A note from our President…..

It’s hard to believe May is almost here—finally! Soon it will be summer and with it comes the end of ENC’s year.  May’s events will be your last opportunities to participate until next fall—so come out and enjoy the fun things we’ve planned—just for you!

Coffee Break—enjoy coffee and treats at Diana’s

International Night—“travel” to Japan for “good taste” at Aji in Hopkins

Brunch–-celebrate Spring at Lina’s

Ladies Night Out—check out Pinstripes overlooking Centennial Lake

Lunch Bunch—sample spring salads at Betty’s

Bookclub—discuss “Same Kind of Different as Me” at Margie’s

Sally                  Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

ACTIVITIES

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT: Thursday,  May 5th, 6:30PM—Dinner at Aji

712 Main Street, Hopkins

Aji, “good taste”, just opened in January, offering a variety of very affordable Japanese specialties in a lovely, contemporary atmosphere.

RSVP by Monday, May 2^nd to  Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

A carpool will leave Edina at 6:00PM.

Directions: Hwy. 169 North to Excelsior Blvd.  Right (West) on Excelsior to 5^th Ave.  Right on 5^th to Main.  Left on Main to restaurant

COFFEE BREAK: Wednesday, May 11^th, 10:00AM­––at the home of a member

Please bring a spring treat to share for our final Coffee of the year. Hopefully we can get out and enjoy her wonderful view of the creek.

RSVP BY Tuesday, May 11th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

BRUNCH: Saturday, May 14th, 11:30AM—“Welcome to Spring” Celebration

at the home of a member

Spring has sprung and it’s time to celebrate. Join in the fun as we toast the season.

Lina will be treating us to her fabulous specialties, but feel please free to bring a bottle of wine or something yummy to share.

RSVP by Sunday, May 8^th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

LADIES’ NIGHT OUT:  Tuesday, May 17^th, 6:30PM—Dinner at Pinstripes

3849 Gallagher Drive at France Ave. (next to the Container Store)

Check out Edina’s newest fine dining and entertainment center.  Weather permitting we’ll be able to enjoy the fabulous views of Centennial Lake—from outside around the firepit.

RSVP by Saturday, May 14^th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

LUNCH BUNCH: Thursday, May 19, 11:15AM—Salad Potluck

at the home of a member

Join us for a lovely spring luncheon, with lots of time to visit and to share your favorite salad with the group.

RSVP by Monday, May 16th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

TEA & BOOK TALK:  Thursday, May 26^th, 3:00PM—Same Kind of Different As Me

by Ron Hall and Denver Moore

at the home of a member

Denver was born in rural Louisiana in January 1937, and after several tragic events went to live on a plantation with his Uncle  and Aunt, who were share croppers.   Sometime around 1960, he hopped a freight train and began a life as a homeless drifter until a judge awarded him a 10 year contract for hard labor.  For the next 22 years he was homeless on the streets of Fort Worth.  In 1998, “He never met Miss Debbie,” Miss Debbie met him and his life was changed forever. Today, he is an artist, public speaker, and volunteer for homeless causes.  In 2006, as evidence of the complete turn around of his life, the citizens of Fort Worth honored him as “Philanthropist of the Year” for his work with homeless people.

There are at least 60 copies (10 in large print) available at hclib.org

RSVP by Tuesday, May 24^th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.

BOOKCLUB READING AHEAD:

September 2011: Date TBA—The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein