Journey Jargons feature slides and personal experiences of trips taken by University for Seniors (US) members and guests. Journey Jargons are held on selected Mondays at 11:30 a.m. in Kirby Plaza 311. They are free and open to the public.
Date: April 8, 2013
Title: Tuscany with Friends
Presenters: Kathleen Risku, Betty Selnes,
Martha Peveira, and Dee Rogers
Follow friends as they retrace their steps through the small medieval village of Corbignano, near Florence, Italy. Their stay in the quaint “La Casa dei Pozzo” town house was full of daily adventures as they learned to use a moka pot to make coffee and an antique washing machine for laundry– never mind the dishwasher. Their presentation will include photos, history, and food and culture.
Date: April 22, 2013
Title: Greenland
Presenters: Barb and Ron Anderson
Travel with Ron and Barb Anderson via a PowerPoint slide show of their unforgettable Greenland experience last August. They visited old Norse sites from the year 1000, chatted with archaeologists who are still finding fascinating artifacts in peat bogs, listened to the booming of calving glaciers, and marveled at the gorgeous icebergs that were everywhere. Barb and Ron are long time University for Seniors members with a love for travel and exploration.
Date: May 6, 2013
Title: Duluth Youth Sister City Exchange with Isumi, Japan
Presenter: Steve Knauss
Ten days, what a blur of activities and impressions. In August 2012, Chaperone Steve Knauss and several Duluth Middle School Students participated in a ten-day home-stay in Duluth’s Sister City, Isumi-Shi, Japan. Join Steve and a couple of the youth as they share many of their interesting experiences living and participating in a new culture.
Lectures cover a myriad of topics, and are followed by a question and answer session.
They are held on selected Mondays at 11:30 a.m. In Kirby Plaza 311. They are free and open to the public.
April 1: Dick Ojakangas will speak on population issues and resources.
April 15: Pat Castellano from Animal Allies will speak on a campaign for zero euthanasia.
April 29: Dr. Joel Bamford will speak on sailing with the Duluth Superior Sailing Association.
Library Tour, April 3, 2013 2:30 p.m.
Participants will be introduced to the online catalog, how to use the computers, how to apply for a library card, as well as where everything is located. Meet on the first floor of the library. This event is free.
Duluth Tiffany Windows Tour with Mary Anne Quackenbush,
May 8, 2013 2:30 p.m.
This tour will view the Tiffany stained glass windows of the First Presbyterian Church, Pilgrim Congregational Church, United Baptist Church, and Aftenro. The group will meet at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2310 East Fourth Street, and carpool to the other sites. For more information call Diane Oyler at 218/340-4396
Arrowhead Professional Chef’s Club Brunch, March 24, 2013
Located at the DECC. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling Paul Madsen at
218/393-4259
WLSSD Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:30 p.m.
Learn how “waste” is reclaimed, recycled, and disposed of properly. The tour includes the Waste Treatment Plant, Household Hazardous Waste Facility, and the Organics Composting Site. We’ll also learn how the WLSSD works to protect the local environment.
Dress for outdoor walking: closed toe/heelless shoes, safety glasses, and hardhats are required.
Meet at the WLSSD parking Lot/WLSSD, 2626 Courtland Street (27th Avenue West Exit).
Signup deadline: April 24th. For more information, call Ed Pearson 218/721-3594
Lakeshore Garden Tour Wednesday, June 19, 2013 10:00 a.m.
View a variety of colorful garden flowers throughout our grounds, with special attractions at “Paradise Point” and the new Water Garden. Ecumen Lakeshore (40th Avenue East and London Road), please consider carpooling to ease the need for parking. For more information, call Ed Pearson (leave a message if necessary) at 218/721-3594.
Spring Appreciation and Show & Sell, May 15, 2013
$12.00 per guest
Menu: Chicken Salad w/grapes & wild rice (using organic chicken), starburst salad, dinner roll,
lemon mousse, and coffee and iced tea.
SIGS are open only to paid US members. Call the contact person for more information.
Bridge
Fridays, 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. in KPlz 303
Meets each Friday afternoon.
New members are encouraged to join.
Joan Varda, 218/728-3981
Karen Erickson, 218/727-5851
Mah Jong
Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. in KPlz 303
Meets each Wednesday afternoon.
New members are encouraged to join.
Joan Varda, 218/728-3981
Chess
Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. in KPlz 303
Friday Movies
12:30 p.m. in KPlz 311
Clarice Roseen, 218/722-1147
Reading the Classics
Reading the Classics is a small, informal
group of US members who choose a classic
to read and discuss once a month.
Joan Setterlund, 218/728-4986
Warren Howe, 218/722-7200
Snowshoeing
Once the snow flies, snowshoers will determine where to meet off-campus for gentle hikes. Snowshoes may be borrowed from US.
Susan Nelson, 218/728-6098
Gardening
This group meets on the UMD campus during spring, summer, and early fall to grow, harvest, and learn about herbs. We give our produce to UMD Catering.
Susan Nelson, 218/728-6098
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