A note from our President…..
The snow is melting and we’re expecting “average temps” next week! We all just need a little heat and sun. Then everything’s going to really take off. Take off with us this month as we explore fun venues and make new friends.
Flicks & Fun—we’ll watch Finding Your Feet at the Edina Theater
Games People Play: fun and games at Elaine’s
Coffee Break—join us at Turtle Bread for goodies and gab
Night-Time Book Talk—discuss Me Before You
Guthrie Tour—get a behind-the-scenes look
Lunch Bunch—we’ll feel like we’re eating al fresco at The Hilltop
Needlecrafters—bring a project—or even your mending
Walkers—meet us at the lake every Tuesday and Thursday
Sally Sally@TheWanderersMSP.org
ACTIVITIES
FLICKS & FUN: Tuesday, May 1st—1:50PM—Finding Your Feet
Edina Landmark Theater, 50th & France
Finding Your Feet is a comedy about two very different sisters who reunite in London when the younger sister, Sandra, discovers her husband of 40 years is having an affair with her best friend. Sandra’s sister drags her along to a community dance class where she starts finding her feet and romance as she meets her sister’s friends. This colorful group shows Sandra that retirement is only the beginning, and divorce might give her a whole new lease on love and life.
The movie starts at 2:00PM, but we’ll meet at 1:50PM just to the left of the theater’s refreshment stand to introduce ourselves and walk into the movie together. After the movie we will go to a nearby restaurant for happy hour and conversation about the movie.
RSVP by Sunday, April29th to LynnJ@TheWanderersMSP.org
There‘s free 5-hour parking in the upper levels of the municipal parking lot behind the theater. Access from Lund’s parking lot or 51st Street.
NEEDLECRAFTERS: Thursdays, May 3rd, 17th & 31st—Patisserie Margo
4510 Valley View Road, Edina
Whatever your knitting, crocheting or craft skill level, we’d love to have you join us! You can even bring your mending! Come to learn or just chat over your project. We meet every other Thursday. Enjoy coffee, food/bakery treats and great conversation.
If you have questions contact Sara at Sara5217@aol.com
COFFEE BREAK: Wednesday, May 9th, 10:00AM–– Turtle Bread, Linden Hills
3421 W 44th Street, Mpls, MN 55410. 612-924-6013
May is almost here! Time to gather for coffee at the classic and inviting Turtle Bread Company.
RSVP by May 8th to GailS@TheWanderersMSP.org
Directions: France Avenue North to 44th. Right on 44th.
BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Friday May 11th, 9:15 Departure—Guthrie Theater
818 South 2nd Street, Mpls.
Explore the history and heart of the Guthrie Theater during this 45-minute backstage tour. We’ll visit Guthrie’s signature main stages, their world-class scene and costume shops and more. After the tour we can spend some time touring some of the other areas like suspended bridge and music box viewing area. The cost would be $7.00. We’ll walk across the street for lunch at Kindee Thai, 719 S. 2nd St. www.kindeethairestaurant.com.
A carpool will leave S. Mpls. at 9:15AM or meet us at the Guthrie at 9:45AM. Please indicate if you plan to car pool and are willing to drive.
RSVP with your check for $7.00 by Monday, May 7th by mail. Contact BarbaraD@TheWanderersMSP.org for address.
Directions to Guthrie: I-35W north to exit 17C. Follow S 3rd St. and Chicago Ave to S 2nd St. Parking is available in the city-owned Riverfront Ramp across from the Guthrie. Pay by credit card at the exit, or at one of several pay stations inside the ramp.
LUNCH BUNCH: Tuesday, May 15th, 11:30AM—The Hilltop
5101 Acadia Ave. Edina (Hwy. 100/50th) (952) 925-5628
Advertised as Edina’s best comfort food-inspired restaurant. Owned by father-son duo Ken & Brett Johnson, the Hilltop’s got a long history in the heart of Edina—one that extends past its long run as the Eden Avenue Grill and the Pantry, opened by Ken in 1978. They’ve put a modern twist on the place, but we still believe in comfort-food classics and old-fashioned hospitality.
RSVP by Sunday, May 13th to CarmellaA@TheWanderersMSP.org
Directions: Hwy. 100 North to 50th/Vernon exit. Turn RIGHT onto Eden Ave. First RIGHT is Arcadia.
NIGHT-TIME BOOK TALK: Monday, May 21, 7:00PM—Byerly’s Mezz
Lunds and Byerly’s, France/Hazelton Rd.
Me before You, by Jo Jo Moyes
“They had nothing in common until love gave them everything to lose. Louisa Clark is an ordinary girl living an exceedingly ordinary life–steady boyfriend, close family–who has never been farther afield than their tiny village. She takes a badly needed job working for ex-Master of the Universe, Will Traynor, who is wheelchair bound after a motorcycle accident. Will has always lived a huge life–big deals, extreme sports, worldwide travel–and now he’s pretty sure he cannot live the way he is. Will is acerbic, moody, bossy–but Lou refuses to treat him with kid gloves, and soon his happiness means more to her than she expected. When she learns that Will has shocking plans of his own, she sets out to show him that life is still worth living.
Beverages at happy hour prices are available until 7:00 p.m. Feel free to bring food or snacks up from the store. Please come even if you haven’t read the book.
RSVP by Saturday, May 19th to Sara at Sara5217@aol.com
GAMES PEOPLE PLAY: Thursday, May 24th, 7:00PM—at the home of a member
There’ll be lots of fun and laughs. Please bring a snack or beverage to share, along with a favorite game if you have one.
RSVP by Tuesday, May 22nd to ElaineK@TheWanderersMSP.org
Directions: #494 East to Portland Ave. exit. Turn RIGHT (S) and follow to 98th Street. Complex is on your RIGHT at NW corner of 98th/Portland.
WALKERS: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30AM—Southdale Center
Need motivation to get out, move, and beat that cabin fever? Join us for an hour (3 laps) of walking inside Southdale–or as much as your schedule and legs allow. Gather at the bench outside Jimmy John’s. Located just inside Hennepin County Service Center entrance on the East side of the mall.
COMING UP
BAYFIELD TRIP: Wednesday-Friday, September 19th-21st
Approx. Total per person 7 People/$461.00 10 people/ $436.00
$100.00 Deposits due May 15th by mail. Please email Barb at BarbaraD@TheWanderersMSP.org for details, address or questions.
BOOKS & BOOZE: June—-Date TBD
Burying Place by Brian Freeman
A stunning, clever and unputdownable thriller for fans of Harlan Coben and Michael Connelly. Lieutenant Jonathan Stride is quietly recovering from injuries sustained on his latest case when a rich doctor’s baby is kidnapped and his peace is shattered. As suspicion builds that the doctor may have staged the baby’s disappearance, the relationship between the doctor and his wife and neighbors begins to disintegrate.
3RD ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY: Saturday, July 7th, 10:00AM
At the home of a member
Think Pink! Bring something yummy to share, wear your sunscreen or a floppy hat, and be prepared to enjoy one another’s company. If it rains, we’ll reschedule.
NIGHT-TIME BOOK TALK: Monday, July 16th, 7:00 PM – Lunds & Byerly’s Mezz
France Ave. at Hazelton Road, Edina
Pope Joan, by Donna Cross
” Pope Joan has all the elements one wants in a historical drama – love, sex, violence, duplicity, and long-buried secrets.” In this international bestseller and basis for the 2009 movie, Cross brings the Dark Ages to life in all their brutal splendor and shares the dramatic story of a woman whose strength of vision led her to defy the social restrictions of her day. For a thousand years her existence has been denied. She is the legend that will not die–Pope Joan, the ninth-century woman who disguised herself as a man and rose to become the only female ever to sit on the throne of St. Peter.
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