A note from our President…..
Summer’s going faster than ever. Come on out and enjoy it with us before it’s all gone!
Flicks & Fun—cool off at a new movie
Coffee Break—enjoy breakfast at Yum!
Lunch Bunch—join us for great food at the Mill Valley Kitchen
Lake M’Tonka Cruise—-sign up now if you can come
Card Sharks—come play any game that suits you at Linda’s
Garden Party—meet us for a potluck dinner in Marcia’s garden

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR RSVPs NEED TO BE RECEIVED IN A TIMELY MANNER. BETTER TO RSVP EARLY AND CANCEL IF NECESSARY, THAN TO CALL AFTER THE RSVP DATE.

See you there! Sally Ebnet sally@TheWanderersMSP.org


ACTIVITIES

FLICKS & FUN: Tuesday, August 3rd—Time and Movie TBA
Keep cool at an afternoon movie. Watch your inbox for more info as it becomes available.
Happy Hour to follow nearby for those interested.
RSVP by Monday, August 2nd to ChrisM@The WanderersMSP.org


COFFEE BREAK:  Friday, August 6th, 10:00AM—Yum! Minnetonka
3460 West 70th Street6001 Shady Oak Road, Mtka.
This is the Yum! people keep requesting. It’s a larger space with outdoor seating.
RSVP by Wednesday, August 4th to GailS@TheWanderersMSP.org


LUNCH BUNCH: Tuesday, August 10th, 11:30AM—Mill Valley Kitchen
3906 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park
Located on the corner of Excelsior and France, Mill Valley Kitchen aims to create a memorable and wholesome dining experience that leaves you feeling satisfied and nourished. It’s about sourcing and preparing food as close to its whole state as possible.There is minimal on-street parking, but there is a parking lot behind the building. Menu at Millvalleykitchen.com
RSVP by Saturday, August 7th LynnChel@aol.com


LAKE MINNETONKA CRUISE:  Monday, August 16th, 5:10PM Departure—Al & Alma’s
201 Piper Road Mound, Minnesota 55364  952.472.3098
Celebrate summer! Come with The Wanderers on our 3rd annual 2-hour cruise on beautiful Lake Minnetonka.  Enjoy visiting with members that you have and haven’t met.  
Take in the magnificent sights of the lake and sip your favorite beverage (cash bar) while enjoying a beautiful buffet of their most popular appetizers. Since 1973 Al & Alma’s has been offering dinner cruises.  It’s the perfect way to take in the sites and fantastic history of Lake Minnetonka.
The captain and crew share stories of the lake, point out beautiful estates, and navigate the shores, channels, many bays and islands of the lake.  Boarding begins at 6:00pm; boat departs promptly at 6:30pm and returns to port at 8:30pm.  Cost is $48/person. If you’re interested, contact Al & Alma’s directly to see if space is still available. Contact AnneS@TheWanderersMSP.org if you’re coming.

Buffet Menu·     
·       Signature fried chicken
·       Al’s Signature Slow Cooked BBQ Riblets
·       Signature Guacamole Dip and Chips 
·       Fresh Cut Fruit 
·       Island Salad 
·       Alma’s Brownies and Lemon Berry Bars 
A carpool will leave Anne Shea’s home at 5:10 PM SHARP.  Please indicate if you plan to car pool or meet us there at 6:00. AnneS@TheWanderersMSP.org
Directions to Anne’s – Going south on HWY 100 to 77th street exit.  Turn RIGHT (W) and follow 77th St.—as it becomes Edina Industrial Blvd.—to 78th St.  Turn RIGHT at 78th.  Turn RIGHT at Delaney Blvd. Turn RIGHT at Pondwood Drive. 7732 Pondwood Drive.
Directions Al and Alma’s – please see their website Lake Minnetonka Boat Cruises, Dinner Cruises | Al & Alma’s Charter Cruises

CARD SHARKS: Tuesday, August 24th,  7:00PM—-at a member’s home
We’re playing any game(s) that the group wants. Dessert will be served; tea and water will be available. Feel free to bring a beverage of your own or a snack to share.
RSVP by Sunday, August 22nd to LindaS@TheWanderersMSP.org

GARDEN DINNER PARTY: ThursdayAugust 26th, 4:00PM—At a member’s home
Come enjoy a POTLUCK dinner in Marcia’s beautiful garden.  Each year Marcia buys thousands of annuals and plants them herself.  She has charming chairs and tables for everyone—no need to bring any!  To ensure that she has a balanced selection of food – please consider:  4 Entrees, 4 Salads, 1 Fruit Bowl, 2 Breads and 3 Desserts. Please let her know what you will be bringing – later RSVPs can fill in to round out the offering! 
Marcia will provide all beverages. Cancelled if it rains. 
RSVP: by Saturday, August 21st to Marciamtgroth@aol.com


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.  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!   No need to RSVP – just come.



COMING UP

BOOKS & BOOZE:  Tuesday, September 28, 3:30 PM – Cahill Bistro,
7078 Amundson Ave, Edina, MN 55439
BOOK – Elizabeth is Missing: A Novel by Emma Healey
A sophisticated psychological mystery that is also a heartbreakingly honest meditation on memory, identity, and aging.  An elderly woman descending into dementia embarks on a desperate quest to find the best friend she believes has disappeared, Her search for the truth will go back decades and have shattering consequences..
RSVP: by Friday, September 26 to AnneS@TheWanderersMSP.org