Winter celebration and songs to bring the light
Tue, February 3, 2026, at 2pm
Urban Sound a cappella ensemble
U of M students
Midland Hills Country Club
2001 Fulham Street
Roseville, MN 55113
UMRA’s special event for this winter will again be a celebration of brighter days and the approaching end of winter. We’ll have food, fellowship, and music provided by Urban Sound, one of the University’s premier student a cappella ensembles.
We’ll be gathering mid-afternoon at Midland Hills Country Club in Roseville in its light-filled Turnberry Hall. The winter solstice will be behind us, the days will be getting longer, and spring semester will have started.
Before the students fill our hearts and ears with song, we’ll have time to socialize and enjoy a wonderful selection of appetizers and sweet treats. We’ll also have coffee, water, and a cash bar.
As U of M retirees, it will be fun to connect with the young and talented U of M students. I have asked the members of Urban Sound to identify themselves, their class years, and their majors.
The price of UMRA’s 2026 winter social is $43 for those making reservations by December 31, 2025, and $45 for later reservations.
Go to the UMRA Member Portal to register and prepay for this February 3 winter celebration at Midland Hills Country Club in Roseville. Reservations, payment, and cancellations (with refunds) are due January 23.
Cancellations can be done in your online profile at umra.wildapricot.org > My Profile > My event registrations. Or, send questions on registration/cancellations to the reservationist. Please let us know if your plans change and you are unable to attend.
For more information about making registrations through the UMRA portal, go to umra.umn.edu > Programs & Events > Event Reservations.
Special note: At this event, UMRA will be collecting new or slightly used winter scarves, hats, mittens, and gloves to be donated to the clothing closets at the Sabathani Community Center in Minneapolis and the Wellstone Center in St. Paul. Please consider bringing an item to donate if you can.
Email Jan Morlock if you have questions about the event.
~ Jan Morlock, UMRA Special Events chair
Parking: Parking is free. Please enter the Midland Hills clubhouse through the door to the far right (east end), which is closest to our dining room (Turnberry Hall).
Cancellations: Cancellations and refunds will be honored until Jan 23. We are not able to accommodate registrations on the day of the event.
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UMRA’s special event for this winter will again be a celebration of brighter days and the approaching end of winter. We’ll have food, fellowship, and music provided by Urban Sound, one of the University’s premier student a cappella ensembles.
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