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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Cabinets of Curiosity: Insect Collection and Natural Resources LibraryEvent Date:If you are curious about insects in their astonishing variety, plan to join the UMRA Cabinets of Curiosity to tour the Insect Collection and Natural Resources Library in Hodson Hall. More... |
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FAMILY HISTORY
Are we Cousins?Event Date:Inspired by the unexpected discovery that a friend of 15 years was his third cousin, and by the PBS series “Faces of America with Henry Louis Gates Jr.,” Craig Swan wondered how many other cousins he might be meeting every day without realizing they were cousins. More... |
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HIKING
Encore urban hike February 5Event Date:For our first hike of the new year, the UMRA Hiking Club will again sample a stretch of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes Regional Park, from The Bakken Museum to the Lake Harriet Bandshell. More... |
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TRAVEL TOURS
Cancelled: Ancient Egypt & Nile River CruiseEvent Date:This trip has been cancelled. Smartours is offering a trip to Egypt, visiting cities along the Nile and a 3 day Nile cruise for $3,749 per person, double occupancy, RT from N.Y., on 3 dates. More... |
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EVENT SUMMARY
AROHE “Reimagining Retirement” webinarsEvent Date: -UMRA is pleased to offer a free webinar series developed by the Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education (AROHE), of which we are a member. More... |
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BOOK CLUB II
Fourth Friday Book Club to welcome special guest Julie SchumacherEvent Date:.UMRA’s Fourth Friday Book Club discuss Dear Committee Members with special guest and New York Times bestselling author Julie Schumacher when it meets via Zoom on January 26. More... |
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ARMCHAIR TRAVELER
Travel both near and far enrichesEvent Date:UMRA’s first Armchair Traveler program of 2024 will take us on travels close to home and to the edges of the earth with two fabulous presenters, Carol Urness and Kate Maple. More... |
BOOK CLUB I
Book Club I in JanuaryEvent Date:Becky Anderson will lead the discussion of Fox Creek by William Kent Krueger when the UMRA Book Club meets via Zoom at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 19. More... |
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PHOTO CLUB
Photo Club January meetingEvent Date:"Reflections" will be the theme when the UMRA Photo Club holds its first meeting of the new year on January 9. More... |
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FINANCE AND LEGAL GROUP
Tax update 2023 and 2024Event Date:Topics include tax changes; tax reducing moves required now and tax management in 2024. More... |
PLACE ON HOME
Employee Benefits course: An Oxford style debateEvent Date:Andy Whitman's Employee Benefits class will be holding an Oxford style debate on four different topics. During the debate a Board of Distinguished Professionals questions each Team, and finally comments on Team performance after the end of the debates. More... |
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FAMILY HISTORY
Solving the mystery of a deathEvent Date:Knowing your family’s medical history is important, especially as we become more aware of the role played by genetics in many medical conditions. This presentation by UMRA member Michelle Casey will include suggestions for finding family death records—despite data challenges—based on Casey’s search for her own grandfather’s record. More... |
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HIKING
December 4 hikeEvent Date:Please join us for an invigorating hike from The Monument located at the intersection of Mississippi RIver Blvd and Summit Avenue in St. Paul to Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis and back. This hike is on paved trails, approximately 5.5 miles in length, and will be at a pace suitable to the weather. More... |
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BOOK CLUB II
Book Club II to meet December 1Event Date:UMRA’s Fourth Friday Book Club will discuss The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy when it meets on Friday, December 1. This is a departure from the usual fourth Friday meeting to accommodate the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. More... |
TRAVEL TOURS
Santa Fe and Taos: A tale of two citiesEvent Date:Get an insider's perspective on Santa Fe and Taos alongside local artists, exploring the Georgia O'Keeffe museum, enjoying traditional music and learning about native cultures. The deadline for reserving a space is June 2, 2023. More... |
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BOOK CLUB I
Book Club I to meet November 17Event Date:John Bantle will lead the discussion of Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present by Ruth Ben-Ghiat, an expert on authoritarian demagogues. More... |
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PHOTO CLUB
Share pictures and laughter with the UMRA Photo ClubEvent Date:The UMRA Photo Club welcomes all UMRA members with an interest in photography. We share “theme” and “photographer choice” pictures, we ask questions, and we laugh a lot. More... |
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Cabinets of Curiosity: Goldstein Museum of DesignEvent Date:The material world we live in is shaped by design. While popular discussions of design typically focus on fashion and furniture, design is fundamental in art, architecture, and indeed nearly all aspects of the everyday world around us. Goldstein Museum of Design curator Jean McElvain will demonstrate and discuss some of the fascinating and often unexpected holdings before we walk through the current gallery exhibit. More... |
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FINANCE AND LEGAL GROUP
Estate plans during life, incapacity & when you expireEvent Date:The documents noted for this event specify your managers and can minimize income taxes now, and estate taxes. More... |
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HIKING
November 6 hikeEvent Date:Join us for a 5 mile moderately paced hike around Pleasant Lake located in the heart of North Oaks. It takes us past some of James J. Hill’s original farm buildings as well as beautiful homes built along the lakeshore. The trail is wide, generally flat and consists of packed dirt and crushed rock. More... |
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VOLUNTEER CENTER
Andy Phelan enjoys keeping his mind active during tax seasonFor the past six years, UMRA member Andrew “Andy” Phelan has been part of the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide team of volunteers that provides free tax assistance and preparation service to millions of taxpayers throughout the United States. More...Published: |
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GRANTS FOR RETIREES
PDGR: Make a gift today and double the value of your supportUMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees program is an annual competition for awards that support projects related to retirees’ research, instructional history, new scholarship, or creative interests. If you would like to make a financial contribution to the program, do it by December 31 and your tax-deductible gift will be doubled thanks to a $20,000 challenge grant from a generous anonymous donor. More...Published: |
FAMILY HISTORY
Solving the Mystery of a Grandfather’s DeathEvent Date:Knowing your family’s medical history is important for everyone, especially as we become more aware of the role played by genetics in many medical conditions. See this video of Michelle Casey, previously a senior research fellow in the School of Public Health, Division of Health Policy & Management, as she presents her trek through family medical history. More... |
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BOOK CLUB I
Book Notes | ‘Strongmen from Mussolini to the Present’Event Date:The topic covered by this well-researched and carefully documented history is depressing but very important as the battle between democracy and autocracy continues around the world today. More... |
FINANCE AND LEGAL GROUP
Estate PlanningEvent Date:Overview of all your important financial decisions from taxes to trusts and health care directives. More... |
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EVENT SUMMARY
Meeting with Presidential Search Advisory Committee chair was candid and cordialEvent Date:Regent Mary Davenport, chair of the U of M Presidential Search Advisory Committee, met with members of UMRA on October 20 to share information about the search process and invite input regarding the qualities that are essential to a good president. More... |
NEWS
FY23 Financial Report shows UMRA's overall financial status is goodIn my first year as treasurer for UMRA, I learned a lot. It was a year of change as we grappled with issues of venue for the luncheon forums, and trying to determine the best possible ways to reach our members and offer the most value. More...Published: |
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PLACE ON HOME
Hello, my name is Ann NordbyUMRA member Ann Nordby’s first job, at age 15, was in the Sears catalog department, fulfilling orders arriving via the vacuum tubes lining the walls. Today, among many interests, she coaches high school students on how to write effective college application essays. More...Published: |
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VOLUNTEER CENTER
Variety and flexibility suit himUMRA member Scott Elton started volunteering with Habitat for Humanity eight years before he retired from the University in 2016. Photo by Dennis Chick. More...Published: |
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PLACE ON HOME
Homes: Leaving the old, starting anewLeaving one’s longtime home is both emotionally draining and exciting. But the catharsis of right-sizing your belongings, and saving and relocating just the right things, brings a new kind of freedom that makes the transition exciting. More...Published: |
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PLACE ON HOME
New Membership and Communication CommitteeUMRA has formed a new Membership and Communication Committee, replacing the Membership Committee and the Communication and Outreach Committee. More...Published: |
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NEWS
Cyber tips & tricks--Protecting your cyber identityCybersecurity is a pervasive concern. And the recent “data incident” where a hacker obtained the personal information of past UMN employees and students raises the specter again for UMRA members. What can we do to protect against potential identity theft resulting from the stolen data? More...Published: |
FAMILY HISTORY
Growing up RevellEvent Date:This Family Reunion Project is about sharing family stories and learning about surprising family connections. I asked everyone to write an essay, prior to coming, about growing up in the Revell family. The compilation of essays from three generations that was distributed at the reunion has become a family keepsake. More... |
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PLACE ON HOME
Getting to know the U of M regents and what they doEvent Date:U of M Regents Mary Turner and Penny Wheeler provided an engaging and personal exchange about their roles as new members of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents during UMRA’s special forum on October 4. More... |
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FINANCE AND LEGAL GROUP
Long Term Care Insurance classEvent Date:Funding Long Term Nursing care as an ongoing issue. There are a number of factors that will determine if LTC insurance is right for you – your age, health, retirement goals, income and assets. More... |