Interest Groups

When will the Medicare advantage bubble burst? Part 2

This session will continue the discussion begun in the May 8, 2023 session.  See that article for details.

Tax update: Act now! Year-end tax planning

Topics include tax changes; tax reducing moves required now and tax management in 2024 & 2025.

December 4 hike

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.

Estate plans during life, incapacity & when you expire

The documents noted for this event specify your managers and can minimize income taxes now, and estate taxes. 

November 6 hike

Join us for a 5 mile moderately paced hike around Pleasant Lake located in the heart of North Oaks.  It takes us past some of James J. Hill’s original farm buildings as well as beautiful homes built along the lakeshore. The trail is wide, generally flat and consists of packed dirt and crushed rock. 

The memoirs of Frederick Douglass

The Fourth Friday Book Club will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. CDT on October 27 to discuss the life and narrative of Frederick Douglass.

'The Dictionary of Lost Words'

Mary Jane Towle will lead the discussion of The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams.

Mississippi River walk—visit the oldest and the newest parts of Minneapolis

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.

'Light' is the theme for October Photo Club meeting

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.

Growing up Revell

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. 

From the Mel-O-Glaze Bakery to Minnehaha Falls

We will meet at the Mel-O-Glaze bakery on 28th and Minnehaha Parkway and walk to Minnehaha Falls and then back again.

Hike around Como Lake

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.

Fourth Friday Book Club to discuss classic short stories by Herman Melville

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.

Long Term Care Insurance class

Event Date: September 20, 2023, at 8:00 PM

Funding Long Term Nursing care as an ongoing issue. There are a number of factors that will determine if LTC insurance is right for you – your age, health, retirement goals, income and assets.

From northern Spain to western Africa

Event Date: September 20, 2023, at 10:00 AM

Enjoy the recording of UMRA’s first Armchair Traveler program of 2023–24. Nanette Hanks shared fabulous pictures and information about the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. Tom O'Toole told us about his return visit to Sierra Leone in West Africa.