News from the Steeple Center - April 2023

News from the Steeple Center

A Publication for 55 Plus/Seniors

Composting Basics*

Wednesday, April 26 10:00am

Register By: April 24

Cost: FREE Steeple Center, Room 200

Didyou knowthat Americans tossout35 milliontons offoodwaste intolandfills eachyear?

Wouldyouliketohelpreducethat amount? Cometothispresentationto learnhowyoucanbegindivertingfood wastedfromgoingintolandfills. Doing soissupereasyandtotallyfree. You’ll walkoutofthispresentationwithall theknowledgeandmaterialsyou’ll needtogetstarted.

Driver Improvement Course—4 Hr. Refresher*

Wednesday, April 19 9:00am—1:00pm

Register By: April 12

Cost: $24

Steeple Center, Room 200

WehavepartneredwiththeMN HighwaySafetyResearchCenterto offerdriverimprovementcoursesfor maturedrivers. Uponcompletionof thiscourse,drivers55+maybe entitledtoa10%discountontheir autoinsurance. This4-hrrefresher programis opento anyone whohas takenan8hourcourse withinthe last3years.

Steeple Center, Room 100

Register By: March 28

Landmark Tours Travel Show*

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

Hand and Foot Room 100

Tuesdays, 1 p.m.

Canasta Room 100

Wednesdays, 10 a.m.

Bingo Room 100

3rd Wednesday, 1 p.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

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

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 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.

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.

*Advanced registration required, see page 2

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Rosemount Area Seniors Information

Monthly Luncheon

Tuesday, April 4

RSVP Deadline: March 28

$13 for members/$15 for non-members

11:30am Lunch

12:15pm Entertainment

Steeple Center, Assembly Hall

JoinusforadeliciousEasterhamdinnerand dessertcateredbyHouseofCoates.The afterlunchentertainmentwillbeCard Bingo! Pleasebring3nickels,3dimes,3 quarters,anda$1billforantes.Preregistrationandpaymentisrequired. Registrationenvelopescanbeplacedinthe RASdropboxlocatedattheSteepleCenter withpaymentenclosed.

Sunshine Service

Please contact Al Sprute at 651-4231666, 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!

Upcoming Parks & Rec Trips & Outings

Northfield Tour*

Thursday, May 18

Registration Deadline: Monday, April 17 Cost - $82/person

Bus leaves Community Center at 9:15am and returns at approximately 3pm Our day trip will start out at the Northfield Historical Society Museum, home to Northfield's famous bank raid site. It appears as it did in September 1876, when the James-Younger Gang attempted to rob it. There are also rotating exhibits on the history of the city, its region, and the state. The museum store offers souvenirs and books of local and regional interest offered in the atmosphere of an old-fashioned dry goods store. While half the group is exploring the museum, the other will have a chance to check out some of the wonderful shops in the historic downtown district. After the groups switch places, the next stop will be The Ole Store restaurant where we will enjoy a Swedish meatball luncheon along with a cookie and beverage. After lunch, a local guide will board the coach for a city tour of Northfield focusing on its history. Many of the buildings in Northfield look as they did a century ago, with windows and cornices embellished with 19th-century architectural detail. The village is charming and sophisticated, historic and colorful, artsy and active, secluded and connected, quiet and happening. The tour will include the campuses of Carleton College, founded in 1866 and St. Olaf college, founded in 1874 to educate the Norwegian immigrants who had settled around the area.

*Registration opens March 7th. Please see page 2 for registration options.

“Murder on the Orient Express” at the Guthrie*

Wednesday, June 7

Registration Deadline: Monday, April 3

Cost - $90/person

Bus leaves Community Center at 10:00am and returns at approximately 4:00pm

Start the day with a light lunch at the Hen House Eatery in Minneapolis, including a cup of soup made from scratch daily, a chicken salad sandwich, and a beverage and cookie. After lunch we will head to the Guthrie Theater and take a few minutes to explore public areas of the building. The Guthrie is home to many noteworthy features including one of the longest escalators in the Midwest, the Endless Bridge, a cantilever that extends 178 feet from the face of the building, and the amber glass box. Dubbed the Citizens of Minnesota Overlook, this lobby with amber windows provides a near 360-degree view of the historic neighborhood. Once doors open, find your seats to enjoy a performance of Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express,” a whodone-it mystery. Passengers aboard the opulent Orient Express awake to frightful news: overnight, the American business mogul among them was stabbed to death behind locked doors. Thankfully, debonair detective Hercule Poirot is on the train and on the case. He promptly begins interviewing suspects, securing alibis and forming theories about the killer, taking the audience on a wildly glamorous crime-solving ride.

Munsinger Gardens & Stearns County History Museum*

Thursday, July 13

Registration Deadline: Monday, June 12

Cost - $84/person

Bus leaves Community Center at 8:30am and returns at approximately 4:00pm The first stop of the day will be at the Munsinger & Clemens Gardens, nestled along the shores of the Mississippi River. Enjoy these prestigious and nationally renowned gardens that attract visitors from all over the world. Stroll among the beautiful colors and inhale the garden fragrances. The Virginia Clemens Rose Garden features a series of gardens reminiscent of European gardens. Please note that this is a self-guided tour that will require walking; you are encouraged to wear durable and comfortable footwear. After your stroll through the gardens, enjoy a lunch at the Coyote Moon Grille restaurant overlooking the Territory Golf Club in St. Cloud. Lunch will include an entrée, popover, salad, side dish, beverage, and a dessert. We will then head to the Stearns County History Museum for a guided tour of the collection of photographs, printed materials and artifacts related to the history of Stearns County and its diverse heritage. After the guided tour, take time to explore the two floors of gallery space at your own pace.

Lake Minnetonka Cruise*

Tuesday, August 15

Registration Deadline: Monday, July 17

Cost - $84/person

Bus leaves Community Center at 11:00am and returns at approximately 4:30pm

Enjoy a beautiful summer day aboard the Lady of the Lake, a historic sternwheeler on Lake Minnetonka! The main cabin is enclosed, and the second level is covered and can be enclosed with durable plastic window coverings if the weather requires it. The top deck is up an additional flight of stairs and is uncovered. The Boaters Boxed Lunch will be served on board and includes a signature gourmet chicken salad on a croissant with lettuce, fresh fruit, pasta salad, dessert, and a soft drink. Hear a special Lady of the Lake live narration about Lake Minnetonka from the Captain and crew. They will talk about the Big Island, and you will see the waterfront mansions, restaurants, marinas and gardens. Learn about the lake’s history as it enjoyed worldwide fame in the mid-1800s for its elegance and scenery. After returning to the docks, we will end the day with some time to enjoy the quaint shops along Water Street in downtown Excelsior.

*Registration opens March 7th. Please see page 2 for registration options.

Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings

Steeple Center Book Club

Friday, April 21, 10:00am

Book Title: “Almost American Girl” by Robin Ha

Callingallbooklovers! Wearepartnering upwiththeRobertTrailLibrarytooffera bookclubrighthereattheSteepleCenter. Thereisnocost,andnoneedtoregister.

Craft Club*

Tuesday, April 18, 1:00pm

Steeple Center, Room 202

Register By: April 11

Cost: $6/person

Project: Paint a Little Teapot Planter

Joinusforafunafternoonof crafting!Suppliesandtools willbeprovided,anda facilitatorwillbepresentto leadtheproject. Pleasenote thatpicturesareexamples only;actualprojectswillvary. Classspaceislimited,so reserveyourspottoday!

DrumFIT Cardio Drumming*

Tuesdays, 10:00am, $10/month

Register By: April 3

WehavepartneredwithDrumFIT,theworld’s leadingcardiodrummingprogram,tohave accesstotheirextensiveon-demandclass contentandvideolibrary. DrumFITClassics Music,Memory&Motionisauniquecardio drummingprogram,designedforolderadults, thatusesmovementandrhythmtobenefit boththemindandbody. Participantsbenefit fromimprovedmemoryandcognitivefunction, increasedhearthealth,enhancedmoodaswell asreducedstressandanxiety,whiledrumming alongwithgreatgenerationalmusic.

Yoga*

Tuesdays: April 4 25

Thursdays: April 6 27

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.

Bingo

Wednesday, April 19, 1:00pm

Room 100

Cost: FREE!

Eachplayerwillhavetheirownsingle-use card. Wewillplay6games -pleasebring $0.25pergame. Noregistrationrequired!

Blood Pressure Checks

Tuesday, April 4

10:45 11:15am

Steeple Center, Conference Room

AnursefromTheRosemountSenior LivingwillbeattheSteepleCenterthe firstTuesdayofeachmonthtodo FREE bloodpressurechecks!

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

Other Opportunities

“Step Out & Walk About” the RCC

• RCC Hallways: Monday–Friday.8am–4:30pm,Eveninghoursdependonscheduled events.

• RCC Gymnasium: Monday-Friday,8-9am

Adultsofallagesareinvitedto“walkabout”the CommunityCenter. Maintainyourwalking programallyearround,rainorshine,heator sleet. Weatherisnolongeranexcuse! Walking mapsareavailableattheParksandRecreation OfficelocatedonthelowerleveloftheRCC, 13885SouthRobertTrail.

Driver Improvement Course 8-Hour Program*

Wednesday and Thursday, March 22-23 5:30-9:30pm

Register By: Thursday, March 16

Cost: $28

Steeple Center, Room 200

Driversover55areeligibletoreceivea10% discountontheirautoinsuranceuponcompletion ofthisprogram.This8-hourprogramoffersa learningexperienceforparticipantsbyproviding instructionfromacertifiedprofessionalwhouses themostup-to-dateresearchinthefield. Topics coveredincludebutarenotlimitedto:visual scanningtechniques,steeringtechniques,antilock brakesystems,airbagsafetyandnewvehicle technology.

Second Act Players

TheSecondActPlayersof Rosemountisamembership organizationforseniorsage 50andover,interestedinthe theater. Therearemany opportunitiesforbecoming involved,including:actingin playsandskits,set construction,stagemanagement,directing, lightingandsoundoperation,scriptwriting, costumedesign,classes,fieldtrips, improvisationalworkshops,communityoutreach, andmore. Newmembers,withanylevelof experience,arealwayswelcome. Formore information,contactinfo@secondactplayers.com orcall651-252-4215,orvisit www.secondactplayers.com.

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:

• Singleton Street Bluegrass Concert—$15

Thursday,March16th,7:00pm

• Rosemount Writers Festival & Book Fair

Saturday,March18th,9:00am 4:00pm

• “Bob” The Music of Bob Dylan—$20

Friday,March24th,7:00pm

• “Shenanigans at the Blue Pelican Inn” Second Act Players Performances $16:

Thursday,April27,6:00pm

Friday,April28,7:00pm

Saturday,April29, 2:00pmand7:00pm

Synopsis:OwnersSophieandGeorgehavetheirhands fullwithalltheirquirkylodgersattheBluePelicanInn, wherealmostanythingcanhappen!Theyhave developedalotofpatienceandmechanicalskillstodeal withtheirstrangeguests.Theyincludeafamilythat causesheadachesallthetime,amatchmaker,asingle schoolteacher,anerd,asetofolderhoneymooners,anda coupleofsnobs.Aftergettingabigdoseofsouthern hospitalityeveryoneheadsforhomewithachangeof attitudeandapinkflamingofortheirfrontlawn. AudienceswilllovetheirstayattheBluePelicanInn!

RAAC’s UFO and PHD Group:

Doyouhaveanyprojectshalfdone(PHDs)orunfinished objects(UFOs)hangingaroundyourhouse? Beit knitting,crocheting,beadwork,embroidery,woolwork oranyothertypeofhandwork,wewouldlovetohave youjoinourgroup. Thisisasocialgrouphopingtofinish projectswhileenjoyingthecamaraderiefoundwithlike artists. Thereisnofeeassociatedwithjoiningthis group.Forquestions,pleasecontactJeanCrewson,952994-1480orjccrewson@@gmail.com. The group will meet on Thursdays from 12:30-3:30pm 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

RosemountParks&Rec

Main Office: 651-322-6000

Stephanie Baumann: 651-322-6016

Lacelle Cordes: 651-322-6011

Medicare Insurance Counseling

1st & 3rd Mondays: 12pm, 1:15pm, 2:30pm

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

• UnderstandingthebasicsofMedicareand MedicalAssistance

• ChoosingaMedicaresupplement

• ChoosingaMedicarePartDplan

• ProcessingofMedicareandMedicalAssistance claims

• Assistingwithhealthinsuranceforms

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

13885 South Robert Trail

Rosemount, MN 55068