Monthly Forums and Workshops

UMRA's monthly programs typically include a luncheon and guest speaker. The schedule is below.  Learn more about our meetings. 

Luncheon & Forum:  11:15 - 1:00 pm (except where noted)
Campus Club West Wing

Living Well Workshop:  11:00 - 12:00 noon (except where noted)
By Zoom

 2022 - 2023 Forum & Workshop schedule:

Recorded meetings are available in the left column of this page.

August 9, 2022, 11:30 - 1:30 PM    In Person!
Como Lakeside Pavilion
1360 Lexington Pkwy N
Lunch will be served
Registration required

See Forums and Workshops held in prior years

More about our meetings

Forums:  UMRA Forums include a meal and require reservations.  Reservations for the coming year will now open during the summer, and remain open all year-round, unless an event fills up.  Forums are scheduled for the 4th Tuesday of the month over lunch (except November and May, which are on the third Tuesday).

Invited speakers from within and outside the University address a variety of scholarly, informative, and entertaining topics. These gatherings allow members to renew long-standing friendships with former colleagues, make new acquaintances, and strengthen a sense of connection with the University community. Reservations and a $30 fee to cover food expenses (make reservations) are required. An optional coffee hour (no charge) begins at 10:30 on days of luncheon meetings.

Living Well Workshop: Living Well Workshos are currently held by Zoom, on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (except November and May, which are on the 2nd Tuesday), and are generally designed to be interactive. There is no fee for workshops. Sample recent workshop topics have included housing alternatives, financial planning, long-term care, photography, and caregiving.  

Annual meeting: The final monthly meeting of the year, in May, is considered to be our annual gala social event, an expanded menu and an especially entertaining program. UMRA officers conduct a brief business meeting, and the membership elects new association officers and board members to lead the next year’s activities.

Governance meetings: The Executive Committee and the Board meet most months during the academic year; other committees meet as needed.

Other: Clubs and special interest groups are informal, self-governing groupings of UMRA members who share a common interest. Our various groups can be found under Activities. Social events in addition to the luncheons are organized on an occasional basis and publicized through the newsletter or emails to the membership.