Past Events & Trips
Jan 2021 to Present
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Past Events & Trips Jan 2021 to Present |
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| Friday October 08, 2021 |  | Tamarack Nature Center Hike (3 mi RT) Meet 10:45 am, Hike11:00 am 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Washington Square Bar & Grill after hike 4736 Washington Avenue, White Bear Lake | Karen Holmquist |
| Rescheduled To Oct 21 Thursday October 07, 2021 | ## Rescheduled Due To BEC Unavailable ## 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 October 07, 2021 |  | LAST 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 Kenwood Neighborhood to Sculpture Garden | Patty Fitzgerald John Stiefel |
| Monday October 04, 2021 |  | Schulze Lake Hike | Nancy Navis |
| Saturday October 02, 2021 | Pictures | Hike & Oktoberfest in New Ulm | Karen Holmquist |
| Thursday September 30, 2021 |  | Lakes & Hills of Eden Prairie Ride | Tom VandeHei |
| Monday September 27, 2021 |  | Richard T Anderson Conservation Area Hike (3 mi RT) Meet 10:30 am, Hike 10:45 am 18700 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie Lunch after hike at Lions Tap 16180 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie | Patty Fitzgerald John Stiefel |
| Friday September 24, 2021 | Pictures | Lakewood Cemetery Hike (?? mi RT) Meet 10:00 am, Hike 10:15 am Lakewood Cemetery office building 3600 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis Lunch after hike TBD | Linda Heintz |
| Thursday September 23, 2021 |  | St Paul Lakes, Parks & Detours Bike, Hike & Picnic (19 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 10:00 am Lake Phalen Pavilion parking lot 1600 Lake Phalen Drive, St Paul Hikers begin anytime that is convenient Picnic begins at 12:30 pm, Lake Phalen picnic area Bring a chair, and your own food & beverages | Karen Clarke |
| #Cancelled# Tuesday September 21, 2021 |  | ## CANCELLED ## Carpenter Nature Center Hike (3 mi RT) Meet 10:30 am, Hike 11:00 am 12805 St Croix Trail South, Hastings Lunch after hike at American Legion Post 47 50 Sibley Street, Hastings | John Egan Carolyn Buswell |
| #Cancelled# Monday September 20, 2021 |  | ## CANCELLED Due To Forecasted Rain ## Edina to Bloomington Ride (~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 own lunch, beverage & chair | Pat Nelson |
| Thursday September 16, 2021 |  | South Bloomington Overlook Drive Ride (23 mi RT) Meet 10:00 am Parking lot by Jerry's Foods 9625 Anderson Lakes Parkway, Eden Prairie Picnic after ride where we are parked Bring your own lunch, beverage & chair | John Vogt |
| Wednesday September 15, 2021 | Pictures | Barn Bluff Red Wing Hike (3 mi RT) Meet 10:45 am, Hike 11:00 am Barn Bluff, 636 East 5th Street, Red Wing Lunch after hike at the historic St James Hotel 406 Main Street, Red Wing | Barb Kolbe Kyle McClintick |
| Monday September 13, 2021 |  | North Rice Creek Trail Ride (~19 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 10:00 am Laurie Lamotte Memorial Park 6970 Lamotte Drive, Centerville/Hugo Lunch after ride at Kelly's Korner Bar 7098 Centerville Road, Centerville | Sharon Tornes |
| Thursday September 09, 2021 |  | City Ride (22 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 9:45 am Wabun Picnic Area at Minnehaha Park 4655 46th Avenue South, Mpls West Mississippi Pkwy to Milwaukee District, to U of MN, to East Mississippi Pkwy Picnic after the ride Bring a chair, and your own food & beverages | John Stiefel Patty Fitzgerald |
| ##Cancelled## Thursday September 02, 2021 |  | ## Cancelled Due To Weather ## Schaar's Bluff Hike (?? mi RT) Meet 11:00 am, Hike 11:15 am Schaar's Bluff trailhead 8500 127th Street East, Hastings Picnic after the hike Bring a chair, and your own food & beverages | Linda Heintz |
| ##Rescheduled## Wednesday September 01, 2021 |  | # Rescheduled Due To Thursday Weather Concerns # Hastings to Schaar's Bluff Ride (21 mi RT) Meet 10:15 am, Ride 10:30 am Levee Park 20 Ramsey Street, Hastings Picnic after the ride Bring a chair, and your own food & beverages | Rick Huber |
| Sunday August 29, 2021 | Pictures | Special 70th "Plus 1" Birthday Celebration Ullr Club turned 70 in 2020! “For Old Times Sake” Minnesota Valley Country Club 6300 Auto Club Road, Bloomington 4:00 pm, Social Hour (cash bar) 5:00 pm, Dinner (Chicken/Salmon/Vegan) 6:00 pm, Anniversary Celebration 7:00 pm, Dancing to American Flyer Band Contact all former members you know Invite them to celebrate our 70 years of memories! | Jan Swanberg Joan Roe Diane Erlandson |
| ##Cancelled## Thursday August 26, 2021 |  | ## Cancelled ## City Ride to U of M (22 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am Wabun Picnic Area at Minnehaha Park 4655 46th Avenue South, Mpls West Mississippi Pkwy to Milwaukee District, to U of MN, to East Mississippi Pkwy Picnic after the ride Bring a chair, and your own food & beverages | John Stiefel Patty Fitzgerald |
| Sun-Mon Aug 22-23, 2021 |  | 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, Winery, Theater | Char Navratil Mary VandeHei |
| Sunday August 22, 2021 |  | The Pie Ride Lanesboro to Peterson Stop at the Aroma Pie Shop in Whalen on the way to or from Peterson (13.5 mi RT) Ride at 12:00 Noon Park at Green Gables Inn 303 Sheridan Street West, Lanesboro | Bill Brechtel |
| Thursday August 19, 2021 |  | Luce Line Trail Ride (20 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 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 Café at Trailhead | Dan Regan |
| Wednesday August 18, 2021 |  | LAST What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic "Chicken Salad Sandwiches" Hosted by ULLR Singles Supper Picnic, 5:00 pm ULLR Foundation Raffle! | Jan Butler |
| Monday August 16, 2021 |  | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail Ride Waterville to Madison Lake (27 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:30 am Waterville Trailhead MN Hwy 13 & Fremont Street, Waterville Picnic after the ride Bring a chair, and your own food & beverages | John Stiefel Patty Fitzgerald |
| Thursday August 12, 2021 |  | 4th 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 |
| Thursday August 05, 2021 |  | Douglas State Trail Ride (25 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:45 am Meet at the Pine Island Trailhead Park 101 East Center Street, Pine Island Picnic after the ride Bring a chair, and your own food & beverages | John Stiefel Patty Fitzgerald |
| Wednesday August 04, 2021 | | What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic "Hawaiian Theme/Pulled Pork" Hosted by the ULLR Foundation Supper Picnic, 5:00 pm | Jan Cady |
| Tuesday August 03, 2021 |  | Gale Woods Farm Bike, Hike & Picnic (2-1/2 hour RT) Meet 09:15 am, Ride 9:30 am Gale Woods Farm 7210 County Road 110 West, Minnetrista Hikers begin anytime that is convenient Picnic begins at 12:00 noon Bring a chair, and your own food & beverages | Bill Brechtel |
| Saturday July 31, 2021 | Pictures | Silver Lake Bike Ride, Social & 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 your Pot Luck Contribution, your beverages, and a chair. A $2 donation per person is requested | Charlotte Navratil Alan Moore |
| Thursday July 22, 2021 |  | Carver Park Reserve to Excelsior Ride Bike or Hike & Picnic (25 mi RT) Meet 09:00 am, Ride 9:30 am Carver Park Reserve Winter Trailhead 6920 Springview Road, Victoria Hikers begin anytime that is convenient Picnic after the ride Bring a chair, and your own food & beverages | Bill Brechtel |
| Wednesday July 21, 2021 | | What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic "Subway Sandwiches" Hosted by ULLR Skiers Luncheon Picnic, 12:00 Noon ULLR Foundation Raffle! And Foundation donation check presentation | Nancy Sand |
| Thursday July 15, 2021 |  | Elm Creek Regional Park Reserve Ride (15-20 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am Elm Creek Park Reserve Ski Chalet 12400 James Deane Parkway, Maple Grove Lunch after ride at Maple Tavern 9375 Deerwood Lane North, Maple Grove | Dale Bonham |
| Tuesday July 13, 2021 |  | St Paul Lakes Ride Bike, Hike & Picnic (21 mi RT) Meet 09:30 am, Ride 10:00 am Lake Phalen Pavilion parking lot 1600 Lake Phalen Drive, St Paul Hikers begin anytime that is convenient Picnic begins at 12:15 pm, Lake Phalen Pavilion Bring a chair, and your own food & beverages | Bill Brechtel |
| Sunday July 11, 2021 |  | Winter Events Planning Party 4:00 pm, at the Navis abode, EaganHelp us plan a wide variety of winter events: Hiking, cross-country & alpine skiing, and snowshoeing Bring a chair, $2 donation requested Food & beverages will be provided | Nancy Navis Barb Kolbe |
| Thursday July 08, 2021 |  | City Ride to Theodore Wirth Park (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 Ride to Theodore Wirth Park and back | John Stiefel Patty Fitzgerald |
| Wednesday July 07, 2021 | | What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic "Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches" Hosted by ULLR Bikers Luncheon Picnic, 12:00 Noon | Patty Fitzgerald |
| Sunday July 04, 2021 |  | State Capitol Ride & Picnic (20 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 amWabun Picnic Area at Minnehaha Park 4655 46th Avenue South, Mpls Picnic after ride at Wabun Bring a chair, and your own food & beverages | Nancy Navis Craig Navis |
| Thursday July 01, 2021 | Pictures | Ride the Urban Splendor North Minneapolis Trails (15-20 mi RT) Meet 9:30 am, Ride 9:45 am Theodore Wirth Chalet parking lot 1301 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Mpls Bring a chair, food & a beverage Or support the new Mill Valley Café at Trailhead | Kate Casserly |
| Thursday June 24, 2021 |  | Elm Creek Regional Park Reserve Ride (15-20 mi RT) Meet 9:15 am, Ride 9:30 am Elm Creek Park Reserve Ski Chalet 12400 James Deane Parkway, Maple Grove Lunch after ride at Maple Tavern 9375 Deerwood Lane North, Maple Grove | Dale Bonham |
| Wednesday June 23, 2021 | | What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic "Brats" Hosted by the New ULLR Board Luncheon Picnic, 12:00 Noon ULLR Foundation Raffle! | Jan Swanberg |
| Tuesday June 22, 2021 |  | Bloomington Trails & Lakes Ride (15-20 mi RT) Meet 9:00 am, Ride 9:30 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 |
| ##Cancelled## Thursday June 17, 2021 |  | ## Cancelled Due To Trail Construction ## Gale Woods Farm/Dakota Rail Trail Ride Bike Hike & Picnic (2-1/2 hour RT) Meet 09:30 am, Ride 10:00 am Gale Woods Farm 7210 County Road 110 West, Minnetrista Hikers begin anytime that is convenient Picnic begins at 12:15 pm Bring a chair, and your own food & beverages | Bill Brechtel |
| Monday June 14, 2021 | Pictures | Cannon Valley Trail Ride Ride Welch to Cannon Falls 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 Ken Marini |
| ##Cancelled## Thursday June 10, 2021 |  | ## Cancelled Due To Extreme Heat ## Shakopee to Chaska/Carver Ride (15 mi RT) Meet 9:45 am, Ride 10:00 am Memorial Park 1801 county road 101, Shakopee Bring a chair, lunch & beverage | Pat Nelson |
| Wednesday June 09, 2021 | | What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic "Wraps" Hosted by 70's & 80's Birthdays Members Luncheon Picnic, 12:00 Noon | Sandra Shearer |
| Tue-Fri June 01-04, 2021 | Pictures |  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! | Sharon Marini Patty Fitzgerald |
| Tuesday June 01, 2021 |  | Soo Line Recreational 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 | Bill Brechtel |
| ##Cancelled## Thursday May 27, 2021 |  | ## Cancelled - Rescheduled For July 13 ## St Paul Lakes Bike, Hike & Picnic (21 mi RT) Meet 09:30 am, Ride 10:00 am Lake Phalen Pavilion parking lot 1600 Lake Phalen Drive, St Paul Hikers begin anytime that is convenient Picnic begins at 12:15 pm Lake Phalen Pavilion Bring a chair, and your own food & beverages | Bill Brechtel |
| Monday May 24, 2021 |  | Sakatah Singing Hills Trail Ride (20 or 30 mi RT) Meet 09:30 am, Ride 10:00 am Shager Park, 22399 Dalton Avenue, Faribault Bring a chair, lunch & drink for a picnic after the ride | Patty Fitzgerald John Stiefel |
| ##Cancelled## Friday May 21, 2021 |  | ## Cancelled Due To Muddy Conditions ## Ritter Farm Park Hike (3 mi RT) Meet at 10:45 am, Leave at 11:00 am 19300 Ritter Trail, Lakeville Lunch after hike at Cracker Barrel 17189 Kenyon Avenue, Lakeville | Karen Holmquist |
| Thursday May 20, 2021 | ULLR General Meeting Bloomington Event Center (BEC) 1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN Optional dinner before, in BEC restaurant Make a meal reservation by calling 952-888-1492 6:00 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar) 7:00 pm: Business Meeting 8:00 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar) Foundation Bingo & Raffle! | Executive VP | |
| Thursday May 20, 2021 |  | Cities Ride, Hike & Picnic (12 or 18 mi RT) Meet 10:15 am, Ride 10:30 am Wabun Picnic Area at Minnehaha Park 4655 46th Avenue South, Mpls Walkers welcome to come anytime Bring chair, lunch & beverage for picnic after ride Everyone welcome to the picnic! Picnic will start around 12:15, when bikers return | Jerry Barnard Marilyn Barnard |
| Friday May 14, 2021 | Pictures | Crosby Farm Regional Park Hike Meet at 10:45 am, Leave at 11:00 am Picnic shelter parking lot 2595 Crosby Farm Rd, St Paul Lunch after hike TBD | Nancy Sand |
| Thursday May 13, 2021 |  | Dakota Rail Trail Ride Wayzata to St Boni & picnic (26 mi RT) Meet 09:30 am, Ride 09:45 am Dakota Rail Regional Trail Trailhead parking: 175 Grove Lane East, Wayzata Bring a chair, food & beverage for picnic in Shavers Park after the ride (next to the Trailhead & Wayzata Beach) All ULLRs are invited to the picnic, ~12:30 pm | Patty Fitzgerald John Stiefel |
| Monday May 10, 2021 | Pictures | Terrace Oaks West Park Hike (4 mi RT) Hike at 11:00 am Meet in parking lot, Terrace Oaks West Park 12801 County Road 11, Burnsville Trail has several short but steep hills Walking sticks or hiking poles are recommended Lunch after hike at Jensen's Cafe 12750 Nicollet Boulevard, Burnsville | Nancy Sand |
| Thursday May 06, 2021 |  | Kick-Off Ride Around City Lakes (12 mi RT) Meet 09:30 am, Ride 09:45 am Lynnhurst Field parking lot North side, 1500 West 50th Street, Mpls Between Minnehaha Pkwy & James Bring a chair, lunch & drinkfor a picnic after the ride | Patty Fitzgerald John Stiefel |
| Monday May 03, 2021 | Pictures | Roseville Central Park Hike (3 mi RT) Meet 10:45 am, Hike 11:00 am 2540 Lexington Avenue, Roseville Optional lunch after hike Red's Savoy Pizza 1145 Woodhill Drive, Roseville | Barb Kolbe Kyle McClintick |
| ## Cancelled## Wednesday April 28, 2021 |  | ## CANCELLED DUE TO MUDDY TRAILS ## Terrace Oaks West Park Hike (4 mi RT) Hike at 11:00 am Meet in parking lot, Terrace Oaks West Park 12801 County Road 11, Burnsville Trail has several short but steep hills Walking sticks or hiking poles are recommended Bring your own lunch, beverage & chair for after the hike | Nancy Sand |
| Monday April 19, 2021 |  | Lake of the Isles Hike (3+ mi RT) Meet at 10:30 am, Leave at 10:45 am Meet at 28th Street, East side of Lake of the Isles West of Hennepin Avenue, Mpls Lunch after hike TBD | Carol Bush |
| Wednesday April 14, 2021 | Pictures | Tamarack Nature Center Hike (3.75 mi RT) Meet 11:00 am, Hike 11:15 am 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Lake Twnshp Lunch TBA | Karen Holmquist |
| Thursday April 08, 2021 | Pictures | ULLR General Meeting Bloomington Event Center (BEC) 1114 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN NOTE: Upstairs restaurant & bar will be closed! BUT, the meeting room bar will be OPEN at 6 pm! 6:00 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar) 7:00 pm: Business Meeting Election of 2021-2022 Officers 2020 Awards Presentation 7:30 pm: Socializing (Cash Bar) | Executive VP |
| ##Cancelled## Due To No Snow Tuesday March 23, 2021 |  | ## Cancelled Due To No Snow ## | Bill Brechtel |
| Wednesday March 17, 2021 | Pictures | Bachman's Idea House Tour Meet at 10:45 am for self-guided tour at 11:00 am Cost $5, Check-in Desk inside Bachman's 6010 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis 10 seats have been reserved Optional lunch after at Patrick's Located in the Bachman's greenhouse | Barb Kolbe Kyle McClintick |
| ## Cancelled ## Due To COVID-19 Pandemic Thursday March 11, 2021 | | ## Cancelled Due To COVID-19 Pandemic ## 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 11, 2021 | Downhill Ski at Welch Village 26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch Meet 9:45 am Meet at bottom of the hill where we leave skis Boots must be put on at your vehicle Tickets must be reserved in advance on-line Chalet open only for bathroom use and for take-out | No Host | |
| Wednesday March 03, 2021 | | Downhill Ski at Afton Alps 6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings Meet at Main Lodge, 9:30 am Afton Alps allows you to put your boots on in the chalet Restaurant is open | No Host |
| Thursday February 25, 2021 | Downhill Ski at Welch Village 26685 County 7 Blvd, Welch Meet 9:45 am Meet at bottom of the hill where we leave skis Boots must be put on at your vehicle Tickets must be reserved in advance on-line Chalet open only for bathroom use and for take-out | No Host | |
| Tuesday February 23, 2021 |  | Gale Woods Farm Snowshoe (1-3 mi RT) Meet 10:00 am Gale Woods Farm 7210 County Road 1190, Minnetrista Snowshoe rental available Ski poles or walking stick recommended | Bill Brechtel |
| Saturday February 20, 2021 | Picture  | Elm Creek XC/SS/Hike Elm Creek Regional Park Meet 1:00 pm at | |