Events

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Overwhelming and wonderful

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Interwoven with exquisite descriptions of the countryside, Christy Lefteri’s novel about the Syrian Civil War draws readers into the bombed city of Aleppo and the agonizing decisions families facing war must make.

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Online Adventure: The Art & History of Paris

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Live like a Parisian from the comfort of your living room during an online learning experience that brings you into the heart of the city. Our local Parisian experts will share the very best of their city while leading explorations of world-class museums and landmarks. Deadline to reserve a spot is Tuesday, December 1, 2020

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Tour the Louvre

How to preserve and share family history

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Lynn C. Anderson and Craig Swan offered a presentation on preserving and sharing family history to UMRA members during a well-attended and well-received Zoom meeting in early October.

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Photo Club to meet November 10

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“Fall Colors” will be the theme when the UMRA Photo Club meets in November. Newcomers are always welcome. 

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Sentimental but timely

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In this sentimental but timely story, the lives of three characters in a small Missouri town merge as they help each other overcome personal loss and hardships.

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Year End Tax Planning

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Todd Koch, CPA, MBT, CFP, will review MN and Federal tax code changes, IRA and retirement account distribution strategies, and other important tax questions.

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Estate Planning for Retirees

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Estate Planning for retirees is presented by an estate planning law firm, and will review wills vs. revocable living trusts;  protecting inheritances from divorce, creditors and other claims;  concerns related to putting your property in your childrens' names, and more.

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Book Notes | The Art of Racing in the Rain

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Like the classic Black Beauty, in which a horse is the narrator, The Art of Racing in the Rain is narrated by a dog named Enzo. The title of the book is a metaphor for the scary times we face in our lives.

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Photo Club to meet October 13

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The UMRA Photo Club plans to take a break from Zoom and meet for an outdoor photo shoot and picnic on October 13.

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Book notes | A unique and fascinating look into North Korea

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An enthralling memoir, “The Girl with Seven Names” describes author Hyeonseo Lee’s story as she defies all odds to live a life of freedom outside North Korea.

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Photo Club to meet September 8

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“Shapes” is the theme for the September meeting of the UMRA Photo Club. 

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Travel back in time

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Two presentations: 1) Historical maps and air photos of UofM campus 2) Mission Kid in Ethiopia in the 1950s.

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Book notes | Italian Shoes

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Quirky characters help lift this initially depressing story into one of redemption and personal growth.

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Photo Club to meet August 11

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“Close to home” will be the theme when the UMRA Photo Club meets in August.

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Book notes | Where the Crawdads Sing

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Delia Owens’ novel is “… an exquisite ode to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a surprising tale of possible murder.”

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