August 2017 Calendar

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1ST- 7 PM – BOARD MEETING. Davanni’s, 5125 Gus Young, Edina. (Hwy 100 and 50th). All members welcome – come early and join us for dinner.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3rd (every Thursday during the summer). OUTDOOR VOLLEYBALL – 6:30 PM till dark Bassett Creek Park, 32nd and Welcome Ave, Crystal (Hwy 100 to 36th Ave W, take left on Welcome, go to 32nd Ave) Parking on right. Questions – Contact Laurie B. WEATHER PERMITTING. BRING BUG SPRAY/WATER.

FRIDAY – AUGUST 4th VOLLEYBALL/GAME NIGHT – 6:30 -10:30 PM. $4 members/$7 non-members. Alumni Welcome! Courage Center (3915 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley). Hwy 100 to Duluth St, go 1 mile east on Duluth (becomes Golden Valley Rd), Courage Center is on right, bottom of the hill make U turn.

trail ride  8/5/2017

SATURDAY – AUGUST 5th –Dakota Bike trail ride & Davanni’s. 3PM Meet in Wayzata at Wayzata Beach in Shaver Park. Turn south at Grove LN E. on Lake St. Right after the tracks. READ THE PARKING SIGNS. May have to park nearby. Bike to Minnetonka Drive Inn in Spring Park, for eats, & back. &/or Davanni’s 15200 Hwy 7, Minnetonka, west of 494.   5pm for eats & games.   Host Gordon M.    Texting me is good.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6TH – JOIN THE LUNCH BUNCH AT 12:15 PM – GREEN MILL RESTAURANT Meet for lunch and fellowship following church – 8266 Commonwealth Dr, Eden Prairie. Host: Roz B.

THURSDAY -AUGUST 10th – OUTDOOR VOLLEYBALL – See August 2nd

FRIDAY – AUGUST 11th VOLLEYBALL AND GAMES 6:00pm to 10:00pm Veterans Park
6335 Portland Ave, Richfield. We’re trying something new for the Summer Socials and you’re invited! Come join us for food, fun & fellowship at Veterans Park in Richfield. A potluck kicks off the festivities at the pavilion with cards & games to follow. The pavilion has electricity for your crock pots and other electrical devices. The cost is free and plates & cutlery will be provided. The park also offers walking trails, playground, a malt shop, a volleyball court and for a nominal extra fee, mini-golf.

SATURDAY – AUGUST 12th -.DINNER AND MOVIE IN HOPKINS – 5 PM, meet at the Big Ten , next door to the theater, hosted by Joan Perry – 612-866-8970.

SUNDAY – AUGUST 13th – JOIN THE LUNCH BUNCH – See August 6th ALSO –

ALSO – PICNIC AND KAYAK/CANOE EVENING. Location: Turtle Lake Park, 4979 Hodgson Rd, Shoreview. We will have a picnic from 5 to 6:30 pm. Jon will provide brats, hamburger, veggie burgers, plates & utensils, please bring dish to pass. Then we can go for kayak/canoe rides from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Questions, call Jon __ or mvhoops.jgrayson@gmail.com. There is also a benefit concert featuring musician Ben Rector across the lake. Free-will donation and entirely optional.

ALSO – SINGING AT IRENE’s every second Sunday at 7:30 PM. Fellowship, songs, desserts. Call Irene, South Minneapolis.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15TH – 5:30 PM. MONTHLY LADIES ONLY DINNER AT Q’CUMBER’S. 75th and France Ave, Edina (Centennial Lakes). Call Joan Perry – 612-866-8970.

THURSDAY – AUGUST 17th – OUTDOOR VOLLEYBALL – See August 3rd

ALSO – ALSO – ELVIS IMPERSONATOR, Mountain Mudd Express 7530 42nd Ave N, New Hope. $5 cover charge. Arrive by 6:30 as it fills fast. RSVP to host Loren B.

FRIDAY – AUGUST 18th VOLLEYBALL/GAME NIGHT: 6:30-10:30 PM see August 4th.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19TH – 6PM – DINNER AT DAVANNI’S – followed by games and fellowship. 63RD and Penn Avenue, Richfield. Contact Joan Perry – 612-226-8867.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20TH – JOIN THE LUNCH BUNCH – See August 6th


ALSO – MOUNT OLIVET MOTORHEADS SHOW / BLESSING OF MOTORS & DRIVERS
6pm Show, 7:30pm Blessing of Vehicles & Drivers Followed by Awards and Raffle Drawing. Mount Olivet Mpls Campus, 5025 Knox Ave S, Mpls. There will be awesome vehicles, dinner, ice cream treats, popcorn, and music by the Nordic Surf Band! Donations are encouraged and appreciated. Host: Paul E.

THURSDAY – AUGUST 24th – OUTDOOR VOLLEYBALL – See August 3rd

FRIDAY – AUGUST 25th VOLLEYBALL/GAME NIGHT: 6:30-10:30 PM see August 4th.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26TH – 5 PM DINNER AT TGI FRIDAYS IN BURNSVILLE. Great menu with sandwiches, salads, entrees, pasta, etc. Afterwards we can go to Joan’s for more conversation and table games. Host: Joan DeNeui. RSVP: 952-895-0213 or email Joan at jdeneui@usfamily.net if you can join us.
To get to TGI Friday’s take 35W South to Cty Rd 42 exit, go straight (this is Buck Hill Rd). Restaurant is at the southeast end of the Burnsville Center parking lot. Joan’s party room is at 15001 Burnhaven Dr., Burnsville. Take 35W south to Cty Rd 42. Go straight south (this is Buck Hill Rd) to 150th, take a right (Kwik Trip on corner). Go one block and turn left at the roundabout and next left into the lot.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27TH – JOIN THE LUNCH BUNCH – See August 6th

THURSDAY – AUGUST 31st – OUTDOOR VOLLEYBALL – See August 3rd

FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 1st – VOLLEYBALL/GAMES 6:30-10:30 PM see August 4th.

SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 2nd -.DINNER AND MOVIE IN HOPKINS – 5 PM, meet at the Big Ten , next door to the theater, hosted by Joan Perry – 612-226-8867.

SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 3rd – JOIN THE LUNCH BUNCH 12:15 PM- for the month of September we will be back at Woody’s Grill – 6399 City W Parkway, Eden Prairie. Host: Roz B.

MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 4th – LABOR DAY DINNER AT FAMOUS DAVE’S 4:30 PM.
Meet at Famous Dave’s (14601 Hwy 7, Minnetonka). Following we can go to a movie at Mann Theater, 1118 Main Street in Hopkins. Hosted by Richard G.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th – 7 PM – BOARD MEETING. Davanni’s, 5125 Gus Young, Edina. (Hwy 100 and 50th). All members welcome – come early and join us for dinner.