A Note from our President –
Things are starting to move into high gear with the countdown to Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas underway. So, my annual gift to you is this advice: Let go of just a little this year, and take more time for you! If only I can follow my own advice! Join us at all, or some of the wonderful activities we’ve planned—they’re guaranteed to relieve a little stress, put you in the holiday spirit and help you touch base with busy old and new friends.
Card Sharks—we’re back at Linda’s for some fun
Happy Hour—get happy at Coalition
Winter Walkers—-put on your walking shoes and meet us at MOA
Flicks & Fun—see a new flick and discuss over Happy Hour
Needlecrafters—finish up those Xmas gifts at
Coffee Break—come gather at Sally’s
Curtain’s Up!—-“Little Women, the Musical” will charm you
Books & Booze—discuss “The Island of Sea Women”
See you there!
Sally Sally@TheWanderersMSP.org
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ACTIVITIES
CARD SHARKS: Thursday, December 8th at the home of a member
We’re playing any game(s) that the group wants. Dessert will be served; tea and water will be available. Please bring a snack to share.
RSVP by Sunday, December 4th to LindaS@TheWanderersMSP.org
NEEDLECRAFTERS: Mondays, December 12th & 26th, 10:00AM—Southdale Food Court
Bring your projects for a fun morning of crafting and socializing.
RSVP by one day prior to GailS@TheWanderersMSP.org
HAPPY HOUR: Monday, December 12th, 4:30PM—Coalition
3808 West 50th Street, Mpls.
Come get happy with us at the former Pearson’s spot.
RSVP by Saturday, December 10th to WanderingVikki@gmail.com
WINTER WALKERS: Wednesdays, December 14th, 11:00AM—MOA
West main entrance 1st floor
We will be walking and window shopping on the 2nd Wednesday of each of these winter months only. Get out of the house and enjoy ice-free walking with other Wanderers indoors at the Mall of America. Walk whatever your speed from 11 am to noon.
We will start at the West main entrance of the FIRST floor; there should be lockers there per the website. Join us at any point finishing on the FIRST floor at noon (same starting point) where we will adjourn to Crave for lunch; join us there even if you chose not to walk.
RSVP by Tuesday, December 13th to DianeH@TheWanderersMSP.org. Please include your cell#
FLICKS & FUN: Tuesday, December 13th—- Southdale AMC or Edina 4 Cinema
Movie and time will be announced when available. Happy hour to follow nearby.
RSVP by previous day to ChrisM@TheWanderersMSP.org
COFFEE BREAK: Thursday, December 15th, 10:00AM—at the home of a member
It’s my birthday! Come help me celebrate! Please bring a favorite holiday pastry or snack to share.
RSVP by Tuesday, December 13th to sally@TheWanderersMSP.org
CURTAIN’S UP!: Sunday, December 11th, 2:30Departure/7:30PMShow—Minnetonka Theater
18285 Highway 7, Minnetonka (Minnetonka High School)
Little Women: The Musical Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, follow the adventures of the famous sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. A civil war drama, this captivating story tells, in colorful music, of personal discovery, heartache, hope and love. This musical is presented in an intimate 136-seat theater.
Join The Wanderers for an early 3PM dinner at Ike’s, 17805 Highway 7, two blocks from the theatre.. https://minnetonka.ilikeikes.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/04/IkesMtka_AllDay_04.22.pdf
Cost: $23-25 Order ASAP—theater has only 136 seats!
A carpool for Ike’s will leave at 2:30PM from the north parking lot behind Kohl’s Knollwood.
RSVP by Tuesday, December 6, 2022, to DianeH@TheWanderersMPS.org
Please include your cell #, and indicate if you want to join the carpool, if you would like to drive the carpool and/or if joining us at Ike’s at 3 P.M, or the theatre at 4:45PM.
Directions to Kohl’s Knollwood Carpool Site—8440 Hwy. 7 France to 62 Crosstown W about 5 miles to 169 N. Proceed about 3 miles to Hwy. 7 E. Turn RIGHT on Aquilla Ave. Kohl’s is on your left. We will be at rear store exit near the corner of W 36th & Aquila.
Directions to Mtka. Theatre at Mika. High School— 18285 Hwy. 7 France to 62 Crosstown W about 5 miles to 169 N. Proceed about 3 miles to Hwy.7 W. Continue 5 miles and turn LEFT to County Road 101 S. In two blocks, turn RIGHT to Old Excelsior Blvd. Continue to Delton Ave. Turn LEFT into the front parking lot. Additional parking west of the school.
Directions to Ike’s—17805 Hwy. 7 (two blocks from the high school) From France take #62 Crosstown W about 5 miles to #169 N. Proceed about 3 miles to Hwy. 7 W. Continue five miles and turn LEFT to County Road 101 South. Turn RIGHT on Hutchins Drive, and in about two blocks RIGHT (commercial street). Ike’s parking lot is on the left.
BOOKS & BOOZE: Tuesday, December 27th, 3:15Social/3:30PM—Cahill Bistro
7078 Amundson Ave., Edina (70th/Cahill)
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict (historical fiction) Kathy Vaughn facilitatorThe remarkable, little-known story of Belle da Costa Greene, J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian—who became one of the most powerful women in New York despite the dangerous secret she kept in order to make her dreams come true. From New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict and acclaimed author Victoria Christopher Murray.
RSVP by Saturday, December 24th to LindaR@TheWanderersMSP.org
COMING UP
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WINTER WALKERS: Wednesdays, January 12th, 2/8 & 3/8, 11:00AM—MOA
West main entrance 1st floor. We will be walking and window shopping on the 2nd Wednesday of each of these winter months only. Get out of the house and enjoy ice-free walking with other Wanderers indoors at the Mall of America. Walk whatever your speed from 11 am to noon.
We will start at the West main entrance of the FIRST floor; there should be lockers there per the website. Join us at any point finishing on the FIRST floor at noon (same starting point) where we will adjourn to Crave for lunch; join us there even if you chose not to walk.
RSVP by Tuesday, December 13th to DianeH@TheWanderersMSP.org Please include your cell#
CURTAIN’S UP!: Friday, January 27th, 5:45Departure/8:00PMShow—Chanhassen Theatre
501 West 78th St., Chanhassen
Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret Improv—based on audience suggestions—sketches, jokes and casual clean comedy. Contact Gayla ASAP to see if we can get group discounts based on volume attending. Tickets $18-23 plus dinner $25 if ordered separately. https://chanhassendt.com/stevierays
A carpool will leave from Rustica Bakery parking lot (NE corner of Southdale) at 5:45PM
RSVP DianeH@TheWanderersMSP.org. Please include your cell # and indicate if you plan to carpool or will be meeting us at the theater.
BOOKS & BOOZE: There will be no meeting in January
BOOKS & BOOZE: Tuesday, February 28th, 3:30PM—Cahill Bistro
7078 Amundson Ave., Edina (70th/Cahill)
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See (historical fiction)
Set on the Korean island of Jeju, The Island of Sea Women follows Mi-ja and Young-sook, two girls from very different backgrounds, as they begin working in the sea with their village’s all-female diving collective. Over many decades—through the Japanese colonialism of the 1930s and 1940s, World War II, the Korean War, and the era of cellphones and wet suits for the women divers—Mi-ja and Young-sook develop the closest of bonds.
RSVP by Saturday, February 25th to Anne Shea at anneshea2@gmail.comor 952-941-6656