News from the Steeple Center
A Publication for 55 Plus/Seniors
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National Hot Chocolate Day
Thursday, January 30
1:00 2:30pm (while supplies last)
Cost: FREE!
Steeple Center Lobby
Escapethewinterbluesandcozyupnexttothefireplace intheSteepleCenterlobbywherewewillbecelebrating NationalHotChocolateDay! Wewillhaveahotchocolate barsetupwithfuntoppingstochoosefrom. Grabadrink andaboardgameandenjoytheafternoonattheSteeple Center!
55+ Driver Discount Program*
Wednesday, January 8, 9:00am—1:00pm
Register By: January 3
Cost: $24
Steeple Center, Room 200
Completethiscoursetogeta10%discountonyourautoinsurancepremiums! Taughtasapresentationfromacertifiedinstructor,you’lldiscusschallenges wefaceasdrivers,newroaddesigns,vehicletechnology,andupdateson currentlaws.Bestofall,therearenowrittenorbehindthewheeltests! Certificatewillbeprovidedattheendofclass.
Steeple Service Crew Volunteer Opportunity*
Wednesday, January 15, 8:30—10:30am
Register By: December 27
The Open Door, 3910 Rahn Rd, Eagan
Areyoulookingforafunwaytogivebacktoourcommunity? Considerjoining theSteepleServiceCrewaswevolunteeratTheOpenDoorfoodpantry.We'll bestockingtheshelvesandhelpingoutinthewarehouse.Thisisanactive projectsowearyourcomfyshoes.Transportationonyourown.
Winter Weather Policy
Asareminder,theSteepleCenterwillclosewhenISD196(Rosemount,Apple Valley,Eagan)cancelsschoolforwinterweather. WhenISD196callsfora delayedstartorearlyreleasetotheschoolday,theSteepleCenterwillremain openwithnormalhours. Theoneexceptiontothispolicywillbeifschoolsare closedonaluncheonday,theSteepleCenterwillremainopenandthe luncheonwillgoonasscheduled.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
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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 & Recreation Department.
Steeple Center Hours :
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am 3:30pm Friday: 8:30am-12pm
Evenings & Weekends: Based on Scheduled Events
To register for a program:
• Register online at www.rosemountmn.gov/parks
• Drop off a completed registration form and payment at the Steeple Center during normal hours.
• In person at the Parks & Rec office in the lower level of the Community Center (temporarily unavailable)
ONGOING ACTIVITIES & SOCIAL CLUBS
& Book Exchange
Open during building hours
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
Hand and Foot Room 100
Tuesdays, 1 p.m.
Canasta Room 100
Wednesdays, 9:30 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.
MinnesotaHelp.info
Search here for services that help older Minnesotans and people with disabilities. Covers resources such as caregiving, assistive technology, end of life planning, financial help and much more.
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.
Double Pinochle Room 100
Thursdays, 12:30 p.m.
Bring $0.50 for prize money
Euchre Room 100
Fridays, 9 a.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 door to door transportation for people in Dakota County with priority for medical, dental and social services.
SNAP Outreach
651-307-9033
Second Harvest Heartland offers free programs to help ease your food budget.
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.
Quilting Group Room 202
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.
Diamond Dotz Group Room 202
2nd Wednesdays, 1p.m. 3:30p.m.
Woodcarving Club Room 202
Mondays & Fridays, 9 a.m.
Book Club Room 200
3rd Fridays, 10 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.
*Advanced registration required, see page 2 for options **RAAC Event, see page 7
Check Monitors and Room Schedules at the Steeple Center for Activity Locations!
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation*
Euchre
January 2025
Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation*
Bid Euchre 9:00 Medicare Counseling 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga*
Driver Discount Program* 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Diamond Dotz Group
Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving
Steeple Service Crew Open Door* 9:30 Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club 1:00 Bingo
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 17 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 Soda Bottling Tour* 7:00 500 Tourney
Rockin’ & Swingin’ Through the Decades**
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bid Euchre 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Craft Club* 22 9:00 Advisory Board Meeting 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Card Bingo 23 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 24 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 25 27
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving
9:30 SAIL Fitness
12:30 500 1:00 Needlework
1:00 Meditation* 1:00 Free Movie Monday 28 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 29 9:30 Canasta 30 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 National Hot Chocolate Day 31 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7:00 Phil Nusbaum and the Eclectics**
Rosemount Area Seniors Information
Monthly Luncheon*
Tuesday, January 7
Register By: December 31
$15 for members/$17 for non-members
11:30am Lunch
12:15pm Entertainment
Assembly Hall
Joinusforadeliciousporkroastdinnerand dessertcateredbyHouseofCoates. The afterlunchentertainmentwillbeCard Bingo! Pleasebring3nickels,3dimes,3 quarters,anda$1billforantes.Preregistrationandpaymentisrequired. Registrationoptionsarelistedonpagetwo.
500 Tournament
Friday, January 17, 7:00pm Steeple Center, Room 100
$1/person
Knowledgeableplayersofallagesarewelcome. Registrationstartsat6:45p.m.andplaybeginsat7 p.m.sharp! Thecostis$1,whichisusedasprize money.
Sunshine Service
Please contact Alan Kohls at 952-2016735, if you know of an RAS member who could use a little “Sunshine” greeting.
2025 RAS Membership
Don’tforgettorenewyourRASMembershipfor 2025! FormscanbefoundattheSteepleCenter. Oncecompleted,returnthemwithpaymenttothe dropboxattheSteepleCenter,or youcanalsoskip theformandrenewyourmembershiponlineat rosemountmn.gov/parks. If you have not yet renewed for 2025, this is the last newsletter you will receive in the mail.
Soda Bottling Tour & Firefighters Museum*
Friday, January 17
Registration Deadline: Monday, December 16 (SHORT REGISTRATION WINDOW)
Cost - $83/person
Bus leaves Community Center at 9:30am and returns at approximately 4:15pm The first stop of this fun trip will be at Grandpa Joe’s Candy & Soda Shop. (Formerly Blue Sun Soda & Sweets Shop) in Spring Lake Park. We will start in the bottling plant with a class on how they bottle soda. We will then move into the classic soda fountain to learn how to craft a wide variety of flavors. At the conclusion of the presentation, you can make purchases in the retail space, which includes a huge selection of soda, candy, as well as toys, games and puzzles. Lunch will be at Jax Café where you will have a choice of: baked chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy and a vegetable, Swedish Meatballs with potatoes and a vegetable, or butternut squash ravioli. Each choice comes with chocolate mousse for dessert and coffee, tea or milk. Our adventure concludes with a stop at the Minnesota Firefighters Museum for a guided tour. It is one of the largest fire specific museums in the nation, with a collection that includes patches, photos, and countless other fire related items from helmets to fire extinguishers to gear and a variety of tools. They have a number of exhibits including the 35W bridge collapse, fire box alarm communication system, and a replicated station crew quarters complete with brass pole.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
Upcoming Trip
Sign Up Soon!
Registration for all four trips will open on Monday, December 9th at 8:00am. You can register online or in person at the Steeple Center. The Steeple Center will open early at 8:00am that morning. Please do not go to the Parks & Rec office at the Community Center, as it is still closed for construction.
“Just the Way YouAre” at IvesAuditorium*
Thursday, February 13
Registration Deadline: Monday, January 13
Cost - $90/person
Bus leaves Community Center at 10:45am and returns at approximately 4:00pm Enjoy a day at the elegant jewel-box Gideon S. Ives Auditorium located on the 80-acre Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center campus along the Minnesota River in Bloomington. Lunch will be buffet style, and the menu will include: entrée, potatoes or rice, vegetables, dinner rolls, dessert, and a beverage. After lunch and during the intermission, visit the Masonic Museum and Library, which includes six galleries that showcase the history of Masonry in Minnesota. We will then move into the state-of-the-art concert hall opened in 2016 for the performance of “Just The Way You Are.” In celebration of Valentine's Day, the Sidekick Theatre presents an array of classic romantic songs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, featuring hits from Elvis Presley, The Righteous Brothers, The Bee Gees, Carole King, Billy Joel and more. Showcasing your favorite Sidekick Theatre musicians performing such songs as 'Can't Help Falling in Love', 'Wonderful Tonight', 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' and of course 'Just the Way You Are’, expect an atmosphere of fun and romance at Sidekick Theatre this Valentine's Day!
Target Field Tour*
Thursday, March 20
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 17
Cost - $93/person
Bus leaves Community Center at 9:45am and returns at approximately 3:45pm
This adventure will include a 90-minute walking/standing tour of Target Field. Go Behind the Scenes and experience the ballpark as only players and staff do! Hear the history of the ballpark and of the Minnesota Twins. Highlights of the tour may include: Delta SKY360° Club, Herb Carneal Press Box, Private Luxury Suite Level, Budweiser Roof Deck, Service Level, Various Bars & Restaurants, the Clubhouse, Batting Cage, and Dugouts. After the tour, shop at the Twins New Era Team Store, home for authentic Twins merchandise, and collectibles (NOTE: credit card transactions only). After the tour, have lunch at Murray's Steak House, serving customers in stylish surroundings since 1946. The menu will include: short ribs, mashed potatoes, green beans, tiny chocolate dessert, and a beverage.
“Grease” at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre*
Wednesday, April 16
Registration Deadline: Monday, March 10
Cost - $110/person
Bus leaves Community Center at 10:15am and returns at approximately 4:45pm
Enjoy a great meal and a great show at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre! Upon arrival at the theater, guests can select from a limited menu that includes an entrée, salad, vegetable, bread, potato or rice, and a beverage. After lunch, we will take in a performance of the beloved musical “Grease”! Join Sandy, Danny and the rest of the Burger Palace Boys and Pink Ladies for an affectionate satire of high school life in the 1950s. Don’t miss the unforgettable tunes like: “Summer Nights,” “Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee,” “We Go Together,” “Greased Lightnin’,” “Beauty School Dropout,” AND added songs made popular in the beloved film: “Grease (Is The Word),” “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and “You’re the One That I Want.” It’s a high-octane rock ‘n’ roll party packed with explosive energy!
Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings
Free Movie Monday
“Twisters”
Monday, January 27
1:00pm
Assembly Hall
Skipthetheaterprices andcomeenjoyafree moviepresentation withyourfriendsatthe SteepleCenter! Closed captioningwillbe turnedon.
Craft Club*
Tuesday, January 21, 1:00pm
Steeple Center, Room 202
Register By: January 14
Cost: $8/person
Project: Mini Wood Barn Quilt
Joinusforafun afternoonofcrafting!
Suppliesandtoolswillbe provided,anda facilitatorwillbepresent toleadtheproject. Pleasenotethatpictures areexamplesonly;actual projectswillvary.
Blood Pressure Checks
Tuesday, January 7
10:45 11:15am
Steeple Center, Conference Room
AnursefromTheRosemountSeniorLiving willbeattheSteepleCenterthefirst Tuesdayofeachmonthtodo FREE blood pressurechecks!
Yoga*
Tuesdays: January 7 28
Thursdays: January 9 30
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.
Gentle Stretch & Meditation*
Mondays: January 6 27 (skip 1/20)
Register By: 1 WEEK Prior to Session
Cost: $24/session (3 classes)
Thisclassfocusesonrelaxationand stretching,withallposesperformedon themat,sothere'snoneedtostand.
InstructorLoriKampawillhelpyou exploregentle,restorativeposes incorporatingfocusedbreathing, mindfulness,andmeditation.These posessupportyournervoussystem, calmyourmind,andenhanceflexibility bylengtheningmusclesandimproving yourrangeofmotion.Meditation improvescognitivefunction,helpingto keepyourbrainhealthyandsharpas youage. Everyposehasmodifications, soeveryoneiswelcome.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration
More Parks & Rec
Fraud Prevention Seminar
Thursday, December 12th, 9:30 11:00am
Learnhowtoprotectyourselffromfraudand scams! PresentedbytheRosemountPolice DepartmentandBoimaFreeman,Senior FinancialFraudInvestigatorwiththeStateof MinnesotaDepartmentofCommerce. Therewill beaquestionandanswersessionattheendof thepresentation. SponsoredbyFirstStateBank ofRosemount.
Steeple Service Crew Volunteer Opportunity*
Friday, February 7, 6:00—9:30pm Register By: January 27
Areyoulookingforafunwaytogivebacktoour community? ConsiderjoiningtheSteepleService CrewaswevolunteerataValentine'sDancefor ProjectExplore!ThisorganizationisaCommunity Edprogramthatservesadultswithdisabilities. Weneed6volunteerstoassistparticipantsas theyboogiethenightaway.Theeventwillbeon Friday,Feb.7thfrom6:00-9:30pmatValley MiddleSchool(900GardenViewDrive,Apple Valley).Wearyourcomfyshoessincewe'llbeon themovethatnight! Transportationonyourown.
RAAC Programs
RAAC’s UFO and PHD Group:
ThePHD/UFO(ProjectsHalfDone/UnfishedObjects)groupisnotacraftsgroup,butpeoplewho enjoycreatingworksofartinvariousFibermediums. Thetypesofworkinvolvequilting,embroidery,woolwork,needlepoint,crossstitch, hardanger,knitting,crocheting,crewel,woolfeltingandanyothertypesoffiberart. Peoplejoin thegroupnotonlytoworkontheirprojectsbutto learnfromothers,showofftheirfinishedwork, andtosocialize.
Thereisnofeetojointhegroupnordoesone havetobeaRAACmember. Anyonecancomeand jointhegroupandbringtheirPHD/UFOswith them. Welovetoseethedifferentfinishedprojectsandlearnnewtechniquesthatothersareusing.
Forquestions,pleasecontactJeanCrewson,952994-1480orjccrewson@@gmail.com. The group will meet on Thursdays from 12:30-3:30pm in Room 202.
Rosemount Area Arts Council (RAAC) Events
TheRosemountAreaArtsCouncil (RAAC)hostsmanyexcitingevents attheSteepleCenterthatyoucan takeadvantageof. Ticketscanbe purchasedonlineatRAAC’swebsite www.rosemountarts.com,atthe SteepleCenterduringtheirBox OfficeHours(Mondays10am-12pm, Tuesdays9-11amandThursdays13pm),oratthedoor.
Upcoming Events:
• Colleen Raye “Rockin’ & Swingin’ Through the Decades” Concert $35
Friday,January17th,7pm
ColleenRaye,DebbieO’KeefeandFriendswitha10Piece BandunderthedirectionofToddMathesonbringthis energetic,ultravarietymusicalreviewtotheRosemount SteepleCenter. You’llhearyourfavoritesfromthe50s through2000withhitsfromTheTemptations,Burt Bacharach,MichaelJackson,Sinatra,ShirleyBassey,Judy Garland,BonnieRaitt,ShaniaTwain,andMore!Witha multi-mediapresentation,thisengagingcharismatic crewwillhaveyoulaughing,cryingandeverythingin between!
• Phil Nusbaum and The Eclectics Concert $18
Friday,January31st,7pm
PhilNusbaumisthecurrenthostofKBEMJazz 88'sBluegrassSaturdayMorningfrom7am-noon. Fridayeveningwillstartoffwitha"MeetandGreet"with Philat6:30pm. Heisalong-timebluegrassandfolk musicradiohost,ateacher,andhaspublishedmany articlesaboutbluegrassmusic.
TheEclecticsareabluegrass basedtrio,playingold favorites,surprisingbluegrass(coversofolderpopand country),andoriginalmusic.PhilNusbaum-banjoand vocals;NickMartin-fiddleandvocals;andJohnBerquist -base.Thetrioiswellrehearsedandplaysagreat varietyofsongtypes.Thefocusisintrumentalmusic, thoughtheysingsomegoodoldsongs,too. Phil,a professionalcommunicator,andtheotherEclecticshave createdstructuredpresentationsthatmake performancesmorethanasequencingofsongs.
RAS Advisory Committee
• JoyBester,952-484-7287
• MarilynHead,719-684-4994
• KenJax,612-708-2030
• RosannSowada,952-432-9378
RosemountParks&Rec
Main Office: 651-322-6000
Stephanie Baumann: 651-322-6016
Lacelle Cordes: 651-322-6011
13885 South Robert Trail
Rosemount, MN 55068
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