Edina at 5:30, or meet us at 6:00PM.
RSVP by Sunday, February 7th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
COFFEE—Wednesday, February 10th, 9:30AM Carpool Departure—Rustica
3220 Lake Street, Mpls. (Calhoun Village)
This popular bakery/restaurant has moved to new “digs” near Lake Calhoun. We’ll go check out their new ambiance and have our monthly “catch-up” time. There are lots of shops nearby to investigate as well.
A carpool will depart at 9:30 from Edina. Or, meet us at Rustica at 10:00AM.
RSVP by Sunday, February 7th to Sally@Edinanewcomers.org
Directions: Hwy. 100 North to Minnetonka Blvd. Exit. Left (East) on Minnetonka to Calhoun Village (on your left—entrance near Burger Jones.) Rustica is between Punch Pizza and Barnes and Noble. Ramp parking available.
LADIES NIGHT OUT—-Monday, February, February 15th, 5:15PM—Happy Hour at Crave
3520 West 70th (in the Galleria) 952-697-6000
Until 6PM we can take advantage of the great appetizer prices from their $3/$4/$5 Happy Hour menu, along with select beers for $3 and wines for $5.
RSVP by Friday, February 12th to Sally@Edinanewcomers.org
BON APPETIT: Saturday, February 20th, 6:00PM—Chinese New Years Party
at the home of a member
Celebrate the year of the Tiger—with two tigers! Spouses or friends are invited. Guests will be assigned an easy-to-make dish from the menu below to prepare in advance and bring to the party. All expenses will be divided equally—keep track of your expenses.
RSVP by Saturday, February 13th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
Menu
Baked Hoisin Chicken Buns
Spinach and Sesame Salad
Thai Coconut Lime Soup
Lime, Apricot, and Soy Sauce Chicken Wings
Spicy Spareribs in Black Bean Sauce
Vietnamese Style Spring Rolls
Thai Roast Beef and lettuce Rolls
Dried Fruit Poached in Port and Spices
WANDERERS: Wednesday, February 24th, 12:15PM Departure – MIA Tour
2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis
The Mpls. Institute of Arts is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a daily, free, docent-led tour entitled “Love and Scandal”. The museum has selected pieces it hopes will inflame your passion for art by exploring the victories and vicissitudes of love. We’ll see works that tell intriguing stories of marriage & devotion, the sexual exploits of gods & goddesses, or the hurtful scandals that sometimes come with affairs of the heart!
A carpool leaves Edina at 12:15PM or meet us at the museum’s Information Desk just before the 1:00PM tour begins.
RSVP by Tuesday, February 23rd to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
Directions: to the MIA and parking information can be found at www.artsmia.org.
LUNCHEON—Thursday, February 25th, 11:30AM—McCormick and Schmick’s
3203 Galleria – located in the Westin Hotel
This is a wonderful restaurant chain that originally started in the Northwest. They’re famous for their quality seafood, but all their food is great.
RSVP by Monday February 22nd to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
Directions: From France Ave go east on 69th Street toward York. The Westin will be on your right. Plenty of free parking in ramp behind the hotel.
COMING UP
READING AHEAD FOR BOOKCLUB:
March 2010 Bookclub 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 Bookclub 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!