UM Retiree Recognition Event on June 11

Join with other UM retirees to celebrate new retirees and welcome them into the UMRA. The event is scheduled for the 4:00 - 5:30 PM on June 11 in the UC Ballroom.

Mahjong Sundays and Mondays

Jack and Lily Eidswick host mahjong games every Sunday and Monday at their home. Participants come from all walks of life and have diverse backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common, namely love for the game! Whether you're familiar with the game or not at all but have an interest, please join our friendly get together and spend a delightful afternoon of fun (and stimulating) game of mahjong. Questions? Please contact Lily at lily.eidswick@gmail.com or 406-542-0603.

Biking (now in coordination with Missoula Bicycle Club)

MBC-UMRA rides continue, usually on Tuesdays. See full details at ride website. RSVP if you plan to join this ride. While this bike ride is directed toward UM Retirees, as a slow and gentle rid, it is open to all MBC members. Primary route is Milwaukee Trail and South Hills Trail with connective residential streets to return to Silver Park.

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Cycling in Missoula is scheduled from approximately March through November. The gathering place is at the Pavilion closest to the eastside parking in Silver Park, west of the baseball stadium. An outing typically is 15-20 miles at a casual pace (2-2.5 hours) mainly on trails with minimal crossings and traffic. Contact Bob Wachtel email quailr@missoulabicycleclub.org to be notified once cycling starts up and to receive weekly notices.

NEWS:  Beginning in the Spring of 2023 the Missoula Bicycle Club assumed sponsorship of bicycle rides oriented towards UM Retirees. This sponsorship has provided the ride leaders and participants a level of liability insurance that was not previously available. This sponsorship requires that participants be members of the Missoula Bicycle Club, which also also allows them to join any MBC-sponsored rides. Please visit the Missoulabicycleclub.org website for full information about this organization dedicated to encouraging bicycling in Western Montana. Follow the menu links for information about becoming a member and ride information posted for each ride. Bob Wachtel will continue to be the primary leader for UMRA-oriented rides and plans to continue Tuesdays as the primary day for these rides. Check the schedule on the MBC website for posted rides and contact Bob (email above) with any questions. Ride for health and pleasure.

Executive Board meetings resume in September 2024

The Executive Board will met via Zoom on May 13. Meetings will resume in September. All members are invited to attend. If you are interested, contact Gayle Hudgins for the zoom link at gayle.hudgins@umontana.edu