Past Events & Trips
Jan 2024 to Present
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Past Events & Trips Jan 2024 to Present |
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| Sunday December 15, 2024 |  | Ski, Snowshoe, Hike in French Park. Meet at 1:30 PM Clifton E. French Regional Park 12605 Rockford Rd, Plymouth Stop at Chili’s afterwards. 4000 Vinewood Ln N, Plymouth | James Habeck |
| Wednesday December 11, 2024 |  | **Canceled** Ski Trollhaugen With The Yodelers Ski Club Meet: 9:30-10:00 am in the chalet Trollhaugen Ski Area 2232 100th Ave, Dresser, Wisconsin Lunch: Meet at 12:30 to socialize with the Yodelers! | Barb Kolbe |
| Monday December 9, 2024 |  | Membership Directory Folding Party Lunch at noon followed by Directory folding Host: Nancy Sand 15001 Burnhaven Drive #108, Burnsville A main dish and beverages are provided Members should bring a side to share And $2.00 to help with costs. | RSVP: Nancy Sand No later than Dec. 6 |
| Wednesday December 4, 2024 |  | Ullr Holiday Social 1:00pm Social Hour, 2:00pm Lunch Chicken breast, ham, fixings, wine, beer, water, coffee, cake Party Room at Aquilla Commons 8200 W 33rd St #302 St Louis Park, MN 55426 Cost $27.00, Deadline for sign-up: November 15 Bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots | Mary Jane Hochstein, Karen Holmquist |
| Saturday November 23, 2024 |  | Twin City Model Railroad Museum Night Trains Tour 3:00 - 5:00 pm Meet at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum 668 Transfer Road, Suite 8, St. Paul, MN Optional dinner at House of Wong 1135 Larpenteur Ave. W, Roseville, MN Please RSVP by:Monday, November 11 So advanced tickets can be purchased | RSVP: Kyle McClintick |
| Thursday November 21, 2024 |  | ULLR General Meeting Pittsburg Blue Galleria -The Blue Room 3220 West 70th Street, Edina Arrive at 11:00 AM Chose from 3 entrees & beverage, $25 per person at the door-cash or check only Includes facilities charge, restaurant quality meal beverage, tax and tip ** RSVP to Melinda by Tuesday, November 19** Free ramp or lot parking ULLR Matters Speakers - Jane Graupman, Laura Cooper "New Americans Matter" | RSVP: Melinda Hoke |
| Tuesday November 12, 2024 |  | **Canceled** Richardson Nature Center Hike Arrive 10:00, hike at 10:15 Meet at the Richardson Nature Center at the east side of the building by the benches. 8738 East Bush Lake Road, Bloomington RSVP by October 25th | RSVP: Sharon Marini |
| Thursday November 7, 2024 |  | Central Park-Roseville Hike Meet at 10:45, hike at 11:00 The easy walk will be approximately 3 miles Meet in the Central Park parking lot 2540 Lexington Ave. N, Roseville Optional lunch at the Original Malt Shop 1125 Larpenteur Ave. W, Roseville | Barb Kolbe Kyle McClintick |
| Thursday October 31, 2024 |  | Halloween At the Hochstein’s Thursday, October 31 Party starts at noon 3140 Birch Ave, Maple Plain BYOB and a dish to share Costumes welcomed, but not required | RSVP: Galen & Mary Jane Hochstein |
| Wednesday October 30, 2024 |  | Barbershop & Brews Fundraiser Featuring St. Croix Crossing Barbershop Quartet 6 to 8 pm ▪ Performance at 7 pm Summit Ratskeller, 970 Montreal Circle, St. Paul Includes premier seating and one beverage (beer, nonalcoholic beer, or root beer). Sandwiches and sides can be purchased at Brisbane’s Revenge food truck | RSVP: Maril Barnard |
| Monday October 28, 2024 |  | MN River Bottoms Hike Meet at 10:15, Hike at 10:30 Hike 3 ˝ to 4 miles on dirt trails Meet at the Bloomington Ferry Trailhead, 11255 Bloomington Ferry Rd, Bloomington Lunch after the hike at My Burger 9258 Hennepin Town Rd, Eden Prairie | John Vogt |
| Wednesday October 23, 2024 |  | Patrick Eagan Park Hike Meet at 11 AM, Hike by 11:15 Meet at Patrick Eagan Park 3981 Lexington Ave S., Eagan Optional visit to the Caponi Art Park Lunch afterwards at the Mason Jar 1565 Cliff Rd., in the Thomas Lake Center | RSVP: Linda Heintz |
| Friday October 18, 2024 |  | Battle Creek Park Hike Meet at 10:45, Hike at 11:00 Hike about 4 miles mostly on a paved trails Meet at the Battle Creek southern parking lot 2301 Lower Afton Road, St. Paul Lunch ater the hike at Keys Cafe & bakery 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury Shop after lunch at Great American Ribs 1850 Weir Drive, Woodbury (cash or check only) | Nancy Sand |
| Thursday October 17, 2024 |  | ULLR General Meeting Pittsburg Blue Galleria -The Blue Room 3220 West 70th Street, Edina Arrive at 11:00 AM Chose from 3 entrees & beverage, $25 per person at the door-cash or check only Includes facilities charge, restaurant quality meal beverage, tax and tip **Please RSVP to Melinda, she needs a meal count** Free ramp or lot parking ULLR Matters Speaker - Ross Levin "Spend your Life Wisely"TM | RSVP: Melinda Hoke |
| Monday - Tuesday October 7 - 8, 2024 |  | **Canceled - Due to Rail Repair** Leaf Peeping on the Rails Ride and Hike Unique rail bike trip through the senic Iowa countryside Light picnic stop at Rose’s Landing, overlooking the Des Moines River. Overnight stay at the Cobblestone Inn, Boone, Iowa Tuesday hike at Ledges State Park, on perhaps the most scenic loop trail in Iowa LIMIT: 20 people Signup deadline: July 15, 2024 | RSVP: Karen Holmquist Kyle McClintick |
| Saturday October 5, 2024 |  | Twin Cities Oktoberfest Meet at 12:30 pm In front of The Progress Building MN Fairgrounds, 1621 Randall Ave., St Paul Enter free parking area at Snelling and Hoyt Aves. Discount liquor wristband available until September 8 | RSVP: Karen Holmquist by October 2. |
| Friday October 4, 2024 |  | Nine Mile Creek-Bloomington Hike Meet at 11:00, Hike at 11:15 Meet at Moir Park 10320 Morgan Ave S, Bloomington Lunch after the hike at Willie McCoy’s 10700 France, Bloomington | Linda Heintz |
| Thursday October 3, 2024 |  | Stillwater Lift Bridge St. Croix Crossing Fall Color Tour Ride Meet at 9:00, Ride at 9:30, appx 15 miles Meet at the Brown’s Creek Trailhead 401 Laurel St E, Stillwater Lunch after the ride at The Dock Café 425 Nelson St. E., Stillwater. | Maril Barnard Melinda Hoke |
| Monday September 30, 2024 |  | Rice Marsh Lake Park-Chanhassen Hike Meet at 10:15, Hike at 10:30, appx 3.5 miles Meet at St Hubert School/Church 8201 Main St, Chanhassen (park in a small lot just south of the school building) Lunch after the hike at Brindisi’s Pub 501 West 78th St, Chanhassen HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY ON MONDAY! | John Stiefel Patty Fitzgerald |
| Thursday September 26, 2024 |  | Bloomington Overlook Drive Ride Meet at 9:30, Rike at 10, appx 23 miles Meet in the strip mall parking lot by Jerry’s Foods 9625 Anderson Lakes Parkway, Eden Prairie Lunch after the ride at My Burger 9258 Hennepin Town Rd, Eden Prairie | John Vogt |
| Thursday September 19, 2024 |  | Minnesota River Bluffs Ride Meet at 9:45 am, Ride at 10:00, appx 24 miles Meet at Lake Ann Park 1456 West 78th Street, Chanhassen Picnic after the ride, bring a chair, food and beverage | Bill Brechtel |
| Thursday September 12, 2024 |  | Cannon Valley Road/Trail Ride Meet at 9:30, Rride at 10, appx 25 miles Meet at Cannon Valley trail access in Cannon Falls, MN. 500 Main Street West, Cannon Falls Ride may not be for everyone, see flyer Lunch after the ride TBD | Karen Clarke |
| Tuesday September 10, 2024 |  | Fish Lake to Elm Creek Park Ride We meet at 9:30, Ride at 10:00, appx 21 miles Meet at Fish Lake Regional Park 14900 Bass Lake Road, Maple Grove Picnic after the ride at Fish Lake Park Bring your own chair, food and beverage | Bill Brechtel |
| Thursday September 5, 2024 |  | Elm Creek Park Ride & Pot Luck Picnic Bikers: Arrive 9:30 am, ride 9:45 am Long ride - 24 miles; casual ride - 17 miles Meet at Hal & Gail West’s 921 W River Pkwy, Champlin
Non-Bikers: Come any time after 12:00 pmRain or shine Pot Luck Picnic: starts around 1:00 pm Please bring a dish to share & a lawn chair Meat & beverages provided $2.00 donation requested | Gail and Hal West |
| Wednesday September 4, 2024 |  | Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Hike Meet at 10:00 am, Hike at 10:15 3 miles of boardwalk & paved trails Meet in the parking lot 11980 Lexington Ave. NE, Blaine Optional: Lunch after the hike at either Applebee’s or Lucy's Burgers Village of Blaine Shopping Center (Pleasant Ridge Dr NE) | Barb Kolbe Jan Swanberg |
| Thursday August 29, 2024 |  | Luce Line,Theo Wirth Points West Ride Meet at 9:15, Ride at 9:30, appx 20 miles Park at Theodore Wirth Trailhead 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis Walkers welcome to enjoy the trails while the bikers are riding. Lunch after the ride, approximately 12:30 at Mill Valley Cafe, a new cafe at the trailhead | Dan Regan |
| Wednesday August 28, 2024 |  | What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic Brookview Park, 100 Brookview Parkway N Golden Valley (Bldg #200) Sloppy Joes Pavilion reserved from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Lunch served at noon ULLR Foundation raffle after dinner Raising money for adaptive equipment | Hal and Gail West and friends |
| Tuesday - Thursday August 20 - 22, 2024 | Flyer & Sign-up Form  | Lanesboro Bike & Golf Trip Stay at Green Gables Inn 303 Sheridan Street West, Lanesboro Activity options: Biking - 10, 20, 30 or more miles, Golfing, Four Daughters Winery, Theater - Commonweal Theatre This year the sign-up deadline is July 1, 2024 | RSVP: Maril Barnard |
| Thursday - Sunday: August 15-18, 2024 |  | MSC Summer Carnival Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center Alexandria, Minnesota 3 night stay in standard double occupancy rooms Many included or optional amenities and activities Full details on the attached flyer Limited space - pre-registration is encouraged | Paul Benkufsky Bryan Stadtler (651) 260-6439 |
| Thursday August 15, 2024 |  | Hastings to Schaar’s Bluff Ride Meet at 10:15, Ride at 10:30, appx 21 miles Meet in Levee Park parking lot near the American Legion Post 47 50 Sibley Street, Hastings Optional picnic lunch after the ride at Levee Park Bring your own chair, food and beverage | Rick Huber Kathy Lucas |
| Wednesday August 14, 2024 | | What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic Brookview Park, 100 Brookview Parkway N Golden Valley (Bldg #200) Pulled Pork sandwiches Pavilion reserved from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Dinner served at 6:00 pm |
Vicki Johnson and friends |
| Thursday August 8, 2024 |  | Three Tunnels Ride Meet at 9:15, Ride at 9:30, appx 17 miles Meet at the Big Rivers Regional Trailhead 1498 Mendota Heights Rd, Mendota Heights Be aware that this is a hilly ride. | Nancy Navis |
| Friday August 2, 2024 |  | Cafesjian Art Trust Museum Tour Meet at 9:45 am (Doors open at 9:50 am) Meet at the Museum for the guided tour 4600 Churchill Street, Shoreview MN Lunch after the tour at Churchill St. Restaurant (Next door to the Museum) 4606 Churchill Street, Shoreview MN Limit: 20 people Signup deadline: July 26, 2024 | RSVP by July 26 to: Nancy Sand |
| Thursday August 1, 2024 |  | Charlie Brown Memorial Ride Browns Creek-Gateway Meet at 9:15, Ride at 9:45, appx 21 miles Meet at the Brown’s Creek Trailhead 401 Laurel St E, Stillwater Picnic lunch after the ride at Pioneer Park 515 N. 2nd St. Stillwater Bring your own chair, food and beverage | Jerry and Maril Barnard |
| Saturday July 27, 2024 |  | Disney's Newsies The Musical 2 pm at the Artistry Theater Bloomington Center for the Arts 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington Secured seating for 18 people All unsold tickets must be returned by July 1st | RSVP by July 1 to: Mary Ellen Goriesky |
| Thursday July 25, 2024 |  | Gray Cloud Island Ride Meet at 9:00, Ride at 9:30, 20-25 miles Meet at DNR Boat Landing under Wakota Bridge On Verderosa Avenue under the 494 bridge Bring a snack for on the ride, and a picnic lunch and chair for after the ride | Karen Clarke |
| Wednesday July 24, 2024 | | What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic Brookview Park, 100 Brookview Parkway N Golden Valley (Bldg #200) Scandinavian Smorgasbord Pavilion reserved from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Lunch served at noon | ULLR Foundation |
| Sunday July 21, 2024 |  | 2024-2025 Winter Planning Party 11:00 am Craig and Nancy Navis home 3655 Greensboro Drive, Eagan Pot luck lunch, please bring a chair, dish to share and $2 donation. An egg bake main dish will be served | RSVP by July 15 to: Nancy Navis Kyle McClintick |
| Thursday July 18, 2024 |  | Dakota Rail Regional Trail Ride Meet at 9:15, Ride at 9:30, appx 20 miles Meet In St. Bonifacius at 4150 Bell Street (City Center parking area by bridge) Picnic lunch after the ride Bring your own chair, food and beverage | Dan Regan |
| Tuesday July 16, 2024 |  | Cannon Valley Trail Ride Meet at 9:00, Ride 9:30, appx 20 miles Meet at the Wpark after our rideelch Trailhead 26674 144th Avenue Way, Welch, MN Daily Wheel Pass is $7, (exact cash or check) Picnic lunch after the ride Bring your food and beverage Picnic tables available or bring your own chair | Sharon Marini |
| Thursday July 11, 2024 |  | City Ride, Lynnhurst start Meet at 9:15, Ride at 9:30, appx 24 miles Meet at Lynnhurst Park 1345 W Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis Bring a chair, food and beverage for a picnic in the park after our ride | John Stiefel Patty Fitzgerald |
| Wednesday July 10, 2024 | | What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic Brookview Park, 100 Brookview Parkway N Golden Valley (Bldg #200) BBQ Pork sandwiches Pavilion reserved from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Lunch served at noon ULLR Foundation raffle after dinner Raising money for adaptive equipment |
Bikers |
| Thursday July 4, 2024 |  | St Paul Capital Ride & Potluck Meet at 9:00, Ride 9:15, appx 20 miles Meet at the Big Rivers Regional Trailhead 1498 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights Potluck after ride, rain or shine Brats, hot dogs & beverages will be provided Please bring a side dish, $2, and a lawn chair Potluck at 3655 Greensboro Drive, Eagan | Nancy and Craig Navis |
| Friday June 28, 2024 |  | Mississippi River Rafting and History Tour Trip guided by experienced naturalists Meet at 9:15 am, Depart at 9:30 Meet at River Park 253 83rd Avenue North, Brooklyn Park. Includes all equipment. No experience is necessary Picnic and socializing at River Park after rafting. Bring your own chair, food and beverage **Firm sign up date is JUNE 12th** | RSVP: Bill Brechtel |
| Thursday June 27, 2024 |  | Marine on St Croix Scandia Trails Ride & PotLuck Meet at 9:30, Ride at 10:00, appx 18 miles Meet at the Scandia Community Center 14727 209th St North, Scandia MN Potluck lunch after the ride Sloppy Joes provided Please bring something to share and $2 for drinks | Jared and Melinda Hoke |
| Wednesday June 26, 2024 | | What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic Brookview Park, 100 Brookview Parkway N Golden Valley (Bldg #200) Chicken Salad Pavilion reserved from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Lunch served at noon | ULLR Board |
| Thursday June 20, 2024 |  | Urban Splendor Ride Meet at 9:15 am, Ride at 9:30, appx 20 miles Park and meet in The Trailhead parking lot 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis Picnic lunch after the ride Bring your own chair, food and beverage Or support the Mill Valley Café at Theodore Wirth Trailhead | Kate Casserly |
| Tuesday June 18, 2024 |  | Saint Paul Lakes Ride and Picnic Meet at 9:30, Ride at 10:00, appx 21 miles Meet at the Lake Phalen Picnic Pavilion parking lot 1600 Lake Phalen Drive, St. Paul Socializing starts at 12:15 at the Pavilion overlooking Lake Phalen. Bring a chair, food and a beverage All ULLRs are invited to join the bike riders for the picnic lunch and socializing. | Bill Brechtel |
| Thursday June 13, 2024 |  | Dakota Rail Trail/Gale Woods Farm Ride Meet at 9:45, Ride 10:00, chose your distance Meet at the Gale Woods Farm 7210 County Road 110, Minnetrista, MN. Picnic and socializing after the ride Bring your own chair, food and beverage All ULLRs are invited to join the bike riders for the picnic lunch and socializing. | John Stiefel Patty Fitzgerald |
| Wednesday June 12, 2024 | | What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic Brookview Park, 100 Brookview Parkway N Golden Valley (Bldg #200) Pinwheel wrap sandwiches Pavilion reserved from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Lunch served at noon ULLR Foundation raffle after dinner Raising money for adaptive equipment | Nancy Sand and friends |
| Monday June 10, 2024 |  | ** Cancelled** Covill Park, Barn Bluff Trail Hike Meet 10:30 at Covill Park 507 Nymphara Lane, Red Wing Lunch after at The Saint James Hotel 406 Main Street, Red Wing | RSVP: Nancy Sand |
| Monday - Thursday: June 3-6, 2024 | Flyer & Sign-up Form  | Good Ol' Days Resort Nisswa Trip Bike the Paul Bunyan Trail Stay at Good Ol' Days Resort 26050 Oak Lane, Nisswa MN Golf, walk, shop, read, fish, swim, relax, kayak, zipline, Sit around the fire pit, do nothing! This year the sign-up deadline is March 1, 2024 | Kathy Lucas Kate Casserly |
| Thursday May 30, 2024 |  | Gateway Trail Ride Meet at 9:15, Ride at 9:30, appx 15 miles Meet at the North St. Paul Municipal Parking Lot Corner of 7th Ave East and Margaret Street Lunch after at Neumann’s Bar and Grill 2531 7th Ave East, North St Paul | Jared and Melinda Hoke |
| Thursday May 23, 2024 |  | St Paul River Ride Meet at 10:15, Ride at 10:30 Two rides, 12 or 18 miles Meet at Wabun Picnic Area 4655 46th Ave S, Minneapolis Picnic lunch after the ride Bring your own chair, food and beverage | Jerry and Maril Barnard |
| Monday May 20, 2024 |  | **Canceled - Moved to Monday, June 10** Covill Park, Barn Bluff Trail Hike Meet 10:30 at Covill Park 507 Nymphara Lane, Red Wing Lunch after at The Saint James Hotel 406 Main Street, Red Wing | RSVP: Nancy Sand |
| Friday May 17, 2024 |  | ULLR Club Spring Fling Celebration Chanhassen American Legion 290 Lake Drive East, Chanhassen. 4:00 pm: Social Hour & Cash Bar 5:00 pm: Buffet Dinner 6:30 pm: Entertainment by St Croix Crossing 2018 International Seniors Quartet Champion | RSVP: Patty Fitzgerald Mary Ellen Goriesky |
| Thursday May 16, 2024 |  | Carver Park Reserve to Excelsior Bike Ride and Picnic Meet at 9:30, Ride at 10:00, appx 18 miles Meet at the Lowry Nature Center 7025 Victoria Drive/County Road 11, Victoria, MN Please bring a chair, food and beverage for a picnic after the ride. | Bill Brechtel |
| Wednesday May 15, 2024 |  | Schaar Bluff Trail Hike Meet at 10:15, Hike at 10:30 Spring Lake Park 8395 127th Street East, Hastings Lunch after at Bierstube 109 11th Street West, Hastings | RSVP: Karen Holmquist Kyle McClintick |
| Tuesday May 14, 2024 |  | City Ride - Wabun Park start Meet at 10:15, Ride at 10:30, appx 20 miles Meet at Wabun Park 4655 46th Av S, Minneapolis Bring a chair, food and beverage for a picnic in the park after our ride | John Stiefel Patty Fitzgerald |
| Thursday May 9, 2024 |  | ULLR General Meeting Fred Babcock Richfield VFW Post 5555 6715 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN 1-2 pm lunch, 2 to 2:30 socializing Chose from 6 entrees & beverage, $20.00 includes tax and tip Optional soup plus beverage, $6.00 includes tax and tip Only exact cash or checks made out to VFW, not ULLR's 2:30 pm: Meeting Annual ULLR Foundation fundraiser bingo & raffle after the meeting | Executive VPs |
| Wednesday May 8, 2024 |  | Silverwood Park Hike Approximately 2+ mile hike on paved trails Meet at 10:00, Hike at 10:15 Silverwood Park visitor center 2500 County Road E, St. Anthony, MN Lunch after on the patio overlooking Silver Lake. Bring a lunch or pick up a bite at Silverwood Café | RSVP: Barb Kolbe Kyle McClintick |
| Monday May 6, 2024 |  | Normandale Japanese Garden Self-Guided Walk Meet at 10:00, Hike at 10:15 Meet at the Garden’s Entrance Gate West Lot, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington No cost to walk the gardens, Donations are appreciated 12:30 Optional lunch at Nakamori Japanese Bistro 7101 France Ave. S #113, Edina Please RSVP for lunch, as reservations are needed. | RSVP by May 3: Sharon Marini Kyle McClintick |
| Wedenesday May 1, 2024 |  | **Date Changed to Wednesday May 1st** Rain Predicted on Thursday Kick-Off Ride Dakota Trail - Wayzata Start Meet at 10:15, Ride at 10:30 Easy first ride Meet at the trailhead in Wayzata, 175 Grove Lane, Wayzata Lunch after the ride at Maggie’s Restaurant 844 East Lake St, Wayzata | John Stiefel Patty Fitzgerald |
| Monday April 22, 2024 |  | **Canceled** Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Hike 3 miles of boardwalk & paved trails Meet at 10:30, Hike at 10:45 Blaine Wetland Sanctuary parking lot 11980 Lexington Ave NE, Blaine Lunch after the hike at either Applebees or Lucy's Burgers in the Village of Blaine Shopping Center 4335 Pheasant Ridge Dr NE, Blaine | RSVP: Jan Swanberg Barb Kolbe |
| Thursday April 11, 2024 |  | ULLR General Meeting Fred Babcock Richfield VFW Post 5555 6715 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN 1-2 pm lunch, 2 to 2:30 socializing Chose from 6 entrees & beverage, $20.00 includes tax and tip Optional soup plus beverage, $6.00 includes tax and tip Only exact cash or checks made out to VFW, not ULLR's 2:30 pm: Meeting Speakers - Jared and Melinda Hoke Minn State Parks - "Ask us, we've been there" | Executive VP |
| Tuesday April 9, 2024 |  | Westwood Hills Hike Meet at 9:45, Hike at 10:00 Westwood Nature Center 8300 W. Franklin Ave St. Louis Park | RSVP: Linda Heintz |
| Wednesday, April 3, 2024 |  | Minnesota History Center Tour Meet at 10:30 am Minnesota History Center 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul Cost: Seniors 65+: $10, Under 65: $12 Lunch around 12:15 at the center’s cafeteria Exhibits, parking details, and tour info on attached flyer | RSVP: Margie Deutsch |
| Sunday - Friday March 17-23, 2024 | Flyer & Sign-up Form  | Big Sky Montana Ski Trip Six nights at Huntley Lodge, ski-in/ski-out Daily full breakfast buffet Nonstop flight to Bozeman, coach bus to Big Sky Pre-Trip & Welcome Parties See flyer for details and various trip options | Marilyn Barnard Kate Casserly |
| Friday March 15, 2024 |  | **Canceled - No Snow and Muddy Trails** Snowshoe at Gale Woods Farm (1-3 mi RT) Meet at 10:30 am Gale Woods Farm 7210 County Road 110, Minnetrista Snowshoes are available online to rent Lunch after at Buddy Boy Fine Barbeque 8175 MN Highway 7, Minnetrista. | RSVP: Bill Brechtel |
| Thursday March 14, 2024 | | ULLR General Meeting Fred Babcock Richfield VFW Post 5555 6715 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN 1-2 pm lunch, 2 to 2:30 socializing Chose from 6 entrees & beverage, $20.00 includes tax and tip Optional soup plus beverage, $6.00 includes tax and tip Only exact cash or checks made out to VFW, not ULLR's 2:30 pm: Meeting Speaker - David Jones "Mount Rushmore: The Carving of an Icon" | No Host |
| Wednesday March 13, 2024 | | Buck Hill Skiing Meet in lodge at 9:30 am | No Host |
| Sunday March 10, 2024 |  | Bike Planning Party Meet at 3 pm. 19595 Near Mountain Blvd, Shorewood Main dish & beverages will be provided Please bring a side dish, $2, and Your ideas for bike trips you are willing to lead | Please RSVP: Patty Fitzgerald John Stiefel |
| Thursday March 7, 2024 |  | HOĊOKATA ṪI A Dakota History Tour “Mdewakanton: Dwellers of the Spirit Lake” exhibit Meet in lobby at 12:45 pm; Tour begins at 1:00 Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Center 2300 Tiwahe Circle, Shakopee Sign up with Kathy by February 25th | Please RSVP: Kathy Lucas |
| Wednesday March 6, 2024 | | Welch Village Skiing Meet in lodge at 9:30 am | No Host |
| Thursday February 29, 2024 | | Hyland Hills Skiing Meet in lodge at 9:30 am | No Host |
| Sunday February 25, 2024 |  | Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoe, Hike At The Eastman Nature Center Meet at 1:00 p.m. Eastman Nature Center at Elm Creek Park Not the regular entrance - see flyer for directions Stop at Maple Tavern after outing. 9375 Deerwood Ln N, Maple Grove | James Habeck |
| Thursday February 22, 2024 | | Welch Village Skiing Meet in lodge at 9:30 am | No Host |
| Monday February 19, 2024 |  | Snowshoe at Lake Ann Park Meet at 10:30 am, snowshoe at 11:00 Lake Ann Park in the parking lot nearest the lake 1456 West 78th Street, Chanhassen Lunch and conversation after at Brindisi's Pub 501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen | RSVP: Bill Brechtel |
| Wednesday February 14, 2024 | | Buck Hill Skiing Meet in lodge at 9:30 am | No Host |
| Friday February 9, 2024 |  | **Canceled ** Lebanon Hills By Candlelight Hike/Walk, Cross Country Ski, or Snowshoe Trails lit with hundreds of candles Meet at 6:30 pm Lebanon Hills Main Visitor Center 860 Cliff Road, Eagan Admission for the event is $8/person Online registration begins Dec. 1 On the Dakota County Parks website | RSVP: Nancy Sand |
| Thursday February 8, 2024 | | ULLR General Meeting Fred Babcock Richfield VFW Post 5555 6715 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN 1-2 pm lunch, 2 to 2:30 socializing Chose from 6 entrees & beverage, $20.00 includes tax and tip Optional soup plus beverage, $6.00 includes tax and tip Only exact cash or checks made out to VFW, not ULLR's 2:30 pm: Meeting | Executive VP |
| Tuesday - Thursday February 6-8, 2024 |  | **Canceled ** Granite Peak Wisconsin Ski Trip Downhill, Cross Country, or Snowshoe Stay at Stoney Creek Inn Make Your Own Reservations by January 6, 2024 A free hot breakfast is available daily at the hotel Group Dinners Downhill ski at Granite Peak - 80+ ski free XC or snowshoe at Nine Mile Forest Snowshoe at Rib Mountain State Park | RSVP: Nancy Sand |
| Friday February 2, 2024 |  | Richardson Nature Center Snowshoe, Hike or Cross Country Ski Arrive 10:00, snowshoe, hike or ski at 10:15 Richardson Nature Center 8738 East Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Meet at the benches on the east side of the building | RSVP by January 31: Sharon Marini |
| Thursday January 25, 2024 | **Canceled and Moved to March 15, 2024** Snowshoe at Gale Woods Farm (1-3 mi RT) Meet at 10:30 am Gale Woods Farm 7210 County Road 110, Minnetrista Snowshoes are available online to rent Lunch after at Buddy Boy Fine Barbeque 8175 MN Highway 7, Minnetrista. | RSVP: Bill Brechtel | |
| Wednesday January 24, 2024 | | Buck Hill Skiing Meet in lodge at 9:30 am | No Host |
| Thursday January 11, 2024 |  | ULLR General Meeting Fred Babcock Richfield VFW Post 5555 6715 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN 1-2 pm lunch, 2 to 2:30 socializing Chose from 6 entrees & beverage, $20.00 includes tax and tip Optional soup plus beverage, $6.00 includes tax and tip Only exact cash or checks made out to VFW, not ULLR's 2:30 pm: Meeting Speaker - Mike Henry "Thanks For The Memories" | Executive VP |
| Wednesday January 10, 2024 | | Buck Hill Skiing ** Due to poor snow conditions,** **changed from Welch to Buck Hills.** Meet in lodge at 9:30 am | No Host |
| Tuesday January 9, 2024 |  | **Canceled** Feed My Starving Children Packing food shipments for worldwide distribution 11:30-1:15 pm 990 Lone Oak Road, Suite 136, Eagan MN NO jewelry (may get lost in the packing process) Optional Lunch after: to be determined To reserve a spot at FMSC and lunch Please respond by December 30 | RSVP by December 30: Kyle McClintick |
| Friday January 5, 2024 |  | Snowshoe / Hike MN River Bottoms Meet at 10:15, Leave at 10:30 Bloomington Ferry Trailhead 11255 Bloomington Ferry Road Lunch after the hike at My Burger 9258 Hennepin Town Line Rd, Eden Prairie | RSVP: John Vogt |
| January 2024 |  | The Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Learn to Ski/Snowboard Program The Midwest Sport/Ski Council Hyland Hills Ski Area in Bloomington. | RSVP: Program Director Dave Dent |
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