Events

Meeting with Presidential Search Advisory Committee chair was candid and cordial

Event Date: October 20, 2023, at 9:00 AM

Regent Mary Davenport, chair of the U of M Presidential Search Advisory Committee, met with members of UMRA on October 20 to share information about the search process and invite input regarding the qualities that are essential to a good president.

Mississippi River walk—visit the oldest and the newest parts of Minneapolis

The walk along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis is always changing, with many attractions being added along both sides of the river and, now, the beautiful fall colors.

'Light' is the theme for October Photo Club meeting

All UMRA members with an interest in photography are welcome to attend the meeting of the UMRA Photo Club on Tuesday, October 10. We welcome photographers of all abilities. Most of us are struggling amateurs. We laugh a lot and learn from sharing and talking about our pictures.

Growing up Revell

Event Date: October 4, 2023, at 10:00 AM

This Family Reunion Project is about sharing family stories and learning about surprising family connections. I asked everyone to write an essay, prior to coming, about growing up in the Revell family.  The compilation of essays from three generations that was distributed at the reunion has become a family keepsake.

Getting to know the U of M regents and what they do

Event Date: October 4, 2023, at 10:00 AM

U of M Regents Mary Turner and Penny Wheeler provided an engaging and personal exchange about their roles as new members of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents during UMRA’s special forum on October 4.

Cabinets of Curiosity: James Ford Bell Library

Some of the most valuable and rare maps in the world are held in UMN's own James Ford Bell Library, housed in Andersen Library  See https://www.lib.umn.edu/collections/special/bell .

From the Mel-O-Glaze Bakery to Minnehaha Falls

We will meet at the Mel-O-Glaze bakery on 28th and Minnehaha Parkway and walk to Minnehaha Falls and then back again.

Hike around Como Lake

Please join us to hike around Como Lake. This will be a moderately paced hike on a level paved pathway. We will hike around the lake and wander a bit off the beaten path for a total of 4 to 5 miles. A shorter option is available for those that want to hike less.

Fourth Friday Book Club to discuss classic short stories by Herman Melville

We will discuss three famous short stories by Herman Melville. These classics are widely available. Even if we have studied them before, we will surely have new insights into these well-told tales by this great 19th-century American author.

Long Term Care Insurance class

Event Date: September 20, 2023, at 8:00 PM

Funding Long Term Nursing care as an ongoing issue. There are a number of factors that will determine if LTC insurance is right for you – your age, health, retirement goals, income and assets.

From northern Spain to western Africa

Event Date: September 20, 2023, at 10:00 AM

Enjoy the recording of UMRA’s first Armchair Traveler program of 2023–24. Nanette Hanks shared fabulous pictures and information about the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. Tom O'Toole told us about his return visit to Sierra Leone in West Africa.

Travel Opportunities Informational Meeting

Some of you have already signed up for the Costa Rica and Portugal tours and others are trying to decide.
You are all invited to attend an informal session hosted by a Collette Travel representative Katie Ganshert next Monday, September 18th at noon on zoom to hear more about these trips and to have your questions answered.

Tax efficient distributions to family and charities

Event Date: September 18, 2023, at 9:30 AM

This presentation was recorded at Carlson School. Topics included IRS compliant ways to make qualified charitable distributions (QCD) from your IRA or rollover IRA; funding gifts to Minors and other gifts; plus more.

Book Notes | ‘Lessons in Chemistry’

Event Date: September 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM

The UMRA Book Club discussion of Elizabeth Zott’s novel brought to light several real-life examples of discrimination against women close to home, including their exclusion from full participation in the University of Minnesota Marching Band until 1972 and the landmark Rajender v. University of Minnesota sex discrimination lawsuit filed in 1973.

Photo Club September meeting

All UMRA members with an interest in photography are welcome to attend the in-person meeting of the UMRA Photo Club at the Hennepin County St. Anthony branch library on Tuesday, September 12. “Fences” is the theme for September.