December 2023 Calendar

Sunday’s 3, 10, 17, 24&31 Lunch Bunch 11:30 AM-2:00 PM at Richfield VFW 6715 Lakeshore DR S, Richfield MN 55423

Saturdays 2 & 30 Indoor Volleyball & Pickleball 6:00 PM to 10 PM at Redemption Lutheran 927 E Old Shakopee RD Bloomington MN 55420. Follow by Applebee’s 9601 Lyndale Ave Bloomington MN 55420

Saturdays 2,9,16,23, &30 Contra Dance 7:30 PM. Similar to square dancing in long lines. No partner necessary. Live music. $15 and get free pass for the next dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Ave MPLS, MN, 55406 Joan H. [phone # is in your newsletter]

December 1 5:00 Southtown Applebee’s 7901 1/2 Southtown Center, Bloomington MN 55420. Bowling at Southtown Lanes 7941 Southtown Ctr Bloomington, MN 55431 Joan Perry [phone # is in your newsletter]

DECEMBER 3 Holiday Boutique 10 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. The Pillars of Lakeville, 17701 Glacier Way, Lakeville 55044 …. building will be on the right next to Crossroads Church.  Local Artist & specialty vendors, complimentary hot chocolate, hot cider, and cookie. Music, free tote back, & tours (contact Joan at [phone # is in your newsletter] for any questions)

December 5 Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Davanni’s 5124 Gus Young Ln, Minneapolis, MN  55436

December 8 Christmas Social and Potluck 6:30 PM Entertainment Accordion music by Pat Mahon. Grace Covenant Church 10201 Nicollet Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420

Saturday, December 9th – Sam’s Christmas Village located at 710 Spring St, Somerset, WI 54025 (~35.8 mi), samschristmasvillage.com. Sam’s Christmas Village and Light Tour offers the ultimate Christmas experience. Located in Somerset, WI on the scenic Apple River, Sam’s Christmas Village is sure to light up the sky. It’s woodsy, it’s magical and fun for all ages. This holiday event will feature over 12 MILLION Christmas lights and a European style Christmas market. Tour the light display, pet the reindeer, grab refreshments along the way or meet up at the grill for a late-night snack. At the beginning, we’ll gather at 3:00pm inside the Southtown Applebee’s and have a late lunch or appetizer before journeying onward to Somerset by carpool or caravan departing at 4:30pm. Sam’s Christmas Village opens at 5:00pm each night and the lights stay on until 9:00pm. The cost is $20/adult and 1⁄2 price for military. Contact Eric Smith at [phone # is in your newsletter] (call or text) or Joyce Anderson [phone # is in your newsletter], if you have questions or to let us know you are coming to the event.

December 15 Game night 5:00 PM at Denny’s 4209 American Blvd, Bloomington, MN 55437 Joan Perry [phone # is in your newsletter]

December 16 Caroling 3:00 PM Yorkshire of Edina 7141 York Ave So, Edina MN 55435. Parking north and south of the building (don’t park in the east parking lot) that’s for other building. Followed by dinner at Perkins.

December 19 Ladies Only 5:30 PM Q. Cumbers Buffet 7465 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435

December 22 Game night or dance 5:00 PM at Richfield VFW 6715 Lakeshore DR S, Richfield MN 55423 Joan Perry [phone # is in your newsletter]

December 23 Mari F. is having a house party. Look for an email closer to the date for details. [phone # is in your newsletter]

December 29 Dinner and Movie 5:00 PM at DeLeo’s Brothers Pizza 1705 Southdale Center, Edina MN 55435. Movie before or after dinner at Southdale Center. Joan Perry [phone # is in your newsletter]

December 31 New Year’s Eve Luncheon 12:00 PM at Davanni’s 15200 Highway 7, Minnetonka MN 55345

December 31 New Year’s Eve Dinner 6:30 PM Potluck and football John L. is hosting a Viking game party. John’s address is – Brooklyn Center and his phone number is [phone # & address are in your newsletter] for any questions.

January 1 New Year’s Day Party 12:30 until approximately 5:30 p.m.  Potluck at Colleen’s townhouse Monday, Colleen’s address is Eagan 55121, her phone number is: [phone # & address are in your newsletter]. Carpooling is recommended. Park in the Guest parking spaces or on the street. Be very careful if it’s slippery.