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The Best of Portugal: From the Age of Discovery to TodayEvent Date:Make your own discoveries in Portugal in 2025 on this journey to medieval monasteries, fertile vineyards and cities that are equal parts history and modern energy. Deadline to express an interest is Friday June 7, 2024. |
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Spain at a Slower Pace: The Best of Barcelona and MadridEvent Date:Spend eight nights in Madrid and Barcelona in 2025. Express your interest by June 7, 2024. More... |
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The Best of the Canadian MaritimesEvent Date:Embrace the colorful history of the Canadian Maritime provinces for 11 nights in 2025. Express your interest by June 7, 2024. |
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Independent City Discoveries: Québec CityEvent Date:Spend four nights in Québec City in 2025. Express your interest by June 7, 2024. More... |
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Discoveries Along the Douro: Portugal’s Best-Kept SecretsEvent Date:Spend 9 nights on the Douro River in Portugal in 2025. Express your interest by June 7, 2024. More... |
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Mexico City: History, Art, Culture and PoliticsEvent Date:Embrace and explore Mexico City as it showcases all facets of Mexico’s national character in 2025. Deadline to express an interest is Friday, June 7, 2024. |
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Signature City St. AugustineEvent Date:Bright and bold living history awaits you in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida in 2025. Express your interest by June 7, 2024. |
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Election of UMRA’s 2024–25 leaders to be held onlineThe election of UMRA officers and new board members for 2024–25 will be conducted via an online poll from May 13 to 19, with the results to be announced at our annual meeting on May 21. Look for the ballot in your email inbox on May 13. Diane Young has been nominated to be president-elect. Published:More... |
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Our journey with Alzheimer’s“I convinced myself I could handle this problem without support groups or doing additional research, but that’s only because I didn’t want to make it any more real than it already was. Denial comes in many forms, and one is to avoid thinking about the problem any more than need be.” —Alice A. Larson Published:More... |
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HELLO, my name is Peter MoeMeet UMRA member Peter Moe. He retired in 2023 after a career that spanned nearly half a century at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, and is credited with developing the “Arb” into one of the few in the U.S. with world-class fruit and landscape breeding programs. Published:More... |
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URVC Leadership Council welcomes two new membersThe University Retirees Volunteer Center (URVC) has welcomed two new members with valuable skills and experience to the URVC Leadership Council: Lynn Slifer and Jeanne Jacobson. Published:More... |
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Changes to @umn.edu internet identityThe University plans to remove retirees from the @umn.edu internet identity domain on December 7. UMRA has advocated for ensuring continued access to this identity (including email, Google Workspace, and associated services), citing University retirees’ enduring contributions to and engagement with the University. Thus far, our efforts have not prompted any change of plans. Published:More... |
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Seeking editor-in-chief for JOIELeading the online Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays has been a labor of love for Kris Bettin. Alas, a change in family needs has necessitated her retirement. So, JOIE is seeking a new leader to join a savvy editorial committee of five and bring fresh ideas for continued development of the UMRA-sponsored journal. Published:More... |
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An overview of the UMRA Photo ClubIf you’re looking for an opportunity to explore your photographic interests, hone your photographic skills, and hear what other retirees are up to, the UMRA Photo Club is a great place to be. We have fun! And whatever your skill level, there is room for everybody. Published:More... |
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Renew your UMRA membershipSoon you will receive an email or letter inviting you to renew your UMRA membership for the 2024–25 year. Please renew before you get busy with your summer activities. Your support helps to make our programs and many other member benefits possible! Published:More... |
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