Past Events & Trips

2015


Listed in reverse chronological order 
Updated 12/19/2015
Date
Info
Event
Chairs
     
2015
Tuesday
December 29, 2015
Sherlock Holms & Humpback Whales
Science Museum of MN
120 West Kellogg Blvd, St Paul
Meet in the lobby 2:30 pm
Humpback Whales movie first
Then Sherlock Holms interactive
mystery
The Leffey Irish Pub after
175 West 7th Street, St Paul
Karen Gray
Tuesday
December 15, 2015
Pictures

Help at the Toys For Tots Warehouse

1:00 pm - 4:30 pm (arrive by 12:45)
985 Aldrin Drive, Eagan
Dinner after at Jake's City Grille
1288 Promenade Place, Eagan
Nancy Sand
Saturday
December 11-13, 2015
Pictures
MSC Winter Carnival at Giants Ridge
2 nights lodging in modern condos
Round trip motorcoach from Minneapolis or Rochester
2-day downhill ski lift ticket
Drink ticket for tap beer, wine, or soda
Saturday wine and cheese party on the hill
Turtle Races with $400 in MSC prizes
Fun Run with a $50 prize, and the Human Slalom
Two course dinner banquet Saturday night
Jerry Schuster
Saturday
December 05, 2015
French Regional Park  XC/SS/Hike
French Regional Park
Meet 1:30 pm
12605 Rockford Road, Plymouth
Stop at Chili's afterwards
4000 Vinewood Lane, Plymouth
Jim Habeck
Friday
December 04, 2015
Pictures
Membership Directory Folding Party
NE Minneapolis
Main dish and beverages provided
Bring appetizer, salad or dessert, and $1
Mary Ellen Gabel
Saturday
November 21, 2015
Pictures
ULLR Holiday Ball
American Legion Post 643
12375 Princeton Avenue, Savage
5:00 pm: Social (cash bar)
6:00 pm:  Walleye, Chicken or Vegetarian
7:30 pm:  Changing Times Band
Please bring a new unwrapped gift for “Toys for Tots”
Sharon Marini
Mary Jane Hochstein
Diane Erlandson
Sunday
November 15, 2015
Pictures
Louisville Swamp Hike
Mazomani Trail
Meet 10:45 am, Hike 11:00 am
USFWS parking area and State Trail Access
Hwy 169 & 145th Street West, Shakopee
(just past the 2nd set of RR tracks)
Lunch after hike at Dangerfield's
1583 1st Avenue East, Shakopee
Karen Holmquist
Sunday
November 08, 2015
Lebanon Hills Regional Park Hike
Meet 11:00 am, Hike 11:15 am
West Trailhead parking lot
4801 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Eagan
Lunch after hike at Doolittles Woodfire Grill
2140 Cliff Road, Eagan
Linda Heintz
Wednesday
November 04, 2015
Pictures
Nerstand Big Woods State Park Hike
Meet 10:30 am, Hike 10:45 am
Park Visitor Center
9700 170th Street East, Nerstrand
Lunch after hike at The Hideaway Coffeehouse
421 Division Street South, Northfield

Nancy Sand
Thursday
October 29, 2015
   ULLR "Last Thursday" Happy Hour
Crooners Lounge & Supper Club
6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis
(1 mi north of I-694 & Central Ave) 
Happy Hour 3-6 pm
Discount on drinks/apps, and Live Music and dancing!
Back by popular demand

Joy Knudson

## CANCELLED ##

Thursday

October 29, 2015

# # CANCELLED # #
Country Walk Around A Lake
Meet 10:00 am, Walk 10:15 am
Park at Spring Peeper Meadow
(East side of U of M Arboretum)
105 West 82nd Street, Chaska
Lunch following at Oak Ridge Center
1 Oakridge Drive, Chaska
Sally Chevalier
Sunday
October 18, 2015
Pictures
Fort Snelling Hike

Meet at 11:00 am, Leave at 11:15 am

At the Ft Snelling History Museum Parking Lot

200 Tower Avenue, St Paul

(follow the brown signs on Hwys 5 & 55)

For a brisk hike around the park

Lunch after at Carbone’s Pizza
4705 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis

Carolyn Buswell
John Egan
Friday
October 16, 2015
Pictures
ULLR Social Party
Social & Salad Supper
5 pm, Bloomington
Dessert, coffee & water provided
Bring a salad to share, and BYOB
Theme: "Kinky Boots"
Drag Queens welcome; ladies too!
Sharon Marini
Ken Marini
Thursday
October 15, 2015
Pictures
Nine Mile Creek Hike
Meet 11:00 am, Hike 11:15 am
Moir Park parking lot
104th St South & Morgan Ave, Bloomington
Lunch at Applebee's after hike
9601 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington
Linda Heintz
Tuesday
October 13, 2015
Pictures
Whitetail Woods Regional Park Hike
Meet 10:15 am, Hike 10:30 am
17100 Station Trail, Farmington
Potluck picnic following hike
Polish sausage & buns provided
Please bring a dish to share (see flyer)
Cheryl Rogers
Saturday
October 10, 2015
Pictures
Wolsfeld Woods Hike

Wolsfeld Woods Scientific & Natural Area

Meet 11:00 am
Trinity Lutheran Church
2060 County Road 6, Long Lake
Lunch after hike TBD
Bill Lyon
Wednesday
October 07, 2015
Pictures
U of M Arboretum Hike
Meet 10:00 am
Oswald Visitors Center
3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska
Lunch after hike in Arboretum cafeteria
Jim Habeck
Saturday
October 03, 2015
Richard T Anderson Conservation Area Hike
Meet 10:15 am, Hike 10:30 am

18700 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie

Lunch after hike at Lions Tap

16180 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie

Marcia Switenki
Thursday
October 01, 2015

LAST Thursday Morning Ride

(24 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Note: Different Location

Wabun Picnic Area at Minnehaha Park

4655 46th Street South, Mpls

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

John Stiefel
Wednesday
September 30, 2015

Coon Rapids Dam Hike

(3 mi RT) Meet 10:00 am, Hike 10:15 am

Meet at west end of dam in Brooklyn Park

Lunch after hike at Roasted Pear

9690 Colorado Lane North, Brooklyn Park

Carol Bush
Sunday
September 27, 2015
Pictures
Afton State Park Hike
Meet 9:30 am, Hike 10:00
Main parking lot
6959 Peller Ave S, Hastings
State Park Permit required, or $5 for a day pass
Bring a bag lunch
Joella Wilson
Friday
September 25, 2015
A Day In The Country
Big Stone Mini Golf & Sculpture Garden
Meet 10:30 am
7110 County Road 110 West, Minnetrista
Adjoins Dakota Rail Trail
Bring a picnic lunch and beverage

Sally Chevalier
Thursday
September 24, 2015
PicturesULLR "Last Thursday" Happy Hour
Maynard's
685 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior
952-470-180
3-6 pm,  drinks, apps start at $3

Joy Knudson
## Cancelled ##
Thursday
September 24, 2015

## CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN # #

Thursday Morning Ride

(24 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Note: Different Location

Wabun Picnic Area at Minnehaha Park

4655 46th Street South, Mpls

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

John Stiefel
Wednesday
September 23, 2015

Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Clinic Tour

Mayo Clinic Square, 3rd floor lobby, 11:45 am

600 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis

30 minute tour, limit of 25 people
Lunch to follow, site TBD

Contact Mary Jane to sign-up
Mary Jane Hochstein
Sunday
September 20, 2015
Pictures

Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail Ride

(30 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 09:30 am
Faribault Trailhead
adjacent to White Pines Dog Park
900 Lyndale Avenue North, Faribault

Lunch after ride

Depot Bar & Grill

311 Heritage Place, Faribault

Patty Fitzgerald
John Stiefel
## Cancelled ##
Thursday
September 17, 2015

## CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN # #

Thursday Morning Ride

(26 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side, 1500 West 50th Street, Mpls

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Bill Brechtel
Tuesday
September 15 2015

## Cancelled due to lack of participants##

ULLR Bridge Club

11:45 pm

Host: Gwen Kline, Eden Prairie

If you would like to be added to the players list,

Contact Karen Gray

Karen Gray
Eileen Ronning
Sunday
September 13, 2015
Hairspray (The Musical) Matinee
2:00 Matinee, meet in lobby at 1:30 pm
Bloomington Center For The Arts
1800 West Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington
Best seats go fast, so send your check now!
Karen Gray
Saturday
September 12, 2015
Pictures

Elm Creek Park to Coon Rapids Dam Ride

via the Rush Creek Regional Trail

(20 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am
Elm Creek Park Reserve Ski Chalet
12400 James Deane Parkway, Maple Grove
If you want more miles, meet us at 8:30 am
for an hour ride on the Elm Creek Park trails
Lunch after ride in Maple Grove TBD
Bill Brechtel
Thursday
September 10, 2015

Thursday Morning Ride

(26 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side, 1500 West 50th Street, Mpls

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

Bill Brechtel
Thursday
September 03, 2015
Pictures

## NOTE: NEW RIDE INFO ##

22nd Annual Chocolate Lovers Ride

(12 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:30 am

Meet at Wabun Picnic Area,

Wabun Picnic Area at Minnehaha Park

4655 46th Street South, Mpls

Lunch at the end of the ride

Bring money for lunch at Cafe Latte' or Billy's

Karen Holmquist
Wednesday
September 02, 2015

What's Cookin' Picnic

Brookview Park, Golden Valley

2015 ULLRs' 70th Birthday Party!

"Chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy,
beans, bread, watermelon
"
Hosted by Mary VandeHei
Mary VandeHei
Wednesday
September 02, 2015

Golf Before What's Cookin'

Hollydale Golf Club, 11:30 am

4710 Holly Lane North, Plymouth

$21 for walking seniors

Groups will form as ULLRs arrive

Jim Habeck
Saturday
August 29, 2015
Pictures
ULLR August Social Party

"Tractor & Garden Day"

3 pm, Ron & Shelly Larson's
22251 Pillsbury Ave, Lakeville
Antique tractor collection & pick your own veggies!
Provided: water, sugar-free lemonade, coffee
Bring: BYOB, a dish to share, $1, lawn chair
Shelly Larson
Ron Larson
Thursday
August 27, 2015
   
ULLR "Last Thursday" Happy Hour
Dangerfield's
1583 1st Avenue East, Shakopee 
4-6 pm, 1/2 price drinks & apps

Joy Knudson
Wed-Fri
August 26-28, 2015
Pictures

Lanesboro Bike & Golf Trip

Bike the Root River Trail

Golf at Lanesboro Golf Club,

Rivers Bend, or Ferndale Country Club

Stay at Green Gables Inn

303 Sheridan Street West, Lanesboro

Biking, Golf, Shopping, Winery, Theater

Cathy Hartle
Mary Vande Hei
Sunday
August 23 2015

O’KAY Cultural Activity

10:45 am, 215 Wabasha Street South, Saint Paul
Historic St Paul “Gangster Tour
Walking tour of Wabasha “Mushroom Cave
Entertaining 2 hr narrated motorcoach tour of St. Paul’s famous
Gangster Sites with many stories & some very interesting history
Included - light lunch following tour
(Total Fee $36)
Jean Berry
Kay Sterling
Saturday
August 22,, 2015
Beach Party: Pot Luck & Social
Party 3:00 pm, Pot Luck  5:00 pm
40 East Lake Street, Waconia
Pontoons, runabout, tubing, water skiing, kayaking, swimming
Provided: Brats, Hot Dogs, Sauerkraut, Lemonade
Bring: Dish to share, your beverages, lawn chair,
swimsuit, towel
Jim Maiser
Saturday
August 22,, 2015

Biking Before the Beach Party Ride

(?? mi RT) Meet 12:45 pm, Ride 1:00 pm

Dakota Rail Trail St Bonifacius Trailhead
4150 Bell Street, St Bonifacius
Ride from 1 to 3 pm
Then head to the Beach Party at Jim Maiser's
Jim will take any riders' pot luck dishes at 1 pm
and keep them warm/cold until the party
Patty Fitzgerald
John Stiefel
Thursday
August 20, 2015

Thursday Morning Ride

(24.5 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side, 1500 West 50th Street, Mpls

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

John Stiefel
Wednesday
August 19, 2015

What's Cookin' Picnic

Brookview Park, Golden Valley

"Bratwurst Dinner"
Hosted by Margie & Manfred Deutsch
Foundation Raffle!
Chanhassen Dinner Theater $170,
Ginger Hop Restaurant $75.00,
Cannon River Wine Tasting $60.00
Margie Deutsch
Wednesday
August 19, 2015

Golf Before What's Cookin'

Hollydale Golf Club, 11:30 am

4710 Holly Lane North, Plymouth

$21 for walking seniors

Groups will form as ULLRs arrive

Jim Habeck
Monday
August 17, 2015
Pictures
Kayaking Essentials
at French Regional Park on Medicine Lake
Meet 9:30 am
12605 Rockford Road, Plymouth
3 hr event, $20, due at sign-up
Bill Brechtel
Sunday
August 16, 2015

Minnehaha Steamboat Cruise

Steamboat Minnehaha on Lake Minnetonka
Meet 03:45 pm, Leaves 04:10 pm
Excelsior City Dock
400 Lake Street, Excelsior
Optional dinner after cruise at TBD
Sally Chevalier
Saturday
August 15, 2015
Pictures

Chaska-Shakopee River Bottom Ride

(20 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Meet at MN River Valley Trail Site #2

 Dirt road, east side of Hwy 41,

~1/3 mi south of the Chaska MN River bridge

Bring a snack and insect repellent
Lunch in Chaska after ride TBD
Cheryl Rogers
Thursday
August 13, 2015

Thursday Morning Ride

(26 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side, 1500 West 50th Street, Mpls

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

John Stiefel
Saturday
August 08, 2015

Douglas State Trail to Rochester Ride

(25 mi RT) Meet 10:00 am, Ride 10:30 am

Meet at the Pine Island City Park trailhead
100-108 1st Avenue SE, Pine Island
Bring a picnic lunch to eat at Rochester's trailhead
Charlie Brown
Joan Roe
Thursday
August 06, 2015

O’KAY Cultural Activity

6:15-8:30 pm
“Echoes of Elvis” Outdoor Fun Concert (No Fee)
Hopkins City Park, 40 Ninth Ave S, Hopkins 
Fresh Raspberry Ice Cream Sundaes available for purchase
Nancy Harman
Kay Sterling
Thursday
August 06, 2015

Thursday Morning Ride

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

(26 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am
Note: Different Location
Trailhead parking:
175 Grove Lane East, Wayzata
Lunch location to be decided before ride

John Stiefel
Wednesday
August 05, 2015

What's Cookin' Picnic

Brookview Park, Golden Valley

"Hawaiian Luau"
Hosted by the ULLR Foundation
Jerry Weiskopf
Wednesday
August 05, 2015

Golf Before What's Cookin'

Hollydale Golf Club, 11:30 am

4710 Holly Lane North, Plymouth

$21 for walking seniors

Groups will form as ULLRs arrive

Jim Habeck
Sunday
August 02, 2015
   ULLR "All Day" Happy Hour
Mallards on the St Croix
101 5th Avenue South, Bayport
651-342-0903
We'll start around 2 pm
Joy Knudson
Saturday
August 01, 2015

Theodore Wirth to Shingle Creek Trail Ride

(24 mi RT) Meet 8:45 am, Ride 9:00 am
Golden Valley Shopping Center
8040 Highway 55, Golden Valley
in front of Godfather's Pizza
Lunch after Ride at Dolittles Woodfire Grill
550 Winnetka Avenue North, Golden Valley
John Stiefel
Thursday
July 30, 2015
PicturesULLR "Last Thursday" Happy Hour
Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge
1900 Marshall Street NE, Mpls
(Patio on the river)
612-788-9069 
3-6 pm, $1 off Taps, Well Drinks, & Wine
Joy Knudson
Thursday
July 30, 2015

Thursday Morning Ride

(26 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side, 1500 West 50th Street, Mpls

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

John Stiefel
Tuesday
July 28, 2015

Wabun to Como Ride

(21+ mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Wabun Picnic Area at Minnehaha Park

4655 46th Street South, Mpls

Meandering route, bring money for snacks at Como,

and for lunch TBD towards the end of the ride

Karen Clarke
Saturday
July 25, 2015

Brown's Creek & Gateway Trails Ride

(21 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 9:45 am
Brown's Creek Trailhead parking lot
Laurel Street & Hwy 95, Stillwater
Lunch after ride in Stillwater TBD
Charlie Brown
Joan Roe
Friday
July 24, 2015

Sommerfest - "Strauss: The Waltz King"

Orchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
6:30 pm, Meet on the plaza for food & drinks
$29 for main floor tickets

Carol Burgess
Ray Hartmann
Thursday
July 23, 2015

Thursday Morning Ride

(18 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Note: Different Location

Wabun Picnic Area at Minnehaha Park

4655 46th Street South, Mpls

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

John Stiefel
Wednesday
July 22, 2015

What's Cookin' Picnic

Brookview Park, Golden Valley

"Sloppy Joes"
Hosted by Gail & Hal West
Gail West
Wednesday
July 22, 2015

Golf Before What's Cookin'

Hollydale Golf Club, 11:30 am

4710 Holly Lane North, Plymouth

$21 for walking seniors

Groups will form as ULLRs arrive

Jim Habeck
Sunday
July 19, 2015

Cannon Valley Trail Ride

(20 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Welch Trailhead (wheel pass $4)

26674 144th Avenue Way, Welch, MN

Ride to Red Wing & back

Lunch at King's Place after the ride

14460 240th Street East, Miesville 

Sharon Marini
Ken Marini
Saturday
July 18, 2015

O’KAY Cultural Activity

11:45 am – 5:00 pm
Canterbury Downs “Extreme Race Day
Races include Ostrich, Camel and Zebra Races!!
Canterbury Downs, Hwy 169,  Shakopee ($8.00 gate fee)
Meet in the Wild Horse Saloon
Bill Handsaker
Kay Sterling
Thursday
July 16, 2015

Thursday Morning Ride

(23+ mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side, 1500 West 50th Street, Mpls

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

John Stiefel
Wednesday
July 15, 2015
Winter Sports Planning Party
4:00 pm, Bloomington
Help us plan a wide variety of winter sports:
hiking, cross-country and alpine skiing and snowshoeing
Pot Luck Supper - Main dish provided
Everyone bring a dish to share
Sharon Marini
Ken Marini
Sunday
July 12, 2015
Pictures

Prior Lake Ride

(20 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Cleary Lake Regional Park Visitors Center

18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake

Lunch on the way back at TJ Hooligan's

16731 Highway 13, Prior Lake

Bring money for lunch!

Cheryl Rogers
Saturday
July 11, 2015

O’KAY Cultural Activity

5:30-9:00 pm
Lake Harriet: Mpls Pops Concert & Picnic
Lake Harriet Band Shell, Minneapolis (No Fee)
4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Mpls
Picnic will be “pot luck”
Bring a dish to share, beverage & seat cushion
Jan Butler
Kay Stirling
Thursday
July 09, 2015

Thursday Morning Ride

(18 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side, 1500 West 50th Street, Mpls

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

John Stiefel
Wednesday
July 08, 2015

What's Cookin' Picnic

Brookview Park, Golden Valley

"Turkey Croissant Sandwiches"
Hosted by Vicki Johnson &
Eileen Ronning
Vicki Johnson
Wednesday
July 08, 2015

Golf Before What's Cookin'

Hollydale Golf Club, 11:30 am

4710 Holly Lane North, Plymouth

$21 for walking seniors

Groups will form as ULLRs arrive

Jim Habeck
Thursday
July 02, 2015

Thursday Morning Ride

(23 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side, 1500 West 50th Street, Mpls

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

John Stiefel
Tuesday
June 30, 2015

Schaar's Bluff to Hastings Ride

Spring Lake Park Reserve 

(20+ mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:30 am

Schaar's Bluff Trailhead

8395 127th Street East, Hastings

Bring a Bag Lunch to eat mid-ride

Joella Wilson
Saturday
June 27, 2015

Mound to Mayer Ride

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

(28 or 38 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:30 am
Mound Transit Center
5515 Shoreline Drive, Mound
Lunch after ride at Dakota Junction Restaurant
2281 Commerce Blvd, Mound

Bill Brechtel
Thursday
June 25, 2015
   ULLR "Last Thursday" Happy Hour
Louis Ristorante & Bar
211 7th Street West, St Paul
(above Cosetta's on rooftop patio-3rd floor)
651-222-7378
3-6 pm, $5 & up drinks,apps
free parking lot in back
Joy Knudson
Pam Anderson
Thursday
June 25, 2015

Thursday Morning Ride

(21 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side, 1500 West 50th Street, Mpls

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

John Stiefel
Wednesday
June 24, 2015

What's Cookin' Picnic

Brookview Park, Golden Valley

"Pot Luck"
Hosted by the ULLR Singles
Jim Habeck
Wednesday
June 24, 2015

Golf Before What's Cookin'

Hollydale Golf Club, 11:30 am

4710 Holly Lane North, Plymouth

$21 for walking seniors

Groups will form as ULLRs arrive

Jim Habeck
Monday
June 22, 2015
Kayaking Essentials
at French Regional Park on Medicine Lake
Meet 9:30 am
12605 Rockford Road, Plymouth
3 hr event, $20, due at sign-up
Bill Brechtel
Thursday
June 18, 2015

Thursday Morning Ride

(20 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Note: Different Location

Miller Park Children’s Playground (Linwood Court)
8208 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

John Stiefel
Monday
June 15, 2015
Pictures

Cannon Falls to Welch Ride

Cannon Valley Trail

(40 mi RT) Meet 7:45 am, Leave 8:00 am

Ride to Red Wing and back

(20 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Leave 9:30 am

Ride to Welch Station and return

Both rides start at Cannon Falls Trailhead

Across street from Econofoods

500 West Main Street, Cannon Falls

Lunch after ride in Cannon Falls

Sally Chevalier
Saturday
June 13, 2015
Pictures

Biking, Hiking, Bratwursts & Bier

Join ULLRs at the Germanic American Institute,
301 Summit Avenue, St. Paul for Deutsche Tage
Bike Riders (20 mi RT) Meet 10:30 am
Hikers Meet at 11:30 pm
Everyone Else Meet at 12:30 pm
For Brats and Bier in the Paulaner Bier Garden
Bikers will get a discount on their beer!
German Music and Dancers!
Margie Deutsch (event)
John Stiefel (ride)
Thursday
June 11, 2015

Thursday Morning Ride

(21 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side, 1500 West 50th Street, Mpls

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

John Stiefel
Wednesday
June 10, 2015

What's Cookin' Picnic

Brookview Park, Golden Valley

"Pulled Pork Sandwiches"
Hosted by the ULLR Board
ULLR Foundation Raffle!
Jim Habeck
Wednesday
June 10, 2015

Golf Before What's Cookin'

Hollydale Golf Club, 11:30 am

4710 Holly Lane North, Plymouth

$21 for walking seniors

Groups will form as ULLRs arrive

Jim Habeck
Wed-Fri
June 03-05, 2015
Pictures

Bike the Paul Bunyan Trail

Stay at Good Ol' Days Resort

26050 Oak Lane, Nisswa MN

Bike-Golf-Shop-Socialize-Fish-Swim-Eat-
Sit around the fire pit-Play in the sand!
Carol Thelen
Joan Roe
Thursday
May 28, 2015
   ULLR "Last Thursday" Happy Hour
Sarnas Bar and Grill
3939 University Avenue NE
Columbia Heights
763-788-3939
Hopefully we will meet on the patio
3-6 pm drinks, apps start at $3

Joy Knudson
Pam Anderson
Thursday
May 28, 2015

Thursday Morning Ride

(18 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side, 1500 West 50th Street, Mpls

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

John Stiefel
Monday
May 25, 2015

Mendota Bluffs to Capitol Ride

(19 or 12 mi RT) Meet 10:45 am, Ride 11:00 am

Trail Lot near St Peter's Catholic Church

(1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota)

(~Hwy 13 & D Street)

Lunch at Moose Country Restaurant, 2 pm

857 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota Heights

(Near Hwy 13 & I-35E)

Karen Holmquist
Linda Heintz
Thursday
May 21, 2015

Thursday Morning Ride

(16 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side, 1500 West 50th Street, Mpls

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

John Stiefel
Tuesday
May 19, 2015

ULLR Bridge Club

12:00 pm

Host: Ruth Elsberry, Chanhassen

If you would like to be added to the players list,

Contact Karen Gray

Karen Gray
Kay Sommers
Eileen Ronning
Saturday
May 16, 2015

ULLR Social Party

5:00 pm
Party Room, Pennbrooke Apts,
2400 West 102nd Street, Bloomington
Theme: Red White & Blue!  Celebrate Memorial Day early. 
Dress in patriotic colors.  Best outfit wins a prize!
Also a prize for best score on American History Trivia quiz.
The host provides: paper products, water & coffee,
and does NOT provide a main dish!
Everyone that attends is to bring: $1 donation, a dish to pass,
their own beverages except for the above mentioned ones
Carol DeVore
Thursday
May 14, 2015

FIRST Thursday Morning Ride

(14 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side, 1500 West 50th Street, Mpls

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Route & lunch location to be decided before ride

John Stiefel
Saturday
May 09, 2015
Pictures
Bike Season Kick-off Ride
Hopkins to Minneapolis Lakes

(12 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 9:45 am

The Depot Coffee House

9451 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins

Lunch at Big 10 Restaurant after ride

1106 Mainstreet, Hopkins 
Patty Fitzgerald
John Stiefel
Saturday
May 02, 2015
Pictures

Carousel Matinee

2:00 pm
Bloomington Civic Theater
1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington
Optional Dinner Following Play TBD
Karen Gray
Saturday
May 02, 2015

Lake of the Isles Hike

Meet at 9:45 am, Leave at 10:00
Meet at 28th Street, East side of Lake of the Isles
West of Hennepin Avenue, Mpls
Lunch after hike at Famous Dave's
Calhoun BBQ & Blues Club
3001 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
Carol Bush
Thursday
April 30, 2015
   ULLR "Last Thursday" Happy Hour
Woody's Grille - Shady Oak
6399 City West Parkway, Eden Prairie
952-944-8799
Happy Hour food and drinks 3-6 pm
Joy Knudson
Pam Anderson
Sunday
April 26, 2015
"Brigadoon"

Minnetonka Theater

Minnetonka High School

18285 Highway 7, Minnetonka

Arrive at 1:30 pm, Show starts at 2:00 pm

Sally Chevalier
Saturday
April 25, 2015
Pictures

ULLR Spring Awards Banquet

Fort Snelling Officers' Club, Post Road & Hwy 5

5:30 pm - Social Hour (cash bar)

6:30 pm - Dinner

7:15 pm - Awards Presentation

8:00 pm - Music & Dancing

Mary Ellen Gabel
Sharon Marini
Tuesday
April 21, 2015

ULLR Bridge Club

12:00 pm

Host: Gwen Kline, Eden Prairie

If you would like to be added to the players list,

Contact Karen Gray

Karen Gray
Kay Sommers
Eileen Ronning
Saturday
April 18, 2015

ULLR Social Party

5 pm, St Louis Park
Bring games: cards, Rummikub, dominos, Farkle, etc.
The host provides: paper products, water & coffee,
and does NOT provide a main dish!
Everyone that attends is to bring: $1 donation, a dish to pass,
their own beverages except for the above mentioned ones
Diane Erlandson
Saturday
April 18, 2015
Pictures

Battle Creek Regional Park Hike

Meet at 10:00 am (Note: New Time!)
Battle Creek parking lot
~2337 Lower Afton Rd East, Maplewood
Lunch after hike at Bonfire
1424 Weir Drive, Woodbury
Nancy Sand
Saturday
March 28, 2015
Pictures

Wolsfeld Woods Hike

Wolsfeld Woods Scientific & Natural Area

Meet 10:30 am
Trinity Lutheran Church
2060 County Road 6, Long Lake
Joyce Butler
Thursday
March 26, 2015
   ULLR "Last Thursday" Happy Hour
Nye's Polonaise Room
(before they close)  
'named Best Bar in America'
112 East Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
612-379-2021
No Happy Hour pricing
Meet around 4:00 pm
Joy Knudson
Pam Anderson
Saturday
March 21, 2015

ULLR Social Party

5 pm
13216 Pine Ridge Road, Burnsville
The host provides: paper products, water & coffee,
and does not provide a main dish!
Everyone that attends is to bring: $1 donation, a dish to pass,
their own beverages except for the above mentioned ones
Karen Gray
Gary Gray
Tuesday
March 17, 2015

ULLR Bridge Club

12:00 pm

Host: Ruth Elsberry

Madonna Room, Marian KC Hall

1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington

If you would like to be added to the players list,

Contact Karen Gray

Karen Gray
Kay Sommers
Eileen Ronning
Friday
March 15, 2015
Bicycling Events Planning Party

4 pm, John & Patty's home, Shorewood

Main dish and beverages provided

Please bring $1, a side dish, and your ideas

for bike trips you are willing to run

John Stiefel
Patty Fitzgerald

## CANCELLED ##

Saturday

March 14, 2015

# # CANCELLED # #

Lake Rebecca Park Reserve XC/SS/Hike

Meet in parking lot 12:30 pm
9831 Rebecca Park Trail, Rockford
Early dinner after at Axel's Tavern
130 Railway Street West, Loretto
Pam Anderson
Wednesday
March 12, 2015
   

Downhill Ski at Afton Alps

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings

Meet 9:30 am at Highlands Lodge

No Host
Sunday
March 08, 2015
Pictures

Elm Creek Park Reserve XC/SS/Hike

Meet 1:00 pm at
Eastman Nature Center
13351 Elm Creek Road, Osseo
Stop at Maple Tavern after outing
9375 Deerwood Lane North, Maple Grove
Jim Habeck
Thursday
March 05, 2015
   

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet 9:30 am in Main Lodge

No Host

## CANCELLED ##

Tuesday

March 03, 2015

## CANCELLED ##

Woodlake Nature Center

Full Moon Snowshoe or Hike
Meet 6:30 pm
6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield
Warm up after at a local cafe, TBD
Bill Lyon
Thursday
February 26, 2015
   ULLR "Last Thursday" Happy Hour
Roasted Pear
14200 Nicollet Avenue South, Burnsville
952-898-2800  
3p-6p discounted drinks and apps
Joy Knudson
Pam Anderson
Sun - Sat
February 22-28, 2015
Pictures

Beaver Creek / Vail, Colorado

Roundtrip airfare, roundtrip motorcoach
Welcome Party & Pre-Trip Party
6 nights lodging at Arrowhead Village
Ski-in/Ski-out access or short walk
Outdoor heated pool & hot tub
Bruce Warner
Pat Nelson
Friday
February 20, 2015
Pictures

ULLR Membership Directory Folding Party

6:30 pm, Minnetonka
Main supper dish & beverages provided
Bring a snack, salad or dessert
$1 per person donation for beverages
Sally Chevalier
Thursday
February 19, 2015
   

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet 9:30 am in Main Lodge

No Host

## CANCELLED ##

Wednesday

February 18, 2015

## CANCELLED DUE TO POOR CONDITIONS ##

Silverwood Park XC/SS/Hike

Meet 1:00 pm, Leave 1:30 pm
2500 County Road E, St Anthony/New Brighton
Eat after at New Brighton Bar & Grill (old Champps)
2397 Palmer Drive, New Brighton
Barb Kolbe
Mary Ellen Gabel

## CANCELLED ##

Saturday

February 14, 2015

## CANCELLED BY PARK DEPARTMENT ##

Lebanon Hills Regional Park SS/XC/Skate/Hike

Meet 5:30 pm at 
Lebanon Hills Visitor Center
860 Cliff Road, Eagan
Pick your Valentine's Day activity:
XC, Hike, Skate, or Snowshoe by candlelight
Dinner provided by food trucks - prices vary
Event fee $8, Registration is Required
Nancy Sand
Wednesday
February 11, 2015
   

Downhill Ski at Afton Alps

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings

Meet 9:30 am at Highlands Lodge

No Host
Tues-Thur
February 03-05, 2015
Pictures

Granite Peak Downhill/XC/SS

Stay at Stoney Creek Inn
Carpool to Wausau WI
Downhill ski at Granite Peak
XC or snowshoe at  Nine Mile Forest
Snowshoe at Rib Mountain State Park
Nancy Sand
Diane Erlandson
Thursday
January 29, 2015
   ULLR "Last Thursday" Happy Hour
Crooners Lounge and Supper Club (formerly Shorewood)
6161 Hwy 65 NE (Central Ave), Fridley
763-571-9020  
4p-6p discounted drinks and apps
Wear your Fedora if you have one
Joy Knudson
Pam Anderson
Thursday
January 29, 2015
   

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet 9:30 am in Main Lodge

No Host
Tuesday
January 27, 2015
Pictures

Downhill Ski at Mount Kato

Meet at 9:30 am

20461 Highway 66, Mankato
John Stiefel
Patty Fitzgerald
Thursday
January 22, 2015
   

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet 9:30 am in Main Lodge

No Host
Sunday
January 18, 2015

Highland Lake Park Reserve XC/SS/Hike

Meet at 10:45 am, XC/SS/Hike at 11:00 am
Richardson Nature Center
8737 East Bush Lake Road, Bloomington
Lunch after at TGI Fridays
7730 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington
Karen Holmquist
Thursday
January 15, 2015
Pictures

ULLR Wine Tasting Party & General Meeting

Grammercy Club Party Room, Burnsville
Bring your favorite wine & wine glass
Bring an appetizer, salad, or dessert
Nancy Sand
Wednesday
January 14, 2015
   

Downhill Ski at Afton Alps

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings

Meet 9:30 am at Highlands Lodge

No Host
Thursday
January 08, 2015
   

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet 9:30 am in Main Lodge

No Host
Thursday
January 01, 2015
   

New Year's Day at Afton Alps

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings

Meet 9:30 am at Highlands Lodge

Pam Anderson
     
         
 
     
          
       
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