THIS FREE DINNER IS PREPARED AND DONATED BY FRED REGAL AND HIS FAMILY OF REGAL CATERING IN HONOR OF FRED’S MOTHER. WE THANK THEM FOR THEIR GENEROSITY. ALSO THANK YOU TO THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH FOR THEIR HOSPITALITY

When: November 26, 2009 at 11:30AM
Where: Congregational Church UCC, Rochester, MN (map)

To make reservations, send an e-mail to: hmatteson@hotmail.com before Nov.17. Please put Thanksgiving reservation in subject line (otherwise it will be deleted) and indicate names of all guests and a phone number. Alternatively, you can fill out this sign-up form and send to: Herta Matteson, 1752 Walden Lane SW, Rochester MN 55902

IMPORTANT: You have to make reservations! We only have room for 180 people. If you have to cancel, please call to make room for other people.This is a festive sit-down dinner. We want guests to socialize and meet each other in the spirit of Thanksgiving, so please plan on staying a while after dinner. To cancel (or to see if room is available only after Nov.20) call Herta at 280-8319 (please don’t call after 9pm). If you don’t hear from us, your reservation is okay. You need not call to confirm. If you have a musical or performance talent you can share at the event, please call!

Ethnic lunch catered by Fred Regal Catering. Reservations required. Call Betsy at (507) 289-3359. $9 for RIA members. $10 for non-members.

SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH (SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY) 11:45 AM – 1PM AT THE FAMILY Y

See our public events calendar for details and to subscribe in your Outlook or Google Calendar. Here’s a list of our upcoming speakers.

• DECEMBER 9: Christmas in Peru, with Daly Feldman
• JANUARY 13: Vietnam and other countries visited by Thomas Yung
• FEBRUARY 10: China – Mayor Ardell Brede reports about his trip to Rochester’s partner city Xianyang
• MARCH 10: Bangladesh – Nazme Hoque
• APRIL 14: Japan’s Samurai – George Hoeppner

We are still looking for a speaker in May. Speakers get free lunch. If you have an idea about topics, speakers or want to speak yourself, please contact Herta Matteson 507-280-8319 or email.

The luncheons cover international topics, travel reports, customs and other international and ethnic issues. An ethnic lunch is served at 11:45, the program starts shortly after noon. The price for the luncheon is $9 for RIA and Y members, $10 for non-members. Reservations by Monday before the luncheon please, call Betsy at 507-289-3359.

Rochester International Association is proud to announce that the CAAM Chinese Dance Theater (CDT) is performing for the first time at Rochester’s Mayo Civic Center on Sat., Sept. 19 7PM. The “Ode to Flowers” performance will involve more than 80 dancers, some of which are from Rochester.

Jasmine flowers welcoming spring. Bamboo stalks bending with the wind. Plum blossoms enduring the bitter snow. Peonies displaying their special meaning in life.

Ode to Flowers” is an ambitious production, one that showcases a high form of Chinese culture in a harmonious blend of dancing, painting and poetry. Unlike previous CDT shows, it will be a blend of classical Chinese and contemporary choreography. This touring production, first presented to Twin Cities audiences, features dances performed for the first time in Rochester and the surrounding area.
 
Tickets may be purchased at the Mayo Civic Center Box Office or Ticketmaster, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Tickets: $20 Adults, $16 Students/Seniors, $10 Children (12 and under)
 
Visit the Chinese Dance Theater website for more information about the dance concert.
 
CAAM Chinese Dance Theater is dedicated to preserving and celebrating our Chinese cultural heritage and enriching the cultural life of all Minnesotans through the universal language of dance.

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