EDINA NEWCOMERS

A note from our President…..

I returned from chilly Florida to find that most of our snow had melted—yippee! As a native Minnesotan I know a heavy March or even early April snow storm is probably inevitable, but a girl can hope that spring is coming soon. Whatever the weather, please come enjoy some time with Edina Newcomers this month:

International Night–-tastes Russian specialties at St. Paul’s Moscow on the Hill

Coffee Break—visits Excelsior and the new Patisserie Margo

Lunch Bunch—stops to smell the flowers at Bachmann’s and Patrick’s Bakery

Wanderers—tours St. Paul’s historic cathedral

Ladies Night Out—lots of healthy choices await at the Good Earth

See you there!    Sally   Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

ACTIVITIES

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT: Monday, April 5th, 6:00PM Departure––Dinner: Moscow on the Hill              371 Selby Ave. St. Paul    651-291-1236

Come try the only authentic Russian restaurant in St. Paul. Their menu is rich with favorite Russian delicacies.  Some, you will find, have a noticeable French, Mediterranean and far-Eastern influence, along with several American favorites.

RSVP by Thursday, April 1st to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

A carpool will leave Edina at 6:00PM or, meet at the restaurant at 6:30PM

Directions: Hwy. 100 North, to Crosstown #62 East, to #35W North, to #94 East, to Dale St. Exit.  Turn LEFT (East) on Selby Ave.  Free parking at the corner of Marshal and Virginia

COFFEE BREAK: Wednesday, April 14th^th, 9:30AM Departure–– Patisserie Margo

284 Water St., Excelsior        952-476-2232

Let’s take a little trip to charming Excelsior for a visit to the newest of Margo’s locations. This one is larger than her Edina shop and should be equally delicious. We can even do a little shopping afterward and enjoy the spring day.

RSVP by Saturday, April 10^h to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

A carpool will leave Edina at 9:30AM, or, meet the group at 10:00AM at Margo’s.

Directions: #62 West to #494 North to Hwy. 7 West.  Take slight RIGHT onto Oak Street and another slight RIGHT onto Water Street.  Patisserie Margo will be on your left.

LUNCH BUNCH: Thursday April 15, 10:30AM––April in “Paris”

10:30AM Bachman’s Behind the Scenes Tour & 11:30AM Lunch at Patrick’s French Style Café

6010 Lyndale Ave., S. two blocks north of Hwy 62 (Crosstown) at Lyndale Ave.

Spring is finally on our doorstep. How better to get enthusiastic about the season than a visit to Bachman’s Garden Center. Our tour will take us behind the scenes including the floral design area and the greenhouse plus a discount coupon and free rose. Then, we can chat about our favorite part of the tour over lunch among the flowers at the café on site (we’ll pretend we’re on the Champs Ellyses )  Cafeteria selections are unique and delicious.

RSVP by Tuesday, April 13 to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

Directions: Hwy. 62 EAST to Lyndale Ave. Exit.  Turn LEFT and go 2 blocks to store on LEFT.

WANDERERS: Monday, April 19th, Noon departure — Tour of the Cathedral of St. Paul

239 Selby  Ave., St. Paul

The imposing Beaux Arts Cathedral of St. Paul occupies the highest ground in St. Paul.  It is the seat of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and, as such, is the spiritual home to over 800,000 Roman Catholics.    The cornerstone was laid for this National Historic Landmark in 1907.    The design was conceived by French architect Masqueray whose brief was to build “a modern building, perfect in its acoustics, in its sanitary, ventilating, heating and other details….”.   The exterior is made of St. Cloud granite and the interior features travertine from Mankato.  Although its first services were held in 1915, work on the interior continued for decades.  Let’s hope for a sunny day as the cathedral’s  beautiful stained glass windows are renowned. Complimentary tours focusing on the art and architecture are given beginning at 1pm, Monday through Friday.

RSVP by Sunday, April 18^th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

A carpool wll leave Edina at Noon, or join us at the cathedral just before the 1pm tour.   Tours meet in the first pew at the front of the church.

LADIES’ NIGHT OUT: Monday, April 26th, 6:30PM—Dinner at The Good Earth Restaurant

In the Galleria at 3460 Galleria, Edina, MN 55435 (952) 925-1001

There is always good food at the Good Earth, so please come join us. You can look over their menu at their website at www.goodearthmn.com or go straight for the Cashew Chicken—a favorite.

RSVP by Saturday, April 24th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

BOOKCLUB—May discussion—Date TBA­­––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!