News from the Steeple Center
A Publication for 55 Plus/Seniors
13885
Rosemount, MN 55068
Grandparent & Me Workshop*
Thursday, October 17
10:00-11:30am
Register By: October 3
Cost: $8/person
Steeple Center, Assembly Hall
Youareinvitedtoourspecial Grandparent&MeWorkshopevent. Makesomefunmemorieswithyour grandchild(orothersignificantchildin yourlife)withatakehomeDIY constructionproject,games,yummy snacks,andaphotobooth.Ages4 8with anadult. Childrenandadultsbothneed topre
DARTS Presentation
Wednesday, October 9, 10:00am
Cost: FREE Steeple Center, Room 200
Grandparent & Me Tea*
Thursday, October 17
2:00-3:30pm
Register By: October 3
Cost: $8/person
Steeple Center, Assembly Hall
Youarecordiallyinvitedtoour specialGrandparent&MeTea. Dress fortheoccasion! Makesomefun memorieswithyourgrandchild(or othersignificantchildinyourlife) withcrafts,games,andaphoto booth. Wewillserveavarietyofteas andjuices,yummyappetizers,and funfancydesserts. Wewillhave
HaveyouheardaboutDARTS?SeenaDARTSbus aroundtheRosemountCommunity?Ifyouhaveand arewonderingwhatDARTShastoofferforolder adults,comelearnaboutthedifferentservicesand programsweofferforolderadultsthrougha presentation!DARTSisanon-profitlocatedinWest St.Paulthatservesolderadultsandtheircaregiversthroughoutthesoutheast metro. SocomelearnaboutDARTS,andhowyoustaywithinyourhomeof choiceforaslongaspossible!
*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 normal hours.
• 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.
MinnesotaHelp.info
Search here for services that help older Minnesotans and people with disabilities. Covers resources such as caregiving, assistive technology, end of life planning, financial help and much more.
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.
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 door to door transportation for people in Dakota County with priority for medical, dental and social services.
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.
Quilting Group Room 202
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.
Woodcarving Club Room 202
Mondays & Fridays, 9 a.m.
Book Club Room 200
3rd Fridays, 10 a.m.
Donated Bread Lobby
Mondays & Fridays, 8:30 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.
October 2024
9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 Medicare Counseling 10:00 Open Painting 10:00 Flu Shots 10:45 BP Checks 11:30 Luncheon* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 2 9:00 Driver Discount Program* 9:30 Canasta 12:30 Quilt Club 3
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 8 9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 Medicare Counseling 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 9 9:30 Canasta 10:00 DARTS Presentation 1:00 New Member Social
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 4 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7:00 “Feeling Good” Michael Buble Tribute** 5
9:00 Osceola Train Ride* 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 11 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 12 14
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 15 9:00 Bid Euchre 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Craft Club*
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 10:00 Grandparent & Me Workshop* 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 2:00 GP & Me Tea* 18 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Book Club 7:00 Euchre Tourney 19 21
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge
Woodcarving
SAIL Fitness
500
Needlework 1:00 Meditation*
8:30 Donated Bread
Bridge
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*
8:45 International Owl Center Trip* 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Bingo 12:30 Quilt Club
9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga*
9:00 Advisory Board Meeting 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Card Bingo 24 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*
9:30 Canasta 31 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 8:00 Comedy Sports Improv Show**
*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, October 1
Register By: September 24
$15 for members/$17 for non-members
11:30am Lunch
12:15pm Entertainment
Assembly Hall
Joinusforadeliciouslasagnamealcatered byHouseofCoates. Theafterlunch entertainmentwillbeCardBingo!Please bring3nickels,3dimes,3quarters,anda$1 billforantes. Pre-registrationandpayment isrequired. Registrationoptionsarelisted onpagetwo.
Euchre Tournament
Friday, October 18, 7:00pm
Steeple Center, Room 100
Knowledgeableplayersofallagesare welcome. Registrationstartsat6:45p.m. andplaybeginsat7p.m.sharp! Thecostis $1,whichisusedasprizemoney.
Sunshine Service
Please contact Alan Kohls at 952-201 -6735, if you know of an RAS member who could use a little “Sunshine” greeting.
New Member Social
Wednesday, October 9, 1:00pm
Steeple Center Lobby
TheRosemountAreaSeniorsAdvisory Committeewouldliketotakeanopportunityto welcomeour80+newmembers! Pleasestop bytheSteepleCenterlobbyonWednesday, October9that1pmwheretheywillhavecoffee andrefreshments. MeettheAdvisory Committeemembers,askanyquestionsyou mayhave,andyoucanevenrenewyour membershipfor2025whilehere!
Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings
Flu Shots
Tuesday, October 1, 10:00am
Steeple Center Lobby
CubPharmacystaff willbeonsiteto administerflu vaccinations. These arecoveredby MedicarePartBand mostinsurance plans,soplease bringyourcards.
55+ Driver Discount Program*
Wednesday, October 2, 9:00am 1:00pm
Register By: September 25
Cost: $24
Steeple Center, Room 200
Completethiscoursetogeta10%discountinyour autoinsurancepremiums!Taughtasapresentation fromacertifiedinstructor,you’lldiscusschallenges wefaceasdrivers,newroaddesigns,vehicle technology,andupdatesoncurrentlaws.Bestof all,therearenowrittenorbehindthewheeltests! Certificatewillbeprovidedattheendofclass.
registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
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 HonorVeteransDaywithatriptoMinnesota’sMilitaryHistoryMuseumatCampRipley. Nowherein Minnesotaaretheexperiencesofmilitarymenandwomensovividlycapturedandinterpretedforthepublic. DiscoverthestoriesandcontributionsofMinnesotacitizenswhohaveservedandsacrificed,fromourstate’s earliestyearstothepresent,inallbranchesofserviceandonthehome front. Seetheactualequipment,weapons,uniforms,andmemorabiliathat bearwitnesstohistory. Gainaglimpseintowhatlifewaslikeforthose “whowerethere.”Afterleavingthemuseum,havelunchattheBlack& WhiteRestaurantindowntownLittleFallsincludingasoupandsandwich special,petitedessert,andabeverage. Afterlunchtakeafewminutesto shopatnearbystores. Thetownwasestablishedin1848andisonthe DowntownNationalHistoricRegister. SeemuralsbyartistFrankGosiak, depictingtheloggingeraandmainstreetLittleFallsintheearly1900's.
It’s Fall Y’all!
Wednesday, September 18
9:30-10:30am (while supplies last)
FREE!
ComecelebratefallwithfreecookiesandwarmappleciderintheSteeple Centerlobby! Whilehere,checkouttheLandmarkToursTravelShowcase (seeabove)andlearnaboutalltheamazingupcomingtripstheyhaveplanned.
Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings
Steeple Center Book Club
Friday, October 18, 10:00am
Book Title: “The Lager Queen of Minnesota” by J. Ryan Stradal
Callingallbooklovers! Wearepartneringup withtheRobertTrailLibrarytoofferabook clubrighthereattheSteepleCenter. Thereis nocost,andnoneedtoregister.
Craft Club*
Tuesday, October 15, 1:00pm
Steeple Center, Room 202
Register By: October 8
Cost: $6/person
Project: Fall Rag Wreaths
Joinusforafunafternoon ofcrafting!Suppliesand toolswillbeprovided,and afacilitatorwillbepresent toleadtheproject. Please notethatpicturesare examplesonly;actual projectswillvary.
Gentle Stretch & Meditation*
Mondays: October 7 28, 1-2pm
Register By: 1 WEEK Prior to Session
Cost: $30/session (4 classes)
Thisclassfocusesonrelaxationandstretching, withallposesperformedonthemat,sothere's noneedtostand. InstructorLoriKampawill helpyouexploregentle,restorativeposes incorporatingfocusedbreathing,mindfulness, andmeditation.Theseposessupportyour nervoussystem,calmyourmind,andenhance flexibilitybylengtheningmusclesand improvingyourrangeofmotion.Meditation improvescognitivefunction,helpingtokeep yourbrainhealthyandsharpasyouage. Every posehasmodifications,soeveryoneiswelcome.
Yoga*
Tuesdays: October 1 22, 1-2pm
Thursdays: October 3-24, 1-2pm
Register By: 1 WEEK Prior to Session
Cost: $30/session (4 classes)
Steeple Center, Room 200
JoininstructorsStaceyPopp(Tuesdays) andLoriKampa(Thursdays)forthis50+ yogaclass. Properbreathingandgentle postureswillbetaughttoenhance strengthandmobility. Chairsare availableandcanbeusedtoadaptposes foryourcomfort. Theclassenvironment willhelppromotepeaceful,joyfuland healthyindividuals. Participantsare encouragedtobringtheirownmats.
Free Movie Monday
“Thelma”
Monday, October 28
1:00pm Assembly Hall Skipthetheaterprices andcomeenjoyafree moviepresentation withyourfriendsat theSteepleCenter! Closedcaptioningwill beturnedon.
Blood Pressure Checks
Tuesday, October 1 10:45—11:15am Steeple Center, Conference Room
AnursefromTheRosemountSenior LivingwillbeattheSteepleCenterthe firstTuesdayofeachmonthtodo FREE bloodpressurechecks!
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration
Other Happenings
Rosemount Fall Food Truck Festival
Saturday, September 21
Rosemount Area Arts Council (RAAC) Events
Time: 4:00-9:00pm Central Park 2893 145th St. W. Joinusfortheannual FallFoodTruck Festival! Thisfamily friendlyeventwill includegreatfood fromavarietyof trucks,abeertent, andlivemusicfrom “TripleDogDare” from4-5:30pmand“Ragtown”from6-9pm. For furtherinformation,pleasecontactRosemount Parks&Recreationat651-322-6000. Acomplete listoffoodtruckswillbepublishedontheCity’s website.
City Clean-Up Day
Saturday, October 5
Time: 8:00am-12:00pm Erickson Park 14115 Brazil Ave, Rosemount
Residentsarewelcometodropoffitemsthatare notnormallycollectedbytrashhaulers,suchas mattresses,appliances,andscrapmetal. Checkthe citywebsiteandsearch“CitywideClean-Up Events”fordisposalprices. Freeconfidential shredding isalsoprovidedcourtesyofMichelle HoaglandGroup,KellerWilliamsPreferredRealty. Householdhazardouswasteincludingpaint,oil, andcleanerswillNOTbeacceptedatthisevent, butmaybedroppedoffattheRecyclingZone, 3365DoddRoadinEaganallyear. Pleasnotethat thiseventisforRosemountresidentsonly,anda driver’slicenseorotherproofofresidencywillbe required. Additionally,thiseventcangenerate longlines;pleaseexpectuptoatwo-hourwait.
Craft Club Seeking Fabric Donations!
TheRosemountAreaArtsCouncil (RAAC)hostsmanyexcitingevents attheSteepleCenterthatyoucan takeadvantageof. Ticketscanbe purchasedonlineatRAAC’swebsite www.rosemountarts.com,atthe SteepleCenterduringtheirBox OfficeHours(Mondays10am-12pm, Tuesdays9-11amandThursdays13pm),oratthedoor.
Upcoming Events:
• 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.
• “Feeling Good” A Tribute to Michael Buble & the Rat Pack —$40
Friday,October4th,7:00pm
• ComedySportz Improv $16
Friday,October25th8:00pm
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.
TheCraftClubislookingforplaidfabricforaproject. Ifyouhaveanyflannelitemssuchasshirts,skirts,etc. thatyou'dliketodonate,pleasedropthemoffatthe buildingattendant'sofficebyOctober9th.
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
Medicare Insurance Counseling
1st & 2nd Tuesdays: 9am, 10:15am, 11:30am
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.
