News from the Steeple Center
A Publication for 55 Plus/Seniors
Steeple Service Crew
Wednesday, May 3
2:00pm
Steeple Center, Room 200
Haveyoubeensearchingforwaystoget involvedwiththecommunity? Consider joiningthenewSteepleServiceCrew! Thisgroupwillbevolunteeringtogether inthecommunity. Itwillbeagreatway togivebackwhilemeetingnewpeople. Differentvolunteeropportunitieswillbe coordinatedbi-monthly,andyoucan choosewhichyouwouldliketo participatein.Ifyouareinterested,we inviteyoutoattendourinformational meeting. Can’tmakethemeeting? PleasereachouttoStephanieBaumann at651-322-6016or stephanie.baumann@rosemountmn.gov formoreinformation.
Derby Day Party
Thursday, May 4 1:00-2:30pm
Cost: FREE!
Steeple Center, Lobby
Let’scelebratetheracefortheroses attheSteepleCenter!Putonyour bestfascinator,hatorbowtieand joinusforDerbythemedtreats,fun andgames.Prizeswillbegivenfor thebestderbydayoutfits.
Walking Club
Wednesdays, May - September 9:00am
Central Park (2893 145th Street West)
Interestedingettingoutdoorsthis springandsummertowalk? Would youlikesomecompanytomakethe walksabitmorefun? Ifyou answeredyes,thenpleaseconsider joiningourSteepleCenterWalking Club! WewillmeetatCentralPark andwalkthebeautifulKoch MinnesotaTrail. Oneloopis approximately0.8miles,andyoucan makethelooponce,twice,orasmany timesasyouwouldlike! Allability levelsarewelcome. Bringasnack andstayafterforsomemore socializingifyouwouldlike!
Planting Annuals
Wednesday, May 24
10:00am
Register By: Monday, May 22
Steeple Center, Room 200 FREE!
Gettingyourspringgardenready? Joinusforthiseducational presentationonannualspresented bytheDakotaCountyMaster Gardeners!
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
Rosemount Parks & Rec 13885 South Robert Tr. Rosemount, MN 55068 Steeple Center 14375 South Robert Tr. Rosemount, MN 55068 (no mail delivery to this address) Rosemount Area Seniors PO Box 402 Rosemount, MN 55068 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: The Steeple Center 2 Ongoing Activities & Social Clubs 2 Area Services 2 Calendar 3 RAS Announcements 4 Parks & Rec Trips & Outings 5 Parks & Rec Programs 6 Other Opportunities 7 Contact Info 8 May 2023
Parks & Rec Programs/Announcements
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.
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May 2023
*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!
Page 3 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:00 Insurance Counseling 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 2 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:00 DrumFIT* 10:45 Blood Pressure Checks 11:30 Luncheon^ 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Hand & Foot 3 9:00 Walking Club 10:00 Canasta 12:30 Quilting 2:00 Steeple Service Crew Informational Meeting 4 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Derby Day Party 5 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7:00 Barley Jacks Bluegrass Concert** 6 8 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 9 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:00 DrumFIT* 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Hand & Foot 10 9:00 Walking Club 10:00 Canasta 1:00 Dominoes 11 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 11:00 Mystery Trip^ 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 12 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 13 15 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:00 Insurance Counseling 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 16 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 DrumFIT* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Craft Club* 17 9:00 Walking Club 10:00 Canasta 12:30 Quilting 1:00 Bingo 18 9:00 Cribbage 9:15 Northfield Trip* 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 19 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Book Club 7:00 Music of John Denver Concert** 20 22 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Free Movie Monday 23 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 DrumFIT* 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 24 9:00 Walking Club 9:00 Advisory Board Meeting 10:00 Canasta 10:00 Planting Annuals* 1:00 Card Bingo 25 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 26 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 27 29 STEEPLE CENTER CLOSED 30 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 DrumFIT* 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 31 9:00 Walking Club 10:00 Canasta
Rosemount Area Seniors Information
Monthly Luncheon
Tuesday, May 2
RSVP Deadline: April 25
$13 for members/$15 for non-members
11:30am Lunch
12:15pm Entertainment
Steeple Center, Assembly Hall
Joinusforadeliciousbroastedchicken dinnerwithmashedpotatoes,veggiesand dessertcateredbyHouseofCoates.The afterlunchentertainmentwillbemagician
MarkusClegg! Hewilldazzleuswithhis “Magic,Mystery&Mayhem”show! 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!
Rosemount Area Seniors Mystery Trip
Thursday, May 11, 11:00am 3:00pm
Registration Deadline: May 2
$30 for Members, $32 for Non-Members
ItistimeforanotherfunMysteryTrip! Participantswillenjoytheirchoiceofaroastbeeforturkey dinner. Themealwillincludemashedpotatoesandgravy,saladanddessert,andbeverages(milk,coffee, sodaorlemonade). Acashbarwillalsobeavailable. Thepriceincludestransportationonacoachbus, lunch,amysterystop,andtaxandgratuity. ThebuswilldepartfromandreturntotheRosemount CommunityCenter(southparkinglot). Paymentmustbemadeinadvancewithyourmealchoice. Reservationsmaybemadeatamonthlyluncheon,placedintheRASDropBoxattheSteepleCenter,or mailedtotheRosemountAreaSeniors,P.O.Box402,Rosemount,MN 55068. Makecheckspayableto RosemountAreaSeniorsandindicateyourmealchoiceandmark“MysteryTrip”. Norefundswillbegiven aftertheregistrationdeadline. Questions? CallJudyGarinat651-344-8246,BarbGrothat952-423-1854 orJudiDysonat651-423-3024.
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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 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.
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.
Millner Heritage Vineyard*
Thursday, September 14
Registration Deadline: Monday, August 14
Cost - $88/person
Bus leaves Community Center at 9:00am and returns at approximately 4:45pm The day will begin with a stop in St. Bonifacius to purchase meats at Mackenthun Sausage & Deli. They sell handmade smoked meats, sausages, jerky, apple wood smoked bacon and ham, brats, meat pies, braunschweiger and many other outstanding products. We will then enjoy a leisurely ride through the back roads of rural central Minnesota heading to the Millner Heritage Vineyard & Winery near Kingston. This European style winery was designed, built and is operated by the Millner family. The panoramic view of the nineacre estate is breathtaking. A member of the family will explain the process of developing and caring for a vineyard. Hear and see the art of wine making from fresh grapes to completed wine in the bottle. Please note that this is a standing/walking tour, with parts in refrigerated areas. After the tour, enjoy lunch and a wine tasting presentation. The menu will include chicken, a potato and vegetable, bread, coffee, and a cookie. You will have the opportunity to make wine purchases before heading to the last stop of the day, Bongards Creamery Retail Store near Norwood Young America. They have been selling premium cheeses since 1908.
*Registration required. Please see page 2 for registration options.
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Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings
Steeple Center Book Club
Friday, May 19, 10:00am
Book Title: “One Night Two Souls Went Walking” by Ellen Cooney
Callingallbooklovers! Wearepartnering upwiththeRobertTrailLibrarytooffera bookclubrighthereattheSteepleCenter. Thereisnocost,andnoneedtoregister.
Craft Club*
Tuesday, May 16, 1:00pm
Steeple Center, Room 202
Register By: May 9
Cost: $6/person
Project: Wood Block House
Joinusforafunafternoonofcrafting!Supplies andtoolswillbeprovided,andafacilitatorwill bepresenttoleadthe project. Pleasenote thatpicturesare examplesonly;actual projectswillvary. Classspaceislimited, soreserveyourspot today!
Yoga*
Tuesdays: May 2 23 (skip 5/30)
Thursdays: May 4 25
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.
Free Movie Monday
“Ticket to Paradise”
Monday, May 22, 1:00pm
Assembly Hall
Skipthetheaterprices andcomeenjoyafree moviepresentation withyourfriendsat theSteepleCenter! Closedcaptioningwill beturnedon.
Bingo
Wednesday, May 17, 1:00pm Room 100
Cost: FREE!
Eachplayerwillhavetheirownsingle-use card. Wewillplay6games -pleasebring $0.25pergame. Noregistrationrequired!
Blood Pressure Checks
Tuesday, May 2
10:45 11:15am
Steeple Center, Conference Room
AnursefromTheRosemountSenior LivingwillbeattheSteepleCenterthe firstTuesdayofeachmonthtodo FREE bloodpressurechecks!
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
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Parks & Rec Cont.
DrumFIT Cardio Drumming*
Tuesdays, 10:00am, $10/month Register By: May 1
WehavepartneredwithDrumFIT,theworld’s leadingcardiodrummingprogram,tohave accesstotheirextensiveon-demandclass contentandvideolibrary. DrumFITClassics Music,Memory&Motionisauniquecardio drummingprogram,designedforolderadults, thatusesmovementandrhythmtobenefitboth themindandbody. Participantsbenefitfrom improvedmemoryandcognitivefunction, increasedhearthealth,enhancedmoodaswell asreducedstressandanxiety,whiledrumming alongwithgreatgenerationalmusic.
Composting Basics*
Wednesday, April 26 10:00am
Register By: April 24
Cost: FREE
Steeple Center, Room 200
DidyouknowthatAmericanstossout35million tonsoffoodwasteintolandfillseachyear? Wouldyouliketohelpreducethatamount? Cometothispresentationtolearnhowyoucan begindivertingfoodwastefromgoinginto landfills. Doingsoissupereasyandtotallyfree. You’llwalkoutofthispresentationwithallthe knowledgeandmaterialsyou’llneedtoget started.
Second Act Players
TheSecondActPlayersof Rosemountisamembership organizationforseniorsage 50andover,interestedinthe theater. Therearemany opportunitiesforbecoming involved,including:actingin playsandskits,setconstruction,stage management,directing,lightingandsound operation,scriptwriting,costumedesign,classes, fieldtrips,improvisationalworkshops,community outreach,andmore. Newmembers,withanylevel ofexperience,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:
• “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!
• The Barley Jacks Bluegrass Concert—$15
Friday,May5th,7:00pm
• Layne Yost’s “Music of John Denver” $25
Friday,May19th,7:00pm
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.
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RAAC
RAS Executive Board
President RichardKnutson
612-840-6669
Vice-Pres. KarenSchraan
651-322-7885
Secretary GloriaMcMorran
763-670-4084
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
