January 2012 Newsletter
Thursday, December 29th, 2011A Note from our President –
Just returned from a wonderful 2 weeks in Puerto Rico. Can’t believe this crazy un-Minnesota winter! 2012 is only days away. Help us ring in another great year of welcoming women to community. And, make this your New Year’s resolution: “ Despite the weather, I will get out of the house and treat myself to all the fun activities Edina Newcomers & Friends has to offer!”
Coffee Break—take a post-holidays break at Elaine’s
Lunch Bunch—enjoy California cuisine at Mill Valley
International—explore the shops and food at Mercado Central
Tea & Book Talk—discuss White Tiger at Susan’s
Friday Night Crafts–knit, or just enjoy a night around the fire with friends
Ladies Night Out—meet the gang for Happy Hour at the Galleria Crave
See you there! Sally
ACTIVITIES
COFFEE BREAK: Wednesday, January 11th, 10:00AM—at the home of a member
The holiday frenzy will all be behind us. Enjoy a relaxing morning with friends. Please bring a treat to share.
RSVP by Monday, January 9th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
LUNCH BUNCH: Thursday, January 12th, 11:30AM—Mill Valley Kitchen,
3906 Excelsior Blvd. (at France Ave.) St Louis Park 952-358-2000
There’s lots of buzz about this relatively new restaurant which features Northern California cuisine. They strive to provide fresh, local sustainable ingredients and have a nice variety of choices to tempt you. All nutritional information is included in their menu.
RSVP by Tuesday, January 10th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
INTERNATIONAL: Monday, January 23rd, 10:00AM Departure—Mercado Central
1515 East Lake Street (at Bloomington) Mpls. 612-728-5401
There’s lots to see, smell and taste within the 48 little Mexican shops and food court.
A carpool will leave Edina at 10:00AM Or, arrange to meet us there at 10:30.
RSVP by Saturday, January 21st to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.
Directions: #62 East to 35W North to Lake Street Exit. Right on Lake to SW corner of Bloomington Ave. and Lake.
TEA & BOOK TALK: Wednesday, January 25th, 3:00PM—The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
At the Home of a member
Balram Halwai is a complicated man. Servant. Philosopher. Entrepreneur. Murderer. Over the course of seven nights, by the scattered light of a preposterous chandelier, Balram tells the terrible and transfixing story of how he came to be a success in life– having nothing but his own wits to help him along.
RSVP by Monday, January 23rd to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
FRIDAY NIGHT CRAFTS: Friday, January 27th, 7:00 PM—“Knitting for Dummies” Etc.
At the Home of a member
It’s cold out there, and time to make something warm and cuddly. 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, January 25th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
LADIES NIGHT OUT: Monday, January 30th, 5:30PM—Happy Hour at Crave Restaurant in The Galleria
3520 West 70th Street, Edina, MN 55435 (952) 697-6000
Meet us in the bar before 6:00PM to take advantage of their Happy Hour food and drink specials (menu at www.craveamerica.com).
RSVP by Saturday, January 28th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org