December 2011 Newsletter
Saturday, November 26th, 2011A 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 28th!
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 28th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.
Directions: #62 East to 35W North. Exit at 54th/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 8th, 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.