Past Events & Trips

2019


Listed in reverse chronological order 
Updated 10/05/2020
Date
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Event
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2019
Thursday
December 19, 2019
      

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet 9:30 am in Main Lodge

No Host
Sunday
December 15, 2019
Pictures
ULLR Holiday Party!

Gramercy Club Party Room

15001 Burnhaven Drive, Burnsville

2:00 pm: Social with Appetizers & Beverages
3:00 pm: Entertainment by Linda Peterson
4:00 pm: Dessert & Beverages
Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots
Cost: $20, send checks to Diane E (see flyer)
Karen Holmquist
Nancy Sand
## Cancelled##
Wednesday
December 11, 2019
     

## CANCELLED DUE TO COLD & WIND CHILL ##

Downhill Ski at Afton Alps

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings

Meet at Main Lodge, 9:30 am

No Host
Monday
December 09, 2019
Pictures
Membership Directory Folding Party
12:00 pm, Change of Venue
5222 Spring Circle, Shorewood (Excelsior)
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
Saturday
December 07, 2019
 French Park XC/SS/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
Saturday
November 30, 2019
 ##CANCELLED DUE TO ICY CONDITIONS ##
MN Arboretum Holiday Lights Walk

Oswald Visitor Center
$15 admission fee
Meet at 5:00 pm at reception desk
3675 Arboretum Drive,  Chaska
Optional: eat at the Arboretum cafeteria
Pat Nelson
Monday
November 18, 2019
Pictures
Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve Hike
Meet at 10:30 am, Hike at 10:45 am
15501 Murphy Lake Blvd, Savage
Lunch after hike at Porter Creek Hardwood Grill
14201 Burngarten Drive, Burnsville 
Nancy Sand
Friday
November 15, 2019
 Superpower Dogs at the Super Science Museum
Meet at 1:45 pm, SMM lobby
120 West Kellogg Blvd, St Paul
Omnitheater film on "Superpower Dogs"
and a tour of the MN Science Museum
FREE for the first 12 sign-ups (see flyer)
Eat after at Axel's Restaurant
1318 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota
Gary Gray
Thursday
November 14, 2019
 Gen'l
Mtgs
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ULLR General Meeting
Bloomington Event Center (BEC)
(Previously the Marian Knights of Columbus Hall)
1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN
6:00 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
7:00 pm: Business Meeting
7:30 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
Speaker: Jill from “Gentle Transitions
ExecVP@ullr.org
##Cancelled##
Tuesday
November 12, 2019
 ## CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER ##
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
Thursday
November 07, 2019
 Area Premier of the Comedy Ripcord
11:15 am - Lunch on your own at Willy McCoy's
10700 France Avenue South, Bloomington
1:00 pm - Matinee, $27
Ives Auditorium, Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center
11441 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington
Kathy Potter
##Cancelled##
Wednesday
November 06, 2019
 ## CANCELLED DUE TO ICY CONDITIONS ##
Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve Hike

Meet at 10:30 am, Hike at 10:45 am
15501 Murphy Lake Blvd, Savage
Lunch after hike at Porter Creek Hardwood Grill
14201 Burngarten Drive, Burnsville 
Nancy Sand
Friday
November 01, 2019
 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 Zoup
1348 Town Centre Drive, Eagan
Nancy Navis
Craig Navis
Thursday
October 31 2019
Pictures
 
Halloween 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
Tuesday
October 29, 2019
Pictures
 
Hyland Hills Richardson Center Hike

Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Meet 10:45 am, Hike 11:00 am

Richardson Nature Center

8737 East Bush Lake Road, Bloomington

Lunch after TBD

Sharon Marini
Sunday
October 27, 2019
Pictures
 
MN Zoo Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Meet Nancy NLT 5:45 pm by the
Bison Statue at Zoo South Entrance
13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley
Purchase adult beverages & food on the Central Plaza
Walk the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Trail,
5,000 lighted carved pumpkins displayed
with musical vignettes and fog.  Boo!
ULLRs Must Purchase Tickets In Advance ONLINE
Nancy Sand
Saturday
October 26, 2019
 Carver Park Reserve Hike
Meet 10:00 am, Hike 10:30 am
Lowry Nature Center
7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria
Lunch after hike at School of the Wise
1750 Tower Boulevard, Victoria
Patty Fitzgerald
John Stiefel
##Cancelled##
Monday
October 21, 2019
 ##  CANCELLED  ##
U of M Landscape Arboretum Hike
Meet 10:00 am (free day!)
Oswald Visitors Center
3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska
Lunch after hike in Arboretum cafeteria
Karen Holmquist
##Cancelled##
Sunday
October 20, 2019
 ##  CANCELLED  ##
17th 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 TBD

John Egan
Carolyn Buswell
Wednesday
October 16, 2019
Pictures
 
Lebanon Hills Regional Park Hike
Meet 10:45 am, Hike 11:00 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 13, 2019
Pictures
 
Full Moon Hike
$4 per person - naturalist-led hike, 10 reservations, additional upon availablility
5:00 pm - Dinner at TGI Fridays
7730 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington
6:30-8:00 pm - Falling Leaf Full Moon Hike
Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Richardson Nature Center
8737 East Bush Lake Road, Bloomington
Karen Holmquist
Thursday
October 10, 2019
 LAST Thursday City Ride

(?? 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
October 09, 2019
Pictures
 
Schaar's Bluff Trail Hike
at Spring Lake Park Reserve near Hastings
Meet 10:30 am
Schaar’s Bluff Trailhead
8395 127th Street East, Hastings
Lunch after hike at Bierstube
109 11th Street West, Hastings
Nancy Sand
Thursday
October 03, 2019
Gen'l
Mtgs
Webpage

ULLR General Meeting
Bloomington Event Center (BEC)
(Previously the Marian Knights of Columbus Hall)
1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN
6:00 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
7:00 pm: Business Meeting
7:30 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
Speaker: Shockwaves Adaptive Ski Squad
ExecVP@ullr.org
Thursday
October 03, 2019
 Thursday City 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
##Cancelled##
Monday
September 30, 2019
 ## CANCELLED ##
Long Lake Regional Park Hike
Meet 10:00 am, Leave 10:15 am
Swanberg's home, New Brighton
Potluck lunch after hike
Please bring a dish to share, and a $1 donation
Beverages provided
Jan Swanberg
Jerry Swanberg
Thursday
September 26, 2019
 Thursday City Ride

(22 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
Thursay
September 19, 2019
 26th Annual Chocolate Lovers' 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 10:30 am

Bring money for lunch at Cafe Latte or Billy's

Karen Holmquist
Thursay
September 12, 2019
 Dakota Rail Trail Ride Ride

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

Dakota Rail Regional Trail
Trailhead parking:
4150 Bell Street, St Bonifacius
Lunch after ride in St Bonifacius TBD
Dan Regan
Friday
September 06, 2019
 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
Thursday
September 05, 2019
 Thursday City 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
Wednesday
September 04, 2019
 What's Cookin' ULLR Picnic
"Croissant sandwiches,  pasta, watermelon,
chips & Birthday cake
"
70th & 80th Birthday Celebration!
Hosted by Hochsteins & Holmquist
Mary Jane Hochstein
Karen Holmquist
Monday
September 02, 2019
 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 Willy McCoys
10700 France Avenue South, Bloomington
John Stiefel
Thursday
August 29, 2019
 Thursday City 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
Wednesday
August 28, 2019
Pictures
 
Chanhassen Dinner Theater
Mama Mia Matinee
Lunch at 11:00 am, Play at 1:00 pm
501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen
Jan Swanberg
Sun-Tue
Aug 25-27, 2019
Pictures
 
 Lanesboro Bike & Golf Trip

Bike the Root River Trail

Golf at Lanesboro Golf Club,

or Ferndale Country Club

Stay at Green Gables Inn

303 Sheridan Street West, Lanesboro

Biking, Golf, Shopping, Winery, Theater

Carol Thelen
Marilyn Barnard
Thursday
August 22, 2019
 Thursday City 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
Wednesday
August 21, 2019
 What's Cookin' ULLR Picnic
"German Feast"
Hosted by Margie Deutsch & Friends
Margie Deutsch
Sunday
August 18, 2019
Pictures
 
Elm Creek Park Ride & Potluck
West's home, Champlin
Bikers: Arrive at 9:00 am, Ride departs at 9:30
Non-Bikers: Come any time after 12:00 pm
Pot Luck Picnic: around 1:00 pm
Please bring a dish to share & a lawn chair
Meat & beverages provided
$1.00 donation requested
Gail West
Hal West
Thursday
August 15, 2019
 Thursday City Ride

(22 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
August 13, 2019
 Pine Bend to Hastings Ride
(20-25 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:30 am
Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead
(Archery Range)
13690 Pine Bend Trail, Rosemount
Lunch after rode TBD, bring a snack for the rest stop
Karen Clarke
Mike Bakula
Saturday
August 10, 2019
 Dakota Rail Trail Ride & Gale Woods Picnic
(5/21/29 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:30 am
Gale Woods Farm
7210 County Road 1190, Minnetrista
Picnic lunch after the ride
Bring your own lunch & beverage, and treats to share
Bill Brechtel
Thursday
August 08, 2019
Pictures
2nd Annual Charlie Brown Memorial Ride
Browns Creek/Gateway Trails
(21 mi RT) Meet 9:15 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
Joan Roe
Wednesday
August 07, 2019
 What's Cookin' ULLR Picnic
"Hot Dogs"
Hosted by The ULLR Skiers
Linda Heintz
Saturday
August 03, 2019
Picture
 
Douglas State Trail Ride
(25 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:30 am
Meet at the Pine Island City Park trailhead
100-108 1st Avenue SE, Pine Island
Lunch after ride at Taqueria Let's Go Tacos
212 South Main Street, Pine Island
Judy Burich
Thursday
August 01, 2019
 Thursday City Ride

(22 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 30, 2019
Pictures
Vikings Meet The Vikings
Tour "The Vikings Begin" Exhibition
and MN Vikings Football Exhibits
12:45 pm, American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Avenue, Mpls
11:30 am, Optional Lunch
French Meadow Bakery & Cafe
2610 Lyndale Avenue South, Mpls
Nancy Sand
Monday
July 29, 2019
 Nine Mile Creek Ride
(xx mi RT) Meet 9:00-9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am
Joan's home, Edina
Pack a lunch & beverage to enjoy after the ride!
Joan Roe
Sunday
July 28, 2019
 "Glensheen" Sunday Matinee
$38, 2:00 pm, History Theatre
30 East 10th Street, St Paul
Dine after show at Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza
512 Robert Street, St Paul
Joan Roe
Saturday
July 27, 2019
Pictures
Silver Lake Bike Ride & Potluck Picnic
Bikers Meet 10:00 am, Ride 10:30 am
Social & Pot Luck Arrive 1:00 pm
11708 200th Street, Silver Lake, MN
2:30 pm: Grilled hamburgers will be provided
Please bring a dish to share,
your beverage, and a lawn chair.
A $1 donation per person is requested
Charlotte Navratil
Alan Moore
Friday
July 26, 2019
Pictures
 
Science Museum of MN
120 West Kellogg Blvd, St Paul
DaVinci Exhibit & Apollo 11 Film
15 free tickets! First Come/First Serve
Compliments of Gary Gray
12:30 pm: Lunch at museum (cost on your own)
1:00 pm: Visit DaVinci Exhibit & Other Exhibits
3:00 pm: Omni Theater Apollo 11 Film
Nancy Sand
Thursday
July 25, 2019
 Thursday City Ride

(22 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 24, 2019
 What's Cookin' ULLR Picnic
"Mexican Fiesta"
Hosted by the ULLR Foundation
Jan Cady
Monday
July 22, 2019
Pictures

Cannon Valley Trail Ride

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

Ride Welch to Cannon Falls and back

Welch Trailhead (wheel pass $5 cash)

26674 144th Avenue Way, Welch, MN

Bring a picnic lunch for after the ride

Sharon Marini
Ken Marini
Sunday
July 21, 2019
 

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
Linda Heintz
Friday
July 19, 2019
 Sommerfest at Orchestra Hall
Latin theme-Argentine composer Piazzolla-King of the Tango
8:00 pm, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
Meet on the plaza for food & drinks before concert
$29 for tickets, send checks to Carol
Carol Burgess
Ray Hartman
Thursday
July 18, 2019
 Thursday City 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 16 2019
 Bruce Vento Regional Trail Ride
(15+3 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 10:00 am
584 East 7th Street, St Paul
(East 7th & Payne Ave)
Lunch after ride TBD
Nan Fergen
Saturday
July 13 2019
 Elm Creek Regional Park Ride
(20 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, Maple Grove
Dale Bonham
Thursday
July 11, 2019
 Thursday City 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 10, 2019
 What's Cookin' ULLR Picnic
"Chicken Salad"
Hosted by the ULLR Singles
Foundation Raffle!

Jan Butler
Thursday
July 04, 2019
Pictures

 Mendota to State Capitol Ride & Potluck

(20 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am
Big Rivers Trailhead Lot
1495 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights
NW corner, Hwy 13 & Mendota Hts Road
Pot Luck after ride, Navis' home, Eagan
Brats, hot dogs & beverages provided
Please bring a side dish to share, and $1 donation
Nancy Navis
Craig Navis
Thursday
June 27, 2019
 

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 $5 cash)

26674 144th Avenue Way, Welch, MN

Lunch in Cannon Falls TBD

Sharon Marini
Ken Marini
Saturday
June 22, 2019
 

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 20, 2019
 Grey Cloud Island Ride
(20-25 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:30 am
DNR boat landing under Wakota Bridge
Take I-494 East, Exit 64B (Concord St)
Lat: 44.882010, Lon: -93.017534
Follow Villuame, Hardman, and Verdosa
Eat at Mississippi Pub late in ride,
then back to the landing
Karen Clarke
Mike Bakula
Wednesday
June 19, 2019
 What's Cookin' ULLR Picnic
"Pulled Pork"
Hosted by the ULLR Board
Foundation Raffle!
Sharon Marini
Mon-Thur
June 10-13, 2019
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!
Gail West
Charlotte Navratil
Maryann Schwebel
Saturday
June 08, 2019
Pictures
 
Manfred Deutsch Memorial Ride
and Music, Bratwursts & Bier
Join ULLRs at the Germanic American Institute,
301 Summit Avenue, St. Paul for Deutsche Tage
Bikers meet at 10:30 am for the 15-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 Dancing!
John Stiefel
Margie Deutsch
Thursday
June 06, 2019
 Thursday City 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

Bill Brechtel
Wednesday
June 05, 2019
 What's Cookin' ULLR Picnic
"Mexican Meat Loaf"
Hosted by The ULLR Bikers
   Foundation Raffle!   
Mary VandeHei
Thursday
May 27, 2019
 Thursday City Ride

(22 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
May 28, 2019
 Edina-Bloomington Loop Ride

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

Macy's Home Store (park away from front entrance)
7235 France Avenue South, Edina
Lunch at a local restaurant
Pat Nelson
Thursday
May 23, 2019
 Thursday City 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

Bill Brechtel
Tuesday
May 21, 2019
 Big Rivers Trail Ride
(20 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am
Big Rivers Trailhead Lot
1495 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights
NW corner, Hwy 13 & Mendota Hts Road

Lunch after ride at Lucky's 13 Pub

1352 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota

Nancy Navis
Craig Navis
Saturday
May 18, 2019
Pictures
69th ULLR Awards Banquet & Dance
Chanhassen 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 Dancing to the "KJ Quartet"
Jan Swanberg
Janet Farber
Diane Erlandson
Thursday
May 16, 2019
 FIRST Thursday City 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
Patty Fitzgerald
Wednesday
May 13, 2019
Pictures
Terrace Oaks West Park Hike
Meet in parking lot,Hike 11:00 am
Terrace Oaks West Park
12801 County Road 11, Burnsville
Lunch after hike at Jensen's Cafe
12750 Nicollet Avenue South, Burnsville
Nancy Sand
##Rescheduled##
Thursday
May 09, 2019
Friday
May 10, 2019
 ## RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER ##
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 Pizza Luce after ride

210 North Blake Road, Hopkins 
John Stiefel
Patty Fitzgerald
Monday
May 06, 2019
Pictures
Como Park Hike
Meet 10:45 am, Leave 11:00 am
At the Pavilion by Lake Como
1360 Lexington Parkway North, St Paul
Eat after event at TBD
Barb Kolbe
Kyle McClintick
Rescheduled
from April 11th
Thursday
May 02, 2019
Gen'l
Mtgs
Webpage
ULLR General Meeting
Bloomington Event Center (BEC)
(Previously the Marian Knights of Columbus Hall)
1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN
6:00 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
7:00 pm: Business Meeting
7:30 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
Election of Officers,
Ullr Foundation
Bingo &
Silent Auction!
Wednesday
May 01, 2019
Pictures
Bunker Hills Hike
Meet at 10:15 am, Hike at 10:30 am
Bunker Hills Regional Park Activity Center
550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover
Lunch after hike at Kendall's Tavern & Chophouse
at Bunker Hills Golf Course
12800 Bunker Prairie Road NW, Coon Rapids
Nancy Sand
Wednesday
April 24, 2019
 America's WWII Women Code Breakers Talk
Starts at 11:00 am
Realife Cooperative Great Room
12575 Pleasant Avenue, Burnsville
Gary Gray
Thursday
April 18, 2019
 England's WWII Women Code Breakers Talk
Bletchley Park
Starts at 1:00 pm
Colonial Church
6200 Colonial Way, Edina
Gary Gray
##Cancelled##
Thursday
April 18, 2019
 ## CANCELLED Due To Rain ##
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
##Cancelled##
Friday
April 12, 2019
 ## CANCELLED DUE TO SNOWSTORM ##
Minnehaha Falls Hike

Meet by the Falls at 10:45 AM Hike at 11:00 AM
4801 South Minnehaha Park Drive
, Mpls
(easy hike along the creek to the Mississippi River)
Lunch after Hike at Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar
3675 Minnehaha Avenue South, Mpls
Karen Holmquist
##Rescheduled##
Thursday
April 11, 2019
Gen'l
Mtgs
Webpage
## RESCHEDULED DUE TO SNOWSTORM ##
     
     
ULLR General Meeting

Bloomington Event Center (BEC)
(Previously the Marian Knights of Columbus Hall)
1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN
6:00 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
7:00 pm: Business Meeting
7:30 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
Election of Officers,
Ullr Foundation
Bingo &
Silent Auction!
Tuesday
April 09, 2019
 What's New in Renewable Energy Talk
Starts at 10:00 am
Apple Valley Senior Center
14601 Hayes Road, Apple Valley
Gary Gray
Frisday
April 05, 2019
 What's New in Renewable Energy Talk
Starts at 10:00 am
Thompson Park Activity Center
1200 Stassen Lane, West St Paul
Gary Gray
##Rescheduled##
Tuesday
April 02, 2019
 ## RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 09 ##
What's New in Renewable Energy Talk

Starts at 10:00 am
Apple Valley Senior Center
14601 Hayes Road, Apple Valley
Gary Gray
Wednesday
March 27, 2019
 England's WWII Women Code Breakers Talk
Bletchley Park
Starts at 11:00 am
Realife Cooperative Great Room
12575 Pleasant Avenue, Burnsville
(near the Ames Theater)
Gary Gray
##Cancelled##
Tuesday
March 19, 2019
## CANCELLED DUE TO POOR CONDITIONS ##
Gale Woods Farm SS/Hike
Meet 10:00 am
Gale Woods Farm
7210 County Road 110 West, Minnetrista
Lunch after at Dakota Junction
2281 Commerce Blvd, Mound
Bill Brechtel
Sunday
March 17, 2019
Bike Season Planning Party
4:00 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
Friday
March 15, 2019
     

## Moved to Friday Due To Weather ##

Downhill Ski at Afton Alps

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings

Meet: 9:30 am

 at the Main Chalet at bottom of hill

No Host
Thursday
March 14, 2019
Gen'l
Mtgs
Webpage
ULLR General Meeting
Bloomington Event Center (BEC)
(Previously the Marian Knights of Columbus Hall)
1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN
6:00 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
7:00 pm: Business Meeting
7:30 pm: Socializing & Speaker (Cash Bar)

Speaker: 

Jerry Swanberg

Big Band Jazz 

in the Twin Cities"

##Rescheduled##
Sunday
March 10, 2019
## RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER ##
Moved to March 17th
Bike Season Planning Party

19595 Near Mountain Blvd, 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
Friday
March 08, 2019
Pictures
Whitetail Woods SS/XC/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
Thursday
March 07, 2019
     

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet 9:30 am in Main Lodge

No Host
Sun-Sat
Feb 24-Mar 02, 2019
Pictures
Whitefish Montana Ski Trip
Stay at Grouse Mountain Lodge
6 nights lodging
Roundtrip airfare & shuttles included
Pre-Trip Party, Welcome Party
Group Dinner at Grouse Mtn Lodge
Jim Habeck
Wayne Jastremski
Thursday
February 21, 2019
Gen'l
Mtgs
Webpage

ULLR General Meeting
Bloomington Event Center (BEC)
(Previously the Marian Knights of Columbus Hall)
1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN
6:00 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
7:00 pm: Business Meeting
7:30 pm: Socializing & Speaker (Cash Bar)
Speaker:

TCAC

Twin Cities Adaptive Cycling

Thursday
February 21, 2019
Genealogy 102
Ancestors: Who, When, Where, What, How?
Minnesota Genealogy Center, 3-5 pm
1385 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights 
Cost: $15 for facilities usage
Class limited to 8 people - Sign up!
Margie Deutsch
Wednesday
February 20, 2019
     

Downhill Ski at Afton Alps

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings

Meet: 9:30 am

 at the Main Chalet at bottom of hill

No Host
Tuesday
February 19, 2019
Pictures

## SPUR-OF-THE-MOMENT ADDITION ##

Downhill Ski at Afton Alps

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings

Meet: 9:30 am

 at the Main Chalet at bottom of hill

No Host
Monday
February 18, 2019
Pictures
 
MN River Valley SS/Hike
MN River Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Meet 10:30 am, SS/Hike 10:45 am
Parking lot at
11255 Bloomington Ferry Road, Bloomington
Lunch after at Bruegger's Bagels
9641 Anderson Lakes Parkway,Eden Prairie
John Vogt
Thursday
February 14, 2019
     

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet 9:30 am in Main Lodge

No Host
Wednesday
February 13, 2019
 "Lend Me A Tenor"
Old Log Theater, 1:30 pm matinee
5185 Meadville Street, Excelsior
Optional lunch at Maynards 11:30 am
685 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior
Dessert & coffee at Sally's after show, please RSVP
Sally Chevalier
Tuesday
February 12, 2019
 WWII Women Code Breakers Discussion (Part 2)
Starts at 10:00 am
Apple Valley Senior Center
14601 Hayes Road, Apple Valley
Gary Gray
##Rescheduled##
Sunday
February 10, 2019
## RESCHEDULED TO FEB 21 ##
Genealogy 102
Ancestors: Who, When, Where, What, How?
Minnesota Genealogy Center, 3-5 pm
1385 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights 
Cost: $15 for facilities usage
Class limited to 8 people - Sign up!
Margie Deutsch
##Rescheduled##
Thursday
February 07, 2019
## RESCHEDULED TO FEB 10 ##
Genealogy 102
Ancestors: Who, When, Where, What, How?
Minnesota Genealogy Center, 3-5 pm
1385 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights 
Cost: $15 for facilities usage
Class limited to 8 people - Sign up!
Margie Deutsch
Thursday
February 07, 2019
     

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet 9:30 am in Main Lodge

No Host
##Rescheduled##
Wednesday
February 06, 2019
     ## RESCHEDULED TO FEB 13 ##
"Lend Me A Tenor"

Old Log Theater, 1:30 pm matinee
5185 Meadville Street, Excelsior
Optional lunch at Maynards 11:30 am
685 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior
Dessert & coffee at Sally's after show, please RSVP
Sally Chevalier
##Cancelled##
Monday
February 04, 2019
     ## CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER ##
MN River Valley Wildlife Refuge SS/Hike

MN River Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Meet 10:30 am, SS/Hike 10:45 am
Parking lot at
11255 Bloomington Ferry Road, Bloomington
Lunch after at Bruegger's Bagels
9641 Anderson Lakes Parkway,Eden Prairie
John Vogt
Sunday
February 03, 2019
Genealogy 102
Ancestors: Who, When, Where, What, How?
Valley Community Presbyterian Church, 2-4 pm
3100 Lilac Drive North, Golden Valley
Cost: $15 for facilities usage
Class limited to 8 people
Margie Deutsch
Wednesday
January 30, 2019
     

Downhill Ski at Afton Alps

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings

Meet: 9:30 am

 at the Main Chalet at bottom of hill

No Host
## Cancelled ##
Saturday
January 26, 2019
 ## CANCELLED ##
Elm Creek SS/XC/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
Thursday
January 24, 2019
     

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet 9:30 am in Main Lodge

No Host
Thursday
January 17, 2019
Gen'l
Mtgs
Webpage

ULLR General Meeting
Bloomington Event Center (BEC)
(Previously the Marian Knights of Columbus Hall)
1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN
6:00 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
7:00 pm: Business Meeting
7:30 pm: Socializing & Speaker (Cash Bar)

Speaker: 

Dr. Marilyn Adlin-Barnard  “The Mind Body Connection"

Tuesday
January 15, 2019
     

Downhill Ski at Afton Alps

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings

Meet at Highlands Lodge, 9:30 am

No Host
##Cancelled##
Friday
January 11, 2019
     
## CANCELLED ##
Singles Cards & Games Night

7:00 pm, Bloomington
Pot luck, cards/games
Bring a dish to share, and your own beverage
Bring games you'd like to play
Also, please RSVP on those nights you attend
   
Fri-Sun
January 04-06, 2019
MSC Winter Carnival
Indianhead & Blackjack
 2 nights lodging, in complex or trailside
Round trip motorcoach from Minneapolis
2-day downhill ski lift ticket
69 km of XC/SS groomed trails
2 drink tickets for tap beer, wine, or soda
Wine and cheese party on the hill
Turtle Races with $400 in MSC prizes
Poker Run w/ award, Funny T-shirt contest, Human Slalom
Plated dinner Saturday night  
Jerry Schuster
       
       
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