News from the Steeple Center
for 55 Plus/Seniors
It’s Fall Y’all!
Wednesday, September 18
9:30-10:30am
(While supplies last) FREE!
Comecelebratefallwithfree cookiesandwarmappleciderat theSteepleCenter! Whilehere, checkouttheLandmarkTours TravelShowcase(seebelow) andlearnaboutalltheamazing upcomingtripstheyhave planned.
Gentle Stretch & Meditation*
Mondays: September 9 30, 1-2pm
Register By: 1 WEEK Prior to Session
Cost: $30/session (4 classes)
Steeple Center, Room 200
Experienceagentlestretchandmeditation classwithinstructorLoriKampadesignedto helpyouunwindandrelax.Thisclass focusesonrelaxationandstretching,withall posesperformedonthemat,sothere'sno needtostand. We'llexploregentle, restorativeposesincorporatingfocused breathing,mindfulness,andmeditation. Theseposessupportyournervoussystem, calmyourmind,andenhanceflexibilityby lengtheningmusclesandimprovingyour rangeofmotion.Meditationimproves cognitivefunction,helpingtokeepyour brainhealthyandsharpasyouage. Every posehasmodifications,soeveryoneis welcome.Experiencethebenefitsofa soothingyogapracticethatnourishesyour mind,body,andsoul.
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.
• In person at the Parks & Rec office in the lower level of the Community Center (temporarily unavailable).
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.
STEEPLE
September 2024
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:45 BP Checks 11:30 Luncheon* 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 Meditation*
9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 Medicare Counseling 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga*
9:00 Walking Club 9:30 Canasta 12:30 Quilt Club
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 5:30 Driver Discount Program*
Bid Euchre 1:00 Hand &
9:00 Walking Club 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Dominoes (Mexican Train)
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7:00 Blue Groove Bluegrass Concert**
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 12:00 Steeple Service Crew Event*
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Free Movie 1:00 Meditation*
9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga*
Mankato History Tour* 9:00 Walking Club 9:30 Canasta 9:30 It’s Fall Y’all 10:00 Landmark Tours Travel Showcase 1:00 Bingo 12:30 Quilt Club
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Book Club 21 10am-4pm Country Faire**
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge
9:00 Woodcarving
9:30 SAIL Fitness
12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation*
9:00 Advisory Board Meeting 9:00 Walking Club 9:30 Canasta 11:00 Mystery Trip* 1:00 Card Bingo
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving
*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!
Rosemount Area Seniors Information
Monthly Luncheon*
Tuesday, September 3
Register By: August 27
$15 for members/$17 for non-members
11:30am Lunch
12:15pm Entertainment
Assembly Hall
Joinusforadeliciousmealwithmeatloaf, bakedpotatoes,avegetableanddessert cateredbyHouseofCoates. Theafterlunch entertainmentwillbesingerandguitar playerLorenWolfe,playingclassiccountry androck. Pre-registrationandpaymentis required. Registrationoptionsarelistedon pagetwo.
RAS Fall Mystery Trip*
Wednesday, September 25
Sunshine Service
Please contact Alan Kohls at 952-2016735, if you know of an RAS member who could use a little
Trip registration will open at 8am on August 14th. Please register online or in person at the Steeple Center. Registration at the Community Center will NOT be available.
Bus leaves Community Center (south entrance) at 11:00am Bus returns at approximately 3:00pm
Register By: September 11
Cost: $25 for RAS Members, $27 for Non-Members
It’stimeforanotherMysteryTriphostedbytheRosemountAreaSeniors!Don’tmissthisdeliciousmeal andtriptoatoafunmysterylocation!Priceincludestax&gratuity.Lunchwillbeachoiceofbroiled walleyeorbakedchickenwithbabyredpotatoes,sidesalad,abeverage,andadessertchoiceofcarrot cakeorbreadpudding.Thevenuewearegoingtoisfullyaccessible,andtheonlywalkingwillbetoand fromthebus.Pleaseplanaccordingly.ThebuswilldepartfromandreturntotheRosemountCommunity Center(southparkinglot).WewillbeplayingBingoonthebus,sopleasebring$2forprizemoney! No refundswillbegivenaftertheregistrationdeadline.
Upcoming Trips: Registration opens August 14
Osceola Train Ride*
Thursday, October 10
Registration Deadline: Monday, September 9 (Opens August 14)
Cost - $97/person
Bus leaves Community Center at 9:00am and returns at approximately 4:00pm
Enjoy the perfect fall day with a ride on a historical train operated by the Minnesota Transportation Museum! Return to 1948 as you ride on a vintage train from Osceola to Marine on St. Croix. Traveling high on the bluffs, enjoy the beautiful woodlands full of wildlife in the backwaters. Cross the St. Croix River on a Swing Bridge that used to open to let the Steamboats pass through. An onboard box lunch includes a turkey sandwich with tomato, lettuce, chips, cookie, and a beverage. On the way home, we will stop at Pine Tree Apple Orchard to shop. Each fall they have many different apple varieties to choose from as well as fabulous apple bakery products.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
International Owl Center*
Wednesday, October 16
Registration Deadline: Monday, September 16 (Opens August 14)
Cost - $84/person
Bus leaves Community Center at 8:45am and returns at approximately 6:00pm Take in the fall foliage as we head south for a lunch at the Chickadee Cottage in beautiful Lake City. The menu will include old fashioned chicken salad with grapes, almonds, and ring pasta in a delectable creamy dressing, accompanied by colorful fresh fruit and homemade nut bread, beverage and a dessert. After lunch is the main attraction, the International Owl Center in Houston, MN, whose mission is to make the world a better place for owls through education and research. The center includes interactive displays to learn about these fantastic, feathered creatures as well as a fun gift shop. Our visit will also include the informative program, “Owls Through the Ages.” See a live owl and learn about the history of the International Owl Center. Owls are found all around the world and people have varying opinions about them. In this program, learn how owls are seen in different cultures, travel back in time to the very first owl cave carving. Find out how people are combating negative stereotypes about owls around the world.
Minnesota Military History Museum*
Thursday, November 7
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 7 (Opens August 14)
Cost - $88/person
Bus leaves Community Center at 7:45am and returns at approximately 5:15pm Honor Veterans Day with a trip to Minnesota’s Military History Museum at Camp Ripley. Nowhere in Minnesota are the experiences of military men and women so vividly captured and interpreted for the public. Discover the stories and contributions of Minnesota citizens who have served and sacrificed, from our state’s earliest years to the present, in all branches of service and on the home front. See the actual equipment, weapons, uniforms, and memorabilia that bear witness to history. Gain a glimpse into what life was like for those “who were there.” After leaving the museum, have lunch at the Black & White Restaurant in downtown Little Falls including a soup and sandwich special, petite dessert, and a beverage. After lunch take a few minutes to shop at nearby stores. The town was established in 1848 and is on the Downtown National Historic Register. See murals by artist Frank Gosiak, depicting the logging era and main street Little Falls in the early 1900's.
A Swedish Christmas*
Tuesday, December 10
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 28 (Opens August 14)
Cost - $93/person
Bus leaves Community Center at 9:00am and returns at approximately 2:45pm The first stop of the day will be at Ingebretsen’s Scandinavian Gifts and Foods. Admire the beauty, integrity and craftsmanship of imports from throughout Scandinavia. Shop for gift items, authentic clothing, baked goods, traditional Nordic foods, lutefisk and many more wonderful things. We will then head to the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis and have some time to shop in the Bokhandel Gift Shop. Have a traditional Swedish lunch in a European atmosphere with the Smӧrgåsbord buffet including beet salad, cucumber dill salad, assorted bread and butter, lingonberries, mashed potatoes, Swedish meatballs, coffee, and water. After lunch, step back in time and experience the exquisite 33-room Turnblad mansion on a guided tour. It will be decorated for the holiday season and includes detailed wood carvings, sculpted ceilings, and hand-crafted Swedish tile stoves. Learn about the fascinating Turnblad family, the art and architecture of the mansion, and the history of early Minneapolis. In 1908, the Turnblads, a Swedish immigrant family, completed the construction of their castle-like mansion. Twenty-one years later, they gave it all away to the community, founding the museum and cultural center that would become the American Swedish Institute. Today, the American Swedish Institute is a place to learn about and experience Swedish, Swedish-American, and Nordic culture, learn about the role of Swedish and other immigrants in Minnesota’s history.
Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings
Steeple Center Book Club
Friday, September 20, 10:00am
Book Title: “The Undocumented Americans” by Karla Cornejo-Villavicencio
Callingallbooklovers! Wearepartneringup withtheRobertTrailLibrarytoofferabook clubrighthereattheSteepleCenter. Thereis nocost,andnoneedtoregister.
Craft Club*
Tuesday, September 17, 1:00pm
Steeple Center, Room 202
Register By: September 10
Cost: $6/person
Project: Macramé Ghosts
Joinusforafun afternoonofcrafting!
Suppliesandtoolswillbe provided,anda facilitatorwillbepresent toleadtheproject.
Pleasenotethatpictures areexamplesonly;actual projectswillvary. Class spaceislimited,so reserveyourspottoday!
55+ Driver Discount Program*
Monday, September 16, 5:30—9:30pm
Register By: September 10
Cost: $24
Steeple Center, Room 200
Completethiscoursetogeta10%discountin yourautoinsurancepremiums!Taughtasa presentationfromacertifiedinstructor,you’ll discusschallengeswefaceasdrivers,newroad designs,vehicletechnology,andupdateson currentlaws.Bestofall,therearenowrittenor behindthewheeltests!Certificatewillbe providedattheendofclass.
Yoga*
Tuesdays: September 3 24, 1-2pm
Thursdays: September 5 26, 1-2pm
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 “Summer Camp”
Monday, Sept 23
1:00pm Assembly Hall Skipthetheaterprices andcomeenjoyafree moviepresentation withyourfriendsatthe SteepleCenter! Closed captioningwillbe turnedon.
Blood Pressure Checks
Tuesday, September 3
10:45—11:15am
Steeple Center, Conference Room
AnursefromTheRosemountSenior LivingwillbeattheSteepleCenterthe firstTuesdayofeachmonthtodo FREE bloodpressurechecks!
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration
Program Reminders
Walking Club
Wednesdays
May - September
9:00am
Central Park (2893 145th St W)
Interestedingettingoutdoorsthissummerand falltowalk? WewillmeetatCentralParkand walkthebeautifulKochMinnesotaTrail. One loopisapproximately0.8miles,andyoucan makethelooponce,twice,orasmanytimesas youwouldlike! Allabilitylevelsarewelcome.
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
Realizeyourtrueartistic abilitiesbylearninghow tocreatelinocuts.With allformsofprintmaking, it’seasytoprintone imagemultipletimes, witheachprintvarying justslightlyin appearance.Youwill carveimagesintoa linoleumblock,thenuseittomakeaseriesof prints.
Steeple Service Crew Volunteer
Opportunity*
Friday, September 13
12:00 1:45pm
Feed My Starving Children 990 Lone Oak Road, Suite 136, Eagan Register By: September 6
Areyoulookingfora funwaytogiveback toourcommunity?
Considerjoiningthe SteepleServiceCrew aswevolunteerfor FeedMyStarvingChildren! We willbepacking forglobalpeopleinneed. Thisisamostly standingactivity,sowearyourcomfyshoes. Checkoutfmsc.orgtolearnmore.
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:
• “Blue Groove” Bluegrass Concert—$15
Friday,September6th,7:00pm
• Country Faire: Art, Books, Music & Food—FREE!
Saturday,September21st,10:00am 4:00pm
Joinusforanold-timefaironthegroundsofthe SteepleCenterandinAssemblyHall. Artists’workwill include:fiberart,hand-craftedstonejewelry, woodcraft,mixedmedia,photographyandpainting. Woodcarverswillbedemonstratingtheircraft, authorswillbesigningandsellingtheirbooks,andlive musicandfoodtruckswillbeonthelawn.
RAAC’s UFO and PHD Group:
ThePHD/UFO(ProjectsHalfDone/UnfishedObjects) groupisnotacraftsgroup,butpeoplewhoenjoy creatingworksofartinvariousFibermediums. The typesofworkinvolvequilting,embroidery,woolwork, needlepoint,crossstitch,hardanger,knitting, crocheting,crewel,woolfeltingandanyothertypesof fiberart. Peoplejointhegroupnotonlytoworkon theirprojectsbuttolearnfromothers,showofftheir finishedwork,andtosocialize.
Thereisnofeetojointhegroupnordoesonehaveto beaRAACmember. Anyonecancomeandjointhe groupandbringtheirPHD/UFOswiththem. Welove toseethedifferentfinishedprojectsandlearnnew techniquesthatothersareusing.
Forquestions,pleasecontactJeanCrewson,952-9941480orjccrewson@@gmail.com. The group will meet on Thursdays from 12:30-3:30pm in Room 202.
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
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