Monthly Archives: May 2022

June 2022 Newsletter

A note from our President…..

The long wait is over.  Spring has finally sprung.  My garden is looking spectacular—tulips, iris, red bud tree—along with all the magnolias and crabs that are in full bloom around town.  Come out and enjoy the weather and all the fun & food we have planned!

Do-Gooders Day—help us feed the needy at VEAP

Coffee Break—meet us at Yorktown’s Panera Bread

Needlecrafters—it’s “show and tell” at Rustica

Lunch Bunch—we’re taking the train downtown to Dayton’s

Flicks & Fun—-catch the latest film and discuss at PFChang’s

Card Sharks—have some fun playing cards at Linda’s

Happy Hour—enjoy apps & bevs on the patio at Tavern 23

Books & Booze—discusses “Tortilla Curtain”

Garden Tour—spring has sprung at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden

Books and Booze—discuss Tortilla Curtain at Cahill Bistro

See you there!             Sally Ebnet             sally@TheWanderersMSP.org

ACTIVITIES

DO-GOODERS DAY: Tuesday, June 7th, 1:15PM Carpool Departure—-Bloomington VEAP 

9600 Aldrich Avenue South, Bloomington, MN  55420

VEAP is a basic needs organization whose programs include access to healthy foods, social services, housing stability and supportive services. We will sort donated produce for the VEAP food shelf from 2:15-5:15.  Training is provided.  Our commitment to VEAP is the first Tuesday, every other month: June 7, August 2, October 4 and December 6.

We can have dinner/Happy Hour at Lucky 13 near Southtown after our service.

A carpool leaves the east side parking lot of the Southtown Bowling Alley at 1:15PM.  Please indicate if you plan to carpool or meet us there. If you drive: go around to the west side of the building (overlooking 35W) and park farther back if possible—keep closer rows open for Food Shelf clients. Enter through Door 2 on the west side marked “VEAP Volunteers and Staff”

RSVP by Wednesday, June 1st to PattiS@TheWanderersMSP.org

COFFEE BREAK: Tuesday, June 7th, 10:00 AM—Panera Bread

Yorktown Shopping Center

Enjoy friends and delicious treats.

RSVP: by Saturday, June 5th to GailS@TheWanderersMSP.org

NEEDLE CRAFTERS:  Tuesday, June 14, 10:00AM—Rustica Bakery

Southdale (Near North entrance where JC Penney’s used to be)

We will meet only once in June. Bring any show and tell you have been working on!

RSVP by Sunday, June 12th to GailS@TheWanderersMSP.org


LUNCH BUNCH:  Thursday, June 16th, 10:45 AM Departure—-Wood & Paddle Eatery

31 S 7th St, Minneapolis

Let’s take the light rail downtown for lunch. After lunch we’ll walk over and check out The Dayton’s Project in the the historic downtown Minneapolis department store building on Nicollet Mall.  

We’ll meet at We will meet at the Mall of America light rail station at 10:45 and travel to the Nicollet Mall station. Trains depart every 10 minutes.   Fully vaccinated only please.

RSVP by Monday, June 13th to MaryOC@TheWanderersMSP.org

FLICKS & FUN: Tuesday, June 21st—Time & Show TBA—AMC Southdale

Catch one of the newest movies at a discount with us.  Anne will announce the movie and meeting time as it gets closer. Happy Hour to follow at PF Chang’s.

CARD SHARKS:Monday, June 20th, 2:00PM-at the home of a member

NOTE THE EARLIER TIME!  

We’re playing any game(s) that the group wants.  Tea and water will be available. Feel free to bring a beverage of your own or a snack to share.  Fully vac’d only please.

RSVP by Saturday, June 18th to LindaS@TheWanderersMSP.org

HAPPY HOUR: Thursday, June 23rd, 4:30PM—-Tavern 23

7651 France Avenue

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!  That’s our motto—let’s live it!  Join us—hopefully on the patio overlooking Centennial Lakes.  You too, non-imbibers!       https://www.tavern23mn.com/menu/happy-hour/

RSVP by Tuesday June 21st to Sally@TheWanderersMSP.org

BOOKS & BOOZE:  Tuesday, June 28th, 3:30PM—Cahill Bistro

7078 Amundson Ave., Edina (70th/Cahill)

The Tortilla Curtain by T. Coraghessan Boyle (fiction) 

Topanga Canyon is home to two couples on a collision course. Los Angeles liberals Delaney and Kyra Mossbacher lead an ordered sushi-and-recycling existence in a newly gated hilltop community: he a sensitive nature writer, she an obsessive realtor. Mexican illegals Cándido and América Rincón desperately cling to their vision of the American Dream as they fight off starvation in a makeshift camp deep in the ravine. And from the moment a freak accident brings Cándido and Delaney into intimate contact, these four and their opposing worlds gradually intersect in what becomes a tragicomedy of error and misunderstanding.

RSVP by Sunday, June 26th to AnneS@TheWanderersMSP.org

GARDEN TOUR: Thursday, June 30th, 10:30AM Departure—Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden                      1 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Mpls.

We’ll join a naturalist for an 11-11:45AM tour to learn about the seasonal plants blooming inthis peaceful, 14-acre sanctuary. Founded in 1907, this Garden is the oldest public native plant garden in the United States. More than 500 native plant species grow within the Garden’s woodland, wetland, and prairie habitats. More than 130 resident and migratory bird species travel through or reside within the Garden. Lunch to follow somewhere nearby.

A carpool will leave from the  Hoigard’s parking lot at Miracle Mile Mall at 10:030AM  Please let me know if you plan to be there or will meet us at the garden at 11:00. 

RSVP by Tuesday, June 28th to Sally@TheWanderersMSP.org

COMING UP

CAROL’S ANNUAL JULY GARDEN PARTY: Saturday, July 2nd, 10:00AM 

At the home of a member

Come join this Wanderers casual gathering for conversation and good food. Her garden has lots of shade; however, if you are sun-sensitive wear a hat. Menu is potluck – so bring one of your favorite dishes. Later responses may be asked to help “round out” the offerings. Come prepared to share one good thing that came out of the covid lockdown – no “Negative Nellies” – we need more positivity in our lives! I will have my preserves available for anyone who wants to purchase. If it rains we’ll reschedule.

RSVP by Saturday, June 25th to carol.schaub@comcast.net

May 2022 Newsletter

A Note from our President –

April showers bring May flowers—let’s hope! It’s coming down again as I write this.  Will this week be the last of it?  We Minnesotans don’t let a little bad weather keep us home.  Come on out for all the new and fun things we’ve got on the calendar.  Be assured there’s always great food and drinks involved.

Coffee Break—don’t miss breakfast at People’s Organic

Garden Tour—walk around Centennial Lakes and HH at Tavern 23 

Card Sharks—Linda’s place is always a blast!

Lunch Bunch—meet us on the patio at Redstone

Books & Booze—join us for a drinks, apps and a great discussion

Flicks & Fun—get out for a new flick and Happy Hour

Needlecrafters—the knitters are finally back at Patisserie Margot

Happy Hour—meet the girls at Tavern on France

See May 15th RSVP Deadline for July 18th Lake Minnetonka Sunset Cruise—under “Coming Up”

See you there!         Sally Ebnet     (952) 920-4042      SallyEbnet@yahoo.com

ACTIVITIES

NEEDLECRAFTERS: Monday, May 2nd and Monday, May 16th, Noon—-Patisserie Margo

4510 Valley View Rd. 

We’re back to Margo’s twice this month! Bring your needlework and enjoy delicious treats or soup.

RSVP by Sunday, May 1st to Gail at gasa6540@gmail.com or 952-484-6127

FLICKS & FUN: Tuesday, May 3rd—Time & Show TBA—AMC Southdale

Catch one of the newest movies at a discount with us.  Chris will announce the movie and meeting time as it gets closer. Happy Hour to follow at PF Chang’s.

GARDEN TOUR: Friday, May 6th, 3:00PM—Centennial Lakes Walk and Happy Hour

Meet us on the path near Tavern 23’s patio. We’ll build up a thirst and head back for their Happy Hour.

RSVP by Thursday, May 5th to Jane at 952-925-2066. 

COFFEE BREAK:  Tuesday, May 10th, 10:00AM—People’s Organic

East side of Southdale Center

We’ll enjoy the patio if we have good weather. If not, the inside is huge and very comfortable.

RSVP by  Sunday, May 8th to Gail at 952-484-6127 or gasa6540@gmail.com

THEATRE OUTING: Thursday, May 12th, 10:30AM Departure – Maynards/Old Log Theater 5185 Meadville Street, Greenwood, MN 55331
11:00AM Lunch (Maynard’s, 685 Excelsior Blvd.) & 1:30PM Play –
Escape to Margaritaville 

Welcome to Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it all—and stay to find something they never expected. Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming musical with the most unforget- 

table songs from one of music’s greatest storytellers. USA Today calls it “A little slice of paradise!” and En- tertainment Weekly raves, “It will knock your flip-flops off!” So don’t let the party start without you. 

Cost: Pay your own tab at Maynard’s. Play is $30 at the door 

Carpooling: A carpool will leave the back parking lot of Kohl!s at Knollwood (Hwy.7/#169) at 10:30AM. Please indicate when you RSVP if you plan to participate and are willing to drive.
RSVP: by Friday, April 29th to Kathy Vaughn at 612-310-3934 or KVDesigns@hotmail.com Please provide your cell phone number, if you want to carpool, and if you will be joining us for lunch. 

Directions to the Old Log: Hwy. 7 West to Excelsior. Turn RIGHT (N) at Christmas Lake Road stoplight. Turn LEFT (W) onto Excelsior Blvd. Go three blocks and turn RIGHT onto Minnetonka Blvd/Old Loge to the theatre immediately on your right.+99

CARD SHARKS:Wednesday,May 18th, 6:00PM—-at Linda Schiltz’s home

2811957 Tiffany Lane, Eden Prairie

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.  Fully vac’d only please.

RSVP by Tuesday, May 17th to Linda at SkyBlu5347@yahoo.com or 612-616-6557

HAPPY HOUR: Monday, May 23rd, 4:30PM—-Tavern on France

6740 France Avenue

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!  That’s our motto—let’s live it!  Join us—hopefully on the patio—for this new monthly activity.  You too, non-imbibers!            https://www.thetaverngrill.com/event/happy-hour/

RSVP by Sunday, May 22nd to Sally at SallyEbnet@yahoo.com

1st ANNUAL RETREAT: Tuesday May 24 – Friday May 27, 2022

Boyd’s Mason Lake Resort, Fifield, WI (3½ hour drive from Mpls.)

owned by our new member: Chris Simon    

Cost:   $520 – includes 3 meals a day, and your own bed.  Share carpool gas costs

Events:   Nature, nature and more nature, plus companionship. That’s it!

·      Pontoon boat ride and a cookout is included, bring your own wine

·      S’mores by the fire

·      Walking on trails, 

·      Quiet and rural

·      On a lake with 5 lakes joining together

·      Easy and fun games hour

·      Craft hour – bring your own craft or knitting

·      Time to read if you want to bring a book by the indoor fireplace

·      Private dock, wildlife and loons

·      Big beautiful house on the lake with heat

·      Screened in porch

RSVP: by Friday, April 8th to Anne Shea 612-327-7763     $200 deposit down                  

For more information, check out the website:  http://www.boydsmasonlakeresort.com

Who is going so far: Anne Shea, Carla Hawley, Laurie Thro, Anna Wanglie, Mary Olson Coleman, Chris Simon

LUNCH BUNCH:  Tuesday, May 31, 11:30 AM —Redstone American Grille 

8000 Town Center Place, Eden Prairie

Lovely large patio overlooking a pond (weather permitting). Fully vaccinated only please.

RSVP by Monday, May 23rd to Mary text 612-804-9489 or molsoncoleman@yahoo.com

COMING UP

D0-GOODERS DAY: Tuesday, June 7th, 1:15PM Departure—-Bloomington VEAP

9600 Aldrich Avenue South, Bloomington, MN  55420

VEAP is a basic needs organization whose programs include access to healthy foods, social services, housing stability and supportive services. We will sort produce for the VEAP food shelf from 2:15-5:15.  Training is provided.  Our commitment to VEAP is the first Tuesday, every other month: June 7, August 2, October 4 and December 6.

We can have dinner at nearby Lucky 13 after our service.

A carpool leaves the east side parking lot of the Southtown Bowling Alley at 1:15PM.  Please indicate if you plan to carpool or meet us there. Drive around to the west side of the building (overlooking 35W) and park further back if possible—keep closer rows open for Food Shelf clients. Enter through Door 2 on the west side marked “VEAP Volunteers and Staff”

RSVP by Saturday, June 4th to Patti Stuhlman at PattiStuhlman123@gmail.com

BOOKS & BOOZE:  Tuesday, June 28th, 3:30PM—Cahill Bistro

7078 Amundson Ave., Edina (70th/Cahill)

The Tortilla Curtain by T. Coraghessan Boyle (fiction) 

Topanga Canyon is home to two couples on a collision course. Los Angeles liberals Delaney and Kyra Mossbacher lead an ordered sushi-and-recycling existence in a newly gated hilltop community: he a sensitive nature writer, she an obsessive realtor. Mexican illegals Cándido and América Rincón desperately cling to their vision of the American Dream as they fight off starvation in a makeshift camp deep in the ravine. And from the moment a freak accident brings Cándido and Delaney into intimate contact, these four and their opposing worlds gradually intersect in what becomes a tragicomedy of error and misunderstanding.

LAKE MINNETONKA SUNSET BOAT CRUISE: Monday, July 18th, 4:45PM Departure—Al & Alma’s

Port of Excelsior, 2 Water Street

NOTE:  Deadline May 15—Cost is $48 per person.

Celebrate summer! Come on our annual cruise for 2 hours 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 this 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 on the lake’s 114 miles of shoreline.  

Boarding begins at 6:15pm; boat departs promptly at 6:30pm and returns to port at 8:30pm.  

Buffet Menu:

·       Al’s Famous Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs

·       Southern Fried Chicken

·       Italian Mandarin Salad

·       Au Gratin Potatoes

·       Guacamole Dip and Chips

·       Whole Wheat Rolls

·       Alma’s Brownies and Lemon Berry Bars

A carpool will leave TBD at 4:45 PM.  **Please indicate if you plan to car pool or meet us there at 6:15.

RSVP by Sunday, May 15th with your check payable to: Kathy Vaughan, 3100 Burr Oak Circle, Chaska, MN 55318.   We cannot reserve seats until they are paid for.