News from the Steeple Center
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
A Publication for 55 Plus/Seniors
Parks & Rec Programs/Events
Walking Club
Wednesdays
May - September
9:00am
Central Park (2893 145th St W)
Interestedingettingoutdoorsthis springandsummertowalk? Wouldyoulikesomecompanyto makethewalksabitmorefun? If youansweredyes,thenplease considerjoiningourSteepleCenter WalkingClub! Wewillmeetat CentralParkandwalkthebeautiful KochMinnesotaTrail. Oneloopis approximately0.8miles,andyou canmakethelooponce,twice,or asmanytimesasyouwouldlike!
Allabilitylevelsarewelcome. Bringasnackandstayafterfor somemoresocializingifyouwould like!
Steeple Center
14375 South Robert Tr.
Rosemount, MN 55068 (no mail delivery to this address)
Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 8:30a-3:30p
Friday: 8:30a-12:00p
Steeple Service Crew Volunteer Opportunity
Wednesday, May 15 8:30 10:30am
The Open Door
3000 Ames Crossing Rd, #100, Eagan
Areyoulookingfora funwaytogiveback toourcommunity?
Considerjoiningthe SteepleServiceCrew aswevolunteerat TheOpenDoor. Join usaswetakefood fromthewarehouse andstockontothe foodshelves. PleasersvpbyMay1stby contactingNancyEngel at nancy.engel@rosemountmn.govorjust tellherwhileyou'reattheSteepleCenter. Hopetoseeyouthere!
Rosemount Area Seniors Spring Mystery Trip*
Wednesday, May 22
Bus leaves Community Center (south entrance) at 11:15am
Bus returns at approximately 4:15pm
Register By: May 8
Cost: $48 for RAS Members, $50 for Non-Members
It’stimeforanotherMysteryTriphostedbytheRosemountAreaSeniors!Don’t missthisdeliciousmealandtriptoatoafunmysterylocation!Priceincludes tax&gratuity.Lunchwillbeawonderfulbuffetincludingturkeyandgravy, Swedishmeatballs,fettuccinialfredo,sidesanddesserts.Thevenueweare goingtoisfullyaccessible,buttherewillbeabitofwalkingtoandfromthebus, andthelunchisaself-servicebuffet.Pleaseplanaccordingly. Thebuswill departfromandreturntotheRosemountCommunityCenter(southparking lot).Norefundswillbegivenaftertheregistrationdeadline. *Pleasenotethat whilethepriceforthisMysteryTripisabithigherthaninthepast,the planningcommitteehasalreadymadearrangementsforthefalltripaswell, whichwillbealittlelessexpensivethannormal,balancingoutfortheyear.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
Rosemount Parks & Rec 13885 South Robert Tr. Rosemount, MN 55068
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
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
• 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
Puzzle & 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.
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 Lobby
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, 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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*Advanced registration required, see page 2 for options
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May 2024
Page 3 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 9:00 Walking Club 9:30 Canasta 12:30 Quilt Club 2 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 3 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 4 6 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Insurance Counseling 7 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:45 Blood Pressure Checks 11:30 Luncheon* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 8 9:00 Walking Club 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Dominoes 9 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 10 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 11 13 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 14 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 15 7:45 Anoka History Tour* 8:30 Steeple Service Crew @ Open Door 9:00 Walking Club 9:30 Canasta 12:30 Quilt Club 1:00 Bingo 16 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 10:00 Book Club 7:00 “The Crown Jewels” Tribute to Queen** 18 20 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Insurance Counseling 21 9:00 Bid Euchre 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Craft Club* 22 9:00 Advisory Board Meeting 9:00 Walking Club 9:30 Canasta 11:15 Mystery Trip* 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 STEEPLE CENTER CLOSED 28 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 29 9:00 Walking Club 9:30 Canasta 30 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 31 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving
**RAAC Event,
7 Check Monitors and Room Schedules at the Steeple Center for Activity
Rosemount Area Seniors Information
Monthly Luncheon*
Tuesday, May 7
Register By: April 30
$15 for members/$17 for non-members
11:30am Lunch
12:15pm Entertainment
Steeple Center, Assembly Hall
Joinusforadeliciousbroastedchicken dinnerwithabakedpotato,veggiesand dessertcateredbyHouseofCoates.The afterlunchentertainmentwillbeCard Bingo!Pleasebring3nickels,3dimes,3 quarters,anda$1billforantes. Preregistrationandpaymentisrequired. Registrationoptionsarelistedonpagetwo.
Sunshine Service
Please contact Alan Kohls at 952-2016735, 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 Trips & Outings
Mankato History Tour*
Wednesday, September 18
Registration Deadline: Monday, August 19
Cost - $91/person
Bus leaves Community Center at 7:45am and returns at approximately 4:15pm
Take a step back in time and explore the 16-room historic Hubbard House in Mankato. It chronicles the life of R.D. and his family from 1871 to 1905. The adjoining 1890 Carriage House contains a collection of horse-drawn vehicles and antique automobiles. Note: this tour includes a second floor and no elevator. Those guests who cannot climb a flight of stairs can be accommodated on the main floor and in the Carriage House. We will then have a delicious lunch at Number 4 American Bar & Kitchen including a classic chicken pot pie with a buttery flaky crust, and a mini crème brulee for dessert. The last stop of the day will be the Blue Earth History Center for a docent-led tour. The museum features hands-on history with a diorama of 1880s Mankato, displays and exhibits from the area, and treasures from local author Maud Hart Lovelace, best known for the Betsy-Tacy series.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
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Redhead Creamery*
Thursday, June 13
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 13
Cost - $93/person
Bus leaves Community Center at 8:45am and returns at approximately 5:15pm
Start the day in Sauk Center for lunch at The Palmer House Café, located in the historic Palmer House Hotel that is wonderfully arranged, full of antiques, fascinating memorabilia and history. You will get a cup of homemade soup, a grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato, fries, and a beverage. We will then head to the Redhead Creamery and Farm where we will learn how cheese is made and what a day in the life of a dairy cow is like. First, visit the cow side of the farm to see the Jer-Lindy dairy calves and heifers, the pregnant mama cows, and the milking parlor where they are milked twice a day. Next up comes the cheese plant, where you'll get an overview of the entire cheese-making process through the huge picture windows. Learn the history of their own dairy cheese story, the farm sustainability and conservation efforts implemented. Have a mooooving conversation with some of our beautiful bovines, and last but not least watch a video on cheese making at Redhead Creamery. Then you can sample some ridiculously good cheese! **Please note that this tour involves a considerable amount of walking and standing. Wear stable and comfortable shoes. The site is accessible, so you can bring a collapsible wheelchair, walker or cane.
“Triple Espresso” at Plymouth Playhouse*
Thursday, July 25
Registration Deadline: Monday, June 3
Cost - $94/person
Bus leaves Community Center at 11:30am and returns at approximately 5:00pm
Enjoy a wonderful Luncheon Pasta Buffet at the Ramada by Wyndham Hotel and Conference Center before moving into the Plymouth Playhouse Theater on the lower level of the hotel for a performance “Triple Espresso”. It tells the story of three guys whose bid for showbiz fame and fortune ended in 4 minutes of magnificent failure on national television. Hugh Butternut, Buzz Maxwell, and Bobby Bean tell their rags-to-rags story earnestly, with hysterical results. Butternut is a musician, a vulnerable soul with a lounge lizard smile; Maxwell is an uncertain magician with an attitude; and Bean is an irrepressible, all-over-the-map entertainer with big dreams. The laughter is infectious, and the comedy appeals to everyone from first graders to college students to baby boomers.
Anoka History Tour*
Wednesday, May 15
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 15
Cost - $85/person
Bus leaves Community Center at 7:45am and returns at approximately 3:45pm
This fun day will start out at Hans' Bakery in Anoka, who now partners with Wuollet Bakery to offer a wider variety of cakes and pastries to purchase. We will then head to the Anoka History Center for a docent led tour, celebrating both the told and untold stories of Anoka County and its people. A portion of the exhibit space is reserved for a military gallery, which features all the major conflicts since the Civil War. After the guided tour, explore galleries at your own pace and visit the gift store. We will then take a narrated riding tour of the area, full of history and mystery. This historic village is situated on two rivers, making it the perfect place to power the saw mills. Enjoy the folklore, the traditions, industries and culture that has caused the community to thrive. After the tour we will head to the Green Haven Golf Course for lunch at the Tavern at Green Haven. You will have a choice of a walleye sandwich or chicken parmesan.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
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Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings
Steeple Center Book Club
Friday, May 17, 10:00am
Book Title: “The Late Bloomers” by Deepa Varadarajan
Callingallbooklovers! Wearepartnering upwiththeRobertTrailLibrarytooffera bookclubrighthereattheSteepleCenter. Thereisnocost,andnoneedtoregister.
Craft Club*
Tuesday, May 21, 1:00pm
Steeple Center, Room 202
Register By: May 14
Cost: $6/person
Project: Aged Terracotta Pot
Joinusforafun afternoonofcrafting!
Suppliesandtoolswill beprovided,anda facilitatorwillbe presenttoleadthe project. Pleasenote thatpicturesare examplesonly;actual projectswillvary. Class spaceislimited,so reserveyourspottoday!
Bingo
Wednesday, May 15, 1:00pm Room 100
Cost: FREE!
Eachplayerwillhavetheirownsingle-use card. Wewillplay6games -pleasebring $0.25pergame. Noregistrationrequired!
Yoga*
Tuesdays: April 30 May 21 (skip (5/28)
Thursdays: May 2 23 (skip 5/30)
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.
Blood Pressure Checks
Tuesday, May 7 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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Other Opportunities
Crash Course: Recycling
Tuesday, April 16, 7:00pm
Cost: FREE
Steeple Center, Room 200
Recyclingdoesn’thavetobeconfusing.This crashcourseexplainswhereourrecyclinggoes, andwhyitworks.Learntipsandtrickstorecycle rightandhaveyourquestionsansweredbyan industryprofessional.
Crash Course: Organics
Tuesday, April 23, 7:00pm
Cost: FREE
Steeple Center, Room 200
Organicsdrop-offsandcompostinghavebecome increasinglytrendy,butwhatarethey?Learn moreabouthowcompostingworks,howit benefitsourcommunity,andhowyoucaneasily doyourpartinthiscrashcourse.Attendeeswill havethechancetowinakitchencountertopbin tocollectfoodscraps.
Arbor Day Celebration & Tree Giveaway
Saturday, April 27, 10:00am
Cost: FREE
Public Works Facility (14425 Brazil Ave)
Joinusasweobservethe32ndannual RosemountArborDay. Wewillrecognizethe importanceofArborDaywithabriefprogram hostedbyMayorWeisensel. Wewillalsobe givingawaytreesfrom6-8feetinheightto residentsofRosemount. Therewillbeavariety oftreespeciesavailable. Thetreesforthisyear areSiennaGlenMaple,SnowSweetApple, HeritageOak,andPinkSpiresCrabApple(allare subjecttochange). Thefirst150residentsof Rosemountwhohaveproofofresidencywill receiveatree. Duetolimitedquantity,thereisa limitofonetreeperhousehold. Duetothe sensitivenatureofbareroottrees,theywillneed tobeplantedwithin24hoursofthegiveaway. Remembertocall“GopherStateOneCall”72 hoursinadvanceat651-454-0002beforeyou dig! Planbeforeyouplant,watchingfor overheadpowerlines.
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:
• “ABBASoluetly Fab” Tribute Band $40
Friday,April12th,7pm
ABBASolutelyFabisanall-starlineupofstellarTwin CitiesandBritishmusiciansperformingthesongsof pop/discosupergroup,ABBA.Ledbypowerhouse vocalistsJennyRussandKatyVernon,ABBAsolutely Fabwillhaveyoudancingandsingingalongtohitslike “DancingQueen,”“SOS,”“MammaMia,”“Waterloo”and manymore.Takeatripbacktothebestofthe’70s withthisverypopulartributeshow.
• “The Crown Jewels” Tribute to Queen $40
Friday,May17th,7pm
“TheCrownJewels-ATributetoQueen”arean outstandingreplicationofoneofthegreatestrock bandsofalltime,QUEEN. HailingfromMinneapolis, thisLIVETRIBUTE(nobackinginstrumentalorvocal tracks)performsallthegreatesthitsthatmadeQueen oneofthemostlegendaryrockbandsofalltime. The CrownJewelssucceedinblendingthevocallayering andstudioprecisionQueenwasknownforwiththe grandscopeofQueen’sliveshowsbyrecreatingboth musicallyandvisually,withelaboratelightingeffects, costumes,andstagingdetail,.
RAAC’s UFO and PHD Group:
Doyouhaveanyprojectshalfdone(PHDs)or unfinishedobjects(UFOs)hangingaroundyour house? Beitknitting,crocheting,beadwork, embroidery,woolworkoranyothertypeofhand work,wewouldlovetohaveyoujoinourgroup. This isasocialgrouphopingtofinishprojectswhile enjoyingthecamaraderiefoundwithlikeartists. Thereisnofeeassociatedwithjoiningthisgroup.For questions,pleasecontactJeanCrewson,952-994-1480 orjccrewson@@gmail.com. The group will meet on Thursdays from 12:30-3:30pm in Room 202.
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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
Medicare Insurance Counseling
1st & 3rd Mondays: 1:00pm, 2:15pm
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