News from the Steeple Center
A Publication for 55 Plus/Seniors
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Steeple Service Crew Volunteer Opportunity*
Wednesday, August 14
1:00 3:00pm
Steeple Center, Room 200
Register By: August 1st
Areyoulookingforafunwaytogiveback toourcommunity? Considerjoiningthe SteepleServiceCrewaswevolunteerfor TheDrawerrighthereattheSteeple Center! Thisorganizationcollects,sorts, bundlesanddistributesdonatedsocks andunderwear(new)topeopleinneed inourarea. TheDrawerwillbringsocks andclothingitemshereforustobundletogether. Thisisnotaphysically demandingactivity,andallagesarewelcome. Bringyourfriends,kids,and grandkids! Cookiesandrefreshmentswillbeprovided. CheckoutTheDrawer atwww.thedrawer.orgtolearnmore. Pleasesignupinadvanceusingoneofthe registrationoptionslistedonpagetwobyAugust1st.
Walking Club
Wednesdays
May - September
9:00am
Central Park (2893 145th St W)
Interestedingettingoutdoors thisspringandsummertowalk? WewillmeetatCentralParkand walkthebeautifulKoch MinnesotaTrail. Oneloopis approximately0.8miles,and youcanmakethelooponce, twice,orasmanytimesasyou wouldlike! Allabilitylevelsare welcome.
Caponi Art Park Workshop: Linocut Relief Printing*
Wednesday, August 28
10:00am-12:00pm
Steeple Center, Room 202
Cost: $30/person
Register by: Wednesday, August 21
Realizeyourtrue artisticabilities bylearninghow tocreatelinocuts. Withallformsof printmaking,it’s easytoprintone imagemultiple times,witheach printvaryingjust slightlyinappearance.Youwillcarve imagesintoalinoleumblock,thenuseit tomakeaseriesofprints.
*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.
*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!
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 2 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 3 5
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge
9:00 Woodcarving
9:30 SAIL Fitness
12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Insurance Counseling 6 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:45 Blood Pressure Checks 11:30 Luncheon* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 7 9:00 Walking Club 9:30 Canasta 12:30 Quilt Club 8 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 6:00 “Mernie’s Little Hoax” Performance** 9 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7:00 “Mernie’s Little Hoax” Performance** 10 2:00 “Mernie’s Little Hoax” Performance** 7:00 “Mernie’s Little Hoax” Performance** 12
8:30 Donated Bread
9:00 Bridge
9:00 Woodcarving
9:30 SAIL Fitness
12:30 500
1:00 Needlework 13 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 14
9:00 Walking Club 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Dominoes (Mexican Train) 1:00 Steeple Service Crew Event* 15 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 16 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre
Walking Club 9:30 Canasta 11:00 Padelford Riverboat Cruise* 1:00 Bingo 12:30 Quilt Club
Rosemount Area Seniors Information
Monthly Luncheon*
Tuesday, August 6
Register By: July 30
$15 for members/$17 for non-members
11:30am Lunch
12:15pm Entertainment
Assembly Hall
Joinusforadeliciousbakedchickenmeal withdessertcateredbyHouseofCoates. TheafterlunchentertainmentwillbeCard 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 always use a little extra sunshine!
RAS Leprechaun Day Activities
Leprechaun Days Card Tournaments
500 Friday, July 19, 7:00pm
Euchre—Friday, July 26, 7:00pm
Knowledgeableplayers ofallagesare welcome. Registration startsat6:45p.m.and playbeginsat7:00pm sharp! Thecostis$1, whichisusedasprize money.
Thank You Volunteers!
The donated bread wanted to give a special thank you to all the substitute volunteers who have been helping out to keep the donated program running smoothly. This program couldn’t happen without the help of ALL the volunteers, so please make sure to give them a thank you next time you go through the line!
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, complimentsoftheDakotaCounty FairgroundsandFirstStateBankof Rosemount. Thisisawonderfulwayto spreadthewordinthecommunityabout theRosemountAreaSeniors. Ifyouwould beinterestedinjoining,pleasesignupas youwouldforaluncheonoranyother program. Thetrolleyrideislistedonthe enclosedprogramregistrationform,oryou canregisteronline. Spotsarelimited,so don’twait!
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
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.
Upcoming Trips: Registration will open August 14
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 exciting trips. Registration for these trips and other fall programs will open on August 14th:
• September 25th: RAS Fall Mystery Trip
• October 10th: Osceola Train Ride
• October 16th: International Owl Center
• November 7th: Minnesota Military History Museum
• December 10th: A Swedish Christmas
Movie in the Park
Other Opportunities
Saturday, August 10 at Dusk
Central Park
FREE!
Bringyourblanketsandlawnchairsandenjoya screeningof“TrollsBandTogether”. PoppydiscoversthatBranchandhisfourbrotherswereoncepart ofherfavoriteboyband. Whenoneofhissiblings, Floyd,getrskidnappedbyapairofnefariousvillains,BranchandPoppyembarkonaharrowingand emotionaljourneytoreunitetheotherbrothersand rescueFloydfromafateevenworsethanpopcultureobscurity.
BYOC Music Night
Saturday, August 24, 7:00pm
Central Park
FREE!
Bringyourowncooler,bringyourownchair (BYOC)andenjoythemusicof“SelfTitled”. SelfTitledisanexplosive4-piecerockbandfromthe TwinCitiesarea. Theyspecializeinperformingall ofyourfavoriterock,country,andpopmusic. SelfTitledkeepsthingsfreshbycreatinganewsetlist foreveryshow,makingeachshowaunique,funand energy-packedexperience.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings
Steeple Center Book Club
Friday, August 16, 10:00am
Book Title: “The Reading List” by Sara Nisha Adams
Callingallbooklovers! Wearepartnering upwiththeRobertTrailLibrarytooffera bookclubrighthereattheSteepleCenter. Thereisnocost,andnoneedtoregister.
Craft Club*
Tuesday, August 20, 1:00pm
Steeple Center, Room 202
Register By: August 13
Cost: $6/person
Project: Terracotta Pumpkins
Joinusforafun afternoonofcrafting! Suppliesandtoolswill beprovided,anda facilitatorwillbe presenttoleadthe project. Pleasenotethat picturesareexamples only;actualprojectswill vary. Classspaceis limited,soreserveyour spottoday!
Bingo
Wednesday, August 21, 1:00pm Room 100
Eachplayerwillhavetheirownsingle-use card. Wewillplay6games -pleasebring $0.25pergame. Noregistrationrequired!
Yoga*
Tuesdays: August 6 27
Thursdays: August 8 29
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
“The Boys in the Boat”
Monday, August 26 1:00pm Assembly Hall
Skipthetheaterprices andcomeenjoyafree moviepresentation withyourfriendsat theSteepleCenter! Closedcaptioningwill beturnedon.
Blood Pressure Checks
Tuesday, August 6
10:45—11:15am
Steeple Center, Conference Room
AnursefromTheRosemountSenior LivingwillbeattheSteepleCenterthe firstTuesdayofeachmonthtodo FREE bloodpressurechecks!
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration
Pie
in July Social
Thursday, July 25
1-2:30pm
Steeple Center Lobby
JoinusintheSteepleCenterlobbyforafree pieceofpie(whilesupplieslast)! Ifyouwould like,bringacopyofyourownfavoritepierecipe tosharewithothers.
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:actingin playsandskits,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,
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:
• “Mernie’s Little Hoax” Second Act Players Performances—$16:
Thursday,August8th,6:00pm Friday,August9th,7:00pm
Saturday,August10th, 2:00pmand7:00pm
Synopsis:MernieMayhemisamischievous millionaire.Withonlyonepossibleheirwhomshe’s nevermet,sheconcoctsaplantodeterminewhichof herfriendsmightbeworthyofinheritingherwealth. Sheunexpectedlywindsupthevictimafterherfake demisebackfiresthroughcrazyshenanigansplotted byanetworkofunpredictableretirees.
• Brio Brass Band Concert FREE Friday,August16th,7:00pm CentralParkAmphitheater
TheRosemountArea ArtsCouncil(RAAC) thanksallofits volunteers,members, andevent attendees.Without yoursupport,RAAC couldnotexist.To showourappreciation, wearesponsoringa FREEBrioBrass ConcertattheCentral ParkAmphitheateron Friday,August16at7pm.Allareinvited.Besureto enterforfreeprizes.BrioBrassBandhasdelighted andentertainedaudiencesthroughoutMinnesota's TwinCitiesMetroareasince1999.Formedofover60 musicians,BrioBrassisanon-traditional,rockin' brassband!
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.
