Events
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A day in the countryside: Auto museum plus marvelous garden tourEvent Date:The UMRA Social Activities Committee invites you to enjoy a day in the countryside with a midsummer visit to the Veit Automotive Museum in Buffalo followed by a walk through the marvelous Munsinger and Clemens Gardens in St. Cloud. More... |
Summer wine on the TerraceEvent Date:The UMRA Social Activities Committee invites you to a summer wine tasting on the Campus Club Terrace with sommelier Jason Kallsen. Jazz music featuring vocalist Charmin Michelle will set the tone. More... |
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Social Committee invites you to Campus Club summer HH kickoffEvent Date:The UMRA Social Activities Committee and the Campus Club invite you to the first of the Campus Club’s summer Happy Hours on the 4th Floor Terrace of Coffman Memorial Union. More... |
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UMRA tour of new U of M Athlete’s VillageEvent Date:The U of M Athletic Department has invited UMRA members to tour the recently completed facilities known as Athlete’s Village. Athletic Director Mark Coyle will briefly address the group at the beginning of the tour. More... |
Book Notes | Summer 2018Event Date: "The Professor’s House" by Willa Cather and "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles are reviewed. More... |
Social Committee plans early autumn Arboretum tourEvent Date: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. More... |
FLG estate planning meeting CANCELLEDEvent Date:CANCELLED: This Finance & Legal Group workshop has been cancelled. More... |
May meeting includes annual electionEvent Date: 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. More... |
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UMRA Photo Club meetingEvent Date:Join University photographer Patrick O’Leary for a two-hour photo shoot on campus. Location to be announced. More... |
Book Notes: Club Members learn a lot about Zimbabwe from The Last ResortEvent Date: Author delivers a riveting account of his parents’ determination to survive the chaotic events that took place during the reign of Robert Mugabe. More... |
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Cruise Portugal's Wine ValleyEvent Date: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. More... |
Reflections on 100 days in office with Mayor FreyEvent Date: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. More... |
FLG invites you to learn about elder care, April 25Event Date:Join a discussion about elder health care with the Finance and Legal Group. More... |
UMRA Photo Club meetingEvent Date:Photo Club’s April theme to feature ‘Old’ photos More... |
Book Notes: A Memory of Violets elicits favorable responseEvent Date: 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. More... |