A note from our President…..

Wow—winter is finally here! Who knows what March will bring.   Let’s hope it’s spring.  While you’re waiting—come out and join us for some fun this month. You’re especially invited to join us for a Ladies Night Out wine and cheese party at my home on March 9th!

Coffee Break—enjoys a trip to Yum for great goodies

Craft Corner—eat a little, knit a little, talk a lot at Betty’s

Lunch Bunch—experiences Fat Nat’s—a “Best Of” winner

International—tours the new Hindu temple

Tea & Book Talk—discusses The Tale of Halcyon Crane at Elaine’s

Ladies Night Out—come for the fun, food and wine at Sally’s

See you there!

Sally Ebnet   Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

 

ACTIVITIES

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INTERNATIONAL: Monday, March 5^th,10:10 Departure— Sri Venkateswara Hindu Temple Tour

7615 Metro Blvd., Edina—-7078 Amundson Ave. (70^th/Cahill) 952-946-0009

Join us for the 10:30AM tour given by Priest Vamsi, followed by lunch nearby at Biryani, a Bangladeshi Indian restaurant. Be prepared to leave a small donation if we are asked. Those who practice Hinduism maintain small worship areas at home and pray there daily, but temples get crowded during festivals and other events. The Sri Venkateswara Temple began  about two years ago in a small leased space in Golden Valley which accommodated it’s 100 devotees—not the current membership of 1000. In 2010 they purchased the former Spa Bella Casa salon for $1.6 million and spent about $500,000 renovating it.

RSVP by Sunday, March 4th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org.  A carpool will meet at Sally’s at 10:10AM so we arrive at the same time.

 

LADIES’ NIGHT OUT: Friday. March  9th, 6:30PM——-Wine and Cheese Party

At the home of  a member

Enjoy a fun Friday night out with the girls. Lorraine Smith, one of our newer members, is compiling a referral booklet.  Not “Angie’s List”, but a local “Lorraine’s List”  where you can find a great painter, handyman or other useful services for your home.  Please bring the names of any trades people whose services you’d recommend.

Please bring a hearty appetizer, interesting cheese, or jug of wine to share. Sally will balance the menu as RSVPs come in.

RSVP by Monday, March  5th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

 

TEA &  BOOK TALK:  Wednesday, March 21^st, 3:00PM—The Tale of Halcyon Crane by Wendy Webb

At the home of a member

A young woman travels alone to a remote island to uncover a past she never knew was hers, in this thrilling modern ghost story. Recently won Minnesota Book Award.

RSVP by  Monday, March 19th to Sally@Edinanewcomers.org

 

COFFEE BREAK: Wednesday, March 14^th, 10:00AM—Yum Bakery

4000 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park

Yum is a light filled, cheery place with excellent goodies. It will be a nice way to Greet Spring!!

RSVP by Monday, March 12^th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

Directions: Hwy. 100  North to Minnetonka Blvd. Left (East) to restaurant

 

CRAFT CORNER: Friday, March 23rd, 7:00 PM—“More Knitting for Dummies” Etc.

At the Home of a member

Despite our Spring-like winter, March could still pack a punch, and you’ll need a warm scarf. Here’s another chance to learn the basics, or practice what you learned last time.  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, March 21^st to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

 

LUNCH BUNCH: Wednesday, March 28, 11:00AM Departure—Fat Nat’s

3540 Winnetka Ave N., New Hope,

Fat Nat’s has been the “Best of City Search” winner for breakfast the past 4 years. Let’s give it try for lunch! It’s not a fancy place, but who needs fancy right at tax time.

RSVP by Monday, March 26^th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

A carpool will leave Edina at 11:00AM or meet us there at 11:30

Directions: Venture ‘north’ on Hwy 100, exit on 36 Ave N and go east to Winnetka, restaurant is on south side in small shopping area.

 

TEA & BOOK TALK:  May Date TBA— American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld

On what might become one of the most significant days in her husband’s presidency, Alice Blackwell considers the strange and unlikely path that has led her to the White House–and the repercussions of a life lived, as she puts it, “almost in opposition to itself.”

 

 

A Note from our President –

February is the time for love—and who deserves it more than ourselves? So, love the one you’re with 24/7!  Indulge, comfort, educate, and celebrate her this month—Edina Newcomers & Friends is here to help.

Coffee Break—enjoys something lovin’ from the oven at Ann’s

International—explores the Mercado Central’s 48 shops

Ladies Night Out—come on, get happy at Sally’s

Lunch Bunch—samples Italian fare at the West End’s Soprano’s Kitchen

Brunch—wonderful way to spend your Saturday morning—at Lina’s

See you there!  Sally

 

ACTIVITIES

 

COFFEE BREAK: Wednesday, February 8^th, 10:00AM—at the Home of a Member

There’s always something wonderful coming hot out of the oven at Ann’s house.

Please bring a little something to share over coffee and conversation.

RSVP by Monday, February 6^th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

 

INTERNATIONAL:  Monday, February 13th, 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.

RSVP by Friday, February 10th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers

Directions: #62 East to 35W North to Lake Street Exit.  Right on Lake to SW corner of Bloomington Ave. and Lake.

 

LADIES NIGHT OUT: Friday, February 17^h, 6:30PM —Wine and Cheese Party

At the home of a member

Enjoy a fun Friday night out with the girls.  Please bring a hearty appetizer, interesting cheese, or jug of wine to share. Sally will balance the menu as RSVPs come in.

RSVP by Monday, February 13th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

 

BRUNCH: Saturday, February 25th, 11:00AM—Cabin Fever Celebration

at the home of a Member

Get out of the house and celebrate—the end of winter is in sight. Please feel free to bring something to share.

RSVP by Sunday, February 19^th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.

 

LUNCHEON: Tuesday, February 28^th, 11:30AM—Sopranos Kitchen

5331 W. 16^th St., St Louis Park, 952-345-2400

Beat the winter blahs with the taste of Italy in the warm atmosphere of  Sopranos Kitchen – representing the best of Italy, fusing the classic tastes of Italy with modern influences. Fresh pastas made to order with the finest ingredients, sizzling steaks grilled to perfection on our wood fired grill and succulent meats slow cooked on our wood fired rotisserie.

RSVP by Monday, February 27^th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

 

BOOKCLUB:  March Date TBA—- The Tale of Halcyon Crane by Wendy Webb

A young woman travels alone to a remote island to uncover a past she never knew was hers in this thrilling modern ghost story. Recently won Minnesota Book Award.