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Fall Walk at Macdonald Arboretum
Friday, October 18, 2024, 10:30 - noon
The first MURA Walk in the fall at the Morgan Arboretum was a great success. ÌýWith 34 members enjoying the gorgeous sunshine and a mean temperature of 14C with not a cloud in the sky, 3.3 Km were covered with ease. The foliage was wonderful even for a year that has been shown to be not our greatest. ÌýAfterwards 28 members gathered for lunch at the to enjoy great food, wonderful service and even better - the happy warm conversations and company. Photos
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Walking Tours of Old Montreal
September 24&27, 2024
10:30 - noon
Members participated in one of two guided waking tour of Old Montreal that sold out the day the invitation was sent! This area may well be tourism-oriented, but it is still the best place to be reminded of the evolution of Montreal and Canada up to the beginning of the twentieth century. Participants enjoyed a historic walk among the old grey buildings of this historic town with Justin Bur, our favourite informative and entertaining guide. (Photos)
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MURA Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Seventy-four members and guests attended this year's AGM that was held in the ballroom of Thomson House. Ante L. Padjen, MURA President, welcomed everyone and opened the meeting. Members learned about the financial status of the association, membership numbers, a new volunteerism project, welcomed new board members and thanked departing ones for their years of service. Bob Stanley was congratulated on receiving awards from the College and University Retiree Associations of Canada and the ³ÉÈË´óƬ Alumni Association, and his Made by ³ÉÈË´óƬ story. Everyone was deeply moved by the talk given by keynote speaker, President Deep Saini, who spoke about his life, academic career and his priorities for ³ÉÈË´óƬ. A reception followed the meeting with a toast by Lawrence Mysak to the 9th anniversary of MURA. Photos
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Walking Tours of the Old Port of Montreal
May 14 & 17, 2024, 10:30 - noon
On two separate dates, members were offered the opportunity to explore and learn about the history of the Old Port area in Montreal, guided by the very knowledgeable and entertaining Justin Bur. Many enjoyed a Mexican lunch afterwards at the nearby . Photos
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Visit to a cabane à sucre
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Thirty-one members attended the first MURA cabane à sucre lunch at the Ìýin St. Eustache.
It was a very popular destination that beautiful spring day, and we were seated very close, but everyone enjoyed the opportunity to share a traditional québécoisÌýmeal with colleagues and new friends. ÌýPhotos
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MURA Second Annual Snow Day
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
A more perfect day could not have been chosen (even if it was a third attempt - third time lucky) for the snow day at the Morgan Arboretum. The sun was shining brightly, and the temperature was just right! There was one cross-country skier, and the other eight enjoyed a leisurely walk through the woods. Attendees gathered at Bistro Kirkland for a delicious lunch and great conversation.
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