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Book Club I to discuss E. M. Forster's masterpiece 'Howards End'Event Date:Pat Tollefson will lead the discussion of E. M. Forster’s classic work Howard’s End when the UMRA Book Club meets on Friday, February 16. More... |
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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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UMN email updateAttention UMRA members who use a UMN email account and internet ID. In early January, you should have received an email from the Office of Information Technology stating “… your University of Minnesota email and Google Workspace account will be closed on Saturday, December 7, 2024.” See the announcement for this event. Published:More... |
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UMRA’s Silver Gopher Service Corps welcomes youIf you’re one of the 200-plus new members who joined UMRA in the past two years and are looking for ways to meet people and give back to the community, consider volunteering with UMRA’s Silver Gopher Service Corps. Published:More... |
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UMRA dues will increase in 2024UMRA provides an engaging array of learning opportunities and social events to make UMRA membership a great value. But, like everyone, we’re feeling the effects of inflation and paying more for everything we buy. Published:More... |
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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. Published:More... |
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Tax update 2023 and 2024Event Date:Topics include tax changes; tax reducing moves required now and tax management in 2024. More... |
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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... |
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... |
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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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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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. Published:More... |
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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. Published:More... |
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New Membership and Communication CommitteeUMRA has formed a new Membership and Communication Committee, replacing the Membership Committee and the Communication and Outreach Committee. Published:More... |
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'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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