Programs & Events

UMRA hosts two organization-wide events each month during the academic year, some in person and some online. Interest groups, committees, and other groups also hold many events each month.

Forum & Living Well Workshop   

 

Upcoming Events   

Tempio Voltiano
Event Date: November 19, 2025, at 10am

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.

Event Date: November 20, 2025, at 4pm

Librarian Naomi Skulan and Associate Professor Kevin Whalen will present research on the Sacred Heart School for Indians and Morris Industrial School for Indians.

An Unfinished Love Story
Event Date: November 21, 2025, at 2pm

Book Club I will discuss An Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns Goodwin.

Richardson Nature Center, cropped
Event Date: December 1, 2025, at 9:30am

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.

UMRA Events
Event Date: December 1, 2025, at 10am

Everyone's tax situation is different. Consult with a tax professional to come up with a financial plan well before year end.

UMN Merry Market graphic, 2025
Event Date: December 4, 2025, at 12 - 7pm

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.

 

Event Date: December 5, 2025, at 2pm

The customary November 4th Friday is the Thanksgiving weekend. Unless otherwise noted, we will meet Friday, December 5th. 

When We Cease to Understand the World
Event Date: December 5, 2025, at 2pm

When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamin Labatut.

Campus Club logo
Event Date: December 5, 2025, at 2 - 3:30pm

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.

Minnesota Golden Gophers Hockey graphic
Event Date: December 6, 2025, at 2pm

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.

Event Date: December 9, 2025, at 12:30pm

The theme for December is historical family photos.

CC Sparkling Wine Extravaganza 2025 graphic
Event Date: December 10, 2025, at 6pm

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.

UMRA Events
Event Date: December 19, 2025, at 2pm

Meeting to plan books for next year.

Event Date: January 13, 2026, at 12:30pm

The theme for January is great MN views.

Sheep greeting, provided by Pat Brennecke
Event Date: January 21, 2026, at 10am

When you are of Icelandic descent you can trace your ancestors back to around 1200 and sometimes further. 

Bleak House
Event Date: January 23, 2026, at 2pm

Bleak House by Charles Dickens. 

Gopher Women's Basketball 2025-26 roster
Event Date: February 1, 2026, at 2pm

Here’s another great opportunity to buy discounted tickets and join your UMRA friends to cheer for the Gophers when the Women’s Basketball team hosts the Purdue Boilermakers at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on February 1.

Event Date: February 3, 2026, at 2pm

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.

UMRA Events
Event Date: February 11, 2026, at 10am

Family history with Jim Kurle.

Growing Up
Event Date: February 27, 2026, at 2pm

Growing Up by Russell Baker.

Annual Calendar

See all UMRA events. Preview future program topics; scan the diverse topics and speakers for the entire year. 

Annual Calendar
 

Event Summaries