A Note from our President –
Summer is flying by! It was especially short this year! That’s the beauty of Minnesota—there’s always another season to look forward to. We’re looking forward to more great seasons as The Wanderers. Come along for the fun and friendship—and great food, too!
Theatre Outing—take in lunch and Beehiveat the Old Log
Flicks & Fun—see Crazy Rich Asians and do HH at PF Chang’s
Lunch Bunch—eat healthy at The Good Earth
Coffee Break—visit Lind Hills’ Rose Street Patisserie
Night-Time Books—discuss The Good Earth on the Mezz
Games–-fun times to be had at Elaine’s
Needlecrafters—winter’s coming—time to start those cozy, warm projects at Patisserie Margo
We start our new year October 1st. Please consider joining us. A Membership Form is on the “JOIN” page.
See you there!
Sally@TheWanderersMSP.org
ACTIVITIES
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. Spring has sprung – 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 meet at Southdale outside the Jimmie Johns’. No need to RSVP – just come.
FLICKS & FUN: Tuesday, September 4th, 1:25PM—“Crazy Rich Asians”
Southdale AMC
The Strib’s Collin Covert gave this PG13 comedy 4 stars and wrote, “Here’s a love story with genuine stakes, grown-up characters and a great sense of fun. Having radically exceeded my hardhearted expectations, it should leave rom-com fans feeling as delighted as children on Christmas Day.” It got 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.
New Yorker Rachel accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. Rachel learns that Nick has neglected to mention that he’s the son of one of the country’s wealthiest families and one of its most sought-after bachelors. As Nick’s girlfriend, Rachel must contend with jealous socialites and Nick’s own disapproving mother.
Meet at 1:25PM by the refreshment stand to introduce ourselves and walk into the 1:35PM movie together. Later we’ll go to PF Chang’s for happy hour and conversation about the movie.
RSVP by Sunday, September 2ndto LynnJ@TheWanderersMSP.org
NEEDLECRAFTERS: Thursdays, September 6th& 20th, 1:30PM—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 SaraK@TheWanderersMSP.org
LUNCH BUNCH: Tuesday, September 11th, 11:45AM—The Good Earth Restaurant
The Galleria, 70th/France Edina
Their slogan is “If you only ate this good every day”. We’re hoping for nice weather so we can eat outside on their deck.
RSVP by Saturday, September 8th to CarmellaA@TheWanderersMSP.org
COFFEE BREAK: Wednesday, September 12th, 10:00AM–-Rose Street Patisserie
2811 West 43rd Street, Minneapolis, Linden Hills
Gorgeous pastries are at the forefront here. Be prepared to be amazed by the French pastry chef.
RSVP by Tuesday, September 11th to GailS@TheWanderersMSP.org
Directions:Take Xerxes to 43rd. Right on 43rd. Parking on site and on the street.
NIGHT-TIME BOOK TALK: Monday, September 17, 7:00PM – Lunds & Byerly’s Mezz
France Ave. at Hazelton Road, Edina
The Good Earth, by Pearl S. Buck Though more than seventy years have passed since this remarkable novel won the Pulitzer Prize, it has retained its popularity and become one of the great modern classics. In The Good Earth Pearl S. Buck paints an indelible portrait of China in the 1920s, when the last emperor reigned and the vast political and social upheavals of the twentieth century were but distant rumblings. This moving, classic story of the honest farmer Wang Lung and his selfless wife O-Lan is must reading for those who would fully appreciate the sweeping changes that have occurred in the lives of the Chinese people during the last century.
Beverages at happy hour prices are available until 7:00 pm. Feel free to bring food or snacks up from the store. Weather permitting we’ll be out on the deck. Please come even if you haven’t read the book.
RSVP by Thursday September 13th to PattiS@TheWanderersMSP.org
GAMES PEOPLE PLAY: Wednesday, September 19th, 7:00PM—at the home of a member
9700 Portland Ave., Bloomington
There’ll be lots of fun and laughs. Please bring a snack or beverage to share. If you have a favorite game—please bring it.
RSVP by Monday, September 217th to ElaineK@TheWanderersMSP.org
Directions: #494 east to Portland Ave. exit. Turn RIGHT (S) and follow to 98thStreet. Complex is on your RIGHT at NW corner of 98th/Portland.
COMING UP
PLEASE NOTE THAT UPCOMING ACTIVITIES HAVE SEPTEMBER RSVP DEADLINES!
MUSEUM TOURS: Monday, October 15th, 11;30AM Departure—Lunch/Tour of the “new” Bell Museum
Stout’s–1611 Larpenteur Avenue, W, Falcon Heights
Museum—2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St Paul, MN 55113
The Wanders are going on a journey through space and time at the “New” Bell Museum. We’ll explore connections between nature and the universe. On this 70-minute interpreted tour of the Bell Museum’s galleries, we’ll take a deep dive into the technology of space exploration and the diversity of life through the lens of their world-renown dioramas. After the tour, explore other areas in the museum including the Touch and See room, temporary exhibit galleries. and the outdoor learning landscape. Before the tour we’ll go to Stout’s Pub & Grill, 1611 Larpenteur Avenue, W, Falcon Heights – a fun, unassuming, awesome local pub with great food. We’ll return to Edina about 4PM depending on traffic. Tour Cost is $14 per person – and must be paid by Thursday, September 27th
A carpool will leave S. Mpls. at 11:30AM. Please indicate if you plan on participating and are willing to drive. Or, meet us at the restaurant or museum.
RSVP by September 27thwith your check.Contact BarbaraD@TheWanderersMSP.org for mailing address and carpool directions.
BOOKS & BOOZE: Tuesday, October 23rd, 3:30PM—Cahill Bistro
Digging to Americaby Anne Tyler Anne Tyler gives us a story about what it is to be an American, and about Maryam Yazdan, who after thirty-five years in this country must finally come to terms with her “outsiderness.” Two families, who would otherwise never have come together, meet by chance at the Baltimore airport—the Donaldsons, a very American couple, and the Yazdans, Maryam’s fully assimilated son and his attractive Iranian American wife. Each couple is awaiting the arrival of an adopted infant daughter from Korea. After the babies from distant Asia are delivered, Bitsy Donaldson impulsively invites the Yazdans to celebrate with an “arrival party,” an event that is repeated every year as the two families become more deeply intertwined.
THEATRE OUTING #2: Thursday, November 8th, 11:30AM—Lunch & Radio Gals at Masonic Theater
11411 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington
Set in the 1920’s when radio ruled the airwaves and small stations thrived, Radio Galsis a charming musical about Hazel Hunt from Cedar Ridge, Arkansas, who broadcasts from her front parlor with her “all-girl” orchestra, “The Hazelnuts”. What comes over the local airwaves is an array of hilarious, toe-tapping songs. However, Hazel’s broadcasts are not always so local due to her habit of impinging on other frequencies, like NBC, attracting the attention of a federal radio inspector who’s intent on shutting her down. It turns out he has a fine tenor voice, plays a mean accordion and quickly becomes enchanted by the “Hazelnuts”. From the creators of Pump Boys and Dinettes. Price: $45 Lunch and Show (11:30AM) $25 Show Only (1:00PM)
Menu: Pork Chops & Stuffing in a Mushroom Cream Sauce
Scalloped Potatoes and Vegetable du jour
Cold Salad – Chef’s Choice
Dinner Rolls, Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Hot Tea
Dessert – Chef’s Choice (Slice of Cake, Pie or Torte)
Special dietary meals available by request (please notify us in advance)
RSVP by Thursday, October 18th with your check. MarAF309@comcast.net for mailing address.
Directions: South on Hwy. 100 to Masonic Home Drive. Circle past the main entrance and turn RIGHT on Masonic Home Dr. Parking and Theatre are in the rear of the main building.
NIGHT-TIME BOOK TALK: Monday, November 19th, 7:00PM—Lunds & Byerly’s Mezz
The Woman Next Door by Yewande Omotoso
Hortensia and Marion are neighbors. One’s black, the other white. Both are successful women with impressive careers. Both have recently been widowed, and are living with questions, disappointments, and secrets that have brought them shame. And each has something that the woman next door deeply desires.
Sworn enemies, the two share a hedge and a deliberate hostility, which they maintain with a zeal that belies theirage. But, one day, an unexpected event forces Hortensia and Marion together. As the physical barriers between them collapse, their bickering gradually softens into conversation and, gradually, the two discover common ground. But are these sparks of connection enough to ignite a friendship, or is it too late to expect these women to change.
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