October 2011 Newsletter
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011A Note from our President –
The experts are saying this will be an especially colorful autumn. I guess it’s our the consolation prize for the less than stellar summer we experienced this year! So, get out an enjoy It and all the “colorful” and fun activities we have planned.
We hope to meet you soon!
OCTOBER ACTIVITIES
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LADIES NIGHT OUT: Monday, October 3rdh, 6:30PM— Dinner at Grand Szechuan
10602 France Ave., South, Bloomington, 55431 (952) 888-6507
This restaurant is located in the Valley West Shopping Center, on the corner of France Ave. and Old Shakopee Rd. You can look over their menu at www.grandszechuanmn.com
RSVP by Friday, September 30th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
SATURDAY HATS & HIGH TEA: Saturday, October 8th, 2:30PM —At the home of a member
If you weren’t invited to the royal wedding, this will be the perfect opportunity to don your favorite hat and join us for an elegant gathering of Edina’s most refined ladies. Please feel free to bring a special treat to share.
RSVP by Monday, October 3rd to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
COFFEE BREAK: Wednesday, October 12th, 10:00AM—At the Home of a member
Brisk fall days call for lots of hot coffee, toasty pastries and warm friends. Please bring a treat to share.
RSVP by Monday, October 10th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
LUNCH BUNCH: Thursday, Oct 20, 11:00AM Departure—El Tejaban Mexican Grill
2 West 66 St. Richfield 612-243-9699
The El Tejaban Mexican Grill offers an authentic taste and experience of Mexican culture and cuisine. Their menu is wide-ranging and delicious. I recently ate there on a Sunday afternoon and our group were the only “Americanos” in the restaurant . If the Hispanic community flocks to it, you know it must be authentic!
RSVP by Monday, October 17th to Sally@EdinaNewcomeers.org
A carpool departs at 11:00AM from Edina, or meet us there at 11:30AM
Directions: 66th St. East to Nicollet Ave. Turn left. Cafe is on the east end of the Hub shopping center.
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT: Tuesday, October 25th, 6:00PM Departure— Dinner at Amore Victoria
1601 West Lake Street, Minneapolis (at Irving Ave.) 612-823-0250
You can enjoy their special Restaurant Week 3-course dinner for $30. Or, order from their large menu of traditional Italian classics which run the gamut from house made gnocchi con gorgonzola and frutti di mare, to more contemporary fusions, like the wildly popular Mushroom Passion. Their signature Lasagna and Tiramisu have been labeled “excellent” and “near perfect” by critics from both Mpls St Paul Magazine and the Star Tribune. (see menu at amorevictoria.com)
RSVP by Friday, October 21st to Sally@EdinaNewcomeers.
A carpool departs at 6:00PM from Edina or meet us there at 6:30PM.
Directions: Hwy. 100 N to Excelsior Blvd. Turn Right (East) following Excelsior as it becomes Lake Street.
CRAFT CORNER: Friday, October 28, 7:00 PM—“Knitting for Dummies” Etc.
At the Home of a member
Winter is coming, and you’ll need a scarf. And you can make it yourself. Come learn the basics of knitting—or get help with a project you’ve started. Not into knitting? Bring along any project of interest—or just get out of the house and enjoy a Friday night with the girls. Refreshments will be provided along with practice knitting needles and yarn.
RSVP by Wednesday, October 25th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org