If your not going out of town on a ski trip or some other activity over New Year’s Eve, come and join other Rovers in celebrating the new year. Bring a snack food item to share with others and a beverage of your choice for yourself. The New Year’s Eve party will start at 8:00 …
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Cross-Country Skiing in Michigan over New Year’s Weekend
The U.P. gets much more snow-and sooner than we do, so we are virtually guaranteed great ski conditions. Both ABR and Wolverine, near Ironwood, MI, have a nice mix of trails for everyone including: skate, classic, and snowshoeing. There are several downhill ski areas nearby as well. We’ll be staying in a large house-the Towering …
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British Advertisement Awards Event
Lets meet to watch the awards at the Walker Arts Center. Here’s how the Walker aptly describes this flickering treat: With more than 150 ads—celebrated, debated, even hated—the annual screenings of the British Arrows Awards (formerly known as the British Television Advertising Awards) are one of the Walker’s most popular programs. Join in this 75-minute …
Cross Country Skiing at Elm Creek Park Reserve
Join us at 9:30 a.m., we will ski for a couple of hours then have some hot chocolate in the chalet. Both skate and classic are set, come and play! Directions to Elm Creek Park Reserve Estimated cost: TRPD ski pass. Max trip size: unlimited. Tom H.& Jim P.
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Early Winter Escape!
Escape the commercial madness of the season with a winter kick-off at Wild River State Park. Stay in a warm (it’s heated!), cozy camper cabin at night and ski, snowshoe, or even hike during the day. This is a great trip for beginners or those who want an introduction to the winter camping experience. Activities: …
Caroling & Potluck
Give back to the community while having fun. Join us for caroling in a Minneapolis nursing home followed by a potluck at Melissa’s house and a walk around the lake if people are up for it. I will be limiting the number of people to 15 this year so we don’t overwhelm the nursing home …
U45 Holidazzle Event
Let’s leave from French Meadows Bakery at 4:45 p.m. and walk downtown to get a good spot for watching some holiday magic during the Holidazzle Parade. We’ll bring thermos’ with hot drinks and treats to keep us warm. After the parade we’ll walk back to French Meadows Bakery for refreshments and socializing. It’s 2 miles …
Sandstone Ice Fest
This is a great opportunity to try out ice climbing at the Sandstone Ice Festival! Only a hour and a half north of the Twin Cities, you can stay for the whole weekend, or just come up for the day. Demo gear is available, so all you need to climb is a harness and a …
First Tuesday Social to Welcome New and Younger Rovers
On the first Tuesday of each month (during the regular meeting and bar time), we’re having a special event to engage new and younger club members. The goal is to have more of the general membership attend to help welcome and interact with newer and younger Rovers so they feel welcome and become a more …
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Seventh Annual October/November/December Birthdays Celebration
All are welcome, birthdays are just an excuse to get together. Meet at Karen’s house anytime after 7:00 p.m. I will supply some kind of hot sandwiches. Bring your beverage of choice and a side dish or dessert to share. Contact Karen to RSVP, get directions, and to let her know if you are a …
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Eagle Point Lake Hike
Work off all that Thanksgiving largesse with a hike! Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Eagle Point Lake parking lot. We’ll hike around Eagle Point Lake in Lake Elmo Park Preserve (east of St. Paul), stopping for a trail lunch along the way. The 4.5 mile trail circumnavigates Eagle Point Lake through grasslands and prairie …
Cold Weather Backpacking
Cold Weather Backpacking in the BWCAW or Superior Hiking Trail. We will choose an area with little snow, this is a walking trip and not a snowshoe trip. Leave Friday morining (time to be determined) and return Sunday at 6:00 p.m. We will spend two nights out and cover about 14 miles over the weekend. …
Hike on Lighted Trails at French Park
We’ll meet at the visitor center parking lot at 7:00 p.m. Come prepared with water and rain/cold weather gear (we hike rain, snow, or shine). Dogs are only allowed on paved trails at French, so please leave your furry friend at home. We’ll be hiking the lighted trails. We will meet afterwards and Don and …
Dinner and First Saturday Swing
Join us for TC Swing’s First Saturday Swing Dance featuring Davina & The Vagabonds. Lesson 7:30, band 8:30. All levels and ages welcome, dance partner not necessary. Social Dance Studio: 3742 23rd Avenue South; Minneapolis MN. Location Phone: 612-353-4445. It’s often difficult to find people at the studio if you don’t know them. So we …
Urban Hike/Potluck Dinner
The urban hike will start at 4:00 p.m. and the potluck dinner will start at 6:00 p.m. You can come for just the hike, just the potluck dinner, or both. Bring a food item to share and a beverage of your choice for yourself. Please let me know what your food item will be so …
First Tuesday New and Younger Rover Social
Beginning in November the first Tuesday of the month will be a New and Younger Rover Social (during the regular meeting and bar time). The goal is to have more of the general membership attend to help welcome and interact with the new and younger Rovers. The meetings are located at Macalester College in St. …
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Whitewater State Park Halloween Weekend & Costume Party
Experience Fall at Whitewater State Park in SE MN! Activities include: biking, hiking, geocaching, fishing, paddling the Whitewater River, socializing AND celebrating Halloween – complete with a costume party, pumpkin carving, even prizes!!The Whitewater Group Center has cozy cabins for sleeping; a modern bathroom with showers; and a kitchen/dining hall. So, we are ready for …
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Ski Movie
Get ready for ski season with the 2011 Warren Miller Entertainment Movie “Like There’s No Tomorrow.” We will meet at 7:00 p.m. at Rock Bottom Brewery to socialize and pass out tickets. The movie starts at 8:00. This is always a fun event, with lots of free stuff given out. I will purchase group tickets …