News from the Steeple Center - July 2024

News from the Steeple Center

Pie in July Social

Thursday, July 25 1-2:30pm

Steeple Center Lobby

JoinusintheSteepleCenterlobby forafreepieceofpie(while supplieslast)! Ifyouwouldlike, bringacopyofyourownfavorite pierecipetosharewithothers.

Driver Improvement Course—4 Hr.

Refresher*

Wednesday, July 10

9:00am 1:00pm

Register By: July 3

Cost: $24

Steeple Center, Room 200

WehavepartneredwiththeMNHighway SafetyResearchCentertoofferdriver improvementcoursesformaturedrivers. Uponcompletionofthiscourse,drivers 55+maybeentitledtoa10%discounton theirauto insurance. This hr.refresher programisopen toanyonewho hastakenan8hourcourse withinthelast3 years.

Steeple Service Crew Volunteer Opportunity*

Friday, July 12

9:00am 12:00pm 360 Communities

Rosemount Family Resource Center 14521 Cimarron Ave W

Areyoulookingforafunwaytogivebackto ourcommunity? ConsiderjoiningtheSteeple ServiceCrewaswevolunteerat360 CommunitiesRosemountFamilyResource Center! Wewillbedoingadeepcleanofthe foodshelf. Thisisanon-your-feetactivity withlightliftingandcleaning. Pleasesignup inadvanceusingoneoftheregistration optionslistedonpagetwobyJuly1st.

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

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.

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Insurance Counseling

9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:45 Blood Pressure Checks 11:30 Luncheon* 1:00 Hand & Foot

July

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework

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

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Insurance Counseling

9:00 Bid Euchre 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Craft Club*

Cribbage

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Steeple Service Crew @ 360 Communities

9:00 Walking Club 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Bingo 12:30 Quilt Club 18 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 19 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Book Club 7:00 500 Tourney

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge

Woodcarving

SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Free Movie

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

8:30 Donated Bread

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

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

9:00 Advisory Board Meeting 9:00 Walking Club 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Card Bingo

9:00 Walking Club 9:30 Canasta

9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 11:30 “Triple Espresso” Trip* 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Pie in July

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7:00 Euchre Tourney

2024 *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!

11:00 Leprechaun Days Parade*

Rosemount Area Seniors Information

Monthly Luncheon*

Tuesday, July 2

Register By: June 25

$15 for members/$17 for non-members

11:30am Lunch

12:15pm Entertainment

Assembly Hall

Joinusforadeliciouslunchofpulledpork, potatosalad,bakedbeansanddessert cateredbyHouseofCoates. Theafterlunch entertainmentwillbeaperformancebyThe BarsoloBrothers! Thisduodoesvocalswith guitarandelectricbass,coveringmusic fromthe50s,60s,and70swithsomejokes mixedin. Pre-registrationandpaymentis required. Registrationoptionsarelistedon pagetwo.

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 always use a little extra sunshine!

Donated Bread Reminder

Asafriendlyreminder,evenoncelimitsare removedat9:15am, pleasebecourteousto thoseinlinebehindyou andleaveitemsfor them. Justbecauseyou maybetowardsthe frontofthelineandcan clearthetable,doesn’t meanyoushould!

RAS Activities/Announcements

Leprechaun Days Card

Tournaments

500—Friday, July 19, 7:00pm

Euchre—Friday, July 26, 7:00pm

Knowledgeableplayers ofallagesarewelcome. Registrationstartsat 6:45p.m.andplay beginsat7p.m.sharp! Thecostis$1,whichis usedasprizemoney.

Mystery Trip Recap

Thankyoutothe52greatpeopleparticipatingand makingtheMysteryTripasuccess.Thelunchwas deliciousandtheplaywasfantastic! Don’tforget, MysteryTrip#2willbecominginSeptemberand we’lllookforwardtoseeingyouallagain!

Awordtoallmembersnewandold throwout thatremoteandgetoffthecouch! Themoreyou volunteerandparticipatethemorefunyou’llhave!

SeeyouattheSteepleCenter!

-MysteryTripCommittee

RAS Trolley Ride in the Leprechaun Days Parade*

Saturday, July 27

Parade starts at 11:00am, Line-up time/ location TBD

Register By: Thursday, July 18

TheRosemountAreaSeniorswillonce againbeparticipatinginthisyear’s LeprechaunDaysParadeonSaturday,July 27th! Ourparticipationinthiswonderful localtraditionincludesatrolleyride, complimentsoftheDakotaCityHeritage VillageandFirstStateBankofRosemount. Thisisawonderfulwaytospreadtheword inthecommunityabouttheRosemount AreaSeniors. Ifyouwouldbeinterestedin joining,pleasesignupas youwouldfora luncheonoranyotherprogram. The trolleyrideislistedontheenclosed programregistrationform,oryoucan registeronline. Spotsarelimited,sodon’t wait!

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

“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 of “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.

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.

Reminders

Calling All Birders!

Wednesday, June 12

10:00—11:00am

Steeple Center, Room 200

Callingallbirders!OnWednesday,June12th,NancyEngelfromtheBlueBirdRecovery ProgramofMinnesotawillgiveabriefpresentationonEasternBlueBirds.Thesespecial littlemigratorybirdswereonceendangeredinMinnesotaduetohabitatlossbuthave reboundednicelythankstotheeffortsofhundredsofvolunteersoverseveraldecades throughoutthestate. TheBlueBirdRecoveryProgram’svolunteerscontinuetheworkthat startedinthe1970sinordertoensurethehealthofthesepreciousbirds. Cometothis presentationtolearnwhatourgroupdoesandhowyoumightgetinvolved.

Steeple Center Closure: Wednesday, June 19

Inrecentyears,Juneteenthhasofficiallybecomeafederalandstateholiday. Thismeanscityofficesandthe SteepleCenterwillbeclosedonWednesday,June19th.

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

Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings

Steeple Center Book Club

Friday, July 19, 10:00am

Book Title: “The Kitchen Front” by Jennifer Rya

Callingallbooklovers! Wearepartnering upwiththeRobertTrailLibrarytooffera bookclubrighthereattheSteepleCenter. Thereisnocost,andnoneedtoregister.

Craft Club*

Tuesday, July 16, 1:00pm

Steeple Center, Room 202

Register By: July 9

Cost: $6/person

Project: Canning Ring Rag Sunflower

Joinusforafunafternoonofcrafting!Supplies andtoolswillbe provided,anda facilitatorwillbe presenttoleadthe project. Pleasenote thatpicturesare examplesonly; actualprojectswill vary. Classspaceis limited,soreserve yourspottoday!

Walking Club

Wednesdays

May - September

9:00am

Central Park (2893 145th St W)

Interestedingettingoutdoorsthisspringand summertowalk? WewillmeetatCentralPark andwalkthebeautifulKochMinnesotaTrail. Oneloopisapproximately0.8miles,andyou canmakethelooponce,twice,orasmany timesasyouwouldlike! Allabilitylevelsare welcome.

Yoga*

Tuesdays: July 9 30 (skip 7/2)

Thursdays: July 11 Aug 1 (skip 7/4)

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

“My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” Monday, July 22 1:00pm Assembly Hall Skipthetheaterprices andcomeenjoyafree moviepresentation withyourfriendsat theSteepleCenter! Closedcaptioningwill beturnedon.

Blood Pressure Checks

Tuesday, July 2

10:45—11:15am

Steeple Center, Conference Room

AnursefromTheRosemountSenior LivingwillbeattheSteepleCenterthe firstTuesdayofeachmonthtodo FREE bloodpressurechecks!

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

Farmers’ Market

Tuesdays

June 11—September 24

1:00—5:00pm

Rosemount Community Center Parking Lot

Thissummeryoumaynotice thataFarmers’Markethas croppedup”inRosemount!

TheSt.PaulFarmer’sMarket willbeintheRosemountCommunityCenterparkinglotevery TuesdayfromJune11through September24,from1-5pm. Moreinformationisavailableby callingtheFarmers’MarketHotlineat651-2278101orinfo@stpaulfarmersmarket.com.

RAAC

RAAC’s UFO and PHD Group:

Doyouhaveanyprojectshalfdone(PHDs)or unfinishedobjects(UFOs)hangingaroundyour house? Beitknitting,crocheting,beadwork, embroidery,woolworkoranyothertypeofhand work,wewouldlovetohaveyoujoinourgroup. Thisisasocialgrouphopingtofinishprojectswhile enjoyingthecamaraderiefoundwithlikeartists. Thereisnofeeassociatedwithjoiningthisgroup. Forquestions,pleasecontactJeanCrewson,952994-1480orjccrewson@@gmail.com. The group will meet on Thursdays from 12:30-3:30pm in Room 202.

Second Act Players

TheSecondActPlayersof Rosemountisamembership organizationforseniorsage 50andover,interestedinthe theater. Therearemany opportunitiesforbecoming involved,including:actinginplaysandskits,set construction,stagemanagement,directing,lighting andsoundoperation,scriptwriting,costume design,classes,fieldtrips,improvisational workshops,communityoutreach,andmore. New members,withanylevelofexperience,arealways welcome. Formoreinformation,contact info@secondactplayers.comorcall651-252-4215, orvisitwww.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:

ArtBlast: 7-Day Celebration of Art, June 24-30

Pleasevisitwww.rosemountarts.comformore informationregardingtheArtBlastscheduleand activities. Someoftheactivitiesinclude:

• Photo Contest Display Steeple Center Lobby

June24-28,Seecalendarfortimes

• Quilt & Fiber Art Show—Steeple Center

June27-29,Seecalendarfortimes

• Westwind Swing Band Concert Central Park

Monday, June24th,7:00pm

• SAP One Act Plays—Steeple Center

Tuesday,June25th,7:00pm

• Ethnic Dancers—Central Park

Tuesday,June25th,TimeTBD

• Apple Valley High R&B Band Central Park Wednesday,June26th,6:30-7:30pm

• Melodrama—Central Park Wednesday,June26th7:45pm

• “Alligations” Variety Dance Band Central Park Thursday,June27th,7:00pm

• Salsa del Soul—Central Park Friday,June28th,7:00pm

• Bluegrass Americana Festival Central Park Saturday,June29th,6:00-9:00pm

• John Philip Sousa Band—Central Park

Sunday,June30th,7:00pm

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

Medicare Insurance Counseling

1st & 3rd Mondays: 1:00pm, 2:15pm

Appointments Required—FREE!

Doyouhavequestions aboutMedicare, Supplement/Medigap,and Advantageplans?We provideMedicare Counselinginyourareato thosewhocurrentlyhaveMedicare,arenewto Medicare,orareplanningforthefuture.Atnocost, weprovideunbiasedinformationaboutthe differentpartsofMedicare,youroptions,andways topotentiallyloweryourMedicarecosts. Interpretersarealsoavailableuponrequest.Ifyou havequestions,wehaveanswers! Schedulean appointmentbyvisiting trellisconnects.org/ medicareappt (preferred),by usingtheQRcode, orcallthe SeniorLinkAgeLineat1-800-3332433.