News from the Steeple Center
A Publication for 55 Plus/Seniors
Supplies for Sandwiches!
Monday, August 7
12-2pm (while supplies last)
Steeple Center Lobby
Bringinanewitemfor360Communities’ schoolsupplydriveandgetanicecream sandwichinexchange! Itemsneededinclude new:backpacks,flashdrives,pencils, calculators,coloredpencils,crayons,washable markers,pencilboxes,pencilsharpeners, erasers,glue/gluesticks,pocketfolders,post-itnotes,watercolorpaintsets, andwiderulednotebooks.
Pie in July Social
Thursday, July 27, 1-2:30pm Steeple Center Lobby FREE!
JoinusintheSteepleCenter lobbyforafreepieceofpie (whilesupplieslast)! Ifyou wouldlike,bringacopyofyour ownfavoritepierecipetoshare withothers.
Habits of Healthy People*
Wednesday, August 2, 10am
Steeple Center, Room 200
Register By: July 26 FREE!
Happinessisachoiceandawayoflivingthat anyonecanlearn.Discoverhowyoucanfind morejoyineverypartofyourlife. You’llalso learntipsforstayingpositiveduringlife’s challenges. PresentedbyHumana.
Caponi Art Park Workshop: Birch Tree Resist Paintings*
Wednesday, August 30 1-2:30pm
Steeple Center, Room 202
Cost: $18/person
Register by: Wednesday, August 23
Learnhowtopainttheperfectwoodland scenefeaturingbirchtreesand accompanyingleavesusingafewsimple techniquesandmaterials. Youwillbe guidedstep-by-stepthroughthepainting processandbeintroducedtonewartterms andtechniquesrelatedtothisproject.
*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 & 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 **RAAC Event, see page 7 ^Pre
Rosemount Area Seniors Information
Monthly Luncheon
Tuesday, August 1
RSVP Deadline: July 25
$13 for members/$15 for non-members
11:30am Lunch
12:15pm Entertainment
Steeple Center, Assembly Hall
Joinusforadeliciousbakedchickenmeal withmashedpotatoes,gravyandrolls cateredbyHouseofCoates. Theafterlunch entertainmentwillbeTheVelvetTones! Registrationenvelopescanbeplacedinthe RASdropboxlocatedattheSteepleCenter withpaymentenclosed.
Donated Bread Program Suspended
PleasenotethatthefreeCubbakeryitem distributiononMondayandFridaymorningshas beensuspendeduntilfurthernotice. Ourtop priorityiscreatingasafeenvironmentforthose whovisittheSteepleCenter. Followingmultiple incidentsovertheyearsbothverbalandphysical innature,weneedtore-evaluatewhetherornot ensuringthatsafeenvironmentispossiblewith thisprogram. Thankyouforunderstanding.
Note From The President
HellotoallmembersofRosemountAreaSeniors. PastRASPresidentMarySadekandIthoughtitmightbe anopportunetimetosendyouajointNotefromthePresident. Marywouldsaythat2022wasagoodyear fortheRASandher. Issuesandconcernswereraised,thoughtaboutandmanyresolved. Ireallyfeelthe samewayduringmyfirstsixmonthsof2023. It’sbeenanactiveandIhopebeneficialyearforourRAS membership.
Well,it’saboutthattimethatwestartthinkingabouttheupcomingslateofboardmembersin2024. OurRosemountAreaSeniorsBy-LawsstatethataNominatingCommitteeisappointedinSeptemberto presentaslateofcandidates,fortheelectedpositions,totheRASAdvisoryBoardattheOctober MembershipLuncheon,thisyear,Tuesday,October3,2023. Nominationsandelectionsareheldyearlyat theNovemberGeneralMembershipluncheon,thisyear,ThursdayNovember9,2023. Additional nominationsmaybemadefromthefloor. Electionswillbedecidedbymajorityballotvote.
IwouldlikethreemembersofRASmembershiptovolunteerforthenominatingcommittee,meetwithour currentboardmembers andpresentaslateofcandidates.Pleaseemailmeatrknutson38@gmail.comor callmeat(612)840.6669tovolunteer.
AsMarynotedinherNotefromthePresidentintheDecember2022issue,therearemanythingswe shouldbethankfulforasmembersofRosemountAreaSeniors. ThanksforyoursupportofourRAS membership.Youshouldinviteotherseniorstoourluncheons,volunteerandparticipateinourevents.
RichardKnutson, President,RosemountAreaSeniors
Announcement
WewouldliketoinformthemembershipthattheRosemountAreaSeniorsAdvisoryBoardvotedto approvetheproposalfortheParks&RecreationDepartmenttotakeontheadministrationofthe membershipandprogramsattheJune28thmeeting. Moreinformationwillbeforthcomingregarding thistransition. Inthemeantime,ifyouhavequestionsorconcernsaboutthis,pleasedirectthemtoan RASboardmemberortoStephanieBaumann(651-322-6016or stephanie.baumann@rosemountmn.gov).
Rosemount Area Seniors Info Cont.
CurrentandpastRAS presidentsRichardKnutson andMarySadekwerepleased topresentRosemountHigh SchoolseniorMarissa Jacobsenwitha$1000 scholarshipattheRHSLocal ScholarshipCeremonyon May16th. Over30 scholarshipsfromlocal organizationswere presentedtoRHSseniorsat thisevent. Marissawillbe attendingSt.Thomas Universityinthefallto pursueacareerinnursing. Shewasveryappreciative toreceivethescholarshipfromtheRosemountArea
Leprechaun Days Button Sales
TheRosemount AreaSeniorsare onceagainselling theannual LeprechaunDays buttons! Theycost just$1andearn youachanceto winsome wonderfulprizes! Buttonsarefor saleattheSteeple Centerandat severallocalbusinesses. Ifyouwouldbe interestedinhelpingtosellbuttonsatsomeofthe LeprechaunDaysevents,pleasecontactanRAS boardmember. ThisisRAS’sonlyfundraiser,so pleaseconsiderhelpingout!
Parks & Rec Programs
Tuesdays, 10:00am, $10/month Register By: July 10
WehavepartneredwithDrumFIT,theworld’s leadingcardiodrummingprogram,tohaveaccessto theirextensiveon-demandclasscontentandvideo library. DrumFITClassicsMusic,Memory&Motion isauniquecardiodrummingprogram,designedfor olderadults,thatusesmovementandrhythmto benefitboththemindandbody. Participantsbenefit fromimprovedmemoryandcognitivefunction, increasedhearthealth,enhancedmoodaswellas reducedstressandanxiety,whiledrummingalong withgreatgenerationalmusic.
Steeple Service Crew
Haveyoubeensearchingforwaystogetinvolved? ConsiderjoiningtheSteepleServiceCrew! This groupvolunteerstogetherinthecommunity. Itisa greatwaytogivebackwhilemeetingnewpeople. Differentvolunteeropportunitiesarecoordinatedbi -monthly,andyoucanchoosewhichyouwouldlike toparticipatein.Ifyouareinterested,pleasereach outtoStephanieBaumannat651-322-6016or stephanie.baumann@rosemountmn.govtobeadded totheemaillist.
August Volunteer Opportunity: MusicinthePark atWhitetailWoodsRegionalPark
Upcoming Trips: Registration will open August 11
More fun Trips Coming this Fall—Save the Dates!
Make sure to check upcoming newsletters and the Fall Parks & Rec brochure for more details and registration information on these and more exciting trips. Registration for these trips will open on August 11th:
• October 12th: Osceola Train Ride
• November 16th: “Million Dollar Quartet” at Old Log Theater
• December 13th: Christmas in Duluth: Glensheen Mansion & Bentleyville Lights
*Registration required. Please see page 2 for registration options.
More Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings
Steeple Center Book Club
Friday, August 18, 10:00am
Book Title: “The Thursday Murder Club”
by Richard OsmanCallingallbooklovers! Wearepartnering upwiththeRobertTrailLibrarytooffera bookclubrighthereattheSteepleCenter. Thereisnocost,andnoneedtoregister.
Craft Club*
Tuesday, August 15, 1:00pm
Steeple Center, Room 202
Register By: August 8
Cost: $12/person
Project: Sunflower Clothespin Wreath
Joinusforafunafternoonofcrafting!Supplies andtoolswillbe provided,anda facilitatorwillbe presenttoleadthe project. Pleasenote thatpicturesare examplesonly; actualprojectswill vary. Classspaceis limited,soreserve yourspottoday!
Bingo
Wednesday, August 16, 1:00pm Room 100
Eachplayerwillhavetheirownsingle-use card. Wewillplay6games -pleasebring $0.25pergame. Noregistrationrequired!
Yoga*
Tuesdays: August 8 29
Thursdays: August 10 31
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
“80 For Brady”
Monday, August 28, 1:00pm
Assembly Hall
Skipthetheaterprices andcomeenjoyafree moviepresentation withyourfriendsat theSteepleCenter! Closedcaptioningwill beturnedon.
Blood Pressure Checks
Tuesday, August 1
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
Movie in the Park
Saturday, August 12 at Dusk
Central Park
FREE!
Bringyourblanketsandlawnchairsandenjoya screeningof“PussinBoots:TheLastWish”. Puss inBootsdiscoversthathispassionforadventure hastakenitstoll;hehasburnedthrougheightof hisninelives. Pusssetsoutonanepicjourneyto findthemythicalLastWishandrestorehisnine lives.
BYOC Music Night
Saturday, August 19, 7:00pm
Central Park
FREE!
Bringyourowncooler,bringyourownchair (BYOC)andenjoythemusicof“SkitzoFonik”. A foodtruckwillbeonsitetocompletetheperfect eveningout!
“Step Out & Walk About” the RCC
• RCC Hallways: Monday–Friday.8am–4:30pm, Eveninghoursdependonscheduledevents.
• RCC Gymnasium: Monday-Friday,7:308:30am
Adultsofallagesareinvitedto“walkabout”the CommunityCenter. Maintainyourwalking programallyearround,rainorshine,heator sleet. Weatherisnolongeranexcuse! Walking mapsareavailableattheParksandRecreation OfficelocatedonthelowerleveloftheRCC,13885 SouthRobertTrail.
Walking Club
Wednesdays, May - September
9:00am
Central Park (2893 145th Street West)
Interestedingettingoutdoorsthisspringand summertowalk? Wouldyoulikesomecompany tomakethewalksabitmorefun? Ifyouanswered yes,thenpleaseconsiderjoiningourSteeple CenterWalkingClub! WewillmeetatCentralPark andwalkthebeautifulKochMinnesotaTrail. One loopisapproximately0.8miles,andyoucanmake thelooponce,twice,orasmanytimesasyou wouldlike! Allabilitylevelsarewelcome.
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:
• Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble Concert—FREE
Thursday,July13th,7:00pm
CentralParkAmphitheater
Thereisonlyoneregularly-performing24-trumpet musicalensembleintheUnitedStates,andithasits homeintheTwinCities!TheTwinCitiesTrumpet Ensemble(TCTE)wasfoundedin2014byatrioof trumpeterswhodecidedtoinviteotherstojointhemfor trumpetplayingandcamaraderie.Ittookonlyafew monthsforthegrouptogrowto24ofthebesttrumpet playersinthearea.
Second Act Players
TheSecondActPlayersofRosemount isamembershiporganizationfor seniorsage50andover,interestedin thetheater. Therearemany opportunitiesforbecominginvolved, including:actinginplaysandskits, setconstruction,stagemanagement,directing,lighting andsoundoperation,scriptwriting,costumedesign, classes,fieldtrips,improvisationalworkshops, communityoutreach,andmore. Newmembers,withany levelofexperience,arealwayswelcome. Formore information,contactinfo@secondactplayers.comorcall 651-252-4215,orvisitwww.secondactplayers.com.
RAAC’s PHD and UFO 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 OpenPosition
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: 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