Events

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December Photo Club

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The theme for December is "Landscapes."

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Landscape

Taxes and elections, Oh my! Tax planning for 2026 and beyond

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Consult with a tax professional to come up with a financial plan well before year end.

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Life and estate plans: Incapacity, and gifting

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Estate and gift planning strategies with ideas for impactful and tax-efficient gifts to accomplish your goals.

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November Photo Club

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The theme for November is "Pathways and roadways"

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Red River Valley

Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare issues & choices

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Bob & Jean Hall and Andy Whitman, participants. 

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Long-term care insurance: Observations on long-term care problems to solve

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Discuss long term care options with Fred Andersen.

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Assisting immigrants "imprisoned" and their families

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Critical issues facing detained immigrants and their families will be discussed.

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Nerstrand Big Woods hike

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Jon C leads the hike at Nerstrand Big Woods with lunch afterwards.

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Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

Campus conversation with John Morris

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UMF CEO John Morris

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October Photo Club

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The theme for October is "Hands."

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Financial life in retirement

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Topics include longevity, distributions, long term care, Social Security, and comprehensive planning.

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William O'Brien State Park hike

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Michelle Trudeau-Spanjers leads the hike at William O'Brien State Park.

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William O'Brian State Park

Lake of the Isles hike

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Bev leads a Lake of the Isles hike with Bun Coffee afterwards.

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Lake of the Isles

September Photo Club

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The theme for September is "Monuments."

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Taj Mahal

Lake Minnetonka Cruise

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10:30 a.m. check in; 10:45 boarding; cruise from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join UMRA friends and colleagues for a summer cruise and lunch aboard the Paradise Destiny II on beautiful Lake Minnetonka. Paul Maravelas, sailor, historian, and author of The History of Big Island, Lake Minnetonka will join us to share stories from 200+ years of lake-dwellers. Come early or stay after the cruise to explore Excelsior, a charming small town on the big lake.

Ticket price includes lunch: chef's sandwich, garden salad, fruit, chips, and cookies. Coffee, iced tea, and lemonade are complimentary and there will be a cash bar for other beverages. A vegetarian sandwich can be selected during registration.

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Lady of the Lake cruise boat