A note from our President…..

This is surely the most unseasonable weather this native Minnesotan has ever experienced.  If this is what global warming is about—I’m all for it!  A girl can hope that spring’s really here. Whatever the weather, please come enjoy some time at several of the area’s wonderful venues with ENC this month.

Coffee Break-–satisfy your sweet tooth at the YoYo Donut Shop

Ladies Night Out—get happy at Blue Point

Lunch Bunch—check out the West End’s Little Szechuan

International—explore Lilydale’s Italian Market

See you there!    Sally             Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org

 

ACTIVITIES

COFFEE BREAK:   Thursday, April 5^th,  9:30AM Departure—YoYo Donuts

5757 Sanibel Dr., M’tonka

This bright shop is hidden away in a small Minnetonka complex. It has wonderful donuts and a surprise Bacon Long john that is delicious. Good coffee, too.

A carpool will leave Edina at 9:30AM.

RSVP by Sunday, April 1st to Sally@Edinanewcomers.org indicating if you plan to carpool or meet us there at 10:00AM.

Directions: Hwy 62W to Shady Oak Rd.[61] exit. Turn right [north] and go to Sanibel Dr. Restaurant is located in the NE corner of Scoreboard Grill complex.

 

LUNCH BUNCH: Thursday, April 12^th, 11:00:AM Departure—Little Szechuan

5377 16^th St.       St Louis Park  (West End)       952-322-7671

The restaurant that has gotten constant rave reviews in St Paul has opened and outpost in St. Louis Park’s  West End. Let’s give it a try!

A carpool will leave Edina at 11:00AM.

RSVP by Tuesday, April 10^th to Sally@Edinanewcomers.org indicating if you plan to carpool or meet us there at 11:30AM.

Directions:  Hwy 100 N. to Cedar Lake Road exit. Go through stoplight (you’ll be on Park Place Blvd). Turn right onto 16^th St.

 

INTERNATIONAL:  Tuesday, April 17^th, 10:15AM Departure—Buon Giorno Italia Market & Deli

981 Sibley Memorial Highway       Lilydale

Join us for the 11:00AM tour of this Italian market and deli.  We will visit the market and then order lunch in the deli—soups, salads, pasta bar, and much more.

A carpool will leave Edina at 10:15AM.

RSVP by  Saturday, April 14th  to Sally@EdinaNewcomers indicating if you plan to carpool or meet us there.

Directions: #494E to Pilot Knob exit and turn right (N).  Follow Pilot Knob to Hwy. 13 and turn right to market.

 

LADIES’ NIGHT OUT: Monday, April 30th, 5:30PM—-Happy Hour at Blue Point Restaurant

4400 West 78th Street, Bloomington (952)767-9711

There are lots of great Happy Hour food and drink specials to choose from here.  See the menu at ww.bluepointrestaurantandbar.com. 

RSVP by Saturday, April 28th to Brenda@Edinanewcomers.org

Directions: France Ave. to 78^th Street.  Turn Right and follow along 494 to restaurant in Rasmussen College building.

 

TEA & BOOK TALK:  May 2012 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…..

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.”