Past Events & Trips

Oct 2013 thru 2014


Listed in reverse chronological order 
Updated 12/31/2014
Date
Info
Event
Chairs
     
2014
Wednesday
December 31, 2014
U of MN Ar-Brrr-etum SS/XC/Hike
Meet by the poinsettia tree in the
Oswald Visitor Center at 12:00 Noon
3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska
X-Country, Snow or Hike until 2:00 -2:30
Optional: Lunch after at
Cuzzy's Victoria House
1715 Steiger Lake Lane, Victoria
Joyce Butler
Thursday
December 18, 2014
     

Downhill Ski at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet 9:30 am in Main Lodge

No Host
Monday
December 15, 2014
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 Houlihan's
1294 Promenade Place, Eagan
Nancy Sand
Friday-Sunday
December 12-14, 2014

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
Poker Run with a $50 prize
Two course dinner banquet Saturday night
Jerry Schuster
Saturday
December 06, 2014
Cross Country, Snowshoe or Hike
French Regional Park
Meet at 1:30 pm at Park Headquarters Bldg
12605 Rockford Road,  Plymouth
Lunch at Chili’s after event
4000 Vinewood Lane, Plymouth
Jim Habeck
Friday
December 05, 2014
Pictures

Holiday Ball

Fort Snelling Officers' Club, Post Road & Hwy 5

Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots

5:00 pm - Social Hour (cash bar)

6:00 pm - Dinner (walleye, pork loin, vegetarian)

7:30 pm - Music & Dancing, Changing Times Band

Sharon Marini
Mary Ellen Gabel
Saturday
November 22, 2014

US/Dakota War of 1862

Discussion of "the little war on the prairie
that no one knows about"
Aquila Commons community room, 2-4 pm
8200 West 33rd Street, St Louis Park
Supper after at Good Day Cafe
5410 Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis
Gary Gray
Wednesday
November 19, 2014
Pictures
American Swedish Institute Tour
Meet 11:00 am in Lobby
2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis
Start your holidays with a guided tour of Turnblad Mansion
that is beautifully decorated for a Swedish family Christmas.
Lunch following tour
Vicki Johnson
Tuesday
November 11, 2014

ULLR Bridge Club

12:00 pm

Host: Carol Burgess, Plymouth

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

Contact Karen Gray

Karen Gray
Kay Sommers
Eileen Ronning
Sunday
November 09, 2014
Winter Season Kickoff "Pine Tar" Party
4:30-7:30 pm, NE Minneapolis
Downhill, XC, SS & Hiking Events
Presentation of our trips for the season
Suggestions or additional trips are welcome!

Please bring $1 and an appetizer, salad, or dessert
Mary Ellen Gabel
Saturday
November 08, 2014
Pictures

Lebanon Hills Regional Park Hike

Hike at 10:30 am
Jensen Lake Trailhead
1350 Carriage Hills Drive, Eagan
Lunch after hike at 

 Ansari's Mediterranean Grill

1960 Rahncliff Court, Eagan

Nancy Sand
Friday
November 07, 2014
Robert Robinson Concert
Luncheon at 11:45 am
Concert at 1:00 pm
Medina Entertainment Center
500 Highway 55, Medina
ULLR earlybird price: $30
Purchase tickets directly,
See flyer for details
Eileen Ronning
Saturday
November 01, 2014
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 7th Street Tavern

2401 West 7th Street, St. Paul

Carolyn Buswell
John Egan
Thursday
October 30, 2014
     
ULLR "Last Thursday" Happy Hour
Jax Café
1928 University Avenue NE
, Mpls
3:30-6:00 pm on the patio, weather permitting
(they have a fireplace and heaters)
$3-8 apps and drinks
No happy hours Nov & Dec due to the holidays
Will return Jan 29!
Joy Knudson
Pam Anderson
Wednesday
October 29, 2014

Fish Lake Regional Park Hike

Meet 12:45 pm
14900 Bass Lake Road, Maple Grove
Late lunch / early dinner TBD at hike
Barb Kolbe
Pam Anderson
Monday
October 27, 2014

Nine Mile Creek Hike

Meet 11:00 am, Hike 11:15 am
Moir Park parking lot
104th Street West & Morgan Avenue South
Lunch after hike at Bakers Square
611 West 98th Street, Bloomington
Linda Heintz
Saturday
October 25, 2014
Pictures

Lake Maria State Park Hike

Hike at 10:30 am
Trail Center Parking Lot (2nd left in park)
11411 Clementa Avenue NW, Monticello
Lunch after hike at 

 Space Aliens Bar & Grill

11166 County Road 37, Albertville

Nancy Sand
Tuesday
October 21, 2014

ULLR Bridge Club

12:00 pm

Host: Kay Sommers, Crystal

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

Contact Karen Gray

Karen Gray
Kay Sommers
Eileen Ronning
Saturday
October 18, 2014
MN Valley Wildlife Refuge Hike
Meet 10:00 am, Trailhead Parking Lot
11255 Bloomington Ferry Road, Bloomington
Click Here for Trail Map
Lunch after hike at Redstone American Grill
8000 Eden Rd, Eden Prairie
Joyce Butler
Friday
October 17, 2014
Pictures

ULLR Social Salad Supper & Car Show5 pm, Bloomington
Show your car/truck: old, new, classic, antique, or a clunker!
It will be fun to look at each others’ cars.
This is an all-salad supper.  See flyer for salad suggestions.
Sharon will let you know which salads have not been chosen.
Each person please bring enough food for 10 people.  BYOB.
Sharon will provide salsa and chips, water, coffee and dessert.
Sharon Marini
Tuesday
October 14, 2014
Pictures

Pine Point Regional Park Bike and/or Hike

See flyer for biking options...
Hike at 11:00 am
Pine Point Parking Lot
11900 Norell Avenue North, Stillwater
Lunch after Bike/Hike at Dock Cafe
425 Nelson Street East, Stillwater
Nancy Sand
Wednesday
October 11, 2014
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

Patty Fitzgerald
John Stiefel
Wednesday
October 08, 2014

U of M Arboretum Hike

Meet 10:00 am

3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska MN

Meet in the Oswald Center cafeteria

Lunch after hike at the Arboretum

Jim Habeck
Monday
October 06, 2014
Pictures
Mississippi River & Historic Milwaukee Avenue Hike
(3.5 mi RT) Meet 10:45 am, Hike 11:00 am
Park on city streets,
near East 27th Street & West River Parkway
Lunch on hike at Pizza Luce
2200 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis
Patty Fitzgerald
John Stiefel
Saturday
October 04, 2014

Medicine Lake & Rush Creek Trails Ride

(34 mi RT) Meet 8:45 am, Ride 9:00 am
Elm Creek Park Reserve Ski Chalet
12400 James Deane Parkway, Maple Grove
(16 mi RT) Meet 10:45 am, Ride 11:00 am
Elm Creek Park Reserve Ski Chalet
Lunch after ride in Maple Grove TBD
Bill Brechtel
Thursday
October 02, 2014

LAST Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD 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
September 27, 2014
Pictures

Ritter Farm Park Lakeville Hike

Meet 10:15 am, Hike 10:30 am
19300 Ritter Trail, Lakeville
Optional lunch after hike
Harry's Cafe
20790 Keokuk Avenue South, Lakeville
Karen Gray
Gary Gray
Thursday
September 25, 2014
    ULLR "Last Thursday" Happy Hour
Tryg's
3118 West Lake Street, Mpls
(across street from Lake Calhoun - formerly Nora's)
3-7 pm, $4-$6 drinks & apps
Joy Knudson
Pam Anderson
Thursday
September 25, 2014

Thursday Morning Ride

(TBD 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
September 21, 2014

Western Dakota Rail Trail Ride

(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
Saturday
September 20, 2014

Afton State Park Hike

Meet 9:30 am, Hike 10:00 am
Main Parking Lot
6959 Peller Avenue South, Hastings
$5 fee if you do not have a MN State Park permit
Bring a bag lunch
Joella Wilson
Thursday
September 18, 2014

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
September 16, 2014

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
Tuesday
September 16, 2014

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

## CANCELLED ##

Thursday

September 11, 2014

## CANCELLED due to bad weather ##

21st Annual Chocolate Lovers Ride

(25 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 10:00 am

Meet at the Lynnhurst Field parking lot,

North side, 1500 West 50th Street, Mpls

Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James

Breakfast at 9:30 am, "sweets" provided

Bring foil to make a "Hershey Kiss" helmet

(12 mi RT) For shorter ride...

Meet at Minnehaha Falls at 11:30 am

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

Karen Holmquist
Sherrie Mitchell
Thursday
September 04, 2014

Thursday Morning Ride

Dakota Trail to St. Bonafacius
(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
Bill Brechtel
Wednesday
September 03,, 2014

What's Cookin' Picnic

Brookview Park, Golden Valley
"Turkey Croissant Sandwich, Fresh Fruit,
3 Bean Salad, Chips & Pickles, Birthday Cake
"
2014 ULLRs' 70th Birthday Party!
Hosted by Vicki Johnson & Eileen Ronning
Photo of 70th Birthday Gals Vicki, Joyce & Eileen
Vicki Johnson
Wednesday
September 03, 2014
Golf Before What's Cookin' 
Hollydale Golf Club, 12:30 pm

4710 Holly Lane North, Plymouth

$21 for walking seniors

Groups will form as ULLRs arrive

Jim Habeck
Saturday
August 30, 2014

Gateway State Trail Ride

(26 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:30 am

Maplewood Community Center

2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood
Lunch Neumann's Bar
2531 7th Avenue East, North St Paul
Patty Fitzgerald
John Stiefel
Thursday
August 28, 2014
    ULLR "Last Thursday" Happy Hour
WA Frost
374 Selby Avenue, St Paul, 651-224-5715
4-6 pm $4-$5 drinks & apps on patio
For those that want to start at 3 pm,
come across the street to Moscow On The Hill for an hour
Joy Knudson
Pam Anderson
Thursday
August 28, 2014

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
August 20,, 2014

What's Cookin' Picnic

Brookview Park, Golden Valley
"Bratwurst Dinner"
Hosted by Manfred & Margie Deutsch
Margie Deutsch
Wednesday
August 20, 2014
Golf Before What's Cookin' 
Hollydale Golf Club, 12:30 pm

4710 Holly Lane North, Plymouth

$21 for walking seniors

Groups will form as ULLRs arrive

Jim Habeck
Tuesday
August 19, 2014

ULLR Bridge Club

12:00 pm

Host: Mary Holisak, St Paul

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

Contact Karen Gray

Karen Gray
Kay Sommers
Eileen Ronning
Saturday
August 16, 2014
Bike Ride & Pot Luck Social
Bikers Meet 10:00 am, Ride 10:30 am
     Pot Luck Social Arrive 1:00 pm
Silver Lake
Please bring a dish to share,
your beverage, and a lawn chair.
Grilled hambergers will be provided
A $2 donation per person is requested
Charlotte Navratil
Alan Moore
Saturday
August 09, 2014
Beach Party: Pot Luck & Social
3:00 pm to ???, Pot Luck at 5:00 pm
Waconia
Brats, hot dogs, kraut & lemonade provided
Bring a dish to share, your beverage, and a chair
Plan on a day at the lake
Pontoons, runabout, tubing, water skiing,
kayaking, swiming - bring a swimsuit and towel
### Bike Ride Before Party, 12:45 pm ###
Jim Maiser
Saturday
August 09, 2014
Biking Before 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
John Stiefel
Thursday
August 07, 2014

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
August 06,, 2014

What's Cookin' Picnic

Brookview Park, Golden Valley
"Tailgate Surprise"
Hosted by the ULLR Foundation
Jerry Weiskopf
Wednesday
August 06, 2014
Golf Before What's Cookin' 
Hollydale Golf Club, 12:30 pm

4710 Holly Lane North, Plymouth

$21 for walking seniors

Groups will form as ULLRs arrive

Jim Habeck
Sunday
August 03, 2014

Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail Ride

(30 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:30 am
Faribault Trailhead Lot
900 Lyndale Avenue North, Faribault
Lunch after ride at Depot Bar & Grill
311 Heritage Place, Faribault
Patty Fitzgerald
John Stiefel
Thursday
July 31, 2014
    ULLR "Last Thursday" Happy Hour
Cowboy Jacks
2801 Southtown Drive, Bloomington
952-955-8137 (handy after the 'Sinatra' concert)
3-6 pm, $2 drinks,1/2 off apps on patio if nice
Joy Knudson
Pam Anderson
Thursday
July 31, 2014
Pictures
Frank DiSalvo Concert
12:00 noon: Luncheon
1:00-3:00 pm: Concert
Marian KC Hall
1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington
$32 includes lunch, tax, gratuity & concert
Eileen Ronning
Karen Gray
Thursday
July 31, 2014

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
Sunday
July 27, 2014

Cannon Valley Trail Ride

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

Welch Trailhead

26674 144th Avenue Way, Welch, MN

Ride to Cannon Falls & back

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

Welch Trailhead

Ride to Red Wing & back

Lunch in Red Wing, location TBD 

Sharon Marini
Ken Marini
Thursday
July 24, 2014
Meet, Take a Dance Lesson to Live Music, & Dance the Nights Away

in Rice Park in St. Paul - FREE!

5:30 pm, meet at Pazzaluna 

360 St Peter Street, St Paul

6 pm, Dance Instruction by Cinema

Ballroom with music by Jerry O'Hagan and his Orchestra

Karen Gray
Thursday
July 24, 2014

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 23, 2014

What's Cookin' Picnic

Brookview Park, Golden Valley
"Sloppy Joes"
Hosted by Gail & Hal West
Foundation Raffle Event!
Gail West
Hal West
Wednesday
July 23, 2014
Golf Before What's Cookin' 
Hollydale Golf Club, 12:30 pm

4710 Holly Lane North, Plymouth

$21 for walking seniors

Groups will form as ULLRs arrive

Jim Habeck
Sunday
July 20, 2014

Prior Lake Ride

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

Cleary Lake Regional Park Visitor Center

18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake

Lunch at Captain Jack's

3950 Green Heights Trail SW, Prior Lake

Cheryl Rogers
Woody Rogers
Saturday
July 19, 2014

Elm Creek Park Reserve Ride & Pot Luck

(12 or 25 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am
Gail & Hal's home, Champlin
Pot Luck Lunch after ride
Please bring some food to share
Non-bikers welcome, please RSVP & arrive at noon
Gail West
Hal West
Friday
July 18, 2014
Nullr Folding Party
Party starts at 6:30 pm
Plymouth
Jim Habeck
Friday
July 18, 2014
Meet, Take a Dance Lesson to Live Music, & Dance the Nights Away

in Rice Park in St. Paul - FREE!

5:30 pm, meet at Pazzaluna 

360 St Peter Street, St Paul

6 pm, Salsa dance instruction by Manuel & Carmen Rubio
Salsa with music by Salsa del Soul
Karen Gray
Thursday
July 17, 2014

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 16, 2014
     

Winter Events Planning Party

4:00 pm, Gramercy Club Party Room, Burnsville
Schedule all hiking/snowshoeing/XC/alpine events.
Pot Luck supper, main dish will be provided.
Please bring an appetizer, salad, vegetable,
or dessert to share.
 If anyone would like to hike after dinner,
Nancy will lead us on a 3 mile hike in the area.
Sharon Marini
Tuesday
July 15, 2014

ULLR Bridge Club

12:00 pm

Host: Eileen Ronning, Maple Grove

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

Contact Karen Gray

Karen Gray
Kay Sommers
Eileen Ronning
Monday
July 14, 2014

Lake Minnetonka Boat Ride & Lunch

Meet 11:00 am, Leave Pier 11:30 am
Al & Alma's Supper Club & Charter Cruises
5201 Piper Rd, Mound
Lunch served onboard
Sally Chevalier
Saturday
July 12, 2014
 Sommerfest - A Night in Vienna
Orchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
8:00 pm, Meet on the plaza for food & drinks
$29 for main floor tickets
Carol Burgess
Thursday
July 10, 2014
Pictures
 

Meet, Take a Dance Lesson to Live Music, & Dance the Nights Away

in Rice Park in St. Paul - FREE!

5:30 pm, meet at Pazzaluna 

360 St Peter Street, St Paul

6 pm, Disco dance lessons by Arthur Murray, St Paul
Disco with music by Boogie Wonderland
Karen Gray
Thursday
July 10, 2014
Pictures

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 09, 2014

What's Cookin' Picnic

Brookview Park, Golden Valley
"Potluck"
Hosted by Patty Fitzgerald & John Stiefel
Patty Fitzgerald
John Stiefel
Wednesday
July 09, 2014
Golf Before What's Cookin' 
Hollydale Golf Club, 12:30 pm

4710 Holly Lane North, Plymouth

$21 for walking seniors

Groups will form as ULLRs arrive

Jim Habeck
Thursday
July 03, 2014

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
Sunday
June 29, 2014

Theodore Wirth & Shingle Creek Trail Ride

(22 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:30 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
Patty Fitzgerald
Thursday
June 26, 2014
    ULLR "Last Thursday" Happy Hour
The Chart House Restaurant
11287 Klamath Trail, Lakeville
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
On the patio
Joy Knudson
Pam Anderson
Thursday
June 26, 2014

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 25, 2014

What's Cookin' Picnic

Brookview Park, Golden Valley
"Potluck"
Hosted by the ULLR Singles
Margie Seklund
Wednesday
June 25, 2014
Golf Before What's Cookin' 
Hollydale Golf Club, 12:30 pm

4710 Holly Lane North, Plymouth

$21 for walking seniors

Groups will form as ULLRs arrive

Jim Habeck
Monday
June 23, 2014

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 21, 2014

Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail Ride

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

St. David's Center for Child & Family Development

3395 Plymouth Road, Minnetonka

Picnic at historic Burwell House grounds

Bring your own lunch or purchase nearby

Free tour of Burwell House after lunch

Sally Chevalier
Friday
June 20, 2014
Pictures
"Ultimate Dinosaurs" Exhibit & Fossils Gallery
and "Dinosaurs Alive" Omni Theatre
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 Kellogg Blvd West, St Paul
Meet at 12:50 pm in the lobby
$16, SMM Members $9
Nancy Sand

## CANCELLED ##

Thursday

June 19, 2014

### CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN ###

Meet, Take a Dance Lesson to Live Music, & Dance the Nights Away

in Rice Park in St. Paul - FREE!

5:30 pm, meet at Pazzaluna 

360 St Peter Street, St Paul

6 pm, Step Dance instruction from TC Steppers/Kevin Johnson

R&B/Soul with music by Ray Covington and the Maxx Band

Karen Gray
Thursday
June 19, 2014

Thursday Morning Ride

Eden Prairie Lake Area Trails

(TBD 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
Tom Vande Hei
Tuesday
June 17, 2014

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
Tuesday
June 17, 2014

Wabun Park 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

Bring snacks and plenty of water
Lunch TBD towards end of ride
Karen Clarke
Saturday
June 14, 2014

Biking, Bratwursts & Beer

Join ULLRs at the Germanic American Institute,
301 Summit Avenue, St. Paul for Deutsche Tage
Bike Riders (20 mi RT) Meet 10:30 am
Non-bikers Meet at 12:30 pm
Bicyclist's Biergarden from 11 AM to 5 PM
Draft beer will be half price for folks who arrive via bike!
Other menu items will be: Bratwurst, German potato salad,
Käsespätzle (cheesy noodles), German sauerkraut,
Soft pretzels & pickles, Leberkase sandwich (it’s like Spam),
Bavarian Platter (meats & cheeses, spreads, radishes, German bread),
Desserts: Bienenstich (custard filled “Beehive”), crepes, strudel
Music from the Bavarian Musikmeisters
Music & dancers from the
Pommersche Tanzdeel Freistadt from Milwaukee
Margie Deutsch
Manfred Deutsch
Thursday
June 12, 2014

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 11, 2014

What's Cookin' Picnic

Brookview Park, Golden Valley
"Pulled Pork Sandwiches"
Hosted by the ULLR Board
ULLR Foundation Raffle!  
Tickets are 6 for only $5.00!! 
Patty Fitzgerald
Wednesday
June 11, 2014
Golf Before What's Cookin' 
Hollydale Golf Club, 12:30 pm

4710 Holly Lane North, Plymouth

$21 for walking seniors

Groups will form as ULLRs arrive

Jim Habeck
Sunday
June 08, 2014
Dinosaur Discussion 

Discussion of SMM's "Ultimate Dinosaurs" exhibit

Gramercy Club Party Room, 2 pm

15001 Burnhaven Drive, #108, Burnsville

Gary Gray
Wed-Fri
June 04-06, 2014
Pictures

Bike the Paul Bunyan Trail

Stay at Good Ol' Days Resort

26050 Oak Lane, Nisswa MN

Golf, shop, socialize, fish, swim,

eat, play in the sand, and more!

Mary Ellen Gabel
Sharon Marini
Saturday
May 31, 2014

Dakota Trail Casual Ride

(2 Hour RT) Meet 10:45 am, Ride 11:00 am
Trailhead parking:
192 Grove Lane East, Wayzata
Lunch after ride, location TBD
Mary Ellen Goriesky
Thursday
May 29, 2014
    ULLR "Last Thursday" Happy Hour
The (Sunshine) Factory Bar & Grill
     4100 Vinewood Lane, Plymouth
           2:00 pm -6:00 pm
If weather's nice, look on patio
Joy Knudson
Pam Anderson
Thursday
May 29, 2014

Thursday Morning Ride

(16.3 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 26, 2014

 Mendota Bluffs Memorial Day 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 Bar, 2 pm

857 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota Heights

(Near Hwy 13 & I-35E)

Karen Holmquist
Linda Heintz
Friday
May 23, 2014

Gray 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

Bring a sandwich to snack on

Stop at Mississippi Pub for lunch

4455 66th Street East, Inver Grove Hgts

Karen Clarke
Thursday
May 22, 2014

Thursday Morning Ride

(16.3 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 20, 2014

ULLR Bridge Club

12:00 pm

Host: Vicki Johnson
Champlin

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

Contact Karen Gray

Karen Gray
Kay Sommers
Eileen Ronning
Friday
May 16, 2014
Nullr Folding Party
Party starts at 6:30 pm
St Paul
Joyce Crozier
Thursday
May 15, 2014

Thursday Morning Ride

(13.5 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

Bill Brechtel
Sunday
May 11, 2014

Hopkins to City Lakes Ride

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

The Depot Coffee House

9451 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins

Lunch at Big 10 Restaurant after ride

1106 Mainstreet, Hopkins   
John Stiefel
Patty Fitzgerald
Saturday
May 10, 2014
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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

The Squires Band

Sharon Marini
Mary Ellen Gabel
Saturday
April 26, 2014
Lake Como Hike

Meet 9:45 am, Hike 10:00 am

Historic Como Lakeside Pavilion

1360 Lexington Parkway North,  St Paul

Lunch after hike at Black Bear Crossings

in the Pavilion

Optional: visit Zoo & Conservatory

Mary Ellen Goriesky
Thursday
April 24, 2014
   
ULLR "Last Thursday" Happy Hour
Campiello Ristorante & Bar
6411 City West Parkway, Eden Prairie
Between Hwys 62 & 212, East of Shady Oak Road
Happy Hour 3:00-6:00 pm
     Drinks/Appetizers $3-$5
Joy Knudson
Pam Anderson
Tuesday
April 16, 2014

ULLR Bridge Club

12:00 pm

Host: Karen Gray
Burnsville

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

Contact Karen Gray

Karen Gray
Kay Sommers
Eileen Ronning
Sunday
April 06, 2014

Old Log Theater

5185 Meadville Street, Greenwood

Meet at 1:40 pm 

Matinee Performance of “Steel Magnolias

Optional dinner following at the Bayside Grill

687 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior

Sally Chevalier
Saturday
April 05, 2014
Lake of the Isles Hike
Meet 10:15 am, Hike 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
Thursday
March 27, 2014
   
ULLR "Last Thursday" Happy Hour
Cooper Pub
1607 Park Place Blvd, St Louis Park
SW corner of I-394 & 100
HH 11 am-6:30 pm (will be there approx. 3 pm)
     Beer, wine, rails $3-$5
Optional movie theatre across street
Joy Knudson
Pam Anderson
Friday
March 21, 2014
Nullr Folding Party
Note: Party starts at 12:00 noon
We will have lunch followed by the folding of the Nullrs
NE Minneapolis
Mary Ellen Gabel
Tuesday
March 18, 2014

ULLR Bridge Club

12:00 pm

Host: Sharon Marini

Bloomington

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

Contact Karen Gray

Karen Gray
Kay Sommers
Eileen Ronning
Wednesday
March 12, 2014
         

ULLR Wednesdays at Afton Alps

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings

Meet at Highlands Lodge, 9:30 am

No Host
Sunday
March 09, 2014
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
Saturday
March 08, 2014
Cross-Country, Snowshoe or Hike
Elm Creek Park Reserve
  Meet at 10:00 am, Main Building
12400 James Deane Parkway, Maple Grove
Lunch after at Maple Tavern
9375 Deerwood Lane North, Maple Grove
Jim Habeck
Tuesday
March 04, 2014
   

ULLR Tuesdays at Wild Mountain

37200 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylors Falls

Meet in Upper Level of Lodge, 9:30 am

No Host
## CANCELLED ##
Saturday
March 01, 2014
## CANCELLED DUE TO COLD ##
Cross-Country, Snowshoe or Hike

Baker National Golf Course

Meet 1:00 pm

2935 Parkview Drive, Medina

Lunch after at Axel's Tavern

130 Railway Street West, Loretto

Jim Habeck
Thursday
February 27, 2014
   
ULLR "Last Thursday" Happy Hour
Kozlak's Royal Oak Restaurant
4785 Hodgson Rd, Shoreview
4-7 pm, $4 beer/rails
Come and enjoy Kozlaks before it's torn down!
Joy Knudson
Pam Anderson
Tuesday
February 25, 2014
   

ULLR Tuesdays at Wild Mountain

37200 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylors Falls

Meet in Upper Level of Lodge, 9:30 am

No Host

Saturday

February 22, 2014

Friday

February 21, 2014
## Rescheduled Due To Snow ##
Nullr Folding Party
Note: Party starts at 12:00 noon
We will have lunch followed by the folding of the Nullrs
Shorewood
Patty Fitzgerald
John Stiefel
Tuesday
February 18, 2014

ULLR Bridge Club

12:00 pm

Host: Nancy Devitt

Minnetonka

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

Contact Karen Gray

Karen Gray
Kay Sommers
Eileen Ronning
Tuesday-Thursday
February 18-20, 2014
Pictures
Granite Peak Ski Area 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
Diane Erlandson
Saturday
February 15, 2014
Snowshoe or Hike
Lake Rebecca Park Reserve
Meet at 12:30 pm
 9831 Rebecca Park Trail, Rockford
Lunch after at Axel's Tavern
130 Railway Street West, Loretto
Pam Anderson
Wednesday
February 12, 2014
Moonlight Hike
Woodlake Nature Center
Meet 6:30 pm
Wood Lake Visitors Center
6710 Lake Shore Dr, Richfield
Bill Lyon
Tuesday
February 11, 2014
         

ULLR Tuesdays at Afton Alps

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings

Meet at Highlands Lodge, 9:30 am

No Host
Wednesday
February 05, 2014
         

ULLR Wednesdays at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet in Main Lodge, 9:30 am

No Host
Sunday-Saturday
February 02-08, 2014
Pictures
 Steamboat Ski Trip
Steamboat Springs, CO
Stay at "The Lodge" at Steamboat
Includes: RT air, RT mtorcoach,
Welcome & Pretrip parties,
Group dinner at Ore House
Options: hot air ballooning, Winter Carnival,
Hot springs pool, snowshoeing
Patty Fitzgerald
Karen Holmquist
Tuesday
January 28, 2014
         

ULLR Tuesdays at Wild Mountain

37200 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylors Falls

Meet in Upper Level of Lodge, 9:30 am

No Host
Saturday
January 25, 2014
Pictures
 
Cross-Country, Snowshoe or Hike
Cleary Lake Regional Park
  
Meet 11:00 am, Ski/SS/Hike 11:15 am
Visitors Center
18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake
Après  ski at Chianti Grill
14296 Plymouth Avenue, Burnsville
Judy Burich
Wednesday
January 22, 2014
         

ULLR Wednesdays at Afton Alps

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings

Meet at Highlands Lodge, 9:30 am

No Host
Tuesday
January 21, 2014

ULLR Bridge Club

12:00 pm, St Louis Park

Hosts: Sunny Zenk

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

Contact Karen Gray

Karen Gray
Kay Sommers
Eileen Ronning
Sunday
January 19, 2014
Pictures
 
Cross-Country, Snowshoe or Hike

Hyland Lake Park Reserve

Meet 10:45 am, Ski/SS/Hike 11:00 am

Richardson Nature Center

8737 East Bush Lake Road, Bloomington

Lunch after at TGI Fridays

7731 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington

Karen Holmquist
Linda Heintz
Friday
January 17, 2013
Nullr Folding Party
Note: Party starts at 12:00 noon
We will have lunch followed by the folding of the Nullrs
Burnsville
Nancy Sand
Wednesday
January 15, 2014
         

ULLR Wednesdays at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet in Main Lodge, 9:30 am

No Host
Saturday
January 11, 2014
  Cross-Country, Snowshoe or Hike
Carver Park Reserve
Meet at 10:30 am, Lowry Nature Center
7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria
Lunch after at Cuzzy's Victoria House
1715 Steiger Lake Lane, Victoria
Joyce Butler
Tuesday
January 07, 2014
         

ULLR Tuesdays at Wild Mountain

37200 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylors Falls

Meet in Upper Level of Lodge, 9:30 am

No Host
New Year's Day
Wednesday
January 01, 2014
         

ULLR Wednesdays at Afton Alps

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings

Meet at Highlands Lodge, 9:30 am

No Host
         
2013
Christmas Day
Wednesday
December 25, 2013
         

ULLR Wednesdays at Afton Alps

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings

Meet at Highlands Lodge, 10:00 am

No Host
Wednesday
December 18, 2013
         

ULLR Wednesdays at Welch Village

26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch

Meet in Main Lodge, 9:30 am

No Host
Tuesday
December 17, 2013

ULLR Bridge Club

12:00 pm, Minnetonka

Hosts: Joyce Krake & Dave McCaffrey

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

Contact Karen Gray

Karen Gray
Kay Sommers
Eileen Ronning
Friday-Sunday
December 13-15, 2013
MSC Winter Carnival
Lutsen Ski Area
Round-trip Motorcoach, 2-day lift ticket
2 nights lodging in modern condos
Afternoon wine on the hill, turtle races
Apres ski party & dinner banquet Sat
Jerry Schuster
Monday
December 09, 2013
Pictures
Help at the Toys For Tots Warehouse
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
985 Aldrin Drive, Eagan
Dinner after at Houlihan's
1294 Promenade Place, Eagan
Nancy Sand
Sunday
December 08, 2013
Cross Country, Snowshoe or Hike
French Regional Park
Meet at 1:30 pm at Park Headquarters Bldg
12605 Rockford Road,  Plymouth
Lunch at Chili’s after event
4000 Vinewood Lane, Plymouth
Jim Habeck
Saturday
November 30, 2013
Pictures

Holiday Ball

Fort Snelling Officers' Club, Post Road & Hwy 5

Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots

5:00 pm - Social (cash bar)

6:00 pm - Dinner (walleye, sirloin, chicken)

7:30 pm - Dance to Changing Times Band

Mary Ellen Gabel
Sharon Marini
Tuesday
November 19, 2013
Pictures

ULLR Bridge Club

12:00 pm, Host: Carol Burgess, Plymouth

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

Contact Karen Gray

Karen Gray
Kay Sommers
Eileen Ronning
## CANCELLED ##
Saturday
November 16, 2013
## CANCELLED ##
Lebanon Hills Regional Park Hike
(5 mi) Hike 10:30 am
Jensen Lake Trailhead parking lot
1350 Carriage Hills Drive, Eagan
Lunch after hike at Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
1960 Rahncliff Court, Eagan
Nancy Sand
Friday
November 15, 2013
Nullr Folding Party
Plymouth
Jim Habeck
Saturday
November 09, 2013
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 Champps

2401 West 7th Street, St. Paul

John Egan
Carolyn Buswell
Tuesday
November 05, 2013
Maya Exhibit

Science Museum of MN

120 Kellogg Blvd West, St Paul

Meet at 12:30 pm in the museum lobby

Omnitheater "Mystery of the Maya" film at 1:00 pm

5:15 pm dinner at Patrick McGovern's Pub

225 7th Street West, St Paul

Nancy Sand
Monday
November 04, 2013

Lake Maria State Park Hike

 (4.5-5.5 mi) Hike 10:30 am

Trail Center parking lot

11411 Clementa Avenue Northwest, Monticello

Lunch after hike at Space Aliens Bar & Grill

11166 County Road 37, Albertville

Pam Anderson
Sunday
November 03, 2013
"Pine Tar" Party
Downhill, XC, SS & Hiking Events
Presentation of our trips for the season
Suggestions or additional trips are welcome
4:30 pm, Mary Ellen's home,
NE Minneapolis
Please bring $1, and appetizer, salad or dessert
Mary Ellen Gabel
Saturday
November 02, 2013
Minnehaha Falls Hike
     Meet 10:45 am, Hike 11:00 am
Meet at the Falls
4801 South Minnehaha Park Drive, Mpls
Lunch after hike at Cap's Grille
5000 Hiawatha Avenue South, Mpls
Karen Holmquist
Wednesday
October 30, 2013

Pine Point Regional Park Hike

 (3.6 mi) Hike 10:30 am

Pine Point parking lot

11900 Norell Ave North, Stillwater

Lunch after hike at Dock Cafe

425 Nelson Street East, Stillwater

Pam Anderson
Saturday
October 26, 2013
Pictures

Ritter Farm Park Hike

 Meet 10:15 am, Hike 10:30 am

19300 Ritter Trail, Lakeville

Optional lunch after hike

Harry's Cafe

20790 Keokuk Avenue South, Lakeville
Cheryl Rogers
Woody Rogers
Wednesday
October 23, 2013

Fish Lake Regional Park Hike

Meet 11:00 am 

Trail parking lot in the park

14900 Bass Lake Road, Maple Grove

Late lunch or early dinner TBD at hike

Pam Anderson
Barb Kolbe
Friday
October 18, 2013
Nullr Folding Party
Burnsville
Karen Gray
Gary Gray
Tuesday
October 15, 2013

ULLR Bridge Club

12:00 pm, Maple Grove

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

Contact Karen Gray

Karen Gray
Kay Sommers
Eileen Ronning
Saturday
October 12, 2013

Richard T Anderson Conservation Area Hike

   Meet 10:00 am, Hike 10:15 am

18700 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie

Lunch after hike at Lions Tap

16180 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie

Joyce Butler
Wednesday
October 09, 2013
Pictures

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Hike

Meet 10:00 am

Oswald Visitor Center cafeteria

3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska MN

Lunch after hike at the Arboretum

Jim Habeck

## CANCELLED ##

Saturday

October 05, 2013

## CANCELLED ##

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

John Stiefel
Patty Fitzgerald
Tuesday
October 01, 2013
Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail Ride
(30 mi RT) Meet 10:00 am, Ride 10:15 am
Faribault Trailhead
adjacent to White Pines Dog Park
900 Lyndale Avenue North, Faribault

Lunch in Faribault after ride

John Stiefel
Patty Fitzgerald
     
         
     
     
          
       
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