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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!
Timeless Beauty Class—get even more beautiful!
Do-Gooders Day—help us feed the needy at VEAP
Coffee Break—meet us at Jerry’s restaurant
Needlecrafters—it’s “show and tell” on People’s Organic patio
Lunch Bunch—see you at Pinstripes
Flicks & Fun—-catch the latest film and discuss at
Card Sharks—have some fun playing cards at Linda’s
Happy Hour—enjoy apps & drinks at Yard House in the West End
Books & Booze—discusses “Thinking in Pictures”
Card Sharks—always lots of laughs and great food at Linda’s
Curtain’s Up!—-can you guess who dun it at the Guthrie?
Walkers—you’ll be rewarded with lunch at thee Good Earth after you get your steps in
Saturday Supper—Patti’s always got something tasty planned—join her
See you there! sally@TheWanderersMSP.org
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ACTIVITIES
TIMELESS BEAUTY CLASS: Monday, June 5th, 10:00AM–12:30PM—-Faces Etc. of MN
1313 W.26th Str., Mpls.
This FUN class, exclusively for seniors, will be given on site at FACES Etc. of MN . There will be a lecture/demo and then a hands on workshop. Please make sure you bring the make-up you use. They will advise you on what you might add to your makeup collection. This is not a sales presentation at all – it is a special offering to address Senior Women and make-up. Space is limited to 12 women.
Carpools will be arranged from Anne Shea’s home.
RSVP by Wednesday, May 24th, with your $25 check . Questions—email AanneS@TheWanderersMSP.org. Please indicate if you can drive or you only wish to carpool.
DO-GOODERS DAY: Tuesday, June 6th, 1:45PM 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—August 1, October 3 and December 5.
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 1:45PM. 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, May 31st to LindaR@TheWanderersMSP.org
COFFEE BREAK: Tuesday, June 6th, 10:00 AM—Jerry’s Foods Restaurant
5125 Vernon Ave, Edina
Enjoy friends and delicious treats.
RSVP by Saturday, June 5th to Sheryl at lynnchel@aol.com
CURTAIN’S UP!: Thursday, June 8th, 5:15/6:35PM Departure—Patrick’s & Guthrie Theater
Patrick’s—Southdale Square, 2928 West 66th Street , Edina
Guthrie—818 South Second Street, Minneapolis
“Murder on the Orient Express” by Agatha Christie
Pretheatre dining at 5:15PM at Patrick’s Bakery. Dine like a french woman enjoying tuna tartare, or salad nicoise while sipping Tour de Mirambeau merlot (except the driver, me). Or, meet the carpool there at 6:35PM.
“Murder” is a who-dun-it mystery, about a murdered mogul and a lux train filled with suspects. Detective Hercule Poirot interviews the travelers, develops theories and cleverly determines the murderer’s motivations.
Fifteen people are needed for group purchases. Senior discounts are available.https://www.guthrietheater.org/shows-and-tickets/2022-2023-season/murder-on-the-orient-express/
RSVP by Monday, May 29th to DianeH@TheWanderersMSP.org
NEEDLECRAFTERS: Mondays, June 12th & 26th, 10:00AM, Peoples Organic Patio
We’ll be in the Food Court if it’s raining. Bring any show and tell you have been working on!
RSVP by Sundays to GailS@TheWanderersMSP.org
WALKERS: Wednesday, June 14th, 11:00AM—Southdale
2nd level mall entrance next to Peoples Organic
Spring/Summer walking will be the 2nd Wednesday through August 11:00-noon.
Weather permitting, we’ll cross the street to Galleria and lunch at Good Earth at 12:10PM. Walk at your own pace at the mall or just meet us for lunch at Good Earth. Should weather be inclement we’ll lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings nearest the same entrance.
Optional walking after lunch at Galleria or Restoration Hardware.
RSVP by Monday, June 12th to DianeH@TheWanderersMSP.org
SATURDAY SUPPER: June’s Supper is Already Full.
Sign up now for Saturday, July 15th, 6:00PM–at the home of a member
Be among the lucky ladies to enjoy this casual monthly supper. Patti will provide the main course and will welcome appetizers, bread, salad, side dishes, and dessert from members who want to participate. Guest list is limited to five, so respond early to ensure you get a spot.
RSVP by Saturday, July 8th to PattiS@TheWanderersMSP.org
LUNCH BUNCH: Thursday, June 15th, 11:30AM—-Pinstripes
3849 Gallagher Dr, Edina
We love lunching by Centennial Lakes—join us! Maybe for a walk afterwards, too.
RSVP by Monday,June 12th to MaryOC@TheWanderersMSP.org
FLICKS & FUN: Tuesday, June 20th—Time & Show TBA—AMC or Edina Theater
Catch one of the newest movies at a discount with us. The movie, time and venue will announced as time as it gets closer. Happy Hour to follow.
RSVP by Sunday, June 18th to ChrisM@TheWanderersMSP.org. Be sure to leave your name and number.
CARD SHARKS:Tuesday, June 13th, 12:30PM—-at the home a member
We’re playing any game(s) that the group wants. Tea and water will be available. Pam is bringing an entree. Please bring something to share.
RSVP by Saturday, June 10th to LindaS@TheWanderersMSP.org
HAPPY HOUR: Thursday, June 22nd, 4:30PM—Yard House
1665 Park Place Blvd, West End, St. Louis Park
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! That’s our motto—let’s live it! Join us for 1/2 off appetizers and pizzas. You too, non-imbibers!
RSVP by Monday, June 19th to WanderingVikki@gmail.com
BOOKS & BOOZE: Tuesday, June 27th, 3:15PM-Social/3:30Discussion—Cahill Bistro
7078 Amundson Ave., Edina (70th/Cahill)
Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism by Oliver Stacks and Temple Grandin
Jane Smith Facilitator
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is a gifted animal scientist who’s designed one third of all livestock-handling facilities in the US. She lectures widely on autism because she is autistic, a woman who thinks, feels, and experiences the world in ways that are incomprehensible to the rest of us. She writes from the dual perspectives of a scientist and an autistic person—telling us how she managed to breach the boundaries of autism to function in the outside world. What emerges is the document of an extraordinary human being, one who gracefully bridges the gulf between her condition and our own while shedding light on our common identity.
RSVP by Friday, June 23rd to AnneS@TheWanderersMSP.org
COMING UP
CURTAIN’S UP! Thursday, July 6th, 4:10PM Departure—Yum & Bakken Museum & Show
This is a three-for event that provides great pre-theater food, quirky museum lore, and laughs. Come for one event or all three; carpool or meet there.
A carpool to Yum! and the play will leave near the Rustica Bakery entrance at Southdale’s NE corner at 4:10 PM
4:30 – 6 PM – Yum! Kitchen, 4000 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416. Join us for a pre-theater and pre-museum gnosh.
6 – 7 PM— Bakken Museum, 3537 Zenith Drive, Minneapolis. Ticketed play goers can visit the museum on the northwest corner of Bde Maka Ska. Lot or street parking.
7-8:30—See the play LOCH MESS (described below) on the museum’s rooftop lawn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come dressed for the weather for the outdoor play.
“Set in the 1900s on Lake Superior, the LOCH MESS musical features shipwrecks, a lake monster, and lots of real water in motion”.
$30 General Admission $25 Students/Seniors $15 Economic Accessibility
Play and museum are one price with the purchase of the play ticket. Tickets available only through Open Eye Theater at the link below or call 612-874- 6338 (not Bakken).
RSVP by Saturday, June 24th to DianeH@TheWanderersMSP.org nith Avenue South in
LAKE MINNETONKA SUNSET BOAT CRUISE: Monday, July 17th, 4:45PM Departure—Al & Alma’s
Port of Excelsior, 2 Water Street
Tickets are $50 per person. Purchase your own ticket at their website: https://www.al-almas.com/public
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. Let KathyV@TheWanderersMSP.org know that you’ve purchased your own ticket. Please indicate if you plan to car pool or meet us there at 6:15.
BOOKS & BOOZE: Tuesday, July, 25th, 3:15Social/3:30PMDiscuss—Cahill Bistro
7078 Amundson Ave., Edina (70th/Cahill)
Abercrombie Trail: A Novel About the 1862 Uprising by Candace Simar
“Endlessly Fascinating…The ultimate ‘I was there’ book. I have read many books about Scandinavians coming to America in the turbulent 1860s, but thanks to author Candace Simar, this is the first time I was ever transported from my easy chair right into the book to experience it with them. The images of courage, cruelty, intolerance, discovery, and simple pleasures have stayed with me. This is one book I won’t forget.” -John Koalas, author
RSVP by Sunday, July 23rd to Anne S@TheWanderersMSP.org
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A Note from our President –
When March arrives can spring be far away? Sure doesn’t’t feel like it today! Enjoy the company of your fellow Wanderers while taking in all our fun March activities.
Checkout our Facebook page at TheWanderers@TheWanderersMSP
Winter Walkers—meet us at MOA for a walk and lunch at Crave
Lunch Bunch—-have you been craving something at Crave?
Needlecrafters—we’ll at Southdale’s Food Court
Coffee Break—Enjoy breakfast or bakery treats and good conversation at The Good Earth
Books & Booze—Discuss “19 Minutes” over drinks and snacks
Flicks and Fun—See the the latest new movie with Happy hour afterward
Card Sharks—There are always lots of laughs at Linda’s
See you there! Sally@TheWanderersMSP.org
ACTIVITIES
OUTDOOR WINTER FUN:
We’re Minnesotans—let’s have some fun outdoors this winter!
Cross Country Skiing—-Do you have your own equipment? If so, we can ski at Braemar golf course or your favorite place. You can rent at Hyland Lake Park Preserve in Bloomington.
Snowshoeing—Woodlake Nature Center in Richfield is a fine place to snowshoe this winter. Rentals available. Let me know if you want to ski and/or snowshoe and I’ll arrange an outing for us.
CARD SHARKS: Thursday, March 2nd,11:30AM—-at a Member’sHome
NOTE TIME CHANGE
We’re playing any easy game(s) that the group wants. Bring along your favorite for the group to try.
Hot beef sandwiches provided/ Pleasuring an app. Side or treat to share.
RSVP by Monday, February 27th to LindaS@TheWanderersMSP.org
FLICKS & FUN: Tuesday, March 7th—AMC Southdale Theater/Edina Theater
Save the date. Further details to follow.
RSVP interest to ChrisM@TheWanderersMSP.org
WINTER WALKERS: Wednesday March 8th, 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, March February 7th to DianeH@TheWanderersMSP.org
LUNCH BUNCH: Friday, March 10th, 11:30 AM —Crave
3520 W 70th St, Galleria, Edina
Recommended by a member. One of my favorites!
RSVP by Monday, March 6th. Text Mary at 612-804-9489 or molsoncoleman@yahoo.com
NEEDLECRAFTERS: Mondays March 13th & 27th, 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
COFFEE BREAK:Tuesday, March 14th, 10:00AM—Good Earth
Galleria, Edina
Spring is soon here! Let’s meet for a fabulous breakfast and a fun chat!
RSVP by Monday, March 13th to GailS@TheWanderersMSP.org
HOME-COOKED SATURDAY SUPPER: Saturday, March 18th, 6:00PM—at the home of a Member
Join other Wanderers for this casual monthly supper. (Every 3rd Saturday) Patti will provide the main course and welcomes appetizers, bread, salad, side dishes, and dessert from her guests.
Please respond early so she can organize a wonderful, well-rounded dinner.
RSVP by Saturday, March 14th to PattiS@TheWanderersMSP.org
HAPPY HOUR:Tuesday, March 21st, 4:30PM—Tavern 23
7651 France Ave.
We can’t enjoy their patio just yet, but this is a great place for us girls who wanna have fun!
RSVP by Saturday, March 18 to WanderingVikki@gmail.com
BOOKS & BOOZE: Tuesday, March 28th, 3:15Social/3:30PMDiscuss—Cahill Bistro
7078 Amundson Ave., Edina (70th/Cahill)
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult (fiction)
In nineteen minutes, you can mow the front lawn, color your hair, watch a third of a hockey game. In nineteen minutes, you can bake scones or get a tooth filled by a dentist; you can fold laundry for a family of five…In nineteen minutes, you can stop the world, or you can just jump off it.
RSVP by Friday, March 24th to AnneS@TheWanderersMSP.org
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DO GOODERS DAY: Tuesday, April 4th, 1:45 PM 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.
Come and work at the VEAP food shelf from 2:15-5:15. Training is provided.
We will have dinner/Happy Hour at Lucky 13 Pub near Southtown after our service.
A carpool leaves the east side parking lot of the Southtown AMF Bowling Alley at 1:45 PM. 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.” Wear closed-toed shoes.
RSVP by Wednesday, March 29th to PattiS@TheWanderersMSP.org
BOOKS & BOOZE: Tuesday, April 25th, 3:15Social/3:30PMDiscuss—Cahill Bistro
7078 Amundson Ave., Edina (70th/Cahill)
Dial A is for Aunties by Jesse Sutanto (fiction romance) – recommended by Sally Ebnet
When Meddelin Chan ends up accidentally killing her blind date, her meddlesome mother calls for her even more meddlesome aunties to help get rid of the body. Unfortunately, a dead body proves to be a lot more challenging to dispose of than one might anticipate, especially when it is inadvertently shipped in a cake cooler to the over-the-top billionaire wedding Meddy, her Ma, and aunties are working at an island resort on the California coastline.
CURTAIN UP!: Thursday, April 27th, 11:30AM—Olive Garden/Sidekick Theatre
Olive Garden, 4701 American Blvd.
Masonic Heritage Center, 11411 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington
Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Take a trip back to 1973 with the Irish Catholic O’Shea family. This boisterous and moving new memory play introduces us to young Linda as she recalls a week she’ll never forget. When Linda’s mother instructs her to tell her sister about the birds and the bees, things quickly snowball into a potential crisis after the conversation is overheard by the parish priest. Secrets are unintentionally revealed, and a quick-witted group of women realize what really matters as they work to protect their family reputation and each other. This wild and tender comedy explores the foolishness of first love and ultimately the power of family.
Joining us at 11:30AM for lunch is optional. Otherwise, meet us at the theater at 12:45AM
Tickets are $32, Group rate $27
RSVP ASAP to DianeH@TheWanderersMSP.org if you’re interested in trying for the Group Rate. Or, order your own ticket at 612-440-7529 or Tim@sidekicktheatre.com
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