A 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 12^th, 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 10^th 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 21^st 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 25^th, 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 23^rd 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 25^th 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

A Note from our President –

This is the week we move into high gear!  Thanksgiving is just days away, and after that the countdown to Christmas and Hanukkah is underway.

So, my annual gift to you is this advice:  Let go of just a little this year, and take more time for you!  Join us at all, or some of the wonderful activities we’ve planned—they’re guaranteed to relieve a little stress, put you in the holiday spirit and help you touch base with busy old and new friends.

Ladies Night Out meets for dinner at Tryg’s

Coffee Break visits the Swedish Institute

International tours Russian Art Museum with lunch at Wild Acres

Holiday Luncheon a favorite ENC tradition—not to be missed! RSVP by November 28^th!

See you there!

Sally

 

ACTIVITIES

INTERNATIONAL: Thursday, December 1st, 10:00AM Departure—The Museum of Russian Art

5500 Stevens Ave. S.  Mpls.   612-821-9045

Join us for a one hour tour ($7.00) of the art of Oleg Vassiliev, one of the most important unofficial Soviet artists. Also antiquities from Ukraine: artifacts unearthed in present day Ukraine. including golden decorative art, jewelry and everyday objects. There will be time to visit the gift shop after the tour. Noon lunch at Wise Acres Restaurant, 5401 Nicollet Ave.

A carpool leaves Edina at 10:00AM

RSVP by Monday, November 28^th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.

Directions: #62 East to 35W North.  Exit at 54^th/Diamond Lake Road.  Turn left crossing bridge.  Museum will be on your Left. Easy parking across the street.

 

LADIES NIGHT OUT: Monday, December 5th, 6:30PM— Dinner at Tryg’s

3118 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, 55416 (612) 920-7777

This lovely restaurant is located near Lake Calhoun. You can look over their menu at Trygs.com

RSVP by Saturday, December 3rd to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

 

HOLIDAY UNCHEON: Thursday, December 8^th, 10:30AM  Departure– At Technique Restaurant, Le Cordon Bleu, 1315 Mendota Heights Rd. Mendota Heights, MN  55120  651-286-2400

Celebrate the season with a tour of the culinary school’s new kitchens at 11:00AM, followed by a three-course lunch at 11:30AM.  Cost $14.00 including Tax and Tip.

RSVP by Monday, November 28th with your starter and main course choices to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org.

Directions: 494 East to Pilot Knob Road.  Turn RIGHT on Pilot Knob Road.  Drive NORTH two blocks to the traffic light. Turn RIGHT on Mendota Heights Road. Continue NORTH to the “Le Cordon Bleu” culinary school campus on your LEFT. Turn RIGHT and park in the designated spaces located by the Restaurant’s entrance on the building SOUTH side.

Starter Course

Choice of:

Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Seasonal Greens with Brie Cheese and Craisins

Main Course

Choice of:

Roasted Pork Loin with Potato Mousseline and Broccolini

Grilled Salmon with Risotto and Asparagus

Dessert Course

Vanilla Cheese Cake with Mixed Berries Sauce

Refreshments

Fruit punch, Lemonade, Coffee, Tea and Milk

 

COFFEE:  Wednesday,  December 14th, 9:30 Departure—American Swedish Institute

2600 Park Ave., Mpls.

Experience Christmas the Nordic way!  During the one hour “Christmastime in Sweden” presentation, we’ll enjoy a hands-on exploration of Sweden’s historic and contemporary Christmas traditions. The instructor will present holiday customs in an interactive format.  After the presentation we’ll have time to explore the five Nordic Christmas rooms of the Turnblad Mansion, and peruse the Museum Shop. Cost is $10/pp and requires a minimum of 10. Coffee to follow at the Common Roots Cafe/bakery at 26th and Lyndale.

A carpool will leave Edina at 9:30AM

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

Directions: Hwy. 100 North to #62 East to 35w North to Lake Street Exit.  Right at Lake Street.  Left at Park Ave. to mansion.

 

Book Club January 2012: Date TBA—The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga

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.