News from the Steeple Center - January 2023

News from the Steeple Center

Parks & Rec Programs

Steeple Center Makers’ Showcase

Tuesday, January 31

11:00am-1:00pm

Cost: FREE!

Steeple Center Lobby

DidyouknowthattheSteepleCenter hostssixseniorgroupsthatworkon creativeprojects? Theydoavariety ofactivitieslikequilting, woodcarving,watercolorpainting andneedlework. Youareinvitedto seesamplesofthesegroups’works andtochatwithgroupmembersat ourSteepleCenterMakers’ Showcase. Asaspecialbonus,you’ll beabletoenjoysomedelicioushot chocolateinthelobbyaspartofour NationalHotChocolateDay celebration. Noregistrationis requiredtoattend. Wehopetosee youhereforafunafternoonoftreats, talkandterrificcreativeprojects.

National Hot Chocolate Day

Tuesday, January 31

11:00am 1:00pm

Cost: FREE!

Steeple Center Lobby

Escapethewinterbluesandcozyup nexttothefireplaceintheSteeple Centerlobbywherewewillbe celebratingNationalHotChocolateDay onJanuary31st! Wewillhaveahot chocolatebarsetupwithfuntoppings tochoosefrom. Grabadrinkanda boardgameandenjoytheafternoonat theSteepleCenter!

Driver Improvement Course—4 Hr. Refresher*

Wednesday, January 11th

9:00am—1:00pm

Register By: January 5th

Cost: $24

Steeple Center, Room 200

WehavepartneredwiththeMNHighway SafetyResearchCentertoofferdriver improvementcoursesformaturedrivers. Uponcompletionofthiscourse,drivers55+ maybeentitledtoa10%discountontheir autoinsurance. This4-hrrefresherprogram isopentoanyonewhohastakenan8-hour coursewithinthelast3years.

THE STEEPLE CENTER

Welcome readers to the “News from the Steeple Center”, a publication for 55 plus/seniors in the Rosemount community. The Steeple Center houses the majority of the programs and events for those 55 plus.

Programs are offered by the City of Rosemount Parks & Rec and the Rosemount Area Seniors.

Steeple Center Hours :

Monday Thursday: 8:30am 3:30pm Friday: 8:30am 12pm

Evenings & Weekends: Based on Scheduled Events

To register for a Parks & Rec program:

• Register online at www.rosemountmn.gov/parks

• Mail a completed registration form and payment or drop it off at the Steeple Center during a program.

• Register in person at the Parks & Rec office located in the lower level of the Community Center.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES & SOCIAL CLUBS

Bridge Room 100

Mondays, 9 a.m.

Bring $0.50 for prize money

500 Room 100 Mondays, 12:30 p.m. Bring $0.50 for prize money

Bid Euchre Room 100 Tuesdays, 9 a.m. Bring $0.50 for prize money

Hearts Room 100

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Hand and Foot Room 100

2nd & 4th Tuesday, 1 p.m. Canasta Room 100 Wednesdays, 10 a.m.

Senior LinkAge Line

1 800 333 2433

Senior LinkAge Line is a free telephone information and referral service which makes it easy for older adults and their families to find community resources close to home.

HelpOlderAdultsMN.org

This searchable online tool helps to find services and other resources during the COVID 19 pandemic. Categories include: home delivered meals, grocery and drug deliveries, care coordination and home care.

Transportation Services:

• 651 602 5465 Transit Link

• 651 602 1111 Metro Mobility

Bingo Room 100

3rd Wednesday, 1 p.m.

Bring 6 quarters for prize money

Card Bingo Room 100

4th Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m. 3 nickels, 3 dimes, 3 quarters, $1 bill

Cribbage Room 100 Thursdays, 9 a.m. Dominoes (Mexican Train) Rm 100

2nd Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m. Bring 13 nickels

Double Pinochle Room 100 Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. Bring $0.50 for prize money

AREA SERVICES

DARTS

651 455 1560 General Service

DARTS staff and volunteers can help with everything from household chores or accomplishing daily errands to enjoying the company of a visitor.

GAPP Transportation 952 953 9299

Provides transportation and medical transportation for people in Dakota County who are disabled or have no other mode of transportation available.

SNAP Outreach 651 307 9033

Second Harvest Heartland offers free programs to help ease your food budget.

Euchre Room 100

Fridays, 9 a.m.

Bring $0.50 for prize money

Needlework Group Room 202 Mondays, 1 p.m.

Open Painting Group Room 202

1st, 2nd,4th Tuesdays, 10a.m. 3p.m.

Craft Club Room 202

3rd Tuesday of the month, 1 p.m. Puzzle & Book Exchange Open during building hours

Quilting Group Room 202

1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. Woodcarving Club Room 202 Mondays & Fridays, 9 a.m.

Meals on Wheels

612 623 3363

Meals on Wheels offers weekday home delivery of nutritious, hot midday meals on a short or long term basis.

Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS)

651 484 8241

Provides a free 35 lb box of food each month to qualifying seniors.

Help at Your Door

651 642 1892

Grocery delivery service orders can be placed over the phone or online. EBT payments/SNAP benefits are accepted. Sliding scale fee based on household size and income.

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9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:00 DrumFIT* 10:45 Blood Pressure Checks 11:30 Luncheon^ 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Hearts

10:00 Canasta 12:30 Quilting

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9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*

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9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving

7:00 “Blue Hazard” Bluegrass Concert**

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9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework

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9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:00 DrumFIT* 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Hand & Foot

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9:00 Driver Safety* 10:00 Canasta 1:00 Dominoes

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9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*

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9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving

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9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 Insurance Counseling 10:00 DrumFIT* 1:00 Hearts 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Craft Club*

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9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 10:15 MN History Center Trip* 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*

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9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Book Club 7:00 500 Tourney

7:00 Tribute to Billy & Elton**

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9:00 Bridge

9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Free Movie Monday

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9:00 Advisory Board Meeting 10:00 Canasta 1:00 Card Bingo

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9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*

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9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving

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9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework

9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 DrumFIT* 10:00 Open Painting 11:00 National Hot Chocolate Day 11:00 Makers’ Showcase

*Advanced registration required, see page 2 **RAAC Event, see page 7 ^Pre-registration required. Drop off envelope in Drop Box, see page 4 Check Monitors and Room Schedules at the Steeple Center for Activity Locations!

Rosemount Area Seniors Information

Monthly Luncheon

Tuesday, January 3

RSVP Deadline: December 27

$13 for members/$15 for non-members

11:30am Lunch

12:15pm Entertainment

Steeple Center, Assembly Hall

Joinusforadeliciousporkroastdinnerand dessertcateredbyHouseofCoates.The afterlunchentertainmentwillbeCard Bingo! Pleasebring3nickels,3dimes,3 quarters,anda$1billforantes. Pre registrationandpaymentisrequired.

Registrationenvelopescanbeplacedinthe RASdropboxlocatedattheSteepleCenter withpaymentenclosed.

Sunshine Service

Please contact Al Sprute at 651 423 1666, if you know of an RAS member who could use a little “Sunshine” greeting. And we could all use a little extra sunshine right about now!

A Note From The President

WelcometoJanuary2023.

Ibelieveeveryonemakesresolutions,somethatmaybebrokenastheyearprogresses. Myfirst2023 resolution,makethatresolutions,willbetocontinuetobethebestpersonIcanbeformyfamilyand friends. Thatonedoesn’tbreakeasily. Ifeel,asimportantly,mysecond2023resolutiontobeaPresident ofourRosemountAreaSeniorswhowillbedeservingofyourtrustinvotingforme.

Ihopethatanychangesmade,minororotherwise,willbeacceptabletoourmembersandknowtheywere madeforthecontinuedprogressofourgreatgroup.YouhaveelectedandreelectedagreatAdvisoryBoard forRAS. IknowIcancountonthemfordirectionaswestarttomoveforwardinto2023.Wehaveagreat connectionwithRosemountParks&Rec,andwe’llcontinuetorelyonStephanieasavaluedresource.

Lookingatourongoingactivitiesandsocialclubs,theconnectionswehavewithareaservicesandour monthlycalendar,we’llhaveeventsforeveryonetoenjoyin2023.

RosemountAreaSeniorsismadeupofvolunteers.Whatisthetruemeaningofavolunteer? It’saperson whovoluntarilyundertakesorexpressesawillingnesstoundertakeaserviceforthebenefitofothers.

ThemonthlyluncheonscateredbyHouseofCoatesandknowingKim&Mikealwaysmakeitaneventto lookforwardto. KarenandIhavetakenmanyoftheParks&Recbustripsoverthepastfewyearsandas importantlymanyofthemysterytrips. OnourrecentbustriptoTreasureIslandtoseetheOzarkJubilee,a coupleofladiesfromBurnsvilleaskeduswhywewerealwaysactiveandlookedasifwe’reenjoying life. WesuggestedtheybecomemembersofRASandseeforthemselvestheanswerstotheir questions.

Always,ifyouseesomethingyouenjoy,tellothers,andifyouseesomethingyoudon’tlikeorunderstand, tellus.YourExecutiveboardcontactinformationcanbefoundonthebackofeachnewsletter.

IknowyouareallasproudasIamtobeamemberofRosemountAreaSeniors!

RichardKnutson

Upcoming Parks & Rec Trips & Outings

Minnesota History Center*

Thursday, January 19

Registration Deadline: Monday, December 19

Cost $80/person

Bus leaves Community Center at 10:15am and returns at approximately 3:30pm We will start the day with a delicious turkey meal including mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, a vegetable, cranberries, bread and butter, beverage and dessert at the wonderful Key’s Café. After lunch we will head to the Minnesota History Center for a 30 minute guided tour of the exhibit: Minnesota’s Greatest Generation. For those who came of age in mid 20th century America, the challenges were particularly daunting. This generation's endurance and ingenuity brought not only wartime victory but unprecedented prosperity in the post war years. “Stories of Minnesota’s Greatest Generation” is a collection of personal stories that follow members of this remarkable generation through these pivotal decades. After the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the museum at your own pace and visit the museum store. The Minnesota History Center showcases interactive in house developed and traveling exhibits, as well as historical programming and lectures. The museum possesses over 1,000,000 artifacts, including archaeological objects, books, photographs, maps, paintings, prints, drawings, manuscripts, government records, newspapers and periodicals.

“To Kill a Mockingbird” at the Orpheum*

Sunday, February 19

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 3

Cost $100/person

Bus leaves Community Center at 11:30am and returns at approximately 4:30pm Spend the afternoon at the beautiful Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis while taking in a classic. All rise for Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning masterwork. Rolling Stone gives the show 5 stars, calling it “an emotionally shattering landmark production of an American classic,” and New York Magazine calls it “a real phenomenon. Majestic and incandescent, it’s filled with breath and nuance and soul.” With direction by Tony Award® winner Bartlett Sher, To Kill a Mockingbird, “the greatest novel of all time” (Chicago Tribune) has quickly become “one of the greatest plays in history” (NPR). Emmy Award® winning actor Richard Thomas will play the role of Atticus Finch in the national tour. Tickets are on the main floor, side seating, and concessions will be available for purchase.

Skyrock Farm & Musical Carousels*

Wednesday, March 15

Registration Deadline: Monday, February 13

Cost $87/person

Bus leaves Community Center at 9am and returns at approximately 3pm Head to the beautiful countryside near Hamel, Minnesota to visit Skyrock Farm & Carousels with its rolling hills, maple trees and beautiful horses. We will start with a tour of the Skyrock Carousel building to get an informative and historical look at the antique dance organs. These beautifully restored musical marvels play the happiest music on earth. Learn about the restoration process of gold leafing, and how 100 year old art is preserved. See a carousel horse collection and learn why the men who carved the ornate figures have a place in history. We will then enjoy a hearty pot roast home cooked meal prepared Minnesota Style, using fresh premier ingredients. Includes beverage and dessert. After lunch, take in a horse jumping program inside the climate controlled arena. This is a premier horse hunter jumper training facility. You will see the beautiful animals and talented riders. It will demonstrate how Skyrock Riding Academy teaches horsemanship. They develop the horse’s natural athletic ability and train riders of all ages. Experience the excitement of high jumping horses from a front row seat!

*Requires pre registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.

Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings

Free Movie

Monday

“Death on the Nile”

Monday, January 23 1:00pm

Assembly Hall Skipthetheaterprices andcomeenjoyafree moviepresentationwith yourfriendsattheSteepleCenter! Closed captioningwillbeturnedon.

Craft Club*

Tuesday, January 17

Steeple Center, Room 202

Register By: January 10 Cost: $6/person

Project: Cardmaking

Joinusforafunafternoonofcrafting!Supplies andtoolswillbeprovided,andafacilitatorwill bepresenttolead theproject. Please notethatpictures areexamplesonly; actualprojectswill vary. Classspaceis limited,soreserve yourspottoday!

Blood Pressure Checks

Tuesday, January 3

10:45—11:15am

Steeple Center, Conference Room

AnursefromTheRosemountSeniorLiving willbeattheSteepleCenterthefirst Tuesdayofeachmonthfrom10:45 11:15am todo FREE bloodpressurechecks!

Yoga*

Tuesdays: January 3 24 (skip 1/31) Thursdays: January 5 26 1:00-2:00pm

Register By: 1 WEEK Prior to Session Cost: $30/session (4 classes) Steeple Center, Room 200

JoininstructorsStaceyPopp(Tuesdays) andLoriKearney(Thursdays)forthis 50+yogaclass. Properbreathingand gentlepostureswillbetaughttoenhance strengthandmobility. Chairsare availableandcanbeusedtoadaptposes foryourcomfort. Theclassenvironment willhelppromotepeaceful,joyfuland healthyindividuals. Participantsare encouragedtobringtheirownmats.

DrumFIT Cardio Drumming*

Tuesdays, 10am Steeple Center, Room 200 $10/month

Register By: December 29

WehavepartneredwithDrumFIT,the world’sleadingcardiodrummingprogram, tohaveaccesstotheirextensiveon demandclasscontentandvideolibrary. Thisprogramallowsustoprovideavariety ofqualitycontentatdifferingintensity levelstomorepeople.DrumFITClassics Music,Memory&Motionisauniquecardio drummingprogram,designedforolder adults,thatusesmovementandrhythmto benefitboththemindandbody.

Participantsbenefitfromimproved memoryandcognitivefunction,increased hearthealth,enhancedmoodaswellas reducedstressandanxiety,while drummingalongwithgreatgenerational music.

*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.

Rosemount Area Seniors Reminders

Rosemount Area Seniors Membership Forms

PleaseremembertorenewyourRosemountArea Seniorsmembership. Formsareavailableatthe SteepleCenterandcanbereturnedtothemonthly luncheondropbox,ormailedto:RosemountArea Seniors,POBox402,Rosemount,MN 55068. If you have not yet renewed for 2023, this is the last newsletter you will receive in the mail.

500 Tournament

Friday, January 20, 7:00pm

Steeple Center, Room 100 $1/person

Knowledgeableplayersof allagesarewelcome.

Registrationstartsat6:45 p.m.andplaybeginsat7 p.m.sharp! Thecostis$1, whichisusedasprize money.

Rosemount Area Arts Council (RAAC)

Second Act Players

TheSecondAct PlayersofRosemount isamembership organizationfor seniorsage50and over,interestedinthe theater. Thereare manyopportunities forbecominginvolved, including:actingin playsandskits,setconstruction,stage management,directing,lightingandsound operation,scriptwriting,costumedesign, classes,fieldtrips,improvisationalworkshops, communityoutreach,andmore. Newmembers, withanylevelofexperience,arealways welcome. Formoreinformation,contact info@secondactplayers.comorcall651 252 4215,orvisitwww.secondactplayers.com.

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Rosemount Area Arts Council (RAAC) Events

TheRosemountAreaArtsCouncil (RAAC)hostsmanyexcitingevents attheSteepleCenterthatyoucan takeadvantageof. Ticketscanbe purchasedonlineatRAAC’swebsite www.rosemountarts.com,atthe SteepleCenterduringtheirBox OfficeHours(Mondays10am 12pm, Tuesdays9 11amandThursdays1 3pm),oratthedoor.

Upcoming Events:

“Blue Hazard” Bluegrass Concert $15 Friday,January6th,7pm

Witharelentlessdesiretomakeanemotional connectionwiththeiraudience,BlueHazardmixes theirloveofcontemporarymediumswithold soul rootstocreateanimpactfulmusicalexperience. Evolvingfromanovicefamilybandintodedicatedand earnestmusicians,thegroupimpresseslistenerswith theircrispharmonies,complexarrangements,and honest&diversesongwriting.BlueHazardwasformed in2000andiscomprisedoftwosiblingsandtwo friends.

• “Billy & Elton: The Hits Tribute Concert” $25 Friday,January20th,7pm

Internationallyacclaimedpianist,vocalistandKawai endorsedtouringartistPhilThompsonperformsa nightofBillyJoelandEltonJohn’sbiggesthits including“Bennie&TheJets”,“YourSong”,“MyLife”, “ScenesfromanItalianRestaurant”,“RocketMan”,“It’s StillRockandRolltoMe”,“CrocodileRock”,“Movin’ Out”,“Daniel”,“NewYorkStateofMind”andof coursenotributetotheselegendswouldbecomplete without“PianoMan”!

RAAC’s UFO and PHD Group:

Doyouhaveanyprojectshalfdone(PHDs)or unfinishedobjects(UFOs)hangingaroundyourhouse? Beitknitting,crocheting,beadwork,embroidery,wool workoranyothertypeofhandwork,wewouldloveto haveyoujoinourgroup. Thisisasocialgrouphoping tofinishprojectswhileenjoyingthecamaraderiefound withlikeartists. Thereisnofeeassociatedwith joiningthisgroup.Forquestions,pleasecontactJean Crewson,952 994 1480orjccrewson@@gmail.com. The group will meet on Thursdays from 12:303:30pm in Room 202.

RAS Executive Board

President RichardKnutson

612 840 6669

Vice Pres. KarenSchraan 651 322 7885

Secretary JudiDyson 651 423 3024

Treasurer TerranceYourchuck 651 423 2782

Medicare Insurance Counseling

1st Mondays, 1:00 4:00pm

3rd Tuesdays, 9:00am-12:00pm

Cost: FREE, Medicare,withallitschanges,canbevery complicated,butyoudon’thavetoletitcomplicate yourlife! MeetwithaHealthInsuranceCounselor fromTrelliswhocanassistwith:

• UnderstandingthebasicsofMedicareand MedicalAssistance

• ChoosingaMedicaresupplement

• ChoosingaMedicarePartDplan

• ProcessingofMedicareandMedicalAssistance claims

• Assistingwithhealthinsuranceforms

RosemountParks&Rec

Main Office: 651 322 6000

Stephanie Baumann: 651 322 6016

Lacelle Cordes: 651 322 6011

13885 South Robert Trail

Rosemount, MN 55068

• Exploringwaystolowerprescriptioncosts Appointmentsarerequired. Visit https:// trellisconnects.org/get help/medicare/ (preferred)orcalltheSeniorLinkAgeLineat1 800 333 2433toschedule.