A note from our President…..
I’m counting on a great June after this crazy spring. We have so many fun times planned all month. Don’t miss a thing!
Needlecrafters—stitch up at storm at Patisserie Margo
Flicks & Fun—catch a new movie with us
Lunch Bunch—meet at Sea Salt Eatery near M’haha Falls
Coffee Break—see you on Patrick’s patio
Garden Tour—enjoy a free day at the Arboretum
Books & Booze—discuss Burying Place
Edina Evenings—shop the Farmer’s Market, then meet for Happy Hour at Tavern 23
Walkers—begin your day at Centennial Lakes
Sally@TheWanderersMSP.org
ACTIVITIES
FLICKS & FUN: Tuesday, June 5th, 2:00PM—“Book Club”
Southdale AMC Theater
We’ll see this comedy about four friends whose lives are turned upside down when their book club tackles Fifty Shades of Grey. They inspire each other to make their next chapter of their lives the best yet. Review: “a fun, light-hearted rom-com for the elder set and a gentle reminder that life is long and love is not just for the young.” As of today, the movie starts at 2:05 p.m., but that could change. (I will let anyone who RSVPs know if the time changes.) Let’s meet five minutes earlier near the refreshment stand to introduce ourselves and walk into the movie together. After the movie we will meet at PF Changs about 4:00PM for happy hour.
RSVP by Monday. June 4th LynnJ@TheWanderersMSP.org
COFFEE BREAK: Wednesday, June 13th, 10:00AM— Patrick’s Cafe Edina/Richfield
2928 West 66th Street, Richfield
Hope for good weather, so we can sit on the patio. Either way, we will enjoy a coffee break at Patrick’s, which has delicious breakfast entrees and bakery treats. Their coffees are excellent, too.
RSVP by Tuesday, June 12th to GailS@TheWanderersMSP.org
Directions: Kitty-corner from Southdale in Southdale Square Center at Xerxes/York and 66th street.
NEEDLECRAFTERS: Thursdays, June 14th & 28th—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 Sara5217@aol.com
GARDEN TOUR: Monday, June 18th, 10:00AM Departure —MN Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318
Named Best Botanical Garden by USA Today readers, the Arboretum offers a front-row view as Mother Nature (FINALLY!) sheds her wintery coat and unfolds a tapestry of color signaling the arrival of spring. The Arboretum features 1,137 acres of natural areas, public gardens and 5,000 plant species/varieties with 1000’s of labels designed to inspire ideas for visitors’ own backyards. Everyone gets in FREE every 3rd Monday!! Lunch at the Arboretum café to follow.
A carpool will leave south Mpls. at 10:00 AM or meet us at the Arboretum at 10:30. Please indicate if you plan to car pool and are willing to drive.
RSVP by Saturday, June 16th to BarbaraD@TheWanderersMSP.org
Directions to Arboretum: 494 W to Hwy. 5 W to Arboretum.
LUNCH BUNCH: Thursday, June 21st, 10:45 Departure—Sea Salt Eatery
4825 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis (612) 721-8990
Their slogan is “Serving extraordinary fresh seafood, wine and beer“. The Eatery is located in the park at Minnehaha Falls, so those who wish to (weather permitting) can go for a walk to see the falls before or after lunch. Check out their menu at https://seasalteatery. wordpress.com/
A carpool will leave Edina at 10:45 or meet us there at 11:15. Email Sally@TheWanderersMSP.org if you wish to join the carpool.
RSVP by Monday, June 16th to either CarmellaA@TheWanderersMSP.org or JudyS@TheWanderersMSP.org
Directions: #62 Crosstown EAST to Hwy. 55. Turn NORTH to Minnehaha Park. There is a paid parking lot near the restaurant.
BOOKS & BOOZE: Tuesday, June 26th, 3:30PM— Cahill Bistro
7078 Amundson Ave, Edina, MN 55439, (952) 426-4196 (70th at Cahill)
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.
RSVP by Saturday, June 23rd to AnneS@TheWanderersMSP.org
Directions: Hwy. 100 to 70th exit. Turn RIGHT (W) and follow 70th as it turns to the RIGHT (W) at stop light. Continue to Amundson and turn LEFT (S). If you get to Cahill Rd. you can still turn LEFT. Restaurant is next to Domino’s and Asian House.
EDINA EVENINGS: Thursday, June 28th, 5:00PM—Farmer’s Mkt. & Tavern 23 Happy Hour
7651 France Ave., Edina
The Centennial Lakes Farmer’s Market will resume operation on Thursday, June 14th– September 27th. Surprisingly few people are aware of this hidden gem—about 30 vendors of fruits & veggies, cheese, breads & pastries, pork products & grilled brats, honey, etc.—along the lakeshore. The market is open from 3-7PM. Shop before or after we meet at 5PM on Tavern 23’s (Lou Nanne’s) patio. HH prices run until 6PM—we’ll stick around until at least 7PM. We’ll be in the main DR if there’s rain. http://www.tavern23mn.com/happy-hour/
RSVP by Tuesday, June 26th to PattiK@TheWanderersMSP.org
Directions: The park/shopping center has upper and lower level parking. Park underneath to easily access the market. Walk along the lake to the south to reach Tavern 23’s patio. Or, if you’re skipping the market, park in Tavern 23’s lot facing France Ave.
WALKERS: every Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30AM—Centennial Lakes
Need motivation to get out, move, and exercise? Join us as we walk around Centennial Lakes. Summer’s here–so meet us at the “Big Clock” outside of the Hughes Pavilion. Walk around the lake or as much or as little as your legs allow. Be on time–we’ll start walking promptly! If it rains – we gather at the bench outside Jimmy John’s at Southdale. Located just inside Hennepin County Service Center entrance on the East side of the mall.
COMING UP
CAROL’S 3RD ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY: Saturday, July 7th, 10:00AM
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.
BOOKS & BOOZE: August 2018
The Silent Sister by Diane Chamberlin
In The Silent Sister, Riley MacPherson has spent her entire life believing that her older sister Lisa committed suicide as a teenager. Now, over twenty years later, her father has passed away and she’s in New Bern, North Carolina cleaning out his house when she finds evidence to the contrary. Lisa is alive. Alive and living under a new identity. But why exactly was she on the run all those years ago, and what secrets are being kept now?
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