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PHOTO CLUB
January Photo ClubEvent Date:The theme for January is great MN views. More... |
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PLACE ON HOME
The U of M, UMP, and Fairview: An informed discussionEvent Date:There has been a lot in the news recently about the University of Minnesota Medical School, University of Minnesota Physicians, and Fairview Health Services. Please join us at breakfast on January 8 for a respectful and engaging discussion of their relationship. More... |
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BOOK CLUB I
Book Club I in DecemberEvent Date:Meeting to plan books for next year. More... |
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PLACE ON HOME
Campus Club: Sparkling Wine ExtravaganzaEvent Date:There are a few fun events coming up at the Campus Club that are open to everyone. See these events on the Campus Club Facebook and Instagram. More... |
PHOTO CLUB
December Photo ClubEvent Date:The theme for December is historical family photos. Join us for photography and fun. More... |
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Minnesota Gophers vs. St. Thomas Tommies Women's HockeyEvent Date:Hey UMRA Gopher fans! Here’s a great opportunity to join your UMRA friends to cheer for the Gopher Women’s Hockey team when they face off against the St. Thomas Tommies in Ridder Arena. More... |
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BOOK CLUB II
Book Club II in DecemberEvent Date:When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamin Labatut. "A fictional examination of the lives of real-life scientists and thinkers whose discoveries resulted in moral consequences beyond their imagining." More... |
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VOLUNTEER CENTER
Retiree focus group at the Campus ClubEvent Date: -The Campus Club in Minneapolis is inviting UMRA members to participate in focus group discussions this fall, to provide insight on the U of M retiree experience and generate ideas about how the Campus Club can serve our retiree community. More... |
BOOK CLUB II
Fourth Friday Book Club in DecemberEvent Date:The customary November 4th Friday is the Thanksgiving weekend. Unless otherwise noted, we will meet Friday, December 5th. More... |
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PLACE ON HOME
Campus Club: UMN Merry MarketEvent Date: -There are a few fun events coming up at the Campus Club that are open to everyone. See these events on the Campus Club Facebook and Instagram. More... |
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FINANCE AND LEGAL GROUP
Taxes and Elections, Oh My! Tax planning for 2026 and beyondEvent Date:Everyone's tax situation is different. Consult with a tax professional to come up with a financial plan well before year end. More... |
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HIKING
Richardson Nature Center hikeEvent Date:Please join Michael Luxenberg on Monday, December 1, for a hike that is approximately 5 miles in length at an average pace of roughly 18–20 minutes per mile for our second hike this fall in the beautiful Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington. More... |
BOOK CLUB I
Book Club I in NovemberEvent Date:Book Club I will discuss An Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns Goodwin. More... |
UMN MORRIS RETIREES
Sacred Heart School and Morris Industrial School research presentationEvent Date:Librarian Naomi Skulan and Associate Professor Kevin Whalen will present research on the Sacred Heart School for Indians and Morris Industrial School for Indians. More... |
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ARMCHAIR TRAVELER
Culture, history, and geology—along the Rhine and IcelandEvent Date:Cathy Lee Gierke will present photos and talk about her cruise on the Rhine river, Italian Switzerland, Lake Como and Iceland -- and the history, culture and geology along the way. More... |
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
UMRA breakfast - caring for/interacting with grandkidsEvent Date: -Caring for grandkids: fun and age-appropriate activities and resources, making your house kid-safe, how to set up college funds, and more. More... |
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FAMILY HISTORY
The bigamist and the optimistEvent Date:After my grandmother gave birth to her ninth child, my grandfather ran off with another woman. They were caught living together in a small town 250 miles away. This presentation will describe the three main characters and what happened next. More... |
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PHOTO CLUB
November Photo ClubEvent Date:The theme for November is parades or festivals (don’t forget the MN State Fair). More... |
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FINANCE AND LEGAL GROUP
Life & Estate Plans: Life, Incapacity, and GiftingEvent Date:Pat Miles’ book, Before All is Said and Done, UMN Anatomy Bequest Program, Life Gifting & Creating a Lifetime Income, and more. More... |
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VOLUNTEER CENTER
Retiree focus group at the Campus ClubEvent Date: -The Campus Club in Minneapolis is inviting UMRA members to participate in focus group discussions this fall, to provide insight on the U of M retiree experience and generate ideas about how the Campus Club can serve our retiree community. More... |
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PLACE ON HOME
Membership mattersBelonging to a group, a pack, a tribe, or a community helps us to live longer and be happier. Virtually every study that examines factors contributing to longevity identifies social connections as a key factor. Social connections enhance happiness, too, according to “Everything is Better Together,” a large-scale study published recently. More...Published: |
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PLACE ON HOME
Medicare changes for University retireesThe University of Minnesota Medicare insurance program will end December 31. To facilitate this change, the University has arranged for Via Benefits to assist with insurance selection and enrollment. Working with Via is free and optional; retirees can also go to an insurance broker or contact insurance companies directly. More...Published: |
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GRANTS FOR RETIREES
A thank-you note for UMRA’s grants programDecember 31 is the application deadline for UMRA’s 2026 Professional Development Grants for Retirees competition. Retirees from all five campuses within the U of M System are eligible to apply. Previous grant recipient Mark Bohnhorst, JD, is “deeply grateful” for the support provided by the program for his ongoing research about the Electoral College. More...Published: |
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Four interim members join the Board of RegentsThe University Board of Regents launched its fall meetings with the addition of four new interim regents appointed in August by Governor Tim Walz. The new members fill positions vacated by regents whose six-year terms expired earlier this year. More...Published: |
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PLACE ON HOME
HELLO, my name is Dave DormanMeet UMRA member and quizmaster Dave Dorman. He has years of professional experience as a group facilitator, hosting conversations conducted in a civil atmosphere—something we need more of today! More...Published: |
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VOLUNTEER CENTER
Volunteering can be transformative!The retirees who serve on the Leadership Council of the University Retirees Volunteer Center clearly believe that volunteering contributes to both individual and community health and well-being. In the words of one long-time volunteer, it “counters the isolated, siloed forces in today's society and fosters a sense that we are all in this together.” More...Published: |
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NEWS
Take advantage of member discountsThere are many benefits to membership in UMRA, including discounted ticket prices for University Opera Theatre performances at the Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis. More...Published: |
FINANCE AND LEGAL GROUP
Financial Life in RetirementEvent Date:See the recording of David Foster, CFP©, CRPC©, CRPS©. Vice President, Senior Wealth Planner discussing Longevity, Distributions, Long Term Care, Social Security and Comprehensive planning More... |
ARMCHAIR TRAVELER
Tour Egypt and LebanonEvent Date:Ann Hill Duin and her husband Doug Duin shared their recent “bucket list” tour of “Egypt: Temples, Tombs, Time.” Bill and Sheryl Lazarus took us on "A Tour of Lebanon, 2022." See the video. More... |
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BOOK CLUB I
Book Notes | ‘West with the Night’Event Date:Figurative language, including personifications of animals and inanimate objects, give "West with the Night," a memoir by Beryl Markham, a poetic quality. As Ernest Hemingway said, “…She can write rings around all of us who consider ourselves as writers—it really is a bloody wonderful book.” More... |
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PLACE ON HOME
HELLO, my name is Vicky DemosMeet Vasilikie “Vicky” Demos, University of Minnesota Morris professor emerita of sociology. She devoted her 30-plus-year career to exploring issues of gender, race, and class inequality in American society, and continues to be actively engaged as a public sociologist. More...Published: |
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VOLUNTEER CENTER
Current service opportunitiesThe University Retirees Volunteer Center provides numerous opportunities for service in the Twin Cities. Currently, there are several projects that have strong and immediate needs for volunteers. More...Published: |
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PLACE ON HOME
Lapsed membership?If you didn’t renew your UMRA membership by September 15, you should have received an email telling you that your membership is lapsed. Don’t worry. You can restore your membership by simply paying your 2025–26 dues. More...Published: |
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GRANTS FOR RETIREES
Competition for 2026 grants opens October 1UMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees (PDGR) program is an annual competition with applications accepted from October 1 to December 31. It provides financial support for University retirees to continue scholarship or pursue new projects. Funding of up to $7,500 per grant is available. More...Published: |
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JOIE
How to fix broken toastThe online Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays is an excellent venue for showcasing works on topics both inside and outside academia. More...Published: |