Events

Social Committee plans early autumn Arboretum tour

UMRA’s Social Activities Committee invites you to a narrated, one-hour tram tour to view the vibrant early autumn colors at the award-winning Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. The tour will be followed by light refreshments and socializing.

FLG estate planning meeting CANCELLED

CANCELLED:  This Finance & Legal Group workshop has been cancelled.

May meeting includes annual election

Event Date: May 22, 2018, at 4:00 PM

During the business portion of our May 22 meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. in the West Wing of the Campus Club, members will elect UMRA’s leadership for 2018–19.

UMRA Photo Club meeting

Join University photographer Patrick O’Leary for a two-hour photo shoot on campus. Location to be announced. 

Book Notes: Club Members learn a lot about Zimbabwe from The Last Resort

Event Date: April 20, 2018, at 2:00 PM

Author delivers a riveting account of his parents’ determination to survive the chaotic events that took place during the reign of Robert Mugabe.

Cruise Portugal's Wine Valley

Cruise through Portugal's Wine Valley on the Douro River.  OLLI is sponsoring this tour of Lisbon and its environs. The Douro region is said to be the oldest wine region in the world dating back to 1756.  It is recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage listed territory. The cruise begins in October 2019, but the tour company is offering a $1000 discount for persons who sign on before April 30, 2018. 

Reflections on 100 days in office with Mayor Frey

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey ran for office on a promise of progress, prosperity, and unity in addressing the problems facing the entire city.  The one hundred days in office offers an opportunity to check-in with Mayor Frey on his progress.  A follow-up discussion for UMRA members will take place after the event.  Space is limited.  Reservations required by April 16th.

FLG invites you to learn about elder care, April 25

Join a discussion about elder health care with the Finance and Legal Group.

UMRA Photo Club meeting

Photo Club’s April theme to feature ‘Old’ photos

Book Notes: A Memory of Violets elicits favorable response

Event Date: March 16, 2018, at 2:00 PM

For those who like historical fiction and a “light” read with a happy ending, the UMRA Book Club recommends A Memory of Violets by Hazel Gaynor.

FLG April Meeting to focus on elder care health

Join us for the April meeting of the Finance and Legal Group. Details can be found below. 

Photo club to feature pix of reflections at March meeting

The UMRA Photo Club will meet on Tuesday, March 13, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the St. Anthony branch of the Hennepin County Library in the small shopping center at New Brighton and St. Anthony Boulevards in St. Anthony Village. 

February Book Notes

Event Date: February 16, 2018, at 2:00 PM

Reflecting on their impressions of The Homeplace by J. Drew Lanham, Book Club members select the quote: “I am as much a scientist as I am a black man; my skin defines me no more than my heart does. …I’ve yet to have a wild creature question my identity.”

FLG invites members to learn about identity security

New UMRA interest group, Finance and Legal Group (FLG), will meet February 21 for a workshop on identity security.

Socialize with UMRA members over Japanese cuisine February 15

Join fellow UMRA members on February 15 for a ramen and sake pairing dinner at 5 p.m. in the Campus Club Bar. The menu features a delicious three-course meal, each course paired with a different sake.