November 2011 Newsletter
October 26th, 2011A Note from our President –
What a great October we’ve been having. A year ago we had 4 inches of snow—but then came a beautiful November. Let’s hope for a repeat (the beautiful part—not the snow!) Regardless–get out of the house this month for some fun with ENC!
International Night—so many choices, so little time at the Hmong Market
Ladies Night Out—opah! let’s go Greek
Coffee Break—checks out Bachman’s Idea House
Tea & Book Talk—discusses Old Filth
Lunch Bunch—visits Chin’s Asia Fresh
Craft Corner—learn to knit, bring a project, or just relax with the girls
See you there! Sally
Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
ACTIVITIES
INTERNTIONAL NIGHT: Thursday, November 3rd, 3:15 Departure—International Hmong Market
1001 Johnson Parkway, East St. Paul
This place is amazing, with 100′s of shopping stalls with so many interesting things to see and purchase, huge fresh fruit and vegetable room, and at least 17 places to order prepared foods. Ordering is very easy–there are photos of each item and the employees speak English. Go to HeavyTable.com/hmong-village to get some idea of the market. The cooks, shop owners and customers were very helpful and nice–the food stalls even offered” tastes” so we could decide what to order. When Ann and Dianne visited they sampled BBQ chicken (the best), bubble tea, tricolor beverage (you have to see and taste this) and cookies resembling rosettes that were wonderful. The papaya salads looked interesting . Many varieties of pho soup were available. We’ll leave for Edina about 5:30PM. Bring cash.
RSVP by Tuesday, November 1st to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.
At 3:15PM a carpool will depart Edina, or make arrangements to meet us there at 4PM
Directions: 494 E to 35E N. Exit and turn Right at Pennsylvania Ave. Pennsylvania becomes Phalen Blvd. Turn Right at CR-64/Johnson Pkwy. to market.
LADIES NIGHT OUT: Monday, November 7th, 6:00PM Departure— Dinner at Christos Greek Restaurant
15600 Highway 7, Minnetonka 952- 912-1000
This restaurant maybe a little out of the way, but well worth the visit. You can find their delicious menu of Greek specialties at www.christos.com
RSVP by Friday, November 4th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
A carpool departs at 6:00PM from Edina or meet us there at 6:30PM.
Directions: Hwy. 62 W to 494 N to Hwy. 7 W. Restaurant is one mile west on N. frontage road.
COFFEE BREAK: Wednesday, November 10th, 9:30 Departure—Bachman’s Idea House
6010 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. 612-861-7600
Enjoy a self-guided tour of Bachman’s Fall Ideas House followed by coffee at Patrick’s Bakery. Inside and out the historic home at Bachman’s Lyndale Ave. location, you’ll find a surprising mix of vintage and new, which will inspire you with decorating ideas that are fun, fresh, practical, and easy.
Tour Tickets are $5.00 per person. Ann has reserved and paid in advance for 8 places, and will make more reservations as they come in.
RSVP by Thursday, November 3rd to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.
A carpool departs at 9:30AM from Edina, or meet us there at 10:00AM.
Directions: #62 East to Lyndale Ave. Exit. Left (North) to Bachman’s. Idea House is north of store.
TEA & BOOK TALK: Friday, November 11th, 3:00PM—-Old Filth by Jan Garman
At the home of a member
Based, in part, on the early life of Rudyard Kipling. Sir Edward Feathers has progressed from struggling young barrister to wealthy expatriate lawyer to distinguished retired judge, living out his last days in comfortable seclusion in Dorset. The engrossing and moving account of his life, from birth in colonial Malaya, to Wales, where he is sent as a “Raj orphan,” to Oxford, his career and marriage, parallels much of the 20th century’s torrid and twisted history. Old Filth was nominated for the 2005 Orange Prize.
RSVP by Tuesday, November 8th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
LUNCH BUNCH: Thursday, November 17th, 11:00AM Departure— Chin’s Asia Fresh
11300 Wayzata Blvd., Minnetonka 952-345-5010
This is a quick food setting with Cantonese, Sichuan and other Asain influences. Place your order at counter, it is made to order and delivered to your table. I chose this location because at the other end of shopping center is a unique shop – The Landing – all handcrafted items made by Minnetonka Seniors. They have some lovely items that might just round out your Christmas shopping list. Either stop in B/4 lunch or come with me as a group after lunch to peruse the shop.
RSVP by Saturday, November 15th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
A carpool will leave Edina at 11:00AM, or meet us at the restaurant at 11:30AM.
Directions: Hwy 394 West to Hopkins Crossroads exit and then West on frontage road/Wayzata Blvd. It’s in the same shopping center as Trader Joes and Dick’s Sporting on South side.
CRAFT CORNER: Friday, November 18th, 7:00 PM—“Knitting for Dummies” Etc.
At the Home of a member
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 Tuesday, November 15th to Sally@EdinaNewcomers.org
COMING UP
Save the Date: Annual Holiday Luncheon, 11:30AM, Thursday, December 8th at Le Cordon Bleu’s new location, 1315 Mendota Heights Road.