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 annual 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.

Coffee Break gathers around Ann’s big table for coffee, conversation and holiday treats

International Night visits Barbary Fig in St. Paul for a taste of Morocco

Wanderers gets in the holiday spirit at a festive Sweet Adelines concert

Ladies Night Out takes a Happy Hour break from the holiday hustle and bustle at Kincaid’s

Holiday Luncheon is a favorite ENC tradition not to be missed!

See you there!         Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

ACTIVITIES

COFFEE—Wednesday,  December 9th, 10:00AM––at the home of a member

There’s always something wonderful coming out of the oven at Ann’s. Please bring a plate of your favorite holiday treats to share.

RSVP by Monday, December 7th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT—Thursday, December 10th, 5::30PM Departure—Barbary Fig

720 Grand Avenue , St. Paul   651-290-2085

Join us for a follow-up dinner to our November Moroccan night.  We’ll enjoy a taste of North African cuisine (French Style) with a Moroccan twist. A carpool will leave at 5:30 from Edina, or meet us at the restaurant at 6:30PM.

RSVP by Wednesday, December 9^th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

WANDERERS––Saturday, December 12th, 2:00PM—City of Lakes Christmas Concert

(JFK) Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave S., Bloomington

If you like barbershop harmony and Christmas music,  you shouldn’t miss this concert. It features the City of Lakes (Sweet Adelines) Chorus–80 female voices (including ENC member Pam Stickler)  which has won national, international—and every regional competition in which they have taken part since 1967.  They’re joined by the all-male Mpls. Commodores and the Benson Family Singers.  Barbershop harmony is a style of unaccompanied vocal music characterized by consonant four-part chords for every melody note. Spouses and guests are welcome. Tickets are $12.00. Email SallyEbnet@yahoo.com if you’re interested in carpooling.

RSVP by Tuesday, December 1st to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org to order tickets to be left at the “will call” desk outside the auditorium.  If the concert doesn’t sell out, there will be tickets available at the door.

LADIES NIGHT OUT— Monday, December 14th, 5:30PM—Happy Hour at Kincaid’s

8400 Normandale Lake Blvd., Bloomington, 55437  (952) 921-2255

Make some time for yourself and join us for Happy Hour—when all appetizer’s are ½ price and the price of many libations reduced.  Kincaid’s is located off Hwy. 100 and 84^th Street near Normandale Lake in Tower 8400. Parking is FREE in the parking garage. To see the Happy Hour menu, visit  www.kincaids.com, Click on “Our Menu” and “Happy Hour”. Hope you can make it!

RSVP by Saturday, December 12th, to Brenda@EdinNewcomers.org

ANNUAL HOLIDAY LUNCHEON—Thursday, December 17^th, 11:30AM––at the home of a member

This always-special tradition is a wonderful time to celebrate the holidays with old and new friends.

Menu

Wine or Cider Greeting

Field Greens with Apples

Chicken Elegante

Wild Rice Pilaf

Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce

Coffee, Tea

Tickets are $15.00. RSVP by Monday, December 7^th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org to order your tickets.

BOOKCLUB––January Discussion Date TBA—‘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.”