Past Events & Trips

2017


Listed in reverse chronological order 
Updated 04/21/2018
Date
Info
Event
Chairs
     
2017
Thursday
December 21, 2017
   

Downhill Ski at Afton Alps

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings

Meet at Highlands Lodge, 9:30 am

No Host
Thursday
December 14, 2017
   

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet 9:30 am in Main Lodge

No Host
Sunday
December 10, 2017
## RESCHEDULED DUE TO EVENT CONFLICT ##
Cross Country, Snowshoe or Hike
French Regional Park
Meet at 1:30 pm at Park Headquarters Bldg
12605 Rockford Road,  Plymouth
Stop at Chili's afterwards
4000 Vinewood Lane, Plymouth
Jim Habeck
Friday
December 08, 2017
Pictures
Membership Directory Folding Party
12:00 pm, Minnetonka
Lunch at Noon, followed by Directory folding
Main dish and beverages provided
Please bring $1 per person, and a side dish to share
Sally Chevalier
Sunday
December 03, 2017
Pictures
## SOLD OUT!  NO MORE TICKETS AVAILABLE ##
Classic Movie Showing of White Christmas
Restored Historic Heights Theater
Must Purchase $12 Tickets in Advance From Karen
Doors Open at 12:45 pm, Matinee at 2:00 pm
3951 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights
Dinner After Movie at Sarna’s Classic Grill
3939 University Avenue NE, Columbia Heights
Karen Holmquist
Saturday
December 02, 2017
Pictures
 
ULLR Holiday Party

Gramercy Club Party Room

15001 Burnhaven Drive, Burnsville

5:00 p.m. Social with Appetizers
6:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner
After Dinner Fun:
Socializing, Billiards, Poker, Shuffleboard, Games
Bring: Games to play after dinner &
A new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots
Entertainment by Bill Kansas
Cost: $20 (wine, sodas, coffee, water are included)
Joan Roe
Nancy Sand
Diane Erlandson
Monday
November 27, 2017
      Spur Of The Moment Hike
MN River Valley National Wildlife Refuge     
Meet 11:30 am
Old Cedar Avenue Bridge
Bloomington (North) Parking Lot
Lunch after hike TBD
Bruce Rollins
Monday
November 20, 2017
Mississippi River & Milwaukee Ave District Hike
     Meet 10:15 am, Hike 10:30 am
Park on Mpls city streets
Near E 29th St, S 46th Ave & W River Pkwy
(just north of Lake Street)
Lunch after hike at Longfellow Grill
2990 W River Pkwy, Mpls
Patty Fitzgerald
John Stiefel
Saturday
November 18, 2017
## The hike is back on!  ##
Country Walk Around A Lake
Spring Peeper Meadow
Meet 10:00 am, Hike 10:15 am
1 Oakridge Drive, Chaska
A peaceful and quiet 3 mile walk
Lunch after walk at Oak Ridge Center
Sally Chevalier
Wednesday
November 15, 2017
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 Willy McCoy's after hike
10700 France Ave S, Bloomington
Linda Heintz
##Cancelled##
Wednesday
November 08, 2017
## CANCELLED ##
Coon Rapids Dam Hike
Meet 10:00 am, Hike 10:15 am
West side park entrance
10360 West River Road, Brooklyn Park
Lunch after hike at Roasted Pear
9690 Colorado Lane North, Brooklyn Park
Carol Bush
Saturday
November 04, 2017
Pictures
Full Moon Hike
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
 Meet 6:00 pm at
Tamarack Tap Room
8418 Tamarack Village, Woodbury
for a drink and/or dinner
Then head to Lake Elmo Park Reserve
1515 Keats Avenue North, Lake Elmo ($5 park fee)
for the moonlight hike
Sharon Tornes
Wednesday
October 31, 2017
Pictures
Halloween Social Party
12:00 Noon, Maple Plain
Get your "Boo" on, and your costume!
Coffee & water provided
Bring a dish to share, your beverages, $1 donation
and memories of Halloweens Past
Mary Jane Hochstein
Galen Hochstein
Saturday
October 28, 2017
Pictures
Carver Park Reserve Hike
Meet 9:45 am, Hike 10:00 am
Lowry Nature Center
7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria
Lunch after hike at
School of the Wise
1750 Tower Boulevard, Victoria
Patty Fitzgerald
John Stiefel
Thursday
October 26, 2017
Hyland Hills Hike
Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Meet 9:15 am, Hike 9:30 am
Hyland Visitor Center
10145 East Bush Lake Road, Bloomington
Lunch after hike at Red Robin
2300 West 80 1/2 Street, Bloomington
Pat Nelson
##Rescheduled##
to Nov 18th
Saturday
October 21, 2017
## RESCHEDULED TO NOV 18TH DUE TO RAIN ##
Country Walk Around A Lake

Spring Peeper Meadow
Meet 10:00 am, Hike 10:15 am
1 Oakridge Drive, Chaska
A peaceful and quiet 3 mile walk
Lunch after walk at Oak Ridge Center
Sally Chevalier
Wednesday
October 18, 2017
Pictures
Lebanon Hills Regional Park Hike
Meet 11:00 am, Hike 11:15 am
West Trailhead parking lot
4801 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Eagan
Lunch after hike at Doolittles Woodfire Grill
2140 Cliff Road, Eagan  
Linda Heintz
Sunday
October 15, 2017
Genealogy 101
Ancestors: Who, When, Where, What, How?
Valley Community Presbyterian Church
3100 Lilac Drive North, Golden Valley
Limit 20 folks - sign up!
Margie Deutsch
Sunday
October 15, 2017
2 Cities Explorer Ride

(24 mi RT) Meet 9:45 am, Ride 10:00 am

Wabun Picnic Area at Minnehaha Park

4655 46th Street South, Mpls

Lunch after ride at The Howe
3675 Minnehaha Avenue, Mpls
Bill Brechtel
Saturday
October 14, 2017
Pictures
Crosby Farm Regional Park Hike
Meet 10:30 am, Hike 10:45 am
Picnic shelter parking lot
2595 Crosby Farm Rd, St Paul
Lunch after hike at Buca di Beppo
2728 Gannon Road, St Paul
Nancy Sand
Wednesday
October 11, 2017
Arboretum Hike
U of M Landscape Arboretum
Meet 10:00 am
Oswald Visitors Center
3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska
Lunch after hike in Arboretum cafeteria
Jim Habeck
Sunday
October 08, 2017
Schulze Lake Hike
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Meet 10:15 am, Hike 10:30 am
Lebanon Hills Visitor Center
860 Cliff Road, Eagan
Lunch after hike at New Bohemia Wurst & BierHaus
1278 Town Centre Drive, Eagan
Nancy Navis
Craig Navis
Saturday
October 07, 2017
Pictures
State Capitol Tour
Meet 10:45 am
Capitol Information & Tour Center
MN State Capitol, Room 126
75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, St Paul
Lunch after tour at Fern's Bar & Grill
400 Selby Avenue, St Paul
Nancy Sand
Thursday
October 05, 2017

LAST Thursday Ride

(23 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
Thursday
September 27, 2017
Thursday Bike 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

No Leader
Wednesday
September 27, 2017
Pictures
Long Lake Regional Park Hike
Meet 10:30 am, Hike 10:45 am
Long Lake Park Pavillion parking lot
~1500 Old Highway 8, New Brighton
Lunch and/or bowling after hike
The Mermaid Entertainment Center
2200 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View
Barb  Kolbe
Mary Ellen Gabel
Thursday
September 21, 2017

24th Annual Chocolate Lover's Ride

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

Meet at the Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side, 1500 West 50th Street, Mpls

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Breakfast at 9:00 am, "sweets" provided

Bring foil to make a "Hershey Kiss" helmet

(12 mi RT) For shorter ride...

Meet at Minnehaha Falls at 11:00 am

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

Karen Holmquist
Monday
September 18, 2017
## CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN ##
Taylors Falls Hike

Interstate Park, St. Croix Falls, WI
Meet 10:45 am, Hike 11:00 am
Interstate Park Ice Age Center & Gift Shop
Daily Non-Resident Park Fee $11
Hiking/Walking Sticks Recommended
Lunch after hike at Dalles House
720 State Road 35, St. Croix Falls, WI
John Vogt
Saturday
September 16, 2017
15th Annual 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 hike at the 5-8 Club

5800 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis

Carolyn Buswell
John Egan
Thursday
September 14, 2017
Thursday Bike 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 07, 2017
Thursday Bike Ride

(19 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

No Leader
Wednesday
September 06, 2017
What's Cookin' Picnic
Brookview Park, Golden Valley
"
Turkey, Ham, Beef Croissants"
Hosted by 
Johnson, Ronning
Vicki Johnson
Tuesday
September 05, 2017

South Bloomington Overlook Ride

(23 mi RT) Meet 10:00 am
Parking lot by Jerry's Foods
9625 Anderson Lakes Parkway, Eden Prairie
Lunch after ride at Brugger's Bagels
9641 Anderson Lakes Parkway, Eden Prairie
John Vogt
Sunday
September 03, 2017

Brown's Creek-Gateway Trails Ride

(21 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 9:45 am
Brown's Creek Trailhead parking lot
Hwy 95 & Laurel Street, Stillwater
Lunch after ride at the Dock Cafe
425 Nelson Street East, Stillwater
Charlie Brown
Joan Roe
Thursday
August 31, 2017
Thursday Bike Ride

(19 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
Sun-Tues
Aug 27-29, 2017
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

Joan Roe
Nancy Navis
Thursday
August 24, 2017
Thursday Bike 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
August 23, 2017
What's Cookin' Picnic
Brookview Park, Golden Valley
"Beef Brisket"
70's & 80's Birthdays Celebration
Hosted by West, Swanberg
Foundation Raffle!  Six tickets for $5

Gail West
Saturday
August 19, 2017
Pictures

Maple Grove Ride & Potluck

West's home, Champlin
Bikers: Arrive at 9:30 am, Ride departs at 10:00
Non-Bikers: Come any time after 12:00 pm
Pot Luck Picnic: around 1 pm
Please bring a dish to share & a lawn chair
Pulled pork sandwiches & beverages provided
$1.00 donation requested
Gail West
Hal West
Thursday
August 17, 2017
Thursday Bike Ride

(23 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
Sunday
August 13, 2017

  Theodore WirthShingle Creek Trail Ride

(24 mi RT) Meet 8:45 am, Ride 9:00 am
Golden Valley Shopping Center
in front of New Bohemia Wurst & Bierhaus
8040 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley
Lunch after ride at New Bohemia
John Stiefel
Patty Fitzgerald
Saturday
August 12, 2017
Beach Party & Pot Luck
Meet 3:00 pm, Jim Maiser's, Waconia
Boating, Swimming, Kayaks, Good Food, Great Times,
 and just plain summer fun!
Pot Luck at 5 pm, please bring a dish to share,
your beverage(s), and a lawn chair.
(Swim suit & towel?  You may get wet!)
Jim Maiser
Thursday
August 10, 2017

Lakes of Eden Prairie Ride

(18 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am
Miller Park
8200 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie
Lunch after ride at Lions Tap
16180 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie
Tom VandeHei
Wednesday
August 09, 2017
What's Cookin' Picnic
Brookview Park, Golden Valley
"
Italian"
Hosted by the ULLR Foundation
ULLR Foundation
Saturday
August 05, 2017
## NOTE: CHANGE OF VENUE! ##
Sakatah Singing Hills 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

Judy Burich
Thursday
August 03, 2017
Thursday Bike 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
July 29, 2017
Pictures

 Silver Lake Ride & Potluck Picnic

Bikers Meet 10:00 am, Ride 10:30 am
Pot Luck Social Arrive 1:00 pm
Silver Lake, MN
Please bring a dish to share,
your beverage, and a lawn chair.
Grilled hamburgers will be provided
A $1 donation per person is requested
Charlotte Navratil
Alan Moore
Friday
July 28, 2017
Pictures
Minnesota Zoo "Adults Only" Night Out
Meet 5:45 pm
Bison Statue at Zoo South Entrance
13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley
Purchase & enjoy adult beverages & food
While doing an Australian Walkabout
Among kangaroos, wallabies & emus
Karen Holmquist
Thursday
July 27, 2017
Thursday Bike Ride

(24 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 26, 2017
What's Cookin' Picnic
Brookview Park, Golden Valley
"Sloppy Joes"
Hosted by Wests, Roberts & Schwebels
Foundation Raffle!  Six tickets for $5
Gail West
Monday
July 24, 2017

Cannon Valley Trail Ride

(40 mi RT) Meet 8:45 am, Leave 9:00 am

Ride Welch to Red Wing and back

(20 mi RT) Meet 11:00 am, Leave 11:15 am

Ride Welch to Cannon Falls and back

Both rides start at 

Welch Trailhead (wheel pass $4 cash)

26674 144th Avenue Way, Welch, MN

Lunch after ride TBD

Sharon Marini
Ken Marini
Sunday
July 23, 2017

Winter Sports Planning Party

Gramercy Club Party Room, 4:00 pm

15001 Burnhaven Drive, Burnsville

Help us plan a wide variety of winter sports:
hiking, cross-country & alpine skiing and snowshoeing
Pot Luck Supper - Main dish & beverages provided
Everyone bring a dish to share
Barb Kolbe
Karen Holmquist
Saturday
July 16, 2017
Gale Woods Farm Ride & Picnic
(21 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 10:00 am
Gale Woods Farm
7210 County Road 110, Minnetrista
Bring a sandwich, treats to share & beverage
Picnic at farm after ride
Bill Brechtel
Friday
July 21, 2017

Sommerfest at Orchestra Hall

"Doc’s Classical Playlist: A Severinsen Celebration"
1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
6:30 pm, Meet on the plaza for food & drinks
$33 for main floor tickets
Carol Burgess
Ray hartmann
Thursday
July 20, 2017
Thursday Ride

(21 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
Tuesday
July 18, 2017
Pictures
Mpls Sculpture Garden & Loring Park Stroll
Meet 10:30 am
Outside Walker Art Center main entrance
725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis
Lunch after stroll at Esker Grove Restaurant
Inside Walker Art Center
Nancy Sand
Sunday
July 16, 2017

Woodbury Ride

(20 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am
Carmine's Restaurant lot
9900 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury
Lunch at Carmine's after ride
Sharon Tornes
Thursday
July 13, 2017
Thursday Bike 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 12, 2017
What's Cookin' Picnic
     
Brookview Park, Golden Valley
"Pulled Pork"
Hosted by the ULLR Board
Summer VP
##Cancelled###
Tuesday
July 11, 2017
## CANCELLED ##
St. Croix River Paddling

Meet 11:00 am
Interstate Park, St. Croix Falls, WI
Daily Parking is $5
Canoe or Kayak 7 miles downstream, 4-5 hrs
Bring a sandwich/snack & beverage
for an island picnic during a paddling break
Bill Brechtel
Saturday
July 08, 2017
Pictures

 Elm Creek Regional Park North Loop Ride

(24 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:30 am
Elm Creek Park Reserve Ski Chalet
12400 James Deane Parkway, Maple Grove

Lunch after ride at Maple Tavern
9375 Deerwood Lane North, Maple Grove
Dale Bonham
Thursday
July 06, 2017
Thursday Bike Ride

(23.5 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
Tuesday
July 04, 2017

 Mendota to State Capitol Ride & Potluck

(20 mi RT) Meet 9:45 am, Ride 10:00 am
Big Rivers Trailhead Lot
1495 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights
NW corner, Hwy 13 & Mendota Hts Road
Pot Luck after ride, rain or shine
the Navis abode, Eagan
Burgers/Brats & beverages provided
Please bring a side dish to share, and $1 donation
Nancy Navis
Thursday
June 29, 2017
Thursday Bike 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
Sunday
June 25, 2017

Dakota Rail Trail Ride

St Boni to Mayer

(20 mi RT) Meet 10:00 am, Ride 10:15 am

Dakota Rail Regional Trail
Trailhead parking:
4150 Bell Street, St Bonifacius
Lunch after ride at Mackenthun's Deli
4275 County Road 92, St Bonifacius
Sally Chevalier
Thursday
June 22, 2017

Browns Creek to Stillwater

(21 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 9:45 am
Brown's Creek Trailhead parking lot
Hwy 95 & Laurel Street, Stillwater
Lunch after ride at the Dock Cafe
425 Nelson Street East, Stillwater
Charlie Brown
Joan Roe
Wednesday
June 21, 2017
What's Cookin' Picnic
     
Brookview Park, Golden Valley
"Chicken Salad"
Hosted by the ULLR Singles
Jan Butler
Mon-Thur
June 12-15, 2017
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
Carol Bush
Saturday
June 10, 2017
Pictures

Biking, Hiking, Bratwursts & Bier
Join ULLRs at the Germanic American Institute,
301 Summit Avenue, St. Paul for Deutsche Tage
Bikers meet at 10:20 am for the 20-mile
"Manfred Deutsch Memorial Ride"
Hikers Meet at 11:30 pm for a stroll on Summit Ave
Everyone Else Meet at 12:30 pm
For Brats and Bier in the Paulaner Biergarten
German Music and Dancers!
John Stiefel
Margie Deutsch
Thursday
June 08, 2017
Thursday Bike 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
June 07, 2017
What's Cookin' Picnic
     Brookview Park, Golden Valley
"Brats"
Hosted by
Deutsch, Stiefel, Fitzgerald, Berry
Foundation Raffle!  6 tickets for $5
Margie Duetsch
Thursday
June 01, 2017
Thursday Bike Ride

(20 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
Thursday
May 25, 2017
Thursday Bike Ride

(20 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 22, 2017
Pictures
Battle Creek Regional Park Hike
(~4 mi RT) Meet 10:30 am, parking lot

Lower Afton Road ~ 1 block east of McKnight Road
Lunch after hike at Bonfire
1424 Weir Drive, Woodbury
Nancy Sand
Saturday
May 20, 2017
MSC Spring Fling Party
Oak Marsh Golf Course
526 Inwood Avenue North, Oakdale
Tee times start at noon fo 9 or 18 holes
4 pm: Socializing and cash bar
5 pm: Putting green mixer contest
6:30 pm: Grille Buffet
Jerry Schuster
Saturday
May 20, 2017
Climate Change Discussion

Gramercy Club Party Room, 2:00 pm

15001 Burnhaven Drive, Burnsville

Gary Gray
Friday
May 19, 2017
Pictures
Membership Directory Folding Party
6:30 pm, New Brighton
Main dish and beverages provided
Please bring $1, and a side dish to share
Jan Swanberg
Jerry Swanberg
Thursday
May 18, 2017
Thursday Bike Ride

(16-19 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 16, 2017
Gale Woods Picnic & Ride
(21 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 10:00 am
Gale Woods Farm
7210 County Road 110 West, Minnetrista
Bring a sandwich, treats to share, and a beverage
for a picnic after the ride
Bill Brechtel
Thursday
May 11, 2017
First Thursday 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
April 06, 2017
Bike Season Kick-off Ride
Hopkins to Minneapolis Lakes

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

The Depot Coffee House

9451 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins

Lunch at Big 10 Restaurant after ride

1106 Mainstreet, Hopkins 
Patty Fitzgerald
John Stiefel
Saturday
April 29, 2017
Pictures

ULLR Spring Awards Banquet

American Legion Post 580
290 Lake Drive East, Chanhassen

5:00 pm - Social Hour (cash bar)

6:00 pm - Buffet Dinner

6:45 pm - Awards Presentation

8:00 pm - Music & Dancing

American Flyer Band

Sharon Marini
Mary Jane Hochstein
Diane Erlandson
##Cancelled##
Wednesday
April 26, 2017
## Cancelled Due To Expected Rain ##
Battle Creek Regional Park Hike

     Meet 10:30 am, parking lot
Lower Afton Road ~ 1 block east of McKnight Road
Lunch after hike at Bonfire
1424 Weir Drive, Woodbury
Nancy Sand
Tuesday
April 25, 2017
April Social Party
11:00 am, Prior Lake
Bring a potluck dish to share, BYOB, and $1 donation
Coffee & water provided
After lunch, socialize or stroll around Jeffers Pond
Margo Dinneen
Jon Zoller
Saturday
April 22, 2017
Lake of the Isles Hike
     
Meet at 10:15 am, Leave at 10:30 am
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
Wednesday
April 19, 2017
Old Log Theater Matinee
5185 Meadville Street, Excelsior, MN
"The Savannah Sipping Society"
Showtime: 1:30 pm
11:00 am - Meet for lunch at Maynards
685 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior, MN
    
Sally Chevalier
Monday
April 10, 2017
Schulze Lake Hike
     Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Meet 10:15 am, Hike 10:30 am
Lebanon Hills Visitor Center
860 Cliff Road, Eagan
Lunch after hike at New Bohemia Wurst & BierHaus
1278 Town Centre Drive, Eagan
Nancy Navis
Craig Navis
Saturday
March 18, 2017
St. Patty's Day Social Party
4 pm, Shorewood
Pot Luck Supper
Please bring $1, a side dish,
and your beverages for the evening
Patty Fitzgerald
John Stiefel
Sunday
March 12, 2017
Bike Season Planning Party
4 pm, 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
Wednesday
March 08, 2017
   

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet 9:30 am in Main Lodge

No Host
Sunday-Saturday
Feb 26-Mar 04, 2017
Pictures
Park City Ski Trip
    Lodging at Hilton Doubletree
1800 Park Avenue, Park City, UT
Includes Pre-Trip Party, Welcome Party, Group Dinner
5 days skiing at Park City &/or The Canyons
Jim Habeck
John Vogt
Wednesday
February 22, 2017
   

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet 9:30 am in Main Lodge

No Host
##Cancelled##
Monday
February 20, 2017
## CANCELLED TO DUE TO MUDDY TRAILS ##
Snowshoe or Hike
MN River Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Meet 10:30 am, SS/Hike 10:45 am
Old Cedar Avenue Bridge
Parking lot
Lunch after at TGI Fridays
2201 Killebrew Drive, Bloomington
John Vogt
##Cancelled##
Friday
February 17, 2017
## CANCELLED TO DUE TO MUDDY TRAILS ##
Snowshoe or Hike

Whitetail Woods Regional Park
Meet 11:00 am
17100 Station Trail, Farmington
Lunch after at Vivo Kitchen
15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley
Nancy Sand
Wednesday
February 15, 2017
   

Downhill Ski at Afton Alps

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings

Meet at Highlands Lodge, 9:30 am

No Host
Monday

February 13, 2017

Pictures
Cross-Country Ski or Snowshoe

Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Meet 10:45 am, Ski/SS 11:00 am

Richardson Nature Center

8737 East Bush Lake Road, Bloomington

Lunch after TBD

Sharon Marini
Sunday

February 12, 2017

Pictures
Little Shop Of Horrors Sunday Matinee
Artistry of Bloomington Centre For The Arts
Show Starts at 2:00 pm
1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington
Karen Gray
Saturday

February 11, 2017

February Social Party
11:30 am
Diane's Party Room, St Louis Park
Bring a potluck dish to share, BYOB, and $1 donation
Coffee & water provided
Bring games and/or cards
We will play a few rounds of Bingo!
Diane Erlandson
Friday

February 10, 2017

Pictures
Snowshoe or Hike
Como Park
Meet 10:45 am, Leave 11:00 am
Dockside Cafe in Pavilion by Lake Como
1360 Lexington Parkway North, St Paul
Eat after event at Dockside Cafe
or a place TBD
Barb Kolbe
Mary Ellen Gabel
Tues-Thur
Jan 31-Feb 02 , 2017
Pictures
Downhill, Cross Country, or Snowshoe
Granite Peak Trip
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
## Rescheduled ##
Sunday
January 29, 2017
## Rescheduled From Saturday ##
Cross Country, Snowshoe or Hike

Elm Creek Regional Park
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
Wednesday
January 25, 2017
   

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet 9:30 am in Main Lodge

No Host
Tuesday
January 24, 2017
Snowshoe Around A Lake
     
Meet 10:30 am, Walk 10:45 am
Oak Ridge Conference Center parking lot
1 Oakridge Drive, Chaska
A peaceful and quiet 3 mile walk
Lunch after walk at Oak Ridge Center
Sally Chevalier
Wednesday
January 18, 2017
   

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet 9:30 am in Main Lodge

No Host
Wednesday
January 11, 2017
   

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet 9:30 am in Main Lodge

No Host
## Cancelled ##
Wednesday
January 04, 2017
     
## CANCELLED ##
Due To Cold Weather & Poor Ski Conditions
Afton Alps Downhill
Open to all MSC clubs
Meet 9:15 am
Alps Chalet upper level
  
6600 Peller Avenue South, Hastings
Barb Kolbe
## Cancelled ##
Sunday
January 01, 2017
     
## Cancelled Due To Poor Snow Conditions ##
New Year's Day at Afton Alps
Meet at 10:00 am
Highland Chalet
6600 Peller Avenue South, Hastings
Brian Johnson
       
       
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