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BOOK CLUB I
'The Dictionary of Lost Words'Event Date:Mary Jane Towle will lead the discussion of The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. More... |
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EVENT SUMMARY
Help guide the Regents’ search for a new University presidentEvent Date:The Board of Regents has invited UMRA members to share their thoughts with Regents Mary Davenport and Janie Mayeron on what makes a great U of M president. More... |
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HIKING
Mississippi River walk—visit the oldest and the newest parts of MinneapolisEvent Date:The walk along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis is always changing, with many attractions being added along both sides of the river and, now, the beautiful fall colors. More... |
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PHOTO CLUB
'Light' is the theme for October Photo Club meetingEvent Date:All UMRA members with an interest in photography are welcome to attend the meeting of the UMRA Photo Club on Tuesday, October 10. We welcome photographers of all abilities. Most of us are struggling amateurs. We laugh a lot and learn from sharing and talking about our pictures. More... |
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PLACE ON HOME
Meet the newest U of M regentsEvent Date:UMRA has a special opportunity to engage with the four newest members of the U of M Board of Regents on Wednesday, October 4, via Zoom. The purpose of the event is to share our perspectives as former University employees. More... |
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FAMILY HISTORY
Growing up RevellEvent Date:The first meeting of UMRA’s Family History Interest Group for 2023–24 will feature a presentation by Marilyn DeLong about sharing family stories and learning surprising family connections. More... |
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Cabinets of Curiosity: James Ford Bell LibraryEvent Date:Some of the most valuable and rare maps in the world are held in UMN's own James Ford Bell Library, housed in Andersen Library See https://www.lib.umn.edu/collections/special/bell . More... |
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HIKING
From the Mel-O-Glaze Bakery to Minnehaha FallsEvent Date:We will meet at the Mel-O-Glaze bakery on 28th and Minnehaha Parkway and walk to Minnehaha Falls and then back again. More... |
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HIKING
Hike around Como LakeEvent Date:Please join us to hike around Como Lake. This will be a moderately paced hike on a level paved pathway. We will hike around the lake and wander a bit off the beaten path for a total of 4 to 5 miles. A shorter option is available for those that want to hike less. More... |
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BOOK CLUB II
Fourth Friday Book Club to discuss classic short stories by Herman MelvilleEvent Date:We will discuss three famous short stories by Herman Melville. These classics are widely available. Even if we have studied them before, we will surely have new insights into these well-told tales by this great 19th-century American author. More... |
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FINANCE AND LEGAL GROUP
Long Term Care Insurance classEvent Date:Presenters will discuss funding Long Term Nursing care as an ongoing issue. Be aware that insurance premiums can increase significantly. 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... |
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ARMCHAIR TRAVELER
From northern Spain to western AfricaEvent Date:UMRA’s first Armchair Traveler program of 2023–24 will take us from the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain to Sierra Leone in West Africa with two fabulous presenters, both members of UMRA. More... |
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TRAVEL TOURS
Travel Opportunities Informational MeetingEvent Date:Some of you have already signed up for the Costa Rica and Portugal tours and others are trying to decide. |
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FINANCE AND LEGAL GROUP
Tax efficient distributions to family and charitiesEvent Date:Topics include IRS compliant ways to make qualified charitable distributions (QCD) from your IRA or rollover IRA; funding gifts to Minors and other gifts More... |
BOOK CLUB I
Book Club I in SeptemberEvent Date:Judy Helgen will lead the discussion of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. More... |
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PHOTO CLUB
Photo Club September meetingEvent Date:All UMRA members with an interest in photography are welcome to attend the in-person meeting of the UMRA Photo Club at the Hennepin County St. Anthony branch library on Tuesday, September 12. “Fences” is the theme for September. More... |
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HIKING
Leisurely Lake Minnetonka hikeEvent Date:Join host KaiMay Terry for a 3.5 mile slow-paced walk on the Three Rivers Dakota Rail Regional Trail. The scenic paved walk will start and end at KaiMay's home overlooking Lake Minnetonka. More... |
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BOOK CLUB II
‘Beowulf’ is the FF Book Club selection for August 25Event Date:UMRA’s Fourth Friday Book Club recently read the Epic of Gilgamesh translation by Stephen Mitchell. Next up, for the group’s August 25 meeting, is Beowulf. One of the only Old English works to survive, it is a powerful story of unwavering integrity, heroism, and honor More... |
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HIKING
August 21 hikeEvent Date:We will travel to William O'Brien State Park at Marine on the St. Croix and have lunch after the hike at the Rustic Roots Winery only 1/2 mile from the park. More... |
BOOK CLUB I
Book Club I in AugustEvent Date:Kathryn Sedo will lead the discussion of The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See More... |
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PLACE ON HOME
First person: Metrodome memoriesWith this year’s World Series coming up soon, UMRA member Ron Matross is savoring memories of sharing America’s pastime with his son at the old Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis in the 1980s. Those were glory days for the Minnesota Twins. More...Published: |
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VOLUNTEER CENTER
Silver Gopher Service Corps by the numbersUMRA members have logged nearly 200 hours of volunteer service to the University and broader community through the Silver Gopher Service Corps since its launch six months ago. More...Published: |
FAMILY HISTORY
Craig SwanHow I learned, this summer, that my great aunt, one of my paternal grandfather’s sister, was included in a fresco at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. As far as I know she is the only relative of mine who is part of a fresco anywhere in the world. More...Published: |
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NEWS
HELLO, my name is Joni MitchellMeet UMRA member Joni Mitchell, no relation to the “other” Joni Mitchell but there is an interesting connection. More...Published: |
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GRANTS FOR RETIREES
2024 grants for retireesApplications for UMRA’s 2024 Professional Development Grants for Retirees competition will be accepted beginning October 1. Funding of up to $5,000 per grant is available. More...Published: |
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VOLUNTEER CENTER
Campus Sneak Preview DaysSneak Preview Days have been happening at the University for many years. This year, adding 18 UMRA Silver Gopher Service Corps volunteers put a new twist on the welcome. Who better to provide a friendly greeting and lend a helping hand than those of us who have spent our careers at the University? More...Published: |
NEWS
Membership renewal reminderOne of the great benefits that come with UMRA membership is the discounted rate for parking in University parking facilities. Forgotten whether you’ve already renewed your UMRA membership for 2023–24? It’s easy to check online. More...Published: |
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NEWS
Big Ten conference was collegial, productiveEric Hockert and Ron Matross represented UMRA at the 2023 Big Ten Retirees Association Conference held at UW–Madison in late July. They enjoyed sharing ideas and practices with the other conference attendees, and came away with several ideas worth pursuing. More...Published: |
NEWS
UMRA Board chooses Midland Hills for luncheon forumsThe UMRA Board has selected Midland Hills Country Club in Roseville as the location for five of our in-person luncheon forums in the coming year, in part because of the high marks those who attended last year’s forums gave the location for its food, service, and easy and free parking. More...Published: |
JOIE
Invitation to write about resilienceAs retirees, we are all learning to adapt to a world that seems to change on a daily basis. So, the editorial committee of the Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays (JOIE) is inviting UMRA members to share their thoughts on resilience via a short essay. More...Published: |
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BOOK CLUB I
Book Notes | ‘The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane’Event Date:Although it represents exhaustive research and is engrossing, Lisa See’s novel about a young woman who becomes a tea entrepreneur in China and the daughter she gives up for adoption by a family in Southern California drew mixed reactions from members of UMRA’s Book Club I. More... |
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NEWS
Cyber tips & tricks—UMRA governance documents and using searchHistory and best practices for UMRA officers and committees are preserved by the UMRA Organizational Continuity Committee. Most of these tips and tools are stored in the Governance Documents page under Resources. The Search function can help you find information there, and throughout the UMRA site! More...Published: |
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BOOK CLUB I
Book Notes | ‘The Heart is a Lonely Hunter’Event Date:Carson McCullers’ debut novel enjoyed a rapid rise to the top of the bestseller lists when first published in 1940, and ranks high on many current lists of best novels. But members of UMRA’s Book Club I found it to be dark and bleak and would not recommend the book to others. More... |
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
UMRA Summer Social and PicnicEvent Date: -On Wednesday June 28th, over eighty UMRA members and their guests gathered in the shade of the Como Park pavilion to catch up with old friends and colleagues and welcome new members. And after lunch, THE QUIZ! Competition was fierce, and merriment abounded. More... |
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BOOK CLUB I
Book Notes | ‘Flight Behavior’ by Barbara KingsolverSet in a poverty-stricken Appalachian town in rural Tennessee, Barbara Kingsolver’s novel delves into the climate change culture wars and the pressures of striving to be an individual while living in a close-knit community. More...Published: |