05/28/2025 

Scott Nelson, from AARP of Minnesota, will speak about financial crimes including scams, identity theft and consumer fraud which are the most frequently attempted crimes every day in the United States. In the presentation, Scott will share an inside look at how scammers think, how to safeguard yourself against identity theft and fraud, some first-hand accounts from victims, and what to do if you or someone you know has been a victim of this type of crime.  Host:  Jim Utt

06/04/2025 

Johnny Lee Bailey, Station Manager of radio station KBEM-FM (Jazz 88.5), and Jill Roen, a Development Specialist for KBEM will provide a presentation about this non-profit radio station that provides the Twin Cities region and beyond with distinctive music programming -- jazz, blues, swing, bluegrass -- while also providing unique educational and experiential opportunties for many students in the Minneapolis Public Schools. There will probably even be some KBEM swag door prizes given away to a few lucky attendees.   Host: Jim Utt

06/11/2025 

Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Francis (Frank) Connolly will share several highlights from his many years of experience as both a Minnesota District Court Judge (from 1998-2008) and a Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge (from 2008 to the present).  Host: David Anderson. 

[Additional bio information: Judge Francis Connolly has been a member of the Minnesota Court of Appeals since 2008.  He has written over 1,000 opinions in the areas of criminal law, contracts, medical malpractice, environmental law, juvenile delinquency, and employment law.  Prior to his appointment to the Court of Appeals, Judge Connolly served as a Minnesota District Court Judge from 1998-2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  While he was on the District Court he served as the presiding judge of the Civil Division.  Judge Connolly received his law degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. in 1984 and his B.A. degree from Columbia University in New York City in 1980.]

06/18/2025 

Jim Utt will be the speaker this week. He will share with the Club several of the highlights of his rather atypical career as a pharmacist. [Hint: It involved little in the way of preparing and dispensing prescription drugs.]

06/25/2025 

Andrew Gapinski, Executive Director of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum leads an organization comprising more than 200 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. Selected as the Arboretum’s Director in 2023, he works collaboratively to create and implement a long-term vision and strategic plan for the Arboretum. Building on the strong foundation of the organization's first 65 years, Andrew is working to make the Arboretum a garden for all Minnesotans for generations to come.  Host: Darrell Bertelson.

07/02/2025 -- No meeting ;  enjoy an extended July 4th holiday break

07/09/2025 

Across Minnesota, there are more than 18,000 homeless children. Many of those are primarily located in the greater Twin Cities area. Melissa Winship, Homeless/Highly Mobile School Counselor with Minneapolis Public Schools, faces big challenges in striving to help homeless children and youth in Minneapolis find some significant stability in their lives. The risks facing homeless youth include a never ending spiral of chronic disease, mental health problems, developmental delays, learning disabilities, malnutrition, and crime.  Melissa will provide a timely, detailed overview of what Minneapolis Public Schools are doing to help ameliorate costly homelessness among the young.  Host: Darrell Bertelson. 

07/16/2025 

Scott Stallman, President of Dunwoody College of Technoloy in Minneapolis, will fill us in on everything we ought to know about that venerable, well-regarded school. Dunwoody has an outstanding track record and reputation, even though it is not usually quickly thought of when Twin Citians are asked to name prominent institutions of higher learning in the metro area. Our host is Barry Kelner. 

07/23/2025 

Kasey Summer, a Home Health Care Nurse, will discuss ways Seniors may get the help they need to be able to remain safely in their  own home. This may be vital for those whose needs exceed what their family can provide, but who are on a waiting list for an appropriate Senior Care facility.  Host: Dale Borgeson.

07/30/2025 

Tom Horner will moderate a general member discussion reflecting on the prevailing impressions of the ups and downs of the second Trump administration, having just passed the 6-month mark since his inauguration. Come ready to share your ideas, opinions, and suggestions. 

08/06/2025 

Part 1 of a 2-part presentation by Rich Wisland about his return trip to Viet Nam (along with a number of other Viet Nam Vets) that he took a few months ago. This week's program focuses on a professionally produced documentary about these vets re-encountering Viet Nam under much different circumstances. 

08/13/2025 

Part 2 of the 2-part presentation by Rich Wisland about his return trip to Viet Nam. This week's presentation will focus on Rich's personal insights and reflections (plus significant photos). 

08/20/2025 -- Open

08/27/2025 

August 27th — Angela Denker is a local journalist, ELCA pastor, contributing columnist to the Minnesota Star Tribune, and author. She will be discussing her most recent book, Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood, which Club members will have the opportunity to read in advance to better facilitate interactive discussion. More details about the pre-reading opportunity coming in early June.  Host: Jim Utt

09/03/2025 -- Open

09/10/2025 

Marshall Tanick, a prominent Minneapolis attorney who focuses on Constitutional law as well as employment, labor, and business law will present an overview of the highlights of the US Supreme Court's cases and decisions during its 2024-25 session and also a preview of the major cases expected to come before the Court during its 2025-26 session. Our host this week is Barry Kelner. 

09/17/2025 -- Open

09/24/2025 -- Open

10/01/2025 -- Open

10/08/2025 -- Open

10/15/2025 -- Open

10/22/2025 -- Open

10/29/2025 -- Open

11/05/2025 -- Open

11/12/2025 -- Open

11/19/2025 -- Open

11/26/2025 -- No meeting (day before Thanksgiving). Enjoy your holiday!

12/03/2025 -- Open

12/10/2025 -- Open

12/17/2025 -- Open

12/24/2025 -- No meeting (Christmas Eve). Enjoy your holiday!

12/31/2025 -- No meeting (New Year's Eve). Enjoy your holiday!

01/07/2026 -- Open

01/14/2026 -- Open

01/21/2026 -- Open

01/28/2026 -- Open

02/04/2026 -- Open

02/11/2026 -- Open

02/18/2026 -- Open

02/25/2026 -- Open