USAFA Parent Club of MN summer picnic Chanhassen
2022-07-16 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Lake Susan Park, 903 Lake Drive, Chanhassen, MN, United States
The USAFA Parents Club of MN has invited grads to join them at their annual summer picnic. Come join families, cadets and grads at Lake Susan picnic pavilion in Chanhassen. See attached flyer.
Picnic Flyer

West Metro - Service Academy Network Breakfast
2022-08-05 07:00 - 08:00, 2022-09-02 07:00 - 08:00, 2022-10-07 07:00 - 08:00, 2022-11-04 07:00 - 08:00, 2022-12-02 07:00 - 08:00 | Marriot West St. Louis Park, 9960 Wayzata Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN, 55426, United States
Here is a great way to network with service academy grads from all the academies.
Convenient locations on both the east and west sides of the Twin Cities. The west side breakfast occurs the first Friday of every month.
If you do not plan attend, there is no need to respond. If you are planning on attending, a
RSVP it is always appreciated to know whom is going to try to make it.
We will meet in Kip’s Authentic Irish Pub (952-367-5070) in the Marriott West St Louis Park.
“Take Seats” for the breakfast will be at 0700 hours with the goal to be finished with the
formal portion by 0745 hours. This will be followed by informal networking and friendship
building. Come early! And enjoy more fellowship!
Also, tell a classmate, company-mate or fellow service academy grad about it!
A few changes for this Covid World we live in…
All – Inclusive Buffet Breakfast – $17.00.
• Each individual will pay $17.00 for their own breakfast
• Gratuity will be in included in the $17.00 price.
• Juice and Coffee is included
Any questions, please contact Michael Farley at 651-681-0777 or michael@ffpartners.com.

East Metro - Service Academy Breakfast
2022-08-12 07:00 - 08:00, 2022-09-09 07:00 - 08:00, 2022-10-14 07:00 - 08:00, 2022-11-11 07:00 - 08:00, 2023-01-13 07:00 - 08:00, 2023-03-11 07:00 - 08:00, 2023-04-14 07:00 - 08:00 | Machine Shed Restaurant, 8515 Hudson Boulevard (I-94 & Inwood Ave - Hwy 13 exit 250), Lake Elmo, MN, 55042, United States
You are cordially invited to the East Metro Academy Breakfast the second Friday of every
month (rain or shine) at 7:00 am. The location is: The Machine Shed Restaurant in Lake Elmo. We’ll place orders at approximately 7:05 AM and then begin the formal/introduction segment of the gathering.
Afterwards, everyone is welcome to stay as long as they like and continue to visit and/or
network. Any questions, please contact Michael Farley at 651-681-0777 or michael@ffpartners.com.

MN DAV & Sutton Ridge Farm Third Annual “Military Appreciation Family Day at the Farm”
2022-09-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Sutton Ridge Farm, 1500 West 200th ST, Jordan, MN, 55352, United States
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Click here for Printable Event Flyer
See the full details under news section on our website

The Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota (DAV of MN) is set to take part in their third annual “Military Appreciation Family Day at the Farm”. This is a day to acknowledge and thank all of our American Veterans who currently serve and those who continue to sacrifice past their days of active service.

Thank you Vietnam Vets!
This year we will pay special tribute to our Vietnam Veterans. Join us at the flagpole at 11am for a special program after the Flag Raising Ceremony.

When: Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 10am – 4pm.
Gates open at 9:30am
Where: Sutton Ridge Farm, 1500 West 200th Street,
Jordan, MN 55352
Who: Military members (Active Duty, Reservists/National Guard, Retired) their families, and the general public

St Croix Fall River Boat Dinner and Cruise - Sign up open!
2022-09-18 17:30 - 21:00 | St. Croix Boat & Packet Co., 525 Main ST S, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
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Come aboard and join a memorable evening at the annual St. Croix River Cruise and Dinner. Tickets are $35 per person for the cruise and dinner. The meal will be hors d’oeuvres including a gourmet meat and cheese tray plus a garden vegetable display. The dinner will be an Italian buffet featuring grilled Caprese chicken with garlic cream sauce, Cavatappi pasta, Italian meatballs, Marinara sauce, Caesar salad, Ciabatta bread and assorted cookies for dessert. Coffee, tea and water are included in the price and there is a cash bar for additional beverages. The evening is hosted by the Twin Cities Area Chapter of the U.S. Air Force Academy Association of Graduates.
This cruise is open to members and guests of both the Chapter and the USAFA Parent’s Club of Minnesota, plus graduates of West Point and the Naval Academy. We would also like to extend a warm invite to all ALO’s, grad or not! There are 75 seats for this event, and signup will close on September 14th. We look forward to seeing you at the event.
Our boat will depart at 6:00 pm sharp, please be sure to be AT THE DOCK there at least 15 minutes prior. Parking near the boat docks often gets tight, so please allow extra time to park in one of the available ramps and walk to dock, just in case.
1/2 Off for younger grads (2005 and younger)!
In an effort to attract some of our younger grads to come join us, all 2005 Grads and younger will get half off the cruise price for themselves and one guest. Register as normal on CVENT and we’ll give you a refund on the night of the cruise!

Bourbon Tasting 24 Sep
2022-09-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Flower’s residence Hastings, 12880 Lock Blvd, Hastings, MN, 55033, United States
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We had such a good time at the January Scotch Whisky Tasting Event held in conjunction with Robert Burns Birthday that we look forward to developing the finer points of Bourbon Whiskey Tasting (spelled with an “ey.”) As the summer wanes, there is still time to enjoy it and to enjoy learning more about Bourbon.
We are pleased to announce that Ms. Amy Deaver, who led us in past Scotch Tastings, will serve as emcee for the afternoon. She travels back to Minnesota just for this event because she enjoyed our past Tastings so much.
This Tasting is designed for men and women who want to learn about the fine points of the distillation processes and the effects of aging in different barrels. We hope to look at these ideas and more and we plan to have a great time together tasting and comparing tasting notes. The distilled beverages will be paired with special foods prepared by gourmet cook Margaret Flower. These may be infused or flavored with Bourbon or complimentary to the beverage but they will certainly satisfy your palate. Summer is still here and it will be one of the last times that women can wear big, colorful, interesting hats. In fact, that is a requirement (for women) and there will be a special prize for the most captivating hat.
We will serve five different bourbons (not rot gut whiskies like in the Blasts of yesteryear, but some smooth, aged and specially handled beverages.) We’ll see the subtle yet intriguing nuances which make each what they are. We restrict the group to twenty people because we want to share the comradery of the afternoon and simply because it requires 100 like glasses with which to make comparisons.
Sign up today to reserve a place for you and your better half. We are sure you’ll find something you really like. Cheers.

—

Terrence F Flower, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Physics
St. Catherine University

Air Force Football Viewing Party - Sink Navy!!
2022-10-01 12:00 - 16:00 | TBD, TO BE DETERMINED, MN, United States
Save the date to join us for a party to watch Air Force Sink Navy and win the Commander in Chief’s Trophy. We will update with exact time and our venue as soon as available.

Join the USAFA Parents Club of MN at Cracked Barrel Winery in Hudson WI
2022-10-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Cracked Barrel Winery, 570 Coulee Trl, Hudson, WI, 54016
Join us for a fun day for a Parent Night Out – during the day!

Who: Parent Club and AOG
What: Parent Night Out
Where: Cracked Barrel Winery, 570 Coulee Trl, Hudson, WI 54016
When: Saturday, Oct 15th, 2 pm – 5 pm
Why: Fun, camaraderie, food, drinks, a beautiful winery, and great wine

There is a band at 3 pm. Food/Drinks are available for purchase. The menus are attached.
The owners are veterans. They have bags and pickleball. If you have any additional yard games, feel free to bring them along.
Wine Menu
Beer-Food Menu

Please RSVP so they can plan accordingly. Email the Parent Club at the following and let them know how many will attend

usafaparentsclubofmn@gmail.com

Air Force Football - Beat Army!!
2022-11-05 10:30 - 14:30 | TBD, TO BE DETERMINED, MN, United States
Save the date to watch Air Force Beat Army and win the Commander in Chief’s Trophy. Broadcast on CBS 10:30 AM

Veteran's Day Dinner
2022-11-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Mancini’s Char House, 531 7th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
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We have a reduced price for dinner, so it’s Cash Only, $25 at the door (includes tip) drinks extra. Join the TCA AOG and the USAFA Parents Club of MN for our annual Veteran’s Day Dinner. This year it will be held at Mancini’s Char House, 531 7th St W in St Paul, on Monday 14 November. Mancini’s has received numerous awards through the years and is well known for that great MN supper club vibe! We are deconflicting the event to not compete with all the other veteran activities on Veteran’s Day. Look for a CVENT sign up soon. Drinks at 6:00 PM, dinner at 6:30.

West Metro – Service Academy Network Breakfast
2023-01-06 07:00 - 20:00 | Marriot West St. Louis Park, 9960 Wayzata Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN, 55426, United States

Annual Scotch Tasting
2023-01-28 14:00 - 18:00 | Flower’s residence Hastings, 12880 Lock Blvd, Hastings, MN, 55033, United States
Click here to sign up
It has become a tradition with the TCA AOG to annually celebrate Robert Burns’ birthday with a Scotch tasting. Tasting Scotch whiskies is an art and we try to help grads and guests learn about the subtleties of tasting fine whisky. There are the different distillery regions of Scotland where the whiskies are prepared, different waters, different amounts of peat and other differences that create character in single malt scotch whiskies. Our annual revelry will take place.
Where: at the home of Terry and Margaret Flower
12880 Lock Blvd
Hastings, MN 55033
When: Saturday, January 28th, 2023
3:00 PM (1500 for those who haven’t acclimated to civilian life)
Cost: $35 per person- $60 for couple
Other: Women will be asked to wear a festive hat for the occasion. A prize (the remainder of a bottle of tasted Scotch) will be awarded to the best hat. A drawing for the other bottles will be held among participants. Margaret will demonstrate her expertise at gourmet food pairings to accompany the whiskies. We’ll have Haggis and other Scottish traditional foods with each of the five levels of tastings. We’ll have a jolly good time. Register early as the Tasting Event is limited to eighteen people.
Terry
Terrence F Flower, PhD

Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Physics
St. Catherine University

Annual Winter Dinner 24 Feb
2023-02-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Mancini’s Char House, 531 7th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
CVENT sign up added – still cash at the door $25

Click here to RSVP

Hello all, we have a scheduled a replacement for the Annual Lowell Inn dinner. Mancini’s did such a generous job of hosting us at our Veteran’s Day dinner, Terry Flowers has coordinated a return for us on 24 Feb, 6:30 PM at the renown Mancini’s Char House in St Paul. The Mancini family has long been a supporter of our military, and they have made their facilities available to us again. Those that made it to the Veteran’s Day dinner at Mancini’s can attest to the huge spread put out for us at a great price. Because they are once again giving us such a discount it will be cash only.

Time: 6:30 PM (that’s 1830 for those not yet transitioned to public life.)

Address: 531 7th St W, Saint Paul, MN 55102-3091 Phone: 651-224-7345.
Cost: $25 CASH

Note that this is a CASH affair. To provide the dinner, including appetizers and even a dessert with all the noted Mancini service please bring cash. Credit Cards will not be accepted.

West Metro – Service Academy Network Breakfast
2023-03-04 07:00 - 20:00 | Marriot West St. Louis Park, 9960 Wayzata Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN, 55426, United States
West Metro – Service Academy Network Breakfast

Mar 04 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am

Here is a great way to network with service academy grads from all the academies.
Convenient locations on both the east and west sides of the Twin Cities. The west side breakfast occurs the first Friday of every month.
If you do not plan attend, there is no need to respond. If you are planning on attending, a
RSVP it is always appreciated to know whom is going to try to make it.
We will meet in Kip’s Authentic Irish Pub (952-367-5070) in the Marriott West St Louis Park.
“Take Seats” for the breakfast will be at 0700 hours with the goal to be finished with the
formal portion by 0745 hours. This will be followed by informal networking and friendship
building. Come early! And enjoy more fellowship!
Also, tell a classmate, company-mate or fellow service academy grad about it!
A few changes for this Covid World we live in…
All – Inclusive Buffet Breakfast – $17.00.
• Each individual will pay $17.00 for their own breakfast
• Gratuity will be in included in the $17.00 price.
• Juice and Coffee is included
Any questions, please contact Michael Farley at 651-681-0777 or michael@ffpartners.com.

West Metro - Service Academy Breakfast
2023-04-07 07:00 - 20:00 | Marriot West St. Louis Park, 9960 Wayzata Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN, 55426, United States
West Metro – Service Academy Network Breakfast

Apr 01 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am

Here is a great way to network with service academy grads from all the academies.
Convenient locations on both the east and west sides of the Twin Cities. The west side breakfast occurs the first Friday of every month.
If you do not plan attend, there is no need to respond. If you are planning on attending, a
RSVP it is always appreciated to know whom is going to try to make it.
We will meet in Kip’s Authentic Irish Pub (952-367-5070) in the Marriott West St Louis Park.
“Take Seats” for the breakfast will be at 0700 hours with the goal to be finished with the
formal portion by 0745 hours. This will be followed by informal networking and friendship
building. Come early! And enjoy more fellowship!
Also, tell a classmate, company-mate or fellow service academy grad about it!
A few changes for this Covid World we live in…
All – Inclusive Buffet Breakfast – $17.00.
• Each individual will pay $17.00 for their own breakfast
• Gratuity will be in included in the $17.00 price.
• Juice and Coffee is included
Any questions, please contact Michael Farley at 651-681-0777 or michael@ffpartners.com.

West Metro – Service Academy Breakfast
2023-05-06 07:00 - 08:00 | Marriot West St. Louis Park, 9960 Wayzata Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN, 55426, United States
West Metro – Service Academy Network Breakfast

May 6 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am

Here is a great way to network with service academy grads from all the academies.
Convenient locations on both the east and west sides of the Twin Cities. The west side breakfast occurs the first Friday of every month.
If you do not plan attend, there is no need to respond. If you are planning on attending, a
RSVP it is always appreciated to know whom is going to try to make it.
We will meet in Kip’s Authentic Irish Pub (952-367-5070) in the Marriott West St Louis Park.
“Take Seats” for the breakfast will be at 0700 hours with the goal to be finished with the
formal portion by 0745 hours. This will be followed by informal networking and friendship
building. Come early! And enjoy more fellowship!
Also, tell a classmate, company-mate or fellow service academy grad about it!
A few changes for this Covid World we live in…
All – Inclusive Buffet Breakfast – $17.00.
• Each individual will pay $17.00 for their own breakfast
• Gratuity will be in included in the $17.00 price.
• Juice and Coffee is included
Any questions, please contact Michael Farley at 651-681-0777 or michael@ffpartners.com.

East Metro – Service Academy Breakfast
2023-05-13 07:00 - 08:00, 2023-06-09 07:00 - 08:00 | Machine Shed Restaurant, 8515 Hudson Boulevard (I-94 & Inwood Ave - Hwy 13 exit 250), Lake Elmo, MN, 55042, United States

Heritage Dinner
2023-05-20 17:00 - 19:00 | MN
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Save the Date; 20 May TCA AOG Annual Heritage Dinner – The Commandant of Cadets has accepted our invitation to return this year as our speaker. This event run with the USAFA Parents Club of MN is one of the biggest Heritage Dinners in the nation. Come join grads, current and incoming cadets and families for a great evening. Look for details to follow.

West Metro – Service Academy Breakfast
2023-06-02 07:00 - 08:00 | Marriot West St. Louis Park, 9960 Wayzata Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN, 55426, United States
West Metro – Service Academy Network Breakfast

Jun 2 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am

Here is a great way to network with service academy grads from all the academies.
Convenient locations on both the east and west sides of the Twin Cities. The west side breakfast occurs the first Friday of every month.
If you do not plan attend, there is no need to respond. If you are planning on attending, a
RSVP it is always appreciated to know whom is going to try to make it.
We will meet in Kip’s Authentic Irish Pub (952-367-5070) in the Marriott West St Louis Park.
“Take Seats” for the breakfast will be at 0700 hours with the goal to be finished with the
formal portion by 0745 hours. This will be followed by informal networking and friendship
building. Come early! And enjoy more fellowship!
Also, tell a classmate, company-mate or fellow service academy grad about it!
A few changes for this Covid World we live in…
All – Inclusive Buffet Breakfast – $17.00.
• Each individual will pay $17.00 for their own breakfast
• Gratuity will be in included in the $17.00 price.
• Juice and Coffee is included
Any questions, please contact Michael Farley at 651-681-0777 or michael@ffpartners.com.
