Past Events & Trips

Jan 2024 to Present


Listed in reverse chronological order 

Date
Info
Event
Chairs
2024
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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