Past Events & Trips

2022


Listed in reverse chronological order 
Updated 02/08/2023
Date
Info
Event
Chairs
2022
Monday
December 19, 2022
   Buck Hill Skiing
Meet in lodge at 9:30 am
No Host
Thursday
December 15, 2022
   Welch Skiing
Meet in main lodge 9:30 am
No Host
Monday
December 12, 2022
Membership Directory Folding Party
12:00 pm, Plymouth
Lunch at Noon, followed by Directory folding
Main dish and beverages provided

Please bring $2 per person, and a side dish to share 
Jim Habeck
Nancy Sand
Sunday
December 11, 2022
French Park Hike/SS/XC

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
Sunday
December 04, 2022
ULLR Holiday Party
Minnesota Valley Country Club
6300 Auto Club Road, Bloomington, MN
1:00 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
2:15 pm: Lunch (chicken breast with sides)
Music and Entertainment
Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots
Cost: $38,  Reservations due by Nov 18th
send checks to Diane E (see flyer)
 
Ellise Lamb
Linda Heintz
Friday
December 02, 2022
STUDIO ART GLASS EXHIBIT
Meet at 9:45 am at Cafesjian Art Trust
4600 Churchill Street, Shoreview
Lunch after the tour at Shore 96
1056 Highway 96 West, Shoreview
Nancy Sand
Thursday
November 17, 2022
ULLR General Meeting
Bloomington Event Center (BEC)
1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN
6:00 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
7:00 pm: Business Meeting
7:30 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
Entertainment by “Neil Diamond” (Todd Anderson)
https://toddandersonentertainment.com/
Executive VP
## Cancelled ##
Tuesday
November 15, 2022
## CANCELLED due to weather ##
Long Lake Regional Park Hike

(~3 mi RT) Meet at 10:30 am, Hike at 10:45 am
Main Pavilion Parking Lot
1500 Old Highway 8, New Brighton
Lunch after hike at
Exchange Food and Drink Restaurant
 500 5th Ave NW, New Brighton
Jan Swanberg
Jerry Swanberg
## Cancelled ##
Wednesday
November 09, 2022
## CANCELLED ##
Old Cedar Avenue Bridge Hike

 Minnesota River Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Meet 10:45 am, Hike 11:00 am
Old Cedar Avenue Bridge parking lot
9500 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington
Lunch after at TGI Fridays by MOA
2201 Killebrew Drive, Bloomington
Linda Heintz
Tuesday
November 01, 2022
Carver Park Reserve Hike
(3.5 mi RT) Meet 10:00 am, Hike 10:30 am
Lowry Nature Center
7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria
Lunch at Winchester & Rye after the hike
7929 Victoria Drive, Victoria
Patty Fitzgerald
John Stiefel
Monday
October 31, 2022
Halloween Party
12:00 Noon, Hochstein's abode, Maple Plain
The return of the Halloween Party!
Chili, coffee, water & apple cider provided
BYOB and bring a dish to share
Costumes recommended, but not required
Mary Jane Hochstein
Galen Hochstein
Tuesday
October 25, 2022
Chanhassen National Weather Service Tour
and weather balloon launch at 6 pm
Meet at 4:45 pm, Tour starts at 5:00

1733 Lake Drive West, Chanhassen
Dinner at Axel’s Restaurant after tour
560 West 78th Street, Chanhassen
Joan Roe
Ursula Nomura
##Cancelled##
Monday
October 24, 2022
## CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN ##
Fort Snelling Hike

 
Meet 10:30 am, Hike 10:45 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

John Egan
Carolyn Buswell
Thursday
October 20, 2022
ULLR General Meeting
Bloomington Event Center (BEC)
1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN
6:00 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
7:00 pm: Business Meeting
Speaker: David Jones, "Statue of Liberty"
7:30 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
Executive VP
Wednesday
October 19, 2022
Lebanon Hills Holland Lake Hike
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Meet 10:00 am, Hike 10:15 am
Holland Lake Trailhead
1100 Cliff Road, Eagan
Lunch after hike TBD
Linda Heintz
##Cancelled##
Friday
October 14, 2022
## CANCELLED ##
Lake Maria Hike

Lake Maria State Park 
11411 Clementa Avenue NW, Monticello
Annual State Park Permit ($35) or Day Pass ($7)
Meet in Trail Center Parking Lot
(~5 mi RT) Hike at 10:30 am
Lunch After Hike at Maynards Restaurant
21415 136th Avenue, Rogers
Nancy Sand
Saturday
October 08, 2022
Hike & Oktoberfest in New Ulm
Hikers & Non-Hikers Welcome!
(~3+ mi RT) Hikers Meet 10:45 am, Hike 11:00 am
Flandreau State Park
($7 per day or annual MN Parks permit)
1300 Summit Avenue, New Ulm
Everyone Meet for Oktoberfest  1:00-1:30 pm
Meet at Center St and Minnesota St, New Ulm
Karen Holmquist
##Cancelled##
Thursday
October 06, 2022
## CANCELLED Due To Cold Weather ##
LAST City Ride, to Sculpture Garden

(18 mi RT) Meet 10:15 am, Ride 10:30 am

Lynnhurst Field parking lot

North side, 1500 West 50th Street, Mpls

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Kenwood Neighborhood to Sculpture Garden

John Stiefel
Patty Fitzgerald
Monday
October 03, 2022
Chanhassen Rice Marsh Lake Hike
(3.5 mi RT) Meet 10:15 am, Hike 10:30 am
St Hubert Church/School
8201 Main Street, Chanhassen
Lunch after the ride at Brindisi’s Pub
501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen
John Stiefel
Patty Fitzgerald
Thursday
September 29, 2022
North Rice Creek Trail Ride
(19 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 10:00 am
Laurie Lamotte Park
6970 Lamotte Drive, Centerville
Lunch after ride at Kelly's Korner
7098 Centerville Road, Centerville
Sharon Tornes
Wednesday
September 28, 2022
Two Tours
Meet 11:00 am for Tour 1,
301 Summit Avenue, St Paul
Germanic American Institute (GAI)
Bring Your Own Lunch, Eat in GAI Dining Room
Tour 2 at 1:00 pm:
Cathedral of St. Paul (5 blocks from GAI)
Return to GAI for dessert & coffee
Margie Deutsch
Monday
September 26, 2022
Old Cedar Avenue Bridge Hike
 Minnesota River Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Meet 9:30 am, Hike 10:00 am
Old Cedar Avenue Bridge parking lot
9500 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington
Lunch after at Mallards Restaurant
2300 West 80th 1/2 Street, Bloomington
(SE corner, Penn Ave & American Blvd)
Sharon Marini
## Cancelled ##
Friday
September 23, 2022
# # CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN # #
Lakewood Cemetery Hike

Meet 10:00 am, Hike 10:15 am
Lakewood Cemetery office building
3600 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
Lunch after hike TBD 
Linda Heintz
## NEW TIME ##
Thursday
September 22, 2022
Lakes & Hills of Eden Prairie Ride
(18 mi RT) Meet 10:15 am, Ride 10:30 am
Miller Park
8200 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie
Lunch after ride at Lions Tap
16180 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie
John Stiefel
Monday
September 19, 2022
Nerstrand Hike
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
Meet 10:30 am, Park Visitor Center
9700 170th Street East, Nerstrand
Annual State Park Permit ($35) or Day Pass ($7)
Bring a chair, lunch & beverage for after the hike
Nancy Sand
## NEW TIME ##
Thursday
September 15, 2022
Sakatah Trail Ride
Waterville to Madison Lake
(27 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 10:00 am
Parking lot 1/4 mi North of Hwy 13 at
Fremont Street & South Hamilton Street, Waterville
Picnic after the ride at nearby park
Bring your own lunch, beverage & chair
John Stiefel
Patty Fitzgerald
## New Event! ##
Tuesday
September 13, 2022
## REPLACEMENT EVENT ##
Rudy L Kraemer Preserve Nature Center Hike
(~3.5 mi RT) Meet 10:15 am, Hike 10:30 am
12800 Chowen Avenue South, Burnsville
    Lunch TBD after Hike 
Karen Holmquist
Barb Kolbe
## Cancelled##
Tuesday
September 13, 2022
## CANCELLED (CV19) ##
Menomin Park Hike

(3 mi RT) Meet 10:15 am, Hike 10:30 am
Farbers' Home, Fridley
Potluck after the Hike
Main Dish provided - $2 donation
Bring a chair, a beverage & a dish to share
Janet Farber
Ken Farber
## NEW TIME ##
Thursday
September 08, 2022
South Bloomington Overlook Drive Ride
(23 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:15 am
Parking lot by Jerry's Foods
9625 Anderson Lakes Parkway, Eden Prairie
Picnic after ride at Dred Scott Field
10820 Bloomington Ferry Road, Bloomington
Bring your own lunch, beverage & chair
John Vogt
Thursday
September 01, 2022
5th 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
Picnic after the ride at Pioneer Park
515 2nd Street North, Stillwater
Bring a chair, and your own food & beverages
Joan Roe
Tuesday
August 23, 2022
Douglas Trail Ride
On the way home from Lanesboro
But all Ullrs are welcome!
(25 mi or less RT) Ride 10:45 am
Pine Island City Park Trailhead
101 East Center Street, Pine Island
John Stiefel
Patty Fitzgerald
Sun-Tue
Aug 21-23, 2022
 Lanesboro Bike & Golf Trip

Bike the Root River Trail

Golf at Lanesboro Golf Club,

or Preston Golf & Country Club

Stay at Green Gables Inn

303 Sheridan Street West, Lanesboro

Biking, Golf, Shopping, Wineries, Theater

Sharon Marini
Lois Drontle
Pat Nelson
Thursday
August 18, 2022
Carver Park to Excelsior Ride
(18 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:30 am
Lowry Nature Center
7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria
Picnic after ride
Bring a chair, and your own food & beverages
Bill Brechtel
Wednesday
August 17, 2022
What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic
"Bratwurst German Supper"
Hosted by John Vogt, Margie Deutsch & Friends
Evening Picnic, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Final Foundation Raffle!
Wine, Cash, Jewelry Box & Aquamarine Necklace,
Restaurant Gift Cards, Ullr items.  Total value $450.
John Vogt
Tuesday
August 16, 2022
Elm Creek Park Ride & Pot Luck Picnic
(24 or 17 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 9:45 am
West's home, Champlin

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
$2.00 donation requested
Gail West
Hal West
Thursday
August 11, 2022
Mississippi River Trail Ride
Dwtn Hastings to Schaar’s Bluff & West Trailhead
(21 mi RT) Meet 10:15 am, Ride 10:30 am
Parking Lot, Levee Park, Hastings
East of the American Legion Post 4
50 Sibley Street, Hastings
Optional Picnic After Ride at Levee Park
Bring a chair, food and a beverage
Rick Huber
Kathy Lucas
Thursday
August 04, 2022
City Ride - Lower Mississippi Gorge

(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

Bring chair, food & beverage for a picnic after the ride

John Stiefel
Patty Fitzgerald
August 03, 2022
What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic
Baseball Theme
"Hot Dogs, Beans & Chips"

Hosted by the ULLR Foundation
Evening Picnic, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Jan Cady
## New Time! ##
Thursday
August 02, 2022
St Paul Lakes Ride
(18 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:30 am
Lake Phalen Pavilion parking lot
1600 Lake Phalen Drive, St Paul
Picnic after ride, Lake Phalen picnic area
Bring a chair, food and a beverage
Bill Brechtel
Thursday
July 28, 2022
Eastern Carver County Ride
(21 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 10:00 am
Lake Minnewashta Regional Park
6900 Hazeltine Blvd, Chanhassen
Bring a chair, lunch & drink for picnic after the ride
Bill Brechtel
Sunday
July 24, 2022
Winter Events Planning Party
11:00 am, at the Navis abode, Eagan
Help us plan a wide variety of winter events:
Hiking, cross-country & alpine skiing & snowshoeing
Brunch egg bake provided
Bring a complimentary food or beverage item
Bring a chair, $2 donation requested

Nancy Navis
Craig Navis
##Cancelled##
Thursday
July 21, 2022
## RIDE & PICNIC CANCELLED ##
Bruce Vento Trail  Ride & Picnic
(18 mi RT) Meet 09:30 am, Ride 10:00 am
Lake Phalen Pavilion parking lot
1600 Lake Phalen Drive, St Paul
All ULLRs are invited to join the bikers for a picnic
Picnic begins at 12:15 pm, Lake Phalen Pavilion
Bring a chair, and your own food & beverages
Nan Fergen
Wednesday
July 20, 2022
What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic
"Sloppy Joes"
Hosted by Gail West & Friends
Luncheon Picnic, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Foundation Raffle!
five different items with a value of over $400!
Gail West
Thursday
July 14, 2022
City Ride

(17 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

Bring chair, food & beverage for a picnic after the ride

John Stiefel
Patty Fitzgerald
Tuesday
July 12, 2022
Cannon Valley Trail Ride
Ride Welch to Red Wing and back
(20 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:30 am

Welch Trailhead (wheel pass $5 cash)

26674 144th Avenue Way, Welch, MN

Bring a picnic lunch & beverage for after the ride

Sharon Marini
Thursday
July 07, 2022
Edina to Bloomington Loop Ride
(15-20 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:15 am
Macy's Home Store (park away from front entrance)
7235 France Avenue South, Edina
Picnic after ride at Centennial Lakes Park
7499 France Avenue South, Edina

Bring your lunch.  Option to buy lunch nearby.
Pat Nelson
Wednesday
July 06, 2022
What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic
"Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwiches"
Hosted by the ULLR Bikers
Luncheon Picnic, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Patty Fitzgerald
John Stiefel
POTLUCK ONLY!
Monday
July 04, 2022

Ride Cancelled, POT LUCK PICNIC STILL ON!

 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 Picnic , Navis' home Eagan
All Ullrs, come and socialize after 12:00 pm.
Brats, hot dogs & beverages provided
The brats/hotdogs will be served at 1:00 pm.
Please bring a side dish to share, and $2 donation
Nancy Navis
Craig Navis
##Cancelled##
Thursday
June 30, 2022
## CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN ##
Ride the Urban Splendor North Minneapolis Trails
(19 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am
Theodore Wirth Trailhead parking lot
(Change of meeting location)
1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Mpls
Bring a chair, food & a beverage
Or support the new Mill Valley Café at Trailhead

Kate Casserly
##Cancelled##
Tuesday
June 28, 2022
## CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN ##
Edina to Bloomington Loop Ride
(15-20 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:15 am
Macy's Home Store (park away from front entrance)
7235 France Avenue South, Edina
Picnic after ride at Centennial Lakes Park
7499 France Avenue South, Edina

Bring your lunch.  Option to buy lunch nearby.
Pat Nelson
Monday
June 27, 2022
Mississippi River Rafting
Meet at 9:15 am at River Park
253 83rd Avenue North, Brooklyn Park
9:30 am carpool 3.5 miles to
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
$35 fee is due at sign up; Sign up by May 26th
Bring chair, food & beverage for picnic after rafting
Bill Brecgtel
Thursday
June 23, 2022
Luce Line Trail Ride
(20 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 09:30 am
Theodore Wirth Trailhead parking lot
1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Mpls
Walkers are welcome to come to the park
and enjoy the trails while the bikers are riding
Lunch after ride at ~12:15 pm
Mill Valley Market at Trailhead
Dan Regan
Wednesday
June 22, 2022
What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic
"Sandwiches"
Hosted by the 70/80/90's Birthdays Folks
Luncheon Picnic, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sharon Marini
Tuesday
June 21, 2022
Gale Woods Farm Ride & Picnic
(2-1/2 hour RT) Ride 09:30 am
Gale Woods Farm
7210 County Road 110 West, Minnetrista
Bring a chair, lunch & drink for picnic after the ride
All ULLRs are welcome to the picnic ~12:00 pm
Marcia Switenki
Thursday
June 16, 2022
City Ride
Hopkins to Minneapolis Lakes

(20 mi RT) Meet 09:15 am, Ride 09:30 am

The Depot Coffee House

9451 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins

Bring chair, food & beverage for a picnic after the ride
Burnes Park, 301 2nd Street North, Hopkins
John Stiefel
Patty Fitzgerald
##Cancelled##
Tuesday
June 14, 2022
## CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT ##
Bloomington Trails Ride & Picnic
(15-20 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 09:30 am
Normandale Lake Parking Lot
Chalet Road, South of 84th Street, Bloomington
Picnic by the lake after ride, ~11:30 am
Everyone Welcome!  
Bring a chair and picnic lunch
Roger Kemp
Sharon Marini
Thursday
June 09, 2022
Two Tunnels Ride
(15 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 9:45 am
Big Rivers Regional Trail Trailhead
1498 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights
NW corner, Hwy 13 & Mendota Heights Road
Nancy Navis
Craig Navis
Wednesday
June 08, 2022
What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic
"Chicken Salad"
Hosted by the ULLR Board
Luncheon Picnic, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Foundation Raffle!
Pat Nelson
Tuesday
June 07, 2022
Elm Creek to Fish Lake Park Ride & Picnic
(21 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 10:00 am
Elm Creek Park Reserve Ski Chalet
12400 James Deane Parkway, Maple Grove
Bring a chair, lunch & drink for picnic after the ride
All ULLRs are welcome to the picnic ~12:15 pm
Bill Brechtel
Tue-Fri
May 31-Jun 03, 2022
Good Ol' Days Resort Nisswa Trip

Bike the Paul Bunyan Trail

Stay at Good Ol' Days Resort

26050 Oak Lane, Nisswa MN

Bike-Golf-Shop-Zipline-Socialize-Fish-Swim-Eat-
Kayak-Sit around the fire pit-Play in the sand!
Kathy Lucas
Kate Casserly
Tuesday
May 31, 2022
Soo Line Trail Ride
(27 or 12 mi RT) Ride 10:30 am
Trailhead, Hwy 10 one mi north of Royalton
Lunch on ride at 12:30 pm
Jordie's Trailside Cafe
105 1st Avenue, Bowlus
Marcia Switenki
##Cancelled##
Thursday
May 26, 2022
## CANCELLED ##
Carver to Excelsior Ride
(25 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 10:00 am
Carver Park Reserve Winter Trailhead
6920 Springview Road, Waconia
Picnic after ride at ~12:30 pm
Bring a chair, and your own food & beverages
All ULLRs are invited to the picnic!
Bill Brechtel
Monday
May 23, 2022
Sakatah Trail Ride
Mankato to Madison Lake
(20 or 30 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:30 am
Kiwanis Recreation Area
2301 US-169, Mankato
Bring a chair, lunch & drink for picnic after the ride
John Stiefel
Patty Fitzgerald
Saturday
May 21, 2022
72nd Annual Ullr Awards Banquet
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
Ellise Lamb
Char Strand
Thursday
May 19, 2022
Dakota Rail Trail Ride
Wayzata to St Boni
(26 mi RT) Meet at 9:30 am, ride at 9:45 am
Dakota Rail Regional Trail
Trailhead parking: 175 Grove Lane East, Wayzata
Picnic after the ride
Bring a chair, and your own food & beverages
John Stiefel
Patty Fitzgerald
Thursday
May 12, 2022
ULLR General Meeting
Bloomington Event Center (BEC)
1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN
6:00 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
7:00 pm: Business Meeting
7:30 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
Foundation Fundraiser- See Flyer
Executive VP
Thursday
May 12, 2022
St Paul Mississippi River Ride
(12 or 18 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 9:45 am
Wabun Picnic Area at Minnehaha Park
4655 46th Avenue South, Mpls
Picnic after the ride
Bring a chair, and your own food & beverages
Jerry Barnard
Marilyn Barnard
Wednesday
May 11, 2022
Lake Elmo Park Reserve Hike
(3 mi RT) Meet 10:15 am, Hike 10:30 am
 Lake Elmo Park Reserve playground area
1515 Keats Avenue North, Lake Elmo ($7 park fee)
Lunch after hike at Lake Elmo Inn
3442 Lake Elmo Avenue North, Lake Elmo
Kyle McClintick
Barb Kolbe
Thursday
May 05, 2022
Kick-Off Ride
Wabun park/Mississippi River
(15-20 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 9:45 am
Wabun Picnic Area at Minnehaha Park
4655 46th Avenue South, Mpls
Picnic after the ride
Bring a chair, and your own food & beverages
All ULLRs are invited to the picnic!
John Stiefel
Patty Fitzgerald
Monday
May 02, 2022
Bredesen Park Hike
Meet 9:45 am, Hike 10:00 am
Bredesen Park
5901 Olinger Blvd, Edina
Linda Heintz
Sunday
May 01, 2022
Minnetonka Theatre Mamma Mia!
Ticket cost is $24, send checks to Sally after 02/15
Arrive by 1:15 pm
Minnetonka HS, 18285 MN-7, Minnetonka
Optional dinner after play
Duke's on 7, 15600 MN-7, Minnetonka
RSVP for dinner when sending check for ticket
Sally Chevalier
Friday
April 29, 2022
St Croix River Crossing Loop Trail Walk
(4.7 mi RT) Meet 10:15 am, Leave 10:30 am
Parking lot at
Mulberry St E & Water St N, Stillwater
Lunch after walk TBD
Mike Andrews
##RESCHEDULED##
THURSDAY
April 21, 2022
## RESCHEDULED ##
Vadnais Heights Hike
(3 or 2 mi RT) Meet 10:15 am, Ride 10:30 am
Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park
LOT C, County Rd F E, Vadnais Heights
Optional Lunch after Hike
Mansetti's Pizza & Pasta
3999 Rice Street, Shoreview
Jan Swanberg
Jerry Swanberg
Thursday
April 14, 2022
         ULLR General Meeting
Bloomington Event Center (BEC)
1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN
6:00 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
7:00 pm: Business Meeting
7:30 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
Executive VP
Thursday
March 24, 2022
    ULLR General Meeting
Bloomington Event Center (BEC)
1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN
NOTE: AFTERNOON MEETING
12:00 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
1:00 pm: Business Meeting
Presentation of 2022-2023 ULLR Board
Speaker: Lynn Garthwaite author, “Our States have Crazy Shapes”
1:30 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
Executive VP
Sun-Fri
March 13-19, 2022
Big Sky Montana Ski Trip
Six nights at Huntley Lodge, ski-in/ski-out
RT airfare to Bozeman, and bus to Big Sky
Pre-Trip & Welcome Parties
Group Dinner at Chet's Bar & Grill
Numerous trip options (see flyer)
Nancy Sand
Sharon Marini
Thursday
March 10, 2022
         

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet in Main Lodge, 9:30 am
No Host
Tuesday
March 08, 2022
The Russian Museum Of Art
5500 Stevens Avenue, Minneapolis
Meet in the lobby, 10:45 Am
Tour the "Masters of Russian Realist Art" exhibit
Optional lunch after at Christo's Greek Restaurant
2623 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis
Vicki Johnson
Saturday
March 05, 2022
Bike Season Planning Party
3:00 pm, Shorewood
Main dish and beverages provided
Please bring $2 per person, a side dish,
and your ideas for bike trips you are willing to run
John Stiefel
Patty Fitzgerald
Wednesday
March 02, 2022
         

Downhill Ski at Afton Alps

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings

Meet at Main Lodge, 11:30 am

Note: New Time!

No Host
Monday
February 28, 2022
         

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet in Main Lodge, 9:30 am
No Host
Thursday
February 24, 2022
         

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet in Main Lodge, 9:30 am
No Host
Saturday
February 19, 2022
Elm Creek Park Reserve XC/Snowshoe/Hike?
Eastman Nature Center
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
February 16, 2022
         Hyland Hills - Brilliance For Boomers
Meet 10:00 am, Start 10:30 am
Hyland Lake Park Reserve

8737 East Bush Lake Road, Bloomington

Sharon Marini
Monday
February 14, 2022
         

Downhill Ski at Buck Hill

15400 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville

Meet in Main Lodge 9:30 am
No Host
##Cancelled##
Friday
February 11, 2022
         ##  CANCELLED BY DAKOTA COUNTY ##
Lebanon Hills By Candlelight
Hike/Walk/Snowshoe/XC
Candlelit trails, hot cocoa & bonfires
Meet 6:30 pm, admission fee $8 per person
Lebanon Hills Visitor Center
860 Cliff Road, Eagan
Nancy Sand
Thursday
February 10, 2022
           ULLR General Meeting
Bloomington Event Center (BEC)
1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN
NOTE: AFTERNOON MEETING
12:00 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
1:00 pm: Business Meeting
Speaker: Jeff Liftin, Generations Legal Services,
"25 Most Important Documents You Should Have"
1:30 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
Executive VP
Wednesday
February 09, 2022
         

## CHANGE OF VENUE ##

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet in Main Lodge, 9:30 am
No Host
##Cancelled##
Thursday
February 03, 2022
         

##  CANCELLED DUE TO WIND CHILL ##

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet in Main Lodge, 9:30 am
No Host
Tuesday
February 01, 2022
Richardson Nature Center Snowshoe/Hike/XC
Meet 10:00 am, Start 10:30 am
Hyland Lake Park Reserve

Richardson Nature Center

8737 East Bush Lake Road, Bloomington

Sharon Marini
##Cancelled##
Wednesday
January 26, 2022
## CANCELLED DUE TO WIND CHILL ##
Bloomington River Bottom Snowshoe
Bloomington Ferry Trailhead
Meet 10:00 am, Leave 10:15 am
11255 Bloomington Ferry Road, Bloomington
Lunch after TBD
John Vogt
Monday
January 24, 2022
         

Downhill Ski at Buck Hill

15400 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville

Meet in Main Lodge 9:30 am
No Host
Fri-Sun
January 21-23, 2022
MSC Winter Carnival
Indianhead & Blackjack
Round trip motorcoach from Minneapolis
 2 nights lodging, in complex or trailside
2-day downhill ski lift ticket
Optional Friday afternoon Lift Ticket $30 additional
69 km of XC/SS groomed trails
Friday Welcome party & free breakfast Sat & Sun
2 drink tickets for tap beer, wine, or soda

Wine and cheese party on the hill
Turtle Races ($400 in MSC prizes) & Human Slalom
Buffet dinner Saturday night  
Jerry Schuster
Thursday
January 20, 2022
           ULLR General Meeting
Bloomington Event Center (BEC)
1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN
NOTE: AFTERNOON MEETING
12:00 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
1:00 pm: Business Meeting
Speaker: Katie Zerull,
Crime Prevention Specialist, Bloomington PD
1:30 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar)
Executive VP
##Cancelled##
Wednesday
January 19, 2022
         

## CANCELLED ##

Downhill Ski at Afton Alps

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings

Meet at Main Lodge, 9:30 am

No Host
Thursday
January 06, 2022
         

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet in Main Lodge, 9:30 am
No Host
     
       
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